The God of Heavens

Chapter 202 The Change of the Divine Light, Turbulent Times Across the Land

The conflict between the Holy Land of Yao Guang and the Valley of the Gods has stirred up the winds of change across the land. This duel will be a crucial battle to determine the relative strengths of the two sides and will also determine the future offensive and defensive posture between the human race and the ancient races.

If the human race is not strong enough to establish its authority in front of the ancient races, then it will probably have to hand over the many divine lands and mineral resources it currently occupies.

Conversely, if the Yao Guang Holy Land can demonstrate its formidable strength in this battle, enough to intimidate all the ancient races, it will force them to re-examine their relationship with the human race and to think twice before acting in the future.

The ancient races already knew that the human race's ultimate power was comparable to that of the ancient royal family. However, most of the human race's saints' resources were now sealed away, so the ancient races could not figure out the human race's true strength.

However, the sheer number of nearly ten supreme imperial weapons was enough to frighten anyone, almost double that of the ancient royal family.

If Yao Guang can demonstrate the strength befitting an extreme power in this battle, the ancient races will surely readjust their strategies towards the human race.

This is why the Divine Valley was thrust into the spotlight, becoming a pawn to test the strength of the human race. This battle will not only concern the two factions but will also determine the future direction of the Big Dipper's power structure.

"Even if we wipe out an ancient royal family, it will probably only make them restrain themselves temporarily. These guys will stir up trouble again sooner or later."

Inside the central divine city of the Yao Guang Holy Land, Lin Yu sat in the main seat and addressed the elders in the hall. After all, Zhe Tian was known for his stubbornness; killing a member of the royal family would only be effective temporarily.

"What insightful opinion does the Holy Son have?" Li Daoqing asked solemnly.

Lin Yu sighed softly, "I would like to wipe out an ancient royal family directly, to teach these ancient creatures a lesson. Unfortunately." He shook his head slightly. The royal family had a profound foundation, with a Great Sage in charge, and they also controlled flawless royal weapons and imperial formations. With his current strength, he was still powerless to do so.

"You dare to say you'll wipe out an entire royal family? Only you in the entire Beidou realm would dare to say such a thing," the Supreme Elder Zhang Lingshu said with a shake of his head and a smile. It seemed that nothing could surprise this monstrous holy son, no matter what earth-shattering act he performed.

"Once you become the Holy Lord, you can do whatever you want with these things," Li Daoqing said with a smile.

That's right, Lin Yu is about to take over the position of Holy Lord of Yao Guang Holy Land.

The outside world was filled with jubilation. Auspicious clouds swirled above the divine city, and eternal radiance bathed the earth. Dragons and phoenixes sang in harmony, white tigers roared, black tortoises carried the heavens on their backs, qilin trod on clouds, and golden crows spread their wings to clear the way, their golden rays illuminating the sky. All these auspicious signs intertwined, as if a celestial realm had descended upon the mortal world.

With ancient creatures appearing frequently and even Ancestral King-level powerhouses becoming commonplace, Li Daoqing realized that his own strength was falling behind, and he felt increasingly powerless in the face of the situation.

He was determined to pass on the position of Holy Lord of Yao Guang Holy Land to Lin Yu, and this time nothing he said could sway him.

The other elders also unanimously agreed. In their words, the Yao Guang Holy Land was about to go to war with the ancient creatures, and it wouldn't sound good if the Holy Lord was weak. Lin Yu taking over at this time was just right, and an ancient royal family immediately raised a flag.

The news of the change of the Holy Lord of Yaoguang spread like a thunderclap throughout the Big Dipper, and invitations flew to various forces in the Five Regions.

"What?! Lin Yu is going to succeed the Holy Lord?!"

This news shook the entire cultivation world, and even the ancient races that had been lying low took notice.

"At this critical juncture?" A powerful member of the ancient clan shook his head in disbelief. "Don't they know that the army of the Divine Spirit Valley is about to advance?"

