Chapter 507: Meet Head-On

Li Pin felt a bit regretful. "Unfortunately, the rules of this world only allow the orthodox cultivation path, starting as a martial artist and progressing through Myth, God King, God Monarch, and God Emperor... If it weren't for that, I could already take on the world myself."

However, it was precisely because the world's cosmology only recognized its cultivation system that those Tier Six Legends and Divine Beings were suppressed. Otherwise, if they could unleash their full power, Tier Six Legends and Divine Beings would have easily flattened this world.

But... with invincibility and the strength of a God Emperor, it should be possible for me to take over the world, right? It might just take some time.

Just as Li Pin was pondering this, he suddenly sensed something.

"Someone's coming?"

He had been studying the Moon Demon Domain with the Moon Goddess' power for a while. He had expected that the Destruction God Monarch or the Slaughter God Monarch would be the first to disturb him. Unexpectedly, it was a group of God Kings, led by Long Ying.

These God Kings were clearly here to seize the World Heart, the divine relic second only to the Supreme Demonic Sword. However, fearing his combined strength with the Moon Goddess, they didn't make a move, choosing to observe first.

If Li Pin's guess was correct, these God Kings were likely plotting to use a borrowed hand for their strike. Their potential targets were probably the two God Monarchs and the numerous God Kings and Myths.

Buzz, buzz!

As Li Pin considered whether to act first, a jade-like device on him hummed.

This was a communication device Fang Zhiqian and the others created using the unique technology of this world. It worked across the three domains without obstruction.

Li Pin let a bit of his mental spirit seep into the device, and soon, Fang Zhiqian's voice came through.

—Li Pin? Hurry and gather! The Netherlord has appeared in Starshine City and plans to destroy it. The main storyline has entered its second phase.

"Second phase?" Li Pin was startled. "By the timeline, it shouldn't start for another six months."

Fang Zhiqian's voice carried concern.

—I don't know! The main storyline advanced early. Many aren't prepared.

Li Pin thought for a moment, then replied, "I think I know why it advanced early."

Fang Zhiqian was shocked.

—You know!? What's going on?

However, Fang Zhiqian quickly realized that such an important piece of information would likely come with a price. He quickly spoke again.

—How many Divine Treasury Points?

"Consider it a gift, a thank you gift for your help these past few months. As for why the Netherlord showed up early in Starshine City..."

Li Pin paused. "It might be because of me."

—Because of you?

"My appearance made the Netherlord feel urgency. He can't afford to take his time observing anymore."

Fang Zhiqian asked in surprise.

—What's going on?

"Do you trust me?" Li Pin asked.

Soon, however, Li Pin shook his head.

As a provisional pioneer, he had no credibility, so expecting others to believe him was unrealistic. Still, he needed to say what he had to.

"Let the main storyline proceed as planned. Let Yun Xi succeed in assassinating the Netherlord. Once that happens, I will attempt something. If it succeeds, I will be able to break open this divine treasure world."

These words stirred Fang Zhiqian’s mind. He was in disbelief.

—You? Break open this divine treasure world?

Li Pin smiled lightly. "Why not?"

Fang Zhiqian didn't respond to that remark, instead, he urged.

—

Heh

, hurry and come. We need to negotiate with the Netherlord.

Li Pin had expected this reaction.

Knowing something was one thing; saying it was another.

Whenever he shared his plans, others would think he was arrogant. He knew they would, but he would still inform them in advance. He believed in walking the righteous path and doing things properly. That was his style.

"I won't be going," Li Pin said. "If you trust me, don't go either. With the way the story tends to unfold... you're highly likely to be killed by the Netherlord. It's better to use the time to gather more divine relics before the assassination.

"If the divine treasure world's cycle is really broken, having those divine relics will ensure you don't walk away empty-handed."

—Not going? You haven't reached the Myth realm?

Fang Zhiqian sounded surprised.

As for the matter of gathering divine relics, he completely ignored it.

"I have. In fact, I'm a God Emperor now," Li Pin said.

Fang Zhiqian was stunned.

—God Emperor!? How is that possible? You're a newcomer. Just reaching the Myth Realm ahead of other pioneers in your first cycle would be difficult, let alone breaking through the version cap to become a God Emperor!"

"Just consider it a stroke of luck," Li Pin replied.

Ultimately, he wasn't the true Immortal God Emperor. If too many people found out, there was a risk of attracting the actual Immortal God Emperor, which could expose him.

If that happened, his rank might drop to that of a God King, and he wouldn't be able to control the Supreme Demonic Sword after the assassination of the Netherlord.

Hence. Li Pin merely informed Fang Zhiqian and the others about it and didn't provide any further explanation.

"Think carefully about what I said. That's all for now."

