Chaos Heavenly Emperor Art

The fifth light screen, in the battlefield of the Trial of Strength.

Yao Tian stood in the chaotic void, covered in blood, his battle robe tattered, revealing his bulging muscles and numerous wounds.

A trickle of blood hung from the corner of his mouth, and his right arm was mangled and covered in cracks.

Opposite him, the Titan, formed from pure power laws, remained standing tall and unharmed.

Its body surface shimmered with a thick, earthy-yellow light, a manifestation of the laws of power. Every punch it threw was enough to shatter galaxies; every step it took was enough to crush the void.

"Again!"

Yao Tian let out a wild roar, advancing instead of retreating. The crimson flame totem burst forth with an unprecedentedly intense light, illuminating him as a war god reborn from the flames.

He shattered the void with a single step, charging towards the Titan like a cannonball, his right fist wreathed in flames that could scorch the heavens and boil the seas, slamming fiercely into the Titan's chest.

boom!!!
A deafening roar exploded in the chaotic void.

The Titan raised a massive hand, as large as a mountain, and steadily caught Yao Tian's full-force punch.

The instant their fists and palms collided, Yao Tian felt as if he had struck an eternal, unmoving divine mountain. The terrifying force of the impact traveled up his arm, sending him flying backward. The blood he spat out drew a scarlet arc in the air.

He crashed heavily into the void, and Yao Tian struggled to get up, panting heavily.

His right arm had almost lost all feeling, and the flame runes all over his body had dimmed considerably.

"Sixth Brother!"

Ling Feng clenched his fist tightly, his knuckles cracking.

However, it wasn't just the Sixth Hunting Ancestor Yaotian; across the five forbidden palaces and five battlefields, everyone was now caught in an unprecedented struggle and torment.

He could clearly feel the pressure and pain his five companions were enduring at that moment.

Huang Gu fought a bloody battle with Shura, Yu Tian faced numerous dangers in the maze, Rong Tian exhausted his mind in the ocean of knowledge, Shi Tian's flesh and blood tore apart under heavy pressure, and Yao Tian was knocked down and rose again and again in the trial of strength.

Every test is a life-or-death struggle.

Every figure was struggling at the limit.

"Did you see that?"

The voice of the Eye of Insight slowly rang out, like a cold needle piercing Ling Feng's eardrum.

"Your companions are destined to fail. The Ancient Ancestral Spirit Dragon is already at its last gasp against the Arm of Asura. It's only a matter of time before Yu Tian is overtaken by the hurricane. Rong Tian's spirit is about to be exhausted. Shi Tian's ladder has no end. Yao Tian's power is absolutely no match for the Titan. And you..."

A hint of pitying indifference flashed in those crystal eyes. "You can only watch from here as they fail one by one, fall one by one, and even... die!"

Ling Feng did not answer, but stared intently at the light screen, his teeth clenched.

"Why don't we just admit defeat?"

The Eye of Insight's voice carried a hint of seduction.

"Your companions are all excellent and commendable in their will. But faced with an absolute difference in power and rules, courage and faith cannot change the outcome. You have no chance of winning; you are destined for total annihilation and certain defeat. Even if you manage to hold on until the very end..."

The Eye of Insight paused, its voice growing even colder, "Can you really accept such a price?"

The enormous crystal eye "stared" at Ling Feng, its pupils shimmering as if analyzing every emotional fluctuation in him.

"So, admit defeat. Why let your companions suffer such pointless pain and sacrifice? We were once part of the Creator God's body, how can we bear to watch you watch your companions die one by one?"

Its voice softened, becoming alluring: "You'd better abandon that empty shell of a creator god's body as soon as possible. We will also reshape a body for you!"

"Think about it, with just one word from you, Huang Gu wouldn't have to fight to the death in the sea of ​​blood; Yu Tian wouldn't have to exhaust his life force in the wind blades; Rong Tian wouldn't have to collapse and go mad under endless torture; Shi Tian wouldn't have to be shattered to pieces under heavy pressure; and Yao Tian wouldn't have to burn everything to ashes..."

"To exchange an empty shell for their lives, and for a real, powerful body, isn't that a worthwhile trade?"

