Time flew by, like a white steed galloping forward at great speed.

Over a thousand years had passed in the Dream World.

Finally, the Human Race discovered something was awry.

The True Dragon of Great Moon not only showed no signs of weakening but, on the contrary, had become even stronger. Its terrifying aura had already permeated Black Heaven and was spreading towards Yellow Heaven, Green Heaven, and other firmaments.

Vaguely, it had become the "Tenth Heaven"!

「Human Clan Sky Palace.」

This place, akin to a fairyland on earth, was now shrouded in gloom.

"There’s still no news from Elder Lianyun; it’s highly likely he perished within Black Heaven."

"And in the Divine Continent of the Southern Border, traces of Demon Saints and Demons have emerged one after another. It seems the currents of Heaven and Earth are favoring the Demon Clan!"

"We must prepare for the worst. Perhaps this Great Moon Rebel Dragon hasn’t actually lost much Life Span."

"..."

Everyone conversed, troubled by the rapid changes in the situation.

Soul Killing, seated at the center of the group, remained silent, quietly observing.

He was clad in a Black Robe, his expression calm, and his deep, bright eyes revealed endless confidence. Based on his appearance alone, he could be described as a graceful gentleman.

At this time, Soul Killing had already stepped into the Quasi-Emperor realm.

Of the five essential points to becoming a Great Emperor, he had completed the first three.

As long as he reached Black Heaven and underwent tempering, the origin of his Cave Heaven Immortal Aperture would surely transform and produce Yellow Apricot Immortal Nuance, allowing him to achieve Unconventional Tao Realms!

Han Jiuming... Soul Killing silently uttered this name, a peculiar sense of loathing and hatred swelling within him. He understood this was due to their respective identities.

Just as Soul Killing pondered, the people in the gathering finally reached a decision.

They decided to send Fairy Mingjiao, Mr. Nanweng, and other Quasi-Emperors to form a squad to investigate what schemes Hong Yuan was concocting.

Fairy Mingjiao, in particular, was astonished that Hong Yuan had managed to overcome the tribulations of Life Span and calamity.

"Count me in as well!" Soul Killing spoke gently, just as the matter was settled.

Seeing Soul Killing’s intent to participate, the Human Race elders, those who seemed to live unending lives, also entreated the Mountain and River Pen, an Imperial Artifact, to be brought forth as insurance.

The Mountain and River Pen was the Tao Achievement instrument of the Dragon Sun Emperor, a supreme Temporal Tao Imperial Artifact of unfathomable might!

「Black Heaven.」

In the firmament where coldness and darkness coexisted, thousands of stars revolved, and desolate, lonely Star Regions flickered in and out of sight. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

A True Dragon of Great Moon, its body immense, lay quiescent within. Suddenly, it opened its draconic eyes, gazing into the distance.

It stared at the four Quasi-Emperors about to enter Black Heaven from Grey Heaven, especially the leading gentleman clad in a Black Robe.

"Soul Killing?!"

Black Heaven was incredibly vast, yet Hong Yuan still discerned the movements of the Human Race Quasi-Emperors.

With just a glance, Hong Yuan recognized the identity of the gentleman in the Black Robe.

A sudden urge rose within Hong Yuan—to rush over and eliminate Soul Killing.

However, the intense sense of threat emanating from Soul Killing made him realize this matter was not as simple as he imagined.

Moreover, both he and Soul Killing were Sons of Fortune.

To deal with a Son of Fortune, one either had to use the method of boiling a frog in warm water—eroding his standing before delivering the fatal blow—or adopt the Flying Stone Power approach, recklessly and forcefully killing him.

Either method was exceedingly difficult.

"I want to see what tricks you have up your sleeve!"

Luck Tao Divine Power—Destiny Lamp High Illumination!

A touch of crimson overlaid Hong Yuan’s dragon eyes as he sought to probe the fortune of the four Quasi-Emperors.

Meanwhile, Quasi-Emperor Soul Killing and the other Human Race Quasi-Emperors had run into trouble.

The moment they stepped into Black Heaven, the surrounding space spontaneously sealed itself. Heaven and earth within it became a single, vast ocean.

Every drop of water was the incredibly dense Ten Thousand Heavy Water.

In this vast ocean, numerous terrifying Water Beasts awoke. The weakest among them had reached the Great Saint Realm, to say nothing of the leading Nine Beasts of Dragon Sons and others.

The Nine Beasts of Dragon Sons were all Water Beasts at the Quasi-Emperor level!

The expressions of the Human Race Quasi-Emperors all changed.

"Damn it! What profound mastery in Array Tao does this cursed dragon possess?" the Seventh Kill Quasi-emperor ground out through clenched teeth.

The faces of the remaining three Human Race Quasi-Emperors were also extremely grim.

Mr. Nanweng was furious, while Fairy Mingjiao’s gaze turned icy.

Quasi-Emperor Soul Killing, however, stared intently towards the southeast, his gaze seemingly piercing through the endless starry sky to observe Hong Yuan.

"Stay calm! Unconventional Tao Achievement is, after all, not that of a true Great Emperor. A mere Han Jiuming, what significance does he hold?"

