Chapter 6417 The Worst Has Yet to Come

“Heaven region divine talismans...”

Inside the Sovereign Dragon Divine Nest, Long Chen sat alone. Gazing at the vast, silent hall around him, he let out a deep sigh.

Just why?

Long Chen couldn’t comprehend it. Why did these traitors betray the nine heavens? What could they possibly gain from siding with the outsiders?

Did they not realize that once the invaders seized control, they would be the first to be eliminated?

Their ancestors had been slaughtered by these very enemies, and yet they still chose to collude with them. What promises could possibly justify such betrayal? How could anyone trust the honeyed lies of an invader?

Just how foolish did someone have to be to believe them? Long Chen truly couldn’t comprehend it.

Even though everyone had a head, why was the gap between some people’s brains so vast?

“This is the mindset of the common people,” said the Earth Cauldron slowly. “To them, it doesn’t matter who rules the world. During the primal chaos war, the nine heavens suffered unbearable losses. As a result, they no longer have the courage to face such a battle again. Even if they must become servants or slaves, as long as they can survive, that’s enough for them. This is a decision they made based on their survival instincts. It has nothing to do with their brains.”

Evilmoon immediately sneered, “Tch, to put it frankly, they’re gutless. They’re afraid of dying and would rather be enslaved than even resist. They know that resisting might cost them everything, so they convince themselves that submission will let them live. And worse, they’ll even sabotage those who do want to resist. People like that should be annihilated, or they’ll only drag others down with them.”

Long Chen agreed that both of their perspectives were correct, but he also knew things couldn’t be that simple. There had to be deeper secrets behind all this.

The Pill Sovereign had four disciples, but why would two of them betray her at the same time? Just what had happened to make them decisively betray their master?

The Pill Sovereign was the greatest Sovereign of the Pill Dao since ancient times. Her accomplishments on the Pill Dao had never been surpassed. So... what could the outsiders have offered Lord Brahma and Fallen Daynight that made them strike down their own master?

“Senior,” Long Chen said solemnly, “I have a question. Did Lord Brahma and Fallen Daynight’s betrayal directly make us lose in the primal chaos war?”

It was a question that had been gnawing at him—one he needed answered.

The Earth Cauldron fell silent. After a long pause, Evilmoon snapped impatiently, “Oi, are you mute?”

The Earth Cauldron finally sighed. “In truth, even if they hadn’t betrayed us, the nine heavens were fated to lose. But their betrayal hastened our fall.”

This response made Long Chen’s heart sink. In other words, the difference in power between the two sides had been so great that the nine heavens had stood no chance from the very start.

Back then, the Star Master and the Pill Sovereign had been the supreme figures of the martial path and the Pill Dao. They had united the entire nine heavens under their banner. Yet, even they had failed to overcome the enemy.

Just what kind of existence had they faced?

Long Chen fell silent. If even the Star Master and Pill Sovereign couldn’t win, what chance did he have?

Back then, the ten thousand races had stood together as one. But now? Every race thought only of itself. Their will to fight was gone, and traitors now infested every corner. This era was far worse off than the Star Master’s era.

“Old cauldron, that answer was too heavy,” muttered Evilmoon. Even it could feel the oppressive weight of despair. This was a war with almost no hope.

“Reality is just this cruel. I didn’t want to say it, but people can’t live in a world of fantasy forever. They have to face reality... no matter how bitter it is,” said the Earth Cauldron.

Within its ancient soul, the Earth Cauldron sighed. There’s an even crueler reality ahead, but I won’t say it for now.

“Long Chen,” Evilmoon declared suddenly, its voice solemn and resolute, “no matter what comes, whether we win or lose, I—Evilmoon—will fight with you until the very end.”

“Thank you,” Long Chen said, smiling faintly.

Those simple words filled Long Chen’s heart with warmth. That vow meant everything. Even if he lost, Evilmoon would accompany him to the very end.

The Earth Cauldron’s spirit trembled slightly at those words. Is this... the final hope of the nine heavens?

Long Chen slowly exhaled and clenched his fists.

He said, “I’m not afraid. I have countless hot-blooded brothers and sisters—people who share my will and have fought alongside me. I don’t fear any challenge. The Star Master had his path, and I have mine. Just because he lost doesn’t mean I will.

“The Star Master and Pill Sovereign led countless seniors of the nine heavens in battle back then. Though they were defeated, they pushed the darkness back and bought us time. Since I inherited both of their legacies, I won’t let their sacrifices be in vain. The blood of our ancestors will not have been shed for nothing.

“I will avenge them, and anyone who dares to stop me will die! Anyone who tells me to give up will die!”

His killing intent flared, cold and blinding, shaking the entire Divine Nest.

Those who betrayed the nine heavens and stood in his way were his enemies. He would show them no mercy.

The Earth Cauldron warned, “Based on the coordinates Long Xu provided, there are many areas of broken space on the way. It will take three days to reach our destination. Long Chen, you should put aside those useless thoughts for now. Quickly refine the energy your Supreme Bone has absorbed. You should aim to reach the great circle of the peak realm within those three days. You’ve seen for yourself—people like Ming Cang have their own heaven-defying ways of growing stronger. You mustn’t fall behind them.”

With an arrogant tone, Evilmoon added, “It just so happens that I also have to go into seclusion. I want to complete my second form soon. Once that happens, I’ll show you how terrifying boss Evilmoon truly is.”

Evilmoon was already shockingly powerful, but it had only touched the boundary of its second form. To truly enter it would require massive energy and a breakthrough in its own realm. Even Evilmoon didn’t know what its next form would be, but it could feel that something extraordinary awaited it.

Long Chen went to a training room. After taking a deep breath, he formed a series of hand seals, and the energy in his Supreme Bone burst out.

Sovereign flame energy exploded outward like a storm of millions of rampaging dragons. Fortunately, this was the Sovereign Dragon Divine Nest—any ordinary Ten Thousand Dragon Nest would have shattered instantly.

999 Sovereign flames appeared behind Long Chen. The masterless energy merged with them, and his aura erupted like a volcanic tide. The entire nest trembled violently.

In another part of the nest, Xi Yuanqing and the others were jolted out of their cultivation.

Bai Fan smiled proudly. “He hasn’t even merged his Sovereign flames yet, and he’s already releasing such immense pressure. Isn’t this pressure already on par with the Primal Chaos Dragon Sovereign of old?”

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