Chapter 1514: Why?

"Even if it’s a stalemate in the Primordial Chaos Zone, we won’t gain much," the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan continued.

"I know you, Old Shang; you never make a bad deal. Since you dared to invite the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan, you must have a plan to handle him," the leader of the Holy Light Empire said, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.

"So think about it; I’ll call you when I’ve picked a spot."

"By then, all the Holy Lords from the Chaotic Mist Area will probably come to watch," the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan added.

"If that’s the case, it’s going to be quite the spectacle!" the leader of the Holy Light Empire said, getting excited.

At that moment, the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan looked at Xu Fan.

"Give me a month, and I’ll deliver the Primordial Supreme Treasure of the time supreme law to you." Xu Fan understood what he wanted just by the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan’s gaze.

"Thank you."

Everyone was very satisfied after the meal.

Xu Fan planned to return to his courtyard to continue his cultivation.

A month later, a vast ocean of Primordial Purple Qi suddenly emerged outside the Three Thousand Realms, gathering towards one direction within the realms.

A massive chaotic River of Time appeared, seemingly covering everything.

Next, a map materialized from the center of the chaotic River of Time, drawing everything around it.

Finally, that map transformed into a scroll, gently landing in Xu Fan’s hands.

"Top-tier Primordial Supreme Treasure, the Time Scroll; it can manipulate the time supreme law."

"When fully activated, it can trap enemies in a permanent time loop."

Xu Fan first handed the Time Scroll to the leader of the Holy Light Empire.

Then, the leader of the Holy Light Empire reluctantly passed it to the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan.

"I’m feeling a bit reluctant, but a promise is a promise; I must keep my word."

The Time Scroll then landed in the hands of the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan.

"I’ve set a meeting place in the Primordial Chaos Zone; here are the coordinates. You can go to watch," the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan shared the coordinates with Xu Fan and the leader of the Holy Light Empire.

Xu Fan checked the coordinates and recognized it as the former location of the Mirror of the Chaotic Mist Area, but now that place was completely filled with unrefined material from the Primordial Chaos Zone.

"Alright, we’ll definitely be there to back you up and make sure the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan doesn’t pull any sneaky moves," said the leader of the Holy Light Empire.

"Let’s see what kind of surprise the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan has in store for me. He’s clearly plotting something big, probably aiming to take me out in one go," the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan said, his expression serious.

"Do you have any plans to take him down?" The leader of the Holy Light Empire was brimming with curiosity.

At this, the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan just smiled.

"Guess if I do or not."

"I bet you do. I can’t wait to see the drama unfold."

Xu Fan’s eyes sparkled with anticipation.

The once vibrant Chaos Land had turned into the Unrefined Chaotic Area, with only drifting World Fragments hinting at its chaotic past.

"What turned this place into such a mess?" Xu Fan asked, watching the floating fragments.

"Not entirely sure, but it seems the Holy Lord here ticked off another Holy Lord from a different Chaos Land.

"They had a massive fight here, damaging the land’s core, and it’s been downhill since.

"That’s just the surface story; the deeper reasons are still unclear," explained the leader of the Holy Light Empire.

Xu Fan gestured, and a World Fragment shrank into his palm, transforming into a tiny River of Time, narrating tales from its world.

The leader of the Holy Light Empire was amazed.

"To turn that fragment into a complete River of Time, you’d need at least three specific supreme laws.

"Impressive, Old Xu!" he exclaimed.

"Don’t flatter me too much. You reversed the chaotic River of Time using five different time supreme laws; how can I compare?" Xu Fan retorted, rolling his eyes.

Through the River of Time, Xu Fan spotted some clues.

"This Chaos Land is shaking from battle; that’s at least a Second Realm Powerful Being!" the leader of the Holy Light Empire said, shocked.

"Second Realm—is that how Holy Lord-level beings are ranked?" Xu Fan asked, intrigued.

"Yes, there are four realms, and most Holy Lords are in the first.

"Reach the peak of the first realm, and you can name a Chaos Land," the leader explained.

"I see.

"So, this Chaos Land must have angered a Second Realm being; that explains the rapid decline," he nodded.

Just then, battle waves came from afar.

Xu Fan waved off the River of Time and flew towards the area with the leader.

"Wait for me!"

The Holy Lord of the Lingxi tribe called out, joining them.

The clash of supreme laws sent powerful waves their way, growing stronger each time.

Many Holy Lords and leaders of the God Demon Empire had gathered.

"Everyone’s here; could the God Demon side be up to something?" Xu Fan tried contacting Avatar Number One.

"No, they’re just here for the show," came the reply.

"A God Demon leader suggested attacking some Holy Clans’ worlds, but the smarter ones opposed it.

"They said it would just unite the Holy Clans again."

Avatar Number One relayed the info.

"They’re really just here to watch," Xu Fan mused, letting it go since it didn’t concern him.

The Three Thousand Realms had a backup plan: if any God Demon or leader targeted the human race, they’d quickly move to a secret base in the Unrefined Chaotic Area.

The battles churned the surrounding unrefined material like a hurricane.

All the Holy Lords could do was keep retreating to stay safe.

The Holy Lord of the Lingxi tribe frowned at the battle waves, then glanced at Xu Fan, who stood firm as a chaotic saint.

"If it’s too much, step back to avoid getting hurt," the leader of the Holy Light Empire advised, eyes on the battle.

The Holy Lord of the Lingxi tribe silently retreated.

The leader noticed Xu Fan still by his side and looked puzzled, then saw the distant Holy Lord of the Lingxi tribe.

"Why are you retreating? I told Old Xu; if you, a Holy Lord-level being, can’t handle this, it’s pretty embarrassing."

He turned to Xu Fan.

"You okay?"

"Why wouldn’t I be?"

This exchange left the Holy Lord of the Lingxi tribe feeling quite awkward.