High-Level Martial Era

Chapter 1910: Chapter 830: Two Great Factions (Part 4)

Moments later.

Another piece of news rapidly spread, also originating from the Abyss. The message was simple: “With the opening of this Abyssal Sea Sacrifice, anyone aiding the Heart Origin Dominator is considered an enemy of the Abyss… Those willing to temporarily join our Abyss Camp can contact any Abyss Dominator, and will receive rewards from the Abyssal Will.”

Two consecutive messages.

Absolutely explosive both.

“First, the Immortal Divine Hall, then the Abyssal Will. Are the two Eternal Organizations about to go to war?”

“War?”

“No! The two Eternal Organizations intend to each build their own camp, waging a bloody battle over the Heart Origin Dominator in the Abyssal Sea Sacrifice.”

“A large number of Dominators are likely to participate.”

“With the opening of this Abyssal Sea Sacrifice, something significant is bound to happen.” Many strong individuals exchanged opinions, as anxiety spread among them.

…

In the grand banquet hall, Dominators gathered together.

“Heart Origin young friend.” Chi Jun Supreme smiled: “With the Immortal Divine Hall backing you, and the Abyss being so hostile towards you… the two Eternal Organizations have gone full public, your journey to the Abyssal Sea Sacrifice will surely not be easy.”

“Abyssal Sea Sacrifice, that’s the Abyss’s home turf.” Chi Jun Supreme sighed.

Li Yuan smiled slightly.

He, too, had received the message, but didn’t put too much stock in it.

“Backing or hostility, it’s all about strength in the end.” Li Yuan said calmly. “As long as I possess enough strength to suppress all strong individuals… not even the Abyssal Will can stop me.”

“Haha.” Chi Jun Supreme laughed, “Young indeed brings courage. I, however, am old and tend to overthink. Rest assured.”

“On this trip to the Abyssal Sea Sacrifice.”

“I will make sure my forces do their utmost to assist you.” Chi Jun Supreme said.

“I thank you in advance, elder.” Li Yuan said with a smile, hands folded in respect.

Not long ago, Chi Jun Supreme merely promised to try to restrain his forces from blocking Li Yuan, and now his stance had completely changed… Li Yuan understood, it was all due to the Immortal Divine Hall’s public declaration.

If the Immortal Divine Hall hadn’t spoken out, most cultivators would have been reluctant to directly oppose the Abyssal Will.

…

As time passed, the entire banquet lasted for several months.

During this period, many Dominators bid farewell and left, however, throughout the banquet, only a few Dominators, including Qing Qi Dominator, Immortal Emperor, openly declared their support for Li Yuan.

“This Immortal Emperor doesn’t wish to become part of my forces, yet shows weakness in other aspects.” Li Yuan revealed a subtle smile. Despite past conflicts, these were bygones and didn’t need to linger on his mind.

Few Dominators pledged support for Li Yuan, but more than fifty assured they would not oppose him.

For Li Yuan, non-hostility sufficed.

Post-banquet, numerous Dominators departed one after another, while Li Yuan received Tianluo Dominator and Cloud Moon Dominator in a separate hall.

“Cloud Moon, Tianluo, please sit. You wished to see me alone. What is the matter?” Li Yuan smiled, pouring wine for the two.

With gratefulness towards Cloud Moon Dominator, who had shown kindness.

“Heart Origin, since matters have come this far, I won’t hide anything.” Cloud Moon Dominator said directly, “Our Tianluo Universe Alliance wishes to wholly join your ranks, becoming your direct forces, respecting you as our leader, and obeying your commands fully.”

“Direct forces?” Li Yuan’s heart stirred.

Joining ranks encompasses several concepts.

The simplest is like how Tianluo Star City is subordinate to Han Xing Supreme Star City… yet Han Xing Supreme Star imposes no restrictions on Tianluo Universe Alliance.

A slightly stronger bond resembles the Chaos Divine Court that once belonged to Tianluo Universe Alliance, generally adhering to its commands, effectively becoming an affiliated force.

Direct forces, however, signify swearing an Eternal Oath, binding them to obey orders irrespective of life or death, imposing very strong constraints.

As with the Heaven-reaching Realm, considered a direct subordinate to Li Yuan.

“Tianluo, do you agree too?” Li Yuan asked, smiling but not visibly surprised. Tianluo Dominator, despite relinquishing the Alliance Hierarch position, had undeniable influence over countless eras.

“Willingly.” Tianluo Dominator responded.

“This plan was originally suggested by Tianluo.” Cloud Moon Dominator explained.

“Good!”

“Cloud Moon, if you truly wish to join my ranks, I won’t refuse.” Li Yuan stated calmly: “My requirements for you are the same as for the Heaven-reaching Dominator.”

“Heaven-reaching Dominator has become your subordinate?” Cloud Moon Dominator and Tianluo Dominator were taken aback.

Soon enough.

The Heaven-reaching Dominator arrived at the hall, and upon understanding all terms, Cloud Moon Dominator and Tianluo Dominator promptly swore the Eternal Oath.

“Alliance Hierarch.” Heaven-reaching Dominator, Cloud Moon Dominator, and Tianluo Dominator all saluted.

From this point onward.

Most Dominators of the Eighth Dark Domain, except for the Immortal Emperor, had become part of Li Yuan’s forces… In some sense, Li Yuan had nearly unified the entire Dark Domain.

“Good.”

“Cloud Moon, Tianluo, just like Heaven-reaching, refrain from divulging this information for now.” Li Yuan said slowly: “Await the Abyssal Sea Sacrifice’s opening, and help me covertly.”

“Yes.”

…

Not long after the banquet ended, Li Yuan received word from the Immortal Divine Hall that Han Xing Supreme’s true body had departed Immortal Heaven and Earth.

Soon, many of Li Yuan’s true bodies returned to Cosmic Space-Time.