Gray-black flames swirled and multiplied, and in just a moment, a massive firebird took shape within the array space. Its wings stretched wide, and with a single flap, it unleashed a sea of fire. Even outside the array, Tianhuang and the others could feel the scorching heat rushing toward them, forcing them to step back involuntarily.
"It's complete!"
Among the onlookers, there were expressions of shock, delight, and disbelief.
From this moment onward, no one dared to belittle Liu Bai. No one would underestimate him again. Because now, Liu Bai had earned the qualification to stand on equal footing with them.
"Very good, Liu Bai, you are impressive!" Tianhuang, the clan leader, belonged to the type who was genuinely pleasantly surprised.
"Since you have fulfilled your promise, I will also honor mine. From now on, regarding matters between you and Jiu You, the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan will not obstruct you."
"Thank you, Clan Leader Tianhuang," Liu Bai said with a cheerful salute.
Beside him, Jiu You's cheeks flushed slightly, but she did not assume the timid demeanor of a little girl. Jiu You favored a mature, commanding style, sometimes even adopting a queenly presence, so she was not bashful like other girls.
"Hehe, I will not interfere with your affairs as young people, but there is one point you must remember. Until Jiu You evolves her Undying Bird bloodline, you are forbidden from doing anything reckless. This concerns Jiu You's future, and I hope you can remember this firmly!"
Tianhuang, worried that the two youngsters might act impulsively, solemnly reminded Liu Bai.
At this, Jiu You, who had been maintaining a composed demeanor, finally could not restrain herself. She glared angrily at her father and said, "Father, what nonsense are you saying!"
Liu Bai could not help but smile at her flustered and angry expression, but he still nodded and replied, "Clan Leader Tianhuang, rest assured, I will remember this!"
"Good, as long as you understand," Tianhuang said. He did not focus on his daughter's outburst. This matter was not only important to Jiu You but to the entire Nine Nether Sparrow Clan. As clan leader, it was his responsibility.
"Based on past experience, the Divine Beasts Origin will likely awaken soon. I cannot determine the exact time, but it should be within the next year or two. At that time, you will probably need to accompany Jiu You, because only there can the essence blood of the Undying Bird be obtained."
"Divine Beasts Origin…" Liu Bai repeated the name. In his memory, there was indeed a story about it, but it should occur after the Great Hunting War.
Hearing this, Tianhuang thought Liu Bai was unaware of the Divine Beasts Origin and began to explain. "This goes back a long time…"
"In ancient times, there was a supercontinent in the Great Thousand World called the Divine Beast Continent. At that time, roughly seventy to eighty percent of all spiritual and divine beast species lived on that continent."
"But later, when the Fiend Clans invaded the Great Thousand World, they also intruded upon the Divine Beast Continent. An incomparably fierce war broke out. During that catastrophic war, the Divine Beast Continent shattered and scattered. Even so, the continents formed from its fragments remain among the supercontinents of the Great Thousand World today."
Liu Bai nodded slightly. He could not imagine the scale of the Divine Beast Continent, but even its remnants could rival Skylaw Continent as a supercontinent. That alone spoke volumes.
"The Divine Beasts Origin was a strange and extraordinary region on the Divine Beast Continent. Many extremely powerful divine beasts resided there, including numerous super divine beasts. The combat power concentrated in that area once accounted for about thirty percent of the entire Divine Beast Continent's strength."
Such a formidable force was terrifying. Even today, no superpower could match it.
"During that catastrophic war, even the Fiend Clans sensed the power of the Divine Beasts Origin. Ultimately, they united dozens of their strongest warriors and struck simultaneously, catching the Divine Beast Continent off guard. They shattered the Divine Beasts Origin and swallowed it using a black hole space. This forced the Divine Beast Continent into continual defeat in the subsequent wars with the extramundane tribes, causing countless divine beasts to perish or even suffer extinction of entire species."
At this, Tianhuang could not help but sigh and shake his head. Several Earth Sovereigns of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan had also fallen in that battle.
