Chapter 510: Two Ancestral Palaces? A Proposal for Alliance!
As Ying Huanhuan's words fell, a faint rumble of thunder echoed in the distance.
Moments later, a bolt of lightning streaked across the sky, appearing in the hall almost instantly.
Lin Fan immediately recognized the newcomer—it was the Lord of Thunder, whom he had previously met in the Northern Xuan Region.
And not long after his arrival, the clear sky above briefly dimmed with a sudden shadow.
Sensing the eerie energy, Qing Tan let out a soft "Huh?" in surprise.
The darkness lasted no more than a single breath. When light returned, everyone noticed that one of the previously empty seats in the hall was now occupied by a woman in soft black armor, sitting lazily with one leg crossed over the other.
She raised her deep black eyes and swept a glance over the room before they finally settled on Ying Huanhuan. A faint smile curled her lips. "Little Junior Sister, long time no see. Missed me?"
The newcomer was none other than the Dark Master, one of the Eight Ancient Masters.
Ying Huanhuan's ice-blue eyes wavered slightly as she looked at her. "I'm just glad you're safe, Senior Sister."
"I'm not like those fools. Why would I be in danger?" the Dark Master replied with a chuckle. Then her gaze turned to Lin Fan, eyes flashing with mild surprise. "Not bad, kid. So young, and you've already passed three Reincarnation Tribulations. You're catching up to our level."
Lin Fan smiled modestly. "Just a bit of luck and some fortunate encounters."
The Dark Master let the topic drop with a smile and turned to the Flame Master. "So… the Grand Heavenly Evil Demon King got away?"
Flame Master nodded helplessly.
"It was a misstep on our part," said the Space Master.
"They're still as cunning as ever," the Lord of Thunder growled. "I tried to probe their location and fell into a trap. They took advantage of that opening to rescue the demon king."
"You always charge in headfirst. It's no wonder you got caught," the Dark Master shot him a sideways glance.
The Lord of Thunder chuckled awkwardly but didn't argue.
"Now that they've rescued the Grand Heavenly Evil Demon King, their next move will be to help the Heavenly King Hall fully recover," the Flame Master said gravely. "And once that happens… I'm afraid the second War of Heaven and Earth will officially begin."
At the mention of the Heavenly King Hall, the entire room went quiet, and a trace of dread flickered through everyone's eyes. All eyes slowly turned to Ying Huanhuan.
Among the Eight Ancient Masters, only the fully awakened Ice Master had been able to go head-to-head with the Heavenly King Hall.
Even those who had passed three Reincarnation Tribulations were no match.
There were indeed levels—even among peak powerhouses of the same realm.
Ying Huanhuan was silent for a long moment before sighing softly. "Let's open the Ancestral Palace."
"The Ancestral Palace?" Lin Dong and Qing Tan both blinked in surprise.
They remembered Lin Fan had already opened an Ancestral Palace before, and that Lin Dong, Ying Xuanzi, and the Dao Sect's Supreme Elder had broken through to the Reincarnation Stage within it.
"But Sister Huanhuan, didn't Lin Fan-ge already open an Ancestral Palace?" Qing Tan asked, voicing her doubt.
Ying Huanhuan raised her head, her ice-blue eyes twinkling as she smiled. "My master once left behind a second Ancestral Palace. There's a special place inside that can help someone form a Divine Palace. Your Lin Fan-ge… should be just one step away now."
"You want him to condense the Divine Palace in there?" the Dark Master glanced at Lin Fan. "That's not easy. Of all of us, only you have truly reached that realm. The rest of us… our spiritual power is still half a step short."
"He can do it," Ying Huanhuan said with certainty.
Lin Fan nodded, locking eyes with her. "I'm confident I can succeed—and even go beyond, into the Ancestor Realm. But you must promise me, don't do anything reckless before then."
Ying Huanhuan held his gaze for a moment, then quietly looked away. "…Alright."
Lin Fan's eyes flickered, but he said no more. As long as he could reach the Ancestor Realm and seize the Plane Seed, Ying Huanhuan wouldn't have to sacrifice herself.
Afterward, the Space Master summoned Yan, the spirit within Lin Dong's body, and together they began planning the opening of the second Ancestral Palace.
Once the discussion ended, the Flame Master cleared his throat. "Also, when the demon king escaped, a number of other suppressed demons got out too. The Chaotic Demon Sea is… in total chaos right now."
"And the Demon Prison has no intention of reining them in. It's clear the second war has already begun," he added grimly.
"They're trying to use this chaos to tie us down," muttered the Space Master, rubbing his chin as silver light flickered in his eyes. "I have a feeling they're plotting something bigger."
The others nodded slightly. The number and strength of the demons was overwhelming. No single force in the Chaotic Demon Sea could stop them.
If they were left unchecked, the region would suffer enormous losses.
"Let's unite the forces of the Chaotic Demon Sea," Lin Fan suggested, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. "At a time like this, it's best to consolidate all power. Only then can we resist the Demonic Race properly."
"An alliance… not a bad idea," said the Primordial Master, nodding. "But not easy to organize. None of us has the time or energy to lead it."
Lin Fan smiled. "There's already a major faction in the Chaotic Demon Sea—Flame God Temple. Its Temple Master is the wielder of the Flame Ancestral Symbol and commands significant influence. With a bit of guidance, it could lead the alliance."
"The temple can manage the alliance itself, but before it's established, we'll need help from all of you."
"What do you need us to do?" asked the Lord of Thunder.
"We'll need to persuade the older factions and the powerful sea monster tribes to cooperate with Flame God Temple," Lin Fan said. "If you step in, it should be easy to win them over."
"The sea monsters, huh… I can handle that," the Primordial Master chuckled. "Many of their ancestors and I go way back."
"The Primordial Master belongs to the Ocean Giant Tribe, one of the ancient sea monster races," Ying Huanhuan explained softly. "If he steps in, the sea tribes will follow."
The others also offered to visit the more deep-rooted powers within the sea region and convince them to join the cause.
And so, the plan to form an alliance across the Chaotic Demon Sea was set in motion.
The next day, everyone departed Wu Hui Island and set out on their respective tasks.
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