Xu Xinwu looked up at Zhang Yu, who had already stabilized at the Unparalleled Realm, and felt a mix of emotions.
I, too, bear the Rebellious Dao Seed, but it seems I'm a step behind.
He couldn't help but rant and rave about his Number Eight System in his Sea of Consciousness:
"Hey, Lao Ba, take a look."
They're both systems, so why is there such a big difference between them?
How long has Zhang Yu been with Number Three? How many years at most?
This is the Unparalleled Realm.
Look at yourself again!
For over three thousand years, I've worked tirelessly on missions, and only with great difficulty have I managed to reach the Half-step Supreme.
Shouldn't you improve your professional skills?
Within his Sea of Consciousness, the mysterious Number Eight System fell silent for a rare moment, seemingly observing and calculating Zhang Yu's situation.
After a long while, a voice, tinged with helplessness and some complex emotion, finally rang out:
"Some things can't be denied. The Number One, Number Two, and Number Three Rebellious Dao Seed have a Xiantian advantage, allowing them to steal the power of the Heavenly Dao from each world at a deeper level."
You can tell from my ranking that I'm naturally not as good as Number Three. Please try to understand.
Xu Xinwu rolled his eyes upon hearing this:
"I understand, I understand you my ass."
At this moment, Zhang Yu had completely suppressed the overwhelming aura that he couldn't fully control when he broke through. He stepped off the Altar and stood in front of Xu Xinwu.
With a solemn expression, he Xu Xinwu and bowed deeply to Xu Xinwu:
"I am very grateful to Brother Xu for his righteous help today, for fighting against the powerful enemy and giving me this crucial opportunity to break through."
Zhang Yu will forever remember this kindness.
Xu Xinwu quickly stepped aside and waved his hand.
His face regained its nonchalant smile, but deep in his eyes remained a lingering sense of awe and apprehension towards Longqie and Xiang Yu.
"Brother Zhang, you're too kind. We're like brothers."
Besides, I wasn't much of a help. If it weren't for the Heavenly King's Divine Weapon, I would have been in serious trouble myself.
If you want to thank someone, you should thank the Overlord.
As he spoke, he turned to Xiang Yu, who stood high in the sky like a demon god, and respectfully bowed with his hands clasped in greeting, his tone more serious than ever before:
"This Xu Xinwu, pays his respects to the Overlord."
Many thanks to the Overlord for his help!
Xiang Yu glanced at him indifferently with his double pupils, nodded slightly, and said nothing more.
That invisible, domineering pressure made even someone like Xu Xinwu feel a little short of breath.
Zhang Yu also stepped forward and solemnly bowed in the direction of Xiang Yu's location:
"Many thanks to the Overlord for rescuing us today. If it weren't for your timely arrival, the consequences would have been unimaginable."
Xiang Yu's gaze lingered on Zhang Yu for a moment, seemingly scrutinizing the aura of his recent breakthrough to the Unparalleled Realm, before he slowly spoke.
No need for thanks.
Xiang Yu's voice, like the clang of metal on metal, echoed across the now much emptier battlefield.
"I have come today to settle our karmic debt with you, as a way of repaying the kindness you showed me in the past."
He paused, his double pupils seeming to burn with flames.
That flame was not anger, but a deeper, more resolute will.
Secondly, my coming here is not entirely for you.
Furthermore, we must... do our part for this fallen Human Race!
Xiang Yu's gaze seemed to pierce through the void, his eyes filled with unwavering determination.
His voice was resolute, carrying an unquestionable determination:
"Most importantly, I have another goal on this trip— Zilu."
"Zilu?"
Zhang Yu and Xu Xinwu were both startled, their expressions turning extremely solemn.
Zhang Yu said in a deep voice, "As far as I know, Zilu is about to break through to the Golden Immortal and emerge from his seal."
"Therefore, I intend to destroy him before he breaks through!"
Xiang Yu's voice was not loud, but it contained an absolute domineering and determined spirit to crush all obstacles.
