"A mere Great Vehicle Dao Realm Cultivator dares to seize Ultimate Path Origin? I'd like to see how much you can consume!"
Jade Unicorn Immortal Emperor's furious roar, like a sudden clap of thunder from the Nine Heavens, shook the entire Star Domain, imbued with endless majesty and rage, as if it would tear apart the entire Starry Sky.
Jade Unicorn Immortal Emperor then revealed his true form. In the Void Realm, a massive figure, a Water Kirin, a thousand zhang tall, slowly stepped out! Its Qingyu-like scales shimmered with dazzling light under the sun, and beneath the scales, a liquid Star River seemed to flow, rippling through the Void Realm, creating layers of ripples. These ripples even tore spiderweb-like gaps in the Chaos.
On the forehead of the massive Water Kirin, spiral-shaped horns soared into the clouds, inscribed with stele patterns from the time of the Primordial Flood Control. At this moment, they radiated a blinding green light, a light that seemed to possess the power to cleanse everything, to reshuffle this Star Domain and reshape its order.
"Boom!"
Accompanied by a loud bang, nine Heavenly River Dao Artifacts rose one after another from behind Jade Unicorn Immortal Emperor amidst his furious roar. Each of these nine rivers carried a different profound Dao truth, like nine Canglong that pierced through heaven and earth, exuding a heart-palpitating aura.
Bone-Corroding Heavy Water, an indigo torrent, carried the floating and sinking skeletons of stars. The acidic mist refined from three thousand fragments could corrode through world barriers. Chaos Qi, upon contact, would instantly emit green smoke, and the Void Realm seemed to be melted into honeycomb-like holes. The sound of boiling lava reverberated throughout the universe, filling one with dread.
Mystic Nether True Water, three thousand six hundred ice patterns froze time. When the silvery ice river exploded, cold marrow shot out, instantly solidifying the swept-over Star Domain into a frosty white ice shell. Even the edge of the Chaotic Dao Domain fell into eternal stillness, as if time had stopped flowing at this moment.
Blood Sea Weak Water, tens of millions of blood-red waves surged, as if formed from the essence and blood of all living things. Dark red crystals piled up like mountains at the riverbed. Innate Spiritual Roots withered into ash instantly on the wave crests. The breath of life was completely absent here.
Yellow Springs Water, a dark purple undercurrent carried Reincarnation Lotus Platforms. Ninety-six thousand memory fragments reflected Karma Reincarnation. Chaotic Dao patterns were forcibly written into the trajectory of Reincarnation, falling into the cage of fate, unable to escape.
Azure Clarity Water, a jade-like mirror surface refracted all phenomena of the heavens. When the Origin Qi of heaven and earth entered it, it was decomposed and reorganized. The annihilating power of homologous repulsion tore open cracks, and spiderweb-like dimensions spread out in the Void Realm.
Formless Weak Water, transparent water ripples penetrated the substantiality of space. The Chaotic Dao Domain was carved into a translucent phantom. The concept of existence itself disintegrated in the blade light, and the world barrier let out a mournful cry of crystal shattering.
Mystic Origin Heavy Water, a pitch-black river compressed the Origin of stars. The gravity of the myriad stars transformed into a tidal gallows. The Chaotic Dao Domain was stretched into an elliptical shape, and the sound of metal fatigue indicated that the world barrier was about to collapse.
Grand Profound True Water, a hazy mist evolved the characteristics of all waters. Li Fire Mystic Liquid burned into the sky, and Mystic Yin True Dew devoured souls downward. The Chaotic Dao Domain twisted and deformed in the rotation of Yin and Yang, as if it would be completely torn apart by this power.
Nine Abyss Dead Water, shattered world steles floated in the inky black deep pool. Every drop of dead water was fused with the wreckage of myriad worlds. When the waves surged, annihilation Dao patterns manifested, and wherever they passed, even the Chaos Origin was swallowed into a void.
Under the command of the Water Kirin's true form, the nine great Dao Artifacts rotated ceaselessly, finally converging into a torrent of Ultimate Path Origin that pierced through the Starry Sky, charging towards Li Mu's Chaotic Dao Domain. This torrent contained world-destroying power, as if it would devour everything.
"Black Vulture! If not now, when will you fight with all your might!"
