# Chapter: What does it look like when a 1.5-tier Supreme beats a 1-tier? Then a 3-tier Supreme beating a 1.5-tier Supreme is the enhanced version of that. Add in the despair of the Star Realm being frozen solid, and you can interview Spider Lady and Night Mother.
If the Tuanzhang at his peak combat power were to face the Underworld God, that scene would be quite spectacular. The Tuanzhang's "Avatar" at its limit could expand to be as large as Doom Star itself.
At that moment, the Tuanzhang's "Avatar" outside the planet would lower its gaze upon Doom Star, wielding World Force, a massive hand descending from the sky.
The reason the First Generation Law Destroyer became the biggest special challenger is likely that he wasn't 1.5-tier, but rather 1.6 to 1.7-tier. Although still no match for a Supreme, he still had the potential to advance further; he just didn't have the time or opportunity.
Setting aside the grudges and grievances between the Supreme Being and the First Generation, in Su Xiao's view, this appearance of the "Abyss Heart" is the best opportunity for Arcane Eternal Star.
If the patriarch of the "Azguk Family" truly becomes a Supreme-tier powerhouse capable of challenging the current Lord of the Abyss through the "Abyss Heart," and kills the current Lord of the Abyss to take their place, even if the Azguk patriarch still harbors malice toward the Star Realm, he won't act immediately. This would at least buy time until the end of the Third Era, allowing them to accumulate strength.
As for why the peak powerhouses of Arcane Eternal Star don't ascend to the Supreme Realm, the problem lies here. To challenge the current Lord of the Abyss, one must venture deep into the Abyss. The Tuanzhang has the "Azure Shadow King" at his limit, and an irreversible demonization to nearly half the Supreme Realm as a Law-Destroying friend to help fight into the Abyss and reach the Lord of the Abyss's location. Which other peak powerhouse of Arcane Eternal Star could accomplish this?
Therefore, the Azguk patriarch, who can enter the Abyss without harm to challenge the current Lord of the Abyss, is undoubtedly the most likely candidate to become the next Lord of the Abyss, and also the best choice.
From this perspective, the Soul Lord who came to Doom Star wasn't here to cooperate with the Underworld God at all. Arcane Eternal Star's collaborator this time is the Azguk Family! And the other peak powerhouses from Arcane Eternal Star in the Void are already ready to descend into this world at any moment.
Su Xiao doesn't care whether it's the Azguk patriarch or the Underworld God who ascends to the Supreme Realm. Both situations are the same to him; he has grudges against both sides. Unless he himself ascends to the Supreme Realm, any other outcome means death.
Su Xiao feels that if Arcane Eternal Star's plan is truly like this, it's somewhat like trying anything when all else fails. But on second thought, compared to sitting back and waiting for death, this is indeed better.
Su Xiao finally understands why, after so many days on Doom Star, the Soul Lord hasn't made any move to hunt him down. It turns out there's this plan. The Soul Lord's current state should be quite delicate.
The Soul Lord's power comes from the orthodox "Ascension Sorcerer" lineage of the Soul Clock Tower. That is, the more "Spirit Holes" on the head, the more exponentially the power increases. Coupled with the Soul Lord's Arcane Eternal Star secret technique of devouring elements to permanently strengthen the soul, this secret art is further sublimated.
12 "Spirit Holes" correspond to the Supreme Peak. In the ancient era, the strongest Ascension Sorcerer opened a 13th one. Su Xiao has seen this person's skull with his own eyes.
Ask yourself, is the power system of the ancient era stronger, or that of this era? It's actually hard to judge. The current era is the early Third Era, while the ancient era conservatively spans six to seven eras or more. So you can't compare strength, and each era of the Star Realm has its own brilliance.
The Soul Lord, who is only slightly weaker than the Undying Old Man, feels unfamiliar. It's estimated that his original strength was 12 "Spirit Holes" opened, and he's currently temporarily half-opening the 13th.
A very wondrous situation emerges. Su Xiao's mortal enemy relationship with the Underworld God must temporarily be put on hold. The reason is, first deal with the "Azguk Family," then clear out the people from Arcane Eternal Star. Only then can the "Abyss Heart" belong to one of the two of them.
Previously, the Dark God Cult of this world attempted to temporarily open the Abyss Gate to allow the current Lord of the Abyss to descend into this world. Back then, Su Xiao directly went to the Underworld God Temple's lair, Eternal City, to find Zuiyasi's daughter, Yelo Ilya, to have her discern the Dark God Cult's current location. On that occasion, the Underworld God chose to turn a blind eye, because if the current Lord of the Abyss came, both sides would be finished.
There's a problem that makes Su Xiao frown. Could one of the conditions of the deal between the Soul Lord and the Azguk Family be to help the Azguk Family get rid of the "Deep Sea Ancient Urn"? And now, the Soul Lord has apparently fulfilled that promise.
