My strength increases by one percent every day; I can destroy stars with my bare hands.

"Is this the capital of the Eternal Divine Dynasty?"

A group of people arrived in the capital, constantly looking around at their surroundings, their eyes filled with awe.

"The Land of Abandoned Heaven has already fallen and should have collapsed, but it was forcibly extended by the Eternal God Emperor, which is truly awe-inspiring."

No one fails to revere the Eternal God Emperor.

The Forsaken Land, shrouded in the will of the abyss, was destined for destruction.

With his unparalleled cultivation, the Eternal God Emperor forcibly reclaimed a portion of the territory from the Abyss to protect the human race. This power is unimaginable.

"That is the Eternal Torch, the supreme treasure against the Abyss."

Everyone looked up at the torch in the sky, which resembled the sun, and was deeply shocked.

"Please, everyone!"

The people from the Divine Dynasty led the way, and the group quickly arrived at a palace, where Yan Fa and others had been waiting for a long time.

"This old man, Tian Dao Xuan, greets all fellow Daoists."

The Fifth Elder of the Celestial Clan bowed slightly to the crowd.

"Fellow Daoist, please have a seat."

Yan Fa and the others also returned the greeting to Tian Daoxuan.

After taking their seats, Tian Daoxuan got straight to the point.

"Everyone, the Abyss is the common enemy of all the heavens and myriad realms. I have come here on behalf of the Celestial Clan to form an alliance with the Eternal Divine Dynasty to fight against the Abyss together."

Yan Fa and the others already knew the Celestial Clan's intentions and were not surprised.

"An alliance is out of the question."

The Eastern Divine Fire directly refused, stating that the Divine Dynasty had no need for allies.

Ten thousand years ago, the divine dynasty suffered countless betrayals, and they had long since lost trust in any power.

If it weren't for the recent upheavals in the Divine Dynasty, they would never have allowed the Celestial Clan to set foot in the Imperial Capital.

Upon hearing this, Tian Daoxuan felt disappointed.

At this moment, Dongfang Shenhuo changed the subject, saying, "Although we cannot form an alliance, we can share resources and even exchange information."

The Celestial Realm is a vast realm with profound heritage, its resources even surpassing those of the Abandoned Land at its peak.

"Can."

Although they failed to form an alliance with the Eternal Divine Dynasty, they still gained something from exchanging resources.

"Fellow Daoists, we need more information about the Abyss."

The Celestials desperately need information about the Abyss; only by understanding the Abyss can they better respond.

"no problem."

Subsequently, the Divine Dynasty compiled some information about the Abyss and handed it over to Tian Dao Xuan, and the Celestial Clan also had to spend a considerable amount of resources to purchase it.

With the resources of the Celestial Clan, many of the Divine Dynasty's plans can be put on the agenda.

Soon after, devastating news arrived.

Inside the Eternal Temple, a divine stone left behind by Ling Yunxiao suddenly cracked open, instantly alarming Yan Fa and the others, who rushed over.

"We've been tricked. Lord Leiting has fallen, and I can't escape either. The Abyss is about to launch an attack on the Divine Dynasty. The Divine Dynasty is now in your hands."

Ling Yunxiao's last words came from the divine stone, then the voice stopped abruptly, and everyone's bodies stiffened and turned ice cold.

"How could this happen? How could this happen..."

The crowd murmured to themselves, a chill running down their spines, their minds trembling.

Their worst fears came true.

The deaths of two mid-stage Cave Heaven Realm cultivators were a heavy and fatal blow to the Divine Dynasty.

"Gentlemen, now is not the time for sorrow. The abyss is about to return. Be prepared immediately."

Strict laws suppress grief; they have no time to grieve.

A storm is coming; they must be strong and weather this storm.

"Immediately deploy troops to defend key cities and lines of defense, especially Blackrock Fortress."

After Yan Fa finished speaking, he left quickly.

The crowd was in a state of utter confusion, and even a sense of despair arose within them.

"My lord, I'm back."

After hunting in the abyss for a long time, Su Xinghai returned to the capital and immediately came to see Li Xuancang.

