Solar Authority

Empress Ziguang returned to Ziwei Star and began secluding herself to heal. Perhaps by the next time they met, she would have already broken through to the Grand Unity Tenth Heaven.

Li Fan prepared to enter seclusion and continue comprehending the Great Dao. Having watched two battles up close, he gained new insights into the Dao of the Supreme Stars.

After informing Goddess Wangshu, he returned to the Innate Reincarnation Grand Formation.

Solar Law consisted of nine yang aspects. Of these, the five Heaven and Earth Laws of First Sun, Lesser Sun, Vast Sun, Ultimate Sun, and Pure Sun were the most important—among the supreme laws of utmost yang and utmost firmness in the Primordial World.

Li Fan had to comprehend these five supreme laws.

In the Primordial Unrecorded Years, Li Fan had already gained an initial grasp of the power of Solar Law, and his World Origin Law was growing alongside it.

By combining the five laws, Li Fan gained Solar True Fire.

As one of the top flames in the Primordial World and the manifested embodiment of Solar Law, it could burn all things to ash, yet also allow all things to revive amid destruction and nurture new Glimmer of Life.

The Solar True Fire he had mastered this time was even more formidable than Samadhi True Fire.

When Li Fan had watched the battle, he saw that Goddess Ziguang's Ziwei Law was formed with Zhou Tian Stars Law and Imperial Law as its core.

Li Fan only needed Zhou Tian Stars Law. Recalling the battle and comprehending its laws, his Way of Stars had reached a temporary conclusion.

He was already familiar with Lunar Law. He had comprehended it most deeply and grasped it the fastest.

After Li Fan comprehended the laws of these Three Great Supreme Stars, his World Origin Law broke through, and his thirty-six Myriad Worlds grew stronger. His cultivation advanced to the Grand Unity Fourth Heaven, and he was not far from the Grand Unity Fifth Heaven.

The Grand Unity Fifth Heaven was a threshold. Once one broke through it, one entered the Middle Grand Unity realm, and one's combat power would multiply.

Next, he considered how to seize the Solar Authority. Ever since Zhuzhao had tainted the Chaos Demon God Fruit with his Dao, Taiyang Star had developed a barrier against him.

Taiyang Star had been formed from Great God Pangu's left eye. It was naturally incompatible with Chaos Demon Gods, and they were mortal enemies.

To Li Fan, this was an opportunity. Otherwise, as an Innate Divine Being not personally nurtured by Taiyang Star, it would have been virtually impossible for him to take control of Taiyang Star.

Divine Authority was the foundation of the Innate Divine Path. Solar Authority was Zhuzhao's fatal weakness. Without it, he was a tiger with its teeth pulled.

When deities exercised their authority and regulated the Heaven and Earth Laws, the Primordial World rewarded them with divine fortune. Once they committed evil, they would suffer a terrifying backlash from the Primordial World.

The Twelve-Grade Pure World White Lotus followed the laws of purifying heaven and earth. It could even resist evil power and was exceptionally effective against Chaos Demon Gods and the Demonic Dao of the Later Generations' Dao-Demon Era—a specialized bane of demons.

"White Lotus, lend me your strength."

The Twelve-Grade Pure World White Lotus flashed twice. It truly was a fine treasure.

He had gained much from this period of seclusion, but the marginal returns from continuing were clearly diminishing, so Li Fan emerged.

As Li Fan and Goddess Wangshu sat beneath the Moon Laurel Tree, sipping tea, discussing the Dao, and observing the Primordial World—

Ziwei Star in the Star Sky shone with unusual brilliance, its violet radiance illuminating the entire Primordial World.

Ziguang had broken through to the Grand Unity Tenth Heaven, announcing it to the world.

Empress Ziguang was a proud person. She had suffered at Zhuzhao's hands last time, and this breakthrough was exceptionally high-profile. The next time they met, Zhuzhao would no longer be her match.

If Li Fan had broken through, he would probably have quietly amassed his strength, played the pig to eat the tiger, and dealt his opponent a fatal blow.

Within the River of Time, many sacred Great Luos offered their congratulations to Empress Ziguang.

Goddess Taiyuan said excitedly, "Oh, oh, oh! Congratulations, little sister, on breaking through to the Grand Unity Tenth Heaven."

Old Ancestor Yin Yang spoke up. "Emperor Ziwei, when are you going to show Zhuzhao what you're made of?"

White Emperor Luohu chimed in, "Exactly. We can't tarnish the reputation of our Five Divine Emperors."

Phoenix Clan Yuan Feng said passionately, "Back then, Zhuzhao stole your position among the Five Divine Emperors. Now that you're at the same realm and possess the Top-tier Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Zhou Tian Star Chart, don't wait overnight to take revenge. Go deal with him now. We have faith in you."

Heavenly Emperor Cangli hurriedly tried to smooth things over. "All right, all right. The foreign enemy of the Chaos Demon Gods hasn't been dealt with yet. Let's all be more harmonious."

Hongjun said sternly, "God Merged with Dao was started by you Three Emperors. You Three Emperors must also handle Zhuzhao's matter."

