Chapter 625-636 (Patreon)

625. The Azure Emperor Supreme's Gift!

At the residence of Lin Fei in the Ancient Covenant, he was greeted by the Azure Emperor Supreme, now the sole Supreme of the Ancient Covenant. After all, the White Cloud Supreme had left the Divine Realm and ventured into the chaos, his whereabouts unknown, perhaps never to return.

"Lin Fei, the situation is becoming quite dire," the Azure Emperor Supreme began. "From what I know, about two-thirds of the Supremes have chosen to leave. In the entire Divine Realm, fewer than ten Supremes remain. Facing the full-scale invasion of the Dark Demon Domain, this handful of Supremes can hardly make a difference. The time left for the Divine Realm is running short. The Lord of the Dark Demons has not made a move yet; he is likely gathering forces. Perhaps he plans to take a decisive action to completely conquer the Divine Realm!"

Lin Fei's expression grew solemn upon hearing this. Indeed, the situation was increasingly severe. The time remaining for him, or indeed for anyone in the Divine Realm, was truly running out. Once the Dark Demon Domain was ready, their next assault might spell the end for the Divine Realm.

"Is there really no way, Supreme? Isn't it said that becoming a Ruler can change the tide, that the Dark Demon Domain wouldn't be able to do anything then? Could you or another Supreme become the Ruler of the Divine Realm?" Lin Fei asked.

Becoming a Ruler might be a solution, or finding a way to become one could be crucial. At least, it would significantly increase the chances of preserving the Divine Realm.

The Azure Emperor Supreme shook his head, "Difficult, or nearly impossible. To become a Ruler, one needs profound insight. Despite many years of contemplation, which among us Supremes has truly understood?

None, not a single one! Thus, without understanding, accumulating resources means nothing. Unless there is a sudden flash of insight one day, perhaps that could lead to becoming a Ruler. But such a possibility is exceedingly slim..."

The Azure Emperor Supreme understood clearly the difference a Ruler makes to a realm. A realm with a Ruler stands on the invincible ground, unafraid of exposing its position in the vast chaos. Even if there is an invasion, a Ruler is well equipped to handle it.

For instance, the Dark Demon Domain. Is it truly stronger than the Divine Realm? That's not necessarily the case. It is merely because the Dark Demon Domain has birthed a Ruler that it continues to expand and invade other realms within the chaos.

Without a Ruler, the Divine Realm finds itself continuously retreating in the face of invasions from the Dark Demon Domain, now backed into a corner where it faces a fight for its very survival. This is the critical difference that having a Ruler makes—a realm with a Ruler is a completely different proposition.

"If we cannot bring forth a Ruler, the Divine Realm is indeed in peril..." Lin Fei murmured softly.

"Dangerous? Perhaps," the Azure Emperor Supreme agreed. "But, Lin Fei, hope lies with you. The power to suppress the mind that you displayed before the Initial Demon Supreme, was that from the Saber World?"

"Saber World?" Lin Fei pondered momentarily. "No, that was the Illusory Realm. It is somewhat similar to the Saber World, evolved step by step from it."

"Your Illusory Realm is quite remarkable, somewhat akin to the dreams of the Great Dream. If your power of the Illusory Realm continues to grow, perhaps a time will come when it can suppress the minds of several, even many Supremes. That would indeed change the situation dramatically."

A flicker of unusual light passed through the Azure Emperor Supreme's eyes. Suppressing the minds of several, even dozens of Supremes was an audacious thought.

No one would have considered it, given that Lin Fei was only a Martial Ancestor. Even in the presence of the Initial Demon Supreme, he could merely preserve his life.

Yet, suppressing dozens of Supremes? Was that even possible?

However, Lin Fei understood the potential of his Illusory Realm well. He felt that it might indeed have limitless prospects. What the Azure Emperor Supreme suggested was not entirely impossible—in fact, it was quite plausible.

"Supreme, although my Illusory Realm is indeed miraculous," Lin Fei replied, "to further enhance it, I need a substantial amount of True Monarch-level world laws. And those are not easy to find."

"True Monarch-level world laws?" The Azure Emperor Supreme shook his head slightly. "That's going to be difficult. I don't know of many True Monarch-level worlds. With the current situation, searching for True Monarch-level worlds one by one is too challenging. Does it have to be True Monarch-level world laws? Wouldn't True Immortal-level world laws suffice?"

"True Immortal-level world laws? Supreme, do you have True Immortal-level world laws?" Lin Fei suddenly became excited.

True Immortal-level world laws! If there were indeed True Immortal-level world laws available, what need would there be for True Monarch-level world laws? A single True Immortal-level world law could be worth a hundred, no, even several hundred True Monarch-level world laws!

Unfortunately, while Lin Fei knew of True Immortal-level worlds, he was unable to obtain True Immortal-level world laws.

After all, even in the Ancient Continent, where power is vast, not just Lin Fei but even Supremes cannot simply take world laws.

Unless a True Immortal-level world is on the brink of collapse, then the Supremes might have a chance to obtain its world laws.

However, from what the Azure Emperor Supreme implied, there were indeed True Immortal-level world laws available.

Seeing Lin Fei's eager eyes, the Azure Emperor Supreme smiled slightly and said, "Coincidentally, I do have a True Immortal-level world law here! Not just world laws, but also many other True Immortal-level laws. Originally, when a True Immortal-level world was nearing collapse, countless Supremes fought to seize its resources.

While others scrambled for origins, I seized some laws and devoted myself to their study, hoping to gain insights to become the Ruler of the Divine Realm. Unexpectedly, I never gained such insights. However, these laws have now found their usefulness."

With that, the Azure Emperor Supreme extended his right hand. A faint glow briefly flickered in his palm, and then a world law materialized. It was a True Immortal-level world law, emitting a terrifying aura of power.

The difference between this law and those of lesser worlds, or even True Monarch-level worlds that Lin Fei had encountered, was vast—like heaven and earth.

Even Lin Fei felt the immense pressure from this True Immortal-level world law, almost feeling suppressed by its force. This clearly demonstrated the strength of this world law!

"Supreme, this world law is incredibly important to me!" Lin Fei exclaimed. "I might try to integrate it into my Illusory Realm. If successful, I might truly be able to suppress the minds of Supremes. However, if possible, I would also need a great deal of dark demon life essence, preferably from powerful beings."

The Azure Emperor Supreme nodded, understanding his request. "Life essence, you say? Those creatures from the Dark Demon Domain are indeed excellent sources of such essence!"

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

"Lin Fei, you try to integrate this into your Illusory Realm," the Azure Emperor Supreme instructed. "I will make a trip to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain."

With that, the Azure Emperor Supreme vanished in a flash, leaving Lin Fei alone.

Lin Fei stood silently, holding the True Immortal-level world law in his hand, filled with anticipation. "I hope this works..." He took a deep breath and deployed his Illusory Realm.

"Let's begin."

The next moment, the Illusory Realm descended, swiftly enveloping the True Immortal-level world law.

626. The Great Advancement of the Illusory Realm

"Integrate!"

With a soft chant from Lin Fei, his Illusory Realm, along with the True Immortal-level world law, began to merge.

As this was Lin Fei's first time integrating a True Immortal-level world law, he proceeded with extreme caution and at a very slow pace, gradually incorporating the True Immortal-level world law entirely into his Illusory Realm.

With each integration, Lin Fei's Illusory Realm swiftly expanded and swelled. The Illusory Realm, seemingly an unusual world akin to a dream yet not entirely the same—dreams did not possess the immense power of Lin Fei's Illusory Realm.

However, the speed of integrating the world law into the Illusory Realm was very slow, after all, it was a True Immortal-level world law, distinctly unique.

Lin Fei did not know when he would complete the integration of this True Immortal-level world law, but he was not in a rush—slow integration was acceptable.

Meanwhile, the headquarters of the Dark Demons in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, the Dark Demon Domain had now brazenly established its headquarters within the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain and began to issue commands.

At this moment, the atmosphere inside the grand hall of the headquarters was quite tense. The Lord of Dark Demons sat high on his throne, with some Supremes and top-tier Demon Emperors below him.

Generally, only top-tier Demon Emperors and above were qualified to be in this grand hall. At this moment, the Initial Demon Supreme bowed his head and reported in detail to the Lord of Dark Demons about the events of this operation.

"Initial Demon, you mean to say, your carefully planned operation, even involving another Supreme," began the Lord of Dark Demons, his voice growing increasingly louder, his tone incredulous, "yet you failed to capture Lin Fei? And even the seven True Immortals and Martial Ancestors used as bait were all rescued by him?"

The Initial Demon Supreme gritted his teeth, feeling humiliated, but there was no helping it—this was the truth. He dared not hide anything.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I miscalculated this time. I did not anticipate that Lin Fei's strength would be so formidable..."

"Boom."

Before the Initial Demon Supreme could finish speaking, the Lord of Dark Demons furiously waved his hand, slamming a palm down towards him.

Instantly, the Initial Demon Supreme was fiercely struck to the ground. Even the body was shattered.

Of course, it was merely shattered. The Lord of Dark Demons had not dealt a killing blow, thus not obliterating the body of the Initial Demon Supreme.

Even if obliterated, the Initial Demon Supreme would remain unharmed, merely from the pure force or method alone.

After all, fundamentally, the Lord of Dark Demons was also a Supreme, only having gained control over the Dark Demon Domain to become the ruler.

The dominion of the Lord of Dark Demons, too, was Supreme. Although he could not kill the Initial Demon Supreme, all the dark demons in the Dark Demon Domain had left behind their Dark Demon Hearts.

The Dark Demon Heart was fundamental; the Lord of Dark Demons, who held control over these hearts, thus controlled nearly all the dark demons, including the Supremes.

Should the Lord of Dark Demons truly wish to kill a Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain, it would be straightforward—simply destroy the opponent's Dark Demon Heart in the Dark Demon Domain.

Once the Dark Demon Heart is extinguished, whether a Demon Emperor or a Supreme, they would utterly perish. This was also why, with just a command from the Lord of Dark Demons, he could summon so many Supremes.

"Please, Your Majesty, punish me!" pleaded the Initial Demon Supreme, having regenerated his body, yet he dared not show the slightest discontent. Instead, he sought the punishment of the Lord of Dark Demons.

"Hmph, Initial Demon, I will note this debt against you," the Lord of Dark Demons declared. "If you do not redeem yourself, upon your return to the Dark Demon Domain, I shall personally punish you. But for now, you are spared."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" said the Initial Demon Supreme respectfully, also sighing in relief. He, too, was a venerable Supreme, yet to be publicly humiliated by the Lord of Dark Demons was indeed a loss of face. Yet, what could he do? He was powerless!

