In the vastness of space, the sun had nearly doubled in size. The scorching matter on its surface surged violently like rolling magma. A rift over a hundred thousand kilometers long tore open across the sun's surface, radiating boundless golden brilliance.

Under the unseen force of the Heavenly Dao, these rays of light gathered together, forming a golden avenue that pierced through the void of space and extended all the way to the Blue Planet. Spanning over one hundred million kilometers, it resembled a celestial bridge.

At both ends of this golden bridge, countless phantom figures of living beings appeared, bowing in worship toward the towering figure that had walked out from the depths of the sun. It was as though they were celebrating his achievement, crossing two major realms without even reaching the true spirit level, and grasping the power of transcendence that only primordial existences could wield.

The Heavenly Dao paved the road, and all beings came to welcome him. Such was the might of Chen Chu's emergence from seclusion this time. With the blessing of the Heavenly Dao, his display was even more awe-inspiring than the breakthrough of an ancient-titan-level divine king to the true spirit level.

Added to that overwhelming aura that swept through the entire Solar System, every mighty being standing outside Blue Planet's atmosphere could not help but speak in unison, their voices filled with reverence.

"Congratulations to the Divine Might Emperor for a successful seclusion!"

Stepping upon the golden bridge woven of folded, distorted space, Chen Chu crossed vast distances with each stride. By the time he reached the outer atmosphere of the Blue Planet, his form had already shrunk back into that of a human.

Chen Chu stood in the void, clad in a black imperial robe trimmed with violet, his long black hair draping over his shoulders. Golden starlight flickered in his eyes as he gazed at the hundred or more mighty beings of the four civilizations before him, slowly saying, "Everyone, there's no need to be so formal, and you overpraise me. My cultivation's only at the peak of the ancient titan level. I'm still a step away from reaching the true spirit level and becoming a civilization emperor."

Divine King Tarodell solemnly shook his head. "Even so, the strength of your aura surpasses that of many true spirits. You already have the aura of an emperor."

Golden-Winged Divine King Tolstoy added with awe, "Indeed. In our eyes, you are already no different from a true spirit. The title of emperor befits you."

In the last war of extinction against the Purgatory Demon Clan, Chen Chu had only been at the beginning stage of the ancient titan level. Yet by burning everything, he had displayed a battle power comparable to a beginning-stage true spirit. That, however, had merely been an explosive outburst, unable to last, and thus couldn't be regarded as a genuine true-spirit-level existence.

Now, he had reached the peak of the ancient titan level. His strength had multiplied dozens, even hundreds of times. His normal battle power already stood firmly at the true spirit level. Not to mention that golden divine gate spanning the void earlier, which had left every soul trembling. Who knew what kind of ability it was?

While the alien divine kings sighed in awe, the Primordial King burst into loud laughter. "Hahaha... Chen Chu, there's no need for modesty. In the mythical world, strength reigns supreme. Our congratulations just now were not only to you personally, but also to the higher order of power you now embody."

Zhenwu, who held the ancient stele, also nodded approvingly. "Indeed. A civilization emperor is a sovereign even within the boundless mythical world, one deserving of respect."

"Haha, yes, respect indeed," Heavenly King Xuanwu echoed with a booming laugh.

Heavenly King Jiuyou, Heavenly King Gabriel, and Hong Zhantian, along with other kings, also nodded. "Yes, you must be respected. You are the Federation's foremost powerhouse. Of course, you're just a bit young,haha..."

They all broke into laughter. Unlike their somewhat awed allies, these human kings had all watched Chen Chu grow step by step. Many of them had once guided or protected him. They trusted not only in his strength, but also in his character. Their hearts brimmed with pride and excitement, not restraint.

Their laughter shattered the solemnity that had lingered in space, and Chen Chu too allowed a faint smile to surface as he looked toward the Primordial King. "Sir, have the envoys from the divine regions arrived yet?"

Though he had spent what felt like timeless years inside the sun, Chen Chu sensed he had cultivated for about two months. By now, the envoys of the six divine regions should have arrived. That was part of why he chose to emerge.

However, before the Primordial King could reply, space rippled, and Shi Feitong stepped out from a rift with a smile. "Big Brother Chen, the envoys are not coming."

"Not coming?" Chen Chu paused. The mighty beings around him also showed surprise.

Previously, Shi Feitong had only issued the stern command to erase Chen Chu's information, but revealed nothing else. Thus, even Zhenwu and others had no idea about this.

Shi Feitong nodded. "While you were in seclusion, I used the True Stele of the Gods to contact my elder sister and inform her of the situation here. She then went beyond the chaotic heavens to meet with our master. The six true emperors of the ancestral land have since reached a consensus: All matters here are for you to decide independently. The six divine regions, their people, and their powers, will not interfere. When the time comes, Brother Chen, if you deem the moment right, you may go to the divine regions of your own accord. The gates of the Ancient Divine Regions are always open to you.

"Oh, and my master also said that once you reach the Flamewheel Heavens, I am to take you to see her. She too is curious about the genius who has led the ancestral land to rise, and suppressed and challenged powerful civilizations guarded by true spirits. As a fellow human, she intends for the divine regions to offer aid to the ancestral land. For example, the imperial archives will be opened to you. They contain countless secret arts, cultivation systems, chronicles of the outer heavens, and ancient records accumulated over tens of thousands of years.

