Chapter 1110

Above the outer stars, Hua Tiandu and Chi Rongtian were playing chess, truly using heaven and earth as the board and mountain peaks as pieces, the atmosphere of their game towering and majestic.

Hua Tiandu reached out his hand; a mountain peak five thousand li away, a hundred zhang tall, flew directly toward him, boosted by earth, water, fire, and wind, transforming instantly into a massive chess piece that crashed heavily onto the ground.

"Chi Rong brother, it's your turn."

"Very well, Tiandu brother."

Chi Rongtian did not yield; he gestured toward the distance, and another mountain peak eight thousand li away rose into the air, wreathed in flames, turning into molten lava, then cooling into a chess piece that landed upon the board.

The two exchanged moves with mountain peaks as pieces, playing with great delight, revealing their profound magic power and the ability to move mountains and fill seas.

A thousand li away from them stood several ancient titans, all mighty beings from outer planets beyond the Yellow Great World.

These titans from outer planets were mostly Longevity Secret Realm Wan Shou cultivators; with the resources of a single planet, they could cultivate to the Longevity Secret Realm, but to step into the Immortal Body state, only those from Xiandaoda Sects could possibly achieve it.

This time, Hua Tiandu suddenly broke through to the Immortal Body state, backed by the Taiyi Sect's power, naturally drawing many ancient titans to pledge allegiance and form a grand alliance.

Now, many planetary lords watched from afar as Hua Tiandu and Chi Rongtian played chess, discussing among themselves.

"Lord Hua Tiandu is truly formidable. It is said that Immortal Body experts reach their limit with only twenty Ancient Celestial Dragon powers, but Lord Hua's strength clearly exceeds this limit—I cannot imagine what kind of being he would become if he reached the Cave Heaven Realm."

A middle-aged man in a bright yellow Dao robe spoke with envy.

This man was the lord of Fengyuan Star; he had established an empire on Fengyuan Star that had endured for six thousand years, and as an ancient ancestor and emperor-like figure for six millennia, he had now pledged allegiance to Hua Tiandu.

"Of course. Lord Hua Tiandu cultivates the Panwu Great Strength Divine Art. Though his breakthroughs are slow, once he breaks through, his magic power is invincible within the same realm. In ancient times, Panwu Xianzun's disciples could cultivate ten thousand horse powers even at the first stage of the Divine Ability Secret Realm—something we cannot fathom. I remember when I was still in the Magical Power Realm, my magic power was barely two hundred horse powers. So now that Hua Tiandu has broken through, his strength is unimaginably fierce."

Another titan replied.

This titan was tall, his face like ancient bronze, lord of another planet—Qiyuan Star—where he had founded a renowned Men Sect with many disciples in the Divine Ability Secret Realm, some even reaching the 10th Stage of Divine Abilities, reversing fate and altering destiny.

"My prized disciple has reached the 10th Stage of Divine Abilities. If he can learn superior Dao arts from Yuhua Sect, it would be perfect."

Another titan smiled: "If only he could learn Yuhua Sect's Void Yin-Yang Dao."

"Don't dream. Yuhua Sect isn't foolish enough to teach that—unless Hua Tiandu becomes Sect Master, he has no right to do so."

"Then we shall support Lord Hua Tiandu. With him in charge, at least our star region won't be harassed by demonic gods. This time, the Lord slew several demonic gods, bringing our region long-awaited peace."

"But don't forget—Lord Hua has one extremely dangerous enemy: Fang Yu."

A titan sneered, "Fang Yu's cultivation advances terrifyingly fast. He once slew several ancient titans—even titans like Long Daoren and Mu Daoren have submitted to him and joined his ranks. I wonder what realm Fang Yu has reached now?"

"Fang Yu is indeed a ruthless figure. He slew so many peers the moment he ascended to the Longevity Secret Realm. But Lord Hua has already arranged surveillance over Fang Yu's forces. If Fang Yu appears, they will lay a heavenly net to trap him. Remember, many of Yuhua Sect's Taishang Elders still support the Lord—especially since he is close to Taiyi Sect, he has many hidden cards that attract Yuhua's old masters."

Another titan spoke.

These titans observed the chess game while discussing.

Meanwhile, on the chessboard, Hua Tiandu and Chi Rongtian were also conversing.

"Tiandu brother, retrieving the treasure from Wu Zhiku is of paramount importance."

Chi Rongtian suddenly spoke.

"Naturally. If I seize the Huashen Key from Wu Zhiku, I can reach the Longevity Third Stage, Cave Heaven Realm, even the Longevity Fourth Stage, Cosmic Light Realm, in a short time. Then seizing control of Yuhua Sect and becoming Sect Master will be effortless. As for traitors like Fang Yu and Fang Han, they will all be exterminated."

As Hua Tiandu spoke, he suddenly seized a distant great mountain, crushing it into the shape of a chess piece in midair—as if the piece were Fang Yu or Fang Han, to be molded however he wished.

"Wu Zhiku must be ours. This is our grand plan—absolutely cannot be delayed."

Chi Rongtian grunted. "The Immortal Realm has long sent down divine edicts: the Yellow Great World faces a great calamity. Those who contribute greatly during this calamity may be reported to the Immortal Realm by Taiyi Sect, and the Immortal Realm will then guide them into the Immortal Realm, granting instant ascension."

"Guided ascension? Is such a thing possible?"

Hua Tiandu's expression sharpened. "How could this be?"

"Nothing is impossible. The Immortal Realm is the origin of all worlds. Many of Taiyi Sect's ancestors have already ascended to the Immortal Realm and hold great power there. Ordinary experts must reach the Heavenly Immortal Realm to ascend—but the Immortal Realm's rules have loopholes allowing guidance into the realm. In ancient times, when the Yellow Great World still had the World Tree, mortals could climb directly into the Immortal Realm through it. Rumor says the Immortal Realm is filled with pure Yang energy and immortal treasures, and cultivation speed there is millions of times faster than in the mortal realm!"

