Escape

Within the Human Sovereign Dao. Su Yu tore open the river and stepped inside. He was just about to head to the end of the Great Dao to take shelter near the waterfall when his expression abruptly shifted. Ahead, a formidable aura surged forward. A terrifying entity had torn through another node, barring the way ahead! Clearly, one of the formidable figures he had observed outside had breached the river to hunt him down. Su Yu frowned slightly... Startled, but not flustered. Strong as the opponent was, he was still not a Ruler of Rules. In this river, even if Su Yu proved no match for him, killing Su Yu would be far from easy! *One of the pinnacle figures of the myriad realms today?* *I’m not even afraid of the Martial Emperor—would I fear you?* Su Yu sneered inwardly. He was no longer the Su Yu who once bowed reverently upon seeing an Eternity Realm cultivator. Having witnessed countless grand spectacles while his status continuously rose, he would not be intimidated by mere strength. "Blocking my path, are you..." Su Yu let out a cold snort. *You want to play with me? Fine, let's play!* Spinning around, Su Yu flew upstream. The small stone reappeared, suppressing the river's turbulent forces. Behind him, a powerful aura cleaved through the waves and the torrential current, treading upon the water in hot pursuit. A voice reverberated through the river. "You cannot escape!" The indifferent shout rang out, echoing within the minds of countless experts throughout the Dao Origin Land. In many minds, the image of a purple-haired expert manifested. Incomparably formidable! Those who recognized him naturally knew who he was—Heavenly Venerable Mo! "Heavenly Venerable" was an honorific. In essence, he was still an expert of Dao Integration. However, "Heavenly Venerable" was an honorific reserved for those whose cultivation had reached the level of a Ruler of Rules, yet who could not fully control a Great Dao due to the constraints of the era. In ancient times, such figures would have inevitably grasped a Great Dao, becoming Rulers of Rules and overlords in their own right. Across a hundred thousand years of accumulation and countless geniuses, a few had ultimately reached this stage. Baizhan was one, and so was Heavenly Venerable Mo. Even Bingku of the Human race, who had fallen in battle, was another. Just as the powerhouses of the Dao Origin Land stood in shock, Su Yu, robed in black within the River of Time, coldly retorted. His voice shook the river: "Bastard! My lineage is noble beyond compare, home to countless supreme beings! You dare block my path? You seek your own doom!" Arrogant? No! It wasn't arrogance, but sheer haughtiness! A pride etched into his very bones that could not be concealed, expressed in a domineering tone that took superiority for granted! Noble! This lineage, and this individual, were extraordinarily noble! In the minds of those observing experts, although the black-robed figure's aura might not match Heavenly Venerable Mo's, his bearing and presence faintly seemed to surpass his pursuer's. ... Within the Human Sovereign Dao. Heavenly Venerable Mo, who was pursuing Su Yu, showed a subtle flicker of emotion before quickly regaining his composure. "It seems I have caught a big fish. Your status must not be low!" Status was revealed through bearing. The fellow fleeing ahead possessed an extraordinary demeanor. Even within the so-called Chaos race, this individual was likely a prominent figure of the core tier. Strength could be accumulated over time, but true majesty could not. It was forged through experience, daily status, and the habit of commanding others. At this moment, Heavenly Venerable Mo knew he had encountered a major target! Ahead, Su Yu strode through the air, speaking coldly, "Catch this seat first before talking big! You have quite the mouth, old fool! This world remains the Human race's dominion, and this Dao Origin Land remains human territory! How dare you act so insolently!" The Human race! Su Yu had taken the initiative to mention the Human race. Behind him, Heavenly Venerable Mo sped through the void with terrifying velocity. Even the surging billows of the river could not impede his advance. "The Human race? Do you still count as human?" Heavenly Venerable Mo did not mind extracting some intelligence before running his quarry down. And Su Yu did not mind feeding him some. With a voice layered with arrogance and mockery, Su Yu sneered, "Why wouldn't we? The Human race was the orthodox lineage of antiquity, possessing imperial majesty! Why wouldn't my clan count as human? Does returning to chaos mean we are no longer human? Chaos is the origin of the world's creation, and humans are the orthodox emperors. As Chaos Humans, our nobility is all the greater! A dog like you dares question this seat?!" Heavenly Venerable Mo quickly absorbed and processed the information. *So this is the Chaos race spoken of from the outside?