Evolution Begins With A Big Tree

Chapter 1131, Intergalactic Portals

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silvain

A lack of preparation, this was the direct cause of how Yu Zi Yu fell into danger this time.

And this lack of preparation stemmed from his prolonged seclusion, causing him to drift out of touch with the Starry Sky.

Even an ordinary person would find the world unfamiliar after staying indoors for a short time. Whereas Yu Zi Yu had been in seclusion for a solid 62 years. That was practically an entire lifetime for a Mortal.

The number of Tier-4s and Tier-5s born during this time had surged beyond count.

Even several new Tier-6s had emerged.

Take the Demon Court for instance, even they had witnessed the birth of a new Tier-6, the Immortal Sweet Osmanthus.

Meanwhile, in the Society of Demons and Fiends, Golden Ant had risen.

Two Eternal Overlords, one in the light, the other in the shadows.

In addition, the Demon Court’s six Half-Step Overlords were each only a hair’s breadth away from their breakthrough.

*Haaaa…* A long, deep sight escaped Yu Zi Yu, as he reflected on his own missteps.

Not long after…

“Master…” A voice, tinged with excitement, called out, and Yu Zi Yu shifted his attention to the figure approaching from the distance.

A dazzling golden hue covered its body, resembling an armor of pure gold.

Though the figure appeared somewhat menacing, its presence exuded awe-inspiring majesty.

This was none other Golden Ant.

Unlike before, when Golden Ant resembled a bipedal insect, his form had grown more Humanoid.

The only things that remained unchanged were his golden limbs, each resembling an arm, and the thin, cicada-like wings that remained slightly unfolded from his back.

“It’s been a long while, little one…” With a trace of fondness in his voice, Yu Zi Yu gently stroked Golden Ant’s head with a branch, just like he used to do long ago.

However, neither of them were who they once were.

One had become such a terrifying existence of the universe, akin to a ‘Supreme’—the Divine Tree.

The other, decades ago, had slain Tier-6 despite being only a Tier-5, and even dealt grave injuries to many other Tier-6s. Now, he had stepped into Tier-6, claiming the title, the Heaven-Shaking Divine Ant.

“Truly… it has been too long, Master…” Golden Ant, who rarely showed emotion, now bore a rare look of excitement. Even his eyes glistened ever so slightly.

This was his Master, more than that, his parent. The one who had nurtured him, guided his cultivation, and protected his Dao. It would not be an exaggeration to say that without his Master, there would be no him, no Heaven-Shaking Divine Ant, feared across the cosmos.

However, now was not the time for such sentiments.

*Hoooo…* Exhaling a long, deep breath, Golden An stated straightforwardly, “Master, I have arrived too late, please allow m—”

Before he could finish, Yu Zi Yu cut him off, “No need to say such things… Let’s talk about something else instead.”

“Understood, Master.” With that, Golden Ant took the initiative to discuss the affairs of the Society of Demons and Fiends.

He knew that this was what truly concerned Yu Zi Yu.

…

Time passed slowly, and in the blink of an eye, half a day had gone by.

Deep in the Celestial Realm, beneath an enormous Tree radiating a dazzling glow, its branches swaying and shimmering like divine chains, countless figures had gathered.

Each figure exuded a majestic aura, rivaling the Gods and Devils of myth and legend. They were nothing short of terrifying.

Yet, at this moment, they stood still as lambs, their burning gazes fixed upon the Colossal Tree.

Embedded in its trunk, a blood-red Heavenly Eye flickered faintly, as if surveying all of creation.

“You have all endured much over these past decades…” Yu Zi Yu could not help but sigh, having learned much from Golden Ant’s account.

During Yu Zi Yu’s sixty odd years of seclusion, the Society of Demons and Fiends and the self-proclaimed ‘Heaven’s Gate’—Heavenly Court—had engaged in both open and covert struggles for decades. Even White Tiger, Golden Ant, and Bull Demon had suffered severe injuries more than once.

More alarmingly, there was a time when Golden Ant and the others sensed a terrifying aura.

According to their speculations, an Imperial Artifact was awakened.

Fortunately, however, despite its ambitions, the Heavenly Court dared not expose itself recklessly.

The aura of an awakening Imperial Artifact was simply too terrifying.

Moreover, Heavenly Court’s Imperial Artifact was highly distinctive. Even the slightest sign of its revival would make it impossible for them to hide from the public eye. Because of this, the Imperial Artifact was never fully awakened.

However, precisely due to this balance, the Society of Demons and Fiends and Heaven’s Gate reached a stalemate, even maintaining a temporary peace.

After all, in terms of top-tier combat strength, the Society of Demons and Fiends, led by Golden Ant, was in no way inferior to Heavenly Court. In fact, after Golden Ant’s breakthrough, they even surpassed them.

After all, Golden Ant, after his breakthrough, could take on three Overlords alone, and even relentlessly suppress them in battle.

Had it not been for concerns about the Imperial Artifact’s terrifying power, Golden Ant would have already crushed Heavenly Court.

And the reason Golden Ant had not rushed over immediately this time was that Heavenly Court had suddenly launched an assault on the Society of Demons and Fiends.

After an intense battle lasting nearly half a day, Golden Ant repelled their forces, then frenziedly rushed here at full speed.

…

As a matter of fact, the reason Golden Ant and numerous powerhouses from various galaxies were able to arrive at the Milky Way so swiftly was due to a particular race known as the High Goblins.

The High Goblin Race was a Second Tier Force, affiliated to the Divine Titan Clan.

Individually, their combat strength was unremarkable, but their technological advancements far surpassed those of other races.

They even managed to construct the ‘Intergalactic Portals.’

The Intergalactic Portals were gateways that span across galaxies, akin to an Interstellar Teleportation Formation.

Powered solely by Spirit Stones, and also various Elemental Spirit Stone Deposits, this gateway could be used instantly.

Due to its immense strategic value, the five Major Forces had tacitly allowed its construction at the borders of major galaxies.

Originally, it was meant to facilitate their conquests and expansion.

However, no one had expected that, in the end, it would backfire against Yu Zi Yu?

One powerhouse after another traveled through the Intergalactic Portals, crossing vast distances in an instant.

…

“Nine Tails…” Yu Zi Yu called out, and the distant Nine Tails instantly stepped forward.

“Your subordinate is here, Master.”

“The Intergalactic Portals… such a thing must not remain in the hands of outsiders. From now on, every Intergalactic Portal within the Demon Court’s territory must be controlled by our people.”

“Understood, Master.” responded Nine Tails, her expression turning grave.

She admitted that she had indeed overlooked this matter.

All this time, the Intergalactic Portals had been under the joint control of the five Major Forces and the High Goblins, with the profits from Spirit Stones divided among them.

It had never occurred to her that such an issue would arise just as her Master was breaking through.

However, there was no perfect solution.

Even if the Demon Court refrained from using its own Intergalactic Portals, their enemies could still utilize others to teleport near the Milky Way before advancing from there.

In the end, it was merely a matter of speed.