"After the catastrophe, some powerful figures acted, sensing the Divine Beasts Origin swallowed by the black hole space. Since then, the Divine Beasts Origin appears periodically. During these times, many spiritual beast species enter the Origin to obtain opportunities and treasures."
"The exact timing is uncertain, but when the Divine Beasts Origin is about to manifest, unusual fluctuations always arise. At that time, I will notify you, and you must come unconditionally to assist Jiu You."
Liu Bai straightened his expression and said firmly, "Clan Leader Tianhuang, rest assured. When summoned, Liu Bai will arrive without fail!"
No grand oath was needed. A gentleman's word was enough.
"Very well." Tianhuang nodded with satisfaction again. "From now on, you can stay longer in the Nine Nether Realm. If you ever wish to leave, just say the word, and I will have Elder Tianque escort you back to the Northern Region."
If Liu Bai traveled alone, it would take an indeterminate amount of time to return to Skylaw Continent. Only upon reaching Earth Sovereign level and being able to tear through space could long-distance travel be done with ease.
"Father, we have been back for several days already. The Nine Nether Palace has many matters awaiting our attention. Soon, a major event will occur in the Northern Region and the Great Heavenlaw Domain will participate. As one of its Kings, I cannot be absent. Since matters here are settled, we should return quickly…"
Jiu You did not want to linger another moment. Returning to the Nine Nether Palace meant freedom. She would not have to worry about supervision. Tang Bing and the others could handle the minor matters while she enjoyed leisure every day.
However, Tianhuang seemed to have anticipated Jiu You's little plan. His voice was calm yet carried undeniable authority. "You do not need to leave. You were only sent away before because of clan rules. Normally, after surviving the Heavenly Tribulation, you would return to the clan. You spent two more years outside, which is fine. Now that you are back, you should focus on cultivation within the clan."
He added with slight dissatisfaction, "With your talent, if you returned after evolution, your current level would not still be Fifth-Grade Sovereign. The Divine Beasts Origin will soon awaken. Stay within the clan to cultivate. Strive to break through Sixth-Grade Sovereign and even attempt Seventh-Grade."
"You see, Liu Bai is already a Spiritual Array Scholar and has surpassed you in cultivation. Your gap will only widen further."
Jiu You's face stiffened, and she muttered, "Who wants to compete with that freak? When we first met, I was already a Fourth-Grade Sovereign. He wasn't even a Sovereign yet, and in just two years, he has surpassed me. This is so unfair. No matter how hard I train within the clan, I can't catch up!"
Tianhuang twitched at the corner of his eye, then glanced at Liu Bai, thinking this boy might be more ruthless than the beast clans. How on earth was he cultivating?
Liu Bai merely chuckled. Foolish locals, you have no idea how overpowered a cheater can be.
"Then Jiu You, you should stay here and cultivate. Leave the Nine Nether Palace to me. As for the Great Hunting War, with me present, the Great Heavenlaw Domain will surely not lose."
Indeed, with Liu Bai now roughly at Earth Sovereign level, combined with the Mandala, the Great Heavenlaw Domain's power could rival even the Divine Pavilion. With his concealed identity, he could achieve extraordinary results. This time, unifying the Northern Region would be much easier.
Counting the time, the Dragon-Phoenix Heaven were about to open. Liu Bai remained very interested in the Dragon-Phoenix Scripture.
It was an ancient divine Ability capable of rivaling the 36 Peerless Divine Abilities. It could even condense true dragon and true phoenix avatars. This was comparable to the Three Pure Divine Ability. Naturally, Liu Bai did not want to miss this opportunity.
Without lingering long in the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan, Liu Bai followed Elder Tianque back to the Great Heavenlaw Domain.
This brought relief to the Three Emperors. Only Mandala maintained her usual calm, sitting on her throne and watching Liu Bai. She said faintly, "You are back? I thought the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan would tear you apart. It seems they are too merciful."