* Returning to chaos, yet considering themselves the true Human race. The origin of the universe's creation, the ancient orthodoxy, descendants of emperors... No wonder he was so arrogant. This lineage was excessively haughty, believing themselves superior to all else. No wonder he remained composed even upon encountering a Heavenly Venerable—his pride was bone-deep! *This race is terrifying!* That was Heavenly Venerable Mo's assessment. For someone who had only recently stepped into the Quasi-King level to face a top Quasi-King like himself with such composure was not something an ordinary person could achieve. Heavenly Venerable Mo quickened his pace. The more exceptional this quarry was, the more determined he became to capture him. If capturing him alive proved impossible, then kill him! Under no circumstances could these people be allowed to get away. Otherwise, where would the prestige of the myriad races lie? Where would their dignity remain? Baizhan had broken his seal, and these Chaos Humans had slain eight Quasi-Kings, shocking both the upper realm and the myriad races. If they were not eliminated, how would any race, great or small, dare confront them? The battle against Chaos Mountain would inevitably erupt! It was too alarming! A Quasi-King of the Dragon race had been slain earlier, and eight more had fallen today. In just a short period, nine Quasi-Kings and seven Dao Integration experts had died. No matter how many experts the myriad races possessed, they could not endure such slaughter! If left unchecked, the myriad races would face extinction! Before launching a campaign against Chaos Mountain, intelligence regarding it had to be obtained. Clearly, these people were the best source, and this fleeing leader at the core of the operation must know many secrets! How many Dao Integration experts did Chaos Mountain harbor? How many Quasi-Kings? Did they have Heavenly Venerable-level experts? At this moment, Heavenly Venerable Mo was already calculating how high a price the myriad races would have to pay to wipe out this lineage! *Those in seclusion, those asleep—all of you, come forth!* If this lineage was not destroyed, the myriad races would never find peace. ... With the suppressing power of the small stone, Su Yu flew even faster than Heavenly Venerable Mo. It would be very difficult for the pursuer to catch him. After all, this was Su Yu's home turf. However, Su Yu could not afford to fight him directly. The moment they clashed, Su Yu would undoubtedly be at a disadvantage, and under that pressure, he might reveal flaws that would ruin all his prior preparations! His plans would fall apart. A fierce glint flashed in Su Yu's eyes. He transmitted his voice to those within the civilization chronicle: "When the chronicle's portal opens, follow me to kill!" Everyone inside was startled. *He wants to fight this person?!* He was too strong! A Heavenly Venerable-level entity was a true top Quasi-King. Strictly speaking, such figures belonged to the same tier as Baizhan, except Baizhan's physical Great Dao was slightly superior, giving him a slight edge. *He dares fight such a person?* Even as they wondered, Su Yu suddenly tore open the river and flashed into reality. A tributary of a false Dao existed here. The moment Su Yu appeared, a Dao Integration expert gazing toward Sealing Mountain suddenly turned pale with horror! Su Yu struck out with a palm, bringing the weight of the small stone down to suppress him. The expert's Great Dao power destabilized instantly. The civilization chronicle snapped open, and Lan Tian and the others unleashed their attacks simultaneously! *Boom!* Under the combined assault, the Dao Integration expert was shattered to pieces, exploding on the spot! The civilization chronicle swept through, cleaning up everything. Su Yu tore open the River of Time once more and vanished back inside. Heavenly Venerable Mo had just prepared to tear open the river to pursue him upon sensing him leave, but before he could step out, Su Yu had already returned. Yet at that moment, Heavenly Venerable Mo clearly sensed something amiss. In the outside world, another firework of death blossomed! The entire Dao Origin Land instantly fell into pandemonium! A supremely powerful entity's voice pierced through heaven, earth, and the river, roaring in fury, "Dao Integration experts, gather! Watch the River of Time—the villain is slaughtering