Living in the deep palace

"Crack, click..."

The starry sky surrounding Su Chen shattered like a mirror the instant this will descended.

This is not the shattering of laws; it is the distortion of the true dimensions as they could no longer withstand the arrival of this will.

Su Chen's foot, which was about to be taken, suddenly stopped.

He slowly raised his head, and his Dao heart, which had been calm and undisturbed by the fusion of the "Ten Great Origins," suddenly felt a sense of threat.

"Su Chen..."

A cold, venomous voice, yet filled with endless fear and disbelief, seemed to come from the other side of the Ruins, from the very end of the dimension.

Lord of the Underworld Lotus.

He's here again.

But this time, it was no longer that ethereal projection of will.

Instead, a terrifying power of the Fifth Realm descended!
He knows.

If it were just willpower that came, it would be no match for Su Chen, who had obtained the inheritance of Chen Sheng and was also a Taiyi seed of the Heavenly Domain!

"Boom!"

At this moment, the collapsed rift in the Nine Nether Demon Abyss was forcibly torn apart by an unparalleled power.

One eye.

A pitch-black demonic eye, constructed from endless runes of "darkness" and "dark lotus," forced its way through from the other side of the rift.

This demonic eye was so vast. The moment it appeared, the raging demonic energy and the collapsing laws of this star field were completely suppressed and subjugated by it.

It is the Dao, it is the Law, it is the heaven of this "Nether Lotus Territory".

"The Fifth Realm!" Su Chen's eyes narrowed sharply. This was a true sliver of the "Nether Lotus Saint Lord's" power.

"You!" The dark demonic eye stared intently at Su Chen, and for the first time, its icy voice was filled with uncontrollable rage.

"You damned ant! You damned Taiyi seed! How dare you devour my Commander?!"

"You are courting death!"

"I was prepared to accept my previous failure with a heavy heart!"

"but……"

"You shouldn't have killed my commander!"

The Holy Lord of the Underworld was utterly enraged.

He tolerated the destruction of the "Great Formation for Burying Gods," for it was merely one of the accumulations of his countless eons.

He endured the loss of the "source of decay," for it was merely a trace of his essence.

However, the "Nine Netherworld Governor" was his most capable subordinate, a true "Fourth Realm Great Perfection" who had followed him through several eras of battles from the Ruins Domain, and the cornerstone of his suppression of the "Nether Lotus Territory"!

It represents the face of the Holy Lord of the Underworld Lotus.

Now, this cornerstone has actually been "eaten" by Su Chen as "nutrients"?

If there is no indication, it won't be long before the entire Void Domain knows that Minglian's limbs were severed by an ant in the third realm, and he has no way to deal with it!
"Aaaaah! Su Chen! I will kill you! Nether Lotus - Eye of Annihilation!"

The dark, demonic eye suddenly locked onto Su Chen.

A light that cannot be described as "light," a world-destroying divine light constructed purely from the "annihilation" and "curse" laws of the "Fifth Realm," crossed the barrier of the Void Domain, ignored the distance of dimensions, and fiercely bombarded Su Chen's true spirit!

This divine light surpassed everything Su Chen had ever seen before.

Whether it was the combined attack of the three princes of the Skeleton Lord, the crushing force of the Styx Soul, or the demonic sea of ​​the Burial God Formation, all were like fireflies compared to the bright moon before this world-destroying divine light.

This is the decisive blow of the "Fifth Realm," a dimensional reduction attack.

Faced with this attack, any defense of the "Fourth Realm" or any resistance of the Great Dao appears pale and powerless.

"Su Zun!"

"My lord!"

Within the "Jianmu Universe," the six Venerables who were "transforming their path" simultaneously sensed the death emanating from their true spirits. They looked up in horror and, through the barrier of the "Jianmu Universe," saw the pitch-black divine light that was enough to "kill" them ten thousand times over.

"No! Su Zun, get out of the way!" The Dragon Emperor of the East Sea cried out in fury.

However, Su Chen did not dodge.

He couldn't escape either. This divine light locked onto his soul imprint, his origin that didn't belong to this world.

"The Holy Lord of the Underworld Lotus..."

Su Chen stood at the center of the destructive storm, his black hair flying wildly and his blue robe billowing in the wind. At this moment, a boundless fighting spirit finally ignited in his calm eyes!
Do you think I'm still that "Third Realm" person who needs to rely on "Great Dao Restraint" to gain advantages in the long river of time?

"You seem to have forgotten that I, Su Chen, am the true master of this 'Mythical Era'!"

"boom!"

At this moment, Su Chen no longer suppressed his power. His "Golden Immortal Perfection" Dao Fruit suddenly reached its peak, and the "Taiyi Universe" within his body descended without reservation!
"The might of the Jianmu tree!"

"Roar!"

