The Last Sentinel

Several flowers bloom, each representing a different branch.

A carbon-based universe, sharpening its knives.

When the Huaguo Mountain Cave Heaven Blessed Land instance was broadcast live in front of the fellow countrymen of Blue Star, their hard days were finally over. They could finally stop struggling in this super competitive environment and finally go out into the vast world to show off their skills and bully the weaklings of all the heavens and myriad realms!

Therefore, even before the Ming Dynasty issued a mobilization order, the registration offices in various government offices were already overflowing with people, and slogans such as "Fight to the death in another world and never retreat" were flying everywhere!

There's nothing else to it. After this interdimensional attack and the internal strife within the Holy Mother faction, the humans who belonged to the Holy Mother faction were completely purged. What remained were all fanatical loyalists, nearly half of whom were conservatives within the loyalists. In fact, on Earth, the word "Holy Mother" was directly equated with heresy.

Compared to the myriad realms, the situation is far from simple. Mo Lijie's surprise attack on the carbon-based universe and the failure to suppress the Demon-Locking Tower constitutes an exceptionally large public opinion crisis for the myriad realms. All along, the higher-ups of the myriad realms have been promoting the Demon-Locking Tower as impregnable, unshakeable, and nothing to worry about, allowing them to rest easy.

But now, the descendant of the orthodox immortal official of the immortal race, the holy son of the demon family, and the senior brother of the holy land personally led the team to break into the Demon Locking Tower and personally killed the strongest BOSS of the Demon Locking Tower, the Great Wall Guardian. A perfect start, but a failure. What kind of international joke is this?

We pushed down all three lanes of high ground, and our main carry took down the enemy's carry. And you're telling me we lost this game? Mo Li Zed gets the MVP of the losing team. Does that make sense?

A frantic blame-shifting contest has begun across all the realms.

The Demon Clan and the Immortal Clan launched a fierce attack on three factions: the Heavenly Court, which suppressed the Demon-Locking Tower; the Haoqi Alliance and the Evil Wind City, which provided mid- to low-level cultivators within the Cultivator Alliance. The Heavenly Court was incompetent and did nothing, while the Haoqi Alliance and the Evil Wind City provided a large number of worthless vassals, which implicated our Immortal Clan's Holy Son. You should take the blame for this failure!

The Haoqi Alliance and Xiefeng City declared, "We lost so many people, hundreds of thousands of Golden Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators. We suffered the greatest losses; we are the biggest victims. You, Mo Lijie of the Mo Clan, attacked and then ran away without offering any support. Now you're blaming us for not being strong enough? What kind of logic is that? Have you gotten too big for your britches? Heavenly Court, Heavenly Court leader, say something!"

The Heavenly Court remained silent. This was because the Heavenly Court's rotating Immortal Emperor was still in seclusion, and there was currently no one capable of speaking out.

This verbal battle is extremely important, as it directly determines who will send personnel to the Flower Fruit Mountain instance to confront the Carbon-Based Universe contestants.

No power would send its best disciples, its most talented geniuses, to Flower Fruit Mountain.

What kind of contestants are the carbon-based universe? They're all tough guys who fought their way through 40,000 years of elimination rounds in the Supreme Arena, and with their hatred for all the universes, calling them mad dogs wouldn't be an exaggeration.

What kind of place is Flower Fruit Mountain? That's Qi Tian's territory, and Qi Tian has already merged with the Great Sage's will!

To fight against a mad dog-level powerhouse far superior to oneself on someone else's turf, isn't that just courting death?

However, on the other hand, not going is not an option.

If we really allow those billions of mad dogs from the carbon-based universe to occupy and prosper Huaguo Mountain, then the destiny of the carbon-based universe will rush into Huaguo Mountain, activating it. Huaguo Mountain, even the East Sea, and even the vanished Tang Dynasty will reappear. At that time, the Tang Dynasty will be resurrected, and the most equitable Tang Dynasty in all the heavens and myriad realms will descend. At that time, all the heavens and myriad realms will not only face those billions of mad dogs from the carbon-based universe, but also the rumbling war chariots of the Tang Dynasty!

The strongest carbon-based life form, Li Erfeng, will lead his Lingyan Pavilion heroes to start another great Journey to the West!

now.

A guest arrived at Flower Fruit Mountain.

"As expected of the Great Sage's Dojo, its source strength is worlds apart from that of a club!"

"Brother Ouyang, which one do you mean, heaven or earth?"

"Of course, the Great Sage's Dojo is Heaven, and the All-Heavens Club is Earth!"

