Chapter 1158: Entering The Cosmiris (1)

"What did Saint Da Yang just say? Overlord Wu Yuan is Devil Emperor Xia?"

"Is that true?" The group of Saints leisurely watching from outside the Xuanhuang Cosmiris suddenly erupted in an uproar, all shocked by this revelation.

"It must be false!"

"How is that possible? How could Overlord Wu Yuan be Devil Emperor Xia? Devil Emperor Xia rose to prominence over 100,000 years ago." Many True Saints who knew the detailed histories of Devil Emperor Xia and Wu Yuan instinctively felt this couldn't be real.

After all, if this news were true, it would be too absurd. Wouldn't that mean Wu Yuan had fifth-stage Overlord strength over 100,000 years ago? That he had already become a Legend of the River?

However, these Saints ultimately had extremely broad perspectives and knowledge. After the initial shock, a brief analysis revealed that the likelihood was indeed high.

First, Devil Emperor Xia had suddenly appeared in the Abyss. Logically, such a monstrous prodigy should have a traceable growth trajectory, like Overlord Ming Jian or Overlord Yue Shan, but Devil Emperor Xia did not.

Second, the era when Devil Emperor Xia made his name known happened to coincide with the period when Overlord Wu Yuan was dormant.

Third, Devil Emperor Xia and Overlord Wu Yuan were both coincidentally close friends of Overlord Ming Jian.

Fourth, Devil Emperor Xia and Overlord Wu Yuan both comprehended the Great Dao of Creation and both used sabers as weapons.

Fifth, and most importantly, if Wu Yuan wasn't Devil Emperor Xia, why would he immediately try to hunt down Saint Da Yang upon meeting him?

"It seems Overlord Wu Yuan really is Devil Emperor Xia! No wonder the Abyss Alliance could never find Devil Emperor Xia."

"How could they possibly find him?" These Saints conversed with each other, sighing in amazement as they watched the two streaks of light cutting through the void.

It wasn’t just Saint Dong Lin and the others. Even Saint Lei Dao, Saint Hong Jun, Saint Ju Peng and the others who had come with Wu Yuan felt dazed as they watched Wu Yuan pounce over in pursuit along with Saint Da Yang's enraged roars.

"If Overlord Wu Yuan is Devil Emperor Xia, doesn't that mean Overlord Wu Yuan had fifth-stage Overlord strength after only cultivating for 200,000 years?" Saint Lei Dao exclaimed in shock.

"Overlord Ming Jian." Saint Hong Jun couldn't help but look towards Overlord Ming Jian. "You must have known about this, right?"

The other Saints also turned to look at Wu Yuan.

"I said it long ago." Overlord Ming Jian's voice was ethereal, his eyes carrying a hint of reverence. "In this era, Big Brother Wu Yuan is absolutely number one, unrivaled!" [1]

The group of Saints felt increasingly astounded.

They knew Overlord Ming Jian also possessed incredible talent. Logically, he should be someone with absolute confidence in himself. Yet Overlord Ming Jian personally acknowledged he was not Wu Yuan's equal?

"Perhaps our Eldritch Court truly will produce a pillar that can hold up the heavens," Saint Lei Dao sighed sincerely.

Saint Hong Jun, Saint Ju Peng and the others all deeply agreed.

Only Overlord Ming Jian, hearing the words of the Saints beside him, revealed a barely perceptible smile.

Da Yang? I hope you've made some progress and can withstand a few more saber strikes.

...

The nearly twenty Saints from various factions sighed in amazement. Many Saints had already swiftly transmitted this news through the voidrealms.

However, the gazes of all the Saints present were fixed on the three figures in the void, the gap between them rapidly closing.

Overlord Wu Yuan was about to catch up to Saint Da Yang.

"What incredible speed."

"Overlord Wu Yuan's speed has exceeded a hundred times the speed of light. The rumors were true – he has surpassed the limits of the River of Universes." These Saints grew increasingly astounded.

In the River of Universes, the speed limit was a hundred times that of light. To surpass it? One either needed absolute strength to break the limits with force, or extremely deep comprehension of Spacetime, allowing one to pioneer a Dao that aligned with the Great Dao of Spacetime. Otherwise, it was absolutely impossible.

These Saints all knew Wu Yuan had not comprehended the Great Dao of Spacetime, so only one possibility remained - breaking the limits with sheer force.

Boom!

Wu Yuan's body refiner self and ether body simultaneously erupted with power, reaching extreme speeds as they pincer attacked Saint Da Yang from left and right, holding nothing back.

"Within the River, I am supreme. No one can make me retreat. There's no need to hold back," Wu Yuan was filled with confidence. "Da Yang, since you dared come here, how could you not be prepared to die?"

Whoosh!

Wu Yuan's ether body suddenly moved, a series of dark blade rays suddenly blooming. These blade rays faintly glowed with a blood-colored radiance.

