Chapter 528: Human Domain Treasure, Dawn Sun

Late October, 2932nd year of the Xuanzhan calendar.

In obedience to the Emperor's decree, Gu Yue Zhang Han, the 3915th descendant of Ancient Emperor Xuanyou and the seventh son of Emperor Wu Tian Xuanzhan Qiong, saved Fenghai and opened Ancient Emperor Xuanyou's Ninth Traveling Palace in Fenghai.

At the Ninth Traveling Palace, the Seventh Prince summoned the Black Sky Crimson Mother, who devoured the evil gods occupying the palace. This resolved the hidden dangers in Fenghai Commandery, ensuring a thousand years of peace for the region.

Furthermore, he fulfilled Emperor Wu Tian Xuanzhan Qiong's decree, steering the path of war towards victory for humanity.

This event shocked all corners of the world, astonishing all races in Wanggu.

The myriad races in Fenghai Commandery cheered, humanity raised its head, and the Human Emperor praised the achievement, declaring it a great meritorious deed.

In the same month, nine days after the opening of Ancient Emperor Xuanyou's Ninth Traveling Palace in Fenghai Commandery, Emperor Wu Tian Xuanzhan Qiong, who had been besieged by the Black Sky race in the Imperial Capital Region for several months of continuous warfare, finally displayed his divine might.

He deployed a Sun of Dawn into the Black Sky race's territory.

This massive, circular sun, resembling a fiery red sun, symbolized the rise of humanity. It self-destructed within the Black Sky race's dark domain, releasing boundless light and overwhelming fire.

It incinerated the entire Black Sky territory, causing the sky to collapse, the earth to crack, countless Black Sky tribesmen to perish, and all Black Sky cultivators to suffer severe injuries.

Higher races also paid attention, and heaven and earth trembled.

As the words echoed, a figure silently appeared beside the First Prince. The figure, bearing fierce tattoos on its face and a look of irritation, was precisely the Prefect.

"Continue to complete everything as previously agreed with me."

"Your cultivation is too weak; you cannot bear such a heavy burden. You have participated in the war against the Black Sky race, and you have no regrets concerning it."

"May my human race enjoy eternal peace, and may my human race regain its glory!"

In the same month, after this devastating blow and deterrence, the Xuanzhan army was shocked and furious, yet they did not withdraw.

"Also, the remaining military merits must be redeemed as soon as possible in the next few days. It will likely be a long time before I come to the commandery capital again."

After all, this was the first time humanity expanded its territory in Xu Qing's experience.

These events remained etched in the hearts and minds of people, earning widespread admiration.

Throughout Jing Fenghaijun's life, there were many things he disliked, but ultimately, only one bowl was brought into his tomb.

Within the eighteen provinces of the Black Sky race, any sect or force could be annihilated with a single imperial decree from the Prefect.

Whether it was Gui Yusong or the people of my various commanderies, upon seeing all of this in the announcements and war reports, they were immensely encouraged, excited, and exhilarated.

Gui Yusong remained deluded, arrogantly asserting that humanity's claims were untrue.

Humanity had achieved a great victory and now possessed its own domain treasure, no longer being prey. This series of news invigorated everyone; the excitement in their hearts had already reached its peak.

These were all points of excitement!

The morale of the Xuanzhan people collapsed, forcing them to retreat. The Human Imperial Capital army launched a pursuit, and this battle stained heaven and earth with blood. The Xuanzhan people suffered a crushing defeat, able to defend their territory only by relying on a war domain treasure, which formed a frigid sky curtain to block humanity.

"But I am very curious, this is just a bowl, yet he planned so much for it..."

Yet, the war continued.

"Victory!"

"Victory!"

A sharp gleam instantly appeared in the First Prince's eyes.

As always, his face bore a scholarly expression, his eyes filled with compassion. Faintly, a sense of emotion was visible in his demeanor, as if humanity's great victory brought him immense comfort.

The Holy Wave Grand Domain was also affected; fiery storms swept through, destroying everything in their path, and heaven and earth rumbled.

The First Prince remained silent, then nodded after a moment.

The First Prince's pupils contracted as he spoke in a low voice.

"What I want is merit. What the Holy Wave race wants is a method to cleanse the Xuanzhan people's bloodline and the possibility of achieving a Manifested Deity state. You have obtained all of these."

This event ushered in an ancient prosperous era, a situation unprecedented in tens of thousands of years.

Xuanzhan, inside the Sword Pavilion, also learned of this. He continued to drink, pot after pot.

