Chapter 985 - 345: Pangu Axe?

Using an axe as a weapon is indeed rare.

Connecting to what the World Tree last said: "The condition for the Fruit World to be illuminated is the appearance of Divine Soldiers."

If the last three Fruit Worlds correspond to the Demon Refining Pot, Donghuang Bell, and Pangu Axe respectively,

then the weapon in the hands of the Master of Radiant Black, could it be the tenth Ancient Divine Soldier?

Pangu Axe?!

With the swing of the axe by the Master of Radiant Black, a terrifying gash that split the heavens and earth appeared in the originally pure white center area.

Within that gash, the River of Eternal Darkness surged out incessantly, re-dyeing the white back to black.

It was as if ink spilled on white paper, a dense hue that couldn’t be erased.

Not only that,

the black edges that kept collapsing around them began to refill the white area visibly again during the brief pause of both sides, like the receding tide.

Watching this scene, the Master of Radiant Black held the axe with one hand and spoke calmly:

"Do you see? This is the Cosmos."

"Whether creation or extinction, to it, it is but a cycle, dictated by natural laws."

"The end of the River of Time is the source of the River of Eternal Darkness; they are essentially one. Your reverence for time and fear of eternal darkness is unfounded."

The end of the River of Time is the source of the River of Eternal Darkness?

This was the first time Han Zhan heard of it.

No wonder Yao Black set the location of the Bronze Conference at the end of the River of Time; there was this additional reason.

"The annihilating blade is about to fall on our heads, yet you persuade us to offer our necks for slaughter, don’t you find it somewhat absurd?"

"The laws are your laws, not recognized by everyone."

"The reason it has always been so is merely because no one successfully stopped you."

Han Zhan looked at the Master of Radiant Black enshrouded in black fog and rebutted coldly.

"Then why do you think no one has succeeded?"

The Master of Radiant Black seemed in no hurry to attack, instead engaging in a conversation with Han Zhan.

He knew a lot.

These secrets were truths about the cosmos, of which even Han Zhan knew very little.

So he remained silent, not interrupting the Master of Radiant Black.

"Three times." The Master of Radiant Black stated a number.

"The Cosmic Eras have been destroyed three times; now it is the third time."

"Each time, the formless will within the Cosmos would stir the threads of destiny and causality to select a ’One Who Bears the Calamity’."

Upon hearing the four words ’Cosmic Will’, an aged face of Dawn Number One suddenly surfaced in Han Zhan’s mind.

The Cosmic Will does not favor destruction; it would find a way to save itself, but evidently, the first two times unexceptionally ended in failure.

Otherwise, the birth of a third Cosmic Era wouldn’t have occurred.

So, am I the One Who Bears the Calamity chosen by the Cosmic Will of the Third Cosmic Era?

"If this doesn’t make you understand, then I can reveal a bit more."

"The name of the first One Who Bears the Calamity was Donghuang Taiyi."

Donghuang Taiyi.

This name was not unfamiliar to Han Zhan; he had heard of his legend in many tales.

He was the One Who Bears the Calamity of the First Cosmic Era?

There’s no need for the Master of Radiant Black to elaborate on his outcome.

Even as powerful as the Ancient Divine Soldier, the Donghuang Bell, was shattered into fragments and only reconstructed over two Cosmic Eras.

Was Donghuang Taiyi not strong?

No, it’s impossible.

Donghuang Taiyi’s strength must have been above that of the Creator God.

He couldn’t successfully prevent the annihilation of the First Cosmic Era, leading to his demise and obliteration.

"And what about the second One Who Bears the Calamity?"

With this thought in mind, Han Zhan asked further.

The Master of Radiant Black let out a light chuckle, "The name of the second One Who Bears the Calamity was Pangu."

Indeed.

Hearing this name, Han Zhan felt little surprise; he had already guessed.

However, Pangu appeared in the Second Cosmic Era, while Donghuang Taiyi appeared in the First Cosmic Era, disrupting the order of appearances.

As if reading Han Zhan’s thoughts, the Master of Radiant Black spoke again:

"This Pangu is not that Pangu."

"The Pangu of the Second Cosmic Era was a successor. He received the recognition of the Ancient Divine Soldier Pangu Axe, hence he could also be called Pangu."

"This is more of a ’titling’, recognition of the solitary one at the end of the Grand Path."

Hearing this, Han Zhan’s gaze fell on the Master of Radiant Black’s hand.

The Ancient Divine Soldier Pangu Axe was now held in his hand; the outcome of the One Who Bears the Calamity, Pangu, of the Second Cosmic Era, was also self-evident.

They all failed.

The Cosmic Era was annihilated by the River of Eternal Darkness.

The Third Cosmic Era was born and once again plunged into a cycle of destruction.

As the One Who Bears the Calamity this time, can I really stop this catastrophe?

"They each had only one Ancient Divine Soldier, but now I have nine."

After a moment of silence, Han Zhan spoke with a resolute tone.

Indeed, strictly speaking, the One Who Bears the Calamity of the Third Cosmic Era was not only Han Zhan.

Every Human Race Saint was a One Who Bears the Calamity.

It was they who helped the Third Cosmic Era get through the earlier stages, and now it was his turn to act for the conclusion.

"Indeed." Uncharacteristically, the Master of Radiant Black did not deny Han Zhan on this point, "Nine Ancient Divine Soldiers are indeed more troublesome than any single Ancient Divine Soldier."

"This is an unprecedented situation, which is also why I’m standing here, having spent so many words with you."

As the Master of Radiant Black spoke, nine pitch-black circular vortexes suddenly appeared behind him, and the surging River of Eternal Darkness flowed out from these nine vortexes, flooding into the body of the Master of Radiant Black!

At this moment, the Master of Radiant Black seemed to be linked to nine black power chains behind him, and his aura once again ascended!

"The River of Eternal Darkness’s annihilation of the Cosmic Era requires time, but now it has a hand free to aid me. Now, how much chance do you have?"

The voice of the Master of Radiant Black was as cold as a blade, cutting through the mind.

The waters of the nine Rivers of Eternal Darkness, like black dragons hanging from the sky, merged into the Master of Radiant Black, grand and magnificent.

He purposefully revealed those secrets to lure Han Zhan, stall for time, waiting for this very moment.

In contrast, Han Zhan’s face showed no excessive surprise; he had already anticipated this situation in advance.

"You are stalling for time, waiting for the River of Eternal Darkness to be able to support you."

"But am I not also riding the tide, using this extra time to digest and fuse the Dao that belongs to the Ancient Divine Soldier Donghuang Bell?"

As soon as Han Zhan finished speaking, the phantoms of nine Ancient Divine Soldiers appeared in an illusion behind him.

In terms of momentum, they faintly matched that of the Master of Radiant Black, not inferior!

"Thank you for sharing so much secret knowledge."

"Now let me demonstrate what it means to be—One Who Bears the Calamity!"