Published at 23rd of January 2026 7:10 am

Chapter 1966: Secret Alliance, the Elder Forced to Retreat

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In the vast Cosmic Sea.

The Abyss Clan elder was fully opposing the consciousness of the Flame Universe, sneering, "A mere lower rank universe, the cultivators nurtured within you cannot possibly withstand the five million Immortal Emperor army of this seat. Resign to your fate!"

Whoosh!

The consciousness of the Flame Universe stirred up a splash on the vortex, indicating that it would fight to the end.

"Foolish!"

The Abyss Clan elder sneered.

Yet, as time went by, the elder was surprised to find that the resistance of the Flame Universe remained strong, with an enduring aura, showing no signs of being wounded.

"Have they not succeeded yet?"

The elder snorted coldly, feeling that those five Golden Giant Apes were too incompetent, having been granted the life-saving monkey hair and Silver Spirit Talisman by him, yet still failing to resolve the battle.

Helpless, he could only wait.

...

Flame Universe, in various starry skies.

Rumble...

Xue Rongqing was shrouded in heavenly tribulation, but she was not worried at all, leading the Bathing Fire Phoenix Clan and Ancient Sky Tribe powerhouses to hunt down the invaders across the starry sky.

"Exterminate all Outer Realm Evil Spirits without mercy!"

Xue Rongqing ordered coldly.

Upon hearing her, everyone seemed invigorated and charged at the Abyss Clan invaders without regard for their lives.

With the support of top powerhouses like Xue Rongqing, the Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor, and the Flame True Spirit, the resistance army of the Flame Universe triumphed unstoppably.

One invader after another fell.

The universe’s pressure suddenly decreased.

Moreover, the consciousness of the Flame Universe seized the opportunity to absorb the energy from the deceased invaders, enhancing the Yu Zhou Ben Yuan, thus greatly improving itself.

However, its absorption efficiency was too low!

After all, it was currently stretched thin.

Rumble...

As time passed, the heavenly tribulation shrouding Xue Rongqing gradually disappeared, solidifying her cultivation level at the Ninety-Ninth Layer Immortal Emperor Realm, allowing her to strike without restraint.

"Vitality Chop, Transforming Qi into Myriad!"

Xue Rongqing formed hand seals, expending a drop of Moon’s True Essence to unleash this divine skill, then split the energy glow into tens of thousands, slashing at different areas.

"Ah!"

Even powerful beings above the Ninety Layer Immortal Emperor were killed instantly when struck by a Vitality Chop.

Gurgle...

The Flame Universe took the opportunity to absorb the origins exuded by these creatures, strengthening itself further.

Amid the darkness.

Ye Feng stood quietly, staring at the vast eye composed of countless stars in the distance.

It hovered in the starry sky, with a diameter of one light year.

Compared to the entire universe, it was too small, but to normal beings, it was simply enormous!

"Flame Universe consciousness?"

Ye Feng stared at that starry eye, questioning.

"Yes, it’s me." The surface of the eye sparked with light as if blinking.

"Are you looking for me for something?" Ye Feng asked.

"Collaboration." The consciousness of the Flame Universe spoke.

"What kind of collaboration?" Ye Feng spread his hands, filled with curiosity.

The consciousness of the Flame Universe said once more:

"Fellow Daoist, I can sense that you are not a normal being, it seems that a mysterious universe resides within you. In a way, you and I are the same kind of entity. I need your help."

Its form of address changed from "I" in an assertive way to "I" on the same level as Ye Feng, reflecting a lowering of its status.

Ye Feng understood the meaning behind the consciousness of the Flame Universe, nodding, "Being able to perceive that I am a Cosmic Grade being, your perception is quite special. However, why do you think that a mere Eighty-Eight Layer Immortal Emperor like me can help you?"

"Intuition!" the Flame Universe replied.

"Hahaha..." Ye Feng looked at the vast starry sky of the Flame Universe, and now, with the resistance army led by Xue Rongqing being unstoppable, exterminating all invaders, it was only a matter of time, "Go ahead, how do I help you?"