"Brother Ouyang, you're too kind. The All-Heavens Club is a sacred place that the Heavenly Emperor Ye Fan brought back from the Northern Dipper Heaven. How can it be compared to the realm below the Heavens?"

"Fifth Master is joking! Where's Brother Qi Tian?"

"Ahead!"

Fifth Master put down his tea spoon, stroked his gray beard, and smiled even more broadly: "Brother Ouyang, you are too kind. The All Heavens Club is a sacred place that Emperor Ye Fan brought back from the Northern Dipper Heaven. How can it be compared to the realm below the Heavens?" His tone was calm, but it revealed his recognition of the All Heavens Club, and his eyes were filled with respect.

Ouyang waved his hand, his smile unchanged, but his tone was somewhat urgent: "Fifth Master is joking! Where is Brother Qitian? I have come here today to discuss important matters." He leaned forward slightly, the smile in his eyes fading and replaced by a more serious expression.

"Ahead." Fifth Master raised his hand and pointed to the depths of the thatched pavilion, his voice soft and his eyes carrying a hint of profound meaning.

Inside the thatched pavilion, Qi Tian was sitting cross-legged, surrounded by a faint golden spiritual energy. Upon hearing this, he slowly withdrew his cultivation, and the golden spiritual energy receded into his body like a tide.

He opened his eyes, a sharp golden light flashing in them before disappearing. He turned to look at Ouyang, a gentle smile playing on his lips: "Good morning, Senior Brother Ouyang!"

Qi Tian spoke calmly, yet his aura was undeniable—a composure and arrogance unique to him after merging with the Great Sage's will.

"Greetings, Junior Brother Qi!" Ouyang returned the greeting with a smile, his eyes full of admiration. "I always thought Boss Ye Feng was already the pinnacle of transmigrators, but I never expected Junior Brother Qi to surpass him! He actually secured the Blessed Land of Flower Fruit Mountain and inherited the Great Sage's legacy. Amazing!"

Qi Tian shook his head, a humble smile on his face, his tone tinged with self-deprecation: "How could I possibly compare to my senior brother? Senior Brother Ouyang is giving me too much credit. Compared to your strategic planning, I've only had a bit of luck."

Ouyang waved his hand, his smile fading slightly, and went straight to the point: "Let's get straight to the point, what are you planning to do next, Junior Brother Qitian? The myriad realms are in complete chaos right now, I'm afraid your plans will be affected, won't they?"

Qi Tian frowned slightly, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes. He lightly tapped the railing of the thatched pavilion with his fingertips, producing a crisp sound. "My previous plan was to transform Flower Fruit Mountain into a battlefield of carnage, using the geniuses of the carbon-based universe as knives to harvest the fortunes of geniuses from all the myriad realms, thereby restoring Flower Fruit Mountain's destiny. But now it seems that the myriad realms are leaderless, and no force is willing to step forward to suppress Flower Fruit Mountain. This plan is likely to fail."

"No, no!" Ouyang shook his head, a confident smile playing on his lips, his tone certain. "Junior Brother Qitian is too hasty. He has to jump into the trap of Flower Fruit Mountain, whether he likes it or not!" His eyes were bright, as if he had already seen through everything.

A hint of doubt flashed in Qi Tian's eyes. He leaned forward slightly and asked with a touch of urgency, "What is the explanation? Please enlighten me, Senior Brother." His brows furrowed even more, and his eyes were full of curiosity.

Ouyang stood with his hands behind his back, speaking eloquently and calmly: "The myriad realms seem chaotic now, with Evil Wind City, Righteous Alliance, Evil Valley, and Lovers' Tomb each harboring their own agendas. In reality, their true voice is the Heavenly Court!" His eyes held a profound meaning, as if he were revealing a shocking secret.

Qi Tian raised an eyebrow, his doubts deepening: "The Heavenly Court? You mean the ancient Heavenly Court of the Jade Emperor?" His tone carried a hint of uncertainty, after all, the ancient Heavenly Court had long been destroyed in the Journey to the West calamity.

"It's not the Jade Emperor's Heavenly Court you're thinking of," Ouyang quickly explained, his tone clear. "The Jade Emperor's Heavenly Court is called the Ancient Heavenly Court in all the heavens and myriad realms. Their current Heavenly Court is called the New Heavenly Court. In the current New Heavenly Court, the ranking of the strong is clearly defined: one saint, two gods, three emperors, four rulers, five elements, six paths, seven absolutes, eight palaces, and nine stars!" His speech was not fast, but every word was clear, reaching Qi Tian and Fifth Master's ears.

