Lotus Leaf Sacred Mountain.

When the anomaly in the Sea of Fate erupted, it was immediately detected by the members of the Origin Sect, Spirit Sect, and Fangchun Mountain, who quickly gathered together.

"What a pity..." Xing Jianxia sighed. He wore a black robe, carried an ancient sword on his back, and had a tall, elegant, and ethereal figure. He possessed immense power and was a very senior figure in the Origin Sect, having arrived in this nameless forbidden zone a long time ago.

Hearing his lament, everyone nearby fell silent. They all knew what Xing Jianxia was sighing about.

"If things continue like this until the arrival of the epochal calamity, we will have no chance to compete for a Great Dao Fate Lotus." Fu Nanli frowned, "Most importantly, before the epochal calamity arrives, the Shaman Sect and Zen Sect will inevitably launch a large-scale attack on us. In my opinion, instead of passively defending ourselves, we should seize this opportunity to kill our way out!"

His hair and beard were gray, and he wore a yellow robe. He exuded an aura no weaker than Xing Jianxia's, and he was also the leader of the Spirit Sect’s forces. Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

For years, they had been trapped on Lotus Leaf Sacred Mountain, unable to obtain enough Dao Fate Power. In addition, they were constantly being watched by enemies stationed far away from Lotus Leaf Sacred Mountain, forcing them to be on guard day and night.

Now, the Sea of Fate was giving birth to a fourth opportunity, but they could only watch helplessly, without even a chance to compete for it. This situation had made them feel incredibly frustrated.

However, if they launched a full-scale attack now, they could catch their enemies off guard. After all, when this Great Dao Fate Lotus appeared, whether it was the Shaman Sect, the Zen Sect, or the twelve Eternal Divine Clans, they were all going to send their top forces to the Sea of Fate.

When that happened, the forces of these hostile factions distributed throughout Spirit Martial World would inevitably be much weaker than now!

"No." Xing Jianxia shook his head. "How could those two old fellows, Xinhu and Leisong, not have thought of that? If my guess is correct, they must have precautions in place."

He paused, then continued, "And once we leave this Lotus Leaf Sacred Mountain, we will be extremely vulnerable to an all-out ambush."

Currently, Lotus Leaf Sacred Mountain was covered with a Divine Rank law, and supreme forbidden formations had been deployed both inside and out. It was precisely because of these defensive forces that, although they have been trapped for these years, they didn’t have to worry about being conquered by the enemy. Unfortunately, once they left this stronghold, things would be different.

"Are we just going to watch helplessly?" Fu Nanli's face was gloomy, and he was feeling quite uneasy.

"That's not necessarily the case." Suddenly, Ruo Su from Fangchun Mountain spoke up softly, "During the first three appearances of a Great Dao Fate Lotus, those hostile forces repeatedly failed, never succeeding even once, and even lost a lot of their power as a result. Now, if they want to seize this fourth Great Dao Fate Lotus, they are bound to pay a price!"

Everyone's eyes flickered. They also knew that what Ruo Su said was true. However, the thought that those enemies were about to compete for an opportunity to go to the All-Wonder Dominion, while they could only watch helplessly, still made them feel very uneasy.

Moreover, placing all their hopes on the price the enemy would have to pay when competing for the opportunity undoubtedly made them feel even more powerless.

“Young Friend Ruo Su is right. There are still over eight hundred years until the epochal calamity descends. In the years to come, more and more Great Dao Fate Lotuses are bound to appear. Those hostile forces will repeatedly try to seize these opportunities. Whether they succeed or fail, it will only be beneficial to us and not harmful.”

Xing Jianxia continued softly, “If they succeed, three important figures from their side will leave Spirit Martial World and go to the All-Wonder Dominion. If they fail, they will also pay a price. If this continues, the power they possess will inevitably decrease. As long as we wait, we will eventually have a chance to strike back.”

Fu Nanli shook his head and said, “But I'm worried that we might not be able to wait until then. Those hostile forces might launch a full-scale attack before that.”

His speculation caused everyone's hearts to sink. Indeed, the Shaman Sect and the Zen Sect had declared that unless they handed over the disciples of Fangchun Mountain, they would eventually attack again. The twelve Eternal Divine Clans had also clearly stated that they would not let the matter rest.

Perhaps, when these hostile forces had the opportunity, they would launch a full-scale attack on them again, just like last time!

In this somber atmosphere, Zhong Qiu said resolutely, “Seniors, if the situation truly becomes that bad, we, the disciples of Fangchun Mountain, will certainly not be a burden to you.”

“That's right.” Ruo Su, Li Xuanwei, Pu Zhen, Xue Ya, and the other disciples of Fangchun Mountain all nodded in agreement.

"Hehe, if you were to be killed by those enemies, what face would I, Xing Jianxia, ​​have left to see your master?" Xing Jianxia chuckled. "You don't need to worry. This is the Sea of Fate. If we were to fight to the death, those enemies would inevitably pay a heavy price. They also know this, which is why they haven't dared to launch a large-scale attack in recent years. After all, although they hate your Fangchun Mountain, the opportunity to go to the All-Wonder Dominion is more important to them."

"That's right. A long time ago, the Lord of Fangchun Mountain fought against many powerful experts in this Sea of Fate, helping the ancestors of the Spirit Sect and Origin Sect obtain the opportunity to go to the All-Wonder Dominion. Because of this great kindness, my Spirit Sect will certainly not stand idly by regarding the affairs of your Fangchun Mountain," Fu Nanli also interjected softly.