The Lord of Dark Demons' gaze was icy, his mind flickering through various strategies.

"Lin Fei... he cannot be allowed to continue growing! Since the Supremes in the Divine Realm have largely withdrawn by two-thirds, the remaining Supremes, too few to mention, now is the time to take decisive action.

We must strive to conquer the entire Divine Realm soon! Once the Divine Realm is occupied, a mere Lin Fei, even if he becomes a Supreme, what could he change? He cannot alter the overall situation!"

The Lord of Dark Demons also had his plans, in fact, they were already drawn up, and now, he was merely accelerating them. In the original plan, the Supremes of the Divine Realm posed a significant threat and nuisance to the Dark Demon Domain, given their number.

The Lord of Dark Demons could not continue to kill a Supreme at will. Doing so would likely reveal his hidden trump cards. After all, trump cards must be kept hidden to maintain their deterrent power.

But if so many Supremes in the Divine Realm did not leave, the Lord of Dark Demons truly had limited options.

As expected, the Supremes within the Divine Realm had developed differences. Many Supremes hardly cared about the Divine Realm, paying it scant attention. Faced with danger in the Divine Realm, they would rather venture into chaos than desperately fight against the Dark Demon Domain.

The Lord of Dark Demons naturally knew that those Supremes who had left were foolish. Only later would these Supremes realize what they had truly missed by losing the Divine Realm.

However, this was advantageous for the Dark Demon Domain. It meant that the Dark Demon Domain could now fully wage war and invade the Divine Realm.

"Now, I command all Supremes and Demon Emperors to strike together," he decreed. "Lead the vast armies of the Dark Demon Domain and enter the Divine Realm. We aim to completely occupy the entire Divine Realm within a year. Let the Divine Realm become nourishment for our Dark Demon Domain!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" they responded.

Thus, everyone went down to begin preparations. Once the Dark Demon Domain moved, it would surely shake the heavens and the Divine Realm.

...

"Swoosh."

Inside the secret chamber of Ancient City, Lin Fei abruptly opened his eyes. A flash of brilliance sparkled in his gaze.

"It's done! The True Immortal-level world law has now fully integrated into the Illusory Realm. Although the Illusory Realm seems not to have transformed, it is incredibly strong—beyond imagination!"

Lin Fei couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. This enhancement of the Illusory Realm was a monumental leap.

Of course, to know exactly how much, Lin Fei would have to test it himself. His thoughts immediately turned to the Azure Emperor Supreme.

After all, in the entire Ancient Covenant, the only one qualified to "spar" with Lin Fei was now just the Azure Emperor Supreme.

With this thought, Lin Fei quickly got up, left the secret chamber, and flew towards the grand hall of the Ancient Covenant headquarters.

Soon, Lin Fei arrived at the Ancient Covenant's grand hall and met the Azure Emperor Supreme.

The Azure Emperor Supreme appeared to be quite busy recently but showed a slight smile upon seeing Lin Fei, and slowly spoke, "Lin Fei, what brings you to see me?"

"Azure Emperor Supreme, I have fully integrated the True Immortal-level world law," Lin Fei stated. "However, I find myself without a worthy opponent to test my newfound strength. Therefore, I have come to seek guidance from you, to see if the Azure Emperor Supreme might be willing to test the might of the Illusory Realm with me."

Lin Fei was straightforward, directly stating his request.

627. Summoning the Divine Realm Supremes

"Oh, you wish for me to test your Illusory Realm?" The Azure Emperor Supreme was somewhat surprised, his eyes gleaming with keen interest. In fact, he had long wanted to test Lin Fei's Illusory Realm.

After all, he had witnessed its power firsthand when even the Initial Demon Supreme could not withstand it and was "shaken" by Lin Fei.

"Very well! I accept your challenge. Let's see just how formidable your Illusory Realm is."

"Then, Azure Emperor Supreme, please be cautious!" Lin Fei thought and with that intention...

"Hum."

Instantly, the Illusory Realm descended. Lin Fei's Illusory Realm, once manifested, could immediately drag an opponent into it, thus exerting a mental suppression. Even the former Initial Demon Supreme could not withstand it. Now, Lin Fei was testing the limits of the Illusory Realm, and thus, he held nothing back and gave his all.

Once the Illusory Realm enveloped the Azure Emperor Supreme, who had been well-prepared, believing in the strength of his mental will, he found himself instantly suppressed.

One breath, two breaths, three breaths... up to five breaths passed.

Lin Fei noted that the duration his Illusory Realm suppressed the Azure Emperor Supreme was significantly longer than the time it had suppressed the Initial Demon Supreme.

Previously, although Lin Fei could suppress the Initial Demon Supreme, the Illusory Realm could only do so for about one breath's time.

But now?

After a full eight breaths, the Azure Emperor Supreme showed no signs of recovery. Only after ten breaths did his gaze gradually clear.

"How long was that?" the Azure Emperor Supreme asked, somewhat dazed but roughly guessing he had been suppressed.

"About ten breaths," Lin Fei replied.

"Ten breaths..." The Azure Emperor Supreme fell silent. For Supremes, ten breaths were an unimaginably long duration.

A single breath was enough for Supremes to accomplish much and ten breaths? If facing another Supreme of the same level, the time Lin Fei's Illusory Realm suppressed the Azure Emperor Supreme—ten breaths—would be sufficient to allow an opponent to kill the Azure Emperor Supreme several times over.

The Illusory Realm, indeed, surpassed the expectations of the Azure Emperor Supreme. It wasn't simply a matter of strong mental will; there was no resisting once the Illusory Realm descended.

"Wait, if the Illusory Realm is this powerful," he pondered aloud, "could it suppress multiple Supremes at once? Like, three or five Supremes?"

The Azure Emperor Supreme seemed to have thought of something significant and immediately inquired.

Lin Fei pondered for a moment before slowly responding, "If it's three or five Supremes, the Illusory Realm might indeed suppress them. However, it probably couldn't suppress them for as long a duration. Perhaps it would only manage three or five breaths. To know for sure, we'd need to test it."

Despite Lin Fei's conservative estimation, the Azure Emperor Supreme's eyes lit up, visibly excited.

"Three breaths, five breaths, hahaha, that's enough! Even if it could suppress for a single breath, that would be sufficient!" he exclaimed. "Once suppressed by your Illusory Realm, even just for a breath, they would be completely unguarded, essentially sitting ducks. At that moment, if I—or another Supreme—were to strike unexpectedly, could we not potentially eliminate some of the Dark Demon Domain's Supremes?"

"Eliminate the Dark Demon Domain's Supremes?" Lin Fei was startled by the idea.

Indeed, eliminating Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain, even if they possessed the Dark Demon Heart and could regenerate, what immense resources would it consume? How much energy? And importantly, how much time?

Clearly, once a Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain fell, it would not be a swift recovery for them. Such a blow would be significant for the Dark Demon Domain.

After all, Supremes are the elite core in any realm. The fall of a single Supreme in the Divine Realm had frightened many Supremes into leaving. If the Dark Demon Domain were to lose one or even several Supremes, what an immense morale boost it would be for the entire Divine Realm! It might even throw the Dark Demon Domain into disarray.

The more the Azure Emperor Supreme thought about it, the more he saw it as a viable strategy.

"If we can somehow eliminate one, two, or even three Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain," the Azure Emperor Supreme contemplated, "it might just compel them to temporarily halt their expansion or invasion. This would be crucial for our entire Divine Realm. At the very least, it would buy more time for the Divine Realm."

Lin Fei understood the Azure Emperor Supreme's plan. He was preparing to use Lin Fei's Illusory Realm as a "support" tool for the Supremes—aiding them in their battle against the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain.

"Azure Emperor Supreme, your suggestion is worth a try," Lin Fei acknowledged. "However, facing so many Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain alone might be insufficient. It would be best to gather more Supremes, perhaps even all the Supremes of the Divine Realm, and then engage in a grand battle with the Dark Demon Domain—a battle of Supremes! Once victorious, or if we manage to slay some of the Dark Demon Domain's Supremes, it would also boost the morale of our Divine Realm and could severely demoralize the Dark Demon Domain."

Lin Fei agreed with the strategy. Of course, this plan was not without its flaws. Indeed, Lin Fei might find himself in danger.

After all, this would be a battle of Supremes, and Lin Fei, directly participating in such a Supreme battle, could attract the focused attention of the Dark Demon Domain's Supremes.

"Lin Fei, do not worry," the Azure Emperor Supreme reassured him. "Not all of the Divine Realm's Supremes have left. Though few remain—less than the number of fingers on both hands—there are still some. This time, to battle the Dark Demon Domain, we must gather them all to act together."

Lin Fei nodded, "Then I leave it all in your capable hands, Azure Emperor Supreme."

"Very well, I will notify them now," declared the Azure Emperor Supreme.

Thus, Lin Fei took his leave and returned to his own residence. Gathering the other Supremes of the Divine Realm would take some time, and Lin Fei could use this opportunity to carefully assess his own strength.

Now, Lin Fei's Eternal Realm had also greatly improved. Even if it could not withstand a hit from a Supreme, it wouldn't collapse instantly.

Moreover, Lin Fei still had the Illusory Realm, always ready to "suppress" those Dark Demon Domain Supremes, buying him time and opportunities to escape. The so-called dangers, for Lin Fei, were not as significant.

Now, it remained to be seen how many Supremes would be willing to engage in another grand battle with the Dark Demon Domain.

"I hope the Azure Emperor Supreme can persuade those Supremes of the Divine Realm..." Lin Fei mused, with no better plan at hand, he could only quietly wait.

At the abode of the Azure Emperor Supreme, one after another, figures emerged from a spatial passage. These figures were all Supremes.

One by one, two by two, until finally, seven figures had stepped out from the passage—all Supremes. Together with the Azure Emperor Supreme, they totaled eight Supremes.

However, the Azure Emperor Supreme furrowed his brow and asked, "Where is Supreme Xuanzhao? Why hasn't Supreme Xuanzhao come?"

The Azure Emperor Supreme was familiar with these Supremes and even knew clearly which Supremes remained in the Divine Realm. Among them, only Supreme Xuanzhao was absent, prompting his inquiry.

"Xuanzhao has left the Divine Realm," one of the Supremes sighed heavily and slowly explained. "He has gone to the Chaos and will not return."

A silence fell over the group, and the Azure Emperor Supreme did not speak further. Another Supreme had departed. The number of Supremes remaining in the Divine Realm was dwindling. Perhaps one day, the Divine Realm might indeed find itself devoid of any Supremes.

