Chaos Space Seeks Chaos, Nine Meridians Unite to Prove Origin

After leaving the Forest of Life, the Evil Suppressing Jade Pendant's emerald glow slowly receded, finally turning into a streak of black-and-white intertwined chaotic light—the whereabouts of the final Martial Dao Seal, the "Chaos Seal," pointed to the "Chaos Space," a place beyond the mortal realm. Legend had it that this was where the world's origin was born. The ancient Martial Immortal "Pangu" had once used the power of chaos here to split heaven and earth apart, ultimately condensing his Martial Dao insights and the origin of chaos into the Chaos Seal, which he concealed within the "Origin Sacred Hall" at the heart of the space. The Chaos Space differed from every perilous land they had encountered before. It had no definite terrain, only endless chaotic currents. These currents contained primal power capable of tearing apart all things; even cultivators at the peak of the Celestial Immortal Realm would have their bodies shredded and souls erased by them if they let down their guard for even an instant.

When the Qi and Blood Ship stopped at the entrance to the Chaos Space, everyone could already feel that suffocating chaotic pressure. At the entrance, black-and-white currents endlessly churned, and now and then, a wisp would spill out and fall upon the rocks nearby, instantly ripping the rocks into nothingness. Lin Xiaohu tightly clutched Chen Fan's sleeve. Soul Suppressing Power formed a thick barrier around him, yet it still could not block the palpitations brought on by the chaotic pressure. "Brother Fan, this place is way too terrifying! Those currents can even rip rocks apart—won't we be torn to pieces the moment we go in?"

Chen Fan circulated the power of the Eight Meridians, condensing it into a black-and-white "chaos buffer layer" that barely withstood the chaotic pressure. "The Chaos Space is the land of the world's origin, and the Chaos Seal must be connected to the origin of chaos. If we want to obtain the seal, we cannot evade the chaotic currents. Instead, we must actively merge with them—use the power of the Eight Meridians to draw in the origin of chaos, temper the power of chaos with our own Martial Dao will, and attain the state of 'the flesh bearing chaos, the soul containing the origin.' Only then can we enter the Origin Sacred Hall."

Holding the Evil Suppressing Jade Pendant, Su Muxue watched as its chaotic radiance resonated with the currents at the entrance. A faint path appeared within the light screen. "According to the jade pendant's sensing, the Origin Sacred Hall lies in the deepest part of the Chaos Space. But along the way, the chaotic currents will grow increasingly dense, and there is also a 'Chaos Restriction.' This restriction was personally laid down by Martial Immortal Pangu. Only one who can stir the origin of chaos and achieve the unification of nine meridians can pass through it—Chen Fan, I'm afraid only you can break it."

Before her words had faded, the currents at the Chaos Space entrance suddenly churned violently. A figure condensed from chaotic currents slowly emerged. Black-and-white intertwined primal power swirled around it, while it gripped a massive axe formed from the origin of chaos. It was the "Chaos Messenger" personally dispatched by the Will of the Heavenly Dao! The messenger's chaotic power had actually reached the peak of the Void Refinement Realm. It had clearly been forged from the origin of chaos and the lingering souls of several Void Refinement Realm cultivators, making it far stronger than every messenger they had faced before.

"Halt... The Chaos Seal... belongs solely... to the Heavenly Dao... martial heretics... must not... approach..." The Chaos Messenger's voice was as weighty as the first opening of chaos. With a swing of its massive axe, countless chaotic currents cleaved toward the group. Wherever the currents passed, fine cracks were torn through space itself, and the terrifying pressure left everyone barely able to breathe.

"Xiaohu, use Soul Suppressing Power to protect everyone's souls and keep the chaotic currents from eroding them. Miss Su, use the Evil Suppressing Jade Pendant to lock onto the direction of the Origin Sacred Hall and guide our path. Li Mo, lead the disciples and wait at the entrance. Do not step into the Chaos Space!" Chen Fan swiftly gave his orders—the Chaos Space was too dangerous. He could not let the others follow him into such peril.

"Brother Fan, I'm going with you!" Lin Xiaohu's eyes were filled with determination. "I'm the reincarnation of the ancient Soul Suppressing Martial Immortal. Soul Suppressing Power can resist the chaotic currents—I can help you!"

Su Muxue nodded as well. "Chen Fan, the Evil Suppressing Jade Pendant in my hand can sense the origin of chaos. Perhaps it can help you break the Chaos Restriction. I'm going with you too!"

Seeing the determination in their eyes, Chen Fan knew he could not refuse. He could only separate out a portion of the power of the Eight Meridians and inject it into their bodies. "Fine, but you must stay close to me. Do not leave the protection range of the Eight Meridians' power, no matter what!"

After arranging matters for Li Mo and the others, Chen Fan led Su Muxue and Lin Xiaohu into the Chaos Space. The instant they entered, countless chaotic currents rushed at them. The buffer layer formed by the power of the Eight Meridians violently shook at once, fine cracks appearing across its surface. Chen Fan did not dare let down his guard. He drove the power of the Eight Meridians to its limit while drawing upon the chaotic radiance of the Evil Suppressing Jade Pendant, carving out a safe path ahead.

Seeing this, the Chaos Messenger swung its massive axe again. A gigantic blast of chaotic axe force cleaved toward the three of them. The strike contained terrifying primal rending power, instantly hacking a massive breach through the Eight Meridian buffer layer. Su Muxue and Lin Xiaohu were sent staggering backward by the tremendous impact, blood spraying from their mouths.

"Get back!" Chen Fan shouted. He gathered all the power of the Eight Meridians before him, while actively drawing in the surrounding chaotic currents and merging them into that power. The black-and-white intertwined power of chaos collided and fused with the power of the Eight Meridians, forming an "Eight Meridian Chaos Shield" before the three of them.