System Possession, One Sword Shocks the Gods

250: During a moment of rest, undercurrents are stirring.The traces of the Molten Bone Demon Marshal’s existence were completely erased, along with his suffocating pressure.

On the battlefield, the barrier fragments frozen in mid-air lost the support of that invisible force, shattering and dissipating like ice crystals.

However, the massive hole eroded by the demonic flames on the barrier ceased its spread, and the black flames remaining at the edges dimmed, as if they had lost their vitality.

A deathly silence lasted for several breaths.

Then, thunderous cheers erupted like a bursting flood from every corner of the Emerald Forest Realm!

The surviving Wood Spirit Clan warriors embraced and wept, looking at the pale yet mountain-like figure standing before the breach in the barrier, their eyes filled with endless gratitude and awe.

”Lord Ye Chen!”

”We won! The Molten Bone Demon Marshal has been slain!”

”Long live the Chaos Walker!”

Elder Mu Huan, with tears streaming down his face, struggled to stand and bowed deeply in Ye Chen’s direction.

He knew that if not for Ye Chen comprehending that terrifying, incomprehensible power at the final moment, the Emerald Forest Realm would have become a graveyard today.

Ye Chen slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air; the intense weakness from forcibly channeling ”Chaos Limitlessness” washed over him in waves.

Although the Small World in his Sea of Consciousness was stable, it felt as if it had endured a catastrophe, appearing somewhat silent.

He nodded slightly at the cheering crowd, then turned his gaze toward the ancient tree of life at the core.

”Elder Mu Huan,” his voice carried an undisguisable weariness, ”organize the people as quickly as possible to repair the barrier and treat the wounded. The High Priestess...”

”This old man understands!” Mu Huan replied immediately, suppressing his agitation, and quickly began making arrangements.

Teams of Wood Spirit Clan priests and craftsmen began to channel the remaining power of the ancient tree of life, attempting to patch the barrier; Wood Spirits skilled in healing Spells moved among the wounded, and soft green light flickered continuously.

Ye Chen took a step forward, his figure appearing before the suspended light cocoon at the core of the ancient tree of life.

He extended a finger and gently touched the surface of the light cocoon, channeling a thread of extremely fine Chaos Qi containing the ”Limitlessness” Concept into it.

This aura did not treat her forcibly but acted like the most exquisite carving tool, quietly erasing the most stubborn thread of Abyss Soul poison eroding Qing Lin’s Divine Soul.

Within the light cocoon, Qing Lin’s originally weak breathing seemed to stabilize, and her tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly, though there were still no signs of her waking up.

Completely repairing the damaged Divine Soul of a Law Realm expert was no easy task.

Ye Chen withdrew his finger without disturbing her further.

He found a quiet spot near the roots of the ancient tree of life, sat cross-legged, consumed a few Medicinal Pills, and began to fully regulate his breath.

This battle with the Molten Bone Demon Marshal, while seemingly short, was extremely perilous and had pushed his current Realm to its limit, consuming a vast amount of energy.

Just as Ye Chen closed his eyes to meditate and the Emerald Forest Realm was busy with repairs and reconstruction—

Deep within the Ancient Path, in the Thousand Illusions Maze.

It was a perilous land shrouded in eternal fog, where the rules of time and space were chaotic.

At this moment, in the very core of the maze, the surging Chaos mists suddenly solidified, as if pressed down by an invisible hand.

Immediately after, an indescribable will, thousands of times more terrifying than the Molten Bone Demon Marshal, slowly awakened like a Vicious Beast that had slumbered for eons.

”Molten Bone... has vanished.”

The low voice echoed in the core of the maze, not transmitted through the air, but resounding directly on the level of the Laws.

One could not discern joy or anger in this voice, only a chill that froze the Soul.

”Even the traces of his existence have been erased... Chaos... you are indeed the greatest variable.”

That will swept across the Void Realm where the Molten Bone Demon Marshal had fallen, capturing the subtle ripples left by the ”Limitlessness” power that had flashed by.

”This kind of power... it has touched the edge of the ’Origin’... Interesting.”

The owner of the voice seemed to have developed a hint of interest, but more than that, it was a dignity that had been offended.

”It seems that this seat cannot continue to slumber.”

”This Ancient Path, these remaining sparks, and that special Chaos insect... it is time to come and clean them up personally.”

The moment the words fell, the entire Thousand Illusions Maze, no, the entire vast space-time where the Ancient Path was located, trembled slightly!

Countless strange creatures living in the cracks of the Ancient Path hid in terror, and those outposts and worlds still resisting the Abyss invasion all felt an indescribable, great terror about to descend!

...

