Translator: CinderTL
At the edge of the Land of Buried Demons stood the Immortal Great Wall.
Its supreme commander listened intently to his deputy's report.
A large screen displayed a Tier 7 warship, its hull patched and weathered but unmistakably high-tier.
However, the ship's rank wasn't the primary concern.
What mattered was...
Its construction style.
A Tier 7 warship of the Human Race!
This was precisely why the lower ranks had immediately reported the news to the supreme commander of the Immortal Great Wall:
The True Martial Demon-Slaying Heavenly God!
A Second-Rank Heavenly God!
"A Tier 7 warship, typically crewed by Human Void Refining cultivators, has appeared in the Land of Buried Demons... yet here we have a Human Void Refining cultivator in this place."
The True Martial Demon-Slaying Heavenly God hesitated.
In theory, any warship approaching the Immortal Great Wall should be immediately shot down and destroyed. This was to prevent Heart Demons from infiltrating the wall aboard such vessels.
If Heart Demons breached the Immortal Great Wall and penetrated deep into the Immortal God Race's territory, locating numerous Lesser Thousand Worlds inhabited by mortals, their power would grow exponentially.
This was especially true for these inherently powerful, newly awakened Heart Demons. Given sufficient living beings, it wouldn't be surprising for them to reach their Ultimate Form in just three to five years.
Therefore, immediate destruction upon detection was the most effective method of combating these Heart Demons.
But this was a Human warship...
"A massive Starquake recently occurred, affecting three Great Worlds. This Human warship, along with the hundred or so newly appeared Lesser Thousand Worlds in the Land of Buried Demons, likely fell here during that event. This warship is no exception. They are now attempting to leave the vicinity of the Immortal Great Wall..."
The adjutant hesitated. "Theoretically, a Human Void Refining cultivator shouldn't be able to fall into the Land of Buried Demons! Even with the massive scale of that Starquake, it shouldn't have been able to harm a Void Refining cultivator!"
True Martial Heavenly God glanced at the warship on the main screen, his expression conflicted. Theoretically, no Void Refining cultivator should ever fall into the Land of Buried Demons. But what if...?
What if that Void Refining cultivator had been unlucky enough to be caught in the Starquake's most intense region?
Other races wouldn't matter so much.
The crucial point was that this was the Human Race—the cosmos's most powerful race!
Not only was the Immortal God Race's unattainable Tenth-Rank Dao Harmonization a distant dream, but they couldn't even count the Twelfth-Tier Supreme Powerhouses on one hand.
And which Void Refining cultivator lacked powerful backing?
A Dharma Manifestation-level background would be manageable, but a Supreme Sage-level one...
Even a Second-Rank Heavenly God like himself couldn't bear the consequences.
"Let them pass through the outer defense line for now," True Martial Heavenly God ordered. "Also, instruct Dragon-Master High God to establish communication with them and investigate the situation."
"Dragon-Master High God?" The adjutant blinked in surprise.
Within the Immortal God Race, gods are ranked into nine tiers. Those who reach the Third-Rank are typically revered as High Gods, a position usually held by Eighth-Tier powerhouses. The Dragon-Master High God, for example, is a Dharma Manifestation.
"But they're Humans..." True Martial Heavenly God sighed. "When dealing with the Human Race, we must extend courtesies befitting a rank higher than their own. If that warship doesn't contain a Void Refining cultivator, so be it. But if it does... sending a mere Seventh-Tier True God to greet them would be a grave breach of protocol."
The adjutant immediately responded, "Understood, sir." He swiftly relayed the message to the Dragon-Master High God, stationed at the vanguard.
Soon, the Eighth-Tier High God, who had cultivated the True Dragon Dharma Manifestation, received the news.
"A Human Void Refining cultivator?" he muttered. "Given the scale of this Starquake, a Void Refining expert shouldn't have been forced to descend to the Land of Buried Demons. More likely, it's a descendant of one. If it were the Void Refining cultivator themselves, that would be one thing. But their offspring? Is it truly worth the personal attention of a Third-Rank High God like me?"
His tone carried undisguised dissatisfaction.
But none of his subordinates, not even the Seventh-Tier True Gods, dared to echo his sentiments.
After all, these were the mighty Human Race!
While their superior could grumble, no one else dared to voice their disapproval.
