Danlong Ancient Mountain.

Ancient Mountain Residence.

Chen Xuanbao stood before the window, listening to a report from a Green-robed Cultist. His fists cracked as he clenched them.

The report was simple. After several days of pursuit, they had ultimately lost Xia Chan, allowing her and the child to escape to the Capital City.

"Enough..." Chen Xuanbao released his tightly clenched fists. "Perhaps fate has decreed that she and that bastard child are not to die yet."

The Green-robed Cultist bowed his head and backed away. "I shall take my leave."

Just then, the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside. Another Green-robed Cultist burst into the room without even knocking, laughing aloud. "Archbishop, I bring you astounding news!"

Chen Xuanbao slowly turned, his gaze deep as he stared at the flustered cultist. "If this news fails to satisfy me, I imagine your family will receive some terrible news tomorrow."

Hearing this, the Green-robed Cultist went rigid, breaking out in a cold sweat before dropping to his knees. "Arch-Archbishop, it's like this! We just received a message from our astronomical department in M Country. They've observed an anomaly on the moon... Their analysis concludes that the Moon Tide Siphon will occur within the next two days."

The air fell silent.

Chen Xuanbao was stunned. After a long moment, he threw his head back and laughed heartily.

"I understand. You may go!"

"Yes!"

A moment later, after the Green-robed Cultist had departed, a black-robed figure materialized behind Chen Xuanbao like a specter.

Chen Xuanbao's smile faded slightly. "I do not appreciate people suddenly appearing behind me."

The black-robed figure was unconcerned. "Even if the Moon Tide Siphon arrives and we can begin the war, we still haven't found Hua Muyan. You know as well as I do that the Flower Demon is indispensable to our plan."

Chen Xuanbao rubbed his brow. "That is indeed a problem."

He added, "However, the Moon Tide Siphon's arrival is a rare opportunity. This is a war we must wage. If we miss this chance, who knows how many years we'll have to wait for the next."

"True," the black-robed figure said. "In any case, we should first secure control of Henghai Province."

Chen Xuanbao asked, "How many of the Upper Nine Deities can we mobilize now?"

The black-robed figure replied methodically, "The Demonic Flower God, Hua Muyan, is missing. The whereabouts of the Demon Blade God, Watari Kagura, are unknown. The Spiritual Martial God, Zhang Qiming, and the Heavenly Fire God, Zhu Meique, are both dead."

"Currently, apart from you, there are five others who can be mobilized."

Chen Xuanbao pressed, "What about the Lower Nine Heroes?"

The black-robed figure answered, "Fei Xiao, Yingxiao, and Xue Xiao are dead. The others were eliminated by those Valkyries over the years. Now, only Shan Xiao, who resides at the bottom of the sea, remains."

Chen Xuanbao pondered for a moment. "With the army of Special Ability Warriors we've secretly cultivated over the years, plus the Ancient Shu Demon Army from the seabed and the other five Upper Nine Deities, we should be able to take on the Martial Alliance."

"Indeed," the black-robed figure stated. "My analysis is thorough. We can crush the Martial Alliance."

"What's more, we have you. If the grand formation is activated and the Upper Realm sends your body down, we will achieve absolute domination."

A slight smile touched Chen Xuanbao's lips. "Then let us wage war."

A day passed. Night fell once more.

「Henghai, Hua Country」

At the coastal base, an observation post was on high alert. A young sentry clung to his telescope, his eyes suddenly widening as he shouted in alarm.

"Quick, contact Admiral Yue! Immediately!"

"Right now!"

That very evening, Henghai Admiral Yue Tianyang arrived at the base personally. He gave a direct order: Henghai Base was to enter a Level 1 alert!

"Warriors, the storm that follows the calm is finally here!"

"We are the men of Hua Country! We do not fear battle!"

"We are the Descendants of Yan and Huang! We face death without regret!"

"For the soil of our nation, for our hundreds of millions of people, I will shed my last drop of blood and fight to the very end!"

That night, countless cannons aimed out at the distant sea.

That night, countless warplanes tore through the deep, dark sky.

The sea, once thought to be calm, suddenly churned with towering waves, as if demons had descended upon the mortal realm, filling the air with a malevolent aura.

In the wake of the colossal waves, a massive, abyss-like rift appeared on the surface of the water, stark beneath the eerie moonlight. From the pitch-black depths of the abyss, the mysterious toll of prehistoric bells echoed forth.

High in the night sky, young pilots manned their warplanes. Witnessing the shocking spectacle below, they felt the fear of an impending apocalypse creep into their hearts.

The Second Battle of Henghai... has begun.

Dad, Mom... I've been an unfilial son. I can only repay your kindness in my next life!

The warriors of Hua Country overcame their fear. Resolutely, they flew their warplanes into the abyss that had opened on the sea.

It was like a gate to Hell, flung wide open.

It was like Pandora's box, left ajar.

From this journey, there would be no return.

「The Shanhai Territory」

When Luo Xiu opened his eyes, he was shocked to find himself no longer surrounded by green mountains and lush waters, but by an endless void.

"Hah..." He exhaled a long, turbid breath and muttered to himself, I've finally succeeded.

Master Ping emerged from the Holy Lotus Jade Pendant and settled on his shoulder. "It's been a full four years."

Luo Xiu couldn't help but think of Lin Xiyue, Lin Shanshan, and all the other faces he missed.

I never thought it would take this long. I wonder how everyone is.

Master Ping chuckled. "Everyone is having a grand time in the Land of Lawlessness, happy as can be."

Luo Xiu smiled. "That's good to hear."

Master Ping teased, "I always said you were fated not to live past thirty, but it looks like you've finally broken that fatal curse."

"It's too early to tell," Luo Xiu replied. "In fact, I can feel my body getting worse and worse."

Master Ping changed the subject. "The Shanhai Territory has vanished. The space it occupied is now a void, so getting out of here will be tricky."

Luo Xiu frowned slightly. "You don't have a way?"

Master Ping grinned wickedly. "First, call me Grandpa."

"You're my grandson."

"Damn it, you unfilial whelp!" Master Ping cursed.

Luo Xiu stretched lazily, working the stiffness out of his limbs. "I'm serious. Is there a way out?"

"Sigh. When it comes down to it, you still have to rely on good ol' Master Ping. Go into the World Inside the Vase for now. I'll figure out how to get us out and call you when I'm done."

Luo Xiu said, "You know, I've always been curious. Do you have some kind of ability to travel through The Void? You can send people directly to Earth and even to the Celestial Realm."

Just then, Great Qian of Tai'a popped out. "Let me tell you, Young Master Luo, this stupid vase has no skills to speak of, except for being the fastest at running away."

"You want a fight, you broken blade?"

"Bring it on! Who's afraid of you?"

Not wanting to listen to the bickering between the vase and the blade, Luo Xiu entered the World Inside the Vase. He then opened a spatial passage, preparing to return to the Land of Lawlessness.

Master Ping suddenly remembered something. "Oh, right, Luo Xiu! While you have time, you should take a tour of the Shanhai Territory."

"Since you are now the god of the Shanhai Territory, you must earn the worship of its inhabitants and become their object of faith. Only then can you obtain Divine Power."

"Understood."

"Once you have Divine Power," Master Ping added, "I'll teach you how to use it."

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