Chapter 259: The Legend of the Seven Realms, a Shocking Variable, Connecting Past and Present, the Greatest Secret

The secret that spans across ancient and modern times.

Gu Jin Nian was truly drawn in; he looked slightly curious, gazing at the latter.

"May I ask, elder brother, what secret it is?"

Gu Jin Nian asked.

But as soon as those words were spoken, the Ten Hall Kings fell silent, looking at Gu Jin Nian with a strange gaze.

At that moment, Gu Jin Nian understood what it meant.

If they knew what the secret was, could it still be a secret?

Ah—this.

Gu Jin Nian fell slightly silent; Qin Guang Wang coughed, then his demeanor grew solemn again.

"Jin Nian, dear junior brother, setting aside other matters, there are a few things the elder must tell you."

Qin Guang Wang spoke.

"Please, elder brother, enlighten me."

Gu Jin Nian's expression was exceedingly serious; he dared not show any slack.

"For now, you have several tasks to undertake."

"First, plunder the Great World's heavenly materials and earthly treasures; they must not act within ten years unless they are of creation‑level stature, when mythic ruins arise. Whatever else can be taken, give it all to you—leave them nothing."

"Second, forge alliances. The five races are powerful, yet we sense many ancient clans hidden within the Great World; they are merely weaker than the five now, but will become their pawns in the future. It is best to gather them, suppress them, and clarify the enemies."

"Third, the Tongtian Sword Mountain is especially important; it can in one step help you reach the Seventh Realm of Sword Dao, shattering the records of ancient and modern exchanges."

"Fourth, prepare for a possible betrayal. Though the Great Way's oath is terrifying, you possess the Great World's fortune; in a sense, Heaven and Earth will aid you."

"The elder still doubts you can cultivate a group of peerless heavenly elites; when the younger generation fights, it will be even more brutal. The aura of the strong across the races is terrifying; they all have hidden tactics. At the crucial moment, they will not fear you, and you may not win."

"Heaven and Earth recognize the Six Realms of Rebirth; we elders are bound. Originally we should not have existed in this world, but because of the Six Realms and the Netherworld, we survive, possessing our own consciousness. Yet many matters we cannot intervene in."

"We can only lend our might, but it is hard to act directly. Do you understand?"

Qin Guang Wang earnestly explained these matters, especially the final one.

They cannot act.

The Ten Hall Kings existed in the mythic age; their strength was invincible, yet they should have faded away in the long river of time. Because of Heaven and Earth's summons, they now manifest in the Great World.

If Heaven and Earth had not approved, gathering the Six Realms and establishing the Netherworld, the ten of them would have destroyed this world; after the world's destruction, they would also vanish.

Now, surviving in this manner, they must obey Heaven and Earth's rules; otherwise, preserving their strength would be unfair to all under heaven.

"Understood."

"Thank you, ten elder brothers, for your teachings; the foolish junior has enlightened."

Gu Jin Nian nodded; the Ten Hall Kings, having weathered countless storms, were invincible in the mythic age, knowing and understanding much, so their advice is golden counsel that must be carefully analyzed and comprehended.

"There is one more matter."

Hearing Gu Jin Nian speak thus, the Ten Hall Kings were pleased and then conveyed the final matter.

Gu Jin Nian said nothing more, but listened attentively.

"When mythic relics appear, they may be like us, bringing forth extremely terrifying beings; the strong of that era will emerge, and in a sense, they are even more dreadful."

"But you have the Great World's fortune, which is fortunate to mention. Yet if you cannot win, do not force it; at the crucial moment you may bring a portion of people to the Netherworld, we can shelter you, but the number must not exceed ten thousand."

The Ten Hall Kings spoke, mentioning this matter.

Future cataclysms will involve not only ancient great clans but also mythic ruins; however, the contents therein involve many things, and they cannot continue to elaborate.

"Fine."

"Thank you, all elder brothers."

Gu Jin Nian nodded, noting this matter, but in the end he also had some questions.

"By the way, elder brothers, do you know about Western Zhou Mountain?"

Gu Jin Nian spoke, mentioning Western Zhou Mountain.

Upon hearing this, the Ten Hall Kings and others furrowed their brows.

"Western Zhou Mountain—we have never heard of it."

"Where is Western Zhou Mountain?"

"In what location?"

The Ten Hall Kings were curious, not quite understanding what Western Zhou Mountain was.

This answer surprised Gu Jin Nian; even the ancient clans fear Western Zhou Mountain, yet the strong of the mythic age apparently do not know it?

