Chapter 5129: Origin Editor: Misty Cloud Translations Xuanyuan Mo Ze nodded slightly, glancing at Feng Jiu without further comment. At this moment, any additional words would be futile. Everything would be settled after his ascension. Feng Jiu withdrew her gaze and activated the formation. A beam of light surged upward from beneath their feet, instantly enveloping them. Transforming into a radiant beam, they shot straight into the heavens, vanishing into the sky. Xuanyuan Mo Ze looked up, observing how inconspicuous the beam appeared amidst the sunlight—easily missed if one wasn’t paying attention. Watching them depart, he too turned and left. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶 Next, he would prepare for his own ascension. Upper Immortal Realm During this period, a rumor quietly spread throughout the Upper Immortal Realm. It was said that the Phoenix Empress, after entering seclusion for cultivation, had suffered a spiritual backlash. For years, she had not stepped beyond the borders of the Immortal Island. Compared to the series of earth-shattering events she had orchestrated upon her initial ascension, her prolonged seclusion now fueled endless speculation. Some were already stirring with ambition. Among these, the three Great Emperors who bore a mortal grudge against Feng Jiu were the most prominent. After prolonged observation and inquiries, the three arrived at the perimeter of Feng Jiu’s Immortal Island. Gazing at the barrier before them and the mist shrouding the inner landscape, they exchanged glances. "Feng Jiu’s prolonged seclusion must conceal something. Since we cannot uncover the truth, we shall enter today to investigate. If we seize the opportunity to eliminate her, it would finally resolve the grudge that has gnawed at us for years." One of the Great Emperors declared, his gaze fixed on the barrier. Despite his words, a flicker of nervousness flickered in his eyes. The shock of that long-ago encounter still reverberated within them. Even now, the mere mention of Feng Jiu stirred an involuntary flicker of fear in their hearts. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have spent all these years hiding from her, using recovery and healing as their excuse. "I’ll break this barrier," declared another Emperor, motioning for the others to step back. He gathered a powerful surge of spirit energy in his palm and hurled it at the barrier, bellowing, "Break!" "Boom!" The energy struck the barrier with a thunderous crash. Not only did it fail to shatter, but the barrier reflected the force back. "Watch out!" One of them cried out, dodging simultaneously. The Great Emperor who had attacked the barrier saw the force violently rebound and his eyes narrowed sharply. He swiftly evaded the returning energy. "I never imagined Feng Jiu’s barrier would be this formidable," the other Great Emperor remarked, gazing at the barrier ahead with a complex expression. They knew Feng Jiu was formidable—a prodigy born once in a millennium. Had they not feared she would dominate this realm and force them into submission after her ascension, they might not have struck while she ascended. "Had she not been so powerful, the Great Emperor Northern Flame wouldn’t have been slain by her alone back then." One Emperor said in a subdued voice, narrowing his eyes. "However, this Feng Jiu is so arrogant and reckless. Now that she has ascended, she still has many relatives and family members in the Lower Immortal Realm." Hearing this, the other two exchanged glances and looked at him, asking, "Great Emperor Dongyao, what do you mean by that?" The Great Emperor Dongyao glanced at them and replied, "Years ago, I used the final segment of the Divine Summoning Incense to issue an order to a descendant monarch in the Lower Immortal Realm. I commanded him to unify the Lower Immortal Realm and eradicate Feng Jiu’s family and kin who remain there. I trust that after all these years, he should have made some progress." Hearing this, the two couldn’t help but look slightly stunned.