Chaos, the limitless void, is both the origin of heaven, earth, and the primordial universe, as well as the ultimate destination for all things.
"Ye Wen!" The indescribable entity cried out in shock.
At first, Kindness and Evil thought it was one of Ye Wen's avatars arriving, so they became slightly cautious. However, with their current unique state, they quickly realized that this person was definitely not an avatar of Ye Wen.
But—!
The indescribable entity exclaimed in disbelief, "Impossible! You—you're the real body! Didn't you die?"
"That's quite a shame, isn't it? I accidentally revived, and here I am, getting in your way."
As Ye Wen teased, he lightly waved his hand. Instantly, Ah Yin and the others who had been trapped in this special world disappeared without a trace.
"Not good!"
Seeing this, Kindness and Evil simultaneously felt alarm bells ringing in their minds.
This chaotic world of Ragnarok was their ultimate trump card. Even Supreme God Kings would be rendered powerless like chickens here. They believed they had surpassed the former Dragon God. If the Dragon God were pulled into this world, he would only have one outcome—death.
Yet, such a place was effortlessly dismantled by Ye Wen, who rescued everyone with ease!
This meant Ye Wen was exactly the kind of overwhelmingly powerful opponent they feared.
Survival of the fittest was the natural order. Even the king of beasts, the tiger, wouldn't spend its days hunting large animals that posed a threat to it. Instead, it would prey on herbivores like antelopes and rabbits for sustenance.
At this moment, despite their earlier bickering, Kindness and Evil simultaneously conceived the idea of fleeing and immediately acted upon it.
Facing such a formidable enemy as Ye Wen, especially on his home turf, fighting wasn't worth it. Escaping seemed like the better option.
To this, Ye Wen responded with a sneer.
When Ah Yin sent the distress signal earlier, Ye Wen had already rushed back. However, he also detected the anomalies in Kindness and Evil.
Seeing that Ah Yin and the others weren't in mortal danger, Ye Wen chose to hide in secret, wanting to observe what new tricks these two might have before launching a targeted attack.
Now, Ye Wen was fully prepared to make his entrance.
Ye Wen raised his hand, and the stars of the cosmos began to flow rapidly, as if imbued with life.
"Great Array of the Heavens and Stars·Activate·Star Shift!!!"
At this moment, the power of the stars converged and twisted, then all directed their force onto this chaotic world, instantly immobilizing Kindness and Evil within this universe as they attempted to use the chaotic world's power to escape.
"What's going on? Why can't our chaos power, which suppresses all laws, break through this spatial restraint?!"
At this moment, Kindness and Evil's thoughts were perfectly aligned, and their speech no longer stuttered, creating a stark contrast with their indescribable appearance.
Naturally, Ye Wen didn't bother explaining that this Great Array of the Heavens and Stars was a completely new array he had mastered in his second rebirth—a terrifying formation capable of gathering star power from billions of stars beyond the Douluo star system.
How could such an overwhelming disparity in mass and energy be overcome by a mere chaotic world spanning about ten thousand square kilometers?
However, Ye Wen remained cautious and didn't choose to engage directly. After all, who knew what other lethal hidden techniques these two ancient beings might have after lying low for so long?
If he accidentally got caught in one of their attacks, Ye Wen didn't want to experience a third reincarnation.
With this in mind, Ye Wen took out the Vast Sea Blade, connecting it with the surrounding star power and conjuring countless blades.
It was time to exterminate these remnants of the old era once and for all, transforming this universe into his own pure land.
Feeling Ye Wen's undisguised killing intent, Kindness and Evil both panicked internally. They knew how terrifying Ye Wen could be when he truly unleashed his killing power, despite his usually gentle demeanor.
No, they couldn't sit idly by! Since the chaotic world was restricted and unable to form a spatial channel for escape, they decided to use their chaos power to directly overpower Ye Wen and then flee afterward!
At this moment, the ferocity of Kindness and Evil was ignited. The previously murky and incomprehensible chaotic world abruptly contracted.
The indescribable entity's open mouth suddenly closed, and its body began to twist, sprouting countless arms, tentacles, eyes, and wings. It seemed as though every characteristic of living beings could be found on it, making it utterly grotesque to behold.
Ye Wen frowned. "The style of Kindness and Evil's Formless Demon was already strange, but now it has evolved entirely into something Cthulhu-like."
After completing their second-stage fusion transformation, Kindness and Evil now had countless eyes glowing with murderous intent. Wrapping themselves in nauseating chaos power, they charged straight at Ye Wen.
Though Ye Wen felt a sense of disgust, he simultaneously chose to act.
