After Liu Xi personally led his people toward the Burning Heaven Continent, while the released Xuan Pao immediately activated all his connections, spreading the news that Liu Xi intended to establish his foothold there.
The formal invitations would naturally only be sent after all preparations were complete; what they were releasing now were merely early leaks.
Sure enough, the moment this news appeared, it swept through the Great Thousand World like a storm, spreading at a terrifying speed.
Burning Heaven Continent—what kind of place was that? It was one of the main battlefields in the northern region of the Great Thousand World, where the Extraterrestrial Evil Race continuously waged war.
Once war erupted, the entire Burning Heaven Continent would fall within the enemy's assault range.
Smoke and flames rose without end, and demonic miasma ravaged the land.
It was absolutely not a pleasant place to be.
If that were all, the Great Thousand World would never have bothered constructing fortress-cities on Burning Heaven Continent to block the Extraterrestrial Evil Race's invasion.
The real issue was that the spiritual energy on the Burning Heaven Continent was violent and tyrannical, completely unsuitable for human habitation. Ordinary people couldn't even survive here, let alone cultivate.
Even experts who stayed too long would gradually have their temperaments affected. Although the dense Spiritual Energy was useful, after prolonged cultivation, they still had to spend significant time purging the violent energy from their bodies.
Strong experts could thrive anywhere—there was truly no need to suffer in such a place.
Thus, except for the Flame Swallowing Clan, the vast lands of the Burning Heaven Continent had always been desolate. Even the experts of the Great Thousand World treated it purely as a battlefield.
The cost of development was simply too great.
If an ordinary person claimed they were going to settle on the Burning Heaven Continent, most forces of the Great Thousand World would treat it as a joke.
But Liu Xi was no ordinary person.
From the moment he rose to fame on the Skylaw Continent, to the awe he inspired on the Burning Heaven Continent, to being crowned at the peak of the West Heaven Continent—Liu Xi's reputation had shaken the entire Great Thousand World.
Now that Liu Xi intended to settle on the Burning Heaven Continent, aside from the initial shock, countless voices praised him as noble, selfless, and magnanimous.
At the same time, many forces immediately dispatched people to investigate the truth of these rumors.
Of course, beneath this wave of admiration, there were still some discordant voices—accusations such as "pretending," "putting on a show," and similar slander began to spread.
Those with sharp eyes quickly noticed that these rumors originated from the Ancient Maha Clan…
Before long, scouts arrived near Burning Heaven Continent.
Even from afar, they could clearly see that the originally crimson, flame-like clouds shrouding the continent had completely transformed into an Azure Flame Sky Curtain.
Layer upon layer of azure flames hung across the sky like burning clouds, exuding a terrifyingly scorching aura.
Especially deeper within the sky curtain, an even more intense heat pulsed—like a blazing sun, as though some primordial divine beast was gestating within.
Just looking at it made one's heart tremble.
"What… is this?"
As reports came back one after another, the reality finally sank in: Liu Xi truly intended to take root on Burning Heaven Continent.
If he really established himself there, then from now on, the entire northern defensive line of the Great Thousand World would effectively be under Liu Xi's protection.
With that, everyone would feel much safer.
Whether out of genuine admiration or selfish relief, whether sincere or hypocritical—every corner of the Great Thousand World was now filled with praise for Liu Xi.
Great Thousand World — West!
The border.
Qin Tian had been slaughtering demons on the frontier when he abruptly received the news.
If he spoke purely from public interest, he naturally supported Liu Xi's heroic decision.
But from personal feelings—as Liu Xi's friend—he wanted nothing more than to rush to Burning Heaven Continent and drag Liu Xi away.
Trying to establish a foothold there?
That was trouble's mother opening the door—trouble coming in from every direction.
"Brother Qing Lian is being far too hasty!"
With this thought, Qin Tian reorganized the frontier defenses, mobilized more experts, and ensured the border was airtight. Only after everything was arranged did he depart for the Burning Heaven Continent.
