The Olympian Gods versus the Celestial Host; the Celestial Host arrayed against Lucifer’s fallen legion; the Buddhist Realm against the Eastern Heavenly Court, and rumor has it that the west of the Buddhist Realm is also restless, serving as the domain of Allah and various other scattered factions.

Perhaps the quietest place now is the far eastern reaches of the Eastern Immortal Continent, where the only remaining significant power is the Isle of the Rising Sun, which has long since submitted beneath the Heavenly Court.

Yet, if we consider the Demonic Realm as also situated in the East, then even that region is far from tranquil… one could never be certain that Qin Shi Huang, that Emperor of a Thousand Ages, might not set his sights on the Immortal Realm, for that man is known to harbor immense ambitions.

Calculating silently, Ye Wen was startled to realize that the Shu Mountain Sect had, without anyone realizing it, become the crucial nexus connecting these chaotic powers and ongoing conflicts—though he hadn't directly participated in the war between Lucifer and the Celestial Host, his machinations had certainly played a part in drawing in the Olympians.

Furthermore, having instructed Yuwen Tuo to watch from the sidelines in the guise of the Odin Clan, it seemed only a matter of time before they were inevitably drawn into this great conflict. Even if he didn't actively engage in the main thrust of the fighting, the difference would be negligible.

He hadn't intended to involve himself in the war between the Buddhist Realm and the Heavenly Court, but after the recent engagement, extrication had become impossible! He was now deeply entrenched as an enemy of the Buddhist Realm, and smoothing over that enmity seemed all but futile—though in the realm of nations, grudges can often be set aside, provided a greater mutual benefit can be secured.

And then there was the existence of his disciple, Hasna… which seemed to foretell a lasting inability to foster any positive relationship with the Buddhist Realm. Though this disciple had dedicated her previous life to mastering Buddhist divine arts, her current life’s experiences had forged a deep, blood-feud hatred for the Peacock King. With the Immovable King slain and three of the Five Great Kings dead, the Peacock King was now an indispensable pillar of Buddhist power. The Buddhist Realm would likely never sacrifice such a powerhouse to appease Shu Mountain, meaning the inevitable outcome was mortal combat.

Glancing at Zhang Ling trailing beside him, Ye Wen noted the girl was wearing a baggy tracksuit today, her long black hair tied up, and coupled with the rather unflattering glasses, she looked exactly like a crammer frantically preparing for the college entrance exams…

"Why the disguise?"

"I'm assisting Senior Cui!" Assisting Cui Jun was no light task, and dressing in her usual attire proved inconvenient; this current look was far more comfortable.

Ye Wen had merely asked in passing; seeing she answered, he nodded, then spun around a few times on the spot before