The Chaos Sea was in great upheaval, with shocking changes occurring everywhere.
No one had expected that the Gen Gu Da Tian Zun had fallen.
A peerless Half-Step Overlord of his generation had perished just like that, slain by Shidai and completely sacrificed to the Alien Ancient Universe.
If it weren't for the endless manifestations of the Great Dao that swept across the entire Chaos Sea, no one would have dared to believe that the Gen Gu Da Tian Zun had truly fallen.
Moreover, what shocked them even more was Shidai's terrifying strength. The last time he had displayed it was a million years ago, in his battle with Ye Chen, where he had even completely reversed Ye Chen's great destruction of the Alien Ancient Universe and slain Ye Chen himself.
It was conceivable that, overall, Shidai had only made a move twice over these years, but each time his actions were earth-shattering, capable of slaying a Half-Step Overlord.
It was hard to imagine just how powerful the true strength of the five peerless overlords of the Chaos Sea really was.
After devouring the Gen Gu Da Tian Zun, the overall aura of the Alien Ancient Universe instantly grew immensely stronger, and even the surrounding Chaos Sea vortexes became many times more terrifying.
At the same time, the Tianjue Ancient Universe was also being devoured inch by inch, its cosmic aura growing increasingly dreadful.
"Gen Gu Da Tian Zun!"
"How could you, venerable one, have fallen? It's impossible!"
In the Ancient Chaos Universe, which had long been renamed the Gen Gu Universe, all living beings wailed in grief. No one could have imagined that the invincible Gen Gu Da Tian Zun would one day fall, and so suddenly, so quickly that no one could react in time.
Having lost the protection of the Gen Gu Da Tian Zun, the Gen Gu Universe was likely to follow in the footsteps of the Tianjue Ancient Universe.
All the supreme giants wore grave expressions.
The Divine Emperor's face was extremely gloomy as he stared fixedly at the Alien Ancient Universe. The might of a Half-Step Overlord emanated from him, shattering billions of space-times, indicating the storm of shock raging in his heart.
Because, originally, he had only been wary of the Alien Ancient Universe. After all, he was also a Half-Step Overlord and believed that even if Shidai made a move, he would have the power to resist.
However, upon seeing another Half-Step Overlord, the Gen Gu Da Tian Zun, be so easily and effortlessly slain, he found it difficult to remain calm.
At the same time, the Divine Emperor was deeply puzzled: "Why did Shidai attack the Tianjue Ancient Universe? Why did he attack the Gen Gu Da Tian Zun? Isn't this making enemies for the Alien Ancient Universe? Isn't he afraid that all the Ancient Chaos Universes will turn against the Alien Ancient Universe?"
In fact, this seemed like a foolish act. Although the Alien Ancient Universe was extremely powerful, it was not yet powerful enough to oppose the entire Chaos Sea. Rashly devouring an Ancient Chaos Universe and slaying a Half-Step Overlord seemed absolutely foolish, easily turning the entire Chaos Sea into an adversary.
But could the Alien Ancient Universe be foolish?
Could Shidai be foolish?
Undoubtedly, that was impossible.
But what was the purpose behind Shidai's actions?
It left people deeply perplexed.
On the Chaos Sea battlefield, Ye Chen's expression changed drastically upon seeing the fall of the Gen Gu Da Tian Zun. Especially the various displays by Shidai made him feel an immense sense of danger. He even had a feeling that even if he were twice as strong, he would still be unable to resist Shidai.
Shidai was too powerful.
On the other side, the Dou Zhan Sheng Zu, the Ni Tian Zhan Zhu, Tai Sheng Huang, the Time-Space Great Emperor, and other Half-Step Overlords all wore unprecedentedly grave expressions as they looked at Shidai, a sense of deep wariness arising in their hearts.
To slay a Half-Step Overlord so easily, without allowing the slightest resistance—was this the true strength of a peerless overlord?
