Between the abyss and the sky, a colossal vortex of spirit energy surged upward against their natural flow. A lone figure was tossed about helplessly in that raging current, bobbing up and down like a leaf in a raging river. Fortunately, Luo Chen's physique was on par with a powerful Demon Emperor's, so despite the terrifying pressure battering him from all sides, it could not tear his body apart. Even so, he remained completely at the vortex's mercy. No matter how hard he struggled, he could not regain control of his own movements.

Just then, a strand of pure mana quietly flowed from the wooden plaque hanging against his chest. It spread outward gently, sending ripples through the raging torrent. As the ripples expanded, they gradually formed an invisible sphere around Luo Chen. This was a Nascent Soul Domain.

The difference was immediate. Outside the sphere, the vortex continued to roar and churn with overwhelming force; yet within the Domain, everything became calm and orderly. Luo Chen felt the change and steadied himself at once, stopping his erratic drift...