"Half-step Supreme power... just one step away from truly stepping into the Supreme Realm."
Zhang Yu understood immediately.
In this world, the Great Dao is obscure, and the so-called "Unparalleled Realm" actually corresponds to the "Golden Immortal" Fruit Position in the complete Great Thousand World.
However, being limited by the heavens and earth in this realm, they cannot condense a complete Great Dao and achieve the truly indestructible Golden Immortal Dao Fruit. Therefore, they are called "Supreme," but in reality, their power levels are similar.
"Once my Divine Dynasty is formally established, and the nation's Fortune is bestowed upon me, combined with the already partially refined and even more powerful Exterminating Immortal Sword, and my self-created Fusion Sword Formation..."
Zhang Yu's eyes gleamed, his confidence growing stronger.
"At that time, even if I face a true Unparalleled Realm expert, I might not be without the power to fight back. At the very least, I should be able to hold my own and protect myself."
His sudden increase in strength brought him some peace of mind.
But Ji Wuxiang's warning before leaving that Zilu "might have already broken through to the Golden Immortal realm" still hung over his mind like Dark Clouds.
"System, Ji Wuxiang said that Zilu is about to break through to the Golden Immortal. How credible is this statement?"
Zhang Yu asked himself in a deep voice, for this matter was of great importance and he needed the most accurate judgment.
The system was silent for a moment, then said in a solemn tone:
"The rate at which the 'Heavenly Dao Origin' in this world is fading is abnormally accelerated... Ji Wuxiang said is almost certainly true."
"The Heavenly Dao Origin is being forcibly devoured and refined by Zilu in a special way in order to complete his own Great Dao and break through the bottleneck of the Golden Immortal."
When he emerges from seclusion, he will undoubtedly be Golden Immortal, and likely not just a newly initiated Golden Immortal.
Really!
Zhang Yu's heart sank; the worst-case scenario had occurred.
A true, deeply rooted Golden Immortal is a far greater threat Supreme.
"This is troublesome..."
Zhang Yu frowned, his worries deepening.
"One Golden Immortal is already difficult to deal with. If he breaks the seal and immediately contacts the Confucian forces and the Pan clan, attracting a large number of powerful figures to besiege him..."
Then my newly established 'Great Xia' will likely be in danger of being destroyed in an instant.
He was worried not only about his own safety, but also about the people who had just followed him: Xiao Fenghua, Xiao Meier, the Li Family, the Soul Refining Sect, and all those who had placed their hopes on "Great Xia".
If he were to bring about a catastrophic disaster, how could he live with himself?
Seemingly sensing the heaviness and unease in Zhang Yu's heart, the system slowly spoke:
There's no need to worry excessively.
Although the previous gathering of Earth's 'Rebellious Dao Seed' was interrupted due to unforeseen circumstances, this system had already engaged in brief and clandestine communication with the subsystems of several other Dao Seed, obtaining some information.
"According to the intelligence we have so far, the Human Race resistance forces, which have been lying dormant for many years, have completed the initial integration of their forces after a long period of accumulation and preparation."
With Zilu breaking free of his fiefdom, there must be some unusual activity from the Confucianism and the Pan Clan.
This will also become the opportunity for them to officially sound the horn of counterattack.
The system paused for a moment, then dropped an even bigger bombshell:
"In addition, this system also received encrypted message fragments from the 'Old Heavenly Court Remnants'."
The message indicates that some of the Ancient Heavenly Court Remnants who were lucky enough to survive and were hiding in the cracks between different realms or on the edge of chaos have also secretly contacted each other and reached a consensus.
At the opportune moment, they will cooperate with the Human Resistance Army to launch a full-scale counter-offensive, targeting the Pan Clan and its vassals, vowing to completely drive them out of this universe and reclaim their homeland!
"What?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu was startled.
Are the Human Resistance Army ready?
Are the Ancient Heavenly Court Remnants also going to join the war?
If this news is true, it will undoubtedly be a shot in the arm!
This means that he is not fighting alone; against the Confucianism and the Pan Clan, he will be facing a massive, long-dormant alliance!
"Yeah?"
Zhang Yu murmured, feeling a slight relief from the pressure, but then a complex emotion arose within him.
If what the system says is true, an epic war that will sweep across the entire universe and determine the fate of this world is about to break out.
What role can his newly established "Great Xia Divine Dynasty" play in the face of such a catastrophe?
With his current strength, in a war of this level, he would probably be barely able to serve as a "pawn," let alone influence the course of the battle.
That feeling of powerlessness caused the slight surge of pride he had felt due to his breakthrough in strength to fade away.