Is it a matter of time? Or something else? Gu Jin Nian did not chatter, pointed toward the direction of Western Zhou Mountain, but only gave a brief point and quickly withdrew his hand; inexplicably, he felt that his casual gesture resonated with the existence of Western Zhou Mountain.

"This is terrifying."

"At his current realm, the Seventh Heaven, he still felt an unsettling sensation."

As Gu Jin Nian pointed toward Western Zhou Mountain, the Ten Hall King Yan Jun and the others turned their gazes there.

With just a glance, the ten furrowed their brows, their eyes filled with oddity.

"We cannot see through this divine mountain."

"There is a very strong presence, perhaps not weaker than us."

"In this age there exists such a powerful being? And it lives to this era? Does Heaven and Earth not intervene?"

"This Western Zhou Mountain definitely harbors a great problem."

Several spoke, each shocked; regarding Western Zhou Mountain, they realized they could not see through it—so terrifying that it left them stunned.

"Be cautious; the existence of Western Zhou Mountain is odd, but it likely bears no hostility toward you. Otherwise, if the mountain's master strikes, there would be no resistance. I suspect the master may have already reached the Eighth Realm."

Qin Guang Wang spoke, conjecturing that the mountain's master has likely attained the Eighth Realm.

"The Heaven's Mandate of the Eighth Realm has not yet manifested; how could there be an Eighth Realm master?"

Gu Jin Nian was also a bit shocked; the Eight Realms are rather unbelievable, aren't they?

"Very possible, but I, as an elder brother, am not certain."

"Be careful and make sure not to become its enemy."

Qin Guang Wang is uncertain.

"Understood."

Gu Jin Nian couldn't help but glance at Western Zhou Mountain, then he continued speaking.

"Brothers, if there is nothing else, I, the humble younger brother, will take my leave now."

"However, I wish to borrow something before I go."

Gu Jin Nian spoke; for him, every minute and second was extremely precious. He needed to return early to build the Qilin Pavilion, yet he also required another thing.

"Go ahead."

Qin Guang Wang asked directly.

"The Wangchuan River."

Gu Jin Nian said outright that he wanted to borrow the Wangchuan River.

The Wangchuan River possesses indescribable power; it can help one cleanse hair and marrow, solidify the flesh, and its value to him now is immense.

Of course, Gu Jin Nian was only asking tentatively; if denied, he would not force the request.

"Very well."

Unexpectedly, Qin Guang Wang showed no hesitation or conflict and agreed outright.

This truly left Gu Jin Nian at a loss for words.

"Thank you, elder brother."

Without further ado, Gu Jin Nian performed a bow and gave Qin Guang Wang a deep salute.

"You're welcome, dear younger brother; if you need anything, just speak up."

"We, the ten brothers, in the mythic age, punished evil and eliminated treachery, which actually caused many killings; today you establish the Six Paths of Reincarnation, gaining Heaven and Earth's recognition of us, which also resolves the knot between our brothers."

"That can be considered a form of atonement, I suppose."

"If we truly must give thanks, it should be to you."

Qin Guang Wang spoke; he is straightforward and commands respect.

"Thank you, brothers."

Gu Jin Nian said no more, and then the Wangchuan River surged, flowing toward the Ninefold Divine Pagoda.

However, Gu Jin Nian did not take it all; he only withdrew half, since the Wangchuan River can cleanse the karmic residue of resentful souls, which the Netherworld needs.

After taking half of the Wangchuan River,

Gu Jin Nian took his leave directly.

He left the Netherworld and arrived above the Southern Barbarian Realm.

He scanned the surroundings.

The next moment, Gu Jin Nian began ascending the various Divine Mountains.

Indeed.

As Gu Jin Nian's figure appeared, the eyes of the world gathered upon him.

They were curious about what Gu Jin Nian intended to do.

The matter of the Qilin Pavilion is what the world cares about most now, especially since Gu Jin Nian announced that in ten days he will expound the Head of Ten Thousand Sutras.

This has drawn countless attention, with everyone awaiting which scripture Gu Jin Nian will speak.

It concerns the Daoist Sect; can it surpass the Buddhist Sect's Heart Sutra?

However, as the world focuses on Gu Jin Nian, they fall silent one by one.

Because Gu Jin Nian is assaulting the various Divine Mountains.

And he does so with extreme tyranny.

He climbs the mountains outright.

The Ninefold Divine Pagoda absorbs all treasures; the Divine Mountain overlords remain almost silent, allowing Gu Jin Nian to take the treasures with no resistance.

Nevertheless, Gu Jin Nian is willing to spare a drop of his true blood; the meaning is simple: if they need aid, they may seek him using this blood, and if they do not, the drop still benefits them.