our ranks!" What a vicious fiend! Even while being hunted by Heavenly Venerable Mo, he dared step out again to butcher their people! No wonder such a ruthless character had dared ambush those Quasi-Kings. He was far too bloodthirsty! That was the tenth Dao Integration expert to fall today. ... Within the River of Time. Inside the civilization chronicle, Marquis Dingjun and the others drew sharp breaths. Brutal! Being pursued by a top Quasi-King, Su Yu was still picking off enemies along the way. This guy was utterly ruthless. And yet... it felt exhilarating! It was sheer madness! They had wanted to do this for so long, but lacked the strength and capability. Now Su Yu was doing it, leading them to rampage across all directions—it felt incredible! As they reveled in the excitement, Su Yu tore open the river again. Another Dao Integration expert appeared before them. Seeing someone tear open the river, the expert's face warped with horror, and he screamed at the top of his lungs, "Heavenly Venerable, save me!" The entire Dao Origin Land plunged into absolute chaos! Countless experts fled desperately toward Sealing Mountain. A terrifying entity was striking out from the River of Time, slaughtering as he went! Heavenly Venerable Mo had failed to catch him! *Boom!* The moment the Dao Integration expert finished shouting, he was met with the full-power strike of Su Yu and more than a dozen experts, reducing him straight to dust! Su Yu's voice shook the surroundings: "Insolent lowborn races, daring to offend your superiors! If you dare intercept this seat again, I shall turn this land into a river of blood!" The cold shout pierced through heaven and earth. Even Baizhan, locked in fierce combat, couldn't help glancing in Su Yu's direction before bursting into hearty laughter: "Arrogant enough! That wretched woman Yueluo actually has a subordinate like you! Hahaha, she doesn't deserve you! Submit to this king, and this king shall grant you—" Su Yu couldn't even be bothered to acknowledge him. *Try surviving first before spouting nonsense!* Tearing open the river once more, Su Yu plunged back in. After a brief glance around, he fled rapidly. Shortly after he departed, a figure manifested at the spot where he had vanished. Another Heavenly Venerable-level powerhouse! A divine light gleamed in this expert's eyes. Frowning slightly, he muttered, "Pinpointing Dao Integration experts from within the river... could this person have opened the Heavenly Gate?" Otherwise, how could anyone lock onto Great Dao coordinates and descend directly from the river to slaughter Dao Integration experts? It should be impossible! After antiquity, the Heavenly Gate could no longer be opened! Yet without the Heavenly Gate, this person's methods were inexplicable. "The Chaos race... a monstrous genius who opened the Heavenly Gate!" The figure felt shaken. His expression shifted, and he instantly tore into the river. Inside, Heavenly Venerable Mo had just arrived. Seeing the newcomer, Mo said in a low voice, "Heavenly Venerable Yue..." The figure, Heavenly Venerable Yue, said grimly, "He is difficult to intercept. The Great Dao in this stretch leads to the Great Wave region! That he moves so uninhibitedly within the river proves he has remarkable methods. He may have opened the Heavenly Gate... Continue the chase. I will track his position from the Dao Origin Land. If he surfaces again, I will strike from outside while you strike from within. We must capture him!" "Understood!" Heavenly Venerable Mo nodded. That made things far more secure. One inside, one outside! Regarding the Heavenly Gate, Mo was also shaken. *Has this person truly opened the Heavenly Gate?* If so, he was undoubtedly at the very core of the Chaos race. "Even I can barely approach the Great Wave region. Once he reaches it, he will have nowhere left to run!" Heavenly Venerable Mo remarked. Heavenly Venerable Yue nodded and vanished in an instant. ... Ahead. Lan Tian's voice came through: "I haven't killed enough! Let's keep going!" *Keep going, my foot!