Not to mention that after subsequent discussions, the Holy Wave race integrated into humanity, effectively adding an entire domain to humanity's territory, pioneering a path for tens of thousands of years to come.

His majestic strides exuded a powerful aura, his tall figure displaying exceptional grace.

"Who exactly are you?"

"For this matter, thank you."

Because that Sun of Dawn was not a typical war domain treasure!

Xuanzhan originally had no intention of going; he wanted to wait one day and then leave directly with the captain.

This battle completely shocked countless races in Wanggu. Humanity's formidable power was once again demonstrated, and Human Emperor Xu Qing lived up to his name.

The vice-palace masters of the Eight Palaces within were likewise affected; their worries dissipated, and even the sword-wielders who had participated in the war showed excitement in their eyes.

Thus, the great game of Wanggu finally drew to a close.

Xuanzhan shook his head and smiled.

The Twilight race was not introduced at that time. You highlighted their eyes and their friendly relationship with humanity. At the same time, when subsequently describing the Xuanzhan people, you also mentioned their weakness: they disliked light and cold.

I knew that the Imperial Palace in the Human Imperial Capital Region, rebuilt by Jing Fenghaijun, was extremely ancient, holding many mysteries, and could even be traced back to the era of Ancient Emperor Xuanyou.

Xuanzhan was used to seeing this; he had spent the past seventy-eight days this way. At this moment, he wanted a drink, but there was none nearby, so he murmured to himself.

Soon, news of the upcoming grand ceremony spread in all directions with the return of the First Prince. The myriad races knew, and all sects and forces within humanity were informed.

As Xuanzhan tried to think of anything else he needed to do before leaving, trying to quell the struggle in his heart, the First Prince, standing below the altar, clasped his hands and bowed to the hundreds of thousands of people gathered on the ground.

Instantly, all hundreds of thousands of cultivators on the altar fell silent, their expressions solemn and steady, as they looked up at the Prince and the majestic statue of Ancient Emperor Xuanyou behind him.

"Is the accumulation of the Black Sky race's destiny so important to him?" The First Prince spoke indifferently, as if he hadn't heard.

After a long time, he spoke passionately.

"I cannot tell him, but I also have a question: if Gui Yusong's people were previously delivered to your master and swallowed along with their destiny, what would happen?"

Nevertheless... victory.

"I need to go back and visit Zixuan, and Ling'er. After you leave, I'll go check if you've woken up."

Countless tribesmen wailed, decaying in the light and turning to ash in the fire. Cultivators and mortals alike, including those who had allied with various races, suffered unimaginably brutal fates.

The war horns continued to sound.

With the dust fully settled, the First Prince returned to the Black Sky race after negotiating with the Holy Wave race.

Previously, the Prefect of the Black Sky race was to become the supreme authority within the Black Sky race, with the power to decide countless lives with a single word or action. The Eight Palaces, all cultivators, and all sword-wielders would also obey him.

Outside the crowd at this moment were the captain, Kong Xianglong, Qingqiu, and Ning Yan.

"I helped you, you helped me. This arrangement is fair, and I must thank you."

There were many people there, but they were incredibly disorganized.

"Senior Brother still has many important things to do, and I don't know what the next one will be. You must also cultivate diligently and strive to improve yourself. Since we spoke of accompanying each other in this life, it wouldn't be good to have too great a disparity."

The First Prince shook his head.

The Black Sky race's dark domain was enveloped in light.

"Victory!"

The First Prince turned and looked at the Prefect.

If the Palace Master of the Sword-Wielding Palace were still present, then the Palace Master would naturally be the first choice. Even the Palace Masters of the other two palaces would also be qualified. But now, only the Prefect remained.

"What happened? Earlier, I sent him a message, and he said he was in seclusion. Why does he reek of alcohol, having drunk so much?"

The entire commandery capital was in high spirits. All common folk wore smiles, and even the sword-wielders within the Black Sky race who had witnessed their Palace Master's death showed a newfound admiration and a sense of relief.

"Only four more days, then a month will have passed. Four days from now, you can return to the First Blood Eye."

The truth seemed to have been completely erased by time, leaving only speculation. Many said it was the skull of Jing Fenghaijun's close friend, the crown prince of the Zi Qing Kingdom.

Upon hearing this, the Prefect smiled faintly.

"The destiny purified by the Fated Tribulation Pill of Light is very important, and the old Prefect was my chosen, most suitable substitute."

After speaking, the Prefect added in a soft voice.

"And Senior Brother Zhang, and Yan Yan, and Ding Xue. It's been a long time."

While possessing such immense power, he would also have to shoulder corresponding responsibilities: protecting humanity and safeguarding the Black Sky race.

