The advent of the era of hegemony

During this period, the major forces in the Piao Xue Region were all keeping an eye on the Worlds Number One Bandit Stronghold!

Some people believed that the Worlds Number One Bandit Stronghold would inevitably expand outwards, so they were very worried.

Not only were they worried, but Tianluo Sect, Flying Blossom Gate, and the Destroy Demon Alliance were also equally concerned.

However, fortunately, after more than twenty days, the Worlds Number One Bandit Stronghold still showed no movement, and they slowly let their hanging hearts settle back into their chests.

Everyone was then gradually drawn to one event: the Heavenly Evolution Pride Ranking was about to open.

This was a struggle for destiny between domains and between people.

If a major domain could distinguish itself in this struggle, it would gain immense power of destiny.

In the next few centuries, or even millennia, countless top powerhouses would emerge.

The struggle for destiny, seemingly ethereal, was in fact of utmost importance.

However, those who could participate in the struggle for destiny were generally rising stars.

This also meant that the Heavenly Evolution Pride Ranking was a competition for the younger generation.

Countless prides emerged, each one full of confidence that they would surely secure a place on the Heavenly Evolution Pride Ranking.

Just as everyone was busy with matters of the Heavenly Evolution Pride Ranking, the Thousand City Domain underwent a massive change!

In a mountain range within the Thousand City Domain, human traces were rare, with almost no human activity.

The cultivation civilization of the Thousand City Domain was not prosperous; the Ye family had occupied this place for a thousand years, almost completely plundering all cultivation resources here.

When Zhou Yuan and the others were choosing a new place back then, they had considered the Thousand City Domain, but it was later rejected.

But on this day, within this mountain range where no one was active, demonic energy suddenly surged.

Terrifying demonic energy, like a torrent, surged into the sky, forming a massive, dark demonic cloud.

Countless Extraterritorial Demons appeared from here, each one exuding overwhelming and terrifying aura.

In just an instant, a million demonic figures appeared.

Among these million demonic figures, there were no less than twenty Eighth-Rank Ancient Demons.

Just then, all the Ancient Demons parted, respectfully looking at the center of the surging demonic energy, where a figure stepped out; it was Zhou Heavenly King.

Zhou Heavenly King had one arm severed by Zhou Yuan that day and was rescued by Tang Yaoyao; now he reappeared.

At this moment, Zhou Heavenly King had already recovered as before, but his body no longer had the arrogance of the past; instead, it carried an endless majesty and a sense of vicissitude.

Zhou Heavenly King was no longer merely Zhou Heavenly King; he was also the Ninth-Rank demonic race Gu Xuantian, also known as the Great Demon King!

The Ninth-Rank demonic core Zhou Heavenly King obtained back then was not a blessing, but a curse.

Within the Ninth-Rank demonic core, Gu Xuantian's demonic soul was contained, and he continuously nourished himself by leveraging Zhou Heavenly King's power.

As Zhou Heavenly King's strength continuously grew, it was also the time when Gu Xuantian rapidly expanded.

Zhou Heavenly King suffered heavy injuries that day and was taken away by Tang Yaoyao, who, operating on the principle of 'rare goods are worth hoarding,' wanted to control Zhou Heavenly King.

But she overestimated herself and underestimated Zhou Heavenly King; to be precise, she underestimated Gu Xuantian.

Tang Yaoyao wanted to control Zhou Heavenly King's Primordial Spirit, and Zhou Heavenly King naturally could not agree.

Two Primordial Spirits fiercely battled in Zhou Heavenly King's Sea of Consciousness, and Gu Xuantian's demonic soul seized the opportunity to surge out from the demonic core.

Just as Tang Yaoyao controlled Zhou Heavenly King's Primordial Spirit, Gu Xuantian's demonic soul appeared and merged with Zhou Heavenly King's Primordial Spirit.

Subsequently, they fought fiercely with Tang Yaoyao, heavily injuring Tang Yaoyao's Primordial Spirit.

