Was the Sovereign of Formlessness about to leave the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain?
However, to the disappointment of many major powers, the human race's Supreme One, the Sovereign of Formlessness, did not depart immediately. Many were shocked by the human race's calm demeanor—they remained unmoved and paid no heed to the safety of the Sealed Boundary Universe.
Boom—
Not long after, the supremely exalted Sovereign of Formlessness emerged from seclusion. Unexpectedly, he still did not leave right away. Instead, he embarked on a tour of the world.
A resplendent golden path of light directly spanned the heavens, piercing through the firmament. The Supreme One toured the world, revered by all races!
"Extra! Extra! The human race's Supreme One, the Sovereign of Formlessness, has paid a visit to the Corpse Immortal Clan's Ancient World!"
A startling piece of news spread throughout the entire Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain, causing a huge uproar and drawing the attention of the entire world.
Though called a visit, it was more akin to an inspection. After all, which imperial clan or Immortal Clan would dare to have a Supreme One personally come to their doorstep for a mere visit?
The Corpse Immortal Clan's Ancient Monarch personally came out to welcome him immediately, as did the clan's immortal descendants. They received him with the highest honors, not daring to show any neglect, which also sparked numerous speculations.
At this critical juncture, instead of returning to the Sealed Boundary Universe, the Sovereign of Formlessness went to the Corpse Immortal Clan. For what purpose?
Half a day later, the Sovereign of Formlessness departed, respectfully seen off by the Corpse Immortal Clan. This dignified Immortal Clan, from top to bottom, was filled with an indescribable sense of awe.
However, regarding the reason for the Sovereign of Formlessness's inspection, the Corpse Immortal Clan remained tight-lipped, as if it were a profound taboo.
Soon after, the Sovereign of Formlessness arrived at another imperial clan's Ancient World to inspect the imperial clan, similarly stirring up a massive storm.
In the following period, the Sovereign of Formlessness visited one imperial clan and Immortal Clan after another, ruling over the world as if an emperor on a royal tour, inspecting what seemed to be his own domain. This put every major imperial clan and Immortal Clan on high alert, trembling with fear, not daring to show the slightest neglect.
His Supreme might illuminated the entire Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain. Wherever he passed, the powerhouses of the heavens, even the Ancient Monarchs, had to personally come out to welcome this peerless Supreme One, making him the most watched figure in the world.
"That's right. Although the Sovereign of Formlessness is very likely to leave, before departing, he intends to warn these imperial clans and Immortal Clans, using his Supreme might to intimidate them."
Some sighed with emotion. Only a human race Supreme One like the Sovereign of Formlessness could conduct such a domineering tour. If it were anyone else, even the Emperor of No World could not act in such a manner.
An Emperor ultimately has rivals, but a Supreme One is peerless!
A full two months later, the Sovereign of Formlessness had thoroughly visited all the imperial clans and Immortal Clans. Finally, he headed to the deepest part of the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain, rumored to be the location of the Ten Heavenly Emperor Hall.
The entire world was shaken. Everyone knew the Sovereign of Formlessness had personally paid a visit to the Ten Heavenly Emperor Hall, causing a tremendous commotion and giving rise to endless speculations. Powerhouses across the heavens were guessing the true purpose behind the Sovereign of Formlessness's actions.
Three days later, the Sovereign of Formlessness returned, but he did not linger. Instead, he crossed the Ancestral God Pass, traversed the Primordial Divine Sea, and entered the deepest part of the Primordial Ancient Domain, which also attracted the world's attention.
Everyone knew that over these two months, the Sovereign of Formlessness's actions were rather peculiar. Ruling over the world, touring the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain, it was as if he were bidding farewell before his departure.
Many imperial clans, Immortal Clans, and royal clans believed the Sovereign of Formlessness was most likely about to leave and return to the Sealed Boundary Universe. Possibly, before leaving, he intended to personally visit and admonish the various imperial clans and Immortal Clans.
