After the Taiji energy manifested, no other Innate Five Primes appeared. The Innate Five Primes were not within the Yin-Yang and Five Elements, much less Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind.

  Before their active manifestation, no one knew where the Innate Five Primes truly resided. Perhaps they were within this world, or perhaps they had retreated into the primordial chaos.

  However,

  Mei was not without recourse. Nothing could be found beneath Taikyoku, so she would use the power of Taikyoku to search. And not just that, she also possessed a special level of power.

  Tier 8 special Taikyoku power.

  As long as the Innate Five Primes still existed in this world, Mei would surely find them.

  Demon-Quelling Manifestation!

  In an instant,

  Mei revealed her Primordial Daemon true form, bearing the image of infinity, transforming into a glaring Vajra towering over the river of time in the great wilderness, rising and falling amidst myriad Dao.

  Yin and Yang flowed.

  The Five Elements evolved.

  It was like the manifestation of the Great Dao itself.

  The aura was supremely profound.

  Mei had only intended to use the special Tier 8 power to discern the location of the Innate Five Primes, but unexpectedly, she saw an even deeper truth within this world.

  A profound glint appeared in her eyes.

  "So that's how it is."

  Mei understood.

  Similar to other powerful worlds, this world's river of time had no branches. From beginning to end, there was only one Flow of Time. As the world evolved, life and death endlessly cycled within it.

  The special Taikyoku power certainly allowed Mei to discern the location of the Innate Five Primes within the river of time, but it also made her realize something.

  From the moment she stepped into this world, once she achieved the state of Taikyoku, she would become the ultimate Calamity of this world.

  The Great World Tribulation!

  If Mei were to become the Calamity,

  Not to mention Taikyoku, even this world itself would return to primordial chaos, and all sentient beings would be annihilated in this Calamity, ceasing to exist.

  Perhaps.

  That the world-creator didn't act against Mei had this high-level reason: the world-creator was the origin of this world, and Mei was the ultimate consequence of this world.

  Heaven and Earth are impartial; they treat all things as straw dogs. On a higher level of causality, how is the world unlike sentient beings, ultimately unable to escape this cycle of birth and death?

  Realizing this,

  Mei immediately held back.

  A great battle was inevitable. The world, like sentient beings, would not passively await its destruction by Mei; it would resist with all its might.

  Observing the river of time.

  Mei waved her hand, and an object flew out, falling into her grasp. Yin-Yang and Five Elements energy flowed, instantly refined by Mei into a jade pendant-like magical artifact.

  All Living Beings.

  Sentient beings, each with their own form.

  This item was refined by Mei using her special Tier 8 power. Whoever wore it could roam freely within the world, untraceable and undeducible, and the world itself would struggle to detect the wearer's identity.

  Mei was not a merit-based Taikyoku to begin with. Wearing this item would make her even harder to find. Afterwards, she cast this magical artifact back into the river of time.

  As she said,

  This great battle was unavoidable. The world would not yield. If she wished, Mei could shatter this world right now, but she could not.

  The Innate Five Primes had not yet been fully gathered.

  The world could not yet be destroyed.

  The Innate Five Primes were objects transcending the world, even transcending the river of time, difficult to grasp. They needed to be entangled at the right time and place, with the right causality, to be drawn out.

  For example, the Ancient Vine tree and the Taiji energy.

  At the same time,

  Above the great wilderness, auspicious signs descended from the heavens.

  Hum—

  Golden light of Merit descended. The three sects instantly bloomed with boundless light, auspiciousness manifested, and an ineffable and profound mystery, like a blooming green lotus, emerged.

  The sky cleared.

  The earth brightened.

  Those who sensed it felt their spirits clear.

  Subsequently,

  Purple aura came from the East.

  A Daoist stepped out from the auspicious light. His Dao was natural, integrated with the world, even achieving the state of heaven and man in unity, yet he appeared like a mortal.

  His Daoist robe billowed, wreathed in wisps of auspicious light.

  From within the Dao,

  And capable of going within the Dao.

  "Disciple greets Celestial Venerable!"

  Immeasurable Sect.

  The disciples were ecstatic; their Master had achieved Taikyoku.

  "Sigh."

  To the disciples' surprise, Immeasurable Celestial Venerable sighed, his expression unreadable. The disciples were puzzled: "Master has achieved Taikyoku, why do you sigh?"