* "No more killing. Someone's locked onto us. Another entity of the same caliber has arrived outside the river!" "Ah, fine." Hearing that, Lan Tian backed down at once. Soon, he chuckled slyly again, "Can we escape? If not, let's just turn around and fight him to the death right here!" Su Yu ignored him. Could he escape? Yes! However, Su Yu had not decided where to escape to! First was the passage of the Destiny race. Second was the opening into the true River of Time. One led to the Destiny Realm, while the other led to the true River of Time, potentially connecting to the ninth floor of the Star Residence Mansion! However, the rules' punitive force within the Destiny race's passage was formidable. Su Yu was carrying so many people. Even hidden inside the civilization chronicle, the rules would detect them and bring down immense punishment. Otherwise, experts from the upper realm could have simply taken a spatial weapon and carried dozens of Dao Integration cultivators to the lower realm long ago. Even if the small stone could suppress it, doing so would instantly deplete the punitive force within the passage, shattering the barrier between the upper and lower realms! That was not an outcome Su Yu wished to see! Therefore, the only true way out was to head to the end and plunge into the true River of Time! Of course, there was another path. He could attempt to inherit the Human Sovereign Dao right now. Even if that didn't immediately elevate him to a Ruler of Rules, it would rapidly boost his strength, and on his home turf, Heavenly Venerable Mo might not be able to defeat him. However, that was a last resort. With these thoughts in mind, Su Yu refrained from killing any further. Slaying those two Dao Integration experts was merely to intimidate everyone and prevent reckless fools from tearing into the river ahead to block his path! Now, none of them would dare rashly enter. ... Inside the civilization chronicle. Marquis Huoyun and the others were thrilled. Another one slain! That made eleven Dao Integration experts dead today! It had been so effortless! Since they didn't need to expend effort at the moment, General Yingwu didn't even care about the danger anymore and couldn't help asking, "Zhou Tiansheng, is this Human Lord's every battle always so effortless?" The sensation of having everything under control! It was reassuring, and fighting alongside him was immensely satisfying. After this battle, the resentment suppressed for six thousand years seemed to dissipate, thoroughly vented! King Dazhou smiled upon hearing her question. "More or less! Emperor Yu is best at making great gains from small bets, or rather, best at hiding his true capabilities! No one has ever seen through our full strength!" Just when you thought you saw through him, Su Yu would reveal even greater surprises. Just when you thought he only had one Dao Integration expert, he could conjure five out of thin air. Every single time, he caught his opponents off guard! General Yingwu asked excitedly, "Were your battles in the lower realm also like this every time?" "More or less." "So when he claimed that across five major battles, not a single Dao Integration expert perished—that was true as well?" "Of course!" General Yingwu was stunned. "I thought he was bragging, but it's actually true!" King Dazhou chuckled. "Of course it's true. By the way, Baizhan's seal has been broken..." "Oh!" General Yingwu had no interest in discussing Baizhan and continued excitedly, "Zhou Tiansheng, in the lower realm, is his word truly absolute? Does nobody dare contradict him?" "Naturally!" King Dazhou felt a peculiar sensation. *Baizhan has broken free!* *Yet you people don't care at all. You changed allegiances far too quickly—if Baizhan knew, he'd probably weep.* Well, since they didn't care about Baizhan, King Dazhou let it drop and said briskly, "In the lower realm, almost all of the Human race's allies were recruited by him alone! The Iron-Eating Beasts, Space Beasts, Hou race, Destiny race, Soul-Devourers, the guardian experts left behind by King Wen, the thirty-six Guardians, and even the entire dead spirit realm—all were brought under control by Emperor Yu single-handedly!" Marquis Huoyun couldn't help chiming in, "The Destiny race surrendered too? Back then, the Hundred Battles King tried to force Wuming to submit, but Wuming refused, and Marquis Tianming personally descended to fight the Hundred Battles King... How could this be?" *Talk about double standards!* Baizhan had been immensely powerful back then, and the Human race was at its peak. Yet the Destiny race hadn't surrendered then, so why had they backed down now? Prior to this, he genuinely hadn't known that the Destiny race had yielded to Su Yu. Lan Tian gave a faint, eerie laugh. "Because Baizhan couldn't necessarily wipe out the Destiny race—which proved true! But Emperor Yu could wipe out Wuming. Would Wuming dare refuse to surrender?" When Baizhan campaigned against the Destiny race, the myriad races still held considerable power in the lower realm. Moreover, the upper realm could open passages to send reinforcements. Of course the Destiny race hadn't compromised back then! General Yingwu had no interest in the Destiny race and remained thrilled. "I noticed his murderous intent is very