Chapter 705: World! (Two in One)

He truly lived up to his nickname, the 'Prince of Reckless Ideas.'

"Since it's already a dead end, why not make it a double dead end?"

Netizens were utterly speechless; his thought process was so unconventional it bordered on the absurd! Could any ordinary person have conceived of such a move? Absolutely not!

Now that they considered it, Di Qi was in a desolate wilderness, and there was nothing on the Ancient Tree Planet for him to copy. As for things like 'Three-Body Severing' or Akina Speed's alchemy factory, if you calculate their lifespans, Di Qi was part of the generation after Daojun and Ermin. He was likely six or seven thousand years old, and his end was rapidly approaching.

And what realm had Di Qi actually reached? Honestly, no one knew. His true abilities couldn't be fully utilized in that environment, but now? He proposed bringing forth those formidable forces.

They pictured the scene in their minds, and it was 'too beautiful to behold' – a truly terrifying prospect.

"Shushan, your cultivation method is pretty good, isn't it?"

"Oh? So this is martial arts body cultivation?"

"Hmm? Is this the Incense System?"

"Oh? Alchemy?"

It was enough to make them wince. They saw before them the strongest mastermind in history, hidden in successive eras, constantly peeking and secretly learning. The title 'Strongest Plagiarist Heavenly Emperor' was no exaggeration.

Back in the day, with just a few glances, he could instantly see through the cultivation methods, operational routes, and trajectories of contemporary Heavenly Emperors. He would then learn, innovate, and forcefully defeat them using an improved version of their own techniques. Even the most complex Nine Revolutions Profound Art, which required spatial positioning, couldn't withstand his scrutiny for long before he forcibly learned it.

Di Qi's true talent lay not in innovation, but in his unparalleled genius for constantly learning, improving, and integrating.

Akina Speed said, "Cough, cough, cough, don't be so quick to condemn me. I'm absolutely not being reckless or messing around. You might not believe this, but only 'Dad' can defeat 'Dad,' and only grand unification can overcome grand unification!"

Everyone was confused once more. "What grand unification?"

Akina Speed continued, "To be frank, I've given this a lot of thought. There's Di Qi 'Dad''s grand unification cultivation method, the 'Great Luo Heaven Scripture,' and then there's the virus's grand unification of flesh and blood. When these two collide... well, you can imagine the outcome!"

When he put it that way, it actually made sense? A grand unification of cultivation methods versus a grand unification of physical bodies? Everyone was taken aback. It was indeed well-reasoned. Because only magic can defeat magic?

Akina Speed declared, "Gentlemen, in my view, this is an inevitable process of enlightenment."

Everyone was bewildered once more. Akina Speed solemnly stated, "You are all too young. You need to look beyond the surface to grasp the essence, and connect it with the great Chinese philosophies of our ancestors! By doing so, we can uncover many profound truths, such as 'Physics Buddha' and 'Chemistry Dao'..."

"Before us now, this is a grand unification of spiritual cultivation methods battling a grand unification of physical bodies and bloodlines! What would this signify in ancient China? It's idealism in grand unification versus materialism in grand unification! The School of Mind battling Materialism!"

Gasp!! Everyone drew in a sharp breath.

"So that was the terrifying underlying essence? Just like how the ancient conflict between Buddhism and Daoism was, in fact, a battle between physics and chemistry, is this now truly a battle between materialism and idealism?"

"'So that's it! Before, it was an internal struggle within the sciences! Physics versus Chemistry!'"

"'And today, today, it's an internal conflict within the humanities! Idealism versus Materialism! (Shocked face.jpg)'"

As these words were uttered, they plunged everyone into deep thought. First, an internal scientific conflict, and now, a humanities civil war – this peculiar sensation inexplicably reminded them of various great historical upheavals, such as the An Lushan Rebellion.

"'I personally believe this is quite fitting! (Pondering)'"

"'Indeed, it couldn't possibly be such a coincidence; this must be destiny! (Solemnly)'"

"'Physics and chemistry, idealism and materialism—these concepts have always represented the greatest internal conflicts within the sciences and humanities, respectively. It truly cannot be a mere coincidence that both types of struggles are emerging simultaneously!'"

"'This truly is a game that values learning! The rules of this world are, in some unseen way, predetermined. All extraordinary phenomena arise from theories of modern science and ancient philosophy!'"

"'No, no, you are all too superficial! I've done the calculations: the Three Pillar Gods aren't just materialistic; they also represent the wicked banner of capitalism. Look at their blockchain civilization, their mining, their virtual arcane coins, their utter greed—their intentions are truly abominable!'"

"'Gasp! So it's actually evil capitalism? (Shocked face.jpg)'"

Everyone lost their composure, engaging in heated discussion. If their previous observations were coincidences, how could everything now point directly to the same underlying truth? A strange sensation began to grow, truly shocking them.

Akina Speed said, "From this, it's clear that summoning Di Qi is a fated event! We absolutely cannot defy destiny. And the Six Realms must struggle to survive in the narrow space between materialism and idealism! This vividly demonstrates the ancient conflict between these two philosophies, the nascent war that has persisted to this day, and our own indecisiveness..."

