For a long time recently, Yuan had been in low spirits. The congenital Chaos Source Life faction was determined to completely eradicate the cultivator faction at any cost. The war situation was dire; many world clusters had fallen, and countless Source Worlds had been devoured, leading to the extinction of countless lives. As the most prestigious Lord in the entire cultivator faction, how could Yuan possibly be in a good mood? Even with his main combat avatar giving its all, the overall strength gap between the two sides was simply too vast.

“Luo Feng,” Yuan said, looking at the young junior before him, his mood rarely finding some comfort as he praised, “You are the ninety-third cultivator in the history of our entire faction to reach the ‘Half-Source Fusion Dao’ state.”

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng finally understood just how rare a ‘Half-Source Fusion Dao cultivator’ truly was. As far as he knew, the cultivator faction’s territory was incredibly vast, encompassing numerous world clusters! And its history was so ancient that it was beyond the comprehension of weaker cultivators like them, who had not yet leapt beyond their cages. In the entire cultivator territory, throughout its immeasurably long history, fewer than a hundred individuals had reached his current level.

“Your willpower has also leapt beyond the cage,” Yuan continued. “To possess both is even rarer. Achieving the ‘World-level Chaos Source Life’ state will not be difficult for you.”

Yuan felt a measure of satisfaction at the emergence of such an outstanding junior. Yet, this could not change the larger picture. Even the appearance of ten ‘World-level Chaos Source Lives’ would not alter the situation in the slightest.

“When the cultivator faction was weak, considering how troublesome we Lords were, they could still tolerate us,” Yuan mused. “But now, they clearly have no more tolerance.” Yuan understood this perfectly.

Long, long ago, all Source Worlds were merely sustenance for the congenital Chaos Source Lives! That was the darkest period for cultivators. Each time a Source World was devoured, countless lives were extinguished, as if facing an insurmountable ‘catastrophe.’ When a Source World was consumed, the Infinite Chaos Source Space would then nurture a new one. The congenital Chaos Source Lives had abundant ‘food,’ and they had grown accustomed to such a life.

Later, the first Chaos Source Lord, Yuan, appeared. He mastered the highest level of power within the Infinite Chaos Source Space, possessing countless avatars and being virtually immortal and indestructible. This made things slightly better for the cultivator faction. He tried his best to protect sufficient territories. His power, which shook the Infinite Chaos Source Space, and his indestructible nature compelled many Ancestors of the congenital Chaos Source Life faction to acknowledge his right to a territory, leading to a period of peace between the two sides.

However, countless ages passed, and the number of Lords in the cultivator faction gradually increased. The territories they occupied also grew larger and larger, leading to escalating conflicts. There had been multiple wars between the two sides, and the Lords, being powerful enough, had successively slain over a dozen Chaos Source Ancestors! But this time… it was the largest war in history! The congenital Chaos Source Life faction had launched the war at any cost! The Lords found themselves struggling desperately to defend.

“Luo Feng, the cultivators who were previously guided here all went to the Initial Land,” Yuan explained with a smile. “The Initial Land is also the most crucial core area for us cultivators. I will take you there now.”

“Thank you, Senior Yuan,” Luo Feng said respectfully.

“Let’s go.” With a wave of his hand, Yuan departed with Luo Feng.

Qugo and Yifia respectfully saw them off.

“The next time we see Fellow Daoist Luo Feng, he might already be a World-level Chaos Source Life,” Qugo commented.

“I wonder if this war will be over by the time he becomes a World-level Chaos Source Life,” Yifia added. As the lowest-ranking members in this war, they were equally concerned about its outcome.

Within the Infinite Chaos Source Space, Yuan led Luo Feng, traveling at an incredibly high speed. The speed was far greater than Luo Feng’s usual teleportation; the scenery outside distorted, making it impossible to discern any Source World.

Yuan gazed forward, silent. Luo Feng could feel that Yuan’s mood was clearly not good at that moment. By Earth time, the journey lasted a full two hours, and Yuan did not utter a single word. Luo Feng did not disturb him; he understood that while Yuan appeared to be merely traveling with him, his other avatars were likely occupied with crucial matters!

“We’ve arrived,” Yuan finally spoke. “The Initial Land was originally a mysterious place born within the Infinite Chaos Source Space. It has been repeatedly refined and fortified by several of us Lords! Later, Lord Xingmang relocated the Initial Land to a hidden location.”

Luo Feng sensed the surrounding space-time twisting and shifting violently.

“Xingmang is the one with the highest mastery of space-time in the entire Infinite Chaos Source Space,” Yuan said, a slight smile appearing on his face as he mentioned Xingmang. “The hidden location he found is incredibly difficult for the congenital Chaos Source Life faction to locate, no matter how hard they try.”

Amidst the chaotic space-time, Yuan expertly navigated through layers of obstacles with Luo Feng, finally arriving at a stable space.

“Hmm.” Luo Feng looked around.

It was a vast and serene land. The energy here was denser than ever before; in fact, much of it had condensed into solids like soil, rocks, and vegetation, or transformed into liquid streams. The abundance of energy here far surpassed the cultivation caverns of even large Chaos Source Palaces.

“The Initial Land is sufficient to supply enough energy for the Lords,” Yuan stated. “Supplying energy for other cultivators is even easier.”

Luo Feng also saw figures flying through the land, each exuding a formidable aura—all of them being existences that had leapt beyond the cage.

