Evolution Begins With A Big Tree

Chapter 865, The Battle for Heavens

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silavin

“What is that sound?” With a horrified shout, a black figure as tall as the Heavens froze in shock, his face twisted in disbelief.

This figure, who dominated an entire Star Domain, was none other than the First Divine Pillar of the Titan Clan, a being of unfathomable power.

He wielded the Sacred Relic of the Titan Clan. However, now, merely hearing this sound sent an inexplicable shiver through his mind. Even the crown-like Sacred Relic on his head trembled violently, as though gripped by fear and mourning.

“How is this possible!? How can such a being exist!> one who can shake the Crown of Titan God with nothing but a sound…?” Still refusing to believe, the towering figure gathered his Spiritual Energy, gazing toward the source of the sound.

However, in the blink of an eye…

*Booooooom!* A thunderous roar erupted in his mind, like a bolt of lightning. His body shuddered violently, and he staggered backward, coughing up golden blood in rapid succession.

“Just a mere glance… and I’m already gravely injured…” Expressing his dismay in a bitter voice, the First Divine Pillar of the Titan Clan fell into a grim silence.

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But he was not alone. In the Angel Star Domain, four Seraphs stood shoulder to shoulder, their radiant halos flickering, mirroring their complex and anxious emotions.

“An Eternal Imperial Artifact… but not any ordinary one…” One of the Seraphs muttered.

“But what’s most crucial,” he continued, his voice filled with tension, “is that among all the known Eternal Imperial Artifacts, none of them take the form of a bell…”

At these words, one Seraph’s face suddenly grew pale. Without a moment’s hesitation, he stretched out his hand. A moment later, a book radiating golden light appeared in his palm.

He gazed at it intently, his pupils shrinking to pinpricks as the realization dawned upon him.

His face paled even further.

“What is it?” the other Seraph asked, their concern deepening as they noticed his expression.

“I believe I know what this Eternal Imperial Artifact is,” the Seraph replied slowly, his voice trembling as he spoke each word with growing dread, “It’s an Eternal Imperial Artifact that disappeared countless epochs ago, one that has never been seen again. It’s the most renowned and feared of all…

According to legends, it’s one of the very few Primordial Eternal Imperial Artifacts that have ever existed…

The…Eastern…Emperor…Bell.”

…

The toll of the bell echoed across the stars, shaking the entire universe.

In the Titan Star Domain, the Angel Star Domain, and countless other Supreme Forces, the shock was palpable. Even the Hidden Forces, long concealed in the depths of the universe, stirred in alarm.

…

And at that moment, on a distant planet, where Immortal Energy surged and Spirit Beasts roamed, a celestial palace stood amidst the swirling clouds…

*Bonggggg…*

Suddenly, a sound pierced the Heavens, reverberating across the land, shaking the very foundations of the world.

*Swooooosh, swooooosh, swooooosh…* In mere moments, streaks of light flashed across the sky, racing toward the source of the sound.

In an instant, several figures stood silently, hovering in the air.

A figure with long, white hair carried a long sword on his back, resembling a Sword Immortal.

Another figure appeared to be a young man, pale-faced and beardless, quite handsome, but wielding a long spear. However, what was most noteworthy about him was the vertical scar on his forehead, resembling a lively eye, vibrant and enchanting.

“This sound shouldn’t be appearing…” As he sighed, the Elder couldn’t help but reveal a hint of shock on his face.

He seemed both incredulous and yet somewhat expectant.

“What’s wrong, Elder? Do you know where this sound is coming from?”

Hearing the handsome young man’s inquiry, the Elder’s eyes narrowed slightly as he explained, “To produce a sound that can shake the universe, apart from that legendary Imperial Artifact, who else could achieve such a feat? But, that Imperial Artifact has long since vanished into the river of time. Even several almighty Eternals once teamed up to search for it, yet they found nothing…”

…

One story followed another, slowly revealing the secrets of a corner of the epoch.

Just then, after a moment, as if recalling something, the Elder shook his head and sighed. “Let’s go, this is not something we should interfere with.”

“Uh…” A bit taken aback, the beardless young man stood dumbstruck.

Shortly, he voiced his doubt, “Elder, you just said this is an Imperial Artifact, possibly even a complete one… why shouldn’t we fight for it?”

“Haha, it cannot have an owner… Remember, this is the ruler among Imperial Artifacts, a one-of-a-kind ruler. Even beings of the Eternal Realm can only regard it as their equal…”

At this point, the Elder added, “It’s not the time for our Human Race’s Immortal Palace to emerge… back when the Heavenly Court was first established, it led all the top Forces of the Human Race, including ourselves, to suppress countless races… if we were to emerge now, we might not even have to act before all the races start to target us…”

…

Just at that moment, amidst the tremors of countless races…

In the depths of the starry sky, a Colossal Tree, rooted in the dazzling cosmos and resembling an Ox, trembled slightly. “I did not even expect you to appear…”

Deep in shock, the Towering Divine Tree suppressed the tremors within its heart.

Others might not know, but could it not understand?

The Primordial Imperial Artifact—Eastern Emperor Bell. Its name echoes through the ages, coveted even by Eternals. Yet, this Imperial Artifact has lain dormant since its first and only Master fell. Countless epochs have birthed innumerable legends surrounding it, yet even after tens of epochs, it remains untouched, its awakening a distant dream. But now… it has tolled once more. What does this signify? Could the Supreme Overlord have reincarnated in this era?

No, it cannot be.

That Supreme Overlord met his end beneath the intricate machinations of the Heavenly Dao.

And this was no ordinary Heavenly Dao.

It was the singular ‘Heavenly Dao’ among countless epochs, usurped and twisted by a living being.

Such a Heavenly Dao, when it set its sights on mortals, would not only bring about their demise and obliteration of their souls, but it would also erase their very essence from the annals of existence…

Yet, it was during that epoch that all races learned a harrowing truth: the Heavens could be supplanted, igniting the fierce ‘Battle for the Heavens.’

Regrettably, the triumph of one over the Heavens ushered in a cascade of calamities, unleashing the endless misfortunes that would plague the epochs to come, bringing rise and fall of eras, like the eternal dance of reincarnation…

It was both tragic and lamentable.