Reverse flow of the Yellow Springs

Because of the existence of time span, Li Yelai fought a bloody battle across thousands of miles in a simulated universe and a place of opportunity, fighting from beginning to end.

However, on the open sea battlefield, the war had not actually been going on for very long.

The puppets and others had forgotten about Li Yelai's existence because of the 'Chaotic Sea', and only a dozen minutes had passed since they recovered.

Despite the extremely short time span, the intensity of the war had already reached its peak!

At this moment, as far as the eye could see, the entire sea had turned into a shocking crimson. Countless bizarre sea monster corpses piled up and floated, almost covering every inch of the sea surface. Thick blood stained the seawater dark red, as if the entire ocean was weeping blood.

In the sky, a large number of mimicry heavenly soldiers reached their limit in the bloody battle, shattering and disintegrating into countless golden fragments that shimmered with a faint light. These fragments fell like mournful starlight, mingling with the surging waves of blood.

The human ships struggled to maintain their lines amidst the raging tide. The psionicists on all the ships were tightly linking their powers together through the 'Synergy Array'.

Brilliant beams of psionic energy shot into the sky from the ships, intertwining and shaping above the battlefield, coalescing into massive and majestic synergy structures. They engaged in a fierce battle with the surging sea monsters and powerful beings from the forbidden zones!

The roar of the Azure Void Supreme resounded throughout the heavens and earth, and the battle of the Supremes had begun in this sea area.

The supreme being from the forbidden zone is clashing with the supreme being of humanity, unleashing waves of terrifying power.

Humanity, however, was not unprepared for this battle.

Elite members from established spiritual families such as the Hong, Ma, and Mo families emerged in droves.

The entire champion team participated in the battle without stopping overnight.

The official night watch troops of the two border cities were mobilized in large numbers.

Even many lone wolf wilderness adventurers answered the call and gathered here.

Combined with the well-practiced 'Meridian Array Technique' and the solidity of the human side's battle formation, the main force of the Ruins Throat, which was coming on strong, was unable to break through, and even fell into a disadvantage in some parts of the battlefield.

Seeing the casualties of their elite soldiers and massive sea beast forces rising sharply, the legion commanders of Guixu Throat were so angry they almost vomited blood. However, the object of their curses was not humans, but another forbidden zone, Demon Abyss Mountain!

The reason is that the Collateral Meridian Formation, which caused them so much suffering, originated from the secret of the Demon Abyss Mountain!

It is unknown when it was acquired by humans, and it was studied and improved, giving rise to a variety of entirely new tactical systems.

Originally used for the defense of fixed fortresses, the Pulse Array was cleverly deployed by humans on moving ships.

Each warship transformed into an independent psionic node, with all the psionicists on board linked together through a grand array, unleashing a terrifying combat power far exceeding the sum of their individual counterparts.

What's even more despairing is that, through the rotation and relay between ships, human psionicists can almost wage a high-intensity, protracted war!

Coupled with the endless stream of mimicry soldiers and the Legion warriors of the Throat of the Ruins, it felt like fighting a swarm of insects. The speed at which they produced troops was simply outrageous!
However, the pressure on the human side is equally enormous and unimaginable.

The ocean is no longer humanity's domain.

After the last fleet lost contact, humans dared not even leave the coastal waters.

The reason for this deployment is entirely due to the presence of the Supreme and the eighth-generation champion.

The forbidden zone legion from the deep sea thrives here, its strength enhanced by the environment.

Even more chilling is that on the distant horizon, the massive fleet belonging to the Chaos Legion remains aloof, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, ready to strike a fatal blow at any moment.

What chilled the human warriors the most was that intense chaos and fighting had broken out inside the battle lines!

"Why?! We are all human beings, why do you turn your swords against your own kind?" The roar of the Azure Void Supreme was filled with indescribable sorrow and rage.

Just as the human camp was fighting with all its might against the Forbidden Zone Blade, a traitor appeared within its ranks, and it was an organized, premeditated infighting!
A human team is fiercely attacking the flank of the champion team!

Furthermore, an unfamiliar yet undeniably powerful aura belonging to the supreme human being suddenly struck, forcefully dragging the eighth-generation champion Yang Chen into a bizarre ghost realm, leaving his fate unknown!
Human civil war? At this very moment?!
Qingxu Supreme was almost driven mad by this absurd and cruel reality! But he could not abandon the Supreme of the Forbidden Zone on the front line to go back and help, so he could only launch a frantic attack while asking heart-wrenching questions.

He recognized too many familiar figures among the attackers. Among them were powerful figures from Border City Number One, several captains he had placed high hopes in, and even... disciples he had personally trained!

This scene caused him immense pain, to the point that he nearly vomited blood.

why? !

That's not an enemy, that's a heroic team that has made great contributions to mankind, the champion team!

What enormous misunderstanding has occurred?

To which faction does that unfamiliar supreme being belong?

