Strife Among the Void Obliteration Domain's Forces

The sky above the main hall of the Fallen Dawn Divine Hall was eternally covered by a heavy layer of golden-black dawn light, as if the entire sky was pressing down on the roof of the hall. There was no wind inside the hall, but a suffocating pressure from the depths of the Void Obliteration Domain slowly seeped out from every inch of air.

In the main hall, the Fallen Dawn Hall the Dawn Emperor Yun Huan, Emperor Yunhuan, dressed in a black robe shimmering with the light of dawn, sat quietly.

His eyes were half-closed, yet he seemed to be overlooking the lifeline of the entire Void Obliteration Domain. His body remained still, but the phantom of the Dawn Emperor behind him appeared and disappeared, capable of swallowing up countless worlds in an instant, and as quiet as the dark night in an instant.

His voice echoed in the main hall, causing an invisible tremor to run through the entire deep space:

"The demonic tide has crossed the border, and its Deep Root Lower Layers have been destroyed. Everyone, do you see what the Void Obliteration Domain is about to face?"

First seat on the left, Deputy Hall Master – Xi Huanluo, Chaos Realm · Middle Stage

Clad in golden armor, with a cold and stern face, and a sharp edge between his brows like a cleaver cutting through the sky.

He rose a step and bowed slightly:

"Reporting to the Palace Master, the investigation by the Fallen Dawn Divine Hall has confirmed that all nine hundred divine locks at the Deep Root Lower Layers have broken. The escape of the demonic beasts is merely a symptom—the real question is, who broke the locks?"

These words caused the expressions of all the Void Emanation Realm elders in the hall to change drastically.

First seat on the right, Palace Master of the Heavenly Emanation Limitless Hall – Ming Ji, Chaos Realm · Supreme

He wore a long white and gold robe, his expression as calm and serene as a mirror reflecting frost.

He finally raised his head, his voice as cold as if stating an irreversible fact:

"Brother Yun Huan, you and I both know that those nine hundred locks... cannot be broken by a demonic beast on its own."

Dawn Emperor Yun Huan's gaze shifted slightly. "You mean—someone broke it?"

Ming Ji did not answer, but simply closed his eyes. A dazzling mirror of light appeared behind his shoulder, reflecting countless cracks in the Void Obliteration Domain. In the mirror, a giant, pitch-black beast swept past, and its remaining aura caused the void within the hall to tremble and crack into hundreds of fissures.

All the Void Emanation Realm elders changed color simultaneously.

On the far right, even Lin Sihong, the sect leader of the Vast Sea Billow Sect (Chaos Realm · Initial Stage), couldn't suppress the tremor in his heart, and his voice rarely showed a trace of fear:

"That... that's one of the nine calamity beasts?"

Ming Ji nodded. "It's just the lingering echo of its breath. If its true form were to arrive, no Void Obliteration Domain Realm could defend it."

After the words were spoken, the hall became so quiet that even the sound of dust falling to the ground could be heard.

Dawn Emperor Yun Huan slowly opened his eyes, and a golden-black light shone from the depths of his pupils. In an instant, all the light in the temple was affected, and all shadows were controlled by his gaze.

"Gentlemen, I foresaw both the collapse of the Deep Root Lower Layers and the transgression of the nine-headed calamity beast."

Everyone was shocked.

Only Lin Sihong, the sect master of the Vast Sea Billow Sect, couldn't help but ask, "Palace Master... did you foresee the destruction of even the Deep Root Lower Layers?"

Dawn Emperor Yun Huan raised his hand indifferently, and a shattered star map appeared in the void. It was the oldest pattern of the Deep Root Lower Layers, now covered with cracks, like a dried-up riverbed.

"The Deep Root Lower Layers were originally a prison sealed to the Limit, unrepaired for billions of years. Their collapse was only a matter of time."

Xi Huanluo: "But the nine-headed calamity beast shouldn't... cross the line at this time."

Ming Ji said in a deep voice, "That's the key point."

Dawn Emperor Yun Huan, the radiance of the entire hall dimmed instantly.

"The third thing we need to discuss—and the most crucial thing."

Everyone held their breath.

The Fallen Dawn Hall spoke, and his voice made the hearts of all the Void Emanation Realm elders leap:

" In the Void Obliteration Domain, someone is deliberately releasing calamity-inducing beasts to exploit the chaos caused by the collapse of its Deep Root Lower Layers, leading the Void Obliteration Domain toward destruction."

The entire hall was deathly silent. It felt like icicles were piercing everyone's spine.