The First Prince smiled and nodded. As he walked towards the altar, dozens of people followed him, each dressed in official robes.

Human Emperor Xu Qing was renowned, known to all under heaven and by all races.

The First Prince was silent, then spoke calmly after a moment.

Therefore, the Xuanzhan people firmly believed that it must be an ancient relic, and there was only one!

Through numerous twists and turns and difficulties, it was finally completed.

The Xuanzhan people trembled, sacrificing countless tribesmen in their sorrowful cries. They displayed the Divine Descent technique, seeking to summon the Crimson Mother to unleash divine punishment upon humanity.

After the ceremony lasted a full day, deep into the night, the First Prince stood alone in the Prefectural Palace's pavilion, gazing into the vast expanse of heaven and earth.

"There are too many things to do. And Huang Yan—I don't know how he is doing now. I still need to finally determine his true identity."

As soon as this matter was revealed, Wanggu was shaken, and all races were appalled. All races that had participated in besieging the Human Imperial Domain withdrew their troops, sealed their borders, and trembled in fear.

They were identical to those that had accompanied Zhang Siyun.

The leader bowed to the First Prince, his voice sharp and cold.

"I have so many things to do, I really cannot stay in the commandery capital, nor can I do anything impulsive." Xuanzhan took a big gulp of wine.

"Your lifelong aspiration, can it not be to live? To live well..."

This matter was of immense significance, stirring the human court and wilderness, and meeting the Human Emperor's expectations.

With a narrow perspective, they judged that humanity's domain treasure was not created, believing that humanity's Sun of Dawn differed significantly from traditional domain treasures.

From the moment I discovered the truth until now, seventy days have passed.

Moreover, on the very day the Sun of Dawn was released, the Human Emperor announced to all corners of Wanggu that from that day forward, humanity had shed its status as prey; they now possessed the ability to protect themselves!

The First Prince, blessed with divine power and extraordinary talent, possessed a brave heart. Disregarding his own safety, he bravely fought the enemy, expanded territory, and reclaimed half a domain!

All cultivators from the eight great palaces of Gui Yusong's commandery capital had arrived, hundreds of thousands gathered here, their morale high, each with an excited expression, dressed in new robes, and eyes full of anticipation.

In reality, the brutality of war is often perceived by the world primarily as the bloodshed on the battlefield, while many internal and external aspects are overlooked.

"Ancestor Blood炼子 is also getting old."

The Holy Wave race was weary of war, and the First Prince was exceedingly sincere. Ultimately, the Holy Wave Ancestral Emperor deeply understood his intentions and and agreed to return to humanity.

Xuanzhan lowered his head and continued drinking, until only one day remained before the time his master required him to return to the First Blood Eye.

The First Prince rubbed his brow and spoke slowly.

At the peak of a commandery.

What outsiders saw was merely the surface. The inner workings, the rights and wrongs, the merits and demerits, were subjective and could not be fully understood with just a few words.

As for what kind of bone the bowl was made from, or to whom it belonged, no one knew, nor was there any record.

Among them were the commanders of the Eight Great Palaces and generals of the Imperial Army. The masked Blood Commander, who was responsible for the Immortal Forbidden Land, was also present.

The white-robed figure bowed his head.

During those seventy days, war reports and announcements came daily, mirroring the cheers from outside.

War is not merely simple fighting back and forth; these matters are neither child's play nor mere fabrications.

Instead, they intensified their efforts, also displaying a war domain treasure, destroying eighty percent of the Imperial Domain.

"And have you found any trace of the Seventeenth Brother?"

However, few knew that tens of thousands of years ago, there was no Rongguang race on the Wanggu continent. The Twilight race was a branch of humanity, created during the Jing Gui Yusong period.

The Prefect smiled and spoke softly.

Although humanity achieved a great victory, Human Emperor Xu Qing did not claim all the credit. He did not invade the Xuanzhan people's territory but instead informed all parties in Wanggu that the creation of the Sun of Dawn had been proposed tens of thousands of years ago by Jing Fenghaijun.

Xuanzhan whispered in a low voice.

His return ignited the hearts of the commandery capital's populace. The ceremony was even grander than before, as if they were welcoming the Human Emperor himself.

The First Prince, as the one orchestrating all of this, would remain in the Holy Wave Grand Domain to complete the matter.

He was not only the backbone of the people but also became the representative of the old guard of the Black Sky race.

Especially with half of the Holy Wave Grand Domain now belonging to humanity, such an era of prosperity was unprecedented.