Su Xiao doesn't know the specifics of their plan. He takes out the "Book of Original Sin" and lets it flip to the seventh page on its own.
He gazes at the "Deep Sea Ancient Urn" for a moment, then raises his hand and uses his mastery of Abyssology to form a symbol. The meaning of this symbol is:
"Utilization."
Su Xiao had only recently sealed the "Deep Sea Ancient Urn." Moreover, this Big Daddy-level Original Sin Object, in essence, wasn't his possession. It had targeted him after he killed Spider Lady.
Now that both sides understand the other is not to be trifled with, it's time to attempt negotiation and then go their separate ways.
Su Xiao strengthens the sealing power of the other six pages and attempts to open the seal on the seventh page.
Buzz!
The air in the room vibrates, becoming viscous like liquid. Under this refraction, light takes on the rippling texture of the deep sea. As the seal on the page opens, the "Deep Sea Ancient Urn" inside breaks free.
Su Xiao has always maintained reverence for Original Sin Objects. Therefore, when he temporarily held the "Fate Coin" for 1.8 million ounces of Space-Time Power, he chose the risk of making room to seal seven Original Sin Objects simultaneously. It's difficult, but so far, it hasn't exceeded the limits of the Book of Original Sin.
Under Su Xiao's vigilance, the "Deep Sea Ancient Urn" fully reveals its true form. It's an ancient urn, deep blue all over, with archaic patterns. It's about half a meter tall, and seawater slowly flows out from inside. After the seawater trickles down the outer wall, it contacts the air and dissipates into it.
Just as Su Xiao thinks the "Deep Sea Ancient Urn" will use its Original Sin power to erode him, water surges several meters below the urn, forming a rapidly spinning vortex. The urn then falls freely and, with a *pop*, drops into the vortex.
Is the "Deep Sea Ancient Urn" wary of Su Xiao? Partly, yes. More so, it's keeping its distance from the six sealed kindred. These six guys are in trouble and are doing their utmost to drag it into their misfortune.
Compared to clashing head-on with the "Original Sin Sealer," going back to continue plaguing the Azguk Family is a better choice. To put it more bluntly, Su Xiao and the "Deep Sea Ancient Urn" bumped into each other, both felt the other was not to be trifled with, and... well, let's pretend they never met, as if nothing happened.
Seeing this, Su Xiao lets out a long breath. As a Supreme Peak, his resistance to Original Sin Objects is naturally high. The problem is, he's still sealing six Original Sin Objects. If the "Book of Original Sin" has a problem, he'll die without a burial place.
The first person Su Xiao waits for isn't Wood, but the legendary wizard, Sawyer. The usually gentle Sawyer looks hurried today. Led by Baha to the third floor of the Grand Cathedral, he urgently says upon seeing Su Xiao:
"Mr. White Night, the worst-case scenario has occurred. The Dean and his students have truly resurrected the ancient god, the Deep Sea Sovereign, Ubo Sara."
Hearing this news, and thinking of the deep-sea curse passed down through generations in Yinmi Maosi, it seems... this outcome was possible.
He naturally knows who the Deep Sea Sovereign, Ubo Sara, is. Having used the Eye Ritual for so long, how could he not? This is none other than the strongest ancient god of the ancient era, the former Supreme, one of the Old Ones, Ubo Sara.
Su Xiao doesn't believe that Ubo Sara, after being extinguished and dormant for so long, can still be at the Supreme Realm upon awakening. The current Old One, Ubo Sara, is most likely at the Peak Realm.
The situation, which had seemed clear, suddenly becomes murky. The Peak Team vs. Underworld God Team pattern suddenly has the Spellcasters + Abyss Fish Family as a hidden faction, and now an awakened Old One appears.
Boom!!!
A earth-shaking sound comes from afar. Su Xiao steps to the window and sees, to the south, in the frozen polar region, dark blue smoke rising into the sky, forming a massive blade that slashes down fiercely.
At this moment, within the range including Sanctuary City, the rules of this area change. Everything shows a tendency toward Netherification. Seeing this, Bubu Wang beside Su Xiao, without a word, controls Sanctuary City to dive into the Dark Sea.
Under violent tremors, Sanctuary City submerges into the darkness. Half an hour later, Sanctuary City gradually rises from the Dark Sea at the original site of the "Desolate Stone Mountains." The Dark Sea recedes, and Sanctuary City, Gran, stabilizes here.
With a thunderous roar from afar, a massive slash from a Demon Blade flies diagonally toward the sky. Countless green Nether souls scatter in the air. A giant skull phantom appears in the distance, followed by a ghost wolf spider, a night demon, and a tall yellow-robed ancient god phantom, appearing one after another.