  Immeasurable Celestial Venerable shook his head.

  "Enlightening sentient beings is great merit, but I should not yet have achieved Taikyoku. This world..."

  The latter half of his sentence remained unspoken.

  Immeasurable Celestial Venerable had already vanished using his Daoist methods.

  ...

  Evasion of Unity Sect.

  Vast sword energy pierced the clear sky. Spirit Void Celestial Venerable, wielding a azure blade, opened the heavens with a single sword stroke. His heaven-piercing sword intent reached the realm of Taikyoku, its cold light illuminating the world.

  ...

  Western Sect.

  Wheel Celestial Venerable, bearing a Golden Wheel of Merit, sat cross-legged on a green lotus platform. Twelve lotus petals bloomed around the platform, subtly revealing the golden light of merit.

  "The Great World Tribulation, alas!"

  He sighed.

  The lotus platform carried Wheel Celestial Venerable directly into the river of time.

  Three sects.

  Taikyoku emerged!

  Furthermore,

  As time passed, the Yao race had grown into a powerful force. Above the great wilderness, Tier 7 Great Yaos each occupied their own sacred lands, ruling a region. With numerous Yao tribes in the world, it was not surprising that a hegemonic force capable of rivaling the three sects emerged.

  ...

  In a certain sacred land.

  Splendid palaces, adorned with red silk and sheer gauze, were utterly beautiful. Within a crimson tent, a graceful figure vaguely appeared. Then, a dark light phantom flashed, transforming into a Daoist in black robes.

  "Empress, merit has descended from heaven, and the three sects' Taikyoku have all emerged."

  The black-robed Daoist had a youthful appearance, his aura as stable as a boundless ocean, unfathomable. A warm smile played on his face, as if nothing could perturb his mind.

  From within the tent, a voice spoke:

  "Does my Yao race have a Taikyoku?"

  "There is one."

  "Who?"

  "Miiama Celestial Venerable."

  This being's true form was an ancient tree. Since the world's dawn, it had been enlightening plants to become spirits. Although it hadn't led the Yao tribes, it possessed supreme merit.

  If one were to ask who among the Yao race was most likely to achieve Taikyoku,

  It would undoubtedly be Daoist Miiama.

  Indeed, just as anticipated.

  Miiama.

  An aged Daoist, clad in grey robes, his back noticeably hunched, walked into the mountains. His steps exuded profound mystery, gradually merging with the Great Dao, then leaving absolutely no trace.

  Above the river of time,

  Immeasurable Celestial Venerable.

  Spirit Void Celestial Venerable.

  Wheel Celestial Venerable.

  Miiama Celestial Venerable.

  The four Taikyoku figures of the world had all manifested.

  The moment Mei entered the Taikyoku realm, becoming the Great World Tribulation, the world decisively triggered the early manifestation of the four Taikyoku. Regardless, this tribulation had to be suppressed first.

  Otherwise, the world itself would face imminent peril!

  "Greetings to everyone. You have waited long enough!"

  Mei opened her eyes, Dao aura flowing intensely. In an instant, she re-enacted Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind above the river of time. The Cloud Water Sword was manifested, and a vast sword light cleaved downward.

  She immediately struck the four Taikyoku figures back into the great wilderness.

  Rumble!

  Above the great wilderness, the clear sky suddenly thundered, and through the clouds, one could vaguely glimpse the primordial chaos beyond the heavens. Four streaks of divine light naturally descended, transforming into the four Taikyoku.

  "Hahahaha, Boundless, you are truly formidable!"

  Spirit Void Celestial Venerable's mouth bled.

  One sword strike.

  One Taikyoku injured.

  Amidst his hearty laughter, Spirit Void Celestial Venerable manifested his three-foot Azure Edge sword. Instantly, the world stilled, and heaven-piercing sword intent slashed towards beyond the heavens. Immeasurable Celestial Venerable dared not hold back; his whisk struck out a chaotic light that inverted Yin and Yang.

  Hum—

  Wheel Celestial Venerable manifested his golden body of merit, and Miiama Celestial Venerable unleashed his divine powers with full force.

  Above the great wilderness,

  The assembled crowd was terrified.

  "The Four Taikyoku facing a single enemy?!"

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  Such Daoist methods could instantly re-enact the scene of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. The Golden Light of Merit illuminated the world. Nothing short of Taikyoku capability could achieve such heaven-shaking creation.

