Source of Darkness

A vast expanse of endless space.

Without warning, it began to split apart at rapid speed, as though slashed by an invisible blade, tearing open a gash.

Then, light flashed.

Two figures emerged from within that space.

They were Jiang Dao and Saintess Yao Yao.

"Is this... still the Upper Realm?"

Jiang Dao looked startled as he swept his gaze around.

"Although the World Divine Tree extended its roots beyond the outside world, it ultimately remained within the Upper Realm. So even after opening a spatial passage, it merely transported us to another region of the Upper Realm."

Saintess Yao Yao said.

"Then let's open a passage to the Lower Realm and leave this place now!"

With a flip of his palm, Jiang Dao took out the Void-Devouring Evil Worm.

Jiang Dao had tried it before within the Heavenly Dao Gate. The space there had been strange, and the Void-Devouring Evil Worm had been unable to bite through it at all.

Screech! Screech! Screech!

The instant it appeared, the Void-Devouring Evil Worm began to shine, gnawing fiercely at the space before it with all its strength.

But as it gnawed, a dazzling white radiance suddenly erupted from that space. Its power was immense, making the space seem as hard as an iron plate.

Bang!

The Void-Devouring Evil Worm was sent flying backward on the spot.

Jiang Dao's expression changed in alarm, and he hurriedly retrieved the Void-Devouring Evil Worm.

"How could this happen?"

Saintess Yao Yao narrowed her eyes and gave a cold snort. "The Heaven Sealing Grand Formation. The Heavenly Dao Palace Lord has used the Heaven Sealing Banner to seal the entire Upper Realm. Even the Void-Devouring Evil Worm cannot bite through it!"

"What?"

Jiang Dao was shocked. "Can the Endless God-Void Sea still be traversed?"

"The Endless