87: Brave the beast horde of the Primordial Plains, fight the Valley Dragon and ascend the platform to seize the Primordial Source.

The vanguard team enters the Origin Realm. Clear Snow unfolds the Ice and Snow Primordial Array. Cold air wrapped in faint golden light sweeps away the thick fog on the road ahead.

The Wood Spirit Clan scatters Primordial Grass Powder. The powder glimmers with a faint light, leaving marks on the ground to mark the direction and prevent getting lost.

After traveling half a mile, the ground vibrations grew stronger. Dozens of Primordial Beasts rushed out, their bodies shimmering with gold and their claws carrying a dark light.

"Activate the array!" Clear Snow commanded. Ice and snow entangled the beasts' legs, and Primordial Qi condensed into ice armor, freezing the front row of the swarm.

The Sea Spirit Clan sprayed water curtains, the water wrapped in Primordial Power to block the charge of the rear beasts. The Void Clan raised their shields, their shield formation pushing against the beasts' bodies.

The Wood Spirit Clan's vines strangled the beast cores. The vines shimmered with golden light, and as the beasts struggled, they turned into points of light, leaving crystal cores for the Support Team to collect.

Clear Snow absorbed the residual energy of the crystal cores. Her aura rose slightly, and her Ice and Snow Domain quietly expanded by half a zhang. The Sea Spirit Clan Leader's combat power rose steadily.

Nian Xue crouched on A Qing's dragon back and threw small light balls at the fleeing beasts. The beasts' movements slowed abruptly, and the light in her palm grew brighter.

A Qing spat out a Little Dragon Breath. The Dragon Breath, wrapped in Primordial Qi, burned toward the beasts' tails. The beasts hissed in pain and accelerated their transformation into light.

Continuing for another mile, the Primordial Plain appeared. The ground was covered in short grass with golden tips, and in the distance was a Primordial Fruit Forest.

"Pick the fruits to replenish energy!" Clear Snow ordered. The Elf Clan Archers leaped onto the branches and picked small fruits shimmering with golden light.

Everyone shared the food. As the fruit's energy entered their bodies, Lin Chen's Divine Thought expanded slightly. Clear Snow's aura became more stable, and the speed at which she condensed ice spears accelerated.

Nian Xue's aura rose, and the range of her void coverage increased. A Qing's wings brightened, and the range of his Dragon Breath extended by half a zhang.

Clear Snow sent a message to Lin Chen: "The plain beasts are cleared. Three miles ahead is the Primordial Valley. There is a flood dragon in the valley. Come quickly."

Lin Chen led the main force team into the realm. The Metal Clan set up Primordial Cannons. The muzzles shimmered with golden light, and the energy charging time was reduced by thirty percent.

The Stone Spirit Clan's shield formation stood in rows. The Primordial Runes on the shields lit up, and their impact resistance increased by fifty percent compared to before.

The Dragon Clan Dragon Guards spread their wings, the tips shimmering with gold. The speed at which their Dragon Breath condensed into pillars was fast. The Supreme Clan warriors' staves gathered light, which grew even brighter.

After traveling three miles, the Primordial Valley appeared. Golden crystals were embedded in the valley walls, and the dark river at the bottom shimmered with golden waves. The shadow of a flood dragon was faintly visible at the riverbed.

The Star Spirit Clan's crystal stones lit up, detecting the flood dragon's condition: ninety zhang long, body covered in golden scales, horns with patterns, and an aura at the Peak of the Origin.

"Freeze the river surface!" Clear Snow expanded her Domain. The temperature dropped sharply, and the river surface froze into thick ice. The ice surface was covered with Primordial Runes, as steady as a rock.

Everyone stepped onto the ice and advanced. Reaching the center of the valley, the flood dragon crashed against the ice. Its tail struck and cracked the ice, splashing golden waves that instantly froze into crystals.

"Attack!" Lin Chen teleported to the flood dragon's side and struck the dragon core with the Anti-Heavenly Dao Rule. The core shimmered with golden runes, and the flood dragon's roar shook the valley.

The Dragon Clan Dragon Guards flapped their wings against the flood dragon's eyes, the wing-wind carrying golden light. The Supreme Clan's staves pierced the gaps between the scales, the light from the tips penetrating through the scales.

The Metal Clan's cannons blasted the core runes. The cannon light was wrapped in Primordial Crystal Powder. The flood dragon whipped its tail in pain, and the ice surface cracked for several more zhang.

Clear Snow's ice spears pierced the flood dragon's legs, and ice vines entangled them, slowing its movements. Nian Xue threw a light ball that hit the flood dragon's nose, making it go numb.

A Qing circled behind the flood dragon and shot Dragon Breath at its belly. The belly scales turned charred black. In pain, the flood dragon swung its tail against the valley wall, causing golden crystals to crumble and fall.

Lin Chen teleported onto the flood dragon's back and gathered Primordial Energy: "Primordial Core Breaker!" He struck the core runes with force; the core cracked, and the golden runes dissipated.

Clear Snow's ice spears pierced the cracks, freezing the core. The Metal Clan cannons fired again, shattering the dragon core. The flood dragon turned into golden points of light and dissipated into the river.

A Peak Origin crystal core and a Valley Key were left behind. Lin Chen collected the crystal core. The key shimmered with Primordial light, its patterns resonating with his palm.

"Distribute the crystal cores to stabilize our realms!" Lin Chen distributed the cores. His own Origin rose slightly, and his Divine Thought expanded to a new territory. Clear Snow's aura approached the Origin Realm.