"Assist me in refining the origin of the invaders!"

The consciousness of the Flame Universe explained its intention.

"What’s in it for me?" Ye Feng asked.

"Fellow Daoist, it seems the universe within you is merely at the Small Universe level. Should you assist me in refining the origins of these invaders, I can offer you a Half-Step Heavenly Venerable Level Heart of the Universe, merging it with your universe can increase the probability of your universe breaking through to the Great Universe."

Upon hearing this, Ye Feng’s breath caught.

How could he not know about the Heart of the Universe?

He had merged with them before, but those hearts were not of a sufficient level. This time, the Flame Universe actually offered a half-step Heavenly Venerable Level Heart of the Universe as a condition.

This is simply... too tempting!

"Fellow Daoist, what do you say?" The consciousness of the Flame Universe inquired again, its voice ever-cold.

"Alright, I agree to collaborate. But outside, it seems there’s a Half-Step Heavenly Venerable attacking, you’re sure that by merging the origins of these invaders, you’ll have the confidence to defeat the opponent?" Ye Feng considered this point.

"Fellow Daoist, you have a Quasi-Heavenly Venerable Divine Weapon on you which causes me unease. Whether the Half-Step Heavenly Venerable in the Cosmic Sea can be defeated depends on you."

Upon hearing this, Ye Feng’s pupils shrank.

The Myriad Spirits Treasure Vase was discovered!

This was something he had not anticipated.

"Fellow Daoist, in my universe, I am aware of your every action. Previously, your private exchange with the Moon Holy Body, I naturally heard it."

The consciousness of the Flame Universe explained.

Upon hearing this, Ye Feng realized.

He indeed mentioned the Myriad Spirits Treasure Vase to Xue Rongqing before, probably at that time, it was overheard by the shrewd consciousness of the Flame Universe.

"Alright, then let’s discuss the details of the collaboration!"

...

All over the universe.

The invaders from the Cosmic Sea’s Abyss Clan were wreaking havoc, knowing they were doomed, they intended to make a desperate last stand.

If they could severely damage the universe, it would aid the elder.

At that point, they could still explode the entire Flame Universe.

Their deaths would be worth it.

"Kill!"

But, before they could cause further destruction, Xue Rongqing and other strong individuals had already acted, blasting their bodies into nothingness.

Amid the darkness.

Ye Feng employed a secret technique, assisting the consciousness of the Flame Universe in quickly devouring and refining these universal origins, making its Yu Zhou Ben Yuan increasingly robust.

Its own strength also saw an increase.

In the Cosmic Sea.

As time passed, the Abyss Clan elder was surprised to feel a tremendous pressure from the consciousness of the Flame Universe.

"What is happening?"

The Abyss Clan elder exclaimed.

Logically speaking, the five Golden Giant Apes should have already led millions of the Abyss Clan army to slaughter countless beings in the Flame Universe, causing the universe to become unbalanced.

Subsequently, the Flame Universe’s strength would plummet.

Then, if he attacked with full force, he could blow up this lower rank universe and obtain the Dao Stele Shard.

Yet, reality was completely different.

"These useless wretches!"

"Each of them has ten strands of life-saving monkey hair, plus a Silver Spirit Talisman blessed by me, if they worked together, who under a Half-Step Heavenly Venerable can kill them?"

"And yet they still failed?"

"They are simply useless fools!"

The Abyss Clan elder roared, his heart burning with rage.

He had no idea that the Flame Universe harbored a powerhouse like Ye Feng, who could overturn the universe. The appearance of the latter directly decided the outcome of this cosmic battle.

In the Flame Universe.

Ye Feng exerted all his strength to help the Flame Universe consciousness refine and absorb the origin transformed from the invaders after their deaths, causing the universe consciousness to surge by thirty percent in a short period.

This increase seemed insignificant, but it was enough to reverse the defeat and completely block the assault of the Abyss Clan elder.

