Chapter 365

Chapter 365: The Alien Universe Passage

"Daoist friend, before the creation of the heavens, the fall of the Three Thousand Chaotic Demon Gods bought only the briefest opening of the alien universe passage. That was long ago; the passage has long since closed," the Honored One spoke.

Ripples spread across the River of Time. A youth strolled forth from its far end, treading upon its waves. His gaze was profound, his aura vast and powerful, yet there was a hint of fragility about him.

Mad Daoist fixed his eyes on him, letting out a cold sneer. "Since opening the alien universe passage is impossible, are you telling me this just to play me for a fool?"

"Do you truly believe I cannot kill you?"

"Daoist friend, you misunderstand."

The Honored One smiled faintly. "My rebirth in this age is the working of fate."

"Therefore, the alien universe passage is fated to open today."

"But it requires your assistance."

Mad Daoist’s brow twitched slightly. "How powerful is the strongest cultivator in that universe?"

"The peak of the Three Yuan Proof!" the Honored One replied.

Mad Daoist felt the stirrings in his heart, yet he did not agree immediately. "You want my help to open the alien universe passage. What benefit do I stand to gain?"

"Know this: once the passage opens, cultivators from that alien universe can invade all realms through it, unleashing an apocalyptic catastrophe."

"You ask me to become the villain who would damn everything. Show me sufficient incentive."

Mad Daoist’s eyes chilled. He lived for transcendence, existed for the Dao. The life or death of beings across all realms meant nothing to him; only his own interests concerned him.

"Hahaha…!" The Honored One threw his head back and laughed. Mad Daoist’s words proved he was tempted.

"Daoist friend, if you can enter the alien universe, you might yet comprehend the method of transcendence and break free from the cage of the Heavenly Dao. That single hope outweighs all else."

"As you said yourself," Mad Daoist shook his head, "The fall of the Three Thousand Chaotic Demon Gods, consuming all their remnant power, was necessary to briefly open the passage. Even at your prime, adding my current strength, it would be impossible to achieve."

Had opening the passage truly been simple, Li Ruoyu, the human ancestor, and Mad Daoist himself would not remain shackled to their native cosmos.

"A fellow Daoist friend from that other universe once told me," the Honored One solemnly intoned, "that this era would be the grandest yet, a new era where rules would become chaotic. Moreover, that alien universe passage lies right here, its traces discernible. We need not create it from nothing."

"Furthermore, the moment we act, the forces on the other side will sense it."

"With the power of both sides erupting simultaneously, success will be achieved in a single decisive stroke."

The Honored One’s passion surged within him.

Mad Daoist smirked, a peculiar gleam in his eyes. "Interesting."

"Then let us begin."

"Hold." The Honored One’s gaze turned sharp. "Several days remain before my divine soul fully solidifies, before I can retake my physical form and complete my rebirth. Only then will I possess the power sufficient to join you in opening the passage."

Mad Daoist remained unmoved, clearly having anticipated this condition.

He walked deeper into the River of Time, his smile turning eerie. "The power contained within this river is truly strange. That group of little fellows believes it’s just the River of Time. They’re likely heading for a nasty shock."

"Daoist friend, these Immortal Kings… they are nutrients for us."

"But, Daoist friend, you took possession of the flesh forms of my brothers and sisters. I ask that you return them to me," the Honored One said seriously. "The more resurrected Chaotic Demon Gods, the greater our power and the surer our success."

"What I’ve acquired, I do not relinquish," Mad Daoist cackled. "Drop this subject."

"…" A vein pulsed at the Honored One’s temple as he forcibly suppressed his fury.

Mad Daoist was too powerful. Without his help, whether they could open the alien universe passage was still unknown, so they could not offend him now.

Mad Daoist entered the deepest part of the River of Time.

An enormous demon body lay stretched out, permeated with thick chaotic energy all over. Its body seemed wrapped in a layer of dark golden divine armor, with thirty-six arms sprouting out, and its whole body was inscribed with profound totem divine patterns.

