Talisman Origin in Flight, Void Appears

The golden talismanic radiance of the Source of Myriad Talismans poured over the Primordial Wilderness like a heavenly river turned upside down. The Talisman Tower slowly descended onto the summit of the Kunlun Mountain Range, intertwining with the power of the Dragon Vein to form a pillar of Talisman Path light that pierced heaven and earth. Wherever the pillar passed, the laws of heaven and earth in the Primordial Wilderness grew clearer, spiritual energy became so dense it nearly liquefied, withered plants sprouted anew, and injured beings healed rapidly. Even lands previously contaminated by demonic power and eroded by deathly energy regained new life under the nourishment of the Talisman Path's Origin Power.

Xuan Fu hovered before the Talisman Tower. The power of Myriad Talismans Return to One resonated intensely with the tower, and his talismanic body transformed into a five-colored golden crystal over a zhang in size. The patterns on its surface echoed the layers of the Talisman Tower, as if they had fused into one. He could clearly feel the billions of talismans within the tower verifying one another against his Talisman Path—from Chaos Origin Talismans to acquired talismans of the Primordial Wilderness, from Life-and-Death Talismans to Balance Talismans. Every talisman was filling in the subtle flaws in his Talisman Path, making the path of Myriad Talismans Return to One increasingly complete.

"Fellow Daoist Mystic Talisman, now that the Source of Myriad Talismans has landed, the Talisman Path of the Primordial Wilderness will usher in a new era." Donghua stood beside Xuan Fu, his Wood Spirit Power intertwining with the pillar of Talisman Path light. His eyes were full of relief. "With the Talisman Tower guarding Kunlun, together with your path of Myriad Talismans Return to One, the Primordial Wilderness will have a foundation to stand on no matter what crisis it encounters in the future."

Daoist Yang Mei swept his horsetail whisk lightly, and ripples of space surrounded the Talisman Tower as he laid down layer upon layer of spatial restrictions. "The landing of the Talisman Origin will inevitably cause a disturbance in the Chaos. Although the aura of the Lord of Void is weak, it cannot be underestimated. These restrictions can temporarily conceal the Talisman Tower's aura and prevent it from attracting unnecessary trouble too soon."

Xuan Fu nodded slightly and sank his Spiritual Sense into the Talisman Tower. He could feel that in the Core Area of the tower's ninth level lay a "Primordial Chaos Talisman Seal" of the same origin as his talismanic body. It was precisely the Origin Imprint of the Primordial Chaos Talisman Ancestor. As long as he absorbed this seal, his path of Myriad Talismans Return to One would become completely perfect, and his strength would break through the peak of the Saint Realm, reaching the same level as the Primordial Chaos Talisman Ancestor and the Lord of Void. But he did not rush to absorb it. Instead, he first activated the power of Myriad Talismans Return to One, guiding the Talisman Path's Origin Power from the tower to every part of the Primordial Wilderness to nourish heaven and earth and benefit all living beings.

The Talisman Path's Origin Power fell like spring rain, and the Innate Beings throughout the Primordial Wilderness benefited one after another. Many cultivators who practiced the Talisman Path broke through their bottlenecks in an instant. Ordinary beings also awakened their intelligence. Even regions that had been contaminated by demonic power and eroded by deathly energy were completely restored to clarity under the purification of the Talisman Path's Origin Power. The Primordial Wilderness flourished with life. The Three Clans also took the opportunity to recuperate and rebuild their homes. The Dragon Clan reinforced the defenses of the East Sea, the Phoenix Clan repaired the spiritual ley lines of the Southern Barrens, and the Kirin Clan restored order to the Central Plains. It was a scene of peace and harmony.

However, this peace did not last long.

Three days later, the spatial restrictions around the Kunlun Mountain Range suddenly trembled violently. Daoist Yang Mei's expression instantly turned grave. "This is bad! The aura of the Lord of Void is rapidly approaching. And he isn't coming alone—he has brought a large number of Void Beings!"