Though it sounds forced, upon reflection, Gu Jin Nian now possesses great world fortune; he may soon enter the Eight Realms, and if he truly becomes a Heaven's Mandate Sage, that drop of blood will be priceless, far exceeding the value of all those treasures combined.

Of course, it seems a bit of a loss for now, but it is within his tolerable range.

To put it bluntly, if Gu Jin Nian were to forcefully reap without giving anything, what could they do?

At least Gu Jin Nian offers some reasoning; if it were the Five Tribes, it would likely be more than just a simple resource grab.

Yet such actions indeed provoke some controversy.

These disputes do not stem from ancient clans but from contemporary human remarks.

They claim that Gu Jin Nian, as a sage, should not act thus.

However, such voices are few, and after they appear, they are mostly shouted down by most people.

were rebuked by the majority thereafter.

So.

For seven consecutive days.

The entire Great World roared, and Gu Jin Nian's figure raced through it.

The purpose was simple.

All Divine Mountain treasures, he

plunders entirely, but will not be utterly ruthless.

Thus.

In these seven days, Gu Jin Nian made great gains; he plundered almost all of the twenty‑seven sacred mountains, except for Western Zhou Mountain and a few other sacred mountains that previously held little treasure.

And on this very day.

Gu Jin Nian's figure appeared on Pan Mountain.

He needed to borrow something.

Thunder Pool!

Above Pan Mountain.

All members of the Thunder Tribe gathered, and they looked at Gu Jin Nian with smiles in their eyes.

They were not worried about what Gu Jin Nian might do; instead they welcomed him very respectfully.

"I have the honor of seeing Saint Jin Nian."

The Great Elder of the Thunder Tribe opened his mouth, and he was very respectful, bowing deeply toward Gu Jin Nian.

"Great Elder, you are being courteous."

Gu Jin Nian gave a wry smile and returned the salute.

"No, Saint Jin Nian is now a Seventh Heaven strongman; previously calling you a saint was perhaps a flattering title, but now the saintly title is deserved."

The Great Elder spoke, and his words were true; at first Gu Jin Nian was merely a saint, and it was simply because the Thunder Tribe valued him that they became acquainted.

Now it is different: Gu Jin Nian, a Seventh Heaven strongman, is extraordinarily extraordinary, and such a being must be treated with utmost respect.

"Elder, you are being courteous."

"I have come today for a matter, to ask for a favor."

Gu Jin Nian did not continue the pretense; he knows that the ancient tribes respect strength.

"Is it for the Thunder Pool?"

The Great Elder opened his mouth, looking at Gu Jin Nian as he said.

He guessed why Gu Jin Nian had come up the mountain.

"Yes."

Gu Jin Nian nodded, with no pretense.

"I need the Thunder Pool to temper the mortal body with the present Heavenly Pride."

Gu Jin Nian voiced his intention.

"I understand, Saint Jin Nian; if you want it, just take it."

The Great Elder was also straightforward; he had already placed his bet on Gu Jin Nian, and at this moment, he could grant Gu Jin Nian's request without any hesitation.

At present, Gu Jin Nian is a leading figure of this era; no one can contend with him, nor would anyone dare to.

It is highly possible that Gu Jin Nian will become a Heaven's Mandate Saint in the future.

Therefore, the Thunder Tribe does not care about these matters.

"Thank you, Great Elder."

"Do you need any of these, Great Elder?"

Gu Jin Nian expressed his thanks, then waved his hand; in an instant, various heavenly materials and earthly treasures appeared, all of which he had obtained by conquering the sacred mountains.

Looking at these items, the Great Elder remained unmoved and spoke directly.

"Saint Jin Nian, should a great upheaval occur in the future, would you be willing to protect my Thunder Tribe above all else?"

The Great Elder spoke slowly, voicing his thoughts.

He is a person of great vision; these heavenly materials and earthly treasures are trivial, but fully winning over Gu Jin Nian is the true way.

"Rest assured."

"A drop of water's favor shall be repaid by a spring."

Gu Jin Nian nodded, then without hesitation cast a formation; in an instant, the water of the River of Forgetting materialized, nourishing the Thunder Tribe's strongmen.

This River of Forgetting water is also an indescribable treasure to the ancient tribes; Gu Jin Nian's offering left the Great Elder of the Thunder Tribe with little to say, and further refusal would have seemed inappropriate.

Soon, Gu Jin Nian took the Thunder Pool and bid farewell to the Great Elder of the Thunder Tribe.

In an instant.

Da Xia Dynasty.

