Chapter 2052 : You Hold the Dao?

At this moment, within the Great Wilderness Holy Palace, Eldrin gazed upon the various Great Emperors under his command and couldn't help but reveal a faint smile.

Within the grand hall stood 11 supreme powerhouses: the Sword Abyss Emperor, the Immortal Emperor, the Spirit Stream Emperor, the Sword Profundity Emperor, along with the 3 Essences and 4 Symbols—7 great emperors in total.

With a single lineage alone, there were a full 11 Great Emperor-level powerhouses. At this moment, Eldrin could truly be said to command formidable forces.

Moreover, these Great Emperors were by no means ordinary ones.

Among these 11 Great Emperors, Sword Mystery Great Emperor and Immortal Great Emperor possessed the most formidable strength.

Sword Sovereign Emperor had established a foundation of 6 True Spiritual Roots and wielded 2 innate supreme treasures of slaughter. Though his physical body remained a relative weakness, every other aspect of his prowess rivaled that of an invincible Great Emperor.

And the Immortal Emperor was equally formidable in combat, his normal state prowess rivaling that of a top-tier Emperor.

After unleashing the Extreme Physique, augmented by the Crimson Emperor's Battle Attire and the Immortal Emperor's Spear, his combat prowess transcended even the Invincible Great Emperor Realm, nearly capable of rivaling 7 or 8 Great Emperors joining forces.

Emperor Lingxi had established a foundation of 5 True Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root) and mastered 2 innate supreme treasures, making him a standard pinnacle-level Great Emperor.

Although Emperor Jianyuan's foundation was not considered heaven-defying, with the Cangyuan Ancient Sword in his grasp, he still wielded formidable combat prowess as a Great Emperor.

The 3 Talents Sovereigns were merely ordinary Sovereign-level combatants individually. Yet when the 3 joined forces, augmented by the innate supreme treasure—the Heaven-Shackling Golden Chains—they could contend against an Invincible Sovereign.

The individual combat prowess of the 4 Symbols Sovereigns had merely touched the threshold of the Great Emperor realm. Yet when the 4 joined forces to wield their innate supreme treasure—the Azure Dragon Halberd—they could rival even an invincible Great Emperor.

If the Trinity Emperor and the 4 Symbols Emperor were to join forces and deploy the Trinity 4 Symbols Slaughtering Array, they would possess the capability to contend even against a Quasi-Saint, or at the very least, have the means to ensure their own survival.

It could be said that under Eldrin's command stood a Great Emperor, each possessing world-shaking combat prowess.

Since Eldrin set foot in the Chaotic Abyssal Sea, he had successively obtained the Demi-Saint Dragon Corpse and rescued the Undying Elder, acquiring vast resources.

And the value of these resources was enough to send even a Demi-Saint into ecstatic joy, yet most were used by Eldrin (Person Name) to nurture these 11 Great Emperors.

In contrast, Eldrin himself had only utilized 3 Primordial Treasures while cultivating the True Spirit Divine Form, and the resources consumed in his cultivation primarily consisted of the Chaos Divine Liquid brought from the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss.

It could be said that over the years he had ventured through the Primordial Yellow Sea, 90 percent of the resources he obtained were devoted to nurturing these individuals.

Fortunately, they did not disappoint Eldrin, breaking through to the Great Emperor Realm 1 after another and becoming the core combat force under his command.

At this thought, Eldrin felt a trace of solace. He sighed softly before speaking, "I have summoned you all today because the great war is about to begin."

"Is it about to begin?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with joy.

Since breaking through to the Great Emperor realm, they had waited through hundreds of kalpas, finally arriving at this day to counterattack the Primal Domain of the Extreme Sovereign.

Eldrin smiled faintly before speaking, "Retrieving the Primordial Realm of Imperial Supremacy poses no concern to us. With the assistance of Senior Immortal Unending, this battle should proceed without unexpected complications."

