Chapter 1480: Placement of the Curse Poison

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It was several days later when the three Ancient Sovereigns — Jin Luo, Di Long, and Chi Ji — arrived at the ravaged space.

On the summit of Glazed Mountain, the three Ancient Sovereigns first cast a glance at the Thunder-Wielding Ancient Saint, who was suppressed and frozen within the mountain. Then, without delay, they solemnly bowed to the white-robed Third God standing before them. They could all distinctly sense the change in the person before them. The former Yaoyao, though somewhat indifferent and aloof, still retained a human essence. Yet, the being standing before them now inspired a terrifying fear that discouraged any approach. Such an existence was like a blazing sun and a bottomless black hole combined; merely drawing near would risk being melted or devoured. Even peak experts with the vast experience of Ancient Sovereign Jin Luo and his companions had never been so close to a primordial deity before. Only now, in such proximity, could they clearly perceive the chasm-like difference between themselves and this being. The three exchanged a bitter glance, realizing that primordial deities were indeed incredibly powerful, to a degree that was virtually untouchable.

Ancient Sovereign Jin Luo sighed inwardly. His gaze then shifted to Zhou Yuan, who sat nearby like a stone statue, radiating a palpable sense of gloom even from a distance. Jin Luo could only sigh. He had always held high hopes for Zhou Yuan, whose extraordinary potential promised that he would undoubtedly reach their level in the future. But alas, there was nothing to be done; the all-heavens needed the Third God, and only the Third God could save its myriad inhabitants.

The white-robed Third God, her robes fluttering, swept her indifferent gaze over the three Ancient Sovereigns before her. Suddenly, her eyes settled on Ancient Sovereign Di Long, and she slowly asked, "Was it you who once harbored the thought of refining me?" Ancient Sovereign Di Long's expression immediately changed. He had not anticipated that this being knew even of such ancient matters. Facing that indifferent, condescending gaze, he dared not deny, and could only respectfully reply, "It was my short-sightedness in the past. If the Third God finds fault, I am willing to bear full responsibility." Now that the Third God was fully awakened, she represented the hope of the all-heavens. If she were to bring up old grievances now, Ancient Sovereign Di Long was prepared to shoulder all of it. Even if she obliterated him with a single palm, as long as it prompted her to confront the Saint Race, his death would be worthwhile. A hint of anxiety flickered in the eyes of Ancient Sovereign Jin Luo and Ancient Sovereign Chi Ji. Yet, at that moment, they dared not utter another word, fearing they might provoke the Third God. They could only lower their heads immediately.

The Third God's indifferent gaze remained fixed on Ancient Sovereign Di Long. Her small, jade-like hand slowly rose. Though seemingly devoid of any worldly aura, it instantly made the three Ancient Sovereigns before her tremble with fear. Fortunately, their worst fears were not realized. The Third God's jade-like hand landed on the scales of the nearby Ancestral Taotie. She then stated, "Your life will be spared for now. I was born from the will of the Ancestral Dragon, but the Ancestral Dragon's intent to protect has nothing to do with me." Upon hearing this, the hearts of the three Ancient Sovereigns immediately sank. Was it possible that this being was unwilling to confront the Saint God for the sake of the all-heavens? If so, what hope remained for them? Just as the three Ancient Sovereigns were panicking, the Third God's next words brought them immense relief. "However," she continued, "I will naturally contend with the Saint God, not on behalf of the beings of the all-heavens. It is because once He awakens, He will inevitably become my adversary in His pursuit of ascending to the first sequence. He and I, by nature, cannot coexist."

"We, the beings of the all-heavens, will certainly support the Third God with all our might!" Ancient Sovereign Jin Luo quickly declared, ignoring the cold sweat trickling down his back. Ancient Sovereign Chi Ji then cautiously inquired, "Now that the Third God has awakened a step ahead of the Saint God, shouldn't we seize this opportunity to launch a counterattack on the Saint Race's Heavenly Domain and clip their wings?" The Third God nodded faintly. Seeing this, the three Ancient Sovereigns were instantly overjoyed, with excitement even surfacing in their eyes. For how many years had the all-heavens been suppressed by the Saint Race? Yet now, there was actually an opportunity to counterattack the Saint Race's Heavenly Domain—something truly unimaginable in the past. While this might be akin to a fox borrowing a tiger's might, they cared little, so long as the immense threat of the Saint Race could be resolved. "We will immediately make arrangements to launch the counterattack as quickly as possible," Ancient Sovereign Jin Luo promptly stated.