At this moment, countless Vast Sea Blades, empowered by star power, descended like meteors, smashing toward Kindness and Evil.
The limbs on Kindness and Evil's body flailed chaotically, spraying out torrents of chaos power that twisted and corroded Ye Wen's incoming Vast Sea Blades.
"This power seems to be a complete fusion of the ultimate abilities Kindness and Evil used earlier.
Though it's somewhat troublesome, with the support of the great array, I can wear them down.
After all, even if their divine power rivals that of a life-bearing planet, the energy represented by this Great Array of the Heavens and Stars is far more than just one or two life-bearing planets."
At this moment, the techniques employed by Ye Wen and Kindness and Evil were deceptively simple.
Yet, the grand battle scene affecting the entire Douluo star system still made those who noticed it gasp in shock. What was happening in the heartland of their civilization? How could such massive battles occur repeatedly in less than a millennium?
It was utterly outrageous!
Under Ye Wen's continuous guidance, Douluo Star had become a beacon of civilization, revered by all gods and sentient beings under the Douluo civilization.
Anyone with ability hoped to make a pilgrimage to this holy site in their lifetime.
But now, this sacred place was being attacked repeatedly by malevolent forces right at its doorstep. How could the powerful gods residing in the heartland of the Douluo civilization tolerate this?
The previous battle involving Ye Wen had occurred suddenly, so many missed it. But now, things were different!
Moreover, though the gods craved power and authority, that was predicated on the existence of the Douluo civilization. With the foundations nearly destroyed, what was there left to fight over?
Realizing this, god-level experts from various planets of the Douluo civilization transformed into streaks of light, rushing toward the battlefield.
However, when the gods arrived at the battlefield, they lost all composure, their jaws dropping in astonishment.
"That—that is!"
"This aura of law, this presence—it's unmistakable! Is this His Majesty returning!?"
"How powerful! Is this the gap between us and His Majesty!?"
Words of reverence echoed endlessly. Those strong enough to arrive first were all God King-level experts, even junior God Kings, and they could discern the difference between an avatar and the true body.
Moreover, the sheer intensity of the battle scene, which left them breathless just by proximity, spoke volumes.
After all, whose avatar could reach the level of a King of God Kings?
Soon, the gods found their anchor.
Ah Yin and the others, who had been relocated, now stood resolute before the crowd, their voices echoing across the cosmos for all to hear.
"Everyone, retreat! The Vast Sea God King is battling a formidable enemy. Whoever dares to take another step forward will be considered an enemy of the entire Douluo civilization. No mercy will be shown; you will be killed on the spot!"
Upon hearing this, everyone present recalled something and instinctively distanced themselves from those nearby with wary expressions.
The turmoil caused by the Formless Demon hadn't completely subsided even now. Combined with the monstrous creature Ye Wen was currently battling, suspicions arose that this second attack might be another Formless Demon.
And where there was one Formless Demon, dozens or even hundreds might lurk in the shadows. Coupled with their strength, even God Kings could be possessed.
Though the gods were still puzzled about why Ye Wen had suddenly revived, they desperately hoped he would swiftly defeat his opponent and use causality and annihilation laws to trace and resolve the internal threats plaguing the Douluo civilization.
Otherwise, everyone would live in fear, and the casualties would far exceed those caused by Ye Wen's previous purge of parasites.
Within the Great Array of the Heavens and Stars, Ye Wen naturally sensed the situation outside and smiled with satisfaction. Indeed, wars should be fought when prepared.
But soon, Ye Wen focused his attention back on Kindness and Evil.
By now, Kindness and Evil, through their fearless charge, had closed the distance to Ye Wen. Their intention was clear—they wanted to engage him in close combat.
Ye Wen, of course, saw through their plan. They intended to exploit the chaotic laws' ability to erode all other laws to drag him into their domain.
While they couldn't erode a formation of this magnitude, Ye Wen was still an individual. They believed they could erode him.
Ye Wen closed his eyes briefly to sense the situation, then revealed a confident smile.
"It's finally complete. It's time to end this battle."
Thinking this, Ye Wen activated his space law ability to teleport directly in front of Kindness and Evil.
Though they didn't understand why Ye Wen would willingly walk into their trap, countless mouths on Kindness and Evil instinctively grinned.
What fools to deliver themselves straight to their doom! Did they really think their chaos laws were made of clay?
The countless limbs that had been flailing chaotically under Kindness and Evil's control now surged toward Ye Wen, covering the sky and creating a spectacular scene.
