Chapter 226: 218 Palms Primordial Earth Pearl
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Only then did everyone snap back to reality, unsure if they were genuinely slow to react or simply adopting the mindset of a spectator, but the fact remained that not a single person made a move. This included the trio from Myriad Demons Country, which was allied with the Annihilation Demon Nation; they too did not lift a finger.
However, the moment the Judge revealed himself, the crowd hastily bowed their heads and paid their respects.
The Judge waved to the crowd and then glanced at Jing Potian's left wrist before casually looking over at the King of Qin and the Six-Eared Macaque beside him, though he said nothing more. Instead, he suddenly rose into the air, looked around, and said, "The Six Kingdoms War is about to conclude.
You were originally only supposed to survive this half night until dawn, at which point the war would officially end. Unfortunately, an unexpected event has occurred within the Sand Realm, and as such, the timeline for the end of the war may be extended. When exactly it can conclude will depend on you. Perhaps it will end before dawn, or maybe it will continue for decades or even centuries!"
At this point, no one was paying attention to Jing Potian anymore; they were all captivated by the Judge's words. Jing Potian, too, was quite a character. Even though the death Qi from the King of Qin had thoroughly crippled his left wrist, Jing Potian did not make a sound amid the intense pain. Instead, he drew his right hand like a knife across the wrist of his left hand, severing it cleanly.
Looking at the severed hand on the ground, Jing Potian did not seem particularly angry; in fact, there was a hint of enlightenment in his eyes. But his attention, too, was quickly absorbed by the Judge's words.
The Judge continued, "You may have noticed the unusual calm in the Sand Realm tonight, as if all the venomous insects have vanished. This is not because any mercy has been shown to you; rather, it is because all the venomous insects have now gathered at a ruins nearby."
At this, the Judge glanced at the Six-Eared Macaque before saying, "Before this, one of you tried to approach the City of Ruins, but I stopped you. It was because, at that time, a vast number of venomous insects had already amassed inside, and with your current strength, entering would be akin to seeking death. I will explain the reasons for this situation shortly!
If you wish to leave this place, you will need to figure out how to enter that City of Ruins and retrieve something. During this period, no fighting or killing among you will be tolerated, and I will recall all Domain Beads. Remember, if I discover anyone fighting in secret, I will strike to kill immediately, regardless of whether you're a genius worth nurturing or not!"
Seemingly unaccustomed to speaking at such length, the Judge paused for a moment after finishing, then gave the King of Qin and Jing Potian a warning glance. He then pressed his hands together and pushed forward. Instantly, a vivid scene appeared before everyone's eyes, one so realistic it was as though they were seeing it in person.
In the vision, the first thing to appear was an immense world, but soon the crowd saw that within this world, a brutal battle was underway, with everyone bloodied and faces contorted with madness. Despite the chaos, it was clear that many different forces—or perhaps armies—were besieging another solitary power.
Because on the battlefield, it was common to see soldiers wearing various styles and colors of armor killing those in earthy yellow armor. And since everyone present were from the Six Great Divine Nations, they quickly realized that the besieging soldiers bore the insignia of their own Divine Kingdoms.
However, neither the Six-Eared Macaque nor the King of Qin noticed any insignia from the Netherworld World.
Similarly, Lin Xi did not see any insignia from the Genesis Divine Nation. Soon, the vision shifted and, as the soldiers clad in earthy yellow armor fell one by one, the scales of victory in the war began to tip. When the last soldier was impaled in the chest by several spears, suddenly the entire vision froze.
Quickly, the scene changed, showing four differently colored World Suppressing Steles aiming at an individual. The person, lacking any power to resist, was instantaneously reduced to ashes. Then the vision shifted again, and suddenly above the Nine Heavens, something resembling a shooting star descended.
In an instant, the meteor-like object, carrying an unmatched force, plummeted toward the ground. Though the people below were shocked by the awe-inspiring momentum, they were not overly panic-stricken. For the four bearers of the Heavenly Steles had already raised their hands in unison, extending their Sword Fingers toward the falling meteor from afar.
