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.0

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?0

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.0

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.0

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.0

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Nearly a year passed before Wu Yuan, Saint Shang Yue, Overlord Shang Cai, and Saint Jiu Xing finally...0