Chapter 509: Chapter 509

The Qin Dynasty’s Saint’s Court and the Ten Thousand Demon Saint’s Court declared war on each other, causing an uproar across the primitive continent. Emissary teams from both sides became highly active in various sacred places, constantly maneuvering in an attempt to gather more power.

"Ancestor," Dongfang Huang said respectfully as he entered the ancestral temple of the Ninefold Saint’s Court, holding visiting cards from the two major Saint’s Courts. "The emissaries from both the Qin Dynasty’s Saint’s Court and the Ten Thousand Demon Saint’s Court have arrived at the imperial city simultaneously and wish to see you!"

Dongfang Wendao, seated on a futon, responded lightly, "Forming an alliance with the Ten Thousand Demon Saint’s Court would be an injustice, inviting the scorn of the billions of the human race. Forming an alliance with the Qin Dynasty’s Saint’s Court would only strengthen their power, which is unwise."

A terrifying aura emanated from him, having reached the Supreme Emperor Realm, indicating he had reaped immense benefits from the vast karmic fortune of Heaven and Earth.

"I understand!" Dongfang Huang bowed his head but did not leave immediately. After a moment’s hesitation, he asked through gritted teeth, "Ancestor, I heard that Buddhism has declared war on the Eternal Temple and is currently purging the Eternal Temple’s branches in the Western Territory!"

His eyes filled with hatred as he looked at Dongfang Wendao. "I wish to ally with Buddhism to attack the Eternal Temple and avenge my son!"

"Buddhism," Dongfang Wendao mused silently for a moment, then waved his hand. "Proceed as you wish. However, this matter cannot be rushed. Wait for Buddhism to demonstrate their true capabilities."

"Thank you, Ancestor!" Overjoyed, Dongfang Huang bowed again and quickly departed.

When the snipe and the clam grapple, the fisherman profits!

In the Saint Heaven Institute, the Old Seeker also had two visiting cards on his table. He smiled faintly, waved his right hand, and a gust of wind swept up, instantly turning the two visiting cards to ash, as if they had never existed.

Clearly, he also had no intention of intervening in the war between the Qin Dynasty’s Saint’s Court and the Ten Thousand Demon Saint’s Court.

On the path to immortality, wouldn’t having two fewer competitors be wonderful?

In the suspended Star Hall, fifty disciples dressed in white robes, exuding a refined aura, stood in the center of the hall.

"Star Sovereign, your disciple has mastered the ’Art of Resurrection’!" an older disciple reported respectfully, bowing.

"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!"

Within the grand hall, a nine-tiered platform rose, upon which seven jade chairs were set. Each chair held a majestic figure clad in star-patterned robes, exuding a brilliant stellar radiance. Their imposing presence inspired awe and submission. The figure in the very center was particularly striking. His facial features were indistinct, and he was surrounded by endless Rhymes in Dao. He shone like a brilliant star, seeming to suppress Heaven and Earth.

"From this day forward, you are all Core Disciples of Beidou Palace. Go and receive your rewards!" The central figure was none other than the master of Beidou Palace, Tianshu Star Sovereign, who had comprehended the Dao by observing the stars. All cultivation techniques practiced in Beidou Palace were his creation.

At this moment, he was in high spirits. The return of his disciples, having completed their training, relieved a great burden from his heart. From now on, Beidou Palace would no longer be constrained by the Qin Dynasty’s Saint’s Court.

"Thank you, Star Sovereign!" The fifty disciples hurriedly bowed and left the Star Hall, their faces beaming with joy.

However, once they left the Star Hall, the smiles gradually faded from their faces, as if becoming Core Disciples was not such a joyous occasion after all.

"Master, I will engrave your teachings deeply in my heart!" one disciple murmured, gazing eastward with a hint of longing. Only after leaving the Imperial Physician Institute did he realize how much he had grown to love the fragrance of medicinal herbs, traditional medicine, and even the Qin Dynasty’s Saint’s Court...

This longing would become a seed, destined to sprout, grow, and mature into a towering tree in the near future.

"Everyone," Tianshu Star Sovereign said, getting straight to the point after the disciples had left. "I intend to ally with the Ten Thousand Demon Saint’s Court to attack the Qin Dynasty’s Saint’s Court!"

