Within the quiet chamber of the Star Hall aboard the Sky Patrol Immortal Boat, time seemed to have lost all meaning. Li Wuyang sat facing the newly awakened Annihilation Mystic Maiden. Though neither spoke, a tranquil understanding born of reunion after countless ages of hardship flowed between them. The tremendous upheaval caused by the Mystic Maiden's return seemed shut outside this peaceful space.
The strand of Origin Power the Mystic Maiden had transferred into him not only healed Li Wuyang's injuries, but also acted like an extraordinarily efficient catalyst, accelerating his fusion with the Tattered Pages of the Heavenly Book and his comprehension of the Dao of chaotic annihilation. The Nascent Soul within him glimmered with precious light, his Dao foundation was sturdier than ever before, and his aura was deep and vast. Though he had not broken through in cultivation, his strength had already undergone a qualitative leap.
"Your Chaos Dao Body is even more profound than I imagined." The Mystic Maiden's cool voice broke the silence. She gazed at Li Wuyang, annihilation in her left eye and starfire in her right, as though she could see through every secret within him. "It can perfectly bear and reconcile two utterly opposing sources of Origin Power, annihilation and starfire. It seems that strand of Primordial Starfire has a deep affinity with you."
Li Wuyang's heart stirred. "Xuan, how much do you know about Primordial Starfire? What is its connection to Origin Starfire?"
"Primordial Starfire was the first flame of creation born from the primordial chaos at the beginning of the universe. It is the source of all life, and its rank surpasses that of Origin Starfire. Origin Starfire may be regarded as Primordial Starfire's manifestation or branch on the material plane. It contains boundless vitality, but lacks that most fundamental