Chapter 2107 : Clash of the Eight-Armed Asura

"Sharp-tongued and venomous. I shall send you to your eternal rest."

Violet Night Demon Venerable descended into utter madness. He directly manifested his true Demon God form, revealing himself to be an Eight-Armed Purgatory Asura [a supreme demonic being of slaughter from the hells].

At this moment, each of the eight arms of Violet Night Demon Venerable wielded an Innate Supreme Treasure [a supreme magical weapon born from primordial chaos]. There was an Innate War Spear, a Slaughter Heavenly Blade, a Heaven-Rending Ancient Sword, and also an Asura's Wheel.

Violet Night Demon Venerable simultaneously commanded these eight divine weapons, pushing the power of his Sole True Form [the ultimate manifestation of a cultivator's or demon's true essence] to its absolute limit, charging forward with near-insane ferocity.

It had to be admitted, this Violet Night Demon Venerable was worthy of being the second Great God [a powerful divine-level cultivator] under the command of the Outer Realm Demon Emperor. Whether in combat talent or physical prowess, he was truly earth-shattering and peerless.

With his full power unleashed now, his combat strength was almost enough to engulf the Six Harmonies [the six directions of space: up, down, east, west, north, south]. If it were an ordinary Limitless Sage Ascendant [a cultivator who has ascended to the Sage Ascendant realm], they would likely be utterly defeated in a single exchange under such an unrelenting onslaught.

Yet, Eldrin Chen showed not the slightest fear. Behold as Eldrin Chen unleashed the full might of his physical body, transforming the Returning Abyss Seal into the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell, then fiercely activated the supreme treasure to suppress his foe.

"BOOM—"

With a deafening roar, Violet Night Demon Venerable was forcibly suppressed onto the Chaos Arena, trapped and unable to break free for the moment.

Then, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze across the surroundings and spoke calmly, "Why seek death?"

"Boom—"

In that instant, Eldrin Chen unleashed a full-force punch, shattering the physical body of a Sage Ascendant on the spot.

Then, with a follow-up kick, he shattered an Innate Supreme Treasure into several pieces, the shards impaling another Sage Ascendant and pinning him to death within the depths of the Heaven Abyss [a profound and perilous cosmic chasm].

Yet, the foreign sages remained arrogantly defiant. They erupted with their full power, summoning their Innate Supreme Treasure [treasures born of the primordial chaos, possessing supreme power] to suppress Eldrin Chen.

Hundreds of Innate Supreme Treasure soared into the air, unleashing a relentless, cataclysmic bombardment that threatened to shatter the very fabric of the Heaven Abyss.

Standing at the Central heart of the maelstrom, Eldrin Chen felt the immense pressure of their combined, furious assault.

"Aaargh, DIE!"

Driven to the brink of utter frenzy, Eldrin Chen could no longer hold back. He finally invoked the sovereign authority of the Sacrificial Self Path [a supreme cultivation art based on the principle of self-sacrifice and transcendence].

Instantly, a full twenty-four manifestations of the Great Path Divine Form [divine avatars representing the ultimate principles of the Great Path] materialized and converged upon him, forcibly elevating his combat prowess to an absolute, terrifying zenith.

"KABOOM—"

In that instant, Eldrin Chen unleashed his full power. With a single, overwhelming strike, he suppressed the heavens, sending the myriad Innate Supreme Treasure [treasures born of heaven and earth, possessing supreme power] flying in all directions.

In the blink of an eye, the complexions of everyone present changed drastically.

The Northern Abyss Sages [a group of powerful sages from the northern abyss] were struck with terror. One of them trembled as he spoke, "He has merged Fleshly Body Sanctification [a supreme art for refining the physical body to its absolute limit] with the Limitless Great Path [the ultimate cultivation path of boundless potential]. He has shattered the Extreme Path Barrier [the final, nearly insurmountable barrier before the Heavenly Emperor's Domain] and has fully stepped into the Heavenly Emperor's Domain [the supreme realm of cultivation, rivaling the heavens themselves]."

"Beneath the Heavenly Emperor [the supreme title for the highest ruler of the heavens], I reign supreme!"

