Sparks of the New Era Rekindled, Heavenly Rules Shattered, the New Era Begins

The thunderous roar of the Heavenly Rule Locks breaking echoed throughout the Primordial Continent. By the shores of the Eastern Sea, Holy Emperor Tianyi spat out a mouthful of black blood, the chaotic aura wrapped around him receding like the ebbing tide. He stared blankly at his trembling hands. "I... what have I done?"

On the northern snowfields, tens of thousands of Rebirth Sect followers clutched their heads and wailed. The chaotic demonic seeds parasitizing their bodies withered along with the shattering of the Heavenly Rules. Many fainted on the spot, while even more dropped to their knees and wept—at last freed from Chaos's control.

The most astonishing change occurred at the three Gates of Returning Ruins. The enormous gate in the Eastern Sea, which had already opened more than halfway, suddenly shook violently. Unwilling roars came from within as countless pitch-black tentacles desperately stretched outward, only to be forcibly dragged back by an invisible force. When the last wisp of black mist vanished through the closing gap, the entire bronze gate collapsed with a thunderous crash, turning into rusted fragments scattered across the ground.

Above Kunlun Ruins, where the pillar of light had faded, an ancient longsword floated in the air. Profound Dao Patterns covered its blade, while three gemstones were embedded in its hilt—gold, black, and white—corresponding respectively to the three Supreme Being's Marks.

Xu Xian supported Wenqu Star Lord as they staggered beneath the sword. Wenqu Star Lord tremblingly reached out a hand, only to stop just before touching it. "This is... Qin Wang?"

The longsword quivered slightly, letting out a clear, resonant cry. A phantom emerged from the blade, vaguely bearing Qin Wang's appearance, though it was indistinct.

"Rewriting the Heavenly Rules required a vessel," the phantom said softly. "I willingly became the sword spirit of