"What intelligence?" Chiyou asked curiously. If Yi Tianxing was revealing it here, it was definitely not something trivial.
"According to reliable sources, the top-tier Eternal and Eternal Night powerhouses who were exiled in the previous epoch are being guided back from the exiled space. Their return will occur in multiple waves. The first wave will come within this century, with a margin of error of no more than ten years. Most likely, their return point is the Eternal Night battlefield," Yi Tianxing explained swiftly.
This was one of the most closely guarded secrets at present. Very few even had the privilege to know. Only top-tier beings like the Martial Ancestor or the Demon Ancestor were qualified to be aware and plan around it. Even Saints were not allowed involvement. In short, Saints were not strong enough—they lacked the ability to intervene. Harsh, perhaps, but an undeniable fact.
"The top-tier powerhouses from the last epoch are returning," Rahu said, his eyes flickering with something unusual. This was no small matter—it could dramatically influence the balance between the two worlds. The implications were immediately clear, and he began calculating how to exploit the situation for his own advantage.
"From what I understand, during the peak of the war in the previous epoch, the top-tier powerhouses of both worlds unleashed forbidden methods, forcibly banishing each other across endless time and space. Afterwards, only the strongest remained to guard the temporal river, blocking any return. Because of this, the Eternal Era exists today; otherwise, the war with Eternal Night would have concluded long ago."
Chiyou's expression turned grave. "The return of these powerhouses will undoubtedly impact the situation. If we act faster—perhaps even prevent Eternal Night's return—then the addition of these top-tier powerhouses could immediately widen the gap in strength between the worlds. The deterrent effect would be enormous. Your plan, Yi, is to ambush this returning group, isn't it?"
"Those lost in endless time-space will return using temporal fragments as their vessels. And they're not weak—our Eternal Arks are among them, as are Eternal Night's Celestial Demon Arms (Heavenly Demon God Weapons + Demon God Battlefortresses). Each is a top-tier powerhouse. If an ambush were feasible, it would have been attempted already. Even knowing their return points does not guarantee stopping them; attempting it without preparation could very well be suicide," Rahu said, his eyes gleaming as he spoke with caution.
Top-tier Eternal Arks or Celestial Demon Arms—the truly strongest were world-shattering weapons, nearly immortal, beyond the reach of mere time. Even a failed strike against one could provoke unimaginable retaliation.
"Exactly. One failed strike, followed by counterattack, could yield catastrophic consequences. That's no ordinary violence," Yi Tianxing agreed. Without absolute certainty, confronting such power would be reckless. Blind action here equaled death.
"If you're proposing it, Yi Daoist, then you must already have a plan. Speak it. If feasible, I'll participate," Rahu said, a faint smile on his face.
"Yes. Whatever your plan is, lay it out. Here, against Eternal Night, none of us are cowards. And no matter whether anyone agrees, nothing discussed here leaves this hall—it stays between us," Chiyou added firmly.
He fixed Yi Tianxing with an intense gaze. If there was a chance of success, he would join. Such an opportunity could not be missed—otherwise, he would regret it for life.
"In the worlds, beyond Eternal and Eternal Night, there exists another realm, no less formidable—the Nightmare World. It is formed from the dreams of countless beings, existing within illusion and dream, blending reality with unreality. Even Saints entering it could face deadly threats. Its level rivals any world, constantly evolving. My plan is to use the Nightmare World to trap and kill Eternal Night's top-tier powerhouses," Yi Tianxing said, his voice calm but carrying an unmistakable hint of madness.
The Nightmare World had always been strange and unpredictable. Its laws fluctuated between order and chaos. Yi Tianxing had dealt with it multiple times, even seizing immense Nightmare power and countless populations from it. He retained the ability to enter the Nightmare World and spawn derived Nightmare sanctuaries. He understood its unfathomable depth—its true foundation could not be seen, no weaknesses found. Its greatness was undeniable.
The Nightmare World existed in both the Eternal and Eternal Night worlds. Each world had its own, independent Nightmare World—but if two worlds interacted, their Nightmare Worlds would silently merge. If the worlds separated, the Nightmare Worlds would divide again. In essence, the Nightmare World was a special world dependent on the real world. Normally, it did not interfere with reality—but in specific circumstances, with mastery over Nightmare power, it could.
"You mean to lure the returning Eternal Night powerhouses into the Nightmare World, lead them into traps there, and eliminate them entirely. But that's extremely difficult. The Nightmare World is no ordinary place," Rahu said, eyes gleaming with interest.
"The plan is feasible. In the Nightmare World, ants can instantly become titans, and mighty beasts can fall to dust in an instant. Its mutable laws are hard for even top-tier powerhouses to resist. By finding special regions and laying traps, it is entirely possible to eliminate them," Yi Tianxing said resolutely.
"If we succeed in killing a batch of Eternal Night powerhouses, the accrued merit alone could instantly allow an ordinary person to ascend to an Immortal—an immeasurable amount of merit."
"How confident are you?" Luohou asked.
"Fifty-fifty," Yi Tianxing said.
"Then let's do it. If we dare not act, we gain nothing. A fifty-fifty chance is more than enough. It's time to go all out," Chiyou said, his battle intent soaring.
The three reached consensus, discussing the plan intensely within the hall. Three hours later, Yi Tianxing emerged. Chiyou laughed heartily, seeing him to the hall's exit, clearly pleased. The content of their discussion remained unknown to outsiders, but the meeting had evidently gone smoothly, with mutual satisfaction.
"Your Majesty has returned," Chang'e said as he returned to the Ark.
"Next, we'll make a visit to the Human Ancestral Court," Yi Tianxing said, nodding.
The matter concerning Eternal Night's top-tier powerhouses from the last epoch was enormous. Even for him, he could not handle it alone. Failure could mean death. In such circumstances, only he, Chiyou, and Rahu were insufficient—they needed external allies, more powerful beings to join the effort. The "cake" was too large; it had to be shared to ensure a chance of taking it all.
The first choice was naturally the Human Ancestral Court. Success there would yield immense merit. Anyone participating could attain Immortal instantly. Such an opportunity had to be considered first.
In the Slaughter of Heaven, he knew that the Court's strong remained in the shadows, protecting the Great Yi without appearing on the main battlefield, safeguarding Yi civilians. Often, when danger arose, the Court's warriors intervened.
These matters were never spoken of; Yi Tianxing also did not. But many things needed no words—simply remembered.
Now, with opportunity and gain in sight, the first thought was the Court. The stronger the humans, the greater the benefit for the Great Yi.
"The Human Ancestral Court is indeed worth visiting. Their strength is formidable; the Three Emperors and Five Sovereigns were no ordinary beings. In the last epoch, they spilled blood on countless battlefields, achieving endless merit for humanity. Many perished in battle. In this epoch, due to the convergence of all worlds and the realization of dreams, their rebirth comes with immense fortune and strong foundations. According to discussions among great powers, they are the most likely to become supreme beings. Each carries tremendous achievements," Chang'e said, nodding with respect and reverence.