The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 2712: The new Nine Empyrean Suns Universe (IV)

There was no greater opportunity to deepen one’s understanding of the principles that allowed a universe to exist than to be present at its very creation. To witness the birth of reality itself, to be washed by the cosmic forces released the instant the first light flooded the primordial darkness, was an experience that could not be compared to anything else.

Every principle, every law, and every fundamental force was being established before their very eyes, allowing those present to glimpse mysteries that countless generations of cultivators could spend their entire lives pursuing without ever touching.

Of course, the danger was equally immense.

That was why none of them dared to distract themselves for even a second. Every single warrior and Empyrean Will remained completely focused, continuously feeding their energy into the golden cocoon while the newborn radiation of the universe flooded their bodies and souls. The slightest mistake could cause the protective barrier to collapse, exposing everyone inside to the terrifying forces raging outside.

Meylin carried the greatest burden of them all.

The core integrity of the golden lotus belonged to her, meaning she was responsible for maintaining its structure while simultaneously coordinating the immense flow of energy coming from everyone inside. Her eyes had become bloodshot, and sweat covered her forehead as she pushed her body and soul beyond their limits, clenching her teeth while forcing herself to maintain the defensive barrier.

One day passed.

Then another.

The cosmic forces continued to rage, throwing the golden cocoon from one side of the newborn universe to the other at unimaginable speeds. Sometimes it disappeared into the distance before suddenly flashing back across the opposite horizon, carrying enough momentum to make even powerful warriors feel as though their organs were being shaken apart.

It took not one or two days, but a total of seven days before the waves of cosmic force finally began to calm.

Gradually, the golden cocoon stopped being thrown through the universe.

Its movement slowed.

Then, at last, it came to a complete halt.

Meylin’s breathing was rough and heavy as she felt her lungs burning. She looked as though she had just emerged from an extremely intense battle, and the Empyrean Wills and warriors standing behind her were in no better condition.

They had burned through nearly all their energy.

Some had even been forced to ignite portions of their own vitality in order to maintain the flow of power into the lotus. Fortunately, the cosmic storm had finally come to an end before anyone was forced to take even more drastic measures.

Despite their exhaustion, however, wide smiles slowly appeared across their faces.

They could feel the changes occurring within their bodies and souls.

The radiation released during the first dawn of reality had been engraved into their very essence.

It would take time for them to transform the enlightenment and insights they had gained into actual power, but once they managed to comprehend and integrate what they had experienced, their strength would skyrocket. Mysteries that had once been completely incomprehensible to them had become faintly visible, giving them a path toward heights they had never even dared to dream about.

Meylin had benefited tremendously as well.

However, unlike the others, she did not lose herself in the enlightenment surrounding her. She remained focused on the task at hand, and after confirming that the danger had passed, she gently retracted her enormous wings.

The golden lotus finally began to break apart.

Its thirty-three petals shattered into countless fragments of golden light before disappearing into the newly formed reality.

The sight that welcomed the life forms of the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe was one of pure awe and wonder.

Before them was a massive realm.

It possessed a vast rectangular shape and was so enormous that even the combined surface area of all nine Empyrean Worlds would not have amounted to half its total size. Yet its true scale was even more impressive when they looked closer.

The ground was not a simple solid surface.

The enormous landmass possessed multiple layers, extending deep beneath the surface. Vast underground regions stretched across the realm, each capable of supporting the habitation of trillions of life forms.

However, while its sheer size was impressive, the Empyrean Wills and warriors of the Six Sacred Races could not help but frown.

The land was completely sterile.

There was nothing.

No rivers.

No forests.

No oceans.

No vegetation.

No life.

Despite its enormous size, the empty realm was completely unsuitable for mortals to live in, and there was nothing present that could allow civilization or cultivation to flourish.

Yet before anyone could dwell on those thoughts for long, it happened.

"Let there be water!"

The voice of the Scarlet King echoed across the entire landmass.

The next instant, the ground trembled.

