Chapter 362: Numbers Are Meaningless

Shen Xing’s appearance naturally did not mean he had successfully emerged from seclusion.

In fact, he still had one final step of accumulation left.

The path had already been found, the fusion of space and dragon-type had been achieved, and even the Ten Thousand Dragons Technique was in its final stages of advancement.

However, this step required time.

Because the improvement was too great.

So great that even Shen Xing himself was somewhat surprised.

He appeared before Hong Hao and the others at this moment, silently, without any equipment detecting him, and without anyone noticing, including Tai Luo Dragon Sage who was also in front of Hong Hao.

Everyone was utterly shocked.

At this moment, Shen Xing, in everyone’s eyes, seemed like a ghost, as if he existed, yet also as if he didn’t, they couldn’t even tell if this was a phantom.

“Have you emerged from seclusion?” Hong Hao couldn’t help but ask.

He was well aware that he was no longer Shen Xing’s match. If Shen Xing had emerged, he could probably be truly invincible below the Eighth Realm. Therefore, he wasn’t too surprised at this moment.

However, Shen Xing shook his head, his expression solemn.

“I received a communication from Big Sister Wenren, an urgent one. It contained only one sentence—we cannot destroy Taiyuan Sect.”

Yes, this was why Shen Xing appeared here at this time.

Previously, when Wenren Caifeng ascended, she had agreed on a method of communication with him. Although Eighth Realm martial artists could no longer come to this world, they could stand at the edge of the world, the place that was being constantly devoured by the Void Turbulence.

If Wenren Caifeng needed to contact him, she would leave a message there. If it was an urgent communication, she would even continuously send signals to him.

Shen Xing discovered Wenren Caifeng’s message after emerging from a period of seclusion.

It contained only this brief sentence, nothing else, not even an explanation.

This was not like Wenren Caifeng’s style.

Unless she also didn’t know anything and couldn’t provide an answer.

“Cannot destroy Taiyuan Sect?” Hong Hao and the others also began to ponder. “Since it’s a warning from Councilor Wenren, it must be related to the world where the Eighth Realm martial artists are. Could it be that the Eighth Realm martial artists of Taiyuan Sect will take action to destroy the world?”

“It’s possible, but it doesn’t seem likely.” Shen Xing furrowed his brows. “For the Eighth Realm, although this world is destined to be destroyed, they can’t let it be destroyed so easily. Because the world of the Eighth Realm is still constantly extracting Yuan Qi from this world. If it’s destroyed too early, their world will also suffer significant losses, and it will be even more difficult for them to survive.”

“Indeed.” Hong Hao nodded.

If it weren’t for this value, those Eighth Realm martial artists wouldn’t have all ascended, and they wouldn’t dare to interfere too much in this world.

This was precisely out of concern for the destruction of this world.

However, if this wasn’t the reason, Wenren Caifeng’s message was somewhat perplexing.

“Regardless, with this message, it’s better for us to hold back.” Shen Xing said.

“You are the chief executive. You have this right.” Hong Hao nodded.

If previously, Shen Xing’s position as chief executive was merely because he controlled the passage to this world, now, he had truly become a powerful figure.

With such strength, even Eighth Realm martial artists probably couldn’t ignore him.

In addition to that miraculous ability to move, it was estimated that even Eighth Realm martial artists couldn’t threaten him.

Under these circumstances, Shen Xing’s current status was truly well-deserved.

In fact, adding his contributions to humanity, directly granting him the status of “Supreme Councilor” was not impossible.

“However, the question now is not whether we will let them go or not.” Tai Luo Dragon Sage suddenly interjected at this moment. “It’s that they are unwilling to let us go. According to the current intelligence, Taiyuan Sect has probably gathered more than two hundred Sages. They are confident in dealing with us. They are only gathering more now to increase their chances.”

“Two hundred?” Shen Xing’s expression didn’t change upon hearing this news.

“Two hundred Sages, and you’re still not concerned?” Tai Luo Dragon Sage sized up Shen Xing, seemingly intentionally emphasizing, “Among them are at least three at the peak of the Seventh Realm, twenty at the late Seventh Realm, and more than twelve Eighth-Grade Divine Weapons. Apart from a true Eighth Realm martial artist, no one can withstand this force, not even Ji Long in his prime.”

