Pushing Through

Time flies, and a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

"We've finally arrived!"

A burly, seemingly honest-looking man gazed into the distance.

Beneath the vast sky, a ten-foot-tall Coiled Dragon-Shaped Ancient Tree, hung high, casting down countless rays of light.

Beneath this Coiled Dragon-Shaped Ancient Tree, a young man sat cross-legged. Around him, figures exuding terrifying auras gathered in all directions.

"Look, that's the Undying Divine Herb. I truly never imagined that I would see a second Undying Divine Herb with my own eyes after only a few hundred years."

The burly man introduced himself in the live stream.

His name is Luo Lixiu, a popular streamer on the "World of Divine Bodies" platform. He has reached the eighth level of strength and usually explores dangerous places during his streams. Relying on his strength and interactive abilities, his streams have attracted hundreds of millions of viewers at their peak.

With hundreds of millions of viewers, that's already a pretty good amount of traffic, and those who are interested in the World of Divine Bodies live stream are mostly Starry Sky Lifeform.

At this moment, Luo Lixiu's live stream was flooded with a dense barrage of comments.

"Holy crap, the Undying Divine Herb from the <World of Divine Bodies>? Why is no one fighting over it?"

"Luo Lixiu, if you can obtain this Undying Divine Herb, I'll shower you with 10 billion in gifts."

"Yeah, Luo Lixiu, go for it, I have high hopes for you."

Many viewers casually sent comments, urging Luo Lixiu move.

As an eighth-tier powerhouse, Luo Lixiu's strength is beyond doubt, and he definitely belongs to the category of geniuses among the later-stage Starry Sky Lifeform.

"Competing for the Undying Divine Herb?"

Luo Lixiu blinked. "Me?"

"Don't joke around."

Luo Lixiu said helplessly.

Hundreds of years ago, he had experienced the struggle for the last Undying Divine Herb.

To be precise, it wasn't about experiencing it firsthand, but rather watching from afar as those peak ninth-tier experts fought each other.

That was a truly earth-shattering scene. Any Starry Sky Lifeform below the ninth rank would be torn apart by the pervasive Power of Space, let alone fight for it.

The Undying Divine Herb that was fought over in the great war hundreds of years ago was seized by Wanxing Primordial in just half a day from its birth.

In that struggle, many peak ninth-tier Starry Sky Lifeform did not have time to descend into the World of Divine Bodies before the competition for the Undying Divine Herb ended.

Even so, the battles that took place during the competition were extremely fierce, and most of the peak ninth-tier divine bodies were shattered.

As for now?

After a month of preparation, the peak ninth-tier beings gathered in the World of Divine Bodies now far surpass those of hundreds of years ago.

After a month of fermentation and spread, almost all the advanced Starry Sky Lifeform in the Thirty-Six Galactic Human Empires knew about this matter, and players who had reached the peak of the ninth rank had also descended.

Even a Luo Lixiu could tell that the competition for the Undying Divine Herb would be more intense than ever before.

Compared to the struggle hundreds of years ago, this struggle is far more brutal. Even an eighth-level expert like him would be affected if he didn't get close.

Luo Lixiu came here prepared to be caught in the crossfire and die, partly because he wanted to witness the unprecedented grandeur of the World of Divine Bodies, with so many peak ninth-tier experts descending at the same time.

Secondly, they plan to increase the popularity and viewership of the live stream.

"Look, that's Wu!"

Luo Lixiu turned the camera to look at the young man sitting cross-legged beneath the Undying Divine Herb in the distance, and said with a puzzled tone, "A month ago, Wu obtained this Undying Divine Herb, but instead of refining it immediately, he took it out and invited many peak ninth-tier experts to come and compete for it."

Not only Luo Lixiu puzzled, but most of the later-stage Starry Sky Lifeform were also very puzzled after learning about this.

Normally, shouldn't a late-stage Starry Sky Lifeform immediately refine an elixir of Undying Divine Herb after obtaining it?

Instead of refining it, they took out the Undying Divine Herb. What does that mean?

Of course, although many peak ninth-tier cultivators did not understand Su Yuan's actions, the Undying Divine Herb was real and true, so those who could descend came.

"I'm taking a lot of danger to come here and do this live stream for you guys," Luo Lixiu said.

Among the many figures surrounding the Undying Divine Herb, the aura emanating from each one made him tremble with fear. Luo Lixiu even saw the Wanxing Primordial, which had not descended upon the World of Divine Bodies for a long time.

Compared to hundreds of years ago, the aura emanating from the Wanxing Primordial now is much deeper and more profound, clearly indicating that its strength is far greater than it was hundreds of years ago.

At the same time.

The numerous figures that were subtly surrounding Su Yuan and the Undying Divine Herb were also constantly observing Su Yuan.

