One of the Eight Desolates. This territory is jointly overseen by the Primordial Spirit Temple, the Star Spirit Yan Clan, and the Mechanical Clan. At this moment, in a region surrounded by hundreds of thousands of stars, there exists a supermassive giant gravitational source, releasing unparalleled massive gravity, maintaining the operation of these hundreds of thousands of stars, forming a massive galaxy between a galaxy cluster and a constant star system. Some technological civilizations might be able to observe this star domain through special means and marvel at such splendid and magnificent wonders in the cosmos, yet what they cannot know is that these stars... Each star has its own will. Moreover, their existence, life, and death are not invariable. However, for them, a slight change could span tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of years. Compared to such changes, the mere century-long lifespans of mortal civilizations appear as insignificant as a drop in the ocean. Many civilizations might have risen and fallen in dozens of cycles, yet these stars still encircle the giant gravitational source without any movement. Therefore, those mortals consider astronomical phenomena observed unchanged for hundreds, or even thousands, of years as truths, revered as laws, and self-complacently believe they are the only life forms in the universe. At this moment, in the center of a divine temple filled with intense heat and strong light, four figures, maintaining human forms, stand amidst the brilliance and fierce flames. They are the core members of the Star Spirit Yan Clan. The Yan Clan, one of the three great species of the Star Spirits. They differ from the Bright Clan, who advocate momentary splendor, and from the Dark Clan, who devour everything and believe in the return of all things to the void. Each member of the Yan Clan believes in the eternal, unchanging burn as the main theme of the world. This theory is most supported by the Yan Clan, resulting in them possessing the most "Immortal" level powers, though they slightly lack in Great Power level strengths. To truly possess many Immortal Venerable level and Great Power level strengths, the Bright Clan and Dark Clan are still the ones to look at, Though, so-called slightly lacking in Great Power level strengths is only relative to other powers. In reality, the Yan Clan still has four Great Powers, surpassing the Fire Cloud Palace, Void Sword Sect, Light Council, Cosmic Light Commerce, and Primordial Spirit Temple. At this moment, the four Great Powers of the Yan Clan, Yan Yi, Yan Zhong, Yan Chu, and Yan Guang, appear in this divine temple, exchanging information that has come from the Human Clan. "That top Immortal Venerable named Gu Jinlai is indeed a Great Power of the Human Clan, a Primordial Reincarnation. This information is over ninety percent credible." "Primordial, one of the oldest Great Powers, the previous owner of the Creation Immortal Light. With the revival of such an ancient existence, the Human Clan’s strength will undoubtedly grow stronger. Truly worthy of being the protagonist of this era, favored by the Great Dao." "First it was the Undying Clan and the Alien Demons, then the Innate Sacred, and now the Human Clan suddenly appears... when will this cosmic stage be ours, for the Star Spirits to ascend?" "Opportunities are not for waiting; they must be seized." The Great Powers exchanged views. Among them, Yan Guang, who had just stepped into the Great Power domain for millions of years, said in a deep voice: "You all are far older than me and should have heard of the tales of Primordial. He once obtained a strange object from the most core part of the Heart of the Cosmic, and it was through this strange object that he sparked his inspiration and glimpsed the realm beyond Silent Annihilation, belonging to the Daoist Ancestors." "That is evidently just a rumor. If Primordial truly walked a path beyond Honorable Daoist, his reincarnation back then wouldn’t have been so flawed, only awakening until now." Yan Chu shook his head. "There’s no smoke without fire, and if Primordial truly had no achievements, how could he have convinced the Evil God Xuanhuang? Even if you want to say that Evil God Xuanhuang was originally a disciple of Primordial before becoming an Evil God, then what did he say to convince over a dozen ancient Evil Gods to linger at the heart of the universe, voluntarily