If Fourth-Rank, Fifth-Rank, or Sixth-Rank True Gods showed disrespect to a Human Void Refining cultivator, word would spread...
Their futures would be effectively over.
Who would entrust a crucial position to a True God who couldn't control his tongue?
Wouldn't that be inviting disaster upon their entire clan?
"Heh, I've heard that once a Human reaches the Void Refining stage, they possess power comparable to at least a Fifth-Rank True God in our Heavenly Court. I'd like to see that for myself."
The Dragon-Master High God shifted his gaze to one of his subordinates. "Wind-Thunder! I recall you excel in the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder Art. Use your Divine Thunder to intercept that warship immediately!"
"Intercept it?" The Wind-Thunder True God's expression changed drastically.
The original orders had been to welcome the ship, yet now the Dragon-Master High God was ordering him to intercept it...
What if this angered the Human Void Refining cultivator on board? If the higher-ups investigated, wouldn't he be stripped of his Divine Position?
"Don't be afraid!" the Dragon-Master High God scoffed. "Just create a commotion to intimidate them. Stop at the last moment!"
"Approach them at full speed, cloaked in thunderous light," the High God instructed. "If they truly are Void Refining experts, they'll naturally intercept you. In that case, we'll receive them with the customary respect due to Human Void Refining cultivators and escort them beyond the Immortal Great Wall. But if they're merely flaunting a Tier 7 warship..."
The High God sneered. "Who knows how many Heart Demons might be lurking within that vessel? If those demons escape, what havoc will they wreak?"
Though inwardly apprehensive, the Wind-Thunder True God had no choice but to obey the Dragon-Master High God's command. As the warship on the detection system drew ever closer...
"I'll give it a try," the True God reluctantly replied, "but please prepare for any contingencies."
"Rest assured, there won't be any surprises," the Dragon-Master High God said calmly. "I still believe that the truly powerful Human Void Refining experts—those who wield the laws of existence through their Mind Power—could never have fallen to this corner of the starry sky."
The Wind-Thunder True God clasped his hands in a respectful salute, unleashed his thunderous aura, and streaked toward the warship in the starry sky.
The Immortal God Race's cultivation system allowed cultivators to rapidly attain immense power through Divine Positions. However, since their strength was not entirely self-derived, losing their Divine Position could easily send them plummeting into ruin.
Although his Mind Realm prevented him from being cast down to the mortal world, the dream of wielding boundless power with every gesture remained a distant fantasy.
Thus, the Wind-Thunder True God dared not disobey the Dragon-Master High God's command and deliberately unleashed a terrifying thunderstorm.
A sea of purple lightning surged across the sky, hurtling toward the Golden Crow Battleship at near light speed with overwhelming force, its thunderous roar shaking the very foundations of existence.
Yet, despite the fearsome appearance of the thunder, it lacked any true intent to destroy, carrying no killing intent.
Li Chunjun, aboard the Golden Crow Battleship, quickly observed this. His keen spiritual perception immediately discerned the probing nature behind the grand display of thunder.
"This attack... while immensely vast, is remarkably diffuse. Any Void Refining cultivator could easily withstand it, and even some Primordial Spirit True Monarchs wielding Supreme Treasures could survive this strike. The True God's intent is clear."
Li Chunjun instantly grasped the essence of the assault:
If you're Void Refining, demonstrate Void Refining power.
If you have connections, reveal your backing.
It was brutally pragmatic.
Li Chunjun had no influential backing to reveal, nor was he truly a Void Refining cultivator.
But...
Pretending to be one was child's play.
"Maintain the warship's stability," he instructed Zuo Cheng, then stepped into the Void.
Immediately, Li Chunjun summoned the Scarlet Sky Sword, activated the Daoist Void Bridge Technique, and transformed into a streak of seven-colored rainbow light. Propelled by Void Power, he hurtled toward the vast expanse of thunder that spanned tens of thousands of miles.
The rainbow light collided with the thunder, unleashing a blinding flash of light and raw energy that nearly illuminated the entire starry sky.
Due to the distance, Li Chunjun's strike lacked its full force. While a Primordial Spirit True Monarch might struggle to withstand it, a Fifth-Rank True God could easily block the attack.
Though the True God easily parried the strike, the sheer force behind it instantly told him the truth: Void Refining! This was a Void Refining powerhouse!
