Immortal of the Ages

As Meng Huan's spirit was utterly annihilated, a soul-shaking sound erupted from the heart of the Million Starlight Palace.

A figure suddenly rose. Centered around her, a storm of souls burst forth, sweeping many into its frenzy—their minds buzzing.

It was the Great Dream Lord of the Nine Yin Soul Sea.

She trembled, blood seeping from her eyes. Her face contorted as she fixed an unyielding gaze on the luminous screen, murderous soul energy surging from her body.

Even her lips were bitten through.

Behind her stood the powerful Heavenly Monarchs of the Nine Yin Soul Sea, faces flushed, breaths heavy, seething with rage.

"Meng Huan is dead!"

Moments ago, they were laughing and chatting. Now, it was as if their very souls were being torn apart, hearts sliced by unseen blades.

The Nine Souls Talent! It was the most famed gift of the Nine Yin Soul Sea, destined to ascend to the Eighth Baptism Realm, perhaps even surpassing his mother to become a Boundless Immortal.

They had even watched as the white-robed youth brazenly desecrated the corpse, ensuring Meng Huan was dead beyond doubt.

"Ah..."

It felt like sudden ruin befalling the immensely wealthy—first disbelief, then searing pain, followed by anger erupting like volcanic magma.

Such a loss, crippling the Nine Yin Soul Sea's foundation for a millennium—who could remain calm?

The Three Divas of the Harmony Divine Palace had personally stayed in the Grand Assembly Arena to protect Feng Yao, knowing someone would mercilessly target her.

But other members of the Heavenly Deity Alliance saw no need. Even the disciples of the Southern Divine Dragon Realm wouldn't dare recklessly kill Meng Huan now.

That would forge a blood feud with the Nine Yin Soul Sea.

So, elders from the Heavenly Deity Alliance generally stayed out; overprotecting the young wouldn't aid their growth and would invite scorn.

Besides, how swift and fierce was Yun Xiao's killing?

The Great Dream Lord had armed her son with numerous life-saving treasures, yet none were used...

Now, the Harmony Divine Palace and Nine Yin Soul Sea—once potential allies against a common foe—had become mortal enemies.

"Ice Cloud Valkyrie Queen!" The Great Dream Lord had only one person to confront here.

She and over 100 fierce cultivators from the Nine Yin Soul Sea turned their solemn, bloodthirsty gazes upon the solitary Ice Cloud Valkyrie Queen.

"A disciple of your Harmony Divine Palace has slain my son Meng Huan. Do you admit it?" The Great Dream Lord's voice was both wretched and ferocious. She had descended into madness, a stark contrast to her earlier composed demeanor. ɽ

To be honest, the Ice Cloud Valkyrie Queen hadn't fully grasped the situation herself. She had thought it was merely a friendly duel.

Under the Great Dream Lord's pressing question, her mind went blank. She forced herself to calm down and, amidst the shock, pieced together what had happened.

She bowed her head and said apologetically, "I admit it. Young people act impulsively without considering the consequences. We failed in our guidance. We are truly sorry."

By now, she understood that the situation was deteriorating rapidly. Even if she knelt down, it wouldn't change anything.

"As long as you admit it!" The Great Dream Lord's voice was icy cold. "After the Grand Assembly of Myriad Sects concludes, hand over that slave to my Nine Yin Soul Sea. Then we can settle this grudge lightly."

The Ice Cloud Valkyrie Queen was taken aback. She pressed her lips together, took a deep breath, and finally lifted her head. In a steady voice, she said, "Great Dream Lord, in the competitions of the Grand Assembly Arena, casualties are common. Yun Xiao defeated Meng Huan fair and square, without any deceit. According to the rules of the Grand Assembly of Myriad Sects, we have no obligation to hand him over to you. Please understand."

Her resolute words stirred up waves in the Million Starlight Palace.

Everyone knew that the Grand Assembly of Myriad Sects had no such rule as the Great Dream Lord claimed. But the point was, she was offering the Harmony Divine Palace a way out.

Even if the gesture was small, in their current blood feud, it could ease tensions slightly by placing all the blame on Yun Xiao alone.

But the Ice Cloud Valkyrie Queen was adamant about protecting Yun Xiao?

The nearby powerhouses of the Heavenly Deity Stellar River understood what this meant.

Sure enough, the cultivators from the Nine Yin Soul Sea laughed upon hearing her words.

The Great Dream Lord swallowed deeply, then sneered as well. Her expression was a blend of deep sorrow and extreme malice. In a hoarse voice filled with venom, she said, "Very well then, we'll see how this plays out. I can only say that those who court their own destruction truly deserve their fate."

With that, she and the other cultivators of the Nine Yin Soul Sea returned to their seats, the fury and hatred in their eyes undiminished.

Seeing this, the Ice Cloud Valkyrie Queen could only sigh. Having long served in the Joint Law Enforcement Division of the Heavenly Deity Alliance, she knew better than anyone the hardships faced by the Harmony Divine Palace.

