Lan Xiaobu had just issued a proclamation, deciding to abandon the Eternal Life Realm. In other words, what was previously impossibleâestablishing a Dao Court in the Eternal Life Realm and becoming its Dao Lordâhad now become possible.
He personally witnessed Lan Xiaobu declare the abandonment of the Eternal Life Realm, which triggered the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation of the Eternal Life Realm. This demonstrated that the Heavenly Dao of the Eternal Life Realm was utterly dissatisfied with Lan Xiaobu, the Dao Lord of the Great Desolate Divine Realm, and would no longer acknowledge him. This dissatisfaction from the Heavenly Dao also directly severed the connection between the Eternal Life Realm and the Great Desolate Divine Realm. It could be said that, from this moment onwards, anyone could establish an Eternal Life Dao Court in the Eternal Life Realm.
Kun Wei clearly sought a grand justification, and now that the opportunity was right in front of him, he was still fixated on seizing Lan Xiaobuâs Great Desolate Divine Realm Dao Court Seal and even reprimanded Lan Xiaobu for abandoning the Eternal Life Realm. This was utterly foolish.
At this moment, what he should have been doing wasnât this. Instead, he should have immediately stepped forward, issued a proclamation, established the Eternal Life Dao Court, and become its Dao Lord.
He had already been outmanoeuvred by Lan Xiaobu twice before. One reason he lost the position of Dao Lord of the Great Desolate Divine Realmâs Dao Court to Lan Xiaobu was that his Taihan Sacred Mountain had not established a Dao Court Army.
Things were different now. Taihan Sacred Mountain had founded the Taihan Sacred Court, and not only that, it had also established a Dao Court Army for the Taihan Sacred Court. All he needed to do was issue a proclamation and rename it the Dao Court Army of the Eternal Life Dao Court.
Realising this, why would Kun Wei continue travelling? He had personally witnessed Lan Xiaobu issue the proclamation abandoning the Eternal Life Realm, something many of the Sacred Sect powerhouses had not seen. This was his chance.
If those Sacred Sect powerhouses found out, there would be far too many people vying for the position of Dao Lord of the Eternal Life Dao Court. Some of those powerhouses might already know about this, as those who came to their senses here would surely send back messages. This wasnât a matter of who was stronger or weaker; in the Eternal Life Realm right now, whoever stepped forward first to issue a proclamation would become the Dao Lord, just as Lan Xiaobu had done before.
Kun Wei discarded his spaceship. Just as he was about to rush forward and issue his proclamation, he saw Cang Buyu from the Eternal Life Sacred Dao soar into the sky. Judging by the flowing charm of the Dao around him and his solemn expression, Kun Wei knew this man intended to preempt him by issuing a proclamation to establish the Eternal Life Dao Court.
The Eternal Life Sacred Dao establishing the Eternal Life Dao Court, it was simply too fitting. They had a cultivator army, a sect dojo, and everything met the requirements.
But how could Kun Wei let Cang Buyu issue the proclamation? Without hesitation, he stepped in front of Cang Buyu and, without a word, threw a punch.
âKun Wei, how dare youâŚâ Although Cang Buyu had reached the Quasi-Saint level, he had yet to attain the First-Turn Saint realm, making him at best a pseudo-Saint. Compared to Kun Wei, a Second-Turn Saint, he was leagues apart.
As Cang Buyu threw his punch, he only managed to utter four words before being suppressed by an overwhelming domain, unable to say another syllable.
âPfft!â A burst of blood exploded as Cang Buyu was sent flying, crashing towards Lan Xiaobuâs direction.
âWhatâs this man doing? Fighting amongst themselves?â Xi Nianmo asked in confusion, watching Cang Buyu being hurled over.
Lan Xiaobu chuckled. âThese fellows know that my proclamation abandoned the Eternal Life Realm, and the Heavenly Dao of the Eternal Life Realm is no longer willing to integrate with the Great Desolate Divine Realm. This is the perfect time to establish the Eternal Life Dao Court, and itâs a guaranteed way to gain the recognition of the Eternal Life Realmâs Heavenly Dao. So, theyâre scrambling to establish the Eternal Life Dao Court and become its Dao Lord.â
Ti Fo nodded. âIndeed, if one could become the Dao Lord of the Eternal Life Realm, it would grant them a grand justification, making things much easier in the future. However, with Dao Lord Lan here, heâs overthinking it.â
He didnât believe that the Great Desolate Dao Court under Lan Xiaobuâs control would ever be overtaken by the Eternal Life Dao Court in the future. Whether or not the Eternal Life Dao Court was established, it would eventually be destroyed by Lan Xiaobu.
