Chapter 2103 : Triumph in the Chaotic Void

Then, the light abruptly dimmed. A shockwave erupted from the heart of the battlefield, sweeping across the Eight Desolations and violently tearing open the Vast Chaotic Void.

"Ah—!"

After a long silence, a shrill, agonized scream echoed through the vast expanse of Chaos.

Then, Xander Chen emerged slowly from the battlefield's center, dragging the corpse of the Heaven-Slaying Great Emperor behind him like a dead dog.

"This…"

In an instant, the expressions of all present shifted dramatically.

The Great Emperors of the Southern Abyss erupted in cheers. One Great Emperor could not contain his joy and exclaimed, "The Erlang True Lord is truly remarkable!"

Even the Sage Ascendants present showed a flicker of surprise. The Desolate Wasteland Quasi-Emperor remarked, "Your Erlang possesses peerless talent. He truly does not disgrace the face of you, the Abyssal Dao Progenitor."

"You flatter me. It is but a minor achievement,"

Eldrin Chen replied with a light smile, his tone exceptionally calm, as if this victory meant little in his eyes.

Yet, the gathered heroes of the Northern Abyss Foreign Domain [the chaotic outer territories of the Northern Abyss] all paled with shock and terror. They could never have imagined that Heaven-Slaying Great Emperor, a figure who had roamed the Northern Abyss [the Northern Abyssal Realm] virtually undefeated, would be so decisively and overwhelmingly suppressed and slain right here.

One must understand, Heaven-Slaying Great Emperor's talent had shaken the ages. He was not only the foremost figure in the Northern Abyss since the Primordial Era [the Age of Primordial Beginnings], but even among all the Great Emperor [supreme sovereigns at the pinnacle of cultivation] of the Northern Abyss, he was ranked within the top twenty.

As young Great Emperor from the Northern Abyss, they understood full well the immense significance of a top-twenty ranking.

The heroes gathered in the Northern Abyss Foreign Domain were a formidable assembly. They included not only native prodigies from the Northern Abyss, but also peerless talents who had defected from the Southern Abyss [the Southern Abyssal Realm] to the Northern Abyss since the Primordial Era, and even a great multitude of Celestial Emperor Seed [those destined with the potential to become Celestial Emperors] hailing from other Chaos Domain [realms of primordial chaos].

This was especially true for the Celestial Emperor Seed from other Chaos Domain. Most of these chosen ones were peerless prodigies who had come drawn by reputation.

Each of them had once dominated their own region, figures whose brilliance eclipsed the past and illuminated the present within their respective Origin Domain [the Chaos Domain of their birth].

The reason they came to the Northern Abyss Foreign Domain was because of Foreign Realm Demon Emperor's world-surpassing talent and intellect, coupled with his exceptionally sterling reputation.

Much like how Indestructible Elder had once followed the Immortal Cosmos Origin Domain [the Primordial Domain of the Immortal Cosmos], these individuals followed Foreign Realm Demon Emperor for similar reasons.

They believed that Foreign Realm Demon Emperor was destined to become the second Dao-Union Supreme [a supreme being who has unified with the Dao] within the Blazing Central Chaos Domain [the Central Chaos Domain of Blazing Radiance]. Thus, they sought to follow him and shatter the established order of the Blazing Central Primordial Domain [the Primordial Domain at the heart of the Blazing Radiance].

Such was the might of the Northern Abyss that peerless prodigies were as numerous as hairs on a bull. The number of its Great Emperor was tenfold that of the Southern Abyss. Without the strength of an Invincible Great Emperor [a Great Emperor of unmatched prowess], one likely couldn't even break into the top one hundred of the Northern Abyss Emperor Ranking [the official ranking of Great Emperors in the Northern Abyss].

That Xander Chen could slay the Heaven-Slaying Great Emperor in a direct confrontation—does this not imply he possesses strength ranking within the top ten of the Northern Abyss Emperor Ranking?

"How could the insignificant Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss cause the Heaven-Slaying Great Emperor to meet his end?"

Many Great Emperors from the Northern Abyss Foreign Domain murmured amongst themselves, each revealing a look of unwillingness.

A Great Emperor from a Foreign Realm leaped directly into the center of the battlefield. Gripping his war halberd, he pointed it coldly at Xander Chen and declared, "Your victory was merely due to the Heaven-Slayer having fought three consecutive battles, his spiritual energy greatly depleted."

