A terrifying will, far surpassing the Martial Emperor level and even exceeding all of Xiao Han's understanding, was slowly descending from the other end of the mark along this connection!
The holy flames surrounding the Seventh Inquisitor were no longer simply burning, but rather collapsing and condensing inward. His tattered armor turned into light dust inch by inch, merging into his body. A will that transcended the limits of Martial Emperor brutally tore through space and descended upon this place. Majestic, cold, and unlike anything of the ordinary.
The entire metal structure of the Creation Ark groaned under this oppressive force, and countless ancient runes flickered on the walls, as if they were about to collapse completely at any moment.
"Warning, the Ark's structural integrity has dropped to 17%, and it is about to collapse. Warning, high concentration of divine contamination detected, [True Demon Origin Imprint] has been activated, and the energy threshold is out of control." The emotionless electronic voice of the Qiyuan AI exploded in Xiao Han's mind like a death knell.
On one side lies the soon-to-be-formed vessel of a god, on the other, the True Demon Brand about to self-destruct. Both sides are dead ends.
There's no way to retreat.
Bloodshot veins appeared in Xiao Han's eyes, but a surge of ferocity from being forced into a corner calmed him down. He stared intently at the giant of light that was undergoing transformation, and an incredibly crazy thought sprouted like wild grass, instantly taking over his entire mind.
"Qiyuan!" he roared, his voice hoarse from the exertion, "Exile him too! Use his divine power as fuel for our leap!"
Upon hearing this, Iron Crow looked at Xiao Han in horror; this was practically dragging a god off a cliff!
The brief silence felt like an eternity.
"... The plan has been confirmed. Risk assessment: extremely dangerous. Expected return: incalculable. Instructions... have been accepted." Qiyuan AI's voice remained calm, yet it revealed a resolute determination to gamble everything.
Having received an affirmative answer, Xiao Han no longer hesitated.
He no longer suppressed the rampaging True Demon Will in his sea of consciousness. Instead, he reversed the flow of his meridians and actively guided it out from the depths of his soul!
"Come!"
The black demonic energy surged wildly along the meridians of his arm like a venomous snake, instantly turning his entire right arm black. The implanted [Logical Paradox Chip] emitted a piercing buzz under the impact of this pure chaotic power, as the white Order runes and black demonic energy intertwined, collided, and Obliteration.
That's not enough!
With a thought, Xiao Han savagely incorporated the last remaining trace of the Chaos-Devouring Beast's devouring aura into his body.
Chaos, Order, devouring.
Three distinct primal forces were forcibly molded into a single energy sphere the size of a pigeon egg, constantly shifting between black, white, and gray. It hovered silently, yet seemed capable of devouring all light and sound around it.
An unprecedented [Chaos True Demon Beacon].
It's done!
Xiao Han felt his entire right arm go numb, but he couldn't care less. With his last bit of strength, he hurled the beacon, which contained all the madness and hope, towards the core of the ark— the Creation Throne where the giant's remains sat!
The moment the beacon slipped from his grasp, the cold voice of Qiyuan AI echoed throughout the Ark.
"Dimensional Exile Protocol... Activated."
Buzz--!
An indescribable, irresistible, terrifying tearing force suddenly emanated from the Creation Throne. It did not act on the physical body, but directly on the soul!
"Ah--!"
Xiao Han let out a shrill scream, feeling as if his soul was being grabbed by an invisible hand, being forcibly torn from the [True Demon Origin Imprint]. The intense pain made his vision go black, and he almost fainted on the spot.
At the same time, a tiny singularity, invisible to the naked eye, quietly formed on the throne.
It had no earth-shattering power, yet it exuded a terrifying gravitational pull that silenced all things, locking onto the two most powerful energy sources in the cabin—the [Chaos True-Demonic Beacon] that had just been embedded in the throne, and... the Seventh Inquisitor, who had completely transformed into a ten-zhang-tall giant of light.
"Humble ants, tremble before the glory of this god..." The giant of light proclaimed grandly, slowly raising his hand, his five fingers spread, about to crush Xiao Han along with the wrecked ship.
However, the next moment, His movements froze.
The gravitational pull from the throne, like billions of invisible chains, bound Him tightly, dragging Him madly toward that tiny singularity.
"What... what kind of power is this?!" The Giant of Light exclaimed in astonishment for the first time. The divine power within him erupted without reservation, trying to break free from this gravitational pull, but the more he struggled, the stronger the dragging force became, accelerating the process of the leap.
His divine power truly became the "fuel" for the leap!
"No--!"
The Giant of Light let out a furious roar of resentment, its majestic face contorted in the distortion of space. In the last second before being dragged completely into the singularity, its pure golden eyes locked onto Xiao Han.
"The eyes of the gods will forever watch over you..."
The final curse, along with His figure and the deadly beacon, was swallowed by the singularity and disappeared into layers of distorted space.
Crisis resolved.
His taut nerves suddenly relaxed, and Xiao Han could no longer hold on. His vision went black, and he fell straight backward.
"The promise has been fulfilled. Inheritance agreement, activated." Qiyuan AI's voice rang out at the opportune moment.
The healing power of "Ode to Life" flowed slowly into Xiao Han's parched mind like a clear spring, nourishing his nearly collapsed soul.
On the Creation Throne, the enormous giant's remains slowly dissolved in the soft light, transforming into the purest and most magnificent life essence. This emerald-colored, dazzling galaxy split in two, like two dragons returning to the sea, flowing into Xiao Han and Lin Qingxia, whom he was protecting behind him, respectively.
Lin Qingxia slowly awoke, her injuries healing at a visible speed, and color returning to her pale face. The illusory image of the Extreme Ice Phoenix Martial Soul behind her appeared on its own, and under the nourishment of the vast life source, emerald green and mysterious life patterns began to appear on her originally pure ice crystal wings, making her aura even more profound and unfathomable.
Xiao Han's body was like a dried-up sponge, frantically absorbing this life energy. Every inch of flesh and every bone was being reshaped, and the hidden injuries left by the forced exertion of power were completely erased. The cultivation bottleneck that had long been as solid as a rock was shattered under the impact of this overwhelming power!
Martial Grandmaster Realm Third Layer... Peak!
His aura surged forward, eventually stabilizing as he felt the new power coursing through his body, giving rise to an unprecedented sense of strength.
Just as the two were immersed in the joy of surviving the ordeal, the message of Qiyuan AI's farewell sounded intermittently, carrying a hint of something never before seen... a warning.
"Inheritance complete... Warning: Unauthorized dimensional jump... has disrupted the energy balance of the Star Sea Graveyard... 'Graveyard Administrator'... has... awakened..."
Before he could finish speaking...