Heaven Burning Primordial Chaos Shatters Emperor's Might, Dao Fruit Achieved, the Cornered Enemy Slain

A gaze, a blend of purple-gold and golden-blue, pierced through the dust and smoke of the hall, like two miniature suns revolving within his eyes. Wherever the light reached, even the pervasive scorching mist was instantly evaporated, and much of the lingering Emperor's Might and Buddhist spirit in the air was swept away. Ren Xiaoyao held the Chaos Sword Embryo, its blade surging with Tricolor Streamer. Sometimes it resembled golden waves crashing against the shore, churning up thousands of piles of snow, the roar carrying the weight of the Primordial Chaos Initial Opening; sometimes it was like Purple Lightning Void Splitting, ripping apart the dark heavens, its flash concealing a resolute determination to destroy the Heaven-Burning Emperor Formation; sometimes it was like azure mist swirling around a mountain peak... Bearing immense vitality, the mist contained a gentle warmth that encompassed all things. The power around him surged like a raging sea. His cultivation, having just broken through to the late stage of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, combined with the domineering nature of the Heaven Burning Sword Dao, formed a tangible pressure, like a ten-thousand-foot mountain pressing down. It actually forcefully pushed back the combined aura emanating from the Profound Heaven Great Emperor and the Kasyapa Buddha Ancestor, causing the white jade ground beneath the feet of the two top-tier powerhouses to sink by three-tenths of an inch. Faint Golden Spiritual Energy seeped from the cracks, which was the Origin Power the Secret Realm realm's origin, but it was instantly crushed by the pressure, leaving not even a ripple.

"You ignorant brat!" Profound Heaven Great Emperor roared, his voice shaking the dome of the palace, causing pebbles to rain down. Each pebble carried the residual power of High Antiquity array patterns, striking the ground with a dull thud, even leaving shallow dents in the hard white jade. His figure instantly traversed a thousand miles of the palace, his Dragon Robe fluttering wildly. The countless Star Chart on it suddenly lit up, each star radiating a ghostly light like a real celestial body. The Stellar Power flowed through his robes, forming a dazzling star ring around him. A ball of pitch-black Emperor Dao Origin condensed in his palm, containing... The terrifying energy, like Star Fragments, each fragment containing the power to shatter stars and split the moon, seemed capable of destroying a Small World with a mere flick of the Profound Heaven Domain. This was the core power he had forged over ten thousand years, tempered by the faith of countless beings and the very essence of the Star River. "I, the Emperor, have ruled the Profound Heaven Domain for ten thousand years, and I have personally slain at least eight hundred, if not a thousand, Golden Immortal. From ancient, surviving ferocious beasts to extraterrestrial cultivators from beyond realms, none have escaped my grasp! Even the Blood Moon Demon Venerable, who swept through the Three Realms, was slain by me with the Profound Heaven Seal in the Star River Abyss. Today, I will show you the true power of an emperor!"

The pitch-black Emperor Dao Origin transformed into a colossal hand that blotted out the sky, its edges wreathed in dark Space Cracks. Like a ravenous beast, it relentlessly devoured the surrounding Spiritual Qi, absorbing even the light, creating an absolute dark domain beneath its palm. The giant hand descended with the force to crush everything in its path, causing Space Barrier to crumble inch by inch, groaning under its unbearable weight. Fine cracks spread like a spiderweb, as if the entire Secret Realm was about to collapse. The golden pillars in the main hall snapped with a deafening roar, spewing forth dense Ancient Spiritual Energy from the broken ends. This Spiritual Qi was pure enough to allow Golden Immortal to break through their bottleneck, yet it was instantly crushed into Void by the imperial pressure, not even a Spiritual Qi of it escaping. The white jade floor cracked with spiderweb-like patterns, spreading throughout the entire hall. Countless tiny pebbles were lifted into the air by the palm's force, only to be instantly crushed into dust, raising a cloud of white mist. This mist was then carried by the palm's force, transforming into a barrage of highly destructive projectiles that slammed into the surrounding walls, leaving behind a dense network of craters.

