Bagua Array Diagram.

Li Chen’s opening move was the heaven-shrouding Bagua Array Diagram.

When the Bagua Array Diagram enveloped the entire surrounding area, his expression changed.

If Li Chen had previously resembled a napping fox—cunning, yet not warranting too much vigilance—now, he had transformed into an awakened ancient beast.

"What... what kind of formation is this?!"

The group of cultivators covered by the array and forbidden laws turned pale.

With their cultivation, they could fully sense the powerful restrictive force within the formation.

In one sweep, he had sealed off their entire surroundings, so much so that they couldn’t even access the spiritual energy outside.

"Eighth Rank... No, it might be the Ninth-Level Grand Formation!" muttered a Demon Realm powerhouse, his expression twitching.

To unleash a Ninth-Level Grand Formation at once and seal everything, what on earth was this kid planning?

Judging from the situation, he should be looking for an opportunity to escape. Could he be planning to use the formation to hold them off?

However, he was also inside the formation himself!

"Do you think a mere formation can threaten us?" an Immortal Domain powerhouse shouted, somewhat blusteringly.

"Hmm..." Li Chen thought for a moment, then nodded, "One is indeed not enough."

"Master Eight."

"Here, here." A voice from the Bagua Array Diagram in the void responded excitedly, having waited so long beside Li Chen, finally getting a chance to move.

Being a chatterbox and lover of gossip, having to stay quiet for too long was quite uncomfortable for him.

Though recently getting along well with a formation spirit, that was just one soul; having more around would be livelier.

"A bunch of amateurs dare to clamor before Master Eight’s boss!" The Bagua Array Diagram emitted a proud and disdainful voice.

"Supreme Treasure!"

The moment the Bagua Array Diagram appeared in the sky, the cultivators who came for the Supreme Treasure turned red-eyed.

They had learned from their superiors that Li Chen possessed a Supreme Treasure.

Honestly, even they found it hard to believe.

What was a Supreme Treasure?

One of the most powerful primordial chaos inborn treasures since eternity, said to have been born alongside the great realms in the original era.

Throughout the starry universe, there were only nine pieces.

And throughout eternity, few managed to obtain them; each owner was invariably one of the supreme powerhouses.

Would such a treasure really fall into the hands of a mere youngster at a minor domain realm?

When such a treasure truly appeared before them, who wouldn’t be envious?

At the very least, all the cultivators present were red-eyed.

That was a Supreme Treasure!

As for what the Bagua Array Diagram said, it was completely ignored by the crowd.

Why care what it says, if it can become theirs?

"Attack!!"

A large number of cultivators rushed towards the sky at once.

"Boom!!"

A chain of violent explosions echoed in the sky.

Not only were people rushing to seize the Supreme Treasure, but many began attacking those around them upon approaching the Bagua Array Diagram.

Only one can be the master of the Supreme Treasure, and everyone else are their enemies!

The fragile coalition of the Three Realms collapsed instantly.

In the face of a Supreme Treasure, alliances and friendships were worthless!

Even factions initially intended as spectators joined the fray, rushing towards the Bagua Array Diagram.

Only... Li Chen remained motionless.

Behind him, several martial artists were also tempted but ultimately sighed and refrained from acting.

Compared to others, the forces from the Heaven Realm were weaker; if they recklessly joined the fight, they’d meet a grim end.

"Are we really going to let them have the Supreme Treasure?" a Salt-Heaven Lord who had suppressed their cultivation couldn’t help but ask Li Chen.

"Who said I was giving them the Supreme Treasure?" Li Chen turned and gave the Heaven Realm martial artists a peculiar smile.

Watching the cultivators continually clash in the sky, Li Chen calmly spoke, "Who do you think will end up with the Bagua Array Diagram in the end?"

Nearby, Yang Xin and Bai Tianyi remained silent; Zhang Shutong and Christina also held their peace.

Because they all knew, when Li Chen assumed this posture, it meant he already had a plan.

Moreover, he wasn’t one to accept losses.

The Salt-Heaven Lord observed Li Chen, slightly furrowing his brow.

"Probably the Demon Realm; their side is strongest. But the Divine Realm’s numbers are considerable. If the Divine Realm and Immortal Domain allied, even the Demon Realm couldn’t withstand them," the Salt-Heaven Lord speculated.

Li Chen shook his head.

"Wrong? You mean they’ll all end up injured and we’ll have a chance to take advantage? But there are quite a few opportunists nearby; if they teamed up, we might find it tough too?"

Li Chen shook his head again.

"You’re overcomplicating things." Li Chen shook his head with a smile. "I’ve already told them: there’s one choice—leave or die. They chose not to leave."

"So." A chilling light shone in Li Chen’s eyes. "Death is the only option."

"Second layer." With a slight gesture, Li Chen pointed towards the direction of the Bagua Array Diagram.

"Buzz—"

An invisible force erupted from the formation.

If the earlier force was a restriction, sealing the space within the formation from external contact, then this second burst was suppression!

"Soul Suppression Ban?!"

Witnessing the sudden explosion of suppressive power, an experienced powerhouse couldn’t help but exclaim.

This Soul Suppression Forbidden Array wasn’t a simple restraining force; it was an extremely powerful Ninth-Level suppressive formation.

As it erupted, almost everyone sensed their cultivation, already suppressed to domain realm by the Regretless Mountain Range, diminishing further.

Originally, even in domain realm, they were at the peak.

But now, they were regressing rapidly from domain realm peak.

Peak of the Sixth Order, Sixth Order, Fifth Order!

One by one, formidable cultivators found their capabilities repressed to the level of a Fifth Order Heavenly King amid the terrifying suppression.

A dire situation.

Especially given the current environment.

Envious as they were, the suppressive force compelled them to instantaneously calm down.

When their gaze fell upon Li Chen in the distance, all they met were eyes gazing at them like prey.

That stare made their skin crawl.