The dagger's cold light flashed, and Lin Yi's pupils dilated sharply. In the nick of time, the star patterns on Yun Ge's body burst into a blinding glow. A golden barrier materialized behind Lin Yi in an instant, intercepting the black - robed man's attack. "You won't lay a finger on him!" Yun Ge's voice was laced with an unprecedented edge. Her hair turned golden under the power of the First Valley Master's origin, and she seemed like a divine being descending to earth.
Sent flying by the barrier's counterforce, the black - robed man coughed up blood, yet the madness in his eyes only intensified. "You think this can stop us? The power of the Lord of Chaos is beyond your comprehension!" Struggling to his feet, he watched as the jade pendant in his hand shattered into countless tiny runes, merging into the Lord of Chaos's might. The Lord of Chaos swelled in size once more, opening its gaping maw as a chaotic vortex capable of devouring stars took shape within.
In the Ultimate Adaptation Mode, Lin Yi's consciousness was fully connected to the device and the Star Meteorite Ark. He could see deep beneath Myriad Sound Valley that the origin power left by the First Valley Master was depleting rapidly. Yun Ge, in a bid to maintain the defensive barrier, had suffered multiple ruptures in her meridians, and blood trickled continuously from the corner of her mouth. "I can't let her endure this for me any longer!" Lin Yi roared inwardly, frantically manipulating the device interface with all his strength.
Prompts popped up: [Initiate Star Meteorite Judgment] [Consume all remaining life force]. Without a moment's hesitation, Lin Yi confirmed the operation. The runes on the surface of the Star Meteorite Ark began to spin in reverse, and all its energy converged into a colossal Star Meteorite Halberd, its surface shimmering with the light of the universe's origin. Sensing Lin Yi's resolve, Yun Ge, despite the excruciating pain, channeled her last ounce of origin power into the halberd. "Myriad Sound Valley, fight with me!"
The remaining power of Myriad Sound Valley's protective formation, the ethereal shadow of the First Valley Master's spirit, and the ancient prohibitions slumbering within the valley all awakened at Yun Ge's call. They transformed into streams of radiant light, merging into the Star Meteorite Halberd. As the chaotic vortex loomed closer, Lin Yi and Yun Ge raised the halberd together and hurled it towards the Lord of Chaos.
The moment the halberd clashed with the chaotic vortex, space collapsed completely, and time ground to a halt. Lin Yi and Yun Ge's bodies swayed precariously in the aftermath of the energy shockwave, but their consciousnesses remained intertwined. Just then, the black - robed man suddenly appeared in the halberd's path. Spreading his arms wide, he laughed maniacally. "Let me show you the true power bestowed upon me by the Lord of Chaos!" His body began to expand, transforming into a gigantic chaotic puppet, intent on blocking the Star Meteorite Halberd's advance.
The chaotic puppet's colossal form loomed like a mountain, blocking the path of the Star Meteorite Halberd. The eerie runes flowing across its surface resonated with the chaotic vortex, unleashing an energy tempest powerful enough to tear space asunder. Lin Yi and Yun Ge were sent flying, blood spurting from their mouths as the aftershock of the tempest slammed into them. Their clothes were shredded to rags, and deep, bone - showing gashes marred their bodies, yet their hands re marred their bodies, yet their hands remained tightly clasped.
"Do you really think you can challenge the Lord of Chaos?" The distorted voice of the black - robed man echoed from within the puppet. With a sweep of the puppet's massive hand, countless chaotic chains lashed out, coiling around the Star Meteorite Halberd. The halberd's radiant light began to dim under the chains' corrosive touch, and its advance slowed to a crawl.
In the nick of time, Lin Yi's Sea of Consciousness trembled violently. A translucent shadow of illusion materialized before him—the 0th adapter! "I failed once, but this time, history won't repeat itself!" The 0th adapter's voice carried the unwavering determination that transcended time and space. As the shadow of illusion merged into Lin Yi's body, a surge of vast memories and power flooded through him.
Lin Yi's eyes cleared instantly. He finally grasped the ultimate secret of the device: adaptation wasn't merely about wielding power but achieving resonance with the origin of the universe. He formed seals with his hands and intoned incantations, "Using star meteorites as a guide, with the origin as the bond, break!" The Star Meteorite Halberd erupted in a blinding glow, and a miniature cosmic star map coalesced at its tip.
