An elderly man materialized from nothingness, his white robes flowing like calm water. His face bore the serenity of a kindly grandfather, yet the formidable aura radiating from his being made the void tremble. Dao Zenithel Fu You, Eldritch Progenitor Zhu Rong, and all others present felt their expressions harden as they recognized him. The supreme leader of Wan Yu Tower stood before them, a figure whose name sent tremors of fear across the endless cosmic sea. Though he ranked fifth on the Eternal Rankings, none dared underestimate him, for he was the very creator of those rankings. If Daoist Tian Xu was the most mysterious existence in the cosmic sea whose origins were unknown to all, then Dao Zenithel Wan Yu was the most unfathomable, the true limits of his power a puzzle that no one had solved. The simple fact that none could find his Eternal Realm was enough to keep all Dao Zenithels on their toes. "Wan Yu, you've finally decided to act." Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu's voice was icy cold. "I thought you would let those two weaklings struggle until their last breath." Her dismissive words stung Ancestral Saint Eastmoon and Dao Zenithel Bai Lian deeply, though they could only swallow their pride. Leaders of major factions, called weaklings? Yet with the overwhelming strength Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu displayed, she had earned the right to such arrogance. "I truly wished to avoid this confrontation," Dao Zenithel Wan Yu said. "Your strength has grown even more fearsome, but alas, karma is something I cannot escape." He sighed softly. "Hou Tu, you cannot claim this Xuanhuang Dao Treasure." His gentle voice carried an undertone of steel as he continued, "Wu Yuan emerged closer to us, proving that even the Primordial destiny is against your Eldritch Court's possession of this Xuanhuang Dao Treasure." Dao Zenithel Wan Yu flipped his palms upward. Two massive spectral hands materialized and swept across the void, imbued with mysterious power that both engulfed the surrounding space and countered Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu's six wheels of light. "Destiny?" Hou Tu's voice rang with contempt. "Wan Yu! If the Primordium has its destiny, then that destiny belongs in my hands." Boom! The collision between the giant palms and six wheels of light shattered layers of spacetime, sending shockwaves radiating outward. Suddenly, the Primordial Rules manifested. The fluctuations simultaneously enveloped both combatants, subtly suppressing their overwhelming auras. Every Dao Zenithel present recognized what was happening: these two had transcended the level of Dao Zenithels and now faced the Primordium’s suppression. The spectral hands shattered under the assault of the six wheels, but Dao Zenithel Wan Yu casually waved, reforming them instantly. They struck like lightning, vast and flowing like water, displaying astonishing tenacity. "I am indeed no match for you," Dao Zenithel Wan Yu admitted with a smile, "but under the Primordium’s restrictions, killing me would prove exceedingly difficult. Besides, my goal is merely to occupy you. Wu Yuan is already on the brink of collapse." "Is that so?" Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu revealed a mysterious smile. "My goal is also to keep you engaged and force you to confront me." "What?" Dao Zenithel Wan Yu faltered. In the next instant, astonishment flashed across his face as his pupils contracted. "Ming Jian? The Spacetime Dao Master?" The revelation stunned not only Wan Yu but all present. "What?" Dao Zenithel Bai Lian gasped. "That manipulation of spacetime—such control! Is he truly the Spacetime Dao Master?" "No!" Ancestral Saint Eastmoon's eyes widened in disbelief. "My Xuanhuang Dao Treasure!" "Damn it," Imperial Majesty Dong Huo growled, his expression darkening. He had believed Wu Yuan's defeat was set in stone. Every Dao Zenithel, including those who had yet to intervene, witnessed what unfolded with perfect clarity. In the void, under the relentless assault of Dao Zenithel Mo Wu and Dao Zenithel Jiu You, Wu Yuan's ether body teetered on the edge of death. Suddenly, spacetime convulsed. A streak of silver light pierced through spacetime’s constraints, momentarily blocking both attackers. A white-robed figure appeared, sweeping Wu Yuan's ether body into his palm with a casual gesture. His ether body offered no resistance. "Spacetime Dao Master?" Dao Zenithel Jiu You stared at the white-robed figure, sensing the distinctive ripples of the Great Dao of Spacetime's essence. "Dao Zenithel Ming Jian?" Dao Zenithel Mo Wu seethed with rage and anxiety. "You, a newly advanced Dao Zenithel, dare interfere in our battle? Return Wu Yuan, or make an eternal enemy of our Eastmoon Megaverse." The Xuanhuang Dao Treasure was right before their eyes. Yet, when they