"Well then, since Supreme Xuanzhao has made his choice to leave, that is his decision," the Azure Emperor Supreme finally spoke again. "The reason I have called you all here is to prepare for another grand battle with the Dark Demon Domain—a battle at the level of Supremes! This battle may very well be a turning point for the Divine Realm. And I have already seen a glimmer of hope!"

With these words, the purpose of the gathering was made clear; yet, the seven Supremes of the Divine Realm fell into a deep silence.

628. Illusory Realm Suppresses Seven Supremes

"What? Another battle at the level of Supremes?" exclaimed one of the Supremes. "Azure Emperor Supreme, have you lost your mind?"

"What's the situation now? All of us Supremes together number only eight, while the Dark Demon Domain boasts over twenty, perhaps even thirty Supremes! With such a disparity in numbers, how can we possibly engage in a grand battle against the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain?"

"If there really is a battle, it's possible we might be completely annihilated. Then, the Divine Realm would be truly finished!"

Many Supremes opposed the idea. Indeed, if they were dispersed throughout various locations, they might still be able to resist the Dark Demon Domain somewhat, perhaps even stalling some of their actions.

But if they gathered together for a grand battle against the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain, they might be completely overwhelmed and annihilated. The cost was too great, and naturally, the other Supremes objected.

However, facing opposition from the other Supremes, the Azure Emperor Supreme remained calm, seemingly not anxious at all. Instead, he calmly asked, "Don't you want to know what 'glimmer of hope' I was talking about? Do you really think I'd lead us to our deaths?"

The other seven Supremes paused, taken aback. Right, why would the Azure Emperor Supreme lead them to their deaths?

There must be some assurance. But under the current circumstances, where could there be any assurance? There seemed to be not even a sliver of hope.

The Azure Emperor Supreme, speaking slowly and deliberately, said, "Do you know of Martial Ancestor Lin, Lin Fei of my Ancient Covenant? He has a method worth trying. Perhaps, it could turn the tide and save the Divine Realm!"

The seven Supremes raised their eyebrows. They, of course, recognized Lin Fei. His name was even more renowned than those of the Supremes. Almost everyone in the entire Divine Realm knew of him. But how many in the Divine Realm really knew of these Supremes?

However, no matter how famous Lin Fei was or how immensely talented, he was currently merely a Martial Ancestor. To rely on a Martial Ancestor to play a significant role at the level of Supremes, even to the point of potentially turning the tide—could that really be possible?

Facing the doubtful gazes of the gathered Supremes, the Azure Emperor Supreme remained unperturbed, his demeanor calm and even amused. "Whether it's true or not, you will know once you see it for yourselves. More words from me would be superfluous!" he declared confidently.

"Lin Fei," he called out, prompting an immediate response.

At that moment, Lin Fei, who had been deep in meditation within his secluded chamber, thought he heard a familiar voice echoing in his mind. "Lin Fei, come quickly to the grand hall of the Ancient Covenant."

Startled, Lin Fei realized it was the Azure Emperor Supreme calling. It seemed that the Emperor had already gathered the other Supremes of the Divine Realm. Wasting no time, he rose to his feet and, with a swift motion, vanished from the chamber.

At the Ancient Covenant's grand hall, the assembled Supremes, despite their skepticism, waited silently. They were curious to see what method Lin Fei, so highly trusted by the Azure Emperor Supreme, possessed that could possibly turn the tide of their dire situation.

Without witnessing it firsthand, they remained incredulous. To them, the idea that a mere Martial Ancestor could alter the course of events seemed nothing short of fanciful.

Regardless of how eloquently the Azure Emperor Supreme had spoken, they held firm in their disbelief.

Suddenly, the air within the grand hall vibrated, and from the void, a figure emerged—Lin Fei stepped forward. His arrival drew intense scrutiny, with several piercing gazes fixed squarely on him. The weight of their stares brought a palpable pressure, a reminder of the august presence of the Supremes themselves.

Despite facing the intense scrutiny and the palpable pressure from the seven Supremes, Lin Fei maintained his composure and respectfully greeted them: "Lin Fei pays respects to the esteemed Supremes!"

The Supremes acknowledged him with nods, already aware of Lin Fei's formidable reputation. Rumors had long circulated that Lin Fei, with his exceptional talents, was likely to become a new Supreme of the Divine Realm. His demeanor alone set him apart from ordinary Martial Ancestors, not to mention his reported escapes from the clutches of Dark Demon Domain Supremes.

The Azure Emperor Supreme, seeing Lin Fei, gave a slight nod and addressed the gathering.

"Lin Fei, the Supremes here are somewhat skeptical of your capabilities," he said. "Please, demonstrate your Illusory Realm. Let them see your methods, and see for yourself how long you can suppress these seven Supremes."

Hearing the word "suppress" used by the Azure Emperor Supreme stirred a mix of curiosity and displeasure among the Supremes. They were, after all, Supremes in their own right—could they really be suppressed by a single individual, much less a Martial Ancestor?

"Esteemed Supremes, please bear with me," Lin Fei said, lifting his head and scanning the seven Supremes who stood with hands clasped behind their backs, their expressions composed.

"Lin Fei, proceed with your demonstration. Let's see what you can do to suppress us, seven Supremes," they responded indifferently, their curiosity piqued.

"Very well, then I must beg your pardon," Lin Fei replied without further hesitation. He had faced Supremes before, and seven Supremes did not intimidate him.

Confident in his Illusory Realm's capabilities, Lin Fei was curious to see just how long he could maintain suppression against such formidable opponents. Would it be three breaths, or perhaps five?

With a simple command, "Illusory Realm!" Lin Fei activated his unique ability.

As the Illusory Realm descended with a resounding "boom," the seven Supremes stood hands behind their backs, seemingly unconcerned. They were curious, no doubt, but skeptical—after all, what could a mere Martial Ancestor do against seven Supremes?

However, as the Illusory Realm enveloped them, their expressions shifted dramatically. They found themselves suddenly pulled into a peculiar environment, their minds trapped in an unexpected state of suppression from which they couldn't escape. By the time they thought to struggle, it was already too late.

The spectacle of seven Supremes simultaneously subdued by the Illusory Realm of a Martial Ancestor was astonishing. Within the grand hall, the Azure Emperor Supreme watched with a faint smile.

"Suppressed," he murmured. "Lin Fei's Illusory Realm is indeed extraordinarily powerful. Not only can it suppress a Supreme, but it can also suppress multiple Supremes simultaneously."

The Azure Emperor Supreme had suspected as much, but seeing it in action was something else entirely. He remained silent, observing quietly to see just how long the suppression would last.

One breath passed, then two. Lin Fei showed no signs of strain. After three full breaths, the Supremes showed no signs of recovery, and Lin Fei still appeared effortless.

The Azure Emperor Supreme's expression grew serious; this performance was beyond even what he had anticipated.

Three breaths could be seen as remarkable enough, but the suppression continued.

Four breaths... Five breaths... Six breaths...

After a full six breaths, one of the Supremes slowly began to emerge from the suppression, the first to break free from Lin Fei's Illusory Realm. The expression on his face, as he recalled being subdued, was grim; to be suppressed by a Martial Ancestor was not only shocking but also somewhat humiliating, especially given the duration.

"Alright, Lin Fei, retract your Illusory Realm," the Azure Emperor Supreme finally spoke, acknowledging the demonstration's success. Suppressing seven Supremes for six breaths was more than enough to prove the power of Lin Fei's technique.

At the Azure Emperor Supreme's command, Lin Fei withdrew the Illusory Realm, and all the Supremes quickly regained their full faculties.

629. All Seven Supremes were Shocked

"What, we were really suppressed?" one of the Supremes exclaimed in disbelief. "Inconceivable! A mere Martial Ancestor suppressed seven of us? And for not just a fleeting moment?"

"What kind of technique is this? Once the mind is suppressed, one has no defenses left, becoming a sitting duck for any attack."

"Ordinary attacks are one thing, but what if it were an attack from a peer?" another added. "Such attacks could be fatal, potentially leading to our downfall!"

The astonishment was palpable among the Supremes. Though they appeared unharmed, their situation had been perilously dire. Had the Azure Emperor Supreme chosen to strike, he could have potentially eliminated some of them, given their complete vulnerability under Lin Fei's mental suppression.

"How do you feel?" the Azure Emperor Supreme asked, a half-smile playing on his lips, sensing their shaken demeanors.

One of the Supremes, his eyes glinting with barely restrained excitement, quickly asked, "Azure Emperor Supreme, how long did Lin Fei suppress us?"

"Six breaths," the Azure Emperor responded, not bothering to conceal the truth. "For some with weaker mental fortitude, it could even extend to seven or eight breaths."

"Six breaths?" another Supreme murmured. "That's more than enough, truly more than enough! Six breaths is sufficient time to completely annihilate a Supreme."

"And more importantly, as long as Lin Fei is with us, we are nearly invincible," added another. "With six breaths of suppression, we could easily escape if we are outmatched. Even though the Dark Demon Domain has many Supremes, how many can they dispatch at once? When their numbers increase, but Lin Fei can suppress them for about three breaths, that alone would suffice!"

"You're right," agreed the Azure Emperor Supreme. "This could be our only hope, even a turning point for the Divine Realm!"

The Supremes, veterans of countless battles, fully recognized the strategic advantage Lin Fei's Illusory Realm provided.

With Lin Fei's ability, as long as he remained unharmed, the eight Supremes need not fear any number of opponents from the Dark Demon Domain.

"So, my friends, do you agree to engage in a grand battle of Supremes with the Dark Demon Domain?" the Azure Emperor Supreme asked eagerly, his eyes alight with anticipation.

"Of course!" they responded. "With the Illusory Realm, what do we have to fear? However, we must ensure Lin Fei's safety at all costs. Only then can we properly contend with the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain."

"Indeed," another chimed in, "I suggest that in this upcoming grand battle with the Dark Demon Domain, we must do everything possible to eliminate at least one if not two or even three Supremes. Only by doing so can we boost the morale of the Divine Realm and truly intimidate the Dark Demon Domain!"

"Let us seize this opportunity for the Divine Realm to catch its breath."

These Supremes shared the same sentiment as the Azure Emperor Supreme. Now aware of Lin Fei's capabilities and unique techniques, they harbored no fear and even felt empowered to expand the battleground, hoping to draw in as many Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain as possible.

"Leave the protection of Brother Lin to me," spoke up a Supreme with white hair and beard.

"With Black Tortoise Supreme protecting Lin, there is certainly nothing to worry about!" another added, relieved.

"That's right, with fellow daoist Black Tortoise acting, we all feel at ease. There's no better candidate than Black Tortoise Supreme," confirmed yet another.

