Chapter 810: Chapter 810

Li Pin called out, "Supreme Dao Origin."

"I apologize for the sudden invitation," said Supreme Dao Origin, "but when I saw that message, I was genuinely thrilled. It felt like a ray of light cutting through the confusion that had clouded my heart. I couldn't help but cheer and rush over to see it for myself.

He continued, "But clearly, my efforts alone aren't enough. That's why I'm inviting you, Tyrant Origin, the one who made this discovery, to join me. Let's explore it together, refine it side by side, and witness the arrival of that monumental moment."

Supreme Dao Origin showed none of the pride typically expected from someone of his stature. He addressed Li Pin as an equal, like one Supreme speaking to another, offering a sincere invitation to complete the final missing piece of the path beyond the Supreme Realm—Reincarnation.

"I'm honored," Li Pin replied. "But mastering a force like that isn't something that simple. At the very least, it'll take over a decade before we make any real progress. I have pressing matters to deal with for now, so this will have to wait."

"Important matters?" Supreme Dao Origin paused, then seemingly thought of something. "You mean the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War?"

He shook his head. "Compared to the research we're about to begin, that tournament is hardly worth mentioning."

"But to me," Li Pin said, "it means everything."

Supreme Dao Origin stared at Li Pin for a long moment before suddenly asking, "Are you being threatened? By whom? Primordial? Ordainment? Or Genesis? It must be Genesis. That old schemer only ever cares about profit. He treats everything in existence as a bargaining chip, no sense of principle at all... I'll take you away right now. Let's see who dares stop me."

"No. This is my own decision," Li Pin replied firmly. "It concerns my cultivation."

"Your cultivation..."

Only then did Dao Origin seem to realize that Li Pin was still just a Tyrant. He still had to comprehend space and time, break free of the Astral World's constraints, and ascend to the Supreme Realm. Only then would he face the same challenge as the rest of them, pushing beyond the Supreme Realm, exploring the unknown, exhausting every possibility.

He still had a long road ahead and was far from that step.

Supreme Dao Origin briefly recalled Li Pin's records and achievements. With his talent, that path wouldn't take long. At most, not more than one epoch.

And if he accepted a little help from me, he could progress even faster.... No, best not to interfere with his cultivation path. The more I intervene, the more Li Pin's growth will be shaped by my influence, and that could hold him back from gaining the insights needed to grasp the power of reincarnation.

Besides, an epoch is nothing to me. I can afford to wait.

With that thought, he steadied his mind and said, "According to your understanding, this power requires many Abyssal Beasts and Void Creatures as carriers. In that case, I'll go capture some Apex Abyssal Beasts during this period. Once the tournament ends, we can begin right away." Follow current novᴇls on NoveIＦire.net

Li Pin nodded. "That would be ideal."

He also placed great importance on using Abyssal Beasts to study the nature of reincarnation.

It was only a matter of time before Li Pin comprehended the laws of space and time. Once he did, he would begin to study the power of reincarnation, truly stepping into the fourth level of the Phantom Space Technique. That would mark a path beyond the Supreme Realm, one that broke free from the universe's constraints.

Even if it might take centuries or millennia, with Supreme Dao Origin willing to help, they could begin their joint research with the captured Abyssal Beasts. Together, they would lay the groundwork in advance to understand the power of reincarnation. It was a pursuit well worth the effort.

"I'll be off then," Supreme Dao Origin said. Then, he seemed to recall something and added, "Some of the alien races in this tournament appear quite capable. And based on my observations and deductions regarding fortune, things might not unfold as peacefully as they seem. But no matter—"

He handed over a command token.

"I know you carry the Black Abyss's mark. If necessary, you can call on him for help. I'll admit, I'm not quite his equal in raw power. But... he won't be able to arrive right away. This token is forged from rare materials and holds a portion of my strength.

"It can't unleash my full power, but it's more than enough to handle most Heavenly Emperors. With it, even if danger comes, you'll be able to hold out until Black Abyss arrives."

Supreme Dao Origin smiled. "Of course, if things turn dire, you can also reach me through the Primordial Spirit Art. I'll come too."

Li Pin had received gifts before. But right now, he didn't even have a worthy opponent for a real life-or-death battle, let alone a reason to use such a rare treasure.

Still, he accepted the token. It was a gesture of goodwill.

"I'll be looking forward to your performance in the tournament," Supreme Dao Origin said with a smile.

Li Pin smiled back. "I expect it'll be quite the exhilarating fight."

Supreme Dao Origin didn't press him any further. In his eyes, Li Pin already stood on equal ground with the Supremes, and so, he showed him the respect he deserved.

Had it been another Supreme, one who believed the universe revolved around them, a mere Tyrant refusing their summons would've been seen as insolence. A single command would have been all it took to bring that Tyrant to heel.

Refuse? They would have shown him exactly what it meant to defy a Supreme's will.

With that, the conversation ended. Dao Origin gave a parting wave, tinged with faint regret.

The next moment, the deafening rumble that had swept across the skies, along with the overwhelming power of the Eternal Oblivion Force, vanished without a trace.