  For a time,

  Everyone below the Taikyoku level was gripped by terror.

  What could possibly compel the Taikyoku to act, and for all four Taikyoku to appear simultaneously? With four Taikyoku suddenly manifesting in the world, something truly momentous must be unfolding.

  The black-robed Daoist seemed to sense it.

  A flicker of surprise crossed his face, then settled back into his usual calm.

  "Boundless..."

  Rumble!

  The primordial chaos churned incessantly, as if containing supreme gods and devils. A figure emerged from within, naturally manifesting, its domineering posture suppressing the world above the Great Dao.

  Bang!

  The sword light cleaved downward.

  Its cold brilliance spanned the north and south of the great wilderness. In an instant, the world itself fractured. Wheel Celestial Venerable immediately spat out a mouthful of fresh blood; his golden body of merit was nearly shattered by this single strike.

  If not for the assistance of his lotus platform magical artifact, his golden body would surely have broken.

  Wheel Celestial Venerable was horrified.

  "Though both are Taikyoku, how can the difference in power be so vast?!"

  The sword light continued relentlessly.

  Before the utterly terrified eyes of the crowd, it directly cleaved the entire great wilderness, sword aura shattering mountains, breaking rivers, drying seas, and pulverizing rocks. Innumerable sentient beings turned to ash and vanished.

  "What does this have to do with us?!!"

  A Great Yao, eyes wide, screamed frantically, with nowhere left to flee. Then, within the sword aura, its soul was scattered, and it, along with the surrounding environment, returned to its primordial state, ceasing to exist.

  All beings of the great wilderness, witnessing this spectacle, were immediately frightened out of their wits, fleeing as far and as quickly as possible, wishing they could escape to the Four Extremes of the world, or even back into chaos.

  "Continuing this confrontation will likely result in the destruction of the world..."

  ...

  Boundless Palace.

  Destiny looked at that figure towering against the clear sky, utterly stunned.

  "Master?!!"

  He could never have conceived it.

  The one suppressing the four Taikyoku was their Master. He didn't understand, nor did Minua. Why would the Master suddenly engage in combat with the other four?

  A beam of white light shot skyward.

  Zonhi, spear in hand, stood poised upon the firmament, his eyes sharp as blades. He knew he couldn't directly intervene in such a grand conflict, but if necessary, he could lend his Master some strength.

  Seeing this unfolding,

  Destiny hastily displayed his clan's accumulated wealth, preparing various magical artifacts to be deployed at any moment. If this were a battle for orthodox Dao, he swore he would eradicate a large contingent of the three sects' disciples.

  The other three Taikyoku were too preoccupied to notice.

  Plucking the moon and seizing the stars, holding the universe in the palm of a hand.

  Miiama Celestial Venerable's divine techniques were instantly nullified by the Cloud Water Sword. Mei, with a mere flick of her hand, manifested the universe in her palm, intending to suppress Miiama Celestial Venerable with a single move.

  The moment this divine technique was unleashed,

  It truly became a universe contained within her palm.

  Despite Miiama Celestial Venerable's heaven-piercing cultivation, he was utterly helpless. Fortunately, Spirit Void Celestial Venerable and Immeasurable Celestial Venerable intervened, allowing Miiama Celestial Venerable to escape impending calamity.

  "Boundless, we are no match for you."

  Miiama Celestial Venerable remained calm and collected.

  They exerted their full strength.

  Yet, they still struggled to match Boundless.

  This demonstrated how astonishing Boundless Celestial Venerable's power truly was.

  Such might,

  And looking at the great wilderness split in two, the title of Great World Tribulation was truly deserved.

  With the Cloud Water in hand, Mei’s Dao aura was vast: "Fellow Daoists, if you possess only this much power, then I am this tribulation. All sentient beings of this world shall turn to ash today and return to chaos."

  In reality,

  Mei had already shown excessive leniency.

  Otherwise, with her special Tier 8 strength, she could genuinely dispatch Immeasurable and the others with a single strike each. The disparity in power was simply too vast; even with the intent to hold back,

  The scene remained devastatingly brutal.

  The four Taikyoku, having attained Taikyoku through merit, had no choice but to step forward and resist the Great World Tribulation with everything they had. They and Mei required a resolution; this confrontation was inescapable.

  It was not a choice.

