Ultimate Reward? A Visitor from Beyond the Heavens

At this moment, Chen Ning was exhausted. Just maintaining the Demon God's hand in the Devil God Transformation had already depleted his Qi Sea.

The First-Generation Sect Master exhausted his body's potential after using that move.

He's only managing to stay alive and not faint because of his powerful True Dragon Body.

However, there was nothing seriously wrong.

Give him some time, True Dragon Body will regain its vitality.

This is also what makes the Dragon Clan so physically powerful.

"Young man... now it's time for your ancestor to formally bid you farewell..."

Deep within the sea of consciousness.

The faint voice of the First-Generation Sect Master could be heard.

Then, the faint phantom of the First Generation detached from Chen Ning's body.

It grew increasingly dim and faint.

"Thank you, old man!"

Chen Ning's eyes reddened; she was still reluctant to part with this guy who was both her mentor and her friend.

"Alright, while you still remember, quickly recall your ancestor's invincible move."

"Aren't you really planning to give it a name?"

"I'm not getting up... or you can call me whatever you want!"

"Good!"

Chen Ning nodded.

"Kid, the commotion you've made will definitely alert those bastards from Beyond the Heavens. Although someone has placed a trap on you, it probably won't be able to be concealed this time..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ning knew that the First Generation was referring to the elaborate scheme that the old sect leader had devised to deceive everyone.

Finally, the old sect leader was captured by the Beyond the Heavens.

To buy themselves a chance at survival.

"Boy, once the Beyond the Heavens realms discover you, they will surely kill you. The Nine Provinces Realm is vast, but you cannot escape them in the end. The only way to avoid them is to break through the world barrier and go to the Beyond the Heavens!"

"To Beyond the Heavens?"

Chen Ning was somewhat puzzled. "Wouldn't going to Beyond the Heavens your own initiative be like walking into a trap?"

"The Beyond the Heavens aren't what you think. Otherwise, how do you think your ancestor survived?"

Upon hearing this...

Chen Ning's expression brightened.

Yes!

The First-Generation Sect Master broke through the barrier and went to the Beyond the Heavens. He is still alive today, which is why this wisp of divine thought in the Nine Provinces Realm has not dissipated.

That means...

Even if you go to the Beyond the Heavens, you might not necessarily die.

Instead, it was a miraculous escape from a desperate situation.

"The martial arts, supernatural Divine Ability, treasures, and fortuitous opportunity in the Nine Provinces Realm were all set up by those bastards from Beyond the Heavens. Even the cultivation levels are controlled by them. Only by going to Beyond the Heavens can you truly master the power to fight against Beyond the Heavens."

The phantom image of the First-Generation Sect Master is fading further and further.

It was clearly time to part ways.

"Kid!"

The First-Generation Sect Master's last words before he vanished seemed to be of great importance; he struggled to prevent himself from completely disappearing.

"You said."

Chen Ning listened attentively.

"Knowing myself as I do, the fact that I went to the Beyond the Heavens and haven't yet gone to rescue my eighth-generation descendant makes me suspect I might have gone to challenge my weakness. There must be many stunningly beautiful fairies in the Beyond the Heavens!"

That's all.

The phantom images of the First-Generation Sect Master completely dissipated.

Chen Ning was completely stunned.

That old man, he really is still up to no good!

He couldn't stay serious for long before his true nature was revealed again!

Okay!

Regardless of the circumstances, the First Generation are their elders; if an elder asks them to go, can they refuse?

Cannot!

He's determined to go to that Beyond the Heavens!

We must find out!

"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have triggered the fourth stage of the legendary main quest [Opening the Heavens]!"

"Mission Introduction: Having learned the truth of the world, as an unparalleled sect leader, you must carry on the legacy and forge ahead. Our journey is to the stars and the sea! Please break through the world's barriers and travel to Beyond the Heavens. This will be considered mission completion!"

Phase Four Rewards: Legendary Rewards!

"Upon completion of Phase Four, the ultimate reward will be unlocked!"

After listening to the system prompt.

Chen Ning was instantly filled with excitement.

It's finally here!

The final stage of the legendary main storyline has finally been released!

