Borderless Heavenly Capital:
Gu Hai wielded the Pangu Ax and shook the entire Borderless Heavenly Capital. Countless officials rushed to the study, their faces filled with concern. However, Gu Hai did not allow anyone to enter the study.
Gu Hai had just experienced the might of the Pangu Ax. That might surpassed all of Gu Haiâs enchanted treasures. Gu Hai sat in his seat, lost in thought.
The recognition from the Pangu Ax left Gu Hai filled with doubt. Pangu? This ancient nameâŠhow is it related to me?
Gu Hai could not be sure, but the waves of emotion in his heart would not calm down.
After a while, Gu Hai slowly walked out of the study.
The various officials waited patiently outside. The Unborn Man, Gu Qin, Gu Han, Gu Tang, and Gu Ming were among them.
âEminent Father, the commotion just now was terrifying. What happened?â Gu Ming asked anxiously.
âItâs alright. It was just the overflow while practicing a cultivation technique,â Gu Hai replied calmly.
âI see.â The officials finally relaxed.
âEminent Father, it was dangerous just now. The Go Dao ritual array inside Borderless Heavenly Capital almost got crushed by that force!â Gu Qin said with a smile.
Gu Hai nodded but did not mention the Pangu Ax.
He turned to the Unborn Man and said, âUnborn Man, Lifespan Xiahou is with you. We donât want Lifespan Xiahou to appear in public again.â
âRest assured, Your Holy Eminence. Lifespan Xiahou has committed a heinous crime by setting up the ghost head lifespan ritual array. I wonât let him escape. Thank you, Your Holy Eminence, for venturing into the East Spiritual Fire Sea for me,â the Unborn Man replied with a respectful bow.
âWe will keep our promise to you,â Gu Hai said with a smile.
The Unborn Man looked at Gu Hai in silence, then bowed once more.
Gu Mingâs expression changed slightly. âUnborn Man, are you looking to complete the lines of lifespan cultivation? Thereâs only one left, Lifespan Dongcang. Donât worry; weâll help you find him as soon as possible.â
The Unborn Man glanced at Gu Ming, apparently surprised.
What does Gu Ming want me to do with the eight lines of lifespan cultivation? You, Gu Ming, seem to understand some things about lifespan cultivation. While others might not know what Iâm doing, donât you know? Why are you so eager?
The Unborn Manâs startled reaction quickly vanished, but this subtle action did not escape Gu Tangâs notice.
Gu Tang, the most intelligent among the four brothers, might not know what Gu Ming and the Unborn Man were hiding, but he could sense some kind of understanding between them. He frowned slightly but did not say anything, just silently taking note.
RumbleâŠ!
Just as Gu Hai was about to dismiss the officials, the blessings cloud sea in the sky suddenly churned. The incarnations in the sky seemed to sense something bad.
Gu Haiâs incarnation led the rest. The officialsâ incarnations showed cold expressions, appearing fierce as they looked at an uninvited guest at the edge of the blessings cloud sea.
At the edge of the blessings cloud sea, some blessings suddenly gathered, gradually forming a human figure. Gu Hai recognized this figureâit was Essence Genesis.
Essence Genesisâs incarnation? How could it appear above the Han Heavenly Dynastyâs blessings cloud sea?
The expression of Gu Haiâs incarnation turned dark as he gazed coldly at Essence Genesisâs incarnation.
âWhat do you want, Essence Genesis?â Gu Haiâs incarnation asked in an icy tone.
However, Essence Genesis paid no attention. After a while, Essence Genesisâs incarnation said coldly, âItâs almost time. All golden blessings dragons and incarnations, listen to me!â
âIn five days, in Essence Genesis Hallâs plaza in the Myriad Age Daoist Sect, I intend to hold the United Rule Meet. Everyone is expected to come. Those who dare to not come will bear the consequences!â Essence Genesisâs tone was frigid.
Buzz!
After Essence Genesis finished speaking, his incarnation promptly disintegrated.
