Have You Asked Me?

Silence spread through the shattered starry void for a moment. Hong Yuan slowly sighed, the Dao Rhyme circulating around him gradually becoming solid and sharp.

"So, it looks like there's no room for negotiation?"

Hao Shi did not answer. He merely gave his torn Dao sleeve a light flick.

In an instant, countless fragments of stardust, broken chains of laws, and even the aura of annihilation permeating the void turned into torrents of gray and gathered in his palm.

That body appeared battered beyond recognition, yet it still contained a terrifying power capable of destroying everything.

"I already said it—" He raised his eyes, his pupils reflecting the end of the universe. "Defeat me first. Then we can discuss anything else."

Hong Yuan looked at his resolute stance and helplessly shook his head.

"What a damn stubborn bastard..."

He muttered with a laugh, but his gaze gradually sharpened.

"But that's fine—"

Hong Yuan slowly assumed a stance. The World-Destroying Millstone beneath his feet began to turn, its final aura capable of grinding away all laws sweeping in every direction.

The Chaos Bead above his head glowed hazily, fixing earth, water, fire, and wind in place. Behind him, the Universe Cauldron breathed Chaos, its inscriptions lighting up as though it intended to refine all heavens and worlds into one.

The three Chaos Supreme Treasures simultaneously released a roar that pierced the void, their resonant waves shattering every law in their path.

"Since words are useless!"

Hong Yuan took a step forward. The endless Chaos Qi beneath his feet instantly shattered apart like a mirror. His voice rang like clashing metal, carrying unquestionable resolve. "Then I know a thing or two about fighting too—!!"

"If you refuse to submit, I'll beat you until you submit willingly!"

He spoke no further. The Universe