Inside the Hall of Nurturing the Heart.

Gu Jin Nian's figure appeared within the palace.

He entered the Hall of Nurturing the Heart, and Liu Yan and Wei Xian immediately bowed; today Gu Jin Nian is the human race's saint and its guardian deity, beyond any conventional description—his status now surpasses all emperors.

"Great nephew."

At that moment, Emperor Yongsheng in the great hall was overjoyed; he warmly rose to welcome Gu Jin Nian, showing no embarrassment.

In the hall were Grandfather Gu, Emperor Yongsheng, six Ministers, and the Emperor of the Central Continent; the Central Continent Emperor sat on the left, Grandfather Gu on the right.

The two, seeing Emperor Yongsheng's demeanor, felt a bit uneasy.

Especially Grandfather Gu.

"Uncle."

Gu Jin Nian shouted enthusiastically, and upon entering the hall and seeing his own Grandfather Gu, he couldn't help but bow.

"Grandson pays his respects to Grandfather."

Gu Jin Nian performed the salute; regardless of his realm, he remains respectful to elders, especially Grandfather Gu.

Gu Jin Nian knows exactly who cares for him.

"Hahaha, good grandson, well done, that's exactly how you should act; you have Grandfather's bloodline."

Grandfather Gu stood up, laughing heartily, looking at his grandson; his face beamed with pride and affection.

But the Yongsheng Emperor beside him was a bit jealous.

Grandfather Gu, I don't mean anything else, what do you mean by the bloodline of your Gu family? My Li family's bloodline makes up half of what's in Jin Nian's body, you can praise all you want, but you can't forget this fact.

On this issue, the Yongsheng Emperor still needs to hash it out properly.

Your Majesty, Jin Nian was raised single-handedly by me; his personality is just like mine.

Now that Jin Nian is here, Grandfather Gu speaks with full confidence; of course he spoke with confidence back then too, but back then they were ruler and subject, so unless it was something earth-shattering, he would still give the Yongsheng Emperor some face.

But now there's no need; you can say whatever you want.

This isn't right; although Jin Nian grew up in the Gu family, he has also visited the imperial palace quite often.

Jin Nian, think about it yourself: didn't your mother bring you to the imperial palace to play when you were little? Do you remember, when you were three years old?

The Yongsheng Emperor spoke up, eager to start bringing up old scores, and Liu Yan outside the hall, being tactful, sent over a booklet and then cheerfully handed it to the Yongsheng Emperor.

What is this?

Jin Nian was a bit curious, looking at Liu Yan as he asked.

Replying to the Marquis, this is Your Majesty's memoir; Your Majesty recently recollected all of your past events, compiled them into a booklet, also making it easier to recall.

Liu Yan said with a cheerful smile.

Upon hearing this, Jin Nian couldn't help but be stunned.

Ah! This! Is this necessary, Uncle?

Why go to such trouble?

Alright.

Yongsheng Emperor, Duke who guards the nation, let's discuss the upcoming matters.

Just then, the Zhongzhou Emperor's voice sounded; he sat upright in the first seat on the left, his chair also a dragon throne, which is the highest honor—other dynasties' emperors coming to Da Xia could not sit on a dragon throne.

He had a calm demeanor, truly bearing the aura of an emperor, far superior to that uncle.

Alright.

Good.

The Yongsheng Emperor also knew what was important, so he didn't continue joking but returned to his seat.

The Ministers of the Six Ministries then energized themselves, waiting for this internal meeting.

This meeting will decide the future direction of the human race.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Jin Nian bowed slightly to the Yongsheng Emperor, who nodded in return, and then Jin Nian didn't beat around the bush.

He spoke directly.

Uncle, what does it mean that the states within the Eastern Wilderness?

Jin Nian spoke up, inquiring about this matter.

He wants to establish the Kirin Pavilion, selecting all the geniuses from under heaven; in this situation, great unification is necessary.

Putting it bluntly, now that we are in a critical juncture, we shouldn't have notions of whether there are states or not; the human race should unite as one.

The states of the Eastern Wilderness bow their heads and submit.

Great unification can be achieved.

The Yongsheng Emperor spoke up, informing Jin Nian of this news.

Seven days ago, after Jin Nian conveyed the news, the Yongsheng Emperor directly had people notify the states.

Notifying the states is just one matter.

Submit or be destroyed.

Choose one of the two.

The states had no hesitation; previously, the Great Jin Dynasty and the Fuyu Dynasty had been holding up the front, but now it's different—the Great Jin Dynasty and the Fuyu Dynasty have already declined, having been indiscriminately slaughtered by the sea race, which also let the states know.

