Lord of the Earth

"This...this is actually a rare and precious glass artifact?!"

Someone gasped in surprise, their voice trembling slightly with excitement.

The crystal that emerged from the deepest part of the Holocaust's lair, though only about the size of a fist, was perfectly round and presented a deep and clear chaotic glassy color.

It floats quietly at the intersection of countless pulsating energy veins, slowly rotating, with nebulae flowing inside and chaos beginning to emerge, radiating an incomparably powerful energy fluctuation!
Most importantly, the power of its rules is far greater than that of ordinary glass treasures.

Don't think that glass-grade treasures are no longer rare in today's dry summer.

However, looking across all the worlds, treasures of this caliber are still treasures that can arouse the covetousness of god-level powerhouses and even trigger world wars!

Not to mention, its name also contains the words "above the glass".

This means that its value cannot be measured by ordinary resources.

Summer's gaze instantly blazed with a scorching light.

Because of the purest "chaos" and "creation" primordial rules contained within this [Cataclysmic Core], and its characteristic as the "energy center" of the behemoth, it is enough to provide the City of Saints with a large amount of "rule" power.

This item may be the key to enabling the City of Saints to undergo its ultimate transformation into the legendary "Supreme Artifact"!
This discovery filled him with indescribable satisfaction and anticipation.

However, just as this crucial spoils of war, which determined the outcome of the battle, were revealed to the world and attracted everyone's attention—

A sudden change occurred!

A colossal hand, formed entirely from pure, condensed holy light, blotting out the sky, suddenly emerged from the deepest part of the most magnificent and ever-silent Holy Light Kingdom!

This giant hand was enormous, with clear palm lines resembling mountain ranges and ravines. Each finger seemed to be composed of countless burning faith runes, containing unimaginable terrifying divine power. Its target was not the surging catastrophic creatures around it, but rather the "Catastrophic Core" that had just appeared below, radiating an alluring chaotic light!
That being, who had always been hidden deep within the divine realm and had never truly shown itself, disregarded the dignity of the gods and the previous agreement, and tore off its disguise.

They wanted to forcefully seize this divinely bestowed item—which could determine the ownership of the "Grand Manager" and even the strategic advantage of the two major camps—right under Qianxia's nose with absolute strength!

"Extremely shameless!"

An angry shout suddenly arose from the Chinese camp.

Yue Fei's Liquan Divine Spear hummed and trembled, its crimson dragon-like killing intent soaring into the sky, pointing directly at the giant hand; Zhang Juzheng's Human Dao Codex moved without wind, with billions of law runes surrounding his body, drawing upon the righteous energy of heaven and earth; Ximen Chuixue's gaze sharpened, and the aura emanating from his body was like a long sword slashing towards the arm formed by holy light!
The three gods attacked simultaneously, their power enough to split the heavens and the earth.

However, the power contained in that giant hand of holy light far exceeded expectations. The attempts of several gods to intercept it were thwarted by the "absolute order barrier" that flowed naturally on its surface, making it difficult to break through instantly!
"Not good! This is no ordinary four-winged angel! This is... a true god, and most likely a top-tier god who has already reached the second realm!"

The seasoned demigod, with his extensive knowledge, was horrified.

Everyone suddenly realized why the temple was so confident earlier. It turned out that the "Lord of Holy Light" had sent not only the ordinary four-winged angel whose wings had been cut off by Xia Tian, ​​but also such a terrifying existence hidden in his camp!

This is clearly a scheme to make a decisive move at the crucial moment and forcibly seize the treasure!

But one figure reacted faster than everyone else, even surpassing the limits of thought.

Just as the colossal hand of holy light tore through layers of space, carrying a terrifying power capable of crushing stars, was about to touch the "core of the cataclysm"—

Summer had silently appeared before that chaotic crystal.

He was not wearing the dragon robes and crowns that symbolize an emperor, but only a simple yet majestic golden armor, and his body did not radiate any dazzling divine light!

Yet it seems to exist in its own world, possessing an unparalleled grandeur that commands the universe, governs the world, and overlooks the cycle of life and death of all beings.

