Chapter 1065: The Struggle of Various Heavenly Fortunes

When that terrifying, cold, gigantic eye projected itself through the crack in the boundary wall, countless beings throughout Hunyuan Heaven looked up in fear. At that moment, the heavens and earth seemed to grow dim, as if the colossal eye had blotted out the sun.

Countless beings trembled, for that icy gaze made them feel the intent of destruction.

Zhou Yuan and others in Tianyuan Cave Heaven likewise watched this scene, their faces changing drastically. That ruthless eye sent shivers down their spines.

"Is that... a Grand Elder from the Saint Race?!" Zhou Yuan swallowed hard, his expression filled with dread.

Qin Lian, Mu Youlan, and the others beside him turned pale, their eyes wide with terror. This fear was even more intense than when Tianyuan Cave Heaven was on the verge of destruction.

The words "Saint Race" were, without a doubt, a nightmare for all living beings. Even in Hunyuan Heaven, the strongest of all races' territories, there was still extreme apprehension towards the mysterious and powerful Saint Race.

Of the Nine Heavens in the Genesis World, the various races, including humanity, occupied five. The Saint Race, however, exclusively held four. This alone was enough to show how terrifying the Saint Race was.

Many ancient texts recorded wars initiated by the Saint Race. Each time, the various races paid a heavy price, with Grand Elders even falling in battle.

However, these were merely accounts in ancient texts. The beings in Hunyuan Heaven hadn't seen a Saint Race Grand Elder for an unknown number of years... Today, this sight undoubtedly brought boundless fear and unease.

Zhou Yuan wasn't as terrified as Qin Lian and the others. After all, he had witnessed such a scene in Cangxuan Heaven, and had seen Saint Race Grand Elders more than once while accompanying Cang Yuan.

Nevertheless, judging by the current situation, Hunyuan Heaven certainly lived up to its reputation as the strongest of the five heavens belonging to the various races. At the very least, it hadn't allowed the Saint Race to extend its influence here, whereas in Cangxuan Heaven, the Sacred Palace, supported by the Saint Race, was extremely arrogant and powerful.

But why was this Saint Race Grand Elder suddenly eyeing Hunyuan Heaven? Zhou Yuan frowned, vaguely sensing that something major was about to happen.

Boom! Boom! As Zhou Yuan's thoughts raced, he saw the figures of eight Grand Elders and Zhuan Zhu soar into the sky, then break through layers of void to appear directly outside the boundary wall. Terrifying auras emanated from their bodies, causing the void to constantly shatter.

They stared at the gigantic eye outside the boundary wall's crack, their expressions stern and cold. Regardless of internal conflicts within Hunyuan Heaven, everyone understood that the Saint Race was a true mortal enemy. In the face of such a formidable foe, everything else could be temporarily set aside.

"Saint Race Grand Elder, why do you intrude upon my Hunyuan Heaven?!" Martial God Grand Elder's body gradually turned golden at this moment. His seemingly gaunt frame made the heavens and earth tremble.

The Grand Elders vigilantly stared at the colossal eye outside the boundary wall, but they weren't overly concerned. The opponent was just one individual; even if he could break through the boundary wall and enter Hunyuan Heaven, facing nine Grand Elders, he would only find a one-way trip.

Outside the crack in the boundary wall, the colossal eye rotated, its icy gaze settling on the nine Grand Elders. "To think, besides Cang Yuan, your Hunyuan Heaven has gained another Grand Elder. How truly gratifying..." A cold voice drifted from beyond the boundary wall, seemingly laced with amusement.

All the Grand Elders maintained impassive expressions. Even the perpetual smile on Zhuan Zhu's face vanished, as he narrowed his eyes, staring at the gigantic eye outside the boundary wall's crack.

Seeing that the Grand Elders paid him no mind, the Saint Race Grand Elder seemed a bit bored. He lazily stated, "I have merely come to inform you, by command, that my race will once again restart the 'Contention for the Fortune of the Heavens.' You all best be prepared."

As soon as these words were spoken, the eyes of all nine Grand Elders present subtly narrowed.

"The Contention for the Fortune of the Heavens... is it starting again?" The nine Grand Elders exchanged glances, their faces filled with solemnity, which showed the immense impact this so-called 'Contention for the Fortune of the Heavens' had on them.

For this was indeed a truly momentous event, one that even concerned the future destiny of all races.

Grand Elder Zixiao's voice was cold: "It hasn't been a millennium since the last Contention of the Heavens, has it? Your Saint Race might be prepared, but how can other races be ready on such short notice?"

"Heh, that's none of our concern." The Saint Race Grand Elder casually remarked, "My race is the king of the Genesis World; naturally, we can decide when to begin. If you are not satisfied, you may try to see if you have the ability to change it."

All nine Grand Elders' expressions darkened, but they had no counter-argument. The location of the Contention of the Heavens was an extremely mystical place in the Genesis World, one of the origins where the Genesis Qi of the Genesis World was born. To open this place, let alone Hunyuan Heaven alone, even if they allied with the other four heavens of the various races, they might not possess the ability to open it.

Within the Genesis World, the only ones with this capability were the unfathomable Saint Race.

The Saint Race Grand Elder said with a smile, "If your Hunyuan Heaven doesn't wish to participate, you don't have to force yourselves."

The nine Grand Elders' expressions were grim. This Contention of the Heavens could determine the future destiny of a heaven. If Hunyuan Heaven didn't participate, its fortune would be seized by other heavens. Then, others would grow stronger over the next millennium, while Hunyuan Heaven would decline. Most importantly, if this fortune fell to one of the other four heavens of the various races, it wouldn't be entirely unacceptable. But if it were seized by the Saint Race, then the Saint Race would become even stronger, which was something they could absolutely never accept.

The nine exchanged glances; although they all saw some suppressed anger in each other's eyes, they ultimately endured.

"Hunyuan Heaven understands. If your message is delivered, then we shall not see you off!" Martial God Grand Elder said coldly. Immediately, he extended his palm and fiercely gripped the boundary wall. The heavens and earth trembled, and the tiny crack was forcibly pulled closed and sealed by him.

As the crack in the boundary wall vanished, the colossal eye behind it sneered, a hint of mockery flashing within it. "Then my Saint Race will await you in the Ancient Genesis Heaven..."

The nine Grand Elders stood before the boundary wall, gazing at where the crack had vanished, their expressions somewhat heavy. Clearly, this sudden major development had taken them all by surprise.

Zhuan Zhu also let out a soft sigh, surprised that he had encountered such a momentous event so soon after reaching the Saint Stage.

"Everyone, I believe you all know how crucial this Contention of the Heavens is. There's no need for more idle talk. Each of you should return and prepare with all your might. No matter what, we must secure Hunyuan Heaven's fortune for the next millennium!" Grand Elder Xuanji said slowly.

The other Grand Elders nodded, then, with no inclination to converse, their figures moved and dispersed.

They all understood that under such an overarching trend, no one could remain aloof. Even they, the supreme Grand Elders, would be swept up in this conflict.

Hunyuan Heaven was likely to have no peace in the times to come.