To the Frontlines of the Multiverse

The Blue Sky Sword Sea had finally settled down.

Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner. The three thousand disciples were cultivating steadily, with the guidance of saints helping them avoid many detours in their cultivation journey, making rapid progress.

Chen Xia would come to check on them occasionally, without putting on airs. He would just stroll around, and when he encountered disciples who were making good progress, he would casually reward them with a Great Elixir.

Indeed, a Great Elixir.

Now, Dao Medicine was no longer impressive enough for Chen Xia to hand out, and it seemed he no longer relied on the luck of the Way of Heaven to refine medicines.

Instead, he relied on himself. He was already two realms in one, naturally possessing luck that surpassed all cultivators.

If he were to refine medicines in the Great Death Realm or realm boundaries, he might even be able to refine an Imperial Elixir.

One could only say he had a cheat code.

The development of the Star Region was equally rapid. After Chen Xia became the overlord, he had Qiu Li further strengthen the Star Region's formation, working together with the formation masters in the Star Region to construct a formation that could withstand the Heavenly Dao Reckoning.

Using mortal power to resist heaven seemed like a flight of fancy, impractical.

But if they didn't try, it would definitely be impossible.

This was the most important part of resisting the Heavenly Dao Reckoning. Qiu Li put his all into it, using the most exquisite formations to construct it.

While the Blue Sky Sword Sea was peaceful, Chen Xia didn't remain at ease for long.

Tian Sen the Great Emperor came to find him again, directly arriving at the Blue Sky Sword Sea. He stood at the entrance, his expression slightly bewildered.

Because at the entrance was the White Emperor guarding the door, chained up, behaving as docile as could be, even proactively greeting cultivators who passed by.

The epitome of high quality.

This confused Tian Sen the Great Emperor. He remembered this person as a remnant of darkness, so how come there wasn't a trace of dark aura on him now?

Could he really be this obedient?

A nonchalant figure walked out from the entrance. Emperor Capital sauntered out like a hooligan, glanced over, and nodded.

"Hmm, Little White, mind your posture. Stand up straight."

"Yes, Lord Emperor!" The White Emperor hurriedly nodded and stood ramrod straight.

Emperor Capital swaggered a bit more, noticed Tian Sen the Great Emperor at the entrance, and smiled.

Tian Sen the Great Emperor remembered Emperor Capital, knowing he was a cultivator by Chen Xia's side, so he waved and said,

"I'm looking for Chen Xia."

Emperor Capital's eyes narrowed as he looked Tian Sen the Great Emperor up and down, frowning as he said,

"You want to see my bro Chen? What's your background? You've got quite the attitude, you old..."

"Just tell him Tian Sen the Great Emperor is here."

Emperor Capital's disdainful expression instantly changed to a fawning smile as he continued,

"My lord, you should have said so earlier! I'll go notify bro Chen right away."

Tian Sen the Great Emperor asked curiously, "Weren't you just acting tough? It seemed like you were even about to curse at me."

"Uh... was I?" Emperor Capital scratched his head, then smiled and said,

"That must have been my twin brother Qiu Li cursing. He looks just like me, and our voices are similar too. You must have mistaken him for me."

"Oh, is that so?" Tian Sen the Great Emperor neither agreed nor disagreed.

"I'll go call bro Chen for you." Emperor Capital didn't dwell on the topic, quickly leaving to notify Chen Xia.

Mainly because without Chen Xia by his side, he really couldn't muster up any bravado.

A moment later, Chen Xia had arrived. With a wave of his hand, he created a small world of light and time, isolating them from the outside world, and asked Tian Sen the Great Emperor,

"What did you come to see me for?"

Tian Sen the Great Emperor smiled helplessly and said, "The Emperor Council has decided to list the Blue Sky Sword Sea as a First-Class Star Region. They just need you to go up there for a bit, and you'll probably have to participate in some battles."

"What if I don't go?" Chen Xia asked again.