How perilous the current situation is.

The ancient five tribes fundamentally do not regard them as humans, arbitrarily killing and abusing them; there is basically no other possibility.

But now, by aligning with the Da Xia Dynasty, they can enjoy abundant resources and even receive Jin Nian's protection—does such a choice still need consideration? The states have all submitted, being incorporated into the Da Xia Dynasty.

Good.

Then, after midnight today, proclaim to the world: all aspiring individuals, go to the capital of Da Xia, regardless of gender, age, or background; as long as they pass the examination, they may enter the Kirin Pavilion.

Jin Nian spoke up, he nodded; once the world submits, the next step is to build the Kirin Pavilion.

This matter isn't a big deal, but Jin Nian, how confident are you in cultivating peerless experts?

Moreover, there's also this: is a ten‑year period perhaps too short?

The Yongsheng Emperor spoke up, feeling that this time is still a bit short.

Ten years.

It will pass in a flash and be gone.

Ten years is sufficient.

As for confidence, at least seventy percent.

Jin Nian spoke up, opening his mouth slowly. That's right.

It's exactly seventy percent.

Good!

Seventy percent is enough.

Jin Nian, this time you must definitely win honor for our human race; these bastards, Uncle I have tolerated them for a long time.

The Yongsheng Emperor spoke up, his eyes filled with resentment.

Good.

Gu Jin Nian nodded.

"Since that's the case, my nephew will leave first."

"The rest can be settled among you."

Gu Jin Nian spoke.

"Alright, if anything happens, just say it directly."

Yong Sheng Emperor nodded, but at that moment, the voice of the Zhongzhou Emperor rang out.

"Jin Nian Sage."

"I have a question."

At this very moment, the voice of the Zhongzhou Emperor rang out.

"Your Majesty, speak plainly."

Gu Jin Nian looked toward the latter.

"The Qilin Pavilion is opening; may I go there?"

He asked curiously.

As soon as he said that, everyone present was somewhat surprised; they hadn't expected the Zhongzhou Emperor to want to go to the Qilin Pavilion.

After all, he is an emperor.

That he wishes to go to the Qilin Pavilion left them at a loss for words.

"You may."

"Your Majesty, as you wish."

Gu Jin Nian slowly spoke, his expression gentle, and said.

"Thank you, Sage Jin Nian."

The Zhongzhou Emperor nodded.

Then Gu Jin Nian stepped out of the palace and exhaled slowly.

His gaze was calm as he stared at the Da Xia Imperial Palace.

He then turned his eyes to his Wen Palace.

He intended to transform the Wen Palace into the Qilin Pavilion.

Soon, the Beichuan Tripod appeared.

Gu Jin Nian said no more; the entire Wen Palace began to metamorphose, layers of divine light cascading down.

The Nine‑layer Divine Tower settled at the center of the Wen Palace, suffused with myriad rays of rosy light.

He placed the Wangchuan River, the Thunder Pool, and several creations of nature inside the palace.

The whole palace shone brilliantly.

Boom—boom—boom.

The Wen Palace rose from the ground, floating above the firmament, then kept expanding, becoming hundreds of times larger than before.

Roar.

Roar.

Roar.

Dragon veins sprouted from within the Nine‑layer Divine Tower; these were the spiritual dragon veins Gu Jin Nian had seized from the Divine Mountains, now arranged into a terrifying formation.

One.

Ten.

One hundred.

A full hundred dragon veins; Gu Jin Nian not only plundered the Divine Mountains, he traversed the entire Great World, extracting massive dragon veins, and arranged these hundred veins into an extremely dreadful formation.

True Dragon Formation.

As the formation solidified, terrifying dragon roars echoed through heaven and earth, shaking the universe.

In an instant.

All eyes of the Great World focused here; as people watched, murmurs of discussion rose.

"Is Sage Gu about to start building the Qilin Pavilion?"

"Having looted the Great World's resources, now building it—perhaps the Qilin Pavilion will surpass all Divine Mountains?"

"Very likely; Sage Gu now holds the Great World's fortune, and if he wishes to build, the Qilin Pavilion will outshine every Divine Mountain."

Voices from the world rang out, marveling at Gu Jin Nian's methods.

They also looked forward to how Gu Jin Nian would construct the Qilin Pavilion.

Above the firmament.

One hundred dragon veins intertwined, looking especially terrifying; true dragons coiled, spiritual energy turned to liquid, permeating the Wen Palace.

The spiritual energy here surpasses that of the Divine Mountains—truly frightening.

