"Healing, give me a good boost!"

"Quick, team three, clear the little monsters!"

"It’s over, it’s over, the tank is down! The tank is down!"

"Damn, wipe, hurry and wipe!"

From the Four Symbols Divine Cauldron, a group of Daluo Immortals crawled out covered in ash and dust.

Though experienced, the team was strong, but a Demon Lord is still a Demon Lord. When the fight started, the team wipe happened unusually fast.

Within the span of one morning, they had been wiped six times.

However, they had roughly familiarized themselves with this last Demon Lord’s skill mechanics. Which phase to run, which phase to stop, which phase to use life-saving skills, and what Magic Treasure to use—all memorized thoroughly.

But the closer they got to the end, the more the players sought stability. Even though there were chances to pass in one go, they insisted on trying a few more times, confirming each detail to perfection.

After all, this was the last battle.

After all, everything would end after this battle.

With this team wipe, the players’ confidence reached its peak.

Full-time Expert scanned everyone and took a deep breath:

"I think this is the round. Everyone, battle preparation armor up."

Swipe! Swipe! Swipe!

Everyone without hesitation switched to their best equipment. Those treasures they’d been reluctant to use, those trump cards saved for emergencies, were all brought out in one go.

In an instant, the previously ordinary forty-nine Daluo Golden Immortals transformed into brilliant forty-nine wealthy Daluo Golden Immortals—Immortal Qi surrounded them, the treasure light soared to the sky, dazzling to the eyes.

After a brief rest, everyone stepped once more into the Qiankun Map.

——

"Foolish mortals, face the punishment from the creator of life!"

The emotionless voice of the Demon Lord echoed from all directions.

Red light enveloped the heavens and earth—the vault of heaven was like a giant amniotic membrane, with countless veins and arteries pulsating densely; the earth transformed into a writhing swamp, devouring all living beings. The air was filled with a pungent scent of blood.

All flesh began to mutate.

The players’ summoned massive cannon fodder instantly turned into puddles of blood without even issuing a scream.

"Everyone, Primordial Spirit Incarnation!"

In fact, without the need for Full-time Expert’s command, everyone had already simultaneously activated Immortal Law, converting their corporeal bodies into Spiritual Bodies.

The red light swept over the Spiritual Bodies like a Gentle Breeze, causing no harm.

Perfectly dodged the shift-stage Big Move.

When the red light dissipated, the last Demon Lord revealed his form once more—it was a red giant with red liquid flowing all over, like a bizarre humanoid composed of blood.

"Everyone, fire at full capacity!"

At Full-time Expert’s command, forty-nine Daluo Golden Immortals attacked simultaneously!

Daluo Immortal Technique—Void Destruction Slash!

Daluo Immortal Technique—Mixed Element Profound Destruction Divine Thunder!

Daluo Immortal Technique—Zhenyuan Heavenly Sword!

Daluo Immortal Technique...

Numerous beams of Immortal light crashed down, each capable of destroying the world, now pouring down entirely upon the red giant.

Damage numbers jumped frantically—

The Demon Lord’s blood bar rapidly decreased at an eye-catching pace!

Finally—

The blood bar hit bottom!

The red giant let out a roar of discontent, its massive body collapsed with a rumble, disintegrating into dots of red light and vanishing. Left behind was a slender figure, dressed in a red robe, with a calm expression, precisely the Demon Lord’s true form.

Success!

Seeing the red giant finally returning to the form of the red-robed Taoist, everyone issued thunderous cheers!

The sixth Demon Lord! Successfully defeated!

When the Saint Fragments were stripped from the shell of that Demon Lord, everyone’s eyes instinctively turned to Emperor Shitian.

The meaning couldn’t be more explicit—it’s up to you, buddy.

Emperor Shitian looked at the Saint Fragments in his hand, feeling a moment of disorientation.

The Power of Saint was about to be obtained, yet it made him hesitant.

So... smoothly?

He instinctively looked at Xiao Jie, then at I am a farmer, then to Taixu Xuanzhen and Qin Shi Ming Yue.

Among these forty-nine Daluo, several were Heavenly Destiny People, yet none fought with him for them. This Power of Saint just ended up at his hands so easily.

Was this the Heavenly Mandate?

Or perhaps—

"What’s the matter Brother Tian, hesitating again?" I am a farmer came over with an eager look on his face, "As I said before, if you don’t want it, let me do it."

Emperor Shitian glared at him, gritting his teeth:

"I’m not hesitating!"

He tucked the Saint Fragments into his embrace, waved his hand:

"Let’s go! We’re off to save the world!"

——

Ten minutes later—in the City Lord Mansion.

When the last piece of Saint Fragment was assembled, six light orbs instantly converged at one spot, forming a gigantic light orb.

That orb wriggled like a fetus nurtured in the womb, gradually transforming into a curled-up glowing human figure, quietly floating in mid-air.

The light was gentle and warm, yet exuded an indescribable majesty. It seemed to exist here, yet also everywhere; seemed within reach, yet separated by endless time and space. Just gazing at it made one feel an impulse to bow and worship.

Everyone marveled in amazement.

These six Saint Fragments seemed to be one entity. Once gathered, they naturally began to fuse, transform, and nurture.

The humanoid light form being nurtured... should be the true Power of the Saint.

"Wow, I didn’t expect you guys to actually pull it off." Monkey Demon Sun Xiaotian squatted to the side, scratching his head, looking at the light cluster with a face full of wonder.