âWhatâs going on?â exclaimed the officials.
âBrother-in-Law, did Essence Genesis finish studying Hetuâs body? His incarnation could appear in all the blessings cloud sea in the world!â Long Wanyu appeared out of nowhere.
Gu Hai lifted his head, glancing at the blessings cloud sea and then towards the distant south, his expression darkening.
The blessings cloud sea was his preserve, a symbol of his dominion. Now, Essence Genesisâs incarnation could come and go at will?
âI have a report! A letter arrived from the Embroidered Uniform Guards at the Yan Heavenly Dynasty just now. The blessings cloud sea of the Yan Heavenly Dynasty suddenly changed. Essence Genesisâs incarnation appeared and spoke to the Yan Heavenly Emperor, saying the same words as just now! Inviting everyone to the United Rule Meet in the Myriad Age Daoist Sect in five days!â
âI have a report! Essence Genesisâs incarnation manifested above the blessings cloud sea at the Spirit Mountainâs Deity Seizing Hall.â
âI have a report! Essence Genesisâs incarnation manifested above the blessings cloud seas of the imperial dynasties bordering us.â
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Various reports poured in. It had not happened just in the Han Heavenly Dynasty but in all the imperial dynasties or mid-tier sects and above in the land of the living. Essence Genesisâs incarnation appeared in their blessing clouds seas, speaking the same words at the same time earlier.
It was not just in the land of the living but also in the nether realm.
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Above Everlasting Nether Capitalâs blessings cloud sea, Essence Genesisâs presence was unmistakable.
âI have a report! Essence Genesisâs incarnation manifested above the Heavenly Demon Holy Landâs blessings cloud sea and announced the United Rule Meet at the Myriad Age Daoist Sectâs Essence Genesis Hall in five days!â
âI have a report! A blessings cloud sea appeared out of nowhere in the East Spiritual Fire Sea, and six vermilion birds manifested above the blessings cloud sea. Right after that, Essence Genesisâs incarnation appeared, announcing the United Rule Meet at the Myriad Age Daoist Sectâs Essence Genesis Hall in five days!â
âI have a reportâŠâ
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In the nether realm, various reports quickly made their way to the skeleton Gu Hai.
All factions with at least the strength of mid-tier sects or imperial dynasties received Essence Genesisâs announcement that the United Rule Meet would take place five days later at Essence Genesis Hall.
Gu Haiâs initial anger gradually subsided. At the very least, this was not aimed solely at him.
âEssence Genesis? The United Rule Meet? Does he think that it is time?â Gu Hai narrowed his eyes.
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The East Spiritual Fire Sea, the nether realm:
While the six Vermilion Bird Primes did not plan immediate revenge, gathering information was crucial. The best way was to summon all the avian-type animal spirits in the world.
One of the vermilion birds took out a bejeweled seal and gently activated it, releasing boundless blessings into the sky.
These were the blessings that Vermilion Bird Primes had sealed in the past; now, they hovered above the East Spiritual Fire Sea.
The avian-type animal spirits from back then had already declined, leaving the Vermilion Bird Primes.
Seven vermilion bird incarnations slowly appeared in the blessings cloud sea.
Bang!
A loud noise echoed as one of the vermilion bird incarnations suddenly scattered. Clearly, that Vermilion Bird Prime had already perished, and the blessings could no longer locate it.
âQiqi is truly dead!â one of the vermilion birds said with a grim expression.
âWhen Master returns, weâll seek revenge! Qiqi must be avenged!â another burly man said resolutely.
âRight!â The others nodded and clenched their fists.
Boom!
Just then, Essence Genesisâs incarnation appeared above their blessings cloud sea.
âWho is it?â
âWhat is this?â
The six Vermilion Bird Primes glared.
They saw Essence Genesis calmly issuing an announcement.
âThe United Rule Meet? Such audacity! Who does this person think he is?â one of the vermilion birds grumbled indignantly.