Ren Xiaoyao advanced instead of retreating, his Chaos Sword Embryo swirling in his hand to create a Sword Flower interwoven with purple, gold, and silver. The moment the Sword Flower flower bloomed, it seemed as if three thousand World Phantoms floated and sank within it, each world with its own unique sword dao rules: the Asura Sword Realm, where killing was the path to enlightenment; the Holy Dao Sword Domain, where benevolence was used to save the world; and the Savage Sword Realm, where force was used to break laws. The Primordial Chaos Dao Power encompassed all things, drawing in the surrounding Space Fragments and Spiritual Qi, transforming them into nourishment for his Sword Qi qi; the Heaven Burning Sword Intent was sharp and unyielding. But when it possessed the resolute power to incinerate everything, even Space Barrier could be cleaved in two with a single sword strike. The combined Sword Qi surged ten thousand feet along the blade, transforming into a World Creation sword capable of splitting the heavens and earth. The blade was covered with runes, with Primordial Runes and Heaven Burning Sword Pattern intertwined, sometimes forming a Tai Chi-like flow, Yin and Yang Mutual Generation, and sometimes transforming into a roaring sword dragon, dominating the world with its overwhelming power and radiating a world-destroying might. Wherever the sword pressed down, even space began to freeze, as it slashed towards the giant palm of the Emperor's Dao.

"Clang--!"

The instant the sword and palm collided, billions of Energy Impact swept across the hall like a tsunami. Wherever they passed, the remaining golden pillars turned to ashes, and a layer several feet thick was scraped away from the white jade floor, revealing the dense High Antiquity array patterns beneath. These Heaven-Burning Sword Profound Heaven Great Emperor felt an incomparably powerful and all-encompassing force surge into his body through his arm. This force was initially Heaven Burning Flame- Burning Flame, burning his Emperor Dao Origin and causing the black Dao power within his body to churn like boiling water, even dimming his star rings. Then, like the Primordial Chaos Initial Opening, it encompassed and devoured, attempting to dismantle his Dao Foundation and crack the Emperor Dao Laws he had painstakingly cultivated for a thousand years. A gap was forcibly torn in the very Emperor Dao Origin, black Emperor Blood seeping from his palm, dripping down his arm and sizzling as it hit the ground, burning small holes in the white jade floor—the violent power contained within the Emperor Blood was being unleashed. Blood involuntarily spilled from the corner of his mouth, and he staggered back several feet before regaining his footing. The Star Chart on his Dragon Robe dimmed considerably, many Star Patterns shattering to reveal the torn fabric beneath. His eyes were filled with shock and disbelief. "This is impossible! You just broke through to the late stage, how can you possess such combat power? Ordinary late-stage cultivators are nothing but ants that I can crush at will before me. Your power has already touched the threshold of the Great Emperor Realm!"

Seeing this, Kasyapa Buddha clasped his hands together and chanted scriptures. The obscure Buddhist chants, like celestial music, rang out, dissolving some of the energy impact and calming the churning energy storm. Golden Buddhist light illuminated the hall, dispelling the smoke and oppressive force. Countless Buddhist seals surged from the light, raining down on Ren Xiaoyao like a meteor shower. Each seal was the size of a millstone, containing the Buddhist power to purify all things and suppress evil spirits. The seals were engraved with the swastika symbol, radiating a holy and majestic aura, as if capable of washing away all darkness and... Evil, even the malevolent energy in the space, was slowly purified. "Benefactor, the Dao Fruit is a supreme treasure of heaven and earth, gathering the lifelong insights of the ancient Sword Ancestor. It cannot be possessed by you alone. Hand over the Dao Fruit, return with this old monk to the Western Heaven Zen Sect to cultivate, and devote yourself to enlightenment. You can avoid today's bloodshed and in the future, you can attain supreme enlightenment and become a Buddha. Why be so attached to temporary gains and only increase the killing?" The Buddha's tone was compassionate, but his eyes held an undeniable determination. The Buddha's light grew stronger, faintly forming a ten-thousand-foot-tall Buddha shadow, overlooking the entire hall.