The Wind-Thunder True God wasn't the only one to realize this. In the distance, the Dragon-Master High God observed the scene, his previously furrowed brow relaxing slightly.
A Third-Rank High God confronting a Void Refining expert from the Human Race, one of the supreme races... it wasn't exactly disgraceful.
Without hesitation, the High God traversed the Void and swiftly arrived at the battlefield. By then, he overheard the conversation between the Human Void Refining expert and the Wind-Thunder True God:
"I was injured in battle with a Divine Lord of the Divine Race and was recuperating when a Starquake swept me into this Starfield. It took me over a year to decipher my surroundings. I discovered I had been trapped in the Immortal God Race's Land of Buried Demons. Now, I seek to return to my people. I humbly request the Immortal Gods' understanding and passage."
"Injured?"
The Dragon-Master High God, who had rushed to the scene, overheard Li Chunjun's words and finally understood why he had been swept up by the Starquake.
No wonder he was caught in this.
As soon as the Dragon-Master High God arrived, Li Chunjun transmitted a message via Divine Sense: "You must be the Dragon-Master High God that the Wind-Thunder True God mentioned. Forgive my intrusion. I offer one million spirit stones to activate the Teleportation Array at the Immortal Great Wall."
The moment their Divine Senses connected, the Dragon-Master High God burst into hearty laughter. "Hahaha, Celestial Sovereign, you're too kind! Our immortal and human races have enjoyed amicable relations for tens of thousands of years. Activating the Teleportation Array is a trivial matter; there's no need for you to trouble yourself with such expenses!"
His laughter radiated genuine warmth and infectious camaraderie.
However, Li Chunjun's exceptionally resilient mental state remained completely unaffected by this emotional display.
This reaction immediately dispelled any lingering doubts the Dragon-Master High God might have had about Li Chunjun's identity.
After all, he was a Third-Rank High God.
For a human to remain completely unmoved by my emotional influence, his Mind Realm must be extraordinarily profound—likely that of a powerhouse who has reached the Fourth Layer.
While Mystical Powers and Qi could be disguised with external means, the Mind Realm admitted no pretense.
The Human Race's Fourth Layer of the Mind Realm...
"I could reach Void Refining with my eyes closed," he thought.
His expression grew even more amicable. "Come, come, I'll personally guide the Celestial Sovereign to the Immortal Great Wall."
"Much obliged to the High God," Li Chunjun said with a slight nod.
He gestured toward the Golden Crow Battleship. "Would the High God care to board and inspect for any hidden Heart Demons?"
"Hahaha, Celestial Sovereign, you jest! With your immense power, what Heart Demon could possibly hide beneath your very nose?"
The Dragon-Master High God led Li Chunjun toward the Immortal Great Wall.
During their journey, he subtly inquired about Li Chunjun's origins.
Li Chunjun deliberately steered the conversation toward the Profound Yellow Sect.
Fortunately, the Dragon-Master High God and his companions were likely unfamiliar with every Void Refining cultivator in the Profound Yellow Great World. Even if Li Chunjun fabricated his background, they wouldn't be able to discern the truth.
Once Li Chunjun's status as a Human Void Refining cultivator was confirmed, the rest of the process proceeded smoothly.
The True Martial Heavenly God personally ordered the Teleportation Array to be activated free of charge for their esteemed Human Race guest, assigning the Dragon-Master High God as his escort.
With a flash of the array, Li Chunjun successfully arrived at the Heavenly Court.
Upon learning that a Human Void Refining cultivator had inadvertently strayed into Immortal God territory, the Heavenly Court extended warm greetings and concern.
Although the Eastern Peak Emperor did not appear in person, he specially arranged for the Northern Peak High God to receive Li Chunjun and offer him a cleansing ritual.
After a day's delay, Li Chunjun, wary of saying too much, requested to return to the Human Race as soon as possible. The Northern Peak High God and the Dragon-Master High God could hardly refuse.
Fortuitously, the Immortal God Race also needed to transport a batch of supplies to the nearby Profound Yellow Great World for trade.
The two High Gods personally escorted him to the massive Star Gate, spanning thousands of miles, located beneath the Heavenly Court.
As the Star Gate activated, the Golden Crow Battleship completely vanished from the Great Earth Immortal World, hurtling toward the nearest Profound Yellow Great World.
(End of the Chapter)
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