"The World-Destroying War has finally arrived once again."
In a special world teeming with countless flying creatures and ferocious beasts, a middle-aged man stood atop a massive, towering peak that pierced the clouds. Hands clasped behind his back, his gaze penetrated the very space of this world, staring into a distant space-time far away, his expression grave as he spoke softly.
Had Ye Yunfei been present, he would have instantly recognized this middle-aged man—he was precisely the Suanni he had met deep within the Ancient Beast Realm, that pocket dimension hidden in the depths of the Ten Thousand Beasts Forest within the Sacred Land of the Xuanhuang Star Domain in the Canghuang Realm! Back then, when Dugu Huan went missing, Ye Yunfei, in his pursuit, had entered the Ancient Beast Realm and encountered this Suanni, thus making his acquaintance.
Later, Ye Yunfei had helped this Suanni repair an ancient teleportation altar within the Ancient Beast Realm. Subsequently, the Suanni had teleported away from that realm, his whereabouts unknown.
"Lord Beast Lord, even if the World-Destroying War has come again, there is no need to fear it. During the ancient World-Destroying War, Lord Beast Lord, your strength was only at the Heavenly Emperor realm. But now, Lord, you are a powerful Earth Immortal, a difference as vast as heaven and earth. If the Dark Faction dares to trespass upon our Beast Realm, we will certainly teach them a lesson they won't forget!"
A tall elder, built like a monstrous bear, stood beside the middle-aged man and immediately spoke up after hearing his words.
"We must never underestimate the Dark Faction. You did not participate in that past World-Destroying War, so you have no idea how terrifying the Dark Faction's overall strength truly is. Even with my current power as an Earth Immortal, I cannot claim absolute certainty of victory against them. For the Dark Faction also possesses many experts at the Earth Immortal level."
The middle-aged man shook his head in reply.
"Lord Beast Lord, although the Dark Faction is strong, our Beast Realm is no longer what it used to be. We have established contact with the Divine Beast Realm and, as a result, have cultivated a large number of experts. Now, our Beast Realm is definitely not to be bullied!"
That elder, seeming unconvinced, spoke again.
"The strength of our Beast Realm has indeed increased tremendously; it can even be described as an earth-shattering transformation. However, we absolutely must not grow arrogant because of it, especially not harbor the slightest trace of underestimation when facing the Dark Faction. Otherwise, the consequences would be unthinkable."
The middle-aged man glanced at the elder, his tone carrying a warning.
"Lord Beast Lord, do you know something?"
Seeing the middle-aged man's expression, the elder couldn't help but pause, then asked cautiously. Having followed this man for many years, he was very familiar with his temperament. This level of apprehension towards the Dark Faction felt unusual.
"The World-Destroying War runs deep. The origins of the Dark Faction are incredibly formidable. They have been operating within this stretch of space-time for such a long time, launching World-Destroying Wars multiple times. Behind it all, there must surely be a massive conspiracy! As for the World-Destroying War... our Beast Realm would do best not to get involved."
The middle-aged man stated with a grim face.
"But Lord Beast Lord, do you think the Dark Faction will let our Beast Realm be?"
The elder asked.
"No. Therefore, our Beast Realm cannot avoid it. Pass down the order: from now on, be prepared for battle at any moment."
Upon hearing the elder's words, the middle-aged man fell silent for a moment, then let out a light sigh before speaking.
Simultaneously...
In other powerful special worlds like the Demon Realm, the Demonic Beast Realm, the Netherworld, and others, experts were also gazing towards the massive battle currently raging in the Main World. Each of these experts possessed exceptional foresight, powerful perception, and were top masters skilled in deduction. They all vaguely surmised that this large-scale conflict in the Main World most likely signified the imminent arrival of a new World-Destroying War.
"The last World-Destroying War did not spread to the Main World. Yet, this time, the prelude starts from the Main World itself. Could it be that the Dark Faction intends to expand the scope of the World-Destroying War? If the Dark Faction truly does this, aren't they afraid of inciting universal fury? Although the Dark Faction's overall strength is formidable, once they incur such wrath, they likely could not withstand the collective rage of so many powerful forces united together, right?"
Within the Demon Realm, an emaciated elder demon stood in the void of his realm, his two sharp gazes piercing through layers of space-time to watch the great war in the Main World, a trace of bewilderment on his face.
