This... Old Mac from the Dionysian Club stood motionless, gazing at the ancient imperial form, his expression gradually stiffening. As a half-divine being, he keenly sensed the elemental chaos unfolding in this realm—the very elements that had long upheld the world's stability were now fracturing and reorganizing. This transformation was more terrifying than any disaster. While disasters could destroy life and reshape landscapes, they did not alter the world's fundamental essence. Yet, merely by manifesting, this imperial form had destabilized the world's foundational structure—an occurrence beyond the reach of a half-divine being, one reserved exclusively for the realm's administrators. Could the convergence of the Five Elements—Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth—in the Second District match the authority of an administrator? Or, put another way, did the primordial essences of five half-divine beings equate to the power of a single administrator? The greatest impact was felt among the three half-divine-level entities of the Second District—the Void Sect, the Wuzhu Sect, and the Military Sovereign Sect—long-standing rivals of the Five Elements Alliance. With the Asura still absent, the Five Elements Alliance has united with the Taiyuan Sect to suppress the three major organizations, securing a decisive advantage. Yet at the semi-divine level, the evil faction has not been intimidated by the Five Elements Alliance or the Taiyuan Sect's master, who has been in prolonged retreat. All five alliance masters are at level 10, and thus the two sides have been evenly matched. But now—what have they seen? The Five Elements Alliance quietly developing such astonishing, perfectly tailored divine techniques, with absolutely no prior word of it? If not for today's revelation, when they eventually unveil their true strength, one of them might very well perish. The Smoke-Bringer halts, choosing not to advance further. Yet the Wind and Thunder Deities, lacking sound judgment, immediately raise their thunder spears, pointing them directly at the majestic, distinctly Eastern imperial image. Brilliant lightning surges from the spear's tip, forming writhing electric serpents that dim even the sunlight. A thick, golden light rises from the imperial image, absorbing the devastating thunderbolts. The image neither retaliates nor responds—it merely prepares something of its own. The spiritual energy around continued to surge and merge. Soon, a swirl of chaos emerged beneath the Emperor's feet, rapidly spreading and assimilating everything in its path, consuming all it encountered. The air turned chaotic, the land turned chaotic. The Chairman gasped, "Run!!" The chaotic light swept over his body, brushing against the ethereal remnants of his form, which instantly activated a teleportation spell to escape. Old Mac from the Wine God's Club followed swiftly, distorting the rules, erasing distance, and stepping across thousands of miles in a single stride. The three half-gods from the second district fled wildly; the giant Gudragon, its tail struck by the chaotic light, instantly dissolved into chaos, permanently losing that portion of power. The chaotic light continued to expand, consuming the Wind and Thunder deities and the Smoker. The entire domain was now completely engulfed in chaos, rendering everything beyond invisible. … "All things return to chaos, rekindling the earth, water, wind, fire, and spirit..." In an empty house in Xin Yue County, Zhang Yuanqing sat by the sofa, absorbed in the battle scenes recounted by the Chairman, murmuring: "Is this the ultimate power of the Five Elements unified?" With the semi-divine disaster now stabilized, the Five Elements Alliance leaders revitalized their earth, water, wind, and fire elements, defeating the manifestations of the Wind and Thunder Deities—one on two—securing a narrow victory over the smoldering one. Under the protection of the Emperor's manifestation, the Chairman opened a spatial channel, transporting the Wind and Thunder Deities into the eternal slumber domain of the Night First of the Church of the Eternal Night. At that moment, the Wind and Thunder Deities had suffered consecutive heavy blows, their conditions frail, and with little resistance, they fell into eternal sleep. Seeing the situation now so decisive, despite their reluctance, the evil forces had no choice but to withdraw—after all, that is the way of affairs: achieving five out of ten efforts is already sufficient. When everything goes perfectly, it becomes absurd. At least, the order-aligned forces lost two semi-div Mr. Chairman stood by the window, gazing at the streets beneath the night sky, his highball glass gently swaying in his hand. "I never expected the Five Elements Alliance to develop a spell that unifies the Five Elements. Truly surprising—surprising indeed." As a well-established, orderly organization ranking just below the Divine Judgment, the Five Elements Alliance has long been perceived as a bloated entity—built up over time through the merger of five major bodies, relying on sheer numbers and financial strength. Comparable to the combination of the Divine Judgment, the Goddess Association, and the Sea God Church in the first region. In terms of the quality of its top-tier practitioners, the Alliance is only average. While ordinary journeyers may not be familiar with the precise hierarchy of the Half-Deity stage, they generally recognize that the CEO and Chief Prosecutor of the Divine Judgment surpass the typical Half-Deity. Yet, in this