"You still haven't answered my question." The First Prince said expressionlessly.

The Prefect continued to walk away, his entire being fading into the vastness of heaven and earth.

Even among the Black Sky people, aside from the participants, others did not truly understand, nor did they need to, for ignorance brought happiness.

Two Suns of Dawn unleashed a monstrous sea of fire, radiating eternal light. Instantly, the Xuanzhan people's Seventh Domain collapsed, the earth burned, and the sky turned fiery red.

Furthermore, tracing back, this was also humanity's first reclamation of territory since Human Emperor Dongsheng suffered a great defeat due to his excessive ambition.

"The Black Sky race's present day was guarded by me, by them, and by all of us together!"

"Of course, I am not lying. Also, I forgot to mention one thing: he also wants to become the Prefect of the Black Sky race."

Seven-in-one.

As for the Prefect himself, he possessed great merit from the Suodan, earning the admiration of countless people. During the war, he diligently guarded the front lines, and upon the First Prince's arrival, he fought for many advantages for the Black Sky race.

Because it was a coronation ceremony.

However, the matter of their return could not be completed quickly; naturally, both parties needed to discuss the details.

And that is what war is.

It further transformed into a storm, affecting all directions, making the sea of fire eternal and the light conspicuous.

"Nothing."

"Moreover, the Human Emperor already possessed a domain treasure, what excellent means, what cunning! No wonder he wanted to cooperate with you. Because, from an abnormal perspective, you could not have gained much merit in that war; all the credit would belong to the Human Emperor. Your original task was merely to rescue Fenghai, specifically to open the Immortal Forbidden Land and feed the Crimson Mother, providing an opportunity for the human domain treasure to be used."

The captain was confused. Just as he was about to ask further, the ringing of bells echoed, golden dragons breathed colorful light into the sky, and a brilliant radiance shone. The First Prince, wearing a yellow robe and a four-fringed jade crown, descended from the heavens, appearing majestic.

The immense significance of this was self-evident.

"As for the Jing Fenghaijun relic he desires, the Holy Wave race, after careful consideration, included it as a condition for their return to humanity. The reason is also very compelling."

As for the identity of the new Prefect, although it had not been officially announced, almost everyone within the Black Sky race could guess it.

Thus, the great war that had lasted half a year finally concluded.

Eight divine descents, eight victories.

As for the principle, Human Emperor Xu Qing did not keep it secret. Once the Sun of Dawn erupted, it would be difficult to conceal the matter anyway. Since it would be known sooner or later, it was better to be open and upright, demonstrating humanity's spirit and further deterring those with ill intentions.

This was a bone bowl, buried beside it, within a coffin of the same specifications. The entire tomb was arranged in a pattern of dual emperors side by side.

Moreover, it was not formed by gods but created by humanity!

Furthermore, the Black Sky race's destiny would bestow its blessing, enveloping him and enabling his cultivation to break through its original constraints, reaching a relative peak.

Because... of the entire Black Sky race, after experiencing so many changes, the only remaining qualified individual was the Prefect!

His words stirred ripples in the hearts of the people present, who instinctively clasped their hands and bowed.

Moreover, thousands of households added the First Prince's longevity tablet to the longevity shrines dedicated to Human Emperor Xu Qing.

The First Prince's expression was solemn and steady. After speaking, he turned to face the direction of the battlefield and bowed deeply.

Upon the announcement of this news, its veracity was difficult to ascertain. Humanity's tens of thousands of years of planning sent shivers down the spines of all beings, and the series of arrangements embedded in this war were even more astonishing.

The Seven Emperors were shocked and enraged. At a critical juncture, the Holy Wave Ancestral Emperor's cultivation broke through. Bearing a massive world on his shoulder, he finally stepped into the Manifested Deity state, and the Holy Wave Grand Domain's heaven and earth changed color.

Gui Yu also looked up, and as he gazed at the scene, his heart trembled and struggled.

The Sun of Dawn was related to the Twilight race!

Countless lives would perish, and the forms of newborn tribesmen would also be altered.

The First Prince's eyes showed contemplation. After a moment, he shook his head and turned to leave.

Their eyeballs were miniature Suns of Dawn.

Roughly estimated, this light and heat would persist for sixty years, with an even longer-lasting impact. Within a thousand years, night would rarely fall in the Black Sky territory, and residual fire would always remain.

Gui Yu was also drinking. He picked up the wine pot beside him and drank sip after sip.

"The grand ceremony will be held in three days. I will announce the Prefect's appointment. Before that, Gui Yusong's affairs are his private property, and he can handle them as he wishes."