Jade Unicorn Immortal Emperor's eyes were wide with fury. The Water Kirin's true form's scales cracked due to the excessive activation of its Origin, and liquid Star Rivers gushed out of the wounds like waterfalls. He had already decided to burn his Dao foundation, even if his cultivation plummeted, he would completely obliterate this Chaos Cultivator before him.
Two Ultimate Path Realm Cultivators joining forces against a Dao Realm Cultivator were forced to use their Origin to fight. This was simply the greatest humiliation he had suffered since becoming an Immortal Emperor.
"No need for your nonsense, I know what to do!"
Black Vulture Demon God's scarlet eyes blazed with demonic flames, and the demonic Qi around him surged like a wild tide. His wings suddenly spread, covering the sky and sun. On the sky-covering demonic wings, nine hundred ninety-nine bone altars appeared. The demonic incantations chanted within the altars materialized, condensing into nine demonic bird Dao Artifacts of various forms. Each demonic bird represented an extreme Demonic Path Law, carrying world-destroying power, and charged towards Li Mu's Chaotic Dao Domain.
Three-Headed Demonic Phoenix: Its three heads spewed demonic flames of different attributes: black flames burning souls, purple flames corroding bones, and crimson flames igniting blood. The three-colored demonic flames interwove into a net, enveloping the Chaotic Dao Domain within. The three-colored demonic flames contained extreme destructive power, and the Void Realm twisted into vortexes under the high temperature.
Netherworld Ghost Vulture: Its body was as black as ink. When its wings spread, they obscured starlight. Every feather was inscribed with ancient soul-burying patterns. When the Ghost Vulture cried, countless cracks appeared in the Void Realm, and hundreds of millions of vengeful souls surged out from the Netherworld, turning into chains that entangled the Chaotic Dao Domain. The Chaos Qi touched by the chains was even dyed grayish-white, as if it had lost its vitality.
Bloodwing Sky Roc: Its wings were as sharp as blood blades. Every flap stirred up a storm of blood and gore. Blood beads that corroded the Dao dripped from the Sky Roc's feathers. After the blood beads landed, they transformed into countless blood shadow Clones, holding decaying Dao Artifacts, wildly hacking and slashing. Every strike made the Chaotic Dao Domain tremble incessantly, and cracks spread like a spiderweb.
Sun-Eating Demonic Crow: The fallen form of the Three-legged Golden Crow, its entire body burned with pitch-black demonic fire. When the Demonic Crow flapped its wings, the starlight in the Void Realm was swallowed, and the entire Star Domain fell into endless darkness. The Chaotic Dao Domain continuously collapsed in the darkness, as if being crushed by an invisible giant hand.
Nine Nether Demonic Eagle: Its massive eagle body projected the Nine Nether Hell. It opened its mouth and spewed poisonous mist, which contained venom that corroded the Primordial Spirit. Even the Laws in the Chaotic Dao Domain were eroded into nothingness.
Soul-Devouring Demonic Owl: Its eyes were as dark as an abyss, releasing soul-capturing demonic light. Its cry echoed through the Nine Nether, directly striking the Primordial Spirit.
Filthy Earth Demonic Kite: When its wings spread, rotten flesh and mud clumps rustled down. Every piece of filthy earth that landed transformed into ghost-faced maggots. The Demonic Kite's screech shattered the three souls, and ten thousand graves rose within the Chaotic Dao Domain. On the tombstones, the dying resentments of devoured Cultivators appeared, forming a materialized black mist of curse-killing, specifically devouring Li Mu's vital essence.
Yin Lightning Demonic Falcon: Purple-black electric arcs leaped between its feathers. When its wings clashed, Nine Nether Yin Lightning exploded. The Demonic Falcon's eyes locked onto the weak points of the Chaotic Dao Domain, and the lightning spread like a spiderweb. Wherever it passed, the Law chains shattered inch by inch.
Cursed Blood Demonic Vulture: Its three tails swayed like blood coral. Every drop of blood from the tail tip sealed the dying curses of ancient demon venerables. When the Demonic Vulture spread its wings, blood rain poured down, and the Chaotic Dao Domain was dyed into a crimson purgatory.
