Chapter 6324 Di Mengyao’s Domain
A vast ring of stars revolved around Long Chen as he pushed to open the seventh gate. It was already half-open. Long Chen had figured out how to open it, and with no danger around him, it was only a matter of time.
When it came to the Nine Star Hegemon Body Art, Long Chen had always been improvising—constantly correcting, adapting, and reshaping his path. But now, the road forward was finally clear.
To open the eight gates, he would anchor everything with his dragon blood Sovereign flames and rely on his Supreme Bone as the core key. His astral energy would serve as the main driving force, while his three bloodlines provided support. The Supreme Bone would balance and interconnect them all. For the first time, his cultivation path felt sharp and distinct.
With seven hundred Sovereign flames, he had reached the necessary power to open the seventh gate. Once he condensed eight hundred Sovereign flames, perhaps he could try opening the eighth gate.
Even if eight hundred wasn’t enough, he would just need to wait until nine hundred. In any case, he could absorb more Sovereign flames by killing the traitors of the dragon race or the outside-world dragon race. This kind of cheat cultivation path would allow him to catch up and surpass everyone else.
As the owl dragon continued ahead, they sensed quite a few powerful auras in the surroundings. Amongst them were multiple nine-hundred-flame divine sprouts.
Clearly, as time passed, more cultivators had seized legacies and broken through.
Such was the reality of the heaven region’s battlefield—if someone didn’t advance quickly, they would be devoured. In this place, strength alone wasn’t enough to guarantee survival; one moment of slack meant death.
In this cruel battlefield, everyone started as sheep. Some were a bit stronger, some a bit weaker—but sheep nonetheless.
Yet, once someone condensed 999 Sovereign flames and ascended to the Sovereign Lord realm, it was as if a tiger appeared among the flock. At that moment, no matter how strong a sheep might be, it was still prey.
As a result, everyone was searching and fighting for legacies like their lives depended on them. These legacies were precisely what they needed.
Mu Qingyun herself was a prime example. She hadn’t even needed to fight for it, and yet she had become the heir of the Sword God’s line. Had it not been for the High Heaven line’s interference, she would have been in full control of the terrifying Sword Servant.
As they pressed deeper, Qing Yi’s unease grew. Too many powerful auras lingered in the air. Worse, many swept across them with unrestrained divine sense, brazenly probing. Every time, she would tense and get ready for battle.
On the other hand, Xue Tu was as domineering as ever, roaring at passing experts to fight him if they dared.
The reason for his eagerness was simple—he had uncovered a secret. After unleashing the Divine Dragon Blood Blaze against the High Heaven line, he noticed that over the next few days, his Sovereign flames had increased by more than ten.
Although Xue Tu wasn’t particularly sharp, even he realized that the key lay in battling with the Divine Dragon Blood Blaze. It was stimulating his potential and accelerating his cultivation. So now, he needed to fight more.
Still, since Long Chen had said that the Heaven’s Spine Mountain Range was their number one priority, Xue Tu didn’t dare to attack other factions first. After all, he still wanted to follow his boss in the future. If someone attacked first, however... that would be another story.
Unfortunately for him, no such chance appeared. Though many powerful experts passed nearby, not a single one attacked them. Xue Tu gnashed his teeth in frustration, itching for a fight that never came.
As time passed, more and more experts came out of seclusion. Among them, Di Mengyao finally took that step, condensing 997 Sovereign flames. She was truly worthy of being the dragon race’s number one cultivation genius.
Her aura was many times stronger than before. Her Sovereign might rolled outward in waves, so vast it could crush ordinary nine-hundred-flame divine sprouts. Even though she lacked combat experience, such overwhelming might was enough to compensate for that flaw.
Within her domain, anyone with fewer Sovereign flames would be smothered, unable to draw out even half their true power.
Sensing her aura, the dragon race’s experts were delighted, and their confidence soared.
Eventually, the bright light on top of the owl dragon vanished, and Mu Qingyun slowly opened her eyes. She had managed to gain a sliver of control over the Sword Servant. Though she could not yet wield it in battle, she at least no longer had to display such a priceless treasure out in the open.
“Not bad!”
Long Chen opened his eyes as well, smiling at her achievement. The fact that she had resonated with the Sword Servant so quickly proved just how far her power had grown. It was no wonder the Sword God Writ had chosen her.
Long Chen said, “This is for you.”
With a wave of his hand, thirty-six swords appeared before Mu Qingyun.
These were the very swords that senior apprentice-brother Fan had used to form his terrifying array Having only recently acquired them, he had yet to fully refine them before Long Chen claimed them.
“Brother San, this is...!” Mu Qingyun was stunned. Such divine swords were beyond precious, and she hesitated to accept.
“Since I’m giving them to you, take them,” said Long Chen firmly. “These thirty-six flying swords have only recently been shaped. They haven’t reached their full potential. Use your blood soul and sword will to nourish them, and once matured, they will evolve into true Divine Sovereign magical items—top grade ones. Don’t bother saving them for Zifeng. He never uses flying swords, and weapons like these don’t suit him.”
Hearing that, Mu Qingyun smiled. That was true. Although these flying swords were powerful, they simply weren’t a good fit for Yue Zifeng.
“In that case, thank you, Brother San.”
Her sweet smile carried both gratitude and excitement. As a sword cultivator, how could she not be tempted by such treasures? And these swords were like children. If she raised them properly, they would become her most loyal companions.
“Make sure to refine them properly. You’re now Brother San’s protector. Make sure to beat up anyone who dares to come my way!” said Long Chen.
That made everyone laugh.
The dragon experts looked on in awe—Long Chen had just given away such priceless treasures with ease, as if they meant nothing. No wonder he had gathered so many loyal followers. Not many people in this world possessed such generosity and grandeur.
“Boss, I’ll also protect you!” Xue Tu patted his chest to express his loyalty.
“Hmph, when you go berserk, you don’t even recognize friend from foe. Can I really rely on you to protect me?” Long Chen shot back, drawing another round of laughter.
Xue Tu could only wince awkwardly, having no rebuttal.
Suddenly, the scenery ahead shifted. Towering peaks pierced the heavens, stretching endlessly like a celestial wall across the horizon. A suffocating aura rolled toward them.
“This must be the Heaven’s Spine Mountain Range!” Long Chen exclaimed.
Everyone’s hearts shook when they saw this endless mountain range. They had finally arrived.