The surface shattered as enormous pillars of water erupted from beneath it. Some rose hundreds of meters into the sky, others reached thousands, while some surged upward for entire kilometers before crashing back down.

Water flooded vast portions of the landmass, filling both the surface and its countless underground layers.

Ponds appeared.

Then rivers.

Lakes.

And finally, massive oceans stretched across the newly created world.

Yet this was no ordinary water.

The warriors of the Six Sacred Races immediately sensed the incredible purity of the energy embedded within it. Every drop was overflowing with vitality and power, carrying principles that could nourish life and allow those who made this realm their home to prosper.

The water was so pure that some Overgods even briefly considered making their homes beneath its surface, despite the fact that their physiques had never been designed for underwater cultivation.

And this was only the beginning.

Once again, the Scarlet King’s voice echoed across the world.

"Let there be earth!"

The landmass trembled violently.

Massive earthquakes tore through the realm, splitting enormous sections of land apart and creating gigantic canyons. Mountains erupted from the ground, rising higher and higher until their peaks pierced the clouds.

These formations were not merely impressive natural structures.

They seemed deliberately positioned to divide the enormous landmass into several distinct regions, each one vast enough to be considered a world of its own. Some rifts descended so deeply that they connected directly to the lower layers.

The warriors of the Six Sacred Races glanced at these natural barriers and quietly nodded to themselves.

Even though the entire universe was currently united against the threat of the Tenth Empyrean World, they all understood that this unity would eventually fade once the war ended. Different civilizations would control different territories, and regardless of how good their relationships were, no one wanted outsiders constantly interfering with their affairs.

Before those thoughts could develop further, they witnessed another miracle.

The essence and energy flooding through the water and earth began to intertwine.

Vegetation erupted across the realm.

Massive forests spread across countless kilometers, while countless species of flowers, fruits, herbs, and ancient trees emerged from the soil. Some plants radiated such pure energy that even Third Realm Life Forms would be tempted to seek them out.

"Let there be fire!"

Before the warriors could even adjust to the sudden explosion of vegetation, unimaginable heat manifested across several regions.

Mountains split apart as rivers of molten lava erupted from beneath them, forming enormous volcanic regions that illuminated the newborn world with crimson light.

Then came the final element.

"Let there be air."

The Scarlet King’s voice echoed for the fourth time.

Massive winds immediately manifested, sweeping across the realm and intertwining with every corner of its vast landscape.

Water, earth, fire, and air.

The four elements were among the most fundamental forces of existence, yet calling them weak would have been a tremendous mistake.

They were the foundation upon which worlds were built.

And within the mysteries contained in these seemingly simple elements was enough profundity to help even an Overgod establish a deep foundation.

The warriors of the Six Sacred Races clenched their fists in thrill and excitement as the world manifesting before them was one of majestic splendor, a realm whose resources and laws were powerful enough to allow Alpha Omega Overgods to be born in every generation.

It was something none of the Empyrean Worlds could hope to match, and yet this was only the beginning. The next moment, the true core of their new home appeared.

The entire universe began to tremble as nine massive heavenly bodies slowly emerged above the enormous realm. The warriors of the Six Sacred Races and the Empyrean Wills had barely adjusted to the might of the landmass when those celestial bodies appeared in the sky, each carrying an aura of power that even Overgods could not hope to match.

"Fourth... Realm."

Leonidas clenched his fists as he stared at the nine heavenly bodies.

He had fought his entire life, pushing his cultivation forward with everything he possessed, overcoming one limitation after another until he finally evolved into an Overgod. Yet that had never been the limit of his ambition.

The old man wanted to experience the next realm, to reach the stage where one could stand above reality itself and gaze upon existence from a higher plane.

Unfortunately, the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe had barely any inheritances related to the Overgod Realm, much less the Fourth Realm. Although Leonidas trusted his own talent, he understood that he could not simply carve a path into the unknown as Cain and Meylin had done.

Yet now, as he gazed at the nine heavenly bodies, a thought emerged in his heart.

Their new home might contain the path he had been searching for his entire life.