Yes, this was indeed an incredibly powerful force.

So powerful that it could, to a certain extent, bridge the small gap between realms.

Unless it was the true chasm between the Seventh and Eighth Realms, theoretically, no one could resist.

Even if Shen Xing completed his final accumulation, he would only be at the early Seventh Realm.

However, Shen Xing smiled and said, “Don’t worry, numbers are meaningless to me.”

His tone was very relaxed, as if he was stating a matter of fact.

In reality, although he was at the final step, the mysterious shuttle in his mind seemed to have already acknowledged that he had reached the Seventh Realm and directly transmitted the Seventh Realm Space Intent to him.

This intent was truly terrifyingly powerful.

Perhaps a true Eighth Realm martial artist could still defeat him with their advantage in realm, but below the Eighth Realm, absolutely no one could stand before him.

Having stepped onto the Martial Path for three hundred years, for the first time, Shen Xing felt a sense of true “invincibility”!

This was not about so-called “talent” or “potential,” but true invincibility, where no one could make him feel awe or fear!

This sense of exhilaration also served as a powerful driving force for Shen Xing to take this step and forge his own path.

And at this moment, Shen Xing’s sense of invincibility also infected the others.

“Good!” Tai Luo Dragon Sage surprisingly seemed to be the most excited one. “You are the Space Dragon Emperor, a being that has never appeared in millions of years! You should have such confidence! I can’t even imagine what kind of astonishing power a Space Dragon Emperor possesses!”

In the martial arts of this world, space was the fundamental force that distinguished Sages from those below the Sage Realm.

And the dragon-type was the strongest among all martial artists!

The combination of these two truly shattered the limits of imagination, almost the strongest power that the martial artists of this world could imagine!

Tai Luo Dragon Sage was right. If Shen Xing had appeared in the ancient era, just based on this foundation, he would have been qualified to ascend to the throne of “Dragon Emperor”!

Not just any Dragon Emperor, but the one and only, the supreme “Great Emperor” who would make the entire world submit at his feet!

“Next, I will stay here,” Shen Xing said. “Give me all the dragon-type pills, whether they are Seventh-Grade or Sixth-Grade, as many as you have. The Yuan Qi required for this transformation is simply too vast.”

“Alright!” Hong Hao nodded. “Over the past few decades, thanks to Tai Luo Dragon Sage, we have found many dragon-type treasures, and we have accumulated quite a few dragon-type pills.”

Actually, even without pills, Shen Xing could still slowly complete the accumulation.

The so-called Dragon Qi was, in itself, the power possessed by true dragons.

It was not Dragon Qi that created true dragons, but true dragons that gave birth to the dragon-type.

If Shen Xing wished to, he could even use his own Yuan Power to transform other people or creatures into dragon-type beings. This was also the manifestation of a true dragon.

In the past, the Dragon Race relied on this to increase their numbers, not by reproducing through bloodlines.

Those who possessed the power of the dragon were the Dragon Race, regardless of who their parents were or how they were born.

And at this moment, Shen Xing began his seclusion here.

A large number of dragon-type pills were brought before him.

Whether they were Seventh-Grade, Sixth-Grade, or lower, all the pills were crushed by him in one go, and the vast Yuan Qi surged into his body. The newly opened, yet temporarily not exclusively his, martial path was becoming increasingly stable and taking shape.

Probably because of the sudden collection of a large number of dragon-type pills, this commotion was also captured by the people of Taiyuan Sect.

“We can’t delay any longer,” Sage Wuyou said. “With such a vast amount of dragon-type pills, if Tai Luo Dragon Sage is preparing to complete his final breakthrough, then we absolutely cannot delay any longer.”

“Is that possible?” Some Sages seemed unable to comprehend. “Tai Luo Dragon Sage appears to be a Quasi-Great Sage, but in reality, his path has already been cut off. He was already a Quasi-Great Sage tens of thousands of years ago. How could he suddenly complete his breakthrough at this time?”

“It was impossible in the past, but haven’t there been enough impossible things happening in Federation Sacred Ground?” Sage Wuyou didn’t hide his gloominess. “We can’t gamble.”

