Light Fortress

His Heart Lake remained undisturbed.

"The Dead Sea has been unleashed, engulfing the Transcendent creatures within the walls of origin..."

Gu Shen silently replayed the spirit projection sent by Mu Wanqiu.

"The twelfth upgrade of the Deep Sea is almost a foregone conclusion."

Under such circumstances, a second Heavenly Sheath strike might be exactly what the Deep Sea wants.

The twelfth upgrade might already be unstoppable.

Gu Shen must accept this reality.

No matter how anxious or angry he is, he must not step into the high wall area impulsively.

As Mu Wanqiu said... this is humanity’s last battle, and to win, one must aim straight for the end.

Use the thinking of the Deep Sea to defeat the Deep Sea.

...

...

Accompanied by the "repair" of the walls of origin and the "spread" of the Dead Sea, communication with the Three Continent Fleet was suddenly cut off!

Lin Chou and Lu Nanzhi, positioned at the rear, immediately lost feedback.

The alliance’s high command began to panic.

They didn’t know what was happening beyond the wall, relying only on vague judgments from scenes transmitted by drones outside the wall...

Now the entire Central Continent seems to be shrouded in a dark spiritual haze.

Lu Nanzhi had seen the Lion Awakening War.

Lin Chou had heard about the Dead Sea from the Empress.

The two of them deduced, almost simultaneously, that this phenomenon might be the Deep Sea releasing the "Dead Sea Spiritual Sea Domain"!

However, upon receiving this news, Lin Chou and Lu Nanzhi knew the timing was already late; the Dead Sea might have already engulfed the Three Continent Fleet. Just as they were holding a meeting to decide by vote whether to initiate a second round of Heavenly Sheath strikes to attempt rescue, Shen Li’s spiritual link entered the venue. As the Netherworld King’s Apostle, he intervened in this meeting, first bringing the good news of Gu Shen returning with starships and then conveying Mu Wanqiu’s critical warning.

Gu Shen returned to the Five Continents as the Divine Throne.

This is indeed very good news.

But now, with the Dead Sea engulfing the Central Continent territory, this battle is at its most critical moment, with everyone’s spirits extremely tense.

Shen Li’s arrival changed Lin Chou and Lu Nanzhi’s thoughts of conducting a second round of Heavenly Sheath strikes.

The Three Continent Alliance started making significant structural adjustments to deal with this disaster.

The top priority is evacuating residents near the Central Continent boundary... if the Dead Sea is indeed unleashed, the coastal areas will be the first to be contaminated.

The meeting initially intended to decide whether a second round of Heavenly Sheath strikes should be conducted ended quickly.

The Three Continents began swift evacuation operations.

The three major families of the East Continent promptly took action.

Looking across the entire East Continent, the best refuge is undoubtedly Changye!

As a special area in Jiangbei, Changye has a huge capacity for people and the best emergency refuge measures... Da Du also has comparable district conditions to Changye, but unfortunately, this area is too far south; if the Dead Sea breaches the walls of origin, Da Du District will soon be submerged.

The gates of Snow Forbidden City opened wide; due to the "Star Plan" proposed by Mr. Jing Shan Yan, the five major families had already built "emergency shelters" underground.

Now they can be put to good use.

In the season of swirling snow, Li Qingsui stood atop the gate of Snow Forbidden City, draped in a purple gown, pressing her hands against the city gate, gazing at the black clouds in the distance.

Countless military vehicles, like a long dragon, rolled over the snow, entered Snow Forbidden City, and merged into the underground shelter.

After the emergency evacuation plan started, Jiangbei District’s population suddenly surged; overnight, tens of millions headed north to "flee."

Gao Tian, wearing white gloves and holding an umbrella, stood silently behind the Family Head.

Before the outbreak of hostilities, Li Qingsui was responsible for coordinating all of Jiangbei, a task that appeared "easy" but was actually extremely "tedious" and complex. Under the Li Family alone, there were tens of thousands of Transcendents forming a tiered network, spanning the entire Jiangbei District. Although the five major families concentrated on wielding power, too many small matters came together, making it truly overwhelming.

After the outbreak of hostilities, Li Qingsui’s burden increased exponentially.

