Chapter: The Five Guardians — When the Heavens Trembled!
The Black Heaven Sect was one of the seven most influential factions on the Blue Star Continent.
Its territory stretched across thousands of mountains, and countless disciples trained under its banner.
However, behind its glorious reputation, the sect was currently facing a serious crisis.
Inside the main meeting hall, dozens of elders had gathered.
At the head of the hall sat a beautiful woman with long, snow-white hair. Her appearance was elegant, her eyes were sharp, and her expression carried the dignity of a true ruler.
She was Evelyn Snow, the Sect Master of Black Heaven Sect.
She looked at the reports placed before her.
"How many disciples have we lost this month?"
The Second Elder stood up.
"Reporting to the Sect Master. More than three hundred disciples have either disappeared or suffered serious injuries."
Evelyn frowned.
"Again?"
The Second Elder nodded.
"The Blood Moon Sect has been targeting our disciples. Whenever our disciples leave the sect for missions, their people ambush them. Some are even hunting our younger disciples in the surrounding forests."
Another elder slammed his fist against the table.
"Those bastards are deliberately weakening our younger generation!"
The Fourth Elder sighed.
"The situation is getting worse. Our disciples are afraid to leave the mountain. Even the resource-gathering missions have almost stopped."
Evelyn remained silent for a moment.
"Have we contacted the Blood Moon Sect?"
"We have. Their Sect Master simply laughed at our messenger and sent him back."
Evelyn's expression became colder.
"How arrogant."
The Great Elder spoke.
"Sect Master, we should consider negotiating with another powerful faction. Our current situation is not favourable."
Evelyn looked at him.
"What are you suggesting?"
The Great Elder hesitated before answering.
"Divine Heaven Sect."
The moment those words were spoken, the atmosphere inside the hall changed.
Evelyn's fingers tightened around the armrest.
"I have already rejected that proposal."
The Great Elder shook his head.
"Sect Master, please think about the entire sect. We are facing enemies from every direction. Divine Heaven Sect is willing to protect us, but they have one condition."
"I know their condition."
Evelyn's voice became cold.
"They want me to marry their Young Master."
Nobody answered.
She slowly stood up.
"I became the Sect Master to protect this sect, not to become someone's possession."
But before the elders could respond—
A voice suddenly came from outside.
"Hahahaha! What an interesting statement!"
Everyone turned towards the entrance.
A handsome young man wearing luxurious golden robes entered the hall.
His name was Leonard Voss, the Young Master of Divine Heaven Sect.
Behind him walked an elderly man dressed in dark robes. His aura was restrained, but his presence alone was enough to make several elders uncomfortable.
He was Leonard's personal guardian, a powerful Saint Realm expert.
Leonard casually looked around the hall.
"So, this is the famous Black Heaven Sect?"
He smiled.
"It looks rather ordinary."
Several elders frowned.
However, none dared to speak.
Leonard walked towards the central seat and sat down without asking permission.
"Evelyn, have you finally changed your mind?"
Evelyn replied coldly.
"My answer remains the same."
Leonard laughed.
"You really don't understand your situation, do you?"
He leaned forward.
"Your disciples are being hunted. Your resources are running low. Your neighbouring sects are waiting for an opportunity to destroy you."
He pointed towards the elders.
"Even these old men cannot protect you properly."
The elders clenched their fists.
Leonard continued.
"Yet, you still refuse to marry me?"
Evelyn stood up.
"I would rather face destruction than marry someone I don't want."
Leonard's smile disappeared.
"Watch your words."
His personal guardian released a small amount of pressure.
Several elders immediately felt their breathing become difficult.
The Great Elder quickly intervened.
"Young Master Leonard, please forgive our Sect Master. She is under considerable pressure because of the current situation."
Leonard smiled again.
"Good. At least someone here understands reality."
He looked towards Evelyn.
"I will give you three days. After that, my patience will end."
Suddenly—
BOOOOOOOOM!
A terrifying pressure descended upon the entire mountain.
The meeting hall trembled violently.
Tea cups shattered.
The elders immediately stood up.
"What happened?!"
"An enemy has entered our territory!"
Evelyn looked towards the sky.
"Everyone, be alert!"
High above Black Heaven Sect, a mysterious man stood in the sky.
He wore a dark uniform, his hands were behind his back, and his expression was completely relaxed.
He looked down at the enormous sect.
"So this is Black Heaven Sect?"
