In the Northern Plains, fierce battles erupted among various clans, with the final confrontation between the Dong Clan and the Hei Clan deciding their fate before entering the Imperial Blessed Land.
The battle ended with heavy casualties for the Dong Clan, including the death of their clan leader, who was slain by the Hei Clan's leader, Hei Lou Lan, also known as the Black Tyrant. Despite his bulky physique, Hei Lou Lan was a Strength Path expert, possessing immense power that cemented his dominance on the battlefield.
Among those present was Tai Bai Yun Sheng, an old Gu Master who cultivated Time Path. His efforts in healing the injured Hei Clan members played a crucial role in securing their victory over the Dong Clan.
Following their victory, the Hei Clan obtained the key item required to unlock the entrance to the Imperial Court Blessed Land, a treasure held in Hei Lou Lan's possession.
When he activated it, a soft golden light illuminated the sky.
Within moments, the light expanded into a majestic ring, growing larger until it formed an ancient city gate.
The gate was adorned with exquisite silvery floral engravings, and numerous fist-sized copper buttons lined its massive structure.
Boom!
A mysterious, unseen force pulled the heavy doors open, releasing a wave of thick, fragrant sandalwood into the air. The falling snow suddenly stopped mid-air, drawn into a swirling mass before forming a solid, towering ice staircase leading up to the floating Imperial Court Gate.
"This is it! Imperial Court Blessed Land!" Hei Lou Lan's excitement was evident as he rushed forward, taking three steps at a time up the glacial steps, becoming the first to enter.
The moment they crossed the threshold, they were instantly transported to different locations within the Blessed Land.
As Fang Yuan, who was disguised as a Northern Plains Hei Clan combat team member, opened her eyes, she found herself in an entirely different world.
The golden sky shimmered softly, casting light over vast stretches of lush green terraces, rolling hills, and tranquil streams flowing gently between the mounds. The contrast between this peaceful utopia and the raging snowstorms of the Northern Plains was striking.
This was the Imperial Court Blessed Land—the greatest utopia in the Northern Plains, a sanctuary that opened once every ten years, granting its power only to the Lord of the Northern Plains.
As always, those who entered were randomly scattered across different locations within the Blessed Land, ensuring that no two individuals would begin in the same place.
Yet, Fang Yuan was not surprised. This was expected. According to her plan, her next step was clear—she had to make her way toward the heart of the Blessed Land, where Giant Sun Immortal Venerable's former palace resided—The Northern Plains Sacred Palace!
"I am finally inside," she whispered, steadying her breathing.
Fang Yuan had been directly teleported to the center and discreetly merged with the Hei Tribe forces. Since she was disguised as a Hei Clan member and had used a Blood Gu to conceal her true bloodline, she had been drawn to the central zone.
This was made possible by an Illusion Path Immortal Gu gifted to her by the Lang Ya Land Spirit when she took control of the Blessed Land.
She removed her disguise as Tai Bai Yun Sheng and transformed into a different member of the Hei Tribe's combat unit—one of those assigned to enter the legendary Eighty-Eight True Yang Building.
Soon after, other clan members of non-Huangjin bloodlines also arrived and settled into their respective zones, with the central region firmly in Hei Clan hands.
Fang Yuan and the other Hei Clan members entered the Eighty-Eight True Yang Building as it emerged for the first time. Fang Yuan stepped inside—
She could have easily used her Immortal Gu to enslave the other Gu Masters present, but that would risk awakening the consciousness of Giant Sun Immortal Venerable, whose will still lingered over the Blessed Land. Even while dormant, the Giant Sun Will could sense disturbances—especially through the mechanisms of the Eighty-Eight True Yang Building.
This critical detail was something Lang Ya Land Spirit had revealed to her. He had also provided a foolproof plan—one that would succeed even if she had the worst possible fortune, like the infamous Black Coffin Luck. However, Fang Yuan no longer carried such misfortune. Her current luck was akin to that of a dragon devouring a phoenix.
The source of this reversal? A bizarre but powerful Rank 7 Gu called the "Dog Shit Gu," which had granted her an absurd surge of luck.
With the loopholes present in the Eighty-Eight True Yang Building, and the modifications Lang Ya had secretly introduced under the Chaos Demon Venerable's orders, Fang Yuan possessed complete knowledge of the Blessed Land's workings. With this, she was confident she could seize control of it—silently, efficiently, and without anyone outside even suspecting it.
After finishing the first round, she was allowed to select rewards based on her merit. However, without paying them any attention, she immediately activated the Fixed Immortal Travel Gu. From the memories she had obtained, she knew exactly where the Giant Sun Will resided, as well as the location of the Blessed Land's spirit. It was crucial to deal with the Giant Sun Will first—attempting to claim the Blessed Land before neutralizing it would surely alert Giant Sun's lingering consciousness. Thus, her priority was to devour the Giant Sun Will before making any move on the Blessed Land itself.
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I am back, thank you for waiting for me patiently. I will release three chapters today, along with the two I uploaded just now.