Xi Huanluo her teeth. "Does the Palace Master mean... that all of this wasn't a natural disaster, but... man-made?"

Ming Ji nodded. "The way the Deep Root Lower Layers chains break isn't through impact, nor through the monsters breaking free, but rather... through being 'peeled away' little by little."

Lin Sihong's voice trembled. "Who... who could do that?"

Dawn Emperor Yun Huan slowly raised his hand, capturing the endless sunlight outside the palace at his fingertips, condensing it into a faint golden ray.

"Only beings at the fifth level in the Void Obliteration Domain can break those nine hundred locks."

Everyone was deeply shaken.

And Dawn Emperor Yun Huan continued:

"First: Those at the peak of the Chaos Realm · Supreme or above—capable of reaching the Stainless Realm, or those who join forces with Ming Ji."

Ming Ji sighed softly, "If we wanted to find a way out, we wouldn't do it so secretly."

Second: Extraterrestrial behemoths – but no extraterrestrial rifts remain Deep Root Lower Layers.

"Third: Remnant spirits at the Sacrificial Dao level—but that level of power wouldn't be so 'humanized'."

Fourth: The narrative layer of power beyond the Annihilation Epoch —but the Void Obliteration Domain shows no trace of penetration.

At this point, Dawn Emperor Yun Huan's expression finally turned solemn.

The hearts of everyone in the main hall nearly stopped. "Then—only a fifth possibility remains."

He slowly stood up, and the phantom of the Dawn Emperor behind him opened a huge golden-black eye.

Dawn Emperor Yun Huan uttered his last six words: "A person at the Stainless Realm within the Void Obliteration Domain." -- The hall trembled violently.

Inside the main hall of the Fallen Dawn Divine Hall, golden and black light flowed slowly across the dome, like an inverted galaxy silently burning. As Dawn Emperor Yun Huan's gaze fell upon the main hall once more, almost all breathing in the entire hall fell silent at the same instant.

Dawn Emperor Yun Huan stood on the main throne, with the illusory figure of Dawn Emperor behind him half-opening his eyes, like an ancient god overlooking all realms. He slowly exhaled a breath, which caused the temperature in the hall to drop by an inch.

"Gentlemen, the current situation no longer requires consideration."

His voice was deep, yet it resonated like a thunderous drum, causing ripples to appear in the void.

"The destruction at the Deep Root Lower Layers, the escape of the Nine Heads of Calamity, the rampant spread of medium-sized demon tides in the Void Obliteration Domain... this is no longer just a calamity for one sect, but the root cause of the entire Void Obliteration Domain's World Extinguisher."

All the Void Emanation Realm elders subconsciously gripped the armrests in their hands, and the atmosphere in the hall froze.

Dawn Emperor Yun Huan continued:

"Our three factions— the Fallen Dawn Divine Hall, the Heavenly Emanation Limitless Hall, and the Vast Sea Billow Sect —have always supported each other. Now that the Void Obliteration Domain is in turmoil, only by uniting can we protect ourselves."

Ming Ji nodded slightly, while Xi Huanluo snort in agreement.

Dawn Emperor Yun Huan raised a finger and tapped it three times in the void.

First, the void roared and cracked.

The three groups of disciples formed a sweeping and ambush formation, with five hundred experts at the Annihilation Dawn Realm · Ultimate appearing in the light and Supreme, like streaks of incomparably sharp golden and black light.

"First, our three groups of disciples will form teams to wipe out the demon tide. Each team will consist of five hundred disciples Annihilation Dawn Realm · Ultimate to the Annihilation Dawn Realm · Supreme, and will immediately head to various regions of the Void Obliteration Domain to exterminate mid-level demonic beasts."

Everyone in the hall accepted the order in unison.

Dawn Emperor Yun Huan's tone suddenly turned cold. "If these mid-level demonic beasts are allowed to spread, the Void Obliteration Domain will be completely overrun within ten days."

Secondly, he pointed out again that nine Black Dawn Divine Platforms appeared in the void.

Each altar displays the projection of a Void Emanation Realm · Supreme power.

"Secondly, disciples and elders at the Void Emanation Realm · Supreme will be assigned in batches to oversee all important areas of the three factions."

Xi Huanluo added, "If any of the Nine Calamity Beasts gets close, we must lock onto them in advance and use the sect's protective array to slow them down."

Ming Ji nodded. "At the very least, we must ensure that the core territory does not fall in the first wave of disaster."

All the Void Emanation Realm elders in the hall rose together to receive the order.

