Chaos Sacred Radiance: A Vow to Wage War Across the Myriad Realms

Inside the hall, the sea of light continued to flow, and billions of starlight cascaded down from the dome, showering the jade steps and golden pillars like a waterfall. An ancient and solemn atmosphere permeated the air, as if with every breath one could hear the low murmur of divine rhythm.

Yun Yanwan's gaze slowly shifted to Nan Yao. Her eyes, which had originally contained immense pressure, now held a touch of gentleness.

His voice was not human, but like an echo of the heavens, deep yet gentle. "Nan Yao, your return this time has been arduous. You managed to protect Sacred Radiance Limitless and ensure his safe return to the palace despite being pursued by the Asura Divine Hall and the Heavenly Sha Alliance. Your loyalty and bravery are commendable."

He raised his hand and waved it, and a command seal, shimmering with the dual colors of chaotic gold and annihilation light, condensed from the void, suspended in mid-air accompanied by faint spiritual music.

"Guards—bestow upon Nan Yao the title of 'Hun Seal Saint,' and place her in the official register of the palace. This seal can command all the formations in the Chaos First Palace, granting her a rank of Venerable. Nan Yao, you may now withdraw and properly heal your injuries."

Nan Yao was startled and immediately knelt down, her forehead touching the floor of the hall. Her voice trembled with emotion as she said, "Disciple Nan Yao thanks the Hall Master for his great kindness!"

The light imprint slowly fell into her palm, instantly transforming into a golden radiance that was branded onto the back of her hand. With a flash of light, Nan Yao's aura changed, subtly resonating with the array veins of the entire Chaos First Palace.

"Go ahead." Yun Yanwan nodded slightly, a hint of approval in her eyes.

"This disciple takes her leave." Nan Yao bowed respectfully and turned to leave. The moment she stepped out of the hall, the golden bridge of light beneath her feet extended once more, like a path of light welcoming the holy envoy, stretching all the way to the heavenly steps outside the hall.

Silence returned to the hall.

Yun Yanwan turned her gaze back to Qin Yu and Extinguished Light.

"Young Master Qin, please take a seat."

As soon as the words fell, the throne in front of the hall automatically split into two seats, and the floating clouds of light solidified, surrounding them with a soft divine glow. Qin Yu and Extinguished Light bowed slightly and sat down on the throne under the watchful eyes of the elders.

Yun Yanwan slowly spoke, "If it weren't for the intervention of Young Master Qin and his companion, our Chaos First Palace would have surely lost a sacred treasure and a disciple. This kindness will be forever remembered."

His tone was calm, but the golden light throughout the hall seemed to tremble slightly, clearly indicating that this hall master, who Chaos Realm · Extremity, was truly moved.

However, when his gaze fell on Qin Yu again, his originally calm eyes gradually became deep.

It was a gaze that saw through everything. Yun Yanwan's brow twitched slightly, and a wisp of chaotic fire flickered in the void, transforming into tens of thousands of faint light lines that swirled around Qin Yu.

However, immediately upon approaching Qin Yu, those rays of light disintegrated, turning into nothingness and dust, even severing the power of Causal Retracing.

The light in the Palace Master's eyes dimmed slightly, as if he were sighing inwardly.

"Strange..." he murmured, "Although Young Master Qin is only at the Severed Observation Realm, the causal logic flowing through his body has already surpassed the scope of this realm. That aura... seems to contain traces of the 'Silent Origin Core' and the 'Annihilation Realm Fate Soul'."

Upon hearing this, all the elders in the hall turned their heads, their expressions becoming solemn.

Yun Yanwan smiled slightly, her tone shifting from probing to admiration. "Young Master, you are merely a rare Severed Observation, yet you can withstand such profound causal shocks. You are truly unfathomable."

Qin Yu remained calm, rose, and returned the greeting with a cupped hand. "Palace Master, you flatter me. I was merely fortunate enough to gain some luck between Chaos and Annihilation Void, which allowed me to protect Nan Yao and escape danger."

Yun Yanwan's smile deepened, and she waved her long sleeves, saying, "Oh, Young Master Qin is too modest."

An elder standing to the side of the hall immediately spoke up, his voice deep and resonant. "Hall Master, if Young Master Qin is merely at the Severed Observation Realm, how could he have survived the encirclement and pursuit of the Asura Divine Hall and the Heavenly Sha Alliance? Those forces often have cultivators at the Annihilation Dawn Realm · Peak, or even those at the Silent Mystery Realm, personally taking action! Such methods are far beyond the capabilities of ordinary people!"

Another elder nodded in agreement, a faint golden mark appearing between his brows. "I observe that this child's soul is like a mirror, still and silent, his mind undisturbed, clearly indicating a profound level of cultivation. Such a state of mind and realm could only be achieved by a prodigy."

