All Realms and Worlds: The Lost Home

The city gates of Sunrise City slowly opened, and a strong wind swept in, carrying dust from outside the city. Three figures stepped into the city in the morning light.

It was Yue Gui, Karen, and Lancelot who accompanied them all the way.

The group traveled day and night, following the faint scent, until they reached Rising Sun City—where they discovered that Lia and the others were already waiting and had been searching for a way to reach the realm of the gods.

"Returning to Guangdong!"

An urgent shout came from the street corner. Lia walked quickly with several familiar companions. Her face was full of anxiety and her eyes still showed signs of fatigue. It was clear that she had not stopped for the past few days.

The two sides met, and without any further pleasantries, a sense of anxiety instantly spread.

"How is Sabella? We still can't pinpoint her location." Leah spoke first, her voice filled with undisguised worry. She looked at Yue Gui, eager for an answer.

Yue Gui shook his head, his expression grave: "She was taken away by Xue Ji. The last aura we sensed pointed to the God Realm. We must find a way to the God Realm as soon as possible, or Sabella will be in danger."

Karen added, "Snow Princess is extremely ambitious. She must have ulterior motives for capturing Sabella, perhaps related to her conspiracy to promote the evolution of the world's origin."

Lancelot stood to the side, his expression complex, his fingertips unconsciously rubbing his palm, as if he were pondering something, and he remained silent.

"We've been searching through the ancient books and ruins of Sunrise City for the past few days," Lia said slowly, taking a deep breath to suppress her worries. "Sunrise City is the site of the Holy Empire, hiding many ancient secrets. Perhaps we can find a way to connect to the divine realm."

As soon as she finished speaking, Lia led the group quickly toward the Ancient Book Pavilion deep within Sunrise City—a library left behind by the Holy Empire, containing countless dusty ancient books, and also their base for the next few days.

The ancient book pavilion is simple and dignified. The wooden bookshelves are filled with yellowed ancient books, many of which have damaged pages and exude the vicissitudes of time. The air is filled with a faint scent of ink and dust.

The cultivators who had been waiting there immediately stepped forward and handed the organized ancient books to everyone.

"We have sifted through all the records related to the divine realm and divine descent," a cultivator said in a deep voice. "Most of them are scattered fragments, and we still need everyone's joint efforts to sort them out."

Without delay, everyone immediately divided the work, sat around the long table, and quickly flipped through the ancient books in their hands. Their fingertips traced the yellowed pages, their eyes eager, afraid of missing any key information.

Time passed slowly, and the sunlight outside the window gradually slanted westward. Inside the ancient book pavilion, only the rustling sound of turning pages and the occasional hushed conversations of the people remained.

Many ancient texts were already blurred and illegible, and some records were obscure and difficult to understand, requiring repeated scrutiny. The more they investigated, the more anxious they became—every second Sabella stayed in the realm of the gods, the greater the danger she faced.

"Found it!"

Suddenly, Lia's voice broke the silence. She held a tattered ancient book in her hand, the edges of the pages curled up, with ancient sacred characters engraved on it. A hint of excitement and joy flashed in her eyes.

Everyone immediately gathered around, their eyes all falling on the ancient book.

Yue Gui took the ancient book and began to carefully peruse it. Karen and Lancelot also joined in, diligently studying the records. Meanwhile, the monks helped translate the obscure text.

A moment later, Yue Gui raised his head, his expression solemn yet tinged with hope: "It's the oldest record of the Holy Empire, about the art of divine descent."

"Divine Descent Technique?" Karen frowned slightly. "I've heard of it. It's a secret technique that allows gods to descend to earth."

“That’s right,” Leah nodded and added, “Ancient texts record that the most devout nun’s prayers can summon a goddess from the divine realm to descend and possess her body, thus creating a divine descent and miracle. This is the most primitive usage.”

Lancelot finally spoke, his voice low and deep: "But what we need is to go to the realm of the gods, not to have the goddess descend."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the monk in charge of translation immediately said, "Everyone, look here, there's more information below!"

Everyone's attention was once again focused on the ancient book, where the tattered pages recorded another use of the Divine Descent Technique—casting it in reverse. Using sufficient energy as a guide, the spatial connection power of the Divine Descent Technique was used to send mortals to the realm of gods.

