Chapter 494

After all, it was like previously driving a car, but now it was launching a rocket—every moment of cultivation brought an unceasing sense of cultivation base improvement, and under such circumstances, Supreme Hongjun naturally worked tirelessly.

It's truly... incredibly satisfying!

Of course, not just Supreme Hongjun—this same phenomenon was occurring among all the other primordial titans.

With the expansion and opening of the Supreme Dao Tradition, it wasn't merely the primordial beings who gained benefits or mysteries; on the contrary, the primordial titans reaped the greatest rewards, the greatest gains of all, causing every primordial titan in the past nine million years to cultivate furiously.

Swish!!!

Suddenly, as if sensing something, Supreme Hongjun snapped open his eyes—instantly, boundless divine light shot forth, like surging, dazzling mysteries, as if unleashing infinite auroras.

It was as if countless immortal blossoms and divine principles converged and danced wildly; his aura grew deeper and more terrifying, like a dragon awakening from the abyss—every word and action would make heaven and earth, the heavens and myriad realms tremble and quake.

"How did he come here?"

Supreme Hongjun raised an eyebrow slightly, surprised and puzzled.

With a hint of curiosity, Supreme Hongjun waved his hand; after a moment, a figure stepped in from outside—it was none other than Especially Hong Tian!

"Dao Ancestor."

Especially Hong Tian bowed slightly, speaking respectfully.

"We are one and the same, sharing the same origin; friend, no need for such formalities—sit."

Supreme Hongjun smiled and said.

As soon as he spoke, a meditation cushion appeared instantly behind Especially Hong Tian.

"His cultivation base has become even more terrifying..."

Sensing Supreme Hongjun's ocean-deep aura, Especially Hong Tian couldn't help but sigh inwardly, his heart chilling slightly.

Especially Hong Tian didn't know exactly what level Supreme Hongjun had reached, but he was certain: it was at least equal to his own, and possibly even surpassed it!

Thinking of this, Especially Hong Tian felt incredulous—and deeply alarmed.

Terrifying, utterly terrifying—this realm was unimaginably horrifying, beyond comprehension!

How little time had passed, how short a span—yet such astonishing, monumental changes had already occurred. If this realm were given even a little more time, it might truly step into the Root Supreme.

Precisely because of this, Especially Hong Tian had felt his heart tighten and decided to come find Supreme Hongjun.

This opportunity was once-in-a-millennium, priceless beyond measure—if missed, even Especially Hong Tian himself could never forgive himself. Since he had already joined, he might as well go all-in!

"Thank you, Dao Ancestor."

Especially Hong Tian's gaze was resolute as he expressed his gratitude.

"Friend, no need for formalities—come to me, speak freely of your purpose."

Supreme Hongjun said gently.

"Do we have any interest in Tiancheng?"

Especially Hong Tian's eyes flashed as he spoke slowly, word by word.

"What did you say? Tiancheng?"

Supreme Hongjun's pupils contracted; his smiling face froze, his gaze turning grave.

Tiancheng!!!

Among the heavens and myriad realms, there were seven special factions—let's set aside the Divine Realm of All People for now.

The Protagonist's Hometown and the Pantheon of Gods were both profoundly mysterious—also not worth elaborating on. The Heaven's Chat Group has already been secured; for the primordial realm, the only unfamiliar ones were the Time-Space Administration and Tiancheng.

The Time-Space Administration's leader is said to be already laying plans—so no need to dwell on that. Thus, the sole remaining option is Tiancheng!

As a platform connecting the heavens and extending through myriad realms, gathering all the most blessed beings of the heavens and myriad realms, Tiancheng's underlying strength and benefits were self-evident.

Among all special-tier factions, Tiancheng was the wealthiest and oldest—gaining control of Tiancheng would bring immense benefits to the primordial realm, obvious to all.

Though the primordial realm currently lacks neither primordial essence nor resources, who would refuse more? Certainly not the primordial titans... 0

After all, their cultivation demands unimaginably vast resources—the more resources, the faster their cultivation speed.

"Yes, Tiancheng."

Especially Hong Tian nodded.

"You know my origins, Dao Ancestor—I may not be among the oldest in the heavens, but I'm certainly of the elder generation, with considerable seniority; I've heard of and understood all these special-tier factions."

"You've already secured the Heaven's Chat Group, so I needn't elaborate. As for the Protagonist's Hometown, their existence is peculiar—they never emerge from seclusion, and their nature is strange—I can't quite explain it, but I know they exist to suppress some kind of destiny."

Here, Especially Hong Tian paused slightly.

