Wreathed in black-gray fire, his body like a twisted phantom, Qian Tian slowly, "The First Councilor of the Human Federation, Qian Tian, greets Vice Palace Master Shi."

The golden cube resting in the palm of a colossal mech rotated, an aged azure voice resonating from within. "The Second Councilor of the Federation, Celestial, greets you."

"The Third Councilor, title Primordial, greets Vice Palace Master Shi." The Primordial King also sounded stirred.

When the Human Federation had been established decades ago, and they had chosen lofty titles instead of personal names, the Third Councilor had arrogantly chosen "Primordial" for himself. At the time, he had no idea what weight that word truly carried, which was why he deliberately included the explanation of his title only being an epithet.

Lastly, Zhenwu smiled, a black stone stele resting in his hands, as he politelye said, "The Fourth Councilor, Zhenwu, welcomes Vice Palace Master Shi."

"There is no need for such formality." Shi Feitong nodded slightly. "The reason I am here is that the True Void Emperor sensed the emergence of the ancestral land and issued a decree, sending me to investigate. The appearance of the ancestral land has already alarmed the six human regions. Besides me, an official envoy from the divine region will soon arrive to discuss this matter."

They value us that highly?Qian Tian and the other three exchanged looks, a strange heaviness in their eyes.

With their meager strength, the Ancient Civilization would certainly not see them as equals. Though they shared bloodlines, there was no deep affection binding the two. Even if they were friendly, normally they should have dispatched only a few envoys to test the waters, perhaps providing gradual support over time.

The ancestral land.At once, the four of them understood the true focus of these ancient powerhouses. It was the ancestral land's reappearance.

They only hoped the advent of the Ancient Civilization wouldn't disrupt the current balance too greatly. For a moment, their expressions grew solemn, countless thoughts racing through their minds.

In contrast, while Qian Tian's group grew heavy-hearted, the faerie kings and other beings were once again shaken.So it is true. These ancient humans have more than one primordial-level true emperor.

The Nine-Headed Magma Dragon and several colossal beasts instinctively retreated two steps, unease flashing in their eyes as they looked at Shi Feitong and growled,Damn, such terrifying humans!

They had never imagined that the humans who once required their aid possessed such a massive backing, with multiple primordial existences standing guard. No wonder they acted so domineering; these were not beings to provoke.

Shi Feitong's gaze swept across Qian Tian and the others, a trace of disappointment flickering in her eyes before she asked, somewhat unwillingly, "Councilor Qian Tian, are all the Federation's human powerhouses gathered here?"

Qian Tian paused slightly. "...If the vice palace master refers to those at the ancient titan level, aside from the four of us, only the Divine Might King is absent. At present, his strength is the greatest within the Federation, but he was grievously injured in the last great war against the Purgatory Demon Clan, and so he is not here."

Divine Might King.Disappointment glimmered in Shi Feitong's eyes, before she suddenly realized something.Wait, these are all titles.

She then instinctively asked, "May I ask, what is the true name of this Divine Might King?"

Qian Tian and the others froze. For cultivators, true names were not revealed lightly, yet Chen Chu's situation was different. Far too many already knew it, and there was no longer any need to hide it.

Zhenwu politely said, "Vice Palace Master Shi, the true name of the Divine Might King is Chen Chu."

Chen Chu!

Boom!

The black flames around Shi Feitong erupted like an ancient volcano, her long hair flying. Fire burned in her eyes, reflecting a black sun, and her voice trembled. "You said that the grievously wounded human powerhouse is named Chen Chu? You are certain of this?"

"...Yes, the name of the Divine Might King is indeed Chen Chu." Zhenwu hesitated, puzzled why this revelation stirred her so greatly.

Big Brother Chen is really here!?

Shi Feitong's hands trembled. Before her, a strand of black fire condensed into the image of a black-haired youth clad in fierce and ornate armor. "Is this what Chen Chu looks like?"