"A scavenger who merely picked at the leftovers—do you truly believe you are invincible?"

Xander Chen offered a faint smile. With a resonant *clang*, he raised his Three-Pointed Double-Edged Halberd and pointed it at the Foreign Realm Great Emperor. "State your name," he said. "My spear does not slay the nameless."

"I am the Blazing Radiance Great Emperor," came the reply.

The Foreign Realm Great Emperor spoke, and in the same instant, summoned his war spear into the air, charging towards Xander Chen.

At the same time, Luminous Radiance Great Emperor's expression shifted slightly. He turned and bowed towards Eldrin Chen, saying, "The Blazing Radiance Great Emperor is the youngest son of the Blazing Radiance Progenitor God from a Foreign Realm. His power has already reached the realm of an Invincible Great Emperor."

"The Erlang True Lord has likely expended significant energy. Should we have him withdraw first?"

"It is of no consequence."

Eldrin Chen shook his head and spoke calmly, "This battle will conclude swiftly."

As his words fell, the heavens above erupted into a battle of ultimate extremity.

Xander Chen, wielding the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Lance, faced his foe. With his first strike, he sent the Blazing Radiance Great Emperor reeling, blood spraying from his mouth. The second blow shattered his physical body. The third severed and extinguished his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator].

In merely three moves, this Blazing Radiance Great Emperor—a figure of great renown across the Foreign Realm and the youngest son of a Progenitor God—had his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] annihilated on the spot by Xander Chen.

In an instant, everyone present was filled with astonishment, their faces a mask of stunned disbelief.

It must be understood that even a Sage Ascendant [a cultivator who has ascended to the threshold of sagehood] would require at least ten exchanges in a direct confrontation to subdue an Invincible Great Emperor [a supreme ruler whose power is considered unassailable].

Yet Xander Chen had accomplished this in merely three moves. Such combat prowess bordered on the inconceivable.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen nodded in satisfaction. "The strength of Erlang," he remarked, "must be considered formidable even among Sage Ascendant [cultivators who have ascended to the threshold of sagehood]."

"The effort spent forging his Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme magical artifact born of innate laws] was not in vain, nor was Senior Black Abyss's gift of the Chaos Origin Pearl [a pearl containing the primordial essence of chaos]."

"To withstand three of my strikes, you are not weak among the Great Emperor [the pinnacle sovereigns of the cultivation world]."

Having suppressed and slain the Blazing Radiance Great Emperor, Xander Chen could not help but reveal a satisfied expression.

He retrieved his Three-Pointed Double-Edged Lance, lowered his gaze to the various Great Emperor of the Foreign Realm [a realm beyond the protagonist's native world], and spoke: "You Emperors of the Northern Abyss [the Northern Profound Void], each so arrogantly overbearing, seem to be nothing more than this?"

"Who else dares to step forward?"

Upon hearing this, the various Emperors of the Foreign Realm fell into a heavy silence.

Seeing this, Xander Chen let out a mocking laugh. "Very well. If single combat is beyond you, I permit you all to come at me together."

"This Emperor... will take on thirty of you!"

"Argh! You infuriate me! How dare you mock the Northern Abyss as having no worthy men?!"

Xander Chen's words drove the Great Emperor of the Northern Abyss Foreign Domain [the alien territories of the Northern Profound Void] nearly mad with rage.

A host of Great Emperor soared into the air, converging upon Xander Chen in a furious, concerted assault.

Faced with this, Xander Chen let out a derisive laugh. Without a hint of disdain, he casually pulled the Heaven-Slaying Battle Armor [a legendary suit of armor stained with the blood of emperors] over his shoulders and charged directly into the heart of the battlefield.

"Dao Progenitor [the primordial source and ultimate master of the Dao, the fundamental principle of existence]."

High in the heavens, witnessing Xander Chen act with such apparent recklessness, several of the Human Race Great Emperor [supreme cultivators who have reached the pinnacle of mortal power] could no longer remain seated.

Western Pole Ethereal Void Sword Emperor could not help but grip his imperial sword, turning to Eldrin Chen to ask, "Should we intervene?"

"Unnecessary."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, speaking with serene composure.

When the disparity in strength reaches a certain threshold, the advantage of numbers diminishes drastically.

