Chapter 871: Chapter 871

Heavenly Emperor Guang Cheng of the Omni-Merchant Guild stood up with a smile and asked, "Divine Emperor Origin, are you short on cultivation resources?"

He turned to Tai Yi and reminded, "Junior Brother, remember this. Whenever Divine Emperor Origin needs cultivation materials, they must take top priority. Do everything you can to meet his needs."

Tai Yi responded, "Understood."

He was well aware of what Guang Cheng and the others were thinking. They all hoped Li Pin would just stay secluded in closed-door cultivation, not wandering around in front of them.

"This time, Divine Emperor Origin didn't come out because of a lack of resources," explained Tai Yi.

"Then is it a problem with cultivation?" Guang Cheng asked warmly, looking at Li Pin. "If you have any questions about your training, ask away. With so many Heavenly Emperors here, we can put our heads together and find answers."

"It's neither a resource issue nor a cultivation question."

Li Pin glanced around the hall but didn't see Divine Martial Emperor or Ji Shun anywhere. Not even Miao Zhuan, the peak Heavenly Emperor representing the Sacred Flame Hall, was present. The only one around was Yan Hao, quietly listening on the side.

He frowned slightly. "Where are the other Heavenly Emperors from the Sacred Flame Hall?"

Yan Hao rose to his feet and explained, "Heavenly Emperor Miao Zhuan and Ji Shun have left the Eastern Hua Continent. They went to the Primordial World connected to the Humanity Sanctum.

"The Eternal Oblivion Disaster isn't just affecting life inside the Astral World. It also disrupts all matter and worlds that depend on the Astral World. The fact that the Astral Gods can no longer maintain contact with their avatars in the Material World is the best proof. Our Humanity Sanctum's Primordial World is no different."

He continued solemnly, "Under the assault of the Eternal Oblivion Disaster, the Primordial World can no longer remain independent from the Astral World. The Heavenly Emperors have gone to its corresponding coordinates, trying to bring back all the Astral Gods before the Primordial World is completely consumed."

Li Pin quickly caught on.

The Eternal Oblivion Disaster wasn't just about the Astral Gods falling into Eternal Oblivion. It was about shaking off every burden the Astral World carried, completely breaking free and moving forward light and unbound.

These burdens naturally included some of the worlds the Supreme Beings had left behind.

After a moment, a thought struck him. He asked, "What about the Humanity Sanctum members who haven't become Astral Gods yet?"

After a long pause, he said, "If their cultivation is strong enough, they might still have time to break through and become Astral Gods. But if they're a bit behind..."

His voice wavered with uncertainty. "Before the Primordial World is fully consumed, it may choose to return to Eternal Oblivion. If things go well, those who haven't reached the Astral God stage might fall with the Primordial World back to the Material World. Once the Eternal Oblivion Disaster calms down, they can return to the Astral World."

"To fall back to the Material World along with the Primordial World..."

The collapse of a Supreme's world into Eternal Oblivion would cause a massive shockwave. This kind of impact was something even Astral Gods couldn't withstand. Divine Beings and Tier Six Legends stood even less of a chance.

If things went badly, these Divine Beings and Tier Six Legends might be utterly wiped out during the Primordial World's collapse.

"When will the Primordial World fall back into the Material World?" Li Pin asked.

"Anywhere from thirty to fifty years at the earliest, or eighty to a hundred years at the latest," Yan Hao replied.

Li Pin nodded. Thirty to fifty years. That's enough time. If it's within my ability, I can bring the Primordial World out safely when I leave the Astral World.

He turned back to the gathered Heavenly Emperors and said, "How long do you plan to drag this meeting out? Forming the Heavenly Emperor Council shouldn't take this long."

His slightly reproachful tone made Wu Dang, Scorching World, Guang Cheng, Dong Ming, and the others frown.

But considering the Supreme Council's orders and Li Pin's achievements, Heavenly Emperor Scorching World replied patiently. "Origin, you don't know the whole story. Last time, our counterattack failed because we rushed things and fell for Jin'que's trap. The losses were heavy. We can't afford to make that same mistake again."

His tone grew heavy. "This time, we must be fully prepared. Every Heavenly Emperor must know exactly what target they're responsible for and what duties they carry. Only when everything is guaranteed can we launch a counterattack. If something goes wrong again and we fail, the Human Race will face severe unrest, possibly even a split."

"That's right. It may look like we have the upper hand, but in truth, the Astral Lord Council has been hiding in the shadows for years. They've been preparing all this time. What they've shown us so far is likely just the tip of the iceberg. If we launch a counterattack without absolute certainty..."

Heavenly Emperor Guang Cheng added, "We'd be better off exercising caution."

The other Heavenly Emperors all nodded in agreement.

"No need to overthink this," Li Pin said calmly. "If the concern is over dividing the spoils, then make it clear: whichever faction takes down Jin'que first will assume the title of Central Sovereign Heavenly Emperor and command the others. With such merit, no one would object."

