Chapter 809: Invitation

Each Bloodblade Squad team was said to have the strength to surround and kill a Heavenly Emperor.

But reputation was one thing, while actually doing it was another.

After all, a Heavenly Emperor stood at the pinnacle of all races. If pushed into a corner, they could even call upon the intervention of Supreme beings. Taking one down was never going to be easy.

Besides, that kind of mission usually fell to the Blackblade Squad. For the Bloodblade Squad, it was well above their pay grade.

Even so, the Third Unit of the Bloodblade Squad had pulled off the unthinkable. They exploited a fatal weakness—a newly ascended Heavenly Emperor's lingering sentimentality—and took him down in a direct confrontation.

The price was steep. Four members of the unit lost their lives. Only recently had their numbers recovered to five. But even so, no one could deny their strength.

The Divine Martial Emperor began reciting their names one by one, "Liu Li, Cong Yun, Ya Qi, Qiong Yu, Tian Qiong..."

They were all merely Tyrants, while he stood as a Heavenly Emperor. Yet he remembered every name. That alone spoke volumes.

"I don't need to say much about Liu Li. He's a Peak Sacred Monarch and has reached the ninety-fifth step of the Supreme Ladder. Among the rest, Vice-Captain Cong Yun is a newer addition. He has a rare talent for spatial manipulation.

"Though he hasn't yet broken through to Sacred Monarch, with the right external tools, his space-based power can rival one's. As for the others, they've all climbed beyond the eighty-eighth step of the Supreme Ladder..."

As the words left his mouth, Shi Xingzun, Dymor, Tyrant Wu Liang, and even Ji Shun were shocked. They instinctively looked back at Li Pin.

He had single-handedly wiped out so many Tyrants—each one far from ordinary, each among the strongest of their rank. Could someone like him still be called a mere Tyrant?

Ji Shun couldn't hold back. "From now on, we should start calling Li Pin the Sacred Monarch Origin."

Shi Xingzun and Dymor nodded in agreement.

Tyrant Wu Liang forced a smile, but bitterness churned inside him.

Li Pin didn't seem bothered. "It's just a title. Maybe once I've fully mastered the Law of Space, I'll call myself a Sacred Monarch."

For him, it was all about walking his path, step by step. Everything else held little importance.

Li Pin took out the divine weapons and said, "Let's sell these divine weapons first."

The Sacred Yin-Yang Wheel was a composite-type Pinnacle Cosmic Radiance Divine Weapon, and its value cannot be measured by the standard of other Divine Weapons of the same rank.

The Divine Storm Warship, used by the Bloodblade Squad's Third Unit, was equally extraordinary. Crafted for travel in the core layers of the Astral World, it boasted flight speeds that could rival even the Luminous Ark, a Sovereign Divine Weapon.

Its price surpassed that of most Pinnacle Cosmic Radiance Divine Weapons. Shi Xingzun, Dymor, and the other Tyrants weren't the only ones eyeing it with envy. Even the Divine Martial Emperor and Ji Shun's eyes sparkled.

After handing the Divine Weapons to Ji Shun, Li Pin revealed a transparent, lens-like object. "White Emperor, I'm sure you recognize this, right?"

Ji Shun studied it briefly before responding, "This is... a consumable treasure, Heart of Space?"

"Yes," Li Pin nodded. "Trade all the Pinnacle Cosmic Radiance Divine Weapons for this."

After a brief pause, he added, "The more, the better."

The Heart of Space was a rare and highly valuable cosmic treasure. It was said to be a remnant of the Ancient Astral World's collapse, falling from a higher dimension into the current one. It was a non-renewable resource.

Its function allowed cultivators to briefly enter a state of spatial mastery, offering a fleeting experience of the Sacred Monarch Realm. Some Tyrants used it to break through bottlenecks, a final push toward understanding space.

But more often, they treated it as a lifesaving trump card.

Combined with a space-type Pinnacle Cosmic Radiance Divine Weapon, it could unleash an escape technique on par with a Sacred Monarch's power.

The effects were undeniable, but because it could only be used once and could not be replenished, the cost was astronomical. One Heart of Space alone could be worth as much as a Pinnacle Cosmic Radiance Divine Weapon.

Given such conditions, few Tyrants could afford such a luxury.

Ji Shun glanced at Li Pin. "Why do you need so many Hearts of Space?"

Li Pin answered sincerely, "Well, the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War is still more than a decade away. I wouldn't have cared if I hadn't learned about this treasure, but now that I have..."

He paused before continuing, "I want to see if I can fully comprehend the Law of Space before the competition begins."

Ji Shun had already suspected as much, but hearing it out loud still left him speechless.

Even the Divine Martial Emperor found it hard to believe. After a long silence, he said, "Li Pin, the Heart of Space doesn't work the way you think it does. While it can indeed offer a final push when a Tyrant is close to comprehending the Laws of Space, its true effectiveness depends on the cultivator's own understanding of space."

