"A failure to transcend from the previous era... Interesting."
Han Xuanji pondered to himself, for he had learned quite a few secrets from the Heavenly Emperor.
Even though a Chaos era has passed, the deeds of figures like the Supreme Divine Venerable are still passed down orally among beings at the Hunyuan Wuji level.
Everyone thought that this Supreme Divine Venerable had already perished on the path to transcendence, but unexpectedly he hid in the Sea of Great Dao Origins, where he remained for a Chaos era.
Han Xuanji did not speak immediately, but quietly observed the other party, who seemed to have no hostility towards him.
The opponent is hiding here, not daring to make the slightest move, which suggests that they hate the Chaos Will to the core.
Upon thinking of this, a glint of light flashed in Han Xuanji's eyes, and he had already made up his mind—this Supreme Divine Venerable was an excellent target for winning over.
The opponent is a veteran of the Hunyuan Wuji Perfection. Even though he has been seriously injured, his foundation is still unfathomable. He has been cultivating in seclusion in the Sea of Great Dao Origins for hundreds of millions of years. His understanding of the Great Dao and his familiarity with this place are probably unmatched by anyone in the entire Chaos.
"Hidden here for hundreds of millions of years, Your Excellency, you must be weary."
Han Xuanji no longer hesitated and slowly spoke, his voice spreading across the Sea of Great Dao Origins.
It broke the tranquility of the Sea of Origins, and at the same time, its gaze was fixed on the area where the Supreme Divine Venerable was hiding.
Upon hearing this, the Supreme Divine Venerable was finally convinced that Han Xuanji was not bluffing him, but had truly discovered him.
"Truly, the younger generation is formidable..."
The Supreme Divine Venerable suddenly stood up, his full head of silver hair hanging down, exuding an aura of vicissitudes and loneliness spanning hundreds of millions of years.
His gaze was fixed intently on Han Xuanji, his eyes showing shock and wariness, but not much hostility.
The existence of someone who can stand calmly in the Sea of Great Dao Origins and easily see through his concealment technique is no ordinary person. To act rashly would be entirely detrimental to him.
At his level, struggles are rare; what he pursues is nothing more than transcendence.
"I have been hidden in this place for hundreds of millions of years, yet you were able to see through me at a glance. This skill has truly broadened my horizons."
The Supreme Divine Venerable's voice was hoarse, carrying the weight of time:
"May I ask your esteemed title, and why you have set foot in this Sea of Great Dao Origins?"
" Mystic Heaven, a junior from the Great Luo Heaven Domain."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly, her tone calm:
"This junior, moved by the wonders of the Sea of Great Dao Origins, came to see for myself. I never expected to encounter such a legendary figure as you here."
Han Xuanji did not use the "new" name of the Immortal Realm, but rather a more ancient one.
" The Great Luo Heaven Domain? It seems that kid really did create a world of his own. He told me about it before."
A look of reminiscence flashed in the eyes of the Supreme Divine Venerable, and his gaze toward Han Xuanji softened.
Clearly, as a fellow Primordial Chaos Devil God, he knew the Immortal Ancestor, and they even had a good relationship.
"But... a legend?"
The Supreme Divine Venerable chuckled, a hint of self-mockery flashing in his eyes.
"He's just a loser, what legend is there to speak of?"
He raised his hand to touch the crack between his brows, his tone filled with resentment.
"Back then, when I attained the Hunyuan Wuji Perfection, I thought I could tread the Hongmeng and break free from its shackles. Who knew that the Chaos Will would secretly attack, destroying my foundation and my physical body? If I hadn't risked my life to hide in this Sea of Great Dao Origins, I would have already turned into nourishment."
Mentioning the Chaos Will, a hint of malevolence emanated from his aura, clearly indicating that the concealment and pain of those hundreds of millions of years had never truly dissipated.
Han Xuanji observed the other party's reaction and slowly spoke, his words going straight to the heart of the matter:
" The Chaos Will never obstructs the transcendence of an individual, but rather the path forward of all Chaos beings."