Sensing the change in Lin Yi's power, Yun Ge bit through her tongue, infusing the halberd with sound waves laced with her origin essence blood. "The inheritance of Myriad Sound Valley, unleashed in this battle!" The star patterns on her body awakened fully, and behind her, the gigantic shadow of illusion of the First Valley Master materialized. With a wave of the First Valley Master's shadowy hand, all the ancient formations hidden deep beneath Myriad Sound Valley activated, transforming into streams of resplendent starlight that poured into the Star Meteorite Halberd.
Sensing the impending doom, the chaotic puppet let out an earth - shattering roar. Its body began to self - destruct, attempting to take the Star Meteorite Halberd down with it. But Lin Yi, now merged with the power of the 0th adapter, would not be defeated so easily. He controlled the halberd, using the laws of the universe as its blade, slicing through the puppet's self - destruct energy and thrusting straight towards the Lord of Chaos.
For the first time, a hint of panic flashed across the Lord of Chaos's form. In a rush, it conjured a chaotic shield to defend itself. However, the Star Meteorite Halberd, imbued with the legacies of two Valley Masters, the unwavering resolve of Lin Yi and Yun Ge, and the power of the cosmic origin, was unstoppable. With a thunderous "boom!" the chaotic shield shattered into pieces, and the halberd plunged deep into the Lord of Chaos's chest.
Just as victory seemed assured, an endless stream of dark mist gushed from the Lord of Chaos's wound. Its voice turned icier than ever, "Did you really think this was all my power? How naive..." From within the mist, an even more colossal and terrifying figure began to take shape, while Lin Yi and Yun Ge were on the verge of complete exhaustion.
The mist swirling around the Lord of Chaos condensed into a towering figure with six pairs of pitch - black wings, each feather exuding an aura that could corrode the very laws of the universe. Its eyes, twin abysses of endless darkness, locked onto Lin Yi and Yun Ge, and a voice that seemed to come from the depths of the void echoed, "Fools. You've only witnessed the tip of the iceberg of my might."
Lin Yi's body trembled violently as the power from the 0th adapter began to conflict with the energy of the Star Meteorite Ark. Cracks appeared on his skin, emitting a faint, sickly glow. Beside him, Yun Ge had fallen into a coma, her face deathly pale, but the star patterns on her body still faintly flickered, maintaining a tenuous connection with the ancient formations of Myriad Sound Valley.
The newly - formed Lord of Chaos waved its wings, and countless chaotic blades, each carrying the power to annihilate a world, rained down. Lin Yi gritted his teeth and activated the Ultimate Adaptation Mode to the fullest extent. The device interface spun wildly, displaying a string of warnings: [Energy Overload Detected] [Consciousness Fragmentation Risk at 80%]. But he had no choice. He summoned all the remaining power, condensing a barrier of cosmic laws that crackled with blue light.
The chaotic blades slammed into the barrier, creating deafening explosions. Lin Yi's ears bled from the shockwaves, and his vision blurred. Just when it seemed the barrier would shatter, the ancient seal on his chest, left by the First Valley Master, suddenly glowed brightly. An illusory figure of the First Valley Master emerged from the seal, his voice filled with solemnity, "Lin Yi, remember—the balance of the universe lies not in absolute power, but in harmony."
With these words, the First Valley Master's shadow of illusion merged into Lin Yi's body. A warm current flowed through his meridians, soothing the conflicting forces within. Lin Yi's eyes lit up with comprehension. He dispersed the barrier of cosmic laws and instead began to draw in the chaotic energy around him, guiding it with the power of resonance. The chaotic blades that were about to strike transformed into streams of pure energy, which were then channeled into the Star Meteorite Halberd.
The Lord of Chaos let out an enraged howl. It flapped its wings and charged forward, its entire body becoming a vortex of destruction. Lin Yi held the halberd tightly and charged to meet it. The moment the two collided, space folded in on itself, creating countless miniature black holes. Lin Yi's consciousness was on the verge of collapse, but in his mind, he saw the determined faces of all those who had fought alongside him—Yun Ge, the 0th adapter, the First Valley Master...
Drawing on this strength, Lin Yi channeled all his remaining power into the halberd and shouted, "For the balance of the universe—break!" A blinding light burst forth, and the fate of the battle hung in the balance.