Upon witnessing the hundred-strong divine army leaping across from the ancient continent, the Lord of Azure Water City dared not hesitate. With a swift movement, he darted out from the castle, boarding his own vessel to speed towards the host of divine warriors!

Whoosh~

The Lord of Azure Water City quickly arrived before the hundred divine experts. His majestic mid-tier divine vessel, vast and long, spanned ten thousand zhang, resembling a floating yacht that swallowed the clouds overhead, casting a shadow over the earth below.

The hundred-strong divine army, having just exited the spatial jump point, paused upon seeing the mid-tier divine warship suddenly appear before them. Leading the contingent was a high-tier divine vessel, exuding an overwhelming aura, as if countless strands of starlight encircled it, the entire sea of stars revolving around it, the cosmos spinning for its sake.

This starship hovered in the sky like an ancient, ferocious beast, instilling a feeling of sheer dread in all who gazed upon it.

Crack!

The hatch opened, and the Lord of Azure Water City hastened to step out, approaching the imposing warship. He was like a humble ant, bowing deeply and respectfully, "I am the Lord of Azure Water City. I did not anticipate your noble presence. Might I invite you to rest briefly at my residence? Allow me to fulfill my duties as host."

The magnificent high-tier divine warship remained silent for a moment. Then, a deep voice resonated through the external speakers: "Where is the Crimson Extinction Gate?"

The Lord of Azure Water City blinked in surprise, then immediately responded without hesitation, "So, honored guest, you seek the Crimson Extinction Gate. I shall lead the way immediately; it is not far from here."

The deep voice from the high-tier divine warship commanded indifferently, "Lead the way!"

A flicker of coldness crossed the eyes of the Lord of Azure Water City, but his smile remained fixed. He turned, retreated into his own ship, and immediately piloted it toward the direction of the Crimson Extinction Gate. He seethed inwardly: It’s just the Imperial Guard of the Blazing God Empire, what’s so great about them? A powerful dragon cannot crush the local snake. I rule this territory; that's better than being one of their lackeys!

Soon, the Lord of Azure Water City brought the contingent of one hundred divine beings to the headquarters of the Crimson Extinction Gate: Crimson Extinction Mountain!

This sprawling Crimson Extinction Mountain stood towering to the east of Azure Water City, its peak reaching a thousand li high, piercing straight into the zenith. White clouds wreathed its middle slopes, and figures could be seen flickering across the mountain. Many disciples laughed, chatted, and strolled through the mountain plazas...

At the summit of the fiery red peak, covered entirely by crimson flame trees, sat a towering, majestic palace. Ancient and mysterious, it was forged entirely from red bronze, exceptionally sturdy—difficult even for ordinary divine experts to breach. Carved upon the palace were images of strange dragons and exotic beasts, lending it an aura of ancient mystery.

Deep within this grand hall, in a luxurious, secluded chamber, a middle-aged man sat cross-legged on a soft sofa. His features were sharp and handsome, his expression severe as he furrowed his brow in deep thought. Before him floated a patch of starlight, within which laws subtly circulated, suggesting he was cultivating some profound technique.

Rumble~

Suddenly, a bolt of thunder cracked across the sky, causing the entire Crimson Extinction Mountain to tremble violently. Every disciple on the plaza felt the unexpected, deafening roar, as if their eardrums were being pierced. Some inner sect disciples with powerful cultivation involuntarily looked up, only to see the once azure sky instantly consumed by swirling dark clouds, spreading like a black shroud to envelop the entire mountain.

It felt as if the end of days had arrived.

Gales swept the heavens and earth; wind-blades ravaged the landscape, churning up dense, swirling mists. The sky surrounding Crimson Extinction Mountain darkened instantly, plunging the world into sudden gloom.

All disciples on Crimson Extinction Mountain stared at the mysterious scene in utter horror and astonishment. Even the dullest among them knew that this sudden, bizarre weather must have been caused by super-powerful entities.

"What is happening?"

"The sky has darkened."

"Could the Sect Master be cultivating some profound secret art?"

Every disciple, including the various deacons and elders scattered across the peaks, watched the spectacle in shock, unable to comprehend the sheer power required to casually shift the heavens and summon such tempestuous weather.

The clouds churned violently, and then, a rift tore open, from which poured forth a fleet of divine warships—nearly a hundred of them—obscuring the entire sky above Crimson Extinction Mountain. Looking up from below, one saw only a dense carpet of ship hulls.

"This... this is..."

"So many warships! Their auras are incredibly strong!"

"Are those a hundred peak Pseudo-God vessels? Impossible!"

All the disciples and elders were utterly stunned.

The Azure Water City Lord’s vessel, positioned at the forefront, sensed the intense, chilling killing intent brewing within the dark clouds overhead. Realizing the gravity of the situation, he quickly reported to the high-tier divine warship that he felt unwell and had to depart on urgent business.

Those aboard the high-tier divine warship did not detain him.

The Lord of Azure Water City steered his vessel far away from the airspace above the Crimson Extinction Gate, docking at a distant location. He activated his ship’s scanner, observing the events unfolding over the sect from afar, secretly congratulating himself: I knew it. How could the Sect Master of Crimson Extinction Gate associate with so many powerful deities? It turns out he must have done something to provoke them, and now they’ve come to his doorstep. Good thing I didn't claim to be close with him...