The high-grade Xiantian artifacts – Rainbow Sundering Sabers!

For the first time since falling into Wu Yuan's hands, they unleashed their power.

Nine blade rays merged into one, slicing through the void. Where the blade rays passed, they tore open a terrifying spacetime rift visible to the naked eye. The rift yawned open wide, as though about to devour Saint Da Yang.

"Damned Wu Yuan! Damned Devil Emperor Xia! Do you really think I’m a pushover?" Saint Da Yang growled.

In terms of numbers, it was two against one. In terms of strength, Saint Da Yang had been badly defeated by Devil Emperor Xia over 100,000 years ago, with Saint Hong Yun dying in that battle. And now, Wu Yuan's strength had evolved to be even more terrifying.

"With my fist, I pierce the will of the heavens!

“Through past, present, and future, my fist pierces the nine stars." Saint Da Yang howled. He swung his nine divine fists, each one rapidly expanding like nine dazzling and boundless stars.

Boom!

The power of each fist exploded like a star. Employing a special fist technique, the power of each fist stacked continuously, ultimately forming the most terrifying single punch.

The shocking might of this punch surpassed the fusion of nine punches, as if it would truly punch a massive hole in the heavens. The surrounding spacetime twisted.

"Break for me!" Saint Da Yang bellowed.

In this moment of life or death, Saint Da Yang felt that his spirit and will seemed to be sublimated, his combat power climbing to an unprecedented peak. Yes, perhaps he could defeat his opponent, this Legend of the River!

Rumble~

As blade ray and fist shadow collided, the void shattered layer by layer.

Spacetime itself seemed to shake as the collision shockwaves radiated in all directions. Two equally horrifying waves of impact were also transmitted along their weapons and fists to the bodies of the two mighty powerhouses.

Bang~

Saint Da Yang was sent flying backwards like a meteor, his vital aura noticeably diminished.

Whoosh!

Wu Yuan's ether body stood firm in the void, not retreating a single step. Holding his long saber, he looked invincible.

This scene filled the observing Saints with heartfelt shock. What formidable physical defense.

Not good!

Saint Da Yang's expression changed drastically as he flew backwards. He began raising his hand to block, but it was already too late.

This attack came too quickly.

Whoosh~

A terrifying blade ray flashed across the sky, viciously cleaving into Saint Da Yang and sending him flying backwards once more.

This saber strike came from Wu Yuan's body refiner self, who had also arrived on the battlefield. The two of them encircled Saint Da Yang.

Wu Yuan's ether body and body refiner self pursued without hesitation, their figures simultaneously flickering as they chased their target.

When the first saber strike collided with Saint Da Yang, he had made thorough preparations, going all out. Though he was sent flying, the vast majority of the force had been dissipated in the clash of ultimate moves, so he had not been too gravely injured.

But the second saber strike was too vicious, completely catching him off guard.

Rumble~

That terrifying impact force penetrated his mid-grade Xiantian artifact battle armor, causing even his incomparably tough Eternal Body to tremble violently.

His vital aura plummeted by at least a tenth. One strike had gravely wounded him.

Too terrifying. His saber is too sharp, its penetrative power too strong.

Saint Da Yang's heart trembled in despair.

How many Saints had he battled before? Now, though the River of Universes' essence greatly suppressed his strength, the suppression of his vitality was not too significant.

Simply put, the so-called suppression by the River of Universes' essence mostly suppressed attack power, not defense.

When Saint Da Yang battled other Saints, few Standard Saints possessed such combat power. Yet a sempiternal lifeform did?

"Da Yang, perish." Before Saint Da Yang could respond, another terrifying blade ray flashed.

Saint Da Yang was utterly incapable of blocking the third attack. He barely managed to raise his fists before being sent flying again.

Whoosh!

Wu Yuan's body refiner self pursued and attacked almost immediately after, another blade ray descending. One saber strike after another landed without pause.

In less than half a breath, nine consecutive saber strikes had landed.

Less than a tenth of my vital aura remains. This is the end.

Saint Da Yang gritted his teeth, his heart filled with despair.

Back then, when Saint Hong Yun died, I thought I had escaped this calamity.

Who would’ve imagined I would still end up falling to Wu Yuan in the end?

𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Boom!

Saint Da Yang did not beg for mercy. In these last moments of his life, he only stared fixedly at Wu Yuan as he triggered his Eternal Psyche, self-detonating.

Rumble~

The terrifying shockwaves spread in all directions, but did not affect Wu Yuan much. They couldn't even cause significant damage.

It was mainly because this was the River of Universes, where power was restricted and suppressed. If it were in the cosmic sea? A Saint's final counterattack and self-detonation might be able to kill one of Wu Yuan's combat bodies.