He smiled.
"Not bad. At least the scenery is decent."
His voice suddenly spread across the entire mountain.
"Listen carefully!"
Thousands of disciples looked towards the sky.
"By the order of my Lord, all powerful cultivators of this sect are required to appear before me."
He paused.
"You have ten minutes."
The Great Elder immediately flew into the sky.
"Who are you? And who gave you permission to speak like this in our territory?"
The guardian looked at him.
"Permission?"
He tilted his head.
"Do I need permission to speak?"
The Great Elder's expression darkened.
"Arrogant fool!"
Leonard also appeared outside the hall.
He looked towards the guardian and shouted.
"Do you know who I am? I am Leonard Voss, Young Master of Divine Heaven Sect!"
The guardian glanced at him.
"Who?"
Leonard's expression froze.
"What did you say?!"
The guardian casually scratched his ear.
"I couldn't hear you. Were you saying something important?"
Several elders became furious.
"Impudent!"
The guardian smiled.
"Ah, finally. Someone with a little energy."
The Great Elder couldn't tolerate the humiliation any longer.
"Everyone, attack!"
More than twenty elders immediately surrounded the guardian.
The First Elder summoned an enormous golden sword.
"Golden Heaven Sword Technique!"
The Second Elder activated an ancient bell artifact.
"Ancient Mountain Suppression Bell!"
The Third Elder opened a formation scroll.
"Nine Heavenly Sword Formation!"
Hundreds of golden swords appeared across the sky.
The Fourth Elder raised his hand.
"Crimson Dragon Flame!"
A gigantic crimson dragon emerged from the flames.
The remaining elders activated their strongest techniques and artifacts.
The entire sky became covered with golden light, crimson flames, and countless sword shadows.
The guardian looked around.
"Hmm..."
He smiled.
"Now this is interesting."
The Great Elder shouted.
"Die!"
All the attacks descended simultaneously.
BOOOOOOOOOOM!
A gigantic explosion covered the battlefield.
The disciples below couldn't even see what had happened.
Leonard laughed.
"Hahaha! That's what happens when someone challenges Divine Heaven Sect's allies!"
But when the smoke disappeared—
The guardian was still standing in the same position.
His clothes hadn't even become dusty.
He looked at the elders.
"Is that all?"
The Great Elder's eyes widened.
"Impossible!"
The guardian smiled.
"Don't look so disappointed. I haven't even started enjoying myself."
He suddenly disappeared.
BANG!
The First Elder was sent flying.
BOOM!
The Second Elder's bell artifact was knocked out of his hands.
CRACK!
The Nine Heavenly Sword Formation shattered.
The guardian appeared behind another elder.
"Too slow."
A casual strike sent him crashing into the ground.
He continued moving through the battlefield, dodging attacks and countering every technique.
Sometimes he used one finger.
Sometimes he used his palm.
And sometimes, he simply stepped aside.
"Your sword technique is interesting."
He casually caught an incoming sword between two fingers.
"But your movements are terrible."
CRACK!
The sword broke.
Another elder attacked from behind.
The guardian didn't even turn around.
He raised one hand and stopped the attack.
"Surprise attacks? Not bad. Try again after another thousand years."
The elders were becoming increasingly frustrated.
They had never encountered someone who treated their strongest techniques like children's games.
5. The Sect Master's Full Power
Evelyn finally stepped forward.
"Everyone, move aside!"
She summoned an ancient white sword.
The moment the sword appeared, the temperature around the mountain dropped.
Snowflakes began falling from the sky.
"White Heaven Sword Domain!"
Her long white hair moved with the wind.
Thousands of icy sword shadows appeared behind her.
The guardian looked at her.
"Oh?"
For the first time, he showed genuine interest.
"So the Sect Master finally decided to participate."
Evelyn raised her sword.
"Even if I have to sacrifice everything, I will protect my sect!"
She attacked.
"Frozen Heaven — Thousand Sword Descent!"
SHIIIIIIIIING!
Thousands of icy swords rushed towards the guardian.
He raised his hand.
BOOOOOOM!
The swords exploded into countless fragments of ice.
Evelyn's expression changed.
However, she refused to surrender.
She activated her final artifact.
"White Phoenix Divine Seal!"
A gigantic white phoenix appeared behind her.
Its wings covered the sky.
The guardian looked up.
"Beautiful."
He smiled.
"But not powerful enough."
