High-Level Martial Era

Chapter 1870: Chapter 817: I Will Not Retreat! Abyss Demon Monarch (Part 2)

“If I become a Sub-Saint, or even an eternal existence, perhaps I can resurrect the Divine King or the Divine Emperor; there’s a trace to be followed.”

“But if the Cosmic Realm collapses, all will become nothing!”

“Can I still retrieve everything that has perished?”

“Moreover, once the Cosmic Realm is destroyed, my soul will only be anchored in the Eternal Divine Palace. I will no longer belong to the branch of life under the Eternal River, and I will no longer be able to enter the Abyssal Sea Sacrifice.” Li Yuan communicated directly: “The Abyssal Will is not truly intent on killing me.”

“It aims to destroy my hope of entering the Abyssal Sea Sacrifice. As long as I don’t enter the Abyssal Sea Sacrifice, I pose no threat to it.” Li Yuan said.

Just now, one of Li Yuan’s incarnations had descended upon the Immortal Divine Hall, learning of some deep rules concerning the arrival of the Le Shan Abyss Demon Lord from the Divine Pillar and the Cang’er Divine Guard.

Also, he learned another requirement for entering the Abyssal Sea Sacrifice.

The essence of the Abyssal Sea Sacrifice is the Land of Cosmic Origin, and to enter, one must first be a life nurtured by the Cosmos… Once the Cosmic Realm collapses, in a certain sense, Li Yuan will no longer be a cultivator of Cosmic Space-Time.

Because, within the Time River, his existence will no longer be found.

Heart Dream God Emperor was stunned.

Indeed!

Some secrets, he hadn’t shared with Li Yuan… He simply didn’t want Li Yuan to take risks. In his view, what does it matter if he can’t reach the Abyssal Sea Sacrifice? If the Cosmic Realm is destroyed, what then?

Time fades and renews!

In endless time, countless lives pass away, but as long as Li Yuan survives, with his talent, even lacking the opportunity of the Abyssal Sea Sacrifice, he has an infinite future.

In the eyes of Heart Dream God Emperor, if Li Yuan were to fall, even if the Heart Dream Universe survives, what would it matter? In the end, it will still face destruction.

“Senior Heart Dream.”

“I know your concerns, and I understand your thoughts… You have spent infinite effort cultivating me and don’t want me to die.” There was boundless fighting spirit in Li Yuan’s eyes, as well as a hint of resolve: “I also don’t want to die! I also want to live!”

“Li Yuan, you…” Heart Dream God Emperor transmitted.

“But!”

“If I escape, although I can live, watching as my teachers, fellow disciples, closest relatives, friends, and disciples all perish, I cannot do it.” Li Yuan said solemnly: “I would regret it.”

Jue Xing Divine Emperor, Dong Mang God King, Heart Realm God King, Sui Huan God King…

Dongfang Ji, Fang Hai, Liu Bing, Lin Lanyue, Li Shu, Jiang Yuan… The figures of countless people flashed through Li Yuan’s mind.

If he were to escape, they could all be doomed.

“This path of cultivation!”

“One reason is to achieve the ultimate in cultivation, to see the scenery of this world, to perceive the mysteries of the cosmos, and to experience the wonders of cultivation.” Li Yuan transmitted: “But more importantly, it’s for the protection of my heart.”

“Senior Heart Dream, I have never feared death! If I feared death, why would I repeatedly challenge the limits of life?”

“In my youth, I strove to train, just to create a good future for my family.”

“Later on, I grew step by step, emerging from the Mortal Domain, stepping out from the Divine Realm… My master guided me, my elders and fellow disciples sheltered me… Now, I stand at the peak of the Cosmic Realm, honored as its leader.”

“I am recognized as the universe’s greatest genius.”

“Since I am honored as a leader, I must accept my responsibility.”

“When the sky is falling, it is my duty to step forward.” Li Yuan’s voice held resolve and a hint of tranquility: “At such a moment, how could I retreat?”

“I also want to seek revenge on the entire Abyss. If the Cosmic Realm is destroyed, and I can’t enter the Abyssal Sea Sacrifice, then how can I seek revenge?”

This is another obsession of Li Yuan.