If the gap in combat power is thirty percent, two might join forces to stand a chance. When the gap widens to fifty percent, perhaps five working together could still offer resistance.

But once the gap exceeds twofold, even ten joining forces would most likely face being picked off one by one.

Xander Chen's current strength was at least three times that of an ordinary Great Emperor. Forget thirty Great Emperor joining forces; even one hundred ordinary Great Emperor working together would stand no chance of defeating him.

Unless these Great Emperor [the supreme sovereigns of the cultivation world] could deploy a Formation [a mystical array that channels and amplifies power], and by borrowing the formation's might, fuse the strength of all present together, only then might there be a possibility to suppress or defeat Xander Chen.

However, a Formation of the Great Emperor tier is not something that can be laid down lightly. Furthermore, it requires multiple compatible Innate Supreme Treasure [treasures born of heaven and earth, possessing supreme power] to serve as its anchors.

Having come from afar, they simply had neither the time nor the means to set up a killing formation of such a level.

At this moment, the thirty-some Foreign Realm [a realm beyond the known world] Great Emperor could no longer suppress the killing intent in their hearts. One by one, they Eruption [unleashed] their ultimate combat prowess, desiring to utterly annihilate that arrogant upstart, Xander Chen.

Alas, reality defied their wishes. In the face of absolute power, the methods of the Sage Ascendant Tier [a realm just below the legendary Sages] proved utterly incapable of defying the heavens.

Xander Chen swept through the battlefield, a solitary peak amidst the storm. He stood firm upon the firmament, striking down foes from all directions, remaining virtually unmoved from start to finish.

He merely stood there, shifting his position no more than three steps. His Insight Heavenly Eye [a divine ability that perceives the true nature of all things] pierced through every weakness and strength of the assailants. Each thrust of his Three-Pointed Double-Edged Lance [a legendary lance with three points and double edges] was a strike of certain death.

In little more than eight hundred exchanges, the thirty-some Great Emperor had all fallen, their bodies littering the ground. Only their Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] managed to flee, escaping into the Sea of Dao [the metaphysical ocean of the Great Dao, the source of all principles].

"Hiss—"

In that instant, a collective, sharp intake of cold breath swept through the assembled heroes of the Northern Abyss Foreign Domain [the Foreign Domain bordering the Northern Abyss].

Even though they were all Great Emperor [a supreme realm of power in cultivation] powerhouses who had once shaken the Eight Desolations [a vast and desolate region], at this moment, each and every one of them was too terrified to utter a single word.

"Hmph—"

Xander Chen let out a cold sneer, casually gathering the numerous Great Emperor corpses and suppressing over a dozen Innate Supreme Treasure [treasures born from the primordial chaos, possessing immense power].

After finishing this, he turned his gaze towards the assembled emperors of the Foreign Realm [a realm beyond the known cosmos] and said, "Did the Northern Abyss Foreign Domain [a powerful foreign domain in the northern abyss] send you fools as vanguard just to have you delivered to your deaths?"

Despite these words of utmost mockery, the emperors of the Northern Abyss Foreign Domain could not muster a single thought of refutation.

For what Xander Chen had stated seemed to be merely narrating a fact, devoid of any intent to ridicule.

"The True Lord is peerless! The True Lord is invincible!"

In that instant, the vast Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] erupted with a thunderous roar.

Countless onlookers—Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a high-level immortal realm], Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [an emperor-monarch born from primordial chaos], and even Great Emperor—could not help but cry out in fervent acclaim.

From this day forth, he would no longer be the one who could only rely on the prestige of his father, the Erlang True Lord, but the invincible Heavenly Halberd True Lord [a title meaning 'True Lord of the Celestial Halberd'], whose name would shake the Northern and Southern Celestial Abyss [the celestial abysses of the north and south].

"Trash, these useless trash, they were actually cut through by a single person."

At the same time, from the other side of the Heavenly Abyss within the Chaos, a voice of immense fury erupted.

The Chaos Celestial Emperor gripping the celestial halberd roared, his face contorted with boundless rage, so furious he seemed on the verge of madness.

"As expected, they failed."

At that moment, a man clad in a Moon-White Imperial Robe approached.

He gazed calmly towards the other side of the Heavenly Abyss, then shook his head with composure. "I told you long ago, the first battle must be fought by deploying our true elites."