During this time, Supreme Dao Origin had naturally been caught up in a fair amount of Eternal Oblivion Force. However, for Supremes, they could easily abandon that portion of power and not bring it back to the Material World.

They could easily draw new matter and energy from the universe itself and rebuild with the support of space and time. It required little time or effort.

Li Pin silently observed the scene before him. To treat the Eternal Oblivion Force as nothing... only a Supreme could do that.

Others would be too unwilling to let go of the power they had cultivated through such hardship.

As Supreme Dao Origin departed and the chaotic waves and Eternal Oblivion Force slowly faded, silence settled over the entire battlefield.

In truth, the moment Dao Origin descended with such overwhelming presence, the crowd had already fallen completely silent. No one dared to make a sound.

This was especially true for Tyrant Shi Xingzun, Dymor, and Infinite. A Supreme! That was a Supreme!

Tyrants might not go their entire lives without encountering a Supreme, but to them, Supremes remained beings far above, existing on a plane beyond reach.

In front of such a being, they genuinely feared that even the slightest misstep might trigger the Supreme's displeasure and bring ruin upon themselves.

For Supreme, it might take nothing more than a casual wave of the hand to dismiss them. But the Eternal Oblivion Force stirred by such a gesture could easily push their already unstable attack powers, prone to overflowing, into complete disarray.

For Tyrants, whose foundations were never that stable to begin with, that danger was all too real.

They felt the pressure, and so did the two Heavenly Emperors. Divine Martial Emperor and Ji Shun were hardly any better off.

What did we just hear? Supreme Dao Origin actually invited Li Pin to sit and discuss the Dao? What did that even mean? Did it mean he now saw Li Pin as a fellow cultivator on the same path?

More than that, he even scolded Supreme Genesis on Li Pin's behalf, as if he didn't mind offending another Supreme just to speak up for him.

That made one thing clear: in Dao Origin's eyes, Li Pin's worth had already surpassed that of another Supreme. He was willing to take a stand against one of his own for him. Not even a personally trained disciple might receive such favor.

In that moment, the two Heavenly Emperors couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration. The way they looked at Li Pin shifted once more.

They had already been treating Li Pin as an equal, but even so, there had always been that "older brother guiding a younger one" mindset ingrained in their minds whenever they interacted with him. At most, they'd set aside the preachy tone of a senior addressing a junior, but that was it.

But now... they dared not think that way anymore. Li Pin was someone who could sit down and discuss the Dao with a Supreme. If one of them called him "little brother," how would that reflect on the Supreme who shared the Dao with him?

"Alright, let's head back for now," Li Pin said.

"Yes, yes, let's go back," Divine Martial Emperor quickly echoed with a cheerful smile. "You have had a long journey and even survived an assassination attempt by the Divine Race's Bloodblade Squad. It's time to get some proper rest."

With Supreme Dao Origin having entered human territory, he figured someone from the Supreme Council would soon come asking questions. It would be better to bring Li Pin back to the Myriad Astral God Hall as soon as possible.

Ji Shun followed up, "I can pilot the Luminous Ark. Lady Sasha may be your guardian, but she just fought a fierce battle with the Divine Race's Sacred Monarch and has likely taken some damage..."

As he spoke, something else crossed his mind. He glanced at Li Pin and added, "Origin, the alien races might send over an even more powerful force to attack you next time. Perhaps... it's time to consider assigning another Heavenly Emperor-level guardian?"

At first, Sasha had found Ji Shun quite decent for offering to pilot the vessel himself. But after hearing the second half, she grew displeased. If you want to pitch yourself, just say so. Why beat around the bush?

"No need," Li Pin said. "I won't be going out much in the near future. If I do, it'll only be for the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War. During the tournament, plenty of Heavenly Emperors from the human side will be present. Even Supremes will be paying attention. There shouldn't be any real danger."

"Still, it never hurts to be prepared," Ji Shun replied.

"It's fine," Li Pin said with a smile. "Sasha and I can hold our own ground together against an ordinary Heavenly Emperor. At the very least, we can hold out until reinforcements arrive. Worst case? Sasha's still a Sacred Monarch. When she pilots the Luminous Ark, even a Heavenly Emperor would have trouble keeping up."

Ji Shun had no choice but to give up after hearing that.

Meanwhile, Sasha's computational core fluttered with excitement upon hearing Li Pin's praise. Had she been in human form, she would've puffed out her chest in pride.

She shot a glance at Ji Shun... So what if you're a Heavenly Emperor? You just got turned down.

Especially someone like you from the Sacred Flame Hall. Your strength is just average among Heavenly Emperors, and overall, you might not even surpass me, an intelligent lifeform. How can you compare to me, equipped with so many functions...

Just then, Li Pin spoke again. "By the way, Sasha, help me locate the Homo Sapien Alliance's base in the Astral World and plot a route."

"Got it! I'll plan it right away!" Sasha responded with delight.

In that moment, even the flight path of the Luminous Ark seemed to grow a little lighter.