Li Pin ended the communication.

***

Fang Zhiqian was left dumbfounded.

After a while, he walked over to join the group of Gold Pioneers in the courtyard.

"Li Pin won't be coming," Fang Zhiqian said. "He probably didn't reach the Myth Realm and didn't want to hold us back."

The others didn't respond.

Li Pin was just a newcomer. If it weren't for his potential, they wouldn't have bothered bringing him along for the mission. It didn't matter whether he came or not.

However, Fang Chunyang spoke up. "According to the information I received, Li Pin has become a God King."

𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

He then shook his head. "But it seems he's teamed up with another group of dozens of Myths. Their lineup is impressive. Clearly, he trusts their plan more than ours."

He spoke without any trace of reproach toward Li Pin. After all, their operation didn't have a high chance of success. They were simply being hopeful.

If it weren't for the fact that they had tried all other methods already, they wouldn't have entertained such a risky venture. However, even if they failed, this would only waste one reincarnation. It wasn't a big deal.

"Then, it's up to us," Xu Anping said. "Let's not waste time. We'll head to Starshine City and have a good talk with the Netherlord."

Chu Xuanran smiled and speculated, "The main storyline is advancing six months early... seems like something's changed. Could this be a sign that our mission will succeed?"

A Pioneer who had entered the Mara World more than a hundred years ago sighed. "Let's hope so. We've already gone through over six hundred reincarnations, far past the average."

"Thank goodness the reincarnation cycle in the Mara World only lasts one stellar year. If it were another divine treasure world, with cycles lasting ten, twenty, or even a hundred stellar years, we wouldn't have enough time for trial and error."

"The Void Divine Treasure World lasts for 111 stellar years. Ten cycles would be enough for a pioneer to go from novice to death," another pioneer said with a smile, lightening the mood.

After all, to them, death would only mean one cycle. As long as they weren't dealing with a divine treasure world that trapped people for hundreds of stellar years, causing them to die of old age inside, pioneers wouldn't face much danger.

***

Elsewhere.

Li Pin waited quietly after ending the communication.

Just as he had guessed, Long Ying couldn't stop his alliance with the Moon Goddess and had chosen to ally with the Heavenly Demon Clan.

With his observation and control over the Moon Demon Domain, Li Pin could clearly see two God Emperors, more than twenty God Kings, and over sixty Myths advancing toward them.

Such forces... It would be more than enough to wipe out a God Monarch, a God King, and eighty-eight Myths.

Li Pin smiled faintly as his figure emerged from the ethereal glow of the moonlight. "Spatial power... It's unique to this world, and I'm not sure how it would manifest elsewhere. But I've been tinkering with it in my spare time. Let's see what I can do.

The Moon Goddess sensed it too. "They're here?"

"Leave it to me," Li Pin said, though he didn't leave immediately.

Instead, the eighty-eight avatars that had been guarding the area got into action, splitting into two directions.

Soon, thirty-three Myth Realm avatars had blocked the united army led by Long Ying, the Slaughter, and the Destruction God Monarch.

The Slaughter God Monarch glanced at Long Ying. "Is this all? We've come to his door, and this is all the strength he gathers?"

Before Long Ying could speak, one of the Myth Realm avatars stepped forward, raising a hand. "Who's first?"

He paused, then added, "Or would you prefer to come at me together?"

The Slaughter and Destruction God Monarchs were momentarily stunned.

There were 2 God Monarchs, 24 God Kings, and 62 Myths standing before him yet he hared speak so boldly with only 33 Myths backing him up?

"Audacious!" A God King of the Heavenly Demon Clan growled. "You Bai, kill him!"

A ten-meter-tall creature resembling a giant with three pairs of arms emerged from the group of Myths. "Yes!"

The Myth Realm avatar stepped forward. "One won't be enough. But... I know you won't believe it, so..."

In the blink of an eye, he appeared to teleport, charging at the Myth Realm Heavenly Demon monster, You Bai.

As the creature roared, ripples spread outward, attempting to disrupt the avatar's spatial leap. However, as they closed in, the ripples had no effect. Instead, the avatar used the spatial power to move even faster, closing in on You Bai.

With a swift motion of his hand, the once fluid spatial power hardened into an adamantine blade, its edge as sharp as a watercutter.

Whoosh!

As the two figures crossed paths, the Myth Realm avatar vanished in a flash, reappearing thousands of meters away.

The creature, You Bai, was ripped apart by the invisible force. Half of its body was torn away and scattered into the void.

The God King who had given the order stepped forward, disbelief in his eyes. "You Bai!?"

A Myth Realm demonic creature died just like that!?

The avatar steadied himself and turned. "Now, do you believe it?"