Summon of Myriad Talismans, Chaos Seal

The Five-Colored Talisman Path churned violently within his body. The aura of the Source of Myriad Talismans was like an invisible magnet, drawing on Xuan Fu's origin. He could clearly sense that the origin of the Talisman Path, which came from the depths of chaos, was vaster than all the powers he had fused together combined, as though it were the Place of Origin of the Talisman Path, concealing the ultimate mysteries of "One Stroke Opens Heaven, Myriad Laws Return to Talisman."

"Fellow Daoist, you absolutely must not go!" Donghua seized Xuan Fu's arm. Wood Spirit Power carried an urgent note of persuasion. "The Netherworld Ghost Lord has ulterior motives, and the Pangu Seal is extraordinarily dangerous. This is clearly a treacherous plot to kill with a borrowed knife!"

Five-colored talisman light flickered unsteadily at Xuan Fu's fingertips, but his gaze was exceptionally resolute. "Fellow Daoist Donghua, I've been stuck at the Quasi-Saint peak for a thousand years. Without the opportunity presented by the Source of Myriad Talismans, I'll never glimpse the threshold of sainthood in this lifetime." He looked toward the Nether Rift in the Extreme West. "The schemes of the Demon Ancestor and the Ghost Lord are endless. Only by breaking through to sainthood can I truly protect the Primordial Wilderness."

Before his voice had faded, Xuan Fu activated the Universe Folding Talisman, and five-colored radiance surged into the sky. He did not head directly into the depths of chaos. Instead, he first returned to the Kunlun Dragon Vein and took the Innate Taiji Diagram Fragment. The fragment's power of yin and yang might be able to resist the pressure of the Chaos Seal at a critical moment. Afterward, he left a communication talisman at the Jade Void Palace, informing Daoist Yang Mei and the Jade Void Palace Shadow of his decision, then resolutely turned and flew toward the boundary between chaos and the Primordial Wilderness.

The depths of chaos remained violent. Origin Fragments left behind from Pangu's creation of the heavens were mixed into the currents, while Space Rifts were spread everywhere like a spiderweb. Xuan Fu activated the Myriad Laws Balance Talisman, and a five-colored light shield protected his body. It both resisted the impact of the Chaos Stream and constantly suppressed the Netherworld Ghost Lord's mark within him. As he flew, he could feel the aura of the Source of Myriad Talismans growing clearer and clearer. At the same time, an ancient and awe-inspiring power of restriction gradually descended upon him. It was the Chaos Seal left behind by Pangu, carrying the Dao rhythm of "defending against outsiders, guarding the origin within."

Three days later, Xuan Fu arrived outside the Chaos Seal. The sight before him made his mind tremble. Within an endless expanse of Chaos Mist floated a gigantic Talisman Tower. Its body was woven from countless talisman runes, ranging from the Origin Runes of the beginning of chaos to the acquired talismans formed after the Primordial Wilderness took shape. It contained everything and radiated a dense aura of Talisman Path origin—this was the Source of Myriad Talismans. Around the Talisman Tower revolved three enormous pillars of chaotic light. The pillars were covered in the trajectories of Pangu's creation of the heavens, forming an unbreakable Triangular Seal. It was the Defensive Barrier left behind by Pangu.

"As expected, there's a seal." Xuan Fu pondered inwardly. He could sense the fierce power of creation contained within the three pillars of chaotic light. Any attempt to force an entry would trigger the seal's thunderous retaliation. Even a Saint might be instantly torn apart. In the void between the seal and the Talisman Tower, countless tiny seals faintly floated. They were what maintained the stability of the Source of Myriad Talismans and also formed the seal's core nodes.

Xuan Fu did not act rashly. Instead, he sat cross-legged outside the seal and circulated the Five-Colored Talisman Path, carefully comprehending the seal's rhythm. He discovered that the Pangu Trajectories on the pillars of chaotic light shared the same origin as the "rigid" aspect of his Talisman Path, while the Talisman Path origin radiated by the Source of Myriad Talismans resonated with his "fusion" trait. Perhaps the key to breaking the seal was not forcing his way through, but using resonance within the Talisman Path to gain the seal's recognition.

He slowly extended his palm. Five-colored talisman light condensed into a miniature Myriad Laws Balance Talisman and flew toward the first pillar of chaotic light. The moment the talisman approached the pillar, it was repelled by a fierce force. Clearly, a single Balance Talisman could not create resonance. Xuan Fu did not lose heart. He successively condensed a Nirvana Talisman, Purification Talisman, and Spatial Talisman, testing them one by one, but all were blocked by the seal's power.

