In the border wastelands of the universe, where spiritual energy was scarce and the Great Dao was distant, few peerless figures emerged. The strongest among them was a Triple Heaven Great Power named the Divine Desolation Venerable One, also the only Great Power to appear in this vast border wasteland in three hundred thousand years.
In the end, this sole Great Power was startled and rushed over, only to be horrified to discover that he could not catch up to the Ancient Coffin. The distance between them even grew wider, which was inconceivable.
He was an ancient Great Power, albeit only at the Triple Heaven level, yet even when looking across the entire Ancient Universe, he could be considered a powerhouse standing at the pinnacle of the pyramid. He never expected he would be unable to catch up.
When he encountered it a second time, the Divine Desolation Venerable One approached from another star domain. As he drew slightly closer, he was even more horrified to find that this mysterious Ancient Coffin seemed to sense his presence. It then shone, possessing a demonic and sinister devouring force that could draw out and consume the divine energy within his body.
If not for the sufficient distance and his timely discovery, he believed he would likely have been sucked dry by the malevolent Ancient Coffin.
From then on, he stayed away from the coffin and ordered everyone to keep their distance and not approach it.
The mysterious Ancient Coffin continued to sail through the star domain, constantly plundering the stellar radiance of the myriad stars.
It even occasionally submerged into the outermost fringes—the very edge of the Ancient Universe, desolate and boundless, where stars were sparse and filled with turbulent chaotic energy. This was not pure Primordial Chaos energy but was saturated with various violent, mixed forces, making it a terrifying place even Great Powers were unwilling to tread lightly.
However, after the mysterious Ancient Coffin submerged into it, it devoured all the turbulent, destructive chaotic energy, transforming it into a vast storm that shook the Star Sky, astonishing many.
After several months, everything gradually calmed down. The Ancient Coffin came to a stop in the desolate border wasteland, motionless.
During this time, numerous powerhouses emerged from their respective stars and rushed toward the location of the Ancient Coffin. Because of the coffin's devouring, the originally perilous border wasteland had quieted down.
Therefore, many believed that the coffin must contain a Supreme Treasure within. Otherwise, how could the border wasteland, which even the most powerful Divine Desolation Venerable One in the nearby star domains dared not easily set foot in, have calmed down so readily?
Despite the Divine Desolation Venerable One's warning that the coffin might harbor a fearsome, peerless evil and forbidding anyone from getting too close, many could not suppress the greed in their hearts. They rushed over, surrounding the mysterious Ancient Coffin, discussing how to open it and see what Supreme Treasure lay inside.
However, no matter how the powerhouses attacked—be it with divine abilities, Dao weapons, or magical instruments—they could not open the mysterious Ancient Coffin in the slightest.
What was even more horrifying was that all divine ability attacks dissipated upon contact, devoured by the coffin.
And whenever Dao weapons and artifacts drew near the coffin, they too were instantly reduced to piles of scrap, stripped of their divine nature. This caused many great heartache but also made them increasingly wary of this mysterious Ancient Coffin.
After exhausting all efforts, they still could not open the coffin, leaving the powerhouses helpless.
At this moment, several powerful figures appeared in the Star Sky, traversing the void. They were none other than a few formidable Heavenly Kings.
Heavenly Kings were renowned figures in the border wastelands. Their appearance immediately prompted respectful salutes from all sides, with no one daring to show neglect.
"Esteemed Heavenly Kings, this Ancient Coffin is extraordinary. We suspect it contains a peerless Supreme Treasure, but we have been unable to open it."
The Heavenly Kings were quite arrogant as they carefully observed the mysterious Ancient Coffin. However, after attempts also failed to open it, they finally offered a blood sacrifice. Immediately, the mysterious Ancient Coffin shone, and its lid flew off.
Everyone was overjoyed, never expecting the mysterious Ancient Coffin to be opened in such a manner.
Yet, to their astonishment, with the lid opened, there was actually another, smaller Ancient Coffin lying quietly inside.
Seeing this, the several Heavenly Kings almost simultaneously changed expressions, recalling certain legends. After carefully studying the flung-off lid, they immediately turned and fled as fast as they could.
Seeing this, the powerhouses behind them understood something. They quickly followed, and only when they were far enough away did a Saint Lord-level powerhouse, unable to contain his shock and doubt, respectfully ask a Heavenly King: "May I ask, Esteemed Heavenly King, what exactly is the origin of this coffin?"
The Heavenly King wore a grave expression as he said, "The Six-Layered Reincarnation Coffin!"
"The Six-Layered Reincarnation Coffin?"
The crowd exchanged glances, all filled with shock and doubt, clearly not understanding what it represented.
"In this world, there are two types of Ancient Coffins most to be feared. One is the Nine-Layered Divine Coffin, which buries Emperors, Sovereigns, or peerless Immortals," the Heavenly King explained. "The other is this Six-Layered Reincarnation Coffin. Although not as formidable as the Nine-Layered Divine Coffin, the beings buried within are at the very least universe overlords like Ancient Monarchs."
"Although any Ancient Monarch buried within has fallen, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse. The spirits of Ancient Monarchs must not be offended. Otherwise, once opened and disturbed, even in death, they can unleash a terrifying curse that annihilates all living beings."
The powerhouses were shocked, clearly never expecting this mysterious Ancient Coffin to have such a tremendous origin. Just thinking about how they had continuously attacked it with divine abilities, spells, Dao weapons, and artifacts made their scalps tingle.
If they had truly disturbed the being within the Six-Layered Reincarnation Coffin, they would likely have been buried along with it.
"Fortunately, we didn't open all the coffins, or the disaster would have been immense," a Heavenly King sighed in relief.
But at that moment, a clanging sound was heard, causing everyone, including the several Heavenly Kings, to feel their scalps go numb.
Because the source of the sound came from the direction of the Six-Layered Reincarnation Coffin.
They stiffly turned their heads to look, staring fixedly at the Six-Layered Reincarnation Coffin. They saw one coffin lid fly off without any external force.
"Could it be—"
The powerhouses were horrified. Then, they witnessed coffin lid after coffin lid of the Six-Layered Reincarnation Coffin fly open in succession. Each lid's flight caused their hearts to shudder violently.
Soon, with another clang, the fifth coffin lid flew off on its own.
At this point, it could be said only the final coffin lid remained. Was an Ancient Monarch about to undergo corpse transformation and bring calamity to this Star Sky?
Before they could hear the sound of the final lid flying off, they then saw a hazy figure slowly rise from within. The instant it appeared, everyone in this Star Sky felt their hair stand on end, their eyes wide with utter terror.
Although it was unclear why it was the fifth coffin and not the sixth, there was no time to ponder. Everyone, including the several Heavenly Kings, instantly shot into the distance, intending to inform the Divine Desolation Venerable One that a great disaster was coming.
At the same time, within the Six-Layered Reincarnation Coffin, a figure slowly stood up. His hair cascaded down, his eyes like stars, with a faint crescent moon mark on his brow.