Chapter 72: Gathering

The warships slowly sailed into the Zhen Tian Star Domain ahead, which is the location of the imperial capital of the Zhen Tian Immortal Dynasty.

The scene before his eyes, even to Ye Wuque's mind, inevitably evoked a sense of grand magnificence.

It seemed as if this place were the cosmic center forged and condensed by supreme Great Power.

As far as the eye could see, the endless Star River resembled a gentle jade ribbon encircling this radiant realm, supplying it with inexhaustible energy.

The star‑paved roads glittered with eternal light, countless warships, palanquins, and exotic beast mounts moving orderly, each streak of light representing a formidable power.

The capital's architecture surpassed the limits of imagination.

The palace complexes floated amid the starry sky, layer upon layer, stretching countless billions of li, with no end in sight.

Each palace bore intricate ancient runes, radiating immortal brilliance; its walls were forged from the Star Core and Tiandao principles, indestructible and eternal.

In the very center of all the structures, a colossal hall rose majestically, piercing the star vault and linking to unknowable cosmic dimensions.

Endless Imperial Dragon Qi emanated from within, coalescing into nine massive five‑clawed golden dragon phantoms large enough to entwine stars, encircling the hall; their silent roar pressed down the heavens, subjugating all spirits.

That is the core of power and authority of the Zhen Tian Immortal Dynasty—Zhen Tian Hall!

"Each time I come, I feel as insignificant as dust."

Duan Wutian inhaled deeply, his voice filled with emotion and awe, "This is the supreme majesty of the main house."

Ye Wuque silently nodded, taking everything in.

He had performed a simple disguise; now his ordinary face was calm as an ancient well, with only a pair of deep eyes reflecting this vast divine marvel.

After passing rigorous and tedious inspections, the three followed the guiding Immortal Dynasty guards into the main hall of Zhen Tian Hall, as grand as an entire world.

The interior was unbelievably spacious, with the ceiling displaying phenomena of sun, moon, stars, and the birth and death of the universe.

Countless floating jade platforms and cushions were arranged according to some arcane order; the nearer one approached the supreme throne at the center, the deeper and more terrifying the aura became.

Given their status as a branch of the Asura Temple, they were placed at the far edge of the great hall.

Just as they sat down, the Master of Ceremonies' resonant voice, imbued with Dao tones, rang out from the hall entrance, echoing through every corner:

"Boundless Heaven, Central Domain, Ten Thousand Star Prefecture, congratulations!!!"

The voice faded, and several figures clad in star robes, their aura as obscure as a abyss with countless tiny stars flickering around them, stepped in; they gave a slight nod toward the throne and were escorted by guards to seats near the core, low‑key and mysterious.

"They are the Immortal Faction of the Central Domain; though they appear modest, no one dares to underestimate them," Duan Xiuluo whispered to Ye Wuque.

"Boundless Heaven, Central Domain, Tianji Holy Mountain, congratulations!!!"

Two silhouettes drifted in.

At the front was an elder holding a dust‑sweeping brush, his eyes gentle as if he could perceive all things; beside him walked a graceful woman veiled in light gauze, her only visible feature a pair of clear eyes like a star‑lit lake that seemed to reflect the Fate River.

"The Tianji Holy Mountain deduces heavenly mechanisms, calculates past and present; it is said to glimpse a fragment of the future, but because of that it often incurs heavenly wrath, its disciples are few, yet none dare provoke it," Duan Xiuluo said with reverence.

"Boundless Heaven, Central Domain, Immortal Imperial Clan, Lord's family, Elder Lord Zhan Shan, Third‑rank Lord Mo Shen, congratulations!!!"

A vast, majestic aura surged forward, revealing a vigorous elder accompanied by a young man whose eyes glared disdainfully, surrounded by blue divine light, striding in.

At this moment, the elder said something to the youth.

"The corpses of that group on Hengyu Land…"

"Back then, although they committed a grave error and were expelled from the Lord's family, they are still my descendants! They cannot just die in vain!"

The elder's eyes flashed with a murderous intent.

The youth smiled lightly and said, "Hehe, Seventh Elder, rest assured, leave this matter to Mo Shen! I will give you, Elder, an answer!"

"I have already…"

……

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"Xuan Tian Holy Sect, congratulations……"

"Ten Thousand Sword Emperor Palace……"

"Yin‑Yang Sect……"

……

In the vast Central Domain of Boundless Heaven, the major forces that received invitations arrived one after another.

At a certain moment.

"Boundless Heaven, Northern Domain, Dao Heaven Immortal Pavilion, Xuan Wu Zi Ge Lao, Quasi‑Daoist Dao Xuan Yu, congratulations!!!"

The Master of Ceremonies raised his voice considerably, highlighting the entrant's prestige.

An elder clad in a simple Dao robe, gaunt features, eyes deep as if containing endless wise stars, entered accompanied by a young man also in a Dao robe, his aura calm and restrained, seemingly fused with the surrounding world.

Their steps were unhurried, yet seemed to align with the rhythm of the Heavenly Dao, bringing a sense of tranquility.

"Dao Heaven Immortal Pavilion, the renowned Peerless Sacred Realm of the Northern Domain of Boundless Heaven! It focuses on Tiandao insight; its disciples are all Dao‑obsessed, and none surpass them in understanding and applying the Heavenly Dao. That Dao Xuan Yu is said to be a famed Quasi‑Daoist of Dao Heaven Immortal Pavilion!"

Duan Wutian could not help but introduce in a low, respectful tone.

Not only him; almost every force present bore a solemn air, unable to remain calm.

This was a handful of supreme great powers that strive to stand atop the peaks of all Zhutian Wanjie!

For them, such forces are rarely even granted the chance to be seen.

Only a peer‑level power like the Zhen Tian Immortal Dynasty could summon such a presence.

Finally, when almost all heavyweight forces had entered and the atmosphere in the great hall reached a climax, the Master of Ceremonies' voice became exceedingly lofty and solemn, even trembling slightly:

"Boundless Heaven, Southern Domain, Undying Aristocratic Family, Ye Clan, Elder Ye Lingyun, Forty‑ninth Rank Ye Xingchen… congratulations—!"

In an instant, the great hall seemed to fall silent for a heartbeat.

All eyes turned toward it!

The two, dressed in seemingly simple robes that radiated immortal divine light, walked in slowly.

Leading them was Ye Clan elder Ye Lingyun, his features ancient and rustic, eyes calm yet exuding an unparalleled nobility and pressure born of bloodline and history; his aura was like a boundless star sea, unfathomable.

Behind him followed a young man, his gaze sharp as a celestial blade, every glance revealing his edge—Ye Xingchen of the Ye Clan's Forty‑ninth Rank!

Their arrival seemed to make the whole Great Hall's radiance converge.

Undying Ye Clan, the colossal being of Boundless Heaven's southern domain!

The Undying Aristocratic Family whose name shakes Zhutian Huanyu!

"This clan actually came, too?"

Several people were slightly surprised.

Ye Wuque's gaze swept over the members of the Ye Family.

"Isn't it any of the three Ye sons?"

"The 49th Sequence? I guess it must be far stronger than the 98th Sequence?"