"Come and face me, all of you!"

Having defeated a host of foes with a single move, Eldrin Chen's battle intent grew even more ferocious. He stood alone atop the boundless Void Heaven [a desolate and chaotic expanse of the cosmos], confronting a hundred Sage Ascendant [cultivators who have ascended to the sage realm, one step below the Heavenly Emperor] from the outer realms, determined to fight until every last one of them submitted.

After an unknowable length of time locked in brutal combat, the sages of the outer realms could endure no more.

Through sheer force alone, Eldrin Chen had slaughtered them until their corpses littered the ground and their Path Ancestor [the founder of a cultivation path, a being of immense power] lay defeated. Even the one hailed as invincible, Violet Night Demon Venerable, was slain within the depths of the Heaven Abyss.

In the end, after more than forty Sage Ascendant had fallen one after another, the remaining outer realm sages finally lost all will to fight. They fled in disarray, retreating back into the safety of the Northern Shore of the Heaven Abyss.

It was not that their dao hearts [the core of a cultivator's will and conviction] had completely shattered, but that they understood continuing the battle held no possibility of victory.

"It is finally over."

After decisively defeating the foreign realm saints, Eldrin Chen slowly drew a deep breath, then feigned being covered in blood, presenting an image of having paid an immense price.

At the same time, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape approached, coming to a calm halt before Eldrin Chen.

"Can you still fight?"

"I can manage one more bout."

Leaning on the Heavenly Halberd, Eldrin Chen rose to his feet, his face pale as he looked at the Primordial Era Demonic Ape and said, "Had you intervened earlier, victory might not have been mine."

"Your reserves are severely depleted. I should not take advantage of a man in such a state, yet I have no other choice."

The Primordial Era Demonic Ape did not answer directly, merely shaking its head slightly as it spoke.

Pausing briefly, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape fell silent for a moment before continuing, "I said it before: upon the Heaven Abyss [a mythical, perilous location], we serve different masters. There is no need to hold back for the sake of past camaraderie."

"I understand."

Eldrin Chen nodded, his expression turning grave for the first time.

The Primordial Era Demonic Ape [a legendary beast from the dawn of time] laughed, drawing forth the Primordial Era War Spear [an ancient weapon of immense power] and soaring into the air. Behind it, its True Spirit Divine Form [the ultimate manifestation of a true spirit's power] began to materialize slowly.

"Hmm—"

In that instant, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape struck with its full might, merging completely with the war spear in a flash and unleashing the absolute pinnacle of its combat prowess.

From the very first clash, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape fought with reckless abandon, holding nothing back and deploying every technique at its disposal.

It ascended amidst this extreme eruption of power. Every single blow was a life-burning strike fueled by its very Vitality [the foundational life force of a being], as if it sought mutual destruction with Eldrin Chen in a desperate, final gambit.

"Burning your very flesh and bones... you're mad!"

Shocked, Eldrin Chen immediately channeled his full power into the Chaos Heaven Halberd [a divine weapon capable of sundering chaos] to meet the onslaught.

Yet the Primordial Era Demonic Ape merely smiled, speaking with unsettling calm, "In today's battle, only one of us shall walk away alive."

"I told you before—I will show no mercy, and you should grant me none either!"

"Boom—" [a deep, resonant sound of impact]

As the words fell, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape [a primordial beast of immense power] brought its spear crashing down with devastating force. The extreme divine energy it unleashed pierced through Eldrin Chen's Chaos Heaven Halberd [a legendary halberd of immense power], sending Eldrin Chen himself flying backward through the air.

In that moment, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape, having ignited its very blood and bones in a final, desperate surge, erupted with power that nearly surpassed the limits of one who could challenge a Heavenly Emperor [a supreme ruler of the heavens]. It seemed but a hair's breadth away from the realm of a Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a sovereign who commands primordial chaos itself].

"Come! Fight! Let me understand the chasm between us!"

The Primordial Era Demonic Ape descended into utter madness, burning itself out completely, erupting into a frenzied, ultimate battle at the very peak of its power.