People exclaimed that Gu Jin Nian truly is a sage; his tactics are simply astonishing.

Yet.

The next moment, after the dragon veins formed, the sky above filled instantly with Holy Punishment's Clouds; the entire Eastern Wilderness was shrouded in clouds, thunder palaces rose, thunder dragons emerged, intertwining across the firmament, looking especially terrifying.

"What is happening? Why does such a heavenly calamity appear out of nowhere?"

"Could it be that Heaven and Earth forbid the construction of the Qilin Pavilion?"

"Impossible—Sage Gu possesses the Great World's fortune; how could this be?"

"Very strange, there is a huge problem."

"What on earth is going on?"

People were curious; this sudden thunderbolt was too strange and also astonishing.

At that moment, Gu Jin Nian's figure appeared beneath the heavenly tribulation.

People instantly understood what was happening.

Gu Jin Nian drew down the heavenly tribulation.

"Why is Gu Saint drawing down the heavenly tribulation?"

People were shocked, not understanding what he intended to do.

However, the next moment.

A bolt of thunder struck down, landing inside the Wen Palace.

Crack!

The Wen Palace shattered instantly, yet under the support of the Nine-layer Divine Pagoda, it recondensed.

The Thunder Pond surfaced.

This is the Thunder Pond within the Thunder Mountains; Gu Jin Nian, with unparalleled divine power, moved it into the palace, and today's tribulation condensed thunderbolts that fell into the Thunder Pond.

Instantly, the Thunder Pond filled with terrifying tribulation liquid, far denser than what the Thunder Clan had originally accumulated.

Within the Thunder Mountains.

The Thunder Clan's Great Elder watched this scene, his eyes full of a wry smile.

"To draw down tribulation oneself, condense tribulation liquid—Gu Jin Nian, the Saint, is truly high."

The Thunder Clan's Great Elder exclaimed, praising Gu Jin Nian's move as incredibly powerful, drawing down heavenly tribulation and condensing tribulation liquid.

Before, he had also been curious about what Gu Jin Nian wanted the Thunder Pond for, since the Thunder Pond no longer held tribulation liquid; although it still had some use, its utility was minor.

But now he fully understood: Gu Jin Nian intended to draw down heavenly tribulation to condense tribulation liquid—a method astonishing, something ordinary people cannot achieve.

Under heaven, only Gu Jin Nian could accomplish this.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Thunderbolts fell one after another.

The Wen Palace grew ever more golden and radiant, appearing exceptionally holy, like a divine palace.

Within the Thunder Pond, moreover, a large amount of tribulation liquid formed, each drop presenting a cyan-blue hue, looking exceptionally astonishing; each drop surpassed previous tribulation liquid tenfold.

This is terrifyingly astonishing.

However, under heaven, only Gu Jin Nian can indeed do this.

Boom! Finally, the thunderbolt palace transformed into lightning that struck down, illuminating the whole world, leaving people feeling shaken.

Within the Thunder Pond, the tribulation liquid turned golden.

Inside the Thunder Mountains.

Lei Yuan's voice involuntarily sounded.

"Golden tribulation liquid? I truly have never seen this before, Great Elder—could there be a problem?"

Lei Yuan, being simple and honest, couldn't help but ask.

"You damned ghost."

"What problem? Golden tribulation liquid is the purest tribulation liquid; this single drop surpasses a hundred times the previous."

"Lei Yuan, hurry to the Da Xia Dynasty and see if you can join the Kirin Pavilion."

"The Kirin Pavilion built by Saint Jin Nian is of extraordinary significance; you will gain endless benefits."

"Of course, do not make Saint Jin Nian embarrassed; if he is unwilling, do not force it."

The Thunder Clan's Great Elder spoke, urging Lei Yuan to hurry to the Da Xia Dynasty and rely on Gu Jin Nian.

Of course he also knew the Kirin Pavilion was established for humanity; they are an ancient clan's existence, perhaps making Gu Jin Nian feel embarrassed.

"Good."

Lei Yuan nodded, naturally understanding this reasoning.

He said no more, but already rushed toward the Da Xia Dynasty, his eyes full of anticipation.

Crack.

Finally, the shocking thunderbolt struck down, space shattered, sun and moon trembled—this was too terrifying, too astonishing, utterly unexpected.

"Can Gu Saint withstand such tribulation?"

Someone exclaimed, unable to hold back.

"This is no nonsense; this tribulation is self‑condensed by Gu Saint—how could he not endure it?"

The voice quickly sounded.

Give criticism.

Yet in fact, within the Da Xia Dynasty, Gu Jin Nian beheld this terrifying tribulation, uttered no nonsense, directly acted, and dispelled the terrifying thunderclouds.

