Beyond the gray fog lies the meeting place arranged by ancient existences.
The exact location is unknown even to the high-ranking officials of Xi Guang.
They will travel there holding tokens, and only in the form of divine avatars.
This is logical.
If they were to travel in their true forms, not only would the journey be long, but there would also be considerable risk. Most high-ranking existences would not risk such a journey for a mere alliance. If the meeting place were discovered by the forces of evil gods, it could lead to irreversible losses.
Traveling in the form of divine avatars makes things much simpler.
The Human Alliance possesses projection spaces that can cover the entire 'Gui Jie' (world of anomalies/supernatural beings). What's more, ancient existences possess numerous treasures and immense power.
The realm beyond the gray fog is such a secret and special space.
More advanced than projection spaces.
"The time is set for one week from now," a high-ranking Xi Guang official paused and said, "Mentor, we from Gu Yue, Qi Xing, Hong Lian, and Da Mi Luan City will all be going together. Why doesn't Xin Huo accompany us?"
"We will rendezvous first, and then use our tokens to open the portal."
He understood the meaning of the Xi Guang official.
Although the parties in the alliance share a common goal of opposing the forces of evil gods, it does not mean they are entirely harmonious.
Moreover, in terms of top-tier power, human forces are far inferior to ancient existences.
Therefore, unity is even more crucial.
To increase their own standing and voice.
If not for the vast distances between the various 'Gui Jie', high-ranking officials like Xi Guang would likely have invited powerful figures from the Wu Dong Empire, Yun Tu Kingdom, and other nations to attend together.
Mentor Fang naturally would not refuse.
After bidding farewell to the Xi Guang official, he began to consider who to select to attend the ancient alliance meeting.
The primary requirement was to be a ninth-tier high-ranking existence.
For powerful factions without high-ranking representatives, they could only send demigod realm cultivators to fill the numbers. However, since Xin Huo claims to be the 'Number One Force of Humanity,' they must bear the responsibility that comes with that title.
With greater ability comes greater responsibility.
"However, there's no need to mobilize all our high-ranking experts; it's not necessary to make such a grand fuss."
Fang You summoned the high-level members of the organization who were not in seclusion and asked for their opinions.
The eyes beneath Hei Dao's mask showed no expression.
However, Fang You could read a lack of enthusiasm in his gaze.
For old brother Hei Dao, it was probably more worthwhile to cultivate or mentor the organization's younger generation than to attend the ancient alliance meeting.
Xiti Na raised her hand, "Mentor, will there be combat?"
"Conflicts and confrontations cannot be ruled out,"
Fang You thought for a moment.
The Xi Guang official had also warned that some ancient existences might view humans as livestock.
"However, actual combat is unlikely to occur, and besides, we are only sending divine avatars this time."
"Oh, I see."
Xiti Na's bangs drooped, mirroring her current mood.
Why is this young lady always thinking about fighting?
Oh, the more she can fight, the happier her mentor is? Then it's fine.
Liu Feng, carrying a three-foot divine sword on his back, spoke, "Teacher should let me go, right?"
Fang You nodded.
Liu Feng was the high-ranking representative of the Xin Huo organization and the main person in charge of Xin Huo Academy. Others might not go, but this young man Liu Feng absolutely had to.
He himself understood this.
Just like in the past, among the three fellow disciples, he was the one responsible for handling various matters, simply because his strength was the weakest.
But things are different now; his mastery of the sword is extremely profound, and he might be able to break through his third junior brother's defenses. As for his eldest senior sister? Cough cough, his eldest senior sister is too crazy; he can't afford to provoke her.
The matter of attending the ancient alliance meeting was something the organization's high-level members had heard about six months to a year ago, but they were unclear about the specific format.
After all, Mentor Fang himself was also unaware.
He had only just learned more precise information from the Xi Guang official.
He then outlined the precautions for the alliance meeting.
In summary, do not cause trouble, but more importantly, do not be afraid of trouble, and do not tarnish the reputation of the human race.
Upon hearing this, Yi Luoxi, who had been resting her chin and dozing, suddenly jolted awake.
Fighting for reputation == showing off.
She excelled at this!
She pushed herself up, sitting upright, her chest puffed out. Though not much could be seen, her demeanor was indeed spirited. She looked at her mentor on the main seat and, with a sincere smile, said, "Mentor, Mentor, choose me, I can do it~!"
To be fair, Yi Luoxi could represent the 'younger generation' of the Xin Huo organization, as she always appeared energetic.
If Yi Luoxi were to lead an expedition, Fang You would definitely be worried about her pulling some ridiculous stunt. However, since he would be going himself, having him watch over her would make taking Yi Luoxi along not an issue.
Besides, this child would be the first to step up if something happened.
He, Liu Feng, and Yi Luoxi, that made three people.
But it wasn't enough. He had promised to stand up for the human race, so he should invite one or two more.
Who would be suitable?
