Ten thousand years ago, the bloodthirsty being was besieged by numerous powerhouses and cast into the Abyss, leaving behind only pulverized bone fragments that were obtained by the God Clan, Heavenly Water Palace, Myriad Illusions Sect, and the ancestors of the Shattered Temple.

Ten millennia later, the powerhouses of the God Clan, Ling Xiang, Xize, and Lorin, all beings at the Immortal Realm, pinned their hopes on the remains of the bloodthirsty one, attempting to discern the secret of that mystical power, but all ultimately failed.

In the eyes of many, that power was the very root of the bloodthirsty one's ascent to supremacy, and the primary reason the God Lord and the assembled powerful figures struck it down. —Everyone coveted that power!

Today, that power has reappeared in the Star Sea, awakened by the successor of the bloodthirsty one. How could this not shake heaven and earth?

At this moment, the gazes fixed upon Shi Yan by everyone present became instantly scorching.

“Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!”

Suddenly, those martial artists who had previously escaped the insides of the Hui [body] instantly accelerated, streaking like flowing light, surging towards them.

The three martial artists leading the charge had severely damaged physical bodies, bodies that seemed to have been dead for untold years. There were gaping holes in their chests from which trickled a foul, nauseating slime, allowing glimpses of churning intestines that chilled the heart and made the timid’s scalps crawl.

Their eyes were vacant and dead, devoid of the emotions proper to humanity, while a sinister, piercing power churned within their forms.

“Pierce! Pierce! Pierce!”

A stream of rhomboid sword lights, sharp and merciless, burst forth from their mouths.

The sword lights were frigid, flashing with crystalline luster, and they instantly pinned themselves into the chests of three God Clan elders. Those elders, who were only at the Initial God Realm, expired instantly, without even a scream, their eyes going dark.

“Swish! Swish! Swish!”

Countless rhomboid sword lights pierced through, dense as rain, surging forward with violent intensity.

The glowing-eyed powerhouses had no time left to question the profound secrets emanating from Shi Yan. They instantly channeled the profound principles of their power, condensing their divine energy.

Some condensed divine power into an ocean, others piled up cold power into ice mountains, some unleashed golden light like the radiance of the sun and moon, and others manifested blood thick as a river. All manner of mysterious profound principles were released, transforming the turbulent Void Domain into a mesmerizing spectacle, like countless dazzling, vibrant fireworks.

At the head section of the gigantic insect, the Hui, a handsome figure quietly materialized. A faint smile played on his lips, his eyes dark, as he stood observing the crowd.

“Tian Xie!”

Xuan He, Philip, and Dicarro roared simultaneously, utterly incredulous, their minds momentarily reeling from the shock.

Tian Xie was the Guild Master of the Vast Current Merchant Guild, whose influence in the current Star Sea was immense, second only to the God Clan, the bloodthirsty ones, and the Nether Sovereign Race. More importantly, the powers of the Myriad Illusions Sect, the Shattered Temple, and the Heavenly Water Palace all looked to Tian Xie as their leader and followed his directives.

How could the Guild Master of the incomparably wealthy Vast Current Merchant Guild appear at the head of the Hui and stand there unharmed and unmoved?

A sense of foreboding washed over everyone; they realized this strangeness was deeply wrong. Even the Four Heavenly Kings of the God Clan frowned deeply, especially the Martial God Heavenly King, who stared intently at Tian Xie, a flicker of terror and unease in his eyes. He suddenly shouted, “No! You weren't this powerful before!”

Sometime earlier, following the God Lord’s instructions, he had gone to the headquarters of the Vast Current Merchant Guild to persuade Tian Xie to align with the God Clan.

Tian Xie naturally refused. Because of this, Shen Wu provoked a spar under the guise of a friendly match. At that time, Tian Xie was at the second level of the Immortal Realm, practicing the Fire Profound Principle, and his strength was not inferior to Shen Wu’s; they fought to a draw.

But the Tian Xie of today sent a chill down Shen Wu’s spine, a coldness stemming from instinct in his soul. He knew that the current Tian Xie was vastly more powerful than he had been then!

If he were to fight Tian Xie again now, he was certain he would be defeated, perhaps not even managing to escape successfully.

This was because the aura Tian Xie exuded now gave him the same feeling as when facing the God Lord.

“Greetings, everyone. It has been a while,” Tian Xie said with a casual, dashing smile. “I welcome you all here. On behalf of my Mistress, I, Tian Xie, extend my best regards to you all.”

A charming and stunning figure materialized behind Tian Xie. It was unmistakably Zi Yao, currently seated upon a magnificent, seven-colored, splendid throne that looked as if it were constructed from countless rare crystals and jade, making it breathtakingly beautiful and dazzling.

She sat cross-legged on that seven-hued throne, her expression aloof, bearing a condescending gaze as she coldly surveyed the multitude.

As she appeared, Tian Xie immediately bowed slightly, his demeanor growing even more humble, and introduced her to the crowd: “This is my Mistress.”

After the appearance of Zi Yao and Tian Xie, those fierce, cold martial artists who had been attacking immediately halted their assaults, drifting around the crowd like stiff corpses, their vacant, empty eyes fixed upon everyone.

“Tian Xie! What is the meaning of this?” Xuan He’s face darkened severely. He suppressed his rage and demanded, “When did she become your Mistress? You, Tian Xie, as the Guild Master of the Vast Current Merchant Guild, are now subservient to a woman? When did you become so shameless?”

