Chapter 936: Confrontation

The Violet Nightsky Palace.

"Are you still unable to contact Origin?" Supreme Genesis asked Supreme Primordial.

Of the group, it was usually Supreme Primordial who handled matters concerning Li Pin. After all, Li Pin was from the Sacred Flame Hall, established by Supreme Primordial and Supreme Primeval.

In a way, Li Pin was considered to have old ties with Supreme Primordial.

"I can't reach him." Supreme Primordial shook his head. "Origin said that he encountered a problem in his cultivation and needed to verify it. Then he just left. I suspect he isn't in the starry cosmos anymore, but has gone into the Void of Chaos."

Supreme Ordainment frowned. "The Void of Chaos... Prime Abyss Highlord, Supreme Primeval, Supreme Unbound, and Supremes from several other races are already patrolling the outskirts of the starry cosmos. Even if Origin went to the edges of the Void of Chaos to test something, it doesn't make sense that they hadn't found a trace of him all this time."

By now, all the Supremes of the Human Race who could make it to the Violet Nightsky Palace had arrived in their true forms.

As for the Myriad Races Supreme Council, they had left avatars to take care of that. Multitasking was no challenge for Supremes.

"I've read through the Phantom Space Technique, and I must say, I am rather eager to try it," said Supreme Primordial. "But Origin said that it contains issues before he left, so I am now hesitant about whether to proceed."

Supreme Great Luo, Supreme Great Heaven, Supreme Foundation, and others echoed his concerns.

"I understand that you want to ask Origin as soon as possible regarding the Liberator Realm mentioned in the Phantom Space Technique's fifth level, but... how long has it only been? Just over a hundred years. For us, a hundred years in seclusion is nothing. Even a thousand years is no more than the blink of an eye. Therefore, don't rush. Have patience."

Supreme Primordial speculated, "Our starry cosmos is currently facing threats from those Creators of the Ancient Astral World era. Even if Origin is in seclusion, it won't be long. Once this pressing issue is resolved, he should emerge soon."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly.

"Instead of worrying about Origin, let's discuss Transcendent Black White and those Transcendents he had convinced."

Supreme Genesis sighed. "The situation is turning against us. Many Supremes—especially those without their own factions—have been convinced by Transcendent Black White after he had revealed the secret of the Power of Reincarnation.

"This allows them to wander and explore the Void of Chaos, so they eagerly sided with him. For them, the chance to explore deeper into the Void of Chaos and the lifeforms beyond the starry cosmos is irresistible, regardless of the consequences..."

Genesis scoffed coldly. "Once they master the Power of Reincarnation needed to survive in the Void of Chaos, they will venture even deeper into it. They won't care about what happens to our starry cosmos."

"Should we... make the Phantom Space Technique public as well?" asked Supreme Ordainment, probing. "Didn't Origin say he didn't mind the distribution of the Phantom Space Technique? Given its refinement, if we published it to other races' Supremes, we could instantly bring over ninety percent of the Supremes into our faction."

"No!"

Almost all the Supremes present immediately voiced their opposition, including Supreme Primordial, Supreme Genesis, Supreme Great Heaven, and Supreme Regalheaven.

Supreme Primordial spoke in a deep voice. "Suppose Creators like Miao Ya reveal their true colors upon arrival. If we still hold the trump card of the Liberator Realm recorded in the Phantom Space Technique, we might still be able to turn the tables on them. But once that card is played and the cultivation method spreads across the universe, we would lose our last advantage.

"At that point, we'd inevitably be forced out of the starry cosmos. We'd be left with no choice but to wander the Void of Chaos."

The other Supremes nodded.

Everyone had their thoughts and interests. If they had a choice, they wouldn't have held this Supreme Council, involving Supremes across the cosmos. It was because they understood that even if it was convened, it might not achieve much.

This was the nature of beings aligned with the Existence Faction.

With the Phantom Space Technique still in their hands, they had a trump card to rely on. Publishing the Phantom Space Technique was no different from handing over their ace.

"Over the past hundred years, we've had plenty of time to study the Phantom Space Technique," said Supreme Regalheaven. "Although, according to Origin, the path it points to has issues, based on my observation and deduction, the Liberator Realm... is stronger than both us Supremes and even the Creators from the Ancient Astral World era!"

He recalled the records of the Phantom Space Technique and continued, "I don't know whether Origin exaggerated anything about the Liberator Realm, or whether the so-called constant growth and constant infinity are truly infinite. But even if there are limits, the power of this realm already surpasses everything I've understood over the years.