  Mei did not wish to destroy the world yet, so she intentionally staged such a spectacle for the world, to prevent it from continuously monitoring her. She needed to conclude this performance before the Demon-Quelling duration expired.

  Otherwise, once she dropped to Tier 7,

  It would become perilous.

  However,

  Relying solely on the Four Taikyoku was proving genuinely difficult. Immeasurable Celestial Venerable manifested a Bagua Mirror, which, upon shining, transmuted all reflected objects into Yin-Yang energies, instantly dissipating the sword aura unleashed by the Cloud Water Sword.

  His whisk struck out with divine light; his Daoist methods directly targeted Mei's soul. With his other hand, he formed a seal, summoning a Ruyi Scepter and hurling it directly at Mei.

  Spirit Void Celestial Venerable was much more direct, pulling out a massive seal and slamming it towards Mei. He brushed his fingers across his sword, stirring the clear sky and unleashing a vast sword intent.

  The sword intent soared beyond the heavens, reaching the primordial chaos.

  In response,

  Mei’s expression remained unmoved. She waved her hand, forgoing any other divine powers, relying solely on the Cloud Water Sword to completely suppress the magical artifacts and divine powers of the Four Taikyoku.

  ...

  On a desolate mountain peak,

  Two figures gazed upon the Taikyoku battle unfolding in the sky. One possessed sharp, golden-red eyes and an aquiline nose, wearing a feathered crown. The other was incredibly robust and muscular, built with the physique of a tiger's back and bear's shoulders.

  They were clearly Canang and Prismang.

  Canang's eyes burned with fervor, excited beyond self-control.

  "A Taikyoku battle!"

  Prismang, having learned from some unknown source, stated, "That person is the Great World Tribulation. The Four Taikyoku must resist with their full strength. If the Four Taikyoku fail, this world will be doomed."

  "Great World Tribulation..."

  Canang's eyes grew even hotter. He excitedly declared, "That means if we can repel him, we can gain Immeasurable merit and fortune. Ascending to Taikyoku is certainly not impossible, is it?"

  "It should be so, but..."

  "No 'buts'!"

  Canang had previously failed to seize the initiative among the three sects and the Yao race. He had already exerted all his effort in attempting to spread enlightenment—or perhaps Taikyoku was fated, and he was simply not part of that destiny.

  Thus, he couldn't secure sufficient Taikyoku merit.

  Now was the opportunity.

  "The chance for Taikyoku is right now!"

  Prismang, despite being the more impulsive and arrogant of the pair, continuously tried to dissuade him. Canang, however, paid no mind, unwilling to forfeit the imminent Immeasurable merit.

  With that declaration,

  He retrieved an object from his Personal Spatial Storage—an antique bronze mirror, upon which the power of the world's Great Dao was manifested. Unfortunately, it was already damaged beyond repair.

  This artifact was called the Hole of Illusion Mirror.

  A Tier 8 item.

  Canang's audacity to contend for the Taikyoku position in this world stemmed entirely from this item. He possessed no Innate artifacts or other Innate magical treasures.

  Instead, he held a Tier 8 item brought from Transcendent Space.

  Canang's objective was clear. He wasn't arrogant enough to believe he could defeat the one embodying the Great World Tribulation. He only needed to secure an opportunity for the Four Taikyoku.

  As long as he played a role in this pivotal battle,

  Canang would surely earn a share of the merit.

  Lost in thought,

  Canang had already activated the Hole of Illusion Mirror. When triggered, the mirror reflected all quadrants of the great wilderness, encompassing the forms of all sentient beings and their cycles across myriad generations within its reflection.

  In an instant,

  As the Four Taikyoku fiercely battled Mei, a beam of white light pierced the void and struck Mei, unexpectedly knocking her downward. The Four Taikyoku were momentarily stunned.

  Vaguely,

  Mei revealed a hint of a smile.

  She looked toward the direction of the wild mountains, meeting Canang's gaze. Canang was surprised; he himself hadn't realized the Hole of Illusion Mirror possessed such immense power.

  Then, something even more unexpected occurred.

  The moment their eyes locked,

  【Void Wanderer detected】

  【Elimination mission activated】

  【Elimination Mission: Hyperdimensional Space is the rival force of Transcendent Space. Void Wanderers are mortal enemies. Please eliminate all Void Wanderers before you.】

  【Mission Reward: 1 trillion Points】

  Immediately,

  Canang's face turned ashen, utterly disbelieving.