With a roar that seemed to come from the primordial chaos, the "Jianmu Divine Tree," which had only appeared as a phantom behind Su Chen, forcibly tore apart the barrier of the "present world" at this moment! Its "canopy," which was large enough to cover an entire star field, suddenly "materialized" behind Su Chen.

"Buzz!"

The moment the "Jianmu Divine Tree" materialized, the repulsive force from the "present-day star sea," and the overwhelming suppression of the Great Dao that made the six "Venerable Ones" breathless, were like subjects paying homage to an emperor before the "Jianmu," the "sacred tree" of "all heavens and myriad worlds."

The Great Dao of the "present world" surrendered before the "Jianmu" tree!
"【Birth】, 【Death】, 【Power】, 【Speed】, 【Wilderness】, 【Grave】, 【Spirit】, 【Chief】, 【Turbid】, 【Armor】!"

"Ten Sources Return to One!"

"Taiyi·Myriad Paths True Lock reappears!"

Su Chen suddenly stretched out his right hand. The illusory image of the "Bronze Giant Lock," which had just suppressed the "Skeleton Venerable," fused with the "Ten Great Origins," and was governed by Su Chen's "Way of the True Self," condensed in his palm under the blessing of the "Jianmu Divine Tree" and the infusion of the "Taiyi Universe"!
"What?!" For the first time, fear appeared in that pitch-black demonic eye.

"That's Chen Sheng's lock? No! That's not right! It's that little beast's 'lock of self'! He actually dared to greet me with a 'lock'?!"

The Holy Lord of the Underworld Lotus had gone completely mad. This was a provocation, a blatant provocation from one "Fifth Realm" to another!

"Smash it!"

At that moment, the "world-destroying divine light" burned the very origin of the Void Domain, and its power surged tenfold once again!
Su Chen, holding the illusory image of the "Ten Thousand True Locks," revealed a hint of arrogant disdain for eternity on his handsome face.

"Nether Lotus! You watch closely! This is my Dao, Su Chen's Dao! Suppress it!"

Su Chen took a step forward, holding the "Ten Thousand True Locks" in his hand, and actually took the initiative to meet the "World-Destroying Divine Light"!
"boom!"

A massive collision, indescribable in words, erupted at the heart of this "Nether Lotus Territory"!
"Lock" and "Light", "Taiyi" of "Jianmu" and "Xuyu" of "Minglian", "Era Lord" of "New Life" and "Void Saint Lord" of "Ancient Life", are facing off at this moment!
"Crack, click..."

That "world-destroying divine light" was actually "locked" by the illusory image of the "Ten Thousand True Locks"!
The divine light roared and struggled. But above the "Ten Thousand True Locks," the "Ten Great Origins" flowed: [Desolation] was eroding its will, [Extinction] was annihilating its origin, [Fierce] was devouring its power, and [Tomb] was suppressing its riot! "No! This is impossible! You are but a mere ant of the 'Third Realm'! How could you possibly withstand a single blow from my true form?!"

The horrified roar of the Underworld Lotus Saint Lord echoed from the other side of the rift in the void. His "dark demonic eye" was bleeding?
"Ah……"

Su Chen's face was deathly pale. His right arm, which had been gripping the "Ten Thousand True Locks," had long since turned to dust under the impact of the "Fifth Realm." Yet he remained standing.

His phantom of the "Jianmu Divine Tree" was burning wildly, and at this moment, a crack appeared in his "Golden Immortal Perfection" Dao Fruit.

He was ultimately only at the "Third Realm." He paid a heavy price for directly confronting the true form of the "Fifth Realm."

But he managed to block it in the end!

Su Chen raised his pale face, which was filled with endless mockery.

"Nether Lotus! The fifth realm is nothing more than this! You've lost!"

"Pfft!" Su Chen suddenly spat out a mouthful of golden blood.

After the "World-Destroying Divine Light" had 99% of its power forcibly obliterated by the "Ten Thousand True Locks," its last trace of "residue" slammed into Su Chen's chest.

"Boom!" At this moment, countless cracks suddenly appeared on Su Chen's "Taiyi Immortal Body"!
"Su Zun!"

"My lord!"

Within the Jianmu Universe, the six Venerable Ones, their eyes blazing with fury, let out a shrill roar.

However, at the heart of that broken crack, at the core of that "Jianmu Divine Tree", and under the protection of that "Golden Immortal Dao Fruit", Su Chen's true spirit still shone brightly!
"【born】."

Su Chen's will was cold and resolute.

"Boom!" The power of "life" was running wildly, and the shattered "Taiyi Immortal Body" was reorganized and restored at a speed visible to the naked eye under the infusion of the vast vitality of the "Jianmu Divine Tree"!
"This... immortality?!"