Moreover, it could instigate a counterattack!

"Friend, I now have the strength to open a reverse channel. Next, I will attempt to open a passage that exists for a very short time. You can strike all you want. But remember, do not cross with your real body."

The Flame Universe quickly warned.

"Why?" Ye Feng did not understand.

"My strength has only increased by thirty percent, the time for an opened cosmic channel is quite short and unstable. If you cross it with your real body, it could cause the channel to collapse. At that point, even I would not know where you would be sent."

The Flame Universe consciousness explained.

"Alright!" Ye Feng was somewhat disappointed. He initially thought he could safely traverse to the Cosmic Sea this time, but it turned out he could only send an attack across dimensions.

The next moment.

Ye Feng took out the Myriad Spirits Treasure Vase, shook the bottle, causing a splashing sound from inside, and then extracted a drop of a special chaotic liquid.

This is the corrosive spiritual liquid from the Myriad Spirits Treasure Vase.

Even a Half-Step Heavenly Venerable who gets it on them will have their body dissolved and then refined into the Origin of Laws.

However, this one drop is too little.

And every drop of corrosive spiritual liquid counts as the origin of the Myriad Spirits Treasure Vase, so Ye Feng dared not use too much, fearing it would affect the vase’s own power.

"Cosmic channel, open!"

The Flame Universe consciousness suddenly spoke out, and a crack suddenly appeared in front of Ye Feng in the void, with countless swirling Chaos Mist inside.

Crack!

Within the Chaos Mist, another fissure was forcibly opened, revealing the scenery of a vast sea.

That is the Cosmic Sea!

Through the crack, Ye Feng could clearly see the gigantic figure of the Abyss Clan elder on the sea surface, contending with the Flame Universe consciousness, with neither able to gain the upper hand.

"Vitality Chop!"

Ye Feng took a deep breath, fused a drop of the corrosive spiritual liquid with the Chaos Origin, caught it with the forefinger of his right hand, and then chopped forward with joined fingers as a sword.

Slish!

A chaotic sword beam slashed out, causing the cosmic crack to shatter inch by inch. Wherever it passed, the Chaos Mist in the crevice of time and space churned violently, with a shrill sound echoing endlessly.

Cosmic Sea.

The Abyss Clan elder abruptly looked downward, noticing a gap appearing on the sea surface, through which he saw a handsome young man with a demeanor like jade standing opposite.

The other party was pointing at him.

What is that?

The Abyss Clan elder was momentarily stunned, but the next moment, the crack collapsed, and a beam of energy that made his heart palpitate slashed out. Even though he dodged in time, his shoulder was still struck.

"Ah!"

The Abyss Clan elder distinctly felt his shoulder start to rot and fester after being struck by the sword Qi, becoming impossible to heal.

"Damn it, it’s a Quasi-Heavenly Venerable Divine weapon!"

The Abyss Clan elder roared wildly, abandoning the fight against the Flame Universe consciousness, fleeing directly.

On the sea surface.

As he ran, the elder looked toward his shoulder, discovering the bizarre Chaos Mist devouring it, continuously gnawing at his flesh. Before long, most of his shoulder turned to void, scaring him into clenching his legs.

"Damn it, damn it all!"

"How can the Flame Universe harbor such a devastating weapon as a Quasi-Heavenly Venerable Divine weapon?"

The elder was both shocked and enraged.

He abruptly bit through the tip of his tongue, consuming his vital essence, causing his speed to soar as he fled rapidly toward the Abyss Clan’s Main Camp.

"Venerable, save me!!!"

During his frenzied escape, the elder kept shouting, causing the nearby sea area to tremble, slaying countless creatures.

...

On the sea surface of the Cosmic Sea.

The vortex belonging to the Flame Universe could finally close slowly, causing the nearby sea surface to ripple slightly. Without a careful look, no one would know that there was an entrance to a lower rank universe hidden here.

In the Flame Universe.