"Enough with the noise!" Ren Xiaoyao's eyes sharpened, and the three-colored light in his eyes suddenly surged, like three sharp swords piercing through the Buddhist Light, causing the ten-thousand-foot-tall Buddha figure to tremble slightly. The Chaos Sword Embryo slashed through the air, and the purple-gold-silver Sword Qi transformed into a ring-shaped sword Sword Aura, like a full moon in the sky. Wherever the Sword Aura passed, space was cut with clear marks, forming a ring-shaped Space Fault. The Principle within the fault were disordered, and even light could not penetrate it. All the Buddha seals in the sky were shattered. The moment the Buddha seals shattered, they turned into specks of golden light and dissipated. Those golden lights tried to re-condense, but they were devoured and assimilated by the Primordial Chaos Dao Power in the Sword Qi, becoming part of Ren Xiaoyao's Dao power. This made the Sword Qi around him even more condensed. "My path needs no one's instructions! So what if I go against the heavens? So what if I monopolize the treasure? Strength is the only Principles!" He stomped his foot, unleashing the <Primordial Chaos Steps> to its fullest extent. His figure transformed into a streak of light, passing by Kasyapa Buddha Ancestor's side. The Sword Qi brought by the sword embryo grazed the Buddha's golden robe, leaving a deep, bone-revealing sword mark. Golden Buddha blood dripped onto the ground, sizzling and burning. It touched the array patterns on the ground, stirring up golden ripples. Wherever those ripples passed, the array patterns were activated, emitting a faint defensive light, as if echoing this domineering Sword Qi.

Kasyapa Buddha Ancestor's expression changed drastically. He hurriedly activated his Buddhist power to protect himself, and golden Buddhist Light condensed on his body into a solid Buddhist Robe. The Buddhist Robe was engraved with a pattern of Ten Thousand Buddhas Pay Homage to the Ancestor paying homage, each Buddha statue lifelike, radiating a compassionate yet majestic power, attempting to resist the erosion of the Sword Qi. He was secretly alarmed. "This Sword Qi contains both the domineering power of the Heaven Burning Sword Dao and the erosion of the Primordial Chaos Dao Power. The two complement each other, which is extremely strange! If an ordinary cultivator encounters this Sword Qi, their Dao Foundation would probably have been completely shattered long ago. Even my Buddhist Light protection cannot completely resist its erosive power!" He dared not advance rashly any longer and could only concentrate on guarding. The Buddhist Light around him grew even denser, forming an impenetrable defense. The Buddhist chants also became more urgent, like the booming of a great bell, attempting to disturb Ren Xiaoyao's mind. The Buddha's image clasped its hands together, radiating an even stronger Suppression Power.

Seeing the Kasyapa Buddha Ancestor suffer a setback, the Profound Heaven Great Emperor's eyes flashed with a ruthless and sinister glint. He secretly condensed the Profound Heaven Seal Tian Seal, a supreme imperial treasure. The seal hovered behind him, its surface jet black, about ten feet tall, and intricate Emperor Dao Runes —dragon, Star Patterns, and Mountain Markings —each radiating an aura of dominance that seemed to command All Things in Heaven and Earth. The Profound Heaven Seal was the culmination of the Profound Heaven Great Emperor's ten thousand years of collecting the essence of Mysterious Iron from the Nine Heavens Star River, incorporating half of it into his own body. Forged from the Emperor Dao Origin, its power is boundless. It once suppressed three rebellious Late-stage Golden Immortal cultivators and even sealed the remnant soul of the Blood Moon Demon Venerable beneath it, nourishing the seal's might. He intended to launch a sneak attack while Ren Xiaoyao was off guard. A sinister smile curled at the corner of his mouth. Under his control, the Profound Heaven Seal silently transformed into a black shadow, surrounded by a dense murderous intent of the Emperor's Dao, shooting towards Ren Xiaoyao's back at an extreme speed, almost traversing spatial distance.