A look of solemn gravity settled upon Eldrin Chen's face. He understood the Primordial Era Demonic Ape was seeking its own end in battle. Without hesitation, he pushed the Great Path Authority [the supreme authority over a Great Path of cultivation] of his Sacrificial Self Path [a profound cultivation art centered on self-sacrifice] to its absolute limit.

In that instant, twenty-four Great Path Divine Form [manifestations of divine power aligned with a Great Path] materialized and swirled around him, merging into his physical form. This fusion utterly shattered the constraints of the Heavenly Emperor's Domain [the domain of power belonging to a Heavenly Emperor], elevating his physical combat prowess to an unprecedented level.

This clash of ultimate extremes was akin to two supreme Heavenly Emperor fighting a battle to the death. The vast Sea of Chaos [a primordial ocean of formless energy] churned and boiled from their conflict, and the boundless Chaos Heaven Abyss [a fathomless chasm within the primordial heavens] seemed on the verge of being severed by the shockwaves of their duel.

"Kill! Kill! KILL!"

Lost in the frenzy of their ultimate collision, the two combatants fought with utter madness. In what felt like a blink, tens of thousands of exchanges had already passed between them.

Until a certain moment, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape [a legendary beast from the dawn of time] suddenly roared, soared into the sky, and stood firm upon the Heaven Abyss [a profound and perilous chasm], gripping the Primordial Era War Spear [an ancient weapon of immense power].

In that instant, the Great Path Divine Form [a supreme manifestation of one's cultivation path] behind him split into nine, only to fuse back together in the blink of an eye, coalescing into a single Great Path Immortal Rod [a weapon embodying the ultimate principles of the Great Path].

"Receive this strike of mine!"

With a furious roar, the Primordial Era Demonic Ape poured all of its Vital Essence, Energy, and Spirit [the three foundational energies of a cultivator] into the Great Path Immortal Rod, unleashing the most powerful blow of its entire existence.

"BOOM!"

In its wake, the Heaven Abyss shattered, Chaos [the primordial state before creation] fractured, and the endless River of Space-Time [the metaphysical flow of time and space] crumbled into dissolution.

Facing this onslaught directly, Eldrin Chen understood perfectly. This strike from the Primordial Era Demonic Ape had transcended the limits of the Mortal Realm [the world of ordinary beings], fully reaching the level of the ChaosHeavenly Emperor's Domain [the supreme realm of a Heavenly Emperor, born from primordial chaos].

Even a Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a Heavenly Emperor who commands the power of primordial chaos] like the Primordial Mire Path Master would risk severe injury if they tried to withstand this blow head-on.

Unless he revealed his Space-Time Divine Form [a divine form capable of manipulating space and time] to evade the strike, or unleashed his full power to meet it directly, Eldrin Chen himself would be in grave danger of suffering a crippling wound.

"CLANG—!"

In the flash of a lightning strike, Eldrin Chen chose to unleash his most powerful blow to meet the attack head-on.

It was seen that Eldrin Chen struck with his full might, pushing the Nine Great God Forms of the Sacrificial Self Path to its absolute limit, simultaneously driving the Primordial Chaos Limitless Divine Form to its peak, before erupting with a strike that could truly be called earth-shattering and epoch-defying.

This strike, unleashed by Eldrin Chen through the Chaos Heaven Halberd, collided directly with the Great Path Staff in a cataclysmic impact.

"CLANG—"

In the instant after the collision, the vast Chaos Heaven Abyss fell into profound silence.

Immediately after, the waters of the Vast and Boundless Chaos Sea violently collapsed, and the Central battlefield seemed to be swallowed by a black hole.

Then, a shockwave violently rippled outwards, instantly piercing through the boundless Heaven Abyss. An infinite torrent of chaotic Sea of Chaos Water [the primordial, formless waters of chaos] surged forth, flooding into the banks of both the Southern Abyss and the Northern Abyss.

Only when everything settled did the onlookers see the Central battlefield, where the Primordial Era Demonic Ape stood proudly atop the Heavenly Vault.

As for Eldrin Chen, he was half-kneeling on the ground, his face drained of all color, revealing an extreme pallor.

"In this battle, I prevailed by half a move. A pity that my wish remains unfulfilled."

