Chapter 3235 Bowing in Defeat

Find life in the face of death, be reborn through nirvana!

The golden cicada’s and Alpha Origin’s momentary loss of composure sent a chill through Black Crow and Ape Ancestor. Bodhi, Chen Lingkong, and Xia Zhi, who were already filled with grief, suddenly sensed that something was amiss.

Could it be...Boom!

From the place where Lin Xun had self-destructed, a terrifying destructive force spread outward, shaking the entire Realm of All Mysteries.

At the same time, deep within the Forbidden Land of Myriad Wonders, endless primal chaos origin power surged forth, as if drawn by an unseen force. Countless streams gathered into torrents, torrents converged into a vast ocean, and then it burst forth from the Forbidden Land of Myriad Wonders like an overwhelming flood.

It tore through layer upon layer of primal chaos within the Realm of All Mysteries, surging violently toward the place where Lin Xun had fallen. It was as if a heavenly river had burst its banks, threatening to engulf the entire world!

“Even the primal chaos origin of the Forbidden Land of Myriad Wonders has been drawn here...”

This sight shook everyone to the core. The Forbidden Land of Myriad Wonders had always been a place of mystery and peril. Since ancient times, even beings like Chen Xi, Alpha Origin, and that swordsman could only perceive its aura within the Realm of All Mysteries and never dared to cross its threshold.

Now, its very origin power was pouring outward like a celestial flood. Who could remain unmoved?

Find life in the face of death, be reborn through nirvana.

The golden cicada’s words surfaced once more in everyone’s mind

“Open!”

In that instant, Alpha Origin surged forward. From his tall, imposing figure erupted a boundless great dao aura, evolving into the Kunlun Dominion, Return Dominion, Fortune Dominion...

In the end, even the illusory form of the All Wonder Dominion manifested.

Standing alone, he wielded his own dao to manifest the four dao dominions, forming a celestial barrier that stretched across the heavens to block the overwhelming tide of origin power from the Forbidden Land of Myriad Wonders.

Boom!

A collision beyond words erupted. The celestial barrier formed by Alpha Origin was struck with tremendous force, unleashing endless torrents of radiant dao light. It was as though a single man stood against the flood of a collapsing heavenly river. It was an awe-inspiring spectacle.

Even as Chen Xi, the golden cicada, and Ape Ancestor remained locked in fierce battle, each diverted a sliver of attention to observe the unfolding scene. At that moment, all of them were deeply shaken.

Everyone could see the unwillingness in Alpha Origin. He had been on the verge of seizing Lin Xun’s Nirvana Dao attainment, but Lin Xun’s self-destruction not only shattered his plan, but also brought about a transformation: rebirth through Nirvana.

How could Alpha Origin accept such an outcome? Or rather, he simply could not allow Lin Xun to complete such an unprecedented transformation at this very moment. Otherwise, this game would very likely end in defeat.

Rumble—

Meanwhile, the origin power pouring forth from the Forbidden Land of Myriad Wonders grew ever more vast and overwhelming, and the impact on Alpha Origin grew increasingly fierce. Within that surging torrent were imprinted the profound mysteries of the Dao of Life, reincarnation, Spirit Empowerment, innate spiritual nature, essence, energy, qi. Each one was a fundamental ‘dao’ of this primal chaos epoch.

Under such a barrage, it was as if Alpha Origin stood alone against the entirety of the Forbidden Land of Myriad Wonders itself. One could easily imagine how perilous such a confrontation was.

Pu!

Within moments, blood seeped from the corner of Alpha Origin’s lips, but his eyes still blazed with a wild, resolute light, “I did not wait through countless ages for this...”

His voice was low and heavy, as though something within him had begun to burn. “I only seek a higher path. If I cannot attain it...then I would rather die!”

A savage, unrestrained aura erupted from him. His cultivation flared to its absolute limit. He unleashed everything without reservation. After endless ages of lying low, after painstakingly deducing the great dao, he had finally awaited this unprecedented turning point. Even if death awaited him, he would fight for it with everything he had!

Boom!

The entire Realm of All Mysteries shook violently, as though heaven and earth were collapsing. Alpha Origin stood like an immeasurable celestial barrier, fighting with everything, refusing to yield even a single step, blocking the overwhelming origin power of the Forbidden Land of Myriad Wonders from approaching the place where Lin Xun lay.

That utter fearlessness of death...that absolute resolve...even Chen Xi, Bodhi, and Chen Linkong were shaken. Enemy or not, who in this world could deny Alpha Origin’s might?

Before long, Alpha Origin coughed up blood again and again. His face turned deathly pale, his hair fell into disarray, and cracks split across his once imposing body, blood seeping from them. It was a shocking sight.

Despite that, he did not retreat. Until his goal was achieved, he would not turn back. Even if his injuries deepened, even if death loomed before him, he would not retreat!

“Master!” Black Crow’s cry rang out, sharp with grief. Tears streamed down her delicate face, and her scarlet eyes filled with anguish and panic.

She had been locked in fierce combat with Chen Linkong, but her heart was in chaos. In that instant of distraction, a strand of sword qi struck her directly, tearing across her body. Blood blossomed across her robes. Wracked with pain, her eyes widened as if they would split, and she cried out in madness, “So what if I die? What is there to fear!”

She was about to stake her life.

Chen Linkong suddenly withdrew his hand, his voice cold. “I am not like the golden cicada, that despicable and shameless wretch. I would never stoop to taking advantage of someone in distress!”

