Chapter 1409: The Archangel

At this moment, the Sky Light Giant Whale swimming in the Sea of Holy Light noticed Xu Fan, a hint of confusion flashing in its eyes.

However, a series of long calls from the depths of the Sea of Holy Light soon drew it away.

More Holy Light creatures then emerged from the Sea of Holy Light.

"These little ones are quite beautiful, aren’t they?"

A voice gently sounded beside Xu Fan, warm like holy light.

"Hello, senior. I didn’t expect to meet you here," Xu Fan greeted immediately.

This was the powerful being who had visited the Three Thousand Realms and purchased the Holy Light Giant Beast.

She had mentioned being one of the twelve Archangels under the leader of the Holy Light Empire.

At first, Xu Fan didn’t understand the significance of this title, but after entering the outskirts of Chaos and gathering a wealth of information, he learned that

the twelve Archangels of the leader of the Holy Light Empire were all at the peak of the saint realm.

What Xu Fan saw back then was merely an avatar of one of the Archangels.

"Indeed, in less than a million years, you have already become a renowned genius artifact master throughout the Chaotic Mist Area," the Archangel said with a smile, her words carrying a touch of kindness.

"Just luck," Xu Fan humbly replied.

"It is fate that we meet in the Holy Light Empire. I have now opened up several of our main large worlds for you."

"You can take your people to explore and have fun; I’ll cover all the entertainment expenses."

A few petals condensed from holy light fell from the sky, landing in this area and on Xu Fan and the others.

These holy light petals served as proof for entering the core large worlds of the Holy Light Empire.

"Thank you, senior." Xu Fan had been wondering how to visit the core area.

"The Holy Light Empire is a land that can embrace all goodness in the world, welcoming all races with hearts turned toward the holy light." After finishing her words, the Archangel transformed into a beam of holy light and vanished.

"This Holy Light Empire is truly a blessing for those small races," Zhang Weiyun remarked with emotion.

The Holy Light Empire sends out a group of envoys every ten thousand years to help those weak and kind races scattered throughout the Chaotic Mist Area.

"It is indeed a blessing for the weak, though it takes away the opportunity to reach the peak," Xu Fan said, raising his head to look at the massive Holy Light Star in the sky.

"If one doesn’t become influenced by the holy light, this place would definitely be an excellent training ground for Xiao Guang," Xu Fan thought to himself.

Just as the group planned to explore the core large world of the Holy Light Empire,

Xu Fan suddenly sensed something unusual with Avatar Number Three.

He let everyone move freely and then shifted his consciousness to Avatar Number Three.

As soon as he opened his eyes, Avatar Number Three felt a strong tremor from the boundary battlefield.

Three immense oppressive forces mixed together, suppressing the entire boundary battlefield.

At this moment, War Preparation City was hastily retreating to the rear.

"Master Xu, is it the consciousness of the main body?" a voice from the Holy Light Girl sounded in his ear.

"I’m here. What is happening?"

Xu Fan struggled against the overwhelming pressure from three powerful forces.

"Two leader-level powerful beings from the other side launched a surprise attack, and we only have one Leader of the God Demon Empire defending our side."

"As soon as they clashed, they went all out, and the entire boundary battlefield was affected."

"Right now, they’re following the main city and will regroup before leaving this boundary battlefield to return to the Chaotic Mist Area."

At that moment, War Preparation City was equipped with over twenty defensive Xuanhuang Supreme Treasures.

Since the leader-level battle took place deep within the boundary, the shockwaves reaching here had weakened significantly, and the combined power of the twenty-plus Xuanhuang Supreme Treasures was just enough to hold the line.

As they spoke, the entire boundary battlefield suddenly shook violently.

A massive crack, stretching as far as the eye could see, split open in the sky, and a terrifying suction force emanated from it.

"Heavens!! This is bad—the boundary might collapse!"

The Holy Light Girl desperately pushed War Preparation City to resist the horrifying suction.

The crack, like a black hole, voraciously consumed everything in the boundary battlefield.

Xu Fan watched as massive chunks of land, larger than entire worlds, were sucked into the crack one after another.

According to estimates, within half an hour, the suction would fully reach the area where War Preparation City was located.

"We’re running out of time! Xu the Divine Master, do you have a plan?" The Holy Light Girl strained with all her might.

"In the treasury, there are two Xuanhuang Supreme Treasures I crafted—Chifeng and Xuankong. Equip them to War Preparation City, and our speed will increase by eighty percent."

"That’ll buy us a little more time to figure something out."

Almost as soon as Xu Fan finished speaking, the two Xuanhuang Supreme Treasures were installed, and War Preparation City’s speed shot up by eighty percent.

Xu Fan gazed at the apocalyptic scene outside and sighed.

"This avatar of mine might not make it. Do you have a backup plan in the Holy Light Empire?"

"If not, I can deliver your final words for you."

Facing this catastrophic event, Xu Fan felt utterly powerless, like a mere mortal. No matter how hard he tried, all he could do was buy a little more time.

"Master Xu, is there really no hope left?" The Holy Light Girl’s voice was faint and weary.

"Given the distance to the main city, it’ll take at least three hours to catch up."

"With the speed that crack’s suction is spreading, there’s no way we’ll escape in time."

As they spoke, another, even longer crack tore open across the sky.

"Great, now we’re definitely not making it."

At the same time, Xu Fan sensed an immense presence descending upon the boundary area.

"What happens if the boundary battlefield collapses?" Xu Fan asked the Holy Light Girl, who was deep in thought.

"The boundary area will turn into a primitive chaos. Anyone below the leader level will die if they enter."

"It’s a shame that all the large worlds outside the boundary will be affected too."

"Rebuilding a boundary world would take at least tens of thousands of chaotic epochs," the Holy Light Girl explained.

"From what you’re saying, the consequences don’t sound too dire."

Xu Fan retrieved two more Xuanhuang Supreme Treasures from the Artifact Hall treasury and loaded them into War Preparation City, countering the second wave of suction.

"Maybe I wasn’t clear enough. Leader-level powerful beings can traverse the primitive chaos area. If they fight in our chaotic region, the damage…"

The Holy Light Girl trailed off, but Xu Fan could easily imagine the devastation.

"So we’re at a disadvantage in this battle."

Xu Fan watched as the crack, which had just been repaired, was torn open again.

"You once said the boundary battlefield could handle leader-level powerful beings fighting, right?"

Since they still had some time, Xu Fan figured he might as well ask.

"How would I know? I’m just a lowly supervisor of War Preparation City."

The Holy Light Girl’s eyes welled with tears as she watched another War Preparation City nearby being swallowed by the crack.

"What’s behind the crack?" Xu Fan pressed.

"I don’t know, but I’m sure being pulled in would mean certain doom."

"Master Xu, after all these years of working together, once your main body becomes a primordial artifact master, could you craft a Primordial Supreme Treasure for me?"