thick. Did he slaughter many in the lower realm?" Seeing her ask only about these things, King Dazhou felt somewhat helpless. It felt like returning to ancient times, the era of King Wen, when countless people constantly probed for every detail about King Wen. Maintaining a neutral expression, King Dazhou replied, "Naturally! Emperor Yu fought his way up; he wasn't raised in a greenhouse! At the Soaring Realm, he stepped onto the Allhead Battlefield, slaughtering in every direction! Even before that, during the Mind Nurturing Realm, he managed to orchestrate the deaths of Sun Moon experts!" General Yingwu said excitedly, "Killing Sun Moon experts at the Mind Nurturing Realm?" "He didn't kill them personally; he borrowed external strength." "Oh!" General Yingwu asked, "He was only at the Mind Nurturing Realm—why would Sun Moon experts target him?" *Mind Nurturing Realm...* What an ancient term. General Yingwu searched her memory, barely recalling how weak that realm was. A single finger could crush someone at that level. Seeing the others listening intently, King Dazhou had no choice but to explain, "At that time, there was internal turmoil within the Human race. Emperor Yu inherited King Wen's cultivation lineage and was targeted. In a fit of rage, he abandoned one faction within the Human race and defected to another—the faction of King Daming!" King Daming beamed. Finally, the topic had reached him! He immediately added, "Back then, Emperor Yu contacted my second son. My son had an eye for talent and personally went to King Daxia's territory to welcome him into my Daming Prefecture. At Starfall Mountain, where King Wen's former residence was located, they killed the pursuing Sun Moon experts!" "So that's how it was!" Marquis Yunshui couldn't contain herself either and asked, "Starfall Mountain?" "Yes, the territory of ancient Nanyuan. Emperor Yu hails from Nanyuan—he is King Wen's fellow townsman!" At these words, Marquis Yunshui couldn't help saying, "Since ancient times, Nanyuan has produced heroes! King Wen came from Nanyuan, and so did Emperor Yu. Indeed, I knew he possessed some of King Wen's bearing..." King Daming was speechless. *Fine, you women just project your own fantasies onto Su Yu. Believe whatever you like.* None of them felt panicked. With Su Yu present, they felt remarkably secure. This was a feeling the ancient marquises hadn't experienced in many years! However, Marquis Huoyun remembered the Hundred Battles King again and hurriedly asked, "The Hundred Battles King won't die, will he?" Silence fell over the group. That was... hard to say. General Yingwu coughed lightly. "Well... don't we have the Human Lord now? His strength is immense, and his methods are brilliant. If something really happens to Baizhan... the Human race still has hope!" Their hope had shifted! Now that their hope had transferred, looking back at Baizhan, he seemed like an utter fool. Whether he lived or died... didn't matter much. Marquis Huoyun smiled bitterly. "After all, the Hundred Battles King was the leader of the ninth tide, and his strength is formidable. If he lives, he will still be of immense help to the Human race!" *You people are too heartless!* Earlier, they had treated Baizhan as their sole hope, yet now they acted as if his death wouldn't matter. General Yingwu said casually, "I'm not cursing him; I hope he lives too. But... what can we do? Go back and rescue him now? If you have the ability, go ahead! Freeing him was already the best we could do! With eight Heavenly Kings guarding the place, plus a Heavenly Venerable... probably only the Human Lord could have pulled off that rescue. We have done our part!" Marquis Huoyun considered it, sighed, and nodded. True enough! Under those circumstances, had it not been for Su Yu, no one could have broken Baizhan's seal. They would have had to wait until the lower realm opened, by which time Baizhan might have been besieged and killed! "I hope the Hundred Battles King makes it!" Marquis Huoyun silently wished him well, still hoping Baizhan would survive. Given Baizhan's six thousand years of pent-up resentment, if he survived, the first person he would seek trouble with would be Yueluo, and the second would be the myriad races. As for seizing power from the Human Lord... that would have to wait! Of course, it wasn't impossible that Baizhan might look for the Human race first to gather subordinates for his revenge. ... Su Yu paid no attention to their discussion. By now, he had reached the end of the Human Sovereign Dao, where the surging waters cascaded down, battering the Great Dao! Behind him, Heavenly Venerable Mo's speed had slowed significantly as he withstood the heavy impacts of the river's torrents. Su Yu glanced back; the pursuer was still a fair distance away. If they engaged in a war of attrition here, Heavenly Venerable Mo might not necessarily outlast Su Yu. However, if they fought, Su Yu couldn't kill him, and many of his secrets would be exposed. With the river's torrents battering the Great Dao, Su Yu was immune to the impact and possessed the strength to put up a fight. He gazed into the distance. Heavenly Venerable Mo was equally shaken. *Why can this person reach the Great Wave region so easily?