Because all the imperial clans and Immortal Clans the Sovereign of Formlessness had entered directly fell silent afterward. Even their Ancient Monarchs declared they were entering seclusion and began withdrawing from the world, further confirming people's suspicions.
Finally, the Sovereign of Formlessness returned from the mysterious Primordial Ancient Domain, his Supreme might restrained, and went back to the Qin family's Ancient World, once again withdrawing from the world.
Everything seemed to quiet down, returning to its original state.
However, many believed the Sovereign of Formlessness must have left. His visits during these days were merely a final warning and intimidation. The Sealed Boundary Universe was currently facing a great calamity; as the human race's Supreme One, he could not remain in the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain forever.
But no one had witnessed the Sovereign of Formlessness's departure. As long as there was no confirmed news of his departure for a single day, no one would dare to covet or seize a supreme blessed land like the Heaven-Fall Mausoleum.
A person's reputation is like a tree's shadow!
Thus, a full year passed. Still, no one had truly seen the Sovereign of Formlessness leave, nor had they seen any trace of his presence. However, what the various imperial clans, Immortal Clans, and royal clans of the heavens gradually noticed was that the human race's Ancient Monarchs also seemed to be gradually fading from sight. For over half a year, more than half of the human race's Ancient Monarchs had shown no signs of activity.
Although it was announced to the outside world that they were in seclusion, others felt they had most likely followed the Sovereign of Formlessness and left, returning to the Sealed Boundary Universe.
"Has the Sovereign of Formlessness really left, taking most of the human race's Ancient Monarchs with him?" many speculated.
On the other hand, the Sun Sovereign of the Great Saint Imperial Clan occasionally manifested in the world. He toured the heavens, sometimes entering the outer starry sky to refine stars, and occasionally visited some Ancient Monarchs for conversations.
Some Ancient Monarchs hoped to glean some information from him, wanting to know whether the Sovereign of Formlessness had truly left. However, whenever asked, the Sun Sovereign would only smile without speaking, leaving everyone unable to confirm whether the Sovereign of Formlessness had indeed departed.
Yet, some Ancient Monarchs felt profound shock when facing the Sun Sovereign. After a period of time, the Sun Sovereign's cultivation had grown increasingly profound. Even other Ancient Monarchs could sense a dense pressure emanating from him, surpassing that of ordinary Ancient Monarchs.
They recalled the legend of the Sun Sovereign—the Twin Sovereigns who, in their time, were in no way inferior to the peerless Sovereign of Formlessness.
Time continued to flow. In the blink of an eye, the seventeenth year arrived, with less than three years remaining until the final trial of the 'Supreme' immortal fate.
Three years passed. The world remained focused on the Sovereign of Formlessness's movements, but since that one return, he had completely vanished from sight, with no trace of information about him whatsoever.
More and more people became convinced that the Sovereign of Formlessness had long since left, taking several human race Ancient Monarchs back to the Sealed Boundary Universe. Gradually, their hearts grew fervent.
Even the Ancient Monarchs of the various imperial clans and Immortal Clans of the heavens, who had been intimidated by the Sovereign of Formlessness's inspections and visits back then, gradually began emerging from seclusion.
Back then, during his tour of the major imperial clans and Immortal Clans, the Sovereign of Formlessness hadn't said much. He merely mentioned he would be entering seclusion for a period to attempt a breakthrough to the true Emperor realm, and asked for help if the human race encountered any trouble.
In fact, at that time, the various imperial clans and Immortal Clans vaguely guessed the Sovereign of Formlessness would return to the Sealed Boundary Universe; he was just issuing a veiled warning.
However, they were in the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain, where it was inherently difficult to receive news from the outside world, let alone from the Sealed Boundary Universe—unless it was a major event like an alien invasion of the Sealed Boundary Universe. Therefore, they were unclear whether the Sovereign of Formlessness had truly returned to the Sealed Boundary Universe, which led to their forced seclusion and withdrawal over these past few years, all due to the Sovereign of Formlessness's intimidation.
