Ancient Dao Divine Domain, Extreme Intent

"Such a powerful aura—who was displaying his magic power so wantonly?"

"This aura is... Zhou Bushi! Could it be that he was going to pull out the Heaven Punishing... that spear?"

"It really is his aura. I never expected that after ten thousand years, he had grown to such a level. Such magic power should be enough for ascension, shouldn't it?"

"Just what is the origin of that spear? Even Immortal Emperors could not lift it. Which great being was testing him?"

Within Lingxiao Palace, the immortals and gods discussed animatedly. Once they learned that Zhou Bushi was responsible, they stopped panicking and began to discuss it curiously.

The Heavenly Emperor stared at the Heaven Punishing Spear, a smile slowly appearing on his face.

"So that was it. The true calamity is only just beginning. Zhou Bushi, do not disappoint Us."

A long time had passed since the battle with the Hanging Sun Emperor, yet the Heavenly Court had still not ascended. The Heavenly Emperor had harbored suspicions before, but only upon seeing the Heaven Punishing Spear did he finally understand.

The Hanging Sun Emperor had merely been a trigger, the opening act that set the great calamity in motion.

The true protagonist of the great calamity was Zhou Bushi. With this child's current prestige and talent, he would surely gather a force surpassing the Imperial Court of old.

Elsewhere.

Zhou Bushi, gripping the Heaven Punishing Spear, continuously raised his strength. Afraid that the Heavenly Dao would expel him from the Supreme Yi Immortal Domain, he controlled his force with exact precision.

The Heaven Punishing Spear trembled slightly, signifying that Zhou Bushi had gained the power to wield it.

The distant onlookers remained tense, not daring to blink for fear of missing anything.

"Rise!"

Zhou Bushi suddenly shouted. His right