Chaos kept no count of years.
Countless Chaos Eras drifted by.
Shichen walked alone through Chaos in solitude.
He searched every hidden corner, finding the treasures concealed in the depths of Chaos one by one and storing them all in the Dao Court's treasury.
He was like an old man nearing the end of his life, carrying out his final wishes.
By now, Shichen was steeped in the weariness of ages.
The origin power within him had grown increasingly violent, constantly trying to break through his suppression.
He could no longer force the Eleven-Colored Dao Wheel behind him back into his body. It hovered behind him at all times, its Dao patterns growing ever more solid. Every trace of Dao resonance upon it could easily crush an entire world.
His eyes grew increasingly indifferent. Occasionally, he passed a temple and glanced at the familiar figures cultivating in seclusion within, but not even the slightest ripple stirred in his gaze.
Divinity was eroding him, little by little.
Then, one day...
The countless stars suspended in Chaos suddenly blazed with dazzling light!
A ray of Law light shot skyward from the Star God Temple, piercing straight through the heavens of Chaos!
"Hahahahaha!!!"
The Star Demon God flew out of his temple and stood in the void, hands on his hips, throwing his head back in wild laughter.
"I've finally broken through! The Fifth Heaven of Heavenly Dao Realm! From now on, I'll be the brightest star in Chaos! The Star Dao will shine through the ages! Hahaha!"
Immediately afterward...
Countless rays of Law light shot skyward in succession. Demon Gods emerged from their respective temples, joy lighting every face.
The space beside Shichen suddenly rippled.
Yang Mei appeared beside him out of thin air, a flask of wine in his hand, his