"Something's wrong. The Pangu Seal governs 'protection' and 'creation.' Although my Talisman Path possesses both rigidity and softness, it lacks the core of 'protection.'" Inspiration flashed through Xuan Fu's mind. He recalled the power of yin-yang balance within the Innate Taiji Diagram Fragment and the Life Talisman Power of the living beings in the Primordial Wilderness. He immediately fused the fragment into the Talisman Path Core while drawing out the Life Talisman Power within his body, condensing an entirely new talisman—the Guardian Balance Talisman. This talisman took yin and yang as its foundation, vitality as its core, and rigidity and softness as its wings. It contained the great Dao of guarding the origin without losing the rhythm of balance.

He cast the Guardian Balance Talisman toward the pillar of chaotic light again. This time, the talisman was not repelled. Instead, it slowly circulated along the Pangu Trajectories on the pillar, its radiance resonating with the pillar's light. With a humming sound, the radiance of the first pillar of chaotic light dimmed slightly, and a trace of looseness appeared in the seal's power.

Joy rose in Xuan Fu's heart. He immediately activated the Five-Colored Talisman Path, continuously pouring power into the talisman. As the talisman power flowed in, the resonance between the Guardian Balance Talisman and the pillar of chaotic light grew stronger and stronger. The Pangu Trajectories on the pillar began to link with his Talisman Path, and a gentle radiance shot out from the pillar and enveloped him, acknowledging his existence.

The first seal had been successfully broken!

Xuan Fu did not linger. Using the same method, he condensed the Pioneering Balance Talisman and the Life-Annihilation Balance Talisman, breaking the other two pillars of chaotic light. When the radiance of all three pillars had dimmed, the triangular barrier of the Pangu Seal vanished with a thunderous roar, revealing the path leading to the Source of Myriad Talismans.

Just as Xuan Fu was preparing to step into the Talisman Tower, the Netherworld Ghost Lord's mark within his body suddenly began to tremble violently. A cold consciousness surged into his mind. "Xuan Fu, thank you for helping this Venerable One break the seal. The core of the Source of Myriad Talismans contains a wisp of this Venerable One's remnant soul. Once I absorb it, I'll be able to break out of my seal ahead of time. When that happens, I'll certainly share the Primordial Wilderness with you!"

Xuan Fu's heart tightened. He had not expected the Netherworld Ghost Lord to have left a hidden move within the Source of Myriad Talismans. Clearly, the other party had never expected him to break the seal from the beginning. He had only wanted to borrow Xuan Fu's Talisman Path traits to weaken the seal and create an opportunity for his remnant soul.

"Did you think I wasn't prepared?" Xuan Fu let out a cold laugh and activated the Five-Colored Talisman Path, firmly suppressing the Netherworld mark. He had long guessed that the mark contained a trick. While breaking the seal earlier, he had deliberately kept behind a trace of Rigid-Soft Talisman Power precisely to guard against this change.

The moment he stepped into the Source of Myriad Talismans, a vast Talisman Path origin surged toward him like a tide. Xuan Fu's talisman body trembled violently, and five-colored radiance surged. Every pattern within his Talisman Path greedily absorbed the Origin Power. He could feel his understanding of the Talisman Path rapidly improving, gradually evolving from "Myriad Laws Balance" toward "Myriad Talismans Return to One."

The Talisman Tower was divided into nine levels. Each level was engraved with talisman runes from different eras, from Chaos Origin Talismans to acquired talismans of the Primordial Wilderness. Advancing layer by layer, they contained the complete trajectory of the Talisman Path's evolution. Xuan Fu began at the first level and comprehended them one by one. The runes on every level benefited him immensely. His Talisman Path system grew more complete, and his Spiritual Sense became increasingly powerful.

When he reached the ninth level, Xuan Fu finally saw the core of the Source of Myriad Talismans—a golden talisman pearl the size of a fist, floating in the center of the Talisman Tower. The Talisman Path origin it radiated was denser than that of the entire tower combined. Beside the pearl floated a wisp of black remnant soul. It was indeed the Netherworld Ghost Lord's hidden move, and it was now eyeing him covetously while waiting for a chance to seize the core.

"Xuan Fu, if you know what's good for you, hand the talisman pearl over to this Venerable One. I can spare your life!" The Netherworld remnant soul spoke coldly as black deathly aura rapidly spread, attempting to envelop the talisman pearl.

