"Heart Origin Dominator, it is possible." Commander Cangâer said, "Then I will deduct one hundred billion Immortal Merits from you."
Immediately, Li Yuan received a message sent by the Immortal Order.
Soon after, a bright light flashed, and the soul defense Emperor weapon named âThousand Heart Emperor Ringâ slowly descended, directly caught in Li Yuanâs palm.
It emitted a hazy glow throughout, as if transparent, with wisps of mysterious Void Realm fluctuations, which would be imperceptible if Li Yuan werenât a Void Realm Practitioner.
In terms of aura, it is far inferior to the other three top-level Emperor weapons Li Yuan exchanged for, yet it seems more mysterious and unfathomable.
Li Yuanâs mind moved, forcibly suppressing its original power, and branded it with a Life Mark.
"Soul defense top-level Emperor weapon, acquired." Li Yuan felt pleased in his heart, "Other Supremes might not have such a special Emperor weapon."
Thousand Heart Emperor Ring.
According to the information Li Yuan acquired from the origin, it is refined from the soul origin essence of over a thousand Emperor Realm cultivators combined with a very special Void Realm material, greatly enhancing soul defense once merged into oneâs soul origin.
"If exchanging Eternal Crystals for the Thousand Heart Emperor Ring, it would cost nearly two trillion Eternal Crystals, which I canât afford at all." Li Yuan thought.
Among these over four hundred top-level Emperor weapons, there are more than ten soul-type ones, with this one being the most expensive.
Since Iâm exchanging, naturally I exchange for the most valuable one.
"Thus, when the Abyssal Sacrificial Sea opens, my strongest main battle true body will simultaneously be equipped with the Demon Blood Divine Spear, Imitation Heavenly Venerate Saint Armor, Thousand Heart Emperor Ring, also having cultivated the âHundred Paths Saint Body,â robust defense with the Red Heart Disc and Holy Heart Mark." Li Yuan thought, "The ability to survive can indeed be maximized."
"Even if great dangers lurk in the depths of the Abyssal Sacrificial Sea, I should remain unscathed."
According to Li Yuanâs plan, while venturing into the Abyssal Sacrificial Sea, this strongest true body will be on the outside, while other true bodies will hide inside the Cave Heaven Treasure, reemerging at a critical moment.
In reality.
Given Li Yuanâs current accomplishments in the Heart Device Dao, his soul origin has grown nearly to the dominator level, making soul defense formidable; itâs impossible for even Supremes to annihilate his soul in a single move.
Yet, he still wants to exchange for the Thousand Heart Emperor Ring, why?
Merely to prepare for potential dangers in the depths of the Abyssal Sacrificial Sea, after all, it was once a battleground for Eternals, leaving behind things even the Golden Robe God Master could not foresee.
One can never be overly cautious with soul defense means.
"Heart Origin Dominator."
"Using Eternal Crystals to exchange top-level Emperor weapons is the first time in the history of the Immortal Divine Hall, as specifically instructed by the God Master." Commander Cangâer continued, "After this, such opportunities will no longer exist."
"Understood." Li Yuan nodded.
He understood as well, that this must be a special exception made by the Golden Robe God Master for him... it canât allow him to exchange endlessly, otherwise, he could fully exchange the Immortal Divine Hallâs vault of top-level Emperor weapons through transactions with numerous dominators and even Supremes.
If such were true, even the Golden Robe God Master would face penalty.
"Able to let me exchange Eternal Crystals for three top-level Emperor weapons, Heart Origin is most grateful." Li Yuan said, "Then I shall not disturb, and take my leave for now, if there are matters, Commander can directly message me."
"Alright, let me see you out." Commander Cangâer said with a smile.
...
After sending Li Yuan away, Commander Cangâer returned to the top level of the second Immortal Divine Hallâs space-time.
"God Master, Heart Origin Dominatorâs true body has left the Immortal Heaven and Earth." Commander Cangâer said.
"Hmm."
"Proceed to the âStar City Space-Time Hall,â extract and bring Star City numbered 4." Golden Robe God Master said calmly, "It is the Star City Heart Origin Dominator is about to establish, I will personally grant its authority."
"Star City numbered 4?"
Commander Cangâer was taken aback, even though he was quite friendly with Li Yuan, he couldnât help saying, "God Master, the top five numbered Star Cities are all Immortal Star Cities, normally requiring a Sub-Saintâs qualification to establish."
"Granted Heart Origin Dominatorâs authority, at most a Supreme Star City should be provided."