"We must destroy this Holy Array completely! Otherwise, I will be unable to transform my Immortal Aperture Origin and cannot give birth to the Yellow Apricot Immortal Nuance."

All four Quasi-Emperors were paragons among men. A strategy was determined through a mere exchange of glances, and their spirits lifted.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Explosions erupted suddenly as countless Water Beasts, carrying tens of thousands of Water Tao Marks, ferociously attacked, easily shattering stars and rending the void.

Faced with this situation, the four Quasi-Emperors each employed their own methods.

Fairy Mingjiao continuously shot points of light from her hands. Numerous stars flew out, forming a chain of attacks, each strike more ferocious than the last.

This was the "Flying Stars Chain," a stacking offensive Divine Power that blended the Wisdom Tao and Star Tao schools, a Divine Power of which Fairy Mingjiao was proud.

Mr. Nanweng, on the other hand, put his palms together. Mountains and thick earth rose from the void, so formidable that even the relentless waves of heavy water could hardly break through to them.

The Seventh Kill Quasi-emperor formed Tao Seals with his hands, suddenly summoning a large mass of cyan, ghostly flames. The flames roared and spread on contact, surprisingly even igniting the Ten Thousand Heavy Water.

These techniques were all sustained Divine Powers, and for a time, they managed to hold their ground against the Ninety-Nine Huangqu Array.

"Soul Killing, how can you not act?" Hong Yuan’s whiskers fluttered.

He exhaled lightly, and the Ninety-Nine Huangqu Array suddenly underwent a dramatic change. The waves surged violently, as if something earth-shattering was emerging from within.

A white Kunpeng, so gigantic it blotted out the sun, its size terrifying, slowly emerged from the heavy water. As it quietly floated in the dark void, its presence caused Fairy Mingjiao’s body to tremble uncontrollably.

"Kunpeng!?"

Although the white Kunpeng before them was fashioned from Ten Thousand Heavy Water, it fully possessed the divine intent and Tao Rhyme of a Kunpeng. Its boundless strength approached Unconventional Tao Realms and was terrifying to behold.

Hong Yuan had been able to sculpt such a Water Beast largely thanks to the inheritances from both the Sky Roc Clan and the Kunyu Tribe, particularly the latter.

With Kun Rong’s help, Hong Yuan had gained a profoundly deep understanding of the Kunpeng, this mythical and formidable beast.

The Water Beast Kunpeng, with an unwavering gaze, moved towards the four Human Race Quasi-Emperors. Its Food Tao Marks and Water Tao Marks stretched between heaven and earth, and in the blink of an eye, they nullified the attacks from Fairy Mingjiao and the others.

Despite its slow advance, the momentum of its all-conquering push was utterly horrifying.

To survive, they would have to retreat from Black Heaven!

"What a domineering Han Jiuming—" Soul Killing huffed coldly, his gaze chilling.

He planted his feet firmly, drew in his chest, took a deep breath, and stared directly at the white Kunpeng.

The Heaven Earth Secret Realm, Luopo Valley, manifested behind him, and six extraordinary visions materialized in the world.

There were Gods with wings on their backs residing in seas of clouds, butchers wielding large cleavers with fierce, glaring eyes, and hideous-looking Asuras roaring up to the heavens...

"Six Reincarnation Fist!"

Soul Killing roared, unleashing an unparalleled Divine Power.

The entirety of this ancient Star Region before him was annihilated, transforming into a desolate cosmos, and the foundation of the Ninety-Nine Huangqu Array was more than half destroyed.

This majestic and powerful force collided with the white Kunpeng, emitting a boundless, intensely dazzling white light.

BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE!

The white Kunpeng was shattered, and Soul Killing’s aura surged to a peak, as if he, in his Quasi-Emperor body, could fight against Unconventional Tao Achievement.

Even though this one move consumed half his Essence, and his thick black hair became streaked with white, it did not diminish his imposing presence.

The Imperial Artifact, the Mountain and River Pen, nestled in his embrace, vibrated gently.

Instantly, Soul Killing’s condition returned to its peak, and he projected an air of arrogant invincibility.

Could that be the fluctuation of an Imperial Artifact? Hong Yuan mused, squinting his dragon eyes.

Suddenly, a cold smile touched his lips. "I’d like to see just how long the Human Race’s Imperial Artifact can protect you, Soul Killing."

Heaven Star Array—activate!

Within Black Heaven, beams of ink-black light, large and small, extended from numerous stars and Star Regions. They interwove, forming an even more formidable grand formation.

Starlight blazed, and the galaxy undulated.

One after another, terrifying Divine Appearances of Star Gods materialized in the universe. They stood guard around the Great Moon Star Lord, observing the scene with detachment.

Thunder Department Star God!

Fire Department Star God!

...

A full thirty-six Star Gods!

The aura emanating from each Star God was no less powerful than that of the recently shattered white Kunpeng. The aura of the Great Moon Star Lord even reached Unconventional Tao Realms!

"What is this!?" The joyful expression on Fairy Mingjiao’s face froze instantly.

Even Soul Killing was stunned.

"Is this... really not an Emperor Array?"