Chapter 655: The Meeting of Kings and the Colossal Beast Carrying the World (I)

In the dark void, thirty-nine figures stood among sixty-five thrones.

Some of the vacant thrones belonged to those who had already fallen, their light dim and receding into the background, while others belonged to kings who had ventured deep into the mythical world and were no longer within the human territory.

The latter included five of the seven individuals who had joined the Alliance of Gods, one of whom was True Immortal Jingtai. The other two had completely severed their ties with humanity and proclaimed themselves as deities.

After all, humans inherently harbored selfish desires. Even in the face of impending extinction, not all of the top-level powerhouses could unite.

Soon, when all of the kings and heavenly kings who could attend had arrived, and the three supreme wills had descended, the towering figure seated in the main position, Qian Tian, spoke slowly.

"Eric, you suddenly convened a kings' meeting—did something happen in the Alliance of Gods?"

Unlike his usual middle-aged appearance, the First Councilor now appeared incomparably majestic, a towering figure of ten thousand meters seated in the depths of the void.

His black-and-white hair, stretching for thousands of meters, flowed freely despite the lack of wind, exuding an obscure fluctuation that formed a complete world projection around him and radiated an overwhelming pressure.

Beside him, the Celestial King was equally imposing, his ten-thousand-meter-tall mech projection standing firm. Pairs of wings unfurled behind him and emanated endless golden light, resembling the descent of a god.

As for the Primordial King, his will manifested as a colossal figure, somewhat resembling a great ape, with elongated arms and a hunched posture as he sat upon his throne.

The other kings and heavenly kings were much the same, their will projections reflecting the essence of their own power. Heavenly King Jiuyou appeared as a ferocious figure shrouded in darkness.

Among them, Heavenly King Zhenwu, who ranked just below the three supreme powerhouses, looked relatively normal. He retained the appearance of a dignified middle-aged man, with an immense stele standing ten thousand meters tall behind him.

In response to the First Councilor’s inquiry, the Primordial King spoke in a deep voice. "There have indeed been some changes, but it has little to do with the Alliance of Gods.

"The Purgatory Clan has been especially cautious this time. They did not dispatch a great demon king to assassinate Chen Chu. Additionally, the plan to eradicate the Demon Cult Alliance has been temporarily put on hold.

"Chen Chu's cultivation has advanced at an alarming rate—he is already on the verge of condensing his true king form and needs to enter seclusion to break through."

As soon as the Primordial King finished speaking, Heavenly King Zhenwu was visibly surprised. "Wait, True King Primordial, did you just say that Chen Chu is about to condense his true king form?"

Having left after the Abyssal Battlefield due to other pressing matters, Heavenly King Zhenwu still had the impression that Chen Chu, just ten days prior, was only at the beginning stage of the Ninth Heavenly Realm.

Seated across from him, Gabriel, bathed in white light, smiled and spoke in a gentle voice. "Zhenwu, you're already behind on information. Four days ago, when Chen Chu went to the Alliance of Gods, he had already reached the late stage of the Ninth Heavenly Realm.

"But from late stage to the peak in just four days... this kid's cultivation speed is becoming more and more outrageous, as if he has no upper limit."

At this, Heavenly King Gabriel couldn't help but wryly smile. Normally, the higher one’s cultivation, the slower their progress. The principle was similar to the difference between filling a barrel and filling a lake.

A First Heavenly Realm cultivator was akin to a small barrel—increasing their strength by one-tenth could take only a few days. By the Ninth Heavenly Realm, however, their cultivation had already expanded to the scale of a lake.

At that level, increasing their strength by one-tenth required an immense accumulation.

However, Chen Chu completely defied these natural laws. He was beyond what could be described as a freak or an ultimate prodigy—even such terms failed to capture the magnitude of his anomaly.

Shrouded in darkness, Heavenly King Jiuyou also marveled. "Three months ago, when Xuanwu and I met this kid, he had only just broken through to the Seventh Heavenly Realm, yet now..."

All of the powerful figures who had once encountered Chen Chu revealed expressions of astonishment and surprise. Meanwhile, the kings stationed at the Sky Battlefield seemed somewhat bewildered.

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Beyond that, many of these kings were also surprised by the fact that this Chen Chu, a young genius, had already made the acquaintance of so many high-ranking figures.

At that moment, the Primordial King spoke solemnly. "I convened this council because Chen Chu intends to create a world and condense a supreme law while breaking through to the king level.

"But due to his rapid progress, the four illusory planar worlds he established upon reaching the Eighth Heavenly Realm a month ago lack sufficient strength—they are still far from what is required.