Watching the countless limbs overlap, compress, and ultimately seal shut, encasing Ye Wen tightly, the gods observing from the outside tensed up, instinctively stepping forward to assist. After all, Ye Wen was the founder of the Douluo civilization and the great teacher who had guided countless gods to divinity. They couldn't stand idly by and watch him fall again.
But as before—
Seeing the gods advance, Ah Yin summoned the World Tree and slammed it into the void, generating a massive barrier of trees.
Though Ah Yin's eyes were bloodshot, betraying her worry, she still chose to trust Ye Wen and sternly shouted,
"What are you doing? All of you, retreat! Have you forgotten what I just said? This battle does not allow interference—don't cause trouble for my husband!"
Similar scenes unfolded in other directions of the Great Array of the Heavens and Stars. Even Huo Rui, who had been severely injured, now stood armored and solemnly blocked the path of the gods.
Though Ah Yin's family worried for Ye Wen, they also trusted him—the husband, father, and teacher who had always shielded them from storms!
At this moment, Kindness and Evil let out hair-raising screams. The countless limbs that had tightly bound Ye Wen now violently exploded, with many breaking off and flying away.
Suffering such severe injuries, Kindness and Evil quickly retreated from Ye Wen. Countless eyes stared at him in disbelief, exclaiming,
"You! You! What's going on with you? Your Vast Sea laws are nothing but a haphazard accumulation of countless laws, a worthless godhood. Why can you resist the erosion of our chaos and wound us so grievously?"
Ye Wen stood in the void, now clad in his beloved Vast Sea Divine Armor. The blue-gold armor made him appear even more majestic and extraordinary.
"Do you really want to know? Unfortunately, I have no interest in discussing the intricacies of laws with you.
You only need to know that I've adapted to your chaos power. From now on, all your attacks will be ineffective against me, and I will annihilate you just as I did the Asura God King.
My Douluo world has no place for the dregs of the old era. So now, prepare to die quietly."
As Ye Wen's final words fell, he produced a spare Vast Sea Blade, which began to resonate with the one in his other hand.
Countless Vast Sea Blade avatars now generated, linking with the external Great Array of the Heavens and Stars and imbued with immense star power.
If there were spectators from the very beginning, they would notice that these Vast Sea Blades now carried a subtle difference from earlier in the battle.
Kindness and Evil, of course, refused to accept Ye Wen's explanation.
But as they stared at him with eyes full of resentment and hatred, Ye Wen offered no further words. With a push of his foot, his entire body transformed into the brightest streak of light amidst the barrage of attacks, moving faster than the speed of light as he began slashing furiously at Kindness and Evil.
At this moment, countless turbid streams of blood spurted forth, and innumerable limbs broke apart. The once fearsome monster now appeared utterly powerless under Ye Wen's blade, like a fragile child unable to fight back.
Ye Wen's ability to achieve this stemmed from what Kindness and Evil had said. Though his Vast Sea godhood was vast and encompassed numerous laws, it lacked a singular path, making it impossible for many to learn due to insufficient comprehension or mindset. By all accounts, it was indeed a worthless godhood.
This godhood only flourished when wielded by Ye Wen.
But that was the past.
In his second life, Ye Wen reexamined his godhood. Under the influence of the faith power of the Great Compassionate Medicine Immortal, he began to reflect on himself and focus on the small details he had previously overlooked.
Ultimately, in a moment of profound enlightenment, Ye Wen reorganized all his godhood laws and divided them into three categories:
The first category, Root Laws, referred to the fundamental laws governing the operation of the world.
The second category, Heaven and Earth Laws, referred to the material laws that constituted the world.
The third category, Sentient Laws, referred to the unique laws derived from all living beings.
Once these three categories were clearly defined, Ye Wen came to a realization—wasn't this the same as the Daoist concept of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity?
The Dao teaches: Humanity follows the Earth, the Earth follows Heaven, Heaven follows the Dao, and the Dao follows nature.
When Ye Wen grasped this truth, the myriad laws that had previously been distinct exploded in his mind, merging into one and ultimately forming an entirely new law.
Ye Wen named it: The Dao.
The Dao that can be spoken is not the eternal Dao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name. The nameless is the origin of heaven and earth; the named is the mother of creation.
Ye Wen knew his understanding was incomplete, but it was part of the Dao. Thus, he named it the Law of the Dao.
With this, Ye Wen finally broke through from the pinnacle of God King to an entirely new realm.
Ye Wen felt that calling it God Ruler or God Emperor after the God King stage was too mundane. Emperors and kings were merely human concepts of ultimate achievement.
But why should gods be constrained by such titles? Therefore, Ye Wen named this new realm the Divine Sovereign Realm.
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