At the same time, Garo Divine King arrived outside the great array, gazing at it with a sigh of admiration.
Truly worthy of being the Battle Saint King. So young, yet his cultivation talent defied the heavens, his Dao attainment profound, and his alchemy skills were extraordinary. Who would have thought his mastery of formation arrays would also reach such astonishing heights? He truly deserved to be called a heaven-defying monster.
If he were allowed to grow, his future would be truly limitless.
What a pity, though. Today, he was destined to fall.
He brandished the Divine King Spear and began a forceful assault on the array.
Boom—
Boundless power erupted. Soon, the outermost third layer of the great array was breached.
This layer could withstand attacks below the Super Great Power level but could not truly effectively block the assault of a Super Great Power.
Especially Garo Divine King, who was even stronger than many Super Great Powers.
He continued his assault, attacking the second layer of the great array.
This layer was far more stable than the outermost one, capable of withstanding the attacks of a Super Great Power. Yet, under his onslaught, it still could not hold.
Half an hour later, it too was breached.
Now, only the final defensive great array remained before him, also the most powerful one.
One could sense that this was no ordinary array; it contained thousands of variations and harbored fearsome offensive capabilities of wind, rain, thunder, and lightning. Once trapped within, one could easily become lost.
Garo Divine King paused briefly. The Divine King Spear in his hand erupted with resplendent, world-destroying divine might, even summoning endless thunderbolts. He launched a forceful assault, constantly clashing with the array, dismantling layer after layer of its patterns.
Even for Garo Divine King, this process of dismantling the array was somewhat taxing, requiring a massive expenditure of divine power.
Fortunately, from the three hundred worlds, a continuous stream of Faith Power flew out, transforming into layers of divine halos that enveloped his divine body, constantly restoring his expended divine power.
He was no ordinary cultivator. While cultivating the Dao, he had also researched Faith Power, transforming it into another form of power for his own use. Thus, he was a cut above other Super Great Powers of the same rank.
Boom—
An hour later, the final great array was ultimately shattered under his hands.
The three great arrays turned to dust. Everything before him suddenly became clear, leaving only the Chaos Great Cauldron at the very center.
The Chaos Great Cauldron was extraordinary, floating and sinking in the center of the Star Sky, drawing vast amounts of divine energy from the endless cosmos and containing it within, showcasing the outstanding qualities of a Dao weapon.
Garo Divine King stared at this ancient cauldron flowing with chaotic light, a blazing radiance appearing in his eyes. He licked his lips and let out a wild, arrogant laugh that echoed through the heavens: "Hahaha—! Finally, we've reached this point, Battle Saint King! So what if you have the billions of troops of the Insect Mother Queen guarding you? So what if you painstakingly set up three ancient defensive arrays? In the end, they were all broken by this king one by one. Now, all you have left is this Chaos Great Cauldron here protecting you. How much longer can you remain safe? Watch how this king shatters this Chaos Great Cauldron, slays you, seizes your Emperor Body, and takes your Chaos Mark!"
As his words fell, he raised the Divine King Spear and slashed it toward the Chaos Great Cauldron.
Boom—
The Chaos Great Cauldron fiercely erupted with fiery chaotic light, and ten thousand layers of primordial Chaos Qi poured down, submerging the cauldron. It actively collided with the Divine King Spear, exploding with terrifying radiance.
At the point of collision, the Star Sky was abruptly torn open by an enormous spatial rift, shockingly vast, separating the two.
The Chaos Great Cauldron was knocked back a hundred thousand li, but it remained enveloped in ancient Qi, completely unharmed.
He did not relent, attacking again. He unleashed a fearsome Great Power assault that flooded the star domain, almost like the end of the world. Yet, the Chaos Great Cauldron remained steadfast and unmoving, with boundless primordial Chaos Qi pouring down continuously. Each wisp could crush mountains and rivers.
Now, with ten thousand layers of primordial Chaos Qi descending, how incredibly heavy was it? It was equivalent to an absolute defense!
"What an extraordinary Chaos Great Cauldron! Truly remarkable, Battle Saint King. You are indeed a rare monster."
Garo Divine King looked at this Chaos Great Cauldron, his eyes also blazing with fervent light.
This great cauldron was condensed from pure primordial Chaos Qi, yet one could also see the essences of various divine materials within. Moreover, one could glimpse the faintly discernible Dao imprints of supreme powerhouses, one after another. The entire cauldron was sentient, already no weaker than a Dao weapon forged from the Nine Immortal Chaos Metals. It was practically the embryo of a future imperial weapon.
No matter what, he had to obtain this Chaos Great Cauldron as well. In the future, when he proved his Dao and became an Emperor, this Chaos Great Cauldron could become his supreme imperial weapon, allowing him to dominate the Chaos Sea.
Unfortunately, for now, he had to temporarily break open the Chaos Great Cauldron, even pierce through it, because he needed to slay the Battle Saint King hidden within.
"Hahaha, Battle Saint King, I know you're inside. Are you going to be a cowardly bandit, not daring to come out and face battle?"
Garo Divine King laughed heartily, shaking the Star Sky. He was convinced the Battle Saint King was inside the cauldron, in seclusion, and at a particularly critical moment. He wanted to use this to harass him, causing his seclusion to fail.