He had always harbored a deep grudge against the Qin Dynasty’s Saint’s Court. If not for them, he would not have been forced to abandon the Zixiao Sacred Land, nor would he have lost one-third of the Fortune from the East Border. It was precisely this loss of Fortune that left him with insufficient reserves to absorb during the recent cosmic shift, causing him to miss the opportunity to ascend to the Supreme Emperor Realm. He remained at the Peak of the Great Emperor Realm.

"But...allying with the Ten Thousand Demon Saint’s Court might tarnish our reputation..." Kaiyang Star Sovereign voiced his concern. He had witnessed the tragic fate of the Zixiao and Qionghua Sacred Lands. Due to their loss of popular support, disciples had defected in the later stages of the war, and they couldn’t even form a decent army.

"Hmph! Only the weak care about popular sentiment; the strong dictate it!" Tianshu Star Sovereign sneered, waving his hand dismissively. "My mind is made up. All disciples of the Beidou Seven Peaks will participate in the war!" The latest_epɪ_sodes are on_the noⅴelfire.net

Popular sentiment? What is that? The meaningless whining of ants? Would he care? Does he need the support of ants? What he needs is revenge, overwhelming strength, and eternal benefits!

Meanwhile, millions of miles away in the Taiyi Saint’s Court, a court session was underway. The Emperor Ancestor, who had never before appeared in court, was seated on the imperial throne, his majestic aura dominating the world. Thousands of civil and military officials stood below, their heads bowed.

"Issue the order!" the Emperor Ancestor sternly commanded. "The Taiyi Saint’s Court is to enter a state of war readiness! All major legions prepare for deployment!"

The civil and military officials were aghast, murmuring amongst themselves.

"May I ask, Ancestor, who is our enemy?" Sima Yi, head of the officials, dressed in purple court robes with a jade belt at his waist, stepped into the center of the hall and inquired respectfully.

"The Qin Dynasty’s Saint’s Court!" The Emperor Ancestor glared at Sima Yi and enunciated each word clearly.

Hearing these words, Sima Yi’s heart sank, and a sudden sense of urgency washed over him. However, being a man of profound composure, he quickly regained his poise, bowed with a smile, and said, "I wish the Ancestor a triumphant campaign!"

No one noticed that in the instant he bowed, the smile in his eyes was replaced by an icy glint.

He had originally thought of letting the Taiyi Saint’s Court exist for a while longer. Now, it seemed, there was no need!

"Damn those xenos, daring to declare war on my brother!"

In the Elixir Pavilion, an ethereal fragrance of elixirs permeated the air. Inside the towering elixir hall, Chu Renjie seethed with rage, a frenzied aura erupting from him. Above the skies of the Saint Alchemy Dao Region, countless specks of fire appeared. White clouds began to ignite, and the Void itself seemed to burn, turning the heavens a crimson red, as if the Ninth Heaven was ablaze—a truly terrifying sight.

"Senior Alchemy Saint," a Qin official standing opposite Chu Renjie bowed and said, "His Majesty’s intention is for you to restrain the Alliance of Ten Thousand Laws and refrain from providing aid to the Ten Thousand Demon Saint’s Court!"

"Rest assured on that point!" Chu Renjie declared resolutely. "Whoever dares to step out of line, I, the Saint, will personally annihilate them!" Though he had only recently been resurrected, his formidable strength and the backing of the Elixir Pavilion had allowed him to once again become the leader of the Alliance of Ten Thousand Laws.

"Thank you, Senior Alchemy Saint—" The Qin official began to thank him, but before he could finish, Chu Renjie’s voice interjected.

"Furthermore, I declare in the name of the Alliance of Ten Thousand Laws an alliance with the Qin Dynasty’s Saint’s Court! We will provide support such as elixirs, war matériel, and Formation runes..."

In the days that followed, various sacred lands and factions, including the Dizang Academy, the Lin Saint Clan, Jinding Inn, Saint Dragon Valley, and the Demon Saint Temple, successively announced their neutrality in the war between the Qin Dynasty’s Saint’s Court and the Ten Thousand Demon Saint’s Court.

Thus, the battle lines for this great war became clear to the world.

On the side of the Ten Thousand Demon Saint’s Court, the Taiyi Saint’s Court and Beidou Palace joined, forming a coalition to conquer the Qin Dynasty.

The Qin Dynasty’s Saint’s Court, however, only had the support of the Alliance of Ten Thousand Laws.