The Primordial Era Demonic Ape slowly opened its mouth, revealing a faint smile tinged with a trace of regret.

But before the Northern Abyss Sages could feel elation, they witnessed the Primordial Era Demonic Ape's physical form completely disintegrate, turning into motes of dust that vanished without a trace.

It turned out that the Primordial Era Demonic Ape had won that half-measure of victory by paying the ultimate price—its own utter annihilation.

"*Cough*—"

Eldrin Chen spat out a mouthful of blood before slowly rising to his feet.

He gazed at the dissipating form of the Primordial Era Demonic Ape and sighed. "To refuse to attack the few with the many—this is the unyielding pride of a true warrior, a loyalty that reaches to the heavens."

"To choose death over failing to slay me—this is a heart of purest valor."

"You, sir, embodied both loyalty and righteousness, truly worthy of your title as the foremost divine general of the outer realms."

"A pity... that we were opponents."

With a soft sigh, Eldrin Chen finally and reverently collected the war spear of the Primordial Era Demonic Ape.

After completing this step, he rose calmly to his feet and surveyed his surroundings, discovering that several towering figures had appeared in the void without his notice.

The figure to his left rode upon the Supreme Lunar Moon Wheel [a legendary artifact shaped like a moonlit wheel], while the one to his right gripped the Primordial Chaos War Spear [a spear imbued with the primordial power of chaos].

Before and behind him stood a woman of peerless grace and a sinister man with a treasure gourd hanging at his waist.

"Supreme Lunar Demon Sovereign [the ruler of lunar demonic forces], Prison-Suppressor Demon Sovereign [the sovereign who suppresses prisons and realms], Seven Emotions Demon Sovereign [the demon sovereign who masters the seven emotions], and Evil Spirit Monarch [the monarch commanding evil spirits]," Eldrin Chen recited slowly, his expression remarkably composed. "I never imagined the four of you would join forces to deal with a mere Sage Ascendant [a cultivator who has ascended to the sage realm but not yet reached the full sage level] like myself."

"A mere Sage Ascendant? You are far more than that," the Supreme Lunar Demon Sovereign spoke, his gaze steady upon Eldrin Chen. "I offer you one final chance. Join our Northern Abyss Foreign Realm [a powerful and mysterious realm from the northern abyss], and I shall let today's transgression pass."

"Join you?"

Eldrin Chen let out a cold laugh. "I have never cultivated a habit of becoming another's servant."

"You refuse the wine of honor, so you shall drink the wine of punishment. You seek death!"

The Evil Spirit Monarch [the monarch commanding evil spirits] spoke with a chilling voice, his killing intent surging like a tide.

In that instant, the auras of the four supreme beings erupted simultaneously, locking down the heavens and earth, converging into an overwhelming pressure that bore down upon Eldrin Chen.

The Supreme Lunar Demon Sovereign [a powerful demonic sovereign associated with the moon] immediately took action, summoning forth the Supreme Lunar Moon Wheel [a formidable magical treasure shaped like a lunar disc] in an attempt to utterly suppress and annihilate Eldrin Chen.

Yet, at that very moment, the Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all existence emerged] trembled faintly, and several figures whose might shook the Myriad Heavens [the countless celestial realms of existence] strode forth.

Eldrin Chen turned to look, and beheld within the Vast and Boundless Chaos [the infinite expanse of primordial chaos] several indescribably supreme and powerful beings who had appeared at some unknown time.

Among them were Ant Heavenly Emperor [a Heavenly Emperor whose form and power are likened to that of ants], Tai Nie Divine Sovereign, Path Ancestor Haoxu [a supreme master who has comprehended a fundamental Path of cultivation], Path Ancestor Taihu [a supreme master who has comprehended a fundamental Path of cultivation], and around seven or eight other Chaos Heavenly Emperor [supreme sovereigns who rule over and embody aspects of primordial chaos].

At this moment, these Chaos Heavenly Emperor stood towering within the void, subtly encircling the assembled group.