current crisis, the Five Elements Alliance has revealed its true strength, demonstrating a depth and capability befitting its standing. "I recall that shortly after its founding, the Alliance immediately convened the Scholarly Houses to begin researching the Five Elements." Zhang Yuanqing suddenly recalled this matter,感慨道: "I remember the project later hit a bottleneck and was ultimately shelved. Now that I think about it, it had actually succeeded—just quietly, without anyone knowing, not even Lingtuo." The spies of the Night Rose are well-distributed throughout the Five Elements Alliance and the Spiritual Realm families. If Lingtuo knew that the Five Elements Alliance had already developed the secret technique of unifying the Five Elements, the evil faction would not have been caught off guard today—they would surely have had countermeasures in place. The Chairman took a gentle sip of red wine,感慨道: "Only the Alliance leaders know about it, which is why it has remained a secret—probably even the Ten Elders are unaware. Ah, I underestimated the Five Elements Alliance's leaders—well, that makes sense. After all, who among them could be a mere average performer, given their standing at the pinnacle of the Spiritual Realm?" "I should strengthen my cooperation with the Lawful faction's half-gods. Today, I was nearly startled to the point of being unable to breathe—I thought we were truly out of options." "The elder is absolutely right—after a century of steady operation, the lawful order still has deep roots. Zhang Yuanqing finally feels at ease, though a growing concern about the current situation takes hold. 'What will happen to the Divine Judgment now that it has lost half-gods? Though the administrative authority of the Wind and Thunder deities remains secure within the lawful faction, the loss of two powerful half-gods is undeniable,' Zhang Yuanqing decides to seek the会长's advice. 'Do you know why we've been so determined to protect the Wind and Thunder deities?' the chairman strokes his wine glass. 'Even if they go mad, it's merely a temporary relief—like giving the Thunder God and Borias a vacation. As long as they remain, the lawful order hasn't truly lost two half-gods.' 'Is there still hope for recovery?' Zhang Yuanqing picks up on the underlying message. The chairman turns to face him, his gaze intense. 'The power of the Sun God can cleanse all things—including disordered minds. Yet only the Sun Sovereign can truly restore a half-god.' Another unexpected responsibility has been added! Zhang Yuanqing sighs in resignation. Mr. Chairman finished off the red wine in one go: "Your mother has been in Xinyue County, waiting to clear the 'Kill the Pathway' quest. She'd like to meet you." Zhang Yuanqing immediately scoffed: "Well, is it because my son hasn't scored a hundred on the exam that she won't see me? Ask her, then—has she bought the candy sticks yet?" Mr. Chairman sighed, with a touch of exasperation: "Master Shen is always so aloof and critical. Some things simply aren't known to those who haven't reached a certain level—this is the rule. Only when you've ascended to the rank of Sovereign do you truly become part of the inner circle. Chen Shu isn't deliberately withholding information from you—your strength simply hasn't yet reached that level." He set down his wine cup and added, "The Heart of the Phantom God should now be entering its second phase of revival, shouldn't it?" Zhang Yuanqing nodded: "Within the next month, I must reach the rank of Day-Wandering God. If I don't, it will completely contaminate me. During this period, the Phantom God's items have revived once, fully entering the second phase The second phase corresponds to the power of a Sovereign, yet since it's only just awakening and still in its early stages, it hasn't caused significant damage. If you don't ascend to a Day-Wandering Deity soon, by the time the recovery reaches its mid-to-late stages, even the gods will find it impossible to save. "One more ten-day cycle until the Killing Raid副本 begins—strive," the Chairman said, snapping his fingers with a crisp sound, and then departed. Zhang Yuanqing mimicked the gesture, snapping his fingers as well, and returned to the New Covenant County Bank Building, where he spent a tender evening with Guan Ya. The next morning, they lay entwined in bed, each scrolling through their phones. Guan Ya read the Forum of the Divine Judgment, while Zhang Yuanqing browsed the Forum of the Five Elements Alliance. News of a Sovereign-level villain's death had just spread a few days prior, and the orderly professions across nations had still not ceased chanting "666." Now, the Wind and Thunder Deities had triggered a half-divine-scale disaster. All the spiritual realm travelers around the world experienced a rollercoaster of emotions—rising and falling, constantly The celestial realm wanderers of the chaotic faction had just a few days ago spat out disdain for the biological alchemy guild's underwhelming performance. By the next day, however, they were enthusiastically drumming their hands and roaring with excitement under the moonlight, even eager to sacrifice themselves on the altar to celebrate the collapse of the divine punishment. The Wind and Thunder deities have fallen into slumber. Among the board's remaining half-gods, only one remains—yet even she is unable to steer the ship, struggling to uphold the might of Tianfa, the world's foremost lawful and orderly organization. A whale's fall nourishes all life—this truly is a prime moment to sever Tianfa. With Tianfa's