Chapter 1176: Opened Ascension Path

Taking a closer look at the black sphere, he noticed energy swirling within, like the primordial energy that made the world, followed by endless stars surrounding it.

His mind felt like he was in a vast and endless world, aware of his insignificance in the face of such a universe, an ant squashed by forces unseen.

He was jolted to his senses the next moment, sweat trickling down his brow. His heart was filled with fear and unease. His pride and arrogance as a human was squashed then and there.

Yun Shuang said, "Big brother Zhuo, are you alright?"

"I'm fine."

Easing a breath, Zhuo Fan stared at the black ball, "Senior Sovereign Yun, how do I use your treasure?"

The Sovereign smirked, "Figure out yourself. No matter who or what you're looking for, this Worldbridge will help you."

"That's all I had to say, boy. You can go!"

Sovereign Yun flicked his hand and an astral wind sent Zhuo Fan flying.

Yun Shuang started, "Big brother Zhuo..."

"Shuang'er!"

Sovereign Yun shouted, as did Yun Shuang. She turned back and said, "Patriarch..."

"I'm about to fade away."

Sovereign Yun turned transparent, yet he smiled, "Since ancient times, this trace remained because of Worldbridge's help. All I've been doing was waiting for a man to appear to give it to him. Now that time has come and I shall vanish. The rest is up to him. Don't let it all go to waste..."

The voice faded as well, in this dark place.

With a boom, everything collapsed, turning into fading glimmers. The sun shone within, revealing just an ordinary cave...

[Patriarch!]

Shuang'er lamented, bowing at the deep cave before leaving.

With a start, Zhuo Fan plopped on the ground, thrown among rocks and kicking up dust. Finally straightening himself, he said, "I was clearly in the mountain and now I'm at its foot. The senior sure doesn't see his guests out. Talk about rude!"

"Big brother Zhuo!"

Shuang'er came over and saw him covered in dust, "Are you alright? Patriarch's dismissal can be a bit harsh."

Zhuo Fan patted the dust off his clothes, "It's fine. But are all Sovereigns like that? Do all of them have weird hobbies?"

Shuang'er giggled, "Big brother Zhuo is going back to Sacred Domain? Can you take me along?"

"Why?"

"You need help and I can lend a hand."

"Oh, that..."

Zhuo Fan hesitated, put on the spot, "Peak Genesis Stage isn't bad, but I know you're bad at fighting. Sacred Domain is too..."

Shuang'er was firm in this, "Don't underestimate me!"

Shuang'er's eyes shone an eerie blue and an astonishing power came out. With rumbling combing from everywhere, the entire mountain range crumbled on the spot. But it wasn't due to the shaking, it was because it was flattened.

Zhuo Fan felt heavy as well and sank into the earth. Everything in a hundred miles sank three hundred meters.

Shuang'er stopped and looked in pride, "Well, big brother Zhuo? That's a third of what I can do. I refrained from flattening a thousand miles around since there are people living here. And that's not even my special skill."

"You're practically a different person after receiving Sovereign Yun's guidance."

Zhuo Fan's face twitched, "But why didn't your Patriarch train disciples to protect your clan?"

Shuang'er shrugged, "Patriarch cared for the world. He only waited here for you to give you something. He doesn't care what befell the clan, or how it fares. He only taught me because he sensed your aura a hundred years ago and wanted me to help you."

"I see. But why would he help me? Is it because of the Sovereign path?"

Zhuo Fan frowned, looking at the black ball in his hand and then patted Shuang'er's shoulder, "We'll meet in Sword Star Empire's capital in twenty days. Don't be late and... don't tell the Luo clan."

"You're not taking them?"

"What's the point of being in so much danger?"

Zhuo Fan sighed, "They are kings in the mortal domain and have a stable position. They should enjoy retirement. By going to Sacred Domain instead, they will have to start over, facing danger upon danger. In short, there are many horrible men there, and even more hidden experts unaccounted for. I even feel scared. Taking them along will make it hard to protect them."

Shuang'er nodded and sighed.

The two returned to the Luo clan and stayed for a few days, meeting old friends from western lands before leaving for the empire's capital.

At that time, a dozen days passed already, with most of the people Zhuo Fan gathered already there.

Gu Santong and Qiao'er were obvious, with Ye Lin and other Dharma Kings, Bali Yuyu, Baili Yulei and Baili Jingtian present as well. Even Murong Xue was going.

"Miss Murong, you're coming along?" Zhuo Fan asked.

Murong Xue nodded, "My sight has broadened and I wish to see the upper world, if you don't mind."

"I don't, not since you're your brother's problem now. If he doesn't mind, why should I? Ha-ha-ha..." Zhuo Fan came before the Thunder Pavilion.

There was not a trance of lightning as before, turned into an average place. That was because a month back, Zhuo Fan threw a casual seal over it when he was here.

Glancing at the bowing Wu Randong nearby, Zhuo Fan said, "After we leave, you are to watch over the mortal domain. At my signal, activate the second array, got it?"

"Crysta clearl. Palace Lord, the empire is gone and my hatred has quelled. I only wish to fulfill the Palace Lord's orders!" Wu Randong bowed sternly.

Zhuo Fan nodded and made a sign. The space around them rippled, "World's arts combine, seas of spiritual clarity, aid me in activating the array. Open the path to heaven and guide me on my journey!"

Boom!

Every land began shaking, the sky filled with the cries of the frightened. The tunnels dug throughout the lands and packed with sacred stones intertwined as they activated and linked the five lands into one gargantuan array.

Whoosh~

A white pillar shot into the sky from the former Beast Taming Sect. Violent and volatile power gushed from it, racing through and into the array dug underground, all the way to the imperial capital.

Rustle~

More pillars of light shot out, from Ultimate Clarity Sect, North Sea, the former Flying Cloud Manor and more. It was like they connected heaven with the earth, unleashing tremendous power. The people near these locations blanked out on the spot, even Genesis experts could barely breathe from the pressure. They could barely crawl on the ground, horrified at the development.

Seven pillars in all, scattered throughout the five lands rose into the air. The thick spiritual energy from the Sacred Domain came pouring in from the World Wind Tunnels, fueling the huge array and coming to the imperial capital.

Dragon ancestor roared in joy, "Ha-ha-ha, at long last, the time of our freedom has come, ha-ha-ha..."

"Finally completed. The kid is about to return, ha-ha-ha. Safe travels, old friend!"

In the Allbeast Mountain Range, Vaulting Kunpeng felt the spiritual energy around changing and saw the seven pillars of light with a wide smile.

[It all went according to plan, a plan in the making for eons, ha-ha-ha...]

Whoosh~

All that power focused in one area. Zhuo Fan's eyes shone and made another sign as he pointed, "All paths converge, ascension path, open!"

Boom!

With one last strong worldwide shake, the Thunder Pavilion let out its own white pillar into the sky. BOOM! The heavens above then manifested a dazzling light, the same one that was calling the Spirit King Baili Yutian.

The path to the Sacred Domain was finally open...