Li Wuyang struggled onward through the chaotic void, searching for clues about the "Eye of the Returning Void." Yet this region seemed even more barren and dangerous than he had imagined. Aside from the occasional mindless Chaos Beast that knew only how to devour, there was scarcely any trace of intelligent life.
Worse still, the Source of Annihilation Crystal embedded in his brow began showing signs of instability.
Ever since leaving that fragment space, the crystal seemed to have been stimulated by the surrounding chaotic environment and had become extraordinarily active. No longer did it gently release energy to nourish Li Wuyang. Instead, it began uncontrollably drawing in the surrounding Chaos Qi and releasing increasingly powerful waves of annihilation.
At first, Li Wuyang thought it was a sign that his refinement had deepened, but he soon realized something was wrong. The Power of Annihilation released by the crystal was too violent, and it began eroding his meridians and divine sense in turn! An icy, deathly will continuously battered his sea of consciousness, trying to assimilate him into a part of "annihilation" as well!
"Not good! The crystal has gone out of control!" Li Wuyang's expression changed drastically as he hurriedly circulated the Huang Ting Jing with all his strength to suppress it. But the Source of Annihilation was of an exceedingly high nature, and with his current cultivation, suppressing it was extraordinarily difficult. Gray ice crystals began forming across his body, while his consciousness gradually blurred, filling with a desire for the end of all things and... indifference.
"Xuan... is this the power you endured?" Li Wuyang gritted his teeth and held on, horror rising in his heart. Only now did he understand how difficult it had been for Xuan to suppress this power day after day. This Source of