“Moreover, Senior Heart Dream, is the Eternal Divine Palace truly trustworthy? My soul now finds its anchor in both the Eternal Divine Palace and the Time River of the Cosmic Realm, akin to eggs divided into two baskets. If I rely only on the Eternal Divine Palace to exist longer, is my destiny really under my control?”

Heart Dream God Emperor sighed inwardly.

He understood that he couldn’t persuade Li Yuan.

Li Yuan has truly embarked on his own path, and more than that, he is practicing it… Heart Dream God Emperor felt a moment of realization; perhaps a person with such a determined heart and daring could truly reach the ultimate in cultivation, surpassing all beings of the past and present, and ascend to the peak.

But the premise is that he must survive.

“Senior Heart Dream, my mind is set.” Li Yuan said.

“Very well!”

“Then, let us agree that when the Abyssal Demon Monarch arrives, I will fight first, exhaust his strength as much as possible, and if I lose, you can join the battle.” Heart Dream God Emperor said solemnly.

This was his final request.

“Haha, very well!”

“Senior Heart Dream, there’s no need for such pessimism. The Abyss is not omnipotent; under cosmic rules, the Abyssal Demon Monarch can only remain for an extremely brief time. In such a short period, with you confronting him first, and me watching for an opportunity to fight again, he may not be able to kill all of my true bodies.” Li Yuan’s voice carried a hint of amusement and his heart filled with ethereal clarity: “This is Cosmic Space-Time; it’s our home ground.”

“Indeed!”

“This is our homeland! Cosmic rules favor us.” Heart Dream God Emperor ceased to say more.

They must fight a desperate battle.

…

Though slow to narrate, the exchange between Heart Dream God Emperor and Li Yuan took place almost instantly, and they had both made their decisions.

Immediately after!

Boom! Heart Dream God Emperor commanded the Divine Palace, a terrifying stream of light sweeping across, stabilizing a part of space-time, while Li Yuan’s six true bodies vanished in an instant.

They teleported away.

Temporarily leaving this Starry Sky, with only that majestic palace remaining atop the Abyssal Altar, continuously unleashing its most terrifying onslaught.

Yet Jue Xing Divine Emperor, Emperor of Wandao, and others did not stay away; they stood in the nearby space-time… If necessary, these God Emperors would still choose to sacrifice their true selves.

As for Li Yuan’s departure, these God Emperors’ hearts breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as Li Yuan lives, everything remains possible, even if they ultimately fall, they preserve a faint hope.

…

Outside the Heart Dream Universe.

“Heart Dream’s methods are astonishing; is he truly just at the peak of the Emperor Realm?” Supreme Jing mused: “Such numerous special techniques, the mystery of the Eternal Divine Palace being utilized to this extent is truly astonishing.”

Supreme Jing continuously deployed a special secret technique, watching the battle from afar.

“However, with his strength, he may not withstand the incarnation of the revived Abyssal Will.” Supreme Jing pondered.

Suddenly.

“Oh? Heart Origin Quasi-Saint has retreated?” Supreme Jing’s thoughts stirred: “Well, with Heart Origin Quasi-Saint’s retreat, he may survive.”

Supreme Jing, although possessing high vision, was unaware of the unique requirements for entering the Abyssal Sea Sacrifice.

After all, throughout eternal years, those below the level of Sub-Saint who have survived after their homeland Cosmic Realm collapsed are few and far between.

Apart from the Immortal Heaven and Earth, the Abyss, and other eternal organizations, who can know such unimportant secrets?

…

Whoosh!

Li Yuan’s six true bodies appeared within a space-time area, now at the edge region of the Abyssal Sacrificial Vortex. He suddenly turned his head toward the end of the void; with his strength, he could see the scene of space-time at the Abyssal Altar.

Heart Dream God Emperor continued to attack tirelessly.

The surface of the Abyssal Altar was covered with countless cracks, clearly unable to support further under the continuous assault of a Supreme.

Finally!

Beneath the endless dark red divine radiance.

Boom! The top of the Abyssal Altar erupted with dazzling light, sending an endless dark red torrent skyward, shattering and solidifying space layer by layer.

Under the endless divine radiance.

A towering, endless figure appeared atop the Abyssal Altar; it was humanoid.