Original Star No. 888.
Sky-Supporting Palace.
It is a golden palace built against a mountain, stretching from the foot to the Pinnacle, emitting a faint glow. Its maximum diameter is 1 million kilometers, and its height exceeds 5 million kilometers.
Boom...
When the 36 Sky-Supporting Swords appeared, the entire Sky-Supporting Palace trembled slightly, and a hazy glow instantly spread outwards, stopping only when it reached tens of millions of kilometers.
The appearance of that hazy light forcibly pushed the Universe Overlords and Universe Masters of various forces from near the golden palace to tens of millions of kilometers away.
A Universe Overlord, capable of using a Clone, tried to forcibly break through the golden light's obstruction. As soon as he stepped into the golden light's range, he immediately perished.
Seeing this, the strong individuals stood outside the golden hazy glow, looking at the Sky-Supporting Palace, which had opened 36 glowing passages.
"For such a palace that requires a token, one must hold the token to enter. Daring to trespass will inevitably lead to demise!"
"With Sky-Supporting Palace opening, strong individuals holding tokens will sense it and arrive soon."
"This Sky-Supporting Palace is the palace where the Arcana treasure is stored during this opening of the Original Star. I wonder what type of treasure it contains."
"The Arcana treasure inside is naturally extremely precious, but we don't have tokens, so no matter how good the treasures inside are, we can only watch from outside…"
Some strong individuals looked at the distant palace, conversing through telepathy.
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"Our Demon Clan Alliance didn't obtain a token. This is the last chance to seize a token…"
Mie Jin Master of the Demon race stood in the sky, his eyes fixed on the distant palace as he telepathically said, "With Sky-Supporting Palace open, any strong individual who dares to approach Sky-Supporting Palace quickly must be carrying a token!
"Once identified, if their strength is formidable, let them pass. If their strength is weak, immediately stop them!"
"Yes."
Within several hundred thousand kilometers of Mie Jin Master, there were hundreds of strong individuals from the Demon Clan Alliance!
Among them were Universe Masters who shook the Universe, such as You Mo Master, Coffin Insects Master, Lord Tongling, and Lord Chenhuo…
The treasures in Sky-Supporting Palace were too precious. Even the Demon Clan Alliance, which possessed an Arcana treasure, would not give up the opportunity to seize the Arcana treasure within the hall.
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It wasn't just the Demon Clan Alliance.
The seven super forces, the Twelve top-tier forces, and even the slightly lesser powerful ones, excluding the Ancestral God Sect, had similar intentions.
The Arcana treasure that appeared on the Original Star was a multi-functional Pinnacle Arcana treasure of the Domain, Palace, and Soul types, a precious treasure second only to an Arcana treasure!
Whether a force had an Arcana treasure or not, they all wanted to seize the Arcana treasure in Sky-Supporting Palace.
To seize the Arcana treasure, the prerequisite was to have a token to enter the palace.
However, there were only 36 Sky-Supporting Swords as tokens, and very few forces could obtain such tokens!
Even the Northern Territory Alliance, despite deploying numerous strong individuals, only obtained one Sky-Supporting Sword.
They naturally didn't mind having a few more tokens, as one more strong individual entering Sky-Supporting Palace would increase the chance of seizing that Arcana treasure.
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A certain sky.
The strong individuals of the Human Hong Alliance gathered.
There were Penggong Master, Dragon Walk Master, Desolation Master, and Swallow Eagle Master, these four Universe Masters of the fourth and fifth Ranks who roamed the Universe.
In addition, there were more than ten Hong Alliance Palace Masters and numerous Seven Star Overlords.
The ferocious-looking Desolation Master wondered telepathically, "Why hasn't Void River arrived yet?"
"After he obtained the 'Apocalyptic Beast Visage Armor', he has been in seclusion."
Dragon Walk Master continued, "With Sky-Supporting Palace opening, he will certainly sense it and should be arriving soon."
Penggong Master did not speak, his eyes fixed on the Sky-Supporting Palace, which emitted 36 dazzling golden light pillars, representing 36 entrances.
Swallow Eagle Master, who was beside him, heard this and, though he said nothing, secretly speculated in his heart.
He knew the importance of the Primal Secret Realm of the Human Virtual Universe Company, which was usually guarded by the Thousand Treasure River Clone of Primal Chaos City Lord.
And when Primal Chaos City Lord left for business, Ice Summit Master or Dragon Walk Master would temporarily guard it.
Now, Primal Chaos City Lord and Ice Summit Master had not arrived, and only Dragon Walk Master was present, which was somewhat unusual.
Given Ice Summit Master's character, he would certainly come to help with such an opportunity that could assist humanity in acquiring precious treasures.
The news of humanity obtaining the Sky-Supporting Sword had already spread throughout the Universe, and it was Ice Summit Master who made the move to seize the treasure!
And just now, Desolation Master inquired about Void River Master.
Clearly, that Sky-Supporting Sword was on Void River Master.
Given the master-disciple relationship between Void River Master and Ice Summit Master, he believed the latter would definitely lend out the treasure.
