“On the contrary, I hope that within this era, they can join forces,” Lord Mò Màn said, his eyes chilling. “Whether it’s the Heavenly Abyss Faction or the Ice Peak Faction, there are opposing forces.”

“These opposing forces, if not subjected to a great slaughter, will oppose us again and again in the long years to come,” Lord Mò Màn continued. “If we can use their hands to completely crush their opposing thoughts, it would actually be a good thing.”

Luó Fēng and the other lords of Yuán Chóu all nodded. To completely govern all the Origin Worlds in the boundless Abyss, there would inevitably be many opposing forces. Luó Fēng and his companions would show no mercy and would unleash a full-scale slaughter. “There’s over a seventy percent chance they will act within this era,” Xīng Máng said.

“We’re close to ultimate victory,” Yuán laughed heartily. “Since the day I became a lord, I have always wanted to protect more and more Origin Worlds! I have left my footprints and opportunities in countless Origin Worlds. And now that we are getting closer to ‘substantively governing all Origin Worlds,’ how can I not be excited?”

“We have also been allied with the Ice Peak Faction for a long time,” Jīn, the second lord to be born, sneered. “But what was the result? The Ice Peak Ancestor showed no regard for past friendships and was unwilling to give us Origin Worlds. In my opinion… if this great slaughter happens, the Ice Peak Ancestor might even stand against us.”

Yuán’s eyes also turned cold. “As we approach ultimate victory, we cannot show any mercy to anyone who stands against us.”

Luó Fēng also nodded. “Anyone who is still our enemy at this point, we will send them on their way!”

The eight lords all had intense killing intent. Anyone who obstructed the Cultivator Faction would be killed without quarter!

In the grand hall, the Boundless Serpent Ancestor coiled, his eyes dark. “In terms of strength, my Heavenly Abyss Faction is no weaker than the Cultivator Faction, but… the eight lords are immortal and indestructible.”

The Boundless Serpent Ancestor pondered, “Even if they are defeated, they can quickly regain their strength and attack again together.” This was also the reason why the dozens of ancestors, led by the Giant God Emperor, agreed after the Cultivator Faction promised ‘never to expand.’ In a long-term struggle, it was normal for twenty or thirty ancestors to die, and ordinary ancestors with weaker self-preservation abilities were unwilling to participate in the war.

“My Heavenly Abyss Faction is divided internally, and the Ice Peak Faction is also divided,” the Boundless Serpent Ancestor was well aware of the situation there. “Some of the ancestors of the major factions were friends in the distant past, and exchanging information and intelligence was common. For example, the Three Emperors of Wind and Thunder Sea had a good private relationship with the Boundless Serpent Ancestor, and many secrets were revealed.”

“Both major factions are divided in response to the demands of the eight lords… precisely because the eight lords are extremely powerful and immortal,” the Boundless Serpent Ancestor was very troubled.

“Boundless Serpent Ancestor.” A cold voice echoed, and an invisible force gathered to form a semi-real, semi-illusory gray-robed figure, smirking coldly, his face grim. “Mò Gǔ Sī,” the Boundless Serpent Ancestor recognized that the newcomer was Mò Gǔ Sī, one of the top powers in the boundless Abyss, who mastered the highest level of soul power and was widely recognized as the most accomplished in soul aspects.

Before Lord Xīng Máng was born, Mò Gǔ Sī could do whatever he wanted, and no one could threaten him in the slightest.

“I heard,” the gray-robed figure smiled. “The eight arrogant Cultivator lords are actually negotiating with all forces simultaneously, wanting to govern all Origin Worlds. Once they fully govern them, if you devour any Origin World in the future, you will probably be hunted down by them!” The gray-robed figure’s aura grew colder. He had no interest in other disputes; his path required devouring countless souls.

Compared to the souls of ‘Heavenly Abyss Life Forms,’ the souls of beings in Origin Worlds were billions of times more numerous, which Mò Gǔ Sī valued the most.

“The entire boundless Abyss was once food I could freely enjoy,” Mò Gǔ Sī said coldly. “But the Cultivator Faction has repeatedly targeted me, and Lord Xīng Máng even restrains me. So, Boundless Serpent Ancestor… you should understand that the Cultivator Faction is my sworn enemy!”

