The nine stars connected together, blocking the world where the Primordial Heartlands resided.
As a result, the entire day would remain in darkness.
As for the Supreme Void Emperor, both his origin and his end were particularly mysterious.
It was said he was most fond of venturing into all kinds of secret realms, extremely curious about the worlds beyond the Primordial Heartlands.
Not only the Outer Heavens, but also countless Particle Worlds.
Even after he bore the Heaven’s Will, his whole life was devoted to studying the phenomenon of Nine Stars Aligning.
It was said that tens of thousands of years ago, during another appearance of the Nine Stars Alignment, he disappeared along with that night.
From then on, he never appeared again.
Later generations had many speculations about him. Some said he ascended to the worlds beyond, while others said he broke through the spatial barrier and went to other Particle Worlds.
In short, opinions varied, but without any definite result, he gradually faded from people’s memories.
…
At this moment, when the Supreme Void Emperor’s art was unleashed through Mo Tianming’s hands, Xu Zimo narrowed his eyes slightly.
Those nine stars seemed to represent nine Particle Worlds, descending from the heavens.
An endless might suppressed everything.
The Heaven-Shattering Giant behind Xu Zimo reached out to block, but almost instantly was shattered and destroyed by the impact of the nine stars.
Although the Gate of Eternity could temporarily grant immunity to this attack, it was ultimately temporary. Judging by the momentum of this Nine Stars Alignment, it was bound to be a lasting and large-scale destruction.
In the empty, dark sky, only those nine stars covered everything.
Illuminating all the heavens.
“Brother Xu, please give me your guidance,” Mo Tianming stood in a corner of the darkness.
It was as if he had merged into the darkness itself, robes fluttering, long hair flowing without wind.
He was smiling faintly as he gazed at Xu Zimo.
“In that case, let’s give it a try,” Xu Zimo replied.
He waved his right hand, and dense infernal energy shrouded the surroundings.
This infernal energy was even deeper and darker than the surrounding blackness.
The infernal energy enveloped Xu Zimo completely, and even Mo Tianming could not see through what was happening inside.
When the Nine Stars Alignment descended, the sound of sonic booms swept in.
Just as Mo Tianming was proudly watching his masterpiece, he suddenly felt that within that abyss of infernal energy, something even stronger seemed to be awakening.
Immediately after, the dark infernal clouds condensed, and a streak of azure-blue light flashed past.
It seemed like the phantom of a blue planet had flickered for a moment.
Before he could even look clearly, his Nine Stars Alignment was completely annihilated into nothingness.
The darkness covering the heavens and earth also dispersed.
The vision of everyone brightened again.
Many people were left bewildered, but at the moment the darkness dispersed, Xu Zimo’s Shadow Tyrant was already pressed against Mo Tianming’s neck.
Only a foot away.
Mo Tianming froze completely.
His lips trembled, wanting to speak, but not a single word came out.
Cold sweat dripped slowly down from his forehead.
“Just now… what was that?” Mo Tianming asked.
“You don’t need to know,” Xu Zimo retracted Shadow Tyrant.
“What is your relationship with the Supreme Void Emperor?”
“The Supreme Void Emperor...” Mo Tianming chuckled lightly. “If I said I wanted to tear him to pieces, would you believe it?”
“I don’t. He taught you the Nine Stars Alignment, his life’s greatest art,” Xu Zimo shook his head in reply.
“Kill me if you will, no need for so much nonsense,” Mo Tianming said.
“The Nine Stars Alignment, and that imperial might… looks like you carry many secrets,” Xu Zimo smiled. “I almost suspected you were the Supreme Void Emperor, but you’re not.”
Hearing Xu Zimo’s words, Mo Tianming’s eyes narrowed slightly.
But he did not answer.
“Go,” Xu Zimo put away Shadow Tyrant and said calmly.
“Why don’t you kill me...?” Mo Tianming was stunned and asked.
“I don’t want to kill you, so I won’t,” Xu Zimo replied.
“I don’t owe favors. I’ll repay this mercy of sparing me someday,” Mo Tianming did not hesitate.
After speaking, he walked into the distance.
Watching his departing figure, Pure Water stepped forward and asked suspiciously, “Why did you let him go?”
“Follow him, but don’t get discovered,” Xu Zimo said faintly.
“Me?” Pure Water was stunned.
“He meant me,” at that moment, the wise monk Great Wisdom stepped out, smiling as he explained.
When Xu Zimo waved his hand, the monk’s gaze turned to Mo Tianming, and his figure gradually faded into the void.
“What medicine are you selling in your gourd?” Pure Water studied Xu Zimo, asking warily.
Xu Zimo just smiled and did not answer.
…
At this moment inside the Heavenly Dao Academy, the battle was still raging.
These imperial lineages and supreme sects had no intention of fighting to the death.
They were all searching for what they wanted.
As for whether the Heavenly Dao Academy survived or not, they didn’t care at all.
It was just a temporary alliance, with everyone harboring their own motives.
“It’s here, no doubt,” several voices came around a corner of the academy, arriving outside a pavilion.
They were five people, three men and two women, each wearing different colored robes.
The five looked toward Xu Zimo and Pure Water inside the pavilion.
One of them asked, “Hey, brat, is your Heavenly Dao Academy’s Treasure Tower here?”
“You’re from the Five Elements Sect?” Pure Water stood up and asked.
Although not an imperial lineage, the Five Elements Sect was a leading force among the supreme sects.
It was said that back then, the Five Elements Venerable was also a contender for the Heaven’s Will, but unfortunately, he failed in the end.
“Oh, seems someone still knows our name,” one red-robed man laughed. “Little girl, take us to the Treasure Tower, and we’ll spare your life.”
“How can the Heavenly Dao Academy be a place for you to run wild,” Pure Water pulled the whip from her waist and shouted angrily.
“This fiery little girl, I like her,” another golden-robed man laughed lewdly.
“Enough nonsense. Take her down and interrogate her later,” the green-robed woman frowned and said.
The five surged with the power of the five elements, directly charging at Pure Water.
“You’re not going to help me?” Pure Water called out to Xu Zimo as she fought back.
“They’re yours to handle. This is your time to shine,” Xu Zimo replied with a smile.
His gaze shifted to the other side in the distance.
Footsteps sounded, and a figure slowly stopped at the other side of the tower.
It was an old man.
The elder was short, only about one meter sixty.
His hair and beard were long and entirely white, like an ancient immortal.
In his hand was a wooden staff.
“Young friend, may I ask, is this the Treasure Tower?” the old man looked at Xu Zimo, smiling kindly.