"Indeed," another elder said, his voice filled with admiration, "It is already extraordinary for someone at the Severed Observation · Supreme Insight realm to be able to contend with someone at the Silent Mystery Realm, but for Young Master Qin to be able to reverse his fate and return with the treasure, his methods must be extraordinary."

"To be able to establish a foothold in the Void Obliteration Domain and to be able to tear through space and return—such control is something even we Void Evolution Realm cultivators dare not claim to be able to achieve."

"Young yet unfathomable, this kind of person... is probably a chosen one."

"The Palace Master has discerning eyes. If we can gain this person as a friend, it may open a new chapter for our Chaos First Palace."

The elders' voices rose and fell in discussion, their words filled with respect and admiration for Qin Yu. Each sentence resounded like a great bell in the hall, the light patterns vibrating, and even the wind outside seemed to stand still.

Qin Yu lowered his head slightly, his expression unchanged, his breathing steady, and smiled faintly, "The elders have overstated things; this junior is merely following the trend."

Extinguished Light sat quietly to the side, a glint of annihilation flashing in her dark eyes. She said softly, "Destinies intersect, regardless of strength or weakness, all are subject to change. We simply did what our destiny dictated."

The hall fell silent instantly.

Yun Yanwan's gaze lingered between the two for a moment before she smiled and nodded, "Both of you are sincere and your intentions are evident. I will remember this kindness."

He rose, his robes fluttering, and chaotic flames scattered like starlight. "Guards, prepare a banquet at the Primordial Hall to express our gratitude!"

The dozen or so elders responded in unison, "We will obey the Palace Master's command!"

Golden light shone brightly, and ten thousand bells rang in unison outside the palace.

The wind whipped up the light and mist of the sea of clouds in front of the palace, and the fiery streams in the sky transformed into ten thousand golden rainbows. The entire Chaos First Palace shone brightly for thousands of miles because of this auspicious banquet.

And all of this was the still night before the storm in the Source of Epochless · Middle Layer.

Above the Chaos First Palace, nine layers of stars resounded in unison.

As Yun Yanwan's command spread throughout the palace domain, countless golden rays flowed down from the dome, like a galaxy converging into the sea, instantly illuminating the entire Chaos First Palace as if it were daytime. The golden sea of clouds surged into giant waves, and tens of thousands of floating islands drifted in from the distant starry sky. Each island was a place for banquets, filled with spiritual fragrance and condensed light and flames.

The ninety-nine steps surrounding the main hall were now covered with shimmering altars and golden porcelain tables. Celestial birds spread their wings, carrying chaotic spiritual fruits from the void; flowing light transformed into wine, pouring into ten thousand jade cups, forming countless suspended light cups. The scene was so magnificent that it resembled a waterfall of stars falling from the heavens.

With a single drumbeat, all spirits trembled.

That was no ordinary drum, but the "Annihilation Law Golden Drum." Each time it was struck, the very essence of heaven and earth reverberated for three breaths, and time itself seemed to stand still.

Guided by the disciples guarding the hall, Qin Yu and Extinguished Light stepped into the banquet realm. Floating light shimmered beneath their feet, and the sky reflected endless starlight and flowing chaotic fire. Disciples from all directions lined up like a tide, surrounded by halos of light around the center. This was the true grand banquet of the Chaos First Palace —hundreds of millions of disciples gathered, their voices capable of shaking the boundary walls.

Qin Yu looked up and saw a huge spacetime halo floating on the ceiling of the palace. It did not reflect stars, but rather the entire panorama of the Source of Epochless · Middle Layer. A magic array composed of billions of spiritual patterns flickered in the night sky, like the pulse of the universe. Extinguished Light stood quietly beside her, her long black hair swaying slightly in the golden light. Her aura was both quiet and bright, as if even the breath of all living beings was calming down with her.

When they arrived at the central banquet, Yun Yanwan was already seated in the main seat.

He wore a dark gold holy robe, with chaotic flames flowing through his sleeves, and his eyes seemed to reflect the rise and fall of the nine realms. A dozen elders stood on either side, each holding a holy staff or a jade pendant. Below the steps of the hall stood a mountain of disciples—from the Void Emanation Realm to the Annihilation Dawn Realm —standing in neat rows, all with the Hall Master at heart.

Yun Yanwan raised her hand, and the noise in the hall immediately ceased.

All the light faded away, leaving only the chaotic holy sun behind him burning in the air, casting down a golden divine radiance.

A banquet will be held today.

His voice was booming, like the resounding toll of a celestial bell, echoing across the dome of the sky.

