1129: Win-win cooperation

After leaving the World Origin space, Wang Chen returned to the Central Region battlefield.

However, at this time, the previous great battle had already ended.

Zhang Zhilong and the allied army's Commanders had slain all the Dead Spirit powerhouses who had arrived.

From this day forward, the Dead Spirit Race's top combat power was completely annihilated, with only a few scattered Ninth-Turn powerhouses remaining to guard various gathering places.

Of course, these remaining Dead Spirit Ninth-Turn powerhouses were already beyond salvation; the demise of the Dead Spirit Race was merely a matter of time.

"Marshal!"

As soon as Wang Chen appeared, Zhang Zhilong led the Commanders to greet him.

Feeling the aura on Wang Chen's body, which subtly connected with the heavens and earth, almost becoming one with it, everyone's eyes trembled, and their faces showed envy and shock.

Having just reached Eight-Turn, yet his life level had directly stepped into Tenth-Turn—exhausting everyone's brain cells, they had never heard or seen such a thing.

"Old Zhang, I see that your accumulation is already sufficient; I'm afraid it won't be long before you can push open the door to Tenth-Turn."

After greeting everyone one by one, Wang Chen's gaze fell on Zhang Zhilong.

Compared to his usual subdued and restrained demeanor, Zhang Zhilong's Qi at this moment was vibrant and full of strong vitality, almost on the verge of breaking free.

"Hahaha, this is all thanks to you, Marshal!"

"If this old man were still on Blue Star World, it would probably take several, even more than ten, years of struggle to push open the door to Tenth-Turn."

Zhang Zhilong laughed heartily upon hearing this, his eyes filled with uncontrollable excitement.

To be able to break through to Tenth-Turn and become a Controller was something every Awakener dreamed of.

Even someone as calm as him would not be exempt from this desire.

Moreover, stepping into Tenth-Turn not only meant an increase in combat power but also represented an extension of lifespan.

Anyone who could live longer would inevitably feel excited.

"Speaking of which, although this old man is confident in pushing open the door to Tenth-Turn, even if I step into that Controller Realm, I would still be far inferior to you, Marshal."

At this point, Zhang Zhilong's gaze towards Wang Chen was filled with shock, as well as a hint of lingering pride.

Not long ago, Wang Chen had already displayed the combat power to directly slay a Tenth-Turn Middle Stage, and now that his life level had completely stepped into Tenth-Turn, he would definitely become even stronger.

"Old Zhang is too modest!"

Wang Chen smiled and said humbly.

This time, slaying the Mother Goddess of the Undead and stepping into the World Origin space, the extent of his own combat power increase was not too great; it was merely being able to contend with Tenth-Turn in normal state, and in extreme bursts, he could rival a Tenth-Turn Middle Stage Peak.

The greatest gain still came from the blessings of the Blue Star World's Origin, being able to automatically correct his strength upwards by one Realm within the Blue Star World Origin's radiation range, and...

He had gained a new pet beast contract slot.

In Wang Chen's view, for his strength to truly undergo a significant increase, he still needed to contract a new Ancestral Divine Beast, and preferably an Ancestral Divine Beast with an attribute that matched his current "Ten Directions All Extinguished" secret technique, which would be a fire-attribute Ancestral Divine Beast.

Thinking of this, Wang Chen's gaze involuntarily turned towards the many powerhouses of the Netherworld who had gathered nearby but were subtly hesitant to get too close.

"Senior Qing Yunzi, now that the Dead Spirit Race's high-level members are all annihilated, the demise of the Dead Spirits is only a matter of time. You all can rest assured from now on."

Looking at Qing Yunzi, the Supreme Elder of Xuantian Sacred Ground, Wang Chen said with a smile.

Although his strength now far surpassed Qing Yunzi's, and with the Netherworld World Origin now being devoured by the Blue Star Origin, he possessed invincible power within the Netherworld, Wang Chen still felt grateful and showed sufficient respect for Qing Yunzi, an elder who had helped him before.

"This junior is terrified. I cannot accept the title of Senior from the Emperor."

Qing Yunzi's eyes flashed with excitement upon hearing this, but then he said in trepidation.

Stepping into Tenth-Turn meant he could already be respectfully called a Great Emperor in the Netherworld, undoubtedly the strongest in the current Netherworld!

Wang Chen could be polite, but Qing Yunzi knew in his heart that he could not accept it so calmly, lest he upset the proper order of seniority.

And after Qing Yunzi, the surrounding powerhouses of the Netherworld, including the Grand Elders of the Holy Lands, all cupped their hands and bowed to Wang Chen:

"We respectfully greet Emperor Wang Chen!"

"This..."

Seeing this scene, Wang Chen couldn't help but feel a little helpless.

However, he also knew that as his strength continued to increase, aside from those closest to him, others would inevitably develop a gap between themselves and him.

This had nothing to do with anything else; it was simply that his strength was too great, and their life levels were already different!

"Everyone, there's no need for this. Now that the hidden danger of the Dead Spirit Race is about to be eradicated, and the Origin of this world has been replenished, with your profound foundations, there might be opportunities for you to step into Tenth-Turn or even pursue higher Realms in the future."

Waving his hand, he sent out a surge of power to help everyone up, Wang Chen said sincerely.

Although the Blue Star Awakener system was different from the Netherworld cultivation system, he could see that the people present in the Netherworld, who were able to cultivate to their current Realm despite the world's incompleteness, were all Dragons among men, exceptionally talented individuals. Now that their shackles were gone, it was not impossible for them to advance further.

And at this moment, upon hearing Wang Chen's words, everyone from the Netherworld couldn't help but show excited expressions. Pursuing higher Realms was the nature of cultivators, and with Wang Chen's words as encouragement, they naturally felt a surge of anticipation.

At this time.

"We have not yet thanked the Emperor for eliminating the hidden danger in the Netherworld and for giving us a new heaven!"

"From this day forward, we are willing to join the Emperor's command, to be at the Emperor's beck and call, and to serve as your humble servants!"

Qing Yunzi straightened his expression and immediately performed a great bow before Wang Chen.

The idea of joining Wang Chen's command had already appeared in Qing Yunzi's mind. The reason he hadn't spoken of it before was simply his concern about provoking opposition from various factions of the Netherworld Human Race.

If it truly came to that, it might once again be a bloody storm engulfing the entire Netherworld.

But now, with Wang Chen stepping into Tenth-Turn, Qing Yunzi's concerns were directly swept away.

Throughout the ancient and modern history of the Netherworld, the birth of any Great Emperor powerhouse would attract allegiance from all directions, automatically ascending to become the head of the Human Race and wielding the authority of the race.

Wang Chen was now stronger than any ancient Great Emperor in the Netherworld, so becoming the ruler of the Netherworld was only natural and reasonable!

After Qing Yunzi, Chong Yunzi of Cloud Mountain Holy Land, Xuan Chengzi of Taiyin Holy Land, Ling Xiaozi of Pure Yang Holy Land, and others exchanged glances, their eyes flashing with various thoughts.

But regardless of whether they were unwilling, hesitant, or something else...

They all knew in their hearts that this was the best choice at this moment.

"We are willing to serve as humble servants for the Emperor!"

For a time, the leaders of various factions of the Netherworld Human Race all bowed their heads!

"Everyone, there's no need for this!"

Seeing this scene, Wang Chen couldn't help but sigh.

"I am merely a passerby in the Netherworld. How the Netherworld is now, it will remain so in the future."

"I and the Dragon Country will not interfere too much. There is no subordinate relationship between us, only cooperation and mutual benefit!"