Chapter 2080: Chapter 48: Attempting to Break Through the Sixth Echelon... and Failing (12,000-Word Chapter)

"Perhaps Ian himself just made the decision to advance to the Sixth Echelon temporarily, but he had subconsciously prepared everything long ago."

[...indeed a more exceptional young man than I]

Taking a deep look at Yisen Gard and Adalbert, the Duke of Sorin looked towards the direction of Starfall Sea, a faint moon-like glow emanating around him: [Then I’m leaving, you... do not come near]

[If a real battle breaks out, take your people to the New Continent... Terra, at least East Terra will cease to exist]

And just before the Duke of Sorin was about to teleport away, in the far distance, at the top of the firmament, a gate was opened.

Amidst the trembling of all life forms’ minds, a vast and raging ’ring’ descended upon Terra, space-time trembled, like raindrops falling from beyond space-time onto the tranquil universe, creating layer upon layer of spreading ripples that appeared as concentric circles.

At the center of the ripples, countless brilliant lights, densely packed, flickered like starlight in the star sea, with rotating Milky Way flowing amidst the dark cosmic backdrop, infinite space-time condensed in the ’ring’, forming a ’cradle’.

Now, the cradle is nurturing something... hence the azure clouds soar, silver light fills the sky, and the Great Aether Circulation’s port descends, changing the colors of heaven and earth.

[Look at that]

Even at the Fifth Energy Level, the Duke of Sorin was captivated by the scene, gazing in awe at the majestic ring, murmuring to himself: [This is what my teacher once described to me, only existent in imagination...]

[Star High Court, Aether Circulation]

Space-time was turbulent.

Not just Terra.

Outer cosmic orbital space, Dragon Island.

The Dragon Kings, who long dwelled near the black hole, slowing time’s flow, also stepped out of their guardianship grounds in uncertainty, their perspective parallel with the port of the Great Aether Circulation, allowing them to directly see and feel the creations of The Creator.

[Unbelievable] said the Star-Town Dragon King in amazement: [That human kid... actually took this step without our or the ancestors’ inheritance?!]

[And it looks like he’s about to succeed] said Dragon King Hongchao, voice gentle with a hint of joy: [Unlike other intelligent beings, with the gift from The Creator, if he ascends the Sky Ladder, he shall be the new ’Creator’!]

[Which means] the True Flame Dragon King only then reacted: [Our ’lifespan limitation’ can also be lifted? But will he do it?]

[At least there’s hope] said the Star-Town Dragon King solemnly, raising its head towards the edge of Terra’s orbit: [It’s a pity Gale is not here—hasn’t that guy finished fixing yet? The Calamity of Light’s barrier shouldn’t be that hard to fix, right?]

[Doesn’t matter, anyway, he has the Dragon Soul on Dragon Island, probably watching now] the True Flame Dragon King didn’t mind, it only looked toward the circulation with eager longing: [Unbelievably, there’s really a human who reached this step without guidance, without the help of an entire civilization, relying solely on himself and the legacy—the Pioneer indeed surpasses our imagination, we truly cannot be arrogant!] 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

[Wait] and Dragon King Hongchao spoke, the gentle voice turning stern: [Looks like humans below are about to start a war—we should go stop it!]

[We can’t interfere in human actions...] the True Flame had just begun speaking when Star-Town interrupted: [You were just amazed at the potential of the Pioneer, have you forgotten? Ian is the Pioneer, a reserve of The Creator, and also a True Dragon!]

[His business is our business, intervene!]

[Isn’t Gale coming back now?]

The land below.

The Fifth Energy Level experts vaguely split into three opposing factions.

—Carlos of the Western Empire and the First Legion Commander. Duke of Sorin. Eternal Wind of the Elves. Azure Star. Fairy Queen. Wanshan Nation Master. Pupationer.

—Three Fifth Energy Level Magical Beasts of the Dark Mountain Range. Ju Yue and Yuan Xing of Yanjiang. Two from Azure Sky Royal Court. Sacrificial Lords of the Nine Cold Alliance. Crystal Dragon of Far Sword Port.

—Alegria and Governor Bai Ji of the Eastern Empire, Azure Star. Seven Cities Alliance. Gantreignum. Crystalline Dragon King. Two from Whale Song Cliff. Four Great Orthodox Churches.

Including Ian, over thirty Fifth Energy Level warriors gathered here, clearly forming support for Ian, opposing Ian, and neutral but concerned about abnormal situations camps.

Their strengths were roughly equivalent, and although action had yet to be taken, an outbreak was not far off.

Due to the ceaseless tumbling of space-time, the Great Aether Sea was also surging, and all present Fifth Energy Level sensed the vast waves of pure aether and endless energy gathering.

No one could ignore this blatant, further hope, especially in today’s era, as all Fifth Energy Level experts had practiced the ’Arcane Pathway’, purified their own Sublimation Path, therefore feeling its depth.

But precisely because of this, no one dared to make the first move.

Ian’s actions exceeded everyone’s expectations; this was a thought process of those who only regard ’being here now’ as oneself was unimaginable. No one would decisively choose such a highly probable fatal advancement just because ’can try, gain experience,’ and more unimaginably, he seemed that he might actually succeed?!

If it really succeeds, what competition for the Perpetual Motion Machine, everyone just go home and wait for the Sixth Echelon Terra God Emperor to distribute the spoils!

Some didn’t care, some knew they could get bigger spoils, some were unwilling, and more... were still watching, pondering.

Although they couldn’t tell whether Ian was closer to success or failure now, they were all ravenously observing the mystical phenomena caused by Ian’s breakthrough and the pure aether fluctuations released by the descending port of the Great Aether Circulation.