Destructive Demon Child Li Xiaoyi licked his lips, his eyes darting around mischievously, clearly scheming something sinister.

Fallen Heaven Demon Monarch Zhao Yu’s face remained calm, but his fists clenching and unclenching behind his back betrayed his astonishment.

Though these three were storyline NPCs, theoretically they shouldn’t make a move to snatch the power, but the players were still on guard. Over a dozen Daluo intentionally, or unintentionally, formed a human wall in front of them.

Fortunately, the three seemed only curious and did nothing outrageous.

"Then what? What’s the next step?" A player couldn’t help but ask.

Emperor Shitian thought to himself — How should I know?

Xiao Jie replied, "Of course, initiate Unity of Heaven and Man. Then... you just need to absorb this Power of the Saint into your body, right?"

"That’s probably it." I am a farmer nodded repeatedly, looking at Emperor Shitian with envy, "Brother Tian, what are you waiting for? Go for it! Damn, I’m so envious of you, this is the Power of the Saint!"

The expression, the tone, was so sincere that no one could find fault with it.

Emperor Shitian felt his bit of unease eased somewhat by these words.

"Alright! Here I go!"

He took a deep breath, stepped forward: "Everyone, watch me save the world!"

Before his words had even fallen —

"If I were you, I wouldn’t do that."

A voice suddenly rang out behind everyone.

Everyone was taken aback!

As Daluo Golden Immortals, their perception of every grass and tree around them was unimaginable. They knew exactly how many people were in the hall and where everyone stood.

Yet at this moment, the appearance of this voice was abrupt — as if it appeared out of thin air!

Following the voice, everyone saw, among the crowd, at some unknown time, a Green Robed Taoist had appeared.

The Taoist’s face was lean, his features ordinary, the kind that would blend into a crowd, appearing unremarkable, yet inexplicably evoking a sense of awe, none other than the Tongtian Taoist!

However, which of the Three Thousand Small Worlds this Tongtain Taoist came from was unknown.

Xiao Jie’s heart shook violently.

As expected, he still came.

It seemed the previous speculation was correct — this guy was indeed using the players to collect the Saint Fragments for him, waiting to reap the final rewards!

The other players whispered among themselves:

"Tongtian Taoist?"

"Hey, it really is him!"

"Whoa! He actually appeared! Should we —"

"Wait and see! See what he wants to do!"

Looking at the Tongtian Taoist in front of him, Xiao Jie felt a strange emotion — this Tongtian Taoist seemed to be the one he had encountered before. But he had a feeling that perhaps every player present would feel the same.

The Tongtian Taoist didn’t care about everyone’s reactions. He walked through the crowd, smiling and nodding in approval:

"Well done, everyone. It seems I wasn’t mistaken in trusting you all to gather all the Saint Fragments. Those Six Great Demon Lords, what formidable strength, yet they were defeated by you. Entrusting you with the responsibility to save the world was indeed the right decision."

He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze falling on the glowing human shape, a complex look flashing in his eyes:

"Now that everything is ready, this Great Thousand Worlds is finally saved. Next, all of you just watch. Leave the rest to me. I will use this perfect Power of the Saint to change the heavens and the earth, recreate the universe, and restore this devastated apocalypse to its former state."

He paused, looking at everyone, his tone gentle:

"And you can return to your original worlds with your Magic Power Cultivation."

As he spoke, the Tongtian Taoist was about to proceed to take the Power of the Saint.

"Wait a moment!"

Everyone blocked the Tongtian Taoist together!

All Magic Treasures were raised, with some directly starting to stack buffs, consume elixirs, and stick talismans — all preparing for a confrontation!

Full-time Expert stood in front, staring directly at the Tongtian Taoist:

"Tongtian Taoist — or should I call you, Tongtian Saint?"

"I haven’t been a Saint for many years." Tongtian Taoist smiled slightly, "Moreover, I am merely one of the three thousand Avatars, unworthy of the ’Saint’ title. If you don’t mind, just call me ’Daoist’."

"Hehe." Full-time Expert grinned coldly, "Then I’ll address you as Daoist. Fellow Daoist Tongtian, since you’ve entrusted us with saving the world, the responsibility naturally falls on us to fulfill, no need for you to trouble yourself. Just watch from the sidelines —"

His eyes glinted:

"Emperor Shitian, do it now!"

All the players chimed in:

"Fellow Daoist Tongtian, you just watch! This task is meant for us players!"

"Exactly! You’ve been hiding for so long, why steal the spotlight now?"

"Where were you when we fought to the death? Coming out now to reap the rewards? Nice try!"

The Tongtian Taoist listened to everyone’s response and sighed.

His sigh carried a sense of helplessness, regret, and something indescribable.

"Alas." He shook his head, "I too wish to leave this responsibility to you. But the Power of the Saint is far from ordinary, once used by ordinary people, it will certainly lead to transformation due to the Power of the Saint. Letting you save the world would ultimately harm you and this world."

Xiao Jie stepped forward, standing side by side with Full-time Expert, "Fellow Daoist Tongtian, do not worry. We have found a way to cope — just initiate Unity of Heaven and Man, and we can naturally use the Power of the Saint without being influenced by one’s nature."

"Oh no!" The Tongtian Taoist’s face changed, "Absolutely not! Using the Power of the Saint and Unity of Heaven and Man together spells certain death!"

Emperor Shitian was about to take action, but stopped immediately upon hearing that.

"What do you mean? How would it lead to death?"