Su Xiao now knows what the Underworld Lord's peak ability is. It can temporarily awaken the strong who died in the world. The problem is, this time it's fighting the Blade Demon.
If it were before, the Underworld Lord's chance of falling wouldn't be high. The mindless Blade Demon wouldn't chase the Underworld Lord. But now, the Underworld Lord is fighting a Blade Demon that has regained some of its self.
Seeing this, Su Xiao's eyes narrow slightly. He takes out a communicator, dials, and the voice of Chief Priest Bergman comes through. This old bastard shows no grief over his wife's death. It makes sense; High Priestess Ulu Loy even abandoned her own daughter, let alone a husband she snatched when she was young.
Su Xiao tosses the communicator to Baha. Baha is better at the subsequent back-and-forth with this old bastard. Baha says:
"Do one thing. If successful, let your grandson consume an extra portion of karma, occupying two karma seats in the Ten Thousand Races Realm."
As Baha speaks, his eyes seek Su Xiao's approval. Su Xiao raises his teacup slightly, indicating it's acceptable.
Baha's opening price makes Chief Priest Bergman on the other end silent for a moment. Finally, the old bastard grits his teeth and says:
"Speak, what is it!"
"Within half an hour, deliver the communicator you're holding now to the Underworld God."
Baha is very efficient. Chief Priest Bergman on the other end is silent again for a while, then mutters a curse and says:
"I'll die at the hands of you one man and one bird sooner or later."
The other end hangs up. Su Xiao pours another cup of Maple Tea. While sipping, he looks at Crystal Ji across from him. Logically, this little traitor should have her head chopped off by Amu's Dark Battle Axe. But people have feelings. For instance, Su Xiao is very friendly and merciful, always giving others a chance. For example, the "Old Eye," which will likely descend into this world, needs a temporary holder.
Su Xiao is just too "kind," he "couldn't bear" to kill Crystal Ji. With a friendly smile, he says:
"Everyone makes mistakes."
Su Xiao's expression, tone, and words make Crystal Ji's legs go weak immediately. She doesn't collapse to the ground only because Amu is gripping the back of her neck.
"I... I was wrong. I shouldn't have betrayed. But you know, betrayal wasn't my intention."
"Hmm, I understand."
Hearing Su Xiao's words, Crystal Ji can no longer keep up her pretentious act. She really wants to cry out loud now.
"Do something for me, and our grudges and grievances will be wiped clean."
"I don't agree, I don't agree!"
"Agreed then."
"But I didn't agree!"
Su Xiao waves his hand, signaling Amu to take Crystal Ji back. He picks up the Contract Parchment on the table, which contains a series of statements from Crystal Ji.
The Contract Parchment splits into two layers on its own. Strangely, the lower layer only has three words of contract text:
'I agree.'
A contract is drafted, just waiting for the White Robe Sealing Master, Turin Black Tower, to personally arrive in this world.
42 minutes later, the communicator in Su Xiao's hand rings. It's Chief Priest Bergman. He gets straight to the point:
"I'm already in the Divine Tower of Eternal City. The Underworld God, who will ascend to Supreme, is on the throne not far ahead of me."
It can be seen that Chief Priest Bergman, facing the Underworld God directly, has his survival instinct maxed out. Facing the Underworld God like this is no disgrace.
Su Xiao holds the communicator with one hand, is silent for a moment, then says:
"The Azguk Family is all in this world."
The other end falls silent. After a while, a heavy, authoritative voice comes through:
"Puguwentu (Ancient God Language)."
Under Chief Priest Bergman's translation, Su Xiao understands that this means "Prove it to me."
"Between you and the Azguk patriarch, who ascending to Supreme is more beneficial to Arcane Eternal Star?"
With that, Su Xiao hangs up. The usually taciturn man has used up several days' worth of words today.
In simple terms, what he said to the Underworld God is: Weigh the relationship between Arcane Eternal Star and the Azguk patriarch. And consider whether cooperating with the Soul Lord brings greater benefits, or cooperating with the Azguk patriarch. Think about it. Think carefully.
Just then, Wood walks into the room. Seeing Wood at first glance makes one subconsciously think that Wood's grandfather, Old Devil Mamon, has arrived.
"White Night, what are your conditions? Name your price."
"..."
Su Xiao doesn't speak. He suddenly manifests the "Book of Original Sin," throws it out, and slightly releases some of the sealing power on the first to sixth pages.
Regarding the six Original Sin Objects within the "Book of Original Sin," Su Xiao doesn't have deep knowledge, especially about their origins. But after sealing them for so long, he's very certain of one thing: five of these six Original Sin Objects want to break the seal.
After he broke the Original Sin karma, these Big Daddy-level Original Sin Objects apparently changed their strategy. And, in some mysterious way, Su Xiao and other Original Sin Object holders have an inexplicable aggregation and coincidental nature.
