The Last Sentinel

"In my dreams I roam eighty thousand miles, upon waking I raise a cup to revel in the spring breeze!"

"The green hills are not for romantic strolls, but only for quiet moments to contemplate the passing seasons!"

"With a jade sword in hand, he commands a thousand armies; the koi fish of yesteryear has transformed into a golden dragon!"

"Those who are born with greed, anger, ignorance, self-interest, and doubt will be punished with whipping, axe, and boiling in death!"

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"Horses trample the Qilian Mountains, securing the land; armies rise from the heavens, defying the cruel fate! Daring to challenge the dragon and capture the tiger, a single spear sweeps across the Tianshan Mountains!"

Above the light screen, the resounding verses echoed throughout the universe, and countless phantoms of heroes from the Three Kingdoms appeared in response, breaking through the boundaries from the depths of the light and shadow. One after another, figures carrying an arrogant aura of looking down upon the world soared straight into the sky, and countless heroic souls roamed freely, making everyone present tremble with shock, their worldviews completely overturned, and even their breath caught in their throats.

No one could have predicted that those ordinary mortals who used to toil in the mortal world would undergo a transformation in an instant, their blood and qi surging, their divine power surging, all turning into enhanced cosmic warriors at the Great Perfection of 1.0, their aura so powerful it reached the heavens; cosmic warriors who were originally stuck at the enhanced 1.0 level broke through their shackles, their bodies surrounded by star power, advancing to the 2.0 satellite level in one fell swoop, their combat power doubling; and the strong who had already reached the 2.0 satellite level now took advantage of the momentum, their souls resonating with the laws of the universe, transforming into 3.0 planetary cosmic warriors, their every move causing the galaxy to tremble.

The heroes displayed their extraordinary abilities. Some soared through the clouds on swords, their three-foot blades slicing through the sky, their sword energy reaching the heavens; others were accompanied by beasts, their roars shaking the heavens, their power awe-inspiring; some were accompanied by divine souls, their illusory forms solidifying into real beings, sharing life and death; and some were accompanied by auspicious omens, countless rays of light and auspicious energy protecting them. Thousands of figures rose into the air together, standing shoulder to shoulder with the sword-qi dragon swirling in the sky and the imposing King of Hanzhong, before charging fearlessly towards the unknown enemy territory in the heavens.

In an instant, endless dazzling divine light swept across the eight directions and six realms. Golden light, purple clouds, and sword energy intertwined to form a sky full of light, illuminating the universe. Even the light of the stars was completely covered, and the entire world was shrouded in this magnificent aura.

On the summit of the Sword Qi Great Wall, the young General Li Wenzhong stood with his hands behind his back, gazing up at the dazzling light in the sky. His eyes were filled with undisguised admiration and awe. He exclaimed loudly, "What a magnificent 'Love You, My Old Self'! What a move 'Unprecedented'! Ye Feng's strike is nothing short of a heaven-defying, devastating blow! He has single-handedly propelled the overall martial prowess of all humanity on this planet to an unprecedented new level, allowing every ordinary person to share in the unparalleled blessings of this high-martial-age era!"

"It's far more than that." A warm and steady voice slowly came through the communicator, carrying an air of all-knowing composure. "He not only enhanced the human race's combat power, but also planted a seed of unwavering conviction in everyone's heart, making every human firmly believe in their own strength. As long as this belief remains, all the temptations, allurements, and schemes of the myriad realms will be rendered futile. From this moment on, between the myriad realms and us, only war remains as a dead end."

Li Wenzhong's expression changed drastically. He snapped back to his senses and hurriedly bowed deeply into the communicator on his wrist, his tone extremely respectful: "Your Majesty! Li Wenzhong, Prince of Qiyang, pays respects to the Supreme Great Luo Celestial Immortal, Purple Extreme Longevity..."

"There's no need for such formality." Jiajing's voice interrupted his bow, carrying a hint of languor yet exuding an undeniable authority. "The situation is now clear, and all the traitors lurking in the shadows have surfaced. There's no need for us, ruler and subject, to feign compliance and put on those useless acts."

Li Wenzhong was slightly taken aback, then pondered for a moment before asking in a deep voice, "Does Your Majesty mean that all the previous disputes in the court and the government were a scheme deliberately orchestrated by Your Majesty?"

"Indeed, it was all an act." Jiajing spoke calmly, his tone tinged with helplessness. "Although I was quite angry with your previous reckless actions, I also know that anyone in your position would inevitably be thrown into disarray and lose their composure if they encountered that unruly Hua Xiaobai. That guy cannot be judged by ordinary standards; he acts without any rhyme or reason. Apart from Ye Feng, who can tolerate him and control him, who in the world wouldn't call Hua Xiaobai the epitome of scum?"

Upon hearing this, Li Wenzhong couldn't help but chuckle, his tense expression easing somewhat: "Your Majesty is absolutely right. Even so, the Shogunate's grand plan to unite the forces of all heavens has ultimately been completely disrupted by Hua Xiaobai. Now that India has successfully entered the era of the multiverse, their open schemes have been laid out. Next, it should be our turn to march outwards and enter a new phase of conquering all the myriad worlds."

"You're oversimplifying things." Jiajing's voice suddenly turned solemn, carrying a hint of heaviness. "Invading the myriad realms is easier said than done! To trap our carbon-based universe, this so-called 'Demon-Locking Tower,' the myriad realms have set up countless barriers and dungeons around it, layer upon layer, as solid as a rock. It can be said that breaking through that fourth wall that separates the inside from the outside is the true beginning of boundless calamity."

