Chapter 4774: The Third Fundamental Law

On the Chaos Continent, a vast lake shimmered, with a cyan lotus platform floating serenely on its surface.

Wang Changsheng sat cross-legged on the cyan lotus platform, holding a formation plate that pulsed with blue light. A dense blue water curtain enveloped him.

High above, a massive nine-colored thundercloud hovered, crackling with lightning and booming with thunder. Thick bolts of nine-colored immortal lightning continuously struck down.

Wang Ruyan stood atop a high peak, gazing intently at the nine-colored thundercloud overhead.

As time passed, the descending bolts of nine-colored immortal lightning grew progressively thicker and more potent. The brilliant nine-colored radiance intensified, and the air filled with dust and smoke.

After more than half an hour, the nine-colored thundercloud morphed into a colossal nine-colored thunder phoenix, its entire form wreathed in countless nine-colored electrical arcs.

With a gentle flap of its wings, the nine-colored thunder phoenix swooped down from the sky, hurtling directly towards Wang Changsheng.

A colossal golden fist erupted from the nine-colored lightning, soaring forth to meet the thunder phoenix.

Where the nine-colored thunder phoenix and the golden fist clashed, numerous cracks tore through the void. The very fabric of space in that area became unstable, threatening to collapse at any moment.

The golden fist slammed into the nine-colored thunder phoenix, which let out a piercing shriek as its body exploded.

An enormous burst of nine-colored lightning shot skyward, leaving the void riddled with cracks. Surging energy waves swept through, and a dense cloud of dust and smoke obscured everything, making it impossible to see one's hand within a radius of ten billion li.

Before the dust and smoke could fully dissipate, a resounding laugh, echoing throughout heaven and earth, rang out. Instantly, all the dust and smoke vanished.

Wang Changsheng stood on the cyan lotus platform, his face slightly pale but otherwise unharmed. Above his head floated the ethereal forms of eighteen blue beads, his Dao Foundation.

Compared to before, the ethereal blue beads now bore a golden Dao pattern on their surface, signifying the Origin Law of Force.

Wang Changsheng had chosen to cultivate the Origin Law of Force, and had successfully overcome the lightning tribulation.

A watery blue light barrier enveloped Wang Changsheng, its form faintly discernible.

He had not used the Five Elemental Immortalization Grand Formation. Instead, he had relied on a complete set of low-grade defensive Dao artifacts, as well as a fifth-tier grand formation and fifth-tier immortal talismans.

Wang Changsheng possessed the insights of Dao Ancestor Qihong and Jian Er concerning their cultivation of Origin Laws. They had only needed multiple low-grade defensive Dao artifacts to establish their third Origin Law, and a complete set for their fourth.

Wang Changsheng had cultivated two supreme Origin Laws, making it inherently more challenging for him to cultivate additional Origin Laws compared to others. Conversely, should he successfully establish a new Origin Law, the sheer power of his Origin Laws alone would surpass that of Dao Ancestors who had cultivated the same number.

The Five Elemental Immortalization Grand Formation was reserved for other clan members. Wang Changsheng still had unused mid-grade defensive Dao artifacts on hand, and the cultivation of his third Origin Law this time had proceeded very smoothly.

Wang Ruyan flew over and said with a smile, "It seems Dao Ancestor Qihong was correct. When we cultivate new Origin Laws, the lightning tribulation we face is indeed more potent than that for Dao Ancestors of the same rank."

"And if we successfully cultivate a new Origin Law, the power of our Origin Laws will also surpass that of Dao Ancestors at the same level."

Wang Changsheng stretched, then with a swift hand seal, his Dao Foundation vanished.

Wang Yixin flew over, stating with a solemn expression, "Old Ancestor, Old Ancestor Haitang and the others have made a significant discovery."

"What kind of discovery?" Wang Changsheng asked, his curiosity piqued.

Wang Yixin briefly explained the situation: Shu Feng and Cai Yun were operating under the command of a Chaos Beast Dao Ancestor named Xiao. Xiao, a Dao Ancestor who survived from the Era of Chaos, had cultivated at least five Origin Laws, though his precise strength remained unknown.

Neither Shu Feng nor Cai Yun knew Xiao's exact strength, as they had never witnessed him in action.

"Witch Clan cultivators... it's surprising that some have sided with the Chaos Beasts." Wang Ruyan frowned.

"Many pseudo-immortals, from various clans, have defected to the Chaos Beasts. Since we know its whereabouts, we should go and eliminate it. Our clan members escaped this time, but what about next time? And the time after that?" Wang Changsheng's face hardened with killing intent.

