The power was truly immense.
So overwhelming that even across an infinite distance, it instilled a sense of despair.
The Emperor's Palace was the world.
"Whoosh."
Chen Fan turned and fled.
He would not abandon the Space Boots, but he would not willingly court death.
He needed to become stronger.
That Emperor's Palace, that unfamiliar world, was slowly approaching.
"Go."
Chen Fan carved through chaos, fleeing rapidly.
All he needed was to remember the direction.
The Space Boots, he would retrieve them himself, sooner or later.
...
The Great Yu Imperial Palace.
This was a colossal imperial palace, within a vast and boundless world.
Compared to the Savage Realm, the Savage Realm was not even one percent the size of the Great Yu Imperial Palace.
This was the Great Yu Imperial Palace, also known as the Great Yu World.
At the heart of the Great Yu World stood a heavenly palace amongst the clouds.
Atop this heavenly palace, within a magnificent hall, a group of people were seated.
The one on the grand throne was the true master of the Great Yu World, Great Yu.
Emperor Yu.
Besides Emperor Yu on the high seat, dozens of Heavenly Emperors were seated on either side.
"Emperor Yu."
At this moment, someone from the crowd stood up.
Bowing with clasped fists, he then said, "In the northern territories of Great Yu, we have just sensed the aura of a stranger."
"Whoosh."
Just then, a silver boot flew into the hall.
Landing in Emperor Yu's hand.
"Space Boots."
Everyone recognized this divine artifact.
This artifact was Emperor Yu's most potent treasure, acquired in the chaos.
Emperor Yu smiled faintly, "Is it a Chaos Wanderer? Or... have we truly encountered another world?"
In childhood, it was an imperial palace; when it grew larger, it became a world.
"Interesting."
Emperor Yu chuckled. "Emperor Zun Qian Xun, you are currently guarding the north. You shall be responsible for investigating."
"Yes."
The person who had spoken earlier was Qian Xun.
Bowing, he said, "Your subordinate will investigate immediately."
"Mm."
Emperor Yu nodded.
He waved his hand, dismissing the others.
Emperor Zun Qian Xun did not hesitate, quickly arriving at the edge of the Great Yu World. "Come, accompany me on a brief venture into the chaos."
"Yes."
A group of people quickly approached.
Among them, there were even cultivators at the Emperor realm.
...
Meanwhile, Chen Fan had once again returned to the Immortal Realm.
The place he had left was not far from the Immortal Realm. It took him a day to find the Immortal Realm again.
"Bang."
As soon as he entered the Immortal Realm, his physical body began to disintegrate.
Disintegrate, yes.
His body had reached its limit.
To fight two Heavenly Emperors as a Half-Emperor, to survive, and even wound them, was a monumental feat.
But the price he paid was equally great.
The Great Dao of Five Elements, Life and Death, and others had shattered.
Of course, they were not completely destroyed; some power remained, but it would require time to nourish them.
"Buzz."
The River of Rules appeared.
At this moment, the River of Rules was mottled and scarred, riddled with holes.
Rule power was leaking from the river, dissipating.
"Come out."
Over two thousand people emerged from the River of Rules.
No one had died.
But many were weak and listless.
Among them, Tian Wen, who mastered the Great Dao of Life, was in better condition, though she had fallen in cultivation and was now only at the Supreme realm.
The worst had fallen into a coma, gravely wounded and on the brink of death.
No one was tending to them...
"City Lord."
Old Demon Chu's expression changed drastically.
At this moment, the City Lord's physical body was collapsing, cracking, its flesh falling away like fragments of shattered porcelain.
He could feel the aura of death.
"It's fine."
Even at this moment, Chen Fan shook his head.
He said to Old Demon Chu, "You are responsible for leading everyone back to Sword City. I need to rest..."
He had his own plans in mind.
"City Lord, I'll stay with you..."
"No need."
Chen Fan shook his head, looking at Xi Qiu, who had fallen from the Half-Emperor realm and was now smiling bitterly.
He then looked at the soul of the Savage Emperor. "Senior, if you have nowhere to go, you are welcome to reside in Sword City for a while."
"..."
The Savage Emperor did not answer immediately.
Sword City, Chen Fan's domain.
From now on, Sword City would undoubtedly become the center of a storm.
Of the five Heavenly Emperors of the Immortal Realm, all but the Black Emperor had been offended.
Going to Sword City now might lead to significant trouble.
After a moment's deliberation, he nodded. "Very well, I will stay in Sword City for a period."
"Thank you."
Chen Fan clasped his fists, then said, "Everyone, it would be best for you to go to Sword City now. I believe many people from the Savage Realm have remembered you. If you leave alone..."
He didn't finish his sentence.
Having been enemies in the Savage Realm, they would be in danger if caught alone.
Moreover, all of them were connected to Chen Fan's River of Rules.
Their lives were in his hands.
"Your subordinate understands."
No one dared to suggest leaving.
Even Zhao Kai and Tian Wen did not.
"Go."
Chen Fan watched them leave.
Then, his physical body completely collapsed.
It was not just his body that collapsed, but his soul as well.
"Buzz."
Only five divine artifacts were left at the scene.
The next moment, the River of Rules swept them away.
Chen Fan was dead.
But was he truly dead?
The River had not collapsed, and it had taken the five divine artifacts.
Who would believe he was dead?
...
And now, the River of Rules.
The River of Rules was not located in this space of the Immortal Realm; it was like two parallel worlds.
The River of Rules had vanished.
Someone could find it, but such people were likely few.
Perhaps the five Heavenly Emperors could, but it was uncertain.
In any case, Chen Fan had completely disappeared.
Silently, he had vanished.
Of course, he was merely lost in the Immortal Realm, but within the River of Rules, a figure had traversed the rule of death and entered the Great Dao of Life.
Born from death.
Even ordinary Heavenly Emperors might not be able to achieve this, but Chen Fan had.
He was no ordinary Heavenly Emperor.
"Whoosh."
The weakened river water was flowing.
The consumption was too great; it needed time to be nourished.
Chen Fan, who emerged, was like an infant, but he grew at a visible rate.
"Life and Death."
He summoned divine weapons with a raise of his hand, while he himself sank into the river water.
Life and Death, adjacent.
Half his body was bathed in the River of Life, and half in the River of Death.
One rebirth made him feel truly different.
The Life and Death he cultivated before were merely superficial applications.
But now, he had truly experienced life and death.
The cycle of life and death, like true reincarnation.
To be precise, Chen Fan had completely shed his mortal form; he was directly born from the rules.
This physical body could be called a Congenital Dao Body without exaggeration.
Having walked through one cycle of life and death, his reborn body was no longer ordinary.
Therefore, Chen Fan was seriously comprehending Life and Death.
"Whoosh."
The river water surged and flowed continuously.
Two types of stagnant rule water washed over his body; this was a rare opportunity for enlightenment.
It had been so long.
Chen Fan could not remember how long it had been since he had so earnestly comprehended true rules.
Usually, they grew naturally.
Today was different.
He was like a newborn, comprehending Life and Death for the first time.
Starting from the most basic point, he began cultivating anew.