Under the blessing of the extreme Demonic Path Origin, the nine demonic birds surged with monstrous demonic Qi. They formed a pincer attack with Jade Unicorn Immortal Emperor's nine great Heavenly River Dao Artifacts, continuously impacting Li Mu's Chaotic Dao Domain.
Li Mu strenuously maintained his Chaotic Dao Domain. Chaos Qi surged like a wild tide, frantically devouring the Origin power of Black Vulture Demon God and Jade Unicorn Immortal Emperor. The Chaotic Dao Domain emitted sounds of unbearable cracking under the impact of the dual Ultimate Path Origin.
The Origin of the two Ultimate Path Realm powerhouses was vast and endless, flowing continuously. Li Mu's situation suddenly became extremely difficult, just like a person who was already overstuffed being forcibly poured with indigestible food. The Chaotic Dao Domain began to show unprecedented pressure and turbulence, on the verge of being unable to withstand the violent impact from the two Ultimate Path Realm powerhouses.
Just as the Chaotic Dao Domain was about to collapse, a chaotic divine light suddenly burst forth from Li Mu's eyes, and he sneered, "Since you are so generous, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Before his words finished, Li Mu formed a hand Seal, and a reddish-brown Ruyi scepter suddenly appeared between his eyebrows. Profound Chaos Artifact patterns flowed within its body, and then, it transformed into a seven-colored Flood Dragon.
The seven-colored Flood Dragon opened its mouth wide, and the phantom of an ancient, magnificent mansion emerged from its mouth. The mansion was entirely forged from Chaos Qi, containing the mighty power of creation. Above the mansion's gate hung a plaque inscribed with the four large characters "Chaos Treasure Mansion." The calligraphy was vigorous and ancient, as if it contained the profound truth of endless Dao.
"Treasure Mansion, open!"
With a low shout from Li Mu, the mansion gate opened with a roar. A vast and boundless Chaos Power swept out, instantly enveloping Jade Unicorn Immortal Emperor's nine great Heavenly River Dao Artifacts and Black Vulture Demon God's nine demonic birds.
Jade Unicorn Immortal Emperor and Black Vulture Demon God's expressions changed drastically. They felt their Origin power being pulled by an invisible force, frantically pouring into the Chaos Treasure Mansion, as if entering a bottomless pit. No matter how much Origin power poured in, it could not fill it.
"What kind of Magic Treasure is this?!" Jade Unicorn Immortal Emperor exclaimed in shock and anger. He tried to retract his Heavenly River Dao Artifacts, but found that they were firmly locked by the Chaos Treasure Mansion, unable to break free.
Black Vulture Demon God turned pale with fright. Under the swallowing of his extreme demonic Dao Artifacts—the nine demonic birds—his Origin Demonic Qi rapidly drained, and even his demonic body Dao Artifacts began to disintegrate, unable to sustain themselves. He roared repeatedly, flapping his wings, attempting to forcefully break through the opponent's restraint with his extreme demonic Origin. However, the Chaos Dao Artifact remained motionless, and its swallowing speed even increased.
Li Mu stood before the Chaos Treasure Mansion, continuously forming hand Seals. The Chaos Qi within the Treasure Mansion frantically circulated, transforming the Origin power of the two Ultimate Path Realm powerhouses into the purest Chaos Power, feeding it back to himself. The Chaotic Dao Domain also stabilized accordingly.
"Impossible! How can you, a mere Great Vehicle Dao Realm Cultivator, control such a Supreme Treasure!" Jade Unicorn Immortal Emperor roared in disbelief.
Li Mu sneered, "A frog in a well, how can he know the vastness of heaven and earth? The Chaos Supreme Treasure I refined specifically counters all Ultimate Path Origin. Today, I shall use your strength to step into the Ultimate Path Realm!"
Before his words finished, the Chaos Treasure Mansion suddenly shook, pouring out all the Chaos Power converted from the two individuals' Ultimate Path Origin. A surging torrent of Chaos Power rushed into Li Mu's body, making his aura visibly stronger.
"No—!"
The two Ultimate Path Realm powerhouses let out desperate roars. Their Origin was being decomposed by the Chaos Treasure Mansion into the purest Chaos True Essence, feeding back into Li Mu's Chaotic Dao Domain. The originally shattered Chaos world barrier healed at a visible speed, and even faint Grandmist purple Qi appeared. The Chaos Qi within the Dao Domain became increasingly solid, gradually forming a complete Chaos Small World.