exploring the core where the Three Thousand Tao Ancestors dwell?" "Some powerful Immortal Venerables walk the path of the Evil God simply to probe the truth of the Daoist Ancestors. Becoming an Evil God is merely their means. To this day, there are Evil Gods who have never launched attacks outside the Heart of the Cosmic but have focused all their effort on researching the core where the Three Thousand Tao Ancestors are located." "You also said that’s only some of the Evil Gods. At least, Primordial convinced most of them." His words brought silence among the Great Powers present. After a while, Yan Chu spoke: "What are you suggesting? To go to war with the Human Clan?" "A human’s wisdom could carve out a path hopeful to reach the Daoist Ancestors. If this strange object were in the hands of our older Star Spirits, drawing upon the profound knowledge of our three species, we could certainly deduce a more perfect path. By then, this universe will undoubtedly usher in an era belonging to our Star Spirits. As for going to war..." Yan Guang said with a faint smile: "The Human Clan hasn’t announced that Gu Jinlai is Primordial." "It’s tacitly understood. If we really attack him, the Human Clan will not easily let this go. At this critical moment, once war breaks out, it will not end easily and might benefit the other races, even the Evil Gods." Yan Chu said without hesitation. "Our actions will naturally lead to a great war, but what if an Immortal Venerable acts, and under a justified cause?" "An Immortal Venerable acts? Under a justified cause?" The gazes of the Great Powers simultaneously fell on him. "Not long ago, an Immortal Golden Immortal from our Yan Clan fell in the Human Clan territory of New Fire Star Sea, and shortly after, that Gu Jinlai took the Immortal Immortal Instrument used by those Immortal Golden Immortals to Cosmic Light Commerce to sell." Yan Guang said, directly sending out a Divine Sense: "I’ve investigated the course of events, please have a look." The three Great Powers absorbed the information transmitted by Yan Guang and quickly understood his meaning. "Over a hundred Divine Spirits died in the Ashen Star Domain... it suggests that at that time, Gu Jinlai’s capabilities were indeed not inferior to the Immortal Venerable level, and under such circumstances, still those Immortals from our Yan Clan perished in the Ashen Star Domain. Coupled with the appearance of the Immortal Immortal Instrument originally belonging to them in the hands of Gu Jinlai... you think he is the one who killed them?" "A very reasonable assumption, especially when Yan Lie was in competition with him before; I believe he would not mind using a borrowed knife to kill, and at the necessary moment, adding insult to injury." The three Great Powers still have not expressed their views. "I know we cannot act on the assumption that a few Immortal Golden Immortals were killed by Gu Jinlai, bullying the weak. However... among the fallen Immortal Golden Immortals, one’s Master is our Yan Clan’s Great Immortal Venerable Yan Xuan!" Yan Guang smiled slightly, "If this Great Immortal Venerable found out the truth and, in his rage, sought Gu Jinlai for revenge?" At this point, he paused, "Gu Jinlai’s identity as a Primordial among the Human Clan, some Immortals, and even some Immortal Beings are aware of. But within the Star Spirit Clan, it’s only a few of us who know this information. Those Great Immortal Venerables and top Immortal Venerables have not yet received the news. To avenge their disciple, personally entering the New Fire Star Sea to capture and kill this junior named Gu Jinlai...it makes perfect sense." His words made the three Great Powers present exchange a glance, their hearts simultaneously stirring. In history, there have been instances where even knowing someone was a Great Power Reincarnation, an Immortal Venerable still intended to strike mercilessly while their cultivation had not yet recovered. Of course, every Reincarnated Great Power leaves behind a trump card. Even if they have just begun to awaken as Immortals, an Immortal Venerable’s attack might not necessarily kill them. The few Great Powers were tempted. "Trying it might be worthwhile." "We can completely disguise our ignorance. If we fail, let Yan Xuan take the fall... Yan Xuan... for so many years has not comprehended the mysterious Silent Annihilation, and the Dark Dao he cultivates is nearing