Chapter 812: Sacred Monarch

Qing Yu, Palace Master of Rainwater Palace, stepped forward with a bright smile and greeted warmly, "Welcome, Tyrant Origin, to Rainwater Palace. Your arrival brings great honor to all of us and fills this place with glory. On behalf of every disciple here, I offer you our sincerest greetings and warmest welcome."

But as soon as she finished speaking, she keenly sensed that Li Pin was not the only distinguished guest aboard the Luminous Ark. The Divine Martial Emperor and the White Emperor Ji Shun had come as well.

She thought,

compared to Tyrant Origin Li Pin, these two were Heavenly Emperors, which were undeniably powerful figures. Across all of humanity, they stood among the very top.

And now... without any prior notice, they had appeared before me, a mere palace master?

She froze for a moment, but quickly regained her composure. Bowing again, she greeted the two emperors in turn, "Welcome, Divine Martial Emperor, White Emperor. Your presence is a tremendous honor for everyone in Rainwater Palace."

As she spoke, she cast a subtle glance at Ju Mang, the Spring God standing beside her. There was a trace of quiet resentment in her eyes. He hadn't informed her of the emperors' arrival, causing her to greet them out of order.

Ju Mang could only smile bitterly to himself. He had also just found out.

Not only did Li Pin come, but he arrived much earlier than Ju Mang expected. And to make matters worse, he even brought two Heavenly Emperors with him. Ju Mang had already reported this to the Green Emperor, Jian Mu. As for Qing Yu... it was simply too late to notify her in time.

Ju Mang, however, could only smile bitterly in his heart. He had only just learned of it too.

In addition to the shocking news that Li Pin was coming, he had also arrived far faster than Ju Mang had expected. Moreover, two Heavenly Emperors were accompanying him. He had sent the news over to the Green Emperor Jian Mu. As for Qing Yu... it was simply too late for him to inform her in time.

"Palace Master Qing Yu, no need for such formality. We're only here to accompany Tyrant Origin," said the Divine Martial Emperor with a smile. "He's the main guest. Just focus on him."

Ji Shun gave a slight nod in agreement.

Technically, they were already within the territory of the Myriad Astral God Hall, and it was time for them to return to their own domains. But... the shock from Supreme Dao Origin's appearance hadn't worn off yet. They were still sorting through their thoughts and emotions. Until they figured out how to approach Li Pin, they decided to stay with him for now.

Despite their reassuring words, Qing Yu didn't dare to let her guard down.

"Has Li Yunyao not finished receiving her inheritance?" Li Pin asked.

"She hasn't," Qing Yu replied honestly. "Receiving the inheritance is the easy part. The real challenge is making sure the new powers she gains don't draw the attention of the Eternal Oblivion Force..."

She quickly added, "Of course, we're doing everything we can to help her master the inheritance as quickly as possible. We're also laying a solid foundation so she can condense her True Spirit and one day ascend to Cosmic Radiance."

It's been over a hundred years

, Li Pin sighed inwardly. He remarked, "So slow."

Good thing I didn't join the competition for Astral God Yin Luo's inheritance back then. Otherwise... even if I had ended up as the chosen successor, at best, I'd probably only be at the level of a Solar Flare right now.

At his current realm, he could wipe out Eternal Solar Flare with a single thought.

Slow?

Hearing Li Pin's comment, which didn't seem to carry any real malice, Qing Yu could only give an awkward yet polite smile.

Does Tyrant Origin have some kind of misunderstanding about what "slow" meant?

"I mainly came to deliver something for her," Li Pin said, pulling out a storage-type divine item. "I don't know exactly what she needs to help her absorb the inheritance faster, but Creation Profound Crystals should definitely be useful. Use them for her."

He was starting to get anxious.

So much time had passed, yet she still hadn't reached the Cosmic Radiance Realm.

"Creation Profound Crystals..."

These crystals would indeed be a great help for Li Yunyao in accepting the inheritance.