He simply stood there calmly, slightly raising his head to look at the massive, holy hand of light that pressed down, capable of easily crushing mountains and rivers. His gaze was as deep as the ancient starry sea, without the slightest ripple.

"This item belongs to me, Qianxia!"

His voice was not loud, but it clearly and unquestionably reached the ears and souls of every living being on the battlefield. His calm tone contained a will more resolute than divine pronouncements, as if his words were the law of the world!
The next moment, endless lightning power suddenly emerged from his body, transforming into a fist with flowing five-colored light, which fiercely rushed out and collided with the seemingly unstoppable holy light giant hand containing the will of a top god and vast divine power.

Boom——! ! !
A deep, resounding roar, powerful enough to shake the very fabric of the battlefield, suddenly erupted!
The giant hand of holy light trembled violently, its dazzling light flickering and fading as if it were bearing some unimaginable and incomprehensible terrifying backlash.

The momentum that was strong enough to crush stars came to an abrupt halt. No matter how much divine power it exerted or how much its light flashed, it could no longer push down even an inch!
puff.

Following closely behind, it was gradually annihilated under the bombardment of the "Five-Colored Thunder Giant Fist" until it was completely shattered in everyone's sight!

At this moment, everything was silent.

Whether it was the roaring calamity-stricken creatures, the fighting warriors of the two armies, or the gods and powerful beings of the East and West, they were all stunned speechless by this incredible and completely illogical scene, their minds blank.

Only then did they truly understand why a newly ascended swordsman as powerful as Ximen Chuixue, known for his ruthless killing and aloof pride, would maintain a clear respect for that seemingly peaceful young man in black.

Because the strength of this Lord of Qianxia far surpasses that of ordinary "First Heaven" gods, and is enough to directly confront those top ancient gods who have cultivated for countless tens of thousands of years at the "Second Heaven" or even higher levels in the divine realm!
In particular, behind Xia Tian, ​​there was a magnificent city that seemed to emerge and merge with the mysterious inn.

"……I see."

Above the sky, in that enormous holy kingdom of light.

That authoritative voice rang out again, this time with a clear hint of surprise in its tone.

"You actually became the master of that... Holy City that was originally abandoned... So, that Holy City has been restored?"

"The City of Saints? What's that?" Many "shopkeepers" from different worlds and eras looked puzzled and discussed among themselves.

Those who knew the inside story explained excitedly.

"The City of Saints! I've heard of it! It's no ordinary city, but a legendary city of miracles and hope, built by the gods of our human race! It's said that only those with the potential to become saints, or those recognized by them, are qualified to enter! It's a gathering place for unparalleled geniuses from all the heavens and myriad worlds, and it possesses countless incredible and wondrous buildings! Each of those buildings is a top-tier divine artifact, and there are even true divine artifacts and exquisite treasures!"

"What?! A city entirely composed of divine artifacts and even supreme treasures of glass?"

"Such a place exists? Why have we never heard of it before?"

"If such a place truly exists, what calamity do we humans have to fear?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces showed great shock and longing.

You should know that in the mysterious inn, a complete artifact is considered the "treasure of the inn," and countless people will fight tooth and nail for it.

The appearance of this "exotic glass treasure" is something many people have never seen in their lifetime.

A city almost entirely constructed of divine artifacts and wonders—this was far beyond their wildest imagination!
“I once found an ancient blueprint in an inn… According to the drawings, this ‘mysterious inn’ we are in might be an extension of the ‘City of Saints,’ or perhaps an outer node! If so, perhaps we too will have a chance to gain entry into the true Holy City based on our achievements in the inn!”

One of the innkeepers added excitedly.

"If we could enter such a place, obtain those inheritances and resources, and fight alongside so many powerful compatriots, why would we need to fear these calamity-stricken creatures!"

The thought of this possibility instantly ignited an unprecedented glimmer of hope in the eyes of countless innkeepers trapped in their lodgings, who were facing ever-increasing pressure to survive. Their emotions surged with overwhelming excitement.

It's important to know that in the early days of the Mysterious Inn, the people could accumulate "battle merits" to exchange for "coins" to redeem themselves and gain their freedom.

For example, the summer that year took away Zhan Zhao, Hong Fu Nu, and a group of people, and now these people have become the backbone of the Qianxia.