All cosmic factions assume Star City is divided only into ordinary and Supreme classifications, yet within the Immortal Divine Hall, above Supreme Star Cities lie âImmortal Star Cities,â with a stronger origin, a more powerful guardian array, and possessing higher authority.
However.
Over endless ages, Immortal Heaven and Earth have only seen two instances of âImmortal Star Cities,â so contemporary major factions are unaware.
After all, while history has produced many Sub-Saints, most do not wish to too deeply entangle with Eternal Organizations, naturally making those willing to establish Immortal Star Cities rare.
"If only granting a Supreme Star City."
"Once he establishes Star City, would Heart Origin Dominator have confidence to fend off Han Xing Supreme who seeks to strike?" Golden Robe God Master shook his head, "Only an Immortal Star City would grant Heart Origin Dominator the power for self-preservation."
"In reality."
"From Heart Origin Dominatorâs perspective, he neednât rush to establish a Star City." Golden Robe God Master said indifferently, "Given his growth rate, in at most tens of thousands of years he neednât fear Supremes; starting a Star City then would pose no issue, barely affecting anything."
Commander Cangâer suddenly recalled.
The establishment of a Star City was initiated by the God Master, with no cost required from Heart Origin Dominator, naturally seeming somewhat strange.
Looking now, this was completely prearranged by God Master.
"Letting Heart Origin Dominator establish ahead of time, Han Xing Supreme will surely come to strike." Golden Robe God Master calmly said, "At that time, Heart Origin Dominator can rely on the Star Cityâs might for protection, we at Immortal Divine Hall can reappear and force Han Xing Supremeâs retreat, naturally making Heart Origin Dominator increasingly grateful, and heâll be more diligent at the Abyssal Sacrificial Sea."
Commander Cangâer thus comprehended the God Masterâs intent.
"Regarding Immortal Star City?" Golden Robe God Master said, "If he eventually becomes a Sub-Saint, it simply equates to giving it to him early... if not, if he falls, it can be reclaimed without any loss."
"However, regarding Immortal Star Cityâs authority..." Commander Cangâer continued asking.
The Star Cityâs most crucial function isnât battles.
But granting those nearing their limits, long entrenched in Eternal Relics and Quasi-Saints authority, allowing cultivation efficiency to soar significantly.
And this âauthorityâ actually depletes the power of Immortal Heaven and Earth.
"Simply let his subordinates consume slightly more of Immortal Heaven and Earthâs origin... how much can one Immortal Star City consume?" Golden Robe God Master shook his head.
"Moreover, I observe Heart Origin Dominator values his close ones highly."
"The more Immortal Star City matters to his dear ones and subordinates, the closer his relationship with us will naturally be." Golden Robe God Master said.
"The God Masterâs wisdom is unparalleled," Commander Cangâer praised.
...
After consuming all the exotic treasures obtained from the Sacrificial Realm calamity to exchange for four top-level Emperor Weapons, Li Yuan made no other moves.
Instead, he continued to devote himself to cultivation.
In the blink of an eye, eight years had passed.
Inside the Hong Ying Supreme Hall, amidst the grand and ancient palace, the towering Soul Pillars remained, as the colossal Jin Yuan still stood within the hall.
The Soul Pillars stood on both sides, while at the end of the hall under a pillar with extraordinarily majestic aura, Li Yuanâs true body was sitting with closed eyes, his aura restrained, as if he was in a deep sleep or pondering something.
Suddenly.
"Break for me!" Li Yuan abruptly opened his eyes, his body faintly shining, his eyes flashing with divine light, as he exploded with powerful will power.
Boom!!
Will fluctuations influenced reality, causing ripples in the void; such will power was even stronger, more violent, and unshakeable than during the Sacrificial Realm battle.
"The last Soul Pillar has finally been overcome," Li Yuan looked up at this particularly tall Soul Pillar: "As expected of the pillar left by the Dominator Limit Expert, truly more challenging than those before."
Swoosh!
A figure flashed across the Vast Sky, landing instantly in front of Li Yuan; it was Jin Yuan, whose face was filled with joy as he looked at Li Yuan with bright eyes.
"Congratulations, Heart Origin."
"I truly didnât expect, in such a short time, you would actually use the Divine King body to pass the supremeâs challenges. Truly incredible! Incredible!" Jin Yuan exclaimed.
As the spirit left behind by Supreme Hong Ying.