"Only then can we sweep through all the Emperor Realm prodigies of the Southern Abyss with an invincible might, breaking their very spines."

"Yet you refused to listen, insisting on sending the Heaven-Slaying War Emperor to lead the vanguard, even calling it 'letting the younger generation sweep the Southern Abyss'..."

The Celestial Emperor holding the halberd flushed with a mix of green and white, then spoke after a moment's pause. "I underestimated them."

"Remember the lesson, then."

The man clad in the moon-white imperial robe spoke, then turned his gaze towards the several hundred peerless Great Emperor figures standing ready on the other side and asked, "Demon Dragon, if we let you all pass, are you confident you can annihilate all the Great Emperor of the Southern Abyss?"

Among the crowd, the leader wore Black Dragon Battle Armor, his aura nearly overwhelming the Vast Chaotic Void itself.

He pondered for a moment before replying, "Report to Vorgath that the Erlang True Lord is no weakling; his strength should be comparable to one who has mastered the Eight True Spirit Divine Forms."

"However, the prodigies of our Northern Abyss are legion. Any of the top ten on the Emperor Ranking could battle him to a standstill."

"And aside from the Erlang True Lord, the remaining forces of the Southern Abyss are not worth fearing. As long as those Sage Ascendant do not intervene, taking their heads will be as easy as reaching into a bag."

"Good!"

The Lunar Demon Sovereign gave a slight nod and declared, "Our Sage Ascendant of the Northern Abyss have long been prepared. Those Sage Ascendant from the Southern Abyss are of no concern whatsoever."

"Charge forth without worry. Slaughter all the heroes of the Northern Abyss first; we can discuss the rest later."

As his words fell, the Lunar Demon Sovereign instantly unleashed his full power. A dazzling Moon Blade soared into the sky and violently cleaved through the boundless Heavenly Abyss.

Thereupon, the chaotic torrent of the Heavenly Abyss was forcibly severed, opening a passage known as the Path of the Heavenly Abyss [the Ancient Path through the Heavenly Abyss].

After completing all this, Lunar Demon Sovereign turned and declared, "You may depart."

Upon hearing this, the Demon DragonGreat Emperor immediately bowed slightly in acknowledgment. He then soared into the sky with several hundred Northern AbyssGreat Emperor in tow, charging southward along the severed Heavenly Abyss towards the Primordial Chaos Abyss.

Meanwhile, the war in the Northern Abyss Foreign Domain was drawing to a close.

Faced with the combined assault of Xander Chen, Xianchang Chen, and several other Great Emperor, along with the relentless onslaught of over a hundred Southern AbyssGreat Emperor, the Foreign Realm Emperors swiftly crumbled into defeat.

Most of these Foreign RealmGreat Emperor had their physical bodies annihilated. A smaller portion were captured and sealed away, while a few managed to flee into the Depths of Chaos.

Just as the vanguard of Northern Abyss Emperors met their ruin, a sudden and profound transformation shook the Primordial Chaos Abyss.

From the direction of the Northern Abyss Foreign Domain, a blade of incandescent, peerless sharpness erupted forth. A blindingly radiant Moon Blade cleaved through the Primordial Chaos Abyss, leaving behind a scar—a Heavenly Abyss—that seemed impossible to mend.

"Lunar Wheel."

The moment Eldrin Chen beheld that Moon Blade, he noticed Lyra Jiang's countenance shift dramatically, a storm of fury and profound shock flashing across her features.

This caused Eldrin Chen's brow to furrow slightly, a sliver of icy intent gleaming in his eyes.

In her previous life, as a Celestial Emperor Divine Emperor [the supreme ruler among divine emperors], Lyra Jiang possessed an extraordinarily high innate status. She was originally ranked among the top three of the Nine Divine Emperors [the nine paramount divine rulers of the primordial era] and was born with three Companion Supreme Treasure [treasures of ultimate power bound to one's soul from birth].

Those three Companion Supreme Treasure were, respectively, the Primordial Chaos Spiritual Root [a root of spiritual power born from primordial chaos] known as the 'Lunar Divine Tree' [the Divine Tree of the Moon], her Dao-establishing treasure 'Chaos Primordial Qi' [the Primordial Breath of Chaos], and her Companion Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a Chaos-grade treasure bound to her soul], the 'Lunar Wheel' [the Wheel of the Moon].