In an ancient clan territory, an ancestral king narrowed his eyes: "Interesting. This is blatant contempt."

Within the Holy City of the Northern Region, human cultivators were engaged in lively discussions:

"Has the Yao Guang Holy Land overestimated itself this time?"

"The fact that Yao Guang is taking over as Holy Lord at this time may indicate their confidence, as Shenling Valley has no influence on them whatsoever."

In the council halls of the major ancient royal families, this unexpected news left the ancestral kings exchanging bewildered glances. They had anticipated that the Yao Guang Society would immediately launch an attack on the Divine Spirit Valley, but they never expected that the other side would choose this moment to hold its enthronement ceremony.

At the summit of Blood Phoenix Mountain in the Northern Region, crimson clouds filled the sky.

This ancient sacred mountain, stained with the blood of phoenixes, has existed since time immemorial. At this moment, a figure on the mountain peak suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze seemingly reflecting the swirling of countless ancient stars.

"The Holy Son of Yaoguang." A deep voice echoed on the mountaintop, like a sigh from ancient times, "This child will be a great enemy of us."

Outside the Primordial Ancient Mine, Fire Kirin stands tall, in harmony with heaven and earth. His Dharma body crushes the void, obscuring his form, yet appearing as an immortal monument.

This ancient prince has been coming here frequently lately, seeking only a response from the Qilin Ancient Emperor.

“Brother,” a graceful figure arrived, Huo Lin’er with cascading blue hair and snow-white skin. Despite being of ancient imperial blood, she showed no sign of ferocity. “I never expected that the Holy Son of Yao Guang would take over the position of Holy Lord at this time.”

"It seems that the Yao Guang Holy Land is quite confident, while the Wanlong Nest has probably miscalculated."

Huo Linzi responded, his long, light blue hair flowing freely, like a majestic mountain, exuding extraordinary aura, seemingly unsurprised by the response.

“That’s true. After all, they have the inheritance of the imperial weapon, so they can’t be underestimated.” Huo Lin’er nodded, then looked at her brother and said helplessly, “How many times have you come to the Primordial Ancient Mine? Even if Father were still alive, he wouldn’t see you right now.”

The Qilin Emperor doted on his daughters but was strict with his sons, all in order to pass on the will of the ancient emperors.

But this elder brother was even more dependent on his father, and after his birth, he lingered outside the ancient mine day and night.

Huo Lin'er was quite helpless with her stubborn older brother. She understood that her father had sealed the two siblings away until now so that they could join hands to sweep across the world and embark on the imperial path together.

“Brother, we should focus on the present,” she advised softly. “If Father were here, he would not want to see you like this.”

On the Eastern Wilderness, ancient clans and holy lands are now united in spirit. The Ji family and the Jiang family, as the most steadfast allies of Yao Guang, received Yao Guang's invitation immediately.

Inside the Divine King Palace of the Jiang Family, the white-robed Divine King Jiang Taixu said gently to the Yao Guang disciple who had come to deliver the message: "Go back and tell your Holy Son that if needed, I can bring an Imperial Weapon to assist you."

When the news reached Yao Guang, Lin Yu chuckled and said, "Thank you for your kindness, God King, but..." He looked towards the northern region, a sharp glint in his eyes, "the mere Divine Valley is not worth using the Hengyu Furnace for."

Inside the main hall of the Ji family, the Void Mirror hung high. The Holy Lord of the Ji family stroked his beard and smiled, "This lad is becoming more and more like a Holy Lord." He turned to the elders and instructed, "Call my family's divine body to go together."

Within the sacred land of Yaochi, celestial mist swirled. Just as the Queen Mother of the West was about to depart for Yaoguang to attend the ceremony, a Yaochi saintess in white robes gracefully arrived.

"Master, this disciple wishes to accompany you." The saintess's voice was cold, but a rare flicker of emotion flashed in her eyes.