its cleansing cycle? In his madness, it wouldn’t be surprising for him to fall and become an Evil God, let alone to vent for his disciple, seeking a release of his frustration?" "We can promise Yan Xuan that regardless of success or failure in this endeavor, his lineage will remain prosperous." The three spoke one after another. The Heavens are indifferent to all creatures as straw dogs. At the level of Great Powers, standing atop the Universe, they are the Heavens of the Star Spirit Yan Clan. They act according to their own will, without much forethought. Perhaps what they’re doing could lead to serious consequences, but... A full-scale war between Evil Gods, Divine Spirits, and cultivators is about to break out. Moreover, they’ve prepared to abandon Yan Xuan. Having been willing to hand over Yan Xuan as a concession to the Human Clan, they did not believe the Human Clan would dare to go to war against the Star Spirits for Gu Jinlai. "Next, we must ensure that Yan Xuan’s actions are foolproof. Every Reincarnated Great Power leaves behind a trump card; historically, there have been tales of Great Powers, in their immortal bodies, reversing and slaying Immortal Venerables." "Therefore, I need the Cosmic Oddity in Clan Leader Yan Yi’s possession that can anchor and erode the true soul—True Spirit Water, and the Supreme Immortal Device of Lord Yan Zhong—Great Silent Annihilation Realm." Yan Guang’s gaze fell on the two Great Powers. "True Spirit Water..." "Great Silent Annihilation Realm..." The two Great Powers exchanged a glance. The death of a Great Immortal Venerable is no big deal. Immortal Venerables and Immortals are essentially the same, with an average lifespan of only several million years, while the oldest Great Power of the Yan Clan, Yan Yi, has lived for over ten billion years. Great Powers view Immortal Venerables and Great Immortal Venerables as Immortals view Golden Immortals, stronger, but just more useful pieces or subordinates. But if something goes wrong with the True Spirit Water and Great Silent Annihilation Realm... So great that even as Great Powers, they would feel pain and hesitation. "Of course, it’s possible to act without these two Supreme Treasures, but in that case, if Gu Jinlai’s Primordial Body truly left a terrifying trump card, Yan Xuan might not be able to handle him." "No, either we don’t do it, or we give it our all." "A Supreme Immortal Device... indeed requires me to spend tens of millions, even hundreds of millions of years to refine, but... wanting to uncover the secrets of the Primordial Body, there must be a price. Since I have agreed to this action, I must be prepared to gain nothing and suffer heavy losses, even if the preparation is perfect." Yan Zhong, the Great Power of the Yan Clan, was also very rational. Having lived for billions, tens of billions of years, they have long seen everything with great clarity. This operation, whether successful or not, will yield gains. Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩·𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢·𝔫𝔢𝔱 If it fails, a Great Immortal Venerable holding a Supreme Immortal Device and True Spirit Water falls to Gu Jinlai, the reincarnation of the Primordial True Body would surely reveal means beyond common imagination. Using Great Power computation power, from these means, there would be a significant possibility to discern if it contains the direction of the Daoist Ancestor’s path. If this purpose can be achieved... Or if it’s known that the Primordial Body truly contains the secrets of the Daoist Ancestor Realm, even at the risk of war with the Human Clan, they would personally act against Gu Jinlai without hesitation. Even if it means all four Great Powers act together to overwhelm the few, just to seize this secret first. As for the dignity of the Great Powers, or even the entire Star Spirit Yan Clan? Even if the Star Spirit Yan Clan is annihilated by the Human Clan’s wrath afterwards... In the face of the allure of the Daoist Ancestor’s path, this means nothing. Wherever they are, there is the Star Spirit Yan Clan. "This is the True Spirit Water." Yan Yi took out a Treasure emitting strange fluctuations, said to also originate from the core region of the Heart of the Cosmic, and handed it to Yan Guang, "Go ahead, don’t worry about future troubles. As long as we are strong enough, all our words are truth, and all our actions are justice."