The fury in that "dark demonic eye" vanished completely, replaced by a fear that even the "Lord of the Underworld Lotus" himself had not noticed.

"Monster... He's a monster!"

"Nether Lotus!"

Su Chen's reconstructed "Taiyi Immortal Body" stood in the void once more. His voice, slightly weak due to the injury to his Dao Fruit, yet extremely cold, resounded throughout the entire "Nether Lotus Territory".

"Thanks for today's favor! One day, I, Su Chen, will surely step into the 'Ruins Domain' and personally pluck out your 'Demon Eye'!"

"You..." The "dark demonic eye" trembled violently with rage at the "ant's" arrogant words. He wanted to strike again, but his "world-destroying strike" was already his limit. Crossing the barrier between the "Ruins Realm" and the "Present World" came at a price that even he, at the "Fifth Realm," could hardly bear.

He no longer has a "second strike".

"Well done... well done Su Chen! What a 'Taiyi Seed'!"

The cold voice of the Holy Lord of the Underworld Lotus gradually calmed down at this moment. But beneath this calm was a killing intent powerful enough to "freeze" an entire era.

"You've won. You've earned my 'respect.' You're not even worthy of being called an ant. Su Chen, you're worthy to be my 'great enemy.'"

"Therefore, as your 'great enemy,' I will bestow upon you the highest-level 'funeral'!"

The "dark demonic eye" slowly closed, and the cracks in the void began to heal slowly.

"My 'Holy Son' is about to descend! He is my most perfect creation! He is the most perfect 'fusion' of this 'present-day star sea' and 'ruins'!"

"He is the true master of this 'Nether Lotus Territory'!"

"Su Chen, await your 'fate' in despair! Hehehehe!"

With that piercing laugh, the "dark demonic eye" vanished completely. The immense terror of the "Fifth Realm" receded like a tide.

"Huh...huh..."

Su Chen could no longer hold on. The phantoms of the "Jianmu Divine Tree" and the "Ten Thousand True Locks" vanished simultaneously, and his reconstructed immortal body fell from mid-air.

"Su Zun!"

"My Lord!" came the anxious voices of the six Venerables from the "Jianmu Universe".

"I'm fine."

Su Chen forcibly steadied himself, and the cracks on his "Golden Immortal Dao Fruit" slowly healed under the repair of the "Jianmu".

Although he won by half a move and forced the "Nether Lotus Saint Lord" to retreat in a head-on confrontation with the "Fifth Realm", he also paid the price of almost "shattering his Dao Fruit".

“Holy Son…” Su Chen’s gaze became extremely solemn.

To be called "the most perfect work" by the "Lord of the Underworld Lotus" and used as "the highest-level funeral," what kind of terrifying existence must it be?

"A 'perfect fusion' of the Fourth Realm Great Perfection? A chosen one who can perfectly control both the 'present world' and the 'void realm' Great Dao?"

Countless thoughts flashed through Su Chen's mind.

"No, we must hurry! We must find all the 'Venerables' before that 'Holy Son' arrives!"

"I need to recover! I need greater power!"

A resolute glint flashed in Su Chen's eyes. He glanced at the "Nine Netherworld Abyss," which had become "leaderless" due to the death of the "Nine Netherworld Governor."

"One Dao Fruit of a 'Governor' is not enough! I need more 'nourishment'! My 'Jianmu' is still very 'hungry'!"

Su Chen released the six "Venerable Ones" from the "Jianmu Universe".

"Su Zun! You..." The East Sea Dragon Emperor and the others were shocked when they saw Su Chen's pale face.

"It's alright." Su Chen waved his hand, his cold gaze sweeping towards the star map.

"East Sea, Tianyi, Dayan, Wanjun, Xinghe, Baibao!"

"Yes, my lord!" The six Venerables bowed in unison.

"You six, although you haven't fully 'changed your path,' you have already begun to adapt to the laws of this 'present world'! Now! I command you!"

Su Chen's gaze was directed at the densely packed "pirate strongholds" on the star map.

"Follow me to flatten this 'Nether Lotus Territory'!"

"I will make this 'territory' pay the price for my 'venerable ones'!"

When the six Venerables sensed Su Chen's icy killing intent, they were not afraid at all; instead, their blood boiled with excitement!

After directly confronting the "Fifth Realm", Su Zun actually wants to launch a counterattack?

"Yes, sir! Hahaha! Good! This is the true 'Lord of the Era' we deserve! Kill! Slaughter all these scum from the 'Ruins Domain'! Avenge our comrades from the 'Dream Realm'!"

Su Chen remained silent. He took a step forward, and the slightly unstable aura caused by the injury to his "Dao Fruit" transformed into a "black hole" that "devoured" everything.

"[Kui]! [Su]!"

"Next target: the Heavenly Fiend Star Thieves!"

"Let's go!" (End of Chapter)