It is over.
Everyone was exhausted.
Though tired and weary, they did not show it, but instead, they were happy.
Yes, happy.
For some inexplicable reason, even top powerhouses feel genuine happiness after doing good deeds.
No one can quite explain why.
Take Zhan for example, though capable of remaining unfazed by anything, a smile still graced his face.
The evil lord's negative emotions had also dissipated considerably.
It was as if a mysterious power had helped suppress the chaotic thoughts within him.
"Everyone."
Huang, who stood nearby, suddenly spoke, "It feels like something has been added to my soul."
While others might have overlooked it, Huang noticed.
He was, after all, a master of souls.
Others might have missed it, but he sensed it.
"Hm?"
They all paused for a moment.
Then, they quickly began to sense.
Chen Fan also checked his soul.
There was nothing particularly special, yet when he completely emptied his mind, he seemed to see something that did not belong to him.
In the depths of his being, a mysterious power was nourishing his soul.
"This is..."
Chen Fan's eyes snapped open, his pupils filled with astonishment.
At that very moment, Zhan also opened his eyes, his shocked voice escaping almost simultaneously, "It's a blessing."
They felt it.
The blessings left behind by trillions of beings.
Not a gift from heaven and earth, but the final gratitude of living beings.
To feel a final warmth before departing was the greatest gift Chen Fan had bestowed upon the spirits.
Similarly, he had received a reward.
Although he hadn't intended it, the spirits had still done so.
"Alas."
The Dragon King sighed, "Indeed, there are consequences in this world. Whether human or chaos beast, one must never treat living beings as ants."
They all agreed, nodding in unison.
The evil lord said, "Though I don't know its use, my emotions have been significantly soothed."
The blessings of living beings.
...
*Dong.*
Old Demon Chu's arrival interrupted their conversation.
With each step, he imprinted himself upon the void, leaving behind a cluster of burning demonic flames.
"City Lord."
Old Demon Chu approached, a defiant smile on his face.
Everyone looked towards him.
"Congratulations," Chen Fan said with a smile.
Along the way, Old Demon Chu had worked harder than anyone.
Now, he had finally forged his own path.
This was a cause for celebration.
The Dragon King and the others also cast benevolent glances, but one person was different.
The evil lord's eyes were filled with battle intent as he looked at Old Demon Chu.
This gaze made Old Demon Chu eager.
"A fight?" Old Demon Chu licked his lips.
The evil lord's eyes lit up, "Good."
He couldn't wait either.
He actually felt a trace of pressure from Old Demon Chu.
This was not surprising from veteran ninth-tier powerhouses like Zhan, but Old Demon Chu, a newly promoted ninth-tier, already made him feel pressure.
Given the evil lord's nature, he couldn't possibly let this pass.
"Let's go."
Old Demon Chu was also fired up.
Then, before anyone else could speak, their figures blurred and vanished into the distance.
They walked to the edge of the Ninth Land, and the next moment... *Boom.*
No words were exchanged; they clashed immediately.
Demonic flames ignited the poisonous mist, and the poisonous mist corroded the demonic flames.
This was a top-tier confrontation.
"..."
Chen Fan was speechless for a long time.
He didn't even have time to stop them, so he could only wave his hand and say, "Those who wish to watch, go ahead. We need to rest anyway, and observing a ninth-tier battle will benefit you."
Before he could finish speaking, a vast number of figures rushed off to watch the two battle.
The previous battlefield had been too chaotic to properly observe how ninth-tier beings fought.
This time was different.
There was nothing else to do for now, and it was very leisurely, a perfect opportunity to watch a fight.
*Buzz!*
As everyone departed, the slightly recovered buildings began to release sword intent.
Soon, the entire Ninth Land was filled with the aura of the Sword Master.
A voice followed, "I am the Sword Master. The Ninth Land is safe. I know there are still many worlds hidden in the dark. Whether you continue to hide or reveal yourselves is up to you."
"I am speaking now only to inform you that the Ninth Land is safe, at least for now."
The Sword Master's voice echoed throughout the Ninth Land.
No one appeared.
The Sword Master was not surprised by this. He summoned the Death Sword Emperor and said, "When the strong from the Eighth Heaven first descended, some worlds broke through the Ninth Land's barrier and escaped. The outside is too dangerous, so send more people to notify them and ask them to return."
"Yes."
The Death Sword Emperor quickly led his men away.
Though danger was everywhere, they immediately set out to carry out the Sword Master's orders.
...
While Chen Fan and the others were handling the aftermath in the Ninth Land.
The Fifth Land.
Chen Fan had been here before.
Not only had he been here, but he had also discovered a world-shattering secret.
He had left mysteriously that day.
And now, the Fifth Land had been completely lost.
Except for the Azure Heaven Dao Master, almost everyone had been killed. No, wait... there was an old man guarding the border between the Fifth and Fourth Lands who was still alive.
On this day, the Heaven Refining Array was finally complete.
*Boom!*
The entire Fifth Land was turned into a death trap.
Countless beings were refined, and even ninth-tier powerhouses were no longer able to resist.
The two ninth-tier beings who once belonged to the Fifth Land betrayed them the moment the Million Tribulation began.
They were originally from the Upper Nine Heavens.
Now, six ninth-tier powerhouses stood outside the Azure Heaven Dao Domain.
"Heh heh."
A grey-haired old man, dressed in rough cloth, wore a smile.
His cold laughter pierced through the dilapidated Azure Heaven Dao Domain.
Except for the divine mountain standing in the center of the Azure Heaven Dao Domain, everyone else was bound by the refining array, slowly turning into blood. Souls, great daos, everything was merging into the array.
This was an irreversible process.
"Azure Heaven."
The grey-haired old man's face was filled with a chilling smile. "They say you are the strongest in the Fifth Land, but I never expected you to be such a coward."
When the Million Tribulation descended, the Azure Heaven Dao Master remained within the Azure Heaven Dao Domain and never made a move.
Even when his subordinates were all dead, he remained unmoved.
The grey-haired old man's words finally elicited a reaction from the Azure Heaven Dao Master.
He slowly raised his head, his pupils crawling with countless insects.
"The time has come," the Azure Heaven Dao Master's voice was incredibly hoarse.
As he looked up, his skin could be seen constantly writhing.
Beneath the skin, there were only insects.
The Azure Heaven Dao Master slowly stood up, this was the first time he had stood up of his own accord.
He looked towards the grey-haired old man and said calmly, "Now, the Fifth Land is the true death trap, and no one can escape."
"..."
Before the crowd could understand or react, the Azure Heaven Dao Master raised his hand.
His voice, like the quaking of the underworld, slowly spread, "This Fifth Land will be your final grave. I have prepared for this for a million years to bury you."
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
The grey-haired old man frowned. "Have you gone mad?"
The five ninth-tier beings beside him looked at the Azure Heaven Dao Master with confidence.
Even if he had a backup plan, they were not afraid.
The array was complete, and the Fifth Land was doomed.