* His opponent was definitely weaker than him. Yet why did his arrival seem far easier than Mo's own? Looking across at Su Yu, Heavenly Venerable Mo was expending considerable energy resisting the torrents of the Great Dao. He could only make out Su Yu's faint silhouette. Shaken, he barked, "Are you connected to the Human Sovereign?" That was his deduction! Su Yu sighed inwardly. *Indeed, at this level, almost no one is a fool.* They could piece things together very quickly. Opening the Heavenly Gate, being related to the Human Sovereign—the opponent had deduced it all. Su Yu sneered, "I told you long ago: my lineage is immensely noble, incomparable to lowborn bloodlines like yours! Do you wish to wear yourself out against this seat here? If you retreat now, I may spare your life in the future!" "Arrogant!" Heavenly Venerable Mo said coldly, "Even if you can reach this place easily, it is still a dead end! There is no road ahead!" Su Yu looked toward the massive Heavenly River opening and said indifferently, "So what if there is no road? Even if I cast myself into this Heavenly River opening and perish beneath the scouring of time, this seat will not die at your hands. Lowborn creatures are unworthy of killing me!" Su Yu glared at him and said mockingly, "Why do you hesitate to advance? Are you waiting for the others? A so-called Heavenly Venerable is nothing more than this! To think you dare style yourselves Heavenly Venerables—laughable! When the tiger is away from the mountain, the monkeys proclaim themselves king! Do you truly believe you are fit to be venerated by the heavens? Ridiculous!" Heavenly Venerable Mo was left speechless. For the first time—or rather, for the first time since antiquity—he was being mocked like this! "Heavenly Venerable" was indeed a lofty title. In ancient times, it certainly would not have been allowed. Yet now, antiquity had fallen and Rulers of Rules were absent. They were truly the pinnacle of this era. They represented the limit, the absolute apex! What was wrong with being addressed as a Heavenly Venerable? Heavenly Venerable Mo didn't bother arguing. He knew this person possessed immense pride and considered his bloodline supreme, genuinely looking down on him, so Mo had no desire to debate further. He advanced step by step, cleaving through the massive waves as he closed in on Su Yu. Behind him, the aura of another expert faintly approached—the aura of Heavenly Venerable Yue. Clearly, Yue had realized that Su Yu wouldn't strike back out and was cornered at the dead end. There was nowhere left to run! Ignoring them, Su Yu looked at the opening where countless torrents cascaded down, his brows furrowing slightly. This path was treacherous! The Human Sovereign's theft wasn't a minor opening like the one in the Dead Spirit Dao; it was an immense celestial chasm! *He practically severed the River of Time, didn't he?* With such a massive breach and so much water plunging down—all carrying the force of the rules—the impact was terrifying. Su Yu felt that even with the small stone, withstanding it would be grueling! Yet he had no other choice. Either that, or attempt to inherit the Dao of Responsibility right now. Once Heavenly Venerable Mo and the other arrived, escaping would become nearly impossible. Su Yu narrowed his eyes. If he had sufficient lifespan, he wouldn't fear this—he could simply use the Time Record to avert danger. Unfortunately, his remaining lifespan was limited. Still, Su Yu was far stronger now. Even without expending lifespan, he could briefly utilize the Time Record's power. He glanced back, eyes narrowing. He remained silent. Heavenly Venerable Mo drew closer step by step, resisting the impact of the giant waves, and remarked calmly, "You don't truly intend to charge into that Heavenly River opening, do you? That is seeking your own destruction! We discovered this place years ago, and experts have attempted it before. Back then, an entity close to a Ruler of Rules attempted to explore what lay beyond this opening... Only to have his lifespan depleted the moment he plunged in, decaying