The animosity between the Lord of Light and the Lord of Thunder was well-known.
With the Lord of Thunder severely injured, it was impossible for the Lord of Light to not have made a move.
The Five Elements Dao Master spoke again, "Millions of years ago, the Third Land, the Fourth Land... several solitary Ninth Rank experts vanished without a trace. Among the vanished Ninth Rank experts were the Golden Daoist and the Illusion Sect Master."
"They likely participated in the encirclement and annihilation of the Lord of Thunder back then."
"Now that they have reappeared, it's highly probable they obtained information about the Heavenly Edict of Order from the Lord of Thunder. As for the others who haven't appeared, they should have perished."
"Indeed."
Qian Si agreed with this speculation.
She spoke softly, "In that era, the Lord of Order laid the foundation for his invincibility with Yin Yang and Life and Death. That City Lord Chen, who also cultivated Yin Yang and Life and Death, ultimately called off his fight with the Lord of Light."
"Do you think... they reached some kind of agreement?"
The explanation was logical and well-reasoned.
"...How should we proceed?" asked the Five Elements Dao Master.
For millions of years, the two of them had resided in the Ninth Land, with the Heavenly Edict of Order as their ultimate goal.
"Let's observe for now,"
Qian Si's tone was calm. "If the Heavenly Edict of Order truly emerges, it will be an opportunity for both of us."
"Mm."
The Five Elements Dao Master nodded.
He added, "Here, nothing can escape our eyes."
As the overlords of the Ninth Land, the area had been meticulously managed by the two of them, making it impermeable.
Nothing could be hidden from their scrutiny.
As long as there was a disturbance, they would know.
"Let's wait and see..." The two fell silent.
Waiting.
It had been a long time since the Heavenly Edict of Order had shown any sign.
If the Lord of Light and the others could find news of the Heavenly Edict of Order, it might not be a bad thing.
...
Meanwhile.
Chen Fan and his group traversed the chaotic void.
They moved swiftly, weaving through the chaos.
Their presence was suppressed to the barest minimum as they gradually approached the border of the Five Elements Realm.
Boom!
Ahead, a volcano erupted.
"A volcano?"
Chen Fan was momentarily stunned.
The chaotic aura ahead had become extremely volatile.
The ferocious volcanic energy stirred the chaos, with plumes of fire reaching towards the heavens, almost devouring the void.
Not just a volcano.
There were also blade-like formations, forests of swords... and Yin Yang Blood Pools.
Everywhere they looked, countless dangers spread.
"Remarkable."
The Dragon King was astonished. "Have there been no chaotic beasts here?"
It was almost unimaginable.
In any area inhabited by chaotic beasts, the chaotic currents wouldn't be this turbulent.
Rumble.
The Yin Yang Blood Pool churned.
"That is..."
Chen Fan's eyes suddenly lit up.
The Yin Yang Blood Pool contained a dense concentration of Life and Death power.
It was the fusion of Yin Yang and Life and Death.
"What do you see?" asked the Sword Master softly.
He saw nothing, only sensing boundless ferocity.
"You can't see it?" Chen Fan asked.
"What?"
The Sword Master paused, then shook his head. "I can't see anything."
"Then..."
Chen Fan frowned.
If the Sword Master couldn't see, others likely couldn't either.
Only Chen Fan... he not only saw but also felt a turmoil within his body.
The Yin Yang and Life and Death energies, the two forces, surged and churned within him.
Deep within the turbulent chaos ahead, something was drawing the Yin Yang and Life and Death Dao within Chen Fan.
"..."
Chen Fan remained silent.
However, the Lord of Light ahead stopped, turned, and said to Chen Fan, "A great battle once erupted here. A Ninth Rank chaotic beast perished, which is why this place has become like this."
Perished, a Ninth Rank chaotic beast.
Beside him, the Dragon King suddenly spoke, "What species?"
The Lord of Light glanced at him and didn't conceal the truth, "The Bright Bird, an incredibly powerful Ninth Rank chaotic beast. After being slain here, this place became like this, and it has remained so for millions of years."
Bright Bird... the Dragon King fell silent.
The number of chaotic races was too small compared to humans.
With humanity's vast numbers, they could engage in internecine conflict, but the chaotic races couldn't.
If they were to fight amongst themselves, they would only lead to extinction.
"Don't dwell on it."
Beside him, Chen Fan spoke.
It was a form of comfort to the Dragon King. "It all happened millions of years ago. Thinking about it now won't change anything."
"I know."
The Dragon King remained silent for a long time before speaking again, "I was just thinking, one Ninth Rank expert's demise could cause the chaos to revert to its primitive state."
This place was so primordial.
The death of a Ninth Rank Bright Bird had transformed it into its current state.
Everything seemed to have returned to its origin.
Ahead, the Lord of Light suddenly spoke, "City Lord Chen, do you sense anything?"
"What are you referring to?" Chen Fan raised an eyebrow.
"..."
How would I know... the Lord of Light muttered to himself.
The Lord of Thunder's final memory pointed to this location.
The Heavenly Edict of Order was undoubtedly here.
His gaze swept across the chaotic expanse, comparable in size to the Thunder Domain, all of which were potential targets.
At this moment, the Lord of Light looked at the Illusion Sect Master and said, "The three of us divided the Lord of Thunder's final memories. Now, we can share. What did you two receive?"
The memories were divided into three parts.
The Lord of Light stated directly, "My share of the memory is this chaotic land. What about yours?"
The Illusion Sect Master did not reply immediately.
Instead, the Golden Daoist spoke first, "The memory I received was of the Lord of Thunder and the avatar of Order engaging in combat."
If they were fighting, it must have been in the final moments.
There would have been a prelude before that.
All eyes turned to the Illusion Sect Master.
Under their scrutiny, the Illusion Sect Master could no longer remain silent.
He spoke, "My memory was of the Life and Death Blood Pool."
His voice was calm, and he looked towards the Yin Yang Pool not far ahead. "Since there is a Yin Yang Pool here, there must be a Life and Death Pool. As long as we find the Life and Death Pool, we will have found the entrance to the Heavenly Edict of Order."
"Wait..."
Chen Fan spoke, interrupting their conversation.
"I have a question."
"What is it?"
Chen Fan stated directly, "Since the Heavenly Edict of Order is so important, I'm sure Qian Si and the Five Elements Dao Master have thoroughly scoured the Ninth Land. I don't believe this place could have escaped their search."
"Things are definitely not that simple."
This was his truest thought. If everything were this straightforward, the Heavenly Edict of Order would have been taken long ago.
This was a certainty.
Therefore, there must be something they hadn't considered.
"..."
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.
Chen Fan's words might very well be the truth.
At this moment, the Sword Master voiced his idea, "Could the Heavenly Edict of Order possess self-awareness and be evading detection?"
"This is indeed a possibility."
The Dragon King also joined the discussion, "If that's the case, perhaps only City Lord Chen can lure it out."
The group continued to converse.
Wu Sheng, Old Demon Chu, Luo Ran, and Ah Qi were also present, but they could not interject.
All they could do was follow behind.
"Never mind."
At this point, Chen Fan spoke.
He pointed towards the Yin Yang Blood Pool ahead and said, "I'll go and investigate first."