"Are they all en route?" The Blood Orchid Ancestor paused for a moment. "Then we wait. Wait until they arrive, then act together."

The Fire Insect True Master contemplated the situation. Having his Miniature Universe's origin essence devoured meant that after another four or five days, he would be severely weakened, but certainly not on the verge of collapse. Moreover, he himself dared not charge forward alone against the 'World Beast'; naturally, he couldn't easily permit the 'Blood Orchid Ancestor' to go either.

Time passed, day by day.

For True Gods, a 'day' was an incredibly short span; they often passed epochs without noticing. Thus, in the past, the distances between the Miniature Universes in the Sea of Chaos felt quite brief. But now, the 'Fire Insect True Master' keenly felt how vast those distances truly were!

If it were his Miniature Universe, it would be better situated near the Original Universe.

"Ah!" The Fire Insect True Master was consumed by anxiety.

This was the fourth day since the World Beast had begun devouring his Miniature Universe’s origin essence. He remained outside the membrane wall, surrounded by four other True Gods—two from the First Reincarnation Era and two from the Second.

"Gentlemen," the Fire Insect True Master scanned his surroundings.

The 'Blood Orchid Ancestor,' circled by crimson blossoms, the tall, slender Skeleton True God composed entirely of bones, and the indistinct figure formed by flowing water—these arriving True Gods merely looked toward the Fire Insect True Master, taking no action.

"Gentlemen," the Fire Insect True Master grew agitated. "That World Beast devours the Miniature Universe origin essence incredibly fast. By now, nearly half of my essence has been gnawed away. If this continues, even if my Miniature Universe survives, with its origin essence so damaged, any hope of transcending reincarnation in the future will be utterly gone."

"Fire Insect, are we a few going to deal with the World Beast? If we could handle it... then the Original Universe's Origin Essence Will wouldn't need to make such a grand display and cause so much commotion."

"Fire Insect, it’s better to wait for the Nine-Headed Demon Master to arrive. He is one of the Eight Overlords; we should follow his lead."

"If we go, it will likely be useless."

Even with some existing rapport, facing the World Beast—even Luo Feng had prepared for his 'Demon Killing Tribe Clone to die in battle'—clearly meant that the major powers of the Sea of Chaos were extremely wary of the enemy. No one dared underestimate their foe.

"Fire Insect, you could go yourself, be careful, and hide inside your Palace Supreme Treasure. As long as you don't leave that treasure, staying alive should not be an issue."

A total of three Overlords were en route: the Galaxy Lord, the Nine Nether True Master, and the Nine-Headed Demon Master.

The Galaxy Lord and the Nine Nether True Master were from the Original Universe Era and would require a long journey. Comparatively, the Nine-Headed Demon Master was much closer.

On the sixth day since the World Beast began devouring the origin essence.

"Go, or not go, go, or not go..." The Fire Insect True Master was descending into madness, caught between the urgency of his universe's essence failing and the fear of immediate death if he attacked.

The Universe Masters of the Fire Insect Race behind him watched with profound worry, yet they were utterly incapable of intervening in a battle against a World Beast. Even with secret techniques like Burning Divine Power and mechanized treasures, the gap between Universe Masters and True Gods had widened even further.

One hundred Universe Masters could not match a single True God. How many Universe Masters were there in the entire Sea of Chaos? If there were millions, perhaps they would be useful. But with so few currently...

It was fated that in the fight against the World Beast, Universe Masters could only stand aside; the True Gods were the main force.

Of course, exceptions existed, like 'Luo Feng.'

Possessing the 'Inheritance of the Broken East River lineage' and having access to all inheritances from the Jin Universe (due to the fall of the Jin God King and Luo Feng’s high status in the Jin World), he commanded two supreme inheritances, enough to drive countless experts in the ancient civilizations mad with envy.

Boom!

A dazzling golden warship materialized out of thin air, immediately transforming into a streak of light that rushed toward them. Seeing this golden warship, the eight True Gods, including the Fire Insect True Master, were overjoyed.

"It's the Nine-Headed Demon Master."

"The Nine-Headed Demon Master has arrived."

"The Nine-Headed Demon Master’s warship." The True Gods rejoiced. The Fire Insect True Master was beside himself with excitement, wriggling his body and flying over with a roar, utterly thrilled: "Nine-Headed Demon Master, I have been waiting for the Demon Master!"

A burly figure strode out of the warship. He possessed a body similar to a human's—tall and powerful—but his neck sprouted nine distinct heads, ferocious and varied. Eight of the heads were slightly smaller, while the central head was the largest, sweeping across the assembled group.

This was the Nine-Headed Demon Master.

