The Lord of the Stars waved his hand, and the "hatch" of the Mother Goddess's womb instantly opened. Shura tossed the handsome young white man into the flesh chamber and then injected the blood stored within the dagger. Once the dagger regained its black hue and the young man's body had turned crimson, Shura withdrew the blade and stepped back. The hatch of the Mother Goddess's womb closed, and the vessel composed of living flesh began to pulsate powerfully, like a heart. Inside the chamber, covered by a thin white membrane, the young white man trembled violently, his body gradually dissolving as if he had been swallowed by a great beast's stomach. After the offspring had been fully sacrificed, the pulsations of the womb grew more intense, and a fetus became clearly visible within the chamber, rapidly developing into an infant, then growing into a child, and eventually progressing through adolescence, adulthood, and into old age. The hatch slowly opened, and one hand gently unfolded the membrane covering the flesh chamber. As the thin film tore with a soft hiss, an elderly man emerged from the meat chamber—his hair slightly gray at the temples, tall and broad-shouldered, with a gentle flush of wine-colored freckles on his nose, his body glistening and sticky. There was no mistaking him: Bacchus himself! He surveyed the surroundings, his gaze shifting from confusion to clarity, then to astonishment and alertness, his eyes now full of caution as he fixed them on the Star Sovereign, constantly glancing upward at the black moon overhead. From this alone, he understood that the Sovereign of the Moon had perished, and that the Moon's essence had been seized by the Star Sovereign. Yet he could not fathom why the War Sovereign had been able to coexist peacefully with the Star Sovereign—seeming to have even been revived right under the Star Sovereign's very watchful eye. When Bacchus cast him a look of bewilderment and skepticism, the War Sovereign, with a rough, steady voice, replied: "The Star Sovereign is a fellow traveler. I have always invested in him. The spiritual expansion is merely what I've publicly presented to the official authorities." For someone of his temperament "Everything has an end. Birth implies death, and the cycle repeats itself. I uphold the ideals of the Free faction—the external, feminine deities are truly the guardians of order," the Star Sovereign explained simply. "Holding the ideals of the Free faction... Hmm, interesting. So, the existence of Lingtuo is a matter of your own self-respect as the Star Sovereign?" Old Mc arched an eyebrow. "Indeed. I strive to secure a strong position, supporting a Sovereign of the Yin, so that the Lawful faction must choose between me and Lingtuo. Should I fall to Lingtuo, I will willingly meet my end." Old Ma's eyes narrowed, realizing that the Lord of the Stars only commanded the essence of the Moon, with no trace of the Sun's aura. As he took the two semi-divine artifacts, his tone deepened and he asked, "Who is the Lord of the Sun?" "Original Heavenly Sovereign!" replied the Lord of the Stars. This statement rang like thunder, exploding in Old Ma's ears—completely unexpected, as surprising as if he had just heard that the Lord of the Stars was a trusted ally of the Free Faction. The Original Heavenly Sovereign's ascension as Lord of the Sun meant he had reached the ninth rank, and more significantly, that amid the fierce semi-divine conflicts, he had outperformed the other semi-divine beings to claim the essence of the Sun. Regardless of the scenario, this was nothing short of extraordinary—something even a semi-divine of his experience and stature could scarcely comprehend or accept. The Lord of War and the Lord of the Stars were not surprised by Old Ma's astonishment, yet neither offered any explanation. The Lord of War said, "You may ask me and the other semi-divine beings later!" He turned to the Lord of the Stars, speaking with the earnest, straightforward tone of a seasoned warrior seeking counsel from his strategist: "How shall we fight this battle?" The Lord of the Stars replied calmly: "I have already made my preparations. Before we proceed, I shall summon the half-god who is on standby." ... The original Chu family faction's quest instance, the Wawa Palace. The sky was clear and bright, the vivid sunlight illuminating the single great mountain within the instance. Though the mountain was not steep, it appeared gentle and rolling—resembling a small mound or a child's mud pile formed during play. Yet it rose to a height of two kilometers, with its mountain ridges extending for five to six kilometers on either side, creating a magnificent and imposing presence. The mountain's body was draped in vegetation that looked like a primeval forest—tall, sturdy trees with thick trunks and knotted, sprawling branches, standing like towering green canopies reaching ten meters high. Long, cascading vines hung like curtains, densely layered and interwoven. At the summit stands a stone palace of immense scale, nearly occupying the entire mountain peak. It features numerous colossal pillars, each soaring two hundred meters high, supporting a series of thick, ancient, and sturdy palace halls. Even when compared to the sacred mountain reaching two kilometers in height, this palace complex does not appear insignificant. This is no palace built by human hands—so grand and majestic that the beings residing within must be over thirty meters tall. The foundations of the palace have long been cloaked by vegetation, and even the towering pillars of two hundred meters are now enveloped in layers upon layers of vines from the grape