In the boundless starry sky, countless routes emitting a faint white glow connected innumerable worlds. At their center, a magnificent divine hall stood, the nexus of all these pathways.
This was the Human Race Divine Hall, the Hearthfire Divine Hall!
On the highest level of the Human Race Divine Hall, a modern office appeared.
A middle-aged man with an extraordinary and heroic appearance sat before a grand desk, engrossed in a jade slip. He was the supreme ruler of the Human Race Hearthfire Divine Hall, the Hall Master!
Knock, knock, knock!
A knock sounded on the door.
"Come in!"
Hearing the Hall Master's voice, the person outside pushed the door open and entered. It was the same young man, Xiao Li, from before.
The Hall Master looked up, a gentle smile on his face. "Xiao Li, you're here."
"Anything new this time?"
Xiao Li shook his head, handing a jade slip to the Hall Master. He spoke, "Hall Master, this is the list of all individuals who have entered the Myriad Spirit Continent, along with their affiliated academies."
"Oh, well done. How many have not yet entered the Myriad Spirit Continent?"
Xiao Li pondered for a moment before replying, "There should still be sixty-eight thousand nine hundred and fifty-six people."
"And where are they located?"
"In the worlds they first entered. It's unlikely they will change in the short term," Xiao Li answered without hesitation.
"Mm." The Hall Master nodded, then addressed Xiao Li again, "Keep a close watch. Report any developments to me immediately."
"Understood, subordinate!"
"You may go," the Hall Master waved his hand.
Xiao Li bowed and left. The Hall Master watched Xiao Li's receding figure, his gaze falling into deep thought.
Beep, beep, beep!
A series of urgent and tense alarm sounds erupted.
This jolted the Hall Master from his reverie, and he instantly became alert. With a tap of his finger on the desktop, a vast, immeasurable star map materialized. Worlds pulsed with light, extending white lines that converged at the central point – the Human Race Divine Hall beneath his feet!
In one particular area, the white lines were erupting with red light.
The Hall Master's finger tapped continuously, zooming in on the area where red light was bursting forth.
A long, shadowy figure was entwined within a white line.
The Hall Master's brow furrowed slightly. He tapped his finger, sending this information to the Elder Council.
After all, he had to oversee the Human Race Divine Hall. This minor matter could be handled by his subordinates.
In the room where the Hearthfire Divine Hall Elder Council convened, figures busied themselves at their desks. Many of these figures were elderly, with white beards and hair.
A spectral projection suddenly appeared in the center of the Elder Council chamber, accompanied by a voice that resonated in everyone's ears.
"Attention all members. North of the Hearthfire Divine Hall, near the Qing Ling Minor World, a Void Devouring Serpent has appeared and is consuming the Hearthfire Divine Hall's transmission routes. Proceed to stop it and repair the routes as quickly as possible."
"We obey the Hall Master's command!" The members of the Elder Council bowed in unison.
The faint blue projection in the air slowly vanished.
The moment the Hall Master's projection disappeared, the entire Elder Council sprang into rapid action.
"Quick, quick! Ascertain its strength and dispatch Hearthfire Divine Guards immediately to slay the Void Devouring Serpent. Which elder will lead the team?"
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Myriad Spirit Continent, Human Race Divine Hall!
This was the highest authority of the human race, the place where countless human powerhouses dreamed of joining.
Human Race Divine Hall, Wu Kingdom Branch Hall!
This branch hall had existed since the founding of the Wu Kingdom's capital, boasting an immeasurably long history.
The architecture of this branch hall exuded an aura of supreme nobility, emanating the presence of such a powerful organization.
It was situated in the most trafficked area of the Wu Kingdom's capital. In a sense, its existence was the very reason this area became the most frequented.
Everyone who passed by it couldn't help but cast looks of yearning and reverence, for this was the force that led their race in battles against myriad races, their guardian deity.
Looking at the ancient, imposing gate before him, Xuanyuan Tianxia couldn't help but recall the last words his father had spoken to him as he was about to depart for the trial world.
In the Xuanyuan family's rear garden, within a pavilion, Xuanyuan Tianxia arrived.
He saw his father drinking tea. After performing a respectful bow, he stood to the side, asking with a hint of confusion, "Father, may I know why you summoned me?"
The Xuanyuan Patriarch put down his teacup and looked at Xuanyuan Tianxia. The young man was clad in white, exceptionally handsome, and possessed an innate noble aura.
Nodding with satisfaction, he was extremely pleased with his son.
Taking Xuanyuan Tianxia's hand, he smiled. "Tianxia, please sit first."
Xuanyuan Tianxia obediently sat down beside the Xuanyuan Patriarch.
He poured a cup of tea and offered it to Xuanyuan Tianxia.
Watching his son drink his tea, the Xuanyuan Patriarch smiled and asked, "Tianxia, how are things between you and Wushuang?"
"Pfft, cough cough cough!" Hearing this, the tea Xuanyuan Tianxia had just swallowed shot out of his mouth.
"How are things, Father?" Xuanyuan Tianxia tried to remain composed, but his eyes darted about, unwilling to meet his father's gaze.
"Hahaha! Tianxia, do you still think you can hide it from me?"
"I've already spoken privately with Wushuang's father. We've decided that once you both return from the Hearthfire Divine Hall, you will be engaged! How about that?"
The Xuanyuan Patriarch looked at Xuanyuan Tianxia with a smile.
"Ah, isn't that a bit too soon?" Xuanyuan Tianxia exclaimed in surprise, not expecting his father to be so swift.
"It's not too early. The family situation is stable now, and I'll have time to help you look after the children. Then you can go out and gain experience with peace of mind. I'll be with our little grandson; you won't have to worry." The Xuanyuan Patriarch said with a smile, picturing his grandson running around him in the future.
"Father, aren't you thinking a bit too far ahead? We haven't even gotten married yet!" Xuanyuan Tianxia cast a wistful glance at his father.
"You don't need to worry about the engagement. Focus on improving your strength in the trial world. Perhaps by the time you come out, your power will surpass mine. Alright, hurry along now, don't just linger around. Remember, once you enter the Myriad Spirit Continent, you must join the Human Race Divine Hall. Understood?" The Xuanyuan Patriarch waved his hand, urging Xuanyuan Tianxia to leave quickly.
Xuanyuan Tianxia rose, bowed, and departed.
Returning to his senses, Xuanyuan Tianxia's mind inadvertently drifted to the image of that peerlessly beautiful figure.
He murmured, "I wonder how Feng'er is doing? Has she entered the Myriad Spirit Continent?"
Shaking his head, he looked back at the Human Race Divine Hall and strode into its entrance.
On this day, it was rumored that a phenomenon of a ten-thousand-zhang golden dragon ascended from the Human Race Divine Hall in the capital of Wu Kingdom, its roars echoing through every corner of the city.
Later, after the phenomenon vanished, a divine light shot from heaven to earth, and then tranquility was restored.