“…” These words silenced many of those present.

For this battle, they were already betting everything, but the more this was the case, the more they couldn’t take too many risks.

Sage Wuyou was right. If Tai Luo Dragon Sage really took that final step, their risks would skyrocket.

“Then it’s settled.” Sage Wuyou, seeing no reply, made the final decision. “Make the final preparations!”

“Alright!”

“Gather everyone!”

“The final battle. The order for countless years to come depends on all of you!”

“…”

Although these Sages had their own concerns, once they made the decision, their fighting spirit was still fervent and determined.

After all, this was a group of the most powerful martial artists.

To have reached this step, this realm, there was no Sage who hadn’t fought through countless battles of blood and fire. It was impossible for them to be intimidated by the power of Federation Sacred Ground.

Under these circumstances, Sage Wuyou decided on the time of the battle.

This time was, of course, also transmitted to Federation Sacred Ground.

With such a scale, it was impossible to prevent information from leaking. Even the surprise attack by Federation Sacred Ground using the planet-destroying cannon that day had already been known to Taiyuan Sect.

However, in a battle of this level, even knowing the information wouldn’t help much.

This was over two hundred Sages!

In reality, when they appeared, along with some wavering Sages, the number would probably be even greater!

However—

“There’s no need to worry about this timing.” Shen Xing was still devouring the vast Yuan Qi in large gulps, his refining speed reaching a level that would astonish even Great Sages. “I could have taken this final step long ago, and I even have enough to refine a few more Seventh Realm Martial Path Intents.”

“That’s good.” Hong Hao was completely relieved.

He sent down the message. Everyone in Federation Sacred Ground, including everyone in Liantian Workshop, should continue as usual, without any need for concern.

“Putting on a false front!” Sage Wuyou seemed to scoff after learning of this.

The decision had been made, so there was no need for any further hesitation. Even if they were to die in this battle, Sage Wuyou and the many Sages were already prepared!

Thus, the date of the decisive battle was not changed in the slightest.

When that day finally arrived, outside the endless mist that had existed around Liantian Workshop for tens of thousands of years, one figure after another appeared. None of them controlled their aura, and the vast pressure almost merged into one, spreading out, and within a very short time, it spread throughout the entire world.

Countless ordinary people or weaker martial artists who were unaware of the situation looked up at the sky in horror at this moment.

Even though some of these martial artists had experienced the same aura more than a hundred years ago, they could clearly feel that this time was different.

The previous times were just congratulations, and the aura released did not carry any pressure.

But this time.

It was as if the entire sky was about to collapse. The fervent fighting spirit of hundreds of Sages superimposed together, even the stars seemed to be tinged with an indescribable blood-red color.

“Hahaha!” Sage Wuyou laughed loudly. “Three hundred Fellow Daoists have come! The treatment of Federation Sacred Ground is second only to the Dragon Race. Even in defeat, there will be no regrets!”

Yes, even Sage Wuyou himself hadn’t expected that three hundred Sages would respond!

They could only be sure that two hundred and thirty Sages would definitely come!

This was enough to show that even more Sages did not want to see Federation Sacred Ground rule the entire world!

“Fellow Daoists, let’s begin.” Someone had already unleashed their full Yuan Power.

“Liantian Workshop, which has existed for tens of thousands of years, will also perish today.”

“What a pity, what a pity.”

“The glory of the ancient martial arts, I’m afraid it will never be seen again.”

“Federation Sacred Ground is truly a demonic force from beyond this realm, not of our world. How can they be allowed to rule as kings and emperors?”

“…”

Waves of surging Yuan Power, carrying endless pressure, surged towards the mist. At this moment, the entire sky and earth trembled, the entire earth roared, and countless martial artists far away in the distance collapsed to the ground in terror. Words could not describe the horror of this moment, as if the end of the world was coming!

However, some martial artists already had a bad feeling at this moment.

They had already been attacked at their doorstep, yet Federation Sacred Ground seemed to have no reaction at all.

Even Liantian Workshop was completely silent.

And if they weren’t mistaken, Liantian Workshop’s grand formation seemed to still be in its usual state!

Yes, this mountain gate formation was not fully activated at all!