Qian Tian and the others stared at the conjured image before Shi Feitong. The Primordial King faltered as he said, "Uh... Vice Palace Master Shi, you know Chen Chu?"

Sister, I've found Big Brother Chen.Shi Feitong's face bloomed with a radiant smile, her beauty so dazzling in that instant that even the colossal beasts felt their vision brighten.

However, Faerie King Xuntian, Divine King Tarodell, and the others looked bewildered.What is going on? This formidable human from the distant ancient forces seems to know Chen Chu personally.

Roar!

An unbearably savage and tyrannical bellow shook the heavens and earth. The whole world quaked under its terrifying force. The black sea of fire spanning hundreds of thousands of kilometers writhed violently, then was suddenly torn apart by a mighty power.

Boom!

At the end of a rift stretching hundreds of thousands of kilometers, the figure of a colossal beast emerged, radiating an aura of violence and majesty. The instant they saw that golden-black beast, everyone felt as though the world itself was collapsing, the heavens and earth crammed with nothing but its boundless form. Simply by standing there, the invisible force of its aura weighed down upon the world until it seemed it could no longer bear the strain.

This beast was dreadful beyond measure. Even Shi Feitong's eyes, rarely solemn, now showed a rare gravity. Yet in the next heartbeat, her gaze softened into delight as it fell upon the black-haired youth standing at the beast's side with hands clasped behind his back. "Big Brother Chen."

"Feitong." Chen Chu was also surprised. In the glimpses of the future he had once witnessed, he had seen a fleeting shadow of Shi Feitong. Because of that, her sudden appearance didn't leave him too shocked.

Boom!

Space collapsed, forming a narrow, pitch-black void.

Shi Feitong tore through the void and, wreathed in black flame, appeared before Chen Chu. Her voice was trembling with excitement. "Big Brother Chen, I have searched for you for so many years. How can you be here?"

As for the terrifying Destructive Dragon Emperor beside him, she paid it no mind at all.

Seeing an old acquaintance again, Chen Chu's heart lifted, and he smiled faintly. "That is a long story. But tell me, how did you find your way here, Feitong? And what about your elder sister?"

Shi Feitong's face shone with a radiant smile, her tone light. "Sis is in the Flamewheel Divine Region. As the palace master of Jiantian Palace, she is always busy. But if she learns that you are here, she will surely rush over at once. Back then, after we left the Lost World and joined the expeditionary group, my sister and I never stopped searching for you. We never imagined you would be here in the ancestral land. No wonder we lost your trail for so many years."

"You've worked hard." Though she spoke only a few words, Chen Chu could feel the sincerity of the two sisters, and he couldn't help but be moved.

Eeya! Eeya!?

On the massive beast's head, the Little Purple Dragon, shrunk to a mere hundred meters, blinked its large eyes curiously at Shi Feitong. Because its life fluctuations resonated in harmony with those of the Dragon Emperor, it could keenly sense the Dragon Emperor's mood. It was in good spirits, pleased.

"They really do know each other." Watching the two speak warmly together, Qian Tian and the others were bewildered.Since when has Chen Chu forged ties with the ancient humans? Or has he been connected with them all along, and that's the reason for his cultivation speed? Was it because he obtained the emperor's Inheritance on the Void Continent? That is possible... But no, if Chen Chu had long been in contact with the ancient humans, he would surely have informed them of the Federation's dire straits and sought their aid.

The ancient humans valued the Blue Planet so much that, had they known the Purgatory Demon Clan sought to annihilate the Federation, they would have already dispatched several mighty true spirits.

For a time, the thoughts of the four supreme powerhouses tangled in confusion, unable to make sense of the situation. Yet whatever the truth, what mattered most was that Chen Chu had returned to life. The colossal beast hadn't deceived them. Realizing this, the four of them broke into smiles.

While Qian Tian's group thought deeply and cautiously, the Golden-Winged Divine King Tolstoy and others took it more simply. "So the Divine Might King already knew the ancient humans' powerhouses. No wonder his strength is so formidable, and his cultivation advanced so quickly."

