"Finally, the game begins?"
Zuo Ling gazed at the task from the Heavenly Court, seeing clearly that the Heavenly Court group was about to split. His heart remained calm. With a gentle tap, he accepted the task and completed it with ease.
After all, Zuo Ling was now closely tied with the Qingyang Immortal Nation, making the completion of such a mission a breeze.
Everything was as expected.
A million points of offerings were instantly credited to his account.
"If the Heavenly Court marketplace could reach the seventh tier, with my current offerings, it wouldn't be difficult to ascend to the position of a seventh-tier saint!"
Zuo Ling sighed inwardly, but there was nothing he could do except wait for the right opportunity.
Although he bore the legacy and the unique bloodline of a quasi-emperor, the gap between a sixth-tier true lord and a seventh-tier saint was immense, not easily crossed by human effort alone.
Only those like Gu Tiangang, who had spent years at the pinnacle of the sixth tier, could hope to ascend to sainthood when the shackles of immortality were lifted.
Looking at the great emperor-level sects, no new saints had appeared so far.
This showed that ascending to sainthood was indeed a difficult path.
Zuo Ling cleared his mind, returning to a state of calm, knowing that the upcoming battles were crucial and he had to ensure he was in peak condition.
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"Gu Tiangang has fallen, and the Ancient Desolate Heaven has been destroyed!"
In the Taixu Heaven, Ye Taixian's usually composed face changed dramatically upon hearing the news. His gaze swept over the people below, filled with disbelief.
At that moment, he even doubted if he had heard correctly.
The elder of Taixu Heaven, his voice trembling slightly, reiterated the news.
"In this battle, Gu Tiangang and the ancient saints of the Ancient Desolate Heaven appeared together but were reportedly slain by the lord of the Qingyang Immortal Nation. The Ancient Desolate Heaven has suffered a catastrophic defeat, and the Qingyang Immortal Nation is using it as a base, intending to annihilate the entire Ancient Desolate lineage. When they move, our Taixu Heaven will be the first to bear the brunt. I urge the lord to make an early decision."
"..."
Ye Taixian stood there, his face expressionless, the elder's words echoing repeatedly in his mind.
The Ancient Desolate Heaven had indeed been wiped out!
By all rights, this should be a fortunate event for Taixu Heaven, and Ye Taixian should be pleased.
However, at this moment, there was no joy in his heart.
In the past, when the Qingyang Immortal Nation's army approached, Taixu Heaven had received reports, but since the Qingyang Immortal Nation's focus was on the Ancient Desolate Holy Land, Ye Taixian chose not to act.
At that time, Gu Tiangang had achieved sainthood, and the Ancient Desolate Heaven's power had greatly increased, suppressing the other two holy lands. Ye Taixian hoped to use the Qingyang Immortal Nation to weaken the Ancient Desolate Heaven, ideally causing both sides to suffer, allowing Taixu Heaven to benefit as a bystander.
Unexpectedly, despite the combined efforts of two saints, the Ancient Desolate Heaven couldn't stop the Qingyang Immortal Nation's iron cavalry and was wiped out in just one day.
Had he known the Qingyang Immortal Nation possessed such strength, Ye Taixian would never have stood by. He would have mobilized the entire Taixu Heaven to resist.
As the saying goes, when the lips are gone, the teeth will feel the cold. Ye Taixian understood this well.
But there is no remedy for regret in the world.
With the destruction of the Ancient Desolate Heaven, the remaining two heavens would surely face the brunt of the attack. Given the might of the Qingyang Immortal Nation, Taixu Heaven might not be able to withstand it.
Thinking of this, Ye Taixian decisively ordered, "Send someone to the Tianyang Heaven immediately, and, under the pretext of foreign invasion, persuade them to put aside past grievances and jointly resist the external enemy!"
"Yes!"
The elder accepted the order and hurriedly left.
Ye Taixian frowned deeply, realizing that under these circumstances, he had to adapt to the situation, hoping that there was still a chance.
If there was no other choice, he would have to seek external assistance.
However, outside of the Ancient Desolate, many coveted this land, restrained only by the tripartite stand of the three heavens.
Once external assistance was sought, the existing balance would be broken.
After careful thought, Ye Taixian's expression turned resolute: "In this crisis, whether Taixu Heaven's lineage can be preserved is uncertain. Relying solely on the strength of Taixu and Tianyang Heavens may not be enough to stop the Qingyang Immortal Nation. We must seek aid from other factions."
With that, he summoned another person and said in a deep voice, "The Qingyang Immortal Nation is coming with overwhelming force. You must go to the Hongwu Dynasty and explain the situation, requesting strong reinforcements from the dynasty. This matter concerns the survival of our heaven and must not be mishandled!"
"By the lord's command!"
The person nodded solemnly and left immediately.
With everything arranged, the heavy burden on Ye Taixian's heart slowly lifted.
"When the strong ones from Tianyang Heaven and the Hongwu Dynasty arrive, no matter what methods the Qingyang Immortal Nation employs, they will not be able to cause any waves…"
Before he could finish, there was a sudden thunderous roar, and a fierce wind swept across the sky, causing Ye Taixian's expression to change drastically.
Then, a voice like thunder echoed through Taixu Heaven:
"Taixu Heaven has committed many evils, and today it shall be destroyed!"
Upon hearing this, the strong ones in Taixu Heaven were enraged, leaping out from their seclusion and shouting:
"Who dares to trespass in Taixu Heaven!"
"Bold thief, prepare to die!"
Thunder rolled, emanating a destructive aura that struck fear into people's hearts.
As the cultivators of Taixu Heaven were in panic, a figure suddenly appeared, with a light wave of his sleeve, causing the fierce wind to disperse the thunder. The collision of these forces shattered the space, and the destructive wind wreaked havoc, as if doomsday had arrived.
Ji Xuan's eyes were cold, fixing on the newly appeared person. This person was none other than Ye Taixian, the lord of Taixu Heaven.
"You are from the Qingyang Immortal Nation!"
Ye Taixian's gaze was also icy, locking onto Ji Xuan. The previous clash revealed that the opponent's strength was comparable to his own.
Before Ye Taixian could finish his sentence, more powerful auras arrived one after another. As numerous strong individuals descended from the sky, Ye Taixian's heart grew even heavier.
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