were a hair's breadth away, Dao Zenithel Ming Jian had snatched it at the last moment. How infuriating! "Eternal enemy?" Wu Yuan's qi refiner self fixed Dao Zenithel Mo Wu with a contemptuous glare that swept to include Dao Zenithel Jiu You. "You? You aren't worthy of being my eternal enemy." He dismissed both Dao Zenithels without a second thought. I expected Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu to rescue my ether body right away. I never thought Dao Zenithel Wan Yu's strength would prove so formidable. Wu Yuan gained deeper insight into the nature of Xuanhuang Dao Treasures. Though both his true selves possessed Xuanhuang Dao Treasures, he had yet to unlock their full potential. But in the hands of Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu, Dao Zenithel Wan Yu, and others of their caliber, their Xuanhuang Dao Treasures unleashed horrifying power. In truth, Wu Yuan's qi refiner self could have arrived sooner. When Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu revealed her full strength, Wu Yuan chose to delay, hoping to remain concealed and launch a surprise attack later. But when Hou Tu faced the combined resistance from three faction leaders, Wu Yuan's qi refiner self had no choice but to act. I should withdraw first and send the battle armor to my body refiner self. Wu Yuan decided. His strategy was clear: once his body refiner self obtained the Xuanhuang Dao Treasure, its power would increase dramatically. Wu Yuan's qi refiner self moved with ethereal grace, preparing to depart. "Think you can escape? Stay right away!" Dao Zenithel Mo Wu roared. He brandished divine swords in his nine arms, unleashing a skyful of misty light to bind Wu Yuan. Earlier, when attempting to destroy Wu Yuan's ether body, the misty light had been brutally destructive. Now it flowed like water, resilient and binding. "Ming Jian!" Dao Zenithel Jiu You launched a lethal strike. "You may have become the Spacetime Dao Master, but you’ve just broken through. How strong can you be?" He had long considered Ming Jian a mortal enemy of the Immortal Court. Mo Wu? Jiu You? Two Peak Dao Zenithel powerhouses? Wu Yuan's qi refiner self waved his hand, summoning Primordial Golden Lotuses beneath his feet. Countless golden blooms unfurled, warping spacetime as the powerful Golden Lotus domain seized control of the surrounding void. Whoosh~ Three Chaos Treasure divine swords manifested within the domain, their ghostly lights intertwining with hints of a mysterious power—the Psyche Dream Domain! As Wu Yuan's Dream Universe evolved into a Dream Megaverse, even a fraction of the Psyche Dream Domain's true power was terrifying. Clang! Clang! The clash unfolded with blinding speed, with hundreds of exchanges in a single moment. Devastating shockwaves rippled outward in all directions. The tide of misty lights shattered under the assault of Wu Yuan's spacetime swords. Dao Zenithel Jiu You likewise found himself overwhelmed. We're actually outmatched? Suppressed?" Both Dao Zenithels could scarcely believe it. As Peak Dao Zenithels, they could normally preserve their lives even against multiple faction leaders. They had assumed Ming Jian would possess only mid-stage Dao Zenithel combat prowess at best. Yet in direct combat, they found themselves at a disadvantage, and Ming Jian hadn't even employed his renowned psyche dream illusions yet. It's unfortunate that my qi refiner self can barely suppress them in combat. Wu Yuan reflected. Though his qi refiner self possessed impressive mana and benefited from the Psyche Dream Domain’s support, with strong artifacts at its disposal, its physical techniques remained average, only at the Standard Dao Zenithel level. Its physical attacks lacked the necessary power. By Wu Yuan's assessment, it probably couldn't match Eldritch Progenitor Zhu Rong or Eldritch Progenitor Gong Gong. However, Wu Yuan's qi refiner self excelled in soul techniques. My psyche power is limited. Unleashing the Samsara Sword would grant boundless power, but I can use it only once. Wu Yuan's thoughts remained crystal clear. To ensure maximum effectiveness, I must target the strongest opponent. Only then will it produce a sufficient deterrent effect. Killing Dao Zenithel Mo Wu or Dao Zenithel Jiu You seemed wasteful after such careful planning. Unless absolutely necessary, Wu Yuan preferred to conserve his psyche power. Moreover, the situation remained fluid, with the enemy’s side potentially concealing numerous Dao Zenithels. The time hadn't come to reveal all his trump cards. Having suppressed both Dao Zenithels with a single move, Wu Yuan's qi refiner self took one step forward and soared skyward. In an instant, he tore through spacetime, moving at extraordinary speed. "Stay! Don't run!" Dao Zenithel Mo Wu pursued with all his might, yet couldn't hope to match Wu Yuan's pace. Such