Xuan Fu's heart tightened, and his Spiritual Sense immediately spread to the boundary between the Chaos and the Primordial Wilderness. Deep within the Chaos, an endless gray stream was rapidly spreading. Countless beings resembling phantom shadows were mixed within it. They were the Void Beings under the command of the Lord of Void. They had no physical bodies and fed on Void Power. Wherever they passed, Chaos Streams were devoured, space was eroded into nothingness, and even light could not escape.

At the center of the gray stream floated a hazy figure. There were no energy fluctuations around it, yet it radiated the terrifying pressure of All Things Return to Nothingness. It was none other than the Lord of Void. His existence seemed like a flaw in the Great Dao. Any energy that approached him would be turned into nothingness in an instant. Even Xuan Fu's Spiritual Sense was corroded until it throbbed with pain.

"Lord of Void, why are you attacking the Primordial Wilderness?" Xuan Fu's voice resounded throughout the Chaos and the Primordial Wilderness. The power of Myriad Talismans Return to One condensed into a massive talismanic light barrier before the gray stream. "The Primordial Wilderness has no grudge against you. Why must you wipe us out completely?"

The voice of the Lord of Void sounded as if it came from the depths of nothingness, carrying a cold indifference. "The Primordial Chaos Talisman Ancestor has awakened, and the Source of Myriad Talismans has migrated, breaking the balance between the Chaos and the Primordial Wilderness. The Talisman Path rules 'existence,' while the Void rules 'non-existence.' Existence is born from non-existence, and non-existence returns to existence. Only by turning the Talisman Path's Origin Power into nothingness can the balance of the Great Dao be restored."

Before his voice faded, the Lord of Void raised a hand and waved it. The gray stream instantly surged, and countless Void Beings pounced toward the talismanic light barrier like a tide. They did not launch any substantive attacks. Instead, they threw themselves onto the barrier and began frantically devouring the Talisman Path's Origin Power. The talismanic light barrier dimmed at a visible speed. Its originally brilliant five-colored golden radiance was gradually eroded by the gray Void Power, leaving behind streaks of nothingness.

"This is bad! The Void Power can devour our Talisman Path's Origin Power!" Daoist Yang Mei's expression changed drastically. His Power of Space erupted with full force, and countless Space Rifts tore toward the Void Beings. Yet the moment the rifts touched the gray stream, they were turned into nothingness and lost all effect.

Donghua and the Three Clan Experts also attacked one after another. Wood Spirit Vines, Water Dragons of the Dragon Clan, flames of the Phoenix Clan, and stone spikes of the Kirin Clan poured toward the gray stream in a barrage. Yet all of them were like mud cows entering the sea, swallowed completely by the Void Power without producing the slightest effect.

Xuan Fu's heart sank to the bottom. He had not expected the Void Power to be so strange, capable of devouring all energy, making ordinary attacks completely useless. He could feel the Talisman Path's Origin Power within the light barrier rapidly draining away. If this continued, the barrier would eventually be turned entirely into nothingness. By then, the entire Primordial Wilderness would be swallowed by the gray stream and transformed into nothingness.

"Break the Void with talismans; overcome non-existence with existence!" A trace of resolve flashed through Xuan Fu's eyes. He suddenly recalled that the path of Myriad Talismans Return to One contained not only the power of "existence," but also powers such as annihilation and demonic contamination that leaned toward "non-existence." Perhaps he could use those powers to counterbalance the Void Power.

He did not hesitate in the slightest. He activated the power of Myriad Talismans Return to One, drew out the powers of annihilation and demonic contamination within his body, and fused them with the Talisman Path's Origin Power. Together, they condensed into a gray-black talisman—the Balance of Existence and Non-existence Talisman. This talisman took "existence" as its foundation and "non-existence" as its wings. It contained the Great Dao's rhythm of "the mutual generation of existence and non-existence, and the transformation between reality and illusion." It was precisely the nemesis of the Void Power.

Xuan Fu hurled the Balance of Existence and Non-existence Talisman into the gray stream. The instant it erupted, gray-black radiance spread outward and collided with the gray Void Power. There was no earth-shaking boom, only a gentle ripple of energy. Wherever the ripple passed, the Void Beings' devouring movements froze, and the expansion of the gray stream was forcibly halted.

"This is impossible! You can actually control the power of 'non-existence'?!" For the first time, the voice of the Lord of Void wavered, carrying a trace of disbelief.

