"Oops, what should we do now?"
Everyone's faces turned extremely grim. Even with the protection of the mountain guardian array, they had no confidence when facing the assault of the five Universe Lords.
At this rate, it was only a matter of time before the protective formation was broken.
Rumble~~
Just then, deep within the Primordial Kingdom of God, at the very core of the Meritorious Xuanhuang Linglong Pagoda, a terrifying aura suddenly erupted, blanketing the entire divine kingdom in an instant.
All around, the chaotic void trembled as ripples surged outward, distorting time and space as though this force had seized control of the entire dimension.
"This... This is the Lord's aura. The Lord has awakened!"
Rather than fear, everyone was filled with joy. They knew this aura well—it belonged to none other than the ruler of the Primordial Kingdom of God, the supreme being who had once transformed the Lord of the Blood Sea.
One by one, they calmed down. If Gu Chuan was taking action personally, then there was no longer any reason to fear the five Universe Lords outside.
At the heart of the Xuanhuang Linglong Pagoda, a figure sat cross-legged on a futon.
In that instant, he opened his eyes, radiating an aura that was both mysterious and indescribable, as if an entire Chaos Universe resided within him. His chaotic power was immeasurable.
He was Gu Chuan.
Originally, he had been in Closed Door Training, tirelessly absorbing the energy of the Origin Dragon Vein to strengthen his fundamental source. However, the disturbance caused by the five invading Universe Lords had disrupted his cultivation.
"There are actually five Universe Lords invading my Primordial Kingdom of God?!"
As Gu Chuan's eyes opened, the Chaos Eight Trigrams spun within his pupils. Countless messages flowed into his consciousness, and he immediately grasped the situation.
Apparently, during his secluded training, the sudden rise of the Primordial Kingdom of God had alarmed the rulers of the five neighboring kingdoms. Unable to sit still, they had finally decided to investigate.
Unfortunately for them, they had underestimated the power of the Nine-Curved Yellow River Formation. Even nearing the peak of Elementary Universe Lord, escaping from this formation was far from easy.
Now, realizing the danger, the five Universe Lords had begun bombarding the formation in desperation, attempting to escape its clutches.
Naturally, all this disturbance had awakened Gu Chuan from his cultivation.
"How bold... I didn't seek trouble with you, yet you dare to bring it to me. Very well—then stay here forever." A chilling glint flickered in Gu Chuan's eyes.
After such an extended period of training, he had absorbed immense energy from the Origin Dragon Vein, as well as the vast Power of Faith provided by the Lord of the Blood Sea and others. His cultivation had progressed by leaps and bounds.
Now, his body contained the power of 5,000 Samsaras—far stronger than before he entered seclusion.
It was as if the Chaos Universe within him had undergone 5,000 Samsaras, producing a vast and terrifying amount of origin energy.
Boom~~
Seated at the center of the Meritorious Xuanhuang Linglong Pagoda, Gu Chuan gently lifted a finger. Instantly, the Nine-Curved Yellow River Formation roared to life under his control.
It was crucial to understand that before, the formation had been acting passively, reacting to external forces. Now, with a master guiding it, its power surged more than a thousandfold.
Clatter~~
Under Gu Chuan's will, the formation's power skyrocketed. Each curve of the Yellow River seemed to come alive, infused with soul and origin energy.
In addition, streams of black rivers emerged, born from the Primordial Ancient Serpent Talisman. These rivers were filled with dark underworld energy, brimming with the aura of death and malevolence.
Floating in these rivers were countless skulls, evil spirits, and demonic entities—a terrifying image resembling the River of Styx, the true river of death.
Countless rivers—black and yellow—converged together and rained down upon the five Universe Lords, launching a full-scale assault that left no direction uncovered.
The Lord of Fire and the other four Universe Lords had planned to strike again, but as this devastating power approached, their expressions changed in horror—they sensed an overwhelming crisis.
This version of the Nine-Curved Yellow River Formation was completely different from the passive one earlier. It was like a slumbering tiger suddenly awakened...
"Damn it! The Universe Lord controlling this formation has awakened!"
"We must not allow the formation's power to reach its peak. Now is the time to destroy it completely!"
"That's right! If this formation matures fully, we'll be doomed!"
"I refuse to believe a mere formation can kill five Universe Lords!"
Fueled by desperation and pride, the five Universe Lords roared in defiance.
Rumble~~
The projections of five universes—Metal, Fire, Earth, Water, and Wood—burst forth from their bodies. The terrifying force of their cosmos surged wildly, annihilating everything in their path.
These five universe projections smashed into the formation with apocalyptic force.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Yet the Nine-Curved Yellow River Formation responded in kind. The Xuanhuang River and Death River collided violently with the projected universes, unleashing a cataclysmic explosion of power.
The chaotic void around them was torn apart. Cracks spread like webs, filling the sky with destruction.
Pfft!
The Lord of Fire and the other four Universe Lords couldn't withstand the blast. Their universe projections shattered like fragile glass, and they coughed out blood as their internal organs ruptured under the pressure.
"This power... It's not from the Lord of the Blood Sea, nor from an Elementary Universe Lord... This is the power of a Medium Universe Lord, with at least thousands of Samsaras!"
"We've been tricked! The Lord of the Blood Sea must have fallen! This territory now belongs to a Medium Universe Lord!"
"Retreat! Run for your lives! If we stay, we're dead!"
Their faces turned pale. With just one strike, they realized the horrifying truth—they weren't facing the Lord of the Blood Sea at all, but a vastly superior master from a higher realm.