âWait, itâs not just our blessings cloud sea. Look, the blessings cloud seas of the four major factions in the nether realm also have his incarnation?â
âWho is this person? How can he connect to all the blessings cloud seas in the world?â
âGiven this, the United Rule Meet five days later will gather most of the factions in the world. Should we go and see?â
âWe must go! Eldest Brother, Iâll go!â
âIâm going too!â
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The vermilion birds looked at Zhu Yiyi.
Zhu Yiyi remained silent for a moment before saying, âMaster instructed us not to be too conspicuous. Second Younger Brother, Sixth Younger Brother, you should go!â
âAlright!â The vermilion birds nodded.
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Yin Tiger Deity Hall, the Heavenly Demon Holy Land, the nether realm:
The Unrestrained Heavenly Demon looked skywards.
âMilord, Essence Genesis is too arrogant, isnât he? The United Rule Meet? Does he want to dominate the world? Where does that leave us?â the Bellowing Griever Heavenly Demon sneered.
âHah! The United Rule Meet? The Vermilion Bird Primes will also attend. I was originally thinking of how to invite them for a meeting. Now, thereâs no need. Letâs go to Essence Genesis Hall!â
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Great Desolation City, Yan Heavenly Dynasty, land of the living:
Ba stood at the entrance of Divine Flame Hall, gazing coldly at the vanishing Essence Genesisâs incarnation in the sky.
âElder Sister, Essence Genesis sure is audacious. Could he be inviting all the experts of the world and then planning to dominate everyone at Essence Genesis Hall?â Jingwei asked curiously.
âIâm not sure yet, but he definitely wants something from us since he organized this United Rule Meet!â Ba replied, her voice serious.
âSo, are we going?â Jingwei furrowed her brow.
âWhy not? Haha! Since its establishment eight hundred thousand years ago, the Myriad Age Daoist Sect has always relied on external support, thinking they are invincible due to some heavenly protection and using that as their backer to scare people off. Little did everyone know, thereâs someone like Essence Genesis hidden within it?â Baâs eyes narrowed.
âOh!â Jingwei nodded in confusion.
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Deity Seizing Hallâs entrance, Spirit Mountain, the western region of the land of the living:
Jiangchen stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the distant Myriad Age Daoist Sect.
âVeritable Lord, has Essence Genesis gone mad? Inviting all the worldâs experts? Does he really think heâs unrivaled in the world?â Long Aotian exclaimed in shock.
âThatâs what makes it interesting, isnât it?â Jiangchen smiled faintly.
âUrmâŠVeritable Lord, do you want to attend?â Long Aotian asked in surprise.
Long Aotian thought, Veritable Lord is the one who is truly unrivaled in the world. Does he want to attend because he canât stand Essence Genesisâs arrogance and wants to disrupt the event?
âI want to go and see. The scene at Essence Genesis Hall five days from now will surely be spectacular!â Jiangchen chuckled.
The entire world was currently discussing this invitation from Essence Genesis because it was an invitation to the whole world.
Major sects and imperial dynasties alike were deep in discussions, analyzing the implications of Essence Genesisâs invitation.
The United Rule Meet? Was that not hinting at Essence Genesisâs desire to unite the world? Also, inviting experts from all corners of the world?
What was his plan?
Some sect leaders and sovereigns were indifferent, thinking that the Myriad Age Daoist Sect was too far away. Nevertheless, some sovereigns and sect masters prepared to investigate further.
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The emperorâs study, Borderless Heavenly Capital:
A group of high-ranking Han Nation officials diligently analyzed the meaning behind Essence Genesisâs actions. However, no one could fathom his intentions.
âYour Holy Eminence, Iâm willing to accompany Your Holy Eminence!â Kong Xuan was the first to speak.
âYour Holy Eminence, Iâm willing to go!â the Mosquito Daoist chimed in.
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The United Rule Meet taking place five days later attracted the attention of all the experts in the world, so it would be fraught with extreme peril. Nevertheless, the Han Nation officials were all eager to participate.