Chapter 471: Development Direction! The Hun Clan

“Master, Itachi’re saying… I’m from the ‘Outer Heaven’?”

Akatsuki Akatsuki looked at Chu Yang, wiped the grease from her lips, and stared in shock.

Everyone else also turned their gazes toward Chu Yang; previously, they had only learned of the “Outer Heaven” through him, but knew nothing of it.

Seeing Chu Yang bring up the topic of the Outer Heaven, everyone perked up.

Chu Yang shook his head and said, “This is merely my speculation—your bloodline is extraordinary, stronger than those ancient aberrant species in the Wild Ancient Realm, even surpassing the three great demonic beast races.”

Akatsuki Akatsuki blinked her eyes and said clearly, “But… this bloodline was clearly granted by Itachi, Master!”

Chu Yang lightly tapped his head, exasperated: “What are Itachi thinking?”

“If I could arbitrarily bestow a bloodline surpassing the Battle Emperor’s limit, wouldn’t I be able to make every being on the Battle Qi Continent an Emperor?”

Akatsuki Akatsuki clutched her head, feigning pain, her eyes filled with confusion.

Chu Yang said softly, “I merely enhanced your bloodline; had it not been inherently extraordinary to begin with, it would never have reached this level.”

“Like the demonic wind of the Nine Youmingmang Clan—his bloodline’s starting point was far lower than yours, so even after enhancement, he remains vastly inferior.”

He paused, thought for a moment, then added, “Before I enhanced Itachi, your bloodline was already on par with the Ancient Dragon-Feng level.”

Hearing this, everyone understood, and their gazes toward Akatsuki Akatsuki grew curious.

Could this girl truly be from the Outer Heaven?

Chu Yang continued: “On the Battle Qi Continent, even in ancient times, bloodlines reaching that level were exceedingly rare—they couldn’t possibly have remained unknown.”

“Moreover, even if a clan declined, it wouldn’t be reduced to just one lone survivor hiding in a tiny demonic beast mountain range.”

“That’s why I suspect Itachi’re from beyond the Battle Qi Continent.”

Everyone grasped his meaning: whether the Ancient Dragon-Feng, Ancient Heavenly Feng, Ancient Heavenly Snake, or Nine-Colored Devouring Sky Snake, all were dominant forces in ancient times.

Even if their bloodlines had faded from their peak, they still left behind branches that remained active on the continent.

After all, in ancient times, these powerful demonic beast bloodlines were all capable of reaching Battle Emperor status.

Although Battle Emperor bloodlines thin over time, the process takes an extremely long duration.

Chu Yang sensed their curiosity and smiled lightly: “The ‘Outer Heaven’ Itachi speak of is actually called the Great Thousand Realm.”

“The Great Thousand Realm is the upper plane of this world, connected to countless lower planes—the Battle Qi Continent is one of them.”

“On the Battle Qi Continent, Battle Emperors are the pinnacle—but in the Great Thousand Realm, they can only dominate in remote regions.”

Yun Yun ventured, “Like the old Yunlan Sect?”

Chu Yang nodded. “Itachi can understand it that way: Battle Emperor corresponds to the Great Thousand Realm’s Supreme Realm, and even the Supreme Realm is merely at the threshold of true strength.”

Next, Chu Yang gave everyone a brief overview of the Great Thousand Realm’s general concept, realm divisions, and broad structure.

When he finished, Nanlan Yanran asked with a complex expression: “So… little brother, Itachi’re also from the Great Thousand Realm?”

Everyone’s gazes sharpened, their expressions varied as they stared at Chu Yang.

His ability to produce vast quantities of transcendent-grade techniques and martial arts, his unparalleled talent on the continent, and his intimate knowledge of the Great Thousand Realm—all pointed to him being from the Great Thousand Realm.

After all, the Battle Qi Continent and the Great Thousand Realm had been severed for countless years; no records of the Great Thousand Realm existed here. How could he know its details so thoroughly unless he was originally from that world?

Chu Yang shook his head: “Not at all. I only learned much about the Great Thousand Realm through the Bodhi Ancient Tree.”

The Bodhi Ancient Tree’s spirit was currently merging with Pangu; as long as Chu Yang didn’t awaken it, the spirit would remain in slumber, unaware it had unknowingly taken the blame for him.

Hearing this, no one doubted him—everyone knew Chu Yang had joined the Yunlan Sect since childhood.

Chu Yang had already explained that since the death of the To-Sha Ancient Emperor, no Battle Emperor had appeared on the Battle Qi Continent because it was severed from the Great Thousand Realm and could no longer draw in spiritual energy.

Without spiritual energy as a catalyst for breakthrough, the upper limit of cultivating only Battle Qi could never exceed the peak of Battle Saint.

The fact that all peak Battle Saints remained stuck proves there is no spiritual energy on the Battle Qi Continent—it remains disconnected from the Great Thousand Realm. How could Chu Yang possibly be from the Great Thousand Realm?

After everyone absorbed all the information, Chu Yang slowly said: “Now let’s discuss the development direction of the Great Xia Dynasty and the Yunlan Sect.”

