Divine Forging Family.
"Elder, your progress is quite good."
Looking at the grand framework of the super battleship before her, Song Ziyue smiled, already picturing the magnificent scene when it was completed.
"Miss Song is too kind. Although the progress is smooth now, this is all preliminary work, which is normal for our Divine Forging Family as it's relatively simple. The real challenges are about to begin."
Li Chang's eyes revealed a somber hue, as if he could already foresee the difficulties.
"Elder, what do you mean by that?"
"While Miss Song possesses astonishing talent and profound cultivation, she may not be skilled in divine forging. The blueprints for this super battleship were personally designed by the patriarch of our Divine Forging Family, with many of our core elders assisting."
"Now that the framework is erected, the materials for the outer deck and the formation constructs are the critical parts."
"Elder, do you mean these haven't been designed yet?"
A hint of worry appeared on Song Ziyue's face. After all, the Black Soul Domain was actively preparing to deal with the Myriad Realms Grand Alliance, and if this battleship couldn't be completed soon, it would be highly disadvantageous for the Myriad Realms.
"To be frank, Miss Song, we core elders have discussed with the patriarch. He is currently in seclusion precisely to resolve these difficulties."
"Then we entrust this to our patriarch."
"Miss Song is too polite. This is the bargaining chip for our Divine Forging Family to join the Myriad Realms. We absolutely cannot afford to fail."
Li Chang's eyes showed determination. Their Divine Forging Family could no longer tolerate the threat of the Black Soul Domain; this was their last means of escape.
"Since the patriarch is the key figure, when will he emerge from seclusion?"
"Ah, that's hard to say. Of course, we hope our patriarch emerges soon, but the scale of this project is truly immense, the largest in the history of our Divine Forging Family. Our patriarch is working hard."
"Well, rest assured, the Myriad Realms will not abandon your Divine Forging Family. Trust in the Great Sovereign."
"Thank you, Miss Song, for easing our minds."
Li Chang, along with several elders, bowed to Song Ziyue. They were truly grateful to the people of the Myriad Realms.
Snowfall Domain, Snowfall City.
Snowflakes drifted, and the land was frozen for a thousand miles.
Snowfall City stood majestically on endless ice mountains.
Suddenly, a fierce wind howled, eclipsing the sun and moon.
Countless colossal warships appeared in the firmament, their immense killing intent pressing down upon the entirety of Snowfall City.
"Hmm?"
In the Snowfall Pavilion, Xue Mian slightly opened her eyes, a cold glint appearing within them.
She looked up at the sky and issued a command: "Everyone in Snowfall City, prepare for battle!"
This command shook heaven and earth, and powerful beings trembled.
"Something has happened, something has happened."
"Great God Xue Mian has issued the command, prepare for battle, prepare for battle!"
"An invasion! Protect Snowfall City!"
In the streets and alleys of the city, countless powerhouses cried out. They hadn't expected that after hundreds of thousands of years, in the unchanging Snowfall City, someone would dare to act under the watchful eyes of Great Master Xue Mian.
Within moments, the command spread throughout Snowfall City.
Across millions of miles, countless Star Gods, Heavenly Gods, and Grand Gods surged towards the royal city, responding to Xue Mian's summons.
High above the nine heavens, dark clouds churned, and oppressive forces rapidly shattered the spatial barrier surrounding Snowfall City.
"Crack, crack, crack!"
The spatial power gradually disintegrated, and formations were revealed.
"Hahaha!"
A wild laugh reverberated through the nine heavens, and dark energy permeated the nine depths.
On a Black Soul warship, a shadowy figure stood on a high platform, gazing at the magnificent city below.
"A thousand miles of ice, ten thousand miles of snow; Snowfall City is indeed astonishing. But today—annihilation!"
Boastful words, accompanied by potent killing intent, spread throughout Snowfall City.
"It's the army of the Black Soul Domain, they've truly arrived."
"No, there's also—the Ghost Spirit Domain!"
"Damn it, the people of the Ghost Spirit Domain have actually allied with the Black Soul Domain."
"We're finished, finished!"
Numerous powerhouses looked on in shock. They had never imagined that the Ghost Spirit Domain and the Black Soul Domain could form an alliance, as they had once vied for territory in the ancient past.
They were practically sworn enemies, yet today they acted together to attack their Snowfall Domain. This was too abnormal.
"Xue Mian, are you still not going to show yourself?"
On a Ghost Spirit warship, Leng Qianqiu transmitted her divine power, which pierced through countless snow mountains and reached Xue Mian's location.
"Leng Qianqiu, I didn't expect you to collude with the Black Emperor and plot against my Snowfall Domain!"
"Hahaha, Xue Mian, a wise person knows when to adapt. The Ghost Lord's choice is very correct. If you now lead the Snowfall Domain away from the Myriad Realms Grand Alliance and become a part of our Black Soul Alliance, perhaps, this seat will consider sparing your Snowfall City!"
Before Leng Qianqiu could respond, the Black Emperor spoke first, seeking to gain the initiative.
"Ridiculous! Black Emperor, do you truly believe I fear you? The grudges from tens of thousands of years ago can perhaps be settled today."
"Facing the invasion of two great domains and still so defiant, Xue Mian, I underestimated you."
"Hmph, Black Emperor, there are too many things you cannot foresee."
With a wave of her hand, Xue Mian caused the violent snow on countless snow mountains to transform into incredibly sharp blades, which assailed the Black Soul warship.
"Whoosh!"
Seeing the countless flying blades approaching, the Black Emperor exhaled a turbid breath. Dark power erupted, instantly engulfing the entire sky.
The once snow-white flying blades instantly turned pitch-black.
Then, these flying blades gradually disintegrated and melted.
"Such actions are hardly hospitable, Xue Mian."
"Hospitable? You dare?"
An icy voice filled the void. Within Snowfall City, endless snow paved a path, extending into the sky.
Xue Mian finally appeared.
Two female attendants accompanied her.
Above the void of Snowfall City, Xue Mian confronted the armies of the Black Soul Domain and the Ghost Spirit Domain.
"Xue Mian, you are truly bold, daring to face both of us at once."
"Leng Qianqiu, you are also a formidable woman, yet you have actually surrendered to the Black Emperor. It is truly regrettable."
"How dare you speak such nonsense?"
"Heh heh, impatient?"
Xue Mian gave a slight cold laugh, tinged with a hint of mockery and a trace of sigh, which immediately unsettled Leng Qianqiu.
While she would never admit it, Xue Mian's words had crossed her mind. However, to achieve the status of Creation God, she had forced herself to "endure humiliation."
Yet, in Xue Mian's eyes, such actions were submission and disgrace.
"Xue Mian, it's too late to sow discord now, isn't it?"
"Black Emperor, I anticipated this day when I allied with the Myriad Realms. I just didn't expect you to come so soon, and even so insecurely to ally with the Ghost Spirit Domain."
"Ha, what use is all this talk? I'm giving you a choice, you had better grasp it!"
"My response is just one word—get lost!"
Her icy countenance revealed a hint of displeasure, a direct refusal!