Stronger from Earth

Chapter 407 - 401: Marks of the Era

The Gate of the World is open!

Countless people were both shocked and joyful, feeling like wanderers finally receiving a ticket to return home, the joy of being able to go back to their homeland truly indescribable!

With countless profound runes swirling in his eyes, Hong Xuanji witnessed the Earth’s original will suppress the Evolution Realm’s will, gaining numerous insights in the process.

Looking at the Gate of the World, which was nearly a thousand feet tall, he couldn’t help but think: If Earth’s original will were to further devour the wills of the Evolution Realm and Hell Realm, it might become a divine-level civilization world.

A divine-level civilization symbolizes endless space, enormous fortune, and numerous advancement opportunities. As Earth advances, the cultivation level of countless cultivators will also grow accordingly.

Then, Earth Civilization’s various predicaments would be solved, standing equally with other divine-level civilizations or even stronger, with no fears of their invasions.

"Half a day’s rest, and then return to Earth!" Hong Xuanji’s decree spread throughout the lands, making everyone feel excited.

Finally, we could go home.

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"The Gate of the World is open!"

Many in Earth Civilization shed tears of joy, millions ventured to the Evolution Realm, yet were cut off from Earth for several years, a despair akin to life and death separation.

In the past years, countless families have prayed for the safety of their loved ones, hoping for their smooth and complete return.

The focus of countless media was directed at the gate, for no one knew the current situation in the Evolution Realm, whether the Earth Expeditionary Army had triumphed or suffered heavy losses.

The army stationed at the gate was joined by true immortals and half-step immortal giants from various sects and families.

With a long chant, an enormous Kun Roc appeared, gliding through the Gate of the World, carrying hundreds upon its back, all disciples of the Immortal Martial Mountain.

"Finally, we’ve returned!"

Wan Futu let out a long howl and couldn’t help but laugh wildly, releasing the pent-up inner frustrations. No matter the wealth one holds abroad, it cannot compare to the comfort of being at home.

Even the normally composed Wu Zhutian wore a gentle smile as he was accompanied by a youth of just over twenty, his chosen disciple.

Chen Qingniu indeed missed his master and the Immortal Martial Mountain, but he also remembered the ten-year promise, which was now only four years away. Despite his considerable gains in the Evolution Realm, his cultivation speed was lacking.

However, when traversing the long pathway through the gate, he discovered there were endless mysterious energy particles traveling and flowing through their bodies.

In just a few breaths, their blood, magical power, and souls naturally ascended to a peak level.

Upon entering Earth, waves of fortune rushed to them, filling their blessings. This divine opportunity was undoubtedly a reward from the original will.

In this manner, Chen Qingniu quickly discovered that his cultivation bottleneck in the Evolution Realm was shattered like bamboo, and his cultivation started to grow rapidly.

Heroes can create circumstances, but most are shaped by the times. The powers of the tidal waves are vast, unstoppable by human effort. Acting with the trends always results in great achievement with little effort.

With every passing breath, Chen Qingniu’s presence grew by a tenth, and soon his aura erupted, reaching the level of the Peak of Dharma Body!

If seizing the chance to advance, the Pure Yang Celestial Immortal would be within reach! Yet Chen Qingniu suppressed it, continually solidifying his foundation and enhancing his limits in the Earth Immortal realm.

Hundreds of Immortal Martial Mountain disciples emerged from the gate and began to break through, drawing celestial tribulations, starting the ascension.

Many immortals breaking through together easily influenced cosmic phenomena, stirring winds and clouds, with all kinds of rays of light drifting, revealing numerous massive Dharma Bodies, like a gathering of thousands of immortals.

Groups of Earth Expeditionary Army members entered Earth and also began to break through. Their cultivation, previously suppressed in the Evolution Realm, was now favored upon their return to the Mother Star, advancing along with the great trend.

Boom! Boom!

One celestial immortal after another broke through, thunder resounding across the heavens and earth, with terrifying thunderstorms visible from thousands of miles away, their celestial tribulations posing an intense challenge to resist.

Chen Qingniu and Zhou Wu broke through to the Peak of Earth Immortal, while Wan Futu advanced from the Peak of Divine Infant to the Jade Platform Realm, becoming a Jade Platform Celestial Immortal. As for Wu Zhutian, still in the Grotto Void layer due to true immortal cultivation, he reached the late peak stage.