Presently, above Crimson Extinction Mountain, the imposing high-tier divine warship led the charge, gazing down upon the scene. A deep voice boomed from its loudspeakers: "Sect Master of Crimson Extinction Gate, emerge!"

At the peak of Crimson Extinction Mountain, inside the towering palace, the middle-aged man’s eyes snapped open, two glints of light flashing out. He frowned, closed his eyes to subtly probe the situation, and his expression suddenly shifted, tinged with a measure of shock. "How can there be so many divine warships? And they are the Royal Guard of the Blazing God Empire!"

He pondered for a moment, then finally gritted his teeth and walked out of the secret chamber to the ground level. Faced with such a massive encirclement, killing him would be effortless for them. It was better, he decided, to face them directly; perhaps a chance for reprieve still existed.

As the Sect Master of Crimson Extinction Gate appeared, the deep voice from the magnificent high-tier divine warship declared, "Hand over the disciple named Ye Chen!"

"Ye Chen?" The Sect Master frowned, the name sounding vaguely familiar. He quickly bowed respectfully, "Indeed, honored one." He then summoned his communication device and rapidly contacted the Personnel Department for verification. After a short while, records confirmed the existence of disciples named Ye Chen—not just one, but three: two outer disciples and one inner disciple.

The Crimson Extinction Gate was a major sect with a vast population; nearly a million inner disciples and over ten million outer disciples. It was hardly unusual for several people to share the same name.

"Summon them all!" the Sect Master commanded.

The manager of the Personnel Department, sweating profusely, immediately contacted subordinates and mobilized all available resources to track the three. In the end, they located only two: the inner disciple Ye Chen and an outer disciple named Ye Chen. The third outer disciple named Ye Chen had vanished long ago.

The manager cursed under his breath, resigned to the situation. He could only deliver the two found disciples. Led by an Elder, the pair were brought before the Sect Master within minutes.

The two Ye Chens were starkly different: one was powerfully built with dark skin, resembling a savage beast-man; the other was handsome and delicate, though he possessed three eyes on his forehead.

Upon seeing the Sect Master of Crimson Extinction Gate before them, the two felt a profound shock, overwhelmed by a massive, crushing pressure descending upon them, as if the entire world was bearing down on them. In their vision, there was only that single figure, so tall and imposing, like a colossal deity!

While they stood trembling in fear, the Sect Master of Crimson Extinction Gate glanced at them and cupped his hands towards the divine warships in the sky: "Honored ones, the individuals are here. Which one do you require?"

The high-tier divine warship remained silent for a moment, then projected a beam of red light that enveloped the two figures. Moments later, the light retracted, and a cold voice stated, "I require the Ye Chen associated with Spiritual Civilization. Are you attempting to mock me?"

The Sect Master’s heart leaped. "I would not dare, esteemed one. Please wait a moment." Saying this, he looked at the two bewildered juniors before him with indescribable revulsion and waved his large hand, "Go outside first!" A powerful force sent both disciples flying away.

He swiftly activated his communicator, his voice tight with annoyance, "Is there a Ye Chen in the Spiritual Civilization track?"

The Personnel Manager replied mournfully, "Yes, there were two people named Ye Chen in the Spiritual Civilization division. The one we are looking for has been missing for a long time and cannot be located; rumor has it he left the White Lotus Divine Continent entirely."

The Sect Master froze for a beat, then furiously crushed the communicator. He looked up at the high-tier divine warship and respectfully stated, "Honored one, the Ye Chen you seek has long since left our sect; we do not know where he went."

"Insolent!" The deep voice from the warship carried a surge of anger. "You have one hour. If you cannot find him, your entire sect awaits annihilation!"

The Sect Master's face changed drastically. Annihilation? He looked up at the high-tier divine warship and gritted his teeth, "I do not know what this person did to offend you, esteemed one, but he was expelled from the Crimson Extinction Gate long ago and is no longer here. If you wish to find him, you must seek the Samsara Divine Palace."

"Hmph!" The voice from the high-tier divine warship was cold. "If you refuse to yield him, you shall be destroyed alongside him!" The warship began to rotate violently, and a massive cannon barrel extended from its hull. Intense fluctuations of divine power and laws gathered within the barrel, resembling countless circuit diagrams instantly illuminating with fierce energy.

The Sect Master's pupils constricted in sheer terror. "You truly intend to strike?! We are a force under the Bai Family, one of the Nine Great Families of the Primordial World. If you dare attack us, once the higher powers learn of it, even if you are from the Blazing God Empire, you will surely suffer dire consequences!"

A sneer echoed from inside the divine warship. "Though the Bai Family is powerful, they would not risk provoking our Master for a mere ant like you. That is not a level you can compare to."

The hundred divine warships all moved simultaneously, their cannon barrels aimed at the entirety of Crimson Extinction Mountain.

Hearing the vast, powerful voice from the divine warships, the entire Crimson Extinction Mountain erupted into chaos. Everyone’s expression turned ashen, overcome with terror and disbelief that the grand Crimson Extinction Gate was being threatened with complete destruction!

Seeing the energy gathering in the maws of the cannons, the Sect Master of Crimson Extinction Gate looked utterly defeated, a touch of madness in his eyes. He roared, "I have one more person from Spiritual Civilization here—I will give him to you, spare my life!"

"Oh?" The deep voice from the high-tier divine warship paused momentarily, then responded, "Very well."