The Ancestral Land and Nine Yin Soul Sea clearly wanted to squeeze more value out of the Harmony Divine Palace; that's why they extended an olive branch.

How could the Harmony Divine Palace refuse? Declining would also be tactless. But who would have thought Yun Xiao would snap the olive branch outright?

Now, the other side was furious, turning from allies to enemies.

It seemed Yun Xiao had caused trouble, but in truth, he helped the Ice Cloud Valkyrie Queen vent her resentment.

She truly despised these hypocrites. They kicked others when they were down, yet expected the Harmony Divine Palace to thank them.

This was the dead end for the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm!

Yun Xiao merely brought this situation to light.

Within the Heavenly Deity Alliance, no sect cared about the survival of the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm.

Watching the conflict between the Great Dream Lord and Ice Cloud Valkyrie Queen, many were amused as the masks were torn off.

For instance, the Golden Dragon Emperor and Gong Tianjian were delighted by this development. These two became spectators, smiling as they watched the scene unfold.

"Dog eat dog. That little eunuch's kill did us a big favor," the Golden Dragon Emperor said cheerfully.

After this, the embarrassment of his daughter-in-law being humiliated finally dissipated.

Time to turn the page!

"Indeed," Gong Tianjian sneered. "We feared they might truly form an alliance, but didn't expect them to tear into each other first. Now, there's no one to stop the fall of the Harmony Divine Palace."

The Golden Dragon Emperor cast a cold glance at the Ice Cloud Valkyrie Queen. "Still trying to protect that celestial slave at this point? Truly courting death. If the Nine Yin Soul Sea doesn't destroy that slave, they can't save face."

This situation was perfect for them.

"If the Great Dream Lord could drag the Ancestral Land into this, that would be even better," Gong Tianjian suddenly remarked.

"Three dogs not forming an alliance but biting each other—that's the ideal scenario," the Golden Dragon Emperor said, frowning as he looked at Empyrean Emperor Mu. "The only concern is that I heard they have a disciple who was sent to a Category 4 celestial realm; they might have a new backer."

"With the barrier laws protecting us, what's there to fear?" Gong Tianjian said calmly.

"That's true..." The Golden Dragon Emperor and the Dragon Devil Clan behind him all watched contentedly as the Great Dream Lord and Ice Cloud Valkyrie Queen clashed.

"He killed well, brilliantly even! That slave isn't bad at all, his strength extraordinary—a trump card for breaking into the top ten. I hope he continues to kill more, dragging all the Heavenly Deity Alliance into the grand cause of destroying the Harmony Divine Palace." After Gong Tianjian finished speaking, she smiled knowingly.

The entire Million Starlight Palace was full of spectators enjoying the show. Only the Ancestral Land, Nine Yin Soul Sea, and Harmony Divine Palace were at each other's throats.

"That little eunuch has mortally offended the two sects that were helping them. How will he end this?"

"Impulsiveness is the devil; a moment's recklessness ruins a foundation of 10,000 years."

"Absolutely!"

"He seems daring, but in fact lacks wisdom."

"Where did the Harmony Divine Palace find this reckless desperado?"

"Still protecting him like this? Shows that the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm truly has no bottom line..."

Most of the cultivators in the MIllion Starlight Palace were still laughing, mocking the fate of Yun Xiao and Feng Yao from a superior perspective.

They knew Yun Xiao was already strong among the geniuses, but the Grand Assembly Arena was the Grand Assembly Arena; the Heavenly Deity Stellar River was the Heavenly Deity Stellar River. In immortal cultivation battles, rules meant nothing. What truly decided life and death were the immortal sect overlords.

"Let them be destroyed! Then we'll distribute the beauties across the Heavenly Deity Stellar River, so our brothers can savor the maidens who've been soaked in the Divine Spring Water!"

"Hahaha..."

People laughed as they continued to watch.

Clearly, with the Southern Divine Dragon Realm coming back for revenge, there would be many more thrilling scenes in the fate of the Extreme Yin Star.

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On the Extreme Yin Star, Yun Xiao ignored the gazes from the spectators.

He also disregarded the anger from the opposite side. Swiftly, like a natural-born bandit, he robbed Meng Huan clean, even stripping away his blood and Seed of Creation.

If Pale Revenant and the Great Mother were present, he wouldn't have left the body intact.

"Nine Souls Talent..." Now, Yun Xiao's spirit was based on the Seed of Creation of the Chaos Emperor Lotus, which would remain the foundation of his spirit for a long time.

Just like his Nine Suns Dantian and Nine Heavens Star Meridians.

"The Nine Thunders Sovereign's Seed of Creation was meaningless; splitting identities would lead to a decrease in the main body's combat power. But this Nine Souls Talent allows my spirit to split, enhancing the transcendence ability of the Buddha's Treasure Art—a useful boost to the Chaos Emperor Lotus."

As this talent flowed into Yun Xiao's body, the little spirit above his Dantian absorbed it, and amidst swirling mist, naturally split into nine, becoming nine ordinary Yun Xiaos.

Combined with Meng Huan's Nine Souls Talent, his spirit was indeed strengthened!