Chapter 1315: The Originator

In the Chaos Sea, Tai Yi, with a kind expression, smiled at the stunned Xu Shenghua and Lan Yuantian. "Quite spectacular, isn't it?" he said. "However, some fellow daoists haven't made their move yet."

Everyone was already numb with shock. They looked up, and from their perspective, the tentacles above the Chaos Sea were incredibly thick and dark, their surfaces resembling dragon scales, reflecting the unpredictable currents of the Chaos Sea.

"Earth Mother, how dare you try to seize what's mine?"

Although Heavenly Venerate Xiao's palm was severed, his angry snort emanated from within. The fist slammed down. Earth Mother's countless roots transformed into an altar, and on it, Earth Mother's true form slowly rose, bracing for the impact!

Terrifying ripples above the Chaos Sea surged in all directions. However, as they reached the Chaos Sea, they met Tai Yi's staff, which stood upright in the sea, and instantly became calm and still, without a ripple.

In the sky, Earth Mother Primordial Lord's countless roots snapped, scattering and falling from above, crashing into the Chaos Sea. Soon after, they were assimilated by the Chaos Sea, turning into wisps of chaotic energy within it.

Xu Shenghua's gaze fell upon Tai Yi's staff, revealing his surprise. "This staff seems infinitely more powerful than the Primordial Wood. What kind of wood is it made from?"

Tai Yi noticed his gaze and chuckled, "Mu Heavenly Venerate has plenty of this wood at his home, though I've burned most of it. Don't tell him I still have one, or he'll try to seize it from me again."

Xu Shenghua was utterly bewildered. "Cult Master Qin has plenty at home? When did he become so wealthy? That fellow always looks like a pauper with empty pockets, trying to snatch any good thing he sees. He's probably plotting to steal someone else's wealth right now..."

The elderly Tai Yi chuckled, "Look quickly! Another fellow daoist is about to stir up trouble! But the mastermind is still on his way."

At this moment, Qin Mu was still traveling by boat, rushing towards the scene. He sped along, secretly complaining to himself that he had hidden too high, regretting entering the twenty-ninth void.

Heavenly Venerate Xiao's right hand slammed down, causing Earth Mother's form to sink. Just as she was about to fall into the Chaos Sea, the altar suddenly shattered, and her countless roots retracted, drilling into the earth and disappearing.

Earth Mother Primordial Lord, having only one soul left and her cultivation weakened by Qin Mu, suffered a great loss and had to retreat from the direct confrontation.

Above Heavenly Venerate Xiao's severed right hand, the struggle between the Lotus and the Four-Sided Cauldron continued. Both Heavenly Venerate treasures unleashed terrifying power, each attempting to overpower the other, to take Heavenly Venerate Xiao's hand and the Primordial Stone it held.

Suddenly, a beam of rainbow light appeared in the sky. The light, like a pillar, poured in through the opening in the Ancestral Court's seal, transforming into a massive palm print. It slammed down onto the Lotus and the Four-Sided Cauldron, forcing both treasures to fall even faster, plummeting towards the Chaos Sea!

"Heavenly Lord!"

All the Heavenly Venerates and the Grand Emperor battling in the sky were startled. They quickly intervened, intercepting the attack Heavenly Lord had sent from Xuandu.

Just then, Youdu's demonic energy suddenly erupted, instantly engulfing the Chaos Sea. From within the demonic energy, a Yama gradually rose. His vertical eye between his brows opened, fixing Heavenly Venerate Xiao's falling right hand. A whip lashed out with a swish, coiling around the Heavenly Venerate's hand and pulling it towards the ocean of Youdu's demonic energy.

"Heavenly Lord, Yama, have you too grown weary of solitude and decided to interfere in worldly affairs?" Heavenly Venerate Xiao repelled Consort Yan, descended from the sky, and sneered, "The seal is still active, so you cannot descend in your true forms. You are no match for me. If you were to descend in your true forms, you would surely be bound by the Great Dao, and that would be your demise. Why don't you retreat quickly?"

He had arrived in a rage, even using hidden means to force Consort Yan to retreat, demonstrating his immense power. However, as he charged towards Yama, the Grand Emperor suddenly rushed in from an angle. Heavenly Venerate Xiao's heart tightened. The two collided in the air, then separated.

The Grand Emperor sneered, abandoned his pursuit of Heavenly Venerate Xiao, and rushed straight towards Yama below, saying, "That adopted son of yours is quite capable." Heavenly Venerate Xiao sneered back, also rushing towards Yama, saying, "I slept with your wife."

