Eternal Reverence Chapter 1012

“Dusk God Lord, I must apologize, but the inception copper key cannot be relinquished to you,” Li Fuchen stated to the Dusk God Lord.

“Then it shall be a battle to the death!” The Dusk God Lord charged at Li Fuchen once more.

This fierce confrontation endured for a full month, and subsequently, Li Fuchen’s Calamity Immortal Body was finally breached.

The primary reason for this was that the replenishment rate of his power lagged behind the consumption rate.

However, the Dusk God Lord also found himself in a weakened state, with his Dusk God Domain noticeably less potent.

“Haha, it’s time for you to perish!” The Dusk God Lord, filled with elation, unleashed a frenzied assault upon Li Fuchen.

While defending himself, Li Fuchen diligently worked to replenish his calamity power, engaging the Dusk God Lord with the Primary Extreme Sword Art.

Though he was severely suppressed, the damage was primarily one of energy expenditure rather than significant physical injury.

Six months elapsed, and Li Fuchen’s calamity power was fully replenished.

Boom!

Unleashing his restored calamity power, Li Fuchen executed a palm strike that forcefully repelled the Dusk God Lord.

“Blast it.” The Dusk God Lord realized with dread that Li Fuchen’s Hand of Devil had been restored.

“If this continues, there will be no end. My energy will eventually be exhausted,” the Dusk God Lord conceded. To mitigate his energy expenditure, he had intentionally diminished the strength of his Dusk God Domain, reducing it to merely 50% of its original power, which consequently lowered consumption by a hundredfold.

Yet, he possessed only a single source of power, whereas Li Fuchen commanded two distinct types. While one was engaged in combat, the other could be utilized for replenishment. Should this cycle persist, Li Fuchen would face no threat of energy depletion. In stark contrast, even if the Dusk God Lord’s energy reserves were amplified tenfold or a hundredfold compared to Li Fuchen’s, they would inevitably be exhausted.

“Tidal Sea God Lord, could you perhaps lend me your assistance…”

“Extreme Light God Lord, there appears to be a significant matter unfolding here…”

…

The Dusk God Lord proceeded to extend his reach, contacting the preeminent lords within the God Hall.

“Crosswise River Primogenitor, I sense something is amiss. You should return to Crosswise River City posthaste,” Li Fuchen advised, perceiving the unusual actions of the Dusk God Lord.

“Understood.” The Crosswise River Primogenitor acknowledged with a nod and vanished in a flash.

Provided he could reach Crosswise River City, not even five Dusk God Lords would be capable of breaching its formidable defensive array.

Indeed, his Crosswise River City boasted defenses far more robust than those of Divine Leaf City.

Within a span of one month, three unparalleled lords from the god race arrived at the scene. They swiftly encircled and commenced a relentless assault on Li Fuchen.

“Primary Extreme Lord, allow me to bolster your efforts.”

The Cardinal Bright Sword Progenitor was the first to arrive on the battlefield. Unlike his previous engagement, this time the Cardinal Bright Sword Progenitor was armed with the tier 6 extreme-grade artifact sword, the Cardinal Bright Sword. Each swift movement of the blade demanded a response from the enemy, instantly alleviating a substantial amount of pressure from Li Fuchen.

“Haha, how could I, the Scarlet Fire Sword Progenitor, possibly miss out on a confrontation with the God Hall? Scarlet Sword, unsheathe yourself!”

The Scarlet Fire Sword Progenitor made his appearance as the second arrival. Although his Qi presence ranked merely within the top 200 on the Lord Rankings, his Scarlet Sword was an artifact of tier 7 extreme-grade. A flash of scarlet light emanated from it, seemingly capable of cleaving the entire universe asunder.

“Union of Saber and Sword, Heaven and Earth Execution!”

The Sky Saber Dao Lordess and the Earth Sword Dao Lord arrived as the third contingent. With their combined technique, the Union of Saber and Sword, their lethal power experienced a significant surge, unleashing a torrent of saber and sword lights across the battlefield.

“Dusk God Lord, my apologies for my tardiness.”

Just as the allies supporting Li Fuchen were multiplying, the reinforcements for the Dusk God Lord were also steadily increasing. On this particular day, a formidable and high-ranking lord from the god race made his arrival.

