The Declaring Party: Netherfrost Sanctum

"The power of destiny is the fundamental force of the vast cosmos, determining the fate of every cultivator."

"Every cultivator is born with Destiny Power within them. The strength of this power determines their talent, fortune, and even their future achievements."

"Those chosen by destiny who ascend from minor worlds often possess Destiny Power far greater than cultivators of the vast cosmos."

"This is why cultivators of the vast cosmos constantly seek out these chosen ones from minor worlds, bringing them to the vast cosmos to groom them as their 'chess pieces.'"

"One reason is to prepare for the three great reshuffling wars of the vast cosmos: the War of Fortune, the War of Merit, and the War of Faith."

"And another... Destiny Power can also be seized through these wars."

"The victors of these wars will gain vast amounts of Destiny Power."

"And afterward..."

Huo Feng's eyes flickered with complexity: "The cultivators who groomed these 'chess pieces' will devour and refine them, allowing the Destiny Power to nourish themselves."

"Many major factions gather numerous chess pieces at once, all for the purpose of exploiting them to seize Destiny Power on a large scale."

"If the chosen ones are likened to fruit, then the people of the vast cosmos are the harvesters, plucking these ripe fruits for their own consumption."

Qin Luo's eyes gleamed with realization upon hearing this.

No wonder the cultivators of the vast cosmos placed such importance on the chosen ones from minor worlds—it was all because of Destiny Power.

He looked at his palm. Destiny Power... represented a person's upper limit.

Some people's limit might only be the Supreme Realm, but by seizing more Destiny Power, that limit could break through to the Sovereign Realm—or even higher.

For these cultivators, any means would be justified.

Huo Feng continued, her tone heavy: "But the struggle for Destiny Power isn't limited to these wars."

"Every cultivator in the vast cosmos inherently possesses Destiny Power, so some demonic cultivators choose to directly kill others and devour their Destiny Power to enhance their own cultivation!"

"And this method... annihilates the victim's soul, leaving no chance for reincarnation!"

"Every sacred domain in the Central Heaven Holy Realm has relied on various methods to survive until now."

By now, Qin Luo had a rough understanding.

The rules of the vast cosmos were far more complex than they had previously known.

The struggle for Destiny Power was the core of this world.

Things like fortune, merit, and the power of faith—all paled in comparison to Destiny Power.

"Then, what comes after the Sovereign Realm?" Qin Luo suddenly asked, curiosity flashing in his eyes. "You all seemed shocked by the idea of breaking through to the Sovereign Realm."

Huo Feng's expression turned solemn.

After a moment of silence, she slowly replied, "The Sovereign Realm is a watershed in the vast cosmos."

"Once one steps into the Sovereign Realm, a cultivator gains a completely new power—the 'Source of Law.'"

"Source of Law?" Qin Luo raised an eyebrow, glancing at Su Muwan, who was happily munching on potato chips.

Miss, you've got crumbs all over your mouth...

"Correct." Huo Feng nodded. "The Source of Law is a power unique to Sovereign Realm cultivators."

"Its might far surpasses your imagination."

"Because... the Source of Law can be strengthened by devouring the Source of Law from other cultivators."

Her voice carried a weight of warning: "An ancient tale once circulated in the vast cosmos."

"There was a Sovereign Realm cultivator whose Source of Law was so overwhelmingly powerful that even an Eternal Realm expert was instantly crushed by its force."

"So, the more Sources of Law one devours, the stronger their combat power becomes—theoretically allowing them to slay enemies regardless of realm."

"But... at least I've never seen it happen."

"After all, Sovereign Realm experts aren't common nowadays. Even devouring all of them might not be enough to slay an Eternal Realm powerhouse."

Oh?

Hearing this, Qin Luo turned to look at Su Muwan again.

Wait a minute.

Sovereign Realm experts might be rare here, but that doesn't mean they were scarce tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of years ago.

What if the bronze cauldron from the minor worlds... could also be used here?

Then all they'd need to do was travel back in time, devour everyone's Source of Law, and that would be it.

Though the feasibility of this plan still needed consideration.

Su Muwan blinked, sensing that Qin Luo was scheming something again.