"Great!" Leah couldn't help but cheer. "As long as we find enough energy, we can perform the ritual and send the chosen one to the realm of the gods to rescue Sabella!"

Yue Gui's expression remained solemn: "Don't be too happy yet. Reversing the Divine Descent Technique requires extremely high energy and is extremely risky. If you are not careful, you will be swallowed up by the spatial turbulence and your body will be gone without a trace."

Karen nodded in agreement, adding, "Furthermore, those who go to the realm of the gods must be strong enough. Otherwise, even if they successfully arrive, they will be no match for Xue Ji and her subordinates. Not only will they fail to rescue Sabella, but they will also die in vain."

The crowd's spirits instantly plummeted again. On one hand, there was the problem of insufficient energy, and on the other hand, there was the consideration of choosing the right people. It seemed impossible to successfully reach the realm of gods.

Just then, Lancelot slowly spoke, his expression complex yet resolute: "I have a way to solve the problems of energy and combat power. There is also something else I must tell everyone."

Everyone turned to look at Lancelot, their eyes filled with doubt—Lancelot had always been taciturn, so his sudden outburst clearly indicated that he had an important secret.

Lancelot took a deep breath and slowly said, "During my battle with Yuki, I overheard her calling Sabella 'Lancelot's bastard.'"

"Luo's bastard?" Yue Gui's pupils contracted slightly. "Luo? Sabella's mother?"

“That’s right,” Lancelot nodded, his fingers tightening slightly. “I think Sabella’s background might be related to me.”

These words exploded like a thunderclap among the crowd, and everyone showed expressions of shock. No one expected that Lancelot would have such a connection with Sabella and Lo.

Leah couldn't help but ask, "Lancelot, what do you mean by that?"

Lancelot did not hide anything and slowly recounted the past: "Back then, I thought my wife was Alynnina, but later I learned that Alynnina had already disappeared by then, and what remained in that body was Lancelot."

"Sabera is probably my and Lo's child."

As soon as the words were spoken, the ancient book pavilion fell into a deathly silence. Everyone looked at each other, shocked by the news. They finally understood why Xue Ji had captured Sabella and why she called her a "bastard"—Sabera was Lancelot and Ra's child, and perhaps possessed special powers.

Yue Gui was the first to regain his composure and said in a deep voice, "No matter what, Sabella is our partner, and Luo is someone we need to save. We must get to the realm of the gods as soon as possible. What solution do you mean?"

Lancelot nodded, slowly raised his hand, and a soft white light emanated from his palm. A crystal core, sparkling and translucent, slowly emerged from his palm.

The crystal core is crystal clear, with a faint seven-colored halo flowing inside, exuding a rich and sacred aura of the world's origin. Just by getting close, one can feel a powerful force that brings peace to the heart.

"This is..." A hint of surprise flashed in Karen's eyes, "Such a rich concentration of the world's primal power!"

"This is the crystal core that the will of the world bestowed upon me when I was born," Lancelot said slowly. "It is because of this crystal that the Lancelot family was given the name Lancelot, and one person can represent the entire Lancelot family."

He paused, then continued, "This crystal contains the world authority and a portion of the energy of two goddesses, one after the other. The first goddess who sacrificed herself had her authority returned to the world. After the subsequent goddesses sacrificed themselves, their world authority and a portion of their energy were collected and integrated by the world's will, ultimately transforming into the core of this crystal."

Everyone was once again stunned. Leah couldn't help but exclaim, "So, this crystal is enough to provide the energy needed for a reverse divine descent? And with the goddess's authority protecting us, our chances of succeeding in reaching the divine realm will greatly increase!"

“That’s right,” Lancelot nodded. “Not only that, the power of this crystal can also help Sabella control her own power and defeat Yukihime—this is the key item that will allow Sabella to defeat Yukihime.”

The huge weight that had been pressing on everyone's hearts was finally lifted halfway; the energy problem was solved, and the issue of combat strength was also starting to take shape.

Yue Gui said with a determined expression, "I will go to the realm of gods. I want to know why Xue Ji is preventing us from returning home."

