My Golden Core is a Star, do you call this cultivating?

Tong Xun whimpered, his fear reaching its peak.

He had been cultivating in his cave abode when suddenly, Father God Tian Kai had captured him.

Father God hadn't asked him a single question, simply taking him away.

He was confused and bewildered.

Now, through the bubble, he saw Qi Yuan!

Confusion, shock, and deep regret flooded his heart.

"I was wrong! Spare me, spare me!"

When he saw how respectfully Father God Tian Kai treated Qi Yuan, as if facing the Divine Emperor himself, Tong Xun lost all courage and immediately knelt, begging for mercy.

The longer one lived, the more one feared death.

Then, he couldn't resist plagiarizing it.

"He doesn't realize he was wrong; he just realizes he's about to die."

As the words fell, Tong Xun, who had repeatedly caused trouble for Qi Yuan, was completely annihilated.

The death of this promising offspring meant nothing to Pillar Tian Kai. It was as insignificant as swatting a mosquito.

Yet, at this moment, Qi Yuan's face showed a trace of melancholy. "Am I not also 'Return to Nothingness'?"

He had casually killed Tong Xun. Wasn't that also a form of "Return to Nothingness"?

In a sense, "Return to Nothingness" existed because of people like him.

Especially in Blue Star, where certain countries loved to wipe out entire families. If those people were to cross over and achieve cultivation success, "Return to Nothingness" would likely spread across all realms and universes.

Ha Jin and Xi Shui looked serious, unsure of what Qi Yuan meant.

Pillar Tian Kai, however, seemed to have heard something profound. He pondered deeply, lost in thought.

"Alright, now that I have the pass permit, it's time for me to leave and head to the far north to meet the Heavenly God."

After bidding farewell to everyone, Qi Yuan's figure dissipated, leaving only Pillar Tian Kai, Ha Jin, and Xi Shui behind.

Pillar Tian Kai's expression was profound. "The Heavenly God... that is..."

A being even more terrifying than the Divine Emperor, rumored to be a sixth-stage Yang God powerhouse.

Pillar Tian Kai murmured to himself. From Qi Yuan's tone, it seemed a battle was imminent.

"The Rebirth realm... is about to be thrown into chaos."

"This battle will undoubtedly draw the attention of many."

"Who will win... and who will lose?"

Reason told Tian Kai that Qi Yuan was destined to lose.

Although Qi Yuan's strength was mysterious and unfathomable, he was still within the realm of the fifth stage of Yang God, likely on par with the Divine Emperor.

However, the Heavenly God was rumored to be a legendary sixth-stage Yang God existence, someone even the Divine Emperor would look up to.

But since Qi Yuan dared to challenge the Heavenly God, he must have some confidence.

At this level, a 99% chance of success and a 1% chance were no different.

Without absolute superiority and the certainty of annihilation, anything could happen.

...

At the same time, in the Rebirth realm, countless powerhouses awoke.

"Qi Yuan... intends to challenge the Heavenly God?"

"Someone dares to fight the Heavenly God?"

The Rebirth realm was in an uproar. Countless powerhouses whispered among themselves, spreading the news.

"Who is this Qi Yuan?"

No one had heard of Qi Yuan before.

He was a reclusive powerhouse who had emerged from obscurity to challenge the Heavenly God. How could this not shake the world?

Many powerhouses and influential figures awoke, turning their gazes to the far north.

They wanted to witness how this world-shaking battle would unfold.

...

"Someone dares to challenge the Heavenly God. This is good news for us."

The Black Crow Dao Lord spoke, his voice devoid of emotion.

The Cosmic Alliance had always been at odds with the Nine Heavens Divine Palace.

Countless battles had been fought between them.

There had even been instances of Dao Gods, and even Dao Lords, falling in battle.

The Cosmic Alliance was deeply wary of the Heavenly God.

