"Where do you think you're going?" the Immortal Emperor roared, chasing after him.
Despite his current battered state, his fighting spirit remained high.
Often, combat power is not the sole measure of strength.
Below the same cultivation level, understanding of the Great Dao and the intensity of one's fighting spirit can both alter the final outcome.
*Boom.*
The black staff churned the chaos, smashing down like a mountain range.
A falling star intercepted the encroaching mountain range's impact.
The Seven Killings Heavenly Emperor did not look back, nor did he show any intention of stopping.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk."
When Lei and Master Yu appeared before him, Seven Killings despaired.
Both men watched the disheveled Seven Killings fleeing with a look of amusement.
"Where is the Seven Killings Realm Master headed?" Lei asked with a smile.
"Get out of the way."
Seven Killings' face darkened.
Behind him, the Immortal Emperor was closing in.
Moreover, the figure he feared most was also slowly approaching.
With each step he took, Seven Killings felt immense pressure.
"Move?"
Lei chuckled, "Do you think that's possible?"
Whether it was kicking someone while they were down or beating a drowning dog, they didn't care.
Master Yu chuckled, "It's not often we get to see fellow Daoist Seven Killings in such a sorry state."
The Desire Realm was inferior to the Seven Killings Realm, ranking at the bottom among the four great realms.
Unexpectedly, such good fortune had arrived.
"Don't try to force your way through,"
Lei added, "unless you want Master Yu and me to attack you together."
Being chased by the Life and Death Realm alone offered a slim chance of survival.
But if Lei and Master Yu attacked, he would surely die.
This was the first warning.
"..."
Seven Killings' expression turned terrifyingly grim.
An inexplicable wave of frustration surged within him.
He had been pushed to such a desperate state.
"Old man, keep running," the Immortal Emperor caught up.
His shattered body was already riddled with cracks.
But he didn't care.
As long as he wasn't dead, he could continue fighting.
*Clang.*
The sword's cry echoed, and Chen Fan arrived.
Lei and Yu clasped their fists from a distance and retreated.
Their act of opportunism was complete; they had no desire to participate in this battle.
"City Lord Chen..."
Seven Killings turned, no longer wanting to fight.
He said solemnly, "Is there any possibility of sparing me?"
If he continued to fight, he would die.
"Yes."
A glimmer of hope.
Seven Killings' face lit up, "What do you need me to do?"
"Join the Life and Death Realm."
Chen Fan spoke calmly, adding, "This is your only chance."
"..."
Seven Killings fell silent.
Just a few minutes ago, he was the Realm Master, above all others.
He controlled the life and death of a realm.
The reversal had come too quickly, and to survive, he had to make a choice.
"Alright."
He agreed, "But I have one condition."
"Speak."
Seven Killings' Great Dao was formidable.
The Seven Killings Dao would greatly benefit the expansion of the Life and Death Realm.
While he disdained others, Chen Fan did not underestimate Seven Killings.
"No one but you may command me." This was his bottom line.
The two Dao Masters of the Life and Death Realm, whether Xi Qiu or Zhao Kai, were inferior to him, and he was naturally unwilling to take orders from weaker individuals.
This was his last vestige of dignity.
"Agreed."
Chen Fan promised, "No one can command you but me."
"Thank you."
Seven Killings clasped his fists.
The demise of the Seven Killings Realm had reached its end. Seven Killings did not hesitate to sever his Great Dao.
"Come..."
Chen Fan raised his hand, and the Great Dao of the Life and Death Realm enveloped him.
*Boom.*
The Great Dao of the Life and Death Realm resonated.
A Dao of unparalleled killing intent appeared within the Life and Death Realm.
The Great Dao Star of Killing lit up.
The Life and Death Realm had reached the sixth tier, and he had not fallen in rank.
*Boom*, in the distance... the Seven Killings Realm exploded.
"Seven Killings Realm, heed my command."
This was the voice of the Seven Killings Realm Master, echoing throughout the Seven Killings Realm, "Merge into the Life and Death Realm."
