A vast Yin Yang River is etched across the sky of the Ninth Land.
This river will last for eternity.
As long as Chen Fan lives, the river will not vanish.
This commotion alerted all the living beings in the Ninth Land, including several ninth-tier cultivators who were in the midst of pursuit and evasion.
Boom.
Old Demon Chu has returned.
He brought with him boundless fighting intent, asking, "What is going on?"
His voice boomed, echoing through heaven and earth.
His gaze fell upon the pale-faced City Lord, his expression grave. "City Lord, what has happened?"
He alternately glanced at the Yin Yang River above and then at the City Lord.
The current disturbance was no ordinary one.
It was difficult to imagine what had transpired.
Furthermore, the City Lord's condition did not appear to be good.
"Nothing,"
Chen Fan forced a smile.
This time, he had truly suffered severe injuries.
Under the siege of ninth-tier enemies, expending so much energy to accomplish something seemed rather reckless.
Yet, Chen Fan had done it.
Not only had he done it, but he had also brought along the other three overlords.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.
Figures tore through the chaos, returning. Some dragged worlds behind them, while others carried corpses.
Powerful auras stirred, causing the very heavens and earth to tremble.
Immortal Emperor, Sky Splinter, Seven Kill, Emperor Yu... all returned swiftly.
Seeing that the City Lord was unharmed, they finally felt at ease.
The disturbance from the Yin Yang River had been too great; they had feared someone had killed the City Lord and forged a river with his power.
It must have been done willingly by the City Lord.
Seeing their worried expressions, Chen Fan explained, "It's alright, everyone. Rest assured."
"By the way, how is the crackdown on the powerful cultivators of the Ninth Land proceeding?" he inquired.
"Not well."
Emperor Sky Breaker possessed extreme speed.
In the previous battle, apart from his initial engagement, he had spent most of his time providing support and launching surprise attacks.
It was unavoidable; the battlefield was simply too vast.
The Thousand Silks Realm was formidable. Had the Thousand Silks Master not departed earlier, taking with him twenty of their top existences, the combined forces of the Life and Death Realm and the Sword Realm would have been defeated.
Even with their victory now, it was a pyrrhic one.
Many were severely wounded.
Even King Yu could only rely on devouring worlds to recover from his injuries and was still unable to fight.
Emperor Sky Breaker continued, "The Thousand Silks Realm is vast, and they can easily conceal themselves anywhere, making them difficult to find. There are too many worlds."
He was merely stating a fact.
The Thousand Silks Realm was truly not weak.
Similarly, the Five Elements Realm was no different.
"Mm."
After listening to Emperor Sky Breaker's explanation, Chen Fan nodded.
After a long pause, he spoke, "Try to kill as many cultivators from the Thousand Silks Realm as possible to strengthen our forces. The more we kill, the better. Soon, we will face even more difficult battles."
Seeing their confusion, Chen Fan stated directly, "Several ninth-tier cultivators may return shortly."
Everyone: "..."
Ninth-tier.
And several of them?
The City Lord's words had thoroughly shocked them.
Thinking of the terrifying power of the Lord of Light, who had required the combined might of everyone in the Tenth Land to barely defeat him back then.
For a moment, everyone's faces turned grim.
"Do not worry."
Chen Fan added, "The Yin Yang Master has already reached the ninth tier. We are not without a chance."
"The Yin Yang Master has arrived?"
"He's ninth-tier?"
The others exclaimed in surprise.
Finally, some good news.
There was no other way; the City Lord's previous words had placed an immense pressure on them.
Several ninth-tier cultivators – who wouldn't be afraid?
Fortunately, they were already accustomed to facing stronger opponents; otherwise, considering the circumstances, it would have been a miracle if they weren't terrified to death.
Chen Fan nodded. "That's right, the Yin Yang Master has arrived and is joining forces with the Dragon King to sweep through the Five Elements Realm."
Both realms, to be taken down together.
"Thank goodness, thank goodness," everyone sighed in relief.
The pressure from ninth-tier cultivators was simply too great.
"Let's leave things as they are for now," Chen Fan said again. "Continue the sweep. If you encounter danger, escape. The situation in the Ninth Land is essentially settled; it's just the final push. Do not falter."
"Understood."
Upon receiving the order, the others departed swiftly.
The cleansing of the Ninth Land was not yet complete.
...
Whoosh.
As soon as they left, Chen Fan entered the Yin Yang River.
Splash.
The Yin Yang River water churned, creating colossal waves.
This was a river solidified through supreme divine abilities, destined to stand eternal.
The fusion of two colors in the river water, as it rolled, resembled a mirror.
The Yin Yang energy permeating the Ninth Land acted like countless eyes, feeding back all events within the Ninth Land to the Yin Yang River.
"Not bad."
This was Chen Fan's initial intention.
Now it seemed the Yin Yang River could indeed reflect all that it witnessed.
The entire Ninth Land was under the surveillance of the Yin Yang River.
Stepping within the river, one could traverse vast distances in mere moments.
The profound mysteries of the Great Dao were fully displayed.
This was the Great Dao.
"Roar."
A colossal dragon emerged from the river.
It was the Dragon of the Great Dao, its gaze sharp and sweeping across the land.
This Dragon of the Great Dao did not possess the consciousness of the Dragon King; its gaze felt like a celestial surveillance.
"Is this the Dragon King's will?" Chen Fan speculated.
It certainly was.
The Chaos Clan, with its strong support for the solidification of the Yin Yang River, would undoubtedly seek to secure its own future.
Should any injustice occur in this world towards the Chaos Beasts, the Dragon of the Great Dao would surely intervene.
Chen Fan did not concern himself with such matters.
As long as fairness and impartiality prevailed, he would say nothing.
Moreover, the Chaos Clan had made significant sacrifices this time.
Thousands of Chaos Beasts had their blood and bones refined and integrated into the Yin Yang River, all for the sake of fairness.
Clang.
A sword's cry resonated through heaven and earth.
The Sword Master's Dao...
The sword was like divine retribution, capable of striking down all living beings.
The Sword of Divine Retribution, the Sword Master's Dao.
As for the Yin Yang Master, he had merely assisted, leaving only his power within the river.
Nothing else.
Whoosh.
The Sword Master arrived.
The two exchanged a glance, exchanged no words, and proceeded towards the other end of the river.
A moment later... they encountered two figures ahead.
The Dragon King and the Yin Yang Master.
The four overlords met within the river.
"This is quite convenient."
A look of surprise flickered across the Yin Yang Master's face. "The two realms are now connected. Traveling by the river, one can quickly reach both."
The Sword Master sighed. "This gift is too precious. Thank you, City Lord Chen."
This gratitude was heartfelt.
Chen Fan waved his hand.
The four gathered, and Chen Fan added, "The Yin Yang River can survey the world, but we must also ensure it is not seized by others. If it falls into the hands of ambitious individuals, the Ninth Land could become a living hell."
"Rest assured."
The Sword Master's expression turned solemn. "If anyone wishes to seize the Yin Yang River, they must first kill me. If I cannot uphold this collective endeavor, I will destroy the river myself."
This was his promise.
Under no circumstances would the Yin Yang River fall into wicked hands.
"It should be so."
The Dragon King's concern for the river was no less than the Sword Master's.
He then spoke, "I have no excessive demands; I only hope that the Sword Master's aspirations can be realized."
The coexistence of all races was crucial for the Chaos Clan.
"I will strive for it."
The Sword Master's expression was serious.