Liu Xingâs eyes lit up. He thought that if he declared himself the Dao Lord of the Eternal Life Realm, wouldnât that meanâŚ
But he quickly dismissed the idea. He had no means to become the Dao Lord of the Eternal Life Realm. To become a Dao Lord, it was true that one simply needed to issue a proclamation first. However, the prerequisite was having oneâs own Dao Court Army and dojo. Only with these could one establish a Dao Court and become its Dao Lord.
Having just arrived here, Liu Xing had nothing, how could he establish a Dao Court and make himself its Dao Lord?
Kun Wei knew full well that every second was precious to him at this moment. As he unleashed a Dao technique with both hands, preparing to issue his proclamation, Lan Xiaobu suddenly landed in front of him.
Kun Weiâs gaze sharpened. He had considered everything, even knowing that no one here could stop him from issuing his proclamation, except he hadnât anticipated Lan Xiaobu interfering.
âWhat do you want?â Kun Wei wished he could swallow Lan Xiaobu whole, but he didnât dare. Not only was Lan Xiaobu unafraid of him, but there was also Saint Ti Fo nearby, whose strength might even surpass his own.
âHeh, youâve been chasing me down until now, and youâre asking what I want?â Lan Xiaobu chuckled, raising his Eternal Life Halberd.
Kun Weiâs heart burned with urgency, but he knew he couldnât fight, not now, not at all. He could attack others, but this man in front of him? He couldnât even touch him, at least not at this moment.
âDao Lord Lan, if you donât interfere with me, Iâll stop causing you trouble,â Kun Wei said, taking a deep breath and softening his tone as much as possible.
Lan Xiaobu laughed heartily. âHow rare! Do you think I, Lan Xiaobu, am worried about you causing me trouble? Donât flatter yourself. Remember this: if I donât come looking for you, you should be praying to the heavens. You, causing me trouble? Heh.â
âWhat will it take for you not to interfere?â Kun Wei suppressed the raging fury within him. But he knew Lan Xiaobu wasnât exaggerating, Lan Xiaobuâs momentum was already established, and he truly had no fear of him. Otherwise, he wouldnât have chosen to leave.
Lan Xiaobu said calmly, âFirst, I need the Great Radial Gobi Valley, including a million miles around it. Second, I need the territory of the Blooming Love Sacred Dao City. Third, if any realm wishes to merge into the Great Desolate Divine Realm, neither you nor anyone associated with you may interfere. Violators will have their Great Dao roots severed and perish.â
âFine, I agree,â Kun Wei replied without hesitation. His priority now was establishing the Eternal Life Dao Court, time was too tight.
Boom! A faint rumble of thunder echoed through the heavens and earth. Kun Weiâs heart skipped a beat, this man was actually making demands through a proclamation.
He then sneered inwardly. Whether this proclamation took effect or not, it didnât matter to him. As long as he became the Dao Lord of the Eternal Life Dao Court, that was enough.
Lan Xiaobu was decisive. Once Kun Wei agreed to his demands, he swiftly withdrew. He knew that if he didnât step back now, Kun Wei would truly lose his chance to become the Dao Lord of the Eternal Life Dao Court. By now, many Sacred Courts and Sects had likely realised the opportunity to become the Dao Lord of the Eternal Life Realmâs Dao Court.
Kun Wei was powerful, and him becoming the Dao Lord of the Eternal Life Realm would benefit Lan Xiaobu.
As soon as Lan Xiaobu retreated, Kun Wei declared loudly, âI, Kun Wei, proclaim today that the Taihan Sacred Court shall cease to exist. I hereby establish the Eternal Life Dao Court in the Eternal Life Realm. The Eternal Life Realm shall stand independent of all other realms, free from interference by any realmâs Dao laws. I shall use the Heaven-Separation Canopy to stabilise the fortune of the Eternal Life Sacred Court, and the Taihan cultivator army shall become the Dao Court Army of the Eternal Life Dao Court. I, Kun Wei, shall become the first Dao Lord of the Eternal Life Dao Court, governing the immortals and gods of the Eternal Life Realm, overseeing the Dao Court, and adjudicating all ranks and titles within the Eternal Life RealmâŚâ
As Kun Weiâs proclamation concluded, the entire Eternal Life Realm resounded with the roar of thunder, and the Heavenly Dao acknowledged his words, ensuring that every corner of the realm heard them clearly.
