Yuan’s Ascension

In the Cang Feng Eldritch World, within the worldlet in the Cang Feng Temple where Wu Yuan's body refiner self resided.

A faint tremor ran through the entire world as two figures with vast, overwhelming auras appeared simultaneously, gazing down at Wu Yuan below.

"Hmm?" Wu Yuan's body refiner self, who had been in quiet meditation, opened his eyes and quickly stood. "Master, Sovereign Cang Feng."

The newcomers were none other than Sovereign Kua Chi and Sovereign Cang Feng.

The one who had brought Wu Yuan's ether body to the high-level Eldritch-Immortal Battlefield was Sovereign Kua Chi's ether body.

Unless faced with major events, the Sovereigns typically only sent out mana bodies or ether bodies when venturing on expeditions.

"Wu Yuan, I've already learned the outcome of this battle," said the muscular Sovereign Cang Feng, his resonant voice filled with joy as he looked at Wu Yuan. "Well done, my boy. For ten thousand years, you never revealed a hint of your true strength.

When you finally unleashed your power, you nearly frightened everyone to death!" Sovereign Cang Feng laughed, unable to hide his delight.

When he learned of the power Wu Yuan had displayed, even Sovereign Cang Feng, a late-stage Sovereign, had been greatly shocked.

"It was merely a lucky breakthrough," Wu Yuan replied modestly.

"On the path of cultivation, there's no such thing as mere luck," Sovereign Cang Feng shook his head. "In the entire eldritch world, your current level is second only to us few Sovereigns. Those who can match you can be counted on one hand, like Astral Monarch Xuan Yun and a few others.

Mastering a Sovereign-level technique shows that your comprehension of the Creation Great Dao has reached an extremely profound level. Your talent is exceptional. With several thousand years until the Megaverse Crossroads, you might be able to break your shackles and reach the Dao Field stage," Sovereign Cang Feng said solemnly.

"Yes, I understand," Wu Yuan replied with equal gravity.

The Dao Field stage of the Creation Great Dao was comparable to fully comprehending one of the Greater Laws. It would place one among the ranks of the Supreme Geniuses.

Only with that level of power could one dare claim that they could dominate the Megaverse Crossroads.

Right now? His strength still fell short of the top-tier group of High Immortals and High Deities in the entire megaverse. However, the gap was steadily narrowing.

Ten thousand years ago, when Sovereign Lan Yan spoke to me, she only told me to work hard. Wu Yuan thought to himself. Now, I can truly see hope of claiming a Saintcrest.

“You've made tremendous contributions in this great battle. I've already reported them to the Eldritch Court. The eldritch merits you've earned should be enough to promote you to the sixth rank," Sovereign Cang Feng said with a smile. "Moreover, after this battle, those Astral Monarchs who previously had doubts about your rank should have nothing more to say."

"Thank you, Sovereign," Wu Yuan replied.

This battle was fair and everyone could see the contributions he had made, so naturally, no one would have any objections.

"Very well. Your master has arrived and has important matters to discuss with you. I'll take my leave now," Sovereign Cang Feng said with a smile, turning to depart.

Wu Yuan bowed respectfully as he saw him off.

Only Wu Yuan and Sovereign Kua Chi remained. Sovereign Kua Chi waved his hand, and an invisible force enveloped the two of them.

"Master? What's this?" Wu Yuan was startled.

"One must always be cautious. Though I trust Sovereign Cang Feng, there are some things he's better off not knowing," Sovereign Kua Chi explained.

Wu Yuan nodded in understanding.

"You performed exceptionally well in this battle," Sovereign Kua Chi looked at Wu Yuan, sighing. "Originally, I didn't hold much hope for your journey to the Megaverse Crossroads, given how brief your cultivation time has been.

When the time comes, the number of High Immortals and High Deities from all thirty-six universes of the megaverse participating in the battle will likely exceed ten million. Yet the strength of your body refiner self alone should now rank within the top hundred.

There's hope for you to contend with them," Sovereign Kua Chi said.

"Top hundred?" Wu Yuan nodded slightly. This aligned closely with his own estimates.

Even in this era of great contention, where the convergence of providence had caused an explosion in the number of geniuses born throughout the megaverse, the probability of breaking into the top hundred among the strongest geniuses in the megaverse was still nearly zero.

"If this disciple's two true selves join forces, perhaps I could compete with the Supreme Geniuses," Wu Yuan said solemnly.

With his qi refiner self's nine lifebound flying swords forming a sword domain to suppress his opponents, while his body refiner self engaged in direct combat, he had a fighting chance.

"Your two true selves working together?" Sovereign Kua Chi was stunned for a moment.

"Mm. Your two true selves are indeed both incredibly extraordinary. Your qi refiner self may be slightly weaker, but it excels in Spacetime, certainly ranking in the top ten or even top three in terms of evasive maneuvers," Sovereign Kua Chi mused. "And the reason I've come to meet you is also to inquire about your two true selves."

Wu Yuan was slightly surprised before quickly replying, "Please speak, Master."