There are four things that the whole world should learn from.

He stepped forward slowly, his gaze deep, his tone growing increasingly somber—

"Firstly, a memorial service for Elder Nan Lan."

As the light screen unfolded, Elder Nan Lan's figure appeared amidst the golden radiance. It was his last moment protecting the treasure before his death—he defied the heavens with his physical body, forcefully breaking the chain of encirclement between the Asura Divine Hall and the Heavenly Sha Alliance, his body turning into annihilation light, his spirit and form utterly destroyed.

The entire hall fell silent instantly, with only the sound of the wind carrying a low, trembling tone.

Yun Yanwan placed her hands on her chest and softly chanted the ancient chaotic incantation. "May my soul return to the palace, may my light enter the law, may my life be the blood of the palace, may my name never perish."

At this moment, millions of disciples knelt on the ground and shouted in unison, "Elder Nan Lan Chaos First Palace!"

The sound waves shook the heavens, and golden rain fell from the sky, merging into the array of light.

Yun Yanwan raised her head, her expression turning solemn.

Secondly, praise my disciple Nan Yao.

He looked back ahead, his gaze softening. "Nan Yao, unafraid of death, carried the sacred light back to the palace with her mortal soul. This is the height of loyalty and the ultimate in courage. If it weren't for her unwavering protection of the treasure, the sacred light would likely have fallen into the hands of others."

All the disciples in the hall shouted in unison once more, "Nan Yao fearlessly faced death and has rendered meritorious service in protecting the hall!"

Nan Yao stood below, tears welling in her eyes, and knelt before him, saying, "This disciple dares not accept such a great favor."

Yun Yanwan nodded, her voice gradually rising.

"Thirdly—those who are grateful to me, those who remember my righteousness—Young Master Qin Yu, Extinguished Light."

As the words were spoken, countless spiritual patterns in the hall lit up simultaneously. Under the golden light, Qin Yu and Extinguished Light were projected onto the star ring at the top of the hall. All the disciples looked up and stood in solemn respect.

Yun Yanwan spoke with sincerity, "You two have helped me with righteousness and protected me with your souls. Non-Self disciples of my palace, yet you uphold my palace's beliefs. This kindness will be forever remembered by the Chaos First Palace."

He lightly waved his sleeve, and nine layers of light rose from the palace gate, transforming into a dazzling golden river flowing towards Qin Yu and Extinguished Light's feet.

The elders bowed their heads in gratitude. "You saved our disciples and protected the sacred treasure from danger; your merit is immeasurable."

Yun Yanwan raised her hand again, her voice suddenly turning cold. "Fourth—Announcement."

Divine runes in the hall suddenly lit up, and ninety-nine layers of array rings floated into the air. Each layer of array rings was engraved with the four characters "Annihilation, Death, Chaos, Heaven's Decree," and between their overlap, a holy sound that could destroy the heavens and the earth erupted.

"The Asura Divine Hall!" "The Nine Alliances Gang!" "The Heavenly Sha Alliance!"

The three names were renowned and their fame resounded throughout the world.

Yun Yanwan's gaze blazed like fire, her voice like a resounding bell shattering the heavens. "From this day forward— the Chaos First Palace officially declares war on the Asura Divine Hall and the Nine Alliances Gang' Heavenly Sha Alliance! Elder Nan Lan's blood must not be shed in vain! We, the people of Chaos, would rather die than surrender!"

--boom!

Endless chaotic flames erupted in the sky, and billions of divine runes transformed into waves of war drums.

The disciples throughout the hall roared in unison, their voices piercing the heavens. "We swear to avenge Elder Nan Lan!!!"

The sound rolled like a tidal wave, shaking the sky and tearing fine cracks in the spatial barrier of Source of Epochless.

At this moment, the Chaos First Palace is no longer a silent temple, but a war palace of an era about to be ignited.

Yun Yanwan slowly raised her hand, and a ball of annihilating chaotic fire ignited in her palm. It was the flame of the Chaos Origin, symbolizing war and faith.

"All disciples, heed my command—from this night onward, prepare for battle! Not for glory, not for profit, but for the honor of our hall, for the blood of our path, and for my fellow disciple, Elder Nan Lan!"

"--war!!!"

Hundreds of millions of disciples shouted in unison.

Golden light surged, stars trembled, and annihilation fire illuminated the entire sky of the Source of Epochless.

Qin Yu and Extinguished Light stood quietly at the table, their gazes distant.

A faint light flickered deep within Extinguished Light's dark eyes as he murmured, "Fate has changed; war is about to break out."

Qin Yu raised his eyes, his gaze reflecting the endless golden light, and said softly, "Chaos... is about to boil."