and perishing on the spot!" "Fellow Daoist, why seek your own doom? As long as you do not resist and return with me, everything can be discussed!" Heavenly Venerable Mo still wished to capture Su Yu alive! This individual was definitely a core figure of the Chaos race! Su Yu looked at him, then at Heavenly Venerable Yue, who was rapidly closing in from behind, and said calmly, "Capture me alive? A fool's dream! To sacrifice oneself for the clan, to burn my sacred body—everything is worthwhile! Today, Ziyan has fallen. If I perish as well... very well, Lady Yueluo will never let you off!" Su Yu let out a contemptuous laugh. "I only hope that idiot Baizhan survives, so that Lady Yueluo's painstaking efforts were not in vain!" *Yueluo!* Heavenly Venerable Mo committed the name to memory. In truth, he had known it for a long time; during his imprisonment, Baizhan had cursed Yueluo relentlessly. Mo suddenly recalled something—the person who had sealed Baizhan all those years ago... So that person was Yueluo, a powerhouse of the Chaos race! Ziyan, Yueluo, this black-robed youth before him, plus the Quasi-King concealed within his weapon... That made at least four known Quasi-Kings from this lineage, in addition to the one who had attempted to rescue Baizhan thousands of years ago. At least five Quasi-Kings! A terrifying faction! Prior to the ninth tide, almost no one had known of them, and only faint traces had surfaced over the past few millennia, with very little concrete information! Heavenly Venerable Mo said softly, "You have a bright future ahead of you. Are you truly willing to die here?" Su Yu sneered. "Frogs at the bottom of a well will never comprehend our aspirations! A mortal vessel is meant to be shed; my spirit shall endure forever! Once my Chaos Human race unifies heaven and earth, I shall naturally return!" He spoke like a mad zealot! Even Heavenly Venerable Mo felt a chill. *This lineage is utterly deranged!* At that moment, Heavenly Venerable Yue arrived. The two exchanged a glance without another word. Persuading him was impossible; they had to subdue him before he leapt into the Heavenly River opening. Even if they couldn't take him alive, securing his corpse would suffice! The two surged toward Su Yu simultaneously! Su Yu waited patiently. The moment they drew near, he let out a cold shout: "Burn my sacred form!" "Kill!" *Boom!* Countless waters of the River of Time erupted into a frenzy! Su Yu secretly mobilized the small stone, suppressing a massive amount of river water before hurling it forward, sending a monstrous wave crashing directly toward the two Heavenly Venerables! Meanwhile, Su Yu leapt into the air and dived straight into the plunging torrent. With a pious, resolute expression, he laughed boisterously: "Even in death, I will not perish at the hands of petty scoundrels! You are unworthy of killing me!" "I shall dissolve into this Great Dao of my own accord!" "Hahaha!" With wild laughter, Su Yu plunged inside and vanished. Immediately after, the colossal wave erupted! *Rumble!* The two supreme powerhouses were sent tumbling backward by the violent surge. Falling back a considerable distance, Heavenly Venerable Mo coughed up a mouthful of blood, his expression tinged with helplessness and regret. "Such an excessively proud fellow. His strength was formidable. What a pity..." Heavenly Venerable Yue coughed lightly as well, a trace of blood leaking from his lips. He asked uncertainly, "Is he truly dead?" Heavenly Venerable Mo sighed. "What do you think? If you or I ventured inside, we would likely perish before long! Even with heaven-defying methods, it is nearly impossible for him to survive!" He added, "We shall keep watch here for a day. If there is no trace of him after a day... he is dead beyond doubt!" Heavenly Venerable Yue nodded slightly and remarked with a sigh, "He didn't seem very old, and he might have even opened the Heavenly Gate. Truly a pity! However, this proves that the Chaos race's strength is unimaginably terrifying. A bitter war lies ahead..." Heavenly Venerable Mo nodded in agreement. A bitter war indeed! Heavenly Venerable Yue added, "What about Baizhan? With us keeping watch here, we won't have time to deal with him." Heavenly Venerable Mo smiled faintly. "If he is slain, that is his misfortune! If he is sealed again, that is his lack of strength! But if he survives..." Mo said coolly, "Then let him live! He still bears a seal upon him. To undo it and regain his full strength, do you think he will come after us first?" He continued meaningfully, "Yueluo! The expert of the Chaos race who sealed him—Baizhan hates her to the bone! To break the seal, either