He seemed immortal but was actually forever trapped here, until the day Star City was completely destroyed; his greatest fear was not seeing anyone pass the supremeâs challenge by then, which would be his deepest regret.
"Jin Yuan, what do you know?"
A young voice sounded: "Are you aware, now in the outside world, Heart Origin is revered by countless strong beings in the cosmos as the âHeart Origin Dominator.â"
It was Little Tombâs voice; though his Holy Spirit Body had left, he left behind a puppet body, with a residual consciousness.
Itâs just unable to manifest externally, with weakened perception of the outside world.
"Dominator? Divine King, revered as Dominator?" Jin Yuan was stupefied.
Randomly, amidst Li Yuanâs mixed emotions, Little Tomb recounted what Li Yuan had experienced over these years, fighting Black Ancient Spirits at the Long River Ruins, slaughtering the Dominator at Three Flames Mountain, battling Yun Jing Dominator during Sacrificial Realm calamity, killing Abyss Demon Monarch...
Listening to this, Jin Yuan was deeply shaken.
"In such a short time, Heart Origin, youâve grown to this level?" Jin Yuan was incredibly shocked: "Your cultivation hasnât even reached ten thousand years, right."
"Yes." Li Yuan remained very calm.
"Not even ten thousand years, reaching such a level, such talent; I fear not a single Sub-Saint born since the cosmosâs inception can compare to you." Jin Yuan sincerely exclaimed.
"Naturally so."
"Supremes from outside, numerous Dominators, even those eternal organizations have recognized Heart Origin as the first prodigy since the cosmosâs inception," Little Tombâs voice was filled with pride.
Li Yuan smiled helplessly, understanding Little Tombâs nature long ago.
Although he seemed to have experienced a long lifetime, Little Tomb inherently had the mindset of a child. This was the essence of his consciousness, hard to change regardless of the years passed.
"Haha, now then, Master left the âSub-Saint Weaponâ for you, I can be at peace." Jin Yuan sighed.
"Sub-Saint Weapon?" Li Yuan was startled.
"Yes."
"Havenât you always wanted to know what Master left behind?" Jin Yuan said. "Youâve passed the test, so youâre eligible to receive it."
"What Master left is a treasure surpassing the top-level Emperor Weapon."
"Surpassing top-level Emperor Weapon?" Li Yuanâs eyes lit up, incredulous: "Is it an Eternal Dao Weapon?"
Top-level Emperor Weapons were the strongest treasures Li Yuan had encountered so far.
"No!"
"Eternal Dao Weapons are essentially still Emperor Weapons, just endowed with a bit of unique Dao Rhythm by eternal entities, granting them some special functions," Jin Yuan shook his head. "But unless theyâre a combat treasure, Eternal Dao Weapons used in battle wonât have much greater might than top-level Emperor Weapons."
Instantly, Li Yuan thought of the âVoid Transformation Dao Map,â whose greatest function was transforming into a âVoid Realm Body.â
This was indeed power bestowed by eternal entities.
Otherwise, regardless of Li Yuanâs incomparable talent, he wouldnât achieve cultivation.
"And the Sub-Saint Weapon, it doesnât contain Dao Rhythm bestowed by eternal entities, so in certain specific uses, it doesnât match up to Eternal Dao Weapons."
"However!"
"Its original mystery far surpasses top-level Emperor Weapons."
"Though not an Eternal Sacred Soldier, in a Sub-Saintâs hands, it is worthy of being called a main battle weapon," Jin Yuan said. "You also know, like top-level Emperor Weapons are very limited in use for a Sub-Saint... a casual strike from a Sub-Saint exceeds the might of top-level Emperor Weapons."
"Like the âDemon Cliff Steleâ in the Eighth Dark Domain, like the âHundred Divine Wheelsâ in Immortal Heaven and Earth, they can be considered Sub-Saint Artifacts," Jin Yuan said.
Li Yuan suddenly understood.
So, Demon Cliff Stele, Hundred Divine Wheels, belonged to the category of Sub-Saint Artifacts... At this moment, Li Yuan couldnât suppress the excitement in his heart.
Previously, missing the Hundred Divine Wheels left Li Yuan with regret and unwillingness, yet with no solution.
Unexpectedly.
A turn of events, Supreme Hong Ying actually left behind such an incredible treasure?
"Behold," Jin Yuan pointed remotely towards the void.
Whoosh!
The void slightly trembled, as a massive golden sphere appeared out of thin air, with countless Dao Patterns engraved on its surface.