Translator: CinderTL
High above the Heavenly Court, Li Chunjun quietly sensed the various enhancements brought by the Divine Position of the Lord of Reincarnation.
Though he still hadn't condensed his Dharma Manifestation, the support of the power of all beings seemed to have significantly boosted his Qi and Dao cultivation.
The enhancement amounted to a full thirty to forty percent.
"Roughly thirty thousand years of Dao cultivation and Qi," Li Chunjun said.
This level of power was likely enough to clash with even some of the weaker Superior Dao Artifacts.
"The reason my newly formed Divine Position provides such a significant boost is because it's bound to the Immortal God Race's destiny. The Immortal God Race has established the Lord of Reincarnation as the Seventh Imperial Lord, effectively handing over one and a half percent of their destiny," Li Chunjun realized. "Without the Immortal God Race's destiny support, this Divine Position of the Lord of Reincarnation would likely only grant a boost of one or two thousand years of Dao cultivation and Qi at most."
But then again, if one and a half percent of their destiny could already produce such an effect, what would happen if the Immortal God Race concentrated their entire destiny here...?
This would likely immediately elevate him to a combat strength comparable to a Ninth-Tier cultivator.
Moreover, he believed that if he truly made this request, the Immortal God Race would never refuse.
Because it would deepen his bond with them even further.
And considering his current Heart-Mind cultivation...
The possibility of his thoughts being twisted by the Divine Position was extremely high.
By then, he would be completely bound to the Divine Race, truly becoming the Immortal God Race's banner to the outside world.
"Among these few strands of collective will, the Jade Hill Clan, with only a few hundred thousand members, provides the largest share of beneficial effects... followed by the Wood Spirit Clan, with over a billion members... and finally, the Blue Star Human Clan, the most numerous of all..."
Li Chunjun sensed this briefly.
The primary reason for this phenomenon lay in the devotion of these believers.
The Jade Hill Clan and Wood Spirit Clan had originally been subordinate clans of the Immortal God Race, so they had no qualms about converting to His divine faith and served Him with utmost diligence.
But the myriad beings of the Azure Star Minor Realm...
Their different upbringings had produced too many "clever people" within the sect.
Of course, among these individuals, there were also some with exceptionally pure beliefs.
Li Chunjun followed these beliefs, quickly identifying the purest one.
Finally...
His Heart-Mind focused on a young woman in the East Province capital of the former Taixu Sword Sect's territory.
As he "looked" at her through this perspective, Li Chunjun's expression froze slightly.
"Ling Zhi," he murmured.
The believer radiating such pure faith was her.
And to his surprise, she had become a cultivator.
In just a decade, she had transformed from an ordinary person into a Core Formation Cultivator.
His gaze lingered on her for a moment.
Not only was she now a Core Formation Cultivator, but she had also heeded the call to fervently promote the teachings of the Lord of Reincarnation. Under her influence, the number, quality, devotion, and purity of believers in the Taixu Sword Sect's East Province territory were noticeably higher than in other regions.
It was clear she had dedicated herself wholeheartedly to this cause.
Li Chunjun stared for a long time, but ultimately...
he made no comment.
He withdrew his gaze and refocused his attention inward, exploring the myriad mysteries of the Divine Position's power.
As he and the Antarctic Emperor delved deeper into the intricacies of the Divine Position through their communication, Great God Myriad Lifespans arrived in haste.
"Imperial Lord, something's happened!"
He glanced at Li Chunjun, who was merging with the Divine Position, and quickly sent a Divine Sense transmission: "A Venerable from the Wu Ji Sect has arrived, clearly targeting Heavenly Monarch Li. They've ordered us to cooperate with their investigation, mobilizing our forces to track down Heavenly Monarch Li's whereabouts."
"The Wu Ji Sect?"
The Antarctic Emperor was taken aback by Great God Myriad Lifespans' words, almost certain he'd misheard. "The Wu Ji Sect, not the Heavenly Palace?"