This Lunar Wheel was spoken of in the same breath as the Solar Golden Bell [the Golden Bell of the Sun] belonging to the Solar Celestial Emperor [the Celestial Emperor of the Solar Yang]. It was also one of only three Chaos Spiritual Treasure [treasures forged from primordial chaos] in the entire Primordial Immortal Domain [the primordial realm of immortals].

It must be understood that aside from the Solar Celestial Emperor, Lyra Jiang, and the Three Souls Emperor Lord [the Emperor Lord of Three Souls], even the Primordial Beginning Divine Emperor [the Divine Emperor of Primordial Beginning] did not possess a Companion Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

Were it not for this lack, the Primordial Beginning Divine Emperor might never have been tempted by evil thoughts to seize the Chaos Primordial Qi belonging to the Primordial Demonic Ape [the Demonic Ape of the Primordial Era].

Yet now, this very Lunar Wheel had been stolen during the Primordial Era [the age of primordial beginnings] by the Lunar Demon Sovereign from a Foreign Realm [an alien dimension], becoming *his* Companion Supreme Treasure.

Now, after the passage of tens of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation [cosmic cycles of destruction and rebirth], her own former Companion Supreme Treasure had become the treasure of her mortal enemy. How could this not fill Lyra Jiang with towering, boundless rage?

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen took Lyra Jiang's hand and spoke firmly, "Be at ease. One day, I will reclaim the Lunar Wheel for you."

Lyra Jiang gave a slight nod, offering no words in reply. She simply tightened her grip on Eldrin Chen's hand.

"Boom—"

Simultaneously, as the vast Heavenly Abyss was sundered, a host of Foreign Realm Great Emperor [the supreme rulers of the cultivation world, possessing world-shaking power] tore through the void and set foot upon the desolate southern shore of the Heavenly Abyss.

And among this host of Great Emperor, ten figures of incomparable might stood at the forefront.

The aura emanating from each one of them was enough to shake the ages, with at least eight True Spirit Divine Form [manifestations of a cultivator's spiritual essence and power, taking the form of mythical beasts or deities] coiling and swirling behind their backs.

"Beware! It is the Ten Heroes of the Foreign Realm [the ten mightiest Great Emperors from the Foreign Realm, each a legend in their own right]!"

The moment these figures were seen, the expressions of every Great Emperor present shifted dramatically.

Even the various Sage Ascendant [cultivators who have ascended to a realm of profound wisdom and power, one step below the legendary Dao Progenitors] within the Void revealed looks of utmost gravity.

The so-called Ten Heroes of the Foreign Realm are the ten most powerful Great Emperor of the Foreign Realm. These supreme Great Emperor hail from all corners of the world: three are peerless prodigies from the Northern Abyss, and two are former unmatched heroes from the Southern Abyss.

The remaining five supreme powerhouses all originate from the Depths of Chaos and are Peerless Great Emperor [Great Emperors whose prowess stands unrivaled among their peers].

These Ten Heroes of the Foreign Realm share one common trait: every single one among them possesses a battle record of having fought to a standstill, or even defeated, a Sage Ascendant.

Among the Ten Heroes, seven have tread the Fleshly Body Sage Attainment Path [a cultivation path focused on forging the physical body to its absolute limit, achieving sagehood through flesh and blood]. They have all cultivated the Eight True Spirit Divine Forms, standing merely A Step Away from the Primordial Limitless Sage Ascendant [the legendary realm achieved by cultivating the Nine True Spirit Divine Forms].

Among the remaining three heroes, two cultivated the Great Dao Path. They were akin to Xiannian Chen, having, under the support of the Foreign Realm Demon Emperor, simultaneously mastered several Great Dao [the supreme, fundamental laws of the cosmos].

While these two had not achieved the exaggerated feat of cultivating eight Grand Dao Divine Form simultaneously, they had respectively mastered five and six Great Dao each. Their strength was sufficient to contend head-on with Sage Ascendant [a realm just below the legendary Sage] powerhouses.

The final one, an old acquaintance of Eldrin Chen, was the Three Souls Emperor Lord. He had already cultivated eight True Spirit Apertures [the foundational spiritual nodes for a True Spirit cultivator] and mastered eight corresponding True Spirit Divine Abilities.