Countless Emperors had been slain, but many still lived.
The Realm Master's words carried the will of the Seven Killings Realm.
Chu Laomo and the others also ceased their attacks. Since they were merging, they were no longer enemies.
"Hoo."
The Immortal Emperor let out a long sigh.
He glanced at Seven Killings and discreetly averted his gaze.
No longer an enemy.
"Retract."
Chen Fan withdrew his gravitational field.
The battle was over.
"Haha, congratulations, City Lord Chen," Masters Lei and Yu approached.
Chen Fan smiled and said to Tang Bi in the distance, "Let's go."
He had to fulfill his promise.
"Thank you."
Tang Bi clasped his fists, a look of helplessness on his face.
He had become merchandise.
This was his misfortune.
He lacked Seven Killings' strength, and even after joining the Life and Death Realm, he would not be taken seriously.
Seven Killings could negotiate terms; he could not.
Fortunately, the Seven Killings Realm had been destroyed and was being absorbed into the Life and Death Realm, so there was no need to sever his Dao again; he could simply integrate.
"Congratulations, City Lord Chen."
Lei repeated, smiling and cupping his fists, "Now that this matter is concluded, I shall take my leave."
While he gained nothing, he suffered no loss either.
Master Yu also clasped his fists.
They prepared to depart.
The affairs here were temporarily settled, but the chaos in the primordial chaos had not ended; there were still opportunities for growth.
"Wait."
Chen Fan said with a smile, looking at Lei, "I need to trouble Master Lei with something."
"Please, City Lord, speak."
Lei was very polite.
"Give this person to me," Chen Fan said, pointing directly at the Boulder Heavenly Emperor.
Boulder's expression drastically changed.
He had tried his best to conceal himself.
Hoping to avoid the other party's notice, but... it had still come to this.
That young man still remembered him.
There was a grievance to settle.
Lei frowned, "What does City Lord Chen mean?"
"Nothing else,"
Chen Fan shook his head. "This person has a feud with me. Leave him behind, and the Lei Realm can depart."
Hearing this, Lei smiled.
"City Lord Chen is joking. Boulder is a core member of our Lei Realm and cannot be handed over to you." he stated.
Then, he turned directly, "Farewell, we'll meet again."
At this moment, Lei was brimming with confidence.
With the Great Dao oath in place, Chen Fan would not dare to act.
*Clang.*
The Amaterasu Cloud Sword was drawn directly.
A scene no one had anticipated.
*Boom.*
The long sword passed Lei, and to everyone's shock, it struck the Boulder Heavenly Emperor.
"No!"
The Boulder Heavenly Emperor despaired.
He had absolutely no defense.
With the Great Dao oath as witness, no one expected Chen Fan to attack so suddenly.
Everyone was stunned.
*Boom.*
The Boulder Heavenly Emperor, without even a chance to react, was slain with a single sword strike.
His Great Dao shattered, signifying his demise.
A generation's Heavenly Emperor, a renowned figure in the Four Directions Domain, was about to meet his end.
"Chen Fan."
Lei roared, "You are seeking death."
The Great Dao oath.
You are provoking the Great Dao oath.
*Boom.*
Lightning flashed.
Not from the chaos above, but... from Lei Di.
He intended to intervene.
Boulder Heavenly Emperor was powerful, and now he was the second-in-command of the Lei Realm.
He could not die.
*Crack.*
A thunderous dragon roared and slammed into the Amaterasu Cloud Sword, pushing Chen Fan back.
"Heh."
Chen Fan smiled, "You attacked first."
Above, the Heavenly Dao thunder did not appear; the Great Dao oath seemed to have failed.
"Why?" Lei was perplexed.
"Confused?"
Chen Fan smiled, "Great Dao oaths have loopholes. The oath I just made specifically avoided past transgressions."
"Boulder had offended me before. I'm sorry, but the Great Dao oath doesn't cover that."