Chapter 1218: The Ultimate Pinnacle Of The Nine Realms, The Great Battle Begins (3)
I've come too far to turn back now. Wu Yuan thought, his mind still like a lake. I must press forward with everything I have.
My mana body is still on the way back from the void of the Nine Realms. It will need at least ten more years to return. Will it arrive in time?
After the devastating battle at Dao Comprehension City, Wu Yuan had immediately altered his plans, and his mana body began its journey back from the void. With both his ether and mana bodies present, he would face the Holy Emperor with far greater confidence.
But contingencies had to be considered. If his mana body failed to return in time, and his ether body met with disaster, at least his mana body might survive to unveil the great secrets hidden within the Nine Realms.
Now it all rests with destiny. Wu Yuan mused silently. If my mana body arrives in time, we shall proceed together. If not, my ether body will head there alone.
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Nearly a year passed before Wu Yuan, Saint Shang Yue, Overlord Shang Cai, and Saint Jiu Xing finally returned to the headquarters of the Qian Yang Holy Sect.
The holy sect's headquarters existed in its own separate realm—a magnificent domain spanning trillions of li, teeming with countless living beings.
Creating such a "realm within realm" in the Nine Realms was near impossible; only the legendary six Holy Emperors could do it.
"Wu Ji," Saint Jiu Xing informed him, "the Holy Emperor has sent word. After a hundred years, you shall meet with him."
"Understood," Wu Yuan replied with a respectful nod.
A hundred years? Though puzzled by this unexpected delay, Wu Yuan had a vague feeling in the depths of his consciousness–perhaps this was the influence of destiny, arranging for both his mana body and ether body to jointly meet the Holy Emperor.