Chapter 1262: First Battle, Death To Those Who Block My Path (2)

Moments ago, both cultivators had received disturbing news: at the entrance of the Tenth Chaos Void, hundreds of True Saints from the Abyss Alliance had joined forces to establish numerous formidable arrays, attempting to block powerhouses from other major factions from entering.

Given the time that had elapsed, numerous nearby True Saints had already reached the entrance to the Tenth Chaos Void, only to find themselves trapped outside the arrays, unable to breach the barrier and gain entry.

"The Abyss Alliance courts the wrath of many with this action," Wu Yuan observed, his brow furrowing deeply. "They will provoke various factions to unite against them."

"They received the news first and were also the first to dispatch their True Saints," True Saint Tian Peng explained. "Our Eldritch Court powerhouses would need to first reach the Darklight Sea before proceeding further. Meanwhile, Abyss Alliance powerhouses could travel directly from their base, requiring just over a decade to reach the entrance."

He continued grimly, "Reports indicate hundreds of Abyss Alliance True Saints have already entered the Tenth Chaos Void. They've positioned their weaker True Saints to guard the entrance to the passage. For the Abyss Alliance, even delaying us briefly gives them a significant advantage."

Wu Yuan's eyes glinted dangerously. "I'm curious to witness just how powerful the arrays established by the Abyss Alliance truly are."

Not long after their exchange, Wu Yuan and True Saint Tian Peng finally arrived at the entrance of the Tenth Chaos Void.

From a distance, guided by their heightened senses, they beheld the terrifyingly massive spacetime rift—a colossal tear that stretched thousands of light-years across the endless void. Its appearance was both grotesque and awe-inspiring. Countless streams of Xuanhuang qi converged and poured continuously into the spacetime rift, as though feeding an insatiable cosmic maw.

"This array!" True Saint Tian Peng exclaimed.

"So many True Saints," Wu Yuan observed. Only as they drew close did they realize that while the spacetime rift itself was enormous, the actual passage for entry was considerably narrower

At this moment, figures radiating immense power stood throughout the boundless void, packed densely together. There were well over three hundred True Saints present, scattered strategically across the emptiness, forming a complete and unified array that covered nearly half of the spacetime rift's opening.

"More have arrived.”

"True Saint Tian Peng. And beside him is True Saint Wu Yuan. Both are super powerhouses from the Eldritch Court."

"Both are Full True Saint powerhouses. Finally, some formidable challengers have arrived."

On the opposite side of the void stood approximately fifty scattered figures, each emanating powerful auras. These were all True Saints from various major factions who had been blocked by the array.

“Other factions have arrived too.”

"They've been halted at the entrance," Wu Yuan and True Saint Tian Peng observed, exchanging knowing glances.

They recognized numerous familiar figures; some from the Blood Dream Alliance, others from Nine Peaks. However, judging by their positions in the True Saint Rankings, their strength generally fell short of the top tier. The Darklight Sea lay quite distant from the Abyss Alliance's usual base of operations, explaining Wu Yuan and True Saint Tian Peng’s relatively delayed arrival.

Whoosh!

A streak of light approached them directly, transmitting a message: "True Saint Wu Yuan, True Saint Tian Peng, please wait a moment."

Wu Yuan and his companion paused, unbothered by this brief interruption.

"True Saint Kuang Yan," Wu Yuan acknowledged the newcomer. "What brings you here?"

True Saint Kuang Yan, a True Saint from Nine Peaks, bowed slightly. "To encounter both of you is truly our great fortune," he said humbly. "The Abyss Alliance blocks our path forward. Dozens of us True Saints have attempted to breach their defenses, only to be repelled. Only True Saint Qing Yan, utilizing his extraordinary speed, managed to slip through just as the array was forming.

"His strength is also remarkable. Several True Saints from the Abyss Alliance attempted to intercept him, but were violently pushed aside."

"True Saint Qing Yan?" Both Wu Yuan and True Saint Tian Peng couldn't conceal their surprise.

This True Saint ranked fifth on the True Saint Rankings, even surpassing True Saint Yan Huo by a narrow margin.

"This True Saint Qing Yan was previously stationed in the Fourth Chaos Void, yet arrived with such speed," True Saint Tian Peng mused. "He must have already been present in the Ninth Chaos Void."

Wu Yuan nodded slightly.

"With True Saint Qing Yan's formidable strength, it is no surprise that he got through the barricade. True Saint Kuang Yan, we appreciate your sharing this information," Wu Yuan said diplomatically.

"Might I request that True Saint Wu Yuan and True Saint Tian Peng allow me to accompany you when breaching this array?" True Saint Kuang Yan inquired, his voice earnest. "I'm prepared to offer a high-grade Xiantian artifact in exchange. Simply bringing me into the Tenth Chaos Void would suffice."