"However, after this battle concludes, you shall follow me to wage war across the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss. That... may very well become a conflict of unimaginable brutality."

Hearing this, the emperors all grew solemn.

They had long heard of Eldrin's origins and had come to understand the might of the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss.

In the past, every 1 of Eldrin's opponents had been formidable, not to mention the terrifying adversaries at the level of the Heavenly Emperor.

Yet even so, they did not retreat.

The Immortal Emperor took a deep breath, then declared with battle intent soaring to the heavens: "I’ve long wished to witness how formidable that prosperous Primal Domain truly is."

The Sword Profound Great Emperor also smiled faintly, a glint of killing intent flashing in his eyes as he said, "My sword has been lacking the most formidable opponents."

The rest of the group also burned with fighting spirit, clearly having made all necessary preparations.

Seeing this, Eldrin patted them on the shoulder and said, "Let's set aside the 7 Domains of Southern Abyss for now. Make your preparations—we depart once everyone has gathered."

As the war machine of the Great Barren Ancient Realm began to mobilize, military resources finally grew abundant, and time swiftly slipped away.

Merely 1 kalpa later, the Extreme Emperor was the first to arrive at the Great Barren Ancient Realm, clearly having remained in close proximity all along.

Another 2 kalpas passed, and the Immortal Annihilation Elder tread through the primordial chaos, emerging beyond the Great Desolate Ancient Realm with an expression of utter tranquility.

Elder.

Seeing the arrival of Elder Immortal Endurance, Eldrin could not help but feel a surge of joy.

After hundreds of kalpas apart, the aura of the Undying Elder had grown even more unfathomable, seeming far more terrifying than before.

But as he cast a glance at Eldrin, he could not help exclaiming in astonishment, "The power of the Great Dao's authority—have you already stepped into the Demi-Saint Realm?"

Eldrin nodded slightly before speaking, "The path I forged has reached its consummate stage these past few years."

The Elder of Immortality nodded slightly before speaking. "Fetch a few copies of the Heavenly Dao Scriptures for me. It is time for my Primordial Domain of Immortality to blossom with a 100 flowers."

"This matter is not difficult."

Eldrin smiled faintly and presented 3 copies of the Heavenly Dao Scriptures to the Undying Elder.

After receiving the Book of Heavenly Dao, Elder Immortal surveyed the nearby Extreme Emperor before speaking:

"Since you've already made a breakthrough, and with the addition of Fellow Daoist Jihuang, our chances of defeating them are no longer low."

"However, those 2 possess Chaos Void-Shattering Talismans. I'm afraid it will be extremely difficult to keep them here."

Eldrin smiled faintly and spoke, "Rest assured, I have full confidence in suppressing them."

Since it was a sincere collaboration, Eldrin naturally had no intention of holding anything back.

With a flick of his sleeve, he produced the Chaos Void-Refining Vessel and calmly declared, "This artifact, I presume, shall suffice to subdue them."

Chaos Refining Void Bottle?

The Extreme Emperor and the Eternal Elder's expressions shifted subtly, clearly recognizing the origins of this treasure.

The Elder of Unending Extinction immediately turned his gaze to the Extreme Emperor, his tone sharp as he declared, "Fellow Daoist Extreme Emperor, surely you are aware of how precious this treasure is?"

"I understand."

Observing the expression on Immortal Venerable Neverdie’s face, Emperor Supreme gave a bitter smile and immediately uttered a Heavenly Oath, vowing never to divulge the secret of the Chaos Void-Refining Bottle.

Seeing this, the Undying Elder finally retracted his killing intent and turned his gaze to the Chaos Void-Refining Bottle. "This treasure is the companion artifact of the Dao Ancestor of Immortal Cosmos. Its value is enough to stir the heart of the Chaos Heavenly Emperor."

"Given the methods of the Dao Ancestor of Immortal Cosmos, his Chaos Spiritual Treasure would never choose a master at random. Since it has fallen into your hands, it seems the Dao Ancestor of Immortal Cosmos must be connected to you in some way."