Seeing Black Tortoise Supreme—renowned for his defensive capabilities—volunteer, the other Supremes felt reassured. Among them, none could match Black Tortoise in defense.

As long as Black Tortoise was willing to protect Lin Fei, even several Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain would not be able to harm him.

"However, there's still a tricky issue," one Supreme pointed out. "How do we lure out those Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain? Ideally, the more, the better."

Indeed, this was not an easy task. It's not as simple as wanting a battle and having one, especially now that the Supremes were eager to engage with more Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain, hoping to inflict heavy damage or even annihilate them. This would require a monumental battle that could draw out the Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain, necessitating some strategic planning.

"This isn't difficult," Azure Emperor Supreme proposed confidently. "The Dark Demon Domain has control over the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. Then let's go to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain and wreak havoc, and slaughter extensively. It so happens that Lin Fei also needs a substantial amount of dark demon life essence to enhance his strength

With our power, committing widespread slaughter in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, if the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain do not intervene, then all the dark demons in the realm will surely be annihilated by us.

Such a heavy toll would be unbearable for the Dark Demon Domain! Therefore, once we act, those Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain will surely step in to stop us, and they might even use this opportunity to try to capture us all at once. Wouldn't that achieve our goal?"

The method proposed by the Azure Emperor Supreme sparked a visible reaction among the seven Supremes. They saw it as a good strategy. Occupying the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain had its advantages and disadvantages for the Dark Demon Domain.

The pros were obvious, but the cons, as the Azure Emperor Supreme pointed out, involved the inevitability of a response should they attack the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain.

This meant that the Dark Demon Domain had staked a claim in the Divine Realm, a claim they would not easily relinquish. However, this scenario stripped the Divine Realm's Supremes of many of their reservations.

"Let's prepare for one day," one Supreme suggested. "Tomorrow, we'll all head to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain."

Thus, the eight Supremes agreed to depart the next day for the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. Watching the seven Supremes leave, the grand hall of the Ancient Covenant headquarters was left with only the Azure Emperor Supreme and Lin Fei.

"Azure Emperor Supreme, can we really succeed?" Lin Fei asked.

"We must succeed," the Azure Emperor Supreme replied firmly. "And we can only afford to succeed. If we fail, the consequences are unimaginable. The Divine Realm might fall into the hands of the dark demon forces prematurely. Therefore, this battle is one where we cannot afford to lose."

The Azure Emperor Supreme's gaze was profound, a hint of resolve flickering in his eyes. This battle was critical—they could not afford a defeat, for the stakes were too high for the Divine Realm.

Lin Fei fell silent. This battle was fraught with danger for him as well. Even under the protection of Black Tortoise Supreme, the risks were significant.

Lin Fei's Illusory Realm had advanced, but his Eternal Realm was still in the process of transformation—it was close yet still incomplete.

"If only my Eternal Realm could transform," Lin Fei pondered. That transformation would truly enable him to engage in battles among Supremes.

Returning to his chamber, Lin Fei accessed his system panel to check his status:

Host: Lin Fei

Martial Realm: Martial Ancestor

World Level: Minor World (Progress: 76%)

Illusory Realm: True Immortal level

Lin Fei's Eternal Realm had progressed but had not yet reached 100% completion.

"I still need a large amount of the essence of dark demon life," Lin Fei thought to himself. "If I could obtain the essence of those Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain, perhaps my Eternal Realm could immediately transform..."

A glint of determination shone in Lin Fei's eyes. Tomorrow's journey to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain could be his opportunity. If even one Supreme from the Dark Demon Domain were to fall, Lin Fei's Eternal Realm might have the chance to transform. What power level could he achieve once his Eternal Realm surged? Lin Fei could hardly imagine.

Perhaps, once transformed, Lin Fei could rival a Supreme. With that thought, Lin Fei closed his eyes to meditate, quietly waiting for what the next day would bring.

630. Eight Supremes Descend on the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain

Three days had passed when Lin Fei heard the voice of the Azure Emperor Supreme in his ear, calling him to action. "Lin Fei, come to the Ancient Covenant headquarters grand hall, we are about to depart for the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain."

With a swift motion, Lin Fei opened his eyes.

"We're heading to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain now?" he thought.

These three days hadn't changed much for Lin Fei; they were merely a brief period for rest and to adjust his state of readiness.

The main task had been on the eight Supremes—they needed to investigate the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain to devise a strategy to lure out all the dark demon supremes there and engage them in a crucial battle.

Without hesitation, Lin Fei immediately headed to the grand hall of the Ancient Covenant headquarters. Arriving swiftly, he found the eight Supremes already assembled. Each one wore a grave expression; they were acutely aware of what this mission meant for them and the entire Divine Realm. It was a matter of life and death, absolutely pivotal, and failure was not an option.

They had spent three days preparing, and though nothing could ever be guaranteed without fault, they were as ready as they could be.

"You're just in time, Lin Fei," greeted one of the Supremes. "We are ready to head directly to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. Once there, we will first attack key dark demon strongholds, destroy some of their bases, and kill some dark demons. Then, we will move directly to the southern part."

"There, the Dark Demon Domain has its second stronghold, reportedly overseen by several Supremes. That will be our opportunity. With your Illusory Realm, securing these dark Supremes should be manageable, right? If we're lucky, we might even eliminate some of their Supremes before a large force can respond. That would give us the upper hand and perhaps a slim chance of victory..."

The Azure Emperor Supreme detailed the plan meticulously, treating Lin Fei as one of their own—clear evidence of the high regard in which he held Lin Fei.

Lin Fei nodded solemnly and responded, "I will follow your arrangements, Azure Emperor Supreme."

"Good. Once we're in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, Lin Fei, your biggest concern will be your own safety," the Azure Emperor Supreme continued seriously. "Black Tortoise Supreme will accompany you at all times. But even so, you must remain cautious. Your safety may be even more crucial than ours. Do you understand?"

"Let's not delay any further; let's depart now," declared the Azure Emperor Supreme. Together, the group of nine, comprising the eight Supremes plus Lin Fei, stepped into a void portal and vanished, setting their course straight for the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain.

Upon arriving in the northern part of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, space rippled, and the group emerged with a sense of urgency.

"Move quickly, show no mercy at this stronghold," the Azure Emperor Supreme commanded. "Lin Fei, all the dark demon life essence will be yours."

Acknowledging with a nod, Lin Fei prepared himself for the task ahead.

As the Supremes appeared in the sky, the dark demons within the stronghold panicked.

"It's the Divine Realm's Supremes!" they shouted among each other, scrambling to escape and report the sudden invasion. But resistance was futile; they were up against eight Supremes, a meticulously planned and overpowering force.

As the dark demons attempted to flee, Lin Fei activated his Illusory Realm, engulfing the entire area of hundreds of miles around the stronghold. Instantly, every life within was suppressed, their minds shackled, leaving them disoriented and immobile.

Simultaneously, the eight Supremes struck. The very fabric of space seemed to collapse under their combined might. Within moments, the stronghold was obliterated, turned to ashes.

"Eternal Realm, gather!" Lin Fei commanded, his Eternal Realm springing into action, absorbing all the dark demon life essence released in the assault. This influx of life essence began to enrich his realm, spawning increasingly diverse and potentially higher forms of life within it.

However, no sentient life forms had emerged yet, which Lin Fei sensed might be the key to a qualitative transformation of his Eternal Realm.

One breath, two breath, three breath...

In less than three breaths, what was once a buzzing stronghold of the Dark Demon Domain was reduced to nothingness.

"Do not tarry, let us proceed!" With these words, the Azure Emperor Supreme and his cohort vanished into the fabric of space, leaving no trace behind. They had just left the northern stronghold of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain.

Then, leading Lin Fei, the Azure Emperor Supreme continued to appear across the eastern, western, and southern regions of the realm, laying waste to the Dark Demon Domain's major strongholds. Their speed was unfathomable, rendering the Dark Demon Domain's response sluggish and ineffective.

"Damnation, where have those Divine Realm Supremes gone?" bellowed the Dark Demon Lord. "To think, Supremes stooping to assault our strongholds! Capture them! We must surely catch them."

"All Supremes, mobilize at once, we must slay those Divine Realm Supremes!" roared the Dark Demon Lord in his fury. The intelligence reports were a blatant affront to his authority, and so, without hesitation and regardless of the cost, he ordered all Supremes to pursue and kill the Azure Emperor Supreme and his allies.

Meanwhile, the Divine Realm's Supremes had already reached the southern part of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. They were manifesting across various locations, primarily to obliterate significant strongholds of the Dark Demon Domain and to obfuscate the vision of their Supremes, making it impossible for the enemy to predict their next target. This strategy afforded Lin Fei and his companions precious time.

Although their surprise attacks yielded significant results, the Dark Demon Supremes were capable of similar tactics. If they remained active, they would eventually unveil traces of their movements, potentially leading to their encirclement and capture. This posed a danger, but it was precisely what the Azure Emperor Supreme intended—to actively lure the Dark Demon Domain into the open.

Before that, however, they had one more significant task to accomplish—a task so monumental that it would deeply wound the Dark Demon Lord.

"Up ahead lies the southern stronghold of the Dark Demon Domain, does it not?" queried one of the Supremes. "Several Dark Demon Supremes are stationed there. Although we slightly outnumber them, they could normally stall us."

"Even a momentary delay would suffice for other Dark Demon Supremes to arrive," another added. "Thus, we must slay one, perhaps even two or three Dark Demon Supremes before the others arrive, dealing a severe blow to their forces!"

"Lin Fei, the outcome now rests on you," concluded the Azure Emperor Supreme. All the Supremes then turned their gaze toward Lin Fei. Whether they could successfully eliminate a Dark Demon Supreme depended on Lin Fei's ability to 'shake' those Supremes with his Illusory Realm.

631. The Dark Demon Lord Strikes, Lin Fei Faces a Life-or-Death Predicament!

In the southern domain of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, within its largest stronghold, there resided three Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain. However, their expressions soured as they observed the situation unfolding in the void.

Eight Supremes of the Divine Realm! How could eight Divine Realm Supremes appear outside their stronghold? Did the Dark Demon Lord not know? No, he must have been aware.

The three Supremes immediately grasped the dire straits they were in.

"Hold them off, our reinforcements will soon arrive," they strategized. "By then, their fate may well tilt towards doom."

"Currently, there are only these eight Supremes left in the entire Divine Realm. Should they fall or suffer severe injuries, the Divine Realm will be left utterly defenseless. Then, the entire Divine Realm will be ours!"

They realized that all they needed to do was delay. Hold off the eight Supremes. Once their reinforcements arrived, victory was assured!

Just as they resolved to hold off the Supremes at all costs— "Boom." The next moment, the Illusory Realm descended.