The words of the Eye of Insight, like the whispers of a demon, struck Ling Feng's most vulnerable heart with each syllable.

As he watched his companions struggle in agony on the screen and listened to the Eye of Insight describe another option, a slight wavering began to creep into his heart.

Yes, as long as we admit defeat, we can end all of this.

The companions no longer have to suffer.

One can also obtain a powerful divine body, although it is not as powerful as the complete body of the creator god, but at least it is something that can be seen and touched.

Still hesitating?

The Eye of Insight sneered, "Look, the Ancient Desolate One has fallen once again. How many more times can he get up? And the others are in dire straits as well!"

"And you, the successor of the creator god, are you really this selfish? For your own power, you just stand by and watch your companions fall, even die, and you don't care at all?"

Ling Feng clenched his fists tightly. This trial was also a torment for him.

If it were just him, he would never have the slightest thought of backing down or giving up.

But this time, the stakes are those who believe in him and follow him!
Although they may not have known each other for very long, their willingness to risk their lives to follow him made their bond all the more precious.

"Give up, it's not too late. Just say those two words, it's that simple, isn't it?"

The Eye of Insight continued to bewitch Ling Feng, gradually breaking down his inner defenses.

As long as Ling Feng utters the words "I admit defeat," then from that moment on, the Eight Views Divine Artifact will be free from all constraints and will be able to gain eternal freedom.

"me……"

Ling Feng's body trembled slightly as he looked at the scenes on the five trial grounds.

"Come on, tell them, and it will all be over. They will all return to you safe and sound!"

Ling Feng gritted his teeth. Perhaps it was time to give up...

However, when he saw the unwavering gazes of the Ancient Ancestral Spirit Dragon and the others on those five battlefields, he couldn't help but feel deep regret for his wavering heart.

They haven't given up yet!
In an instant, a series of images flashed through Ling Feng's mind.

They had known about the existence of the Forbidden Palace for a long time, and they knew that this trip was fraught with danger.

But they all followed him without hesitation.

They can give up on anyone else, but they don't have that right to give up on themselves!

Since coming into this world, he has faced many hardships and schemes, but he has also gained too much beyond profit, a bond of beliefs and emotions.

He, Ling Feng, can die, can be defeated, but he absolutely cannot...

You have betrayed this trust!

Never choose to back down or compromise when your comrades are fighting and bleeding for you!

The World Sea needs the complete body of the Creator God, and the power to completely resolve the calamity of destruction! And he must bear all of this!
"Ha ha……"

Ling Feng suddenly laughed.

The ancients abandoned everything to follow me because they trusted me.

Yet, he himself had never truly trusted them from beginning to end.

"why are you laughing?"

Even the all-seeing eye showed a hint of doubt for the first time at this moment.

"I'm laughing at myself, at my cowardice, at my foolishness. How could I have imagined that such powerful beings would lose to these trials?"

Trust, at this moment, is like an inextinguishable lighthouse in the midst of a storm, illuminating the depths of Ling Feng's heart!
He slowly raised his head, and his eyes, which had been reddened with worry and pain, became clear and firm again, like stars washed clean of dust.

He looked at the Eye of Insight, "I'm sorry, senior, I will not admit defeat."

The light in the Eye of Insight paused slightly.

“My comrades, they are not suffering pointlessly for me. They are fighting for their beliefs, for the race they cherish, and to honor the sacrifices of their ancestors!”

Ling Feng took a step forward, and the pale golden divine radiance of creation around him began to flow involuntarily, resonating even more strongly with this crystal world, as if proclaiming his determination.

"You saw their predicament, their disadvantages, and their potential 'future' of defeat. But what you couldn't see was the potential that might erupt from their desperate situation, the miracles that burst forth when their beliefs burned, and the power beyond limits bestowed by their protective hearts!"

"I believe in Huang Gu. He can maintain his true self amidst the carnage and attain enlightenment through battle, rather than be consumed by it!"

"I believe in Seventh Sister (Yu Tian). She can seize opportunities amidst extreme speed and find eternity amidst impermanence!"

"I believe in Brother Ba (Rongtian). He can let go of his obsessions in the vastness and see the truth in the chaos!"