At the same time, in seven or eight locations where Sacred Courts and Sects resided within the Eternal Life Realm, several powerhouses preparing to issue their own proclamations turned ashen-faced.
They were too late again. This time, it wasnât Lan Xiaobu who had claimed the position of Dao Lord of the Eternal Life Realm. Lan Xiaobu had deliberately relinquished the Eternal Life Realm, giving them the chance to vie for the Eternal Life Dao Court, only for it to be snatched by Kun Wei of Taihan Sacred Mountain.
At the Southern Heaven Sacred Sect, a long-bearded man stared coldly at a Quasi-Saint arranging an altar and said, âIs this the result you wanted? Who told you that establishing the Eternal Life Dao Court required building an altar first?â
It was precisely because someone had suggested constructing an altar before issuing a proclamation that Taihan Sacred Mountain had beaten them to it.
The Quasi-Saintâs face paled. Before he could respond, another Quasi-Saint nearby said, âHeavenly Emperor, this isnât necessarily a bad thing. Taihan Sacred Mountain may have established the Dao Court first, but itâs now a target for all. Soon, the conflicts in the Eternal Life Realm will intensify. No Sacred Sect will want Taihan Sacred Mountain to dominate the Eternal Life Dao Court. Besides, Kun Wei always seizes the initiative, which is why he took this opportunity. If we had gone after Lan Xiaobu immediately, we wouldnât have received the news so late.â
The long-bearded Heavenly Emperor sighed. âWe come from the Great Desolate Universe, where many have grown accustomed to following formalities for everything. Think about it, the Eternal Life Realm was abandoned by Lan Xiaobu. At this moment, the Heavenly Dao of the Eternal Life Realm is desperate for someone to step up and establish the Eternal Life Dao Court. Yet we managed to miss this opportunity.â
Kun Wei breathed a sigh of relief, though his proclamation wasnât finished. âAll Sacred Sects in the Eternal Life Realm related to eternal life must receive permission from the Eternal Life Dao Court. Otherwise, they will be deemed rebellious sects, unprotected by the fortune of the Eternal Life RealmâŚâ
Lan Xiaobu found it absurd. Kun Wei finished his proclamation, yet there was no sign of the Eternal Life Realmâs Heavenly Dao demanding an oath from him, yet he insisted on making one anyway.
Almost simultaneously with Kun Weiâs words, all traces of the Eternal Life-related Dao seals and inscriptions at the Eternal Life Sacred Daoâs sect vanished into nothingness.
âKun Wei, how dare youâŚâ A pseudo-Saint from the Eternal Life Sacred Dao roared in fury. But just as he finished shouting, he received a message: Cang Buyu from the Eternal Life Sacred Dao had tried to preemptively establish the Eternal Life Dao Court but was severely injured by Kun Wei.
The one who had shouted was Sang Luoping, a pseudo-Saint from the Eternal Life Sacred Dao. After the heavenly and earthly rules were perfected, he hadnât yet reached the First-Turn Saint realm but was progressing in that direction. Perhaps it wouldnât be long before he, too, could ascend to become a First-Turn Saint.
Hearing that Cang Buyu had been gravely wounded by Kun Wei, Sang Luoping calmed down instead. The Eternal Life Sacred Dao was different from other sects, it was a coalition of five major clans, inherently plagued by internal strife. If they offended the Dao Lord now, their demise might not be far off.
But even if they didnât offend the Dao Lord, was their destruction truly distant? The Eternal Life Sacred Dao had lost even its name, a clear sign of decline.
Saint Yi Feng from the Yi Clan approached. âBrother Sang, our Eternal Life Sacred Dao must change its name. Without a title, our annihilation might be imminent.â
âHow about renaming it the Five Saints Dao Sect?â Sang Luoping sighed. He knew that no matter what name they chose, it no longer mattered. From this moment on, the Eternal Life Sacred Dao was destined to fracture and fall apart.
