The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3213 - 3208: The Power of the World and the Magic Treasure_1

Deep in his heart, the Spirit Separation Ancestor burned with rage, yet he grasped the vital role of the figure standing before him more than anyone.

Even with his overwhelming reputation as the Spirit Separation Ancestor, he found himself compelled to act with utmost respect toward the Xuanyang Palace Master.

The Spirit Separation Ancestor recognized that the Xuanyang Palace Master's presence carried no hint of jest.

Left with no alternative, he lowered his head and declared, "Very well, I'll show the Palace Master some respect today. Still, the path ahead for Divine Night Sect and our group stretches far; time will tell what unfolds!"

With the exchange concluded, he spun on his heel and departed.

Meanwhile, the Xuanyang Palace Master cupped his hands toward White Eyebrow Daoist, "Brother White Eyebrow, Sister Wenqi, my regrets for any disturbance caused."

The Xuanyang Palace Master offered no further words, simply taking his leave alongside Fu Tiandi.

As the pair vanished from sight, Princess Wenqi remarked softly, "The Xuanyang Palace Master proves far more sensible than the Spirit Separation Ancestor. This way, at least, Divine Night Sect and Grand Abyss Palace have sidestepped any outright clash."

"No clash has erupted, true, but tensions now simmer between our sects. Do everything possible to keep today's events under wraps. If word reaches the foreign race, they'll surely plot against us in response," White Eyebrow Daoist murmured with a soft sigh.

The Xuanyang Palace Master showed reason, yet it was evident he merely sought to avert open war between Grand Abyss Palace and Divine Night Sect, his true loyalties leaning toward the Spirit Separation Ancestor.

For the moment, the two factions had merely dodged the gravest outcome.

"That Spirit Separation Ancestor won't drop this matter lightly," White Eyebrow Daoist noted.

"Folks from Grand Abyss Palace rarely consider the broader future of humanity," Princess Wenqi added with a hint of resentment.

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Once the Spirit Separation Ancestor had gone, Yang Chen made his way to Gu Jianchou's retreat for secluded cultivation, accompanied by Ji Yue Shuang.

"Welcome to my spot for secluded cultivation," Gu Jianchou announced with a hearty chuckle.

Both Yang Chen and Ji Yue Shuang gazed around in astonishment. Gu Jianchou's secluded cultivation area appeared stark and barren, utterly devoid of features save for a handful of formations scattered nearby.

"Senior Brother Gu, this spot of yours feels way too plain. There's absolutely nothing here—not even basics for secluded cultivation. Doesn't it strike you as a bit off?" Ji Yue Shuang pointed out directly, her lips pursing in doubt.

Yang Chen shared the bewilderment, sensing that such a location hardly suited a cultivator's secluded practice.

Gu Jianchou burst into laughter, "You young lass, what would you know? At my level, only one type of place serves for secluded cultivation."

"Just one spot? Which is it? Isn't this it?" Ji Yue Shuang queried, puzzled.

With a flick of his wrist, Gu Jianchou summoned a portal from the emptiness, releasing a thick aura of world power.

Yang Chen felt a mild jolt of surprise, likely piecing together its nature.

"Step inside," Gu Jianchou urged with a wave.

Curiosity and uncertainty propelled Yang Chen and Ji Yue Shuang through the entrance.

The instant they crossed the threshold, Ji Yue Shuang and Yang Chen's eyes grew wide.

For this realm brimmed with flora, trees, peaks, and streams. The vistas enchanted, the terrain finely crafted. Yet against the outer world, it remained somewhat rudimentary.

No breezes stirred, no clouds drifted, no sun or moon graced the sky.

"Did you craft this world yourself, Senior Brother Gu?" Ji Yue Shuang exclaimed, her knowledge evidently deep on the matter.

Yang Chen had caught on too, realizing this was undoubtedly Gu Jianchou's self-forged world.

The sensation mirrored his visits to the Mountain and River Destruction Map, complete with hills, waterways, blooms, and greenery—a vivid, tangible domain.

At this point, certainty gripped him: Hua Qingfeng had attained the Heaven-appointed Realm Fetus back then, and the Mountain and River Destruction Map served as the world embryo he had shaped!

"Sister Ji has it spot on. Now you get why I cultivate within my own domain—why fuss over externals?" Gu Jianchou chuckled.

Yang Chen voiced his uncertainty, "Senior Brother Gu..."

"Why stick to 'senior'? We're equals now, brothers. You're peers with Xiaoshuang, so drop the formal title; it feels off," Gu Jianchou insisted.

Yang Chen grinned and adjusted, "Senior Brother Gu!"

"Good, now speak your mind," Gu Jianchou prompted.

"This junior lacks deep insight into the Heaven-appointed Realm. Senior Brother Gu, how did all these peaks, streams, and elements end up in your world? They don't seem like mere ornaments, do they?" Yang Chen inquired.

He recalled elements like the Bewildering Soul Mountain and the Spirit of Divine Sea from the Mountain and River Destruction Map.

Back then, their powers eluded him, so he had ignored them. Now, they appeared far from trivial.

Unfamiliar with the details, his curiosity peaked upon entering Gu Jianchou's world, prompting the question.

Having secured the Seven-colored Colored Glaze Mine, Gu Jianchou's spirits soared. Yang Chen's query delighted him, so he replied eagerly, "Decorations? Hardly—these are prime treasures I've gathered for protective purposes."

"Treasures collected?" Yang Chen echoed, still perplexed.

Gu Jianchou responded, "Junior Brother Yang Chen, what's your grasp on the Heaven-appointed Realm?"

"Next to nothing, junior admits," Yang Chen replied.

"No issue there. I'll lay it out for you now. The Heaven-appointed Realm splits into three tiers, worlds apart from the Heaven-separated Realm. Sure, the divides in early, middle, and late Heaven-separated Realm are vast, but they're bridgeable at times. In the Heaven-appointed Realm, though, bridging early to middle or late gaps is near impossible—like pitting Nirvana Stage against Great Ascension Stage," Gu Jianchou elaborated.

"Does it tie to the world aspect?" Yang Chen probed.

"Precisely. Forming a world embryo catapults one to Heavenly Destiny Realm Middle Stage. Lacking a world in Early Destiny Realm means no world power—how could you stand against the might of Heavenly Destiny Realm Middle Stage powerhouses?" Gu Jianchou clarified.

"And what defines world power?" Yang Chen pressed.

"A self-made world starts powerless. Infuse it with your personal laws, and it gains world power. Simply put, enter a Star Domain Interface, and you'll sense Heavenly Dao—the essence of world power in action. See how formidable it is?" Gu Jianchou grinned.

Understanding dawned on Yang Chen, "Ah, got it. So these peaks, streams, and all..."

"Think of the mountains, rivers, and every feature in my world as the magic treasures wielded by us World Stage cultivators!" Gu Jianchou affirmed.

"Magic treasures?" Yang Chen wondered aloud.

"In the World Stage, world power strength dictates the edge. Thus, the laws you hone pre-World Stage matter greatly. But it goes beyond—your world's inherent might and these treasures all factor in," Gu Jianchou detailed thoughtfully.