Emerald Forest Realm, beneath the ancient tree of life.

Ye Chen, in the midst of his meditation, suddenly opened his eyes, a look of gravity flashing through them.

Just a moment ago, he had clearly sensed an indescribable will, surpassing all else, sweep across this area; although it was only for an instant, it had nearly frozen all the blood in his body!

”The Abyssal Lord... has awakened,” he whispered to himself, his tone heavy.

The fall of the Molten Bone Demon Marshal had indeed completely alarmed that existence.

There was not much time left for him.

He had to recover as quickly as possible and find a way to improve his strength.

Although the Chaos Limitlessness Realm was strong, the consumption was too great, and it seemed it could not be used frequently.

Relying solely on this move, it was impossible to contend against a true Abyssal Lord.

”Fellow Daoist Ye Chen.”

A slightly weak yet ethereal voice sounded from the side.

Ye Chen turned his head and saw that the light cocoon had dissipated at some point; Qing Lin had awakened and was leaning against the roots of the ancient tree of life, looking at him with a pale face.

Although her aura remained weak, her emerald-like eyes had regained their luster, though they carried an indelible weariness and worry deep within.

”High Priestess, you are awake.” Ye Chen stood up, ”How do you feel?”

”Many thanks to Fellow Daoist for your help; that strand of strange energy has removed the last trace of the Soul poison.”

Qing Lin bowed slightly in gratitude, then her gaze swept over the clansmen busy repairing the barrier, a flash of pain crossing her eyes, before she looked at Ye Chen and said solemnly: ”I must also thank Fellow Daoist for saving my Forest Realm from the brink of destruction. The Wood Spirit Clan will never forget this grace.”

”It was my duty, High Priestess need not dwell on it,” Ye Chen waved his hand.

Qing Lin shook her head gently; she gazed at Ye Chen, seemingly having made up her mind: ”Fellow Daoist previously asked about the past of the Ancient Path and the secret of Chaos... Once the barrier is slightly stabilized, I can lead you to our clan’s Holy Land—the ’Pool of Origin’. There, perhaps, you will find the answers you seek, and... the possibility that could allow you to advance further.”

”Pool of Origin?” Ye Chen’s gaze sharpened.

”That is the source of my Wood Spirit Clan’s birth, and also the Secret Realm at the deepest part of the ancient tree of life’s roots,” Qing Lin explained, ”The pool water contains the oldest life imprints and fragmented memories of this Ancient Path, and it may even... be related to the very first ’Chaos Walker’ who once fought a bloody battle against the Abyss here.”

The first Chaos Walker!

Ye Chen’s heart jumped! This was undoubtedly one of the secrets he most wanted to explore!

”However,” Qing Lin’s tone turned serious, ”the Pool of Origin is not a benevolent place; the ancient will and torrent of memories contained within are extremely dangerous. A moment of carelessness could lead to the loss of one’s Divine Soul, becoming assimilated as part of the pool water.”

”Even for our clan, only the High Priestesses of past generations have dared to enter the outer periphery at specific times. If Fellow Daoist wishes to go, you must be fully prepared.”

Opportunity and risk coexist.

Ye Chen barely hesitated, his gaze firm: ”I will trouble the High Priestess to lead the way. No matter the risk, I must go.”

He needed strength, needed to know the truth, and needed to deal with the Abyssal Lord who would soon arrive in person.

This Pool of Origin, he was determined to visit.

Qing Lin looked at the unquestionable determination in Ye Chen’s eyes and nodded: ”Very well. Once the barrier is initially stabilized, I will open the gates of the Holy Land for you.”

Just then, a Wood Spirit Clan sentry hurried over with a look of suspicion and uncertainty on his face.

”Report to the High Priestess and Lord Ye Chen! Outside the Forest Realm, those scattered demon tides... they, they have not moved away, but... but are gathering in the direction of the ’Valley of Buried Soldiers’!”

”Valley of Buried Soldiers?” Ye Chen frowned slightly and looked at Qing Lin.

Qing Lin’s expression instantly became incomparably grave, even worse than when she faced the Demon Marshal earlier.

”The Valley of Buried Soldiers... is an extremely dangerous forbidden land on the Ancient Path. It is rumored to be one of the final battlefields of the ancient war between gods and demons, burying countless divine weapons and the skeletons of powerful beings.”

”The baleful aura there is sky-high, the Laws are chaotic, and even Abyss monsters usually dare not approach easily.”

She took a deep breath, her eyes filled with unease.

”They are gathering there now; this is certainly no coincidence! I fear... this is related to that awakened Lord! He might be brewing something... or rather, there is something he needs in the Valley of Buried Soldiers!”

A new crisis has already quietly emerged.