The Last Sentinel

I don't care about your seniority, and you don't care about my cultivation level.

Then everyone is equal.

You call me a fellow Daoist, and I call you a comrade.

Then everyone is friendly.

You lay out your chips, I'll reveal my hand.

So, everyone is being sincere.

With the three elements of fairness, friendliness, and sincerity in place, the previously tense negotiation atmosphere instantly relaxed, and the deceit and treachery of the power struggles between heaven and earth disappeared, making the negotiation efficient and open.

Frost Ancestor lightly twirled the teacup between his fingertips, his expression solemn. He broke the silence first, meticulously explaining to Ye Feng the ancient history and hidden culture of the various dimensions. The spiritual light within the hall flowed slowly, isolating all external dimensional noises, leaving only the steady voices of the two discussing ancient history.

As Frost Ancestor said, the Dark Ages of Turmoil was a terrifying catastrophe that swept across all the heavens and myriad worlds, causing all paths to collapse, star fields to crumble, and countless civilizations to perish.

During this long era of catastrophe, conflicts arose one after another, and wars raged on. In the end, the forces of the heavens were completely divided, forming two opposing camps.

One faction is the main faction with the human race at its core.

One faction is the main faction of non-human races, which is formed by the gathering of various races of beings.

Among them, the core representative forces of the human race are led by the Heavenly Court, which includes the old-established forces such as the Underworld, the East Sea, and the Ten Continents, and control the orthodox destiny of the ancient human race.

The non-human faction is complex and full of powerful figures, with top forces such as the Pangu Temple, the Twelve Ancestral Witches, the Blood Sea Yellow Springs, and the Ling Mountain Square Inch occupying their own territories and resisting the heavens.

The two sides launched an endless, high-intensity dimensional war, with countless calamities descending one after another. Dragon Han, Lich War, Investiture of the Gods, Journey to the West... one catastrophe after another swept across the universe, shattering the heavens and halting the flow of time.

After a long period of war, the human race was devastated: the authority of the underworld declined, the territory of the East Sea shrank, the ten continents collapsed into four, and the ancient Heavenly Court, which had been passed down for thousands of years, completely disintegrated. After a period of chaos and reshuffling, a new Heavenly Court was born to take control of the human race in the new era.

The non-human faction also suffered heavy losses: the Great Thunderclap Temple was destroyed and collapsed, Mount Ling sank into the Ruins of Return, the Blood Sea dried up and dried up, the Dragon Realm withered and declined, and the Huaxu Ancient Kingdom was completely destroyed. In the midst of this desperate situation, Pangu Academy rose against the odds and took up the banner of the non-human faction.

Over the course of time, the flames of war have shaped a completely different landscape, and the core values ​​of both sides have quietly and thoroughly shifted amidst endless conquests.

Originally, the Heavenly Court was wholeheartedly representing the core interests of the human race. However, after the establishment of the new Heavenly Court, it completely changed its structure, insisted on embracing the so-called new era of innovation, vigorously promoted the new generation of beings in the new era, and vigorously supported the golden-haired and blue-eyed alien races and transformed alien races. This was tantamount to severing the ancient roots of the human race with one's own hands, digging up one's ancestral grave and destroying one's own heritage.

In contrast, the non-human faction, which had previously been engaged in endless warfare, underwent a dramatic 180-degree reversal in attitude. They openly acknowledged the dominant position of the human race in the heavens, and thoroughly saw through the chaotic factional divisions within humanity. They understood that the new Heavenly Court only represented a small number of vested interests and was fundamentally incapable of supporting the billions of human beings. Therefore, Pangu Academy opened its gates wide, aggressively recruiting human prodigies and veteran ancestors to expand its strength and counterbalance the powerful super-academies of Fuxi, Cangjie, Nuwa, and Shennong, thus balancing the various forces in the heavens.

Upon hearing this, Ye Feng, being an insider, subtly raised an eyebrow, a hint of realization flashing in his eyes. He couldn't help but sigh softly, "So that's how it is! No wonder the Qing dynasty suddenly appeared after the Ming dynasty, ruining the fortunes of the Great Xia civilization and almost bringing it to an end. It turns out the ancient Heavenly Court simply vanished after the Ming dynasty, and the remaining Qing demons were all created by the new Heavenly Court!"