In fact, the original form of the Nine-Headed Demon Master was that of a four-legged, nine-headed exotic beast. However, after visiting the Jin World, he discovered that the Jin World primarily categorized beings into 'Exotic Beasts' and 'Tribal Warriors.' Since the Tribal Warriors included the Nine-Headed Warriors, the Nine-Headed Demon Master had adopted a humanoid appearance.

"Nine-Headed Demon Master," the others greeted him.

"I have already conferred with the Galaxy Lord and the Nine Nether True Master," the Nine-Headed Demon Master strode through the void, his voice booming. Instantly, the other experts fell silent, listening intently.

The Nine-Headed Demon Master surveyed the scene: "The two of them set out from the Original Universe, and the Fire Insect True Master is from the First Reincarnation Era, making his Miniature Universe extremely remote. They will likely need several more days to arrive."

"Demon Master," the Fire Insect True Master urged anxiously, "By the time the Galaxy Lord and the others arrive, my Miniature Universe will likely have collapsed, or at least its origin essence will be nearly drained."

"Fire Insect True Master, you already sent word to me," the Nine-Headed Demon Master stated solemnly. "The speed at which this World Beast devours Miniature Universe origin essence is indeed swift. In just about eight days... for a more distant Miniature Universe, there might not even be enough time to reach it."

All the Universe Masters present nodded gravely.

"My race’s First True Master also stated that this World Beast is extremely dangerous, especially if more than one appears at a time," said a Divine Eye Race True God, behind whom flickered the shadow of a single eye.

Two True Gods from the Divine Eye Race had arrived this time.

"Yes, I also spoke with the Divine Eye Race," the Nine-Headed Demon Master affirmed.

"Demon Master... if we keep waiting, I, I, I..." The Fire Insect True Master was truly frantic. The swarm of Fire Insect Race Universe Masters behind him watched pitifully, possessing no standing to speak.

The Nine-Headed Demon Master nodded. "Rest assured, since the Galaxy Lord and Nine Nether cannot arrive quickly, we naturally cannot wait any longer. We must strike first. After all, logically speaking, there is still a long time before this reincarnation era ends, and this World Beast likely isn't excessively strong among the many heads that appear. If we join forces, we should be able to handle it, and even if we cannot defeat it, self-preservation should be achievable."

The others agreed.

It was the Nine-Headed Demon Master, after all, one of the Eight Overlords; even the Illusory Heart True God and the Pupil Demon God managed to escape when they went to the World Beast’s lair.

"We will engage the World Beast first," the Nine-Headed Demon Master commanded. "Force the World Beast to stop focusing on devouring the Miniature Universe's origin essence. This will buy us time. When the Nine Nether and Galaxy arrive, we will join forces and annihilate it!"

"Right."

"Understood."

"We stall for time. Once the Nine Nether True Master and Galaxy Lord arrive, we are certain to win." The True Gods were no longer timid.

The Nine-Headed Demon Master nodded. "Very well, we move out together. However... Fire Insect True Master, you will be the vanguard."

"Vanguard?" The Fire Insect True Master’s face, covered in wrinkles, showed surprise.

"This is your Miniature Universe. Are you expecting other experts to go first?" The Nine-Headed Demon Master looked at him coldly. "If you are unwilling, we are not in a hurry. We can wait here and let the World Beast continue to devour... acting together when the Galaxy Lord and Nine Nether arrive will certainly be the safest course."

The Fire Insect True Master hardened his resolve and immediately said, "I volunteer to be the vanguard."

"Very well, depart!" The Nine-Headed Demon Master was decisive.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

Everyone entered their Palace Supreme Treasures. Only those of the same race, like the two True Gods of the Divine Eye Race, shared the same treasure. Those of different races occupied their own.

The 'Nine-Headed Demon Master' then controlled the group, initiating instant movement toward the target.

A towering golden body, a ferocious tail. Waves of curved lines radiated outward from its center, extending into the void, constantly devouring vast amounts of cosmic origin essence.

The World Beast Morosa was immensely content.

"Hmm?"

The World Beast Morosa suddenly started, sensing through its innate ability the approaching group continuously teleporting within the range it covered. This force was steadily closing in on it. This group contained nine powerful beings...

"Finally here?" A flicker of viciousness crossed the World Beast Morosa's crimson eyes. "So cowardly. I thought they were very weak, but now it seems they're alright, comparable to my two servants, Zhen Jia Wang and the other. Come... I have never tasted Sea of Chaos beings before."

Suddenly...

As the Palace Supreme Treasures appeared from the distance, the surrounding void instantly solidified—a clear spatial lock, making further instantaneous escape impossible.