As for whether it was the Cold Mist Realm or the Ice Mountain Palace, or both, that was unknown.
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Northern Territory Alliance's side.
As the Alliance force with the most strong individuals, the Northern Territory Alliance brought over 50 Universe Masters!
In addition, there were nearly a hundred Top-tier Universe Overlords, and several hundred Universe Overlords.
Such a large number of strong individuals caused the Northern Territory Alliance's occupied golden light border to reach several million kilometers, making it the largest among the Universe's forces!
The Northern Territory Alliance had so many strong individuals arrive naturally to seize the treasures in the palace.
However, they only obtained one token, allowing only one strong individual to enter Sky-Supporting Palace.
Due to the Northern Territory Alliance being divided into three major factions, only one fifth-Rank Universe Master arrived this time, and that was the spiritual leader of the Liu Lan clan—Liu Lan Star Master!
At this moment, Liu Lan Star Master was enveloped in endless light, vaguely forming an incredibly ancient star, a star that shared its life and death with the Original Universe!
Around that ancient star, there were several Universe Masters, listening to Liu Lan Star Master's telepathic message.
"If nothing unexpected happens, other strong individuals holding tokens will enter the palace from where the Twelve top-tier forces or those powerful forces are gathered."
Liu Lan Star Master's voice was grand, "I will enter the palace to seize the treasure, and you all shall wait here for my return."
"Yes."
The strong individuals responded, then watched as the ancient star entered the golden light's enveloped area.
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Dozens of seconds passed.
Several strong individuals holding tokens entered the golden light's enveloped area from where the strong individuals of powerful forces gathered.
These individuals were not very strong; their acquisition of tokens was mostly due to luck, otherwise, with the forces behind them, they would not be able to compete with the Nine Super Forces and Twelve top-tier forces.
"Void River has arrived."
Dragon Walk Master suddenly said telepathically.
As his voice fell, a flying palace Arcana treasure, orange-yellow with a faint halo, like a star, descended from a vortex passage not far away.
"Finally."
Desolation Master turned his gaze to the descending 'Sun Fortress', somewhat puzzled as he telepathically said, "Didn't Ice Summit lend the Ice Mountain Palace to Void River?"
"Probably…"
Dragon Walk Master hesitated slightly, "Perhaps, it's not suitable to expose the Ice Mountain Palace now."
"Ice Summit wouldn't be reluctant."
Penggong Master interjected at this point, "If Void River has the Ice Mountain Palace protecting him, even if there's a True God seizing treasures in Sky-Supporting Palace, his life will still be safe."
"The True God are suppressed by the will of the Original Universe, so their strength in the Original Universe can only reach the Pinnacle of the sixth Rank."
Desolation Master chuckled, "Moreover, Void River is favored by the Original Universe. If a True God attacks Void River, the punishment they receive won't be small."
"Lone True God don't really care about the Original Universe's punishment."
Penggong Master said seriously, "As long as they don't kill a Universe Master, they can withstand a little punishment. A Pinnacle Soul, Palace, and Domain type Arcana treasure is enough for them to risk punishment."
"Hopefully, no True God will descend." Desolation Master nodded slightly upon hearing this.
At this moment, Dragon Walk Master received a message, then said exasperatedly, "Desolation, you jinx!"
"What's wrong?"
Desolation Master was very surprised, "Could it be that a True God really descended?"
"Just got the news."
Dragon Walk Master sighed, "Demon Beast Ancestor just entered Sky-Supporting Palace from the Gu Yan Alliance's side."
"Demon Beast Ancestor descended?!"
Desolation Master clicked his tongue upon hearing this, "It seems it will be difficult for Void River to seize the treasure."
Demon Beast Ancestor, a lone True God.
He considered himself the "guide of the Demon race" and the "leader of the Space Beast," believing himself to be the true ancestor of the Demon race and Space Beast… hence, he called himself "Demon Beast Ancestor."
He had once been incredibly glorious, but later, both the Space Beast Alliance and the Demon race broke free from his control.
This is also one of the reasons why the Demon race constantly shouts, "Space Beast are also a part of the Demon race"; these two ethnic groups indeed have significant entanglements.
Mysterious ones like Northern Border Alliance Master, Sitting Mountain Guest, and Island Master Shi Hua.
Or those who once had extremely strong famous battles, such as the Founder of Black Universe, Demon Beast Ancestor, and True Illusion Demon God…
These are all special life forms by origin, more ancient, and each possesses an Arcana treasure!
However, the Demon Beast Ancestor was relatively unlucky, having not yet obtained an Arcana treasure.
But the Demon Beast Ancestor is still a True God. Even without an Arcana treasure to protect him, he can still exert Pinnacle sixth-Rank strength in the Original Universe!
"It's not entirely hopeless. Sometimes, a palace storing an Arcana treasure requires luck to obtain that Arcana treasure…"
Dragon Walk Master said softly, "Hopefully, Sky-Supporting Palace is that kind of palace where you need luck to get the treasure."
Although he said that, he didn't have much hope for Ender to seize the treasure.
