The leaders of the Wood Clan, the Demon Clan, and the Bird Clan all arrived on Fire Prison Star, united by a single goal: the Chaos Fragment Map.

Yangming Fire and Duke Electric of Thunder God Mountain, who had initially only sought the "Origin Fire" and the Chaos Profundities, suddenly had their eyes light up upon hearing that Ji Changkong possessed the Chaos Fragment Map. The three exchanged a glance, immediately struck a silent pact, and prepared to join the scramble for the map. Tia, who had come merely out of curiosity, paused for a moment before her own gaze flickered, suggesting a shift in motive. The Chaos Fragment Map, the Chaos Fragment Map again!

Ji Changkong’s face darkened as he coldly surveyed the greedy assembly, his heart surging with anger. Yet, the greater his fury, the calmer he became internally, meticulously calculating how to escape the clutches of these monstrous old titans.

If it had been just a single expert at the Transcendent Realm, he might have dared to fight. However, with so many Transcendent Realm masters arriving simultaneously, he instantly abandoned the thought of a last stand, focusing solely on devising an escape.

“You all covet the Chaos Fragment Map. Could you at least tell me what use it actually has?” Seeing the group gradually closing in and preparing to move, Ji Changkong finally couldn't hold back his question.

The Dragon Python King of the Demon Clan burst into loud laughter, hiding nothing: “The Ten Directions Heaven Realm is divided into five minor stages: Subtle Perception, Nirvana Flame, As You Wish, Transcendent, and Chaos. Chaos is the ultimate realm, but it is further split into two types: Primordial Chaos and True Dao Ultimate Chaos. In this world, the few experts at the Chaos Realm are merely Primordial Chaos; the Ultimate Chaos level exists only in legend, seemingly unreachable. The Chaos Map, it is said, is an artifact from before the heavens and earth first opened, containing the profundities of Ultimate Chaos!”

As the Dragon Python King spoke, his expression grew serious. “To grasp the profundities of Ultimate Chaos is enough to drive anyone mad. Any race that obtains this insight could become the true sovereign of this star field. Don't you think that’s enough to drive men wild?!”

That the Chaos Realm was divided into Primordial Chaos and Ultimate Chaos was a secret Ji Changkong was hearing for the first time. He paused briefly before saying, “So that is how it is.”

“Hand over the Chaos Fragment Map. If you surrender it, no one will trouble you further,” stated Yu Feiyu of the Bird Clan with arrogant disdain. “You lack the strength to possess it; keeping it will only bring harm. I advise you to recognize the current situation.”

Yangming Fire and Duke Electric of Thunder God Mountain remained silent from start to finish, their attention fixed intently on Ji Changkong, fearful of missing any subtle movement he might make.

Unbeknownst to him, the trio from the Wood Clan, Bird Clan, and Demon Clan had encircled him. Meanwhile, Duke Electric and Yangming Fire had also silently drawn closer, poised to strike at any moment. Even Tia seemed restless, on the verge of action.

At this juncture, Ji Changkong knew that leaving easily would be anything but easy. Trapped within the encirclement, any move he made would surely invite a tempestuous assault. Under this pressure, flashes of lightning sparked in his mind as he desperately searched for a way out.

A sudden flash of inspiration struck him. With no better option, Ji Changkong finally settled on a plan that was hardly a plan at all. “You all only want the Chaos Fragment Map, correct?” he suddenly spoke, a faint smile playing on his lips. The expressions of the others shifted, yet they simultaneously displayed focused attention and vigilance.

Nodding slightly, Ji Changkong offered a wry smile. “My cultivation is only at the As You Wish Realm. Any one of you could slay me with a mere wave of your hand. To oppose you would be foolish. I also lack the power to protect the Chaos Fragment Map, and frankly, I have no immediate use for it.” At this, everyone leaned in, eyes fixed on him. “Therefore, I will toss the Chaos Fragment Map into the air. Whoever has the ability, go and seize it.” Ji Changkong sighed, affecting an air of resignation.

Aside from Tia, the others seemed unaware that Ji Changkong possessed power capable of challenging any one of them. The Dragon Python King and his retinue had not investigated Tuke’s demise and were ignorant of the fact that Ji Changkong had already slain him. Hearing his proposal, though no one spoke, they tacitly agreed. “This is the Chaos Fragment Map. Go and fight for it.” Under their predatory gazes, Ji Changkong deftly pulled the map from a page behind the thin scripture scroll and tossed it out casually.

The Chaos Fragment Map drifted briefly in the air, seemingly caught by the wind, before quickly moving towards the Dragon Python King.

The map swayed gracefully in the void, emitting faint, crystalline yellow lights that outlined a fragmented pattern. As it danced, marvelous fluctuations began to emanate, stirring the very hearts of these Transcendent Realm experts. “Excellent! It truly is the Chaos Fragment Map!” cried the old man from the Wood Clan, his face alight with joy. “Absolutely correct, these fluctuations are unique to the Chaos Fragment Map!” “Snatch it!” shrieked Yu Feiyu of the Bird Clan. “Don’t let that Demon King get it!”