family. Three figures materialize suddenly within the realm, standing high above, gazing down upon the magnificent sacred mountain and the palace complex. The elder of the Xie family, in the form of a young boy, gazes intently at the palace atop the mountain and asks, "Is the remains of the Nüwa Emperor within?" The chairman, wearing a silver mask and a black suit, nods in affirmation: "Since the elder of the Chu family passed away, the Chu family has sealed the remains of the Nüwa Emperor within the Palace of Nüwa." Later, I added several more seals to prevent the realm from fully reclaiming it and turning it into a reward for other chapters. "Will you suffer any backlash if you remove the Vow Emperor's remains from within the chapter?" the elder of the Xie family mused. The chairman shook his head. "The Vow Emperor's hall is already a conquered chapter, and the remains are not a reward item specific to this chapter. Removing them will not trigger the realm's penalty mechanism." In the realm of the void, when exploring for treasures, two situations invariably lead to backlash: first, removing rewards from un-conquered chapters, and second, removing rewards from conquered chapters that still have unresolved hidden quests. Of course, as treasure seekers, the stealth skill allows merchants to largely avoid the realm's penalties by collecting items within chapters of matching levels—typically resulting in only minor injuries, not death. The Master of Zhishu, no longer wearing her mask, urged, "Stop talking and enter." The three figures then shimmered into light and vanished into the vast palace complex. They flew through the hanging vines, between the emerald stone pillars, deepening their journey, gliding past one hall after another, until in the dim inner sanctuaries they spotted a colossal form. The divine being lay motionless, radiating an enduring sense of timelessness and solemnity. She was a half-human, half-serpent creature, her body stretching forty meters in length. Her serpent form was not adorned with scales, but rather covered in intricate, geometric patterns that seemed to come to life and unfold before the eyes. Her human torso bore a woman’s chest, her skin pale and luminous—though she had rested for countless ages, her flesh remained vivid and full-bodied. Her face was one that defied easy description. Though breathtakingly beautiful, it was not at first perceived as beauty itself, but rather as gentle kindness and warmth. Much like a child might not immediately notice their mother’s beauty, yet always feels her warmth and compassion—her presence a harbor of peace in the soul. "The seal has finally failed, and He has reverted back to his original form. Fortunately, the Star Sovereign is currently engaged in a strategic battle with Yuan Shi, so she hasn't had the energy to focus on this area. Otherwise, even the remains of the Nüwa Emperor would have been lost. The Chairman sighed and added, 'Well, it's been a case of being completely taken for granted by the Universal Marketplace.' When the Universal Marketplace first offered the Nüwa Emperor's remains to him, he had already anticipated that the seal would remain intact—only when it was lifted could he receive them. The advantage is that you won't be overwhelmed by the half-divine authority, otherwise you'd perish at the moment of your birth or death. "Now, however, with the Spirit-Enchanting Pot, I can refine and integrate every creature in the world. I can fully merge you with the remains of the Nüwa, without any difficulty. Still, your rank remains only eight, so you can only draw upon a portion of the power from Nüwa's essence." After Jiang Yu E nodded, he lifted the lid of the pot and placed both her and the Nüwa's essence inside. The elder of the Xie family settled into a lotus position, palms facing upward, resting on his dantian. Behind him, several ethereal female arms extended, resembling the thousand-armed Guanyin. These arms reached forward, gently enclosing the Spirit-Enchanting Pot, and rhythmically stroked it, much like a witch caressing a crystal orb. Streams of spiritual energy flowed into the pot. The pot floated in mid-air, spinning smoothly, its body glowing with vibrant, shifting light. The hands gently stroking it resembled clusters of pale sea anemones. After approximately half an hour, the elder retracted the ethereal The lid of the pot popped open on its own, spewing out a cascade of red lines that surged upward and spread out into the sky. Master Zhi Sha stood among the silk threads forming a red carpet, dressed in a red gown, her hair flowing gently in the wind. Her features remained unchanged, yet finer details revealed a more refined, gentle, and compassionate grace. From the eighty-year-old elders to the eight-year-old children, everyone couldn’t help but exclaim, "Mom!" Master Chen lightly clapped his hands, "There's no one better than a mother—children with mothers are like treasures. I'm even finding myself calling you 'Mom.' How do you feel?" Jiang Yu E smiled warmly with maternal affection, "Except that I can't yet activate any of my half-divine abilities, all my other skills have surpassed the limits of the Dominators and now influence the half-divines." In other words, her core abilities are effectively sealed. While she doesn't quite match a genuine half-divine in strength, she can certainly hold her own in a prolonged engagement. ... The Divine War Campaign. The King of Fear, the Spirit Dragon of the Ling Neng Association, and the two Phantom Deities of the Void Sect have been summoned and have returned to the realm of the副本 under the authority of the Stellar Sovereign.