With the arrival of the Illusory Realm, the entire stronghold and even the three Dark Demon Supremes felt a moment of dizziness.

Then, all at once, the three Supremes and every Dark Demon in the stronghold froze, their faces displaying utter bewilderment.

The Illusory Realm had successfully "stunned" the three Dark Demon Supremes!

"We've succeeded!" The eight Supremes, including the Azure Emperor, rejoiced at this pivotal development.

Now, it was Lin Fei's turn. His deployment of the Illusory Realm had not disappointed. It had indeed successfully "stunned" the three Dark Demon Supremes. Now, it was up to the eight Supremes.

"We don't have much time," they acknowledged, "perhaps only a few breaths' worth."

"Regardless, before the Dark Demon Lord and his forces arrive, we must annihilate several of the Dark Demon Supremes! Finally, all three Supremes must be slain! Otherwise, we will be caught between two fires," Azure Emperor concluded, his voice resolute.

He then took immediate action. Not just Azure Emperor— the other seven Supremes joined him.

"Kill."

Together, the eight Supremes struck a blow as mighty as a landslide, overwhelmingly advancing towards the three Supremes.

"Boom."

At last, the attack of the eight Supremes fell upon the three Dark Demon Supremes.

A breath!

A single breath of time had passed.

The frenzied power exploded instantaneously upon the three supreme beings. Yet, these were the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain, known for their formidable strength. Even their mere physical prowess was daunting.

Thus, despite being immobilized by Lin Fei's Illusory Realm and rendered into living targets, they withstood the joint strike of the eight Divine Realm Supremes.

"Two breaths!"

Azure Emperor's gaze was icy cold. Two breaths of time had elapsed, and the window for action was rapidly closing. The Dark Demon Lord could arrive at any moment, yet the three Supremes had not been vanquished—not even one.

"Continue."

Focusing their attacks on a single Supreme, they coordinated their power.

"Three breaths!"

"Boom."

Finally, this time, one of the Dark Demon Domain's Supremes was obliterated, his physical form exploding instantly. It took three breaths of time to slay one Supreme, and two still remained.

"Hum."

Ripples of space began to undulate within the void, a clear sign that the Dark Demon Lord and his forces were nearing. They were out of time.

"Lin Fei, quick, consume the life essence of the Dark Demon Domain Supreme!" Azure Emperor shouted urgently to Lin Fei.

"Eternal Realm, collect!"

Without hesitation, Lin Fei unleashed the might of his Eternal Realm, swiftly ensnaring the essence of the Dark Demon Supreme's flesh and blood into it.

"Rumble."

The essence of a Supreme, especially from the Dark Demon Domain, was terrifyingly potent. As soon as it was swept up by Lin Fei's Eternal Realm, the realm itself began to undergo a transformation.

Although the transformation required time, Lin Fei did not know exactly how much time was needed. All he knew was that his Eternal Realm seemed to be undergoing profound changes every moment. Perhaps the essence of a single Supreme was enough to catalyze a metamorphosis of his Eternal Realm.

But time was up.

"Four breaths!"

Azure Emperor's eyes were chillingly cold. Despite their combined efforts, they had failed to eliminate the remaining two Dark Demon Supremes.

Now, Azure Emperor's gaze turned towards the spatial ripples in the void. The real challenge was upon them.

The Dark Demon Lord arrived!

"Crack."

Finally, the void shattered. Majestic figures, exuding terrifying auras, traversed from the void. Leading them was the Dark Demon Lord himself. Behind him, at least dozens of figures followed—all of them Supremes.

Seeing the overwhelming number of these Supremes, a grave expression appeared on the faces of Azure Emperor and the others. Such was the might of the Dark Demon Domain!

Even in its heyday, when all its Supremes were present, the Divine Realm was subdued by the Dark Demon Domain, at least at the level of Supremes.

Now, with most of its Supremes gone and only eight remaining, how could they possibly stand against the scores of Dark Demon Domain Supremes?

However, faced with the Dark Demon Lord and numerous Dark Demon Supremes, the Azure Emperor's demeanor remained remarkably calm.

The Dark Demon Lord's eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze icy as a hint of murderous intent radiated from him.

"You dare kill a Supreme of my Dark Demon Domain? Hmph, most of the Divine Realm's Supremes have fled. Only you still cling to fantasies. Now, I will completely destroy your illusions!"

With a wave of his hand, the Dark Demon Lord initiated the assault.

"Boom."

Dozens of Dark Demon Supremes unleashed their true demonic forms, and the void was filled with their colossal, unmatched bodies.

"Kill!"

At the Dark Demon Lord's command, a ferocious intent to kill soared to the heavens. Even the eight Supremes could not help but pale slightly.

"Lin Fei!"

Azure Emperor shouted urgently, a clear signal to act.

Lin Fei, understanding the gravity of the moment, did not hesitate. With a mere thought, he deployed the Illusory Realm.

"Boom."

The Illusory Realm descended, enveloping an area of a thousand miles around, capturing all the Dark Demon Supremes within it, including the Dark Demon Lord himself.

"This is..."

As the Illusory Realm took effect, the bodies of the Dark Demon Supremes stiffened one by one, their eyes becoming clouded. Clearly, their spirits were shaken by Lin Fei's Illusory Realm.

Only one was unaffected—the Dark Demon Lord himself! He was the supreme Ruler, adorned with numerous treasures, and his will was intertwined daily with the entire realm. Facing Lin Fei's Illusory Realm was tantamount to facing the entire Dark Demon Domain. How could it possibly succeed?

"Lin Fei, quite impressive," he acknowledged. "A mere Martial Ancestor possessing such a peculiar power, specifically targeting the spirit? Interesting indeed. But futile, it has no effect on me. Today, I will end you!"

A fierce light flashed in the Dark Demon Lord's eyes. If he could not slay a Supreme at the moment, could he not slay a Martial Ancestor?

Martial Ancestors were not True Immortals. Once their physical particles were utterly annihilated, they would perish.

Thus, the Dark Demon Lord immediately targeted Lin Fei. Neither Lin Fei's Illusory Realm nor his potential could be overlooked by him.

With a sky-shrouding palm, the Dark Demon Lord struck. The atmosphere around Lin Fei constricted, locking onto him, and plunging him into a crisis of life and death.

Lin Fei had a premonition. This palm seemed to surpass ordinary Supremes' might. If he could not withstand this blow, he might very well die.

632. Ten Breaths of Time!

Despite sensing the imminent danger, Lin Fei could neither flee nor escape. His aura was locked, and he was directly in the presence of the Dark Demon Lord.

Lin Fei had previously stood undefeated before Supremes due to his Illusory Realm's ability to immobilize them.

However, his Illusory Realm could not affect the Dark Demon Lord, stripping Lin Fei of his advantage and forcing him to confront the Dark Demon Lord head-on.

"Boom."

Finally, the Dark Demon Lord's palm struck down. Yet, before it could reach Lin Fei, a familiar figure appeared in front of him—Black Tortoise Supreme!

Black Tortoise Supreme had always been at Lin Fei's side, albeit often unnoticed. Now, his presence became profoundly significant.

As Lin Fei faced danger, Black Tortoise Supreme finally intervened, forcefully blocking the Dark Demon Lord's attack.

"Dark Demon Lord, a supreme ruler attacking a mere Martial Ancestor?" Black Tortoise Supreme sneered coldly, his eyes filled with disdain as he stared at the Dark Demon Lord. "How disgraceful it is to bully the weak!"

The Dark Demon Lord's expression turned ugly. He was well aware of Black Tortoise Supreme's capabilities, whose skills were almost entirely defensive.

With Black Tortoise Supreme present, it was exceedingly difficult for the Dark Demon Lord to kill Lin Fei. Even several Supremes together would struggle to breach Black Tortoise Supreme's defenses.

Although the Dark Demon Lord was a ruler, this was not the Dark Demon Domain. Here in the Divine Realm, he was only marginally stronger than an ordinary Supreme; there was no fundamental difference.

Perhaps the Dark Demon Lord had some ultimate moves or powerful treasures at his disposal, but those were dependent on specific conditions.

Now facing Black Tortoise Supreme, the Dark Demon Lord found himself at a loss. At least in the short term, he had no way to counter Black Tortoise Supreme. However, over a longer period, the situation might not remain the same.

Moreover, although Lin Fei's Illusory Realm could immobilize many Dark Demon Supremes, since it did not affect the Dark Demon Lord, he could disrupt the efforts of the Divine Realm's Supremes. They were unable to kill any Dark Demon Supremes.

This meant that both parties were essentially in a deadlock. They were in a standoff, and neither side was able to overcome the other.

However, the Dark Demon Domain held the advantage. Lin Fei's Illusory Realm could only immobilize for a few breaths. Once that time passed, the other Dark Demon Supremes would regain consciousness.

Then, the eight Supremes of the Divine Realm would face the dozens of Dark Demon Supremes—a perilously precarious situation!

But even in this scenario, escape was but a wishful thought.

"Hmph, even if I don't kill you now," the Dark Demon Lord said coldly, "how long can you hold out? In a few more breaths, they will awaken, and you won't be able to escape! At least, he cannot escape!"

While the other Supremes might be able to flee, the Dark Demon Lord was confident in his ability to prevent Lin Fei from escaping.

As long as Black Tortoise Supreme attempted to take Lin Fei with him, the Dark Demon Lord could intervene. Stopping one person alone was still within the Dark Demon Lord's capabilities.

One breath, two breaths, three breaths!

A full three breaths of time passed. The Dark Demon Supremes, immobilized by Lin Fei's Illusory Realm, began to show signs of instability, subtly struggling against the constraints, causing the faces of many Supremes to change slightly.

Particularly for Black Tortoise Supreme, his expression turned anxious as he asked Azure Emperor, "Azure Emperor, what should we do now? We might be able to escape, but Lin Fei..."

His implication was clear. They could escape, but Lin Fei could not. He was targeted by the Dark Demon Lord, who would allow other Supremes to leave but never Lin Fei.

Azure Emperor's brow furrowed slightly.

"It seems our mission has failed," he admitted. "We thought we could use Lin Fei's Illusory Realm to immobilize the Dark Demon Supremes for a while, then use that time to kill some of them to boost the morale of the Divine Realm and severely damage the Dark Demon Domain.

However, the Illusory Realm cannot hold the Dark Demon Lord, leading our plan to fall apart. We are even trapped in a perilous situation now. But no matter what, we cannot abandon Lin Fei. Even if we all have to stay here, we must ensure that Lin Fei escapes! His importance to us is unquestionable, even more so than our own lives as Supremes."