This was the universal confusion and disbelief among them.

“Mistress has always been my Mistress; she has never changed. To be a servant to the Mistress is the honor of myself, Tian Xie. Moreover, I was created entirely by the Mistress’s own hands,” Tian Xie’s smile did not waver as he spoke proudly before them, taking pride instead of shame.

Everyone subsequently turned their gaze toward Zi Yao.

Nearly everyone showed a strange astonishment, furrowing their brows in deep thought, secretly trying to fathom Zi Yao’s identity and origins.

Few among the crowd knew Zi Yao’s history. Only Xuan He and Philip seemed to recall that such a woman existed near Shi Yan, but when did this woman become Tian Xie’s Mistress?

Everyone was utterly perplexed.

“She is that giant insect!” Audrey suddenly whispered.

“She’s that bug?” Adela looked confused, asking in surprise, “How is that possible? She is so beautiful and captivating; how could she be such a disgusting thing?”

“It is her,” Audrey sucked in a cold breath, her full, soft chest momentarily rising, making her lovely figure even more alluring. “I fused with the origin of the Ancestral Star, and within it are memory imprints. The aura emanating from her is identical to that of the giant insect. She is that Primal Creature!”

At these words, everyone was utterly shocked, and their expressions turned grave.

“Kid, is what she said true?” Philip glared at Shi Yan, his face somber, the light in his eyes flickering intensely.

Shi Yan sighed deeply and nodded. “Audrey is correct. Zi Yao is indeed the Hui.”

As he spoke, Zi Yao, who had been regarding everyone with disdain, had her beautiful eyes ripple with an unusual light. She looked far toward Shi Yan, and the emotionless look in her eyes shifted, revealing a complex and unfathomable feeling.

A bitter taste rose in Shi Yan’s heart. He realized the situation was now completely controlled by Zi Yao. The appearance of Tian Xie and the surfacing of those martial artist corpses meant Zi Yao was fully prepared. He knew that a moment of soft-heartedness had given Zi Yao ample time to plan and prepare, directly reversing the tide.

Weidensen, who had gravely wounded her, had exhausted his life and fallen. The God Lord and Ming Hao, who posed a threat to her, had been sent by her to the ‘Void Domain Sea.’ Now, her clones were rapidly approaching. Who could stop her?

“Tian Xie, what exactly is going on?” Xuan He demanded.

Tian Xie smiled gently, shrugging casually. “Mistress, like Huang and Shi, is a Primal Creature, one of the first beings ever born. It is not something that low-level beings like you can comprehend. Mistress requires your power to recover. Mistress intends to destroy Huang and Huang’s Initial Realm, which is the universe you inhabit. It is that simple.”

The members of the God Clan were not overly affected by Tian Xie’s words, as the God Lord had analyzed the situation for them earlier, giving them a general understanding of the mystery.

However, when Shi Yan, Xuan He, Adela, Qing Long, and the others heard Tian Xie say this, they were all violently shaken, as if lightning had exploded in their minds, leaving them dizzy.

The universe they lived in was merely the Initial Realm of Huang, created by Huang!

This bombshell destroyed the spiritual sea of every single one of them, leaving them stunned and immersed in immense terror.

“The universe we have always lived in is just Huang’s Initial Realm. Then, are we... are we truly living beings?” Xuan He muttered, seeming utterly lost. The others were much the same, feeling on the verge of collapse.

Among everyone present, only Shi Yan quickly regained clarity and composure. An incredibly profound feeling arose in his heart.

Tian Xie’s words were like a sudden, profound awakening to him, allowing him to realize the truth.

All along, he had harbored vague doubts about everything, because his own Initial Realm was now extending and expanding toward the vast Star Sea. A quick scan with his divine sense revealed that the stars, suns, moons, mountains, rivers, wind, and thunder in his Initial Realm were now complete!

When his body and soul transformed, he hadn't expected his Initial Realm to change simultaneously. Now, his Initial Realm, apart from lacking vibrant and powerful life forms, was largely similar to the Star Sea he inhabited.

If he could create a starry sky and condense a Star Sea world, why couldn't Huang?

He believed Tian Xie’s words almost instantly.

“You were all created by Huang—no, to be precise, you were created by four entities of Huang. Shen En, Shen Ze, the Ancient God, and the Ancient Demon were all bodies of Huang. They split only because they were gravely injured,” Tian Xie said, turning back to see that Zi Yao appeared indifferent, making no move to show displeasure. He then readily explained the cause.

Everyone remained lost in the tremendous spiritual shock induced by Tian Xie’s words.

“Her eleven clones will arrive soon. Do you still wish to continue listening?” Suddenly, Dicarro gritted his teeth and roared sharply.

Everyone was jolted back to awareness, realizing that Zi Yao was not in a hurry at all.

They were the ones who should be anxious. Once her clones reunited, who among them could possibly survive?

Zi Yao’s eyes showed a hint of mockery as she looked toward Dicarro’s direction, seemingly unconcerned that he might stir up any trouble.

With Tian Xie returned, Weidensen perished, and the God Lord and Ming Hao vanished, she believed that her main soul alone present was enough to intimidate everyone here.

“We offer you a path to survival,” Tian Xie said with a pleasant smile, suggesting seriously, “Hand over a wisp of your soul mark and swear fealty to my Mistress. My Mistress will grant you power, and you will serve her commands to return to Huang’s Initial Realm to conduct business. This way, you can avoid utter annihilation.”