C1369 The Struggle to Survive

The Chaos Roc, vastly larger than the actual Domain Boundary, was wreaking havoc in the Firefly Starfield.

It captured the attention of all the visitors, bringing the ongoing battle to a halt.

Having broken free from Hao Ran's seal and surged into the Outland Star River, the Chaos Roc bared its sharp fangs for the first time, unabashedly displaying its ferocious and bloodthirsty nature.

While it had previously lingered in the outer space of the Plover Realm, it had been cautious due to its unregained strength and the presence of Grec and Sabonis, as well as a wariness of the Divine Soul Sect.

Back then, it had merely taken the opportunity to slaughter numerous elites from various races in outer space.

But now, revealing itself in its primal form, it effortlessly obliterated two frigid worlds, along with numerous Galaxy Ancient Starships and Platinum Asuras.

At this point, it truly thrived, like a fish in water.

Within the Dragon Slash Platform, Yu Yuan's Yin God sensed the sword light deep within the river of sword light, his expression grave.

He had access to the sword light forged by the Optimus Nine Slashes, but without the actual Optimus Sword and the sword soul, and not wielding the sword with his true form, he was powerless.

He could not manifest Nie Qingtian's divine sword might, leaving him unable to wound the Chaos Roc.

Desperately, he pondered how to halt the Chaos Roc's rampage.

He aimed to corner the Chaos Roc into the Impasse Land, to gain a moment's respite as the Yang God materialized.

"Chaos Roc!"

Alonso, wielding his silver war pike and amassing his blood energy, streaked through the cosmos like a blinding snow-white bolt of lightning, charging from the positions of Jun Chen, Tianzang, and the Death Crane.

The brilliance of the snow-white lightning seemed woven from countless shimmering Bloodline Crystal Chains.

Whispers of law and the distant thunder of the Dao resonated from within.

"You, Alonso, are still a bit too green," the Chaos Roc taunted in its immense fish form, suddenly spewing forth an ice-blue river.

From within that river, numerous small stones burst forth, and from one stone, a forest of towering demonic Totem Pillars erupted.

In an instant, the thirty-six Totem Pillars were arrayed into a formation, generating a powerful suction force. Alonso, wielding his silver war pike and accompanied by the thunderous roar of the Great Dao, was engulfed by the Ancient Fey Formation before he could even approach the Chaos Roc. The Totem Pillars, which only retained a fraction of their original Demon Energy, could not unleash their full terrifying power. Yet, it was the Chaos Roc, not Lim Zhuyun, who now commanded the Ancient Fey Formation.

The ice-blue river abruptly transformed into the bizarre Ember Waters. The waters of the Ember Waters appeared to be saturated with the rich blood energy of the Chaos Roc. The Totem Pillars stood rooted within the Ember Waters, seemingly drawing power from the deep sea, amassing otherworldly forces. A profound, immense, and enigmatic aura pervaded the Ancient Fey Formation, ensnaring Alonso for the time being.

"Had Sabonis not been gravely wounded in the Plover Realm, I would not have taken such liberties in the Firefly Starfield," the Chaos Roc's voice emanated from his dichromatic eyes, audible to all. Far away, in a frigid world connected to the Dark Domain by the Frost Well, Ciara was struck by a sudden, splitting headache as the Chaos Roc spoke.

Ciara's soul was infiltrated by the nefarious power of the Chaos Roc, sending her thoughts into disarray. The eyes of the Platinum Asura swiftly turned red and white, mirroring the devotees of the Chaos Roc. Her devout adoration for the Asura King and her steadfast faith were swayed by the Chaos Roc's influence, disrupting her secret connection with the Frost Well.

"Sabonis, the Asura King, has lived long and possesses formidable strength. Were he at his zenith, I would not have provoked him or engaged in a life-or-death struggle," the Chaos Roc mused with a hint of regret. "Alas, it's a shame..."

The Chaos Roc gazed at the Asura Clan's grand commander, confined by the Ancient Fey Formation, and remarked, "It's a pity he requires time to heal. His presence would be futile. And you, having only recently ascended to the Tenth Level, lack a bloodline refined over millennia. You cannot instill fear in me."

With a whoosh, his form halted momentarily amidst the hazy starlight, and the Chaos Roc once again assumed the guise of a withered old man.

