Chapter 939: Chapter 939

When Creator Li heard this name, his gaze immediately fell on Miao Ya and Black White.

"That's him." Creator Miao Ya nodded slightly. "The avatar I used to accumulate fortune was defeated by an existence called Divine Emperor Origin. His talent... was truly astonishing."

As he uttered the word "astonishing," Miao Ya's expression faltered for a moment. He then corrected himself. "I should say... he was peerlessly brilliant."

"Origin?" Transcendent Black White looked at Creator Miao Ya. "You've fought him before?"

"Yes." Creator Miao Ya nodded, his eyes filled with deep wariness. "His comprehension and talent are immeasurable. One reason we came so urgently this time was indeed due to time constraints. There was really no time left. The other reason was... him."

He paused for a moment, then added, "All this time, I've been wondering... could he be the successor of that Eternal who expelled us?"

As these words were spoken, not only Creator Miao Ya and the Transcendent Black White, but even Supreme Regalheaven and Supreme Primordial were slightly stunned.

"You guys think so too?" Supreme Regalheaven asked. Follow current novᴇls on novel·fıre·net

He continued, "In my memory, during the Ancient Astral World era, there was someone whose brilliance dazzled an entire era. He was so radiant you couldn't directly look at him. Yet, somehow, I'd forgotten he even existed.

"As time passed, my memories didn't fade. Instead, they became clearer. It was only recently that I suddenly found that person's image overlapping with Li Pin's. Both of them are equally dazzling, equally resplendent..."

Creator Miao Ya said, "We also vaguely recall that a person like that existed, yet we too can't seem to remember him.

"Thinking about it further, the fact that we forgot why we were expelled from the universe, and forgotten for so many years that we should return to it at all, leaving only a vague sense that something terrifying lurks within it.... Combine all that, and we have every reason to believe that the mysterious figure whom we forgot—and the one who most amazed our era—was the Eternal who drove us out."

At this point, both sides exchanged looks.

At that moment, they suddenly realized that the answer they had been seeking... had been lying right before him.

One by one, the Creators and Supremes from both sides repeated the name.

So then, why were they fighting against each other? Wouldn't it have been better just to talk things out?

But whether it was the Supremes from the starry cosmos or the Creators from the Ancient Astral World, they all understood that meaningful dialogue only existed when both sides stood on equal grounds.

Before Regalheaven and Yong Yao exchanged blows, the Supremes of the starry cosmos believed they had the power to suppress these remnants of the Ancient Astral World.

Meanwhile, Creator Yong Yao and his peers believed they had refined their cultivation paths to a higher level and looked down upon the Supremes of the starry cosmos, who couldn't even survive in the Void of Chaos. That was why they had to strike first.

Only after clashing and realizing that wiping out the other side would come at a tremendous cost did they quiet down and begin to speak properly.

And once they started speaking, the truth had nearly revealed itself.

They all had come to one conclusion.

Origin was the key to everything!

"Where is Origin now?" Creator Li asked in a deep voice.

"He is cultivating," Supreme Primordial answered. "Origin claimed he encountered issues in his cultivation and went into secluded training. Theoretically, he should be in the Void of Chaos not far from the starry cosmos, but we haven't sensed his presence..."

Creator Yun Ting frowned. "So you're saying you can't find him?"

"Origin developed the Phantom Space Technique and achieved Liberation. Though I have never witnessed a Liberator unleash their full power, judging by the Phantom Space Technique he left behind, I believe he's stronger than me!"

Supreme Regalheaven said gravely, "If we had truly found him, he would certainly be among those fighting you today, perhaps even the first to fight."

"Then what are you waiting for? Keep looking," Creator Yun Ting immediately said. "We returned to the starry cosmos for the Eternal and the Power of Eternity that expelled us. If he really is that Eternal from the Ancient Astral World era, hand him over, and we will leave immediately."

"Like I've said, his cultivation ran into issues, and he entered seclusion. We can't find him. Even if we mobilized all our forces now, it would still take time," Supreme Primordial reaffirmed.

"Time!? How much time do we have on our hands?! If he intends to hide, how much time will it take to find him?" said Transcendent Black White, visibly frustrated. "I should have thought of this."

After learning of Origin Li Pin's achievements, he should have realized that Li Pin was far from simple. He should have left a contingency on Li Pin to ensure he wouldn't slip from their perception. However, he had, among other reasons, feared that Transcendent Null might discover it and never acted on that thought.

Now that Li Pin had sensed something and hidden himself, they couldn't find him anymore. And without finding him, they couldn't sever the karmic ties binding them, meaning these Creators couldn't make any further progress in their cultivation.

If they failed to advance, then when that terrifying entity tracing the paths left behind by the Transcendents of the Astral World era finally arrived, an unprecedented calamity would descend upon them, bringing unimaginable destruction.

Creator Miao Ya suddenly let out a cold laugh. "Finding one person isn't difficult..."

