Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 511: Defeating Huo Linzi

"A single sword, Chaos is born!"

Within his body, Su Yuan activated the integrated Dao Principles, rousing the power of the Seven Stars Sword and forming endless sword beams from nothing. Across a vast expanse of billions of light-years, an area of Chaos materialized!

Huo Linzi quickly realized he was trapped in an odd domain.

Countless sword beams, tracing enigmatic paths, built an exquisitely complex web of sword light!

As every thread of sword energy surged, strands of the deep Chaos essence intertwined to create a full, independent Chaos!

Huo Linzi's face shifted abruptly. "Chaos Intent almost at perfection!"

Through his senses, the Chaos domain surrounding him neared the ultimate flawless condition. This indicated the opponent had grasped a whole route to Chaos, needing just the last integration and formation to advance to the Chaos Dominator level!

Though that ultimate phase remained incredibly challenging, it meant the rival was extremely near entering Chaos Dominator. Furthermore, the Daoist arts he could deploy were Chaos methods that allowed battling multiple cultivation levels above!

"Fire Melts Chaos!"

Boundless fires morphed into a forge that could dissolve and eradicate Chaos!

Yet Su Yuan moved even quicker.

The instant following the Chaos domain's creation.

"Chaos Big Bang!"

Suddenly, the Chaos domain covering hundreds of billions of light-years imploded, shrinking to a mere point in a heartbeat, then bursting forth with a deafening blast!

Fierce surges of devastation radiated outward. The blasts aimed at the Miluo Dao Court region were halted by Su Yuan, as the remaining bursts rushed toward the Blood Moon Dao Court.

In nearly an instant, the far-off edge of the Blood Moon Dao Court was wiped out by the surges. All in that area became void.

The Soul-Constraining Dao Venerable's eyes almost bulged as he gawked, completely stunned, at this horrifying sight.

That fearsome attack of Chaos emerging and then perishing, merging restriction, massacre, and destruction in one, held immense might and detonated with alarming velocity. He could scarcely believe anyone might endure such a blow!

"Cough, cough!"

A pair of coughs echoed through the now barren void.

A small speck grew rapidly, becoming a palace.

But the once grand and majestic palace now lay ragged and shattered.

Huo Linzi's form, torn into multiple fragments, was gradually reassembling. The coughs originated from the mouth on his surviving half-head.

Huo Linzi looked absolutely wretched.

His sole remaining eye (one of a split pair) gazed at Su Yuan in fear, his features still showing utter disbelief.

Evidently, he, a Fifteenth-order Fused Dao Venerable, had been effortlessly and gravely injured by Su Yuan, just a Twelfth-order Fused Dao Venerable. Huo Linzi couldn't possibly accept this.

His eyes turned to the sword clutched by Su Yuan. His vast knowledge let him recognize the sword's exceptional quality, filling his gaze with astonishment.

The Soul-Constraining Dao Venerable paused briefly. Noticing Su Yuan hadn't followed up with another assault after the initial one, he glanced at Su Yuan.

Su Yuan met his eyes.

The Soul-Constraining Dao Venerable grasped it right away. He positioned himself before Huo Linzi, staring down coldly. "Now, got any last words? If not, I'll dispatch you!"

"You dare!" Huo Linzi eyed the Soul-Constraining Dao Venerable with alarm and rage, turning his palm to reveal an item. "This is a summons token from a Seventeenth-order expert in my Dao Court! If you force my hand, I'll call him at once!"

The Soul-Constraining Dao Venerable scoffed mockingly. "Go ahead. We'll see if your summons arrives first or your end does!"

"You... what exactly do you want?" Huo Linzi inquired cautiously, his eyes flicking to Su Yuan.

The Soul-Constraining Dao Venerable obstructed Huo Linzi's view, replying coolly, "Our Miluo Dao Court is always fair. You invaded our lands without reason, killing myriad cultivators. That's a huge damage. Fine, we won't demand excessively. Just provide ten times the compensation and yield five Chaos Kingdoms' territories to our Dao Court, and we'll call it even!"

Huo Linzi's visage darkened like a scorched pot bottom at that point.

This kind of penalty was genuinely massive!

But the situation overpowered him.

At the same time, an avatar of Huo Linzi had hastened to the Wuliang Dao Court headquarters and encountered its head, the Eighteenth-order Fused Dao Venerable, Wudaizi!

As soon as he faced Wudaizi, Huo Linzi recounted all that had transpired moments ago.

Wudaizi regarded Huo Linzi without emotion and stated, "I must review your latest memories!"

"Yes!" Huo Linzi clenched his teeth and agreed.

Wudaizi reached out his hand, resting it on Huo Linzi's avatar's head, and started scanning back through Huo Linzi's recollections.

When he witnessed Su Yuan's supreme art of 'A Single Sword Gives Birth to Chaos' and the deadly 'Chaos Big Bang', a distinct expression of astonishment crossed Wudaizi's features.

"To have neared the flawless stage already... I never thought another Daoist peer would emerge!"

Wudaizi's voice grew grave.

Huo Linzi gave a wry chuckle too. "I stood no chance against his arts. That weapon he wields is remarkable, blending seamlessly with his Chaos path and boosting his strength by multiples of dozens!"

Wudaizi wasn't taken aback. "That sword is truly a Twelfth-order Fused Dao Treasure. His Chaos path was probably solidified thanks to that sword. His fortune and aptitude are both outstanding!"

"So, how do we settle this?" Huo Linzi questioned tentatively.

"He now qualifies to join the discussions. Across all of Chaos, just seven or eight have attained this degree. With no deep-seated grudge formed, address this per his requests. Better to ease tensions than ignite them. Plus, in separate space-times, offer him five additional Chaos Kingdom territories, plus three Fused Dao Treasures as amends!" Wudaizi spoke evenly.

"What? So much!" Huo Linzi's tone brimmed with reluctance and despair.

Now he stood as a culprit for the Dao Court. The points taken would likely plunge his account into the red.

Wudaizi seemed to sense Huo Linzi's inner turmoil and grinned. "This could turn out beneficial. Forging ties with him might open doors for future alliances. Inform him that This Sovereign anticipates a Dao discussion with him and inquire if he's available."

Huo Linzi comprehended, bowing with clasped hands. "This subordinate gets it!"

Back on the scene.

Huo Linzi's form had scarcely mended. He shot a mixed look at the composed Su Yuan and declared, "I accept your terms for compensation!"

The Soul-Constraining Dao Venerable displayed surprise. He'd assumed the foe would negotiate. He'd built in wiggle room, but hadn't foreseen outright agreement!

Was it the Seven Stars Dao Sovereign who had cowed him?

He viewed Su Yuan with reverence.

It was only then he fully grasped the significance of Su Yuan's prior moves.