Astral beasts, while not particularly intelligent, were innately powerful. Their immense hostility toward outsiders stemmed not only from the enmity accumulated by the species over time but also from the subtle influence of the Dao Realm itself. As a result, their decisions were straightforward and brutally instinctive.0

This outsider is a mid-stage sempiternal lifeform, called an Astral Monarch among the invaders. Even if this outsider is formidable, his strength reaches the threshold of late-stage sempiternal life at most. This astral beast was full of confidence as it surged forward through the water.0

Born from the Aquaflame Chasm, it was perfectly suited for this environment. 0

However, when it saw another figure appear beside Wu Yuan, followed by a sky-blanketing array of blade rays, the astral beast was completely dumbfounded. It sensed the taste of death.0

Retreat! This instinctive thought flashed through the astral beast's mind as it attempted to backpedal violently.0

But it was too late. Firstly, the two sides were already on a collision course—how could one instantly reverse direction at such high speeds? Secondly, while it moved extremely quickly through the water, Wu Yuan was no slower when employing the Law of Space.0

In an instant, they clashed.0

Whoosh! Blade rays sliced across hundreds of millions of li of space. One blade ray in particular shone dazzlingly bright, with...0