At that moment, within the Pangu Universe, the Heavenly Emperor rose to his full height at the universe's origin core, gazing into the distance at the Alien Ancient Universe, and especially at Shidai, saying, "Shidai, you have gone too far."
Boom—
He brandished the Heavenly Emperor Sword, slashing out a sword strike across the void. This strike involved the myriad ancient heavens, terrifying beyond measure. In an instant, it traversed the Pangu Universe, crossed the Chaos Sea, and slashed toward Shidai.
Under the gaze of all, another peerless overlord had finally been unable to hold back and was making a move against Shidai.
And it was the Heavenly Emperor, no less!
The Heavenly Emperor's power was beyond doubt.
Facing the Heavenly Emperor's sword strike, Shidai's figure vanished in an instant, reappearing within the origin ancestral temple of the Alien Ancient Universe as if he had never left.
The Heavenly Emperor's sword strike did not miss. It still descended, carrying unparalleled might, instantly cleaving through the space-time of the Chaos Sea, creating a chasm-like abyss of unknown length, spanning billions upon billions of miles.
After the chasm appeared, it involved space-time and the very foundation of the Chaos Sea, reversing the flow of years and time. Ultimately, it revealed the scene from just moments ago—the moment the Gen Gu Da Tian Zun was slain and fell.
This sword strike forcibly severed that past scene of the Gen Gu Da Tian Zun's impending fall, piercing through the river of time. The figure of the Gen Gu Da Tian Zun actually reappeared out of thin air within the Chaos Sea.
"This—"
All sides were utterly shocked. Had the Heavenly Emperor actually resurrected the already fallen Gen Gu Da Tian Zun?
The Time-Space Great Emperor shook his head. "No, the true Gen Gu Da Tian Zun has not completely perished. Fragments of his true spirit remain. The Heavenly Emperor merely reversed a portion of space-time and reassembled the fragments of the Gen Gu Da Tian Zun's divine soul from that slice of time, nothing more. However, the vast majority of the Gen Gu Da Tian Zun's divine soul and physical body have been devoured by the Alien Ancient Universe, so it will be difficult for him to restore his Half-Step Overlord form in a short time."
The Time-Space Great Emperor, being the highest achiever in the Dao of Time and Space, naturally had the most authority on the matter.
"So that's how it is."
Everyone understood now. On the other hand, they couldn't help but marvel at the Heavenly Emperor's prowess, actually reversing time and space to bring back a fallen figure.
"Thank you, Heavenly Emperor!"
The Gen Gu Da Tian Zun was extremely weak, his aura withered. He bowed respectfully toward the direction of the Pangu Universe from afar, then turned and left, not daring to linger any longer.
Because Shidai's attack had left too deep an impression on him, a Half-Step Overlord. As powerful as he was, having reincarnated and cultivated anew, and even reaching the Half-Step Overlord fruit, he had still been so easily defeated. It was truly hard to imagine what level the strength of a peerless overlord had reached.
At this moment, Ye Chen seized the opportunity to act, continuously assaulting the Eternal Annihilation Grand Formation and unleashing unprecedented combat power. He finally breached a corner and successfully broke free.
Duan Mie had blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, sustaining injuries as he looked gravely at Ye Chen.
Ye Chen paid him no mind, instead looking toward the origin ancestral temple of the Alien Ancient Universe. He felt the gaze of that chaotic figure standing in the River of Time also fall upon him, giving him a strange feeling.
"Who are you?" Ye Chen asked.
However, the chaotic figure standing in the River of Time did not answer.
Boom—
At this moment, the Tianjue Ancient Universe completely collapsed and shattered. The entire Ancient Chaos Universe was utterly devoured, and the Alien Ancient Universe grew significantly stronger.
Shidai said to the chaotic figure standing in the River of Time, "It is time for you to leave."
"Yes, it is time for me to leave. How I wish I could stay forever in this era where all races flourish..." His gaze was lost, filled with reluctance.