After finishing his final arrangements with the devas, Tianming prepared to depart for the Sea of Order.

“The Myriadpath Celestial Formation may break from the strain if I tried using it to get to the Xenoabyss.” So Tianming planned to use a new method.

He would have Ye Lingfeng send him directly into the Ancient Oldgod Domain. The Xenoabyss lay deep within the Xenoworld, and Lingfeng could freely traverse the Xenoworld.

Thus, after saying his farewells to family and friends, he slipped into the Xenoworld and vanished.

Meanwhile, Wudi, the five imperial-star elders, and Mushan Feng all entered full war readiness. Without Yin Chen, they could only rely on their own intelligence networks when arranging defenses at the passage. Still, they would be notified in time if the five invading pantheons made a move.

“Dad, with Big Brother gone, this is the most dangerous period for us. Luckily, the enemy doesn’t know he dared leave at a time like this. Otherwise, they’d launch an attack immediately,” Qingyu said worriedly to Wudi.

Wudi chuckled. “His timing is perfect!”

“What do you mean?” Qingyu asked, baffled.

Wudi snorted proudly. “If the universe’s number two genius doesn’t step aside now and then, there’s no place for the number one genius to shine. It’s time the world witnesses my unmatched valor.”

Qingyu was in disbelief, then mercilessly replied, “If you’re the number one genius, then why were you overshadowed by number two?”

“Shoo! Young lady, don’t spout nonsense here. Go take care of your niece.” Wudi barked.

“Tch.” Qingyu ignored him. Still, Wudi’s confidence helped her feel more at ease.

“That old guy acts carefree, but he puts in the work behind the scenes. He knows the weight on his shoulders.” During the time Tianming was in the Realm of Chaos, she knew her father had accomplished a lot. Now that the dazzling radiances could be used gradually, it was time for the new Flameyellow Imperator to contribute his share.

“I just hope that Sixth’s vita, backed by the undying aeternals, won’t cause trouble for my brother...”

“Hopefully it doesn’t realize how urgent our situation is. Otherwise, all it has to do is keep hiding, and we’ll be in trouble.”

From that day onward, the entire universe seemed to carry the tension of an approaching storm.

***

Tianming, Zi Zhen, and Lingfeng arrived directly at the God Domain One. The formation in the Ancient Oldgod Domain was more stable than the Myriadpath Celestial Formation, and could support their journey to the deepest location, the God Domain Nine.

This place had long been under the control of Bai Ye and Bai Ling’s infant souls, and the many orderlies bustled about, still supplying resources to the Imperial Star.

“The order fragments and overflow fragments of the Ancient Oldgod Domain can currently supply only a small portion of the Imperial Star.”

But Tianming had heard from Sixth’s vita that deep within the Sea of Aeternity lay vast amounts of order fragments and overflow fragments. If he could gain control over them, he could help every flameyellow descendant become cosmic gods at incredible speed.

The flameyellow divinities might finally return to its peak.

This was another reason he had resolved to come here and solve the problem once and for all. Tianming would grow stronger in tandem if the flameyellow divinities grew boundlessly strong.

“Right now is the most difficult moment.”

Tianming, Zi Zhen, and Lingfeng reached the edge of the God Domain Nine. Beyond lay the Sea of Order, and its depths was the Sea of Aeternity.

“Huang Qi, stop hiding. I’m already here.” Tianming spoke to the bronze ring.

Soon, Huang Qi’s teasing laughter echoed from the ring. She said lazily, “I told you last time to trust me. You didn’t, yet in the end, you still need me.”

“I just need you to show the path. Don’t add drama,” Tianming said calmly.

“Oh, really?” Huang Qi chuckled sweetly. “I’m not worried. You’ll definitely need me later. When that time comes, you’ll be begging big sister.” 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

“Don’t be shameless. Aren’t you one of the so-called Aeternal Beings? How does an old hag call herself “big sister?”” Zi Zhen suddenly cut in coldly.

“Hmph, you’re not young either. An old monster pretending to be cute. He has so many women around him, and you’re the one with the most secrets, the one hiding the most. Who knows what you’re really after?” Huang Qi shot back coldly.

“Then say it. What secret do I have? How exactly would I harm him?” Zi Zhen retorted.

“I’m not saying. I’ll just wait for him to suffer backlash from his womanizing.” Huang Qi sneered.

“All you do is sow discord. And you still think you can seduce him? Shameless creature!” Zi Zhen snapped.

She was already irritated with Moran. Huang Qi, with her constant sarcasm, was even worse.

“Just watch, you ugly brute,” Huang Qi taunted.

“You’re a bizarre freak with a bee head and human body and a human head. And you dare insult me?” Although Zi Zhen’s voice was calm, Tianming could tell she was one second away from transforming and going berserk.

“At least I have a human body.”

“If I don’t transform, I have everything.”

“Heh.”

Tianming silently listened to their bickering. He knew exactly whom he could trust.

Though something had gone wrong Moran had already met with misfortune, he still trusted her.

And as for Zi Zhen... truthfully, he would never suspect the women who shared his bed. That was a basic principle and his confidence befitting an emperor.

Huang Qi, however, was another matter entirely.

First, she was one of the number monsters.

Second, since the moment she appeared, she had hardly spoken a word of truth. Lying was her nature.

Tianming didn’t stop their quarrel, nor did he speak in Zi Zhen’s defense. He felt that at times like this, having another woman provoke Zi Zhen was more effective.

Right now, the violet-haired beauty looked as if she wanted to dive into the ring and tear Huang Qi apart.

Quarrels aside, Huang Qi still behaved sensibly enough to open the passage leading into the Sea of Aeternity.

“Brother, I’ll wait here,” Ye Lingfeng said.

Tianming didn’t bring him along. First, he wanted him to oversee matters with the Imperial Star and the Realm of Chaos. Second, in critical moments, he could hold Zi Zhen tightly and the skypole stars would protect her.

But Tianming couldn’t bring himself to embrace Zi Zhen and Lingfeng at the same time...

So leaving him behind was the best choice.

If something happened to the Imperial Star or the Realm of Chaos, at least Little Feng would still be there.