"Now we go to confront the Dark Demon Lord. We must let Lin Fei escape at all costs!" Azure Emperor then said to Lin Fei, "The Dark Demon Lord has been watching you constantly. If you want to escape, it will require all eight of us to hold off the Dark Demon Lord."

"You need to leave. At any cost! Withdraw your Illusory Realm. Once you do, you won't have much time to escape. But no matter what, all eight of us will shield you from all threats. Only if you escape can the rest of us Supremes manage. They can't do much to us, and we can always escape at any moment."

Lin Fei looked up at Azure Emperor, understanding the gravity of the situation. Azure Emperor made it sound simple, but escaping? That might not be so easy. Facing dozens of Dark Demon Supremes and the Dark Demon Lord himself, even a Supreme would find it difficult to leave.

Perhaps some Supremes might manage to escape, but likely at the cost of leaving half of them behind. Once a Supreme dies, that's a true fall—a cost too great to bear.

Yet, Lin Fei remained silent. He knew clearly—if he didn't leave, he would continue to be targeted by the Dark Demon Lord. If his Illusory Realm could no longer hold the other Supremes, Lin Fei would be in grave danger.

Strength! It was all a matter of insufficient strength. If only his power were greater, would such dire choices even be necessary?

Inside Lin Fei, the Eternal Realm continued its profound transformation, reshaping everything within.

"Ten breaths!" Lin Fei suddenly raised his head, looking determinedly at Azure Emperor. With each word heavy with resolve, he declared, "Give me just ten more breaths of time! Maybe then we can turn the tide!"

His words slightly stunned Black Tortoise Supreme, who hurriedly interjected, "Lin Fei, what can you possibly do in just ten breaths? You need to leave now—that's what's most important!"

Lin Fei didn't elaborate further, but his gaze remained intensely fixed on Azure Emperor. After a long moment of contemplation, the Azure Emperor seemed to reach a decision.

Speaking slowly but with determination, he affirmed, "Alright, we will secure you ten breaths of time! No one will disturb you, nor will anyone threaten you during these breaths. If the situation does not improve after ten breaths, we will risk everything to ensure your safety and see you out!"

With his words firm and resolute, Azure Emperor did not hesitate. Turning, he charged toward the Dark Demon Lord, choosing to trust in Lin Fei's request.

The remaining seven Supremes exchanged glances, their decision unanimous. They too would place their trust in Lin Fei—or rather, in Azure Emperor's judgment.

"Refusing to flee?" The Dark Demon Lord mocked as he observed their actions. "Very well, it seems you are courting death. If that is the case, I shall oblige you!" His annoyance flaring into greater fury, his intent to kill intensified.

"Boom!"

The Dark Demon Lord met the challenge head-on. At the same time, the dozens of Dark Demon Supremes previously immobilized by Lin Fei's Illusory Realm gradually came to their senses. In an instant, a terrifying oppressive force filled the void, nearly sealing off every corner of space.

Lin Fei, along with the eight Supremes, immediately felt the immense pressure bearing down on them.

633. Only One Breath Left! Has Lin Fei Failed?

"Hold on!" was the sole command from Azure Emperor, yet every Supreme understood its full weight. They must endure for ten breaths.

"Kill!" The eight Supremes launched an offensive. Only Black Tortoise Supreme stayed close to Lin Fei, ready to protect him at a moment's notice, prepared for any emergency.

At this moment, Lin Fei had his eyes closed, his consciousness entirely focused within his internal Eternal Realm, which was undergoing a profound transformation. Lifeforms were emerging—numerous, including some of enormous stature.

Yet, Lin Fei was waiting for a very special kind of life to appear: intelligent life. Only with the emergence of intelligent beings would his world hold boundless potential; otherwise, it would remain a primitive realm.

Meanwhile, Lin Fei's progress in cultivating his Eternal Realm continued to advance: 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%...

His realm evolved slowly because he had consumed the essence of a Dark Demon Supreme's flesh. This essence catalyzed the transformation, but such changes required time.

Hence, Lin Fei had asked Azure Emperor for ten breaths—to let his Eternal Realm fully transform into a True Monarch-level world. With this, even without becoming a Supreme himself, Lin Fei felt confident in possessing power comparable to one.

With both his Illusory Realm and Supreme-like strength, Lin Fei could become a variable—a variable capable of slaying Supremes.

However, enduring these ten breaths proved immensely challenging.

One breath!

In just a single breath, Azure Emperor found himself overwhelmed. He faced the Dark Demon Lord and was repelled with a direct strike.

Simultaneously, several other Supremes lunged at him. The Dark Demon Lord alone was formidable, but in the Divine Realm, he did not possess the power to overwhelm everything. It was the force he commanded—the many Dark Demon Supremes—that truly exemplified his terrifying strength.

In an instant, the Azure Emperor was surrounded by numerous Dark Demon Supremes. The Dark Demon Lord did not linger in the fray but instead charged directly towards Lin Fei.

"Boom." Black Tortoise Supreme intervened again, colliding with the Dark Demon Lord and sending him flying.

Two breaths!

Both sides had started with all their might. Although the battle seemed intense, only two breaths had passed.

Lin Fei's required ten breaths seemed achingly out of reach. Under full exertion, the eight Supremes managed to hold off their opponents for merely two breaths.

Seeing this situation, Azure Emperor's expression turned icy. He knew they must fight desperately now.

"Particle Separation! Explode!"

Azure Emperor decisively split off a portion of his particles.

"Boom."

The particles of a Supreme are terrifyingly powerful, and their self-destruction unleashes earth-shattering force. The explosion of Azure Emperor's particles momentarily stalled several Dark Demon Supremes.

Three breaths!

That was all they had managed, and only by Azure Emperor sacrificing himself. Seeing this, the other Divine Realm Supremes exchanged looks and gathered together.

"The next particle explosion should be mine."

"We have no choice but to resort to particle self-destruction!"

"Correct, particles can eventually be restored. Today, even if we perish, we must block these Dark Demon Supremes."

"Each of us will detonate a portion of our particles. With that power, even if the Dark Demon Lord knows we're delaying, he can do nothing about it."

"Each explosion can delay them by about one breath, which should be enough!"

Seven Supremes remained who had not yet detonated their particles. With only three breaths passed so far, if each Supreme could delay for one more breath, they could indeed secure Lin Fei the ten breaths he needed.

"You..."

The Dark Demon Lord, witnessing the Supremes repeatedly detonate their particles, his face gradually darkened. He clearly saw that the Azure Emperor and the others were stalling for time. But how long could they possibly delay? At most, only ten breaths. And what good were ten breaths?

Despite a creeping unease in the depths of his heart, the Dark Demon Lord was powerless to prevent it. Particle detonation was a desperate measure, causing severe losses that would take a long time to recover.

Supremes would only resort to such a tactic when absolutely cornered, a sign they were at their wits' end and left with no other option but to fight with everything they had.

Four breaths!

Five breaths!

Six breaths!

As time incrementally passed, one Supreme after another detonated their particles. The Dark Demon Lord scoffed, "You just want to delay time, huh? Fine, I'll give you the chance to delay!"

The Dark Demon Lord was now curious to see just what these people were trying to accomplish by delaying. His cunning nature allowed him to see that these Supremes were subtly protecting Lin Fei. Even the efforts to delay time were likely for Lin Fei's benefit.

But Lin Fei was just a mere Martial Ancestor. How could he justify such extreme measures from so many Supremes? Even if they succeeded in delaying, could a mere Martial Ancestor turn the tide and save them?

Naive!

Regardless of what the Dark Demon Lord thought, time was slipping away.

Seven breaths!

Eight breaths!

Nine breaths!

In the blink of an eye, nine breaths of time had passed, but Lin Fei remained motionless, his eyes still closed.

"Ten breaths are almost up, but there's still no sign from Lin Fei. Has he failed?" wondered one of the Supremes.

"Lin Fei asked us to delay for ten breaths; he must have had his reasons. But now, with almost ten breaths gone and no movement from him, it's likely he has failed," another speculated.

"There's still one breath left, why panic now?"

"Wait! Just keep waiting! As long as ten breaths aren't up, we wait!" Azure Emperor asserted with resolute determination.

He believed in Lin Fei, despite the time nearing its end. Even with just one breath remaining, and many doubting what could possibly be achieved in such a brief moment, Azure Emperor remained steadfast.

"Only one breath left now. Lin Fei still hasn't made a move. A mere Martial Ancestor, what earth-shattering ability could he possibly possess? Even if he became a Supreme, what of it?" sneered the Dark Demon Lord.

He had been closely monitoring Lin Fei, watching him intently. He too was curious to see what Lin Fei could possibly do after ten breaths that warranted the self-sacrifice of eight Divine Realm Supremes.

Yet, Lin Fei hadn't stirred, appearing to have failed. This only made the Dark Demon Lord scoff inwardly more. He felt he had overestimated Lin Fei—a Martial Ancestor remains a Martial Ancestor and couldn't possibly compare to a Supreme.

Meanwhile, within the Eternal Realm, Lin Fei was not oblivious to the outside world. He was aware of everything, including that nine breaths had elapsed. He had only one breath left. However, his Eternal Realm seemed to still be short of transforming.

"It's close, so close... Intelligent life is about to emerge..." Lin Fei murmured under his breath. He was watching the Eternal Realm intently; it already harbored ample life, which should have been enough to give rise to intelligent beings.

Yet, intelligent life had not emerged.

"Maybe it lacks a final catalyst. Or perhaps, I need to push it further..."

Suddenly, a spark of inspiration flashed through Lin Fei's mind.

634. Intelligent Life, the Birth of Divine Demon! The Eternal Realm Transforms!

Intelligent life! Lin Fei knew what he lacked now was just that. The presence or absence of intelligent life within the Eternal Realm made a world of difference. Once intelligent life emerged, Lin Fei was confident that his Eternal Realm could evolve into a True Monarch-level world.

"System." Lin Fei immediately summoned the system panel to review his current physical status.

Host: Lin Fei

Martial Realm: Martial Ancestor

World Level: Minor World (Progress: 99%)

Illusory Realm: True Immortal Level

Lin Fei saw that the progress of his Eternal Realm was at 99%. Just 1% shy of completion, which would allow it to transform into a True Monarch-level world.

Yet, this 1% proved as challenging as scaling the heavens. Despite how much life he added to the Eternal Realm, the progress bar remained stagnant after reaching 99%.

A glance at the system panel was all Lin Fei needed. The next moment, he no longer delayed. He had a probable understanding of why the Eternal Realm had yet to transform—there was a lack of intelligent life.

Thus, the Eternal Realm had not evolved. While intelligent life might naturally emerge given enough time, Lin Fei could wait no longer.