To pin hope on luck…
It's too unrealistic!
Whoosh!
Ender, riding in the 'Sun Fortress', had just arrived at the gathering place of the Human Hong Alliance's strong individuals when he heard Desolation Master's telepathic message.
"Void River, you should enter Sky-Supporting Palace or go for other treasures; don't even think about the Arcana treasure."
Desolation Master sighed, "The lone True God, Demon Beast Ancestor, has already entered Sky-Supporting Palace."
"Demon Beast Ancestor?"
Ender sat in the palace, his brows slightly furrowed upon hearing the telepathic message.
As long as a True God is in the Original Universe, he can definitely exert Pinnacle sixth-Rank strength.
And even if he activated the third form of the Dragon Awakening Spear, his attack would probably only be Pinnacle fifth-Rank, with his secret technique Rank holding him back.
"The descent of a True God is indeed a bit troublesome…"
Ender telepathically said, "However, since I'm entering Sky-Supporting Palace, I must contend for the Arcana treasure, otherwise, wouldn't it be a wasted trip?"
"Void River."
At this moment, Penggong Master spoke up, "Is the Ice Mountain Palace with you?"
"Yes."
Ender replied telepathically.
"Since the Ice Mountain Palace is with you… then go contend for it!"
Penggong Master encouraged, "The opportunity to fight a True God is rare. Perhaps you can gain some enlightenment from it."
Dragon Walk Master, Desolation Master, and Swallow Eagle Master, who were beside him, all agreed with this statement.
Due to the suppression by the will of the Original Universe, True God can only exert Pinnacle sixth-Rank strength in the Original Universe.
But in the Universe Ocean, it's different. Except for newly promoted True God who are only Pinnacle sixth-Rank, other True God are at least seventh-Rank strength!
If they have an Arcana treasure, the True God's strength can go up another level!
For them, fourth-Rank Universe Masters, encountering a True God in the Universe Ocean means only fleeing for their lives!
How could they have a chance to fight them?
Now, with the Demon Beast Ancestor descending and entering Sky-Supporting Palace, and Ender having the Ice Mountain Palace for protection and a vast divine body, he can indeed fight a True God.
"So…"
Ender's eyes showed determination, "I must contend for that Arcana treasure!"
"You can contend for the treasure."
Dragon Walk Master warned telepathically, "But everything is secondary to your life."
"Don't worry, I won't act recklessly."
Ender replied with a smile, then controlled the Sun Fortress to fly towards the golden light-enveloped area.
"It's Void River Master's palace Arcana treasure."
"Is Void River Master going to Sky-Supporting Palace?"
"It seems that Sky-Supporting Sword ultimately fell into Void River Master's hands."
The flight path of the Sun Fortress immediately made the strong individuals of the Hong Alliance realize, and at the same time, they somewhat anticipated Ender's ability to seize the treasure.
Of course, they also knew that Ender's chances of seizing the treasure were very small, as other forces would also send strong individuals into the palace, and the competition for the Arcana treasure would undoubtedly be extremely fierce!
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Whoosh!
Ender, riding the Sun Fortress, entered the golden light's range unharmed. The Sky-Supporting Sword protected his Soul and divine body from being affected.
"Demon Beast Ancestor…"
Flying towards the nearest entrance, Ender silently thought, "This should be my biggest competitor; the threat of a fifth-Rank Universe Master is far less than his!"
Demon Beast Ancestor, this being who considered himself the ancestor of 'Space Beast' and 'Demon race', once lost to the Space Beast Ancestor of the Space Beast Alliance.
Perhaps believing he lacked an Arcana treasure, he had been adventuring in the Universe Ocean, searching for an Arcana treasure to defeat the Space Beast Ancestor and avenge his past humiliation!
Many probably didn't expect that this True God, forced to be a lone wanderer, would return to the Original Universe and obtain a token from somewhere unknown.
Thinking about it carefully, given his status as a True God, obtaining a token wouldn't be very difficult.
Any force in the Original Universe without a True God overseeing it would want to curry favor with a lone True God, wishing to invite him to serve as their Alliance Master, thereby becoming a new 'Northern Territory Alliance'.
However, getting a lone True God to lend his name is not easy.
Even the Northern Territory Alliance paid an incredibly huge price just to have Northern Border Alliance Master lend his name!
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Whoosh!
The Sun Fortress flew rapidly at sub-light speed, and soon arrived at an entrance of Sky-Supporting Palace.
That entrance emitted dazzling golden light, like a light pillar illuminating over a million kilometers. There were originally 36 such light pillars in the entire Sky-Supporting Palace.
As some strong individuals holding tokens entered the palace, the number of light pillars noticeably decreased, with only a dozen or so remaining.
"Sky-Supporting Palace."
Ender looked at the dazzling golden light pillar. The secret patterns on the surrounding palace walls flowed with a faint light, all converging onto the light pillar at the entrance.
"Not much time. I'll study the secret patterns after entering."
As his voice fell, Ender controlled the Sun Fortress to rush into the golden light pillar…