Liu Bai rolled his eyes and said, "You want me to get into trouble? Without me, the Great Heavenlaw Domain's strength would be greatly reduced. During the Great Hunting War, we might have been swallowed up by others!"
"Hehe, that joke is amusing. Do you think you are the only strong one in the Great Heavenlaw Domain? Don't forget, you are just a mere commander under the Nine Nether Palace."
Liu Bai pouted and decided not to argue with this little girl.
"By the way, Jiu You has been kept here by her father, so for now, the Nine Nether Palace will be under my command."
"I already guessed that," Mandala replied without surprise. "Actually, with her status, she could have left the Great Heavenlaw Domain after successfully evolving. I did not expect this little black sparrow to choose to stay. I assume it's all because of you."
Liu Bai chuckled faintly and did not respond further.
"This does create a problem. It seems the King-Selecting Ceremony cannot be delayed again. Besides you, I will need another candidate who can become a king."
Before the Great Hunting War, Mandala needed to assemble the Ten Kings, ten sovereigns commanding her army. Originally, adding Liu Bai would have been sufficient. But now that Jiu You remained in the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan, another capable individual was required to fill her position.
However, this was Mandala's own concern. Liu Bai had no intention of interfering. He only needed to ensure that Qiu Taiyin did not take the position. If necessary, the loyal Qin Zhong could assume the role. Although his strength was slightly inferior, he was still excellent at leading troops.
"By the way, I previously recruited a battle-intent prodigy. Mandala, you are aware of this, right?" Liu Bai suddenly asked.
Mandala nodded. "You mean Zhan Taiyun, right? I know him. I heard that in a short time, he successfully trained the newly formed Nine Nether Guards. His battle intent now rivals that of the veteran soldiers."
"Yes, that's him," Liu Bai said with a smile. "He can serve as a secret weapon for the Great Heavenlaw Domain. Leaving him to train the Nine Nether Guards in the Nine Nether Palace is a waste of his talent. Mandala, didn't you say you also cultivated a Great Heavenlaw Domain army? Why not have him command it? If he can condense a battle-intent spirit before the Great Hunting War begins, that would be even better."
Mandala raised her eyes slightly, her delicate brows lifting as she said, "Oh? You hold him in such high regard?"
Condensing a battle-intent spirit was not something ordinary people could achieve. Even many so-called battle-intent prodigies would struggle to accomplish it.
"I believe he has the ability to do it!" Liu Bai said firmly.
"Very well. Then go bring him here."
Mandala was willing to trust Liu Bai. Besides their special relationship, this also stemmed from Liu Bai having become a Spiritual Array Scholar.
As previously stated, the moment Liu Bai became a Spiritual Array Scholar, his status changed completely. He now qualified to stand on equal footing with a Earth Sovereign. This applied not only within the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan but across the Great Heavenlaw Domain as well.
Liu Bai agreed and immediately returned to the Nine Nether Palace.
His return restored the palace's central authority. Even commanders such as Fang Lei and Qiu Shan felt an inexplicable sense of relief upon hearing the news of Liu Bai's return.
Tang Bing, however, had already stormed to the door with fierce energy.
"You finally remembered to come back!" Tang Bing exclaimed, hands on her hips, one finger pointed at Liu Bai like a teapot spout.
"What's the matter, little Bing? We haven't met for so long, do you miss me? How about a long-overdue hug?" Liu Bai raised his arms and approached.
Tang Bing was shocked, her face paling, and she dodged hastily, forgetting even to maintain the teapot gesture.
Teasing the girl, Liu Bai felt thoroughly refreshed. He then explained to Tang Bing why Jiu You would not be returning soon.
Although Tang Bing felt slightly disappointed, with Liu Bai present, the Nine Nether Palace need not worry about accidents, so she did not dwell on it.
However, upon hearing that Liu Bai intended to take Zhan Taiyun to the Domain Lord to command the Great Heavenlaw Domain army, the little girl became furious.
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