"By the way," Qin Luo suddenly thought of something else and turned back to Huo Feng. "This place is called the Eastern Glory Heavenly Realm, right?"

Huo Feng paused, then nodded. "Correct."

"Then who's the strongest person here, and what's their cultivation level?"

"Uh... the lord of the Flying Sword Peak Domain, at the Sovereign Realm."

"Is there a limit to how many Sacred Domain Wars one can wage?"

"Theoretically, no..."

Hearing this, Qin Luo's lips curled into a faint smile.

"Good. Then, let's start with you."

"Start... what?"

"Swear eternal loyalty to my young mistress."

[Charm Eyes], [Word Spirit], [Natural Affinity], [Graceful Noble Companion]—activate!!!

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Eastern Glory Heavenly Realm.

Nine Heavens Profound Domain, Thunderbolt Hall.

The Thunder Heavenly Lord abruptly opened his eyes, a trace of shock flashing within them.

"The Blazing Flame Domain... was annihilated?"

His voice trembled with disbelief, as though he couldn't trust what he had just sensed.

The Blazing Flame Domain had suffered a severe loss in the last War of Fortune.

Its fortune had been critically damaged, meaning that unless they found new chosen ones, the domain would surely perish in the next world war.

But...

Even if it were to be destroyed, it should have been by the rules of the vast cosmos.

How could another sacred domain have annihilated it?

After all, the Blazing Flame Domain's lord, Huo Feng, was a seasoned half-step Sovereign Realm expert.

And the strongest sacred domain lord in the Eastern Glory Heavenly Realm was only at the Sovereign Realm.

Even with a cultivation advantage, waging a Sacred Domain War would still come at a heavy cost.

Especially since the sacred domains with Sovereign Realm experts were all busy preparing for the Great Cosmos War—why would they launch a Sacred Domain War at such a critical time?

Then who could it have been?

The Thunder Heavenly Lord abruptly stood, his gaze piercing through the void as if he could see directly into the Blazing Flame Domain's territory.

"The Flame Phoenix Empress... a half-step Sovereign Realm existence... Who could have possibly annihilated the entire domain in just a single day?"

Suddenly, his entire body stiffened, his face twitching.

Because he remembered the intelligence his spy in the Blazing Flame Domain had recently relayed.

[The Blazing Flame Domain will wage a Sacred Domain War against a newly risen sacred domain.]

A newly risen sacred domain!?

He had initially dismissed the Blazing Flame Domain's war as a desperate last stand by the Flame Phoenix Empress.

But now, realization struck him like lightning.

The ones who annihilated the Fire Domain might be none other than... the Netherfrost Sacred Domain!

That newly ascended Sacred Domain from a minor world!

"Netherfrost Sacred Domain..."

A flicker of shock flashed in Thunder Heavenly Lord's eyes as he muttered, "How can a mere ant that ascended from a minor world possess such power?"

He took a deep breath, suppressing his astonishment, then turned and coldly addressed the kneeling elders below: "Issue the order—halt all actions against the Netherfrost Sacred Domain. Reassess their strength!"

"As you command!"

The elders responded in unison, their faces also betraying undisguised shock.

Thunder Heavenly Lord's expression darkened with uncertainty. Until he broke through to the Dominator Realm, he had to proceed with caution.

Still, in his view, even if this fledgling Sacred Domain had won, the cost must have been devastating.

Thus, during this time, he had to advance to the Dominator Realm—and then... annex the weaker surrounding Sacred Domains!

Thunder Heavenly Lord had a dream: to unify the Eastern Glory Heavenly Realm!!

As for why not the entire Myriad Worlds? Well, that ambition was simply too unrealistic.

"Heh."

He sneered, clenching his fist. "Once this lord breaks through to the Dominator Realm, I will surely—"

Before he could finish—

Whoosh!

A jade slip materialized before him.

[Declaration of Sacred Domain War]

[Challenger: Netherfrost Sacred Domain]

[Challenged: All Sacred Domains of the Eastern Glory Heavenly Realm]

(Quasi-Dominator Realm) Thunder Heavenly Lord: ?