“Ice Fire God Lord!” The expression of the Cardinal Bright Sword Progenitor shifted dramatically.

The Ice Fire God Lord held the 4th rank on the Lord Rankings. His power transcended mere ice or fire; rather, he commanded dominion over both elemental energies. This allowed him to either freeze adversaries solid or incinerate them into cinders. He was a truly formidable pinnacle unparalleled lord.

“Ice Fire God Domain!”

Immediately upon his arrival, the Ice Fire God Lord unleashed his signature Ice Fire God Domain.

Compared to the Dusk God Domain, the Ice Fire God Domain possessed a markedly greater offensive potency. All combatants immediately felt their energy consumption escalate by over tenfold.

The escalating intensity of the battle between these two factions generated significant disturbances, attracting the attention of a nearby unparalleled lord.

This distant, watching unparalleled lord expressed his astonishment. “What manner of conflict is this? The weakest participant is already a top-ranked individual on the Lord Rankings. Moreover, we have the 8th-ranked Dusk God Lord and the 4th-ranked Ice Fire God Lord present. Could it be that the God Hall is embroiled in a war with the Swordsmen Guild?”

As time marched onward, the number of onlookers observing the spectacle continued to swell.

Onlookers present were at least at the level of regular lords. Those below that tier could barely perceive the conflict, risking injury from the sheer impact waves if they weren't careful.

“Ice Fire God Lord, Dusk God Lord, do you truly believe my Swordsmen Guild is a force to be trifled with?”

A blade of black and white sword light weaved through the combat zone, parrying numerous God Hall lords.

“Taichi Sword Progenitor!” The Ice Fire God Lord's countenance darkened considerably.

The Taichi Sword Progenitor stood as the foremost unparalleled lord within the Swordsmen Guild, holding the 5th rank on the Lord Rankings, his prowess considered on par with the Ice Fire God Lord.

Li Fuchen felt a measure of surprise, as he hadn't summoned the Taichi Sword Progenitor, nor had they ever crossed paths before.

The Scarlet Fire Sword Progenitor relayed a message, stating, “I extended the invitation.”

This conflict had transcended a personal dispute between Li Fuchen and the Dusk God Lord; it was now a confrontation between the Swordsmen Guild and the God Hall. The Swordsmen Guild, unwilling to display any sign of weakness, would otherwise become the subject of ridicule among other factions.

“Many thanks,” Li Fuchen acknowledged, recognizing the situation had escalated beyond initial expectations.

Additional reinforcements for both factions continued to arrive, escalating from a few individuals to over a dozen. The intensity of the battle surged, creating a spectacle rarely witnessed in millions of years.

“This presents an excellent opportunity to gauge the capabilities of both sides.”

Upon learning of the unfolding events, other major factions swiftly dispatched observers.

Factions such as the Saber Alliance, Dark Council, Battle God Tower, and the Eye of Judgment were now present.

“Ice Fire God Lord, do you require assistance?” The Dark Council's Dark Soul Primogenitor sent a direct message to the Ice Fire God Lord.

“No, thank you,” the Ice Fire God Lord responded without hesitation.

Accepting aid from the Dark Council would be tantamount to admitting the God Hall's inadequacy, signaling to others that they were incapable of handling the situation independently.

Similarly, the Swordsmen Guild had declined an offer of support from the Saber Alliance.

While the Swordsmen Guild and the Saber Alliance, both predominantly human-led, maintained a competitive rivalry, they maintained a sense of camaraderie and would offer aid in times of dire need.

The God Hall lived up to its formidable reputation. Despite being outnumbered, they were actively suppressing the Swordsmen Guild. Within any given cultivation realm, the god race generally possessed an almost invincible advantage.

Witnessing this disparity, the observers were not taken aback. The god race, and by extension the God Hall, was widely recognized as the preeminent power in the universe, a fact that few disputed.

“Taichi Sword Dao Universe!” Amidst the heated exchange, the Taichi Sword Progenitor unleashed his ultimate technique.

The martial dao of the human race unfolded in a distinct progression: first the field, then the world, followed by the universe. The 'universe' in this context was analogous to the god race's 'god domain'.