Xuntian stroked his beard and nodded in agreement. "Indeed. Only with the backing of a force guarded by primordial beings could such a peerless prodigy be forged. The Divine Might King kept this hidden from us well."

"Yes. If we had known our race had such great power behind us, we wouldn't have felt despair time and again during the wars of civilization."

Boom!

The entire world suddenly shuddered. Just as the excited Shi Feitong was about to speak further, the golden-black colossal beast, its body swollen to fifty thousand meters tall like a mountain range, shifted its foot.

Even though the Dragon Emperor had reined in its power fluctuations and oppressive might, a monstrous aura still clung invisibly to its body. With every step it took, the world trembled. Tens of thousands of kilometers of space rippled like the surface of the sea, circles of transparent waves spreading outward. The transcendent energy across millions of kilometers surged in upheaval, and as this beast that resembled a black hole moved, waves like mountains and seas thundered outward, shaking the heavens.

Such a terrifying presence snapped Shi Feitong back to her senses in an instant.

Watching the void beneath its feet collapse, leaving behind enormous black footprints, Tarodell and the other divine kings paled, instinctively shuddering. Though this beast had withdrawn from its earlier form, its strength didn't seem diminished at all. It was still far too frightening.

King, you have returned.The Magma Dragon, the Ancient Ray-Beast, the Black Qilin, the Midgard Serpent, the Azure-White Colossal Dragon, the Time Dragon, the Void Python, and the Blade King all roared together, surging forward with excitement.

Faced with the ever-stronger, ever-majestic Dragon Emperor, all of the ancient dragon kings were wholeheartedly submissive. After the humiliation of being slapped down by another true spirit earlier, the Dragon Emperor's return gave these colossal beasts an overwhelming sense of safety, as though they had finally found their backbone.

However, as they drew close, the Azure-White Dragon and the Time Dragon fixed their gazes on the two "ambers" clutched in the Dragon Emperor's claw.

King, what happened to Saixitia and Thorsafi?The Azure-White Colossal Dragon asked, its tone tinged with worry.

The Dragon Emperor spoke slowly, its voice filled with dreadful majesty as its deep growl echoed across the heavens and earth.They are fine. They absorbed some resources in the fallen land earlier. They're slumbering and undergoing transformation.

As it spoke, the Dragon Emperor's gaze swept across the beasts and the four races' powerhouses. Under the weight of its golden vertical pupils, all lowered their heads, none daring to meet its eyes. Even the principles within their bodies were pressed down by an invisible force, leaving them unable to summon their powers.

The Dragon Emperor growled,Come. It is time we returned.

Zhenwu faltered, instinctively trying to keep it back. "Lord Thunder Fiery, are you leaving already? We have not yet thanked you for your aid."

No need.The Dragon Emperor's voice was low and resonant.This time I lent my strength for two reasons. First, because we were all born of the Blue Planet. Second, because I had an agreement of mutual aid with Chen Chu. This time I have helped you. Next time, if I am in danger, Chen Chu must abide by our pact and come to my aid. There is no need for excessive gratitude.

The Dragon Emperor was a colossal beast. Unlike humans or other alien races, it was better to keep some distance. Besides, it had reached the brink of breakthrough. Waves of irresistible drowsiness surged within its body, so strong that it felt it might fall asleep at any moment. It wanted only to return quickly to the Chaotic Region, to slumber in familiar ground and break through to the true spirit level.

The Dragon Emperor cast one last glance at Qian Tian and the others. Then it slowly turned and gave a slight nod to Chen Chu, who stood tens of thousands of kilometers away. Its deep growl reverberated through the world.I hope that when we next meet, you will already have become a civilization's emperor.

Chen Chu slowly nodded. "The mountains are tall and the road long. Until we meet again."

With that, having played out the last act between its true form and its colossal form, the Dragon Emperor roared. Its immense body moved, and it departed, leading all of the colossal beasts away.

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