"Related to me?"

Eldrin (Person Name) froze momentarily, a trace of bewilderment flickering across his expression.

After much deliberation, he still couldn't fathom any connection between himself and the Dao Ancestor of Immortal Cosmos. At most, Eldrin had merely visited the Celestial Emperor's Treasure Vault.

But on second thought, when the former Emperor Tianxu mistook Eldrin (Person Name) for their founding master, there did seem to be some faint traces of evidence.

"Could it be that I am truly the reincarnation of some forbidden existence?"

Eldrin’s thoughts raced, and for a moment, he felt as though some of his long-held beliefs had been thrown into disarray.

Seeing this, Elder Bumie couldn't help but chuckle. "You needn't worry too much, no matter what secrets lie hidden behind all this."

"But when you stand at a sufficient height, all secrets will naturally become clear."

"Hmm."

Eldrin nodded, setting aside further contemplation.

He rose to his feet, gazing into the vast and chaotic Desolate Sea, then spoke: "Let us set forth."

As Eldrin spoke, the massive Great Emperor's ancient vessel began to move.

The 3 Sub-Sages and 11 Great Emperors all boarded the ancient vessel, then set forth toward the Chaotic Desolate Sea.

This great battle saw the Great Wilderness Ancient Realm deploy nearly all its forces, leaving only the Reincarnation Avatar to maintain order within the realm.

Fortunately, his current reincarnated self had already reached the Seventh Heaven of the Primordial Chaos Emperor realm, with combat prowess comparable to that of a Great Emperor.

Moreover, with the authority of the Heavenly Dao empowering him, the strength of his Samsara Body rivaled that of a top-tier Demi-Saint—more than sufficient to safeguard the Great Desolate Ancient Realm.

The Great Emperor's ancient vessel continuously navigated the chaotic primordial sea, advancing steadily under the Extreme Emperor's guidance. Unbeknownst to all, it had already traversed the vast Chaotic Sea and arrived beyond the boundaries of the Imperial Primordial Domain.

"This is the place."

Gazing upon the Primordial Imperial Domain before him, the Extreme Emperor spoke slowly, a trace of complex emotions surfacing on his countenance.

As a quasi-sage who had cultivated 7 great Dao manifestations, he had always been the foremost among the 3 quasi-sages of the Imperial Primordial Domain.

Though he had harbored grievances against the Great Wilderness Emperor, an outsider, over the years, he had never considered expelling him entirely.

After all, the Primordial Realm without the Chaos Heaven Emperor to guard it was extremely perilous within the chaos.

He had always regarded the Great Wilderness Emperor and the Nirvana Emperor as rivals who competed with each other, yet shared the same boat in adversity.

After all, with 3 Demi-Sages joining forces and the power of Heavenly Authority at their disposal, they were qualified to stand against the Chaos Celestial Emperor.

Even 1 or 2 ordinary Chaos Heavenly Emperors would likely be unable to breach the Imperial Primordial Realm guarded by 3 Quasi-Sages.

Yet he never could have imagined that these 2 would actually join forces against him. Did they not fear repeating the outcome of the primordial realm in the Great Wilderness from ages past?

Shortsighted fool.

The Extreme Emperor’s thoughts wavered, but in the end, he let out a sigh and turned his gaze toward Eldrin and the Eternal Elder beside him.

"Sage Lord, Fellow Daoist of the Returning Abyss, I shall soon unleash my contingency plan to seize the Authority of the Heavenly Dao. At that moment, the Authority of the Heavenly Dao in this realm will fall into stagnation."

"Please take action and suppress those 2 Quasi-Sages."

Eldrin nodded and said, "Go ahead and make your move. The 2 of us are more than enough to handle this battle."

Excellent!

The Extreme Sovereign spoke, and with a sweep of his sleeve, he summoned a peerless Celestial Wheel.