Would the Tuanzhang deliberately harm Su Xiao by introducing him to the White Robe Sealing Master, Turin Black Tower? Of course not. The Tuanzhang merely heard someone mention that a famous blade collector was in urgent need of money, so he helped Su Xiao get a contact method. He didn't participate in anything else.
Looking across the entire Star Realm, how many Original Sin Objects are there in total? Yet Su Xiao has successively encountered Spider Lady, who held the "Deep Sea Ancient Urn"; Wood, who held the "Fate Coin"; and the White Robe Sealing Master, Turin Black Tower, who held the "Old Eye."
This clearly shows an invisible force gradually using Original Sin aggregated causality to bring about this scene. And the masterminds behind all this are actually within the "Book of Original Sin." That's right, they are the Necronomicon, the Scarlet Scepter, the Sun Mask, the Nether Bone Ring, the Soul Crown, and the Collector.
Never naively think that the Collector will favor Su Xiao. All of the Collector's goodwill toward Su Xiao comes from the satisfaction of its collecting obsession. But after collecting multiple Original Sin Objects, there's only one thing in the entire Star Realm that can further satisfy the Collector's collecting obsession: the soul of the strongest "Original Sin Sealer," Kukulin Bai Ye.
Wood instinctively resists the flying "Book of Original Sin," but out of trust in a good teammate before the final strong enemy falls, he grabs the flying "Book of Original Sin" with one hand.
The next second, six streams of Original Sin power—dark gold, deathly gray, scarlet, gold, ghostly green, and dark red—spread out from within the "Book of Original Sin," turning into hair-thin tendrils that burrow into Wood's head through his facial orifices. It's fortunate that Wood has a skull head, otherwise this would be quite painful.
*Ding~*
A coin, slightly larger than an ordinary gold coin and heavier in feel, is pulled out from Wood's painfully opened mouth. The "Book of Original Sin" quickly closes, and the new member of the big family, the "Fate Coin," is immediately sealed on the seventh page.
[Warning: You now hold the "Fate Coin." Your fate will be amplified.]
[Due to the "Fate Coin" being sealed, and the sealing force being strong, the fate amplification effect of the "Fate Coin" will be reduced.]
[Due to your -13,000,000 luck value, the usage cost corresponding to the current state of the "Fate Coin" will be ineffective against you.]
At first glance, it seems Su Xiao has encountered a "Big Daddy-level Original Sin Object" that is very compatible with him. But that's not the case. He's very certain this is a trap set by the "Fate Coin." Again, losing reverence for a Big Daddy-level Original Sin Object means death.
Pay attention to the second sentence of the last prompt:
"The usage cost corresponding to the current state of the 'Fate Coin'."
The "current state" is the key. If one truly feels they can control this coin, then what they face won't be the "Fate Coin" in its current state, which has weakened its power. Once tainted by the karma of the "Fate Coin," every so often, one must either use it again or their fate begins to wither, eventually leading to death in an encounter with a strong enemy.
*Slap~*
Su Xiao closes the "Book of Original Sin" with one hand. Just as he's about to submit the "Bounty Mission: Fate's Choice," a prompt suddenly appears.
[Prompt: You have received a team invitation from Kaiser.]
After accepting the invitation, Su Xiao finds the team members to be very...
Captain: Tuanzhang (not on Doom Star).
Team Member 1: Nicholas Kaiser.
Team Member 2: Blade Demon.
Team Member 3: Green Gillian.
Team Member 4: Gulu.
Team Member 5: Shenfu.
Team Member 6: Law Destroyer Bai Ye.
Team Member 7: Wandering Hunter Ross.
Seeing this team composition, Su Xiao feels confused.
Compared to Su Xiao's confusion, the Wandering Hunter Ross from Holy Light Paradise is completely dumbfounded. He has no idea what kind of lineup he was pulled into by his friend. The team has the Blade Demon, a dead Law Destroyer, a living Law Destroyer... good heavens, the Law Destruction system is complete. Plus, there's him, and Shenfu?! And... the Deceiver.
The Deceiver?!?!
Finally, there's even a... mascot?
Huh??
Wandering Hunter Ross falls into confusion. Equally confused is the newly pulled-in team member, Demon Scythe Aina. After many years, the Law Destroyer, Demon Scythe, and Wandering Hunter are reunited. It's worth mentioning that the Wandering Hunter's ability characteristics are very sneaky, specializing in trap ambushes and sneak attacks. His frontal combat power is inferior to the Demon Scythe, let alone the Law Destroyer, who only fights head-on.
As for the last time the Law Destroyer, Demon Scythe, and Wandering Hunter gathered, Green Gillian in the team has the most say. Because she not only teased the prettiest Demon Scythe but also beat up the Wandering Hunter with the foulest mouth. The three-way gathering immediately turned into a brawl.