Seeing this, Jade Unicorn Immortal Emperor and Black Vulture Demon God were filled with shock. If he truly succeeded in his Breakthrough, there would be no chance of victory in today's battle.
The two exchanged glances, then gritted their teeth simultaneously, deciding to fight to the death.
"Ultimate Path Origin, burn!"
Jade Unicorn Immortal Emperor roared, and his Water Kirin true form suddenly ignited. The nine great Heavenly River Dao Artifacts transformed into nine giant Dragons, carrying world-destroying power, and charged towards the Chaos Treasure Mansion.
"Extreme Demonic Origin, explode!"
Black Vulture Demon God also frantically activated his Origin. The nine demonic birds simultaneously self-destructed, and the terrifying demonic Qi transformed into a black torrent, merging with Jade Unicorn Immortal Emperor's Heavenly River giant Dragons, forming a terrifying force capable of destroying a Star Domain, directly rushing towards the Chaos Treasure Mansion.
Li Mu faced the desperate counterattack of the two Ultimate Path Realm powerhouses with a calm expression, but a hint of solemnity flashed in his eyes. Even with the Chaos Treasure Mansion in hand, facing the full-strength attack of two Ultimate Path Realm powerhouses, a slight misstep could lead to eternal damnation.
"Chaos Treasure Mansion, suppress!"
Li Mu quickly formed hand Seals, and Chaos True Essence poured out with all his might. The Chaos Qi within the Chaos Treasure Mansion surged frantically, and the mansion's phantom instantly solidified, like a true primeval divine mountain, standing horizontally in the Void Realm.
The four large characters "Chaos Treasure Mansion" above the mansion gate radiated brilliant divine light. Every stroke seemed to contain the profound truth of endless Dao, suppressing everything.
The nine Heavenly River giant Dragons and the black demonic Qi torrent crashed against the Chaos Treasure Mansion with a roar. The terrifying impact instantly tore apart the surrounding Void Realm. The Chaotic Dao Domain trembled violently under this force, as if it could collapse at any moment. However, the Chaos Treasure Mansion remained motionless, and the divine light above the mansion gate became even more dazzling, firmly suppressing the Origin power of the two Ultimate Path Realm powerhouses.
"Don't linger, go!" Jade Unicorn Immortal Emperor's expression changed drastically.
Before his words finished, Jade Unicorn Immortal Emperor's Water Kirin true form suddenly disintegrated, and the nine great Heavenly River Dao Artifacts simultaneously shattered, transforming into nine brilliant streams of light, forcefully breaking free from the swallowing power of the Chaos Treasure Mansion. At the same time, he transformed into a streak of light, disappearing into the Void Realm in the blink of an eye.
Black Vulture Demon God controlled the simultaneous self-destruction of the nine demonic bird Dao Artifacts. The terrifying demonic Qi transformed into a black torrent, forcefully breaking free from the restraint of the Chaos Treasure Mansion. He suddenly spread his wings, transforming into a black lightning bolt, swiftly leaving the battlefield and disappearing into the Starry Sky in the blink of an eye.
Li Mu stood dazed before the Chaos Treasure Mansion, his face as pale as paper. Not long after, a trace of blood overflowed from the corner of his mouth. This time, although he successfully forced back the two Ultimate Path Realm powerhouses, he also suffered a great backlash.
The Treasure Mansion had just been re-refined, and Li Mu was not yet fully familiar with it. Although its swallowing power was strong, the desperate counterattack of the two Ultimate Path Realm powerhouses still made him pay a heavy price.
"Cough, cough..." Li Mu coughed lightly twice. The Chaos Power within his body was chaotic, and his aura rapidly plummeted. He looked up at the direction the two had fled, a hint of unwillingness flashing in his eyes, but he was powerless to pursue.
"The grudge of today, I will surely repay it another day!"
Li Mu murmured softly, then sat down cross-legged and began to regulate his breathing and heal his injuries. The Chaos Treasure Mansion slowly shrank, transforming into a streak of light that disappeared into his glabella.
The desolate dead star was left with only a shattered, ravaged battlefield, a large number of corpses, Puppet remains, and the lingering aura of Ultimate Path Origin, bearing witness to this earth-shattering battle. (End of this chapter)