In an instant, he vanished into nothingness and emerged within the Primordial Realm of Imperial Zenith.

Eldrin and the Great Wilderness Emperor continued to wait. Moments later, they suddenly witnessed the Primordial Imperial Domain trembling violently, as the authority of the Heavenly Dao seemed to fall into complete silence.

Close behind, a furious roar erupted from the Primal Realm of the Imperial Zenith.

"Old Fiend Extreme Emperor, how dare you show your face here again?"

"This venerable 1 has returned today to settle old debts."

After a fierce roar, a world-shaking battle erupted within.

Eldrin exchanged a glance with the Undying Elder, then without the slightest hesitation, instantly charged into the Imperial Primordial Domain.

Upon first entering the Primordial Imperial Domain, Eldrin discovered the Great Wilderness Emperor and the Nirvana Emperor joining forces, relentlessly hunting down the Ultimate Emperor.

"Let's begin."

Without the slightest hesitation, Eldrin (Person Name) charged toward the Great Wilderness Emperor, wielding the Chaos Sky Halberd.

The Elder of Immortality was even faster despite acting later, pressing down to suppress the Nirvana Emperor. The other 11 Great Emperors also charged into the heart of the battlefield, clashing fiercely with several local Great Emperors.

"I wondered who it was. So you've brought reinforcements."

Watching Eldrin charge forth, the Great Barren Emperor let out a cold sneer.

With a mere flick of his sleeve, he harnessed the Great Barren Heaven-Piercing Halberd to rend the firmament, bearing down upon Eldrin with crushing force.

"A mere Great Emperor, stripped of the Heavenly Dao's authority, dares to strike against this Saint?"

At the moment of striking, the Great Barren Emperor gazed at Eldrin (Person Name), the killing intent in his eyes nearly solidifying into substance.

In that moment, the Great Wilderness Emperor's battle intent swept across the heavens, coalescing into a strike that embodied nearly his full power, seeking to completely suppress Eldrin.

"Hah—"

Eldrin responded with a cold sneer, as 5 divine manifestations of the Great Dao materialized behind him in succession: the Celestial Domain, the 10 Celestial Treasuries, the Treasures of the Celestial Vault, the Vessel of Self-Offering, and the Foundation of the Great Dao.

It turned out that after more than 1 100 kalpas of development, the number of Great Perfected Immortals in the Jiwu Dao had surpassed 600, with several new Chaos Origin Emperors having recently ascended.

The emergence of so many powerful figures led to the further refinement of the Devourer Dao, giving birth to the fifth Great Dao Divine Form.

At this moment, Eldrin channeled the authority of the Sacrificial Path into himself, instantly unleashing a supreme power that pierced through primordial chaos. With a sweeping strike of his heavenly halberd, he shattered the Great Barren Heavenly Halberd in an instant.

It could be said that at this moment, Eldrin's combat prowess was nearly on par with that of a top-tier Demi-Saint who commanded the 9 supreme divine forms of the Great Dao.

The Great Wilderness Emperor merely controlled 5 Grand Dao Divine Forms, falling far short of even the Crimson Sparrow Demi-Saint. How could he possibly be a match for Eldrin?

In just a single encounter, the Great Wilderness Emperor was sent flying, blood spraying from his mouth, his face etched with disbelief.

"You have grasped the Dao?"

"Ah—"

In that very instant, a wretched scream echoed from the heavens above.

Facing the Prime Formless Elder at his peak, the Nirvana Emperor was grievously wounded in a single exchange, sent hurtling through the air while coughing up blood—a clear testament to his devastating defeat.

"Not good."

The Great Wilderness Emperor's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately sought to activate the Chaos Void-Shattering Talisman to make his escape.

But in that very instant, he discovered the space was as solid as primordial chaos divine iron—even the Primordial Chaos Void-Shattering Talisman couldn't breach it.