"If you don't go, it means you're unwilling to contribute. The Blue Sky Sword Sea will naturally be excluded from being a First-Class Star Region, and you'll be isolated from the Star Region Alliance."

"The myriad realms are in chaos now. The Emperors are all trying to gather Star Regions, sending their top experts to the front lines to fight, pooling the top combat power of the myriad realms. Only now do we have a chance to resist the Heavenly Dao Reckoning."

"If no one is willing to go to the front lines, even the current Emperors won't be able to withstand the Heavenly Dao Reckoning. As our forces dwindle, we'll naturally be reckoned with one by one by the Way of Heaven."

Tian Sen the Great Emperor sighed, then continued.

"The Way of Heaven has already enveloped the Great Heaven, vaguely separating it from the myriad realms, cutting off communication. It intends to thoroughly reckon with the Great Heaven."

"If you and I don't work together, in the end, we'll all die. We won't be able to protect our homeland, and everything will eventually head towards destruction, then restart."

Chen Xia nodded. He had experienced the Heavenly Dao Reckoning before. Now his mind stirred, and although he wasn't in the Great Death Realm, he could vaguely connect with his heart demon. He asked,

"Can you pull the Blue Sky Sword Sea into the Great Death Realm now?"

"I can, but I'm not sure how many people inside would survive," the heart demon answered honestly, then added,

"You can go to the front lines to resist first. There are many cultivators there, and opportunities abound. It's convenient for you to break through, and it also gives me time to adjust."

"When I've infiltrated the Great Death Realm into the Blue Sky Sword Sea and slowly merged them, it will be justified for me to bring in the Blue Sky Sword Sea, and everyone inside will survive."

"Alright," Chen Xia nodded, and it was settled.

The heart demon suddenly added,

"If the front lines can't hold, just retreat to the Blue Sky Sword Sea and summon me. I'll battle the Way of Heaven!"

Such domineering words, truly fitting the heart demon's character.

Chen Xia responded softly, his consciousness returning. He looked at Tian Sen the Great Emperor and said, "You can go back first. I'll come in a few days."

Tian Sen the Great Emperor nodded and left the Blue Sky Sword Sea without lingering.

Chen Xia stood alone in front of the Blue Sky Sword Sea, turning his head to look at the majestic blue sky and sea of swords.

There were many people inside - elders, disciples, and others.

Chen Xia shook his head.

Once a person has attachments, they indeed can't act as freely. This journey to the front lines was something he had to do.

Today, he rarely gathered the Eight Saints of Azure Sky, telling them he needed to go on a long journey. He asked everyone to intensify their cultivation and improve their strength, so they would have their own means of survival in this time of crisis.

The eight saints had varied expressions, but none asked Chen Xia where he was going.

Chi Yu crossed her arms, lowered her head, and said in a deep voice,

"I'll go with you."

"I'll go with you too, bro Chen!" Emperor Capital cried out mournfully.

"I'll go too!"

"Count me in!"

"Same here!"

"..."

The others chimed in one after another.

Chen Xia sat in the main seat, a slight smile always on his lips. He waited for everyone to finish speaking before waving his hand and saying,

"Alright, all of you are saints now. What's the point of following me? Stay in the Blue Sky Sword Sea and cultivate well. We'll meet again before long."

No one replied. They all guessed what Chen Xia was going to do.

So the atmosphere was a bit heavy.

"Don't be so gloomy. Let's play a game of chess," Chen Xia said with a light laugh.

Everyone agreed. They were all willing to play chess with Chen Xia, even if it meant being checkmated by him from the start.

But chess games come to an end.

And people can't be held back.

When Chen Xia left,

Emperor Capital chased after him, crying and shouting,

"Bro Chen, how can I live without you? Bro Chen, you must stay safe! Bro Chen!"

Chen Xia had already gone.

When the Blue Sky Sword Sea had become a tiny dot, until it could no longer be seen, Chen Xia finally turned his head.

He had already left the Star Region.

Though alone, he was not solitary.

Brothers, please send some gifts. I'll continue tomorrow.

Good night, good night.