Evolution Begins With A Big Tree

Chapter 1386, The Buddhist Sect, the God Race

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silvain

“Has the Demon Emperor arrived?” A soft yet sudden voice echoed through the palace, where Phoenixes danced and radiance of varying color shimmered like living light. In the heart of this luminous palace, a young girl draped in pink robe slowly lifted her gaze.

Her beauty defined common sense, to the point that she seemed unreal. She was so perfect that she seemed to have just stepped out of a divine painting.

Her eyes were limpid as flowing water, and her every glance exuded a refined and elegant grace that captivated all who beheld her. Before such purity, one could only feel ashamed, unworthy, and afraid to profane her presence.

She wore a robe of fine muslin, that seemed as if it was woven from the softest pink clouds, gathered at the waist by a simple white ribbon. Her glossy black hair, bound up with a silk ribbon inlaid with delicate jade, was accented by a single jade hairpin adorned with filigreed gold flowers, resting at a perfectly graceful angle.

She was the epitome of the terms: noble and graceful!

This was Ni Shang, the woman praised as the First Beauty of the Universe.

However, at this moment, with a wave of her right hand, a muslin veil fell over her face, veiling her beautiful features. Only then did she step out toward the palace gates.

Perhaps it was because her cultivation had grown even more terrifying, but now… her beauty alone could shake a person’s Soul.

But her, this was all just too troublesome.

After all, no girl enjoys being stared at everywhere she goes.

…

At the same time…

Within the Dragon Place on Planet Celestus…

*Rooooaar…* A Dragon Roar resounded, as a Crimson Dragon, its form a tapestry of reality and illusion, flew out of the hall.

This was the Dragon Clan’s Dream Dragon, another supreme lifeform.

And now…

Sensing Yu Zi Yu’s arrival, every supreme being stepped out to greet him.

“We pay our respects to the Demon Emperor!”

“We pay our respects to the Demon Emperor!”

…

Even before he appeared, dozens of voices rolled together like a rising tide, echoing across the starry sky.

Looking in the direction of the voices, one could see over a dozen figures, like the rising sun, shimmering with a hazy glow, hovering above Planet Celestus.

These were the powerhouses from various top Forces stationed here.

Yu Zi Yu merely nodded in response, and took a step forward.

In that instant, time and space distorted around him, and his figure vanished

And just a heartbeat later, as the pupils of the powerhouses constricted, a figure clad in golden imperial robe appeared high above Planet Celestus out of thin air.

His True Form could not be seen, and his outline was blurred.

Behind him rose the image of a colossal World Tree, vast enough to blot out the sky.

Adding more to the surprise, nine glowing stars revolved around him.

These stars were no larger than basketballs, but everyone present knew that each one was more terrifying than a real star.

Each and every star was an agglomeration of immense energy, causing even the most powerful beings to feel a chill run down their spines.

Yu Zi Yu’s Grand Divine Ability, Nine Realms of Heaven, had grown increasingly dreadful with time. The nine Small Worlds had grown even more formidable.

Not to mention their perfect Principles, simply hurling one down would be akin to a planet crashing down.

Forget ordinary Tier-6 Overlords, even Tier-7 Hegemons might not escape unscathed.

This… was the Demon Emperor, a being who ruled the cosmos with absolute might.

And now…

“Demon Emperor, please…” Dream Dragon proactively invited, personally welcoming him into Planet Celestus.

“Very well.” Yu Zi Yu nodded, his eyes sweeping over the dozen figures, as majestic as Gods and Devils.

Beyond Dream Dragon and Seven-Colored Divine Phoenix, there was also the Master of the Buddhist Sect, the God Race’s King of Gods… and the unrivaled prodigy of the Kun Peng Clan…

And strangely, Yu Zi Yu felt that the King of God’s figure was faint, somewhat hollow.

[Seems like the price of summoning the Genesis Star Chart was anything but light.] Chuckling softly to himself, Yu Zi Yu stepped forward and made his way toward the deepest part of Planet Celestus.

…

Not long after….

In the innermost depths of Planet Celestus stood a vast palace, grand enough for a thousand to be seated within its hall.

Above the gathered thousand, more than a dozen figures sat in silence.

An extremely terrifying and crushing auras radiated from each and every one of them.

However, none were as daunting as the one seated at the very head of the assembly. His presence alone eclipsed every other lifeform present.

This figure was none other than the Lord of the Demon Court, the Demon Emperor.

The foremost existence beneath the starry heavens.

And now…

All major Races acknowledged his supremacy openly, elevating him to the highest seat.

This was both a recognition of his power… and a profound gesture of respect.

…

Without delay and without ceremony, Yu Zi Yu took his place at the head and went straight to the heart of the matter, “For the past two years, I have been in seclusion. I am not fully aware of recent developments concerning the Alliance. Could you perhaps give me an explanation.”

“Naturally.” Ni Shang, the Seven-Colored Divine Phoenix, let a soft, tender laugh, before speaking gently, “Right now, the Void Clan has grown overwhelmingly powerful. They carry a momentum that threatens all Races. Moreover… they feed upon the Myriad Races. They are the truest form of a Demonic Race. If left unchecked, the consequences will be unimaginable. Thus… we hope to unite the Races and campaign against the Void Clan together.”

Even as Ni Shang spoke, the Master of the Buddhist Sect and the King of Gods stood up and added in unison, “Demon Emperor… the Void Hegemon’s strength is beyond terrifying. He has become a force to be reckoned with. If he is not suppressed soon, then…”

Their words trailed off as both displayed lingering fear on their faces.

Clearly, the Void Hegemon had left a deep scar on their hearts.

“Hmm…” Yu Zi Yu nodded slightly before replying, “Not long ago, I encountered him once. He is indeed formidable.”

But then his tone shifted, “However, the Void Clan resides deep within the Void. To launch a campaign against them will not be easy. More importantly, though our combined might is strong, the Myriad Races are currently scattered and disunited…”

“And that is precisely why we are here to discuss matters,” The Master of the Buddhist Sect stepped forward and added, “My Buddhist Sect is willing to mobilize eight hundred Arhats, three hundred Bodhisattvas… and over a hundred million soldiers, all for the sake of exterminating the Void Clan.”

“…” For a moment, Yu Zi Yu fell completely silent, the corner of his eye twitching involuntarily.

[Eight hundred Arhats, three hundred Bodhisattvas? What a staggering declaration.]

After all, the titles of Arhat and Bodhisattva were not mere ranks, they were both a status and a symbol of power.

Eight hundred Arhats and three hundred Bodhisattvas… were at the very least Tier-5s, with some possibly reaching Tier-6.

And with over a hundred million soldiers supporting them, such a force could wipe out an ordinary Dao lineage entirely.

On the other side, hearing the Buddhist Sect’s declaration, the King of Gods declared solemnly, “All the Gods of one my God Race’s realms stand ready to follow your command.”

The God Race was said to govern nine realms, and one realm alone meant a ninth of their total strength.

“…”

A heavy silence settled over the crowd of powerhouses. Not only Yu Zi Yu, even the other major factions were completely shaken to the core.

This was the first time the Buddhist Sect and the God Race had publicly revealed their fighting strength.

It was likely due to the arrival of the Demon Emperor.

However, it also showed just how determined these two great Forces were.