His gaze swept over An Jianyou, Qian Qiu, Xing Jing Lei, Zhou Bao, Chi Yan, and others.
The latter was immediately crossed out.
Chi Yan, after all, was Xin Huo's secret weapon, and her identity was special, making her unsuitable for such an occasion.
The others showed neither a strong desire to go nor a strong desire not to go.
Fang You thought for a moment and named An Jianyou.
An Jianyou sat upright in her chair and responded firmly, "Understood, Mentor, I will prepare!"
Why does she also look excited?
"Everyone, prepare yourselves. Others, as well."
"Perhaps in the near future, we will need to venture deep into the central 'Gui Jie', which will involve great danger, but some things must be done."
"Understood, Mentor!"
...
A week passed quickly.
In the Town Guard Mansion of the Burning Fire Town,
"Let's go."
Fang You said, and the ancient palace in his hand rapidly expanded, landing steadily on the ground without raising a speck of dust.
Liu Feng, An Jianyou, and Yi Luoxi stepped in.
Fang You entered last. In the next moment, the treasured dimensional palace transformed into a beam of light and shot up, vanishing into the layers of space.
The distance between the Falling Star Great Domain and the Shattered Sea is not far, nor is it close.
A ninth-tier existence traveling through high-level void would still take several hours to cross. However, with him piloting the dimensional palace, the speed was much faster.
Under Fang You's control, the spatial law patterns within the dimensional palace lit up one by one, and half of them were already illuminated.
This represented that he had unleashed half of the treasure's potential.
It was vastly different from his previous crude control using burning ghost crystals and divine crystals. The palace traveled ten to a hundred times faster, and it stirred up little spatial ripple as it passed.
In a short while, the dimensional palace emerged from the high-level void and entered the Shattered Sea Great Domain.
With a flash, it crossed the vast expanse of the sea and arrived at their destination for this trip – Moon Invitation City.
This was the second largest city in the Gu Yue Dynasty, also a Level Nine Oasis.
At this moment, giants from the Gu Yue Dynasty, Hong Lian Empire, Qi Xing Alliance, and Da Mi Luan City had already gathered in the city.
Mythical beings were merely attendants here.
Even demigods were somewhat restrained.
All because of their strength.
The White Sun Sage, Xi Guang high-ranking official, and other existences were very amiable. However, the gap between realms was as vast as the difference between heaven and earth, and no one could ignore it.
The main figures brought by Da Mi Luan City were two.
One was the Vice City Lord 'Demi-God Krik', who often appeared in various public settings. The other was the founder of Da Mi Luan City, a being rarely seen, 'Divine Dragon sees its head but not its tail.'
The City Lord of Da Mi Luan City, 'Creator of Fortune and Misfortune, Master of Space', Demi-God Ai Chen!
This Demi-God Ai Chen was advanced in age, reportedly over four thousand years old.
Demigod realm beings could live up to five thousand years, but eight-awakening demigods over four thousand years old were still a rare minority. After all, demigod realm beings could also perish. The vast 'Gui Jie' contained numerous perilous places that posed a risk of demigod demise.
Even if they did not perish, severe injuries sustained in their youth could affect a demigod's foundation and lifespan.
Ascending to the high-level might cleanse these damages, but how could one ascend to the high-level with an incomplete foundation?
Demi-God Ai Chen himself had suffered a severe injury during his youth while venturing out.
At that time, he could not find any treasures to heal himself, resulting in a fundamental flaw that became increasingly difficult to recover the longer it was left untreated.
He was now over four thousand years old. However, he knew he had two to three hundred years left to live.
Demi-God Ai Chen had no regrets. He had founded Da Mi Luan City with his own hands and developed it to the point where it was comparable to Hong Lian, Gu Yue, and Qi Xing. His heart was filled with pride and satisfaction.
His life was worthy of being sung by countless future generations.
However,
Upon seeing the representatives from the Hong Lian, Gu Yue, and Qi Xing nations, he couldn't help but let out a bitter smile.
"The world calls us the Four Great Hegemons, yet there is still a vast, chasm-like gap between my Da Mi Luan City and the other three!"
From the Qi Xing Alliance came the Second Star Island Master, the Third Star Island Master, and two other demigod realm cultivators.
They were led by the high-ranking existence, the White Sun Sage.
Not to mention the White Sun Sage, even the demigod realm cultivators of the Qi Xing Alliance far surpassed those of Da Mi Luan City. And he knew that the Qi Xing Alliance had many more demigod realm cultivators than just these four.
This was true foundation!
"I can only say, they truly live up to their reputation as ancient hegemonic powers that have been passed down for countless years! No matter how quickly my Da Mi Luan City develops, it cannot compare to the accumulated foundation of generations, it simply cannot compare."
"Perhaps, only ancient organizations like Xin Huo can truly surpass them."
Demi-God Ai Chen sighed with emotion.
He looked at the Gu Yue and Hong Lian nations. The lineups from these two nations were even more astonishing.
