Solar Authority

Empress Ziguang returned to Ziwei Star and went into seclusion to heal her injuries. Perhaps the next time Li Fan saw her, she would have already broken through to Grand Unity Tenth Heaven.

Li Fan prepared to go into seclusion himself, continuing to comprehend the Dao. Having watched two great battles up close, the Dao of the Three Great Supreme Stars gave Li Fan new insights.

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

The Solar Law was composed of nine suns, among which the five Heaven and Earth Laws of First Sun, Lesser Sun, Vast Sun, Ultimate Sun, and Pure Sun were the most important—one of the supreme, ultimate yang laws of the Primordial World.

Li Fan had to comprehend these five supreme laws.

Primordial Unrecorded Years passed, and Li Fan had already begun to grasp the power of the Solar Law, while the World Origin Law also grew alongside it.

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

As one of the top-tier flames of the Primordial World, the physical manifestation of the Solar Law, it could incinerate all things, yet also allow all things to recover from destruction and rekindle a glimmer of life.

The Solar True Fire he now mastered was even more formidable than the Samadhi True Fire.

When Li Fan had watched the battle, Empress Ziguang's Ziwei Law was built around the Zhou Tian Stars Law and the Imperial Law as its core.

Li Fan only needed the Zhou Tian Stars Law. Recalling the battle, he comprehended the laws, and his Way of Stars also came to a close.

The Lunar Law was already familiar ground—he understood it the deepest and learned it the fastest.

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

Grand Unity Fifth Heaven was a threshold. Once he broke through, he would enter Middle Grand Unity, and his combat power would multiply.

Next, he considered how to grasp the Solar Authority. Ever since Zhuzhao had tainted the Chaos Demon God Fruit, the Sun Star had been estranged from him.

The Sun Star was formed from Great God Pangu's left eye, inherently incompatible with the nature of Chaos Demon Gods—mortal enemies.

For Li Fan, this was an opportunity. Otherwise, as an Innate Divine Being not personally nurtured by the Sun Star, it would be virtually impossible for him to take control of it.

Divine Authority was the foundation of the Innate Divine Path. The Solar Authority was Zhuzhao's Achilles' heel; without it, he was a tiger with its teeth pulled.

When a god exercised their authority to regulate the Heaven and Earth Laws, the Primordial World would reward them with divine fortune. But if they committed evil, they would suffer a terrifying backlash from the Primordial World.

The Twelve-Grade Pure World White Lotus was a law that purified the world, even capable of resisting evil forces. It was especially effective against Chaos Demon Gods and the Demonic Dao of later Dao-Demon eras—a counter to demons.

"White Lotus, lend me your strength."

The Twelve-Grade Pure World White Lotus flickered twice. Truly a fine treasure.

This seclusion had yielded much, but the marginal benefits of continuing had clearly diminished, so Li Fan emerged from seclusion.

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

In the starry sky, Ziwei Star blazed with unusual brightness, its purple light illuminating the entire Primordial World.

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

Empress Ziguang was a proud person. Having suffered a loss at Zhuzhao's hands last time, her breakthrough this time was exceptionally ostentatious. Next time, Zhuzhao would not be her match.

If it were Li Fan breaking through, he would likely keep a low profile, play the fool, and strike his enemy a fatal blow.

In the River of Time, many Divine Great Luos were congratulating Empress Ziguang.

Goddess Taiyuan's voice was lively: "Ah, ah, ah! Little sister breaking through to Grand Unity Tenth Heaven is truly worth celebrating!"

Old Ancestor Yin Yang spoke up: "Emperor Ziwei, when are you going to teach Zhuzhao a lesson?"

White Emperor Luohu chimed in: "That's right, we can't let the prestige of us Five Divine Emperors fall."

Yuan Feng of the Phoenix Clan said with fervor: "Back then, Zhuzhao lost the position of Five Divine Emperors to you, Empress. Now that you're at the same realm and have the top-tier Innate Spiritual Treasure Zhou Tian Star Chart, revenge shouldn't wait overnight. Go get him now—we're rooting for you."

Heavenly Emperor Cangli quickly smoothed things over: "Alright, alright. The Chaos Demon God, an external enemy, hasn't been dealt with yet. Let's all be harmonious."

Hongjun said sternly: "God Merged with Dao—that was started by you Three Emperors. The matter of Zhuzhao is something you Three Emperors must also handle."

Earth Emperor Yuejian and Human Emperor Cangli stayed silent, not daring to speak.

