45: Covenant of One Heart, Chaos Rebirth

Lin Fan's injuries were far more severe than imagined. Forcing a simulation and even attempting to devour the Law of Annihilation had damaged the Origin of his nascent Chaos Domain. His Meridians were filled with violent Power of Annihilation and chaotic Chaos Qi currents, which clashed and continuously eroded his vitality. His face was as pale as golden paper, and his breath was faint; had it not been for the solid Foundation of his Eternal Indestructible Body and the remaining medicinal power of the Realm Source God Crystal protecting his heart, he would have likely perished long ago.

The Alliance members found a relatively hidden natural cave formed by the skeletal remains of an ancient behemoth to temporarily settle in. The atmosphere inside the cave was heavy. Mo Yuan, Su Zhiqing, and the others gathered around Lin Fan, their expressions extremely grim.

"The Law of Annihilation has invaded his Origin, becoming entangled with his Chaos power. Ordinary Medicinal Pills and healing methods are useless; forcing it out will only accelerate his collapse." After a careful examination, Ethereal Moon's brow furrowed tightly, her voice carrying a hint of helplessness. Although her Power of Reincarnation could soothe the Divine Soul, she was powerless against this level of Dao-based trauma.

Zi Linger's eyes grew red with worry as she continuously channeled pure demonic power into Lin Fan's body, but it was like a stone sinking into the ocean—instead, it was repelled and dissolved by that chaotic force.

"Is there really no way?" the Giant Clan Warrior growled, striking the rock wall with a dull thud.

Mo Yuan remained silent for a moment before saying deeply, "Unless a supreme power far exceeding the level of the Law of Annihilation intervenes to forcibly organize and harmonize it, or... he can master this conflict himself and find life through destruction."

The group fell silent. A supreme power far exceeding Annihilation? Easier said than done. As for finding life through destruction, it was nearly impossible while in a coma.

Just as despair began to spread, Primordial Void Dragon suddenly spoke, her voice ethereal and firm: "Perhaps there is one more way."

Everyone's gaze instantly focused on her.

"The Tower Master's Chaos Domain is essentially about inclusion and evolution. Annihilation is also a state of the ultimate return for all things. In theory, Chaos should be able to include or even transform it; it's just that the Tower Master's previous Realm was insufficient, and his forced attempt led to a backlash," Qingxin analyzed. As a Primordial Void Dragon, her understanding of the essence of space and energy far surpassed that of ordinary people.

"What we need to do now is not to dispel the Annihilation, but to help the Tower Master's Chaos Domain 'digest' it! By combining the power of everyone here, we can inject our harmonious and gentle Realm Lord Origins into the core of his domain to help stabilize its structure, enhance its capacity for 'inclusion' and 'transformation,' and guide that Power of Annihilation to be used for himself!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes lit up!

"It's feasible!" Su Zhiqing was the first to agree. "Although my Glazed Sword Intent follows a path of extreme purity, its essence is also purification and protection; it may help him stabilize his mind and sort through the Chaos."

"My Demonic Essence contains the true meaning of devouring and destruction; it may be able to simulate part of the Annihilation characteristics to guide its power," Mo Yuan also spoke up.

The Buddha Son pressed his palms together: "Buddha Power is compassionate; it can nourish the Origin and neutralize violence."

Lina of the Elf Clan: "The power of nature contains infinite vitality; it can repair the damage."

The Giant Clan Warrior: "My blood and Qi are extremely yang and robust; they can suppress evil and provide strength!"

Zi Linger: "My demonic power has fought alongside him many times and is the most familiar; it can serve as the primer!"

Ethereal Moon: "The Power of Reincarnation can balance life and death, stabilizing his Divine Soul and domain Foundation."

Every single person was willing to contribute their most core Origin power! Among Cultivators, this level of trust and sacrifice was almost unimaginable! Damaging one's Origin could lead to a drop in Realm at best, or the complete destruction of one's Dao Foundation at worst!

But at this moment, no one hesitated.

"No time to lose, let's begin!" Mo Yuan decided immediately.

The group immediately sat in a circle, protecting Lin Fan in the center. Zi Linger and Ethereal Moon were the first to act—one with soft, familiar demonic power, the other with the Power of Reincarnation to stabilize the Foundation. The two forces cautiously probed into Lin Fan's body like the most skillful craftsmen, beginning to organize the chaotic Meridians and domain fragments.

Subsequently, Mo Yuan's Demonic Essence, Su Zhiqing's Sword Intent, the Buddha Son's Buddha Power, Lina's natural light, the Giant Clan Warrior's blood and Qi, and Qingxin's Primordial Dragon Power—seven different attributes of pure and vast Realm Lord Origin power—flowed like seven warm streams. Following a mysterious rhythm, they slowly injected into the core of Lin Fan's collapsing Chaos Domain!

How majestic and miraculous was this power, gathered from the Origins of the top Prodigies of the Six Realms! They did not forcibly strike the Power of Annihilation; instead, they acted as lubricants and reinforcing Materials, merging into the architecture of the Chaos Domain.

With the support of this fresh force, Lin Fan's originally dim, crack-filled, and nearly stalled Chaos Domain core suddenly gave a faint vibration! That gray Qi began to flow slowly once more; although still sluggish, it was no longer deathly still!