Self-destruction? Unfortunately, this is the River of Universes.

Wu Yuan easily withstood the impact, waving his hand to collect the many treasures dropped by Saint Da Yang.

Years ago, I said you would be the first Eternal I killed. Alas, it was not to be.

Wu Yuan's eyes were cold as ice.

Today, I suppose I've made up for that past regret.

Whoosh!

Wu Yuan's body refiner self transformed into a streak of light, rapidly flying towards Saint Lei Dao, Saint Hong Jun and the others in the distant void.

...

"Overlord Wu Yuan." Saint Lei Dao, Saint Hong Jun, Saint Ju Peng and the others proactively came forward to greet him, adopting somewhat humble postures. They couldn’t help it; he was simply too strong.

In this battle, Wu Yuan had slain Saint Da Yang without requiring assistance from Overlord Ming Jian. It was a pure display of raw power, taking less than ten exchanges to kill his opponent. What terrifying combat prowess!

"Everyone, if you wish to observe the profundities of the Xuanhuang Cosmiris' operations, then please go ahead," Wu Yuan smiled. "Overlord Ming Jian and I won't keep you here any longer. We'll enter Xuanhuang Cosmiris now."

"Alright!"

"Go on then, Overlord Wu Yuan," Saint Lei Dao, Saint Hong Jun and the others all urged.

"Brother Ming Jian, let's go."

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Wu Yuan and Ming Jian transformed into two streaks of light, instantly reaching a hundred times light speed as they plunged into the massive vortex filled with endless Xuanhuang qi.

"Open for me!" Wu Yuan swung his war saber. The blade ray swept across heaven and earth, parting the layers of Xuanhuang qi to either side, revealing an enormous rift.

Wu Yuan and Ming Jian vanished from the sight of the Saints.

...

From the moment Wu Yuan arrived alongside several Saints, swiftly slew Saint Da Yang, and ultimately charged into Xuanhuang Cosmiris, he had shown not a hint of hesitation.

This sequence of events left Saint Dong Lin and over a dozen other Saints in increasingly greater awe.

"Overlord Wu Yuan's saber techniques are truly profound."

"It must have reached the Peak Saint level."

"Perhaps." The group of Saints sighed as they discussed, growing ever more impressed with Wu Yuan.

"The friendship between Overlord Wu Yuan and Overlord Ming Jian is truly one of life and death companionship."

"Such camaraderie. After endless years, if they both become Dao Zenithels, it will surely be a beautiful tale," another Saint mused.

This elicited envy from many of the Saints. The more powerful one became, the harder it was for others to sway one's own thoughts. Thus, it was difficult to truly find a friend willing to live or die together.

But once found, such friendship could transcend even life and death!

...

Wu Yuan’s act of killing Saint Da Yang and exposing his identity as Devil Emperor Xia was witnessed firsthand by many Saints. Thus, the news spread again at astonishing speed.

"What?"

"Devil Emperor Xia is actually Overlord Wu Yuan?"

"Over 100,000 years ago, he was already a Legend of the River?"

"How could a sempiternal lifeform like him unleash his full power in the Abyss?" As the upper echelons of various factions across the cosmic sea received this news, they grew increasingly shocked.

Just how many more secrets was this Overlord Wu Yuan hiding?

...

In the cosmic sea, within the Ji Guang Saint Realm.

Inside the vast True Saint Hall.

This! How is it possible? Devil Emperor Xia is actually Overlord Wu Yuan?

Upon receiving this news, True Saint Ji Guang was so shocked he immediately stood up, his eyes filled with an incredulous light.

He had only one thought – impossible!

Devil Emperor Xia's aura was unmistakably that of an Abyssal lifeform.

True Saint Ji Guang had an anxious expression.

How could he be Overlord Wu Yuan? Back then, how old was Overlord Wu Yuan?

Before receiving Saint Da Yang's message, he had been leisurely watching the battle between Overlord Wu Yuan and the Immortal Court Saints. Who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, this spectacle would come to haunt him?

Though shocked, as a True Saint, Ji Guang quickly calmed himself. He understood that no matter how unbelievable, facts were facts. Devil Emperor Xia was Overlord Wu Yuan!

Which means...My greatest enemy is the Eldritch Court's most monstrous prodigy in this generation, Wu Yuan?

True Saint Ji Guang gritted his teeth.

Is there any way that I can deal with him?

This was Overlord Wu Yuan! The Eldritch Court would surely provide him with the highest level of protection. Could a mere True Saint like himself kill such a person?

I must speak with the Dao Zenithel.

True Saint Ji Guang didn't hesitate.

In terms of individual strength, True Saint Ji Guang was already a first-rate powerhouse in the cosmic sea, with a far-reaching reputation. But faced with the massive Eldritch Court, anyone would feel trepidation.

1. the acting of this guy is really... ☜