Wu Yuan exchanged a meaningful glance with his companion.

"True Saint Kuang Yan, while we value the intelligence you've shared, the opening of the Tenth Chaos Void is a matter of great significance. We cannot agree to your request." True Saint Tian Peng responded coldly.

"Wait a little longer," Wu Yuan advised. "Within a few years, many more True Saints will gather here. By then, the Abyss Alliance won't possess sufficient strength to hold back the tide. Your wait won't be prolonged."

True Saint Kuang Yan couldn't suppress a bitter smile. He had anticipated this response. Entering earlier would provide significant advantages, and since they represented different factions, Wu Yuan and Tian Peng naturally had no incentive to bring him along.

"Wu Yuan, let's proceed," True Saint Tian Peng urged. "There's no benefit in further delay."

"True Saint Kuang Yan," Wu Yuan offered unexpectedly, "if you're willing to accept the risk, you may follow behind us and attempt to break through alongside us. If you prefer not to chance it, then remain here."

The moment these words left his lips, Wu Yuan soared upward in a brilliant flash, heading directly toward the grayish array looming in the distance.

Whoosh!

True Saint Tian Peng likewise leapt forward, charging toward the barrier.

Witnessing these two True Saint powerhouses rushing toward the array, True Saint Kuang Yan's eyes flickered with calculation.

Follow along?

He muttered. The array constructed by hundreds of True Saints undoubtedly possessed terrifying power. Gritting his teeth, he decided.

I'll risk it. Wait for hundreds of True Saints to unite their strength? Who knows how long that will take?

Whoosh!

True Saint Kuang Yan followed closely behind.

"Let's go!"

"Wu Yuan and Tian Peng are working together. This is an opportunity!"

"We must take this chance!"

In truth, it wasn't merely True Saint Kuang Yan who seized this moment. Seeing Wu Yuan and his companion charge toward the array, most of the dozens of scattered True Saints immediately rushed toward the barrier as well.

Previously, within insufficient individual strength, none had dared take the initiative. Had they been targeted by the Abyss Alliance powerhouses, their deaths would be highly likely.

Now, with two super powerhouses near the top of the True Saint Rankings leading the charge, the other True Saints found their courage restored.

...

"Look! The top-rankers of the True Saint Rankings have arrived!"

"That's Wu Yuan! Ranked thirteenth on the True Saint Rankings, alongside True Saint Tian Peng. They're charging over!"

"And there are other True Saints as well. They're all trying to breach the array!" The three hundred-plus True Saints of the Abyss Alliance witnessed this development with growing unease, their expressions tightening with concern.

According to their original strategy, it should have taken several centuries before rival factions could amass enough True Saints to challenge their array. When that inevitable day came, they had planned to simply dismantle the array and permit passage.

But fate had other designs.

First, True Saint Qing Yan had slipped through their defenses with his exceptional speed. Now, two Full True Saint powerhouses had appeared on the scene.

"Engage!"

"Kill them!"

"So what if they're Full True Saints? There are only two of them. We have hundreds of True Saints working together." The Abyss Alliance True Saints mobilized to engage the intruders.

However, maintaining such a vast array required these True Saints to guard specific critical nodes. They couldn't abandon their posts to concentrate their forces in one location. Consequently, only a fraction could converge to confront any single threat.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

In an instant, thirteen True Saints descended from all directions, converging on Wu Yuan. They struck without hesitation. some activating Xiantian artifacts, others brandishing weapons. Their coordinated assault targeted Wu Yuan with precision.

"Three Peak True Saints and ten Standard True Saints," Wu Yuan assessed coldly, his gaze hardening like steel. "With this bit of strength, you presume to challenge me?"

Rumble~

Mist suddenly engulfed the vast void, pressing down on Wu Yuan with oppressive force. This was the array's power—suppression domain! The Abyss Alliance powerhouses drew their confidence from this array, which amplified their combat prowess while diminishing that of any enemies trapped within. One side was strengthened, while the other weakened, leading to a fundamental shift in the balance of power.

"Break for me!" Wu Yuan bellowed with fury.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Countless rays of light erupted around him, innumerable streams of black and white qi intertwining and expanding outward, instantly blanketing nearly a hundred million li radius of the void.

Eternal ultimate technique—Chiaroscuro Domain.

Boom!

The massive Chiaroscuro Domain collided with the endless mist pressing down upon him, generating shockwaves that reverberated through space as if two colossal worlds had crashed together. Astonishingly, Wu Yuan's Chiaroscuro Domain momentarily gained the upper hand.

"How is this possible?"

"Our array can't suppress him? Is Wu Yuan's domain truly this powerful?" The Abyss Alliance True Saints exchanged alarmed glances. "Our intelligence reports never indicated his domain had reached such heights!"