He paused to gather his thoughts, then went on, "Think of the Heart of Space as a multiplier for your space comprehension. If your grasp of space is only at the entry level, it's like multiplying by one, the Heart of Space won't help at all. But if you've already mastered it to a significant degree, it can double the result. And if you've reached perfection..."

At that moment, he shook his head. "The Law of Space isn't as structured as you might think, with levels like entry, minor mastery, major mastery, or perfection. It's more about a vague understanding, a slight improvement... and then, a leap into true mastery. That requires enlightenment. Do you understand?"

Li Pin replied, "I think that sounds pretty reasonable."

The Divine Martial Emperor was about to continue, but Ji Shun cut him off. "I'll handle the exchange for the Heart of Space."

He turned to the Emperor and added, "Don't judge Li Pin by conventional standards. No Supreme Seed can be bound by common sense. What if... he suddenly gains enlightenment?"

"Enlightenment..." The Divine Martial Emperor paused, then came to his senses.

That's right, I've been too narrow-minded. How could someone like Li Pin, a once-in-an-era supreme prodigy, be judged by ordinary standards?

If he has mastered techniques like the Primordial Abyss True Demon Form in such a short time, why couldn't he grasp the Laws of Space within a dozen stellar years?

"I understand now," the Divine Martial Emperor said, then turned to Ji Shun. "Is the Heart of Space from the Sacred Flame Hall enough? If not, I'll get some from the Myriad Astral God Hall. It's an official channel, and since Li Pin is a contestant in the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War, even Emperor Jin'que will approve it."

𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"I'll check. If it's not enough, I'll come find you," Ji Shun replied with a smile.

The Divine Martial Emperor nodded. He glanced at Li Pin and couldn't help but have the thought again.

Should I propose to the Supreme Council that Li Pin be appointed as the commander?

However, he needed to think more carefully about how to carry that out.

The Luminous Ark continued to speed through the core zone.

With two Heavenly Emperors by his side, Li Pin was well protected. The Divine Race was unlikely to send a force stronger than the Bloodblade Squad's Third Unit any time soon, and the Skyblaze Tribe lacked the courage to pursue further. As a result, their journey remained surprisingly smooth.

Before long, the Luminous Ark crossed the alien battlefield and entered human territory.

The moment they were back within human borders, the two Heavenly Emperors and the other Tyrants finally let out a collective sigh of relief. Within their own territory, every high-speed route and hidden passage fell under their control. Their ability to deploy forces here far surpassed anything possible outside the borders.

If anyone dared to pursue them, be it the Divine Race, Star Spirit Clan, or even a Skyblaze Tribe Heavenly Emperor, these enemies would likely never return alive.

"We're safe now," Shi Xingzun said.

He then turned to Li Pin. "Now that we've crossed into human territory, we'll take our leave."

Li Pin gave a respectful nod. "Thank you. I truly appreciate it."

Shi Xingzun, Dymor, and Tyrant Wu Liang responded with courteous formality. "It's our duty."

But just as they were about to depart, a formless ripple surged in from the distant edge of the sky.

It carried no hostility, yet the shockwave it brought was staggering, almost unimaginable.

If this corner of the Astral World were like an atmosphere, then it felt as though a massive celestial body, at least the size of a moon, was plunging into it at high speed.

Before the figure arrived, a boundless, all-encompassing pressure had already spread across the heavens.

This force completely disregarded the Eternal Oblivion Force. No matter how violently it surged and twisted, it couldn't block or even slow the incoming presence.

Such raw, unchecked power, along with the utter ease with which it ignored the Eternal Oblivion Force, instantly caused both Divine Martial and White Emperor Ji Shun's expressions to shift drastically. "This is..."

Buzz, buzz!

An unfathomably powerful will, one that seemed to surpass everything, instantly tore through space.

Tyrant Wu Liang, already on edge, completely lost control and screamed as if his mind had been seized. "A Supreme! It's a Supreme!"

Shi Xingzun, Dymor, the Divine Martial Emperor, and the others all turned pale as well.

"A Supreme! A Supreme has come in person!"

"What's going on? What could have happened to draw a Supreme's attention!?"

"Why didn't I receive any message saying a Supreme would be arriving!?"

As that immense will swept over the area, a portal suddenly forced its way open amidst the raging Eternal Oblivion Force. It appeared right in front of Li Pin, and with it came a figure that seemed to exist both within and beyond the Astral World, almost as if it were extending an invitation to him.

"That’s Supreme Dao Origin!"

"He's not of our Human Race, but he's always maintained a friendly stance toward us. Normally, he'd notify the other Supremes before entering our territory. Why show up unannounced like this?"

"Don't tell me..."

Gasps echoed through the group as their eyes turned to Li Pin.

That condensed figure gave a faint smile. "Origin, I came as soon as I received your message. Would you mind coming to the Dragon Origin Dojo for a chat?"