Ye Feng slowly withdrew his hand.

"What a pity."

He had witnessed the slash hitting the Abyss Clan elder’s shoulder rather than his head.

If it hit the head, it might be able to rely on the power of that one drop of corrosive spiritual liquid to obliterate him. But now, it merely struck the shoulder, at most severely wounding the opponent.

Killing is unlikely.

"Haha, nevertheless, this is quite good."

Ye Feng began to laugh.

The Abyss Clan elder being severely injured means, whether he seeks reinforcements or recuperates, he will need time. This, in turn, provides an opportunity for the Twin Universe to develop.

"When the Twin Universe enters the Dao Era, first giving birth to one or two Half-Step Heavenly Venerable or Quasi-Heavenly Venerable, it will then be completely safe. Should we last until a Heavenly Venerable is born, we could even counterattack the Abyss Clan’s Main Camp."

Ye Feng began to envision.

"Thank you, friend!"

At this time, the Flame Universe consciousness spoke.

Ye Feng looked around, asking, "What do you intend to do about those invaders who dispersed throughout your Flame Universe?"

"Kill them all."

The voice of the Flame Universe consciousness was as cold as ever, directly condemning the invaders to death.

Rumble...!

As the Flame Universe consciousness grew furious, terrifying world-ending thunders emerged, hunting down the invaders who fled to various parts of the Universe Starry Sky, striking them down directly.

"The wrath of the universe is terrifying indeed!"

Ye Feng clicked his tongue in wonder.

Previously, the Flame Universe was fully occupied contending with the Abyss Clan elder and couldn’t deal with other threats. But now it’s different. With the Abyss Clan elder defeated, the Flame Universe consciousness can fully focus on dealing with the Universe’s powerful enemies. With its Half-Step Heavenly Venerable strength, obliterating those at the Immortal Emperor Realm is all too easy.

Snap! Snap!

In just half a moment, over a million remaining invaders were all struck down by thunder.

Thus, this cosmic-grade battle came to an end.

"We... won!"

Throughout the Universe, countless cultivators roared.

Earlier, they fought with a resolve to die, never expecting to survive. But now, not only did they achieve victory, but they also lived to see it.

In that moment, many wept.

"Thank you, Saint Ancestor Xue Rongqing! Thank you, Misty Holy Sect, thank you, Ancient Sky Tribe, thank you, Bathing Fire Phoenix Clan!"

Though the battle had ended, the celebration had just begun.

In the eyes of the universe’s powerful figures, the reason for this victory in the cosmic-grade war was the contributions of experts like Xue Rongqing, the Ancestor of the Ancient Sky Tribe, the Flame True Spirit, and others.

For a time, the reputation of the Misty Holy Sect soared.

In just half a moment, it directly shot up by a hundred billion, even making Ye Feng, behind the scenes, exclaim involuntarily.

"Friend, do you intend to unify the universe?"

This time, the Flame Universe consciousness inquired.

Ye Feng awkwardly rubbed his nose: "Earlier, I thought of supporting the Ancient Sky Tribe and the Bathing Fire Phoenix Clan in forming a superpower similar to the Eternal Ancient Divine Kingdom of the Twin Universe, specifically to address external threats."

"That is a good idea." The Flame Universe consciousness did not oppose but chose to agree.

"Aren’t you afraid I’ll seize the universe’s resources?" Ye Feng raised an eyebrow, joking.

"You have a life-saving grace for me; even if you need resources from the universe, take as you wish." The Flame Universe consciousness was very generous, contrary to Ye Feng’s expectations.

"How very generous!" Ye Feng praised.

"Friend, there are still many scattered cosmic origins in the universe. Please help me refine them. Afterward, I will condense a Half-Step Heavenly Venerable level Heart of the Universe for you."

The Flame Universe again made a request.

"No problem." Ye Feng nodded.

[PS: This Chapter has more than 4,200 words. It’s the end of the month again, no interruptions this month, fortunately!]

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