Chapter 909: The Dragon's Breath (III)

While Chen Chu and the others waited for the Eternal Divine Region’s final outcome, on the opposite edge of the Chaotic Region, the Silver Colossal Dragon and its companions were staring in confusion at the now-calm dark-golden mountain range.

Thorsafi, why did Ao Tian suddenly wake up and spit into the sky?

The Golden-Blue Colossal Dragon rose slowly, gazing at the distant mountain standing in the dark void with a thoughtful look.

Just now, Thunder Fiery probably helped that human again.

Human?

The Silver Dragon froze for a moment, then angrily roared,

You mean that damned human summoned Ao Tian again?

Yes, it was probably him.

The Golden-Blue Dragon nodded.

Since they were over ten thousand kilometers away and the region was heavily distorted by space-time, they didn’t notice the brief flash of the summoning vortex, which was only a few thousand meters in diameter. However, the scene of that destructive breath attack shooting into the sky and vanishing after going several dozen kilometers was all too familiar to the Golden-Blue Dragon.

It was clearly

that

human summoning the Dragon Emperor for help again.

That damned human actually disturbed Ao Tian while he was in slumber and breaking through to the ancient level. Unforgivable! If the great Saixitia sees him, I will yell at him!

The Silver Dragon flared its wings, clearly upset.

Thanks to its inherited knowledge, the Silver Dragon knew how important slumbering was when a colossal beast was breaking through to the ancient level. Its mother had to fall into a deep sleep in order to break through to the ancient level. During that time, she wouldn’t wake easily or move around, which was how the Silver Dragon managed to sneak out without being noticed.

Although the Silver Dragon was furious, it was mostly just making empty noise. After all, there was nothing it could do. That human was too terrifying. Just like Ao Tian, he was a monster who had advanced from level 8 to the late-stage of the mythical level in a short time, and his power was even greater. When the spatial passage had opened, even the aura leaking through it made their hearts race with unease.

It’s fine,

said the Golden-Blue Dragon calmly.

Thunder Fiery only woke up briefly and released a breath. It's nothing serious. Let’s go back to sleep, cultivate, rather. Try to break through to the peak of the mythical level before Thunder Fiery fully awakens and completes its bloodline transformation.

With that, the Golden-Blue Dragon lay back down again. Unlike the Silver Dragon, who simply curled up on the ground in a messy ball, the Golden-Blue Dragon’s sleeping posture remained graceful and composed.

Its body, now over 1,300 meters long, lay perfectly straight. Its wings were folded, its legs curled beneath its chest, and its massive head rested on its front claws. Under the glow of the silver moonlight, it looked like a radiant, multicolored mountain range.

Seeing the Golden-Blue Dragon settle down again, the Silver Dragon thought for a moment, then flopped down and went right back to sleep as well.

Ever since they had followed the Destructive Dragon Emperor on a rampage through the Chaotic Region, they had consumed a vast number of rare resources, especially the Time Fish and Chaotic Crystal Cores they came across earlier. Under the influence of those two high-grade divine law resources, their bloodlines were undergoing a remarkable transformation and evolution.

The Golden-Blue Dragon could clearly sense a powerful force taking shape deep within itself. Its third top-level innate ability was awakening.

The Single-Horned Kunpeng slept thousands of kilometers away in a sea of mist so thick it looked almost solid. Its massive body flickered in and out of view, resembling the legendary Primordial Kunpeng from myths.

***

While the Silver Dragon and the others drifted back into slumber, Chen Chu and his group had waited for nearly half a day. By then, the look on everyone’s face had turned grim.

𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Beneath the Eternal Divine Region, which had already been mostly devoured, streams of dark demonic qi surged upward, twisting like towering abyssal chains that pierced through the heavens and earth.

One end of the chains stretched toward the far side of the Divine Region, reaching into a land that had long been tainted by the abyss. Across the vast land spanning tens of millions of kilometers, which had already been corrupted by the three great empires, dark demonic qi and thick black smoke poured continuously from the cracked earth, gathering in an unending stream. It resembled the tentacles of some unknown principle, linking directly to the lords of the three great purgatory empires and wrapping tightly beneath the Divine Region.

Even after the region was completely swallowed by the Dark-Red World and vanished into the distant void over a hundred thousand kilometers away, those dark chains still extended inward, disappearing into the depths.

It was now clear that this was the Purgatory demon gods’ backup plan. This dark demonic qi was an extension of their principle power; as long as it continued to flow, it would act as a guide, allowing them to find their way back from the Dark-Red World.

Of course, that was assuming they didn’t encounter one of the entities already inside the Dark-Red World, or get caught in the massive explosion caused by the collapse of the Divine Region.

