Three Ancient Heavens

In the Primordial World, where years were uncounted, Li Fan comprehended the Nine Yang Essence within the Sun Star, mastering the Nine Yang Law.

The newborn myriad spirits had gradually forgotten this shocking great war; only the All Grand Unity Experts remained anxious, the Demon God's Dao Fruit Avatar hidden within the Primordial World, ready to strike again at any moment.

The Three Emperors' origins were heavily wounded, and they had not appeared for a long time. Among the gods aspiring to Grand Unity Ninth Heaven throughout heaven and earth, secret small movements were unceasing.

Among them, three of the Nine Heavens of the Primordial World began to slowly sever ties with the Heavenly Emperor's Grand Unity Heaven.

Cang Tian, Qing Tian, and Huang Tian, all at Grand Unity Eighth Heaven, were just one step away from becoming Great Divine Powers.

Cang Tian's tone carried urgency and scheming: "Brothers Qing Tian and Huang Tian, as long as we break away from the Nine Heavens of the Primordial World and unite, I refuse to believe Cangli would dare defy the world's will and strike at us directly."

Qing Tian spoke, "Back then, Cangli invited us to join him. Times have changed; now is the time to part ways."

Huang Tian clenched his fist: "I don't believe Cangli is so kind-hearted. Let's set aside Great God Hongjun of Central Jun Tian. Why should we three Heavens be beneath the other nine? Their cultivation is inferior to ours—why?!"

Hearing Qing Tian and Huang Tian's replies, Cang Tian knew the matter was settled.

A smile filled Cang Tian's face: "The capable rise, the mediocre fall. Perhaps Cangli was wary of us from the start. What he won't give us, we'll take ourselves."

Qing Tian's face was troubled: "When the Chaos Demon Gods emerged and the Primordial Heavenly Dao manifested, we three knew where the path lay. But unfortunately, the Primordial Heavenly Dao has not yet reached its time to appear."

Huang Tian's face was full of anger: "I refuse to believe Cangli has no designs on the Primordial Heavenly Dao. Before, our three Daos ran parallel to Cangli's Great Dao. The moment the Primordial Heavenly Dao appeared, we knew we were all wrong. Even if we don't want to contend, we must."

Cang Tian's tone was firm: "We three cannot forever remain beneath Cangli. We break away from the Divine Kingdom, reclaim our fortune, and create an era that belongs to us three alone."

The Dao Contract was sealed, and a new storm was about to descend.

During the long years Li Fan spent refining the Solar Authority, Empress Ziguang of the Primordial Starry Sky maintained high alert. No All Grand Unity Experts were allowed entry; those below Grand Unity had to join the Starry Sky Camp to enter.

A passing Da Luo Venerable God could not restrain himself and tried to negotiate: "I wish to enter the Solar Star Domain."

Which of the All Grand Unity Experts did not desire to enter the Sun Star and claim the former Solar Star God's Divine Treasury? Even without Innate Spiritual Treasures, the Divine Materials nurtured over the long ages within the Solar Star Domain represented a shocking fortune.

In the end, even the Five Divine Beasts joined the commotion. What they truly wanted was the Solar Authority—the fortune of a Supreme Star was vast beyond measure.

The Grand Unity Experts grew restless, and the Taiyin Star Lord responded with domineering authority.

Wangshu replied with authority: "To prevent Chaos Demon God avatars from wreaking havoc in the starry sky, no one is permitted to enter."

Under the Taiyin Star Lord's cold, starry gaze, no one dared to cause trouble. Even the Five Divine Beasts behaved. A Grand Unity Ninth Heaven could not defeat the Taiyin Star Lord at the Eleventh Heaven.

The All Grand Unity Experts cried out in their hearts—this was a scandal, a grave scandal. Some observant ones noticed that Li Fan was not on the Taiyin Star.

The Great Sun Spanning the Sky phenomenon shook the Primordial World, its radiance illuminating the world, its boundless light scorching the Primordial heavens.

Many gods thought the Sun Star had been damaged in the previous great war and was now restored.

The All Grand Unity Experts, however, saw a different level. How could it be so fast? A new Solar Star God had been born.

Under the Sun Star's empowerment, Li Fan's Dharma Form, the Great Sun Glazed Body, roamed freely between heaven and earth.

"Today, I, Li Fan, become the Solar Star God. Those with affinity may join the Solar Star Domain."

Li Fan's proclamation set all living beings in heaven and earth ablaze. The myriad spirits felt honored to receive the radiance of the Sun God.