One must know, this was highly unethical behavior. Generally, when powerhouses of this level entered seclusion, it was at a critical juncture related to enlightenment, healing, or breakthroughs. If forcibly disturbed from the outside, they could suffer Dao backlash, or in severe cases, directly succumb to Qi deviation on the spot and perish.
The Heavenly Dao was merciless; anything was possible, and it wouldn't change just because one's cultivation was powerful.
On the contrary, the more powerful one was, the more terrifying the backlash could be.
However, within the Chaos Great Cauldron, there was only silence, not a sound. This darkened Garo Divine King's expression, yet his attacks showed no mercy. Beam after beam of light shot into the heavens, stretching for hundreds of thousands of li—all divine light pillars unleashed by the Divine King Spear—constantly colliding with the Chaos Great Cauldron, exploding with layers of destructive light.
Primordial Chaos Qi splashed about, yet the Chaos Great Cauldron stood firm in the center of the Star Sky, unbreached. Moreover, each wisp of primordial Chaos Qi was immensely heavy, blocking all attacks, making him sigh in admiration.
This Chaos Great Cauldron was truly too extraordinary, yet the fervor in his heart grew even more intense.
"Let's see how long you can stay in there—"
"Divine King Tenfold Slash!"
Garo Divine King snorted coldly, then executed his most powerful divine ability—
The Divine King Spear erupted with its most brilliant radiance. One ancient pattern after another appeared. From within the three hundred worlds, beams of light shot out, merging into the Divine King Spear. Its aura surged tremendously, then shattered the myriad stars. In his hand, he unleashed a dazzling beam of light that pierced through the star domain. Then, all the light beams descended violently, crashing into the Chaos Great Cauldron.
First Slash! Boom—
The Chaos Great Cauldron was sent flying, primordial Chaos Qi scattering. It crashed into the chaotic region at the edge of the universe, a place filled with all sorts of dangers. At this moment, terrifying chaotic storms were also constantly swirling up there.
"Master!"
Abenue's expression changed. She desperately wanted to provide support, but the seven Great Powers, wielding the Life-Extinguishing Great Banner, firmly restrained her every move. She couldn't break free smoothly and could only watch helplessly as her master, the Battle Saint King, was continuously attacked by Garo Divine King.
Second Slash! Third Slash!
Fourth Slash!
Fifth...
Boom, boom, boom—
Garo Divine King continuously hammered the Chaos Great Cauldron. He was a Super Great Power who commanded the Faith Power of three hundred worlds, capable of containing it within himself. How powerful was he? Each strike was enough to make other Super Great Powers' hearts tremble. His combat power was so formidable it could even rival that of an eighth-level Super Great Power.
The Chaos Great Cauldron was indeed sturdy and indestructible, but it couldn't withstand Garo Divine King's prolonged, continuous bombardment. The cauldron walls were slowly trembling, and the primordial Chaos Qi kept scattering—a sign that it was being forcibly weakened.
Seventh Slash!
Garo Divine King brandished the Divine King Spear to unleash the seventh slash of the Divine King Tenfold Slash. The spear tore through the Star Sky, descending with immense force, sending the Chaos Great Cauldron flying once more.
Moreover, on the Chaos Great Cauldron, one point was forcibly pierced through, revealing a tiny hole.
It wasn't large, but it pierced through the cauldron from inside to outside, which was crucial.
"Finally pierced a point! It is indeed indestructible, but today, it will be smashed to pieces by this king!"
Garo Divine King pressed his advantage, the Divine King Spear continuing its forceful revival as he unleashed the Eighth Slash, aiming precisely at that point.
Boom—
The already pierced point, under the bombardment of the Eighth Slash, opened into a huge hole, piercing through the cauldron. One could clearly see Ye Chen sitting cross-legged inside on the Six-Layered Reincarnation Coffin, his eyes tightly shut, black hair disheveled. Even while in deep seclusion, he exuded a prison-like divine might that could oppress heaven and earth from within.
"Hahaha, Battle Saint King, let's see how you escape this time!"
Ninth Slash!
The Chaos Great Cauldron was torn open again. The hole grew larger, and numerous cracks rapidly spread across the ancient cauldron, almost causing it to completely disintegrate.
Garo Divine King let out a long roar, his divine might suddenly surging. Then, all his power poured into the Divine King Spear in his hand. With a boom, the Divine King Spear at this moment erupted with unprecedented radiance, and the most terrifying destructive might slowly unfurled, tearing through endless space, even causing several nearby stars to crack under the pressure.
At this moment, he was about to execute the most fearsome Tenth Slash, to slay Ye Chen within the Chaos Great Cauldron right then and there!
This was his most powerful strike, an unprecedented supreme strike—
Divine King Tenth Slash!
Boom—
Boundless destructive light surged forward, rushing through the hole in the Chaos Great Cauldron toward Ye Chen. That Divine King Spear seemed to transform into the only existence in the world, replacing everything else.
Whoosh—
In an instant that felt like eternity, the tip of the Divine King Spear stabbed toward Ye Chen's head, impossibly fast, unstoppable.
"No—!"
Abenue cried out in horror. The other seven Great Powers watched coldly.
Divine Desolation Venerable One closed his eyes with regret, unable to bear watching.
Whoosh—
But just at the instant the Divine King Spear was about to strike, Ye Chen, who had been motionless with closed eyes, suddenly opened his tightly shut eyes.