Rebirth in Chaos - Long Chen's Ultimate Gamble

The Kun Cauldron hovered above the heavens, its surface covered in divine runes, each one representing a different law of the cosmos.

Now, those divine runes ignited with a sacred flame, absorbing the power of heaven and earth, fusing with the endless Dao of all existence.

In that instant, the divine pool within the cauldron began to boil violently. It contained a vast portion of the most potent medicinal essences from Long Chen’s chaotic space, and the moment they erupted, an unimaginable surge of energy exploded forth.

Zzzzzzz!

Immediately, green smoke rose from Long Chen’s entire body, as if countless branding irons were being pressed against his skin simultaneously.

However, he had already steeled his mind for this. Gritting his teeth, he endured the unimaginable agony, keeping his heart calm and focused.

Inside the Heavenly Domain Battlefield, Long Chen’s cultivation had soared at an unprecedented rate.

If his past progress was like an ox pulling a cart, then now, it was like a galloping stallion—completely incomparable.

Yet, despite his astonishing speed, he found that those so-called "heaven’s chosen" were still advancing even faster. No matter how he chased, he couldn't catch up.

This forced him to take a desperate shortcut, even though he knew the dangers better than anyone.

Buzz!

With a hand seal, Long Chen controlled the medicinal essence around him. The liquid surged like a raging ocean, madly battering his body.

It was as if countless wild beasts were trying to tear him apart. Every impact felt like a giant hammer slamming into him with devastating force.

Even with Long Chen’s incredibly resilient body, he could not withstand such terrifying power. Cracks began to appear all over his flesh.

Wave after wave of medicinal force struck him, leaving him grievously injured. However, as soon as the energy receded, its medicinal properties would rapidly heal his wounds.

Through endless cycles of destruction and regeneration, Long Chen's body underwent a frenzied transformation. This brutal method of tempering was incredibly dangerous, but its effects were equally astonishing.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

His hands formed countless seals, and in sync with his movements, the Kun Cauldron intensified its refining power.

Soon, the medicinal liquid thickened, becoming viscous like molten gold, and its impact grew increasingly violent.

Buzz!

Suddenly, streaks of purple blood seeped into the elixir, followed by divine-colored Supreme Blood, and then, an uncontrollable surge of dragon blood.

Long Chen forced all his essence blood out of his body, merging it with the medicinal solution.

The moment his blood mixed with the elixir, the entire Kun Cauldron erupted with a blinding radiance. The potent mixture expanded violently, filling the cauldron completely.

Inside, a chaotic storm raged. Blood essence and medicinal liquid fused into one, yet amidst this fusion, an anomaly appeared—

The Heavenly Star Narcissus remained untouched.

Like tiny nebulae, the narcissus flowers clung to the cauldron walls, glowing softly like celestial lanterns, illuminating the inner world of the cauldron.

Buzz!

At that moment, Long Chen’s Supreme Bone shone brilliantly. The chaotic mixture surged wildly, and soon, three distinct blood energies separated from the liquid, converging at the core.

Meanwhile, the once-murky medicinal solution became crystal-clear.

The three bloodlines condensed into a massive sphere of chaos, and within its depths, a luminous star pulsed rhythmically.

That star was precisely where Long Chen’s Supreme Bone resided. Seeing this, the Kun Cauldron couldn't help but marvel:

“So that’s his plan… Long Chen is using the elixir to recreate a primordial chaos state and establish an innate embryonic environment.

No wonder he used so many rare medicines in perfectly paired combinations—one counterbalancing the other, one enhancing the other.

His talent in alchemy… is not inferior to that of the legendary Supreme Pill Emperor! If only fate had given him the time to focus on refining pills... Sigh!”

The Kun Cauldron was overwhelmed by emotion. Long Chen’s talent was terrifying. After entering the Immortal Realm, his alchemy had all but halted, yet he still managed to conceive such an unparalleled method to elevate himself.