Upon hearing this, Wright raised his hand, picked up the wine pot, and steadily filled Ye Feng's cup with sake. The sake was clear and bright, reflecting the indignation in his eyes. His tone was filled with intense anger: "Qing Yao's actions are just small tricks. You didn't see the even more outrageous moves by the New Heavenly Court!"

"Their actions in desecrating ancestral graves are utterly outrageous! They destroyed the Nine Cauldrons of Humanity's destiny! Even as their adversaries, we never considered destroying the Nine Cauldrons, yet they shattered them without a second thought!"

"The new Heavenly Court is completely controlled by a bunch of bastards!"

Frost Ancestor raised his wine cup, took a small sip, and savored the rich aroma. But this only elicited a deep sigh from him, his brows furrowed with weariness and regret: "What comforts me most now is that we have finally found the foundation of humanity—the ancestral star base that the Heavenly Court has kept hidden all along. For so long, in the battlefields of the Upper Heaven, the Lower Heaven, the Deep Wu, and the World Tree, we have been relentlessly suppressed by the new Heavenly Court. It wasn't that our techniques and spells were inferior; ultimately, it was the vast difference in the foundation of our top geniuses. The Heavenly Court always managed to unleash a continuous stream of prodigies at crucial moments in the battle, wearing down our hard-won, unparalleled talents!"

"Now that we've found our ancestral home, it means the good old days of the Heavenly Court using ten thousand geniuses to wear down one of ours are over. From now on, we'll be using ten thousand geniuses to wear down a hundred thousand of theirs!"

His gaze suddenly sharpened, his aura intensified, and his words, each resounding and powerful, declared: "The tide has turned! The Heavenly Court may go, and so may I!"

Wright's eyes gleamed with excitement, and he warmly embraced Ye Feng's shoulder, his tone fervent and resolute: "That's right! If Fellow Daoist Ye can cut off the talent support to the Heavenly Court from the ancestral star, then our war on the dimensional battlefield will undergo a tremendous change, reversing our current situation of being suppressed!"

Ye Feng smiled calmly, his eyes filled with certainty and confidence. His tone was light yet his words were sincere: "You two can rest assured. Our ancestral home planet broke ties with the Heavenly Court a long time ago. To put it bluntly, what does the Heavenly Court take us for now? They treat us like the Demon-Sealing Tower!"

"They've created four layers of shackles to trap our homeland, smashed all nine cauldrons on our ancestral star, sealed away the destiny of all dynasties, and left our homeland in ruins!"

"Back home, they're sharpening their knives every day, ready to fight them! The Heavenly Court these days is all bark and no bite, all show and no substance. They may have some capable fighters and chosen ones, but these chosen ones are all members of my group, and none of them are of one mind with the Heavenly Court."

Upon hearing this, Shuangzu's gaze sharpened, and she looked at Ye Feng with a solemn expression: "Is this true? Do you know this person?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he snapped his fingers, and spiritual light surged in the void. A peerless sword immortal with black hair and a sword robe, graceful and otherworldly, slowly materialized and stood in front of the two of them, his sword intent fierce and his elegance unparalleled.

Ye Feng glanced up and his pupils suddenly contracted. A storm of emotions surged within him, and he exclaimed inwardly, "Holy crap!"

Damn! HarmonyOS's most affectionate creation!

Isn't this my beloved Deep Affection Brother?

What happened?!

How did Hongmeng's First Deepest Affection become antagonistic towards Frost Ancestor?

Many rumors flashed through his mind in an instant. He recalled the despicable behavior of Deep Affection Brother, who would uninstall QQ for every person he met and repeatedly cause trouble. His heart skipped a beat, and he secretly wondered: Could it be that Deep Affection Brother slept with Frost Ancestor?

A thousand thoughts raced through Ye Feng's mind. He forcibly suppressed the shock in his eyes, not daring to reveal the slightest hint of familiarity. Lowering his gaze, he picked up his wine glass to conceal his guilty conscience and tentatively asked, "Does this guy have a grudge against you, Frost Ancestor?"

Upon hearing this, Frost Ancestor's left hand clenched tightly, veins bulging and throbbing on the back of his hand. The temperature around him plummeted instantly, and an oppressive aura emanated from him. He stared at the illusory figure of the sword immortal, speaking slowly and deliberately, his tone chillingly cold: "I have four hundred and twenty-seven disciples, at least four hundred of whom he turned into women with a single sword strike, all of them added to his harem! Now my lineage has been severed by him! He is the mortal enemy of my lineage!"

