The heads of these travelers were brought back and placed in the most conspicuous position at the exit of the Longbei City Teleportation Array.

A platform was specially erected for them, and next to it stood a stele: “Those who incite chaos in Great Xia–beheaded.”

The identities of the heads’ owners were then listed, alongside their nefarious deeds aimed at overthrowing Great Xia.

All who passed through the Teleportation Array in Great Xia saw the content on the platform first thing. By the time they read the text on the stele, all were so frightened that they couldn’t speak.

“This, this… isn’t this the Helian family’s young miss from the Jintao domain? I must be mad, definitely mad.”

“What Helian family, didn’t you see the head at the very top? That’s the Supreme Ascension from the Yuwen family!”

“These people might have gone a bit too far, but it’s not a crime deserving death… The people from Xia Country are too bold, just killing such high-ranking individuals on a whim, aren’t they afraid of starting a war?”

“Is it possible that the experts from these seven families have already taken many losses here, and those remaining together might not truly pose a threat to Xia Country?”

“I think they’re too barbaric, not civilized at all!”

“I was thinking of teaming up with the people from Xia Country for business, but now, it seems better not to cooperate.” As one person spoke, he took out a camera from Great Xia and took photos of the platform.

Then, he quickly turned and headed towards the entrance of the Teleportation Array.

Some quick-witted individuals thought of something and hurried away.

This important news would surely get them a handsome reward from the seven major families.

In a nearby building, Emperor Xuan Yi stood shoulder to shoulder with Zhao Rui, looking in the direction of the platform by the Teleportation Array.

“By erecting the platform and making it public, there’s no turning back between us and those seven factions.” Zhao Rui sighed lightly, “Your Majesty, you have been hasty.”

“If we hadn’t erected the platform, would there truly have been a possibility for reconciliation? They brought three Gods of Ascension, Step Seven, specifically to take our lives,” said Emperor Xuan Yi somberly.

Everyone else might survive, but us, the Great Xia Ascendants, would definitely not; even all our friends and relatives related to us would die!

“I understand what you, the civil officials, are thinking–everything must prioritize stability, but this time is different. These seven families are deeply rooted in the Exotic Region, and if we don’t take the initiative, it won’t just be a matter between us and those seven families.

Having fought the Sky Flaming domain for so many years, haven’t you recognized their true nature?”

Zhao Rui shook his head. “Your Majesty, my point isn’t that we shouldn’t fight, but rather that we need to find a different approach; this one is too radical.”

“We no longer have a way out,” said Emperor Xuan Yi, a trace of weariness flickering in his eyes.

The Ancient Gods are awakening one after another, and they won’t overlook such a large colony as Blue Star.

What’s more critical is… based on the information obtained from contacts with their people and the Formless Death Honorific.

The Authority potentially existing in Blue Star is the most lethal poison.

Gods might disregard their believers, but they’ll definitely covet the Authority eagerly; from various sources, he knew that Authority is the core of divine power and their most coveted possession.

…

Chen Xing returned home and instructed the other Beast Tamings to continue with their incomplete Law breakthroughs.

“After your Laws reach Perfection, you must hurry to enhance your physical realm; otherwise, advancing in Laws will rather be a burden for you, much like Taotie,” Chen Xing reminded Dong Jun and the others.

The one named, a towering individual, widened his eyes and turned toward the speaking direction.

Is he talking behind my cricket?

Dong Jun nodded hastily, while Little Void beside him looked longingly at his master, “Master, when can I evolve?”

“Let me think.” Chen Xing pondered. Unless it’s an existing Racial Bloodline, opting for those powerful Species that disappeared through the ages would mean bearing some of their lingering hatred.

After all, without external forces, it’s almost impossible for a Species to go extinct for no reason.

If he could directly evolve into an existing powerful bloodline, perhaps that could spare much trouble, though it might also attract the attention of powerful entities currently possessing that bloodline…

After a while, Chen Xing felt he might be overthinking it.

Being able to gather a golden quality evolutionary path was already a great opportunity, let alone collecting two options for him to choose from, which was almost impossible.

“I’ll think of another way, though, there might be a few places worth trying,” Chen Xing thought of seven unopened treasures.

These seven families had been inheriting treasures in the Exotic Region for so long, there must be some good items in the family vaults that couldn’t be seen outside.

“You go ahead and eat,” Chen Xing said.

Dong Jun and Little Void each swallowed two pots of Law crystal grapes and then began their enhancements.

After swallowing two pots, Dong Jun bellowed towards the sky, his mouth opened wide, and countless light particles erupted from the pores all over his body, instantly enveloping his whole body and transforming him into a pure Light Dragon.

“I feel it.”

As the comprehension of the Law of Light rapidly increased, something seemed to be brewing in the depths of Dong Jun’s pupils. Amidst the endless white light, a trace of profound darkness quietly condensed.

When the Law of Light reached Perfection, Dong Jun extended his left claw, and on his claw tip, there appeared a spot of profound blackness.

“The fifth-level Law of Darkness,” Sixiang was somewhat surprised; before this, Dong Jun had never comprehended the Law of Darkness.

Dong Jun said, “Light and darkness indeed interconnect. When I pushed the Law of Light to its limit, darkness began to brew.”

Sixiang: “…”

What are you talking about?

Then why haven’t I comprehended the Law of Light.

Chen Xing chuckled, “I guess it’s related to his constitution; you can’t generalize the constitutions of all Beast Tamings.”

It seemed that as long as Dong Jun comprehended one Attribute Law to Perfection, he could indirectly comprehend the opposing Law.

“It’s just a pity that I’m still lacking some insight into the Law of Darkness, otherwise, I could have enhanced further,” Dong Jun felt somewhat regretful.

As they were speaking, the void around Little Void suddenly fractured.

It was like shattered glass; its body instantly vanished into the void, existing as if in another spatial layer.

In the blink of an eye, a Void Wormhole appeared, it dove into it, and moments later, emerged back.

“Where does this wormhole lead to?”

“To that Divine Country next door,” Little Void said proudly.

Chen Xing was stunned, then his expression turned grave.

“Shut it down quickly.”

If that cat came through the Void Wormhole, there would be big trouble.

Little Void quickly closed the Space Wormhole, and seeing the angry look on his master’s face, he quickly explained: “Don’t worry, master, it can’t come through. Without my permission, this Void Wormhole doesn’t exist for others. Besides, whether it has detected it is another matter.”

Little Void said, “I just opened a door directly through the crystal barrier of the Divine Country with my skillful methods; it won’t alert it.

Those who break the crystal barrier to enter the Divine Country are like hammering a hole in the wall. The owner would definitely notice. My method, however, is like painting a door on their wall and then just pushing it open.”

Hearing its explanation, Chen Xing then understood the abnormal aspect of Little Void’s Void Wormhole ability.

Of course, it might also be a consequence of the Perfection-level Space Law combined with the Void Wormhole ability producing such abnormal effects.

It was just like a godly thief.

“You haven’t felt any discomfort in your body?” Sixiang was somewhat puzzled; this loach was using the Space Law so recklessly, yet it seemed still vigorous.

“Nope, I don’t feel tired at all,” Little Void flicked its tail, somewhat puzzled; it used the Space Law as naturally as a fish swims in water and didn’t feel tired.

“If the affected space is very, very large, then I would feel a bit tired, but opening a small door like this is very easy.”