After surrounding the foreign realm saints, Ant Heavenly Emperor spoke calmly, "Your foreign realm possesses no small number of Heavenly Emperor [supreme sovereigns who have attained the pinnacle of the Heavenly Emperor realm]. Why have only four come today?"

"You have arrived."

Contrary to expectations, upon seeing the assault of the seven great Heavenly Emperor, Supreme Lunar Demon Sovereign and the others showed no surprise. Instead, a faint smile touched their lips.

Seeing this, the Evil Spirit Monarch [a monarch ruling over malevolent spirits] gazed deep into the Southern Abyss [a profound and mysterious abyss located in the southern reaches] and said, "By my reckoning, the great war has now lasted for thirty Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles marking epochs of destruction and renewal]. Their preparations should be nearly complete."

"Since you have now appeared, the moment to act is upon us."

Even as he spoke, Eldrin Chen suddenly noticed that Supreme Lunar Demon Sovereign had, at some unknown moment, crushed a jade talisman in his hand.

"Not good!"

In that instant, everyone present sensed the impending danger and turned their gazes towards the Southern Abyss Seven Domains.

They saw that from the vast Depths of Chaos within the Southern Abyss Seven Domains, precisely at the location of the Tri-Pole Primordial Domain, dozens of incredibly powerful auras suddenly erupted.

In the blink of an eye, a fierce battle erupted between the two sides. The roars of supreme powerhouses shook the heavens, yet their auras plummeted with terrifying speed mere moments later.

"Disaster!"

The expressions of everyone present changed drastically, and they all surged towards the Southern Abyss Seven Domains.

Eldrin Chen followed closely behind, trailing the seven Heavenly Emperor as they traversed the Heaven Abyss and sped towards the Southern Abyss Seven Domains.

Perhaps realizing that their four alone could not stop these seven, the four Heavenly Emperor from the Northern Abyss did not attempt to block their path this time. Instead, they wore expressions of absolute confidence, following closely all the way into the heart of the Southern Abyss Seven Domains.

The group tore through the void, arriving swiftly outside the Tri-Pole Primordial Domain. The sight that greeted them caused every face to pale with shock.

Eldrin Chen swept his gaze across the scene and immediately saw that the Tri-Pole Primordial Domain had been torn open by nearly half, a clear testament to a war of unimaginable ferocity that had already erupted.

At the heart of the battlefield stood close to thirty Chaos Heavenly Emperor [supreme rulers of primordial chaos].

On one side, Great Abyss Immortal Sage, the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor [the progenitor of the path of creation], and Primordial Beginning Divine Sovereign stood shoulder to shoulder, alongside Blazing Center Incinerator. Yet, the figures of the Primordial Mire Divine Sovereign [the divine sovereign of the primordial mire] and Purple Tenuity Divine Sovereign were conspicuously absent.

Not far from them, Blazing Center Incinerator, Azure Moon Empress, and Profound Desolation Heavenly Emperor stood united.

Facing them were the Outer Realm Demon Emperor, the Seven Great Demon Sovereigns [the seven paramount lords of demonkind], thirteen otherworldly Chaos Heavenly Emperor, and even three Demon Race Heavenly Emperor [heavenly emperors of the demonic races].

At this moment, Great Abyss Immortal Sage, the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor, and Primordial Beginning Divine Sovereign all bore grievous wounds, their bodies marked by severe injuries.

Eldrin Chen hurried forward, supporting the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor as he asked, "What happened?"

With a face etched in fury and profound gravity, Great Abyss Immortal Sage spoke, "While your great battle raged, the Outer Realm Demon Emperor circled through the Chaos Desolation Sea and led a surprise assault with twenty otherworldly Heavenly Emperor."

"No one could have foreseen that at the critical moment, the Solar Heavenly Emperor [the heavenly emperor of the sun] would betray us, opening the gates of the Primordial Immortal Domain to let them slaughter their way in."

"Without the protection of his Chaos Path-Field [a domain of chaotic path energy], the Primordial Mire Divine Sovereign had his Path-Field [personal cultivation domain] forcibly shattered and fell on the spot. Purple Tenuity Divine Sovereign was also brutally suppressed and slain by the Solar Heavenly Emperor."

