Chapter 1763: Three Hierarchs

The decisive battle on the Heavenly Star Plains finally came to a spectacular end. The battlefield stretched for millions of miles, and it was riddled with the remains of countless experts, including a large number of Kings.

Countless white banners were erected across the field, fluttering whenever the wind blew, as though they were lamenting the tragedy that had unfolded in this land. They had paid a terrible price to resist the Shadow World's first large incursion into the divine continents.

For the following days, the coalition soldiers did not rest. With the Divine Continent Federation at the lead, they scattered across all of the ten divine continents and exterminated all of the Other Dominions, ensuring that all of the Others were purged. Faced with the onslaught of countless experts, the Shadow World began to retract their tentacles, causing the tide of Others to retreat.

As a result, peace and tranquility returned to the ten divine continents. No one felt relaxed, however, as everyone knew that although the Shadow World had been beaten back, this was just a precursor to the battles before the descent of Heavenly Emperors.

The Shadow World's scariest aspect was its peak combatants. At the very top were the seventy-two Greater Dominions, led by seventy-two Heavenly Emperor Stage Others. They far outnumbered the Heavenly Emperors of the divine continents. The overwhelming difference in power caused the people of the divine continents to feel absolutely suffocated.

The shadowy gap in the Realm Wall sat quietly at the edge of the void above the ten divine continents. Its very presence incited fear in the living creatures of the divine continents. While the forces of the living were busy eliminating the Other Dominions, a pale and emotionless face peered down from the depths of the gap. Its gloomy eyes quietly observed the creatures below.

It was a Grand Devil King of the Shadow World. Although it was unable to descend, the mere act of peering down caused people's hair to stand on end. It was as though that creature was reminding everyone that the Origin Reversion War had truly yet to start. The day it descended would be the time their world came to an end.

......

Within the depths of the void, where terrifying and eerie whispers echoed constantly.

If any ordinary King were present, they would be possessed by these sounds, turning into a mere puppet. The void rippled, and several individuals exuding frightful auras strode out.

The one at the front was wearing ancient golden robes adorned with stars. However, in place of his head was a bronze mask that radiated with endless black energy. Between his brows was a small crack, and if one were to peer closely, they would see a Divine Fruit that caused the void around him to tremble.

He was Heavenly Emperor Yin of the Origin Reversion Institute!

Behind him were the Origin Reversion Institute's other Heavenly Emperors: the Emptiness Heavenly Emperor, the Viper Heavenly Emperor, and the Gu Heavenly Emperor.

There was one more familiar figure—Li Lingjing. Her expression was neutral and her vortex-like eyes were still like stagnant water.

They were the Origin Reversion Institute's peak combatants. With Heavenly Emperor Yin's appearance, louder and even more insidious whispers started to erupt around them.

Powerful and unsettling gazes descended from the depths of the void, glaring at the group with unkind intentions. A gloomy and hoarse voice said, "Heavenly Emperor Yin, how dare you plot against the Shadow World's Ten Devil Kings of Sin! You will not be let off!"

"Death!"

"Death!"

A series of powerful energy fluctuations erupted, locked on Heavenly Emperor Yin with boundless killing intent. These were Grand Devil Kings!

Despite the pressure, the bronze mask with flames for eyes didn't even shake. Heavenly Emperor Yin indifferently said, "It was merely the Ten Devil Kings of Sin. They were useless. So what if they're dead?"

These words elicited a wave of fury, and horrifying auras exploded in the surroundings. The entire space shook, and endless amounts of corruption Authority poured out.

At that moment, a warm laugh echoed out from the depths. "Please be quiet."

Immediately after those words were spoken, the frightening Grand Devil Kings immediately pulled back their Authority. A giant creature swam through the air, approaching Heavenly Emperor Yin and his group.

It opened its mouth, revealing a massive tongue that flowed with dusky light. Atop the tongue were countless sores the size of mountains, giving off a poisonous aura. At the tip of the tongue were three figures.

The one in the center was a man, hundreds of feet tall, resembling a colossal statue. His arms were bare and his muscles bulged like mountains. He was garbed in a buddhist robe that resembled molten gold, draped across his imposing figure. His skin was densely filled with gloomy and distorted primordial seals, each filled with sentience and life, squirming endlessly as they recited ancient chants.

What was most surprising about this individual was the four heads hanging around his neck. The heads were not dead—their eyes were wide open, filled with endless pain and horror, as though they had been imprisoned by some malignant evil that trapped them in perpetual torture, wishing for the sweet release of death. All of the heads were filled with despair, mouths open as they roared silently. Ink-like tears constantly flowed from their eyes, making it a horrifying sight to behold.

To the right of the man was a child holding a black alms bowl. He was handsome and refined, his eyes curved as he smiled. He embodied purity and kindness, giving off a sense of warmth. However, the alms bowl in his hand was like a bottomless pit, filled with the sounds of mourning. It was a stark contrast to the pure aura flowing around him.

The one on the left was a lady in long white robes. Her beauty was extraordinary, with snow-white skin and jade-like cheekbones. Her long hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall. She was wrapped in a hazy light, akin to a blooming white lotus underneath the moon, possessing a purity that was unblemished by even dust. Her eyes were clear like the cleanest water, filled with sincere compassion that inspired admiration and possibly even worship from others.

In her hand was a white lotus, each petal translucent like the finest jade. It was as though the purest spiritual energy of the world had gathered on it. However, a Heavenly Emperor could see past its exterior. There was miasma and blood-red runes within each petal, and the runes gave off a nauseating sanguine stench.

When the trio appeared, the other Grand Devil Kings of the Shadow World pulled back their auras completely. The Emptiness Heavenly Emperor, the Gu Heavenly Emperor, and the Viper Heavenly Emperor all had solemn expressions, and a hint of fear could be seen in their eyes. This was because they knew that these three supreme figures had unfathomable strength.

The white-robed lady was the Asura Devil Hierarch, ranked third among the seventy-two Grand Devil Kings.

The boy with the black alms bowl was the Heavenly Ancestor Hierarch, second ranked.

Finally, the large man in golden buddhist robes was currently the strongest expert in the Shadow World: the Sightless Underworld Hierarch.

𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

The four heads hanging around its neck didn't belong to ordinary individuals—they were once Heavenly Emperors of the divine continents! They had been beheaded and had their heads sealed with a sliver of life force, forever tormented by corruption and endless pain. They provided the Sightless Underworld Hierarch a constant stream of negative emotions.

The three Heavenly Emperors from the Origin Reversion Institute lowered their eyes. These were the apex predators of the Shadow World, representing infinite terror, yet they presented themselves in such an upright and dignified manner. It was ironic.

Emanating frightening pressure, the trio slowly walked off the tongue and landed before the group.

The Sightless Underworld Hierarch smiled as he locked eyes with Heavenly Emperor Yin. "Heavenly Emperor, you must repay your debt to the Shadow World."