The Third God nodded again. Immediately, she raised her jade-like hand, and a black orb of light slowly ascended from her palm. Within the orb, an intensely twisted and malevolent power radiated. The three Ancient Sovereigns, feeling this contorting energy, each took a step back, their expressions horrified. At that moment, they sensed their own Saint-level power showing signs of dissolution. The black orb before them was clearly saturated with an ultimate, terrifyingly twisted, and evil force. "Third God, what is this...?" the three asked cautiously, not daring to draw closer. "This is the God-Slaying Curse Poison," she explained. "The Saint God used it to corrode me, which ironically hastened my awakening. I have now expelled this poison, but dissolving it will require a considerable amount of time. Furthermore, to fully neutralize it, a place truly isolated from the world is needed; otherwise, if it erupts, an entire Heavenly Domain could be corroded and destroyed." The Third God spoke indifferently, then stared at the three Ancient Sovereigns. "Find a suitable place to seal this poison for now. I will dissolve it later." Upon hearing this, Ancient Sovereign Jin Luo and the others immediately looked troubled. This God-Slaying Curse Poison, which even the Third God found somewhat challenging, was clearly a hot potato. Any accident during its sealing would undoubtedly lead to an immense catastrophe. Yet, under the Third God's indifferent gaze, they could not refuse. For a moment, they found themselves in a dilemma.

However, just as they were at a loss for how to proceed, a voice suddenly interjected: "Let me handle this God-Slaying Curse Poison." Ancient Sovereign Jin Luo and the others turned in astonishment, seeing Zhou Yuan, who had appeared unnoticed, gazing calmly at them and the Third God. Cang Yuan, who had arrived later, quickly asked, "Zhou Yuan, where do you intend to place this?" Zhou Yuan replied, "In the deepest part of the Cangxuan Heaven Domain. It was already contaminated by the Saint God, with a wisp of His will remaining there. I plan to place the God-Slaying Curse Poison there and, incidentally, use its power to eradicate that wisp of the Saint God's will infecting Cangxuan Heaven." Ancient Sovereign Jin Luo and the others seemed thoughtful upon hearing this. They were aware of Cangxuan Heaven's inherent flaw, and if it could indeed be resolved using the curse poison, it would be a welcome outcome. However, Cang Yuan spoke with a solemn expression, "Zhou Yuan, you are playing with fire. Should either the Saint God's will or the God-Slaying Curse Poison slip even slightly out of control, you will bear the direct brunt and undoubtedly perish." The three Ancient Sovereigns fell silent. The God-Slaying Curse Poison was something even the Third God couldn't resolve immediately, and they themselves wouldn't dare handle it, underscoring its extreme danger. Zhou Yuan's sudden willingness to take it on seemed to them like an embrace of death. Was it because of Yaoyao's departure and the Third God's awakening? Zhou Yuan met their gazes and stated, "Everyone, my proposal is the best way to resolve this God-Slaying Curse Poison." Though his voice was calm, the unwavering resolve within it left even Cang Yuan unable to offer further persuasion. Consequently, their gazes turned to the Third God. At that moment, the Third God's indifferent eyes were fixed on Zhou Yuan, who met her gaze with eyes as calm as a lifeless, deep pool. After a long moment, the Third God raised her jade-like hand, and the black orb containing the God-Slaying Curse Poison floated towards Zhou Yuan. Her indifferent voice rang out, "Take it." Cang Yuan, standing nearby, showed sorrow in his eyes. Ancient Sovereign Jin Luo and the other two also sighed inwardly. The Third God had shown no hesitation, making it clear that even towards Zhou Yuan, once her closest companion, she no longer possessed a single shred of emotion. They were now utterly certain that the being before them was the true Third God, bearing no resemblance or connection to the Yaoyao they once knew.