"Those with exceptional talent may also use the Flamewheel Divine Region's passage to travel to the outer heavens and undergo trials. That realm is filled with opportunities, and there you can clash with the prodigies of other peak races and top civilizations. That stage is where one such as you truly belongs. However if you remain here, in the inner vast world, then once you fully break through to a true-spirit-level emperor, you will inevitably touch the world's limits. You won't stagnate, not with your talent, but your cultivation speed will slow up to a hundredth of what it could be. This is the suppression the vast world places upon all lifeforms that are not colossal beasts, it's not only the shackles of time-assimilation."

Shi Feitong's eyes were filled with expectation as she looked at Chen Chu. She was eager to see what kind of dazzling brilliance Chen Chu, with his terrifying talent, would radiate once he arrived at the outer heavens. Could it truly be as her elder sister had claimed, that he would reach the true spirit level in three years, and the primordial level in five?

Chen Chu slowly said, "The True Radiant Sky Emperor overpraises me. But I do admit I feel some longing toward the world beyond the chaotic heavens. Once matters here are arranged, I'll go have a look. As for the withdrawal of the envoys, please thank Feirou on my behalf. And Feitong, you've worked hard these past days."

Chen Chu hadn't expected that the divine region envoys he considered the great enemy of the moment would be recalled by a true emperor. He had still been pondering what stance to adopt when meeting them. Should he crush them all outright, or strike them all once in a show of force before discussing control of the Solar System?

However, since those people wouldn't be coming, things became simpler. If he had known earlier, he might have cultivated longer... then again, it made little difference. He would have emerged from seclusion around now regardless. With his present grasp of heaven and earth, and the strength of the Solar System at his disposal, he estimated he could complete the fusion of his second supreme principle within three years and break through to the true spirit level.

Compared to someone like Xuntian, who needed nearly a thousand years to progress from the late stage of the ancient titan level to its peak, such a speed was inconceivable. Yet to Chen Chu, it still felt too slow. Combined with no world-creation resources being available in the surrounding regions to accelerate the cultivation of a true-spirit-level being, traveling to the six divine regions had become inevitable.

Through the passageways of the divine regions, he could step into the outer heavens, enter the depths of the chaotic void, and perhaps soon find a world-creation treasure. That would allow him to merge a supreme principle in one stroke and reach the true spirit level.

While Chen Chu pondered this, he failed to notice the strange and astonished looks on the faces of the human powerhouses around him. What astonished them was that the palace master of Jiantian Palace from the Flamewheel Divine Region held even greater influence than Feitong had implied. It was enough to sway the six primordial-level true emperors.

The strangeness came from the obvious fact that everything this Shi Feirou had done was for Chen Chu's sake, because of this genius who had crossed paths with her ten thousand years ago. All they could feel was envy.

Shi Feitong smiled sweetly. "Brother Chen, no need to be so polite. Had it not been for you, my sister and I would have died long ago in the Lost World. Oh, and Master asked me to deliver something to you."

Her expression grew solemn as she extended her right hand, on the back of which burned a red flame mark. It flared, transforming into a crimson lotus of fire that floated before her. Barely the size of a fist, the lotus glowed with a hazy radiance. The moment it appeared, all present felt an illusion of beholding a world itself, and seeing all things arise from nothing.

At the same time, a terror-inspiring pressure spread from the lotus, indescribable in its intensity. Just the faintest wisp of its aura instantly weighed upon every body, dragging them downward. Even the universe itself seemed to tremble, unable to bear its presence.

So this is the power of a primordial existence? How terrifying!Shock appeared on the faces of Zhenwu and the others.

Even Shi Feitong, who had summoned the lotus, looked pale, clearly burdened by the strain of carrying this aura. She took a breath and said, "Brother Chen, within this lotus are some of Master's insights from when she created the Flamewheel Divine Region. She asked me to pass it to you, saying it might help. There are also other things inside, meant for you to use when you go to the divine regions."

Chen Chu's eyes flickered with surprise as he looked at the lotus. Its flames leapt and danced, every arc of fire imbued with endless mystery.

He hadn't expected that the True Radiant Sky Emperor, who had never even met him, would treat him so kindly. Or perhaps the ancient human race was even more united than he thought. Without even meeting him, this true emperor had already given him such a great gift. Whatever the reason, Chen Chu now felt genuine goodwill toward the Radiant Emperor, as well as the other true emperors. They were truly worthy to be remembered as the forebears who had carved out hope for the human race.

After all, Chen Chu had already benefited many times from the emperors of the ancient civilizations. Back in the Void Continent, he had received the inheritance left by Emperor Heng, a primordial blank principle resembling an embryonic cosmos. That inheritance now formed the core of Chen Chu's Primordial Genesis principle. He had also gained the terrifying Temporal Reincarnation divine ability, through which he could condense nine clones, from Emperor Lun.

So, Chen Chu didn't refuse this new gift. He slowly extended his hand and took up the crimson lotus floating before Shi Feitong. Before the gazes of all present in space, his consciousness sank into the lotus.

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