However, within the Swordsmen Guild, only the Taichi Sword Progenitor had attained the mastery required to utilize the 'sword dao universe'.

“My Sword Sea Horizon remains within the sword dao world. It appears it is time for it to evolve into the sword dao universe.”

Li Fuchen possessed sufficient cultivation, yet his sword technique lacked ultimate refinement. This indicated that his current level of sword dao cultivation was more than adequate to elevate the power of his techniques to a higher echelon.

Boom Boom Boom…

The Taichi Sword Progenitor’s Taichi Sword Dao Universe clashed directly with the Ice Fire God Lord’s Ice Fire God Domain. The very fabric of space between them fractured repeatedly, resembling a cascade of exploding bubbles.

“So this is the sword dao universe?”

Li Fuchen had not yet manifested the sword dao universe, a consequence of his comparatively shorter cultivation period and lack of prior exposure. By meticulously observing the intricacies of the Taichi Sword Dao Universe, a surge of inspiration struck Li Fuchen, akin to a tempest of lightning within his mind.

“Ice Fire God Lord, allow me to lend my aid.”

The Dusk God Lord had previously withdrawn his Dusk God Domain, confident that the Ice Fire God Lord could manage. However, observing that the Ice Fire God Lord’s domain was struggling to overcome the Taichi Sword Dao Universe, the Dusk God Lord swiftly extended his own Dusk God Domain, encompassing the Taichi Sword Dao Universe.

Bang Boom…

The Taichi Sword Progenitor’s sword dao universe shattered.

Engaging the Ice Fire God Lord in a one-on-one duel was already a strenuous undertaking. With the addition of the Dusk God Lord, his ability to contend was further diminished.

“Lord Bright God has yet to arrive, and our Swordsmen Guild is already faltering. If Lord Bright God were present, our victory would be assured.” The Taichi Sword Progenitor sighed, channeling all his remaining strength to activate the Taichi Sword Dao Universe once more.

It was unfortunate that the Taichi Sword Dao Universe's reach was diminishing, becoming insufficient to encompass all the Swordsmen Guild members.

“So that’s how it is.”

Li Fuchen's comprehension was extraordinary; upon witnessing the essence of the Taichi Sword Dao Universe, he instantly grasped its core.

“Sometimes, drawing inspiration from others is truly crucial,” Li Fuchen's eyes blazed with brilliance. “Primary Extreme Sword Dao Universe!”

Boom!

A surge of primal sword radiance erupted from Li Fuchen.

“A sword dao universe?” The Taichi Sword Progenitor’s eyes widened in astonishment.

He was certain Li Fuchen had not possessed this sword dao universe before, as he was only revealing it now. A swift deduction led him to realize that Li Fuchen had conceived his own sword dao universe after observing the Taichi Sword Dao Universe.

This demonstrated a terrifying level of insight, making the other Children of the Universe within the Swordsmen Guild seem utterly insignificant in comparison.

With the aid of Li Fuchen’s Primary Extreme Sword Dao Universe, the Taichi Sword Progenitor could finally stabilize the precarious situation. While expansion was impossible, the drastic reduction in range was halted.

Furthermore, he observed that Li Fuchen’s sword dao universe was steadily improving with the passage of time.

“What in the world is happening?” the Dusk God Lord stammered. “How does the Primary Extreme Lord comprehend the sword dao universe? Did he achieve a breakthrough amidst the battle?”

“What a peculiar sensation.”

Li Fuchen felt as if he commanded the very essence of sword dao. Where the Primary Extreme Sword Dao Universe extended its influence, the laws of the universe themselves seemed to yield. This meant that even though the Primary Extreme Sword Dao Universe originated conceptually from the Sword Sea Horizon, it was an independent ability of Li Fuchen's sword dao, not directly tied to it. Its existence was independent of whether he wielded a sword or not.

Naturally, Li Fuchen’s mastery of the sword dao universe would amplify his Sword Sea Horizon technique, allowing him to effortlessly ensnare opponents and obliterate them with his boundless sword qi.

Thanks to Li Fuchen’s Primary Extreme Sword Dao Universe, the conflict devolved into a war of attrition, with neither side able to gain a significant advantage in the short term.