Consequently, there was only one solution left: he must "create" intelligent life!

Instead of using humans as a template, Lin Fei opted for something different—the dark demons.

Yes, the dark demons!

Lin Fei felt that such beings, indeed powerful, were appropriate as the majority of life within the Eternal Realm had originated from the essence of Dark Demons and inherently bore some resemblance to them.

Now, birthing intelligent life akin to that of the Demons posed no issue in Lin Fei's mind. With a mere thought, a vast amount of essence blood materialized in the void—this was the collective essence of many lives from the Eternal Realm. He intended to use this essence to "fuse and create" a new intelligent being.

Countless droplets of essence blood converged, gradually forming a massive orb of blood that spanned the void. Lin Fei took a deep breath. Mythologizing the Eternal Realm and creating life was not beyond his capabilities.

"Come forth, Intelligent Life!" Lin Fei commanded.

"Boom."

With the fall of his words, the massive orb of blood erupted violently.

Ten breaths! At last, the ten breaths had elapsed. Though it seemed Lin Fei had spent time checking the system and creating intelligent life, in reality, only one breath had passed since he began.

The ten breaths were up, and the eight Supremes had no particles left to detonate. To do so would be tantamount to self-destruction.

Despite recognizing Lin Fei's importance, self-sacrifice was too cruel a demand for the Supremes. After all, they could depart and venture into the Chaos, immortal and indestructible. To ask them to sacrifice themselves was simply too much.

The Dark Demon Lord, recognizing this truth, couldn't help but smirk. "So protective of Lin Fei, do you truly believe a mere Martial Ancestor can turn the tide? You, esteemed Supremes, have fallen so low as to pin all your hopes on a mere Martial Ancestor? Ha! Laughable, truly laughable! Now, none of you can stop me. I wish to see what this Lin Fei can do that has made so many of you believe in him."

With a flash, the Dark Demon Lord moved to intercept Lin Fei.

"Whoosh."

But in the next moment, Azure Emperor interposed himself between them.

"Dark Demon Lord, if you want to reach Lin Fei, you'll have to get past me first!" he declared resolutely.

"Azure Emperor, with your current state?" The Dark Demon Lord scoffed derisively. "Blocking me is but a vain hope!"

His presence unleashed a terrifying aura, overwhelming and bearing down on Azure Emperor.

Azure Emperor's face paled; he couldn't withstand it. In his current state, having detonated his particles, standing against the Dark Demon Lord—and the many other Dark Demon Supremes—was too much. If it came to blows, Azure Emperor might very well perish.

"Retreat or die!" The Dark Demon Lord's gaze turned ice-cold, his murderous intent palpable.

As the Dark Demon Lord slowly approached Azure Emperor, "Swoosh." Suddenly, Lin Fei, who had been motionless and even had his eyes closed, suddenly opened them. A glint of sharp brilliance flashed within as if divine light had emerged.

The moment Lin Fei opened his eyes, he saw Azure Emperor and also the Dark Demon Lord.

However, the Dark Demon Lord, seeing Lin Fei, showed a trace of disdain. To him, Lin Fei was not even a worthy adversary. He planned to cut down Azure Emperor first and then crush Lin Fei with ease. A mere Martial Ancestor was hardly worth his concern.

Yet, Lin Fei's expression remained calm, or rather, composed!

"Eternal Realm!" Lin Fei cried out lowly.

"Boom."

Lin Fei transformed into the realm itself as the Eternal Realm descended with great force, swiftly enveloping Azure Emperor, the Dark Demon Lord, and all others within its vast expanse.

Whether they were other Supremes or Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain, it made no difference—they were all drawn into Lin Fei's Eternal Realm.

Simultaneously, Lin Fei slowly articulated, "Divine demon, be born!"

While his Eternal Realm had yet to transform completely, Lin Fei was already in the process of "creating" intelligent life.

The life forms, born from the fusion of countless essences of Dark Demon blood and some from the Divine Realm, were what Lin Fei dubbed "Divine Demon."

The first divine demon emerged from the giant blood orb.

"Boom."

A colossal divine demon appeared, and upon its arrival, the heavens and earth trembled. The entire Eternal Realm rippled slightly, and countless laws vibrated incessantly. Even Lin Fei's Eternal Realm began to expand wildly.

Transformation—a complete and utter transformation!

Lin Fei could vividly feel it. His Eternal Realm was enhancing every moment, embodying the shift from a mere minor world to a True Monarch-level world. The magnitude of this elevation was beyond imagination.

Even the Dark Demon Lord, who had never encountered such a phenomenon before, was taken aback. "Is this... a world unto itself, isolated from the Chaos?"

A glint of realization flashed in the eyes of the Dark Demon Lord. He recognized it—Lin Fei's Eternal Realm was indeed a world.

Moreover, the world was Lin Fei, and Lin Fei was the world. Not merely fused with the world, but Lin Fei himself constituted the world.

This integration was unlike any melding with a world, and entirely distinct from being a True Immortal.

Yet, the Dark Demon Lord felt threatened. Inside Lin Fei's Eternal Realm, he perceived a constraint, subtle though it was.

It was not significant, but it was undeniably a form of suppression. This was not the first time such a feeling had emerged for him. When he first arrived in the Divine Realm, he had felt somewhat constrained too.

However, that level of suppression was trivial for the Dark Demon Lord.

But that was the Divine Realm! What was Lin Fei's Eternal Realm?

"The Eternal Realm has transformed!" Lin Fei's eyes sparkled subtly as he floated in the void, quietly savoring the transformation of the Eternal Realm. This sensation was genuinely comforting, and Lin Fei found himself wholly immersed in it.

"Break!"

In the next moment, the Dark Demon Lord bellowed and decided to intervene. He did not allow Lin Fei's Eternal Realm to continue its transformation but struck decisively, unleashing a tremendously powerful attack that sought to shatter Lin Fei's Eternal Realm entirely.

635. Surge in Strength! Lin Fei Strikes, Slaying the Dark Demon Supremes!

The Dark Demon Lord, with his discerning eye, immediately realized that Lin Fei was at a crucial moment, even as the Eternal Realm itself was transforming. Therefore, he struck without hesitation, trying to shatter the Eternal Realm.

"Boom."

The strike was earth-shattering, a blow from a Supreme at the pinnacle of power.

Lin Fei's Eternal Realm trembled violently.

"Retrieve!" Lin Fei's gaze was icy as he willed with a mere thought.

"Whoosh."

Instantly, Lin Fei retracted the Eternal Realm, releasing all the Dark Demon Domain's Supremes contained within. He merely relocated the many Divine Realm Supremes to another part of the void.

"Hmm?" The Dark Demon Lord was slightly startled. He hadn't expected Lin Fei to withdraw the Eternal Realm, and he found himself unable to break it.

Watching this, the Dark Demon Lord's expression grew exceedingly grave. Although it was Lin Fei who had seemingly retreated, giving the impression that he was at a disadvantage and dared not confront the Dark Demon Lord directly, it was significant to remember that Lin Fei was still but a Martial Ancestor.

Yes, to this point, Lin Fei was only a Martial Ancestor.

Lin Fei had not reached the limits of the World's Great Dao, nor was he in a position to dominate the Divine Realm's Dao.

Yet, relying on the power of the Eternal Realm, he genuinely possessed a strength comparable to that of a Supreme. And with the Illusory Realm as well, Lin Fei was undeniably a threat—a substantial one.

"Lin Fei, have you succeeded?" Azure Emperor asked, his voice tinged with astonishment and insight.

Lin Fei appeared to have fled voluntarily, but he was facing the Dark Demon Lord, and within the Eternal Realm, there were many Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain.

Yet, Lin Fei had withdrawn effortlessly, even the Dark Demon Lord could not stop him. This spoke volumes.

How could he manage this without a power comparable to that of a Supreme? And not just any Supreme could achieve this.

Lin Fei nodded and responded, "Azure Emperor, I have succeeded. My Eternal Realm has already transformed, and in fact, the transformation isn't even complete yet. The Eternal Realm is growing stronger every moment.

Although I am not yet a match for the Dark Demon Lord, if I wish to leave, he cannot stop me. Moreover, I also want to test something. With the strength of my Eternal Realm, now comparable to a Supreme, combined with the power of the Illusory Realm, just what level can I reach? Can I slay a Dark Demon Domain Supreme on my own?"

Lin Fei was indeed eager to test his mettle. As for the Dark Demon Lord? He was unconcerned.

After all, the Dark Demon Lord couldn't kill him—moreover, Lin Fei still had the Illusory Realm. In an instant, he could immobilize most Supremes.

Then, with a sweep of the Eternal Realm, it was impossible for the Dark Demon Lord to trap Lin Fei in such a short span of time.

"Lin Fei, be cautious," Azure Emperor advised, though he did not attempt to stop him.

This venture was, in fact, their initiative—a deliberate strike against the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain intended to provoke a supreme-level battle.

The objective was to slay some of the Dark Demon Supremes, whether one or two, to dampen the Dark Realm's spirits and boost those of the Divine Realm.

They had initially joined forces to slay a Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain, but thereafter, they had achieved little, constantly on the defensive.

Now, with Lin Fei's qualitative transformation, it was indeed time for him to attempt and see if he could slay a Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain.

"Whoosh."

Lin Fei's figure flashed. His speed wasn't fast, but traversing through space was effortless for him. With a single step, he appeared right beside one of the Dark Demon Supremes.

"Be careful!" the Dark Demon Lord immediately shouted. For a regular Supreme, it was impossible to instantly kill another Supreme.

Lin Fei couldn't "instant kill" either. However, he had the Illusory Realm and the Eternal Realm. He didn't need to kill the Dark Demon Supreme instantly; he just needed to immobilize him.

"Illusory Realm!" Lin Fei's Illusory Realm descended.

"Boom."

Instantly, the body of the Dark Demon Supreme stiffened slightly. Then, under the suppression of the Illusory Realm, the Supreme's gaze grew vacant, clearly overwhelmed by Lin Fei's power.

"Whoosh."

But this was just the beginning. The next moment, Lin Fei's Eternal Realm flickered slightly, directly pulling the Dark Demon Supreme into the realm within his body.

"Suppress!" Within the Eternal Realm, Lin Fei harnessed the power of the entire world.

"Rumble..."

An entire True Monarch-level world—this was no ordinary True Monarch realm. Lin Fei wielded the full power of the Eternal Realm to suppress and grind away the body of a Supreme from the Dark Demon Domain.

By the time the Dark Demon Lord arrived, Lin Fei had already retracted the Eternal Realm and returned to stand before Azure Emperor.

Within Lin Fei's Eternal Realm, he could clearly "see" the Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain struggling continuously.