The meteor, which had been hurtling towards the ground at breakneck speed, stopped abruptly, but the force it brought stirred up a gale at the surface, blowing people into disarray. At that moment, a Domain Lord holding a purple Heavenly Stele shouted, "All Allied Forces, heed my command! You must leave this place within ten minutes and report back to your respective Divine Kingdom for orders.
Anyone remaining after ten minutes will face the consequences!"
After this proclamation, all members of the Allied Forces began frantically gathering at their units. Five minutes later, they had assembled completely; three minutes after that, they had all withdrawn. The speed of the military organization and the execution of the command demonstrated the exceptional quality of the Allied Forces.
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"It seems this time, joining the allied forces is not without its benefits. Alright, let's begin, and wrap this up quickly. I still have to go home and take stock of the spoils of war!" The one speaking this time was a Domain Lord wielding a red World Suppressing Stele.
The other three Domain Lords nodded, and, controlling their World Suppressing Steles, moved forward to surround the meteor about a hundred meters in diameter from front, back, left, and right. Then the Domain Lords exerted their force at the same time, and each of their World Suppressing Steles suddenly burst forth with four different colors.
The Annihilation Demon Nation's Domain Lord, Mo Mietian's World Suppressing Stele number one, emitted a purple light that soared into the sky.
The Domain Lord of the Myriad Gods Hall, Bu Rechen with his God Binding Stele number four, emitted a blue light. The Myriad Demons Country's Domain Lord, Myriad Demon King's Demon Transcending Stele number six, emitted a red light, and the Myriad Spirits Realm's Domain Lord Ling Yi's Holy Spirit Stele number seven released a green light.
Soon after, these strands of light began to expand, eventually forming a barrier with four colors. The barrier then slowly began to contract, and as it shrank, the meteor inside was gradually compressed and began to diminish in size. Over time, the meteor finally turned into a bead the size of a fist.
Then the four Domain Lords pressed down with one hand each, and as the four World Suppressing Steles descended, the bead formed from the meteor also slowly fell and then directly sank deep into the ground. The four Domain Lords lifted their hands, and the four World Suppressing Steles turned into streaks of light, returning to their hands.
The spot where the bead fell was precisely atop a grand and magnificent palace-like structure. The four Domain Lords collectively let out a breath, and then the one holding the green World Suppressing Stele, Ling Yi of the Myriad Spirits Realm, said, "Alright, it's time for us to leave. Otherwise, if we get involved later, it won't be a joke. What a pity for the treasures within that palace."
After saying this, he didn't hesitate; he directly tore through space with his bare hands and stepped in, leaving the place. Seeing the Domain Lord of the Myriad Spirits Realm had already left, the others also departed. With that, the scene came to an end. However, those present were still immersed in the powerful aura unleashed by the combined effort of the four Domain Lords.
At this moment, the Judge spoke, "Later, that bead buried underground used thousands of years to transform that world into a desert realm full of barrenness. However, this world has now come under the control of the Heavenly Patroller. Should he wish, this Sand Realm can appear in any location. Moreover, the opening and closing of this world are entirely under the control of the Heavenly Patroller.
For this Six Kingdoms War, the Heavenly Patroller has specially opened this Sand Realm to serve as a battlefield. And you should already be aware of the benefits of this Sand Realm."
After finishing, the Judge suddenly turned his head to look at the City of Ruins not far behind, then continued speaking to the crowd, "Now, that ruin is the very palace you just witnessed. Your task is to seize the Primordial Earth Pearl from the hands of all the poisonous creatures in that entire Sand Realm. The Primordial Earth Pearl is the bead that the meteor transformed into.
Its mission is now complete, and it is time for it to emerge into the world. Any one of you who obtains the Primordial Earth Pearl will end this Six Kingdoms War, and that Primordial Earth Pearl will belong to him!"
After saying this, the Judge suddenly raised both hands, and a multicolored light appeared, attaching itself to everyone present. At this point, the Judge had already soared into the sky, but his voice still echoed between heaven and earth.
"This multicolored brilliance can save your lives at a critical moment. The final battle of the Six Kingdoms War begins now. Everyone, take care of yourselves!"
Everyone present looked at one another, then suddenly all ran toward the City of Ruins at breakneck speed.
A new great battle had begun!