“In the Initial Land, besides those like you who are about to leap beyond the cage, there are over 80 million High-level Chaos Source Lives, 237 World-level Chaos Source Lives, and 7 Lords,” Yuan said, looking at Luo Feng. “All cultivators who have leapt beyond the cage, as long as they are alive, maintain avatars here.”

“These are all the powerful individuals our cultivator faction possesses.”

Luo Feng carefully noted these numbers: over 80 million High-level Chaos Source Lives, 237 World-level Chaos Source Lives, and 7 Lords! This represented the full might of the cultivator faction within the Infinite Chaos Source Space, which deterred all other powers.

“Within our territory, a large number of congenital Chaos Source Lives also reside,” Yuan explained. “And in previous wars, we also captured many congenital Chaos Source Lives.”

Luo Feng nodded. The cultivator territory was vast and boundless, so the number of congenital Chaos Source Lives born there must be immense.

“Those congenital Chaos Source Lives who resisted became our cultivation resources,” Yuan stated. “The rest all submitted. Among those who submitted, there are over 50 billion High-level Chaos Source Lives and 137 World-level Chaos Source Lives.”

Luo Feng couldn’t help but exclaim, “Over 50 billion?!” This number was somewhat exaggerated, as the cultivator faction collectively had less than a hundred million High-level Chaos Source Lives!

Yuan sighed softly. “This is the terrifying aspect of the congenital Chaos Source Lives! They are the largest race in the entire Infinite Chaos Source Space, spread throughout. Those who submitted to us are merely a tiny fraction.” Even this tiny fraction amounted to over 50 billion High-level Chaos Source Lives and 137 World-level Chaos Source Lives.

“Their numbers are simply too vast,” Yuan said, shaking his head gently. “There are many High-level Chaos Source Lives, World-level Chaos Source Lives, and Chaos Source Ancestors among them.”

“The core-lives of those who submitted are all refined and controlled,” Yuan added. “If they serve us obediently, they can naturally live. But if we discover any betrayal, they are immediately executed.”

Luo Feng nodded. Senior Yuan’s attitude was clear: refined to serve as subordinates, and death for betrayal.

“The number of powerful cultivators we have is too small,” Yuan said, looking at Luo Feng. “We cannot afford even a shred of mercy towards the hostile faction.”

“I understand,” Luo Feng replied.

“If one day our cultivator faction is completely defeated and all our territories fall,” Yuan said softly, “this ‘Initial Land’ will be our last hope.”

Luo Feng understood. The situation was so severe that Senior Yuan and the others were preparing for the complete loss of all territories. At that point, all cultivators who had leapt beyond the cage, as well as the most elite cultivators, would reside in the Initial Land, patiently accumulating strength. Over long ages, perhaps a few more Lords would emerge, offering hope to reclaim their territories.

“Senior Yuan, has the situation become this dire?” Luo Feng asked softly. If all territories were completely lost, what would happen to his home, the Origin Continent? What about his closest family?

“It won’t be difficult for you to become a World-level Chaos Source Life,” Yuan said, looking at Luo Feng. “You will also be a core member of our cultivator faction, so I won’t hide it from you! The situation is already very bad. The best outcome is losing most of our territory!”

“The worst outcome is losing all of it.” Yuan looked at Luo Feng. “You don’t need to worry too much. Even if you become a World-level Chaos Source Life, you won’t be able to influence the situation. This war is primarily handled by us seven Lords.”

On one side was the largest race in the entire Infinite Chaos Source Space! On the other were seven Lords, each mastering the highest level of power! Currently, almost all factions in the Infinite Chaos Source Space were following this war.

“As for your home Source World,” Yuan said, looking at Luo Feng, “once a world cluster falls, the congenital Chaos Source Life faction will prioritize attacking the Source World where a ‘Lord of the Source World’ resides. Your home Source World will also be high on their priority list for attack.”

Luo Feng’s heart trembled.

“Once a world falls, we will try our best to migrate some of its clans,” Yuan continued, “but with countless Source Worlds, we cannot do everything.” Yuan was treating Luo Feng as if he were already a ‘World-level Chaos Source Life.’ After all, for someone possessing both the ‘Half-Source Fusion Dao’ and ‘beyond-the-cage willpower,’ achieving a World-level Chaos Source bloodline was well within grasp.

As Yuan and Luo Feng conversed, they continued flying, allowing Luo Feng to observe the Initial Land.

“The Lords are all very busy,” Yuan explained. “The Initial Land is managed by the World-level Chaos Source Lives. Of course, you haven’t leapt beyond the cage yet! You are not required to undertake any tasks; your sole duty is to cultivate!”

“That ‘Chaos Source Island’ ahead is where all cultivators who haven’t yet leapt beyond the cage reside,” Yuan said, pointing to the island. “There are over eighty thousand Half-Source cultivators on the island. Among them, you are the only Fusion Dao practitioner.”

Chaos Source Island was quite vast. On the island stood a tall mountain that pierced through the clouds, and at its summit was a large cave dwelling. From the mountain peak, one could overlook the entire island and even most of the Initial Land.

“This is your dwelling in the Initial Land,” Yuan said, landing with Luo Feng in front of the cave dwelling.

On Chaos Source Island, which gathered ‘invincible existences’ from various world clusters, there were still over eighty thousand such powerful beings after countless ages. They watched as the legendary Senior Yuan brought a black-robed, black-haired man to the cave dwelling at the summit of the tall mountain.

“Only those certain to become World-level Chaos Source Lives are permitted to reside in the cave dwellings at the mountain peak,” these invincible existences understood very well.