The atmosphere atop the Chaos Altar was grave to the extreme. After difficult negotiations, a fragile "Homecoming Mutual Aid Group" had temporarily been formed. Though every faction harbored its own schemes, the immense temptation of returning to the primordial main world forced them to set aside their grudges for now and face the challenge of activating the altar together.
Xuan hovered above the Pool of Sacrifice, her hands forming seals. Silver-gray Power of Annihilation flowed from her fingertips like the finest carving blades, tracing incomparably complex array patterns that contained the ultimate principles of chaos across the massive stone floor of the altar's ninth level. The patterns twisted and coiled, linking the five designated array nodes—corresponding to the five main contributors—to the central Pool of Sacrifice, forming a profound whole.
Li Wuyang, the Demon Saint, the Demon Lord, the Azure Dragon, and the Sword Immortal each occupied an array node and sat cross-legged, adjusting their breaths as they prepared to exert their full power. Qingyunzi and the others retreated to the edge of the altar, watching nervously and standing guard.
"The formation is complete." Xuan's cool voice rang out. As the final array pattern fell into place, the grand formation hummed, giving off a hazy gray light as it began to draw Chaos Qi from the surrounding void on its own. The speed was slow, but unceasing.
"First, steadily draw in Chaos Energy until the pool is full." Xuan issued her command. "The five of you must work as one and maintain the formation's balance. There can be no mistakes whatsoever. Otherwise, the energy will run wild, and all our previous efforts will be wasted."
The five did not dare slack off and poured their respective powers—demonic power, devil essence, dragon essence, and sword essence—into the array nodes. Li Wuyang