Upon completion, you will not only receive the basic legendary reward, but also a new and mysterious surprise.

At this time.

The Heavenly Lake Holy Lord and the others bowed slightly in the direction where the First-Generation Sect Master had disappeared, as they respectfully bid farewell to their benefactor.

"Gentlemen, the chaos caused by the Rakshasa demons has finally subsided. You have all suffered some injuries, so please follow me back to the Heavenly Lake to heal."

Everyone nodded slightly.

Not long after.

Inside Heavenly Lake.

Stone Saint channeled a wisp of Saint Power into everyone and used the boundless vitality of the Heavenly Lake water to heal their wounds.

And Chen Ning.

He was soaking in the Heavenly Lake while thinking about how to break through the world's barrier.

For hundreds of thousands of years, despite the efforts of countless generations, Heavenly Lake has been unable to break through the barriers of the world.

The First-Generation Sect Master was the only one to break through the barrier.

But by then he had already gone to the Beyond the Heavens.

The divine thought left in the Jade Slip knew nothing of what happened afterward.

Therefore.

Chen Ning was at a loss for words.

"Little one, are you still thinking about what your ancestor said?"

The Heavenly Lake Holy Lord slowly walked over and asked.

"Hmm, I can't think of that for a moment. Please enlighten Senior Mu."

"What's there to explain? Whether the women from Beyond the Heavens are beautiful or not, just go and see for yourself!"

"This..."

Chen Ning was speechless.

Who said that?

"Alright... seeing your worried face, I just teased you. Your ancestor was able to break through the world barrier back then, which was certainly related to his power, but even more so to his indomitable spirit."

The Heavenly Lake Holy Lord recounted in detail:

"Your ancestor was an extraordinary person, skilled at breaking conventions and accomplishing seemingly impossible things. He always possessed an indomitable will."

"I don't care what kind of superpower you are, I can still be among them. I don't care about the truth of the world or the barriers between worlds, I can break them down. That's why your ancestor was able to create miracles."

"In this respect, you're a lot like him..."

"Senior Mu, I... I understand a little..."

Chen Ning suddenly remembered something and couldn't help but ask, "Senior Mu, how do I compare to the founder back then?"

"Your ancestor forbade me to say this, but I must tell you anyway, for someone of your level and age to have achieved such a feat, you are even better than him back then."

"Thank you for informing me Senior Mu."

Chen Ning chuckled softly, then continued to meditate.

Three days later.

A figure descended upon the Heavenly Lake.

This person is extraordinary and is known as the Blazing Star Lord.

Even Stone Saint, a Late-Stage Saint, was alarmed by that aura.

"We were unaware of the arrival of this Divine Envoy from Beyond the Heavens; we have failed to greet you properly!"

The Heavenly Lake Holy Lord had not yet had time to reconstruct his physical body; he still emerged from his earthen form and spoke respectfully.

"No need to greet him! Hand over that boy so I can take him back."

"I don't quite understand what the divine messenger is saying."

Stubborn to the end!

With a cold shout, Blazing Star Lord unleashed a palm strike, sending the Heavenly Lake Holy Lord flying and crashing into the mountainside.

"The divine messenger's temper is truly quite fiery..."

Stone Saint descended from the sky, looking at the figure opposite him with a cold and piercing gaze, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Hand over the person! I'm too lazy to search for them myself. I'm giving you only one day. If you don't see them, then Heavenly Lake will be destroyed!"

Blazing Star Lord said indifferently, "Don't think you can get away with what you've done, Heavenly Lake. After today, the Nine Provinces Realm will change hands, and whether Heavenly Lake has any chance of survival is entirely in your hands."

"Divine messenger, my Heavenly Lake has worked diligently for hundreds of thousands of years. To treat it like this, discarding it after it has served its purpose, is surely disheartening."

Stone Saint's voice was icy cold.

The messenger sneered disdainfully:

"Your Heavenly Lake has indeed made great contributions, but who gave you the audacity to commit such a treasonous act in secret? The Nine Provinces Realm is not indispensable to your Heavenly Lake. If I wish, I can support any force to maintain the balance of the Nine Provinces Realm."