Chapter 735: Sacrifice

Chapter 28, Episode 15: The Gathering of This Era

In a garden within Nebula Palace, Seven-Tribulation Realm and Half-step Seven-Tribulation Realm experts arrived one after another. Everyone was somewhat surprised by the scale of this gathering.

"How many Seven-Tribulation Realm and Half-step Seven-Tribulation Realm experts did World Ancestor invite this time?""Could it be that World Ancestor invited everyone?""Ghost Lord is an enemy of World Ancestor, yet he actually came?"

The seats in the garden seemed randomly arranged, here and there, totaling 108, but they actually held profound mysteries. After the arrival of the Seven-Tribulation Realm and Half-step Seven-Tribulation Realm mighty figures, they all took their seats, with the Half-step Seven-Tribulation Realm experts consciously choosing positions closer to the edges. Everyone chatted casually, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious. They were all true peak existences within this space-time long river, and such a grand gathering was rare, so everyone conversed with great enthusiasm.

"Dongning.""Brother Dongning.""City Lord Dongning." As Meng Chuan arrived, many Half-step Seven-Tribulation Realm and Seven-Tribulation Realm experts proactively chatted with him. After all, they all believed that Meng Chuan would become a prominent figure in this space-time long river in the future, at least comparable to the leader of the Primeval Realm.

Meng Chuan saw that Pavilion Master White Bird, Shadow Fiend Lord, Pavilion Master Azure Dragon, and others had all arrived. Their gazes met, and Meng Chuan immediately walked over and took a seat nearby.

"Sit." Pavilion Master White Bird motioned for Meng Chuan to sit down. He conveyed a message via spiritual transmission, "Later, observe and listen carefully."

Meng Chuan nodded slightly.

The seating arrangement also revealed the distribution of powers.

On the side of White Bird Pavilion, there were Pavilion Master White Bird, Shadow Fiend Lord, Meng Chuan, Shadow Lord, God of Cookery Palace Master, Eastern Underworld Lord, and others. Emperor Wanxing had also arrived early this time; the farmer-like Emperor Wanxing sat there, as if an old farmer in his own orchard. Around him, the other five Heavenly Emperors and some close friends gathered.

Ancestral Witch King, Medicine Palace Master, Wind-Thunder Walker, Blood Phoenix Palace Master, and other top-tier Seven-Tribulation Realm existences had also arrived early. Ordinary Seven-Tribulation Realm experts were arriving one after another, and it seemed they would soon all be present.

In contrast, the Half-step Seven-Tribulation Realm experts arrived a bit late and were still gradually making their way.

"So many?""This gathering seems extraordinary." The Half-step Seven-Tribulation Realm experts who arrived later felt their hearts tighten at the sight. A normal gathering inviting a dozen or twenty would already be remarkable, as time is precious for cultivators who have reached this realm! Even with World Ancestor's high prestige, he wouldn't casually disturb Seven-Tribulation Realm experts' cultivation. To invite so many this time, there must be something important.

Sitting there, Meng Chuan also realized the unusual nature of this gathering.

"What exactly does World Ancestor intend to do?" Meng Chuan wondered.

"Hahaha... as a Seven-Tribulation Realm mighty figure, I'm actually the last one to arrive." The leader of the Primeval Realm walked in with a laugh, glancing at Emperor Wanxing and Pavilion Master White Bird. He calmly walked to a spot and sat down; his position subtly formed a triangle with Emperor Wanxing and Pavilion Master White Bird.

"The Seven-Tribulation Realm experts are all here." Meng Chuan, the leader of the Primeval Realm, and many other mighty figures were astonished.

Seven-Tribulation Realm mighty figures had diverse personalities. Figures like Medicine Palace Master, Peach Mountain Master, Demon Eye Society Master, and others were usually disinclined to bother with external affairs, so inviting all Seven-Tribulation Realm experts here was no easy feat.

World Ancestor was currently sitting in one spot, chatting idly with Hundred Flowers Manor Master, and glancing around, showing no haste.

A moment later, while the mighty figures chatted, nearly ninety percent of the Half-step Seven-Tribulation Realm experts had arrived. Meng Chuan even felt a sense of 'a storm brewing'.

"Hmm?"Meng Chuan sensed something and watched World Ancestor, with his white hair, rise from a distance.

At this moment, all Seven-Tribulation Realm and Half-step Seven-Tribulation Realm experts looked over, turning their gaze to the convener of this gathering — World Ancestor!