But as the catastrophe intensified, the “cost” of staying at the inn increased day by day, and the hope of leaving became increasingly slim, as if they were trapped here by invisible chains.

Now, upon suddenly hearing that the human race actually possesses such a "holy land," how could one not be filled with excitement!
"Hmph, do you really think that your Chinese camp can secure victory and take this position of Grand Manager?"

Seeing the situation reverse and the people's hearts wavering, Bishop Kevin immediately suppressed his shock and shouted loudly, his voice filled with bravado but his heart was weak.

"You should know that under the command of the True God, divine might is like a prison, and powerful beings are as numerous as clouds, far more than what we see now! The True God's power is a trump card that you cannot even imagine!"

"Ultimately, what the spirit of the mysterious inn said is a competition of 'merit,' a contest to see who can protect more lives and purify more filth during a catastrophe! It's not something that can be decided simply by acquiring one or two rare treasures!"

He tried to draw everyone's attention back to the competition for the "head manager" position, thereby preventing the innkeepers from directly favoring Qian Xia.

“These days, my temple emissaries have been spreading ‘holy light’ throughout the mysterious inn, purifying evil, soothing wounds, and bringing salvation and hope to countless weary and desperate souls! What tangible thing can you, Qian Xia, bring to these struggling residents? Is it just empty promises?”

He tried to salvage the situation by arguing from the perspective of "humanitarian aid" and downplaying Qian Xia's contributions.

After all, these people suffering in the mysterious inn are the most valuable "leeks" for the "Lord of Holy Light".

These people are willing to offer their purest faith simply by being shown the miracle of the Holy Light!
Faced with Kevin's questioning, Xia Tian simply smiled calmly, a smile that carried absolute confidence and a hint of pity.

"Protecting living beings? Purifying filth? Why do you think I, Qian Xia, would want to compete for the position of 'Grand Manager'?"

With a wave of his hand, a huge beam of light appeared in the sky above the battlefield.

The light and shadow did not reveal this battlefield, but rather the scattered Eternal Land and countless human strongholds in the void that were suffering from calamity and invasion by alien races!
In the scene, one can see massive bronze ships, as large as mountains and with an ancient and powerful style—the "World-Crossing Ships"—traversing between the shattered void and the burning world barrier.

Wherever the giant ship passed, it cast an endless, soft glow, temporarily repelling the black mist of the calamity. Countless Qianxia soldiers, craftsmen, and physicians swarmed ashore, efficiently organizing a rescue operation to bring the scattered human civilians trapped in dire straits and on the verge of despair onto the divine ship and send them to a safe area in the rear.

Such scenes unfold in countless "mysterious inns"!
"These are just the tip of the iceberg of my Qianxia rescue efforts."

The sounds of summer are calm yet powerful.

"While you are obsessed with fighting for the glory of a single city or territories here, my Qianxia's vanguard army of tens of millions has already embarked on the ship of salvation and headed to countless corners of the Eternal Land that have been forgotten by your divine sects and reclusive sects. What we are saving is not only warriors, but also every ordinary mortal who has been harmed by alien races and calamity creatures."

"In the eyes of your so-called 'true gods,' these mortals may merely be tools for providing faith, simply numbers. But in my eyes, in Qianxia's eyes, they are the foundation of our human race's future, the spark for the continuation of civilization, and the billions of subjects of the future 'Supreme God Dynasty' or even the 'Supreme Immortal Dynasty'!"

"Therefore, I, Qianxia, ​​am willing and able to dispatch manpower and resources far exceeding your imagination to save every compatriot who can be saved. This is the greatest and most real merit!"

His gaze, sharp as torches, swept over Kevin, over the silent divine realm, and finally over all living beings present. His voice suddenly rose, carrying an undeniable, absolute will, as he declared:
"As for the position of head manager of this 'mysterious inn'..."

"I'm going to have Qianxia!"

"I said it!"

"Even if the 'Lord of Holy Light' behind you personally descends..."

"It's impossible to stop them!"

The final sentence, like a thunderclap from the heavens, resounded deep within the souls of everyone present, carrying unparalleled dominance and determination! (End of Chapter)