"Great Demon Lord, you worry too much. Past World-Destroying Wars have had nothing to do with our Demon Realm. The Dark Faction dares not provoke us. On the contrary, our Demon Realm can seize the opportunity of the Dark Faction initiating the World-Destroying War to enter the various worlds of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds and seize territory."
A fearsome demon, his appearance ferocious and demonic aura overwhelming, stood beside the elder demon and spoke.
"Hmm, that is possible. However, take care to avoid conflict with the Dark Faction whenever possible. Although our Demon Realm does not fear them, if it isn't necessary, we should not form enmity with them."
The elder demon thought for a moment, then nodded.
"Understood, Great Demon Lord."
The demon respectfully answered.
Similar dialogues were occurring in many comparable special realms.
Within a sunless, bizarre world, inside a palace, a woman exuding terrifying energy sat upon a high seat, her aura imposing. Were Ye Yunfei here, he would instantly recognize this woman as Lu Dandan, the present Dark Queen of the Dark Realm!
"Your Majesty, through my divinations, the great battle currently unfolding in the Main World is likely the beginning of a new World-Destroying War."
A stooped old woman standing beside Lu Dandan spoke.
"I had already surmised as much. Our Dark Realm need not concern itself with it. However, if the Dark Faction dares to invade our realm, we shall strike back fiercely and teach them a lesson. Also, immediately dispatch a group of experts to infiltrate the Primordial Continent and protect certain organizations I've designated. The details of those organizations that require protection are recorded within this jade slip."
Lu Dandan spoke unhurriedly, simultaneously taking out a jade slip and handing it to the old woman.
"I understand, Your Majesty!"
The old woman immediately accepted the jade slip.
It could be said that the conflict between the Reincarnation Palace and the five major powers in the Main World had already drawn the attention of many powerful forces across this stretch of space-time.
In the blink of an eye, undercurrents surged and tensions rose.
In a certain world swirling with boundless black fog.
A dim shadow sat cross-legged deep within the void of this world, seemingly motionless since the dawn of time.
"Supreme Honored One, we have dispatched a portion of our army into the Main World. Seizing the opportunity of the conflict between the five major powers and the Reincarnation Palace, we have begun the World-Destroying War."
Suddenly, a black-robed figure arrived before this dim shadow and bowed respectfully.
"Very good. The time is right. Let the formal commencement begin, then. The target of this World-Destroying War is all life within this expanse of space-time—every world, every living being! All life must be slaughtered clean. Only this way can sufficient nourishment be provided, and our objective be achieved."
The dim shadow issued a faint voice.
"Supreme Honored One, the Main World, the Demon Realm, the Demonic Beast Realm, the Netherworld, the Dark Realm... the strength of these worlds is significant. If we confront them simultaneously, they are sure to unite, align with the Light Faction, and jointly oppose us, the Dark Faction. At that time, we would face a very powerful allied force. Although we have temporarily recruited many major powers within this space-time, sooner or later, these powers will awaken. Then they will turn against us, becoming our enemies."
The black-robed figure spoke with some concern.
"Do not worry. Do you truly believe our Dark Faction possesses only the strength you've seen? Rest assured, the true strength of our Dark Faction is hundreds, thousands of times greater than what is visible. The reason I previously did not move against the Main World, the Demon Realm, the Demonic Beast Realm, the Netherworld, and even maintained good relations with them was precisely to fatten those worlds up, to make them stronger. It's like mortals raising livestock—fatten them up before the slaughter. Now, the overall strength of these worlds is already quite good. The time for harvest has arrived."
The dim shadow spoke.
"Pass down the order: dispatch another portion of Earth Immortals and troops into the Main World. After annihilating the Reincarnation Palace and those five major powers, continue to slaughter the other forces and lifeforms within the Main World. Collect all the flesh, blood, essence, and Soul Body essences from every living being in the Main World and bring them all back."
The dim shadow continued.
"Yes."
Another black-robed figure emerged from the surrounding space, answered respectfully, then turned and took a step, disappearing.
"Very well, return to the Main World. The operations there shall be under your charge."
The dim shadow addressed the earlier black-robed figure.
"Understood, Supreme Honored One."
That black-robed figure immediately answered, then turned and left.