"The Wu Ji Sect!" Great God Myriad Lifespans insisted firmly. "Their attitude is resolute, and they show no concern about making this a public affair..."
The Antarctic Emperor's expression shifted slightly.
After a moment of deliberation, he decided to consult Li Chunjun. He relayed the news to him.
Li Chunjun, upon receiving the news, remained remarkably calm.
"They've finally sent someone," he murmured, unsurprised. "How strong are they?"
"Once we learned they were targeting Heavenly Monarch Li, we mobilized our intelligence department to investigate them. This document contains the profiles of all fourteen Wu Ji Sect experts," Great God Myriad Lifespans replied, quickly transmitting the information to Li Chunjun.
However, Li Chunjun was surprised after reviewing the profiles.
"One ordinary Dharma Manifestation slightly stronger than an Eighth-Tier cultivator, and thirteen mediocre Void Refining cultivators?"
He glanced at the document in his hand.
These thirteen Void Refining cultivators... were truly unremarkable. The two with the highest cultivation were merely top-tier Void Refining cultivators with Millennial Magic Power Dao cultivation. Compared to Immortal Maiden Luoyao, a Heaven's Chosen determined to cultivate a top-tier Dharma Manifestation, they were in completely different leagues.
"It seems... they've underestimated me... No, it's more likely that Hong Qianjue's information from the Soul Mirror wasn't reported to the Wu Ji Sect's higher echelons. These people... believe they're more than capable of handling me. They intend to devour me with their combined strength, then divide my resources and inheritances among themselves."
Li Chunjun understood the situation perfectly.
Li Chunjun turned his gaze to Myriad Lifespans, Antarctic, and the others. "The Immortal God Race should stay uninvolved in this matter. You can mediate as third parties, outwardly maintaining the stance that this is an internal conflict of the Human Race, and the Immortal God Race has neither the right nor the courage to interfere."
"Can you handle this crisis alone?" Antarctic Emperor asked. "These fourteen individuals are no pushovers."
"Defeating them won't be difficult," Li Chunjun replied. "My concern is that they'll flee once they realize the situation is turning against them. If they scatter, I won't be able to stop them."
"If Heavenly Monarch Li is confident in defeating them, it's simple enough. We can activate the Protective Grand Formation under the pretext of preserving the Heavenly Court, trapping you all within a single battlefield. Even if the Wu Ji Sect tries to hold us accountable, they won't be able to say a word against it." Antarctic Emperor agreed.
Compared to the Heavenly Palace, a behemoth with significant influence within the Immortal Alliance, and the Taixu Sword Sect, the overlords of the Profound Yellow Great World, their reverence for the Wu Ji Sect was noticeably less.
"Then it's settled!" Li Chunjun said directly. "Of course, for safety's sake, I'll borrow the Lord of Reincarnation's Divine Position. I want to test how much the power of a Divine Position truly enhances a cultivator's strength."
"Heavenly Monarch Li, please proceed without hesitation. The Thirty-Three Heavens will do everything in our power to ensure the stability of the Lord of Reincarnation's Divine Position!"
The Antarctic Emperor immediately declared.
Li Chunjun nodded slightly. "Where is he?"
"He's in the Hall of Waiting Immortals."
"The Hall of Waiting Immortals."
Li Chunjun briefly reviewed the Heavenly Court's power structure in his mind.
That palace was situated on a floating mountain a thousand miles in diameter, fully equipped with amenities and blessed with picturesque scenery. It was the Immortal God Race's dedicated venue for receiving honored guests.
Once he had confirmed the location, he soared into the sky, enhanced by the Lord of Reincarnation's power amplification. He streaked across the Void like a shooting star, heading straight for the Hall of Waiting Immortals.
"Make immediate arrangements!"
The Antarctic Emperor immediately ordered Great God Myriad Lifespans.
But then, feeling that his arrangements were insufficient, he changed his order: "I'll go myself!"