In the River of Time, the commotion passed, and everyone dispersed.

Empress Ziguang arrived at the Lunar Star.

Li Fan smiled and handed her a jade cup: "Congratulations on breaking through to Grand Unity Tenth Heaven, Empress. Have some tea."

Ziguang took the tea, her gaze sweeping over him: "Not bad, Li Fan. You've broken through to Grand Unity Fourth Heaven too. I have high hopes for you as the next Great Divine Power."

"You flatter me so much I'm embarrassed. Becoming a Great Divine Power is no easy feat."

"In the endless years of the Primordial World, there are only nineteen Great Divine Powers openly known. All are people of great fortune."

Li Fan's four-person group had grown significantly in strength. Both Goddess Taiyuan and Empress Ziguang were at Grand Unity Tenth Heaven, and they also had the super-powerful Goddess Wangshu as a pillar.

Just as Ziguang broke through to Grand Unity Tenth Heaven, Taiyang Star Lord Zhuzhao was not far from Grand Unity Eleventh Heaven. No one knew that the Sun Star was undergoing some unknown change.

The formation on the Lunar Star was triggered. Goddess Wangshu sensed that this person bore no ill will.

"Li Fan, there's a Great Divine Power outside—Old Ancestor Yin Yang of the Five Elder Lords has come to visit. Go out and welcome him."

"Understood, Goddess Wangshu."

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

He wore a blue robe, his sleeves moving without wind, as if he were the embodiment of the Yin Yang Law. Li Fan's heart told him that this Great Divine Power was extremely strong.

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

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

Wangshu looked at Yin Yang and cut straight to the point: "You Five Elder Lords never visit the Hall of Three Treasures without reason. Speak your mind—we're all among friends here."

Yin Yang's expression turned grave. "Doumu Yuanjun is here as well, so I'll say it all at once."

"Hongjun has deduced through the Primordial World that the Taiyang Star may soon face a major crisis. He asked me to discuss this with you and form a united front."

Goddess Wangshu's face clouded with worry as she let out a soft sigh: "Just as I feared. Zhuzhao has failed after all—God Merged with Dao. The Three Emperors were once favored by fate, but the worst-case scenario has come to pass."

Old Ancestor Yin Yang sank into thought. "Once the Taiyang Star changes, we Five Elder Lords will consult with the Three Emperors. The Three Emperors must act to drive Zhuzhao out of the Taiyang Star."

"I hope the Taiyin Star Lord and Doumu Yuanjun can seal off the Taiyang Star for a time. You know the starry skies better than I do."

A sharp glint flashed in Ziguang's eyes: "Fine, we agree. I've long found Zhuzhao insufferable."

Wangshu pressed further: "Then how do you plan to deal with Zhuzhao? Seal him, or strip his Dao Fruit and banish him to the Land of Guixu?"

Old Ancestor Yin Yang spoke with certainty: "Seal him. By then, the six Innate Supreme Treasures of the Primordial World and the Houtian Supreme Treasure, the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler, will reinforce the seal. Zhuzhao won't have a chance to escape."

After the discussion, Old Ancestor Yin Yang prepared to leave.

Li Fan quickly stepped forward: "I have long admired Old Ancestor Yin Yang's great Dharma. Would you grant me a discourse on the Dao?"

This was a prime opportunity to reap benefits—Li Fan had coveted the Yin Yang Law for a long time.

Old Ancestor Yin Yang found it hard to refuse, and the discourse began.

Yin Yang: "The Dao is empty yet inexhaustible in its use. Deep and profound, it seems the ancestor of all things. Blunt its sharpness, untangle its knots, soften its glare, merge with its dust..."

Wangshu: "Look for it and you cannot see it—call it 'Yi.' Listen for it and you cannot hear it—call it 'Xi.'"

Ziguang: "Alone and forsaken. I am the heart of a fool—chaotic and muddled!"

The three Great Divine Powers expounded the Dao. Li Fan could keep up at first, but soon fell behind, focusing his efforts on comprehending the Yin Yang Law.

On the Taiyin Star, heaven and earth resonated, laws manifested, Dao rhymes condensed into flowers, and myriad principles interwove in a spectacular scene.

Li Fan gained much—he had already entered the gateway of the Yin Yang Law.

Those who learn from me live; those who merely imitate me die. When fundamental laws are not opposed to the Great Dao, discoursing on the Dao allows one to draw parallels and deepen one's own understanding of the laws.

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

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