88: Returning to camp to prepare and unite all races, they will hone their skills and engage in combat before reaching the final boundary.

The golden light of the Origin Platform gradually faded. The Allied Army returned the way they came, and the Origin Record in Lin Chen's palm shimmered with a Final Source glimmer.

Nian Xue sat on A Qing's dragon back, shaking the dust from the inheritance pearl. "Daddy, are there jumping Crystal Beasts in the Ultimate Realm?"

A Qing spread her wings and skimmed over the grass, her wings trailing golden light. "There definitely are! I'll help you chase them and catch one to play with you."

Clear Snow deployed her Ice and Snow Domain, her cold Qi sweeping away the lingering mist. "There is a Final Source Spring seven miles ahead; the spring Qi can replenish our Origin."

At the spring's edge, the spring eye rippled with golden waves. Everyone gathered to drink, and as the spring Qi entered their bodies, everyone's aura rose slightly.

Lin Chen drank from the spring, and his Divine Thought expanded slightly. Clear Snow's Domain quietly expanded as well, and the condensation speed of her ice spears increased by half.

The light in Nian Xue's palm intensified. A Qing's wings brightened, and the temperature of her Dragon Breath rose slightly. The combat power of the various clan leaders saw minor adjustments.

Upon returning to the Stronghold, the clans divided the work: the Metal Clan smelted Origin Crystals to cast final source cannons, the cannon bodies shimmering with golden patterns.

The Spirit Plant Clan refined Final Source Pills. The pills were small and tinged with pale gold, increasing energy replenishment by twenty percent compared to Origin Pills.

The Stone Spirit Clan reinforced the camp walls, embedding Final Source Crystal shards, increasing the walls' impact resistance by another thirty percent.

The Sea Spirit Clan crafted Final Source Talismans. With patterns carved on their surfaces, they could extend the breathing time in the waters of the Ultimate Realm to twenty double-hours.

The Star Spirit Clan held up crystal stones to send messages: "Transmit to the Myriad Clans: gather here in fifteen days to charge into the Ultimate Realm."

Lin Chen summoned the leaders: "The Guardian Beasts of the Ultimate Realm are at the Middle Stage of the Final Source. We need to practice a Myriad Clans combined attack to gather our strength and destroy the enemy's core."

The Dragon Clan Leader suggested: "Let's practice the 'Myriad Clans Final Source Array' to gather everyone's power into a beam of light to blast the beast cores."

Clear Snow added: "I will set up an 'Ice and Snow Final Source Barrier' to freeze the beasts and control the field, buying enough time for the combined attack."

The Metal Clan Chief said: "We will practice the 'Cannon Array Continuous Bombardment,' where fifty cannons fire in rotation to stack their power."

First day of training: the clans formed a circle to gather energy. The golden light converged into a pillar and blasted a Target Mountain, which crumbled into powder.

Clear Snow's Domain, wrapped in Final Source Qi, froze a giant Mock Beast, leaving it unable to move. The Metal Clan's cannon array blasted the target into dust.

Nian Xue and A Qing practiced: A Qing carried Nian Xue as she flew, and Nian Xue threw light balls that hit the bullseye, her aura rising slightly.

The Spirit Plant Clan refined twenty-five batches of Final Source Pills and stored them in the military supply depot. The Metal Clan cast fifty final source cannons, charging them for use.

Second day of stabilization: everyone absorbed the remaining Origin Crystal cores. Lin Chen's Origin grew slightly, touching the barrier of the Final Source Realm.

Clear Snow's aura neared the Final Source Realm. Nian Xue's void coverage increased. A Qing's wingspan widened, and her Dragon Breath became more powerful.

Third day, new allies arrived: the Final Source Clan brought Final Source Liquid, the Void Clan carried new shields, and the Myriad Spirits Clan bore crystal pillars.

The Star Spirit Clan did a headcount: "A total of fifteen hundred people have assembled: eighty in the Origin Realm, four hundred at the Transcendence Level, and the rest are at the Legendary Rank."

Lin Chen stood on the high platform, Final Source light condensing in his palm. "In fifteen days, we charge into the Ultimate Realm to take the Final Source Core and reach the Peak of the Origin!"

The crowd below shouted: "Charge into the Ultimate Realm! Reach the Peak!" The sound waves shook the camp, the crystal lamps swayed, and the grass leaves trembled.

Fourth day inventory: the Spirit Plant Clan prepared four hundred batches of healing pills; the Metal Clan set up eighty final source cannons.

The Stone Spirit Clan crafted two hundred shields. The Sea Spirit Clan checked the talismans to ensure everyone was fully equipped. The Void Clan reinforced the shields with embedded patterns.

Nian Xue helped the Spirit Plant Clan dry Final Source Grass: "Sister, can dried grass be used for Alchemy? I'll help you turn it over evenly."

The Alchemist smiled: "Yes, it can. You're such a good girl. Once the pills are ready, I'll save one for you to try."