Speaking to this point, Great Abyss Immortal Sage [a title for an ancient and powerful immortal] said with utter despair, "The tide has turned, the tide has turned against us."

In that instant, the various Heavenly Emperor [supreme rulers of heavenly domains] of the Southern Abyss [the Southern Abyssal region] all turned deathly pale, clearly never having anticipated this outcome.

They had prepared for a life-and-death struggle at the edge of the Heaven Abyss [a profound cosmic boundary], yet they could never have imagined that the Solar Heavenly Emperor [the Celestial Sovereign of the Sun] would suddenly betray them, causing the mightiest Tri-Pole Primordial Domain [the primordial realm encompassing the three cosmic poles] to collapse at the first touch.

Thinking of this, the Ant Heavenly Emperor [the Celestial Sovereign of the Ants] wore an expression of utter disbelief. He looked at the Solar Heavenly Emperor with the frustration of one watching iron that refuses to become steel, saying, "Your Excellency has already broken through to the Half-Step Path Union Realm [a realm just half a step from the ultimate union of all cultivation paths]. How can you have the face to surrender without a fight?"

"You misunderstand."

The Solar Heavenly Emperor smiled faintly, materializing side-by-side with the Devouring Demon Emperor [the Demon Sovereign who devours all]. He then spoke, "The reason I was able to break through to the Half-Step Path Union Realm was largely thanks to the assistance of Fellow Daoist Devouring."

"My actions today are merely the fulfillment of a transaction. And all of you... you are merely the bargaining chips in my deal."

"Damn it!"

The Ant Heavenly Emperor nearly erupted in furious action but was restrained by the Tai Nie Divine Sovereign [the Divine Sovereign of Great Nirvana] standing beside him.

After holding back the Ant Heavenly Emperor, the Tai Nie Divine Sovereign turned his gaze to the Outer Realm Demon Emperor [the Demon Emperor from beyond this realm] and declared, "Your Majesty the Demon Emperor, your strength is indeed formidable. However, thinking you can easily subdue our Southern Abyss Seven Domains [the Seven Domains of the Southern Abyss] is still no simple matter."

"You must understand, that Blazing Center Supreme [a title for a supreme being of immense power] would absolutely never tolerate your success."

"Your reasoning is sound, Fellow Daoist."

The Outer Realm Demon Emperor [a demonic sovereign from beyond this realm] gave a slight nod. His features were strikingly handsome, his posture tall and slender, possessing a magical charm that made one feel an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

With a flick of his sleeve, he manifested a Void Cosmos Ancient Mirror [an ancient artifact capable of reflecting visions across the void], which displayed a scene of Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation].

Everyone looked up. Within the vision shown by the vast, ancient mirror, they saw over a dozen figures whose auras seemed capable of enveloping the Myriad Heavens [the countless celestial realms].

A full thirteen supremely powerful existences encircled a single golden figure at the Central [the center point].

Each of these thirteen figures radiated an aura of immense, terrifying power, each being at least a Half-Step Path Union Realm [a cultivator on the very threshold of unifying their cultivated path with the fundamental laws of existence] existence.

Among them, Eldrin Chen recognized several faces he had encountered before, including the Violet Firmament Immortal Sage [a sage of the violet heavens].

"The Nine Dragons' Nest Master [master of the legendary nest of nine dragons], the Immortal Phoenix Empress [empress of the immortal phoenix lineage], the Myriad Path Divine Venerable [a divine venerable who has mastered countless paths], and even the Tianke Path Ancestor [an ancestral master of the Tianke Path]—four pinnacle Half-Step Path Union [cultivators at the absolute peak of the Half-Step Path Union realm] are all gathered."

Witnessing this scene, the complexions of all the present Heavenly Emperor [sovereigns who rule over heavenly domains] changed dramatically.

That Path Ancestor Taihu drew a deep breath, then spoke: "They are besieging Blazing Center Supreme."

Having said this, Path Ancestor Taihu could not help but look at Outer Realm Demon Emperor and ask, "Your scheme is profound indeed, to have persuaded thirteen Half-Step Path Union experts to lend their aid."

"It is nothing much. We have all suffered under Blazing Center Supreme for far too long."