These figures were all peak ninth-tier experts. Their purpose in coming here was for the Undying Divine Herb hanging above Su Yuan's head.

Hundreds of peak ninth-tier experts were also exchanging information in secret.

"Is this Wu really planning to hand over the Undying Divine Herb so easily?"

"I've checked the information on this 'Wu.' Five years ago, when he made his move in the Eastern Wasteland, he already had the strength of one of the top five on the God Ranking. After five years, his strength should have reached an even higher level."

"So what if he's now the number one on the God Ranking? With so many of us here, what waves can he possibly make?"

Many peak ninth-tier experts were exchanging ideas with each other.

They were quite confident in their own strength. The last Undying Divine Herb was taken by Wanxing Primordial, who was ranked first on the God Ranking, because they did not descend to compete for it at that time.

The current gathering of ninth-tier peak cultivators includes those whose strength is not much weaker than that of the Wanxing Primordial. If they join forces to attack, even the Wanxing Primordial would die.

Among the peak ninth-tier experts, Wanxing Primordial also stood there, observing Su Yuan from afar.

Although Wanxing Primordial was the number one on the God Ranking of this era, he was not arrogant in the slightest. The peak ninth-tier experts around him were not to be underestimated, and there were a few among them that even Wanxing Primordial had to treat with caution.

"With my strength, can I still sweep the field like I did hundreds of years ago?"

Wanxing Primordial asked himself this question in his heart, and received an answer that was not surprising at all.

Cannot.

Not only can't they, but if they don't find allies quickly, they are very likely to be targeted by a coalition and eliminated right at the beginning of the competition for the Undying Divine Herb.

After all, the bigger the tree, the more the wind will blow against it.

His reputation Wanxing Primordial speaks for itself.

"The Wanxing Primordial."

Just then, a massive figure over five meters tall looked over and its voice rang in Wanxing Primordial's ears.

"Giant Spirit Demon Mountain?"

Wanxing Primordial also looked over.

This enormous figure was none other than Giant Spirit Demon Mountain, currently ranked second on the God Ranking.

Hundreds of years ago, before the Wanxing Primordial descended upon the World of Divine Bodies, Giant Spirit Demon Mountain was already ranked first on the God Ranking.

It wasn't until Wanxing Primordial intervened that Giant Spirit Demon Mountain fell from first to second place on the God Ranking.

"Interested in joining forces?" came the gruff voice of the Giant Spirit Demon Mountain.

It was obvious that he felt the pressure. Even Wanxing Primordial thought he might be eliminated, let alone him.

"Of course I'm interested."

Wanxing Primordial replied immediately.

Giant Spirit Demon Mountain is not weak; in reality, Wanxing Primordial might not necessarily be able to defeat him.

The royal family members of the Demon Mountain Galactic Human Empire are most skilled in physical strength, but in the World of Divine Bodies, the physical body is completely energy-based, which is tantamount to indirectly weakening the strength of the Demon Mountain Imperial Family members.

After all, once the physical body is converted into energy, many physical supernatural abilities and talents cannot be used.

Even so, Wanxing Primordial still expended a great deal of effort and resources to defeat the Giant Spirit Demon Mountain.

What did you say on your end?

Now that the cooperation had been agreed upon, Giant Spirit Demon Mountain began to converse with Wanxing Primordial.

"What do you mean, how do you say it?"

Wanxing Primordial asked.

"What exactly is Wu planning?"

Giant Spirit Demon Mountain said directly.

Why share the Undying Divine Herb that we have obtained? This is a question that most of the peak ninth-tier players on the field have thought about.

Giant Spirit Demon Mountain was no exception.

Wanxing Primordial, then slowly said, "I asked my teacher, and to be honest, based on the current information and intelligence, there are three possibilities."

Wanxing Primordial saying this, and then continued:

"The first possibility is that Wu has gone mad, which is why he did this."

"The second possibility is that this Wu Undying Divine Herb."

"A third possibility is that this Undying Divine Herb is bait thrown out by Wu, specifically for us."

The Wanxing Primordial was a Top Strategist of the Primordial Galactic Human Empire, and his conclusions were basically the truth.

"That's my guess too."

Giant Spirit Demon Mountain nodded slightly. The Demon Mountain Galactic Human Empire was also a high-level Galactic Human Empire, so naturally it had Top Strategist to assist it.

"So, which possibility do you think Wu is?"

"Giant Spirit Demon Mountain asked," the questioner replied.

"The first possibility is unlikely," Wanxing Primordial said.

Has Wu gone mad? How could a late-stage Starry Sky Lifeform capable of cultivating to this level, with a will as strong as diamond and unshakeable, possibly go mad?

This speculation is simply based on taking into account certain extreme scenarios.