"Not bad, your cultivation has improved very quickly."

Li Xuancang was very pleased that Su Xinghai's cultivation had improved by leaps and bounds.

"My lord, I have devoured a large number of demons and two Cave Heaven Realm demons in the Abyss, and condensed the Abyss Mark."

Su Xinghai went on a killing spree in the abyss, and like Li Xuancang, he condensed the abyss mark and became a Suspended One.

Li Xuancang was startled, his face showing worry.

Before Li Xuancang could ask, Su Xinghai continued, "The abyss mark was directly devoured by me, which actually helped improve my cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Li Xuancang was shocked. He hadn't expected that Su Xinghai could even devour the Abyss Mark. The Devouring Body truly lived up to its reputation as one of the most terrifying physiques in the universe.

"The Star Sea can devour Abyss Marks; I wonder if it can devour mine."

Li Xuancang's heart stirred, and he decided to go to the abyss and let Su Xinghai try to devour the abyss mark on his body.

"You've been fighting all year round, go and rest now!"

There's no need to rush this matter. Li Xuancang told Su Xinghai to go and rest.

"This humble servant takes his leave."

After Su Xinghai stepped down, he went to where Bai Meng was and handed over the corpse of a powerful demon at the Cave Heaven Realm.

"My lord, Senior Yan has come to request an audience."

Wang Xiaoniu came to report, and Yan Fa visited again.

"Please invite them in."

After the last meeting, Li Xuancang's mindset changed somewhat, and he was no longer filled with resentment towards the strict laws.

Before long, the two arrived. Wang Xiaoniu withdrew, leaving only Yan Fa and Li Xuancang.

Yan Fa's face was deathly pale, his steps were unsteady, and his body trembled from time to time. Li Xuancang took in all of this.

"Lord Yan, has something happened?"

Master Yan, who was usually so composed even when Mount Tai collapsed before him, now looked terrified. Li Xuancang knew that something big must have happened.

Yan Fa's eyes dimmed, and he said with a sorrowful expression, "Xuan Cang, Lord Lei Ting has fallen. Marshal Ling went to provide support but was besieged by the Abyss and has also died on the battlefield."

hum!

These words stirred up a storm in Li Xuancang's heart, and he was unable to calm down for a long time.

The loss of two mid-stage Cave Heaven Realm cultivators in one fell swoop was a fatal blow, causing the Divine Dynasty excruciating pain.

If the news gets out, a major earthquake will occur in the Divine Dynasty, and the consequences will be unimaginable.

"Xuan Cang, the Divine Dynasty is in turmoil and urgently needs to stabilize the people's hearts."

Yan Fa stared intently at Li Xuancang and bowed deeply to him.

"Lord Yan, what are you doing...?"

Seeing this, Li Xuancang hurriedly stopped him.

"Xuan Cang, for the sake of all living beings, I beg you to serve as the head of the Court of Judgment and to carry the banner of the Divine Dynasty."

Despite Li Xuancang's attempts to stop him, Yan Fa knelt on the ground and pleaded earnestly.

"Lord Yan, I promise you, please get up quickly."

Li Xuancang helped Yan Fa to his feet and agreed to return to the courtroom.

"Great, that's wonderful."

Li Xuancang agreed to serve as the presiding judge, and Yan Fa felt a great weight lifted from his shoulders; the grayness in his pupils faded considerably.

"Xuan Cang, the truth will eventually come out. I intend to make the deaths of Lord Lei and Marshal Ling public."

No secret can stay hidden forever; news can't be suppressed.

Moreover, the Abyss and the Rebel God Cult will spread widely, and they won't be able to suppress it even if they want to.

Rather than doing that, it would be better to proactively inform the people of the Divine Dynasty.

"I will also announce your appointment as the presiding judge of the court and hold a grand inauguration ceremony."

Yan Fa had long planned to use the news of Li Xuancang becoming the presiding judge of the court to boost morale.

Let the people know that even though two people at the mid-stage of the Cave Heaven Realm died in battle, the Divine Dynasty is still powerful, so that the people can feel at ease.