Mengmei nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. "'What in the world? Grand unification versus grand unification, idealism versus materialism? Are these even remotely connected? How did your mind come up with this? Is your thought process truly out of this world?'"

She watched the noisy, agitated netizens, silently shaking her head. She secretly mused that they were too naive, for they seemed to have forgotten Akina Speed's origins. He hailed from the Church of Light! Back then, this 'idiot' and others had gone around proselytizing, spreading their doctrines, even feminizing the God of Wisdom to become Mercury, the Goddess of Wisdom. They built such an enormous church power that has spread to this day. And yet, you aren't guarding against his signature proselytizing skills?

Mengmei, however, maintained her composure. "No, absolutely not! The mere thought of it sends shivers down my spine. Back then, my disciple Dao Changsheng and I went up against Di Qi. We have a deep, deep animosity, and I'm definitely doomed if he comes back (crying)."

Akina Speed countered, "And you won't be 'doomed' with the Three Pillar Gods here? Either way, you're facing death. In such a dire situation, fighting fire with fire, or magic with magic, is the best option!"

Mengmei fell silent. The word 'death' carried profound weight; it truly meant facing the end. After all, having ascended to godhood, they now existed in their true forms, whereas the opposing entities were more like incarnated human vessels. In the face of true death, a life-or-death crisis, no one could remain calm.

Her expression drastically shifted. She suddenly recalled the previous departures of Daojun and Medusa, feeling a wave of despondency wash over her. Those events had certainly left a significant impact on her.

"'This is truly too difficult. Our flesh and blood lives, I wonder if they're thousands of years longer than the other civilization. But the Demon Core lineage—they are practically the darlings of the Ninth-Tier path. This race has an inherent advantage; damn that nuclear fusion! In an instant, they've caught up to us and surpassed our Ninth-Tier cultivation realm, reaching it a step ahead of us...'"

In reality, she had painstakingly cultivated and had now reached the 17th step, which was a respectable achievement. However, this was merely a superficial realm; in terms of actual combat power, she possessed none.

Akina Speed urged, "Make your decision soon; teleportation takes time (Di Qi.jpg)."

Mengmei gritted her teeth. "Either way, death is certain. If we bring in another terrifying enemy from some unseen world, creating a two-front attack, we might just be able to slip away in the chaos. I'll do it!"

What lay before them was undeniably insurmountable. Without any variables introduced into the equation, they were as good as dead. Their only chance was to embrace desperation. Whether they would survive was unknown, but it was truly their last resort. Rather than waiting for death, it was better to stake everything on a gamble.

Akina Speed wouldn't truly trick them; after all, his integrity was consistently reliable. Moreover, players across all realms and worlds were fundamentally united. The Six Realms players constituted the mainstream, and if they were to fall, with only Akina Speed remaining, isolated and alone, he would be powerless to make any further impact.

Mengmei sent a file:

"Six Realms Coordinates.docx"

Online, everyone instinctively clicked the file in an instant.

The file was designated for receipt by the account 'Akina Speed.'

Everyone instantly felt a pang of bitter disappointment. "'Everything has to be kept secret? That's too underhanded! We can't invade you from the outside, but can't we at least take a look?'"

Akina Speed said, "Cough, cough, cough, I wonder how much energy it will take to teleport them here? But our cosmic mining team is obscenely wealthy. Over these past few millennia, we've traversed countless planets, extracting resources. We have no shortage of energy for ascension to godhood; divine gold and ore are practically limitless, so there's nothing to fear... I just wonder, Lord Taijun, how will you reward me?"

Mengmei fell into complete silence. She felt an overwhelming sense of dread. Suddenly, she couldn't be bothered with the online discussions. Instead, she took a deep breath, rose from her computer, and walked to the mirror. The room was still the same soft, cute, pink-toned little room. But the reflection in the mirror was different. She was no longer a tall, elegant beauty of over 1.7 meters but a muscular female powerhouse, also over 1.7 meters tall, appearing unusually large and robust. Weighing over 300 pounds, she was far more built than a bodybuilding champion, with a broad back and powerful physique, exuding an imposing aura.

"'I don't know if I can survive this crisis. Ninth Tier, the world has fundamentally changed!'" Looking at her reflection, she murmured, "'In reality, without a bloodline, I can only use my divine sense to scan every muscle and bone in my body to cultivate martial arts. But after looking for a long time, I suddenly don't find myself so unappealing anymore. I even feel a little beautiful. Is this the aesthetic of the 'muscle brother' world? It's not too bad.'"

She clasped her strong, powerful fists over her lower abdomen, striking a bodybuilding pose. Instantly, the biceps on both her arms swelled and bulged. "'Women should strive for self-improvement!'"

Emulating someone's fitness routine to encourage herself, she admired her muscles, gave herself a pep talk, and then, after some thought, she finally, after a long absence, stepped out of her room. Under her mother's familiar, terrified gaze, this daughter—who had suddenly become obsessed with fitness and muscles—chose to subtly convey some final arrangements.

The Six Realms.

In the Ancient Wilderness, the Mortal Realm was undergoing a continuous evacuation, orchestrated by the frantic efforts of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

"Evacuate!"