In the entire space-time long river, all Seven-Tribulation Realm experts of this era were present, and nearly ninety percent of Half-step Seven-Tribulation Realm experts had arrived... Such a large number was already capable of deciding all matters in the space-time long river.

"It's unlikely that all Seven-Tribulation Realm experts would gather merely because of World Ancestor's prestige, especially since some are his adversaries." Meng Chuan mused, "There must be some inside story I'm unaware of."

"Esteemed guests."After World Ancestor stood up, his gaze swept over the mighty figures. "This time, I asked my friends for help in gathering everyone here, because there is an extremely important matter."

Everyone present listened attentively.

"The space-time long river is vast, and the number of medium-grade life worlds is countless," World Ancestor stated. "However, medium-grade life worlds that have given birth to 'Seven-Tribulation Realm mighty figures' are far fewer; since the birth of the universe, there have only been a little over a million."

Some Seven-Tribulation Realm mighty figures present, such as Hundred Flowers Manor Master, Lord Lihong, Demon Eye Society Master, and others, showed a slightly more solemn expression. However, those with shorter cultivation histories, like the leader of the Primeval Realm, Shadow Lord, and Meng Chuan, still appeared somewhat puzzled.

Pavilion Master White Bird even glanced at Emperor Wanxing in the distance. Emperor Wanxing still wore a faint smile, listening to what World Ancestor was saying.

"Seven-Tribulation Realm mighty figures can enhance the foundation of their home worlds and slow down their decay," World Ancestor continued. "Therefore, in the entire space-time long river, generally only one or two home worlds of 'Seven-Tribulation Realm mighty figures' would decay and perish every tens of thousands of years. But... in the last 35,000 years, 132 home worlds of Seven-Tribulation Realm mighty figures have already perished and disappeared."

"One hundred and thirty-two worlds?""How is that possible?""Tens of thousands of years, one hundred and thirty-two worlds? This can't be normal decay!"

A clamor arose among those present. Meng Chuan was also shocked to hear this.

"There's Lanxi Realm, Fu'an Realm, Zhanyun Realm..." World Ancestor said, and with a wave of his hand, the names of 132 medium-grade life worlds appeared before him. Given the status of the mighty figures present, a slight investigation would confirm that everything World Ancestor said was true.

"Furthermore, when these life worlds perished, all living beings within them, including Venerables, Emperors, and even Tribulation Realm experts, all died; not a single survivor was found," World Ancestor stated.

"Annihilation!"Everyone present confirmed this point.

In normal world decay, Venerables and Emperors should continue to live. In 132 worlds, all living beings were annihilated with no survivors, which was clearly very strange.

"Lutian Realm also perished?" Demon Eye Society Master's expression changed slightly as he looked at the names of the shattered worlds. "The previous 131 worlds were all decaying worlds, not far from their demise. But Lutian Realm is a very young life world, the home world of the Half-step Eight-Tribulation Realm 'Lutian Palace Master', and it was born only a little over a billion years ago."

"Yes, a very young world." World Ancestor nodded. "Yet it was still destroyed, and all living beings, including a Five-Tribulation Realm expert, were annihilated with no survivors."

"To destroy a medium-grade life world, could it be a Seven-Tribulation Realm forbidden creature?""What kind of forbidden creature could have successively destroyed over a hundred medium-grade life worlds?"

All those present were high-ranking figures and leaders of various powers. However, their lifespans were ultimately limited, far incomparable to Seven-Tribulation Realm forbidden creatures! Once they died of old age, their home worlds could also become prey for Seven-Tribulation Realm forbidden creatures; naturally, they could not allow such things to continue.

"We must eliminate this forbidden creature; its existence is a great calamity for countless life worlds."

"Senior World Ancestor, have you found out which Seven-Tribulation Realm forbidden creature it is?"

Half-step Seven-Tribulation Realm experts couldn't help but speak, and some Seven-Tribulation Realm experts also opened their mouths. In contrast, Hundred Flowers Manor Master, Lord Lihong, and others remained silent.

"I have found out the true culprit who destroyed these over a hundred medium-grade life worlds." World Ancestor extended a finger, pointing at Emperor Wanxing, who was surrounded by others. "It's him, Emperor Wanxing!"

A profound silence fell upon the scene. The expressions of the beings present varied, some having expected it, others finding it hard to believe; each had their own thoughts, and now all eyes were on Emperor Wanxing.

"Wanxing, I haven't wronged you, have I?" World Ancestor looked at Emperor Wanxing.