My gorgeous wife Chapter 2264 - 2232: The True Challenge

What can be seen is that at this moment, Jian Liu looks far from good, and one could even say... quite gruesome.

The originally silver-glowing luster on his body has completely dimmed, and where once he was exceedingly mighty even compared to ordinary members of the Demon Race with his eight-foot-tall physique, now he’s like a wilting bamboo stick, utterly shriveled.

What made the three Heaven and Earth Realm powerhouses who suddenly entered this blood-colored space feel a chill was that Jian Liu, though not dead, was worse than dead, seemingly reduced to a ’blood pack,’ being constantly drained by this crimson space.

It was only at this moment that the trio’s gaze towards Li Chen subtly showed a heavy tension beyond words.

No matter how Li Chen managed it, Jian Liu was undeniably the one with the highest cultivation and strongest power among the four, and now he’s become Li Chen’s ’blood pack,’ how could this not chill them to the bone?

The initial disdain for Li Chen, the guy who was at a Half-Palm Realm not truly in the Palm Realm, had been cast beyond the highest skies upon seeing Jian Liu.

They did think about saving Jian Liu first, and then the four of them joining forces, which would increase their chances.

However, Jian Liu was already exhausted, at the end of his strength, and even saving him now would not be of much significance.

Besides, the four originally came from entirely different civilizations, eager for other civilizations to have fewer powerhouses.

Li Chen perceived their thoughts and couldn’t help but murmur softly, "Seems like these guys from the Era-Ancient Civilization are not as united as one would think."

"But regardless of their unity or lack thereof, their intent to invade the Starry Universe is consistent." The Seven Realms Tome spoke slowly.

Like a gentle old man, the Seven Realms Tome spoke very slowly, but this ancient artifact, dormant for untold years, was truly beginning to converse with Li Chen.

"Seems like you’re not completely indifferent to the situation in the Starry Universe." Li Chen chatted casually back at the Seven Realms Tome.

"The entire cultivation civilization of the Starry Universe was initiated by me; even if I wanted to stand aside, it wouldn’t be possible." The Seven Realms Tome sighed softly.

The entire cultivation civilization of the Starry Universe was initiated by it.

This wasn’t just grandstanding.

Although it was born in the same time frame as the Supreme Treasure, the significance of the Seven Realms Tome differed entirely from the Supreme Treasure.

If the Supreme Treasure was the beginning of the Starry Universe’s birth, held in the ancients’ grasp as a bone rod and stone axe, then it was the spark.

When the Starry Universe initially came into being, there were Innate Gods and Demons, but these Innate Gods and Demons mostly only relied on their formidable instincts and some vague talent to battle, not understanding higher concepts like Law and Divine Skills.

It was only after the era of Innate Gods and Demons that the second and third generations of Starry Universe beings began to officially develop their civilization, moving beyond the initial stage of mere instinct-fueled slaughter.

At this time, the Seven Realms Tome truly came forth.

It began to educate and enlighten those second and third generations of beings who also inherited primitive and savage traits.

Stepping onto the path of cultivation, these beings began to learn how to live in a way that was more convenient and more aligned with their intentions.

Not only did it teach cultivation, but it also educated these primitive beings on how to survive, breed, hunt, and plant and harvest.

The flame of civilization was formally ignited.

And the cultivation methods passed down by the Seven Realms Tome were the original cause for the future dazzling era of the Seven Realms.

Thus, when the Seven Realms Tome says the entire civilization of the Starry Universe originated from it, it isn’t an exaggeration.

"But why didn’t you intervene in the Seven Realms War, the Ancient War?" Li Chen couldn’t help but wonder aloud.

"Useless." The Seven Realms Tome spoke somewhat despondently, "Some things, even knowledge is useless. Ultimately, though I can be called the origin of civilization, I am not truly a living being. So even if I intervened, it wouldn’t have much impact."

"So at the end of the day, you’re still considered an ’instrument’?" Li Chen spoke slowly.

The Seven Realms Tome didn’t respond further, whether because Li Chen had touched a sore spot or for some other reason.

No matter the reason, the three Heaven and Earth Realm powerhouses sensed something was amiss and charged at Li Chen first.

They noticed that this space, resembling a Palm Realm World Creation, was actually devouring and draining their cultivation!

Of course, they only guessed half of the truth.

This space is not just a Palm Realm World Creation but also Li Chen’s Great Divine Power—the Endless Sea of Blood!

When Li Chen first touched the threshold of the Palm Realm, he then truly became adept at the Great Divine Power of the Endless Sea of Blood.

Because the true Endless Sea of Blood’s Great Divine Power can only be wielded in the Palm Realm, displaying its most formidable aspect.

Facing the combined assault of the three Palm Realm powerhouses, Li Chen wisely did not engage directly but waved his hand, creating countless cracks around him.

"Space-Time Mirror Image!"

In the Blood Sea Space, countless Li Chen reflections emerged instantly.

Meanwhile, the mechanical civilization powerhouse suddenly sprouted countless tiny apertures from his body.

"Cannon Branding!"

"Sizzle sizzle..."

A sound like ice tossed into boiling water was emitted, with billowing white smoke spewing from the mechanical civilization powerhouse.

Curiously, when this white smoke touched the illusions and alter egos created by Li Chen, they immediately dissipated.

"Seems it is useless." Li Chen shook his head. Such high-grade powerhouses were exceedingly difficult to deal with; those flashy blinding techniques were virtually pointless.

Once the true location of Li Chen’s body was identified, the soul tribe’s Palm Realm powerhouse suddenly struck, sinisterly pulling out a uniquely shaped dread guillotine blade and chopping at Li Chen from a distance.

"Soul Severing Song!"

At the moment the guillotine blade descended, Li Chen seemed to see a terrifying machete, identical to the guillotine blade and exuding a grim and eerie aura in his sea of consciousness, wanting to sever his divine soul in two.

But then, the Seven Realms Tome flashed.

The blade shattered as if it struck a massive and solid diamond, disintegrating spontaneously.

If the opposition used close-quarter attacks, Li Chen might have some apprehension, but such soul-targeting attacks?

Sorry, the Seven Realms Tome didn’t even regard it seriously.

Seeing the Seven Realms Tome no longer standing aloof, Li Chen internally breathed a sigh of relief.

The soul tribe powerhouse was evidently adept at soul-targeting attacks, and he happened to lack any means of divine soul defense; since the Seven Realms Tome intervened, it virtually nullified half of the enemy’s threat.

"Need to secure a swift victory." Li Chen’s fingertips seemed to trace something, murmuring to himself.