  That person, the incarnation of the Great World Tribulation, was actually a Void Wanderer?!!!

  ...

  Mei had calculated this outcome long ago, but Canang and Prismang being Transcenders was truly unanticipated. Even after she attained special Tier 8 strength,

  She still couldn't discern the exact classifications of Transcenders and Void Wanderers.

  Unless they engaged directly.

  Up until this point, Mei still didn't know the definitive Tier of Hyperdimensional Space and Transcendent Space, but it was certainly higher than Tier 9.

  She had intentionally left an opening; otherwise, the Four Taikyoku truly stood no chance. The Four Taikyoku were surprised, and at this moment, they activated their magical artifacts and unleashed divine powers.

  Immeasurable Celestial Venerable sighed.

  "Forgive us."

  Mei remained silent.

  She merely brought two fingers together and pointed. Instantly, sword light surged, chilling the world. Immeasurable Celestial Venerable hastily brought forth his Bagua Mirror, attempting to dispel the Cloud Water Sword's aura.

  He found that the sword aura wasn't directed at them.

  The sword aura was vast.

  The world itself cracked.

  Canang's eyes almost burst. He never could have imagined such an unexpected turn of events. Of all his calculations, he never accounted for that person being a Void Wanderer.

  "Chirp!"

  Canang revealed his true form, his wings spanning ninety thousand li, desperately fleeing, trying to escape the sword aura. But like the tilting sky and sinking earth, where could he hide?

  He thought to himself: If that person wasn't a Void Wanderer, perhaps they wouldn't have risked being caught in an opening by the Four Taikyoku just to push them toward their demise, right?

  "Moooo...!"

  Three heads and six legs, propping up heaven and earth.

  Prismang roared madly at the sky, then was struck by the Cloud Water Sword's aura; his soul scattered, his form utterly annihilated.

  Boom!

  This single sword strike,

  Left Canang and Prismang with no place for burial.

  The world was once again split in two, from its east-west poles.

  Thus,

  The world was divided into four realms.

  At the same time, Immeasurable Celestial Venerable's whisk of colorful light struck Mei, anchoring her soul. Spirit Void Celestial Venerable manifested his great seal and Azure Edge sword.

  Hum—

  With the Golden Body of Merit suppressing, and the lotus platform protecting, Wheel Celestial Venerable displayed a compassionate countenance. The Golden Light of Merit transformed into scriptures filling the heavens, each character as heavy as Immeasurable mountains.

  Miiama Celestial Venerable conjured a jade-like, iridescent branch from his sleeve. Waving it, scattered seven-colored lights, each a rainbow beam, shot towards Mei.

  It was as if the Dao itself had manifested.

  The world itself was lending its aid.

  They directly suppressed Mei into the depths of the primordial chaos.

  Mei's figure vanished.

  After a long while,

  Wheel Celestial Venerable dispersed his golden body of merit and stated, "Perhaps it was fate. The Great World Tribulation should not have descended yet. Fortunately, we combined our efforts to suppress Boundless."

  "Haha, that was truly perilous!"

  Though injured,

  Spirit Void Celestial Venerable was still not entirely satisfied.

  Fellow Daoist Boundless, with her power suppressing the Four Taikyoku, possessed unfathomable divine powers and cultivation. Not to mention any single one of them facing her alone, even the combined might of the Four Taikyoku had nearly been cleaved by the Cloud Water Sword.

  Miiama Celestial Venerable looked towards the great wilderness. Canang and Prismang were utterly annihilated. That strike was truly unexpected, yet he still sensed something peculiar about it.

  Could a single strike from an Innate Spirit Treasure truly strike down that Boundless?

  What manner of magical artifact was that?

  Immeasurable Celestial Venerable gazed into the chaos beyond the heavens. Boundless's cultivation and divine powers were beyond the reach of even ordinary Taikyoku. The combined efforts of the Four Taikyoku had only managed to suppress her into chaos.

  To even conceive otherwise.

  He stated, "The cycle of birth and death is the law governing all things. For a world, there is cause and there is effect. The Great Tribulation is inevitable. At that time, we will likely have to contend with Boundless once more."

  Spirit Void Celestial Venerable laughed heartily.

  "That would be excellent!"

  With that understanding,

  The Four Taikyoku departed.

  The great battle concluded.

  From that point forward,

  The great wilderness was divided into four realms, known as the Four Great Continents of East, West, South, and North.