"Now, the elite of the five major Confucianism Five Great Academies have all perished here. With the deaths of academy leaders such as Zhu Tianxin and Zuo Lengqiu, Confucianism exists in name only."
With the passing of the Buddhist Sect's Yuan Tong, its top forces also suffered heavy losses.
With the death of Ji Wuxiang, the ruler of the Primal Origin Divine Dynasty collapsed, leaving National Destiny court leaderless.
These three major forces are no longer a concern.
"The balance of power should be redefined by you, me, and the Prosperous Commerce Divine Dynasty!"
"Zhang Yu, your Great Xia is still in its infancy."
However, he has already gained the approval of Heaven and Earth, the blessing of the National Destiny, and Supreme Cultivation, possessing boundless potential.
Xu Xinwu, your Prosperous Commerce Divine Dynasty has been operating for many years and has a profound foundation. The Rebellious Dao Seed has endless wonderful uses.
"And I, the King, possess a million Undying War Souls, and my subordinates Longqie, Zhongli Mei, Jibu have all recovered some of their High Antiquity power. Moreover, I have Mr. Fan Zeng strategizing behind the scenes."
"Let us join forces and, with thunderous force, swiftly divide, annex, and assimilate the territories, resources, population, and Fortune left behind by Confucianism, Buddhist Sect, and the Primal Origin Divine Dynasty!"
"Integrate all the human Fortune, Incense and Fire Prayer Power of the world."
A sharp light flashed in Xiang Yu's double pupils, and his voice suddenly rose, carrying an overwhelming and domineering aura:
"Then, by gathering this immense Fortune that encompasses almost all the human power of this world, a special Secret Method is used to forcefully impact the Heavenly Dao Origin, severing Zilu's connection with the Origin heaven and earth, and interfering with his path to becoming Golden Immortal!"
Xiang Yu's plan was simple and brutal, yet it was undeniably domineering and feasible.
With absolute power, sweep away all obstacles, integrate all resources, and then use the power of humanity as a weapon to thwart Zilu's path to breakthrough!
Zhang Yu and Xu Xinwu were deeply moved, but also felt immense pressure.
Dividing the legacies of the three major powers is undoubtedly a tremendous opportunity, but it also means facing countless challenges of resistance, reckoning, and integration.
The final attempt to break through Zilu's seal was extremely dangerous.
However, they knew even better that if Zilu successfully broke through to the Golden Immortal, that would be the real end of the world.
Although Xiang Yu's plan is radical and risky, it is currently the only way to stop Zilu and gain the greatest benefit from it.
Zhang Yu and Xu Xinwu a glance, both seeing resolve in each other's eyes.
"A ruthless strategy, with astonishing ambition!"
Zhang Yu took a deep breath and cupped his hands in greeting:
"Our Great Xia is willing to join forces with Overlord and Brother Xu to accomplish this!"
For Human Race, and for this land, let us fight for a future!
Xu Xinwu also put away his joking expression and said solemnly:
"I have no objection to Prosperous Shang."
"Good!"
A hint of satisfaction appeared in Xiang Yu's eyes. He waved his hand, pointing to the battlefield below, where the tension was gradually subsiding but the stench of blood was growing stronger. His voice boomed like thunder across the sky:
"Let's start from this place, divide our forces into three routes, and conquer the world!"
When the time of convergence of Fortune arrives, that will be the time for us to strike down Tian (Zilu)!
As Xiang Yu spoke, the Million Battle Souls in the sky seemed to sense the Overlord's will, unleashing a silent roar, their Sha Qi aura soaring to the heavens!
The eyes of generals such as Longqie, Zhongli Mei, Jibu were also filled with the burning flames of war.
A new era has begun, a storm sweeping across the land, jointly unleashed by the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, the Emperor of Great Xia, and the Emperor of Xing Shang.
Their ultimate goal is Zilu, who is about to break through to the Golden Immortal Zilu!