Great Thousand World — East!
Sword Domain.
"We must persuade Brother Qing Lian!"
After learning the news, Qing Shan lifted his gaze toward the north, brows slightly furrowed.
"There are countless continents in the northern region. Even if he wants to guard the frontier, he doesn't need to choose a place like Burning Heaven Continent. That land is a deathtrap."
After handing over all sect affairs within the Sword Domain, Qing Shan too headed north.
Great Thousand World — South!
Martial Realm.
After casting out the Ancestral Stone to form a new continent and relocating the experts of the Tianxuan Continent, Lin Dong founded the Martial Realm upon that foundation.
After suppressing the Ice Spirit Tribe, Lin Dong's name—Martial Ancestor—did not shake the entire Great Thousand World like Liu Xi's did, but in the southern region his reputation resounded like thunder.
Across the Great Thousand World, people acknowledged the rise of a Martial Ancestor.
Of course, because Liu Xi had shaken the world too profoundly, Lin Dong's fame was slightly overshadowed compared to the original timeline.
However, he had found Ying Huanhuan far earlier. If Lin Dong had to choose, he would undoubtedly accept this outcome.
"Senior Qing Lian wishes to settle on the Burning Heaven Continent? I've heard that place is not good… He truly is noble."
Upon hearing the news, Lin Dong sighed with emotion.
Ling Qingzhu's brows furrowed lightly. "Senior Qing Lian has helped us greatly. We should go and take a look. If there is any difficulty hidden beneath the surface… no matter what, we must repay our debt."
"Qingzhu is right."
Lin Dong nodded. Without Liu Xi's help, who knew how long it would have taken him to break through to Heavenly Sovereign and reunite with Huanhuan?
After a moment of thought, he turned and spoke loudly:
"Little Marten, I need to go out for a while. Among the three of us, you're the smartest. The Martial Realm will depend on you."
"Tch, you don't need to say it. But right now, the Martial Realm is newly established—everything depends on you, the Martial Ancestor. Just don't get reckless."
A lazy voice drifted over as a handsome man with fox-like charm arrived with a burly, tower-like man beside him.
"Big Brother, don't worry. If anyone dares invade the Martial Realm, I'll tear them apart!"
The towering man radiated killing intent, monstrous ferocity swirling around him. Behind him, the phantom of a black-and-white demonic tiger vaguely took form, roaring at the heavens.
Lin Dong rubbed his forehead helplessly.
"Xiao Yan, the Great Thousand World is filled with countless experts. We must not be arrogant. While I'm gone, listen to your Second Brother. You can't rely on brute force for everything…"
Thus, after Qin Tian and Qing Shan, Lin Dong too began his journey north toward the Burning Heaven Continent.
The Ancient Buddha Clan remained silent. Their hardline Great Elder had already lost his authority—his Sovereign Sea destroyed by Liu Xi—leaving him only at the Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign level. He now secluded himself in the Ancestral Pagoda, hoping to recover as soon as possible.
The Ancient Maha Clan reacted violently. Though their Second Elder had lost his Sovereign Sea, they still had a Great Elder. Maha Tian, nearly collapsing from stress, now faced internal turmoil as those he had long suppressed were rising to challenge his position.
Whoever could restore the clan's reputation would become the next Clan Leader.
The Ancient Maha Clan was destined to fall into a pit…
The Ancient Spirit Clan, Ancient Tremor Clan, and Ancient Desolate Clan—after witnessing the downfall of both the Ancient Maha Clan and Ancient Buddha Clan—had all shifted toward forming ties with Liu Xi.
At this moment—
Beyond the Sacred Abyss Continent!
One dark silhouette after another—each tens of thousands of meters tall—appeared one after another in the endless void outside the continent.
A grand and terrifying conspiracy… was quietly brewing.
(End of Chapter)
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