"I'll go too," Karen immediately chimed in. "While my skills aren't top-tier, I can still be of help. Besides, I've fought alongside Sabella before, so we have great chemistry."

Lancelot looked at the two of them and said slowly, "I must go too. Sabella is my child, and Lancelot is... I owe her. I must go and save them myself, and I must use this crystal to help Sabella defeat Yuki."

The three exchanged glances, each seeing unwavering resolve in the other's eyes, with no sign of backing down.

Lia nodded and said in a deep voice, "Alright, the three of you will go to the God Realm. We will stay in Sunrise City to preside over the Reverse Divine Descent ritual, to protect you and minimize the risks of the ritual as much as possible."

"Everyone, get ready quickly. The ceremony requires the most devout nuns' prayers as guidance, and we also need to set up formations and fuse the energy of the crystal core. We don't have time to waste," the monk in charge of translating the ancient texts said in a deep voice.

Without delay, everyone immediately sprang into action. Lia led the monks to the open space outside the Ancient Book Pavilion to set up the array for the Reverse Divine Descent Spell, and selected the most devout nun to prepare for the prayer ceremony; Yuegui, Karen, and Lancelot stayed behind to adjust their condition, familiarize themselves with the power of the crystal core, and prepare for their journey to the realm of the gods.

As night fell, the array was completed on the open ground of Rising Sun City. The array was circular, engraved with ancient runes that emitted a faint white light, echoing the glow of the crystal core. The air was filled with a rich aura of holiness and the power of the world's origin.

Dozens of nuns, dressed in pure white habit, sat around the array, their hands clasped together, their expressions devout, and they prayed softly and firmly. Their prayers carried on the evening breeze throughout the open space, guiding the ritual.

Yue Gui, Karen, and Lancelot stood at the center of the formation. Lancelot held the crystal core in his hand. The seven-colored halo of the crystal core grew brighter and brighter, enveloping the three of them. The rich power of the world's origin flowed into their bodies continuously, nourishing their meridians and enhancing their strength.

"Are you ready?" Leah asked solemnly from outside the array, holding a jade pendant needed for the ritual in her hand, ready to activate the array at any time.

The three nodded simultaneously, their expressions resolute: "Ready!"

"Alright!" Leah shouted, no longer hesitating, and hurled the jade pendant in her hand towards the center of the array. At the same time, she said in a deep voice, "Nuns, increase the intensity of your prayers! Lancelot, release the energy of the crystal core and guide the spatial connection!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the nuns' prayers instantly grew louder and more devout. A strong power of faith emanated from their bodies and merged into the array. The runes on the array shone brightly and became even more dazzling.

Lancelot immediately exerted his power, injecting the energy within his body into the crystal core. The seven-colored halo of the crystal core instantly surged to its maximum, and the rich power of the world's origin and the power of the goddess's authority surged wildly, spreading along the formation and merging with the power of faith.

"Buzz—"

The formation emitted a low hum, and the space above began to tremble slightly, showing fine cracks. A powerful spatial force surged from the cracks, enveloping the three people at the center of the formation.

Yue Gui gripped the divine spear in his hand tightly (it was his weapon, different from the divine spear possessed by Wei Yu), while Karen gathered the power within her body, preparing to deal with the spatial turbulence. Lancelot still held the crystal core tightly, stabilizing the energy output and guiding the direction of the spatial connection—the realm of gods.

The spatial rift grew larger and larger, the light becoming increasingly dazzling. A powerful pulling force emanated from the rift, as if trying to suck the three of them in. The nuns' prayers remained steadfast, their faith continuously flowing in to support the formation's operation and counteract some of the impact of the spatial turbulence.

"Hold on! The spatial connection is about to be completed!" Lia shouted, her face covered in sweat. Clearly, maintaining the operation of the array had also consumed a lot of her energy.

The three gritted their teeth, forcibly stabilizing themselves, allowing the spatial power to envelop them. The power of the crystal core flowed within their bodies, forming a solid barrier to resist the invasion of spatial turbulence and protect their bodies from being torn apart.

"Buzz—!!!"

