Time flies.
In the blink of an eye, twenty years have passed.
Above the vast sky, a floating island stands amidst the sea of clouds, its power overwhelming the Wanjie Dao Palace and earth.
Twenty years ago:
The Wanjie Dao Palace Tribulations Palace was deserted and quiet, with only Chen Qingyu all alone.
And twenty years later:
The Wanjie Dao Palace has become the core of the entire Wanjie Domain, with tens of thousands of servants and disciples, displaying a prosperous scene.
Beyond the floating island, countless streaks of light came and went, bustling about.
"Boom!"
A streak of purple light sped from the distant sky, gradually slowing its speed.
The light dissipated.
A middle-aged man dressed in a purple robe and wearing a black jade crown landed on the floating island.
His aura was quite powerful, like thunder rumbling endlessly from the Nine Heavens, clearly indicating that he was an Emperor Venerable at the Peak of the Realm of Creation.
"Um?"
As soon as the burly man in purple landed, his expression changed slightly when he saw the long queue forming not far away.
So many people?
"I'm still hoping to get an audience with Wanjie Dao Lord, but how long will that take?"
Hearing his words:
An elderly man at the end of the line turned and glanced at him, then smiled:
"Seeking an audience with the Wanjie Dao Lord?"
Judging from your appearance, you must be new here.
"Yes."
The burly man in purple robes politely bowed with his hands clasped.
"I am the former Pavilion Master of the Frenzied Thunder Pavilion within the Seven Stars Domain. May I ask your name, sir?"
Upon hearing this, the old man suddenly realized:
"So you're the sect leader of the Seven Stars Domain. No wonder this is your first time here."
As he spoke, he smiled slightly and joked:
"In recent days, I have met quite a few heads of sects and aristocratic families from the Seven Stars Domain."
"You're only arriving now; it's a bit too late."
Upon hearing this, the burly man in purple robes could only manage a wry smile:
" Within the Seven Stars Domain, the defeat of the original seven Dao Lord has caused unrest and turmoil within the domain."
"Our family's Frenzied Thunder Pavilion has a shallow foundation, so we had to make proper arrangements before rushing here to pay our respects to the new domain lord..."
As he spoke, he couldn't help but sigh:
" The Wanjie Dao Lord is now renowned throughout the Great Wilderness, his fame awe-inspiring in all directions."
"Just the sheer Emperor Venerable queuing up speaks volumes..."
Upon hearing this, the old man also sighed:
"Who can argue with that..."
Twenty years ago:
The Wanjie Dao Lord emerged out of nowhere, defeating the Dao Lord Great Might Accomplished Virtue and three others in his first battle, and taking control of the Four Directions Domain.
His victory against four opponents made him famous throughout the Great Wilderness.
But no one could have imagined that this was just the beginning.
Over the past twenty years:
The Wanjie Dao Lord waged wars everywhere, instigating numerous Dao Lord wars and defeating one Dao Lord alliance after another.
Currently, the Wanjie Domain has annexed several large domains, and after repeated expansions, its area has increased more than tenfold compared to its initial size.
The name of the Wanjie Dao Lord is already a legend that shakes the Great Wilderness, making him a well-known figure among the Second Step Dao Lord.
Nowadays--
The Wanjie Dao Palace on the floating island, after being moved several times, is located in the central area of Wanjie Domain, and its influence radiates in all directions.
The Seven Stars Domain, where the purple-robed giant was located, was annexed into the Wanjie Domain a year ago.
The seven Dao Lord of the Seven Stars Domain joined forces to fight against Wanjie Dao Lord, but they were still no match for him and could only flee in disarray, relinquishing their positions as Domain Lords.
"Dude."
The burly man in purple robes spoke again, asking:
"How long do I have to wait in line if I want to see Wanjie Dao Lord?"
"My Frenzied Thunder Pavilion has only recently settled down. If I don't return for an extended period, things might still change..."
Upon hearing this, the old man shook his head and said:
"Seeking an audience with the Wanjie Dao Lord? Forget about it."
"As far as I know, in the past twenty years, Wanjie Dao Lord has never seen anyone, unless a Dao Lord personally comes to his door."
"Ah?"
The burly man in purple robes was taken aback upon hearing this:
"Wow... there are so many people queuing up here..."
The old man answered casually:
"So many people are queuing up to pay their respects to the stewards of the Dao Palace."
" The Wanjie Dao Lord Tribulations never concern himself with worldly affairs; he only takes in some servants and retainers. Therefore, those in charge are the ones who truly wield real power."
Upon hearing this, the burly man in purple robes could not hide his disappointment.
"... All right."
At the same time:
Deep within the Wanjie Dao Palace, in a quiet chamber.
"Call..."
Chen Qingyu exhaled a breath of stale air and slowly opened his eyes:
"After a year of effort, I have finally brought the Seven Stars Domain under my Order of Wanjie."
The promotion of the Heavenly Lord Ruler's Order started slowly, but accelerated over time.
After all, its own established order already covers a considerable area, so it is naturally much easier to further spread its influence and deepen its imprint.
The Seven Stars Alliance is a force to be reckoned with, and its territory is far larger than that of the Four Directions Domain back then.
"Um..."
Chen Qingyu pondered for a moment, then suddenly flicked his sleeve.
A screen of light condensed and emerged, its edges seemingly infinitely large, forming a rough map of the entire Great Wilderness.
In the northeastern corner of the inland region, there is a white area marked " Wanjie Domain," which at first glance appears to be less than one percent of the entire Great Wilderness.
Beyond the Wanjie Domain, numerous forces of various colors subtly formed an encirclement.
"After defeating the Seven Stars Alliance, further expansion becomes extremely difficult..."
Chen Qingyu looked at the map on the light screen, his brows furrowing slightly.
The larger the territory, the more powerful neighboring forces it faces, and the greater the strategic pressure it encounters.
The current Wanjie Domain borders seven or eight Dao Lord Alliances, and none of these seven or eight Dao Lord Alliances are weak.
Over the past twenty years, his eastward and westward conquests and ambitious endeavors have deeply provoked these alliances, leading them to implement a semi-encirclement policy over the Wanjie Domain.
"If I take another step forward, I'll most likely provoke a joint attack."
"With so many Dao Lord attacking me, I'm starting to feel the strain..."
Thinking of this, Chen Qingyu couldn't help but show a hint of helplessness.
In the Great Wilderness, the struggles and conflicts among the various Dao Lord alliances create an exceptionally complex situation, while simultaneously maintaining a subtle balance of power.
Just like those top-tier alliance powers:
Even if a dozen or even twenty Dao Lord joined forces, they could not expand recklessly.
The Wanjie Domain is now facing the same problem as these powerful alliances: its expansion is nearing its limit, and further advances will invite encirclement and attack.
"The power of the Great Wilderness now allows me to comprehend the laws six or seven times faster!"
"This speed is already quite remarkable."
A thought flickered in Chen Qingyu's mind:
Since we can no longer expand, let's focus on cultivating ourselves.
"Twenty years have passed, and the Epoch Cycle within the Three Thousand Dao Domains is nearing its end..."
In light of the current situation:
Chen Qingyu finally decided to temporarily abandon his expansion and consolidate his current territory.
When one steps into the Third Step, one will naturally be able to extend the Order of Wanjie to cover the entire Great Wilderness, gaining unimaginable benefits.
But at this very moment:
"Um?"
Chen Qingyu's expression suddenly changed: Meow Meow said
"This is..."
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