  ...

  "Master!!!"

  Boundless Palace.

  Daoist Destiny's eyes almost burst. He could only watch helplessly as his Master was struck down into the chaos. Minua's eyes were icy cold, and Zonhi's killing intent shot straight to the firmament.

  The recently inducted junior disciple was so anxious that tears welled in his eyes.

  "Senior Sister, will Master ever return?"

  "Senior Brother!"

  Destiny shouted to Zonhi. He didn't know what to do. With Master gone, he would follow whatever Senior Brother commanded, but what meaningful action could they possibly take?

  Zonhi's expression was stern and grim.

  He remained silent for a long time.

  Suddenly, a streak of light shot from beyond the heavens. Sword energy shook the firmament. The Cloud Water Sword plunged directly from the chaos into the Boundless Palace. Destiny and the others were overjoyed at the sight.

  "Master!"

  Alas,

  Mei did not appear.

  The Cloud Water Sword conveyed Mei's message.

  "Innate Five Primes."

  Hearing this,

  The disciples understood immediately.

  Zonhi and Destiny both knew that their Master had been pursuing the Innate Five Primes for years. Zonhi himself was born from the fortuitous contamination of Taiji energy.

  Minua speculated,

  "If Master acquires the Innate Five Primes, can she return from the chaos?"

  "It must be so!"

  Destiny affirmed.

  Bang!

  The Cloud Water Sword's aura surged, then, obeying Mei's will, settled into Zonhi's hand. The sword aura subsequently retracted, returning to its simple, unadorned form. Zonhi's eyes flashed with a fierce light.

  Killing intent surged.

  "Find the Innate Five Primes. Furthermore, find the one who ambushed Master during the previous Taikyoku battle. I want his form and spirit utterly destroyed, even if it means turning over the entire great wilderness!"

  "Junior Brother obeys!"

  "Minua will do her utmost!"

  "Me too!"

  The junior disciple hurriedly agreed.

  Canang's and Prismang's forms and spirits were utterly annihilated. The Hole of Illusion Mirror, though not completely destroyed, was on the verge of collapse, transforming into a streak of azure light that flitted about.

  Before long, it was hooked into someone's hand.

  This person's face was arrogant and ferocious, with a green face and yellow fangs, pale hair, and a dark red body. This was another strange Great Wilderness Mountain Beast recorded in the Record of the Bizarre.

  Its name was Nine Evils.

  Its true form was like a tiger with wings, possessing nine heads. It had been beheaded eight times and still lived, as if it possessed nine lives. Its temperament was extremely fierce and tyrannical, fond of battle, naturally suspicious and cunning.

  The Hole of Illusion Mirror displayed Canang's previous actions.

  Nine Evils' expression was scornful.

  He sneered, "Indeed, you overestimated yourselves. I told you not to get involved early on. I thought you had so much power, but it was just a damaged Tier 8 item. Your deaths were not enough to atone for your sins."

  With that said,

  "Roar!"

  Nine Evils revealed his true form, biting the Hole of Illusion Mirror in his mouth and swallowing it. He turned to stare, then slowly took two steps before diving into the forest.

  ...

  【Elimination Mission · Complete】

  【Points Acquired: 100 billion】

  【Remaining Points: 100,001,370,100】

  100 billion points instantly credited.

  Indeed,

  A Tier 7 Transcender was truly valuable.

  The points accumulated through painstaking missions seemed insignificant compared to eliminating a Transcender, but this was only true for someone like Mei.

  After all,

  Being a subordinate was not where Tier 2 or Tier 3 should be.

  If the Four Taikyoku alone could suppress Mei into chaos, it would be absolutely impossible. Mei, with her special Tier strength, naturally held an undefeated position.

  She hadn't truly achieved Taikyoku yet, and if she didn't use this deceptive maneuver and fell to Tier 7, it would be extremely dangerous. Hence, she put on such a show for the world and the Four Taikyoku.

  Chaos was a realm the world couldn't touch. Mei, being versed in myriad laws, used this opportunity to perform a cicada shedding its skin. What was suppressed into chaos was merely a phantom.

  In the chaos,

  A jade pendant broke through the void, falling into Mei's hand.

  All Living Beings.

  The duration of Demon-Quelling Manifestation had arrived. Mei's strength dropped to Tier 7. Holding the jade pendant, she took a step, swaggering back into the great wilderness.