Other than the many benefits a Sentient Flame brought to a Summoner, Ajax had another reason why he wanted to obtain more Sentient Flames.

It was the Powerful Ascension mentioned by the system.

Even though Ajax had been teleported to a new universe and was currently unable to ascend to the Heavenly Realm until he gained the universe’s recognition, he never gave up on the Powerful Ascension.

Powerful Ascension, as its name suggested, was a special type of ascension where the cultivator would receive enormous benefits after ascending to the Heavenly Realm.

The stronger the foundation before ascension, the greater the benefits one would receive after entering the Heavenly Realm.

And among the many methods shown by the system, tempering the body using Sentient Flames was one of the important methods influencing the quality of the Powerful Ascension.

Thus, Ajax naturally needed as many Sentient Flames as possible if he wanted to obtain greater benefits in the future.

’No matter what, I cannot give up on the Powerful Ascension.’

Ajax silently clenched his fists.

After all, the Heavenly Realm was a place filled with countless terrifying experts.

He wasn’t ascending just to survive somehow; instead, he wanted to become a powerful summoner and search for his family.

Because of that, he needed to become much stronger than ordinary ascenders.

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Time continued to pass.

In a flash, two more days passed by.

During these two days, Ajax remained near the floating landmass while quietly gathering as much information as possible regarding the new universe and the powerful forces established within it.

’Like my previous universe, this universe also has no actual name.’

Ajax found it amusing.

However, after thinking about it carefully, it made sense.

After all, no one could casually travel between universes.

And even if someone somehow managed to enter another universe, the chances of returning alive were extremely low.

Thus, there was naturally no need for cultivators to give names to their universes.

Because to them, their own universe was the only universe that existed.

Therefore, Ajax simply decided to refer to this universe as the New Universe while calling his previous universe the Old Universe.

’Also, there are many similarities between the two universes.’

Ajax silently observed the gathered cultivators nearby.

Just like the Old Universe, the New Universe was also divided into multiple large territories controlled by different races and factions.

Among them, the three largest regions were the Human Region, Dragon Region, and Demon Region.

The Human Region was filled with countless sects, clans, kingdoms, and empires.

Humans constantly fought among themselves for territories, treasures, cultivation resources, and authority.

However, despite their internal conflicts, they would unite whenever outsiders invaded the Human Region.

’As for the Dragon Region, it was far more mysterious, just like the Dragon Region in the Old Universe.’

Very few human cultivators dared to enter it because true dragons possessed terrifying bloodlines and naturally powerful physiques.

Even among cultivators of the same cultivation realm, dragons were considered nearly invincible existences.

Of course, other than dragons, there were countless Spirit Beasts in that region that successfully re-cultivated into humans.

Meanwhile, the Demon Region was filled with various demon races and Demonic Cultivators.

Fortunately, the three major regions maintained a strange balance with one another.

Although battles and conflicts occasionally occurred, no large-scale war had erupted for a very long time.

’Looks like this universe is much more powerful compared to the Old Universe.’

From the information he gathered, Ajax thoughtfully came to this conclusion.

’Swiish’

’Swiish’

Suddenly, multiple terrifying auras descended from the distance at incredible speed.

The surrounding space itself trembled slightly under the pressure emitted by those auras.

In an instant, the noisy surroundings became much quieter.

Many cultivators revealed respectful expressions, while some weaker cultivators directly lowered their heads.

’Hmm?’

Ajax looked toward the distance.

Soon, gigantic flying artifacts entered his vision.

One was a golden dragon-shaped flying ship that emitted a domineering aura.

Another was a black palace floating in the void, surrounded by dense demonic energy.

There was also a silver war chariot pulled by nine flaming beasts.

Each artifact emitted terrifying pressure far beyond ordinary Emperor Realm treasures.

At the same time, several figures stood proudly atop those artifacts while releasing overwhelming auras without bothering to conceal them. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Every single one of them possessed strength far beyond High-level Emperor Realm Cultivators.

’So, these are the Quasi-Divine Realm Ancestors controlling this universe?’

Looking at the newcomers exuding powerful auras without any fear or restraint, Ajax softly muttered to himself.

Quasi-Divine Realm was an illusory realm between the Emperor Realm and the Divine Realm.

It was a realm that was achieved by the Peak Emperor Realm Cultivators who failed their Ascension Tribulation to the Heavenly Realm, but managed to survive somehow.

Despite failing their opportunity to ascend to the Heavenly Realm, these cultivators gained power that made them invincible below the Heavenly Realm.

Thus, they were considered the Ancestors.

’Back in the Old Universe, there were hardly any cultivators who triggered the Ascension Tribulation in the past few millennia, forget about someone surviving the tribulation.’

That’s right!

In the Old Universe, there wasn’t a single Quasi-Divine Realm Cultivator, Spirit Beast, or Demon.

Whereas in this New Universe, there were as many as a dozen Ancestors from all three regions.

This was the main reason why Ajax came to the conclusion that this universe was far more powerful than the Old Universe.

’I wonder whether I can defeat these Quasi-Divine Realm Ancestors in my current situation?’

Although they were definitely stronger than regular High-level Emperor Realm Cultivators, Ajax was not a regular cultivator.

Not only was he a Divine Spirit Cultivator, but also a Divine Body Cultivator who reached Peak Emperor Realm in both paths of cultivation.

’But, if possible, I don’t want to fight them.’

All he wanted to do was get the Universe’s Recognition and boost his Powerful Ascension before triggering the Ascension Tribulation.

’Dun...dun....dun’

Soon, heavy drum sounds came from the floating landmass, attracting everyone’s attention.

[The High-grade Elemental Source Land will be opened shortly]

There was an ancient voice from the Elemental Source Land, which continued speaking,

[Listen carefully to the requirements to enter the Elemental Source Land.]

[If you don’t meet the requirements, don’t enter unless you want to get killed]

[The first requirement is that only Summoners who have reached the Emperor Realm can enter this Elemental Source Land]

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’Huh?’ Hearing the requirements, Ajax could not help but frown.