A deafening buzzing sound rang out, and the spatial rift above the array fully unfolded, forming a huge spatial passage. Within the passage, a faint golden light emanated, exuding the sacred aura of the divine realm, while also carrying a hint of oppressive danger.

"Go!" Lancelot shouted, gripping the crystal core, and flew towards the spatial passage first. Yue Gui and Karen followed closely behind, and the three figures were gradually enveloped by the golden light of the spatial passage.

"Take care! We'll be here waiting for you to come back!" Leah shouted to the three figures, her eyes filled with anticipation and worry.

The three did not turn around, but simply nodded slightly in Leah's direction. Their figures gradually disappeared into the spatial passage. Then, the spatial passage slowly closed, the runes on the array gradually dimmed, and the nuns' prayers gradually stopped. The ritual was finally completed.

Looking at the closed space, Lia let out a long sigh, her face full of exhaustion but also with a hint of anticipation: "You must come back safely, you must rescue Sabella and Lo."

Meanwhile, in the realm of gods.

Space rippled and three figures slowly emerged from the void, landing steadily on the land of the God Realm—Yue Gui, Karen, and Lancelot.

The divine realm was shrouded in mist, the sky tinged with a pale gold hue, and the air was filled with a rich, sacred power. Yet, beneath this sacredness lay a suppressed, chilling aura, clearly indicating that Xue Ji's forces had already taken control of most of the divine realm.

"This is the realm of the gods..." Karen looked around, a hint of wariness flashing in her eyes. "The aura is so complex. The divine power is mixed with the original aura of Yukihime."

Yue Gui nodded, gripped the divine spear tightly, and said solemnly, "We need to find Sabella's aura first, as well as the dungeon where Luo is being held. We sensed Sabella's presence before, so she should be nearby."

Lancelot gripped the crystal core tightly. The seven-colored halo of the crystal core flickered slightly. Following the guidance of the crystal, he could vaguely sense the presence of Luo and Sabella, as well as Wei Yu's consciousness fluctuations.

"Follow me," Lancelot said in a deep voice, taking the lead into the clouds ahead. "Lo is imprisoned deep in the dungeon. Sabella's aura is chaotic; she seems to be locked in combat with Yuki's subordinates." (Because Lancelot had been to the realm of the gods before, he knew that all those imprisoned were kept in the dungeons of the realm of the gods.)

Yue Gui and Karen immediately followed. The three of them flashed and became three afterimages, shuttling through the clouds and mist of the divine realm. They carefully avoided Xue Ji's subordinates and sped towards the dungeon.

Along the way, they encountered several low-ranking goddess guards. These guards were all subordinates of Xue Ji and were responsible for patrolling. Upon seeing the three of them, they immediately launched an attack with fierce expressions.

"Don't waste time, finish this quickly!" Yue Gui shouted, and swung his divine spear out suddenly. A black spear light burst out instantly, carrying a sharp wind, and stabbed towards a low-level goddess guard.

Karen immediately made her move as well, her inner power surging wildly and transforming into a giant fist that smashed towards the other guard with enough force to shatter metal and stone.

Lancelot did not make a move, but instead gripped the crystal core, releasing a faint power of the goddess's authority to suppress the other guards, preventing them from functioning properly and creating an opportunity for Yuegui and Karen.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

After several loud explosions, several low-level goddess guards were instantly defeated. Their primal power became disordered, and they collapsed to the ground, losing their fighting ability. The three did not stop, but immediately turned around and continued to rush towards the dungeon.

The closer one gets to the dungeon, the stronger the chilling aura in the air becomes, and the more powerful the suppressive force of the runes grows. Clearly, the guards here are much more formidable.

A moment later, the three finally arrived outside the dungeon. The dungeon entrance was sealed by heavy runes, and two high-ranking goddess guards stood at the entrance, surrounded by dense primal power. Their expressions were solemn as they vigilantly scanned their surroundings. They were the elite guards left behind by Xue Ji.

"This is it," Lancelot said in a deep voice. "Lothar should be imprisoned in the deepest part. The runes at the entrance can only be deciphered with the power of the goddess's authority. We will take care of these two guards."

The two high-ranking goddess guards also sensed the presence of the three. They turned their heads sharply to look at Yue Gui and the other two, a hint of vigilance and ferocity flashing in their eyes. Their primal power surged instantly, and they assumed a fighting stance.

