This is a disgrace, a profound disgrace!
The Xuanyuan Palace, a leading existence among the long-life sects of Great Xia.
Dubbed the number one palace in the world.
But…
The supreme divine artifact of the number one palace in the world actually recognized an outsider as its master. Wasn't this a great irony, a ludicrous spectacle?
"Palace Master…"
"What shall we do then?"
Beneath Ji Xianyuan stood the elite forces of Xuanyuan Palace.
The Yin Yang Twin Protector Dharma Kings.
The Five Elements Five Preaching True Marquises.
The Seven Stars Seven Luminaries Sword Stewards.
The Twelve Lunar Spirit Emissaries…
The Twenty-Eight Mansions True Persons…
Each of them was a renowned figure within the long-life sects.
Yet at this moment, all of them looked up expectantly, awaiting Ji Xianyuan's command, so they could carry it out.
"The Xuanyuan Sword…"
Ji Xianyuan narrowed her eyes slightly and said indifferently, "Even I cannot fully control it by force; I can only cooperate with the supreme mind technique of Xuanyuan Palace to exert some influence."
"And now…"
"It has willingly fallen into this person's hands. It is evident this person is likely the chosen one for this calamity."
"Furthermore…"
"Dragon Island has just opened, and this person emerged from Dragon Island. His identity is almost certainly revealed."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions shifted again.
Dragon Island…
That was a territory even their Xuanyuan Palace could not tread.
In fact, not just their Xuanyuan Palace.
Every long-life sect in Great Xia was unable to enter Dragon Island. Doing so would surely result in their bodies and spirits being annihilated, a death more complete than any.
Because…
Dragon Island harbored a taboo.
Those who surpassed a certain level of strength would be ruthlessly erased.
Initially.
The long-life sects were indeed eager to venture into Dragon Island.
For everyone knew that artifacts, great treasures, and dormant divine beasts were sealed there. Who wouldn't covet it?
Every long-life sect harbored such covetous desires.
Therefore, each long-life sect spared no effort in sending disciples there.
Either…
They suppressed the cultivation of their elite disciples and dispatched them into it.
Or…
They had their disciples carry treasures that lowered their cultivation realms, allowing them to enter.
Or…
They allowed disciples of lower cultivation realms to carry tokens imbued with the divine thoughts of elders from higher realms, and then summon those higher-realm existences or their avatars.
Or…
They simply cultivated disciples in the mortal world, granting them supreme combat power at lower realms, and then sent them in.
Or…
They simply had ordinary individuals carry high-tech weapons into it.
But without exception, all attempts failed.
Despite the painstaking efforts of various long-life sects, they could not glean even a sliver of benefit from within. They even lost many personnel and wasted considerable time and energy.
Over time…
No long-life sect continued this practice.
This time, it was merely a coincidence that Qin Changsheng of Tianshan Sword Sect favored Liu Wen, and thus sent him to explore for any potential discoveries.
However, Qin Changsheng never would have imagined that even unto death.
His actions, far from being excessive, were merely a casual probing, yet it cost him his life, an annihilation of both body and spirit.
Was all of this mere coincidence?
Destiny had long been set in the unseen realms!
Of course.
Just because they could not enter, did not mean they ceased to pay attention to matters concerning Dragon Island.
Even the Xuanyuan Palace, the foremost palace of Great Xia, was closely monitoring it. One could imagine that other forces would absolutely not remain entirely indifferent.
"Qi Tianhe, this matter will be entrusted to you."
Ji Xianyuan pondered for a moment, then issued an order to an old man on her left. "The master chosen by the Xuanyuan Sword should be no ordinary person."
"He is currently on the sea three thousand li east of Penglai Island. Go and observe him."
"If he is truly a talent worth nurturing, you shall ensure his safety, protect his path, and when the opportune moment arrives, bring him to me."
"If he is not…"
"The Xuanyuan Sword must absolutely not fall into the wrong hands."
"Remember, do not act rashly unless absolutely necessary."
Clearly, Ji Xianyuan respected the Xuanyuan Sword's decision but also harbored her own considerations.
No matter how miraculous the Xuanyuan Sword was, it was ultimately a weapon.
Weapons are inauspicious instruments!
Especially divine weapons like the Xuanyuan Sword. If they fell into the hands of those with malicious intent, it would undoubtedly be a catastrophe.
"Go."
"As you command!"
Qi Tianhe stepped out from the ranks, bowed his head slightly, clasped his fists in acceptance of the order, then exited the great hall, transforming into a streak of light and vanishing into the sky.
All of this transpired in the blink of an eye.
As one of the Dharma Kings protecting the Xuanyuan Palace, his strength…
Was enough to make the sect leaders of other long-life sects wary.
"It is time to enter the world…"
Ji Xianyuan gazed at the vast sky outside the great hall and let out a soft sigh, then issued various commands.
After years of silence, the Xuanyuan Palace, which had never revealed its presence in the secular world of Great Xia, now began its glorious path amidst the great changes.
Tianshan, Shushan, Nanhai, Taihang…
The many mysterious lands of Great Xia also began to stir at this moment, announcing their emergence one after another.
Displaying their might, selecting proxies…
East Sea Eye.
At its deepest point, stood a palace of unadorned simplicity.
The palace was very basic.
Four small rooms were distributed in the east, west, north, and south directions.
Within each small room resided an elder with a withered face and bloodless complexion.
At this moment…
The four elders had their eyes closed, devoid of any vitality. One might even believe they had been dead for a long time.
"Swish…"
But at this very moment, the four elders simultaneously opened their eyes.
The next instant.
They all arrived in the great hall, taking their positions according to the east, west, north, and south.
"It has begun."
"It has already begun."
"I wonder if this time, it will be able to…"
"Let us hope so…"
The four elders exchanged glances, then vanished into thin air.
As if…
They had never appeared.
Concurrently.
Whether in Great Xia, the Xiongren Kingdom, the Yingren Kingdom, or the Lighthouse Kingdom…
All manner of celestial and terrestrial anomalies were occurring every moment.
There were resplendent rays of auspicious light stretching for ten thousand li.
There were immense waves of azure water rolling for hundreds of thousands of kilometers.
There were volcanic eruptions…
There were earthquakes and collapses…
There were auspicious clouds filling the air, accompanied by majestic Buddhas of solemn appearance…
There were eerie, ghost-filled realms filled with malevolent demons…
There were spiritual terraces and treasured temples appearing out of thin air…
There were gates of hell, captivating the souls of men…
In short.
All sorts of strange phenomena declared that this world was no longer the same.
South Sea.
Divine Wood Cliff.
A peerlessly beautiful woman gazed up at the sky and murmured, "This moment has finally arrived…"
"I wonder…"
"How are my senior and junior sisters, and my yet-unmet junior brother doing…"
Just then.
Another woman of no less beauty arrived.
She looked at the infinitely beautiful figure and said crisply, "Senior Sister Wanwan, Master requests your presence."
"Master?"
A hint of confusion flashed in the peerless woman's clear eyes as she murmured, "Shouldn't she be in the great hall discussing important matters with everyone? Why is she suddenly thinking of me…"
"It seems… an elder from Tianshan Sword Sect has arrived."
Tianshan Sword Sect?
A flicker of alarm crossed the peerless woman's eyes.