Order and Disorder

Mo Chen frowned deeply as he slowly approached the altar, trying to examine the black chains and crimson crystal more closely.

However—

The instant he took a step forward.

The four black chains suddenly shook violently, releasing a piercing screech of metal grinding against metal.

Immediately afterward, the runes on the chains flared up, and a terrifying force of destruction erupted from them, sweeping toward Mo Chen!

"Hmm?!"

Mo Chen's expression changed. He immediately mobilized his Primordial Chaos Purple Qi, condensing a purple barrier before him.

The instant the destructive force collided with the barrier, the entire underground space shook violently, as though it might collapse at any moment.

Fortunately, Mo Chen's cultivation far surpassed that of an Immortal Emperor. Having reached the realm of Primordial Gods and Devils, he was not harmed by that power.

"The power of these chains is actually this terrifying?"

Mo Chen drew a deep breath, a trace of gravity flashing through his eyes.

Although the four black chains had not injured him, the terrifying power emanating from them was absolutely not something an Immortal Emperor-level existence could withstand.

"No wonder Master Huijue said that many powerful Buddhist cultivators entered the Profound Abyss and never returned!"

Such formidable power was indeed beyond the ability of Immortal Emperor-level experts to resist.

However, this probe also gave Mo Chen a deeper understanding of the black chains.

Clearly, these chains were not merely tools for imprisoning the Vermilion Bird's fate—they were also a powerful defensive mechanism.

Anyone who attempted to approach the altar would suffer their thunderous assault.

"It seems unbinding these chains will be no easy task."

Mo Chen murmured softly, but there was no retreat in his heart.

He knew that he had already touched upon the secret behind the epochal calamity, and this altar might