Chapter 261: All Parties Gather

“Let’s go, we should head in too.”

This was Xuan Nan’s first time entering the Four Directions Realm, and he was eager to get started, urging Xiao Chunwei to hurry up.

Xiao Chunwei smiled as he looked at Xuan Nan.

“Don’t rush, I still have a few friends to wait for.”

Both Xuan Nan and the Sky Demon, Xiang Yu, frowned.

“Is the task you’re planning to undertake really so difficult that the three of us can’t handle it?”

Seeing their doubts, Xiao Chunwei calmly explained:

“It’s very difficult.”

The Sky Demon sneered, clasping his hands behind his head with a carefree, fearless attitude. “Then this lord is quite interested.”

At that moment, Xuan Nan quickly added, “I want thirty percent of the benefits from inside! That’s what Brother Erdan promised beforehand!”

Xiao Chunwei cupped his hands, though his expression was strained as he forced a smile. “Chunwei will definitely keep his promise.”

He emphasized the words “Chunwei” heavily, but almost no one paid attention.

Then, Jiang Yan spoke up.

“Senior Xiao, what exactly is so special about the Four Directions Realm that everyone is so eager to enter?”

Upon hearing the words “Senior Xiao,” Xiao Chunwei’s face brightened, and even his gaze toward Jiang Yan softened considerably.

“Legend has it that the Four Directions Realm is the origin of the Galactic Domain, filled with countless fragments of Laws. For Ninth and Tenth Rank cultivators, it’s an exceptional opportunity.”

“Moreover, due to the abundance of Law energy, the ecological cycles here are extremely rapid. Everything inside undergoes a major transformation every ten thousand years, leading to the birth and destruction of many treasures.”

“The creatures inhabiting it include Tenth Rank beings, and even Martial Gods like us can easily meet our downfall here.”

“Countless years ago, the Four Directions Realm formed countless small spaces within itself, containing many hidden treasures.”

“Hidden treasures?” Jiang Yan was puzzled. “If no one lives in the Four Directions Realm, how could there be hidden treasures?”

“This…” Xiao Chunwei paused, clearly unable to explain the origin of these treasures either.

He could only rely on the speculations of predecessors: “Perhaps it’s a gift from the Four Directions Realm.”

“A gift…” Jiang Yan murmured, his gaze fixed on the gate of the Four Directions Realm.

“Alright, why overthink it? Once we’re inside, this lord will watch over you. If you want something, just take it!”

The Sky Demon slung an arm over Jiang Yan’s shoulder, acting as if he were second only to heaven itself.

Jiang Yan thought to himself: That sounds exactly like your style.

Not long after, several more people arrived, and judging by their auras, they were all Tenth Rank powerhouses.

Xiao Chunwei greeted each of them, appearing particularly familiar with these three newly arrived Martial Gods.

Once everyone had gathered, Xiao Chunwei spread open his hand.

“Everyone, these small formations are called ‘Mutual Shadow Following.’ As long as you activate the Formation Disks with your Laws, you will automatically be teleported to my side.”

“After entering the Four Directions Realm, you may first seek your own opportunities. When I need you, the formation will naturally alert you.”

As he spoke, he bowed slightly to the group of Transcendent powerhouses, appearing very humble.

“Oh, right.” Xiao Chunwei glanced at Jiang Yan, the only respectful junior who was willing to call him “Senior Xiao.”

“What I’m planning to do is extremely dangerous. This formation should probably…”

“What’s there to hesitate about? Give my brother a formation. At most, this lord will protect him once we’re inside, won’t I?”

Seeing that Xiao Chunwei was reluctant to give Jiang Yan a formation, the Sky Demon immediately stepped forward, grumbling.

Xiao Chunwei gave Sky Demon a meaningful glance.

“Very well.”

With that, the teleportation formation flew into Jiang Yan’s palm.

Jiang Yan stored the formation disk, neither agreeing to go nor refusing.

He swept his spiritual power over the formation disk a few times, finding its craftsmanship so exquisite that he couldn’t discern its mysteries at a glance.

“I wonder what important matter Xiao Chunwei has gathered so many experts for…”

Just then.

“You are observing an ancient formation. Your understanding of formations has slightly improved.”

“You have gained an epiphany into a trace of the ‘Myriad Phenomena Ascending to Peace’ Law Embryo.”

Jiang Yan was startled. “Such good luck?”

Although Jiang Yan possessed extraordinary talent, he wasn’t the kind of peerless prodigy who could learn anything at a single glance.

However, the activation of “Heaven Rewards Diligence” required both effort and chance, with no discernible pattern. This was the first time he had comprehended a Law Embryo just by looking at something.

Yet, even after grasping a trace of the Law Embryo, Jiang Yan still couldn’t understand the core of the formation disk.

Nevertheless.

“‘Myriad Phenomena Ascending to Peace’? It seems to be an enhancement-type Law, such as… animating inanimate objects, transforming the ordinary into the complex, simplifying the intricate…”

“What a subtle Law.”

This Law might not necessarily be powerful, but its strength lay in its versatility. Combined with Xiao Chunwei’s expertise in formations, its potential was beyond description.

“Alright, everyone, I shall take my leave first.”

As Xiao Chunwei spoke, he traversed a thousand meters in a single step, directly entering the Realm Gate while holding the Boundary Stone.

Shortly after, many other experts rushed to the vicinity of the Realm Gate.

There were both Tenth Rank powerhouses and Ninth Rank experts.

On the side of Tianyuan Star’s Martial Gods.

“Hahaha, did you see that? Xiao Chunwei isn’t even bothering to pretend anymore, openly associating with Sky Demon!”

The Body Cultivator Martial God Hong Wu snorted coldly, glaring displeasedly at Xiao Chunwei’s figure disappearing before the Realm Gate.

Tianyuan Star’s only female Martial God advised, “Today’s events are indeed related to our own greed, but now that the Realm Gate is open, it’s best not to cause further complications.”

The elderly-looking Martial God Chi Heng also stepped forward, saying, “The Realm Gate is fraught with dangers. We should avoid internal strife and support each other upon entering.”

The Martial God named Liu’er nodded in agreement. “Now that the Realm Gate is open, we must prioritize the greater situation.”

“Greater situation, greater situation!” Hong Wu fumed. “Did you and the others ever consider the greater situation in the past?”

“The efforts of True Source Martial Ancestor ten thousand years ago have been squandered by you juniors!”

The others exchanged glances, knowing they were in the wrong, and chose not to argue.

The sword-carrying Sword Dao Martial God said coldly, “The so-called greater situation is merely talk. As long as it benefits me, that is the greater situation.”

With that, he coldly left the group and stepped into the Realm Gate.

Jiang Yan observed his surroundings, noting that Tianyuan’s Martial Gods and powerhouses from other forces had all gathered here, silently weighing the situation.

“So many Tenth Rank experts rarely seen on ordinary days, even the weakest are at Ninth Rank Perfection. It seems this journey to the Four Directions Realm might be quite challenging.”

Suddenly, Jiang Yan’s gaze fixed. “That is…”

“The triangular circle—the emblem of the Myriad Realms Game Company!”

A top-tier super-stellar-class battleship loomed near the Realm Gate, its black steel hull immensely majestic, casting a shadow that evoked an indescribable sense of suffocation.

The super-stellar-class battleship, superior to stellar-class battleships, could withstand even Martial God-level attacks to some extent when fully defended.

From the very start, one could traverse space, so even if encountering the Martial God and being unable to match him, one could easily escape.

Jiang Yan had actually always wanted to seize one of these.