The Frostbane Dynasty was originally Frostbane Sacred Land. Because the Frostbane Sacred Emperor offended the other four Sacred Lands, he was eventually besieged and fell. Later, his son tried to rebuild Frostbane Sacred Land as a dynasty, but just as the dynasty was founded, the Sacred Lands struck again and united to kill him.
Previously, the First Person who walked out of the trial world tried to break the curse and defy the heavens, but was struck dead by the thunder of Heavenly Dao Punishment summoned by the curse! So now... if I want to fulfill the Frostbane Sacred Emperor's last wish, what am I supposed to do?
I also walked out of a trial world, and my identity is the Third Person—naturally, that makes me the future master of the Frostbane Dynasty! So, can I break this curse and ascend to the Sacred Land realm?!
"Alright, stop overthinking it. Honestly, it doesn't help much—there's still time. Right now, I'm still far from the late peak of the Holy Emperor Realm. Even if I succeed in this breakthrough, I'll need a long time to keep cultivating. So, you still have plenty of time."
"Me?" Evan Chu pointed at himself. Why him?
"Heh, I heard from Jun Yang that you seem to be skilled in all nine elemental laws. Is that true?"
"That's right."
"Exactly! Others might not know what that means, but since you and I both walked out of a trial world, I'm crystal clear. With all nine elemental laws at your command, you're the one most likely to create a complete world-space. In other words, if anyone can break the curse the Sacred Lands put on the Frostbane Dynasty, that person is most likely you!"
"Is that really true?" Evan Chu seemed to be asking Holden Hong, but he was also questioning himself.
Holden Hong was indeed the Frostbane Dynasty's supreme Holy Emperor, but Evan Chu still felt like there was something being hidden in the story he was telling.
For example, how did he know about the First Person's death? Did it happen right in front of him as he tried to break through? That's clearly impossible!
Second, Holden Hong telling me all this right now is totally pointless! Even if I am the Third Person, who's to say I won't die in the coming battles? And the way Holden talks about passing the throne—does that mean he's about to die soon?
That's even more impossible! So, Holden Hong must have plans for Evan Chu, and the sooner he acts, the better—because once Evan gets strong, those plans won't work anymore...
Instinctively, Evan Chu started to grow wary. Holden Hong wasn't the first Holy Emperor he'd met—the four Hall Masters were just as powerful!
Even though their cultivation realms were different and the pressure on Evan Chu varied, when facing the four Hall Masters, Evan felt like he could be completely upfront with them—their personalities and intentions were written all over their faces, no need for masks.
But Holden Hong—every word he spoke was carefully weighed. He only said what he wanted to say, and anything he wanted to hide, he never mentioned at all.
As the saying goes, 'never intend to harm others, but always be on guard.' Right now, Evan Chu was already becoming vigilant...
"Of course! How about you invite my law-body into your Space Domain for a look? I'm really curious."
"Sorry, even though I do command all nine elemental laws, I don't have any so-called world-space, and I can't invite you there. Besides, I've got a lot of close companions in there—it's really not convenient."
Also, I really have no idea what you mean by world-space. And I'm honestly confused why you're telling me all this right now."
Evan Chu shot back with a question, but Holden Hong just laughed and said, "Of course—it's all about planning ahead."
"My true body has already tried eight times to break through to late Holy Emperor Realm. The first seven all failed, and each attempt grew more dangerous. This eighth attempt, I just can't shake the unease—so I'm making arrangements, just in case I fall unexpectedly. At least then, the Frostbane Dynasty won't collapse."
Your arrival was a real surprise, so when I learned you wield all nine elemental laws, I wanted to witness it for myself. But now, it seems you really might not have it."
Holden Hong shook his head in regret, but Evan Chu could clearly sense that this guy's plans were far from simple.
"Enough, I've said all I needed to say—there's nothing more. I hope you stick with Jun Yang and grow quickly. That way, I can rest easy. At least if I try to defy the heavens and fail, you'll be there to take my place."
"If that day ever comes, I promise the Frostbane Dynasty under my rule won't let you down."
Evan Chu smiled as he spoke. He was now even more convinced that Holden Hong was hiding something much deeper!
"Alright, you can go now." Holden Hong's law-body waved a hand, and a Teleportation Gate of starlight reappeared. Evan Chu stepped through—and found himself right outside Jun Yang's royal residence.
After Evan Chu left, Holden Hong's gaze turned cold. "Hmph! Still hiding things from me? Do you really think I don't know you've already mastered a world-space domain? I know everything that happened in the trial world!
Just wait—once my true body succeeds in its breakthrough, I'll unravel all your secrets one by one. Want to take my place? They can't do it, and neither can you! If someone ever leads the Frostbane Dynasty back to the Sacred Land, that person will be me!"
Holden Hong took a step and returned to that fiery geocore world. Staring at the figure still fighting inside the light barrier, he murmured, "Eight thousand years... The moment of breakthrough... must be close now..."
Meanwhile, Evan Chu had been teleported straight to the front gate of Jun Yang's royal residence. Amazed by the Holy Emperor's methods, he strode right in.
The Blazing-Flame Legion was already assembled. Lord Thunder and several top-ranked new recruits from the trials were among them, and the empty spot at the front was reserved for Evan Chu.
"Lin Feng, you finally made it! I thought you weren't coming, almost left without you. What did you and the Holy Emperor talk about? It took you three whole months!"
"Three months?" Evan Chu was puzzled—it hadn't even been half an incense stick. But he quickly realized Holden Hong must have tampered with time inside his Space Domain, though he had no idea why.
Evan Chu didn't say much to Jun Yang. "Throne Lord, are we heading out now?"
In front of outsiders, Evan Chu was still a subordinate. His relationship with Jun Yang could only be that of superior and subordinate.
"Yes! We're heading out now. Our target this time is the Blood-Demon Battlefield, the star region occupied by the Blood-Demon race. Recently, they've been fighting us alongside three strong sects, trying to seize some of the nearby star territories from Frostbane.
Our mission is to wipe out all these rebels!"
Beneath the Three Thousand Dynasties are countless small sects, clans, and some unusual races. They're all trying to grow stronger, and the only way is to band together and challenge the dynasties.
Now, the Blazing-Flame Legion has orders to root out these groups, and Evan Chu is being sent ahead as the vanguard.
"Target: Blood-Demon Battlefield! Blazing-Flame Legion vanguard detachment, board the starship and move out!"
"Yes, Throne Lord!"
Ten squads—one thousand people—moved swiftly. Evan Chu, Lord Thunder, and others boarded the starship docked above the royal residence.
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