Xuan Fu ignored it and activated the Five-Colored Talisman Path, flying toward the talisman pearl. He could sense that the mysteries of the Talisman Path contained within the pearl were precisely the key to his breakthrough to sainthood. Once he absorbed the pearl's power, his path of Myriad Talismans Return to One would fully take shape. When that happened, let alone this remnant soul—even if the Netherworld Ghost Lord came personally, he would have the power to fight.

"You're courting death!" The Netherworld remnant soul flew into a rage. Black deathly aura condensed into a gigantic ghost claw that reached toward Xuan Fu. The ghost claw carried a dense Law of Death. Wherever it passed, the runes within the Talisman Tower corroded, giving off a pungent stench.

Xuan Fu was prepared. The Guardian Balance Talisman instantly unfolded, and a five-colored light shield blocked the ghost claw. At the same time, he condensed a Myriad Laws Balance Talisman and hurled it toward the Netherworld remnant soul. The moment the talisman erupted, five powers—life and annihilation, yin and yang, demonic power, and nirvana—formed a cycle, rapidly purifying the remnant soul's deathly aura.

The Netherworld remnant soul let out a shrill howl, its Black Figure rapidly shrinking under the erosion of the balance talisman power. It had not expected Xuan Fu's strength to have risen so quickly. In such a short time, he was already able to suppress the power of its remnant soul.

"No! This Venerable One refuses to accept this!" The Netherworld remnant soul erupted madly, attempting to perish together with Xuan Fu. The black deathly aura surged, even beginning to burn the remnant soul's origin. It wanted to detonate the Talisman Tower and destroy the Source of Myriad Talismans.

Xuan Fu's heart jolted. He immediately accelerated and reached out to seize the golden talisman pearl. The moment the pearl entered his hand, it transformed into a Golden Streamer and merged into his Talisman Path Core. A vast Talisman Path force erupted instantly. Xuan Fu's talisman body expanded to over a zhang in size, and golden patterns intermingled with the five-colored radiance. The pressure he radiated had already reached the Saint level!

"Myriad Talismans Return to One—the Dao of Sainthood, complete!"

Xuan Fu's voice resounded throughout the entire Talisman Tower. Within the Talisman Path Core, countless talisman runes intertwined into a complete Dao Trajectory. Life and annihilation, yin and yang, demonic power, nirvana, space, vitality, and every other power all merged into the path of Myriad Talismans Return to One, forming a unique saintly origin of the Talisman Path.

The instant he broke through to sainthood, Xuan Fu raised his hand and waved. Golden talisman power carried the Dao rhythm of Myriad Talismans Return to One as it slashed toward the Netherworld remnant soul. The remnant soul's self-detonation was instantly suppressed. The black deathly aura completely dissipated under the purification of the golden talisman power, leaving behind only a faint mark, which Xuan Fu casually erased.

After dealing with the Netherworld remnant soul, Xuan Fu slowly closed his eyes and immersed himself in the joy of his breakthrough. He could feel the Talisman Path power of all chaos and the Primordial Wilderness resonating with him. The range of his Spiritual Sense expanded to cover the entire Primordial Wilderness, and he could even faintly sense the movements in the depths of chaos. The Demonic Contamination and Netherworld mark within his body also completely became part of the Talisman Path under the power of Myriad Talismans Return to One. They were no longer hidden dangers, but aids that strengthened his power.

At that moment, Xuan Fu suddenly sensed a powerful energy fluctuation coming from the depths of chaos. At the same time, countless urgent communications came from the lands of the Primordial Wilderness—the main body of Demon Ancestor Luohu had actually broken through chaos's restraints and was leading a large number of demonized living beings in a massive assault on the Primordial Wilderness!

"It seems the true battle has begun." A resolute light flashed through Xuan Fu's eyes. He did not linger at all. Activating the power of Myriad Talismans Return to One, he transformed into a Golden Streamer streaked with five-colored light and flew toward the Primordial Wilderness.

Outside the Talisman Tower, the Pangu Seal had already condensed again. Clearly, after the core of the Source of Myriad Talismans had been taken, the seal had automatically recovered to guard this region of chaos. Xuan Fu paid it no heed. The power of Myriad Talismans Return to One was enough to disregard the seal's obstruction, and he burst out in an instant.

As he flew, Xuan Fu's Spiritual Sense swept over the lands of the Primordial Wilderness. The sight before him made his expression solemn. The main body of Demon Ancestor Luohu stood ten thousand zhang tall, formed entirely from black Demonic Contamination Power. Countless demon generals surrounded him, while demonic contamination had already enveloped half the Primordial Wilderness. The territories of the three races had once again fallen into war. Daoist Yang Mei, the Jade Void Palace Shadow, Donghua, and the others were resisting with all their might, but they were gradually losing ground.

