My gorgeous wife Chapter 1980 - 1948: Starry Sky Collapse

The power of the Heavenly Dao is immense, that much is certain.

However, even Li Chen cannot fully grasp the extent of its might.

Yet, from specific observations, Li Chen gained some insights.

Mingmeng is clearly a powerhouse of the Palm Realm, having forged her own unique path. A cultivator of such caliber could easily overwhelm a Daoist Lord.

And the Heavenly Dao demonstrably operates on a level even higher than Mingmeng.

The Supreme of the Supreme Asura Realm presides over the Heavenly Dao, and it's clear that the other Six Realms will likewise produce their own masters.

Among these Seven Realms, the Supreme undoubtedly represents the pinnacle of power.

Li Chen even theorized that the Supreme Heavenly Dao he faced might be the most formidable Supreme in history.

This belief stems from the fact that the Heavenly Dao predated the emergence of new Heavenly Dao masters in the other Six Realms. During that era, it could even siphon the Power of the Heavenly Dao from the other Six Realms, utilizing it for its own computational prowess.

Contemplating such an extraordinarily powerful entity, reduced in the future to a mere wisp of residual soul sealed within an unknown expanse of the starry sky, sent a shiver down Li Chen's spine.

What sort of terrifying adversaries could force a Supreme being into such a dire state during a conflict?

Initially, Li Chen believed the enemy was solely the World-Destroying Beast, but it now appeared that even more potent and dreadful foes existed.

Li Chen desired to inquire further, but at that precise moment, he noticed a subtle shift in the Heavenly Dao's demeanor.

"It is approaching," the Heavenly Dao declared, scanning the surroundings before slowly speaking. "Little one, heed my words. Cultivate diligently and grow stronger."

In the very next instant, before Li Chen could utter a response, he felt the entire world around him begin to shift.

Unlike previous instances, it wasn't Li Chen being moved; rather, the world itself started to act independently.

After imparting his final counsel to Li Chen, the Heavenly Dao's expression turned impassive. An unseen force seemed to assume control over everything in their vicinity.

Li Chen observed as the Heavenly Dao stood, seemingly oblivious to his presence, and began to walk toward the small courtyard.

Although the Heavenly Dao's pace was not rapid, the entire process appeared to be dramatically accelerated.

Li Chen witnessed elation on the faces of everyone, including Mingmeng and even Guangming, who had somehow returned to the courtyard at some point.

And in this greatly accelerated sequence of events, his own experience was erased.

Though he remained physically present, the world and everyone within it acted as if they were utterly unaware of his existence.

The next moment, a cataclysmic rumble erupted from the heavens.

Li Chen snapped his gaze upward, observing the sky seemingly being ripped asunder.

A colossal, terrifying hand, obscuring the sun itself, descended from above.

Thus, the war commenced with abrupt violence.

Subsequently, Li Chen witnessed one prodigy after another attain supreme power. Mingmeng and other powerhouses soared into the sky, engaging in a ferocious battle against an unknown entity.

Even Li Chen could only vaguely perceive the lingering aura of the World-Destroying Beast among the combatants opposing these powerhouses.

Concurrently, the World-Destroying Beast continued its relentless consumption of the Starry Universe's resources amidst the fierce clashes. Through this constant devouring, it grew stronger with each passing day.

Its might escalated to a point where it could completely overpower some Palm Realm cultivators.

The beast manifested in countless forms, each possessing the same innate talent for devouring as its primary body.

With every act of consumption, these forms became increasingly formidable, locked in desperate combat with the apex cultivators of the Seven Realms.

A rain of blood descended from the heavens, and chaos engulfed the Seven Realms, presenting scenes of apocalyptic devastation that terrified all inhabitants.

It was at this critical juncture that the Heavenly Dao intervened.

It plunged into the deepest reaches of the Starry Universe, proving superior even to the myriad forms of the World-Destroying Beast.

Its power far exceeded Li Chen's comprehension.

With a single, decisive strike, the Heavenly Dao annihilated countless manifestations of the World-Destroying Beast. It then advanced towards the furthest depths of the Starry Universe, only to encounter an unknown presence.

That perilous journey saw no return.

The passage of time became uncertain, but Li Chen estimated that many years had elapsed when the Heavenly Dao finally reappeared, its visage etched with exhaustion and adorned with grievous wounds.

No one could ascertain the nature of the Heavenly Dao's encounter, nor what it had endured or confronted.

However, upon its return, the Heavenly Dao was irrevocably changed.

By this time, the civilizations of the Seven Realms found themselves at a grave disadvantage in their ongoing war against the World-Destroying Beast. The entire Starry Sky was dominated by formidable beings, including the myriad forms of the World-Destroying Beast and the spectral remnants of the Doomsday Beast Soul.

The Heavenly Dao confronted the World-Destroying Beast, the Heart of Heaven, within the cosmic expanse. This was the ultimate confrontation.

The Seven Realms had already faced extensive fragmentation and devastation from the prolonged and harrowing conflict preceding this moment.

With all beings behind him, the Heavenly Dao addressed the young girl beside him in a hushed tone, "Tian Yi, maintain hope. While individuals cannot dictate the circumstances of their birth, they possess the agency to choose their response to life."

"Begin anew. This life I relinquish is my ultimate regret for you."

With those words, the Heavenly Dao propelled the now-dimmed Heart of Heaven away from the celestial arena, leaving himself to face the encroaching darkness of the starry void alone.

The full extent of the Heavenly Dao's might remained unknown, but it was a certainty that even with its recent emergence and continuous consumption, the World-Destroying Beast posed no match for him.

However, during the Heavenly Dao's period of absence, no one could ascertain the trials he endured or the cause of his severe debilitation.

At present, he was compelled to confront not only the World-Destroying Beast, which had driven the Seven Realms to the brink of annihilation, but also an enigmatic, unseen adversary.

Within the abyssal expanse of the night sky, a colossal maw seemed poised to engulf all, prepared to devour the most potent and resplendent entity in this particular Starry Universe in a single, decisive gulp.

Around the Heavenly Dao, a myriad of ancient sigils suddenly ignited.

These sigils blazed with unparalleled brilliance, instantly illuminating the entire darkened Starry Universe and forging a final pathway for the formidable cultivators of the Seven Realms.

"Take them and flee," the Heavenly Dao's voice reverberated, its intended recipient ambiguous.

Yet, Li Chen witnessed four beings radiating immense power relocating an entire Great Realm, utilizing Great Divine Power, to forcibly transport it to the distant, uncharted depths of the cosmos.

Between the heavens and the earth, only the Heavenly Dao and this nebulous foe remained... alongside Li Chen, whose very form had become ethereal, though he knew not how.

Within Li Chen's perception, the entirety of existence, including the vast starry expanse, quaked at that instant.

At this juncture, Li Chen observed the Heavenly Dao launching himself into the profound abyss of darkness.

And by his ear, a whisper, so faint it was barely perceptible, resonated: "Beware… his return!"

The subsequent moment brought forth a deafening, world-shattering roar, and existence itself abruptly unraveled.

Aboard an ancient vessel, Li Chen's eyes slowly opened, his consciousness re-emerging from a profound mist.