Had he been able to dedicate himself to alchemy, he might have stood equal to the Pill Emperor.

And his cultivation talent? That was even more terrifying.

Over the countless ages, the Kun Cauldron had witnessed countless geniuses.

At first, Long Chen’s talent had seemed merely above average—not quite at the pinnacle.

But later, the Kun Cauldron realized—

It wasn’t that Long Chen’s talent was lacking; it was that he had dabbled in too many things. Without focused training, his potential had been scattered.

Yet he had no choice. From the mortal realm to the Immortal Realm, he had walked a path filled with endless dangers.

Unlike other geniuses who had powerful sects paving their way, Long Chen had to carve out his own destiny—breaking mountains and building bridges wherever he went.

To survive, he had to master everything.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

As the Kun Cauldron sighed in admiration, Long Chen formed a new seal.

The world within the cauldron shifted—like an egg forming in the void.

The liquid was the egg white.

The three bloodlines, the yolk.

And at the very heart of the yolk—Long Chen, curled up like an embryo.

An egg was the closest form to primal chaos.

Many had debated the age-old question: which came first, the chicken or the egg?

If all things originated from chaos, then the egg had to come first.

Through the Dao of Alchemy, Long Chen was recreating chaos itself. He could not undergo a phoenix’s nirvana, but he could forge a "pseudo-nirvana."

If successful, he would be reborn.

Buzz!

His Supreme Bone trembled. Star power flowed into the Heavenly Star Narcissus flowers lining the cauldron.

The narcissus flowers flickered, and upon close inspection, exactly three thousand of them adorned the cauldron walls.

As boundless starlight poured into them, intricate, mysterious star diagrams appeared on their petals.

“Long Chen… you’ve gone too far this time.”

Seeing this, the Kun Cauldron’s heart trembled. It finally understood Long Chen’s true intent.

He was stripping himself of all his power, returning himself to a blank slate.

No wonder he had sent away Huo Ling’er, Lei Ling’er, the Demon Moon Cauldron, the Heaven-Flipping Seal, Zhi Zhi, and all others.

Even his soul essence and memory fragments had been separated and sealed within those flickering stars.

If even a single fragment was lost or misplaced, Long Chen could end up a mindless madman.

Realizing this, the Kun Cauldron regretted not stopping him sooner. This method was too extreme, too dangerous.

But now, there was no turning back.

It could only grit its teeth and assist him.

“Even your memories are gone… How will you reclaim everything?”

The Kun Cauldron suddenly realized a terrifying problem—

With no memories, no skills, no power… how would Long Chen retrieve his lost self?

And he hadn’t even told the Kun Cauldron about this beforehand! If he had, the Kun Cauldron would have never agreed to such madness!

As all his essence and memories were stripped away, Long Chen curled into himself, drifting into a deep sleep.

He was now as pure as a newborn—untainted, flawless.

One day… Two days… Three days…

Time dragged on painfully. The Kun Cauldron dared not make a move.

Each passing moment felt longer than an entire era.

On the ninth day—

Buzz!

A single blood-colored petal slowly emerged on Long Chen’s forehead.

Seeing it, the Kun Cauldron finally exhaled in relief.

“So that’s it… Long Chen entrusted the task of awakening him to Evil Moon.”

The moment that petal trembled, the world inside the cauldron began to stir.

But just then—

Boom!

The void trembled.

A figure tore through space, laughing wildly as he laid eyes on the cauldron.

“Haha! I’ve searched for so long! Kun Cauldron, you’re mine now!”

The light of stars shone brilliantly as a giant astral hand reached for the cauldron…

Final Thought:

Long Chen’s gamble is the ultimate test of his will and wisdom. Stripping himself of everything—his strength, his memories, his very essence—he walks the razor’s edge between rebirth and oblivion. But just as he takes this leap of faith, danger descends. Will his desperate plan bear fruit, or has he just laid himself bare before the claws of fate?