No other reason.

He truly could not endure it.

This tribulation is not an ordinary tribulation; it grows stronger, condensed with the Heaven's Mandate mark—it is a great heavenly tribulation.

Logically, such a great heavenly tribulation should be bestowed upon others, but Gu Jin Nian uses it to temper his fleshly body, or for other purposes.

This point leaves many people numb.

The mental circuit truly defies expectation.

After the Thunder Pond had condensed.

Gu Jin Nian waved his hand again, and the River of Forgetfulness appeared, on the second layer of the Nine-layer Divine Pagoda.

People marveled.

Especially some ancient clan powerhouses, who couldn't help but speak up.

"River of Forgetfulness—did the Ten Hall Kings give this to Gu Jin Nian?"

Possessing this item can cultivate the primordial and solidify the foundation, cleanse all karmic forces, allowing one to reach the primordial realm.

If I weren't unfamiliar with Gu Jin Nian, this old man would have his descendants go to Qilin Pavilion.

A powerhouse from an ancient clan spoke up, truly enviable.

He has even moved the thought to let his descendants go to Qilin Pavilion.

Heavenly Tribulation Liquid, River of Forgetfulness — just these two things surpass many great clans.

Yes, that's right; just these two things, many great clans lack such foundation, and moreover, crafted by Wen Palace, it possesses sage foundation; entering Wen Palace will grant an inexplicable boost, increasing comprehension.

Someone spoke up, acknowledging the previous words.

Heavenly Tribulation Liquid, plus the River of Forgetfulness — these two things are quite unique; each taken out is a foundation that no great clan possesses, let alone combined.

Don't forget, there is also a great momentum formed by a hundred dragon veins.

But soon, another voice sounded, reminding everyone not to forget the spiritual veins.

The great dragon spiritual veins, although not extremely rare, compared to Heavenly Tribulation Liquid, might not be worth mentioning.

But you can't resist a hundred spirit-infused dragon veins; moreover, Gu Jin Nian currently isn't a Seven-Stage Technique Dao expert, but he's close.

Such an existence, the great momentum it sets up, is not inferior to a kind of foundation inheritance; although still inferior to Heavenly Tribulation Liquid and River of Forgetfulness, it's still comparable.

Hiss! If things go this way, it truly isn't weaker than the Four Great Clans.

Someone exclaimed, thinking it might surpass the Four Great Clans.

But such talk was quickly refuted.

Surpass the Four Great Clans?

The Four Seas Dragon Palace has a Dragon Prison; if one goes there to train, they can obtain supreme benefits and transform into a True Dragon Bloodline — can the present human race compare to that?

Among the Divine Clan, there is an Immortal Divine Mountain; can the present human race compare to that?

Among the Demon Clan, there is even a Demon Emperor's Tomb; can the present human race compare to that?

Not to mention the ancient human race possesses a mythic Creation Pond; can the present human race compare to that?

This is merely what you can see and know; the methods of the Four Clans are mighty and terrifying, beyond your imagination.

Just based on this, you claim to surpass the ancient Four Clans? That's really looking down on the ancient Four Clans.

Furthermore, although the Demon Clan appears to have been wiped out, there remains an eternal inheritance; some Demon Clan experts haven't completely died — do you know about these?

A voice sounded.

Coming from a divine mountain, he was looted of resources by Gu Jin Nian, and he also supports the existence of the ancient Four Clans; at this time, he couldn't help but speak up, not entirely a condemnation, with anger mixed in.

It's not too outrageous either.

It's just an argument.

However, such talk indeed convinces many people, because it's the truth.

The ancient Five Clans became what they are not only through slaughter, but mainly through dominance and terrifying foundation.

Their confidence comes from eternal inheritance and these foundations.

Thud.

As the River of Forgetfulness entered the second layer of the Nine-layer Divine Pagoda.

Gu Jin Nian planted the Star Ancient Tree, Sun and Moon Ancient Tree, Deep Blue Ancient Tree, and other ancient trees all in the third layer.

Nurturing a terrifying spiritual rhythm.

People fell silent; this handiwork is too grand.

In the fourth layer, Gu Jin Nian hammered much divine metal into puppet after puppet, placing them in the fourth layer; these puppets possess extremely strong martial will, used to test the human race's Heaven's Pride, and he also set up some terrifying formations within.

In the fifth layer, Gu Jin Nian condensed his own Primordial Spirit there, tempering the Primordial Spirit of the human race's Heaven's Pride.