Nian Xue's void coverage increased. A Qing's wingspan widened, and his Dragon Breath grew stronger. The auras of the leaders of various clans all showed improvement.

The Support Team delivered Primordial Pills. The pills shimmered with golden light. After consuming them, one's Origin Power increased, and the duration of their endurance was extended by two hours compared to before.

Everyone took the pills. The Metal Clan's cannons charged more fully, the Stone Spirit Clan's shield runes grew brighter, and the wing-light of the Dragon Clan Dragon Guards intensified.

The team advanced toward the exit of the valley. The golden crystals on the valley walls reflected their shadows, and the river ice shimmered, seeming to brighten and dim with their footsteps.

Reaching the valley entrance, the Origin Platform appeared. It was three hundred zhang high, built of golden crystals, with a Primordial Slot embedded at the top that shimmered with golden light.

Beside the platform lay a Guardian Beast—the Primordial Lion. It was eighty zhang long, covered in a golden mane, its claws marked with patterns, and its aura was at the Middle Stage of the Origin Realm.

"Everyone, prepare for battle!" Lin Chen ordered. The Metal Clan aimed their cannons at the lion. The Wood Spirit Clan's vines entangled the platform pillars, their runes lighting up to secure the ground.

The Stone Spirit Clan's shield formation protected the team. Clear Snow's Domain expanded to its maximum, and her ice spears were condensed and ready to be launched, their tips shimmering with Primordial light.

The Supreme Clan's staves gathered light. The Dragon Clan Dragon Guards spread their wings, their Dragon Breath condensing into pillars. The Elf Clan's arrows were notched on their strings, their tips poisoned.

Nian Xue crouched on A Qing's back, clutching a light ball that shimmered with gold. A Qing's wings brightened, and the temperature of his Dragon Breath rose as he waited to attack.

Lin Chen gathered energy: "Attack in three waves! Vanguard distracts, main force attacks the core, support replenishes energy. Do not break formation."

"Vanguard, go!" Clear Snow led the team in a charge. Vines entangled the lion's legs, and ice spears pierced its claws. The lion roared, its voice shaking the surrounding fields.

The lion swung its head to crash into them, but the Void Clan's shields blocked it. The shield runes lit up, and the lion was pushed back three steps. The Sea Spirit Clan sprayed a water curtain wrapped in Primordial Qi to distract the lion's eyes.

"Main force, attack!" Lin Chen teleported to the lion's side and struck the lion core with his rule. The core shimmered with runes. The Metal Clan's cannons blasted the runic area, the cannon light exploding into golden mist.

The Stone Spirit Clan's shields blocked the lion's charge. The Dragon Clan Dragon Guards flapped their wings against the lion's head, making it stagger. The Supreme Clan's staves pierced the lion's belly, light penetrating through.

"Support, replenish!" The Star Spirit Clan's crystal stones lit up, searching for the lion's weak points. The Elf Clan's arrows shot the lion's eyes, blinding it and causing it to crash blindly into the platform pillars.

Nian Xue threw a light ball that hit the lion's nose, making it go numb and causing its aura to drop. A Qing circled behind and shot Dragon Breath at the lion's belly, charring the fur.

Lin Chen teleported onto the lion's back and gathered Primordial Energy: "Ultimate Core Breaker!" He struck the runic area with force; the core cracked, and the golden runes dissipated.

With another strike, the lion core shattered. The lion fell to the ground and turned into golden points of light that dissipated into the platform, leaving behind a Middle Stage Primordial crystal core and an inheritance pearl.

"Victory!" the Allied Army cheered. Nian Xue slid down from A Qing's back and ran toward Lin Chen, waving her small fists with an ecstatic expression.

Lin Chen picked up the crystal core and the pearl. The pearl shimmered with Primordial light, its patterns resonating with the Primordial Slot. He distributed the cores, and everyone absorbed the energy to stabilize their realms.

His own Origin rose again, touching the barrier of the Origin Realm. Clear Snow's aura broke through the realm, entering the Early Stage of the Origin Realm. Nian Xue's combat power jumped.

A Qing's wingspan widened, and his Dragon Breath reached the Primordial level. The auras of the leaders of various clans all had Breakthroughs, with several entering new realms.

Lin Chen held the pearl and ascended to the top of the platform. He embedded the pearl into the slot and injected Primordial Energy. The slot's runes lit up, and the Primordial inheritance crystal slowly descended.

The crystal shimmered with golden light, its patterns like living things. Everyone took turns absorbing the crystal, and their auras all rose as Primordial Qi surged around the platform.

When the inheritance crystal was exhausted, the Primordial Record appeared in the slot: "After the Origin Realm, enter the Ultimate Origin Realm, find the Ultimate Origin Core, and reach the Peak of the Origin."

"Ultimate Realm?" Lin Chen's Divine Thought swept across the far reaches of heaven and earth, sensing the entrance to the Ultimate Realm. Its aura was at the Early Stage of the Ultimate Origin, hiding an ultimate Opportunity.

The Supreme Clan Leader approached: "The Guardian Beast of the Ultimate Realm is at the Middle Stage of the Ultimate Origin. We need to gather the power of all clans to have a chance of winning."

"Return to the Stronghold!" Lin Chen ordered. "After resting, we will send messages to all clans to prepare together for the journey to the Ultimate Realm and explore the Peak of the Origin."

The team began their return journey to the Stronghold. The golden light of the Origin Platform gradually faded, and the path to the Ultimate Realm slowly unfolded ahead.