Qing Yu hesitated for a moment, then took the storage-type Divine Item from Li Pin.

But when she swept her divine sense to count the number of Creation Profound Crystals, her hand trembled. She almost dropped it. "A... a thousand Creation Profound Crystals!?"

"Yes," Li Pin replied calmly.

Qing Yu immediately tightened her grip on the storage-type divine item.

A thousand Creation Profound Crystals? That's an astronomical amount. My entire fortune wouldn't even come close. If anything happened...

Unless she offered herself to Li Pin, she had no way to repay him. Even giving up everything she had wouldn't be enough.

Just then, Li Pin seemed to notice something. His gaze shifted to a woman standing behind Qing Yu.

"Yan Qing?"

It was indeed Yan Qing, one of Qing Yu's disciples, formerly the head of the Homo Sapien Alliance Yin Luo Galaxy Office, and an Eternal Solar Flare.

Hearing Li Pin call her name, Yan Qing stepped forward, a little excited. "Your Majesty, Origin."

"No need to be so formal," Li Pin said. After a brief pause, he continued, "I need to fully focus on preparing for the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War. I won't be able to send down an avatar to oversee the Yin Luo Galaxy, so I'll leave the Gaia Civilization there in your hands. Don't worry, I won't let your efforts go unrewarded."

As he spoke, he waved his hand and handed something to her.

As the item landed in Yan Qing's hand, she froze, her pupils dilating in shock.

T-this, this is a Cosmic Radiance D-Divine Weapon?! Wh-what is happening?! Why do I have a Cosmic Radiance Divine Weapon in my hand?!

She wasn't the only one stunned. Even Qing Yu, a Cosmic Radiance herself, immediately fixed her gaze on the divine weapon in Yan Qing's hands.

Behind them, the dozen or so disciples couldn't contain their excitement. Their inner spirit waves stirred violently.

A Cosmic Radiance Divine Weapon!

Such a treasure can only be forged by a Sacred Monarch who has mastered space and drawn upon the Void power from an Abyssal Beast. Even some newly ascended Cosmic Radiances with no background might not have one.

And now... the great Light of Origin had casually handed one to an Eternal Solar Flare!?

"Your Majesty, this gift is far too valuable... overseeing the Yin Luo Galaxy and keeping it safe is her duty..."

"It's fine," Li Pin said calmly. He looked at Yan Qing. "Take it."

The Divine Martial Emperor and Ji Shun remained composed, showing no reaction to Li Pin presenting a Cosmic Radiance Divine Item.

For one, if they visited the Abyssal Rift and spent some time hunting Abyssal Beasts, they wouldn't lack such items. For another... not long ago, Li Pin had sold off a large number of Top-Tier Cosmic Radiance Divine Items. Giving away an ordinary one now was hardly surprising.

After hearing Li Pin's words, Qing Yu gave Yan Qing a small nod.

Seeing that, Yan Qing turned to Li Pin and gave a respectful bow. "Thank you, Lord Origin."

Her heart was surging with excitement.

Who else at the Solar Flare stage had access to a Cosmic Radiance Divine Item?

Rumors didn't count. In all the circles she could actually reach, she was the first.

"Alright, let's go," Li Pin said.

"Lord Origin," Palace Master Qing Yu asked, "won't you visit Her Highness Li Yunyao?"

"She's still in her scheduled cultivation cycle. Best not to disturb her and risk affecting her progress. I'll see her when I return from the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War," Li Pin replied.

The only reason he wanted to see Li Yunyao was that his strength had grown too quickly lately. He wanted to find a sense of grounding. Additionally, the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War was about to begin, and he was facing an entirely new kind of challenge.

Supreme Dao Origin had given him a warning, and his instincts told him that this upcoming competition might be different. That's why he had come here to settle his thoughts. Whether he actually saw her in person didn't matter.

"Assist Li Yunyao in receiving her inheritance properly," said the Divine Martial Emperor. He took out a command token. "If anything comes up that you can't resolve, come to me directly."

