Chapter 1332: Appearing Cosmic Pattern

Adapt to evolving circumstances. While it was unrealistic to block the chaotic river with earth, suspending a massive guillotine above it to instantly dispatch anyone who dared to swim across was an excellent idea.

"This 'Beheading All Heavens, Gates of Hell' ability, though seemingly complex, is actually quite simple," someone noted. "It can be temporarily fashioned into a bloodline universe for a close-combat weapon, or even existing close-combat bloodlines can be modified to serve the purpose."

Zhi Ji had also learned a great deal about evolution. While she couldn't forge entirely new paths or systems, her talent for evolving existing knowledge was astonishing.

"I can take charge of this," Zhi Ji declared. She rose, no longer accompanying the Emperor for tea. With the demeanor of a resolute empress, she said coldly, "We must be quick. The enemy has already breached one universe and is now advancing on the second. It's likely we won't be able to hold that one either. We must have our preparations ready by the time they attack the third universe."

Speed was paramount in war. While it seemed quick to directly modify a common close-combat bloodline universe, the enemy's actions were even swifter. The essence of this "port" contention was a race against time. While they hastened to establish their stronghold and stabilize their positions, the enemy rushed to breach them. Once fortified, it would be much harder to break through. At least in the current nascent era of universe life, everyone was relatively weak; there wasn't the kind of powerful, mature combat strength capable of breaking through deeply rooted "dojo" plants.

With a decisive movement, Zhi Ji departed, entering a state of full-scale preparation. The so-called "Plants vs. Zombies" faction, which she led, commenced its offensive and defensive operations.

Meanwhile, Xu Zhi sat in his chair, listening to the stream of reports from the front lines:"Di Qi has led a portion of the army to attack the first universe.""Caroline....""The Three Pillar Gods...."

Xu Zhi received these reports calmly. Beside him, Bai Xiaojun and the Great Octopus, however, found the news deeply unsettling, for each lost universe represented a massive treasure! They couldn't help but marvel at the Emperor's composure, calmly drinking tea even amidst such updates.

But there was nothing they could do; the enemy was too cunning. Even without the Great Octopus hindering them, the opponents were formidable. After all, their forces represented only one-ninth of the total power, too dispersed. When faced with an enemy nine times stronger and employing various tactics, their conquest was not surprising.

Soon, more news arrived. Medusa and Shi Ji, allied with Liu Qi, Wen Meng, and others, captured one universe and, without stopping, immediately pressed on to the second. Despite the prepared resistance of the pea-shooters there, they were only able to delay the inevitable for a long time before being overwhelmed. Adjusting to open a river and launching a direct waterborne assault proved too insurmountable! It was only when they were halfway through their attack on the third universe that Zhi Ji finally arrived in a rush, bringing with her the improved "Beheading Universe" to successfully curb the enemy's aquatic advance.

"Suddenly, the war on all fronts ceased."

Xu Zhi pondered for a moment before asking, "What is the current situation?"

"This is the current distribution of power," Bai Xiaojun, as the leader of the Asura Path players, handed him a piece of intelligence.

Xu Zhi glanced at it. Di Qi, Caroline, and the Three Pillar Gods each occupied one universe. Medusa's faction held two universes. The remaining four prime regions of the multiverse were still under their control.

"We've suddenly become the largest cosmic landlords," Bai Xiaojun said, beaming. "His Highness is truly composed; I fear he anticipated this outcome long ago. We now control four of the nine crucial cosmic harbors and prime spiritual vein nodes. Our future is certainly boundless!"

What was this called? This was called seizing half the kingdom! They had unexpectedly surged ahead, completely outmaneuvering Di Qi, Caroline, and even Akina Speed—a true overtake on the bend. To say they weren't surprised would be a lie!

"This must be destiny," Bai Xiaojun exclaimed, overjoyed. "The skill of Akina Speed and others far surpasses ours, yet we managed to seize the initiative... This highlights the importance of our exclusive internal intelligence!" He gazed at the calmly composed Emperor, secretly pleased.

If not for the Emperor's astonishing foresight, his willingness to fall behind the initial race, and his investment of a great deal of time in winning over Zhi Ji, would they have achieved this day? At the time, it seemed they weren't striving for immediate dominance, but in reality, it was a calculated strategy to strike later and gain control.

"My judgment was not wrong," Bai Xiaojun's group of Asura Path warriors chuckled, "By following the Emperor's faction, we truly have a chance to surpass Di Qi and other Buddhist and Daoist civilization powers!" They felt confident in their success.

"With this battle settled, and the beings from the Chaotic Sea climbing ashore, I fear the true Age of the Heavens is about to begin," Xu Zhi mused, gazing at the distant Chaotic Sea.

Only five short years had passed. Everything had thoroughly taken root and stabilized. Each plant had completely transformed into a "dojo" plant, embedding itself in the chaotic land, absorbing endless energy.

As previously stated, plants formed the base of the terrestrial ecosystem's food chain. With plants, land-based life now had a food supply and the genuine possibility of flourishing. Of course, these plants weren't for direct consumption; rather, they bore energy fruits that land animals and even other plants could consume for sustenance and movement.

"Plants have appeared, and land-dwelling animal life has begun to evolve as well."

The entire multiverse continent had fully entered an era of great proliferation. Species exploded from the coastal regions, with plants, animals, and beasts appearing across the land, creating a vibrant and prosperous age. The magnificent and fantastical scenery was unimaginably beautiful.

Another century passed. Some of the secondary cosmic heavenly powers from that era finally caught up, gaining the ability to land on the continent.

"There lies one of the terrifying five ancient Heavenly powers, the Underworld Continent," a Saint observed from afar, gazing at the verdant, prosperous land and feeling deeply awestruck.

"These five forbidden powers control the best treasures of the universe, while we are left to seek out secondary coastal areas," another Saint sighed. "As the thirty-seventh force and part of the second wave to land, we are already doing quite well."

The opposing forces had seized all the most prosperous areas, yet no one dared to challenge them.

All of those past events remained vivid, having become a legend. The earth-shattering bloody battles, the coastal defense, the mysterious pea-shooter's projectiles, and the various mystical plants like potatoes and sunflowers, along with their unique combat methods—all still seemed bizarre and irresistible to them even now.

All the Saints were deeply shaken by that war. An endless stream of powerful trump cards had been revealed! It had also given them a complete understanding of the "evolutionary" biological combat system.

"Even a formidable power like the strongest Underworld Heavens had five of its best cosmic treasures seized, which shows how profound the other methods are," they sighed, then proceeded to establish their stronghold in a coastal area.