Ren Xiaoyao had already sensed the murderous intent behind him. His Soul Power spread out like a spider web, taking in every movement within a thousand miles. Even the falling of a speck of dust could not escape his notice. Although the energy fluctuations of the Profound Heaven Seal were concealed, they were as conspicuous as a beacon in the darkness before his divine soul, which had fused with the Heaven Burning Sword Dao Fruit. The dense murderous intent of the Emperor's Dao pierced his sea of consciousness like needles. The Chaos Sword Embryo flicked its wrist, and a Golden Sword Qi, arriving before the enemy, struck the core of the Profound Heaven Seal like a venomous snake emerging from its hole, carrying the power to incinerate everything. With a loud "bang," the Profound Heaven Seal emitted a muffled roar in the air. The runes on its surface dimmed, and fine cracks appeared. Struck by the Sword Qi, he crashed heavily into the wall of the main hall, smashing a huge hole in it. The wall trembled, and countless fragments of stone tumbled down. As the sword trembled, more Sword Qi poured down like a torrential rain, each Sword Qi carrying the power to tear everything apart. Like countless small swords, they shot densely towards Profound Heaven Great Emperor. The Primordial Chaos Dao Power contained within the Sword Qi energy continuously eroded the surrounding space, forming a Sword Domain. Profound Heaven Great Emperor retreated repeatedly, his Dragon Robe torn in many places by the Sword Qi. His exposed skin was covered with fine wounds, and black Emperor Blood seeped out, staining the tattered dragon Dragon Robe red. He looked disheveled and no longer possessed his former imperial majesty. His star ring shattered completely, turning into specks of starlight and dissipating.

"I'll spare your lives for now, but if you dare obstruct me again, I'll kill you without mercy!" Ren Xiaoyao shouted coldly, his voice booming like thunder, causing the entire hall to tremble slightly. The Dao power contained in the sound waves made both Profound Heaven Great Emperor and Kasyapa Buddha Ancestor feel a chill. His Dao power surged, forming a huge energy barrier. Three-colored runes flowed across the surface of the barrier, like a flowing rainbow, temporarily isolating Profound Heaven Great Emperor and Kasyapa Buddha Ancestor from the outside. This barrier not only had powerful defensive capabilities but also contained Devouring Power. Any energy that touched the barrier would be absorbed and transformed, continuously strengthening the barrier itself. He knew that the most important thing at this moment was to thoroughly absorb the remaining power of the Heaven Burning Sword Dao Fruit and stabilize his cultivation. If he lingered in battle and got into a protracted war, there would inevitably be unpredictable Variables. Moreover, there might be other forces outside the Secret Realm that coveted the Dao Fruit, such as the ancient clans rumored to be living in seclusion on the Chaos Border, or the Great Emperor- level powerhouses from other domains. He immediately stopped fighting, turned around, and leaped onto the high platform, sitting cross-legged.

The Chaos Sword Embryo hovered above his head, emitting a soft, tri-colored light, enveloping the Heaven Burning Sword Dao Fruit like a canopy. Nourished by the light, the Dao Fruit shone even brighter, its surface sword runes seemingly coming alive, constantly moving and flashing, emanating a rich sword aura. A small Sword Domain formed around the Dao Fruit, with countless subtle Sword Qi flowing within it. Ren Xiaoyao closed his eyes, his mind sinking into his sea of consciousness. The Sword Dao Profundity that had previously surged in now seemed to have found their home, completely merging with the Primordial Chaos Dao Power. Within his sea of consciousness, a purple-gold sword shadow... A golden-blue Dao Power Phantom intertwined, sometimes dominated by the sword shadow, domineering and unparalleled, cleaving through the mist in his sea of consciousness to reveal the outline of the Great Dao Origin. That outline was blurry yet majestic, radiating the aura of the Beginning of the Universe. At other times, the Dao Power Phantom enveloped everything, dissolving the sword shadow's ferocity and bringing the two forces into perfect balance. In the end, the two transformed into a Tai Chi Symbol -like mark, half purple-gold and half golden-blue, flowing and imprinting themselves on his Dao Heart, becoming a part of his Dao Path. His sea of consciousness became increasingly stable, and his Soul Power surged, far surpassing that of cultivators of the same level.