Black Crow froze. Her jade-like face shifted uncertainly, and then, as though stunned out of her senses, she turned with difficulty, her gaze falling once more on that distant proud and unyielding figure. Her heart twisted with unbearable pain, as though it was being torn apart. She seemed to be on the verge of collapse, tears streaming down her face like rain.

In this world, the only person who had ever treated her well was Alpha Origin. It had always been this way, and it had never changed. Even her current cultivation at the pinnacle of the Immeasurable Stage had been painstakingly forged by Alpha Origin. At this moment, watching him fight as though marching unflinchingly toward death...how could her heart not ache?

Seeing her in such anguish, Chen Linkong could not help but sigh softly. The golden cicada might be despicable and shameless, but even he did not kill Bodhi and Xia Zhi.

As for Chen Linkong, he would never stoop to taking advantage of another’s weakness to claim their life. If one resorted to such means, what meaning would remain in striving for supremacy upon the great dao?!

Chen Linkong had his own pride and principles he would never abandon.

Bang!

Suddenly, Alpha Origin’s body shattered and exploded, blood raining down, leaving behind only his primordial spirit. However, he seemed utterly unaware of his dire straits and was still standing firm, barring the way.

In his eyes, it was neither a fearless embrace of death nor a calm acceptance of it. He was simply unwilling to yield. He would stake his life to prove his dao and would have no regrets even in death!

However, at that very moment, a calm voice rang out. “You’ve lost.”

These words sent a jolt through Alpha Origin’s primordial spirit. Everyone present trembled inwardly.

Then, from the place where Lin Xun had self-destructed, a phantom-like figure stepped forth. With a casual flick of his sleeve, Alpha Origin’s primordial spirit was sent flying backward, completely out of control.

“No!” He roared and lunged forward like a madman, but his primordial spirit was already firmly bound in place.

As for that phantom-like figure, it was as though it had become the convergence of all streams. The vast origin power surging from the Forbidden Land of Myriad Wonders poured endlessly into it. Then, its illusory form gradually solidified, undergoing constant transformation, while the aura it emitted grew increasingly obscure and profound.

In the end, his entire being seemed to merge with primal chaos itself, condensing into the Kunlun Dominion, the Fortune Dominion, the Return Dominion and the All-Wonder Dominion. Then, signs of an epochal transformation emerged, as endless great dao began to evolve and take form.

All of it unfolded before the eyes of those present. Each bore a different expression, each stirred by different emotions. The golden cicada, still locked in battle with Chen Xi, could not help but let out a long sigh. His expression was filled with desolation and his spirit utterly spent.

“Fellow Daoist, there is no need to continue.” He turned to leave.

Boom! Chen Xi’s palm force swept outward, but the golden cicada seemed utterly unaware. In the next instant, he was struck head-on and sent flying, blood spilling from his lips as his face turned deathly pale.

Chen Xi frowned, but in the end, he held back and did not take the opportunity to kill the golden cicada. Despite suffering such a blow, the golden cicada merely shook his head with a wry smile and did not retaliate. Instead, he walked slowly toward Bodhi and Xia Zhi. His gaze was filled with complex emotions as he let out a long sigh, “I lost.”

Those two words carried an immeasurable weight of melancholy and bitterness. No one knew what he was thinking at that moment.

Bodhi said nothing, his eyes burning with hatred, anger, and an indescribable sorrow. He could not forgive the golden cicada’s act of betrayal.

As for Xia Zhi, from beginning to end, she did not spare the golden cicada a single glance. Her gaze remained fixed in the distance, on that figure that was like primal chaos itself, where an unprecedented rhythm of life pulsed forth. Endless origin power flowed into his cultivation, driving a transformation beyond comprehension.

She paid no heed to any of it. All she knew was that Lin Xun was still alive! A tear slipped silently down her cheek, but a radiant smile bloomed across her beautiful face.

“Taishang, will you still refuse to admit defeat?” Chen Xi called out.

Ape Ancestor gave no reply. He simply attacked with all his might, his eyes cold and devoid of emotion. Having entered the dao through sentiment devoidness, how could he concern himself with the terror of life and death?

Boom!

Without hesitation, Chen Xi’s sleeves billowed. The image of reincarnation surged forth once more, suppressing the once peerless Taishang Lord within its boundless cycle.

“Last time, I sealed you within reincarnation for eternity. This time...will be different.”

As the cycle of reincarnation turned, a mysterious and unfathomable power emerged. Ape Ancestor’s figure began to unravel, as if being dismantled, dissolving bit by bit into blurred phantoms until he vanished completely. Before his death, a fleeting trace of liberation flickered through his emotionless eyes.

Boom! Chen Xi withdrew the power of reincarnation and swept his gaze across the battlefield.

The golden cicada stood silent, his expression heavy with desolation. Bodhi and Xia Zhi both stared intently at Lin Xun in the distance, one with unrestrained joy, and the other smiling through tears.

Black Crow trembled faintly, her hands clenched tight, and her beautiful face filled with grief and sorrow. In the distance, Alpha Origin’s imprisoned primordial spirit continued to struggle, resolute and unwilling to bow in defeat.

Chen Linkong stood in silence, a complicated expression crossing his face. He had never imagined that this battle of the great dao would give rise to so many unforeseen turns.

Then, Chen Xi’s gaze fell upon Lin Xun as well. There was no doubt that Lin Xun’s act of self-destruction, finding life in the face of death and being reborn through Nirvana, had become the greatest variable that overturned the entire situation.

To be reborn from the brink of death, to achieve an unimaginable transformation in the depths of despair. Because of this, even Alpha Origin’s desperate struggle had already become futile. The golden cicada lowered his head, Black Crow was consumed by despair, and Ape Ancestor was left with no chance to turn the tide.