"The second possibility, the third possibility, or perhaps both are factors to some extent."

Wanxing Primordial slowly said, "However, the teacher said that the third possibility is more likely: that Wu used the Undying Divine Herb as bait to lure us down here."

While this might seem utterly absurd—using Undying Divine Herb as bait to attract so many peak ninth-tier cultivators?

Isn't Wu afraid that the bait will be swallowed, leaving him with no benefit whatsoever?

With so many peak ninth-tier experts, how dare Wu, unless he breaks through to the Stellar Lifeform, try to lure them in?

Upon hearing this, Giant Spirit Demon Mountain remained silent, clearly indicating that the Top Strategist behind him had also made this conjecture.

In fact, it wasn't just the two of them; many peak ninth-tier cultivators on the field had consulted their advisors and reached similar conclusions.

That means the Undying Divine Herb is very likely a bait.

Even so, such a peak ninth-tier cultivator still descended, precisely because the Undying Divine Herb was genuine.

Whether it's bait or not, as long as the Undying Divine Herb is real, that's fine.

This was also a calculated move by Su Yuan; he did indeed use the Undying Divine Herb as bait, and he made no attempt to conceal it.

But so what?

As long as there are peak ninth-tier cultivators who want to refine the Undying Divine Herb, or who are interested in the Undying Divine Herb.

They must obediently descend into the World of Divine Bodies.

The Coiled Dragon-Shaped Ancient Tree, hangs high above, and Su Yuan, who sits cross-legged below, finally slowly opens his eyes.

Everyone's here.

Su Yuan looked around, feeling quite pleased with himself.

A month has passed, and all 637 peak ninth-tier cultivators that Su Yuan desired have gathered around him.

The cosmic power cycles mastered by these 637 peak ninth-tier cultivators can significantly boost Su Yuan's abilities.

"That's about it."

Su Yuan stood up and looked around at the many peak ninth-tier cultivators.

He gave a month's timeframe, an answer he obtained through the Grey Mirror, because only after a month could all the peak ninth-tier cultivators gather here.

And when Su Yuan stood up.

This immediately attracted the attention of over six hundred peak ninth-tier experts from the surrounding area.

Almost simultaneously, six or seven hundred gazes fell upon Su Yuan.

If it were an ordinary peak ninth-tier expert, being stared at by so many eyes in an instant would not only make them kneel down on the spot, but would also put them under immense pressure.

But Su Yuan?

With Su Yuan's current strength, these six hundred-plus peak ninth-tier cultivators are like a gentle breeze to him.

If Su Yuan hadn't been worried about scaring them, he would have already made his move.

"Gentlemen."

Su Yuan looked at everyone, a smile appearing on his face, and said, "Sorry to keep you waiting."

Some peak ninth-tier experts arrived much earlier, but have waited until now. It's only because the allure of the Undying Divine Herb is strong enough that they wouldn't have such patience.

It's alright.

"Wu, tell me, what should we do now?"

"It's a one-on-one fight. If I beat you, I'll get that Undying Divine Herb?"

Many peak ninth-tier experts didn't care about waiting another month; what they cared about Undying Divine Herb.

Now that the Undying Divine Herb is in Su Yuan's Su Yuan, he can begin refining it as soon as he so desires.

Once refined, the Undying Divine Herb would completely belong to Su Yuan.

This is also why many peak ninth-tier experts waited patiently after arriving here.

They were worried that Su Yuan would directly refine the Undying Divine Herb.

"One-on-one?"

Su Yuan was slightly taken aback, then shook his head and said, "That's too troublesome."

In a one-on-one situation, with over six hundred peak ninth-tier fighters on the field, wouldn't I have to make over six hundred moves?

Furthermore, as the number of attacks increases, some peak ninth-tier cultivators will inevitably sense something is amiss and withdraw from the World of Divine Bodies.

"In this way, I will only make one move. Whoever is still alive after that one move will be able to obtain this Undying Divine Herb," Su Yuan said with a slight smile.

These words were spoken.

A deathly silence fell over the surroundings.

All the peak ninth-tier experts were stunned, almost thinking they had misheard.

Is Su Yuan planning to make a move against those six or seven hundred peak ninth-tier warriors?

Whoever survives will obtain the Undying Divine Herb.

What if all the peak ninth-tier cultivators survived? How would the Undying Divine Herb be divided?

However.

Before any of the peak ninth-tier experts could even voice their questions...

Su Yuan, who was standing beneath the Undying Divine Herb, raised his right hand.

Rumble--

A terrifying aura instantly tore through space; within a radius of millions or tens of millions of miles, layers of space suddenly shattered, leaving all the ninth-tier peak cultivators like lone boats in a storm.

Precariously on the verge of collapse.