"You audacious mortals, daring to trespass into the divine realm's dungeon! You're courting death!" one of the guards shouted, conjuring a white blade of light in his hand and slashing it toward the three of them with incredible speed.

"Yue Gui, you go and decipher the runes. Karen and I will hold them off!" Lancelot shouted, gripping the crystal core, and charged forward first. The seven-colored halo of the crystal core surged, and the power of the goddess's authority surged wildly, heading towards the guard.

Karen immediately followed suit, engaging in a fierce battle with another guard. Their fists clashed, the booming sounds of their power colliding echoing continuously, causing the surrounding clouds to tremble slightly.

Without delay, Yue Gui rushed to the dungeon entrance, gripped the divine spear in his hand, and merged the power within his body with the power of the spear. At the same time, with the help of the goddess's authority released by Lancelot, he swung the spear fiercely at the runes at the entrance.

"Buzz—"

The black spear light collided with the runes, causing the runes' light to tremble slightly and cracks to appear. Yue Gui did not stop, continuing to exert his strength, with spear lights constantly slashing towards the runes, attempting to completely break the confinement.

Lancelot and Karen were locked in fierce combat with two high-ranking guards. Lancelot, relying on the power of the goddess's authority within the crystal core, suppressed the power of his opponents. Although his own combat strength was not top-notch, with the crystal's support, he could barely hold his own. Karen, on the other hand, relied on her formidable physical strength to fight the guards head-on and gradually gained the upper hand.

"Pfft—"

Karen seized the opportunity and punched the guard in the chest. The guard spat out a mouthful of blood, staggered backward, and his breath weakened considerably. Karen pressed her advantage and punched again, completely defeating the guard. The guard fell to the ground, completely incapacitated.

Lancelot was not to be outdone. He activated the power of the crystal core, and a seven-colored light blade burst forth from the crystal, slashing towards the guard. The guard had no way to dodge and was hit by the light blade. The original power in his body was instantly absorbed by the crystal, and his body gradually became transparent before finally dissipating into the world.

At the same time, Yue Gui finally deciphered the runes at the entrance. With a "crack," the runes shattered completely, and the entrance to the dungeon slowly opened. A thick, cold aura surged out from the dungeon, mixed with a faint smell of blood and suppressive power.

"Go in quickly!" Lancelot said in a deep voice, rushing into the dungeon first, followed closely by Yue Gui and Karen. The three figures quickly disappeared into the darkness of the dungeon.

Inside the dungeon, it was dark and damp, with water droplets condensing on the stone walls. The "drip, drip" sound of the water dripping was particularly jarring in the deathly silence of the dungeon. The suppressive power of the runes was even stronger than outside, making it difficult to breathe.

Following Luo's aura, the three quickly traversed the dungeon's passages. Along the way, they encountered several groups of guards, all of whom they dealt with swiftly without wasting much time.

A moment later, they finally arrived outside the cell where Luo was being held. The runes on the cell had been mostly destroyed by Wei Yu's previous power. From inside, they could hear Wei Yu's consciousness fluctuations and Luo's faint breath.

"Lo!" Lancelot shouted, gripping the crystal core tightly. A beam of seven-colored light shot towards the runes in the cell, shattering them instantly. The cell door slowly opened.

The three of them quickly entered the cell and saw Luo huddled in a corner, weak and pale as a sheet. Her white dress was covered in dust and bloodstains, and she had chains on her wrists and ankles. Her aura was as faint as a candle flickering in the wind.

"Lo!" Karen rushed forward, took out some healing pills, and handed them to Lo. "How are you? Are you alright?"

Luo slowly raised her head, saw Yue Gui and the other two, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, then a faint light appeared. She shook her head, her voice weak: "I'm fine... Where's Sabella? Have you found Sabella?"

"Don't worry, Sabella is safe for now. We've already sensed her presence. Once we rescue you, we'll join her and fight against Yuki together," Yue Gui said in a deep voice, his tone firm.

Lancelot stood there, his gaze fixed on Law, his body slightly stiff, a thousand words stuck in his throat, yet he couldn't utter a single one.