The representative from the Gu Yue Dynasty was the Moon Gazing Sage and the Xi Guang high-ranking official. The representative from the Hong Lian Empire was the Golden Radiance Sage and the Radiant Steel high-ranking official.
One nation, two high-ranking officials!
Before this, only the Central Holy Court and the Wu Dong Empire possessed such a configuration.
And Xin Huo was even above them.
"I wonder which of the Xin Huo organization's members will be attending this time?"
"Rumor has it that Mentor Xin Huo masters myriad techniques. What kind of demeanor does that esteemed individual possess?"
"Oh? The people from Xin Huo have arrived!"
When the dimensional palace arrived, it did not conceal itself.
The high-ranking officials and demigods present quickly noticed.
They looked at the familiar figures emerging from the palace and offered friendly smiles.
Mentor Xin Huo and Sword God Liu Feng were not strangers to many of the powerhouses present.
However, wait, who are the other two?
Are they accompanying secretaries or something similar?
An Jianyou and Yi Luoxi were not unknown figures; they had left indelible marks on the hearts of some mythical beings in the past.
However, under the brilliance of Xin Huo's numerous high-ranking figures, they seemed to be overshadowed.
The Golden Radiance Sage and the Cang Tu Sage would not have paid attention to minor figures like Yi Luoxi back then.
How could she, Empress Yi Luoxi, endure such indignity?
This young lady will always be the protagonist!
She stood tall, her gaze holding three parts arrogance, three parts otherworldly grace, and four parts profundity, with wisps of high-ranking aura emanating from her.
City Lord Ai Chen, who was closest, was immediately astonished.
This child, who looked very young, was actually a legendary high-ranking existence!
Pairs of eyes, filled with astonishment and admiration, turned towards her. Yi Luoxi's lips curved upwards even more, as if a tail were wagging behind her.
I'm really amazing!
Even though I get beaten up within the organization, I am still an invincible being in this world. See, the moment I appear, I shock all the powerhouses, and the heavens and earth rejoice!
Within the organization... it's not that I'm completely beaten. I've already advanced to the high-ranking and wield divine and demonic skills; I might not lose to An Jianyou.
It's just that my win rate isn't high enough; I need to prepare more.
An Jianyou's group-attack tactics are too irritating. Why can't she just engage in a one-on-one physical fight with me? Then I definitely wouldn't lose.
Four high-ranking existences!
Since this red-haired 'little girl' is a high-ranking existence, the black-haired girl beside her, who appears even more composed and calm, with a stronger aura of a powerhouse, must also be a high-ranking existence.
These two are both newly promoted high-ranking existences.
The power of the Xin Huo organization is truly unfathomable.
...
After Xin Huo's arrival, the powerhouses did not engage in much pleasantries and quickly prepared to depart.
They would use their tokens to pinpoint the coordinates on the other side and project a wisp of their divinity to descend themselves.
Of course, among the many seven-awakening, eight-awakening, and nine-awakening powerhouses present, only a small portion were preparing to go. The other mythical beings and demigods were merely there to join the excitement and get acquainted with the magnates from various factions.
The Qi Xing Alliance, Gu Yue Dynasty, and Hong Lian Empire would each have two representatives attending.
Da Mi Luan City would have one.
And Xin Huo would naturally have four.
"See you at the alliance meeting, everyone."
With that, Golden Radiance Sage was the first to crush his token. A beam of golden divine light shot out from his brow, penetrating into an unfathomable distant land.
Fang You, An Jianyou, and the others also took out their tokens and projected their divinity towards the land beyond.
As the divinity traveled, it took some time.
This demonstrated that the distance from the Shattered Land to the land beyond was very great.
"We've arrived."
There was no gray fog here, and it was impossible to determine where in the 'Gui Jie' they were—this was also related to the fact that they had only descended their divine bodies at this moment; their divine sense and power were less than one ten-thousandth of their true selves.
Here, the starry sky was the foundation, and the sun and moon rotated, casting boundless radiance.
In the distance, stone tables stretched out, emanating an ancient aura.
Around them, figures resembling gods and demons had already appeared. Even though they were also merely divine avatars, the ancient and powerful aura emanating from them still drew the attention of many powerhouses.
In comparison, humans appeared somewhat ordinary.
Of course, the Human Alliance was, after all, one of the 'Four Great Powers' of the 'Gui Jie' and was not weak. Below the Four Great Powers were some inconspicuous racial factions, and their representatives had also arrived at this time, but there were only a handful of them, making them look particularly meager.
In terms of aura, humans could not compare to those divine and demonic shadows, but they had many people.
Moreover, some ancient existences and special life forms were accustomed to appearing in human or humanoid forms, making those divine and demonic shadows seem somewhat out of place.
Fang You and his group used their tokens simultaneously, and their arrival time and location at the alliance meeting were similar.
In the blink of an eye, more than ten figures appeared, immediately drawing the gaze of many beings in the venue.
Various booming voices, like thunder, echoed.
An indescribable oppressive feeling washed over them.