"Who is this Qi Yuan, and why is he opposing the Heavenly God?" a Dao Lord hidden in the shadows asked.

They were extremely curious about Qi Yuan's origins.

After all, the enemy of their enemy could be a potential ally.

Of course, they needed to figure out Qi Yuan's background.

What if Qi Yuan was also an enemy of the Cosmic Alliance?

Most beings in the Cosmic Alliance hailed from the Yin Realm and were not on good terms with those from the Yang Realm and the Rebirth realm.

Especially the Nine Heavens Divine Palace, which sought to conquer the Yin Realm and use its inhabitants to nurture beings from the Yang Realm, helping them transcend the Three Calamities and Three Tribulations.

"I have observed his fate. He has ties to the Yin Realm, the Rebirth realm, and the Yang Realm..." a mirror spoke.

This mirror was a Dao Lord of the Cosmic Alliance, one who mastered the mysterious Dao of Fate.

"Ties to all three realms?" The Black Crow Dao Lord's expression was complex.

Generally, beings from the Yin Realm found it difficult to establish connections with the Yang Realm.

After all, it was hard enough for Yin Realm beings to enter the Rebirth realm, let alone the Yang Realm.

But the Yang Realm was different. Beings from the Yang Realm found it easier to enter the Rebirth realm and the Yin Realm.

The fact that Qi Yuan had ties to all three realms suggested he likely originated from the Yang Realm.

"It seems he is an enemy, not a friend," the shadowy Dao Lord said.

Due to the Nine Heavens Divine Palace, they held no fondness for beings from the Yang Realm.

"His entanglement with the Yin Realm... runs the deepest," the mirror added.

"What?"

The other Dao Lords were shocked.

This statement implied that the mysterious powerhouse named Qi Yuan might have originated from the Yin Realm.

Only then would his ties to the Yin Realm be the strongest.

"Qi Yuan... Qi Yuan... is there such a figure in the Yin Realm?" the Black Crow Dao Lord murmured.

He waved his hand.

Instantly, a sea of stars appeared.

Within the sea of stars were swirling clouds of mystery.

The clouds rotated, exuding an aura of sacred inviolability.

But most of the sea of stars was shrouded in impenetrable darkness.

The mirror's gaze fell on these clouds, scanning one area and shaking its head, then moving to another and shaking its head again.

"He is not one of our old friends."

"Or perhaps, he is hiding too deeply."

These Dao Lords had existed for an extremely long time, ancient even by their standards.

"Older than us?" someone asked, puzzled.

The Dao Lords present extended their true spirits, probing all the secrets of the Yin Realm.

"Such a powerhouse... seems nonexistent, or perhaps... he has reached the fourth stage of Yang God."

There were almost no matches for Qi Yuan.

Most importantly, if the other party deliberately concealed themselves, they might not be found.

"We should ask some newcomers," the Black Crow Dao Lord suggested.

The other Dao Lords were somewhat dismissive.

The chances of a newcomer being relevant were too low.

However, they still chose to inquire.

After all, the world was full of impossibilities.

The Black Crow Dao Lord waved his hand, sending a ripple through the sea of stars.

About ten breaths later.

Suddenly, the Black Crow Dao Lord's eyes lit up with intense excitement.

"I've found something!"

The others immediately turned to him, their expressions eager.

Although Dao Lords, and even Yang Gods, could conceal their emotions, there were times when they allowed their true natures to show—anger when angry, surprise when surprised.

This was also a form of cultivation.

Otherwise, if one remained completely unflappable, there was a risk of becoming like the fourth stage of Yang God, transforming into a rule of heaven and earth.

"In the Bright Cosmic Sea, there is a powerhouse named Qi Yuan. Although only at the third stage of Yang God, his combat power is astonishing. He can fight Dao Lords."

"What? A third-stage Yang God fighting Dao Lords?"

"This..."

The Dao Lords were truly shocked this time.

