It had finally come!
At the sight of that point of light, even Qiu Yan's heart tightened. He knew the hidden hand behind it all had made its move.
This upheaval of heaven and earth had been man-made from the start, deliberately guided by someone. Each step seemed simple, yet every link interlocked: first, celestial phenomena were created in the sky, stirring people's hearts and setting Fortune fluctuating; then cultivators native to the continent came forward to steer the court's currents, thereby guiding Fortune toward its intended course.
"Once the plan succeeds, much of the Great Rui Dynasty's Fortune will gather there to be harvested. The loss would be tremendous. Whether it is the amount of Fortune at present or the future prospect of relying on that Fortune to rise in rank alongside the continent, it will undoubtedly grant the one behind this an enormous advantage!"
As Qiu Yan's thoughts settled, he sank his mind fully into the armillary sphere. He spread his palms and connected with it, pouring his lucid consciousness within. In an instant, it was as though his whole person had ceased to exist, becoming instead a starry sky traveling alongside countless stars. Then he soared rapidly upward, and after the howl of wind, arrived high in the heavens and entered a sea of blood-red.
Ahead, a glowing humanoid figure was slowly approaching.
"After all, this is a continent that gave birth to such a person. It truly cannot be underestimated. Even with that man absent, outstanding figures have emerged and caused this lord's plan to fall short at the final hurdle."
The man spoke as he walked. His features were blurred, yet he somehow gave Qiu Yan a feeling of authority so imposing that he could scarcely look at him directly.
"Furthermore, this continent has now