"Therefore, we might as well start cultivating it. We can just comprehend fortune and reincarnation, and try to sever unnecessary karma in preparation for the final moment. As for deeper progress, we should wait for Origin to confirm it again."

"Haha, Supreme Regalheaven has already started doing that? So have I."

"I've also practiced a bit. Although I can't figure out what the problem Origin mentioned is, it currently seems to be the most suitable method for us Supremes to break through to a level beyond Supreme."

"I remember Origin said the sixth level has a problem? The Eternity Realm? Is it because walking this path prevents one from reaching the Eternity Realm?"

One by one, the Supremes laughed as they spoke. Several of them even joined in discussing why this path could not lead to the Eternal Realm.

Clearly, in their understanding, the Eternal Realm was likely a bit stronger than the Liberator Realm.

Just like how they viewed the Liberator Realm before. They understood Liberation and Eternity through the lens of their own experience. While not as profound as Zhou Guang's understanding of Tyrants, Sacred Monarchs, or Divine Emperors, it was at least equivalent to a Starshine's understanding of Solar Flares and Cosmic Radiances.

This was a habit formed over countless years and would not change easily.

Just as everyone was casually chatting, Supreme Primordial's expression suddenly froze. The next moment, not only Supreme Primordial but all the other Supremes changed their expressions simultaneously.

"They've arrived!?"

"How can it be this fast!? Didn't Equiheaven say it would take them another hundred or two hundred years at their speed to reach our starry cosmos?"

"What boldness to appear directly in the Myriad Races Supreme Conference!?"

𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

No cue was needed. Everyone from the Human Race immediately focused their attention on the ongoing Myriad Races Supreme Council.

Since the Human Race was the one hosting the Supreme Council, it was held in a temporary venue on the edge of human territory, located atop a massive neutron star.

At this moment, the two hundred or so Supreme avatars arguing atop the neutron star turned their gazes skyward, where six figures stood bathed in endless blazing white light.

These six figures were none other than the six Creators, including Yong Yao, Miao Ya, and the others.

Of course, upon entering the universe, their true bodies immediately began frantically absorbing matter from the starry cosmos, leaving them no time to descend personally. These were merely their avatars, six avatars whose conditions were more or less stabilized.

As soon as the six avatars descended, Transcendent Black White rushed forward to greet them, completely ignoring the fury in the eyes of many Supremes from this cosmos.

"Li," he called out.

Other than Transcendent Black White, more than forty of the Supremes he had previously convinced also stepped forward immediately.

"Congratulations on your return to the starry cosmos after tens of thousands of eras."

There were still some Supremes who were inclined to side with the Creators, but did not speak immediately. Clearly, they planned to observe first and understand these Creators' true power before making a decision.

After all, as beings standing at the peak of the universe, whichever side they joined, they would easily receive the best treatment.

Creator Li nodded at Transcendent Black White. "Good work."

"It was merely to prevent civil war within our starry cosmos and avoid needless bloodshed," said Transcendent Black White. "I've already persuaded nearly half the Supremes. Besides those who have stated their stance, many others are inclined toward us. They just haven't seen the wonders of the Creation path yet and haven't made a final decision."

He continued, "I believe once you make your move, Li, they will choose correctly. At that point, faced with overwhelming momentum, even those less determined to oppose us will change their minds."

Creator Li nodded, glancing over the Human Race, Divine Race, Astral Beast Ruler Race, and other faces. "These are mainly the nine supreme races Miao Ya mentioned?"

"That is correct."

"I can understand." Creator Li sighed. "Those nine races represent the majority of the universe's interests. Our arrival is undoubtedly like adding a supreme overlord above them. Even though we come in peace, until we pay a certain price, they will not make the choices that benefit this universe the most."

Weren't they the same back in the day? Many Transcendents once frenziedly plundered matter and energy from the universe to enhance their own mass and power.

"Since you understand this, Li, why bother talking to them anymore?" Creator Yong Yao stepped forward and directly took over the conversation from Li. "Of course, I remember your words, so I'll give them a chance."

He said calmly, "We have six Creators on our side, while you only have a hundred or so Supremes on your side. I don't think I need to mention that once the power gap is wide enough, quantity means nothing across long enough timescales..."

Yong Yao raised two fingers. "Twenty people! You may send twenty Supremes to fight together! My true body is at the edge of the starry cosmos. I will neither flee nor yield. It will be a proper, fair battle! If your twenty representatives can defeat me by any means, we'll turn and leave. But if you lose, then from this day forward, you must follow the commands of us six!"