The Sovereign Realm’s Awakening – A New Era Begins 

Jiang Chen's eyes opened.

The golden vortex of the Sovereign Realm Token still shimmered before him, pulsing with power, as if waiting for him to take the next step. The air in the grand chamber was thick with lingering celestial energy, but he could sense it—his connection to the realm had already formed.

He could feel it inside of him, woven into his very being. A vast expanse of land, mountains, rivers, and endless Qi flowed through his consciousness like an extension of himself. This wasn't just a treasure.

This was a world. His world.

Bai Muchen, standing nearby, cracked his neck. "So? Are you going to tell us what that thing is, or do we have to guess?"

Xiao Dong smirked, arms behind his head. "If it's something crazy, just say so. Wouldn't expect anything less at this point."

Qin Tian remained silent, but Jiang Chen could feel his sharp gaze watching closely.

Jiang Chen exhaled slowly. Then, without another word, he lifted his hand and activated the token.

BOOOOOM!

The space around them twisted. The golden vortex flared to life, expanding until it was large enough to swallow them whole. A powerful force surged outward, and before anyone could react, they were pulled in.

The moment they reappeared, an overwhelming silence surrounded them. The scent of pure Qi filled their lungs, unlike anything they had ever felt before.

The sky above them was a swirling expanse of gold and black, cosmic energy drifting like an aurora. Mountains loomed in the distance, rivers shimmered with energy so dense it could form spiritual treasures with time. The air itself felt alive, pulsating with raw power.

And in the heart of it all—

A massive floating palace.

It rested above a massive lake, its foundations unseen, as if suspended by the heavens themselves. Its architecture was ancient yet untouched, carrying an aura of absolute dominance.

Xiao Dong let out a low whistle. "Well, damn. This is better than I expected."

Bai Muchen grinned. "Not bad."

Qin Tian's eyes flickered with sharpness. He wasn't one for words, but Jiang Chen could see it—the sheer recognition of something extraordinary.

Jiang Chen, however, remained unfazed. Because he already knew.

This place belonged to him.

A pulse ran through Jiang Chen's body, and instinctively, knowledge flooded into him.

He understood everything in an instant.

The Sovereign Realm was his to control. He alone decided who could enter. He could shape the land, alter its resources, and even seal parts of it.

This was not a mere storage dimension. This was a living world.

He lifted his hand, and the Sovereign Token flared.

"Bai Muchen. Xiao Dong. Qin Tian."

Golden light surged forward, wrapping around the three warriors. They didn't resist. The moment the energy touched them, it sank into their cores.

BOOOOM!

The sky itself trembled in acknowledgment. The Sovereign Realm had now recognized its first inhabitants.

Bai Muchen clenched his fists, feeling the energy surge through him. "So this is what it means to be a part of this realm."

Xiao Dong laughed. "I feel like I just got promoted."

Qin Tian remained silent, but Jiang Chen could tell he understood the significance.

Jiang Chen's gaze swept over them. "From this point on, you can enter this realm freely. No restrictions, no limitations. This place… is our foundation."

The group moved through the landscape, taking in the sheer untouched vastness of the realm.

Ancient forests, filled with spiritual herbs that had never been harvested. Rivers of Qi, naturally forming energy pools. Endless mountain ranges, some crackling with lightning, others pulsing with earth essence.

"This place is practically a sect's dream," Bai Muchen muttered. "With time, this could produce cultivators at an insane rate."

Jiang Chen nodded. That was the idea.

For now, it was just land. But in the future? A sanctuary. A force. A home.

Xiao Dong grinned. "Well? Are you gonna build something first? Maybe a throne? You've already got the floating palace and the godly realm. Might as well go all the way."

Jiang Chen chuckled but didn't answer.

Because deep down, he knew—

This was only the beginning.

"That reminds me, what were your guys' gains from the staircase?" Jiang Chen asked.

As they continued walking through the Sovereign Realm, Bai Muchen suddenly clenched his fist. A surge of unfamiliar energy coursed through him.

Jiang Chen's eyes widened. "This…"

Jiang Chen turned to him. "What is it?"

Bai Muchen exhaled, his expression exhilarating. "I… I gained another bloodline."

Golden scales faintly shimmered beneath his skin, his Titanblood Physique reacting. But this was something different.

"A dragon's bloodline," he murmured. "I don't know how… but it's merged with my Titanblood."

Xiao Dong whistled. "That's crazy. Guess the reward wasn't just nothing."

Speaking of which, Xiao Dong smiled and released a fluctuation.

His breath hitched, and then—

His entire aura changed.

Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes. "You're different."

Xiao Dong grinned. "Damn right. I think I just got a divine constitution."

Golden energy coiled around him briefly before fading.

"The Abyssal War Monarch Physique."

Both Jiang Chen and Bai Muchen's eyes widened.

This was a monstrous physique that grants an evolving battle presence that grows stronger the more chaotic the battlefield becomes.

It was ranked among the top 100 divine constitutions, though closer to the 90-100 range. Still, it was a monstrous leap in power for Xiao Dong.

Jiang Chen turned to Qin Tian. "And you?"

Qin Tian's eyes were closed. Then, suddenly—

A chilling presence filled the air.

His spear trembled, vibrating as if it had gained a life of its own. When he opened his eyes, a sharp glint of silver resided in them.

"A Sword Soul," Qin Tian muttered. "I don't know how… but my blade feels different."

Jiang Chen smirked. "Good. We'll need it."

Meanwhile, as their power surged, a thought crossed Jiang Chen's mind.

Huo Xingren and Xia Qingren… they had already been sent out of the temple.

They had failed to reach this height.

This was the final separation.

As Jiang Chen stood at the edge of a massive cliff, gazing over his realm, he felt something shift within him.

Bai Muchen walked up beside him, arms crossed. "So what now?"

Jiang Chen's golden-amber eyes burned with resolve.

"Now?" He smirked. "Now we build."