vast resources, other lawful organizations will feast like never before. Yet the decline of a great organization inevitably brings chaos and disorder. To take over Tianfa, one must inherit its responsibilities. At a time when factional struggles are intensifying, calming the people and stabilizing Tianfa is the move most beneficial to the broader picture. Politicians care only about interests. Guanya, a true steward of order, cannot help but worry about Tianfa's future—and the future of order itself. "Perhaps the senior leadership of orderly organizations will harbor ulterior motives, but a half-god will not." Zhang Yuanqing gently traced the firm, smooth abdomen of his girlfriend. "It now seems correct that a half-god does not hold power. Once she does, the division of Tianfa's resources becomes a personal gain—making it difficult not to be swayed Only by stepping outside the organization can one respond to major events with greater objectivity and calmness," he said, demonstrating what he had just learned. "Who among those standing at the pinnacle of the spiritual realm is truly a novice? Enjoy your gutter oil—don't try to manage a half-god's expectations." Guan Ya glared at him and gently bumped him with her soft, rounded, supple buttocks, sending a rush of blood to his head. "Rest a bit longer," Suan Yuanqing said. "I'll head to Winnie's office to check in on the latest developments regarding the Divine Punishment." Yuanqing was no longer the young, headstrong boy he once was. He quietly got up, dressed, and after a simple shower, left the bedroom. He walked straight to Winnie's office, where the检察官 with wavy brown hair and refined, cool elegance stood by a large floor-to-ceiling window, gazing thoughtfully at the morning rush hour of the city. "Half of Huacheng's urban area was destroyed, with over a hundred thousand casualties. Unprecedented disasters erupted in the outskirts—unraveling beyond human comprehension—turning a radius of several dozen kilometers into scorched earth, completely transforming the elemental balance, which would not recover for several centuries. Yet, how does this relate to Xinjie Prefecture? People still go to work as usual; at most, they check their smartphones during subway commutes to refresh the news and read the comments." Wei Ni didn't turn around, her voice clear and composed. Zhang Yuan closed the door naturally and responded: "So you're saying the headquarters functions as if Huacheng itself—despite being reduced to rubble—its regional branches continue operating seamlessly. Wei Ni, what about the casualties at headquarters?" "Six hundred extraordinary and celestial-level individuals lost their lives, 1,080 administrative staff, six sovereigns sacrificed, with no casualties among the eight- and nine-tier sovereigns." Wei Ni answered without reservation. Zhang Yuan nodded silently. When a disaster strikes, those with greater strength are more likely to survive, provided they are not specifically targeted or locked down—their survival rate will undoubtedly surpass that of ordinary individuals. Six主宰have perished, representing a significant loss, but the greatest losses have been among the Saints and the Extraordinary, reaching a total of six hundred. The spiritual practitioners at the Heavenly Judgment Headquarters are undoubtedly among the world's best in quality, with their experience, knowledge, and management abilities cultivated over decades. To recover from this blow, the Heavenly Judgment Headquarters will need at least ten years—no, at least twenty. "What plans does the Board have?" asked Zhang Yuanqing. "The Board intends to draw on elite personnel from each division to fill the vacancies. I was originally expected to be included in the promotion list, but first, Qianyue County lost Qian Ning Lu, then Sean Mede was transferred. If I am now reassigned, Qianyue County will have no Masters left." "Winny spoke softly: 'The board still plans to invite the chairman of the Merchant Guild, the chairman of the Goddess Association, and the Pope of the Sea Church to serve as Honorary Chairpersons with the right to attend meetings and vote, though they won't be allowed to intervene in day-to-day operations.' With this arrangement, the hearts of the people of Tianfa will remain stable, the three major official organizations won't be easily absorbed, and the board's position will remain secure!" Zhang Yuanqing now had a clear sense of the situation. He had come merely to learn about the current state and to manage and operate the organization—he was still a novice in these matters and didn't intend to impose his own ideas. Unless the Tianfa Board made things utterly unreasonable. Zhang Yuanqing turned to leave, when suddenly Winny called out behind him: "Guan-mang!" He paused and turned around, noticing Winny staring at him with a peculiar expression. "You no longer address me as 'Your Honor,' the Prosecutor. Of course, I don't mind the title. What I find odd is that, in your eyes, the one who holds supreme authority doesn't seem to require special respect." "I am, after all, the future Sovereign Zhang Yuanqing made a self-deprecating joke, smiling, "People always respect those they cannot defeat." Winnie nodded in agreement, then looked at him with a more thoughtful gaze. "Juming, who exactly are you? I'm curious about your identity." "My wife's heir," said Zhang Yuanqing, but he didn't answer—just shrugged and stepped out of the office. Back in the bedroom, he immediately entered the realm of the副本 and returned to the embrace of Youqing.