Inside its head, a bean-sized divine fire flickered, gathering chaotic energy and emanating the aura of the primordial origin.

"Primordial Dao Fire?"

Mad Daoist’s eyes burned with fervor, as if he had seen an unparalleled treasure.

Zun was startled by Mad Daoist’s attitude and said hurriedly, "Daoist friend, this thing is key to my rebirth and cannot be given to you."

"If I truly want to take it, you cannot stop me," Mad Daoist said lightly.

Primordial Dao Fire was the first spark born before the creation of the heavens, gathering the essence of the universe. It was infinitely mysterious, able to nurture the physical body and foster the spiritual soul.

Even for one of Mad Daoist’s level, he greatly craved the Primordial Dao Fire.

According to Ye Xu’s standards, it might be worth eighty to ninety billion heavenly secrets points.

Facing such a divine artifact, how could Mad Daoist not be moved?

The Primordial Dao Fire burned, shining with strands of golden light, its origin aura profound and majestic.

This Chaotic Demon God had clearly used the Primordial Dao Fire as a source to nurture a perfect soul. Once successful, paired with its strong physique, it could instantly return to its peak state.

"At most three days," Zun opened his mouth and said.

Mad Daoist sat down in lotus position.

"Three days later, if you still have not succeeded and cannot open the alien universe passage, the Primordial Dao Fire is mine."

Zun gave a light smile, a flash of killing intent in his eyes, and said no more.

…

"That senior is truly a dedicated scavenger."

The Immortal Kings traversed the River of Time without gaining a single shred of benefit.

"It must be hard for him," Ye Xu sighed with emotion.

A top expert of the Three Yuan Proof had actually lowered himself to run around for wealth.

Mad Daoist was the one and only.

"Master, haven’t you realized that the scenes in the River of Time have deviated?" Dao King had been paying attention to the River of Time’s changes from beginning to end.

He sensed something was wrong.

"Is that so?" Li Ruoshui asked doubtfully.

Dao King muttered to himself in his mind and said, "The timing of our unification of the Spirit Realm, conquest of the Mysterious Realm, and assault on the Shadow Realm became chaotic. The great change in the Yuan Realm ancestral home also doesn’t fit the River of Time’s records."

"This River of Time is likely a fake."

"How could that be?" Li Ruoshui frowned deeply.

At that moment.

It was not just Dao King alone.

Bai Muyue, Zhong Ling, Nightmare Immortal King, and others also sensed the abnormality.

The strangeness of the River of Time was perplexing.

It seemed like a trap waiting for them to keep diving in.

"Time to close the net."

Green Lotus Demon Emperor gave a slight smile.

Boom!

As his words fell, the River of Time suddenly surged with immense waves, and screens of time and space shattered. The entire river transformed into a chaotic forbidden zone, and everyone’s magical powers, great daos, and magical treasures were all suppressed by the power of rules.

"The power of Burial Soil’s rules!"

Dao King felt horrified in his heart.

In the Seven-Treasure Mystic Forest, they had been invaded by Burial Soil and nearly died, so the memory of Burial Soil’s power of rules was still vivid.

"This is Burial Soil!"

Dao King screamed wildly in his mind, "This is the source of Burial Soil!"

He had always been clever and figured out everything in an instant.

Where did this River of Time come from?

It was all a trap!

But it was already too late.

Streams of chaotic energy like huge dragons, thousands upon thousands, bound all the Immortal Kings there. Under everyone, an immense altar slowly rose.

On the altar, Zun’s demon body lay stretched out, emanating majestic pressure.

Green Lotus Demon Emperor and Han Daokong appeared together. Green Lotus Demon Emperor’s gaze swept over the Immortal Kings, and he curled his lips into a smile, appearing somewhat seductive and evil.

"The time has come, gentlemen. Please set off now."