This was an extremely distant event. Although the Lord of Fangchun Mountain had greatly helped the ancestors of the Spirit Sect and Origin Sect, he had also completely offended the ancestors of the Shaman Sect and Zen Sect in the battles of that time. It was precisely because of this that the Shaman Sect and Zen Sect hated Fangchun Mountain so much.

Zhong Qiu and Ruo Su were filled with mixed emotions, both gratitude and shame. They were grateful that, under these circumstances, the forces of the Origin Sect and Spirit Sect had not thought of abandoning them, the disciples of Fangchun Mountain. On the other hand, they were ashamed that their existences had implicated both of these sects, preventing them from having an opportunity to compete for a Great Dao Fate Lotus.

Boom!

As they talked, the Sea of Fate in the sky became even more turbulent and violent. The vast white power of fate stirred up towering waves, creating thunderous roars. In the distance from Lotus Leaf Sacred Mountain, a hearty laugh suddenly rang out, “Fellow Daoists, a Great Dao Fate Lotus is about to be born. If you are not afraid of death, you can all go and compete for it! But if you try to stir up trouble at this time, you'd better consider the consequences!”

As the voice sounded, a majestic and dazzling figure rose into the air. This man wore a golden robe, had a prominent jaw and a tiger-like beard, and his eyes were like a pair of blazing suns, radiant and full of spirit.

Yuan Zhongqi!

He was a Lesser Boundless Immeasurable from the Eternal Divine Yuan Clan, who had survived two Great Silence Unlife Calamities. He was also one of the four Lesser Boundless Immeasurable Eternals stationed near Lotus Leaf Sacred Mountain. The other three were: Yang Heng of the Yang Clan, Taihao Ju of the Taihao Clan, and Cang Youzhi of the Cang Clan.

Although these four Lesser Boundless Immeasurable Eternals were far from being able to threaten the powerful beings of the Origin Sect and Spirit Sect, their presence here was essentially a form of surveillance.

In other words, the four of them were scouts. Once there was any unusual activity on Lotus Leaf Sacred Mountain, they would immediately send a message to inform the Shaman Sect, Zen Sect, and the Eternal Divine Clans.

At this moment, Yuan Zhongqi's declaration caused the expressions of the people on Lotus Leaf Sacred Mountain to darken considerably.

Seeing that there was no movement from Lotus Leaf Sacred Mountain, Yuan Zhongqi let out a brazen laugh. “Hahahaha, we have said before that if you don't hand over those remnants of Fangchun Mountain, your Origin Sect and Spirit Sect will never have another chance to obtain a Great Dao Fate Lotus!”

After saying this, he returned to the ground and rejoined the three other Eternals, Yang Heng, Taihao Ju, and Cang Youzhi, giving the impression that they would remain stationed there even if a Great Dao Fate Lotus appeared. Fu Nanli sighed at this, realizing that it was impossible to break out at this time, as the other party was clearly prepared.

Boom!

Suddenly, a deafening explosion erupted in the turbulent and roaring Sea of Fate, followed by a dazzling divine light that illuminated the nine heavens and ten earths. At this moment, not only in the Spirit Martial World, but also in some other epochal worlds, all the living beings within them simultaneously turned their gaze towards the same direction.

A gigantic lotus flower, spanning tens of thousands of feet, appeared in the Sea of Fate. It had nine petals, each as large as a mountain, emitting a magnificent and dazzling radiance. In front of this incredibly miraculous lotus flower, the sun, moon, and stars seemed insignificant, and the laws of the universe seemed to bow before it, appearing supremely lofty and unattainable.

In addition, when this lotus appeared, the originally turbulent and raging Sea of Fate suddenly became calm and tranquil, creating a strong contrast to what it was like before. This only further highlighted the mysterious and extraordinary nature of that gigantic, magnificent, and boundless lotus flower.

This was a Great Dao Fate Lotus! It contained the opportunity to reach the All-Wonder Dominion, which was a supreme fortune that every Eternal in every epoch yearned for!

"What an astonishing aura..." Near that canyon, Lin Xun's Black Water Dao Body couldn't help but reveal a look of surprise, shocked by the magnificent spectacle projected by the Great Dao Fate Lotus.

He now knew that the Great Dao Fate Lotus was incredibly miraculous, containing a world of its own. When one appeared, people had to rush into it within ten breaths. Otherwise, there would be no more opportunity to enter the world within the Great Dao Fate Lotus.

This was only the first step. Next, the strong individuals who rushed into the world within the Great Dao Fate Lotus would need to engage in a brutal struggle and competition to stay within it.

Whether they perished within or escaped, only when three individuals remained would the Great Dao Fate Lotus carry these three together, leaving the Sea of Fate and heading to the legendary All-Wonder Dominion.

In other words, the Great Dao Fate Lotus was like a ship. Experts had to board it within ten breaths to be eligible to compete for the three spots to travel to the All-Wonder Dominion!

Indeed, just as Lin Xun's Black Water Dao Body was shocked, one terrifying figure after another appeared in the Sea of Fate, like streaks of dazzling divine light, rushing towards the gigantic Great Dao Fate Lotus. For a moment, divine arcs of light rained down, streaking across the sky—a truly spectacular sight!