In the sixth layer, Gu Jin Nian condensed Heavenly Tribulation Power, allowing future Heaven's Pride to temper against Heavenly Tribulation.

In the seventh, eighth, and ninth layers, Gu Jin Nian temporarily did nothing, not for other reasons; not knowing how to handle them, he plans to first deal with this, then after someone steps onto the sixth layer, he will remodel the rest.

All means have been exhausted.

Gu Jin Nian is not idle.

He stands upon the firmament, observing the world.

He wants to set up a formation.

A formation spanning past and present, the most terrifying formation.

In his mind, he already has an idea; the only problem is West Zhou Mountain.

The formation he wants to set up must move West Zhou Mountain.

Or by leveraging the power of West Zhou Mountain, but this place is too strange; the Ten Hall Kings all believe there is a terrifying presence, so Gu Jin Nian is somewhat hesitant and torn.

Do you want to set up the Great Zhou Heavenly Stars Formation?

At this moment, the Iron Bun Daoist, who had been quiet for a while, suddenly spoke up; he seemed to guess what Gu Jin Nian wanted to do and couldn't help but speak up.

Yes!

Gu Jin Nian nodded, without saying more.

You probably can't set up this formation; your realm hasn't reached it.

And if I'm not mistaken, you want to use West Zhou Mountain? I advise you not to invite trouble; provoking the Lord of West Zhou Mountain will cause earth-shaking trouble, possibly not less than offending all experts of the Four Clans at once.

Iron Bun Daoist senior's earnest advice: first, Gu Jin Nian's Technique Dao realm hasn't reached the Seventh Realm, making success impossible.

Second, it involves West Zhou Mountain.

It's also very difficult to set up.

Let me think.

Gu Jin Nian neither vetoed nor refused.

He was thinking, thinking seriously.

This matter.

Whether or not to make a move.

However, just at this moment.

Several loud voices rang out.

"I am Chang Yun Tian."

"Today I have obtained the supreme opportunity and proven the Dao at the seventh realm, fourth heaven."

"To bless the world's people, I will establish the Sever Heaven Sect, to seize a sliver of vitality for the world's people."

"Establish the Sever Heaven Palace."

The loud sound rang out.

In an instant, at the edge of Central Province.

A terrifying palace rose into the air.

This palace burst forth with billions of rays of light, celestial soldiers coalesced, strands of fortune true dragons coiled; just this appearance is not inferior to Gu Jin Nian's Kirin Pavilion.

The most terrifying thing is that ancient scriptures appear one after another, Buddhist chants echoing, as if sages are reciting the scriptures again.

Moreover, a Fortune Pool appeared, immortal aura suffusing the area.

The appearance of the Sever Heaven Sect was unexpected by everyone.

Within the Da Xia Dynasty, Emperor Yong Sheng and the Emperor of Central Province both frowned.

All the great ancient clans of the world were shocked.

Various major human powers also felt some surprise.

The name Chang Yun Tian is known to some, but most people still are not clear about it.

But such a posture is too terrifying.

Compared, the Kirin Pavilion is not bad, but the Sever Heaven Palace is more magnificent; the phenomena emanating from tens of thousands of ancient scriptures are indeed not simple.

This is inheritance!

Each ancient scripture represents an ultimate inheritance.

It is shocking beyond compare.

Moreover, there are celestial soldiers and various fortunate lands, not inferior to Gu Jin Nian's.

"They are the ancient human race."

"They support him from behind."

Suddenly, someone spoke up, revealing the truth.

As soon as this was said, it provoked countless surprise.

They don't understand why the ancient human race supports Chang Yun Tian, nor why they intend to help the present-day human race—is it not looking down on them?

"I understand, it's a bet."

"Wanting to suppress Gu Sheng, through this method they absorb the heaven's pride, cultivating them into fifth-layer powerhouses; then Gu Jin Nian's bet would be lost, because the present-day heaven's pride being accepted by the ancient human race makes their bloodline impure."

Someone spoke up, stating this possibility, instantly drawing a chorus of frowns.

This is somewhat not good.

Many people frowned, but couldn't scold, because for them this is a good thing.

However.

Gu Jin Nian's voice suddenly rang out slowly.

"I am Gu Jin Nian."

"Today I lay out the Great Zhou Heavenly Stars Array."

"I pray for heaven and earth's aid to help me break through the seven realms of the art and Dao."

Gu Jin Nian's voice rang out.

Very calm.

But these words.

Overbearing and unmatched. —Isolated~can't send the notebook to me~~I'm using my phone, typing until half past six in the morning.

Really sorry~going to sleep now~cried~(end of chapter)