It was only then that the Great Wilderness Emperor sensed the peril. His gaze pierced through the boundless heavens, where an ancient vessel emanating primordial chaos energy drifted imperceptibly, casting an eternal radiance that suppressed the very fabric of space.

Chaos Refining Void Bottle (Magic Treasure)

Witnessing this scene, the Great Barren Emperor and the Nether Emperor’s expressions shifted drastically, a trace of despair coloring their faces.

Witnessing this, Emperor Ji sneered coldly, "Emperor Nie, Great Barren Sovereign, the day of reckoning has come for you both."

As he spoke, the Nether Emperor prepared to suppress the 2 of them, but was stopped by Eldrin (Person Name).

Eldrin stepped forward, his expression serene as he faced the 2 Demi-Sages. "Having recently attained mastery of the Dao," he said, "I too wish to gauge the extent of my power."

"May I trouble you both to guard my flanks while I test myself against these 2 Demi-Sages."

The Eternal Elder gave a slight nod. With a flick of his sleeve, he deployed a grand formation that sealed heaven and earth, entrusting the border battlefield to Eldrin (Person Name).

Witnessing this, the Great Barren Emperor’s fury intensified. “You have only just stepped into the Quasi-Saint Realm, yet you dare to be so insolent? Do you truly believe I would hesitate to kill you?”

Nie Huang’s gaze also turned icy, carrying a trace of cold detachment as he said, "Young man, you must show respect to your elders. Know this—though we are both Half-Sages, there remains a gap between you and me."

"Indeed, even among Quasi-Sages, there exists a disparity!"

Eldrin smiled faintly, then abruptly soared into the heavens, charging forth astride the Chaos Heavenly Halberd.

The Great Wilderness Emperor raised his Great Wilderness Heavenly Halberd to block, yet in that instant, he felt an overwhelming divine force assailing him. Suppressed and forced into repeated retreat, his footsteps left a trail of void scars across the firmament.

"What formidable power, such a potent supreme treasure."

The Great Wilderness Emperor's expression shifted slightly as he gazed upon Eldrin's Chaos Heaven Halberd, his voice tinged with awe as he exclaimed, "How could you possess such a formidable supreme treasure?"

"The weak have no right to ask questions!"

Eldrin spoke coldly, disregarding all of Emperor Nie's schemes. With a turn of his palm, he summoned the Chaos Heavenly Halberd and brought it crashing down, striking the Great Wilderness Emperor with such force that he coughed blood and was sent flying.

"Ah—"

Severely wounded in quick succession, the Great Wilderness Emperor was nearly driven mad with fury.

His battle intent shook the heavens and earth, erupting with supreme divine power unparalleled throughout the ages.

In an instant, the sun and moon trembled, stars swayed, and a power that shook antiquity and dazzled the present emerged from behind the Great Wilderness Emperor.

The Great Wilderness Emperor formed a hand seal, and the 5 divine manifestations of the Great Dao behind his head converged, ultimately coalescing into a single Celestial Halberd of the Great Dao. It then fused into the Great Wilderness Halberd.

Boom—

In an instant, the Great Barren Heaven Halberd trembled violently, erupting with world-obliterating radiance as it channeled the divine forms of the 5 great true spirits.

As the Great Wilderness Emperor brandished it, this celestial halberd nearly tore asunder all of time itself. Each lingering strand of its might could pierce through eternity, reducing all realms to dust.

At the same time, the Nirvana Emperor also made his move. He merged 6 great divine forms, unleashing a cutting edge capable of annihilating all things, and fused it into a Salvation Celestial Wheel, which he then hurled toward Eldrin (Person Name).

"The power of the sole Great Dao's divine form?"

Eldrin (Person Name) spoke slowly, his eyes blazing with overwhelming killing intent.

"I can do it too!"

In an instant, the 5 divine forms behind Eldrin merged together, transforming into 10 supreme immortal treasuries that inhaled and exhaled vast chaotic nothingness, empowering his physical form.