Supreme Qingxu desperately wanted the answer. The sight of human powerhouses slaughtering each other at this moment pained him more than the damage inflicted by the forbidden zone. Even though he vaguely suspected that a certain human faction was behind it, he yearned for them to immediately cease their fighting and unite against a common enemy!
Humanity can no longer withstand such devastating internal strife!

Given their immense power, why don't they unite and fight together against humanity's enemies? Why?

Didn't they see the Forbidden Zone Legion and the Chaos Fleet, lurking nearby, ready to pounce?!
The Qingxu Supreme's state of mind at this moment is probably similar to that of the Tang Dynasty Emperor watching the Battle of Xiangji Temple from the underworld.

It was filled with boundless anger and heart-wrenching sorrow!

Shouldn't they be on the same side? Why?!

This sudden civil war, from its very beginning, entered its most brutal and intense phase!

The attackers' beliefs were bizarre yet unwavering; they chanted slogans for humanity, yet unleashed their most vicious attacks on their own brethren.

They were clearly very well prepared, and had developed highly targeted tactics against every top player on the championship team.

Yang Chen, the champion who was invincible among his peers and could challenge even the supreme ones, was the first to be dragged into the Ghost Realm and besieged.

The doll, a tyrant spreading invisible fear, is being closely watched and suppressed by several mysterious powerful figures and numerous secret treasures.

Even the experienced Six Senses team leaders in the group encountered formidable opponents, specifically prepared for them.

However, the attackers undoubtedly ran into a brick wall.

When that iconic blue flame, seemingly capable of burning away all filth, soared into the sky in a corner of the battlefield, it signified that the wilderness rangers had joined the fray!
Enemies are extremely jealous when they meet!
Thus, on this battlefield, which was originally meant for external attacks, more psionic storms were ignited, and more complex divine forces intertwined wildly. The intensity of the fighting within this human camp instantly escalated to a level comparable to the main battlefield!

"Ghost Realm can't hold on any longer. Even with all our preparations and the use of 'Shang's' relics, we still can't kill him." A Star Walker exclaimed, "Damn it, breaking through thirteen secret treasures in a row, his physical strength is terrifying. He can tear secret treasures apart with his bare hands!"

"An indestructible golden body. Curses and similar attacks are ineffective against him, and he also possesses a special ability to break through mystical defenses. Unless 'Shang' personally takes action, and 'Shang,' who exists simultaneously in the past, present, and future, has a special ability against champions." Another Star Walker spoke up: "A causal-level monster that will never appear in the world before destroying the last champion."

"It's alright. We never intended to kill Yang Chen anyway. Our ultimate goal is still the variable. Preventing Yang Chen and the Queen of Fear from supporting the 'variable' is secondary. Awakening the Queen and sealing or crippling Yang Chen are secondary goals." The first to speak, the Traveler, said, "I presume Lord Wei Yang has already achieved his goal. As long as the variable... as long as Li Yelai is dead, fate will finally come to an end."

"It's such a pity I didn't get to see Li Yelai's end. I wonder who killed him?"

"The fall of the Emperor? Zhenyuan? Or did Lord Weiyang take action himself? Or did he hold out until that tactic was implemented? Summoning of Heroic Spirits, or the rebirth of a myth? It's such a pity we didn't get to see the struggle of the variables."

"We must not be careless." The third traveler spoke up: "Yang Chen and the Empress's combat strength is still at risk, but fortunately, the formation is fully prepared."

"We're just waiting for Lord Rat to make his move."

"Lord Zishu is still too cautious. In this situation, why didn't you send your main body here, but instead used an alchemical clone to control the formation?"

"It's always better to be careful, Lord Rat. I prefer to handle everything in the shadows." "Also, watch out for the Queen of Fear; she will eventually rule the world!"

"Once the variable dies, one feels a sense of boundless freedom."

"Be careful of those wandering knights, there are quite a few of them."

"A bunch of traitors!"

"Once Lord Wei Yang comes out, we should turn the tables on them. Unfortunately, from then on, the existence of the Heavenly Evolution Walker will be completely exposed."

"It's alright, some people will choose to believe in fate. Just like the teams we've assembled, just like Zhou Tian in City One, just like Zhen Yuan and the others who believe in fate."

They talked freely.

At the same time, within the Ghost Realm, Yang Chen slaughtered all the Returners and cleaved Zhou Tian's Halberd in two.

Everything that stood in his way was slain.

All the treasures that blocked his way were either repelled or knocked away.

The Mountain-Moving Seal? It was sent flying with a single punch—such a light mountain!

The Soul-Suppressing Bell? I smashed it with one punch; it couldn't suppress anything at all!
Cloud and Mist Banner? His blood and qi surged through it, then he tore it apart with his bare hands!
Yang Chen, radiating golden light, crushed everything like a god.