"Therefore, I hope that everyone can contribute any world-enhancing resources they have. Of course, these contributions will be exchanged for merit points.

"Oh, and—this is the record of Chen Chu's cultivation journey since he entered a martial arts high school a year ago."

With that, the Primordial King waved his hand slightly, and in an instant, several dozen strands of dark-red light fell before each of the seated kings.

Due to Chen Chu’s increasing access level, nearly half of the kings present had never even heard of him. The others had encountered him at Abyssal Battlefield, but their understanding of him remained limited.

However, now that Chen Chu was about to break through to the king level, this information could finally be made public.

In their confusion, the kings’ projections each grasped the strands of dark-red light that had landed before them. Immediately, a stream of information regarding Chen Chu’s achievements surfaced in their minds.

It detailed his performance during the trials in Kyrola, his swift rise through the southern battlefield, and his later feats—leading the charge in exterminating avatars of a cult's god, ambushing and slaying multiple demon kings.

Beyond these, it also chronicled his exploits on the Void Continent, including successfully traversing the path to divinity and inheriting the legacy of the ancient civilization’s emperor.

The revelation of this inheritance sent shockwaves through the gathered kings. Most of them were no strangers to the Void Continent—many had ventured there in their youth, obtaining inheritances and origins of the world to aid in their breakthroughs to the king level. Even the three councilors had taken that path.

They naturally understood how incredibly difficult it was to complete that journey. Not only did it require a foundational soul dozens of times stronger than those of other cultivators in the same realm, but it also demanded an unparalleled level of comprehension.

Otherwise, even if one’s soul strength met the criteria, there wouldn’t be enough time to comprehend the origin of the world projection and traverse the path of heavenly kings.

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Gasp!

The legacy of a civilization’s emperor." One king couldn't help but exclaim in shock.

Even Heavenly King Jiuyou was momentarily stunned. "This little guy actually completed the path to divinity!?"

A burly king burst into laughter. "Hahaha... I never expected our race to produce another unparalleled freak, a genius unlike any before him.

"Councilor Primordial, I happen to have a Dragon World Stone in my possession. It can strengthen the foundation of a world—I’ll consider it my gift for his ascension to the mythical level."

Another king smiled as well. "I never thought such a freak would emerge just before the second mythical surge. A one-year mythical-level ascension, invincible among his peers—perhaps heaven has not abandoned us after all.

"No need for merit points. I happen to have two World Tree Branches, I’ll offer them as a gift for his breakthrough to mythic level."

"Last month, when I slew a mythical colossal beast, I conveniently picked up a Divine Sky Phantom Crystal infused with potent world-building power..."

After reviewing Chen Chu’s records, the entire meeting erupted into excitement. In no time, twenty-three kings and two heavenly kings stepped forward, willingly offering their world-enhancing resources.

Compared to a certain person who had once astounded the world but ultimately betrayed humanity, Chen Chu’s history was nothing short of impeccable—his lineage and loyalty were unquestionable.

Not only was his cultivation talent extraordinary, but his contributions to the Federation were also astounding. Even before reaching the king level, he had slain over ten demon kings, both directly and indirectly.

A genius of this caliber would never need to be doubted for betrayal.

Furthermore, given Chen Chu’s overwhelming combat power, once he created his world and mastered a supreme law, he would be able to dominate the battlefield, standing at the apex of mythical kings. He could potentially even surpass ordinary heavenly kings.

Faced with such a once-in-a-generation hope for humanity, none of the kings hesitated. Any world-enhancing resources they possessed were immediately offered up.

Once the excitement in the room subsided, the First Councilor turned to the Primordial King and said, "The Celestial King and I are currently stationed at the Sky Battlefield and cannot leave. When the time comes, you and Jiuyou will stand guard for Chen Chu.

"It’s a pity that Yan Kuang is still searching for that opportunity to break through deep in the mythical world. Otherwise, he would have been the ideal choice to protect Chen Chu.

"As the only one in the Federation who has successfully created a world and mastered a supreme law, his experience in world creation would have been invaluable."

When Chen Chu broke through to the Eighth Heavenly Realm, the four illusory worlds he condensed had already caused an immense spectacle.

This time, as he ascended to the mythical level and undertook world creation, the commotion would undoubtedly be even more astonishing. At the same time, it would be extremely dangerous. The Purgatory Clan would likely attempt to intervene, and powerful unknown entities could be drawn to him.

After all, the mythical world was too vast and mysterious, home to countless fearsome and powerful beings.