Under its guidance, the seven external forces began to help the Chaos Domain 'understand' and 'envelop' the rampaging Power of Annihilation. The Demonic Essence simulated Annihilation characteristics to guide it, the Buddha Power and natural power nourished the destroyed structure, the Sword Intent organized the chaotic will, the blood and Qi provided surging momentum, the Primordial Dragon Power stabilized the space, and the Power of Reincarnation balanced the whole.

This was an extremely delicate and dangerous process; any slight error could lead to total failure or even accelerate Lin Fan's death. Everyone was fully concentrated, sweat beading on their foreheads as they cautiously controlled their own power.

In his coma, Lin Fan's consciousness was sinking into an endless darkness and Chaos. The whispers of Annihilation constantly tempted him to give up, and the riots of Chaos tore at his Divine Soul. Just as he was about to sink completely, seven warm, firm, and life-filled lights—like beacons piercing through an eternal night—illuminated the depths of his consciousness!

That was the power of his comrades! It was trust! It was protection!

"I cannot give up!"

"My Dao is transcendence and protection! How can I fall here?!"

"Chaos accepts all Laws! Annihilation shall also be my sustenance!"

A strong desire to survive and the conviction to protect burned like a prairie fire in his consciousness! He began to actively guide those seven external forces, coordinating with his remaining will to frantically circulate the Star God Soul Condensation Art and the Nine Nether Reincarnation Art, urging that wisp of Innate Chaos Qi, and even invoking the fragment of the Law of Annihilation in his Sea of Consciousness that had not yet been fully refined!

He wanted to take this opportunity to truly and completely refine it! Understand it! Control it!

"Boom!" With his active cooperation and the assistance of external forces, the Chaos Domain core erupted with an unprecedented suction! The rampaging Power of Annihilation was no longer a destroyer; instead, it was forcibly pulled, decomposed, and merged into the Chaos Qi currents! Enveloped by the Chaos Qi, the fragment of the Law of Annihilation also rapidly dissolved, turning into the most fundamental Law information, which Lin Fan greedily absorbed and understood!

Breaking through to find life, rising from the brink of death! His Chaos Domain repeatedly collapsed and was reshaped; with each reconstruction, it became tougher and broader! Within that gray Qi, in addition to the earth, water, fire, wind, and star phantoms, a deep black stream of light representing 'Ending' and 'Reincarnation' began to appear! This was not contamination, but a symbol that Chaos had truly begun to include and evolve the Law of Annihilation!

His aura began to climb steadily, and his originally withered Origin recovered and grew at an incredible speed! Realm Lord Middle Stage, Realm Lord Middle Stage Peak... "Buzz!" An aura far more vast and profound than before, seemingly containing the ultimate truths of life, death, and Reincarnation, suddenly erupted from Lin Fan's body! The Chaos Qi swirling around him became incredibly solid, and within it, one could faintly see the strange scenes of worlds being born and destroyed, and stars cycling through Reincarnation!

The Chaos Domain instantly expanded, its range reaching a staggering three thousand zhang! Within the domain, Chaos Qi flowed like a primordial soup, and the black light of Annihilation darted through it like docile fish. Not only did it no longer pose a threat, but it had become a part of the domain's power, bestowing upon it the terrifying characteristics of 'Ending' and 'Returning to the Void'!

Lin Fan snapped his eyes open. In his left eye, Chaos birthed stars; in his right eye, Annihilation enacted Reincarnation! A powerful pressure naturally diffused outward, causing Mo Yuan and the others, who were still channeling their Origins into him, to feel a surge of palpitations!

Late-stage World Lord!

After gathering everyone's strength and walking the edge of life and death, Lin Fan had not only fully recovered from his injuries but had also turned disaster into a blessing. He refined the fragment of the Law of Annihilation in one go, pushing his Dao of Chaos to a brand-new height and boldly stepping into the Late-stage World Lord! His Chaos Domain now possessed the preliminary form of evolving all things and including Annihilation!

"It's a success!"

"Alliance Leader! You're awake!"

Seeing Lin Fan wake up with an aura even stronger than before, everyone showed expressions of relief and wild joy, even though their own faces were pale and their breaths weak from consuming a large amount of Origin.

Lin Fan looked at the concerned and exhausted faces around him, feeling the Origin aura within him that was faintly connected to everyone, and a surge of unprecedented warmth and responsibility welled up in his heart.

He slowly stood up and gave a deep bow to the group: "This life-saving grace and the kindness of aiding my Dao, Lin Fan will never forget!" This bow was sincere. Without their selfless help, it would have been absolutely impossible for him to undergo Nirvana Rebirth and reach a higher level.

Mo Yuan stepped forward to support him. Although his face was pale, he gave a heroic laugh: "Since it is a pact, we should naturally be of one heart! There is no need for thanks!"

Su Zhiqing nodded slightly, her cold eyes also carrying a hint of warmth.

After this event, the Six Realms Pact was no longer just a title; it had truly become a collective bound by blood and shared destiny!

Lin Fan's gaze swept over everyone. Sensing their weakened state, he said deeply, "Everyone has suffered great losses and needs to recover as soon as possible. Since I have broken through, I will protect you all. Once everyone has recovered, it will be time for us to take the initiative and settle the old scores!"

He looked out of the cave at the dark red sky, his eyes sharp as knives.

Lord of Annihilation, your Clone... just you wait!