Outer Realm Demon Emperor spoke slowly, his tone calm. "As the saying goes, one who upholds virtue gains ample support, while one who loses it finds little."

"Blazing Center Supreme monopolizes the path to ascension, barring us from reaching the Path Union Realm. Uniting is our only choice."

"My breakthrough into the Path UnionSupreme Realm will be the beginning of shattering Blazing Center Supreme's blockade, but it will certainly not be the end."

Outer Realm Demon Emperor spoke eloquently, a gentle smile gracing his handsome features as he turned his gaze to the assembled figures. "Fellow Daoists of Southern Abyss, we can very well become allies."

"Once I first attain the Path Union Supreme and make my breakthrough, I shall then assist the rest of you in achieving yours afterward."

"In this way, would we not all have a bright Future? Would we not all possess the possibility of breaking through to the Path Union Supreme?"

Upon hearing these words, every person present revealed a flicker of temptation in their eyes.

The various Heavenly Emperor exchanged glances, their thoughts churning incessantly within.

They had to admit, the words of the Outer Realm Demon Emperor were profoundly tempting, especially coming from his mouth.

It must be understood that although the Outer Realm Demon Emperor cultivated the Demonic Path, he was by no means a malevolent figure. On the contrary, he possessed an excellent reputation.

Since attaining his Dao [the supreme principle and ultimate truth of the cosmos], every promise he had ever made had been fulfilled.

It was precisely for this reason that those thirteen Half-Step Path Union cultivators had helped him block the Blazing Center Supreme.

Considering this, Primordial God of Boundless Cosmos could not help but ask, "Are your words true, esteemed one?"

"Without the slightest falsehood."

The Outer Realm Demon Emperor declared with firm conviction, his tone suddenly turning fervent. "Moreover, what this sovereign seeks is not merely the paltry Supreme Realm."

"In my youth, I suffered deeply from the hardships of the Mortal Realm [the plane of ordinary, non-cultivating humans]. I once swore an oath to shatter all injustice in this world."

"Those Chaos Sovereign and Path Union Supreme alike, their higher cultivation is merely because they were born earlier than us."

"They seized the initiative, yet they seek to block our path of cultivation, even resorting to schemes and treachery to ambush us."

"We are born equal, each of us a peerless prodigy. It is the world's injustice, the imbalance of the Chaos [the primordial state of existence before order], that prevents us from advancing further."

"Therefore, I will not only break through to the Sovereign [a supreme cultivation realm] realm, but I will also ensure that the infinite multitudes within the Chaos all possess the qualification to break through to the Sovereign Realm."

"If you follow me, in the days to come, I will lead you to shatter all injustice, to knock together upon the gates of the impossible Limitless Realm [the ultimate, boundless cultivation realm], and together we shall change, nay, create history itself."

"Well spoken."

The Solar Heavenly Emperor [a title for a supreme being associated with the sun] spoke at the opportune moment, looking at the assembly and saying, "What Brother Devourer has said echoes the sentiments of my own heart. Otherwise, I would not have allied with him."

"Fellow Daoists, why should we not unite to shatter this injustice, to one day together set foot upon the Path Union Supreme [a supreme realm where one's path merges with the cosmos], and even the LimitlessSovereign Realm?"

The assembly fell into a heavy silence, momentarily at a loss for how to respond.

The ideals of the Outer Realm Demon Emperor were too lofty. By comparison, the people of Southern Abyss [a profound and mysterious southern region] seemed rather selfish.

Even if they wished to refute him, the precedent set by the Solar Heavenly Emperor, who had broken through to the Half-Step Path Union [a half-step into the Path Union realm], lent immense credibility to the words of the Outer Realm Demon Emperor.

The Outer Realm Demon Emperor [a powerful demonic ruler from beyond the known realms] merely smiled, then turned his gaze toward Eldrin Chen and inquired, "Young friend, your talent shakes the ancient and dazzles the present. Would you be willing to join me, to stand shoulder-to-shoulder and sweep across the Chaos Desolation Sea [a vast, turbulent, and perilous expanse of primordial chaos], to shatter all this injustice for all living beings?"