Xuan Fu ignored him and continued activating the power of Myriad Talismans Return to One, endlessly pouring energy into the Balance of Existence and Non-existence Talisman. The gray-black radiance grew brighter and began slowly transforming the gray Void Power into pure Talisman Path's Origin Power, which was absorbed by the talismanic light barrier. The barrier's radiance once again became brilliant.

The Void Beings let out shrill wails. Under the effect of the Balance of Existence and Non-existence Talisman, their Void Power was rapidly transformed. Their forms began turning transparent before finally dissipating completely, becoming wisps of pure energy.

"Courting death!" The Lord of Void flew into a rage. The gray stream surged again. This time, he attacked personally. A massive gray palm extended from the stream, carrying the terrifying pressure of All Things Return to Nothingness as it struck toward Xuan Fu. Wherever the palm passed, space, energy, and light were completely turned into nothingness, forming a long passage of the Void.

Xuan Fu's heart tightened, and he did not dare to be careless. He recalled the Balance of Existence and Non-existence Talisman and fused it with the power of Myriad Talismans Return to One, condensing a massive gray-black talisman blade that slashed toward the gray palm. The talisman blade contained the Great Dao's power of the mutual generation of existence and non-existence. It could transform Void Power while also using the power of "existence" to break through the defenses of "non-existence."

Boom!

The talisman blade collided with the gray palm. There was no burst of energy, only the mutual erosion of two ultimate powers. The Void Power in the gray palm attempted to turn the talisman blade into nothingness, while the balance between existence and non-existence within the blade tried to transform the gray palm into energy. The two sides reached an impasse. Gray-black and gray radiance intertwined, forming a strange Energy Vortex.

Xuan Fu could feel his Talisman Path's Origin Power rapidly depleting. The strength of the Lord of Void far surpassed his imagination. Even with the Balance of Existence and Non-existence Talisman, he could only barely contend with him. Cracks began to appear in his talismanic body, and golden Talisman Blood seeped from the corner of his mouth. He had clearly reached his limit.

"Fellow Daoist Mystic Talisman, we'll help you!" Seeing this, Donghua, Daoist Yang Mei, and the others activated their Origin Power one after another and poured it into the talisman blade. Wood Spirit Power supplied vitality, Power of Space cut through the Void, the radiance of the Jade Void Palace reinforced the blade, and the Three Clans' Origin Power replenished its energy.

With everyone's aid, the gray-black radiance of the talisman blade surged once again, forcibly driving the gray palm back several zhang. The aura of the Lord of Void weakened sharply, clearly indicating that he had also expended considerable strength.

"A bunch of ants, and you dare contend with the Venerable One!" the Lord of Void roared. The gray stream suddenly contracted before expanding violently. Countless gray talismans flew out of it and shot toward the talisman blade and everyone else. These gray talismans were the Void Talismans, condensed from Void Power. They could turn anything they touched into nothingness in an instant and were even more terrifying than the devouring of the Void Beings.

Xuan Fu's expression changed drastically. He immediately activated the Balance of Existence and Non-existence Talisman, forming a gray-black barrier to block the Void Talismans. The Void Talismans collided with the barrier with a sizzling sound, eroding one another. Gray-black and gray radiance alternated across the barrier, which could collapse at any moment.

At that critical moment, the Source of Myriad Talismans atop the Kunlun Mountain Range suddenly erupted with dazzling golden talismanic light. The Primordial Chaos Talisman Seal flew out from the Talisman Tower's ninth level and shot toward Xuan Fu. Wherever the seal passed, the Talisman Path's Origin Power surged, forcibly suppressing the gray Void Power.

"Xuan Fu, absorb the Primordial Chaos Talisman Seal and perfect the path of Myriad Talismans Return to One completely!" The voice of the Primordial Chaos Talisman Ancestor rang out in Xuan Fu's mind. "Only by reaching the realm of 'existence and non-existence at ease' can you truly defeat the Lord of Void!"

