Whiteold Ghost frowned. "Something's not right. From the looks of it, this should be the handiwork of the Eternals. What are they up to?"
Ni Huang said in a low voice, "Why would an Emissary suffer a backlash from absorbing stellar sources during her cultivation?
Why is there an Origin Tribulation? Because the Astral Source Universe doesn't want to absorb too much Astral Source. Many people have tried to study the Astral Source Universe, and the conclusion they reached is that the Astral Source Universe has a fixed amount of Astral Source, and it's not endless.
"Are you saying that the liquid wants to drain the Star Source Universe?"
Xia De was shocked.
Ni Huang nodded. "That's very likely."
"Once the Stellar Source Universe is sucked dry, what will happen to the cultivators?
This wasn't just an astral source; it was also star energy. Star energy came from an astral source, and without an astral source, how could humans cultivate?
Even we will run out of astral sources one day, so what's the difference between us and ordinary people? "
Old White Ghost said hoarsely.
Ni Huang looked in the direction of the Human Domain. "Something big has happened. Hurry and report this to the Patriarch."
The fifth continent was in chaos. A total of sixteen drops of liquid were scattered across the fifth continent, madly devouring stellar sources.
Elder Chan and the others had also guessed the Eternals' intentions, but there was nothing they could do. The only thing they could do was hope that the Progenitors could destroy the liquid.
Outside the Starfall Sea, the Martial Ancestor and Blood Ancestor were in an unprecedented battle. Hei Wushen had suppressed both Progenitors by himself to the point that they were unable to catch their breath. Earlier, the Sixth Mainland's three Progenitors had to join forces to stop Hei Wushen, but now, the two of them were unable to stop him at all.
They were also aware of what had happened in the Fifth Mainland, but Hei Wushen's attack had left them with no time to care about it.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Secret Ancestor broke through the two's obstruction and rushed into the fifth continent.
With the power of the Progenitor Realm, it was enough to sweep through the entire fifth continent.
Just as Secret Ancestor charged into the fifth continent, an unimaginable force descended, not only knocking him back, but also shattering half of his body.
The Martial Progenitor and the Blood Progenitor were shocked. They didn't see who did it, but they could guess who it was.
Blackless God's expression changed. "So what if you can block this place? Let's see how long you can last, old thing." He then retreated.
The Martial Progenitor and the Blood Progenitor let out a sigh of relief. They still could not see anyone, but they knew who it was.
In the distance, Mister Mu gazed at the starry river. "This is the plan of chaos?
In the end, it's still too late. "After saying that, Lu Yin's figure disappeared. When he reappeared, he was already in the northern part of Chaos Flowzone, which was closest to him. He looked at the drop of liquid that was within his reach, but even he could not destroy it.
A tiny drop of liquid had the power to bury a human being.
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The sixteen drops of liquid frantically absorbed the star source, and as time passed, even the Limiteers and Melders began to feel that something was amiss. They could no longer easily absorb star energy, and it felt like a normal person who had arrived on a planet with very little oxygen and was unable to breathe.
Under such circumstances, countless Corpse Kings appeared from all over and began to attack the humans.
In Universe Ocean, on an island not far from Ocean Abyss, several children were laughing and playing. This place used to be desolate, and very few outsiders came here. However, with the construction of the fifth pagoda, this island had become a material transfer center. In just a few months, it had become extremely prosperous. All the major businesses had set up branches here, and there was even an auction house.
Everyone on the island saw the light at the end of the tunnel. They were sure that the future would be beautiful.
However, when pairs of scarlet vertical eyes appeared, that beautiful feeling was destroyed and torn apart. What replaced it was a blood-red sky.
There was a large world on this island that was home to countless Corpse Kings from the Neohuman Alliance. There were many such large worlds on the Fifth Mainland.
Even though the Seven Heavenly Gods had been destroyed, the Hall of Honor had joined forces with the major powers of the Fifth Mainland.
They had suppressed the Neohuman Alliance and caused them to suffer heavy losses. Bai Wushen had no choice but to take action, which led to the Astral Beast Domain invading the Human Domain. However, the Neohuman Alliance's true foundation was these great worlds.
Countless Corpse Kings appeared and charged towards the fifth pagoda.
They were led by several Corpse Kings with power levels in the hundreds of thousands, and they all punched at the fifth pagoda.
Liu Ye appeared and blocked the fifth pagoda.
Liu Ye looked into the distance and was stunned. "Where did so many Corpse Kings come from?"
"Be careful, it's very difficult to absorb the astral source," Feihua warned.
Liu Ye sighed. "This is going to be difficult. We can't replenish the astral source. This is the first time we've encountered such a situation. Be careful."
Feihua nodded.
An arrow was shot into the distance by Brute Force. His arrow hit the Corpse King without missing, but it only caused the Corpse King to pause for a moment. The Corpse King casually brushed aside the arrow and continued to charge towards the fifth pagoda.
Brute Force shouted, "Prepare for battle!"
This was only the Cosmic Sea. Corpse Kings appeared everywhere in the Innerverse and Outerverse. A war of unprecedented scale erupted without warning. Before this, no one had expected such a war to break out.
The Neohuman Alliance had remained hidden for many years. Although they were extremely dangerous, they had never directly clashed with the Human Domain. Now, they had finally made their move. The endless Corpse Kings were like a dark cloud that covered the entire Human Domain.
In the Astral Beast Domain, in the Celestial Beast Empire, a woman requested an audience with the Emperor.
"Xin Yu, what is it?"
The Emperor asked gently.