The Boundless Serpent Ancestor listened. “The eight lords are immortal and indestructible; none of you can deal with them.”

Mò Gǔ Sī smiled slightly. “But I have a way. In terms of soul, I am number one in the boundless Abyss.”

The Boundless Serpent Ancestor acknowledged this. Mò Gǔ Sī’s highest-level soul power was indeed terrifying. When fighting him, an immortal being could only exert three or four tenths of their strength at best. Some weaker ancestors might even become disoriented, only able to steady their life cores with their minds, completely powerless to resist.

He was indeed terrifying, capable of fighting fiercely in the boundless Abyss with only soul techniques.

“You have fought the Cultivator Faction many times,” the Boundless Serpent Ancestor said. “You couldn’t do anything to them. As for the newly promoted Luó Fēng… we tried during the faction war before, and Luó Fēng’s mental will is extremely strong.”

“I know,” Mò Gǔ Sī smiled and nodded. “My power alone is certainly not enough, so I need help.”

“I need the help of the Six Ancestors: the Extinction Ancestor, the Thousand Eyes Ancestor, the Star Net Ancestor, the Myriad Tentacle Dragon Mother, the Nightmare Ancestor, and the Dream Weaver,” Mò Gǔ Sī stated. “Looking across the boundless Abyss, in terms of soul, these six are second only to me. If they join forces with me… we can weave an unprecedented illusion.”

“An unprecedented illusion?” The Boundless Serpent Ancestor was somewhat skeptical. “An illusion? Is it useful?”

“The ultimate path of the soul is more terrifying than you imagine,” Mò Gǔ Sī said with disdain. “The power to manipulate souls – the Cultivator Faction has always targeted me. I have studied their mental weaknesses for endless ages. This illusion can give them a huge surprise!”

“Who will your illusion target?” the Boundless Serpent Ancestor asked.

“Yuán!” Mò Gǔ Sī declared. “I know ‘Yuán’ too well. He has cultivated for endless ages, dedicating countless efforts to the Cultivator Faction. The more effort he puts in, the more he cares about countless Origin Worlds. This unprecedented illusion I am preparing will be even more effective.”

“Once successful, Yuán will be trapped in his mind and probably won’t be able to participate in the battle,” Mò Gǔ Sī continued. “Even if he can barely participate, he will probably only be able to exert one or two tenths of his strength.”

Mò Gǔ Sī was very confident in his most specialized path. He had been hunted by the Cultivator Faction too many times and hated them to the core. “Even if he barely participates, he can only exert one or two tenths of his strength?” The Boundless Serpent Ancestor was somewhat excited. “How long can being trapped in his mind affect him?” “It could be forever,” Mò Gǔ Sī said confidently.

The Boundless Serpent Ancestor was overjoyed. Yuán’s formations significantly enhanced the overall strength of the eight lords. If Yuán was incapacitated, the deterrence of the remaining seven lords would rapidly diminish.

“Are six helpers enough? There are still some ancestors skilled in mental techniques. Would inviting more ensure greater success?” the Boundless Serpent Ancestor asked.

“Those useless ones are not needed,” Mò Gǔ Sī looked down on them. “These six helpers are scattered among the Heavenly Abyss Faction, the Ice Peak Faction, and weaker forces.”

“How to invite them is up to you.”

“Leave it to me,” the Boundless Serpent Ancestor said confidently. Three of the six were from his own faction, and he was confident he could persuade the rest.

“You also need to provide enough life to help me recover my strength,” Mò Gǔ Sī added. “Ten thousand souls of World-level Primal Chaos life forms, or one trillion souls of High-level Primal Chaos life forms.”

The Boundless Serpent Ancestor had a headache. World-level Primal Chaos life forms were the core of their race and were protected by ancestors; he dared not capture them at will. While High-level Primal Chaos life forms were numerous, a trillion was still difficult to acquire.

This number put immense pressure on the Boundless Serpent Ancestor.

“I’ll figure something out,” the Boundless Serpent Ancestor did not immediately agree.

“Once ready, just place these lives in the Boundless World,” Mò Gǔ Sī said. “Xīng Máng has been chasing me, but even he dares not enter the Boundless World.” “Good,” the Boundless Great Serpent replied.