"Fellow Daoist Xuan Fu!" When Donghua saw Xuan Fu's figure, wild joy flashed through his eyes. "You broke through to sainthood!"

Xuan Fu nodded and landed beside them. Golden five-colored talisman light unfolded, rapidly purifying the demonic contamination around them. "Fellow Daoists, thank you for your hard work. Leave the rest to me."

Demon Ancestor Luohu's gaze fell on Xuan Fu. A trace of surprise flashed through his eyes, followed by a cold smile. "I never thought you would actually break through to sainthood. But even if you have become a Saint, you're still no match for this Venerable One!" He raised his hand and waved, sending countless black demonic flames shooting toward Xuan Fu. The flames contained dense laws of demonic contamination and were several times more powerful than his previous avatar.

Xuan Fu did not dodge. He activated the power of Myriad Talismans Return to One, and golden five-colored talisman light condensed into a gigantic talisman—the Myriad Talismans Demon Suppressing Talisman—which he hurled toward the demonic flames. The moment the talisman erupted, countless runes flew out of it like a swarm of locusts, devouring the demonic flames and rapidly purifying the laws of demonic contamination.

"What?!" Demon Ancestor Luohu's expression changed drastically as he stared at the scene in disbelief. He had not expected the saintly power of Xuan Fu's Talisman Path to be able to purify his Demonic Contamination Power so effortlessly.

Xuan Fu gave him no chance to react. His figure flashed, and he appeared before Demon Ancestor Luohu. The power of Myriad Talismans Return to One condensed into a Golden Talisman Blade that slashed toward the Demon Ancestor's core. The blade carried the Dao rhythm of "Myriad Laws Return to Talisman, Life and Annihilation at Will." Wherever it passed, the demonic contamination fled, and even space was forcibly cleaved apart.

Demon Ancestor Luohu was greatly alarmed. He hurriedly activated his Demonic Contamination Power and condensed it into a gigantic demonic shield before him. With a loud boom, the blade and shield collided. The demonic shield instantly shattered, while the Golden Talisman Blade continued forward like a hot knife through butter, slashing into the Demon Ancestor's core region and leaving behind a deep wound.

"Ah—!" Demon Ancestor Luohu let out a shrill howl, and his aura instantly weakened. He had not expected Xuan Fu, after breaking through, to become so powerful that a single blow could heavily injure him.

Xuan Fu did not stop. He continued attacking. The Myriad Talismans Demon Suppressing Talisman, Myriad Laws Balance Talisman, Rigid-Soft World-Breaking Talisman, and various other powerful talismans flew out one after another, pouring toward Demon Ancestor Luohu like a torrential rain. Demon Ancestor Luohu retreated again and again, constantly activating his Demonic Contamination Power to resist, yet he kept losing ground, and the wounds on his body grew more numerous.

Just as Xuan Fu was preparing to launch his final strike and completely slay Demon Ancestor Luohu, a violent energy fluctuation suddenly came from the Extreme West of the Primordial Wilderness. The rift to the Netherworld expanded again, and a terrifying aura no weaker than Demon Ancestor Luohu's rapidly spread from within it.

"Netherworld Ghost Lord, you've finally arrived!" Wild joy flashed through Demon Ancestor Luohu's eyes. "Xuan Fu, today is the day you die!"

Xuan Fu's expression changed, and he turned toward the Extreme West. From within the Nether Rift, a gigantic Black Figure slowly emerged, surrounded by dense deathly aura. It was the Netherworld Ghost Lord, who had broken free of his seal!

Two forbidden existences had descended upon the Primordial Wilderness at the same time, forming a pincer attack from both front and rear. Xuan Fu and the powerful figures of the Primordial Wilderness instantly fell into a desperate situation.

At that moment, Xuan Fu's Spiritual Sense suddenly detected that the Source of Myriad Talismans in the depths of chaos had begun to tremble violently. An even vaster Talisman Path origin was rapidly spreading toward the Primordial Wilderness. At the same time, the power of Myriad Talismans Return to One within his Talisman Path Core began to churn restlessly, as though responding to some distant summons.

Xuan Fu's heart jolted. He could feel that this summons did not come from the Netherworld Ghost Lord or Demon Ancestor Luohu, but from the depths of the Source of Myriad Talismans—from the ultimate mystery of the Talisman Path.

A final battle concerning the ultimate Talisman Path and the survival of the Primordial Wilderness had begun. What Xuan Fu did not know was that the disturbance in the Source of Myriad Talismans had not only drawn out two forbidden existences—it had also awakened an even more ancient and terrifying existence in the depths of chaos.