It was extremely difficult to cultivate domain ultimate techniques to such a level. What they didn’t know was that over two billion years, Wu Yuan had not only refined his Chiaroscuro Domain to new levels but had also meticulously cultivated numerous other eternal ultimate techniques to profound depths.

Wu Yuan's strength is truly remarkable! To think he concealed such a powerful domain technique all this time.

True Saint Tian Peng marveled from nearby, as he himself confronted the siege of nearly ten True Saints.

The array had been suppressing Tian Peng's speed advantage. Now, with Wu Yuan's domain activated, Tian Peng was no longer restricted. His velocity surged once more as he darted toward the group of Abyss Alliance True Saints.

Nevertheless, Wu Yuan's domain range remained finite. It couldn't dismantle the entire array, only affecting a relatively small portion. Most True Saints who had entered the array couldn't benefit from this disruption. In truth, Wu Yuan had no intention of completely destroying the array; he merely needed to slip through.

Whoosh!

The thirteen True Saints swarmed to attack.

Boom!

Terrifying blade rays and sword lights blossomed against the darkness. A streak of spear light tore through the void like silver lightning. A radiant stream resembling a fiery comet bombarded him. The radiance of various self-created Daos blazed from them.

Thirteen True Saints unified their assault, unleashing their full might. Terrifying fluctuations of power engulfed this region of space, nearly submerging Wu Yuan's figure entirely.

This confrontation drew the attention of virtually every True Saint in the void. All eyes focused on the battle's outcome. Could Wu Yuan withstand such a concentrated attack?

The scene that unfolded in the next instant left almost every True Saint stunned.

"Those who block my path shall die!" Wu Yuan's roar shattered through the spacetime fluctuations, reverberating across the endless void.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

One terrifying blade ray after another erupted from his position. Dazzling arcs swept across the vast void, shattering all incoming attacks.

𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Nine Xiantian Instrument sabers simultaneously unleashed the sixth move—Worldforge. High-grade Xiantian artifacts and Instruments were blasted aside like toys. Several True Saints engaging him in close combat were sent flying backward, all bearing grievous wounds.

"What is happening?"

"His attacks..."

"Didn't our intelligence indicate that True Saint Wu Yuan's offensive capabilities weren't particularly exceptional?" The Abyss Alliance True Saints descended into panic. They had confronted him with confidence, believing that with over a dozen True Saints joining forces, they could at least match Wu Yuan's strength, if not overpower him.

None thought they would find themselves at such an absolute disadvantage.

Simultaneously, an ancient, boundless aura erupted from the chaotic void. Wu Yuan's towering figure, initially ten thousand li high, began expanding rapidly, his vital aura swelling continuously.

A hundred thousand li! A million li! Ten million li!

In the blink of an eye, Wu Yuan had grown from ten thousand to ten million li tall, resembling a terrifying primordial god or devil awakening from slumber, his aura violent and untamed.

I never thought that I’d be forced to reveal a fraction of my true strength in merely the first engagement.

Wu Yuan's ice-cold gaze swept across his opponents.

His colossal form now towered ten million li high, wielding nine battle sabers, each several million li in length. The vastness of his aura gave the impression that a single slash could cleave heaven and earth apart.

"Complete mastery of the Eternal Matter Body."

"True Saint Wu Yuan has actually cultivated an Eternal Matter Body to such a level?" Every True Saint throughout the void looked on with shock and disbelief.

Indeed! Complete mastery of the Eternal Matter Body!

During his billions of years in secluded cultivation, though Wu Yuan had yet to take the third step, he had devoted considerable energy to comprehending the Primordial Doctrine, achieving remarkable results. Without fanfare, he had cultivated the path of matter to complete mastery of the Eternal Matter Body.

This achievement not only granted him superlative physical defense but also astonishing offensive potential. Empowered by this formidable strength, the same techniques and artifacts Wu Yuan had wielded before now delivered more than double their previous power.

In the past, Wu Yuan had relied on the Robe of Creation, using his extraordinary physical defense to rank among the top True Saints. Now, with his physical attacks alone, he deserved a place among the top twenty, or perhaps even the top ten of the True Saint Rankings.

And all this without utilizing the Creation Heavenly Saber.

If he were to employ a Chaos Treasure, Wu Yuan's physical attacks would prove even more devastating. However, the Creation Heavenly Saber remained his ultimate trump card, and it wasn’t the right time to reveal it.

"Die!" Wu Yuan roared. The nine Xiantian Instrument battle sabers in his hands, imbued with the profundities of his self-created Dao, erupted once more.

Blade rays blossomed, as if cleaving apart the fabric of the universe. They were dazzling and unfathomable, each one horrifyingly lethal. In an instant, several blade rays struck a True Saint who couldn't evade in time.

Boom!

The True Saint was instantly gravely wounded, propelled backward through space, his vital aura diminishing sharply,