"I believe in Senior Shitian. He can support the heavens with his will and temper his true self under immense pressure!"

"I believe in Sixth Brother (Yao Tian). He can turn the battle into a baptism and be reborn from the ashes!"

Ling Feng's voice grew louder and louder, echoing through this crystal world, as if trying to pierce through the crystal's shackles and reach the five people in the Forbidden City who were engaged in a fierce battle.

"In this gamble, I'm betting not only on their strength, but also on their beliefs, their determination, and the bond they share with me, the Star Hunter Clan, and the billions of living beings in the World Ocean!"

"With the eye of insight, you can see through all things and see through illusions, but you can never fathom the weight of this belief, a belief that can create infinite possibilities!"

"So, I will win this bet! We will win!"

"My comrade will definitely pass the test! He will!"

After Ling Feng finished speaking, he stopped looking at the Eye of Insight and instead focused all his attention on the five images.

His gaze was like the most steadfast torch, as if it could pierce through space and convey his beliefs, his encouragement, and his trust to the hearts of every companion.

In the crystal world, all was silent.

The Eye of Insight silently "watched" Ling Feng, its pupils, composed of countless runes, slowly shifting, reflecting Ling Feng's resolute and fearless figure, and also reflecting the battle situation in the five scenes, which seemed to have undergone a subtle change because of Ling Feng's words...

Amidst the ancient, frenzied dragon roar, a hint of clear-headed fury was added;

The icy blue light of the dogwood sky traced an even more mysterious trajectory;

Rong Tian's trembling body slowly straightened;

Shi Tian's blood-stained steps took an even more steady step;
Yao Tian's burning fist erupted with an even more intense light...

Belief may not directly provide power.

But it can ignite the deepest flame in the soul, illuminate the path in desperate situations, and create miracles that are one in a million!
"Humans are truly incomprehensible, yet fascinating creatures."

The Eye of Insight gazed at Ling Feng, its voice regaining its calm, "Although I still cannot understand, I must congratulate you, Ling Feng, the successor of the God of Creation. You have passed my trial. Or rather, the trial of creation."

"Wh...what?"

Ling Feng was clearly taken aback. "Senior, you mean..."

“If you abandon the body of the Creator God, then that will be the true failure. You will die, and all your companions will die as well. We will reclaim the power of the body of the Creator God and await a new successor.”

The Eye of Insight slowly said, "Fortunately, you made the right choice."

In an instant, Ling Feng felt a chill run down his spine.

Did I just brush with death?

"You have passed the first test, but for you, the real trial has only just begun."

The Eye of Insight smiled, and the fluctuations of its will spread out, causing the five images showing the trial scenes of others to disappear.

"The gamble is not over yet."

The Eye of Insight continued, "Although we are still bound by some kind of creation and must complete the trial with you according to the rules, our determination to gain freedom is not so easily broken."

“From now on, I will not restrict your actions. Your five companions are facing unprecedented trials, and you can choose to help them.”

"and many more……"

Ling Feng interrupted the Eye of Insight, "Senior, do you mean to help one of them, or all of them?"

"Anything is fine!"

The Eye of Insight said calmly, "However, you can only help the second trial participant after you have helped one of them complete the trial. The conditions for winning the bet remain the same: only if more than half of the trial participants win in the five trials will you be considered to have achieved final victory."

It paused for a moment before continuing, "So now, who do you want to help first?"

So that's why the Eye of Insight erased the trial scene earlier.

The intention was to confuse Ling Feng about the current battle situation, preventing him from providing timely support to his most needed comrades.

"I……"

Ling Feng clenched his fists, still undecided, when the Eye of Insight spoke again: "I must remind you one more thing. Once you pass the first trial, the difficulty of all subsequent trials will increase. Of course, there is also good news."

"good news?"

Ling Feng's gaze sharpened slightly.

The Eye of Insight added, "The good news is that the difficulty of the Asura Arm trial will not be increased."

"..."

Ling Feng's lips twitched slightly. What a ridiculous joke! Wasn't the Asura Arm trial supposed to be the highest difficulty from the very beginning?! (End of Chapter)