Now, bolstered by the Foreign Realm Demon Emperor, the Three Souls Emperor Lord had not only Restoration [recovered] his peak cultivation from his previous life but had advanced even further. He stood merely A Step Away from achieving the Nine Great True Spirit Apertures.

"Who among the Southern Abyss can stand against the Ten Heroes of the Foreign Realm?"

The moment the Ten Heroes of the Foreign Realm appeared, the expressions of the many Great Emperors from the Southern Abyss shifted dramatically.

Many of the Southern Abyss Great Emperors paled, their faces etched with profound resentment and unwillingness.

Their hopeful gazes turned toward Xander Chen, only for despair to instantly cloud their eyes.

They all knew of Xander Chen's immense power, his combat prowess rivaling that of a Sage Ascendant. Yet, the more they understood his strength, the deeper their despair grew.

For each member of the opposing Ten Heroes of the Foreign Realm possessed battle strength comparable to a Sage Ascendant. Any single one of them was a match for Xander Chen.

Once those ten joined forces, who within the Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss could possibly stand against them?

Unless the various Sage Ascendant [the supreme cultivators who have ascended to the level of sages] were to personally intervene, a complete and utter rout might be the only possible outcome.

Yet, if the venerable Sage Ascendant ancestors were to act, bullying their juniors, how could the various Sages of the Foreign Realm [the hostile, otherworldly domain] possibly stand idly by?

At that point, this great war would likely escalate directly into its final, climactic confrontation from the very beginning.

At that time, would the various Celestial Emperor [the supreme rulers who have attained the pinnacle of the Celestial Emperor realm] of the Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss truly be capable of resisting the Northern Abyss Foreign Domain [the foreign domain associated with the Northern Abyss]?

As this line of thought settled upon those present, their hearts sank one by one. Even the various Sage Ascendant standing within the Depths of Chaos [the profound and turbulent heart of primordial chaos] felt their mouths go dry, uncertain of how to respond.

"So this is the Southern Abyss?"

At the same moment, the various Emperors from the Foreign Realm descended.

The Ten Heroes of the Northern Abyss stood proud and aloof, their gazes sweeping across the various Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [Emperor Monarchs who rule over domains of primordial chaos] and Great Emperor [powerful rulers just below the Celestial Emperor level] of the Southern Abyss with an air of supreme arrogance.

After his sweeping gaze completed its circuit, the leading Demon DragonGreat Emperor finally fixed his eyes upon Xander Chen and spoke with calm authority, "Your strength is not insignificant. You have earned my respect."

"Had we met within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], this lord might have been pleased to call you a friend."

"A pity we meet upon the battlefield, each serving our own master. In the end, it is difficult for us to become friends…"

Xander Chen gave a slight nod, then spoke calmly, "You wish to do battle with me?"

Contrary to expectations, Demon Dragon Great Emperor [a supreme ruler whose power rivals that of a Celestial Emperor] shook his head and spoke with serene authority, "I have dominated the Chaos for hundreds of thousands of Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years], and have successively defeated thirteen Sage Ascendant [beings who have ascended to the threshold of Sagehood]. You are not yet my match."

"However, having cultivated the Chaos Divine Form [a supreme physique born from the essence of primordial Chaos], you do indeed possess the potential to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with me in discourse on the Dao in the future."

At this point, Demon Dragon Great Emperor spoke again, "Why not pledge your allegiance to our Northern Abyss Foreign Domain? The Demon Emperor Sovereign would surely procure a Chaos Spiritual Treasure [a treasure forged from the fundamental essence of Chaos] for you, aiding you in perfecting the ultimate Chaos Divine Form."

Xander Chen merely let out a derisive laugh. With a sudden, fierce motion, he brandished his Three-Pointed Double-Edged Lance and pointed its cold tip at Demon Dragon Great Emperor, declaring, "A true man would rather die fighting upon the sands of war than bend his spine in submission."

"If I were made of such soft bone, I could never have cultivated to my present realm."

"Well said!"

Demon Dragon Great Emperor applauded with a sigh of admiration, then turned his gaze to a burly, broad-shouldered man beside him who gripped a massive greatsword. "Savage Bone," he said, "this battle, I entrust to you."

The burly man gave a slight nod and immediately strode to the forefront of the formation. He looked at Xander Chen with a savage grin.

"For a man of such unyielding pride as yourself," he sneered, "the greatest respect I can offer is to crush every single one of your bones."