The Wood Clan elder and Yu Feiyu moved almost simultaneously. Before the map could reach the Dragon Python King, Yu Feiyu spread the pure white wings on her back, which suddenly extended over ten meters long. The wings shimmered with flowing light, creating a peculiar sensation of rippling azure waves. Powerful gusts of wind suddenly erupted from within Yu Feiyu’s body.

This wind seemed to influence the very rules of the world. The Chaos Fragment Map, which had been heading toward the Dragon Python King, was suddenly caught in a violent squall, forcing it towards Yu Feiyu instead.

The prepared Wood Clan elder chuckled, his eyes blazing. Streams of verdant energy suddenly shot out from his body, darting toward the Chaos Fragment Map, intending to seize it instantly. “Seeking death!” the Dragon Python King roared. “My Demon Clan is determined to have this map! Anyone who dares oppose me, I will hunt down and slaughter without mercy!”

Following his roar, the Dragon Python King’s already massive body swelled violently. He opened his mouth and spat out a mass of black gas that rapidly spread across the sky. In an instant, bang—the black gas coalesced into thick, oppressive clouds that blanketed the entire heavens.

Demon lights flickered within the black mass. The Dragon Python King’s imposing form appeared and vanished amidst the darkness. A heavy, fetid stench emanated outward, seeking to imprison anyone within its confines. “Be careful of the Python King’s demonic poison!” Yu Feiyu exclaimed in alarm. The Wood Clan elder smiled and nodded. “We knew the old demon would resort to this.”

The Wood Clan elder smiled and pointed at the ground. The barren island was suddenly infused with boundless vitality. Strange plants stubbornly sprouted from the plains, growing rapidly with every gust of wind. Within a few breaths, towering ancient trees shot up, their massive leaves obscuring the sky.

Every leaf on these colossal trees was saturated with lush green energy, seeming to possess the effect of purifying the demonic poison. Under the influence of these old trees, the thick black smoke conjured by the Dragon Python King began to decompose or was swallowed by some of the ferocious plants. “Damn it, you actually cultivated Demon-Eating Grass!” the Dragon Python King shrieked from above.

During this brief distraction, the Chaos Fragment Map was about to fall into the hands of the Wood Clan elder, who wore an expression of confident victory. Just then!

Streaks of massive lightning materialized out of thin air. Tens of thousands of bolts descended with crushing might, instantly blasting the towering trees into dust. Simultaneously, fireballs the size of small mountains violently enveloped the area, swiftly moving among the remnants of the wood.

In the blink of an eye, the dense forest summoned by the Wood Clan elder was incinerated clean by the lightning and flames.

Beside the Wood Clan elder, Duke Electric of Thunder God Mountain suddenly appeared in a flash of lightning and reached out directly for the Chaos Fragment Map.

Yu Feiyu’s proud face was etched with killing intent. “Duke Electric, you are courting disaster for Thunder God Mountain! Do you even know what you are doing?” “I know,” Duke Electric replied, snatching the map into his hand and coldly sneering, “You can fight for it, so why can’t I?”

“We fight for it because both our Wood Clan and Bird Clan have Primordial Chaos practitioners; we are seeking advantage for our clans. What about you? Does Thunder God Mountain have a Chaos Realm expert backing you? If not, Thunder God Mountain is doomed!” Yu Feiyu sneered. “That is none of your concern,” Duke Electric snorted. “We Humans also have experts in the Primordial Chaos Realm. With this Chaos Fragment Map, Thunder God Mountain will certainly find a great backer.”

“You are courting death, and you shouldn't blame us then,” Yu Feiyu nodded. “Whether I successfully seize the Chaos Fragment Map or not, your Thunder God Mountain will be scoured clean by my Bird Clan!” “With the Chaos Fragment Map, naturally, a Chaos Realm powerhouse will step forward for us,” Duke Electric scoffed. “Kill!” Yu Feiyu gave a sharp cry. A fierce wind swept through the void, and her figure followed it, instantly arriving beside Duke Electric. Seeing Yu Feiyu truly enraged, Yangming Fire and Duke Lei did not dare to delay and immediately moved to intercept her.

On the other side, the Dragon Python King of the Demon Clan was also howling incessantly. He emerged from the black clouds above and spewed forth a mass of incredibly thick black light that slammed down, instantly turning a large mountain into dust. After revealing himself, the Dragon Python King roared in the void.

Suddenly, the Dragon Python King’s monstrous form manifested—a giant python hundreds of feet long, looming within the black clouds. His blood-red eyes were filled with savage violence. As his cavernous mouth opened, a stench that reeked of the heavens sprayed downward, carrying saliva capable of corroding flesh.