The Grand Emperor's fury flared. As he pursued Yama, he fiercely exchanged blows with Heavenly Venerate Xiao. Yama, not having descended in his true form, struggled to retract his River Styx whip, while also attempting to return to Youdu.

*Boom!*

The ocean formed by Youdu's demonic energy shook violently. The Grand Emperor and Heavenly Venerate Xiao descended, blasting open the demonic energy sea. The immense aura of the two Heavenly Venerate-level powerhouses caused the demonic energy ocean to split apart, revealing the Chaos Sea beneath.

Beneath the Chaos Sea, Xu Shenghua, Lan Yuantian, and the others looked up, able to see only the massive legs and feet of these colossal gods and devils, like pillars supporting the heavens.

They stood on the surface of the Chaos Sea, but their pressure did not fall upon the Chaos Sea itself, but rather upon the elderly Tai Yi's staff.

Xu Shenghua looked at the staff, and saw that it was slightly bent under the pressure.

"Fellow daoist, are you saying this staff comes from Heavenly Venerate Mu's home?" Xu Shenghua asked. "Heavenly Venerate Mu has a lot of this kind of wood at his home?"

The elderly Tai Yi replied with a smile, "It's all over the mountains and plains. If Fellow Daoist Xu wants some, just ask Heavenly Venerate Mu for a few mountain peaks. Heavenly Venerate Mu is very generous; he surely won't refuse."

Xu Shenghua was greatly tempted. Lan Yuantian was also moved, saying, "I also want a few mountain peaks."

"Heavenly Venerate Mu will definitely give them to you, rest assured, rest assured," the elderly Tai Yi said with a kind smile.

*Boom! Boom! Boom!*

Several more violent tremors occurred. Yama's demonic energy sea completely exploded. It was Consort Yan, Ancestral God King, God Emperor Lang Xuan, and others descending. The divine light of the Heavenly Venerates swept through, causing the demonic energy sea to completely evaporate and vanish!

The Lava Yama held the River Styx whip, standing in the center of several Heavenly Venerates. The other end of the whip was still coiled around Heavenly Venerate Xiao's right hand.

Even though Yama was always calm, always resourceful, and always possessing vast divine powers, he was completely at a loss right now, standing there looking quite awkward.

It was no longer possible for him to escape into Youdu. The place where he stood *was* Youdu, but now Youdu's demonic energy had been dispersed, and beneath his feet was the Chaos Sea. He was effectively trapped, with nowhere to go.

This Lava Yama was merely a clone of his true self, without the terrifying combat strength of his main body. Facing the ferocious characters surrounding him, he would surely be instantly killed in a single move.

Suddenly, the Chaos Sea stirred again. It was the Void Mother Beast descending, clinging closely behind the Grand Emperor, warily eyeing the Ancestral God King and Yama.

She had almost been refined to death by the Ancestral God King. Fortunately, the Ancestral God King had clashed fiercely with the Grand Emperor, allowing her to escape from the Ancestral God King's body. However, her power was greatly diminished as a result.

Beneath the Chaos Sea, everyone was uneasy. Now, five Heavenly Venerate-level beings had gathered on the sea surface, and the Void Mother Beast could barely be counted as half.

Additionally, Earth Mother Primordial Lord was lurking in the shadows, watching intently, and Heavenly Lord above was also closely observing, ready to act at any moment.

Moreover, in the center stood the Lava Yama. Although surrounded by terrifying beings, his cultivation and power were still considerable.

With so many powerful beings gathered here, could Tai Yi's staff, made of withered wood, truly hold up?

*Whoosh!*

Suddenly, a flash of light streaked across the sky. Qin Mu finally emerged from the void, appearing above the Chaos Sea.

He glanced down, then turned and left.

"The instigator!" The Grand Emperor looked up, saw him, and snorted coldly.

All the Heavenly Venerates present were in a difficult position, like riding a tiger, unable to dismount. Faced with this situation, they were completely at a loss.

If they truly started a war, many Heavenly Venerates would likely die!

Suddenly, Qin Mu turned back. He shouted loudly, "Old Brother Yama, what are you standing there for? Throw the Primordial Stone away! Throw it into the sea!"

Yama realized, and released the River Styx whip. Heavenly Venerate Xiao's right hand, along with the Primordial Stones it held, fell together into the Chaos Sea.

On the sea surface, everyone's faces twitched slightly. Yet no one dared to act rashly, only able to watch as the Primordial Stones plunged into the sea.