The All Grand Unity Experts gnashed their teeth inwardly. Why not me? The Taiyin Star Lord is unjust! To possess the Solar Authority, to be laden with boundless fortune, over the long ages—even a pig could become a Great Divine Power.

Hongjun's tone was filled with wonder: "This young friend has great fortune, earning the recognition of the Sun Star. This is no easy feat for an ordinary Da Luo Venerable God."

Doumu Yuanjun Ziguang wore a fond, aunt-like smile: "The Taiyin Star Lord, Wangshu, enjoys playing at raising someone."

Goddess Taiyuan chimed in loudly: "So this is the real you, Wangshu. Raising a Sun Male God, hahaha."

The looks the All Grand Unity Experts gave the Taiyin Star Lord all changed.

Goddess Wangshu's face was stern: "This is the Sun Star's choice. Don't spread rumors about me. Ziguang and Taiyuan, the two of you, shut up now."

Qiankun Ancestor smiled: "The Primordial Starry Sky is harmonious. Our strength to oppose the Chaos Demon Gods has greatly increased. Congratulations, congratulations."

Qiankun's words, falling on attentive ears, didn't sound quite right. Was he stirring the pot?

White Emperor Luohu's tone carried both probing and a hint of mockery:

"It seems the Three Emperors are gravely wounded. If they don't emerge from seclusion soon, the Nine Heavens of the Primordial World may well become six. Cang Tian, Qing Tian, and Huang Tian—these three Da Luo Venerable Gods—grow more restless by the day. Hongjun, what do you think?"

Hongjun's expression was calm: "A good gathering deserves a good parting. I respect the Three Heavens' choice. I'll sit and watch."

Hongjun's answer let the All Grand Unity Experts know that the Nine Heavens were not particularly important to him.

The reply of this Great Divine Power, Hongjun, reached the Three Heavens. Those Great Divine Powers hidden in the shadows secretly lent them aid.

Heavenly Emperor Cangli, the overt Great Divine Power, stood in many people's way. Now that an opportunity had arisen, many Grand Unity Experts were fanning the flames.

The Three Heavens went with the flow, accelerating their separation from the Nine Heavens of the Primordial World.

Cang Tian's tone was excited: "A once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity! I am not far from Grand Unity Ninth Heaven. Becoming a Great Divine Power is within reach, hahaha."

Li Fan became the Solar Star God. Within the Taiyang Star Core, he found the Divine Treasury left by Zhuzhao. Divine Materials filled an entire world.

Laws interwove, forming a self-contained treasure vault. As far as the eye could see, countless rare ores and exotic gems emitted brilliant, colorful light. Even the soil beneath his feet was saturated with dense spiritual energy.

Li Fan found the divine substance he needed most: the Gold of All Stars. This was one of the key materials for refining the main array flags of the Zhou Tian Star Array. Unfortunately, he found no Innate Spiritual Treasures.

After collecting the treasures, Li Fan began summoning all the Star Gods within the Solar Star Domain while simultaneously refining the Star Certifying Treasures for the Auxiliary Stars—the Auxiliary Star Flags of the Zhou Tian Star Array.

Li Fan's expression was stern: "All Star Gods, I am the new Solar Star God. I care not what rules you followed before. From today onward, you will all obey my commands and carry out my orders. Understood?"

The Star Gods of the Auxiliary Stars replied in unison: "As you command, Solar Star God."

Li Fan spoke, "I want to establish Star Gates, just like the Taiyin Star Domain and the Ziwei Star Domain. These are the Houtian Spiritual Treasure Embryos I refined, the Star Suppressing Treasures for the Auxiliary Stars. I entrust them to you."

"Refine these Star Suppressing Treasures with all your might. If you achieve a Houtian Spiritual Treasure of Twelve Prohibitions quality, I will reward each of you with a piece of Dao Comprehension Divine Tea from a top-grade Innate Spiritual Root."

"But if I discover any Star God paying lip service while acting otherwise, cutting corners, or pulling any shady tricks like before, I will settle accounts with you personally."

Li Fan gave the Star Gods a carrot, then a stick. The Star Gates were slowly being established, and the Solar Star Domain was gradually evolving.

He recruited deities from the Primordial World to join the Solar Star Domain, selected Star Gods who caught his eye to serve him, and the framework was set up.

Li Fan was also bustling with activity, tirelessly refining Houtian Spiritual Treasure Embryos with Solar True Fire.

A hundred thousand years passed, and everything was on track.

He prepared to go to the Taiyin Star to thank Goddess Wangshu for her help.