"You seem to have misunderstood something," said Supreme Primordial solemnly. "When we mentioned Li Pin achieving Liberation, we were not offering to hand him over. We were proving that you may not have enough strength to make our starry cosmos bend before you. Further fighting would only lead to mutual destruction, which benefits neither side."

"Mutual destruction? With whom?"

Creator Miao Ya stepped forward. He took out a jade talisman and unleashed a torrent of inner spirit waves across the starry sky. "Now that we know the person and object we seek is Origin Li Pin, there's no conflict of interest between us. Hand him over, and we'll leave immediately.

"In addition, we're willing to leave behind our Creation legacy. Everyone is free to study it. We can all cultivate together, conquer the Void of Chaos, and bring glory to our starry cosmos. If not... then it's all-out war!"

His aura began to solidify. An eternal, immovable divine presence flowed from him. That indestructible state struck fear into the hearts of even the Supremes.

It wasn't just Creator Miao Ya. Creator Yong Yao, Creator Yun Ting, Creator Tian Zhu, and the others also stepped forward, fully unleashing their immutable, undying auras. Each of their auras was no weaker than Creator Miao Ya's.

The one who stood out the most was Creator Li. His aura was unique, far more exalted than the others. At first glance, it resembled that of the other Creators, but if Null or Li Pin were present, they'd recognize that Li had begun to forge a path of his own.

But his Dao was still too young, so it had yet to show any divine anomalies.

"I'll give you two choices," said Creator Li coldly. "The first: you surrender Li Pin. We fulfill our purpose and depart. The second: we six Creators will stop at nothing—ambushes, encirclements, manipulation, coercion, whatever it takes—we will fight you to the bitter end! Either all six of us fall, or every Supreme here dies without a trace."

Creator Li had completely torn off the veneer of civility. His eyes steeled with cold, unwavering resolve as he asked, "Now, tell me, what is your choice?"

"This is a strategy to divide us," Regalheaven said calmly, "You think we'll fall for it?"

"Origin is the strongest among us. If we hand him over, how is that any different from cutting off our arms?" Supreme Primordial said. "On the contrary, if Origin is around, given that he's stronger than Regalheaven, it wouldn't be impossible for him to take on two of you. With him, we would only need to pay a small price to defeat you again. You simply want us to distance ourselves from him so you can focus on him first. Do you take us for fools?"

"A small price, you say?" Creator Miao Ya let out a cold snort. "Even if, as you claim, the price is small, who will still pay it? Your Human Race?"

His gaze swept across the Divine Race and other clans. "Or will it be you of the Divine Race, the Astral Beast Ruler Race, the Sky Clan? Or perhaps your Star Spirit Clan?"

Those words instantly changed the expressions of all the Supremes.

"Moreover, you've already witnessed the strength of the Human Race's Regalheaven. It surpasses any among you. If the Human Race produces yet another powerhouse—this Liberator, Origin—then who will rule the cosmos in the future?"

Creator Miao Ya gave a soft chuckle. "Or should we say that the universe is about to enter an era of great unification?"

These words finally began to shake the stance of the Supremes.

"Nonsense! If Origin falls into your hands and each of you attains further breakthroughs, then won't the starry cosmos be forced to submit to your commands from now on? Who could defy your orders?" Supreme Primordial immediately retorted.

"We seek Origin, the power beyond Creator, to confront the crisis looming over the starry cosmos. If we fail to resolve it, then the life or death of this universe has nothing to do with us. But if we do resolve it and prove the existence of other civilizations in the vast cosmos, then our goal will lie deep in the Void of Chaos, not limited to this tiny starry cosmos."

Creator Yong Yao stepped forward and spread his arms, an inner spirit ripple emanating powerfully in all directions. "Whether you wish to resolve the crisis for the starry cosmos or seek your own benefit, handing over Origin Li Pin to us is the best choice. So what are you still clinging to? Will you risk everything for a powerful enemy destined to rise and rule over you in the future?"

The Supremes whose resolve had already been shaken finally gave in. Be it for the universe's interest or their own, handing over Origin Li Pin was the best outcome.

Immediately, Ancestral God Hentian, who had formed a team of twenty Supremes, was the first to speak, "Since you are here for Origin Li Pin, then this is a matter of the Human Race, not the starry cosmos. We of the Divine Race shall naturally refrain from interfering."

With Ancestral God Hentian taking the lead, the other Supremes echoed one after another.

"Then let it be as you say. We hope that after finding Origin Li Pin, you will keep your word and leave behind the cultivation technique before departing from our universe."

"Wasn't Origin Li Pin quite formidable in the Astral World? He destroyed the Star Spirit Clan's forces there. Let him continue crushing those who target him."

"This is not a battle that belongs to the Sky Clan. Our Supremes should not fight on behalf of the Human Race. The Sky Clan withdraws!"

At once, the Supremes of various races began to speak, decisively choosing to draw a clear line between themselves and the Human Race, as well as Li Pin.