"Ten years ago, you sent me a message saying that you had failed to receive the Spacetime Dao Master's inheritance, and that your qi refiner self would have to leave the Spacetime Dao Realm in a few decades," Sovereign Kua Chi said.

Wu Yuan nodded gently.

Ten years ago, after the Dao Master's inheritance trial ended, he learned that Overlord Xin Ya of the Taiyuan Divine Court would come to receive him personally, along with Sovereign Bei You.

As it involved an Overlord, Wu Yuan pondered briefly before immediately sending a message to Master Kua Chi, asking for his decision.

"Overlord Xin Ya is the first Overlord of the Taiyuan Divine Court," Sovereign Kua Chi said. "The fact that he intends to personally escort you is of great significance. Therefore, I immediately went to inquire with Sovereign Bei You.

He has already informed Overlord Xin Ya about your two true selves," Sovereign Kua Chi said.

Wu Yuan's pupils contracted slightly. Overlord Xin Ya knew?

"There's no need to blame Sovereign Bei You. He had no choice," Sovereign Kua Chi shook his head. "Moreover, I've learned that Overlord Xin Ya's purpose for this visit is to forcibly recruit your qi refiner self into the core of the Taiyuan Divine Court, given how monstrously talented your qi refiner self has shown itself to be.

Knowing they have such a monstrous prodigy under their command, the Taiyuan Divine Court couldn't possibly let you roam free," Sovereign Kua Chi said.

Wu Yuan listened, deep in thought.

"Previously, you were busy with the struggle for providence, so I didn't inform you of this until now," Sovereign Kua Chi said. "I've already reported this matter to a Great Eldritch of our Eldritch Court in secret."

"Reported to a Great Eldritch?" Wu Yuan was shocked.

A Great Eldritch was an Overlord within the Eldritch Court.

"The Great Eldritch has already made contact with the Taiyuan Divine Court and clarified the situation. As of now, within the entire divine court headquarters, only Sovereign Bei You, Overlord Xin Ya, and True Saint Taiyuan know your true circumstances," Sovereign Kua Chi said.

"True Saint Taiyuan?" Wu Yuan felt his mind becoming increasingly muddled.

He had unknowingly gotten himself involved with another supreme being?

"The Great Eldritch has given two options," Sovereign Kua Chi said. "The first is that our Eldritch Court will offer some compensation to the Taiyuan Divine Court, and then your qi refiner self will return to the Eldritch Court.

The second option is for you to continue hiding the connection between your identities and keep following the current trajectory, with your qi refiner self directly entering the core of the Taiyuan Divine Court," Sovereign Kua Chi said with a smile.

"Enter the core of the divine court headquarters?" Wu Yuan was taken aback and asked, "Would the Taiyuan Divine Court agree to that?

In the future, how will I distinguish between my responsibilities to the divine court headquarters and the Eldritch Court?" Wu Yuan shook his head.

It seemed appealing on the surface, but in reality, there were many aspects that made this a sub-optimal arrangement.

"If you only had the potential of a Sovereign, the Taiyuan Divine Court naturally wouldn't allow it," Sovereign Kua Chi smiled. "But your future as an Overlord is almost certain. No Saintdom would be willing to let you slip away.

To supreme beings, Sovereigns don't count for much. Even Sovereign Cang Feng and I have truly only seen supreme beings once.

But Overlords are different," Sovereign Kua Chi said. "Overlords are of great use to supreme beings, participating in crucial battles."

Wu Yuan nodded slightly, indeed unfamiliar with these secrets.

"You can choose between these two options yourself," Sovereign Kua Chi added. "However, after discussing with the Great Eldritch, we unanimously believe you should choose the second option."

"Enter the core of the divine court headquarters?" Wu Yuan murmured to himself.

"Moreover, your body refiner self has made a name for itself in this battle, destined to become renowned throughout the entire river of space and time, and even known to other rivers of space and time. I believe this is even more reason to do so," Sovereign Kua Chi said gravely.

"Why?" Wu Yuan couldn't help but ask.

"To protect your life!" Sovereign Kua Chi sighed, "Either of your true selves alone is enough to shake the entire river of space and time. Your body refiner self alone is enough to make the Ling Jiang Saintdom of the Immortal Court sleepless with worry.

If both your true selves return to the Eldritch Court?" Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi looked at Wu Yuan. "The supreme beings of the Immortal Court will certainly sense something. Once their connection is fully exposed, the Immortal Court will spare no effort to kill you.

It's even possible that the supreme beings of the Immortal Court might break their mutual agreements and personally take action," Sovereign Kua Chi shook his head.

Wu Yuan fell silent as he listened.

Indeed! His master was not wrong. If news that Ming Jian and Wu Yuan were the same person were to spread, it would absolutely drive the upper echelons of the Immortal Court mad.

If Ming Jian entered the Taiyuan Divine Court and became part of its core, the connection between the two true selves would be further concealed.

However, if a single person joined the core of two major factions, would that cause the highest levels of both factions to distrust him?

If so, that would be counterproductive.