Qing Yu was a little surprised as she accepted the token.

Although they were technically under the jurisdiction of the Green Emperor Jian Mu, no one would turn down the chance to build ties with another Heavenly Emperor.

Still, she understood why he was giving her the command token. She straightened up and bowed respectfully. "I'll take good care of Li Yunyao. I won't let anything happen during her inheritance."

The Divine Martial Emperor gave a slight nod.

Seeing that the group was about to leave, Ju Mang quickly said, "Your Majesties, the Green Emperor was delighted to hear of your arrival. He's on his way right now..."

"No need," said the Divine Martial Emperor. "I've dealt with him many times before. Since he'll be coming with us to the Ten Thousand Tribes Tournament, there'll be plenty of chances to talk. His Eternal Life Technique will be vital in maintaining the participants' condition. There's no rush."

Ji Shun gave a slight nod. "Give the Green Emperor my regards."

With that, under Ju Mang's helpless gaze, the Luminous Ark took off and disappeared quickly, just as swift in leaving as they had been in arriving.

Once the ship had vanished, Qing Yu stepped forward, looking a bit puzzled. She asked carefully, "Lord... the two Heavenly Emperors seem to treat Tyrant Origin with quite a bit of respect?"

Though her words were tactful, Ju Mang understood what she was getting at.

Their attitude toward Li Pin seemed to go far beyond respect. It felt more like... deference, as if they were following his lead.

𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

"It's probably because Li Pin is incredibly strong and has a real chance of winning the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War. That's why the two Heavenly Emperors are taking him so seriously," Ju Mang said, adding. "I've heard this tournament is especially important."

Qing Yu nodded in agreement. This explanation was the only one she could accept.

Just then, a streak of light shot across the sky and landed before them.

The ripples of time and space that spread from the figure made his identity unmistakable. It was a Heavenly Emperor who had mastered both time and space.

At the sight of him, Ju Mang, Qing Yu, and all the Astral Gods present bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Green Emperor."

That single title made his identity clear. He was none other than Jian Mu, the Green Emperor, one of the Five Elder Celestial Venerables.

"Where is Sacred Monarch Origin?" Jian Mu asked the moment he arrived.

"He's already gone," Ju Mang quickly replied. "The Divine Martial Emperor said there will still be opportunities in the future..."

"Why did he leave?" The Green Emperor sounded regretful, with a hint of displeasure toward the Divine Martial Emperor. "I didn't even get the chance to properly receive Sacred Monarch Origin. That fellow Divine Martial, I'm not even trying to speak with him, yet he came and decided things on Origin's behalf. What, is he afraid I might steal someone from him?"

Hearing that, Ju Mang realized he had made a mistake.

I hadn't managed to keep the Divine Martial Emperor and his group. Wait. It wasn't about them. I hadn't kept Origin. No, no, wait. What did the Green Emperor just say?

Ju Mang looked up in shock. "Sacred Monarch Origin?"

The Green Emperor had called Li Pin "Sacred Monarch Origin," not "Tyrant Origin"?

"You didn't know?" The Green Emperor glanced at him, then seemed to recall something. "Ah, right. The news has only just begun to spread..."

"News? Tyrant Origin... has comprehended space and become a Sacred Monarch?" Ju Mang's pupils dilated. "That... there's no way, right? It couldn't have happened this quickly."

"He's more than just a Sacred Monarch," the Green Emperor said, both impressed and moved. "On his way back from the Skyblaze Tribe to the Human Race, Tyrant Origin was ambushed by the third unit of the Divine Race's Bloodblade Squad.

"While the Intelligent Lifeform Sasha managed to hold back their captain, Liu Li, on her own, Tyrant Origin single-handedly slaughtered four of their Tyrants—Yun Cong, Ya Qi, Qiong Yu, and Tian Qiong. He almost wiped out the entire third unit of the Bloodblade Squad."