Beastmaster of the Ages

Most of the antiquiteans posed no threat to Tianming; their attacks didn’t even hurt. However, things had become troublesome with Moran restrained and needing protection. His grand lexicon wonder was entirely dedicated to shielding her. Even so, the overwhelming onslaught of divine abilities could prove fatal for someone at her level.

Countless specters swarmed toward him like moths to a flame. A million opponents were simply too many.

“At this rate, forget finding Sixth, these specters will drive me mad long before that!” With the need to ensure that Moran remained unharmed, Tianming felt overwhelmed.

“Come out! Aren’t you supposed to be the strongest Primordial Chaos Beast? Why’re you such a coward? Stop using others and face me one-on-one! You’re a disgrace to the name of the Primordial Chaos Beasts. I’ve never seen someone as spineless as you—aren’t you ashamed of yourself?”

While repelling enemies, Tianming protected Moran and searched for Sixth.

“Tsk, tsk, I’ve always said Sixth is nothing but a poser,” Ying Huo disdainfully sneered.

“What can a soul creature even do? All flash and no substance!” Ji Ji chuckled.

“Maybe it knows hypnosis! Come back and hypnotize me, will you? My sleep quality’s been terrible lately,” Meow Meow grumbled as it continued executing Fiveway Blitzrun.

“Shut up! How’s your sleep quality bad?” Ying Huo shot back, stunned.

Tianming’s taunts didn’t seem to have much effect, but his companions’ mockery visibly enraged Sixth. The surrounding antiquitean imperials became even fiercer, their expressions twisted in rage as though they were determined to kill Tianming.

Still, Sixth clearly had weaknesses, as it didn’t appear in response to his provocations.

“I’m taking you down no matter what!” Tianming confidently vowed, continuing to protect the beauty while fighting. Though it was exhausting, having soft jade in his arms wasn’t the worst scenario.

However, someone had had enough of the situation.

“Hey, Little Li, I’ve got an idea!” Ji Ji mentally communicated.

“What’s your idea?”

“I’ll tap into the eye of heaven’s power and channel it into her body, fully activating her wonders. Once unleashed, they can suppress these million enemies in one go!” Ji Ji suggested.

Tianming knew that Zhoutian Shenhai’s wonder indeed had such potential. It was one of the wonderians’ advantages in group battles.

“But the moment she uses her power, Sixth will control her to attack me,” Tianming pointed out.

“True....” Moran anxiously muttered, her arms still wrapped around his waist.

“I know. That’s where you come in. When she gets controlled, use Vitasteal to render her unconscious. Once that’s done, I’ll take over her body,” Ji Ji coldly explained.

“You can do that?” Tianming asked, shocked.

“What’s so hard about it? I’ll just treat her body like an astralship. It might not be perfect, but simple brute-force wonder attacks aren’t a problem!” Ji Ji rolled her eyes.

“Let’s give it a shot!” Tianming’s eyes lit up.

“Um....” Moran was still nervous, but she and her sisters trusted that Tianming wouldn’t harm them.

“Let’s go!” With a word to Meow Meow, the pair changed direction and shot into the sky!

The imperial palace stood atop the highest peak of Antiquitas Mortis, overlooking the entire capital. It was also directly beneath the eye of heaven. Its proximity made the palace the closest point to the eye of heaven.

By then, the eye of heaven had turned from purple to a pale white, resembling a dead fish’s eye floating in the sky.

Behind them, over nine hundred thousand antiquitean imperials were still pursuing him. Tianming used absolute speed to break free of the crowd; even the likes of the Antiquitean Emperor and Princess Ying struggled to catch up.

Soon enough, the eye of heaven drew closer and closer, and white clouds gathered. The area was thick with xeno source, which poured down like a storm.

“Huh?” A thought struck Tianming. Could Sixth have brought me to the palace because of the eye of heaven?Could the eye of heaven be the key to its control over the city? Is it hiding inside? Several questions flooded his mind, and he felt they weren’t baseless. Instead, it was highly likely. The imperial palace itself seemed unremarkable.

“Ji Ji! The eye of heaven has two properties. It’s both similar to nova source, which is your domain, and also to a soul-based power, which is Sixth’s strength. Be cautious when you enter!” Tianming warned.

“This lady’s stronger than that snivelling brat!” Ji Ji confidently declared.

A pink nova source a tenth the size of the eye of heaven expanded and hurtled toward the sky. Tianming watched it collide with the eye of heaven. After some resistance, Ji Ji tore into the eye and disappeared within. In no time, the pale white eye began turning pink, as though stained by countless drops of paint.

The soul-based attribute of the eye of heaven weakened, while its nova source-like attribute grew stronger!

The change even affected the entire capital. Pink light illuminated the city like dawn breaking through the fog and the eerie and oppressive atmosphere began to lift.

The mist thinned and the city brightened. Even the Sea of Order above became clearer.

Tianming’s eyes sparkled with hope. “Ji Ji, you’re amazing!”

At that moment, the million antiquitean imperials roared in unison and coldly sneered, “What, do you believe this will let you escape unscathed? Stop struggling. In the Xenoabyss, you’re destined to remain in the palm of my hand!”