However, it towered thousands of meters high.

It was as though a Human Race Unrestrained Stage cultivator had refined his Dharma, with dragons of water seemingly alive and moving within his sleeves.

"Yu, you whelp, I've raised you for this very day!" the Chaos Roc sneered viciously. "Anyone not wishing to die should stay away. Otherwise, whoever ruins my plans will pay with their life."

His glare settled on Jun Chen and the Ghost King Tianzang.

Finally, he stood before the "Cold Domain Bear," towering over the creature.

He looked down at the bear and said, "You can't stop me from taking what I desire. Your resistance is utterly pointless."

With a casual gesture, he tore through the barrier.

Rip!

Beneath the bear, the Stars Realm wall that housed the Cold Abyss Entrance was ripped open, transforming into shimmering silver-white light curtains.

Inside, Yu Yuan, seated atop a snowy peak, was revealed with clarity.

Many of the nearby powerhouses who had gathered could clearly see Yu Yuan, who, amidst a fiery inferno, remained intently focused on refining his Yang God.

Rip! Rip! Rip!

Sword lights, spurred by the snow bear and Yu Yuan's Yin God, continued to break away from the river of sword lights, relentlessly striking at the Chaos Roc.

In his human form, he nonchalantly waved his hand.

The sword lights turned into a torrential downpour, scattering across the desolate Outland Star River, unable to inflict the slightest harm on him.

The snow bear, known among the Boundless Human Race as "Violent Bear," roared, thumping its chest and fearlessly confronting the Chaos Roc, now in the guise of a gaunt old man.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

With its movement, the entire Firefly Starfield, along with its many stars and Realms, seemed to resonate, shaking violently.

The bear's body swelled more than tenfold, nearly bursting with its surging blood energy and immense strength.

It embraced the Chaos Roc, its formidable teeth gnashing, as countless icicles, spikes, and shards of ice pummeled the Chaos Roc.

In an instant, the Chaos Roc reverted to its primordial giant fish form, clashing fiercely with the bear.

The space around them collapsed, and a myriad of dazzling lightning bolts erupted. The cataclysmic forces capable of obliterating worlds scattered, causing some Asuras who dared to approach to burst apart.

The collision of bloodline laws had the power to effortlessly shatter worlds. The razor-sharp fins of the Chaos Roc and the raw strength of the Violent Bear manifested repeatedly.

Boom!

On the fringes of the Firefly Starfield, stars devoid of Asuras began to explode one by one, breaking apart into innumerable fragments of stone.

The disintegration of entire realms seemed to stem from the world's energies, abilities, and hidden laws being violently drained to combat the fearsome Chaos Roc.

It waged war with the Chaos Roc, engulfing the whole Firefly Starfield in the conflict!

First, the realms of Asuras and alien beasts fell, then those with alien beasts and insects. Each was obliterated in the wake of its frenzied battle.

The Firefly Starfield, due to its fierce struggle with the Chaos Roc, was now drawing closer to the Deep Starfield.

Numerous stars and infinite worlds were shattered, one after another.

Ultimately, not a single intact star remained in the vast Starfield. All the sentient beings that had once thrived there would be extinguished by this war.

"Jun Chen, we must save Yu Yuan," declared the Ghost King, Tianzang, standing solemnly on the azure crystal altar, his gaze heavy as he observed the stars, now vulnerable without the protection of the Domain Boundary and saturated with the powers of the Outland Star River.

The premier guest of the Babel Chamber of Commerce, along with the Death Crane, were unaware of Yu Yuan's true origins.

Thus, they had been indecisive until now.

But in this moment, upon hearing Tianzang's emphatic declaration, Jun Chen gave a slight nod, affirming, "I will do everything in my power."

"I'll lead the way!"

Zhou You had been waiting for this confirmation. As soon as Jun Chen agreed, he prepared to open the spatial passage.

"Ah!"

Tianzang suddenly let out an exclamation of surprise.

All eyes, previously fixed on the Impasse Land, watched as it lost its Domain Boundary and emitted a blinding silver-white radiance.

Then, space itself twisted violently, and the stars concealed within the Cold Abyss Entrance reemerged elsewhere.

They materialized in the celestial expanse where the Dragon Slash Platform and the river of sword light stretched across the sky.

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