That already unrivaled physical form, in that very instant, nearly transcended a certain extreme, completely stepping into a forbidden realm.

Slay them—

The 3 Sub-Sages erupted with their full power, pouring every ounce of their strength into an ultimate battle.

In an instant, the heavens shook and the earth quaked, the very cosmos trembled. Even the Imperial Primordial Realm convulsed violently as rolling waves of primordial chaos swept through the world, tearing at the fabric of reality until it seemed the entire universe would shatter apart.

At the moment of slaughter pushed to its absolute extreme, Eldrin abruptly harnessed the Chaos Heavenly Halberd to deliver a devastating strike, forcibly shattering this very stretch of the River of Time and Space.

They sank into the vast expanse of time and space, battling their way to the immeasurable epochs of the past, as if all ancient history was on the verge of being rewritten by them.

Through the vast and boundless River of Time, they advanced against its relentless current, waging war upstream along the flow of ages.

The ultimate power unleashed by the great war rewrote reality itself, forcing the vast river of time to bifurcate. Countless parallel dimensions and alternate universes were shaken loose amidst the cataclysmic conflict.

"Ah—"

Amidst the carnage of ultimate slaughter, Eldrin let out a world-shaking roar and severed another arm from the Great Barren Emperor.

The eternal Sacred Blood of Immortality scattered across the boundless cosmos, transforming 1 great universe after another in the multidimensional spacetime into seas of blood, giving rise to 1 unspeakable forbidden land after another.

This was the tribulation of this multiverse, yet also the path to enlightenment for true powerhouses.

The Nirvana Emperor also fought with maddened frenzy, forcibly pushing the authority of the Great Dao to its limits and tearing apart the vast sea of primordial chaos.

They fought their way into the Great Dao Sea, where amidst the ocean of boundless primordial origins, a battle of unprecedented scale erupted—1 that would shake the annals of history.

In that instant, countless primordial spirits within the Great Dao Sea rippled with astonishment.

Countless Great Luo Golden Immortals trembled in fear, their primordial spirits clinging to survival under the protection of the Dao's authority, yet they didn't even possess the qualification to gaze directly upon the heart of the battlefield.

Even the Mixed Yuan Emperor and the great emperor-level experts abruptly changed their expressions, casting intensely solemn gazes, their pupils flickering with a mixture of curiosity and gravity.

Until the great war swept through the Sea of Grand Dao, stirring a supreme Chaos Grand Dao and drawing the gaze of a transcendent existence.

"Hmph—"

With a cold snort, the Chaos Avenue swept across with a crushing force. Eldrin and his 2 companions were struck as if by a heavy blow, instantly plummeting from the Sea of Dao back into the Primordial Imperial Domain.

In the instant Eldrin regained his senses, he immediately harnessed the Chaos Heavenly Halberd, cleaving downward with overwhelming force toward the Great Wilderness Emperor's head.

"Pfft—"

A crisp crack echoed through the air. Without the Abyssal God Patterns to absorb the damage, the Great Wilderness Emperor’s reaction was ultimately a fraction too slow. In that fleeting moment, Eldrin (Person Name) cleanly severed his head.