As the fusion deepened, the Dao power within his body became increasingly pure and vast, like a surging river roaring through his meridians. Wherever it passed, the meridians were further widened and strengthened, becoming more resilient and capable of accommodating even greater power. The bottleneck of the late-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal showed faint signs of loosening, like a dam about to be breached, poised for a new breakthrough at any moment. The aura emanating from his body grew increasingly terrifying, constantly distorting the Space Barrier within the hall under this aura, like crumpled silk, seemingly on the verge of collapse. The Profound Heaven Seal and the Buddhist power barrier vibrated and hummed under this aura, showing... The barrier was covered in tiny cracks, threatening to shatter at any moment. Profound Heaven Great Emperor and Kasyapa Buddha Ancestor wore solemn expressions, their eyes filled with apprehension. They could clearly sense Ren Xiaoyao's aura constantly growing stronger, changing every second—a dual sublimation of power and Dao. They dared not rashly approach and could only stand guard outside the barrier, each with their own plans. Profound Heaven Great Emperor gritted his teeth, pondering how to reclaim the Dao Fruit, even at the cost of using Forbidden Secret Technique; while Kasyapa Buddha Ancestor weighed the pros and cons, considering whether to continue assisting Profound Heaven Great Emperor or withdraw to preserve the strength of the Western Heaven Zen Sect.

Half an hour later, Ren Xiaoyao suddenly opened his eyes. His tri-colored gaze soared into the sky, piercing through the clouds of the Secret Realm and reaching the heavens. It dyed the spiritual mist in the sky with three colors. Wherever the light reached, the clouds dissipated, revealing a clear sky. It even drew upon the power of the Star River Way above, causing countless stars to twinkle, as if in response to his breakthrough. He had completely absorbed the power of the Heaven Burning Sword Dao Fruit. The Dao Fruit transformed into a stream of light, merging into his dantian and completely integrating with the Primordial Chaos Dao Power. Within his dantian, the Dao Power was like a vast ocean, with golden, purple, and cyan Dao Power intertwined to form a tri-colored... The vortex spun and condensed continuously, radiating terrifying energy fluctuations. At the center of the vortex, a sword shadow faintly floated, a symbol of the perfect fusion of his swordsmanship and Dao power. He had not only stabilized his cultivation at the late stage of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, but also brought the fusion of Primordial Chaos Dao Power and the Heaven Burning Sword Dao to a new height. At this moment, his combat power far surpassed that of ordinary late-stage cultivators, comparable to Great Emperor -level expert. The pressure emanating from his body was like the descent of heavenly might, causing the entire Secret Realm to tremble slightly. The distant mountains even began to show signs of landslides and collapses, and the Space Barrier at the edge of the Secret Realm realm showed obvious folds.

"Profound Heaven Great Emperor, didn't you just want the Dao Fruit?" Ren Xiaoyao stood up, the Chaos Sword Embryo in his hand emitting an excited, clear sound, like a dragon's roar, echoing throughout the entire hall. The Tricolor Streamer on the sword's body grew even more intense, as if it were alive. His voice was as cold as frost, devoid of any emotion, his gaze locked onto the Profound Heaven Great Emperor like a sharp sword, filled with undisguised killing intent. That killing intent solidified into a tangible form, like an invisible sword, sending chills down the Profound Heaven Great Emperor's spine. "Now, it's my turn to take your dog's life!"

