Eastern Emperor Heaven

The moon and stars appeared above the heavenly vault; the sun that should have set still stubbornly hung in the western sky, having expanded several times its usual size, radiating fiercer light and heat.

And its color had gradually turned from fiery red to a golden yellow.

This was caused by the violent eruption of Taiyang Fire within the Taiyang Star.

"Dang—"

The Chaos Bell hung within the core of the Taiyang Star, resounding non-stop, its bell waves rippling out like substance, causing the entire Taiyang Star to twist and inflate continuously, spewing jets of fire hundreds of thousands of miles thick in all directions.

For the creatures living on the surface, this was undoubtedly an apocalypse.

Under the high heat brought about by the outburst of the Taiyang Star, many rivers and lakes within the Eastern Emperor Heaven evaporated and dried up within a short moment, and mountains and grasslands also ignited into roaring fires, creating numerous "Flame Mountains" on the surface.

However, the Golden Crow Crown Prince deep within the Taiyang Star was unaware of these events, or perhaps even if he were, he wouldn't care.

At this moment, he was fiercely driving the golden feather blade to try to establish a connection with the Chaos Bell using the remnants of his uncle Donghuang Taiyi, thereby becoming its second master.

In fact, he was close to success.

The Chaos Bell had responded to his call and revealed its true body.

"Come on, come on!"

The Golden Crow Crown Prince stared unblinkingly at the Chaos Bell, his handsome face filled with excitement and fervor, as if afraid of startling it, he said cautiously, "I am the Golden Crow Crown Prince, Lu Jun; you've seen my... I know you were severely damaged in that great battle, and my second uncle... he too has fallen...

But as long as you acknowledge me as your master, I'll definitely help you repair your damaged body and let you become once again that Innate Treasure that suppresses the vastness..."

All treasures in the world have their own spirit; the higher their grade, the stronger their spirit.

For an Innate Treasure like the Chaos Bell, its spirit is truly extraordinary.

Thus, the Golden Crow Crown Prince did not dare disrespect the Chaos Bell, always trying to communicate with it, hoping it would recognize him as its master.

Perhaps it was Donghuang Taiyi's qi on him that made the Chaos Bell have an illusion, or perhaps the Chaos Bell was moved by the Golden Crow Crown Prince's sincerity; the bell actually heeded his summons and slowly flew towards him.

Seeing this scene, the Golden Crow Crown Prince's face showed even more excitement and elation, and he could not help revealing a hint of pride in his eyes.

He had succeeded!

Ever since the news of a treasure emerging from the Returning Ruins spread, he had been secretly plotting everything.

Especially after the emergence of Eastern Emperor Heaven, it provided plenty of opportunities for his plans.

After all, who knows Eastern Emperor Heaven best now, is undoubtedly him and those Demon Gods who survived from the Ancient Era.

Upon seeing so many Saint's Disciples, Daluo Golden Immortals, and even Quasi-Saint powers coveting the Chaos Bell, the Golden Crow Crown Prince used his knowledge of the Eastern Emperor Heaven to first locate the Heavenly Workshop that secretly crafted the Star Banners.

He knew that inside were stored some heavenly materials and earthly treasures, along with a batch of failed "Star Banners."

So, after a bit of reworking, these "Star Banners" turned into treasure maps, luring all who could pose a threat to him into the Heavenly Emperor's Secret Capital.

Now, with Bi Fang and Zhu Yan, two Daluo Golden Immortals, acting as his protectors, the rest of the Immortal Gods were basically unable to approach the Taiyang Star.

He just needs to stay on the Taiyang Star and refine the Chaos Bell, then take control of the Eastern Emperor Heaven and this part of the Great Thousand World, and from then on he will soar freely as high as he wishes, roam vast as the seas, and no longer need to live in hiding and humble survival!

When the time comes, with a call to arms, there would surely be many remnants of the Demon Court's power coming to join him, then reassembling the old forces of the Northern Continent, subduing the Kunpeng in Beiming, reshaping the land, restoring the Demon Clan Heavenly Court is just around the corner!

As for that Heavenly Court that was reestablished a while ago... A joke, could that even be considered a Heavenly Court?

"Come on..."

Gazing at the approaching Chaos Bell, the Golden Crow Crown Prince exclaimed boldly and confidently, "Submit to me, and together we will dominate the Primordial World! What my imperial father and second uncle could do, I will definitely... Who!"