Regarding the decisions on temporary refuge, she was a thousand-fold in support...

But the current situation is not optimistic.

It’s not a question of whether Jiangbei can accommodate these refugees.

Rather.

If the Dead Sea spreads, will fleeing to Changye really be "safe"?

"Family Master, you haven’t had a wink of sleep in several days."

Gao Tian gently reminded, "The Li Family has already connected with Huazhi... the subsequent tasks of evacuation are not that complex; why not take this opportunity to have a good rest."

Indeed, Transcendents can avoid sleeping, but people are not unfeeling robots; rest is necessary.

"I’m not sure why... I just can’t sleep."

Li Qingsui shook her head.

She spoke gently, "I’ve heard that Gu Shen has returned; it seems he’s in the Ice Sea? Will he go directly to the Central Continent after he returns?"

Gao Tian paused.

He knew why the lady couldn’t sleep.

𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

"Perhaps... he will?"

Gao Tian paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and said, "I privately spoke with Shen Li a few times, and heard that Gu Shen is now an extremely powerful figure. This time, not only has he successfully completed the ’Netherworld King’s Spark’ fusion, but he also brought back two starships! If Gu Shen intervenes in the Central Continent’s crisis, it should resolve smoothly!"

"Really?"

Li Qingsui chuckled.

She glanced at Gao Tian, speaking meaningfully, "Uncle Gao, I’m not a child anymore... why lie to me? If Gu Shen truly had such confidence, why would the East Continent initiate evacuation so urgently?"

Gao Tian was silenced.

"I..."

He sighed helplessly, "This incident is pressing; no one knows how Gu Shen is planning, we can only wait for his news."

So far, Gu Shen hasn’t contacted anyone in the alliance.

Facing the Deep Sea beyond procedural control, the Three Continent Alliance feels somewhat "helpless."

The situation in the Central Continent.

They truly don’t know how to handle it.

At this point, hope seems to rest on Gu Shen.

"If it were me... I wouldn’t go directly to the Central Continent..."

Li Qingsui supported her chin with one hand, speaking softly, "I would go back to Changye."

Gao Tian paused for a second.

Return to Changye?

"Qingzhong Cemetery is the largest Land of Divine Miracles of Extraordinary Essence in the Five Continents... Mr. Gu Changzhi’s original intent in building this cemetery was for all the deceased Transcendents of the East Continent to find peace here."

Li Qingsui’s words caused Gao Tian’s heart to jump.

Every year, the Li Family goes to Qingzhong Cemetery to pay respects...

Not only the Li Family.

From the top five families and three institutions to ordinary people who awakened during the Extraordinary Era, they go to Qingzhong Cemetery to pay homage, to remember.

Countless deceased rest in peace here.

"Boom!"

Suddenly from Skytop above, a Thunder Shock echoed, drawing countless eyes from the ground. In the swirling snowy sky, a golden dragon-like shadow leaped across, briefly visible, as if one could see a person seated on the dragon’s forehead, flying amidst sheets of thunder lights and snow mist.

The frozen Ning River suddenly cracked, its solid surface reflecting this radiant scene.

Li Qingsui’s originally dim eyes lit up with brilliance at the moment.

She fixed her gaze on the fleeting glory of the Skytop.

Though it lasted just a moment.

She captured this lightning-fast moment!

Li Qingsui grabbed the sleeve of Gao Tian’s black suit, her voice hoarse, "Uncle Gao... did you see it?"

Uncle Gao was in a daze.

"Is it... him?"

Among millions, Li Qingsui wouldn’t mistake this one person.

"It is him..."

"It’s Gu Shen, he’s back!"

...

...

Thunder Light roared above Changye Cemetery.

A silhouette rode a giant python, bathed in snow, like a god.

Gu Shen slowly rose from atop the golden spike flowers.

He looked at the Qingzhong beneath, at the stone tablets resting in slumber, at the familiar grass and trees.

A strand of dark Netherworld Fire ignited at his brow.

The ground of the cemetery lay covered in a thick layer of snow.

Gu Shen extended his palm, slowly lifting.

At this moment, as Gu Shen raised his hand.

Countless stone tablets, millions of the deceased, seemed to awaken from their long sleep.