"I'll accompany you, Imperial Lord."
Great God Myriad Lifespans quickly replied.
A hint of helplessness flickered in his Heart-Mind. "This Heavenly Monarch Li... seems a bit restless."
"The rise of a new power inevitably squeezes the living space of established forces. This is unavoidable. In a sense, Heavenly Monarch Li is paving the way for our Immortal God Race."
As the Antarctic Emperor spoke, he quickly became engrossed in preparations.
On the other side, the cautious Six Harmonies Venerable had not underestimated the Immortal God Race simply because they had no Dao Unification cultivators.
When they arrived at the Immortal God Palace and ordered the Immortal God Race to cooperate in their search for Li Chunjun, they had immediately established proper defenses.
Under these circumstances, when Li Chunjun's figure streaked across the sky and plummeted toward the Immortal God Palace, the Venerable, whose Mind Realm was at the Fifth Layer, instantly sensed danger.
"Enemy attack!"
With his shout, a towering Ancient Tree behind him unfurled in the wind.
As the Ancient Tree grew, countless branches rapidly sprouted, hurtling toward the incoming stream of light, clearly hostile.
"It's Li Chunjun!"
Some Void Refining cultivators, who had also maintained sufficient vigilance, immediately recognized the identity of the attacking light.
"Li Chunjun, you killed Hong Qianjue of our Wu Ji Sect! Surrender immediately and come with me to face judgment at our sect! Otherwise, I'll end your life here today!"
Shouzhen followed with a long howl.
"Hong Qianjue, you bullied me, thinking I was easy prey just because I had recently reached Void Refining. You tried to kill me, and you died because you were outmatched! Your Wu Ji Sect has been relentlessly aggressive, demanding a life-or-death struggle. Very well, I'll grant your wish today!"
Li Chunjun's mental power surged in all directions, instantly clarifying the cause and consequences of the matter.
Next, he summoned the Scarlet Sky Sword. The sword transformed into a stream of light that split into hundreds of thousands of sword rains, crashing violently against the towering tree formed by the Six Harmonies Venerable's Jianmu Dharma Manifestation.
Boom!
A blinding flash of brilliant light erupted in an instant.
The terrifying aftershocks of the energy swept through the Hall of Waiting Immortals with overwhelming force, reducing it to rubble.
Even the thousand-mile mountain peak where the Hall stood was shattered by the impact, with countless massive boulders blasted into the air, pulverized, and scattered in all directions.
Such destructive power prompted the Antarctic Emperor to intervene. "Honored Guests, please calm down. Let's talk things through. Why resort to violence and risk life and death?"
"This matter has nothing to do with your Immortal God Race. Stay out of it!" Li Chunjun's mental power immediately spread out.
Meanwhile, the Six Harmonies Venerable, who had just clashed head-on with Li Chunjun's attack, finally saw the technique he had used.
The rain of swords wasn't particularly profound, but its essence was undeniably a Superior Dao Artifact!
That was a Superior Dao Artifact worth at least thirty billion!
Li Chunjun...
Truly overflowing with wealth!
Forget his inheritance and the profits from the Profound Yellow Dao Fruit. Just securing this Superior Dao Artifact would make their journey worthwhile!
With this thought, the Venerable unleashed his mental power: "Immortals and Gods, retreat immediately! Any further approach will be considered an act of hostility against the Wu Ji Sect!"
Simultaneously, he swiftly summoned thirteen Void Refining cultivators with his mental power, shamelessly preparing to overwhelm his opponents with sheer numbers.
The Antarctic Emperor, witnessing this, could only sigh. "The Immortal God Race will never interfere in matters of the Human Race... Since you are determined to fight to the death, we will not stand in your way. We only hope you will show restraint during your battle and refrain from turning the Heavenly Court into ruins."
With the helpless tone of a weak race, he naturally activated an Array Formation, swiftly enveloping Li Chunjun, Six Harmonies Venerable, and their companions.
(End of the Chapter)
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