Hearing this, Tang Huo’er and Akatsuki Akatsuki sat up straighter. Chu Yang continued: “I will enter seclusion for one month to break through to the Supreme Realm.”

“After I emerge, I will seek out spatial nodes capable of connecting to the Great Thousand Realm.”

“Once the Battle Qi Continent connects to the Great Thousand Realm, all top-tier Yunlan Sect experts will join the Great Xia Dynasty and enter the Great Thousand Realm alongside its forces.”

“The Battle Qi Continent will retain its current structure; all affairs of the Dynasty will be entrusted to the Regency Council.”

“The Dynasty’s foundation will shift to the Great Thousand Realm, while the Yunlan Sect will continue to base itself on the Battle Qi Continent.”

“In the future, the Yunlan Sect will recruit and train disciples in the Great Thousand Realm, transforming the Battle Qi Continent into the sect’s sacred ground.”

“The Great Xia Dynasty can recruit talent from within the Yunlan Sect, internally digesting fresh blood to form an ecosystem.”

If other champions on the Battle Qi Continent heard this, they wouldn’t understand Chu Yang’s final phrase.

But everyone present had encountered the Black Tower and absorbed countless pieces of knowledge from the Super God World, possessing a mindset akin to transmigrators—they easily grasped the meaning of “internal digestion” and “ecosystem.”

For the Great Xia Dynasty, relocating its foundation to the Great Thousand Realm would have little impact.

With Tang Huo’er’s division-of-labor system, the feudal lords, princes, and Regency Council each performed their duties, while the Yunlan Sect oversaw from the side—even if she took the Dynasty’s strongest away, no problems would arise behind.

“If the Yunlan Sect makes moves or recruits disciples in the Great Thousand Realm, must it seek approval from the Great Xia Dynasty?”

Akatsuki Akatsuki had clearly become a competent sect leader—her question struck straight to the heart.

If every action required approval from the Great Xia Dynasty, the Yunlan Sect would become its vassal.

Chu Yang shook his head: “The Yunlan Sect and the Great Xia Dynasty are independent, yet mutually complementary. In normal times, we are two clearly distinct forces.”

“How far each can go in the Great Thousand Realm depends on individual ability.”

“When internal matters arise, or when facing external enemies, we unite as one, without division.”

“Of course, we must also assist each other daily, watching over and supporting one another.”

The relationship between the Great Xia Dynasty and the Yunlan Sect resembled the relationship between Earth and Liyang in Super God Chu Yang’s Twin Star Plan.

“Won’t sending all our strongest away be too risky?” Yun Yun ventured.

Chu Yang waved his hand: “The Great Thousand Realm is indeed filled with powerful beings, but its territory is vast.”

“Even a Supreme Realm cultivator can dominate a remote region.”

“Those who reached Battle Saint in the Battle Qi Continent during the End of the Dharma Era are considered geniuses in the Great Thousand Realm.”

“Once they convert Battle Qi into spiritual energy, their strength will surge rapidly—everyone has the potential to become a Supreme.”

“A large number of Supreme Realm cultivators will allow the Great Xia Dynasty and the Yunlan Sect to firmly establish themselves in the Great Thousand Realm.”

Hearing this, no one spoke further; after discussing specific matters regarding the invasion of the Great Thousand Realm, the gathering of the continent’s top leaders ended.

Tang Huo’er directly took Chu Yang to her imperial bedroom and gave him her original main palace.

The actions of the Yunlan Sect and the Great Xia Imperial Court could not possibly escape everyone’s notice; yet people were curious—what in today’s Battle Qi Continent could possibly warrant such a massive response from these two titanic powers? The Seven Ancient Clans and the Tianfu Alliance both grew wary, fearing that the recently returned Chu Yang intended to strike against them.

For the next month, the Battle Qi Continent appeared calm on the surface, but beneath lay turbulent currents.

The actions of the Yunlan Sect and the Great Xia Dynasty couldn’t be hidden from all eyes; yet people were curious: what on the current Battle Qi Continent could possibly warrant such massive moves from these two titans?

The Ancient Seven Clans and the Tianfu Alliance all grew wary, fearing Chu Yang’s return meant he intended to strike against them.

Meanwhile, another shocking event shook the entire continent! One of the Ancient Eight Clans—the Yao Clan—was annihilated, following the Akatsuki Clan. Only a few young members escaped, protected by the Tianfu Alliance.

But it wasn’t over. A few days later, the Ling Clan was wiped out overnight—had Gu Yuan not sent someone to invite the Ling Clan’s patriarch to discuss the Yao Clan’s destruction, no one would have discovered the massacre within the Spirit Realm!

At last, the Hun Clan’s thousand-year ambition was exposed. The remaining Ancient Four Clans and the Tianfu Alliance immediately united, preparing to punish the Hun Clan.

Now, the Hun Clan’s ambition was known to all—unless they sought the To-Sha Ancient Emperor’s jade to locate and open the Ancient Emperor’s Tomb and seize the chance to break through to Battle Emperor.