Chapter 1 The wind howled through the jagged peaks of the Azure Dragon Mountains, carrying with it the scent of pine and a faint, metallic tang of blood. A lone figure knelt in a secluded valley, his white robes torn and stained crimson. This was Lin Feng. "For 3 1000 years..." he whispered, his voice hoarse yet filled with an unwavering determination. "The path of cultivation is indeed long and fraught with peril." Before him, hovering mid-air, was a faintly glowing, ancient jade slip. It was the legacy of the long-lost Celestial Void Sect. **Cultivation Base: Foundation Establishment, Middle Stage** **Cultivation Technique: "9 Revolutions Profound Dragon Art" (Fourth Revolution)** **Items: 1,250 Low-Grade Spirit Stones, 3 Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, 12 Qi Restoration Pills, 1 Severing Shadow Talisman** His spiritual sense probed the jade slip once more. The intricate mental map within depicted the location of a rumored secret realm, said to hold the long-lost "Sunflower Soul Nourishing Lotus" – a legendary spiritual herb crucial for healing his severely damaged soul foundation, a lingering injury from a life-and-death struggle a dozen or so years ago. Suddenly, his eyes snapped open, sharp and alert. His spiritual perception had caught a faint, almost imperceptible ripple in the ambient spiritual energy about 5 li away. Someone was approaching, and they were concealing their presence. In a flash, Lin Feng was on his feet. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) materialized in his hand, its dark blade shimmering with a deep, fiery red light. The surrounding air grew heavy. "Come out," Lin Feng's voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable edge that cut through the mountain silence. "Or must I force you to reveal yourselves?" A cold, mocking laugh echoed from behind a large, moss-covered boulder. 3 figures emerged, their auras flaring simultaneously. The leader, a man with a sinister scar running down his cheek, sneered. "Brother Lin, your perception is as sharp as ever. We've been tracking you for quite some time." The scarred man gestured with his chin towards the jade slip still floating before Lin Feng. "Be a good fellow and hand over the legacy jade. We might just consider letting your soul reincarnate." Lin Feng's expression remained placid, like an ancient, undisturbed well. "The Black Wind 3 Fiends (Person Name). I should have known it was you lot, skulking in the shadows like rats." His gaze swept over them, quickly assessing their strength. All 3 were at the Foundation Establishment stage, with the leader at the late stage. A formidable force. "Arrogant fool! Do you truly believe you can withstand the 3 of us alone?" the scarred man roared, his patience worn thin. "Since you seek death, we shall grant your wish!" "Activate the formation!" The 3 of them moved as 1, forming a triangle around Lin Feng. Dark, swirling energy shot from their hands, rapidly weaving into a complex, sinister pattern in the air above – the Triple Soul Devouring Formation (Cultivation Formation). A powerful pressure instantly descended, threatening to crush Lin Feng's very spirit. Faced with this overwhelming force, a faint, almost imperceptible smile finally touched Lin Feng's lips. It was not a smile of despair, but 1 of cold, calculated confidence. "Perfect timing," he murmured to himself. "I was just wondering how to test the true power of my newly comprehended sword technique." He took a single, deep breath. The spiritual energy within his dantian churned violently, roaring through his meridians like a awakened dragon. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss trembled in his grasp, its fiery glow intensifying until it outshone the sun. "First Form of the Void Sword," Lin Feng uttered softly, his voice resonating with the power of the heavens and the earth. "Severing Karma." He did not thrust or slash. He simply pointed the tip of his sword forward. *Whoosh!* A soundless, invisible wave of sword intent erupted. It did not tear through the air, but rather, it seemed to slice through the very fabric of reality itself. The space within the formation distorted violently. The dark patterns of the Triple Soul Devouring Formation, which had seemed so formidable a moment before, shattered like glass under an immense, unseen force. The interconnected spiritual energy of the Black Wind 3 Fiends was severed instantly. *Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!* The 3 men simultaneously vomited blood, their faces contorted in utter shock and horror. The spiritual energy backlash from their broken formation ravaged their meridians. The scarred leader stared at Lin Feng, his eyes wide with disbelief. "This... this is impossible! What kind of sword art is this?!" Lin Feng stood calmly at the center of the dissipating dark energy, his white robes fluttering despite the lack of wind. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss had returned to its dormant state, looking utterly ordinary once more. He glanced indifferently at the 3 severely wounded men. "The path of cultivation is long. You overestimated yourselves." Without another word, he stored the legacy jade slip safely within his robes. With a faint shimmer, his figure blurred and then vanished from the valley, leaving only the stunned and broken Black Wind 3 Fiends behind, the scent of blood and defeat hanging heavy in the air.