"At that time, the endless armies of all realms will gather at the barrier battlefield and engage in a head-on battle with us to the death. The curtain of the true interstellar war is about to rise! This war of stars is tens of millions of times larger than the 1999 planet defense war of that year, and it will last for hundreds of millions of years. Once the flames of war are ignited, there will be no end to it until one side is completely annihilated and until the entire universe comes to an end."

Li Wenzhong frowned, his expression growing increasingly grave. He suggested in a deep voice, "Since the situation is so critical, shouldn't we first eliminate the remaining hidden dangers on Blue Star? There are still a large number of spies from all the heavens and myriad realms lurking under the Great Wall Watch. If they cause trouble behind the scenes during wartime, the consequences will be unimaginable."

"This matter is not under your jurisdiction, you need not interfere." Jiajing's tone left no room for argument, directly rejecting his suggestion.

"Could it be that His Majesty has already arranged for people to deal with Zhao Changcheng, the Great Wall Guardian?" Li Wenzhong asked in confusion.

"That's not the case," Jiajing said slowly, his tone tinged with apprehension. "The Great Wall Watchers' strength is unfathomable. Even in the Thirty-Three Heavens of the Outer Universe, they are among the top geniuses, their cultivation already touching upon the true essence of the laws of the universe. Even if I were to confront them personally, I wouldn't have absolute certainty of victory. This person can be left for someone else to deal with."

"Another person?" Li Wenzhong asked, bowing deeply, his mind filled with doubt. "Your Majesty's meaning is unclear. Whom are you referring to?"

"The Crown Prince Zhu Biao of the Ming Dynasty will soon return from Baiyujing with his son Zhu Xiong Ying." Jiajing's voice carried a hint of expectation. "Zhao Changcheng, the Great Wall Guardian, is the Crown Prince Zhu Biao's destined rival. He must face this battle personally."

"Your subject understands." Li Wenzhong nodded in acceptance, then asked, "So, what should we do now to prepare for the impending calamity?"

"Be wary of the Demon Clan." Jiajing uttered these four words, his tone extremely solemn.

Li Wenzhong hesitated slightly, his brows furrowing: "The Mo family? That name sounds very familiar, but I can't quite place it."

"These were the Four Heavenly Kings of the former Heavenly Court," Jiajing explained slowly, his tone tinged with complexity. "The Four Heavenly Kings of the former Heavenly Court were the first heads of the Demon Clan. Later, dissatisfied with the shackles of the Heavenly Court, they rebelled and carved out their own territories in the Thirty-Three Heavens of the Outer Universe. After billions of years of development, their power has become deeply entrenched and immense, making them a behemoth not to be underestimated in the myriad realms. And the nominal guardians of our Carbon-Based Universe's 'Demon-Locking Tower' are none other than the Demon Clan!"

"General Li, I must solemnly warn you that the Demon Clan is far beyond the reach of ordinary people like Tianyou and Anqing." Jiajing's voice suddenly rose, carrying a hint of warning. "They are the heirs cultivated by the top clans of the myriad realms with all their resources and countless years of time. The coming-of-age trial of each Demon Clan Holy Son is to personally destroy an entire fifth-level civilization universe. Their combat power is far beyond your imagination."

"The situation in the carbon-based universe is currently turbulent. Ye Feng, across the endless river of time, unleashed the 'Ancient Warriors' move, instantly raising the combat power ceiling of the entire carbon-based universe. This has already crossed the Mo family's bottom line. Given the Mo family's consistently ruthless and decisive style, they will definitely send top experts to quietly infiltrate the carbon-based universe and carry out a decapitation strike. The target is Ye Feng and us, their core combat force!"

"Remember, the Sword Qi Great Wall's karmic power is now extremely weak, and it no longer possesses the protective strength it once did. If it were to be attacked suddenly, it would surely collapse at the first touch, with unimaginable consequences. You must hold the line firmly, never leaving its side, and absolutely not give the Demon Clan any opportunity to exploit it!"

"Your Majesty's teachings are firmly in mind. I will defend the Great Wall of Sword Qi to the death and will never allow the Demon Clan experts to cross the line!" Li Wenzhong replied in a deep voice, his tone resolute and his entire being radiating fighting spirit. However, after a brief pause, he couldn't help but worry, "But Your Majesty, only Ye Feng is stationed on Blue Star. What if the Demon Clan experts take a detour and launch a surprise attack on Blue Star?"

"With Ye Feng in charge of Blue Star, there's no need to worry." Jiajing's tone regained some composure. "Ye Feng's true form still resides on the Perfect Continent of Blue Star; that's his foundation. If the powerful members of the Demon Clan dare to launch a surprise attack on Blue Star, they will inevitably severely damage Blue Star's fundamental will. And Blue Star's fundamental will is inextricably linked to the Perfect Continent. Once its fundamental will is damaged, it will seek refuge on the Perfect Continent. At that time, Ye Feng will have no choice but to take action."

"In extreme cases, he might even abandon his human spiritual avatar, break free from the constraints of the river of time, and appear in the world in his true form to engage in a life-or-death battle with the powerful members of the Demon Clan."

Li Wenzhong remained worried and asked in a deep voice, "But the Demon Clan's Holy Son possesses overwhelming combat power. With Ye Feng's current strength, can he contend with the Demon Clan's Holy Son?"

Jiajing sighed deeply, his tone tinged with helplessness and bewilderment: "I have no way of knowing, not even who the Holy Sons of the Demon Clan are, or what their individual combat strength is. But I know that if even Ye Feng cannot match the Holy Sons of the Demon Clan, even if we all rush to the battlefield, we will only be offering our lives as stepping stones for the enemy, which is meaningless. Since things have come to this, there is no limit to human power. We can only wait for fate to take its course, do our best, and leave the rest to destiny."