He paused, then continued, "In the new Heavenly Court, the One Saint and Two Gods haven't appeared for a long time. The last time they appeared was during the Journey to the West calamity that destroyed the ancient Heavenly Court and Mount Ling. Now, the new Heavenly Court is ruled by the Three Emperors of Heaven, Earth, and Man. However, the Three Emperors are currently in seclusion, which is why the myriad realms are leaderless and in chaos."

A glint of light flashed in Qi Tian's eyes, as if he had thought of something. His tone was somewhat tentative: "One Saint, Two Gods, Three Emperors, Four Sovereigns, Five Elements, Six Paths, Seven Absolutes, Eight Palaces, Nine Stars. The previous Demonic Tribulation was the sin of arrogance among the Seven Absolute Prodigies. Could it be that...?"

"That's right." Ouyang nodded with a smile, his tone carrying a hint of certainty. "Mo Lijie is a new Heavenly Court official who passed the civil service examination. He is a legitimate member of the Heavenly Court and belongs to the Seven Outstanding Prodigies!" His eyes held a hint of mockery, as if he were giving an answer he had expected.

Qi Tian suddenly realized, a look of understanding flashing in his eyes: "No wonder, it turns out to be a celestial official from the Heavenly Court. No wonder Mo Lijie was so arrogant and domineering, looking down on everyone."

Ouyang waved his hand and added in a calm tone, "Not every celestial official is like Mo Lijie. His arrogance is purely a personal problem. The true core of the Seven Deadly Sins is greed, anger, and wrath, especially greed. It is said that he has reached the state of 'non-greed,' making him the most outstanding among the Seven Deadly Sins. Even Mo Lijie has to respectfully call him Senior Brother when he sees him."

Fifth Master raised his hand to interrupt their conversation, his tone calm: "Don't get off-topic like that, let's get back to the Three Emperors of Heaven, Earth, and Man. Comrade Ouyang, why do you think the Three Emperors would definitely get involved in this mess at Flower Fruit Mountain? They've been in seclusion for many years, they might not be willing to wade into this muddy water."

"There's no choice!" Ouyang said decisively, his tone resolute. "This involves a higher level of competition—a contest between Boss Ye Feng and the Three Emperors across the river of time!"

Qi Tian's eyes lit up instantly, and he sat bolt upright, his voice filled with excitement: "My senior brother is fighting with the Three Emperors of Heaven, Earth, and Man? When did this happen? How come I knew nothing about it?"

"It has already begun." Ouyang nodded slowly, his tone tinged with mystery. "This time, after returning to the River of Time, the boss made many arrangements, especially the move 'Ancient Predecessors' which was directly given to all of humanity. This is tantamount to tearing up the convention that time wormholes can only be viewed but not acted upon. This move has enlightened all of humanity in Great Xia, especially you, Junior Brother Qi, who directly comprehended three-dimensional martial arts and mastered the X, Y, and Z-system high-dimensional paths through 'Ancient Predecessors'!"

He paused, then continued, "The impact of this kind of spread is comparable to that of a nuclear bomb! All the universes have long known that the carbon-based universe can fight across timelines, and they are also aware of the existence of the three-axis cultivation system. If they want to contend with us, they must keep up with and update their cultivation systems, changing their long-advocated single-dimensional high-level cultivation realms to our XYZ three-axis high-dimensional system."

"And this means that the higher-ups of all the realms will have to bleed heavily—at the very least, the Heavenly Court's treasured secret methods of time cultivation and dimensional cultivation must be disseminated." Ouyang's lips curled into a cold smile. "I think the Three Emperors of Heaven, Earth, and Man will definitely use these secret methods as bait to reward those cultivators willing to go to Flower Fruit Mountain to fill the pit. In this way, they can prevent Flower Fruit Mountain from being carbonized by the carbon-based universe, improve the cultivation system of all the realms, and consolidate the Heavenly Court's power—truly killing three birds with one stone!"

Hearing this, Fifth Master couldn't help but raise his hand and clap, a smile of admiration spreading across his face. His tone was full of approval: "Brilliant! Ye Feng's move is unprecedented! It's completely overturned the current cultivation system of the universe! If you don't care about dignity, then nobody cares about dignity anymore. Everyone might as well squat on the ground and eat!"

"That's right." Qi Tian couldn't help but laugh, his eyes full of delight. "If it's difficult, then don't do it! When it comes to flipping tables, my senior brother is definitely a professional! Hahaha—"

The group laughed heartily, clearly looking forward to the big show to come.