"Hurry and leave!"

"Leave your luggage behind! No need for bulky packages!"

Billions of common people were evacuated into the Immortal and Demon Realms. Meanwhile, on the lands of the Demonic Realm, major churches were constantly drawing their followers into their own divine kingdoms, and even into the Underworld. However, the sheer number of people was ultimately too vast.

The two main material planes, the Demonic Realm and the Mortal Realm, collectively harbored a population exceeding seven billion—comparable to the entire population of Earth. Executing a complete migration while simultaneously arranging effective planning and resettlement was an extremely arduous task, even for gods wielding supernatural powers.

"'It's happening much, much faster than we imagined. We originally thought it would take at least three months for them to form, but who knew it only took just over a month to reach this stage...'" Ermin continued to observe the terrifying Stone Wall Great Domain, as depicted in the images from the Alchemy Emperor. The Prime Pillar Gods within were forming at an alarming rate. Too fast... A population of tens of billions, yet their progress was almost unimaginably swift. Countless times faster than their own evacuation efforts.

"'If not for Earth Mother Qing Teng's divine abilities, we would have been completely oblivious to this horrific development. We likely wouldn't have even paid attention to Dream God and the others' month-long disappearance!'"

"'Yes, without Earth Mother Qing Teng, the Three Pillar Gods' movements at this moment would be incredibly secretive. They would have struck in an instant and annihilated all of us!'"

"'But even with preparation now, what can we do?'"

All the deities' faces turned ashen. At this very moment, they clearly saw a Three-Headed Pillar God, significantly larger than even the Creator God. It resembled a massive, muscular gorilla, slowly reclining on its side, propping its head with one hand, as if in a light slumber. Its entire body was covered in short, fine, fuzzy black hairs, resembling a coarse hide, imbuing it with a sense of immense grandeur. To look directly at it felt like looking directly at the entire world. The sensation was incredibly eerie. The terrifying sense of one being equaling an entire world.

"'Is this the Ninth-Tier World?'" Ermin's face was filled with awe. Gazing at the overwhelming, furious aura, she mused, "'This is the terrifying realm above gods, the Ninth-Tier World. Gods are merely beings who reside within such a world... This is what truly defines an Epoch Overlord.'"

"'A world...' Caroline gazed upward at the aura, vast as a black sea, boundless, conveying an immense, infinite presence as if one were confronting an entire world. It commanded reverence from any deity. The Super Ancient God had never before revealed his true power to her. Only now, with the eruption of the Three Pillar Gods, did she truly witness the splendor and might of this path!"

All the deities stared in awe at the terrifying giant in the images. It was the legendary realm above gods, a frightening level known as 'World'!

"'Why aren't you leaving?' Ermin suddenly asked."

"'Can I even leave?' Caroline responded with a smile."

"'Naturally, we hope you'll resist this ordeal with us,' Ermin said earnestly."

Caroline merely smiled and said nothing. She knew clearly that she was also one of the Three Pillar Gods' targets. Simultaneously, witnessing the Lava Era—the civilization that followed hers—actually surpassing her left her feeling incredibly unwilling. She had disappointed the Super Ancient God's expectations.

Between herself and the Three Pillar Gods, perhaps the Three Pillar Gods were the more suitable choice as the next generation of successors? She clearly understood that the Three Pillar Gods had obtained the full truth of history through an equivalent exchange with Emperor Messiah, and only then dared to launch this war. Both she and the Three Pillar Gods were candidates for the next generation. Now, it was the Three Pillar Gods declaring war on her. Whichever side was defeated, even if they wouldn't die out of deference to the Super Ancient God, they would still lose absolutely everything they possessed.

"'A war of succession, then?'" she murmured to herself.

Just as everyone was filled with apprehension, suddenly, a dramatic change occurred in the Stone Wall Great Domain on the other side. On the Stone Wall Great Domain, the ancient ape that had been lying horizontally suddenly opened a blood-red vertical pupil on its forehead, on its otherwise featureless face, and a similar vertical red pupil opened on each of its three heads.

With a tremendous splash, it slowly rose. The ancient giant, taking colossal strides, pounded the ground and then lightly leapt into the widest river of lava.

Splash! Molten lava sparks sprayed in all directions.

From within the magma, three heads slowly emerged. The gorilla-like giant gradually straightened from its bent posture, revealing its agile body. The scorching lava rolled off its skin like morning dew. It was as if all its cells had completely fused into one.

"'A world...'"

From the surging magma, three cold, vertical pupils—CRACK!—snapped open, their enormous irises filling its entire face. Its amber-red eyes seemed to gaze upon another world.

"'The world, destiny, and future are in my hands.'"

The ancient World God raised its palm, and the laws of nature were instantly distorted. With a gentle clench, its palm transformed into a fist, shattering space and time. The entire space seemed like a white sheet, violently crumpled and collapsing, revealing warped spatial curves.

"'Is this a true world? To use one's own world to interfere with the laws of an external world.'"

The deities of the entire Six Realms were utterly terrified, their minds momentarily blank as a terrifying thought erupted within them.

"'Impossible!'"

"'How could it be so fast!!'"