219: Unite forces and aim for the Nine Towers

The news of the star tower being completely refined spread like a silent clap of thunder throughout the entire Anti-Alliance's upper echelons.

When Xiao Chen's figure reappeared in the Sky-Reaching Hall, everyone could clearly feel that the Emperor Realm might on his body, which was once as revered as heaven and earth, had now… become extremely restrained, yet even more unfathomable.

It was as if he himself was a walking… world!

"Greetings, Emperor Xiao!" Xuan Kongzi and the others bowed again, their voices filled with even deeper reverence.

They knew that Xiao Chen, after refining the star tower, must have achieved an unimaginable improvement in his strength!

"You don't need to be so polite," Xiao Chen nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone.

After days of purging and reorganization, the core strength of the Anti-Alliance had been initially integrated.

Although the casualties were heavy, the survivors were all elites, and their morale was unprecedentedly high due to his breakthrough and successive great victories.

"Teacher, His Majesty Emperor Yan, His Majesty the Dragon Emperor," Xiao Chen looked at his three most important allies, "The continental situation has temporarily stabilized.

But… the true crisis is far from over."

His tone was solemn as he briefly informed everyone of the information he had learned from the Tower Spirit about the 'Ancient Great Tribulation', the 'enemy from beyond the border', and the true purpose of the burial emperor coffin.

Of course, he temporarily withheld the specific details about the Sea of Emperor's Origin to avoid unnecessary panic.

"What?! An enemy from beyond the border? Blood sacrifice this world?!" His Majesty Emperor Yan's red eyebrows shot up, and the flames around his body flickered!

The Dragon Emperor Projection also let out a low dragon roar, showing the shock in his heart.

Xuan Kongzi's face was even paler; he had lived for hundreds of years and had never imagined that the continent was facing such… a catastrophic disaster!

"Therefore, we… have no time… to recuperate and build up our strength," Xiao Chen's voice was low and firm, "We must… before that enemy from beyond the border… fully descends, take the initiative to attack, destroy… the last ancient pagoda, and completely… destroy the core of the burial emperor coffin!"

"Emperor Xiao… are you saying… that ninth ancient pagoda?" Venerable Feng asked with a dry voice.

"That's right," Xiao Chen nodded, "According to the information I obtained after refining the star tower, that ninth ancient pagoda is not located in any known place on the continent.

It… is hidden in… a 'Land of Gui Xu' that was forcibly torn apart and exists independently of the main world!

That is… the true… assembly and activation place… of the burial emperor coffin!

It is also… the key node… for the will of the 'Master' behind Pavilion Master Tianji… to descend!"

"Land of Gui Xu…" Flower Without Shadow murmured, "The legendary… place where all things end… does it really… exist?"

"How… do we get there?" the Dragon Emperor asked in a deep voice, a resolute light flickering in his huge dragon eyes.

Xiao Chen raised his hand, and in his palm, a slowly rotating chaotic star map appeared.

Within the star map, an extremely dim spatial coordinate, as if it could go out at any moment, was faintly flickering.

"This is… the incomplete coordinate… to the 'Land of Gui Xu' that I… analyzed from the star tower," Xiao Chen said, "But… that space… is extremely unstable, filled with… destructive… Guixu power.

An ordinary Dou Saint… stepping into it… would probably… be annihilated… in an instant."

He swept his gaze over everyone: "This journey… is extremely perilous.

I need… the most elite forces.

But… it's not… the more people… the better."

"This old man… is willing to go!" Xuan Kongzi stepped forward without hesitation; although his injuries had not yet healed, his eyes were incredibly firm!

As Xiao Chen's teacher and the Pill Tower's Tower Master, how could he shrink back!

"My Yan Clan… is also willing to give its all!" His Majesty Emperor Yan's voice was firm and resonant!

The Dragon Emperor Projection also let out a low roar, indicating that Ancient Dragon Island would send out its strongest Dragon Guards!

"We… are also willing to follow Emperor Xiao!" Flower Without Shadow, Valley Master Miao Yin, Venerable Feng, and others… responded in unison!

Not one person… showed any fear!

Looking at these comrades… who were willing to live and die with him, a warm current surged in Xiao Chen's heart.

He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Good!

But… on this trip, those who are not in the Emperor Realm or do not possess special life-saving means… will find it difficult to withstand the power of Guixu.

Teacher, your injuries have not yet healed, so you need to stay in the central command, coordinate the overall situation, and guard against any other possible unforeseen circumstances."

"His Majesty Emperor Yan, His Majesty the Dragon Emperor, you two… can accompany me.

Sect Master Hua, Valley Master Miao Yin, your music and illusions… might be able to interfere with the enemy at critical moments, so you can also go.

Venerable Feng… you will lead the Starfall Pavilion's elites to provide support from the periphery, ready to respond at any time."

"Everyone else… will remain at the Pill Tower, fortify the defenses, and calm the people!"

Xiao Chen's arrangements were clear and decisive.

Upon hearing this, although some were unwilling, they also knew that this was the most stable plan and promptly accepted their orders.

"We depart… in three days!" Xiao Chen finally said, "In these three days… everyone… must… adjust their state… to the best!

At the same time… bring… all of the Anti-Alliance's… final trump cards… with you!"

"Yes, Emperor Xiao!" everyone responded in unison, their eyes… burning with… a desperate fighting spirit!

After the meeting dispersed, Xiao Chen came alone to the top of the star tower.

Flame Heart quietly came to his side, gently held his hand, her beautiful eyes filled with worry.

"Brother Chen… is this time… really very dangerous?"

Xiao Chen held her slightly cool hand back, his gaze looking towards the distant, seemingly eternal dark void, and said softly, "Yes.

Perhaps… it is the most dangerous… enemy… I have ever faced… in my life."

"But… I must go," He turned to look at Flame Heart, his eyes filled with unshakeable determination, "For Teacher, for you, for the Anti-Alliance… for all… the people I want to protect… on this land… that raised me."

Flame Heart gently leaned her head on his shoulder and whispered, "I know.

I… will wait for you to come back.

You must… come back."

"I will," Xiao Chen tightened his arm, promising.

He looked up at the incomplete star map coordinates, and the chaotic light… in his eyes… grew even more intense.

"In three days… Land of Gui Xu… I… am coming!"

"Let me… see… what capabilities… you, enemy from beyond the border… truly possess!"

A soaring fighting spirit… and… a chilling killing intent… emanated from him, like… an Emperor's Sword… about to be drawn… and stained with blood!