The Supreme Divine Venerable's gaze sharpened, and he said:
"Oh? So you've also seen the Chaos Will?"
Han Xuanji shook his head and explained:
"Although I have never seen the Chaos Will, my ancestor in the Immortal Realm was also prevented from transcending by the Chaos Will."
"Since its inception, the Chaos Will has viewed Chaos beings as pawns in its hands, not allowing them to escape its control in the slightest."
Han Xuanji spoke calmly, yet every word was profound and insightful:
"It seems to allow all living beings to cultivate freely, but in reality, it has already set up shackles. Like the Devil God born from the Chaos Origin, who bear the mark of Chaos, their path to transcendence is extremely difficult... Even we living beings born in this small world, though we do not have the deep mark of Chaos, are still secretly watched by it. If we show the slightest sign of transcendence, we will suffer its backlash."
Upon hearing this, the Supreme Divine Venerable's eyes filled with rage:
"I didn't expect him to fail too, damned Chaos Will."
"Then no one can break this deadlock?"
He asked in a deep voice, his gaze fixed on Han Xuanji, as if trying to get a glimmer of hope from him.
Seeing this, Han Xuanji understood and slowly spoke:
"It's not that there are no others. Our Great Luo Heaven Domain once produced a great figure, senior, who may not know this, but he has already successfully transcended."
"It worked?"
The Supreme Divine Venerable was startled.
Unexpectedly, beings born in this era have already surpassed him.
"It actually succeeded..."
The Supreme Divine Venerable murmured to himself, the gloom in his eyes lessening slightly, replaced by a glimmer of hope.
"How did he succeed?"
Han Xuanji smiled slightly, speaking frankly and without pretense:
"That senior, like me, was not a primordial being born from Chaos, and therefore did not bear the imprint of Chaos upon him, so transcending it was not difficult for him."
He did not mention the matter of Transcendence Dao Beacon, after all, people's hearts are unfathomable. Although the Supreme Divine Venerable had a grudge against the Chaos Will, he still needed to test him. Revealing everything would only make him look Lower Vehicle.
In fact, Han Xuanji learned a lot by reviewing the simulated future.
Primordial Chaos Devil God like Immortal Ancestor and Supreme Divine Venerable, even if they have beacons to sneak across the Primordial Sea, are still likely to attract the attention of the Chaos Will, which could accelerate the destruction of this Chaos Era, and they may not even be able to transcend it successfully.
In the simulation, it is highly likely that it was due to the influence of the Merchant Venerable Juntian that the Chaos Will awakened prematurely, thus accelerating the end of this Chaos Era.
As for whether the other party successfully transcended, Han Xuanji was not sure, since the information in the simulation was not complete.
The Supreme Divine Venerable nodded, his heart filled with doubt.
He stared at Han Xuanji for a long time, trying to see the slightest hint of pretense in the other's eyes, but Han Xuanji's Eternal Dao Heart was clear and calm, leaving him unable to discern any clues.
"So, fellow Daoist, what do you mean?"
Seeing that the other party was interested, Han Xuanji said frankly:
"The beings of Chaos have long suffered under the Chaos Will, but the Chaos Will is not invincible. If we unite, we may not be unable to resist it."
Upon Supreme Divine Venerable shook his head. He had ultimately suffered from the influence of the Chaos Will and dared not blindly believe it.
"The power of the Chaos Will is beyond your imagination."
The Supreme Divine Venerable pondered and said:
"The beings of Chaos each have their own thoughts, and the Devil God are all arrogant and self-serving. How can they be easily united? If they are not careful, they will turn against each other and become nourishment for the Chaos Will."
"Are you perhaps afraid, sir?"
Han Xuanji said calmly, then added:
"I wish that all beings in the Chaos worlds would have the right to freely seek the Dao, and would no longer be shackled by the Chaos Will."
"If you are unwilling to confront the Chaos Will, then you only need to help me suppress the villains of Chaos and protect my lineage while I search for a way to break this deadlock."
He stated his demands simply, without mentioning controlling the Chaos or exploiting the other party.