Xiao sent agents to target the Wang family, intending to capture core clan members and have a Dao Ancestor specializing in the Law of Curses assassinate high-ranking Wang family figures. Failing that, severely injuring a Wang family Dao Ancestor would still be acceptable. It must be eliminated; open attacks are easy to defend against, but hidden arrows are difficult to avoid.

"It has cultivated at least five, perhaps even six, Origin Laws. Relying solely on us would be too risky." Wang Ruyan analyzed.

"Bringing Dao Ancestor Qihong along should pose no problem. We can even help him cultivate more Origin Laws," Wang Changsheng said.

"With Dao Ancestor Qihong, our chances would significantly improve, but I'm unsure if he'd be willing to help," Wang Ruyan said.

"I'll contact him. If the Chaos Beasts were to destroy us, he stands to gain nothing, and Qing Xuan doesn't acknowledge him anyway," Wang Changsheng said.

They departed from the location and returned to Qinglian Immortal Island.

Elsewhere in the Immortal Realm, on a colossal continent, legions of Chaos Beasts engaged in fierce combat with immortals. Blood flowed like rivers as various immortal lights collided and different laws unleashed their power, creating a ceaseless cacophony of explosions.

A deafening roar erupted from high above, followed by the appearance of a massive, conspicuous golden light.

A figure plummeted from the sky, crashing heavily to the ground, creating a large crater and sending up a cloud of dust.

Before the dust could even settle, a blurry afterimage descended from above.

A colossal golden palm shot out from the swirling dust, hurtling directly towards the afterimage.

With a muffled thud, a ten-colored Chaos Beast materialized, possessing a tiger's head, a human body, and avian wings. It gripped a massive golden axe in each hand.

As the dust cleared, a tall, golden-robed elder was revealed. The elder had four golden eyes, long ears, and a small nose, but his right arm was missing, and his aura was significantly weakened.

The ten-colored Chaos Beast brandished its golden great axes, cleaving down at the golden-robed elder. The elder countered, wielding a long golden saber.

After a series of clanging metallic strikes, the golden long saber shattered, and the golden-robed elder was cut down by the golden great axe. The moment his Nascent Soul escaped his body, the ten-colored Chaos Beast opened its gaping maw and inhaled sharply, sucking the Nascent Soul into its mouth and swallowing it whole.

"Only the wise adapt to circumstances. There's no need for us to oppose Lord Gang. Our Multi-Eyed Clan boasts a long heritage; we cannot stubbornly follow a path to ruin," a tall, slender youth in a golden robe spoke.

"Jinhe, you traitor! Colluding with Chaos Beasts and massacring your own kin, how dare you utter such words!" a burly elder in a green robe rebuked him.

"Exactly! Our ancestors fought in countless Great Dao Wars; even if we perish, we will never kneel and serve as dogs for the Chaos Beasts!"

"Indeed! The ancestors of my lineage were all slain by Chaos Beasts. Surrendering to them is utterly out of the question!"

Numerous Multi-Eyed clan members voiced their resolve, stating they would rather die than surrender.

"Since you are eager to die, I shall grant your wish. Kill them all; leave no one alive!" the ten-colored Chaos Beast commanded.

"Yes, Lord Gang," the Chaos Beasts assented in unison, intensifying their assault.

In less than fifteen minutes, the battle concluded.

"Jinhe, you've performed admirably. I will provide you with immortal cultivation resources to aid you in cultivating your fourth Origin Law. However, you are truly ruthless, sacrificing your entire clan for your own cultivation path. Nevertheless, it is thanks to you that I was able to locate the Multi-Eyed Clan's hiding place and eliminate four Dao Ancestors," Gang said.

"Thank you, Lord Gang. I am at your command and will undertake any task, even if it means death. Those old fools lacked foresight and should have been eliminated long ago. I am a discerning individual and am willing to follow Lord Gang forever," Jinhe said, his face filled with fawning deference.

Gang, having cultivated seven Origin Laws, was a powerful expert from the Chaos Era. With the cooperation of pseudo-immortals, he had lured Jinhe into a trap. Jinhe quickly betrayed his clan, leading a large contingent of Chaos Beasts to their ancestral land and assisting them in slaughtering his own people.

"Serve me well, and I will ensure you are well rewarded," Gang said.

"Yes, Lord Gang," Jinhe assented, his expression filled with excitement.