After all, he was a true peerless Supreme One. Unless absolutely certain, they would remain extremely cautious and not take risks.
Three years had passed. The Sovereign of Formlessness had not appeared in the world. His announced seclusion to attempt a breakthrough to the Supreme Emperor realm—they naturally could not believe such a declaration.
"Three years have passed. The Sovereign of Formlessness has not appeared. In all likelihood, he has returned to the Sealed Boundary Universe!" an imperial clan Ancient Monarch declared, gazing from the highest point of his imperial clan's Ancient World towards the Qin family's Ancient World.
An Immortal Clan's Ancient Monarch looked towards the Eighth Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain, as if he could see the colossal continent that had been transferred to the Qin imperial clan's Emperor World—the Heaven-Fall Mausoleum—filled with infinite fervor. He murmured softly, "Back then, the Sovereign of Formlessness stood alone, supreme. Naturally, no one dared to say anything about him monopolizing the Heaven-Fall Mausoleum. But times have long since changed. With the Supreme One absent, the human race alone has no right to exclusively possess the Heaven-Fall Mausoleum. It is time for it to change hands!"
Deep within the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain, one local Ancient Monarch after another slowly awakened, their might overwhelming, their heavenly authority boundless. Gazing towards the Heaven-Fall Mausoleum, their eyes burned with intense fervor.
Across the world, countless powerholders coveted the Heaven-Fall Mausoleum, which buried myriad supreme powerhouses. Once they entered it, they would advance further, and it was not impossible that one day they might even reach the realm of Ancient Monarchs.
"I wonder which imperial clan or Immortal Clan will be the first to break the deadlock?"
The world speculated in secret. Although no one took the initiative openly, everyone knew this situation could not be maintained for too long.
Even the human race seemed to sense the subtle changes in the world, but they remained silent, unwilling to take the initiative to break the stalemate.
Boom—
On this day, the whole world watched intently, for finally, someone took the initiative to break the deadlock and confirm the truth of the Sovereign of Formlessness's absence.
An imperial clan Sovereign personally came forth. He set out personally, like an emperor on a royal tour, his might boundless, with celestial phenomena manifesting. A great path spanned the entire Eighth Heavenly Realm Ancient Domain, as if the world-creating Primordial God himself was taking the initiative to advance.
It was the Ancient Monarch of the Nine Colors Imperial Clan. He arrived at the gate of the Qin imperial clan's Emperor World. Though he did not speak, he stood with his hands behind his back, his Ancient Monarch majesty boundless, causing the Qin family guards stationed outside the imperial clan's Ancient World to tremble in fear, their bodies going weak.
Before a cosmic overlord like an Ancient Monarch, they were as weak as ants.
"This Sovereign has come to pay his respects to the Supreme One. Open the gates at once," the Nine Colors Imperial Clan's Sovereign of Colors declared with majestic authority. However, this intense Sovereign majesty, with a single dao shout, immediately caused the Qin family guards protecting the Ancient World gate to bleed from all seven orifices, their souls trembling violently in extreme terror.
"Your Majesty, our clan's Supreme Ancient Ancestor is currently in seclusion and cannot receive visitors at the moment," a guard responded, enduring the Sovereign of Colors's terrifying pressure.
"This Sovereign's visit to the Supreme One concerns an extremely important matter, not something you can delay. Quickly lead this Sovereign inside!"
The Sovereign of Colors stood with his hands behind his back, looking down from on high. The heavenly majesty emanating from his body grew increasingly dense, causing the guards' forms and spirits to crack, bleeding from all seven orifices, suffering greatly.
However, he did not actively force his way in; he merely released a sliver of his Sovereign heavenly majesty. If he truly barged in, it would mean completely tearing face with the human race.
Moreover, although everyone believed the Sovereign of Formlessness had left, it was not yet confirmed with absolute certainty. If he were still in the Ten Heavenly Realms Ancient Domain, such an affront to a Supreme One's dignity would have unimaginable consequences.