Chapter 634: Chapter634-The Gathering of the Mighty—A Formal Visit?

The Pantheon was extraordinarily peculiar, seeming to disregard all boundaries. It had appeared directly at the edge of the Sanctuary of Rebirth.

"Their methods are truly unfathomable. I sensed them the moment I awoke."

A sigh echoed from the Reincarnation Heavens. Compared to the mysterious voice from the Chaos Abyss, this one carried a sense of helplessness—but, surprisingly, also a hint of reverence. It was as if the speaker knew much about the origin of the Pantheon.

In the next moment, the cycle patterns within the Ocean of Arcane Secrets slowly dimmed.

Meanwhile, two Supreme Sage Rank beings who had fled back to the Sanctuary of Rebirth suddenly heard a voice:

"Immediately proceed to the Crossbridge Divine Court to apologize. If forgiveness is not granted, then resolve your fate yourselves!"

The two Supreme Sage Rank figures froze, shock written across their faces.

The first decree from the mysterious Reincarnation Heavens was—this?

...

Heart of Earth, inside the temple.

For two days, Aurek had secluded himself within a chamber, burning through an enormous amount of Emperor Points, transforming them into fuel for his ascension.

At his side, the Time Warlock adjusted the flow of time. While only two days had passed outside, it felt like an eternity for him.

After a long while, Aurek slowly opened his eyes. The power of a Quasi-Eternal Sage Rank now coursed through his veins.

This breakthrough in comprehension had been made possible thanks to the mysterious crystal left by the God of Temptation. The insight stored within it acted like a key, unlocking the path to higher realms.

At last, he had stepped onto the threshold of Quasi-Eternal Sage Rank. Only the final half-step remained to reach the supreme Eternal Sage Rank—the most difficult of all.

Since the opening of the Star Sea, countless Quasi-Eternal Sage Ranks had faltered at this very step. They sought to harness the Fate River in pursuit of destiny, yet an invisible barrier held them back.

Epochs passed, civilizations rose and fell, and ancient beings perished before this final step, dissolving into waves in the Fate River.

Because of this, even hearing the word "eternal" drove these ageless beings to lose reason.

And now, Aurek was about to take that final step.

Although many Emperor Points remained, rank breakthroughs required not just energy, but also profound experience. He was unconcerned. If he could not surpass this threshold, perhaps no one in the Star Sea could ever attain Eternal Sage Rank.

In these two days, he had also nurtured over three billion summoned troops. The northern megaforces had been completely eradicated, their lineages swept away. Wherever Crossbridge pointed its forces, nothing could withstand them.

Aurek’s gaze now rested on Endless Starlight Island—the heart of the Chaos Singularity, both the most prosperous and the most chaotic place. Securing it was the necessary path to achieve Eternal Sage Rank.

All that remained was for Eternal Sunfire War God, Cursefont Star God, and others to wrap up their business and return, after which the army could march forward.

Boom—!

As he prepared to continue his meditation, the entire starfield suddenly trembled.

One Star-Realm Gate after another tore open in the depths of chaos. Vast energies surged out like tidal waves, alerting every living being in the northern chaotic universe.

The Senllo Universe, the Stanford Clan, Heart of Earth—countless eyes watched from the shadows.

From each gate emerged figures, one more powerful and noble than the last. Some had lived for countless eons; others were sharp and striking youth.

"Lord of the Heavens, Primordial Sage, the Griffon King... and those prodigies, Guy and Byrne!"

"By the great gift crab! The prodigies of Endless Starlight Island have emerged in full force. What could they possibly do? Are they here to die?"

"They’re probably after the secret of eternity that Aurek possesses."

"News of the recent deaths of ten Quasi-Eternal Sage Rank has likely not yet reached Endless Starlight Island!"

"Heh, if they knew what had happened, not even ten of them would dare parade around like this."

Murmurs of gloating echoed from various corners.

The Lord of the Heavens stood before the gates, frowning slightly. He had anticipated many arrivals, but not this many.

Almost every notable figure listed on the Tablet of Destiny was present.

Every gate before him revealed at least one Quasi-Eternal Sage Rank standing vigil. The lure of eternity was irresistible.

The Griffon King stood with hands clasped behind his back, his cold gaze sweeping across the expanse.

Besides them, the Messengers of Desperation, the Seekers of Void, Primordial Ancients, Chaos Origins, and Primordial Epoch—all major forces were present. None were absent.

Before the Primordial Ancients’ gate, a Supreme Sage Rank hurriedly landed before his people, his expression peculiar.

"The Sword Universe has collapsed. Aurek is now in Heart of Earth... and the strength of the Crossbridge Divine Court far exceeds our expectations!"

"It is said they command hundreds of millions of Supreme Sage Rank troops. Many northern powers have been uprooted, and over ten Quasi-Eternal Sage Ranks have fallen."

Upon hearing this, silence fell.

The Primordial Sage, the Children of the Other Dimension, and an ancient Quasi-Eternal Sage Rank all turned pale.

"Pay close attention to the intel," the Quasi-Eternal Sage Rank said gravely.

The Supreme Sage Rank immediately reported all he had discovered.

Silence stretched on.

Hundreds of millions of Supreme Sage Ranks! Aurek’s own power was nearing Quasi-Eternal Sage Rank. Over ten Quasi-Eternal Sage Ranks had perished!

Each revelation struck like a hammer to their hearts.

"There must be the secret of eternity within Aurek," said the Children of the Other Dimension calmly.

"But if the intel is true, with our current strength, we don’t even have the right to lay a hand on him."

"Let’s first see Heart of Earth," suggested the Quasi-Eternal Sage Rank of the Primordial Ancients.

Knowing full well the extreme danger ahead, he still chose to venture forth. The word "eternal" was worth staking one’s life upon.

The group pierced through the Chaotic Sea, racing toward Heart of Earth.

Meanwhile, other factions also converged, having received the same news.

Outside Heart of Earth, Dragon Emperor, Crusader Goddess, Cursefont Star God, and others detected the approaching power and quickly returned to defend.

Eternal Apollo Sunblaze stood before the celestial light curtain like a sculpture. A heavy aura emanated from beyond the light, compelling those outside to hold their breath.

"I am the Ancient War God of the Starry Sky, here to pay respects to Emperor Aurek!"

The voice echoed through the chaos, hovering over Heart of Earth.

Its owner did not step inside recklessly. The power that could fell Quasi-Eternal Sage Ranks could just as easily take his life.

All factions watched closely. They wanted to see what Aurek was truly capable of—or perhaps they wanted to lure him out. Better to act from the outside than inside.

The Lord of the Heavens, Messengers of Desperation, Seekers of Void, Griffon King, Cycle Sage, Primordial Sage—the young prodigies at the pinnacle—each nursed their own schemes, waiting for the Crossbridge Divine Court’s master to appear.

Eternal Apollo Sunblaze stepped forward, his voice like thunder:

"Those who trespass in Crossbridge Territory shall die!"

A roar echoed simultaneously, followed by the sudden cry of dragons.

The soundwaves rolled like a tsunami through the Star Sea, causing countless beings to tremble.

Behind the sacred light curtain, enormous heads emerged. One was a dragon so vast it could crush the chaotic seas. It churned the chaos, sending waves stretching countless kilometers, bursting forth from Heart of Earth.

Soon after, the second, the third... millions of dragons poured out, filling the light curtain to capacity. Their draconic might blanketed entire starfields.