Before he could finish speaking, a sudden alarm sounded deep within him, and a majestic and intense qi burst abruptly from behind him.

Instinctively, he turned his head to look, only to see a watermelon-sized golden Round Hammer rapidly enlarging in his field of vision until it filled his entire sight.

"Bang!"

A massive explosion sounded.

The Golden Crow Crown Prince felt as if a mountain had been slammed onto his head. As he was sent flying, his vision darkened and golden stars burst all around him.

At that instant, he was completely dazed.

When he regained his senses, he found himself with blood oozing from his head, his Primordial Spirit trembling.

Where he had been, however, was now occupied by a tall, young man.

The Golden Crow Crown Prince's eyes widened as he saw that the young man had thick brows and large eyes, a robust build, and a face with distinctly chiseled contours, exuding a vigorous spirit.

He was dressed in a light cyan Daoist robe with cloud patterns, without a crown and his hair unrestrained; his dense, curly hair simply hung loose, which unexpectedly gave off an air of elegant unrestraint.

"You are... Qi Zhongjun?!"

The Golden Crow Crown Prince was shocked beyond belief.

He naturally knew of "Qi Zhongjun" and "One Qi Immortal" who were aiding his plan.

But it was limited to a single distant glimpse, after which noticing they were not one of his recognized rivals, he did not pay them further attention.

To him, the ones truly worthy of his attention were disciples of Saints with profound Dao like Duobao and Randeng, and Daluo Golden Immortals such as Jiutian Xuan Nu, not small-time opportunists like "Qi Zhongjun," unworthy of attention.

Yet he had never imagined that this inconspicuous figure would strike at such a critical moment.

When did he come to the Taiyang Star?

Surely with Demon Gods Zhu Yan and Bi Fang secretly stationed on Taiyang Star, ensuring no other Immortal Gods were present... Could it be that he followed him here?

A chill ran through the Golden Crow Crown Prince's heart as he scrutinized "Qi Zhongjun."

Hanging by his right side, he held a Mixed Gold Hammer three feet long, its watermelon-sized head still stained with dazzling, golden blood—like burning Taiyang Fire.

And his left hand was reaching out for the Chaos Bell.

"Court death!"

Seeing him try to lay hands on the Innate Treasure that "belonged" to him, a surge of fury reached its peak in the Golden Crow Crown Prince's heart.

He raised his hand, transforming it into a massive paw, and slapped towards Qi Zhongjun.

He was a Three-legged Golden Crow—apart from his innate Divine Skill Taiyang Fire, his physical body was also peerlessly formidable!

In the Ancient Era, his father and uncles often fought hand-to-hand with the Ancestor Witches, without being at a disadvantage!

Although his physical strength was far from matching his father's and uncles', there weren't many Immortal Gods in this era who cultivated their physical bodies as he did.

Thus even in a battle within the same realm, physical combat was his lethal weapon.

However, as the colossal paw approached, Qi Zhongjun didn't show any intent to dodge, his left hand still reaching for the Chaos Bell while his right-hand swung the Mixed Gold Hammer to meet the attack.

Seeing this, the Golden Crow Crown Prince couldn't help but sneer: Just a middle-grade Spiritual Treasure to stop me? How ignorant of death!

Yet the next moment, he saw the Mixed Gold Hammer swell abruptly like a mountain, boldly meeting his giant paw.

"Bang!"

The mountain-like Mixed Gold Hammer collided with the Golden Crow Crown Prince's paw, and his sneer instantly solidified on his face.

He felt an overwhelming force erupt from the Mixed Gold Hammer, traveling up from his palm, arm, and shoulder, shattering his bones, tendons, and flesh along its path...

Realizing the bad situation, the Golden Crow Crown Prince swiftly twisted his body to dodge but was still blasted away by the sheer force of the Mixed Gold Hammer, sending him flying hundreds of miles away, while the Taiyang Fire burst, spewing venomous flames around him.

"How... How can this be?"

As he stabilized himself, the Golden Crow Crown Prince incredulously watched Qi Zhongjun, only to see the latter had already grabbed the top of the Chaos Bell.

At that moment, the Golden Crow Crown Prince felt as if something in his mind had exploded, releasing a spray of golden fire from his crown, three zhang tall, dazzling like gold, blasting off the Five Mountains Crown he wore on his head.

That was his treasure!

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