The phoenix descended.
The guardian casually moved his hand.
A powerful shockwave spread across the battlefield.
The phoenix disappeared.
Evelyn was forced backwards, and her ancient sword trembled in her hand.
The guardian looked at her.
"You're better than those old men."
He paused.
"But you still have a long way to go."
Suddenly—
RUMBLE!
The mountain behind the sect began shaking.
An ancient voice echoed throughout the territory.
"WHO DARES DISTURB THE PEACE OF BLACK HEAVEN SECT?"
A golden beam shot into the sky.
An ancient old man appeared.
His name was Han Wujin, the First Ancestor of Black Heaven Sect.
His cultivation had reached Saint King Realm.
The elders immediately bowed.
"WE GREET THE ANCESTOR!"
Evelyn finally felt a little hope.
"Ancestor!"
Han Wujin looked at the fallen elders.
"Who did this?"
The guardian smiled.
"Are you the strongest here?"
Han Wujin narrowed his eyes.
"Young man, you have made a serious mistake."
The guardian nodded.
"Perhaps."
Then he smiled.
"Show me."
Han Wujin immediately attacked.
"Golden Heaven Ancestral Spear!"
A gigantic golden spear appeared above him.
It descended with enough force to shake the surrounding mountains.
The guardian dodged it effortlessly.
Han Wujin continued attacking.
He summoned an ancient defensive artifact, activated his ancestral domain, and unleashed several powerful techniques.
For a while, the guardian deliberately allowed him to attack.
He even laughed during the battle.
"Excellent!"
"That technique was better!"
"Come on, old man! Don't tell me that's your limit!"
Han Wujin became furious.
"YOU INSOLENT BRAT!"
He unleashed his strongest technique.
"BLACK HEAVEN WORLD-SUPPRESSING DOMAIN!"
The entire battlefield became covered in dark golden energy.
The guardian looked around.
"Interesting."
Then he casually broke the domain.
CRAAAAACK!
Han Wujin's expression changed.
"What?!"
At that moment, Leonard suddenly laughed.
"Hahaha! Ancestor, kill him! The Divine Heaven Sect will never forgive this humiliation!"
The guardian turned his head.
"You're still talking?"
Leonard shouted.
"Of course! My Divine Heaven Sect has an ancestor too! Once he arrives, you'll regret everything!"
The guardian nodded.
"Then let's invite him."
A powerful spatial ripple appeared.
Another ancient figure stepped out.
He was Voss Tian, the ancestor of Divine Heaven Sect.
His cultivation had also reached Saint King Realm.
Leonard immediately rushed towards him.
"Ancestor! That man attacked me! Please punish him!"
Voss Tian looked towards the guardian.
"You dare attack a member of my family?"
The guardian sighed.
"Another Saint King?"
He looked towards Han Wujin.
"Is everyone on this continent a Saint King?"
Han Wujin's expression darkened.
Voss Tian released his aura.
"Young man, kneel!"
The guardian remained motionless.
Then he laughed.
"Hahahaha!"
"Kneel?"
He slowly raised his head.
"Old man, do you even understand whom you're speaking to?"
Both ancestors became furious.
Han Wujin shouted.
"Attack together!"
The two Saint King ancestors unleashed their strongest techniques.
One summoned the Golden Heaven Ancestral Spear.
The other activated the Divine Heaven Emperor Seal.
Two enormous attacks descended upon the guardian.
BOOOOOOOOOOM!
The entire sky shook.
Even the surrounding mountains began collapsing.
The guardian stood in the middle of the explosion.
When the smoke disappeared, he was still standing.
However, a system notification suddenly appeared inside his mind.
[DING!]
[Reminder: Your Lord has requested the swift completion of the mission.]
The guardian looked at the notification.
"...Ah."
He sighed.
"I've enjoyed myself for too long."
He looked at both ancestors.
"Sorry, old men. The entertainment is over."
The guardian finally released his aura.
"Fifty percent power."
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
The sky changed colour.
The entire Black Heaven Sect trembled.
The elders immediately fell to their knees.
Leonard's face turned pale.
Even Evelyn felt an overwhelming pressure crushing her body.
Han Wujin's eyes widened.
"This... this aura!"
Voss Tian stepped backwards.
"Impossible! What kind of monster are you?!"
The guardian slowly raised his right hand.
A terrifying sphere of energy gathered in his palm.