The First Prince's voice echoed, heaven and earth rumbled, clouds rolled, and auspicious signs appeared in full display!

"Therefore, even if your father became aware, he would ultimately prioritize the bigger picture, thus opening the ancestral land to retrieve it. Only I can achieve that; no one else can."

The number of deaths was incalculable, as if divine wrath had descended.

The new Prefect was to be personally crowned by the First Prince during that grand ceremony.

Like Gui Yu at this moment, he sat in the Sword Pavilion, holding his command sword, silently reading the war reports and information arriving from outside.

He further severed their connection to the Xuanzhan people's bloodline, thus freeing the Holy Wave race from the day and restoring their liberty.

"What they have discovered is what I wanted them to know."

"Your Highness, with but a word from you, he will surely die here. His origins have long been investigated; he belongs to an organization called 'Candlelight.' As for his identity..."

"After the toxicity was absorbed by me, the Black Sky race's destiny has now become harmless. That fruit is almost ripe; it is a gift for my master's return." The Prefect said gently, without any concealment or worry of the other party reneging.

"Sword-wielder... you might not be suitable, but it's nothing. You were originally someone who struggled to survive alone in that cruel world since childhood. Many things, you cannot control."

"After the grand ceremony begins, I need to buy more medicinal herbs."

"The victory belongs to you, but even more so to them, to the soldiers fighting on the front lines!"

Simultaneously, the Holy Wave race had betrayed humanity during the Daoshi calendar. This event was a great pain for the Human Emperor of Daoshi and for humanity as a whole. Now, in the Xu Qing calendar, to be swayed by the First Prince and return, that was an unparalleled achievement!

In the same month, as the Xuanzhan people crumbled, the First Son of Human Emperor Xu Qing, based in the Black Sky race's territory, after rescuing the Black Sky race and establishing great merit for humanity, personally led an army of eighty million to campaign against the Holy Wave race.

Yet, for some unknown reason, when the Black Sky race's bells echoed and the Sword-Wielding Palace's command sword trembled, he instinctively put down his wine pot, silently walked out of the Sword Pavilion, passed through the commandery capital, and arrived at the square where the heroic souls of Fenghai were once sacrificed.

Gazing at the departing figure, wisps of aura appeared around the First Prince, transforming into white-robed figures.

In this battle, the Xuanzhan people suffered extremely heavy losses, and humanity achieved a great victory, deterring all races.

"So, what he wants is truly just that item left behind by Jing Fenghaijun in the Imperial Palace?"

Until several days later.

The Holy Wave race retreated steadily, suffering countless deaths and losing territory.

"You are merely an unknown." The Prefect smiled.

The Prefect smiled, then looked towards heaven and earth with the First Prince, his expression tinged with emotion.

The great army swept through, reclaiming the eight lost provinces of the Black Sky race, penetrating deep into the Holy Wave Grand Domain. They fought relentlessly, rivers of blood flowed, and blood rained from the sky.

Kong Xianglong hadn't appeared for several days. He sat alone, drinking unrestrainedly, continuously.

It did not have a fixed form; rather, it was a one-time use method.

"Your Highness, we have searched all commanderies for traces of the Seventeenth Prince, but still haven't found any. Although there were clues pointing to Gui Yusong later, there were no traces there either."

"I need to sweep Commander Lei's grave, pay respects at Master Bai's tomb, and wipe Eight-Lord's monument."

"If I told you this bowl was made from your master's skull, would you believe it?"

Gui Yusong was also about to welcome a new Prefect, the choice of whom was universally desired. Everything seemed to be progressing towards a favorable outcome.

"Yes, that's right."

On the day before the first Sun of Dawn was deployed, Human Emperor Xu Qing's divine might was displayed once more. He deployed one Sun of Dawn into another domain of Gui Yusong and another near the border of the Holy Wave Grand Domain.

The First Prince remained silent, not asking further.

November, 7487th year of the Xu Qing calendar.

They walked through the sky, approaching the altar, and finally stood beside it. Only the Prince ascended step by step to the very peak of the altar, his back to the colossal and majestic statue of Ancient Emperor Xuanyou, as he looked down at the ground.

Upon hearing this, the Prefect smiled and turned to walk away into the distance.

The Prefect did not look back, merely sending a message with a smile.

His appearance immediately drew cheers from hundreds of thousands of people on the ground.

"Yes, and I need to buy some magical artifacts and other items."

Besides this, there was also the Prefect!

"From a personal standpoint, this is his private property, and it has nothing to do with me. From the race's standpoint, I will come to conquer them." The First Prince spoke fiercely.