The woman's name was Xin Yu, and although she looked young, she was actually from the same generation as Xu Qing. She had the power of an Emissary with a power level of 600,000, and she was a human who had joined the Astral Beast Domain.
"Greetings, Your Majesty. Are you aware of the upheaval in the Human Domain?"
Xin Yu asked respectfully.
The Emperor frowned. "I know, but I don't know how the Eternals did it. They're actually devouring astral sources." His voice was calm, but he could not hide his worry. Many astral beasts cultivated by absorbing astral sources, and he was afraid that the Eternals would use this method on the Astral Beast Domain.
Xin Yu looked at the Emperor. "Your Majesty, are you worried that the Eternals will use this method on the Astral Beast Domain?"
The Emperor was about to speak when he suddenly paused. He looked deeply at Xin Yu. "What are you trying to say?"
Xin Yu respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, it's time to attack the Human Domain."
The Emperor's eyes narrowed.
"My Astral Beast Domain has been trying to invade the Human Domain for countless years. Commander Xu Qing had already reached his limit when he attacked the Central Weaves of the Outerverse. Now, we can take advantage of this opportunity to occupy the Human Domain. Without astral sources, the humans won't be able to withstand a single blow."
The Emperor stood up and approached Xin Yu, watching her calmly.
Xin Yu lowered her head slightly in fear.
"When you first joined the Celestial Beast Empire, I found it strange, but you haven't acted strangely even after so many years. I originally thought that you were a spy sent by the Human Domain, but it seems that I was wrong."
Xin Yu smiled. "Since I've betrayed the Human Domain, I won't turn back."
"Then, who do you represent?"
The Emperor shouted as he stared at Xin Yu.
Xin Yu's heart skipped a beat, and the Emperor's aura caused her to panic. She hurriedly knelt down. "The Neohuman Alliance."
The Emperor was not surprised. "Did the Neohuman Alliance send you to join the Celestial Beast Empire?"
"Yes." Xin Yu did not hide anything.
"My goal."
"To be a bridge. They only sent me as a messenger."
Xin Yu said.
The Emperor looked at her. "Did the Neohuman Alliance send you to say this as well?"
Yu Xin replied, "Yes, but these are my heartfelt words. The Human Domain is nothing without its astral source. If the Astral Beast Domain attacks now, it will be successful."
The Emperor fell silent for a moment. "You may leave."
Yu Xin gulped and respectfully retreated.
Just as she was about to leave, a figure walked in. It was Imperial Tutor Skymender.
Yu Xin bowed to the Imperial Tutor.
Imperial Tutor Skymender walked past her and took a step forward. Yu Xin's body trembled and then exploded, blood spraying everywhere.
The Emperor looked at Imperial Tutor Skymender. "Why did you kill her?"
Imperial Tutor Skymender calmly replied, "She wanted to use the Celestial Beast Empire. She deserved to die."
The Emperor shook his head. "She's right. Attacking the Human Domain now will be successful."
Imperial Tutor Skymender looked at the Emperor seriously. "Your Majesty, have you forgotten what we've been waiting for?"
The Emperor wearily replied, "We've waited for too long."
"We still have to wait. This isn't about you, nor is it about me. It's about the Fourth Mainland. This is the Fourth Mainland's long-cherished wish. How can we be bewitched by the Eternals? Your Majesty, have you forgotten your ancestors? Have you waited for so many years just to destroy a mere Human Domain?"
Imperial Tutor Skymender barked.
The Emperor smiled bitterly. "There's no need to be like this, Imperial Tutor. I understand. Don't worry, the Celestial Beast Empire will not interfere. Besides, we also need the Human Domain to resist the Eternals.
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Outside the Technocracy, spacecraft after spacecraft appeared. They were all cultivators from the Astral Tree Expeditionary Force. They had not been waiting for a war with the Human Domain; instead, they had been waiting for a war against the Corpse Kings.
Lu Yin had not expected the outside world to change so drastically in such a short time.
He had tried to absorb astral sources, but it was very difficult. The Technocracy also had a similar liquid that was frantically devouring astral sources.
To the Human Domain, once the astral source universe was sucked dry, it would be the end of the world.
Lu Yin was still fine since he could use death qi, but what about the ordinary cultivators?
How could they resist the Corpse Kings?
Once they ran out of star energy, there was no way to replenish it unless they used star crystals or star essences. This was the most despairing situation.
Countless Corpse Kings filled the universe, but Ni Huang and the others did not act. They could simply leave these Corpse Kings to the expeditionary force as training. More importantly, they wanted to bring them out of the Genesis Court first.
Elder Chan's words were not without reason. If the Genesis Court was really related to the Eternals, then leaving the expeditionary force there would only be more danger.
Lu Yin replaced Wang Dashuai and did not display too much of a performance.
In the distance, Wang Si found it strange that Wang Su and Wang Yi had disappeared. Had the Genesis Court captured them?
Old Whiteghost was also pondering this question. Liu Shaoge and Yu Chen had disappeared as well.
Although the Neohuman Alliance had a large number of Corpse Kings, they were still no match for the entire Human Domain. They were more like consumables that consumed the human cultivators' star energy or astral sources.
Many people no longer acted as freely as they had in the past. They could not easily replenish their star energy, so their attacks were restrained. Many people were killed in this manner.
The Sixth Mainland's Half-Ancestor Navagraha went to the Starfall Sea to seek an audience with the Martial Ancestor, hoping that the Martial Ancestor could destroy the liquid. However, he was disappointed, as even a Progenitor could not destroy the liquid.
For several days, Lu Yin replaced Wang Dashuai in fighting against the Neohuman Alliance.