A Qing accompanied the Dragon Guards in practicing their breath, her wings leaving golden trails. This attracted small allies to watch, making the camp as lively as a marketplace.

Fifth day deduction: Lin Chen laid out a map of the Ultimate Realm: "The realm is divided into three sections—the Final Source Plain, the Final Source Valley, and the Final Source Platform."

The Star Spirit Clan pointed at the map: "The beasts on the Plain are at the Peak of the Transcendence Level. The flood dragons in the Valley are at the Peak of the Origin Realm. The Guardian Beasts on the Platform are at the Middle Stage of the Final Source."

"Divide into three teams," Lin Chen ordered.

"Vanguard: Wood Spirits, Sea Spirits, Transcendence Level, and Void Clan. Clear Snow will lead you to clear the Plain and scout the Valley to determine the situation."

"Main Force: Metal Clan, Stone Spirit Clan, Dragon Clan, Supreme, and Final Source Clan. I will lead you to fight the flood dragons and attack the Platform to defeat the Guardian Beasts."

"Support: Crystal Spirits, Elves, Star Spirit Clan, and Myriad Spirits Clan. The Star Spirit leader will lead you to replenish energy, heal the wounded, and protect supplies."

Each clan took their orders. The Vanguard practiced rapid obstacle-clearing and killing techniques. The Main Force honed their combined attack skills on the Final Source Core. The Support Team prepared Final Source energy replenishment packs.

Sixth day simulation: they used Final Source crystals to create Mock Beasts (simulating the Middle Stage of the Final Source), and the Allied Army attacked according to their tactics.

The Vanguard distracted the beast, the Main Force launched a combined attack, and the Support Team replenished energy in real-time. The Mock Beast collapsed within one double-hour; their combat power had met the standard.

Lin Chen nodded: "Our combat power is sufficient. Prepare the supplies according to the plan and wait for the departure date."

Clear Snow handed him a Final Source Pill: "Husband, take this pill to stabilize your realm. We must give our all when we enter the Ultimate Realm; let's leave no regrets."

Lin Chen took the pill, his Origin stabilized, and the barrier to the Final Source Realm became clearer. After Clear Snow took hers, her aura neared a breakthrough.

Nian Xue took the pill, and the light in her palm intensified. After A Qing took hers, her wings shimmered gold, and her Dragon Breath reached the early stage of the Final Source level.

From the seventh to the fourteenth day, they trained daily: the Vanguard's clearing speed improved, the Main Force's combined attack power increased, and the Support Team's replenishment speed became faster.

During this time, the Spirit Plant Clan continued refining Final Source Pills, the Metal Clan checked the cannons and repaired shields, and the Stone Spirit Clan reinforced the camp walls.

Nian Xue helped the Spirit Plant Clan dry grass every day and occasionally played with light balls with small allies. The atmosphere in the camp was relaxed.

A Qing practiced with the Dragon Guards. Her wingspan gradually widened, and her Dragon Breath range increased. Small allies often gathered around to watch and cheer.

On the morning of the fifteenth day, the Allied Army assembled. The Vanguard held Final Source Grass to mark the path, with Clear Snow leading the way.

The Main Force set up the final source cannons, with Lin Chen bringing up the rear. The Support Team protected the supplies, and the crystal lamps were as bright as day.

Nian Xue sat on A Qing's dragon back, holding a Final Source pearl: "A Qing, are we at the Ultimate Realm yet? I want to catch a Crystal Beast."

A Qing spread her wings and accelerated, her wings carrying the wind: "Soon! Once we pass the entrance, you'll see the jumping Crystal Beasts."

After traveling fifteen miles, the entrance to the Ultimate Realm appeared: two Final Source stone lions guarded the Golden Gate. The lintel was inscribed with "Final Source Realm," glowing with golden light.

The Star Spirit Clan's crystal stone lit up: "Three crystals are needed to resonate—the Origin, Final Source, and inheritance pearl—to open the gate."

Lin Chen took out the three crystals and embedded them into the gate slots in order: "All clans, inject your Origin simultaneously to open the gate of the Ultimate Realm!"

The Origin of each clan poured in, and the Final Source patterns on the Golden Gate lit up. It slowly opened, revealing a glow of the Peak Final Source from within.

Clear Snow led the Vanguard in first: "We will clear the Final Source beasts on the Plain. The main force team will follow, and the Support Team will guard the entrance."

Lin Chen instructed: "If you encounter a powerful beast, send a Final Source signal immediately. I will teleport to support you. Do not force a confrontation and risk yourselves."

The Vanguard stepped through the gate. The Final Source Qi surged, its concentration thirty times that of the Origin Realm. The main force team followed closely, their cannons charged.

The sunlight shone on the Golden Gate, reflecting the determined faces of the Allied Army. The gate to the Final Source Realm had opened for those seeking the ultimate Peak of the Origin.