Ye Feng immediately lowered his head and silently raised his glass to drink, remaining silent, his heart filled with a mixture of amusement and despair.

How do you explain this?!

You've done a terrible job, Shenqing!

You uninstalled all 400 of Frost Ancestor's QQ accounts and added them all to your harem!

It was truly a single sword strike that completely severed the Frost Ancestor's lineage from a physical perspective!

The fact that Frost Ancestor has refrained from personally seeking revenge until now is already an extreme example of restraint.

However, as the most affectionate group leader in Hongmeng, he absolutely cannot admit that they know each other. Once he does, the cooperation that has been so hard-won will surely break down, and Shuangzu will definitely turn against him on the spot.

Wright, ever astute, had already noticed something amiss and realized that Ye Feng definitely knew this Hongmeng Sword Emperor, and their relationship was quite close. However, with cooperation imminent, it was best not to create discord. He immediately smiled and spoke up to smooth things over, easing the tense atmosphere: "Don't let outsiders' affairs interfere with our business. Let's get back to Pangu Academy! Fellow Daoist Ye Feng, according to you, it seems there's no problem for you and your ancestral star to join our Pangu Academy!"

"Of course!" Ye Feng raised his eyes, composed himself, and replied decisively with a calm and confident expression. "However, I have conditions."

Shuangzu raised his hand in a gesture of greeting, his demeanor calm and composed: "You can tell me your conditions later; let me tell you mine first."

Ye Feng raised his hand in a gesture of support, his posture humble: "Our ancestor, Shuang, said..."

Frost Ancestor's gaze fell heavily on Ye Feng, his tone extremely solemn: "The entropy purity within you already accounts for over 99.999% of the current entropy... The combined entropy of everyone else in the world is less than a fraction of yours. This is sufficient proof that you are the embodiment of entropy, a born child of entropy!"

"The Dao of Entropy is the most cutting-edge branch of cultivation in all dimensions, and it is also the core Dao that will dominate the future cultivation system, with infinite potential."

"The birth of this brand-new cultivation system will enable Pangu Academy to achieve a leapfrog improvement in its overall foundation."

"Firstly, you can establish your own Entropy Path Branch, wield power within the branch, and become a top leader within the academy!"

"Secondly, you can take in countless old ancestors who were eliminated by the old era's cultivation system, guide them into the branch academy to receive the baptism of the entropy path, and step onto a brand new path of cultivation, so that they do not have to wither and perish with the old laws."

"Thirdly, you can recruit countless geniuses from the ancestral star to cultivate and hone their combat power in the branch academy. In the future, they will all become the backbone of our camp, fighting alongside us on the dimensional battlefield to resist the new Heavenly Court! We will ascend to the Nine Heavens and re-establish the Heavenly Laws!"

As he finished speaking, his gaze was earnest: "What do you think?"

Ye Feng spread his hands frankly, smiling broadly: "No problem, I completely accept."

Wright then looked at Ye Feng and asked in a gentle tone, "So, what are your conditions?"

Ye Feng pondered for a moment, a smile flashing in his eyes: "The conditions that Lord Frost Ancestor mentioned are exactly what I was thinking. We are of the same mind."

"Hahaha!" Frost Ancestor laughed heartily, all the gloom between his brows dissipating, leaving only genuine joy. "Indeed, our fate as fellow Daoists is extraordinary! I originally intended to take you as my personal disciple and pass on my life's legacy. However, three reasons prevented me from doing so: First, I feared that the Primordial Sword Emperor would target you and forcibly abduct you into his harem; second, your seniority is higher than mine, and I dare not overstep my bounds; third, the Entropy Dao you cultivate is a completely new and emerging Dao, and my cultivation is too shallow to provide any guidance. With no other choice, I can only settle for second best and become your fellow Daoist, walking side by side with you."

Ye Feng smiled on the outside, but inwardly he was cursing.

That guy, HarmonyOS First Deepest Affection, is really going to cause me trouble!

I used to think that the Demon Lord Wuji was a major villain with many enemies.

Looking at it now, these hypocritical and righteous sword cultivators are all bastards. They say one thing and do another, and the things they do are all outrageous!