The system seemed to "see" through Zhang Yu's thoughts, but offered no words of comfort.
Some knots in one's heart need to be untied by the host himself.
It only provides information.
Ultimately, Zhang Yu has to walk his own path.
Meanwhile, undercurrents were surging throughout the Three Thousand Great Provinces.
Prosperous Commerce Divine Dynasty, Imperial Capital, Purple Zenith Hall.
Xu Xinwu sat high on the golden chair with nine dragons, wearing a bright yellow imperial robe. His face was handsome and his eyes were as deep as the sea, as if he could see through all the illusions of the world.
The mountain of memorials Jade Slip slips piled before him were being reviewed at an astonishing speed. Each comment was precise and decisive, revealing the majesty and wisdom of someone who had long held the imperial throne.
After ten years away from home, the accumulated political affairs of the Divine Dynasty were as heavy as a mountain, yet they could not Half-step Supreme.
"Your Majesty,"
Below, the white-haired and refined Prosperous Commerce Divine Dynasty, holding a jade tablet, bowed and reported:
"I just received Secret Report."
The Li Family... no, they should now be called 'Great Xia'.
Zhang Yu has officially announced that he Heaven-Sacrificing Dao-Establishment to establish the 'Great Xia Divine Dynasty' in three days.
Their letter has arrived, inviting Your Majesty to attend the ceremony.
As the prime minister spoke, he presented a Jade Slip that emitted a faint Golden Light.
Xu Xinwu paused slightly while reviewing the memorials, then resumed his work.
He took the Jade Slip, scanned it with his Spiritual Sense, and showed little surprise on his face; instead, a knowing smile appeared on his face.
"Judging by the time, it's about time."
Xu Xinwu put down the Jade Slip, his tone calm yet carrying a hint of appreciation:
"Reply to them, saying... I will certainly go on time to congratulate 'Great Xia' and Fellow Daoist Zhang."
"My lord, I obey the order."
The Prime Minister bowed and accepted.
Western Chu, Overlord City, Commander's Platform.
On the command platform, which is a hundred feet high, a figure as tall as a mountain, wearing a dark red cloak, exuding an aura of unparalleled dominance, as if he could tear the sky apart with his bare hands, is gazing into the distance from the railing.
His gaze seemed to pierce through the vast sea of clouds, landing on a distant Earth Province.
It was none other than Xiang Tianyu, the Hegemon- Hegemon-King of Western Chu!
His face was rugged, with sharp features and eyes as sharp as an eagle's; just by standing there, he exuded a suffocating sense of oppression.
Beside him stood an elderly man dressed in a scholar's robe, with a lean face and wise eyes tinged with worry. He was none other than Fan Zeng, the strategist and advisor of Western Chu.
"Overlord, news from the Earth Province."
Fan Zeng held a communication talisman in his hand, his brows slightly furrowed:
"Zhang Yu is going to establish Divine Dynasty, named 'Great Xia,' and invites you to attend the ceremony."
He handed the communication talisman to Xiang Tianyu.
Xiang Tianyu took it, glanced at it, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his copper-bell-like eyes, and a bold smile spread across his lips:
"As expected, none of the carriers chosen by the Rebellious Dao Seed are simple."
How long has it been?
Thus, they were able to gather such power and establish a dynasty.
Fan Zeng, however, was not as relaxed as Xiang Tianyu. He stroked his beard and said worriedly:
"Overlord, when Zhang Yu establishes the Divine Dynasty, the Confucianism and the Qianyuan will absolutely not sit idly by during the founding ceremony."
If you go to attend the ceremony, you might get caught up in it and make enemies for no reason.
"Make enemies?"
Upon hearing Xiang Tianyu laughed heartily, his voice booming like a bell, causing the command platform to tremble slightly.
"Father, in my Xiang Tianyu, who have I ever feared?"
Primal Origin Divine Dynasty? Confucianism
Clay chicken and clay dog ears!
If they dare to come, it will be perfect for my Overlord Spear to drink blood and sharpen its edge once more!
He wiped the smile from his face, a strange glint in his eyes, and looked at Fan Zeng, his tone leaving no room for doubt:
"Besides, I owe that kid Zhang Yu a favor."
I, Xiang Tianyu, am clear about my gratitude and grudges, and I will always repay kindness!
"This opportunity to attend the ceremony is a perfect chance to repay him for this favor."
Fan Zeng that Xiang Tianyu had made up his mind, Fan Zeng knew that further persuasion would be useless, so he could only sigh inwardly and say no more.
Such was his nature as a tyrant: he valued promises above all else, and possessed a heroic spirit that soared to the heavens.
This time, however, it seems we're really going to be caught in a huge storm.