"You're oversimplifying things, Divine Emperor Origin," Scorching World said, shaking his head. "Whoever kills Jin'que becomes the Central Sovereign Heavenly Emperor? Then what about the one who faces him head-on but fails to land the final blow?

"Or if Jin'que escapes wounded, only to later fall into Eternal Oblivion? Or if, to drive a wedge between us, he deliberately lets the weakest among us land the killing strike before he dies?

"If we don't settle these things beforehand, it'll only spark new conflict, especially since we've already had internal strife."

"Exactly," Wu Dang agreed for once, not opposing Scorching World. "Besides, Jin'que is hiding within the Myriad Astral God Hall, which is protected by the Grand Celestial Constellation Cycle Formation.

He explained, "If we don't break the formation, we can't even reach him. Now, suppose someone expends all their strength to break it and ends up too wounded to join the final battle. Would they then lose their chance to become the Central Sovereign Heavenly Emperor? That wouldn't be fair."

Guang Cheng chuckled lightly. "There's no doubt about Divine Emperor Origin's talent. In just three hundred years, he reached the Sacred Monarch Realm and now rivals the strength of any Heavenly Emperor. None of us can compare. But to reach such a realm, he naturally paid a price. For instance, in matters of strategy and battlefield planning, he may fall short. I hope everyone can understand."

The others quickly agreed.

"Of course. We all have deep respect for Divine Emperor Origin. He's destined to become our race's next Supreme, and may well take the twelfth seat in the Supreme Council."

"Divine Emperor Origin's precious time should be devoted to cultivation. Leave the offensive against the Myriad Astral Divine Hall to us. We won't let the matter delay him in any way."

"Each of us has our own strengths. When it comes to cultivation talent, none of us can match Divine Emperor Origin. But when it comes to siege warfare, I doubt he sees things as thoroughly as we do."

Their words were full of courtesy and deference toward Li Pin.

But when it came to anything of real importance... they had no intention of giving ground. They made it clear—they'd rather Li Pin go into seclusion and not get involved.

Seeing this, Yan Hao frowned slightly.

But considering that the main force of the Sacred Flame Hall was still making an emergency retreat from the Primordial World, his words carried little weight. It wasn't his place to speak on Li Pin's behalf.

Li Pin simply listened quietly. He let them talk, let them pile on the compliments, yet his expression never changed.

Noticing his lack of response, the Heavenly Emperors who had been speaking gradually fell silent.

The leading peak-level Heavenly Emperors exchanged glances. In the end, Guang Cheng, the lord of the Eastern Hua Continent and deputy chairman of the Omni-Merchant Guild, asked, "Divine Emperor Origin, do you have any further insights?"

"Ridiculous," Li Pin said flatly.

The moment Li Pin said those words, every Heavenly Emperor's expression changed.

Heavenly Emperor Tai Yi quickly stepped forward. "Your Majesty Origin... that's a bit much..."

Li Pin shook his head, turned around, and walked straight out of the conference room.

One Heavenly Emperor sneered inwardly. If you're so noble, so capable, then go take down the Myriad Astral God Hall yourself.

Of course, he wouldn't dare say that out loud. But clearly, he wasn't the only one thinking it.

"Alright. Divine Emperor Origin is still young, so his tone was a little sharp. Don't take it to heart," Guang Cheng said. He gave Tai Yi a look, signaling him to go calm Li Pin down. Then he turned to the others and smiled. "Let's continue with the concrete plans for the counterattack on the Myriad Astral God Hall."

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Li Pin's outburst had stirred up dissatisfaction among several Heavenly Emperors, which actually worked in their favor.

In the future, they'd have a solid reason to defy orders from the Supreme Council, oppose Li Pin's interference in the Heavenly Emperor Council, or even try to strip him of his right of adjudication.

The Supremes might stand above all, but they couldn't stay in the Astral World forever. In the end, they would still have to consider the Heavenly Emperors' stances.

Heavenly Emperor Tai Yi caught up to Li Pin just as he stepped out of the conference room, letting out a sigh. "The other Heavenly Emperors' counterattack is slow, but their worries aren't without reason.

"The Astral Lord Council has planned for a long time. What they've shown so far is only a fraction of their methods. If this mission fails again... it would be a huge blow to everyone's morale. So their caution makes sense."

Li Pin glanced at him but said nothing.

Seeing this, Tai Yi gave a bitter smile and spoke honestly. "To be frank, I also think they're wasting too much time. That only gives the Astral Lord Council more time to prepare. Many other Heavenly Emperors view, like Divine Martial, Gu You, Dong Xu, and a dozen others. But without thirty to fifty Heavenly Emperors, breaking through the Myriad Astral God Hall is impossible."

"Enough," Li Pin said, waving her hand. "Take me to Gu You."

"Gu You?" Tai Yi was briefly startled. Then, he caught on to something, and his pupils dilated. "Are you..."

"What need is there for dozens of Heavenly Emperors to break through the Myriad Astral God Hall?" Li Pin said flatly. "I alone am enough."