The Queen Mother of the West paused slightly in her jade ruyi, sighing inwardly. How could she not see the special feelings her most prized disciple held for the Holy Son of Yaoguang? However, the ancestral precept of the Holy Maiden of Yaochi remaining unmarried for life had continued for tens of thousands of years.

"Very well." The Queen Mother of the West finally flicked her sleeve. "Come with me." Looking into her disciple's suddenly bright eyes, she felt a mix of emotions. Perhaps... in this era, even the oldest rules should change.

Before departing, the Queen Mother of the West paused to look back at the ancient peach tree in Yaochi, its petals fluttering like snow. She suddenly thought of the Holy Son of Yaoguang who had broken countless conventions; perhaps he really could change something.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and Lin Yu's enthronement ceremony as Holy Lord was about to take place at dawn.

Within the Holy Land of Yao Guang, various human forces gathered. Due to their entanglements with the Divine Valley, few of the ancient races came to offer their congratulations.

The Holy Prince transformed into a golden streak of light and arrived in front of Lin Yu, already in human form. Beneath his pale golden skin, veins bulged like dragon tendons, and his entire body exuded a chilling aura of power.

"Behind the Valley of the Gods stands the Nest of Ten Thousand Dragons," the Holy Prince said bluntly, his voice like the clash of metal and stone.

Lin Yu smiled slightly: "Thank you for the reminder, but..."

“I know you were prepared.” A solemn look flashed in the Holy Prince’s golden eyes. “But the Myriad Dragon Nest involves an ancient royal family, so we cannot be careless.”

Lin Yu looked him over with interest: "You've come to see me at this time, aren't you afraid of criticism from the ancient races?"

"Hmph!" The Holy Prince raised his head disdainfully. "Why should the Holy Ape lineage of me need to care about others' opinions?" He paused. "My aunt, the Divine Silkworm Princess, originally wanted to come in person, but she was busy settling scores with my uncle, so I had to do it in her place."

At this point, the arrogant ancient prince revealed a rare hint of helplessness. Lin Yu smiled knowingly; the King of Fighting was not an easy hurdle to overcome.

The younger generation of prodigies appeared one after another. Ji Ziyue and Ye Fan arrived together, followed by Ji Haoyue with a gloomy expression. This Ji family divine body still treated Ye Fan with cold indifference.

The young master of the Heavenly Demon Palace, Yao Yuetian, was dressed in purple robes with his black hair flying in the wind. The divine light in his deep eyes was restrained, and there was no longer any sign of the depletion of his original essence.

"Congratulations on the perfection of your origin, fellow Daoist." Lin Yu saw through the mystery at a glance, "From now on, the Great Dao is within reach."

The bright moon shone through the sky, and everyone returned the greeting with a smile, raising their cups in merriment. At that moment, Ye Fan arrived gracefully, leading a young man in white.

The boy was about thirteen or fourteen years old, dressed in white, his hair as black as ink, his skin as white as jade. His obsidian-like eyes shone brightly, and his red lips and white teeth revealed a hint of arrogance. It was Xia Jiuyou.

"And this is..." Lin Yu raised an eyebrow slightly. He had no connection with this person, but Ye Fan was more familiar with her.

Ye Fan coughed lightly and explained, "Our evolution fluid is still missing two main ingredients: Destiny Rock and Primordial Destiny Stone. Xia Jiuyou said she could provide them."

Upon hearing this, even Lin Yu was moved. The Destiny Rock was a rare object bestowed by Heaven; the Primordial Destiny Stone was an auspicious stone from the time of creation, engraved with the secrets of immortality, and had been hard to find since ancient times.

Lin Yu's gaze lingered on Xia Jiuyou for a moment, then he suddenly understood. It was naturally difficult for a young man to collect such a divine object, but the person standing behind him, the soon-to-be Daoist Gai Jiuyou, was a different story. After all, even without divine materials, if they approached the Supreme Beings of the Lower Forbidden Zones, they would still give Gai Jiuyou face.

"In that case," Lin Yu smiled, "someone bringing their own investment to the project is naturally welcome to join us."

(End of this chapter)