flight speed transcended that of Dao Zenithels. This was power bestowed by the Great Dao itself. An enraged shout echoed as a terrifying aura surged. A silver-armored figure materialized in the distant void, viciously thrusting several long spears forward! The dazzling divine spears moved at speeds that likewise defied common sense, actually catching up to Wu Yuan. Imperial Majesty Dong Huo. Wu Yuan recognized his attacker. His spear technique is renowned as the fastest in the cosmic sea. Wu Yuan's qi refiner self soared high into the void, leaving Dao Zenithel Jiu You and the others far behind. Even Ancestral Saint Eastmoon and Dao Zenithel Bai Lian's attacks couldn't keep pace with him. But Imperial Majesty Dong Huo's spear could. Watching those spear silhouettes tear through the void, Wu Yuan was reminded of another opponent, True Saint Luo Quan, whose saber also moved with exceptional speed. Yet compared to Imperial Majesty Dong Huo's spear, it was laughably slow. Follow current novᴇls on 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵✦𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✦𝙣𝙚𝙩 Suppress! With a thought, Wu Yuan's qi refiner self summoned a tidal wave of golden lotuses. Lotus after lotus shattered until a spear light struck his battle armor, propelling him further away. Barely affected, Wu Yuan's qi refiner self continued his escape, thoroughly eluding Imperial Majesty Dong Huo's pursuit. "Dong Huo, your spear moves with impressive speed, but unfortunately, you fly too slowly," Wu Yuan's qi refiner self called back mockingly. "Did you think to kill me with one strike? The Heavenly Imperator might come close, but you fall short." While Dao Zenithels varied greatly in strength, each possessed an unyielding Eternal Psyche. Combined with Chaos Treasure battle armor, their defenses proved astonishing. Those who had cultivated a Xuanhuang Body enjoyed even greater vitality. Even a Full Dao Zenithel would likely fail to kill a Standard Dao Zenithel in a single strike. Imperial Majesty Dong Huo's spear techniques were undeniably fearsome, but this attack barely scratched Wu Yuan's qi refiner self. In the blink of an eye, the white-robed figure crossed the vast void, passing through the battlefield where Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu and Dao Zenithel Wan Yu clashed, and returned to the space beyond. Dao Zenithel Fu You, Eldritch Progenitor Zhu Rong, Eldritch Progenitor Gong Gong, and others watched in amazement as the white-robed figure descended gracefully. Among all Dao Zenithels, none could match this heaven-defying ability to traverse spacetime at will. "Spacetime Dao Master, your survival skills are unparalleled. You have my admiration," Dao Zenithel Fu You acknowledged with a sigh. "I am Fu You." "Greetings, Dao Zenithel Fu You. Your reputation precedes you," the white-robed figure replied with a slight smile. "We'll celebrate later. First, let me bring Wu Yuan out." With a casual wave, the white-robed figure conjured a black-robed figure from thin air, which emanated the aura of a True Saint. He was identical to the Wu Yuan’s body refiner self standing nearby. "It is indeed an ether body! Impressive." Dao Zenithel Fu You, Eldritch Progenitor Zhu Rong, and Eldritch Progenitor Gong Gong finally believed it, regarding Wu Yuan's two combat bodies with unmistakable envy. Wu Yuan's body refiner self gestured, storing his ether body within a grotto-heaven artifact. "Please wait a moment, everyone," Wu Yuan said quietly. Meanwhile, in the dim void, Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu exchanged furious blows with Dao Zenithel Wan Yu. The might of the Six Paths of Samsara proved unrivaled, annihilating everything it touched and shattering layers of spacetime in its wake. Even with Ancestral Saint Eastmoon and Dao Zenithel Bai Lian joining forces to assist Dao Zenithel Wan Yu, the three leaders found themselves disadvantaged against Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu alone. "Unexpected," Dao Zenithel Wan Yu admitted calmly. "Dao Zenithel Ming Jian has already grown so formidable. I miscalculated." His face showed little disappointment as he continued, "Hou Tu, let this battle end here. Even you alone can accomplish nothing against our combined strength." "End here?" A strange expression crossed Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu's face. "Whether this battle concludes isn't up to me to decide. "This theft—you'll need to ask the rightful owner if he's willing to let it go." "Rightful owner?" Dao Zenithel Wan Yu hesitated, then sensed a terrifying aura erupting from the distant void, sweeping across the endless expanse. An aura so overwhelming that it matched Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu's power! "Wu Yuan? A Dao Zenithel?" Dao Zenithel Wan Yu was shocked to the core.