The gap between the third stage of Yang God and a Dao Lord was something everyone understood.

There had never been an instance of a third-stage Yang God fighting a Dao God, let alone defeating a Dao Lord.

"Such talent is enough to shake the world. He might... be comparable to the legendary San Sheng of the Yang Realm!"

As Dao Lords, they had been in the Rebirth realm for countless years.

They were also privy to many secrets of the Yang Realm.

The path to the fourth stage of Yang God was created by the sixth-stage Yang God, Dun.

Lost in self, true spirit annihilated, existing only in the past and future, never appearing in the present.

The path of the Dao Lord, however, was forged by San Sheng.

It was said that this peerless genius was friends with sixth-stage Yang Gods, rejecting the paths of many such powerhouses to walk his own solitary path.

In the end, this powerhouse created the path of the cycle.

All fifth-stage Yang Gods could enter the cycle, becoming omniscient and omnipotent.

However, this powerhouse also offended "Return to Nothingness" and was ultimately annihilated.

There were rumors that the Forbidden Land was his domain.

"If he enters the Yang Realm, he will surely reach the sixth stage of Yang God!" A Dao Lord's spirit was invigorated, his eyes filled with longing.

Beings from the Yang Realm could enter the Rebirth realm, and even the Yin Realm, at great cost.

But beings from the Yin Realm had no way to enter the Yang Realm.

Without entering the Yang Realm, how could one reach the Origin Mountain and ascend to the sixth stage of Yang God?

"Entering the Yang Realm... the Origin Mountain... a chance at the sixth stage of Yang God!"

These Dao Lords considered themselves geniuses, their talents world-shaking in their respective eras.

If they could enter the Yang Realm and reach the Origin Mountain, they might have a chance to climb even higher.

However, the gates to the Yang Realm remained firmly shut.

These Dao Lords struggled to survive in the Rebirth realm, let alone launch a counteroffensive into the Yang Realm.

But... what if...

Qi Yuan's appearance gave them hope.

"Is it possible that Qi Yuan could become the leader of our Cosmic Alliance?" a Dao Lord asked.

The others were intrigued.

"If this battle happens... no matter how strong the Heavenly God is, I dare to help Qi Yuan fight him!" The Black Crow Dao Lord declared, his fighting spirit blazing.

This was the first time in countless years that he had a chance to enter the Yang Realm.

If he missed this opportunity, he might never have another.

These Dao Lords had lived through countless epochs, experienced countless cycles.

If they could enter the Yang Realm and seize the chance to reach the Origin Mountain, they might glimpse the heights of the sixth stage of Yang God.

"I agree!"

"Even if I die, I will have no regrets!"

At this moment, these Dao Lords, with their complex thoughts and varied personalities, were united in purpose.

After all, the path to the Yang Realm lay before them.

If they didn't seize this opportunity, they would never forgive themselves.

Even if there was a high chance of dying in battle... so what?

Compared to glimpsing the heights of the sixth stage of Yang God, death a thousand times over... was worth it.

"With our strength and Qi Yuan's, we dare to draw our swords against the Heavenly God!"

"What of the sixth stage of Yang God?"

These Dao Lords chose to step out of their cycles, to help Qi Yuan face the Heavenly God.

Stepping out of the cycle risked the annihilation of their true spirits.

But seeing that sliver of hope, they were willing to fight for it!

Of course, this was all contingent on Qi Yuan being the Qi Yuan they knew.

...

Meanwhile, in the distant far north.

The carriage moved slowly, with the Mountain Lord of Heavenly King Mountain transformed into a coachman, his expression solemn as he drove the horses.

Their speed seemed slow, but in reality, it was incredibly fast.

In a single breath, they traversed countless light-years.

Inside the carriage, Qi Yuan stretched lazily.

"Indeed, handsome people are always the center of attention."

"Just going to meet the Heavenly God, and so many people are watching!"

"I should have charged admission and made millions!"