The three Heavenly Feathered divine kings each let out a breath, their faces grim with concern. "This must be the reason those demon gods refused to leave. Their true goal was to wipe out our race’s destructive power, along with the Mother Tree’s physical body and origin. Even if it meant being buried along with the Divine Region in the Dark-Red World, they still refused to give it up."

The Heavenly Feathered Race had plotted against the three great empires, hoping to wipe them out in one final strike. However, the three great empires also had their own goals and backup plans. That was why, in the final critical moment, only Tyretis made a move. The other two empire lords stayed locked in battle with the Divine King of Light, keeping him from escaping.

Otherwise, if the demon gods had fled right away, the Divine King of Light could have taken control of the Divine Tree and escaped as well, leaving only the Divine Region and the demon legions to be devoured.

Heavenly King Xuanwu said in a deep voice, "Is there any way we can get over there and destroy that qi?"

Heavenly King Zhenwu shook his head. "It’s difficult. While the Eternal Divine Region was being devoured, the surrounding area has had its foundational principles completely shattered. Although it appears pitch black and calm, it’s actually filled with space-time storms. Even if we ventured in, we’d be in danger. That place has already become a forbidden zone. Still, with that forbidden zone blocking the way, even if Tyretis and the other demon gods manage to break free later, they would have to take a long detour through Purgatory Clan territory to reach us."

Well, that wasn’t the worst outcome. Chen Chu nodded slightly at Zhenwu's explanation.

"Let’s go. Time to head back,” Zhenwu said, holding the stele in one hand. "Before Deorus and the others can react, we should gather all our strength and push the battle straight into the Purgatory Demon Clan’s homeland. With any luck, we can wipe out the Morkaya and Greeta empires in one strike."

The Golden-Winged Divine King’s eyes gleamed coldly, a terrifying murderous aura rising within them. "Indeed. The demon gods over there will never expect us to appear."

Bordea growled, "Those demons deserve to die. We’ll kill every last one of them."

The other Heavenly Feathered warriors also radiated an intense killing intent. With their homeland destroyed, everyone present felt a deep sense of sorrow and frustration. However, in the face of overwhelming force, frustration was useless. If they weren’t strong enough, then no amount of resistance would change the outcome.

The three great empires on this side were incredibly powerful, while the two Purgatory Empires on the human side were comparatively weak. This time, they would begin with the Purgatory Empires on the human side, wiping them out completely to avenge the more than ten million comrades lost in this battle, as well as the hundreds of millions who had died over the past centuries.

"Let’s go!"

Boom!

At Heavenly King Zhenwu’s command, the human fleet began to move. Led by thirteen orbital warships, and followed by hundreds of golden warships, the armada stretched a thousand kilometers long as it swept grandly toward human territory.

On Battleship 1, Chen Chu stood with his hands behind his back atop Mech No.1’s shoulder. His eyes were calm and contemplative as he looked back toward the towering black chains, which were stretching across the dark void above the sky.

This expedition hadn’t lasted long, but the experiences had left his blood burning. This was a civilization-scale war far more massive than the battles on the human frontlines. Billions of transcendent beings clashed, while mythical-level, titan-level, and even ancient-level warriors appeared in overwhelming numbers.

That great demon god in particular had left a deep impression on Chen Chu. Its strength was unfathomable. There was also the mysterious Xiao Tianyi, who had disappeared without a trace. He clearly carried many hidden secrets. His betrayal back then was definitely not as simple as it appeared, and there seemed to be other factors involved.

While Chen Chu was deep in thought, a young girl quietly watched him from inside No.1. That youth, standing tall with his hands behind his back, looked like a ruler holding up the sky. His face was handsome, and his black hair danced in the wind, giving him a graceful and heroic bearing.

However, as she looked on, a trace of heartache flickered in Luo Fei’s eyes. Others only saw Chen Chu’s godlike talent, envied his accomplishments, and were in awe of his overwhelming strength, but no one saw the hardship and danger behind it all. From the moment he began his cultivation journey, it had been nothing but battle and bloodshed. One misstep would have meant a nameless death.

Back in the Second Heavenly Realm, he had already gone to foreign battlefields to fight against evil gods and demon cultists. By the time he reached the Sixth Realm, he was facing the soul avatars of evil gods head-on, battling across a gap of two major realms.

It only got more outrageous from there. Luo Fei had heard that at the Seventh Heavenly Realm, during the ruin trials, Chen Chu had slaughtered over a hundred thousand void monsters. Those monsters were at least at Fifth Heavenly Realm, with many at the Seventh or Eighth. That wasn’t even counting the time he infiltrated deep into the Purgatory Empire’s territory and confronted demon gods directly while still at the mythical level.

To have made it this far, Chen Chu had been through more than most could imagine. For those who called themselves his friends, their pride in him came with a quiet sense of heartache.