Thirdly, Dawn Emperor Yun Huan raised his third finger.

The light inside the hall dimmed instantly, and everyone held their breath.

"Third—" Golden and black light burst forth, and an invisible barrier isolated all outside observers.

"--The three of us must not interfere in the conflict between the Asura Immortal Hall, the Chaos First Palace, and the Silent Nothingness Divine Hall."

The hall fell into a deathly silence instantly.

The voice of the Dawn Emperor Yun Huan sent a shiver down everyone's spine:

"The feud between the three of them cannot be measured by the resources of the Void Obliteration Domain."

"If we rashly enter into this conflict, we will be instantly drawn into the heart of a war that will destroy worlds."

Ming Ji slowly closed his eyes and sighed softly:

"Indeed, the conflict between factions is beyond our reach. All three of us must protect ourselves and avoid being drawn into their vortex of fate."

Lin Sihong nodded, his tone steady. "The Void Obliteration Domain has only one principle at this moment: survival."

Dawn Emperor Yun Huan, surveyed the entire palace:

"We'll keep to ourselves and avoid their conflicts. We'll only protect our own lineage, our own people, and our own territory."

He remained silent for several breaths.

The representatives of the three major forces finally clasped their hands in unison. "We humbly obey the Palace Master's command."

The lights inside the Fallen Dawn Divine Hall shone again at this moment, symbolizing that the three parties had officially formed a secret alliance of non-interference and self-preservation.

Dawn Emperor Yun Huan withdrew his gaze and said calmly, "In that case— the Star Emanation Alliance Council is hereby established."

The next instant—the main hall was once again enveloped in dazzling golden-black light, and the tripartite alliance was officially established.

Qi Primordial Chaos Hall, a thin mist swirled, and the hall itself lay quietly like a sleeping, chaotic beast nestled within the veins of starlight. The emerald light before the hall trembled slightly, as if sensing the approach of a gentle yet unfathomably powerful woman.

Ling Liangyan walked slowly towards her.

She wore a simple white dress, like thin snow piled up like clouds. The folds of her dress seemed to move the entire Limitless Evolving True Flow with a rhythm. Every gesture she made was elegant and graceful, yet she could also subtly cause space to fold slightly, which showed her terrifying cultivation at the Void Emanation Realm · Ultimate.

She stood Qi Primordial Chaos Hall and asked softly, "Is Young Master Qin here?"

The sound was like a flute's feather brushing across a lake, without a trace of sharpness, yet it could penetrate the layers of array patterns within the hall.

--Inside the palace.

Qin Yu had finished bathing and was sitting cross-legged at the convergence point of the Limitless Evolving True Flow, regulating his breathing. The deep chaotic light stirred the Annihilation Dawn Realm · Supreme around him, as if the Ninefold Wheel of Fate Soul was slowly turning.

Upon hearing Ling Liangyan's voice, he opened his eyes, the light dimming, and slowly pushed open the palace door.

The moment the palace doors opened, a gentle and elegant aura wafted out.

Qin Yu cupped his hands in greeting. "It's Elder Ling. May I ask what brings you here?"

Ling Liangyan raised her eyes, her eyebrows like distant snow-capped mountains, her lips curved in a very slight smile, elegant yet carrying a gentleness that she only showed to acquaintances.

"It has been some time since Young Master Qin accompanied me into [Yuan Xu's Last Words: The Bookless Ruins]."

She chuckled softly, her eyes holding a hint of admiration after scrutiny, "Seeing you again now, Young Master Qin is still as dashing as ever."

Qin Yu was slightly taken aback, then humbly cupped his hands in greeting. "Elder Ling, you flatter me. If you hadn't led me into the Bookless Ruins, I wouldn't have been able to comprehend that wondrous scene of the narrative boundary breaking."

Ling Liangyan smiled faintly and slowly turned around, "Well, let's get back to the main topic, Young Master Qin."

The wind lifted her skirt, and the white silk drew graceful arcs in the air, intertwining with the Void Evolution light around her, like a silent painting.

Her tone was gentle, but she went straight to the point. "The Palace Master summons you. Young Master Qin, please come with me."

Qin Yu nodded solemnly. "Alright, please lead the way, Elder Ling."

The two stepped out of the Qi Primordial Chaos Hall one after the other.

The void patterns gently opened a long corridor leading to the main hall, and the flowing light condensed into stepping stones under her feet, spreading out in circles of pale white ripples with Ling Liangyan's steps.

Qin Yu followed behind...