In this battle, Tang Yaoyao almost died at Gu Xuantian's hands; she eventually fled in disarray, trying to gain something but losing more, and in fact helped Gu Xuantian a great deal.

Therefore, the current Zhou Heavenly King is a fusion of the two!

On his body, faint traces of the power of rules flowed, and he exuded a terrifying aura.

This aura surpassed that of an Eighth-Rank Ancient Demon but had not yet reached the standard of a true Ninth-Rank Ancient Demon.

The reason for this was, firstly, because he had been sealed for too long, and his power had not yet recovered.

Secondly, during the great battle in Saint Symbol City, Qin Jianxun wanted to destroy both his son and the demonic core, detonating himself while also igniting numerous Talismans.

This inflicted heavy damage on this demonic core, tearing open two cracks—this was a wound of the Great Dao.

This amounted to damaging Gu Xuantian's Origin, preventing him from exerting his strongest power, and he could only slowly repair it later.

Gu Xuantian, using Zhou Heavenly King's identity, set up a passage from the Outer Territory Battlefield to the Thousand City Domain.

“From today onwards, the Thousand City Domain belongs to my Ancient Demon Clan!”

Zhou Heavenly King’s voice resonated, spreading throughout the entire Thousand City Domain.

Countless Ancient Demons roared loudly, then they rushed in all directions, and within just two or three days, the Ancient Demon Clan completely occupied the Thousand City Domain.

This news spread across the world at the fastest speed, instantly causing an uproar throughout the entire world.

The Ancient Demon Clan had been trapped in the Outer Territory Battlefield for so many years, and now they had suddenly occupied a domain, which also meant that the Xuantian Star Region had entered a new era.

At Tianyan Pavilion, Mu Tianji stood on the edge of a cliff, gazing at the distant sky.

In the sky, it was hazy, with demonic energy and monstrous qi swirling in the air.

Mu Tianji sighed; this day had finally arrived!

From today onwards, Tianyan Pavilion would enter its darkest era, with chaotic heavenly secrets, making divination incredibly difficult.

This era was also known as the era of contending heroes, where various hidden forces would emerge one after another.

Mu Tianji knew that Tianyan Pavilion had reached a crossroads of choice and could no longer remain aloof.

Just then, a hearty laugh came from not far away, and a red-faced boy appeared, it was Red Boy.

At this moment, Red Boy seemed several years younger than when he left the Bandit Stronghold.

He looked like a child of about ten years old, chubby, but possessing terrifying qi and blood.

“Old Man Mu, this Eight-Rank Qi and Blood Pill is too powerful; my qi and blood have returned to their Peak again.”

Red Boy said with a smile as he approached Mu Tianji, his expression filled with great joy.

Mu Tianji glanced at Red Boy, then took out a pill, which was an Eight-Rank Qi and Blood Pill.

Zhou Yuan had given Red Boy two back then, and one was for Mu Tianji.

People like Mu Tianji needed this kind of thing the most.

They deduced heavenly secrets and occasionally suffered backlash from heavenly secrets, causing great harm to themselves.

He did not hesitate and swallowed it.

A vast force of qi and blood erupted within Mu Tianji's body, and his originally aged body instantly filled with vitality.

His hair and beard all turned from white to black, with only his eyebrows remaining pure white.

“Old Man Mu, your look is handsome, you’ve become a white-browed hero.”

Red Boy said with shining eyes.

Mu Tianji shook his head, he didn't care about these things, then calmly said: “Let’s go, we’ll make a trip to the Yunfu Domain, the disputes here should also come to an end.”

Upon hearing this, Red Boy instantly dropped his playful demeanor, his expression becoming solemn.

He had been with Mu Tianji the longest, so how could he not understand his meaning.

The Yunfu Domain was one of the escape routes Mu Tianji had prepared for Tianyan Pavilion.

Now, this place could no longer have other voices; Tianyan Pavilion must firmly control it!