Chi Rongtian licked his lips.

"That does sound plausible. Chi Rong brother, if I tell Yuhua Sect's many Taishang Elders this news, they will surely support me immediately."

A faint smile appeared on Hua Tiandu's face.

"Naturally. Taiyi Sect and Yuhua Sect have never held deep grudges—only since figures like Feng Feng Baiyu, Fang Yu, and Fang Han emerged have tensions risen. This is not good. Tiandu brother should understand Taiyi Sect's intent: the Yuhua Sect Master must be you. Then, each of us will lead a great sect, and in the future, we must remain close."

Chi Rongtian smiled slightly and moved another mountain peak to place a chess piece.

"Good, good. Chi Rong brother, you truly are the reincarnation of the Ancient Fire God—your planning is thorough."

Hua Tiandu waved his hand, summoning several ancient titans. "Has Fang Yu, Fang Han, and others returned to Yuhua Sect?"

"My Lord, no news has been received."

"Then I shall take action. Issue my command: kill several Jialan Society disciples and attack Yufeng!"

Hua Tiandu spoke coldly.

"What? But Elder Tian Xing..."

One ancient titan froze.

"If Elder Tian Xing wants to punish, let him punish. Worst case, one life for one life. Order them to act—preferably kill Fang Yu's direct disciples: Long Xuan, Xu Yue'er, Ye Yu, and others. Then make them pay later—it won't violate sect rules."

Hua Tiandu discarded several chess pieces.

"Yes."

At Yuhua Sect, atop Yufeng, inside the Chaos Tower, Fang Yu, Fang Qingxue, Feng Yaoguang, Fang Han, Jialan, Long Xuan, Xingyun Baby, and others were all cultivating.

Years passed year after year; now, decades had passed within the Chaos Tower. During these decades, many disciples atop Yufeng saw their strength surge dramatically, achieving great advancement.

Aside from Long Xuan reaching the Longevity Secret Realm Wan Shou stage, disciples like Xu Yue'er and Ye Yu had also cultivated to the Longevity Secret Realm Wan Shou stage, and their magic power each surpassed ordinary Wan Shou experts, reaching three Ancient Celestial Dragon powers.

After decades of cultivation, their foundations grew ever stronger, and with consumption of Longevity Fruit, they finally ascended to become ancient titans, their magic power two or three times that of ordinary titans in the same realm.

As for He Xianzi, her cultivation had also reached the 10th Stage of Divine Abilities, reversing fate and altering destiny. As the immortal crane who once carried Fang Yu and Fang Han, she had received many Divine Ability Fruits and numerous Heaven-grade elixirs, cultivating an immortal crane spiritual form with thirty million Huanghuang Horse powers—far stronger than ordinary reverse-fate experts.

Among the newly admitted True Disciples who came out of admiration, all had reached the Golden Core Realm. Zhao Fengquan, once a peerless genius of the Daixuan Empire, had traveled across the empire out of curiosity toward Fang Yu and now reached the Golden Core Realm. His Golden Core bore twenty-five Divine Abilities—mostly Five Elements and Star Divine Abilities—but he had even mastered two Fomen's supreme Divine Arts to the Nengru Sect level, making him a genius.

Xin Yan Wan Xiang Lamp, Wanfuchao Fist.

These were supreme Divine Arts created by Fomen greats, accessible only to those with karmic affinity—he had entered them, his realm and mind greatly elevated, his mental power far stronger than others'. With a single thought, his magic power instantly manifested, allowing him to fight multiple opponents of the same realm.

In these decades, many disciples atop Yufeng reached the Golden Core Realm—truly a bountiful harvest.

Of course, during these decades of cultivation, Fang Yu's gains were even greater.

Over these fifty or sixty years, he had carefully comprehended the many great Dao divine abilities he cultivated, quietly meditating on them. As the various great Dao divine abilities circulated, a vigorous vitality seemed about to sprout within the blessed grotto-heaven, and a scene of all things bursting forth in full competition seemed right before his eyes.

As for the talisman of the World Freedom Wang Fu, he had also carefully comprehended it and continuously refined it through sacrifice. Now, whenever he summoned this talisman, it would transform into a phantom image of the World Freedom Wang Fu. The strength of that phantom was so great that it seemed every gesture could suppress beings at the sixth or seventh level of Longevity, making it one of his greatest trump cards today.

The World Freedom Wang Fu, a supreme power of the primordial age—even if only an insignificant trace of his shadow remained, placed within this mortal world it could serve as a hidden card, capable of fighting across levels at critical moments.

In fact, in these sixty years, he had done only two things.

Comprehending Creation, and refining the talisman through sacrifice.

As for everything else, he had not done it that way.

Take the Eight-Pagoda stupa, this mid-grade Dao artifact—it didn't even need him to refine it himself; the artifact spirit of the Eight-Pagoda stupa naturally took action to raise its own strength.

When this mid-grade Dao artifact had just been promoted to mid-grade Dao artifact, it possessed the strength of five hundred Primeval Heavenly Dragons. Over these years, after itself inhaling and exhaling pure Yang qi, the qi of the Eight True Dragons, and absorbing the Buddhist light of Fomen, its own power had already reached the strength of one thousand five hundred Primeval Heavenly Dragons.

It was purely its own elevation that brought its power up to such a level.

A mid-grade Dao artifact, without Fang Yu even lifting a hand, could effortlessly overpower Grotto-Heaven realm experts in raw strength, even experts of the Chrono-Light realm.

Only a supreme treasure like the Eight-Pagoda stupa could reach such a level.