In the primordial chaos, among the three thousand universes.
After Ye Ling and his companions dealt with the threat known as "Brain," the crisis in the Primordial Realm was also resolved, and the void returned to tranquility.
Ye Ling bid farewell to the consciousness of the Primordial Realm and returned to the primordial chaos with everyone to rest.
During this time, Bai Lan organized a super large-scale party that affected the entire three thousand universes, and all beings in the universe rejoiced!
During this period, Ye Ling also had a rare moment of relaxation. Together with the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire, he found a deserted planet, sat by the sea, and basked in the sun.
The World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire, a ball of fire, wore sunglasses and lay on a beach chair, drinking iced cola while gazing at the calm ocean. He said to Ye Ling, who was only wearing swim trunks beside him, "I say, kid, it's been a while since I've seen you. Your strength has become so immense, you've left me far behind."
"As if you ever kept up with me."
Ye Ling rested his head on his hands, looking at the dazzling star hanging in the sky, and sighed, "To be honest, I'm quite envious of you. You stay in the three thousand universes without a care in the world, with no danger, and you can just slack off every day."
"My current strength is all bought with my life."
"That's true," the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire took a sip of cola. "When I followed you before, I was always on the edge of death, never knowing when I might lose my life. Now, staying in the upper three thousand universes, my bones are practically rusting."
"Do you even have bones?"
"Mind your own business!"
The World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire gave Ye Ling a sideways glance, then said, "Speaking of which, when are you guys leaving again after coming back this time?"
"I don't know... Before the danger arrives, I don't even know what it is."
Ye Ling stood up, stretched, gazed at the boundless sea, and smiled, "However, no matter how much danger lies ahead, I am ready to face it. For now... let's just enjoy the present."
"World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire, how about we have a race? Let's see who can swim to the other side of the ocean."
The World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire burned off his sunglasses and looked at Ye Ling's retreating back, cursing, "You're clearly trying to humiliate me. I'm afraid even with all my might, I won't be able to see your back."
Ye Ling looked at the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire, "What? Are you scared?"
"Scared? I've never been afraid of anyone!" The World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire flew up. "Let's race then!"
With that, the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire didn't wait for Ye Ling's command and plunged into the sea, speeding towards the distance.
Wherever the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire passed, the seawater evaporated, and a torrential downpour began!
Ye Ling smiled and shook his head as he watched the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire's retreating figure. Then, he also jumped into the sea and chased after him!
On this deserted planet, Ye Ling and the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire engaged in a primal competition, with the vast ocean being mostly evaporated.
...
On the other side of the ocean, Ye Ling was drying his wet hair with a towel, looking at the panting World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire in the water, and said with a smile, "You're not doing well either. You're already out of breath after swimming only three million miles. You weren't this weak before, were you?"
"What nonsense are you talking about! I'm a ball of fire, and I'm racing you in swimming. My brain must be malfunctioning."
The World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire incinerated the seawater around him and complained to Ye Ling, "I'm done playing. I need to go back to Earth. 'The Judgment of Good and Evil' released a new expansion pack today, and I need to log in."
"Is that game really that fun?" Ye Ling asked curiously. "I thought it was just a tool to counter the watchers."
"It's incredibly fun. Your little sister is already addicted," the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire said with a smile. "I won't talk anymore, I have to go back."
Buzz—!
As soon as the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire finished speaking, before he could leave the planet, a strange sound suddenly echoed through the heavens and earth, startling the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire.
The next moment, a dazzling beam of light shone down from the sky, engulfing Ye Ling and the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire.
The voice of the Primordial Chaos consciousness sounded all around, quickly saying to Ye Ling, "I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can do. The ranking matches have started early, and we need to send someone over now! Although you've given up the power of the Seven Kings and are no longer the master of the Primordial Chaos, I can't find anyone suitable. I'll have to trouble you!"
Hearing the Primordial Chaos, Ye Ling couldn't help but be surprised, "This is so sudden!"
The World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire was also a bit flustered at this moment and hurriedly said, "Wait... what ranking matches? You can find Ye Ling, just don't bring me along!"
However, as soon as the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire finished speaking, he and Ye Ling disappeared from their original positions.
Void, alternate dimension.
On a large, smooth metal platform, Ye Ling, still in his swim trunks, and a bewildered World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire appeared in the center of the platform.
Around the platform stood various powerful beings, each exuding an incredibly terrifying aura, possessing master-level strength.
Ye Ling and the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire's appearance immediately drew the attention of all the surrounding powerhouses.
"Is this the representative of the Primordial Chaos?"
"They don't seem very strong... Has the Primordial Chaos declined to this extent?"
"I heard that the Primordial Chaos has always been controlled by creatures from the dark side. Judging by the appearance of those two, I suspect the rumors are true."
Whispers erupted around them. The World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire, feeling the gazes from all directions, couldn't help but say to Ye Ling, "Damn it! You've really dragged me down! What kind of place is this? Why are those guys so terrifying?"
The World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire's current strength was at most comparable to the watchers. Most of the people present were master-level powerhouses of the Primordial Chaos. In front of those powerhouses, the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire was as fragile as an infant!
Ye Ling was also speechless at the moment, and he said to the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire with a wry smile, "You ask me, who am I supposed to ask? The Primordial Chaos consciousness suddenly teleported me here, and I don't even know the rules of the ranking matches."
The World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire lowered his voice, "What do we do then? This is clearly not a dungeon that someone of my level should be in! I've really been screwed over by you!"
Ye Ling chuckled, "Let's take it one step at a time. Don't worry... I've got your back, it won't be a problem."
After Ye Ling changed into a new set of clothes in front of a group of masters, he began to leisurely survey the surrounding powerhouses.
Although the platform was filled with masters from various orderly worlds, some of whom were even on par with "Brain," they were only at "Brain's" level.
For the current Ye Ling, dealing with these powerhouses was more than enough.
It seems this ranking match...
Is nothing special.