One true immortal after another entered space to undergo tribulations, surrounded by endless lightning enveloping Earth, creating a splendid night scene in the hemisphere, like a mythical picture.

Today, this scene is destined to be recorded in the annals of history!

Compared to the infinitely glorious mountain gate disciples, the Federation Soldiers stirred much less individually, yet their massive numbers could not be overlooked, with millions nearing ten million soldiers breaking through simultaneously, among them many fortunate ones whose talents evolved due to fortune.

Their boiling blood directly vaporized the clouds for thousands of miles, leaving the heavens and earth clear and clean.

The Earth Expeditionary Army smoothly returned! These heroes were received with a hero’s welcome, countless people arriving, most awaiting news of their relatives.

Even the smoothest battle leaves some wrapped in horse skins, never to return.

Among the crowd, the tall and robust Bear King searched the Earth Expeditionary Army for a familiar figure.

Four years had passed; he had become the strongest of the Divine Infant, defeating countless challengers, his fame spread across the domains.

Yet he hadn’t bested Wang Xuan in the same realm, and that’s what he couldn’t accept. Only by triumphing over that man in the same realm he could wash away past disgrace.

Despite extensive observation, he did not spot Wang Xuan, the man known as Hongwu Taoist, who had previously defeated him honorably!

"Could he have fallen in battle?"

The Bear King of Slavic Mountain couldn’t help but sigh. Though he wished to defeat such an opponent, he didn’t want him to perish at the hands of an alien race.

As he contemplated, a figure appeared before him, returning from the Evolution Realm: Ling Zai, the youth leader of the Divine Hall of Death, Spiritual Path True Son!

With his powerful blood and vitality soaring like a rainbow, only a slight reveal of his primordial spirit power caused celestial flowers to bloom overhead, a manifestation of the power of his primordial spirit and thoughts.

Having reached the Peak of Divine Infant, he was at the top tier of this realm and could only break through by either increasing his cultivation level or by defeating the person before him, entering the strongest domain, gaining great fortune, becoming the strongest of Divine Infant!

"Bear King, you are known as the strongest of this generation’s Divine Infant, but I aspire to be the strongest. Today, I challenge you if you dare!"

In the eyes of all, the Bear King naturally had no reason to refuse a challenge, as he was recognized by the original will as the strongest in the Divine Infant realm, fearing no challenge.

Although he had a previous ordeal when, being the strongest Pure Yang, he lost his supreme fortune without a fight to Wang Xuan.

But from now on, this will not happen again! Nor will he be defeated by any peer! The pride and glory of the Slavs shall not be crushed in him!

Under the gaze of all, the two soared into the sky, reaching hundreds of kilometers in height.

Both leaders of the younger generation, victory by a single move gained them a high reputation. They could not afford to lose, as it concerned their honor and fortunes.

The pinnacle level of the Divine Infant was incredibly strong, able to obliterate the flora and fauna within a hundred-mile radius with a single strike, suppressing Earth Immortals like taking something from a pocket, deserving the title of a moving nuclear weapon.

The unmatched physical strength of Bear King in the same realm and the powerful primordial spirit of Spiritual Path True Son collided instantly, akin to two high-yield atomic bombs meeting explosively, forming a golden fireball spanning a hundred miles, a display of energy particles colliding and releasing frightening heat.

Just one strike’s display surpasses that of ordinary Divine Infant cultivators several times over, not inferior to seasoned Jade Platform cultivators.

"Is this the power of the Peak of Divine Infant?! Truly extraordinary strength."

Hongze was in awe of such terrifying power, indeed so overwhelming that a Divine Infant cultivator could destroy the surface of a life planet in just ten days or half a month.

Though he revered and aspired for such power, he had heard of the events where his master suppressed the Bear King, back on the Moon four years prior.

The renowned Bear King had been defeated miserably under the hands of the Hongwu Taoist, serving as a stepping stone for his rise.

Following Lin Cheng, Hongze was accompanied by He Fang, and nearby were Lin Xiyue and Hou Zhaohua from their lineage.

"It’s okay," He Fang said indifferently.

For the Void True Immortal, except for half-step immortals and immortals, the world is there for the taking, and any action is possible.

Soon, a few figures flew in their direction, none other than Wu Zhutian, Chen Qingniu, and four others from He Fang’s lineage.

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