Supreme Hongjun understood perfectly.

Without saying it, it must be tied to the Sovereign's schemes—suppressing destiny? Perhaps, the destiny of the heavens and myriad realms themselves!

"The Pantheon of Gods specializes in slaughter and is filled with lunatics—all members have tendencies or personalities inclined toward world-ending; their value is utterly negligible—even if we seized them, we'd gain nothing."

"The Time-Space Administration involves the operation of time and space—any misstep could collapse the entire heavens and myriad realms' spacetime; for us, it would be a net loss. Thus, the only faction beneficial to us is Tiancheng."

"Fortunately, I am among the first permanent inhabitants of Tiancheng—I understand it better than almost anyone else in the heavens and myriad realms. I seek to secure Tiancheng for our realm—I humbly beg your wisdom, Dao Ancestor."

Especially Hong Tian's expression was solemn, his words earnest.

"Secure Tiancheng..."

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Supreme Hongjun's eye.

He knew exactly what Especially Hong Tian was thinking.

Was this a token of loyalty? He must be desperate—but then again, who wouldn't be?

Especially Hong Tian still holds considerable value to the primordial realm; if he waits longer, that value will only dwindle—and then, if he wishes to gain benefits or grow through this opportunity, it would be pure fantasy.

Thus, the sooner he enters, the better. That's precisely why Especially Hong Tian came.

"I can guarantee you—if our realm secures Tiancheng, your contributions will be sufficient to earn you Gao Zhilu."

"You chose a good moment—if you delay further, as the primordial realm grows stronger, the opportunities for you to contribute meaningfully will grow fewer and fewer."

Seeing Especially Hong Tian's nervousness, Supreme Hongjun spoke.

"Thank you, Dao Ancestor."

Hearing this, Hong Tian relaxed slightly, though a bitter smile also touched his lips.

A good timing?

What could he do? He was just as helpless.

On one side stood Tiancheng, on the other a colossal benefit; Hong Tian himself had wrestled with this for a long time before making his decision.

For transcendence, for immortality, City Lord, forgive me!

It is not that I lack loyalty; it is simply that they offered... far too much!

"Tiancheng... Tiancheng..."

Uttering these words, Supreme Hongjun took a deep breath, then waved his hand toward the void.

"This matter is of great consequence; we must summon everyone to discuss it thoroughly."

Having done so, Supreme Hongjun turned to Hong Tian and explained.

Hong Tian naturally understood this, as it was within his expectations, and nodded 0.2 times to show agreement.

Soon, terrifying auras erupted from outside the Purple Tenuity Palace, deep as an abyss, vast as an ocean, overwhelming and supreme, boundless and immeasurable; each one seemed to possess a power capable of making the heavens tremble, and each one appeared to contain divine arts that would make the myriad realms fear.

One by one, figures walked in from outside; with every step, the aura on their bodies contracted further. When all had entered the main hall, the auras on all the figures vanished like a receding tide, as if they had never appeared at all.

More than twenty primordial giants, more than twenty supreme powers who had grasped the root and ascended the Gao Zhilu... all arrived together!

"Sit."

They were all old acquaintances, and having spent so much time together, Supreme Hongjun or anyone else would naturally not engage in idle pleasantries or formalities; the matter at hand was paramount, so Supreme Hongjun gestured toward the crowd, and one by one, straw mats materialized out of thin air.

Understanding that Supreme Hongjun would never summon them without cause, all the giants did not stand on ceremony or formality; after nodding, they took their seats in succession.

"Hong Tian, fellow Daoist, has informed us of the matter of Tiancheng; he was among the first living beings to enter Tiancheng."

Without wasting words or time, Supreme Hongjun spoke in a low, deep voice.

At these words, the faces of all the primordial giants shifted slightly, and their pupils contracted.

Tiancheng!

What this meant, everyone knew very well.

"If we can obtain Tiancheng, it will bring us unimaginable wealth to our ranks; it is said that Tiancheng is the wealthiest entity in the heavens and myriad realms."

Especially Di Jun said in a heavy voice.

The Heavenly Court had been involved in the heavens and myriad realms for at least hundreds of millions of years, having waged war across countless celestial planes; as for Tiancheng, or rather the heavens and myriad realms as they stand now, Especially Di Jun was naturally no longer unfamiliar with them.

The giants of the entire primordial world were the same; they had long since changed beyond recognition and were no longer the ignorant novices who knew nothing of anything as they once were.

"If the benefits obtained are indeed staggering, but have you forgotten one thing?"

Brother Fuxi spoke.