256: A year in the blink of an eye

Under the bated breath and watchful eyes of the Myriad Races.

Half a month later, the grand armies of the two races, like a surging tide, bore down menacingly upon the various passes of the Human Race's Imperial Pass.

The great war, destined to be recorded in the vast river of the Starry Sky Martial Dao history, had officially begun!

However, the two races, initially full of confidence, never expected that during this first clash, they would not only fail to deal a heavy blow to the Human Race as anticipated but would even suffer a great loss during the close-quarters combat, instantly shocking the spectating Myriad Races.

Across the various battlefields, powerhouses of the Human Race rose like brilliant stars, bursting forth with dazzling light.

Among them, there were Great Emperors wielding battle sabers; every strike they delivered carried the power to destroy heaven and earth, tearing through the Void Realm.

There was also a graceful Female Emperor, her long sword dancing lightly, her Sword Qi like a rainbow.

Many Human Race powerhouses who were once famous during the Early Stage and Middle Stage of this Martial Dao era, but were later gradually forgotten by the Myriad Races, suddenly emerged, displaying unparalleled strength.

Mad Saber Great Emperor—Mo Xie, Pingxia Female Emperor—Chu Pingxia... and so on... plus the Human Race's Supreme One Revered Master who had already appeared at the end of this Martial Dao era—the White-Robed Great Emperor Donggong Li, as well as numerous Saint Kings, Saint Rank experts, and even God Rank and Emperor Rank powerhouses.

The Human Race demonstrated its unfathomable foundation and terrifying strength across every Realm.

Led by such a powerful lineup, the Human Race advanced triumphantly, sweeping through all opposition.

They not only successfully withstood the fierce offensive of the two races' armies and held their own Imperial Pass defense lines, but also unexpectedly launched a counterattack, capturing several Realms of the two races in one fell swoop.

For a time, the Human Race's prestige shook the heavens.

And this result was undoubtedly like a bolt from the blue for the Yao and Demon Races.

"How is this possible!"

Weren't many of those people their so-called 'hidden pieces'? Or rather, threats that had long been eliminated by various secret means?!

"How can they all still be alive?!"

It wasn't just those two races; even the Immortal, God, and Spirit Races, who were constantly watching, had looks of disbelief in their eyes.

The Human Race! They had hidden themselves so deeply?!

The image of a silver-haired man with a faint smile instantly appeared in the minds of the Five Races' Ancient Ancestors.

Si! Hong! Yi!

The Ancient Ancestors of the Yao and Demon Races gnashed their teeth.

Having already noticed that the other three races had withdrawn their troops, the two did not hesitate, nor did they care about the others' intentions of watching the fire from across the river.

"You think only your Human Race has a foundation?!"

"Increase the troops! Awaken the experts of the Ancestral Court!"

On this day.

The Ancestral Courts of the two races shook, and many figures with overwhelming Auras shrouded the starry sky, rolling toward the direction of the Human Race.

By now, three months had passed since the start of the great war.

However, the shock in the hearts of the Myriad Races remained.

Even with the two races exhausting their foundations, although the Human Race's pace had noticeably slowed, it was only relative.

They were still suppressing the two races with their powerful combat strength!

This result! It directly made the Ancient Ancestors of the two races, who were stubbornly refusing to act until the Human Race Ancient Ancestor did, unable to sit still.

Six months after the war began.

The Ancient Ancestors of the Immortal, God, and Spirit Races all stepped out of their Ancestral Courts, arriving at locations near the Human Race's territory, watching the battle unfolding in the Land of Nothingness with solemn eyes.

The result.

"Hehe..."

"You two, you're not good enough!"

The three-month-long battle concluded with a chuckle that echoed throughout the entire Void.

The Ancient Ancestors of the Yao and Demon Races roared and fled in defeat.

"Human Race Ancient Ancestor! Don't you get cocky!"

"You three races can still just watch?!"

"He must have already obtained the Starry Sky Restricted Zone Opportunity that Lin Yan got!"