Yueluo must undo it, or he must kill her. In fact, letting Baizhan escape might be a fine idea! Let him go to Chaos Mountain first to test just how deep their waters run!" Heavenly Venerable Yue chuckled. "True enough. Baizhan is impulsive, domineering, and tyrannical. Having been framed, betrayed, and sealed for millennia by Yueluo, if he truly escapes, he won't target us first." Heavenly Venerable Mo nodded. "Kill him if we can, seal him if we can, but if he escapes, there is no need to fret overmuch." Mo smiled. "Back then, he was the strongest, but we have made progress over the years. Furthermore, the Human race's strength lay in their collective might, not him alone. Can the Human race today even muster a hundred Dao Integration experts?" Whether Baizhan died, was resealed, or escaped, Mo could accept any outcome. Times had changed! Baizhan had been powerful back then, but he was supported by supreme experts like Bingku and Quasi-Kings like Marquis Minshan. In the battle of the ninth tide, the human experts were wiped out. And now, Marquis Dingjun and the others had followed that youth into the Heavenly River opening! Baizhan was now entirely on his own! Even if he managed to escape, what could he possibly accomplish? Heavenly Venerable Yue smiled. That made sense. There was no rush to return! By keeping watch here, they would ensure Su Yu truly had no way back. After a full day, even if the torrents didn't crush him, he would age to death in that place! ... Meanwhile, Su Yu was enduring continuous battering. The Time Record fluctuated faintly, dispersing the surrounding river power. Both the small stone and the Human Lord Seal exerted suppression! Yet the colossal impact still pushed Su Yu to his limits, tossing him like a lone leaf adrift on a stormy sea. Rules of Dao flared across the civilization chronicle. King Dazhou and the others were expending all their power to support him. Panting heavily, Su Yu fought his way upstream. *Break through!* As long as he breached this opening and entered the true River of Time, he could make a clean getaway. Even if he emerged in the lower realm, it would hardly matter. "Charge!" Su Yu let out a low growl and pushed upstream again. At this moment, he truly felt his own insignificance. Even with Heavenly King-level combat power, within this vast river, he was merely a drop in the ocean! Yet in ancient times, the Human Sovereign had managed to carve out such a colossal breach. In that regard, Su Yu was still far outmatched! *Rumble!* Massive waves crashed into Su Yu repeatedly. Without the small stone and the Time Record, he would have perished long ago. Only now did Su Yu fully appreciate just how much benefit the small stone had brought him! "Xingyue..." At this moment, Su Yu inexplicably thought of Xingyue and let out a sudden chuckle. Had he not learned of this stone's existence from Xingyue by chance, he would have missed out on countless opportunities, and slaughtering so many Heavenly Kings here would have been impossible! "Break through!" Su Yu bellowed again, surging upstream with his full might unleashed! As long as he cleared this opening, he was confident he could get away. Lan Tian and the others exerted everything they had as well! *Rumble!* A continuous barrage of collisions rang out as Su Yu repeatedly coughed up blood. He had no idea how long he had been pushing upward when, suddenly, the pressure lightened. In an instant, he broke through to the surface of the river! At this moment, Su Yu was exhausted and heavily wounded, and those within the civilization chronicle were similarly drained. Yet Su Yu's eyes were terrifyingly bright! *I made it out!* He had surged out of the breach! He sensed the aura of the River of Time! *I have stepped into the River of Time!* The true River of Time. Looking beneath his feet, a vortex churned, and deep below, a massive chasm was faintly visible... *The Human Sovereign was truly inhuman, nearly excavating a tunnel right through the River of Time!* Coughing blood, Su Yu laughed. He looked around. Sure enough, with his Heavenly Gate open, he spotted a tiny tributary along the bank of the River of Time. It was distinctly different from an ordinary Great Dao. Su Yu sensed that it wasn't a Dao at all, but... a secret opening carved out by the Human Sovereign himself! An opening leading to the Star Residence Mansion! At this moment, Su Yu had neither the energy nor the strength to seek another exit. *This will do!* The next instant, Su Yu charged straight toward that opening! *Boom!* With a thunderous crash, Su Yu's figure vanished from the River of Time. He had escaped! He had entered the Star Residence Mansion.