As the Heavenly Vermilion Sword of Ten Thousand Prisons erupted, Luo Xiu suddenly felt weightless, as if he had been pulled into a pitch-black expanse of the Void.

Da Qian panicked. "Oh no, this is bad! Things have gotten out of hand! That damn Lao Liu, how could he have such a trick up his sleeve?"

…

「Ancient Shu Tri-Star Civilization Relics」

The Tri-Star Clock in the Black River began to turn again, bursting forth with dazzling electrical light and tearing abyss-like cracks into the Void.

On the banks of the Black River, a Holy Boi Religion Cultist held Shan Xiao's corpse and wailed bitterly. "Grandfather Shan Xiao, please go in peace! We will surely fulfill our mission and not let down the great expectations of our ancestor!"

…

「A long time passed.」

In some ruins within the Tomb of Civilization, a trembling Luo Xiu slowly reached out to grab the dazzling fireball floating in the space before him.

Previously, the Three-Star Great Emperor had returned the Heavenly Vermilion Sword of Ten Thousand Prisons to Luo Xiu intact before transferring him here, an act that nearly caused him to stumble. At that critical moment, Luo Xiu had used his Ghost God Power to seal the energy erupting from the sword, thus narrowly avoiding disaster.

Master Ping sighed, "That fourth move in your Luo Tian Yu Xuan really is something special."

Luo Xiu took a few breaths. "The function of Ghost God Power is to seal the energy of all Dao Techniques," he explained. "But this move consumes too much Divine Sense and physical strength. I was only able to perform it smoothly after acquiring my Divine Soul."

Great Qian of Tai'a spoke up, "We've been transferred to this godforsaken place. What do we do now, Young Master Luo?"

Luo Xiu immediately released his Divine Sense, which instantly covered the entire Tomb of Civilization. Then, he used his Divine Sense to pinpoint the location of the Ancient Shu Ruins and said with a faint smile, "A gift that's already been sent… why would anyone take it back?"

As he spoke, Luo Xiu fiercely threw the fireball. It instantly tore through the air, streaking across the sky like a shooting star.

As the fireball reached the sky above the Ancient Shu Ruins, Luo Xiu released the lock of his Ghost God Power. In an instant, the entire ruins were engulfed in a blinding light.

Back in the rubble, Luo Xiu suddenly coughed up a mouthful of black blood. Powerless, he dropped to one knee, his face instantly turning pale.

Master Ping let out a sigh. "Kid, you've really pushed yourself too far."

Master Ping knew that Luo Xiu's illness had flared up from the continuous use of his cultivation.

Luo Xiu took a deep breath, enduring the acute pain. He sat cross-legged on the ground and began to use the power of his Qihuang Medicine to suppress the pain within his body.

Master Ping said, "It's a good thing you cultivated the Thunder Path Physique; otherwise, you'd definitely be a goner by now. So, would you like Master Ping to find you a woman?"

"Where would you find a woman in a place like this?" Luo Xiu asked.

"Hmm… there should have been some women among those cultists."

Luo Xiu waved his hand. "They're probably all dead by now."

"There should be females among those monsters, too," Master Ping suggested.

Veins bulged on Luo Xiu's forehead. "I really fucking want to smash you!"

"I would definitely support that!" Da Qian declared.

Master Ping, terrified, immediately shut his mouth.

Luo Xiu let out a long breath and suddenly lay down on the ground. "Now that everything has been taken care of, I suppose my part is done," he mused. "I really want to get some proper rest. With Ying'er and Qian Ye's strength, dealing with those creatures outside and helping the Martial Alliance eliminate the Holy Boi Religion shouldn't be difficult."

…

「After resting for a long time.」

Luo Xiu returned to the Ancient Shu Ruins. The entire site had been transformed into a sea of fire, devoid of any signs of life. The terrifying Vermilion Bird True Fire seemed capable of incinerating all things, having even boiled away the water in the Black River.

Strangely, however, the massive Tri-Star Clock remained completely intact.

As the Black River's waters vanished, the riverbed was exposed, and Luo Xiu saw the true form of the Tri-Star Clock hidden at the bottom. It was actually a giant copper figure. The figure was chubby, resembling a deformed infant. It was squatting on the riverbed in a defecating posture, with the Tri-Star Clock embedded in the top of its head.

Suddenly, the copper figure's eyes snapped open. Its dull eyes turned to look in Luo Xiu's direction.

A weak voice, that of the Three-Star Great Emperor, echoed from the Void. "You are quite capable, comparable to the six emperors who once destroyed the world. I have no complaints about losing to you."

With the water of the Black River gone, the Three-Star Great Emperor had lost its power source and become extremely weak.

Luo Xiu stepped into the air and walked over unhurriedly. "Is your true body this bronze toy?" he asked.

"I am the crystallization of the wisdom of the Three-Star Empire."

"Quite impressive," Luo Xiu said.

"I do not know why those insignificant ants activated the clock on my head," the Three-Star Great Emperor said. "Nor do I know their purpose in sending the Ancient Shu Demon Army to the outside world. For the most powerful weapon of the Three-Star Empire to be controlled and used by some insignificant ants… it is a true insult."

Luo Xiu asked, "Are you saying those monsters are your empire's most powerful weapon?"

"Yes. Unparalleled in strength."

"But they didn't seem that strong," Luo Xiu said.

The Three-Star Great Emperor chuckled. "Wait until the Shu Poison erupts. Then, I think you will take back what you just said. The Ancient Shu Demon Army was our weapon for dealing with the Celestial Realm. Remember, *dealing with*, not *contending with*!"

Hearing this, Luo Xiu's brows furrowed. "Can you still open a rift in the Void to send me out?"

"I can't. All of my power comes from the water of the Black River. This never-ending river has been dried up by your Vermilion Bird's flame, and I will now fall into an eternal slumber. Kid, your world… is finished…"

The Three-Star Great Emperor's voice grew fainter and fainter until it fell silent, sinking into a deep sleep.

Burning with anxiety, Luo Xiu immediately flew off, breaking through the air and heading into the distance.

Master Ping's tone was grave. "If what that Three-Star Great Emperor said is true, then this matter is far from over. You could even say… it hasn't even begun."

"That's why I need to hurry back and figure out how to deal with that Shu Poison," Luo Xiu said.

Luo Xiu didn't know how terrifying the "Shu Poison" was. However, since it was described as the Three-Star Civilization's most powerful weapon, one designed to deal with the Celestial Realm, it was surely no simple matter.

"How are you going to get out now?" Master Ping asked.

"There's a Teleportation Array in this Tomb of Civilization that can take me directly back to Ghost Valley Mountain," Luo Xiu replied.

"It's a pity I'm so depleted," Master Ping said. "Otherwise, I could've sent you straight back to Earth."

"How can you recover?"

"By absorbing your Essence Blood. But there's no need. Your illness has already flared up, and if you were to condense Essence Blood now, you'd be done for. So, it's best to find that Array you mentioned."

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「At the border of Henghai Provincial City」

Chen Xuanbao slowly stretched out his hand, gently touching the invisible yet tangible barrier in front of him, his expression contemplative. Hua Di God, holding a flowerpot, slowly approached from behind, seemingly hesitant to speak. There was no grass or fresh flowers in the pot, only a vine that appeared quite ordinary. This vine was, in fact, a sapling of the Construct Wood.

"Bishop, it's almost time," Hua Di God said, breaking the silence and interrupting Chen Xuanbao's thoughts.

Chen Xuanbao snapped out of his reverie and said excitedly, "Finally… I'm going to see Emperor Hao!"

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