Within the endless void, Zhao Xuan's Nascent Soul sat alone in meditation. Boundless chaos pressed in from all around, only to be dispersed by the lightning radiance emanating from his body.
Beneath him was a lotus platform resembling white jade. Its nine delicate petals slowly unfurled, releasing an ethereal white glow. Wherever the glow reached, chaos retreated, leaving behind nothing but void.
Suddenly, Zhao Xuan's Nascent Soul opened his eyes. Two beams of divine light shot forth like swords, piercing through space as they fled into the distance.
Within the endless void, several pairs of eyes abruptly opened and looked toward Zhao Xuan. Some were puzzled, while others were cold.
Zhao Xuan's Nascent Soul gazed into the boundless emptiness in contemplation. That glance had revealed many interesting things to him.
His Nascent Soul lazily stretched. With every breath, endless chaos was drawn in and expelled, transforming into surging Purple Gold spiritual power that spread outward. A smile appeared on his face.
"Finally, level ninety-nine."
As his consciousness returned to his body, Zhao Xuan slowly opened his eyes. Before him was complete darkness—the depths of a cave.
Zhao Xuan had no idea what might happen during his seclusion. If he had secluded himself in Ling Yun Pass and his Soul Power or spiritual sense had gone berserk, it would have caused a terrifying disaster. That was why he had deliberately sought out this secluded place.
"I only used half of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's Whale Paste, yet it raised both my physique and spiritual sense to level ninety-nine. My Soul Power has also reached the peak of level ninety-eight. Perhaps before long, I will reach the ultimate realm of mortals and glimpse the path to godhood."
"Only... what exactly is my path?"
A trace of confusion appeared in Zhao