Earth Emperor Yuejian and Human Emperor Cangli Clan were lurking silently, not daring to speak.

After the commotion in the River of Time subsided, everyone dispersed.

Empress Ziguang arrived at Taiyin Star.

Li Fan smiled as he handed over a Jade Cup. "Congratulations, Empress, on breaking through to the Grand Unity Tenth Heaven. Come, have some tea."

Ziguang accepted the tea and swept her gaze over him. "Not bad, Li Fan. You've also broken through to the Grand Unity Fourth Heaven. I have high hopes for you becoming the next Great Divine Power."

"You're making me blush with that praise. Becoming a Great Divine Power isn't easy."

"Throughout the endless years of the Primordial World, there are only nineteen Great Divine Powers known openly. All of them are people blessed with immense fortune."

The strength of Li Fan's four-person group had greatly increased. Goddess Taiyuan and Empress Ziguang had both reached the Grand Unity Tenth Heaven, and they also had the formidable Goddess Wangshu.

Just as Ziguang broke through to the Grand Unity Tenth Heaven, Taiyang Star Lord Zhuzhao was nearing the Grand Unity Eleventh Heaven. No one knew that Taiyang Star was undergoing some unknown change.

The formation around Taiyin Star was triggered, but Goddess Wangshu sensed that the visitor bore no ill intent.

"Li Fan, a Great Divine Power is outside. Old Ancestor Yin Yang of the Five Elder Lords has come to visit. Go welcome him."

"Understood, Goddess Wangshu."

For the first time, Li Fan met the legendary Old Ancestor Yin Yang.

He wore a green robe, its sleeves fluttering despite the absence of wind, as though he were the embodiment of Yin Yang Law itself. Li Fan's intuition told him that this Great Divine Power was extremely powerful.

"Old Ancestor Yin Yang, please come in. Taiyin Star Lord is already waiting for you."

Li Fan brought out Dao Comprehension Divine Tea to entertain the guest, wondering what purpose this old ancestor had in coming here.

Wangshu looked at Yin Yang and got straight to the point. "You Five Elder Lords never visit without reason. Speak. Everyone here is one of us."

Yin Yang wore a grave expression. "Since Doumu Yuanjun is here as well, I'll say it all at once."

"Hongjun divined the Primordial World and discovered that Taiyang Star may face a major problem before long. He asked me to discuss it with you and form a united front."

Goddess Wangshu looked deeply troubled and let out a soft sigh. "As expected, Zhuzhao still failed. When the Three Emperors merged with Dao, they had fortune on their side. The worst-case scenario has still come to pass."

Old Ancestor Yin Yang pondered. "Once Taiyang Star changes, the Five Elder Lords will consult with the Three Emperors. The Three Emperors must act and drive Zhuzhao out of Taiyang Star."

"I hope Taiyin Star Lord and Doumu Yuanjun can seal off Taiyang Star for a time. You are more familiar with the Star Sky than I am."

A fierce glint flashed through Ziguang's eyes. "Fine, we agree. I've disliked Zhuzhao for a long time."

Wangshu pressed, "Then how do you intend to deal with Zhuzhao? Seal him, strip away his Dao Fruit, or exile him to the Land of Guixu where all things return?"

Old Ancestor Yin Yang replied with certainty, "Seal him. By then, the Primordial World's six Innate Supreme Treasures and the Houtian Supreme Treasure, the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler, will reinforce the seal. Zhuzhao won't be able to escape even with wings."

After they finished discussing the matter, Old Ancestor Yin Yang prepared to leave.

Li Fan quickly stepped forward. "I have long admired Old Ancestor Yin Yang's great Dao. Could you discuss the Dao with me?"

This was a perfect chance to learn from him. Li Fan had coveted Yin Yang Law for a long time.

Old Ancestor Yin Yang found it difficult to refuse, and the discussion of the Dao began.

Yin Yang said, "The Dao is empty, yet its use is inexhaustible. Deep and profound, it seems the ancestor of all things. It blunts its sharpness, untangles its confusion, harmonizes its light, and becomes one with its dust..."

Wangshu said, "Look for it and it cannot be seen; this is called Yi. Listen for it and it cannot be heard; this is called Xi..."

Ziguang said, "Alone, as though abandoned. Is this the heart of a fool? Chaotic and muddled!"

As the three Great Divine Powers expounded the Dao, Li Fan could initially keep up, but gradually fell behind. He focused on comprehending Yin Yang Law.

Heaven and earth resonated upon Taiyin Star. Laws manifested, Dao rhythms condensed into flowers, and ten thousand Daos intertwined.

Li Fan gained a great deal. Yin Yang Law had already opened its door to him.

Those who learn from me live; those who imitate me die. As long as one's Origin Law did not oppose the Great Dao, discussing the Dao could allow one's comprehended laws to illuminate one another by analogy.

Before Old Ancestor Yin Yang departed, Li Fan gave him some Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves.

Goddess Ziguang returned to Ziwei Star, and Taiyin Star grew quiet once more, leaving only Goddess Wangshu and Li Fan behind.