"Since you both came together, I'll finish this with one attack."
Han Wujin immediately activated his defensive artifact.
Voss Tian summoned his strongest protection.
Both ancestors shouted simultaneously.
"ANCESTRAL DIVINE DEFENCE!"
The guardian looked at them.
"Goodbye."
"HEAVEN-SPLITTING VOID STRIKE!"
CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASH!
A massive wave of energy swept across the sky.
Both defensive artifacts shattered.
The two ancestors were overwhelmed by the attack and crashed onto the ground.
Their Saint King auras disappeared.
Silence.
Absolute silence.
The guardian slowly descended.
He looked at the two defeated ancestors.
"You're coming with me."
Han Wujin struggled to raise his head.
"Who... who sent you?"
The guardian answered calmly.
"My Lord."
"Your Lord...?"
The guardian smiled.
"Remember this name."
"Die Yuan."
The moment those words were spoken, the guardian's expression became cold.
"And one more thing."
He looked towards Leonard.
"Your arrogance has become rather irritating."
Leonard immediately tried to escape.
But the guardian raised one finger.
BOOM!
A seal appeared around Leonard, suppressing his cultivation.
"Stay there."
He turned towards the remaining elders.
"Your sect will remain standing. But don't make the mistake of provoking my Lord."
Evelyn stood frozen.
She had just witnessed two Saint King ancestors being defeated by a single person.
And he had used only fifty percent of his strength.
Meanwhile, the remaining four guardians were carrying out their missions.
Nine Star Palace
The second guardian fought its ancestor, who summoned a nine-star formation and a celestial sword artifact.
After enjoying the battle, the guardian released fifty percent power and defeated him.
Crimson Sword Sect
The third guardian faced an ancient Sword Saint King.
The ancestor unleashed his strongest sword domain, but the guardian broke it with a single overwhelming strike.
Divine Heaven Sect
The fourth guardian entered its main territory.
The sect's elders and ancestor attacked together, but the guardian defeated them after a fierce battle.
The Fifth Major Faction
The fifth guardian faced another Saint King ancestor.
After allowing the ancestor to use his strongest techniques, he ended the battle with fifty percent of his strength.
Each guardian fought separately.
Each ancestor was defeated.
And every one of them was taken prisoner.
SHUUUAAAH!
Five figures appeared in the sky above Die Yuan's courtyard.
Behind them stood several ancient cultivators.
They were the defeated ancestors of the major sects.
The five guardians landed respectfully before Die Yuan.
"Lord, we have completed your command."
One of them stepped forward.
"All five targets have been defeated. We have brought their ancestors here as ordered."
Die Yuan placed his teacup on the table.
"Good. You did well."
Nannan, who was standing nearby, stared at the scene in disbelief.
Her uncle was completely speechless.
Five powerful sects had been brought under control in such a short time.
And the most terrifying part was that Die Yuan hadn't even moved from his seat.
Nannan slowly looked towards him.
"Just... who exactly are you?"
Die Yuan smiled.
"Didn't I already tell you? I'm your husband."
Nannan's cheeks turned slightly red.
But before she could respond—
DING!
A system notification suddenly appeared inside Die Yuan's mind.
[New Mission Detected!]
[Mission: Multiversal Luck Collection]
[Mission Description:]
[The system has detected several independent worlds containing individuals with exceptionally powerful Luck Origins.]
[Each world possesses its own Main Character.]
[The Host is required to locate these Main Characters and extract their Luck Origins.]
[Mission Targets: Multiple Worlds]
[Mission Difficulty: Unknown]
Die Yuan raised an eyebrow.
"Different worlds? Main Characters?"
The system continued.
[Warning!]
[Failure to complete the mission will trigger a Heavenly Backlash.]
[Penalty: Heavenly Backlash.]
[The Host's soul may be severely damaged or completely destroyed.]
Die Yuan's expression finally changed.
"Completely destroyed?"
[DING!]
[Correct.]
[The Heavenly Backlash is not an ordinary punishment. Even the Host's current cultivation may not be sufficient to withstand it.]
Die Yuan remained silent for a few seconds.
Then he slowly smiled.
"So, after keeping me busy in this world, you're sending me to other worlds to steal the luck of their main characters?"
[Affirmative, Host.]
Die Yuan leaned back in his chair.
"Hah... Interesting."
His gaze shifted towards the sky.
"It seems my peaceful days are finally over."