The Ice Peak Ancestor stood on the vast land, an endless icy aura spreading, covering the ground with ice. He stood there alone, his anger unquelled.

“Pǔ Fēng, opposing me again and again.”

“This time, sixteen ancestors actually opposed!” the Ice Peak Ancestor roared in fury. In the Ice Peak Faction’s vote, Pǔ Fēng and three other immortal beings, along with twelve ordinary ancestors, were unwilling to be enemies with the Cultivator Faction. “Xiū Sài Wéi too, repeatedly siding with the Cultivator Faction.” The Ice Peak Ancestor was exasperated. He already disliked the rise of the Cultivator Faction and wanted to lead the faction’s forces to ally with the Heavenly Abyss Faction, but fourteen ancestors stood against him!

“Ice Peak,” a thought descended, transforming into a large serpent. “From your appearance, your Ice Peak Faction doesn’t fully listen to you either.”

“You’re even worse off than me,” the Ice Peak Ancestor said coldly. “I have good news, from Mò Gǔ Sī,” the Boundless Serpent Ancestor said, then explained the detailed intelligence.

“Oh?” The Ice Peak Ancestor’s eyes lit up upon hearing this. “If ‘Yuán’ can really be trapped in his mind, the remaining seven lords of the Cultivator Faction… their deterrence would be greatly weakened.”

Without Yuán, the lords would be a scattered mess, their overall strength reduced to only one-third or even one-fourth of what it was before. “The Nightmare Ancestor is from your Ice Peak Faction; you are responsible for inviting her. As for the Myriad Tentacle Dragon Mother and the Dream Weaver, I will invite them,” the Boundless Serpent Ancestor said. In terms of social skills, he was far superior to the Ice Peak Ancestor. The Ice Peak Faction had a total of 8 ancestors, while the Heavenly Abyss Faction had over 20, showing the difference in their ability to recruit ancestors. “Good,” the Ice Peak Ancestor responded.

“Now there’s a big problem,” the Boundless Serpent Ancestor said. “Mò Gǔ Sī has been hunted by Xīng Máng for too long, and his strength is very weak now. He needs to devour countless souls to recover his strength. He said he needs ten thousand World-level Primal Chaos life forms or one trillion Heavenly Abyss life forms.” “That’s too many,” the Ice Peak Ancestor’s expression changed upon hearing this. Ten thousand World-level Primal Chaos life forms were definitely out of the question; numerous ancestors would be enraged.

Luó Fēng had reasons for ambushing his friends before; he only ambushed those who devoured the Origin World’s essence. Even so, all parties sought to talk to Luó Fēng at the time, but those ancestors tolerated it due to Luó Fēng’s deterrent power.

If their leader, the Ice Peak Ancestor, extensively captured World-level Primal Chaos life forms, it would cause internal division within the faction. “Ten thousand World-level life forms definitely won’t work. The death of each World-level life form would attract the attention of an ancestor. We should still try to gather one trillion High-level Primal Chaos life forms,” the Ice Peak Ancestor said. “According to the number of our two major factions’ races, you are responsible for seven hundred billion High-level Primal Chaos life forms, and I am responsible for three hundred billion.”

The Serpent Ancestor no longer argued. Both sides genuinely wanted to cooperate and would naturally do their best. “Good,” the Boundless Serpent Ancestor nodded. Seven hundred billion High-level Primal Chaos life forms – this kind of thing had to be done quietly. The Boundless Great Serpent race could silently appear in any territory of the boundless Abyss, so they could try to do it discreetly.

The opposing forces of the two major factions were rapidly preparing. Some ancestors from weaker forces who were unwilling to participate in the war, such as the ‘Myriad Tentacle Dragon Mother’ and the ‘Dream Weaver,’ had previously negotiated with the Cultivator Faction. Now, facing threats and the temptation of immense resources, they also violated their agreements with the Cultivator Faction, bringing their races to join the Heavenly Abyss Faction, preparing to participate in this war.

At the same time, over a trillion High-level Primal Chaos life forms were captured from various places and ultimately sent to the Boundless World, where Mò Gǔ Sī was quietly devouring countless souls, rapidly recovering.