“A colossal core pillar?”
“It’s the second colossal core pillar!”
Numerous Ultimate Heavenly Sovereigns immediately surged toward the source of the strange fluctuation with full force.
When the first colossal core pillar emerged, most were unwilling to clash head-on with the Grand Ancient Void Kingdom. After all, two more colossal core pillars had yet to appear.
They could afford to wait.
But now, with the second pillar appearing—no Ultimate Heavenly Sovereign was willing to yield it easily. Even though the first had gone to the Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign, Fuxu would undoubtedly make a move to contest the second one.
Some top-tier Ultimate Sovereigns were even prepared to throw their hats into the ring.
Even the Xuanyin Ancient Kingdom, which had long given up on direct competition, wouldn’t mind taking action. If they could claim this colossal core pillar, they could demand an even steeper price from the Liyang or Grand Ancient Void Kingdoms.
“This colossal core pillar will belong to my Barbaric Wild Ancient Kingdom!” A towering figure tore through space, rushing ahead.
“Milky Way, the second colossal core pillar has emerged,”
Red Flame Heavenly Sovereign quickly informed Lin Yuan.
“Got it.”
Lin Yuan nodded. “I’ll go take a look.”
As soon as he spoke—
His figure vanished from sight.
In less than a tenth of a breath—
Several figures appeared beside the newly-emerged, towering pillar.
First was Fuxu Heavenly Sovereign, followed by Lin Yuan, then a massive, imposing figure.
“Didn’t arrive first?”
Lin Yuan glanced at Fuxu. This new colossal core pillar was located over half a territory away from the first, so Fuxu had beaten him there due to proximity.
“Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign, you’ve already claimed one colossal core pillar. Still planning to snatch another?” Fuxu smiled at him.
Not far off, the massive figure also quietly observed the two strongest Sovereigns.
“Worth a try.”
Lin Yuan said casually.
If he could take this one too, all the better.
“Mankun, I suggest you head over to the first colossal core pillar and wait there.”
Fuxu suddenly turned to the towering figure beside them.
That figure was Mankun, the leading top-tier Ultimate Sovereign of the Barbaric Wild Ancient Kingdom. His aura was vast and penetrating the fabric of space-time, clearly having activated some ancestral killing artifact.
“Wait by the first pillar?”
Mankun’s expression shifted slightly as he looked at Lin Yuan.
Fuxu’s meaning was obvious—once battle broke out between him and Lin Yuan, Mankun could take advantage of the distraction and seize the first colossal core pillar.
Lin Yuan glanced at Fuxu—
At the same time, he sensed several top-tier Ultimate Sovereigns approaching the colossal core pillar he refined.
If he got entangled here, that pillar would be in danger.
Back when the first colossal core pillar appeared, Red Flame had willingly stepped aside and let Fuxu have it.
Because a person occupying one colossal pillar would have difficulty holding a second.
Fuxu could project avatars, but they were far weaker than his true body and wouldn’t be able to guard it effectively.
As for bringing in multiple main combat bodies? Setting aside how hard they were to cultivate, even with two or three, handling a situation like this would be almost impossible.
Whether it was main body, avatar, or battle body—they all shared the same consciousness.
Under such circumstances, spreading one's will across multiple fronts would inevitably weaken one or both.
In truth, Lin Yuan had the power to guard two colossal core pillars.
He simply needed to condense his Yin and Yang Primordial Spirits within the treasure land again, fusing them into the Tai Chi Primordial Spirit.
Unlike avatars or battle bodies, the Tai Chi Primordial Spirit didn’t consume extra mental effort—meaning it and the true body could fight at full strength simultaneously.
But the Tai Chi Primordial Spirit was Lin Yuan’s trump card. Even if he used it to secure a second colossal core pillar, it wouldn’t push his total beyond Grand Ancient Void’s.
Using it prematurely would make all the Ultimate Sovereigns from the ancient Kingdoms wary, limiting his future maneuvering.
Not worth it.
And once deployed, he wouldn’t be able to stop Fuxu from refining the third colossal core pillar when it appeared.
In Lin Yuan’s plan, if by the end of the battle for the treasure he still hadn’t broken through, then he would unleash the Tai Chi Primordial Spirit to rapidly claim and refine more pillars.
His true body and the Tai Chi Primordial Spirit would be two peak-level forces, acting at the final moment, giving Fuxu no time to react—very likely turning the tide.
And if even that failed, Lin Yuan would then consider the offers from the Xuanyin and Great Ling Ancient Kingdoms. First secure the treasure land—then make further decisions.
That was why he hadn’t outright refused either of them.
“Nice idea.”
Lin Yuan looked at Fuxu and shook his head. “But you disgust me, so I’ve decided to give this pillar to the Barbaric Wild Ancient Kingdom.”
“Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign, you—?”
Fuxu’s expression darkened slightly.
The next instant—
The Yin-Yang Chaos Tai Chi Diagram expanded infinitely, enveloping Fuxu within.
“Hahaha! Many thanks, Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign!”
Mankun laughed with joy, realizing that Lin Yuan intended to stall Fuxu and buy him time to refine the colossal pillar.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh.
With no interference, Mankun refined the pillar in mere moments.
At that point, Lin Yuan withdrew the Yin-Yang Chaos Tai Chi Diagram and glanced at the scowling Fuxu.
“Now that this pillar has an owner, I’ll be on my way,” Lin Yuan said, disappearing and reappearing next to the pillar he had already refined.
By then, several top-tier Ultimate Sovereigns had already drawn near, and Red Flame and Eternal Sun were on high alert.
Only when Lin Yuan reappeared did the Liyang Ultimate Sovereigns finally breathe a sigh of relief.
“Milky Way, that was the right call.” Red Flame had also received word about the second colossal pillar.
Fuxu’s threat to Lin Yuan was indeed dangerous, but Lin Yuan had options. Choosing to tie up Fuxu and let Mankun benefit was a satisfying way to hit back.
“Hahaha! Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign, no matter who ends up with the treasure land, I’ll treat you to a drink once this is over.” At that moment, Lin Yuan received a transmission from Mankun.
“Sure,” Lin Yuan nodded. “Can you hold off Fuxu?”
“No problem.” Mankun pounded his chest.
At the second colossal pillar, Fuxu stared coldly at Mankun.
“If you go all out on me, Fuxu, aren’t you worried Grand Ancient Void’s other refined pillars will be stolen?”
Before Mankun, a pulsing heart floated in midair, radiating waves of powerful energy that locked down the surrounding space-time.
“Hmph!”
Fuxu thought for a long time, then turned and left.
If he fought here with all his strength, the Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign would almost certainly strike at Grand Ancient Void’s refined core pillars.
Grand Ancient Void already had more pillars than Liyang. With Fuxu guarding them, Lin Yuan couldn’t get an opening.
But if Fuxu stayed here, Lin Yuan wouldn’t just sit idly by.
Even if Fuxu managed to defeat Mankun, he would likely lose several pillars to Lin Yuan in the meantime.
Such a loss wasn’t worth it. No matter how furious Fuxu was, he wouldn’t take that risk.
Watching Fuxu leave—
Mankun finally exhaled slightly.
“Mankun.” One by one, the other Barbaric Wild Ultimate Sovereigns arrived, smiles on their faces.
“This colossal pillar was ours thanks to the Milky Way Heavenly Sovereign,” Mankun said honestly.
If Lin Yuan hadn’t stalled Fuxu and fought him directly, Mankun wouldn’t have stood a chance.
Lin Yuan could’ve just returned to guard his own colossal pillar, but he chose to intervene, and Mankun was truly grateful.
“If we lose our shot at this treasure land, I’ll trade all our core pillars to Milky Way.”
Mankun thought to himself—purely out of gratitude, and because he was fed up with Grand Ancient Void.
Soon—
News that Mankun of the Thunder Ancient Kingdom had refined the second colossal core pillar spread rapidly among the Ultimate Sovereigns.
“Mankun refined the second pillar?”
“Hahaha! I know the inside story—Milky Way stalled Fuxu so Mankun could do it!”
“He’s not afraid of offending Grand Ancient Void?”
“So what? With his strength, even Grand Ancient Void can’t do much.”
“True. He is the strongest Heavenly Sovereign…”
The Ultimate Sovereigns exchanged murmurs. Many had hoped to compete for the colossal pillar but were too late—the contest was already over.
Time passed slowly—
In the blink of an eye, six hundred years went by.
During that time, the third colossal core pillar emerged. Fuxu, furious, claimed it without resistance.
Thus, the three colossal core pillars of the treasure land were now held by the Liyang Ancient Kingdom, the Barbaric Wild Ancient Kingdom, and the Grand Ancient Void Kingdom.
With their appearance, the atmosphere between the six ancient Kingdoms began to shift subtly. As the final phase of the treasure’s battle approached, tension mounted—an all-out war could erupt at any moment.
Meanwhile—
In the chaos void, on the Milky Way Chaos Continent—
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, comprehending the Tao of Chaos Yin-Yang Tai Chi.
“Hm?”
Suddenly, Lin Yuan opened his eyes, sensing his aura reaching a state of fullness—perfection.
“I’ve grown to the peak of the Dominance Realm in every aspect.”
A thoughtful look crossed his face, then he let out a long breath:
“It’s time to step into the Chaos Realm.”
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