Zhou Tian, ​​his body severed at the waist, laughed maniacally amidst the ruins, spitting blood: "Yang Chen, it's too late. While you were being held back, it was all over. Li Yelai is already dead!"

"There's no need to grieve. That's a cancer on humanity. The deaths of those who are unpredictable will lead to the birth of even stronger individuals!"

"Old Yang! You don't need to worry about not having a successor! Fate will bring forth the next champion!"

"Humanity, the world, will have a better future! Even if you can't see it, your daughter..."

Yang Chen remained silent and indifferent, then crushed his former companion, now a madman, with a single foot.

Zhou Tian once fought for humanity. Now, he has completely gone mad.

"Fate. Why entrust your fate to a book of unknown origin?"

"They also want to scheme against my daughter and arrange her life."

"The only thing we need to do is wipe out you bugs first!"

Yang Chen's entire body radiated golden light, and the Ghost Realm began to collapse.

As the champion of humanity, he should naturally sweep away all evil and slay all demons for mankind!

The moment he stepped out of the Ghost Realm, his champion's cape fluttered wildly, like a battle flag or a battle song!

The moment the human champion stepped onto the battlefield, the fighting spirit of the human side surged like a tsunami!
Human champions, return to the battlefield!
At that very moment, the Golden Flood Dragon Supreme, who was fighting against the Azure Void Supreme, instantly became alert.

The Blood Sea Supreme, hidden deep in the ocean, and several powerful and enormous sea beasts also took notice.

That terrifying aura shot straight into the sky; if it were transformed into health bars, it would probably have already pierced their faces.

"This is the champion?" The Golden Flood Dragon Supreme became alert. He felt the oppressive aura that rivaled his own. Even a Supreme would have to be cautious when facing such a being. If someone were to interfere in his battle with the Azure Void Supreme, he would have no choice but to flee.

"They haven't even reached their limit, they're not even half-step Supreme, yet they possess this kind of blood and energy? It's abnormal, but also reasonable. It's the right thing to prevent 'Sorrow' from allowing them to grow stronger, thus creating a myth." Blood Sea Supreme responded.

When the champion emerges, all demons fall silent!
This is the human champion!
At this moment, Yang Chen's aura surged, and the halberd in his hand was filled with crimson clouds, with terrifying power spreading outwards.

The champion team and the rangers smiled, while the travelers' expressions changed slightly, but they were not surprised.

Because, at that moment, the strange sound echoed.

Is that Sanskrit?

Within the sea of ​​blood, golden light shimmered, outlining a massive array.

As Yang Chen stepped out of the Ghost Realm, countless golden runes appeared.

Yang Chen felt his mind gradually trembling.

"Hmm? Mental attack, can't be broken by physical means. I'll... go... this...?" Yang Chen frowned, swinging his fist as terrifying blood and qi surged, ready to shatter the golden runes at any moment.

However, he felt that his body seemed somewhat sluggish.

No, it's not that I'm slow, but rather that the speed at which my consciousness is being transmitted has slowed down.

Is the body and soul separated?
It was as if a viscous medium, obstructing thought, had been forcibly injected between his soul and body.

All reactions are being transmitted from consciousness to the body at a slower pace.
Consciousness is drifting away from the physical body
"I'm sorry, Champion Yang Chen. We obtained your blood long ago, five years ago," the woman in black robes said from afar. "And you can no longer participate in the upcoming events."

"The variable must die here."

The woman possessed the fluctuations of supreme divinity, but lacked supreme-level divinity.

Clearly, this is some kind of clone or projection.
Even now, seemingly with victory in their grasp, they still haven't revealed their true identity?
You despicable rat!

'So that's how it is.' Yang Chen's consciousness was drifting away from his physical body; each movement seemed to take a long time to register before his body reacted: 'This, is this the real killing move you prepared for me?'

'Yes, without effective control of my physical body, I naturally can't support Night General. It's practically crippling me. It takes several seconds, or even longer, for my body to react before I can make a move. My reflexes are infinitely slow.'

In Yueying's words, I'm probably playing games on a 2G network right now.

'Despite possessing such a wondrous formation and a powerful lineage, it remains forever a puppet of the Book of Destiny.'

But sometimes.

'No need to control it!'

His champion body, which seemed to have fallen into silence, suddenly erupted with undisguised, overwhelming blood and qi!

A golden pillar of blood energy shot into the sky as if it were a tangible substance, forcefully shattering the crimson clouds above! The halberd in his hand emitted an excited hum, and the crimson clouds were no longer diffused, but transformed into roaring flames!

Golden flames seemed to ignite in Yang Chen's eyes.

He gave his final command to his physical body!

No need for constant conscious guidance; unleash all combat instincts and muscle memory!

Slay all human enemies within sight!
(I'm actually a bit conflicted. Should I just send Night General into the Net Path on the way to the next dungeon, or go back to Giant City first?)

(The former has a faster pace and a more reasonable development path) (The latter is more mundane)
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