Before he finished speaking, his figure flashed, breaking through the energy barrier. The barrier shattered like paper before him, turning into countless energy fragments. These fragments were drawn by the Dao power around him and merged into his Sword Qi. The <Primordial Chaos Steps> combined with the speed essence of the Heaven Burning Sword Dao elevated his speed to an incredible level, transforming him into an elusive streak of light. Wherever he passed, he left behind a series of Tricolor Afterimage that lingered for a long time, emitting a faint pressure and forming a domain of afterimages that interfered with his opponents' perception. He chased straight after Profound Heaven Great Emperor's expression changed drastically, his eyes filled with terror. Gone was his previous imperial majesty. He turned and fled, his Dragon Robe billowing as countless Emperor Dao Runes erupted, transforming into black light screens that formed shields behind him. Each screen contained the Stellar Power, attempting to hinder Ren Xiaoyao's pursuit. At the same time, he roared, "Kasyapa, why haven't you made your move yet! Our fates are intertwined! If he kills me today, tomorrow it will be your Western Heaven Zen Sect's turn! Then, with the Heaven Burning Sword Dao Fruit in his hand, his combat power will be unparalleled, and the Western Heaven Zen Sect will not escape annihilation!"

Kasyapa Buddha Ancestor hesitated, his brows furrowed. He knew that Ren Xiaoyao was now unstoppable, and forcibly attacking him would be tantamount to throwing an egg against a rock, and might even backfire, severely damaging his own Dao Foundation. However, the words of the Profound Heaven Great Emperor were not without Principles. If the Western Heaven Zen Sect Profound Heaven Great Emperor were allowed to be killed, the Western Heaven Zen Sect's plans in the Three Realms would be greatly affected. The Xuan Tian Profound Heaven Domain bordered the Western Heaven Zen Sect, and if the Xuan Tian Profound Heaven Domain were leaderless, it would inevitably lead to war, which would then affect the Zen Sect's territory and might even trigger a chain reaction, allowing other forces to rise and threaten the Western Heaven Zen Sect's position. After weighing the options, he transformed into a golden light and chased after him, chanting scriptures. Golden Buddhist power transformed into thick chains, engraved with Buddhist runes, radiating a suppressive and binding power. Like venomous snakes, they coiled around Ren Xiaoyao, attempting to bind his body and buy time for the Profound Heaven Great Emperor to escape. The Buddha's shadow also moved, his hands forming Suppression Seal, striking towards Ren Xiaoyao.

"Get in my way!" Ren Xiaoyao's eyes flashed coldly, revealing murderous intent. He unleashed a sweeping attack of the Chaos Sword Embryo, its three-colored Sword Qi instantly severing the Buddhist Power Chains. The chains broke, dissipating into specks of golden light. The Buddhist power contained within those golden lights was directly absorbed by his Sword Qi, transforming into a part of his own power. At the same time, he split off a Sword Qi that pierced straight at Kasyapa Buddha Ancestor. This Sword Qi contained a domineering Heaven Burning Sword Intent and corrosive Primordial Chaos Dao Power. Its speed was as fast as lightning, forcing Kasyapa to dodge to the side. Even his protective Buddhist Light light was torn apart by the Sword Qi. From the gap, golden Buddha's blood seeped out again, dripping onto the ground and corroding small pits. Taking advantage of this opening, Ren Xiaoyao had already caught up with Profound Heaven Great Emperor, his sword embryo pointing directly at his back. The three-colored light on the tip of the sword flickered erratically, emitting a bone-chilling cold. The Sword Qi had already locked onto Profound Heaven Great Emperor's Dao Foundation, forming an invisible restraint, leaving him with no way to avoid it. Even space itself was frozen, preventing him from Teleport. "Old man Xuantian, leave behind your Emperor Dao Origin, and I'll spare your soul. Otherwise, you can expect to Death and Dao Annihilation..."