Chapter 786: Return to the Supreme Realm

Inside the great hall.

Everyone sat in a circle, extremely curious about Lin Fan's five years after ascending to the upper realm, wondering what it was really like.

Could it really be as the Supremes had said—filled with endless danger?

"Yes, even worse than they said. In the upper realm, the myriad races are humble, suppressed by the Ancient Clan, with no hope of ever rising again." Lin Fan was in no hurry and recounted his experiences in the upper realm one by one.

Their expressions shifted constantly, showing disbelief.

When they heard that beings of the myriad races were casually slaughtered and devoured by the Ancient Clan, their hearts trembled violently.

In their view, how could such cruel creatures exist in this world?

"This time I've returned to mobilize the entire Xuanhuang Realm. Only through unity can there be a glimmer of hope," Lin Fan said.

"When the myriad realms fully open, even if the Supremes seal off the Xuanhuang Realm, it will be useless. In the end, we must face a catastrophe."

"In these five years in the Ancient Saint Realm, I've come to understand. Emperor Yuan was right: rather than live in fear awaiting death, it's better to fight. Even if we lose, we'll have no regrets."

At the time, Lin Fan thought Emperor Yuan's ideas were somewhat extreme, but now it seemed Emperor Yuan had seen the farthest.

Since it was already a dead end, it was better to fight.

At this moment, everyone fell silent, shocked by Lin Fan's words. The news they had just heard was too explosive.

Even hiding wouldn't buy much time.

"Unity—easy to say, but extremely difficult. The Xuanhuang Realm is filled with numerous sects and forces; getting them to unite is clearly hard," Yan Hongyu said.

"That is indeed a problem. Hearts are not what they used to be. Even in the most critical moment, some will take risks to protect their own interests. But now the trend is clear; if anyone tries to profit from it, they will only meet their death."

Fighting alone all the time was getting tiresome. If he had a large force, going against the Ancient Clan would be absolutely thrilling.

"But if this is the situation, unity is inevitable. The Sacred Sect is the top sect in the Xuanhuang Realm, and if we explain the gravity of the matter to the other sects, they will likely agree. The difficulty lies with the evil sects and the reclusive masters; given their status, they won't agree so easily."

The Xuanhuang Realm had always been calm on the surface, but there were many hidden forces beneath.

"That's nothing. I'll handle it."

Lin Fan was now very confident. With his current strength, if he couldn't subdue these fellows, he would have truly wasted his time.

After discussing a bit more with everyone, they dispersed.

Now, a desolate land.

Lin Fan floated in the void, looking down.

"Gengu, come out."

This desolate land had no living beings, like a dead zone.

But Lin Fan could sense a powerful creature lurking beneath the abyss.

Suddenly, wind and clouds surged, and the earth shook.

A formidable aura burst forth from the abyss deep underground.

The earth cracked open, revealing a bottomless dark chasm, and a giant black hand stretched out.

Lin Fan watched, slightly surprised.

"As expected of Gengu, he actually broke through the barrier of the Xuanhuang Realm."

Lin Fan noticed that Gengu's cultivation had broken through the Great Heaven realm, reaching the Azure Heaven realm.

To Lin Fan, this was utterly incredible.

No being in the Xuanhuang Realm had ever broken through the Great Heaven realm.

But Gengu had done it now, which seemed strange to Lin Fan, though he didn't dwell on it.

"Master."

A colossal figure stood towering between heaven and earth, and the mere presence it exuded was awe-inspiring.

"Gengu, you've recovered well in these five years," Lin Fan said with a smile.

"Master, my body is severely damaged; I'm afraid I cannot return to my peak state," Gengu said.

Gengu's lifebound arm had been sacrificed by Lin Fan, leaving his body incomplete, making it impossible to return to his peak.

"It's fine. I've come this time to help you return to your peak." Lin Fan flicked his sleeve, and the Eternal Throne instantly appeared between heaven and earth.

The moment the Eternal Throne appeared, the entire world trembled, as if all things submitted to its aura without any resistance.

"This is the Eternal Throne!" Gengu was exhilarated, as if he had seen a priceless treasure.

Suddenly, a long roar rang out.

Gengu spread his arms; he could feel that this Eternal Throne was the supreme seat of the Ancient Clan.

There were only eight such thrones in the world, each capable of forging a Supreme.

A black vortex suddenly appeared in Gengu's chest, instantly absorbing the Eternal Throne.

Clang!

In an instant, the chains wrapped around Gengu's body shook violently.

Thick bolts of lightning coiled around Gengu's body.

Roar!

A deafening roar shook heaven and earth. Gengu's aura swelled violently, and his already enormous body expanded further.

His power climbed steadily, as if never-ending.

Crack!

His skin split, as if shedding for rebirth. The originally black skin turned to fossil and fell off piece by piece.

In its place was skin that shimmered with light and exuded a formidable aura.

"My power has returned!"

Now, Gengu stood between heaven and earth.

Black lightning crackled and flashed. His eyes flickered with infinite terror, and waves of ripples spread outward from Gengu as the center.

Divine Heaven realm, first level!

Divine Heaven realm, second level!

…

Divine Heaven realm, ninth level!

Divine Heaven realm, tenth level!

Eternal Divine Throne realm.

Boom!

Gengu raised his hands, tearing the sky.

Rip!

The void, like paper, was instantly torn open, the rift stretching from north to south.

"Ah!"

Gengu roared in fury. A cascade of radiance, like a waterfall, flowed down from the nine heavens, pouring onto Gengu's body.

Eternal Divine Throne, Supreme without equal!

Bang!

Lin Fan's expression tightened, and he quickly stepped back.

He found that Gengu's strength had become terrifyingly powerful.

In Lin Fan's view, even a Supreme like "Jie" could likely be killed with a single punch.

An old Supreme, worthy of the title. After recovery, the foundation he possessed was far beyond that of ordinary Supremes.

"Haha!"

At this moment, Gengu laughed uproariously. The power he had lost had returned.

For Gengu, this was undoubtedly a rebirth.

"Master!"

Gengu knelt on one knee, his voice booming, and roared respectfully.

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