However, under the overwhelming suppression of the Eternal Realm, the Supreme's body was gradually disintegrating. The essence of his vanquished flesh was being absorbed and utilized by the Eternal Realm.

One breath, two breaths, three breaths...

Time flowed swiftly. Before long, eight breaths had passed, and Lin Fei's Eternal Realm had obliterated the last traces of the Dark Demon Supreme's flesh.

There was no longer any sign of the Dark Demon Supreme within Lin Fei's realm.

He was dead. The Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain had perished, silently and utterly without resistance. The combination of the Illusory Realm and the Eternal Realm proved terrifyingly powerful.

"What have you done?" The Dark Demon Lord was both shocked and enraged. He could sense that the Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain, suppressed by Lin Fei's Eternal Realm, was dead—at least within the Divine Realm. He could only be reborn within the Dark Heart of the Dark Demon Domain. But how long would it take to cultivate a new Supreme?

How much energy would it require? Even for the Dark Demon Domain, this was not an easy task. It was a severe blow.

"It worked, it really worked!" Azure Emperor exclaimed, laughing joyously. "Lin Fei, you've actually managed to slay a Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain by yourself. There's hope for us yet, our Divine Realm is saved. Even if the Dark Demon Lord is strong and Lin Fei cannot kill him, what about the other Supremes?"

"With Lin Fei here, each Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain that appears will be slain one by one. Let's see how many Supremes the Dark Demon Domain still has left. Even the Dark Demon Lord can't so easily dominate and slay Supremes!"

Azure Emperor and the others were overjoyed, their eyes wide with astonishment. Slaying a Supreme!

They had just witnessed Lin Fei slaying a Supreme with their own eyes, and the ease with which Lin Fei dispatched his foe was shocking.

He had merely employed the Illusory Realm combined with a sweep of the Eternal Realm to eliminate a Supreme, and all this under the watchful eye of the Dark Demon Lord. How could they not be astounded?

The remaining Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain, their faces ashen, quickly gathered together, fearing that Lin Fei might strike again and annihilate them all.

"Well done, Lin Fei!" the Dark Demon Lord sneered. "So long as our Supremes stick together, what can you do?"

"Do you plan to huddle together at all times?" Lin Fei countered. "The moment any of you are alone, you're dead. I can also slay the Supremes of your Divine Realm. Do you truly wish for mutual destruction?"

The Dark Demon Lord began to threaten Lin Fei, but Lin Fei remained composed, his tone even and calm, "Dark Demon Lord, if you truly can slay the Supremes of my Divine Realm, then go ahead. Let's see how many cards you have left to play and how many Supremes you can kill. Let's also see which of us will have any Supremes left."

Lin Fei was undeterred by the threat. On the contrary, he subtly hinted that he knew slaying a Supreme was not an easy task for the Dark Demon Lord—it would surely come at a great cost, perhaps involving the use of exceedingly rare treasures. Either scenario would be disadvantageous for the Dark Demon Lord!

Should it come to a massacre, Lin Fei could systematically slay each invading Supreme from the Dark Demon Domain, leaving none alive. But did the Dark Demon Lord possess the courage for such an action?

636. Repelling the Dark Demon Domain!

"Very well," the Dark Demon Lord declared a note of concession in his tone. "Divine Realm's Martial Ancestor, Lin Fei, I will remember you. Let's go!"

With a serene smile, Lin Fei watched as the Dark Demon Lord, taking the initiative, led the Supremes away. This scene brought a hint of joy to the faces of Azure Emperor and the other Divine Realm Supremes.

For the first time, the Dark Demon Lord had retreated voluntarily. Even during the heyday of the Divine Realm, when all the Supremes were deployed, the Dark Demon Lord had never retreated on his own.

But now, facing Lin Fei alone, he had chosen to withdraw. This indicated one thing: the Dark Demon Lord could not contend with Lin Fei.

Moreover, the threat Lin Fei posed had made the Dark Demon Lord exceedingly wary. Fearing the risk of a desperate fight, he had ultimately dared not engage Lin Fei to the death.

This time, they had won. The Divine Realm had triumphed!

"Lin Fei, I knew you could do it!" Azure Emperor exclaimed. "With this defeat of the Dark Demon Domain, I believe they won't make any moves for a long time. At least, not until they find a way to counter you."

"Lin Fei, are you really still just a Martial Ancestor?" many Supremes wondered curiously. If Lin Fei had become a Supreme, those of the Divine Realm would surely sense it. But they felt nothing.

Lin Fei remained silent but mentally called up the system interface, which appeared before only his eyes.

Host: Lin Fei

Martial Realm: Martial Ancestor

World Level: True Monarch-level World (Progress: 0%)

Illusory Realm: Supreme Level

Lin Fei saw that his world level had evolved from a minor world to a True Monarch-level world.

Indeed, it had transformed. The Illusory Realm had also ascended from the True Immortal level to that of a Supreme.

Otherwise, how could he have suppressed a Supreme?

However, the system panel still indicated that Lin Fei's martial status was that of a Martial Ancestor, not a Supreme. Thus,` Lin Fei was indeed not yet a Supreme.

"I should still be considered a Martial Ancestor," Lin Fei stated clearly. "To become a Supreme, one must fully comprehend their own Dao to its extremity, naturally achieving the status of a Supreme. The Dao of a Supreme must be powerful enough to dominate the Dao of the Divine Realm.

Currently, my world's Dao is not capable of overwhelming the Divine Realm's Dao. Moreover, I feel that I am far from reaching the pinnacle of the Dao. Therefore, I remain a Martial Ancestor.

However, perhaps due to the uniqueness of my Eternal Realm, although I am still a Martial Ancestor, my strength is comparable to that of a Supreme."

Lin Fei was forthright in his explanation. This was not something he could conceal. After all, his ability to slay a Supreme was evident to everyone.

Moreover, another critical point was that the power of Lin Fei's Eternal Realm was undoubtedly on par with that of a Supreme. Otherwise, even with the Illusory Realm, he would not be able to slay a Supreme.

Not a Supreme, yet possessing strength comparable to one—wasn't this battling beyond one's level?

For a moment, the faces of Azure Emperor and the others wore a mix of excitement and shock. Had there ever been an instance in the history of the Divine Realm where a Martial Ancestor could battle beyond their level and defeat a Supreme?

Typically, Supremes were supremely powerful, capable of overwhelming anyone below their rank. The disparity was vast, like an insurmountable chasm. Yet now, Lin Fei had crossed this chasm, fought beyond his level, and even slain a Supreme.

"However, Lin Fei, we still cannot affect the Dark Demon Domain," Azure Emperor continued solemnly. "At least, with our current strength, we cannot drive out the Dark Demon Domain. This is only a temporary alleviation of the crisis. If your strength could advance further, even becoming a Supreme, then even the Dark Demon Lord would not be your match in the Divine Realm."

"Whatever cultivation resources you need next, we will gather them for you. Only with the enhancement of your strength can we truly save the entire Divine Realm!" Azure Emperor spoke with a grave expression, and his words also represented the stance of the other seven Supremes.

After all, the facts were right before their eyes. If Lin Fei, as a Martial Ancestor, could slay a Supreme, what might he achieve as a Supreme? Could he possibly rival the Ruler?

Even if he couldn't match the Ruler, handling the Dark Demon Domain should be feasible. Therefore, regarding the Azure Emperor's promise to help Lin Fei collect resources for his cultivation, there was no dissent; they all agreed unanimously!

"Cultivation resources?" Lin Fei mused. "True Monarch-level world laws, or even True Immortal-level world laws. As for the essence of flesh, I'm not sure if I still need it. Let me return and familiarize myself with the current state of the Eternal Realm, then I'll give a response to the Supremes."

"Alright, let's head back for now!"

With that, the eight Supremes, along with Lin Fei, returned to Ancient City in the triumphant posture of victors.

Azure Emperor also timely utilized the Ancient Covenant to spread the news of their victory over the Dark Demon Domain. This was a crucial moment to boost the morale and confidence of the Divine Realm, and they spared no details. The grand feat of slaying two Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain was broadcast throughout the Divine Realm.

Moreover, as the news spread, the entire Divine Realm came to know of Lin Fei's ability to slay Supremes while merely a Martial Ancestor. This greatly bolstered the people's confidence.

Merely a Martial Ancestor, and yet Lin Fei was so powerful—what heights could he reach once he became a Supreme?

Once Lin Fei achieved the status of a Supreme, he would surely be capable of completely expelling the Dark Demon Domain!

This logic was clear to the people of the Divine Realm, and surely, the Dark Demon Domain was also aware of this.

"Boom."

At that moment, in a stronghold of the Dark Demon Domain within the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, the Dark Demon Lord furiously slammed his palm onto the floor of the grand hall.

Instantly, the floor cracked. A nameless rage brewed in his heart, leaving him deeply agitated. His mood was foul.

Inside the grand hall, filled with the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain, none spoke at that moment. Their expressions were grave.

This time, they had been utterly defeated, bested by a single individual, and even just a Martial Ancestor. This was a perilous sign.

"Your Majesty, Lin Fei of the Divine Realm is a tremendous threat that must be eliminated!" one of the Supremes exclaimed. "Lin Fei is currently only a Martial Ancestor, yet he can kill a Supreme. If he truly becomes a Supreme, what chance will we stand? By then, not to mention occupying the Divine Realm, even our own Dark Demon Domain may not be safe."

Many Supremes had also realized this critical issue, and their expressions changed accordingly. Indeed, with Lin Fei's potential, now as a Martial Ancestor, he can kill a Supreme. If he were to become a Supreme, wouldn't he rival the Ruler?

Moreover, he could potentially exert strength comparable to that of the Ruler anywhere. Wouldn't that mean their stronghold, the Dark Demon Domain, could also be in danger?

The threat to the Dark Demon Domain had the Supremes naturally worried.

The Dark Demon Lord fell silent. He no longer displayed his anger but remained still and speechless. He, too, had recognized the immense threat posed by Lin Fei.

A Martial Ancestor this powerful could indeed threaten the Dark Demon Domain once he ascended to a Supreme. This was something the Dark Demon Lord absolutely could not allow. He would never permit Lin Fei to pose a threat to his realm.

Although Lin Fei seemed to still have some way to go before becoming a Supreme, who could guarantee that he wouldn't achieve that status soon?

"We must kill Lin Fei!" declared the Dark Demon Lord. "But with our current means, we cannot guarantee a hundred percent success in killing him. It seems I must make a trip back."

"I need to summon the Dark Demon Domain's supreme treasure, we must spare no expense to eliminate Lin Fei!"

A fierce light flashed in the eyes of the Dark Demon Lord as he made his decision.