"If you keep watching, you will surely end up being completely annihilated by the Human Race!"

The expressions of the Ancient Ancestors of the Immortal, God, and Spirit Races changed slightly, flickering constantly.

It had to be said that the words of the Yao and Demon Ancient Ancestors had instantly struck a chord in their hearts.

Under the Human Race Ancient Ancestor's indifferent gaze, they looked at each other and turned to leave at the same time.

Three months later, which also marked the one-year anniversary of the Yao and Demon Races' joint invasion of the Human Race.

A piece of news appeared that completely ignited the starry sky.

[The armies of the Immortal, God, and Spirit Races have crossed the borders, pointing directly at the Human Race!]

[Hand over Lin Yan and share the Starry Sky Restricted Zone Opportunity!]

The demands of the three races were even identical to those of the Yao and Demon Races.

And with their actions, the scale of this war was directly pushed to the highest in the history of the Starry Sky Martial Dao!

It also made it impossible for the Myriad Races to stay out of it.

All the vassal races of the six hegemons received unquestionable orders.

"Join the battlefield! Those who disobey will face clan extermination!"

The Hongtian Universe was in total chaos!

The hongtian great dao watched the smoke-filled starry sky, its gaze falling upon the black-robed youth in the palace amidst the pure white world who was about to open his eyes, its heart filled with complexity and helplessness.

It seemed to see the scene from before it was granted spiritual consciousness, when the invincibly oppressive Ancient Immortal Court crashed down upon the Primordial Land.

Crimson filled the sky, the Myriad Races bled, and the fighting continued until the entire Universe was silent and desolate.

It hasn't been long since things recovered... I hope Divine Son Lin Yan goes a bit easier... it really can't take much more damage!

...Within the uninhabited Extreme Cold Polar Region.

The ground was covered by thick snow, as if draped in a layer of flawless silver; the entire world was permeated with a serene and mysterious Aura.

In this silent space, a magnificent palace complex emerged without warning through a distortion.

Inside a side hall, Lin Yan, who was sitting cross-legged, his eyelids twitched slightly, and then he slowly opened his eyes.

His gaze fell directly on the Myriad Dao Tree not far ahead, which was about to completely dissipate, and he murmured to himself.

"Is it over..."

His tone carried a hint of inexpressible emotion.

At the same time, the two hundred Flame Guards behind him seemed to sense something, and they all woke up from their deep Cultivate sessions.

In an instant, a series of earth-shaking sounds of cultivation Breakthroughs echoed within the side hall!

These sounds intertwined to form a heart-stirring movement.

A look of intoxication and enjoyment appeared on each of their faces as they relished the pleasure brought by the increase in power within their bodies.

Lin Yan only turned his head slightly, glanced at the crowd behind him, and then concentrated his thoughts on the System.

[cultivation]: Saint · Grade Four Peak

[Martial Skill]: Saint · Peerless National Martial Arts (Current: Realm Suppressing - Introductory; Buffed: Realm Suppressing - Minor Achievement)

[Martial Skill]: Saint · Peerless Halberd Technique (Current: Realm Suppressing - Introductory; Buffed: Realm Suppressing - Minor Achievement)

[Combat Power Assessment]: Saint King (Pseudo-Emperor Early Stage)

His cultivation hadn't increased much, but he had unconsciously become a Saint and reached the Grade Four Peak.

The key was the dual Martial Skills, which had jumped directly from River Severing - Introductory to Realm Suppressing - Introductory, a full major rank!

As for his combat power... Lin Yan's eyes shifted as he sensed the power within his body that was enough to destroy heaven and earth once unleashed.

Pseudo-Emperor! Early Stage!

A new term that surpassed the King—Venerable—Emperor—God—Saint cultivation stages.

It seemed that after returning, he would need to have a good talk with his Revered Master or the Old Ancestors to understand this.

Thinking of this.

Lin Yan stood up and looked at the crowd who were gradually coming to their senses.

"Let's go."