From the current situation, the reappearance of a Battle Emperor on the Battle Qi Continent was inevitable, and everyone knew this person would most likely be Chu Yang.

They could accept Chu Yang becoming Battle Emperor—he was already the continent’s strongest, commanding two dominant forces, and had treated the Ancient Seven Clans and Tianfu Alliance with relative leniency.

At least, as long as no one provoked him, he wouldn’t strike first.

After all, the Soul Clan’s strength and depth were not to be underestimated; without the intervention of the continent’s two dominant powers and without Chu Yang present to hold the line, they couldn’t help but feel uneasy.

Without a Battle Emperor, the Hun Clan had already destroyed two clans. What if they produced one? Who could remain unscathed?

Therefore, this Battle Emperor could emerge from any faction, any individual—but absolutely not from the Hun Clan, and certainly not from Hun Tian Di. Otherwise, not only would the Ancient Four Clans and Tianfu Alliance, already hostile to them, rise up—perhaps the entire continent would be bathed in blood.

For this reason, the patriarchs of the Ancient Four Clans and the Tianfu Alliance’s de facto leader, Yao Chen, jointly submitted petitions to Tang Huo’er, requesting to meet Chu Yang and beg him to intervene.

After all, the Hun Clan’s strength and depth were not to be underestimated. Without the two dominant forces on the continent intervening, and without Chu Yang present, they naturally felt uncertain.

But before entering seclusion, Chu Yang had foreseen this event and informed Tang Huo’er of his stance.

Chu Yang was willing to mediate their feud and assist in opening the Ancient Emperor’s Cave without demanding any reward—what did this mean? Didn’t he fear that someone might seize the opportunity within the cave and surpass him to become a Battle Emperor? Though they couldn’t fathom Chu Yang’s intent, neither the Four Ancient Clans nor the Tianfu Alliance had any reason to refuse.

“My teacher has no intention of meddling in your grudges. But Itachi may all hand over the To-Sha Ancient Emperor’s jade to him—he will open the Ancient Emperor’s Tomb for Itachi.”

“Neither the Great Xia Dynasty, the Yunlan Sect, nor my teacher will claim any of the treasures within the Ancient Emperor’s Tomb. Each of Itachi may claim your own by your own merit.”

This statement left all factions stunned.

Chu Yang was willing to mediate their feud and help open the Ancient Emperor’s Tomb without demanding any reward—what did this mean? Wasn’t he afraid someone might use the tomb’s treasures to break through to Battle Emperor before him?

Though they didn’t understand Chu Yang’s purpose, the Ancient Four Clans and the Tianfu Alliance had no reason to refuse.

Currently, the Hun Clan already possessed three of the four Emperor Jade pieces. And unlike the Great Xia Dynasty and Yunlan Sect, the Hun Clan’s revealed strength and depth could crush any other faction on the continent.

Even if the remaining four clans and the Tianfu Alliance combined, they wouldn’t gain the upper hand.

Thus, inviting Chu Yang as a mediator was undoubtedly the best choice—and the Hun Clan couldn’t refuse.

When the Hun Clan learned of this, their first reaction was refusal—after all, Chu Yang’s stance wasn’t forceful.

But what happened next stripped them of all courage to say “no.”

Great Xia Dynasty, Imperial Palace.

At this moment, centered on the palace, an energy storm erupted, engulfing the entire Battle Qi Continent! The terrifying pressure made all life on the continent tremble—even peak Battle Saints turned pale.

At the storm’s center, the air within the palace grew damp—energy had condensed into liquid form.

Around the Empress’s bedroom, countless tiny crystals floated in the air—solidified energy made tangible.

A figure stepped into the sky, each step causing the space of Zhongzhou to tremble; as he ascended, his aura rose steadily.

Chu Yang frowned upward, mysterious orbs and black crystals swirling around him, threads of primordial energy converging at his dantian, forming a luminous shadow.

Waves crashed audibly—the shadow rapidly expanded, projecting behind and above Chu Yang like an ocean.

[101] Taking a deep breath, Chu Yang flicked his finger—the mysterious eye and black crystals became streaks of light, entwining and merging in midair.

[102] Moments later, they transformed into a black-and-white energy mass, shooting straight toward the ocean’s center.

[103] The instant the black-and-white orb entered the ocean’s core, space above the palace shattered. Within the broken space, the previously illusory ocean instantly solidified, resembling a swirling galaxy.

[104] It appeared as a self-contained realm, transcending space, towering above the world—flawless, vast, and majestic.

[105] After forming, the ocean rapidly expanded—but without further collapsing space; instead, it spread into the void.

[106] Thus, though others could see the phenomenon, none could measure the ocean’s true extent.

Only Chu Yang, as the one directly involved, knew that the Supreme Sea expanding into the void had grown to an incalculable scale.

It was as if…

A universe birthing itself! When expansion reached its limit, the Supreme Sea seemed to groan under the strain—its edges began to crumble amid the churning waves.

Chu Yang frowned, just as he was about to halt everything, when his eyes suddenly lit up! (End of chapter)