Xuan Fu's heart leaped with joy. Without the slightest hesitation, he opened his Talisman Path Core and allowed the Primordial Chaos Talisman Seal to merge into it. The instant the seal entered the core, it transformed into a golden streamer and fused with the power of Myriad Talismans Return to One. A vast Talisman Path's Origin Power erupted in an instant. Xuan Fu's strength soared like a rocket, breaking through the peak of the Saint Realm and reaching an entirely new realm—the Talisman Path Supreme!

His talismanic body transformed into a pure golden crystal. The patterns on its surface became simple yet profound, containing the Great Dao's rhythm of "the mutual generation of existence and non-existence, and the freedom of myriad talismans." The range of his Spiritual Sense expanded to cover the entire Chaos and Primordial Wilderness. He could clearly sense the flow of every strand of energy and the operation of every law.

"Lord of Void, today I will show you the true power of the Talisman Path!" Xuan Fu's voice carried the majesty of the Great Dao. With a wave of his hand, the pure golden power of Myriad Talismans Return to One condensed into a massive Myriad Talismans Free and Unfettered Talisman, which he hurled toward the Lord of Void. This talisman contained the full power of the Talisman Path Supreme. It could both transform the Void and create all things—it was the ultimate manifestation of "existence and non-existence at ease."

The instant the Myriad Talismans Free and Unfettered Talisman collided with the gray stream, pure golden radiance surged. The gray Void Power was rapidly transformed into pure Talisman Path's Origin Power. Countless Void Beings dissipated within the light, and the gray palm was instantly destroyed. The Lord of Void let out a shrill howl, his aura weakening to the extreme as the gray stream rapidly contracted. He had clearly suffered a severe injury.

"No! I refuse to accept this!" the Lord of Void roared. He tried to attack again, only to discover that under the illumination of the pure golden radiance, his Void Power could not condense at all. Instead, it was rapidly draining away.

Xuan Fu gave him no chance. His form flashed, and he appeared before the Lord of Void. Pure golden talismanic power condensed into a talisman blade that slashed toward his core. The blade carried the Great Dao's rhythm of "existence and non-existence at ease," and wherever it passed, Void Power fled before it.

Just as the talisman blade was about to strike the Lord of Void, he suddenly revealed a strange smile. "Xuan Fu, do you think this is the end? The Void exists everywhere. As long as 'existence' exists, 'non-existence' will never perish. Although the Venerable One has lost, the Void Core deep within the Chaos has already begun to awaken. It will not be long before the entire Chaos and Primordial Wilderness are transformed into nothingness..."

Before he finished speaking, the Lord of Void's figure suddenly transformed into a wisp of gray stream and fled toward the depths of the Chaos, vanishing in an instant. Xuan Fu wanted to pursue him, but the gray stream had escaped into a region of pure nothingness. There was no energy, space, or time there, and even his Spiritual Sense could not probe it. He had no way to give chase.

Xuan Fu did not force the matter. He turned and returned to the Primordial Wilderness. He knew that the Lord of Void's words were true. The Void Core deep within the Chaos was certainly an even greater threat. But for now, the most important things were reinforcing the Primordial Wilderness's defenses and recovering his strength.

After returning to the Kunlun Mountain Range, everyone gathered around him, their faces filled with victorious smiles. "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Mystic Talisman, on becoming the Talisman Path Supreme!" Daoist Yang Mei cupped his hands, his eyes full of admiration.

Xuan Fu nodded, but there was no trace of relaxation on his face. "Although the Lord of Void has fled, the Void Core deep within the Chaos is about to awaken. That is the true threat. We must reinforce the Primordial Wilderness's defenses as quickly as possible while searching for a way to deal with the Void Core."

Just then, Xuan Fu's Spiritual Sense suddenly detected an even more terrifying aura coming from the region of nothingness deep within the Chaos. This aura was several times stronger than that of the Lord of Void. It carried the terrifying rhythm of Absolute Void, causing even his Talisman Path Supreme power to tremble involuntarily.

Clearly, the Void Core had begun to awaken.

What frightened him even more was that at the edge of his Spiritual Sense, he could feel countless tiny gray talismans suddenly appearing throughout the Primordial Wilderness. These talismans were fragments of the Void Talisman, quietly eroding the laws of heaven and earth in the Primordial Wilderness. Clearly, they were the hidden countermeasure the Lord of Void had left behind.

Xuan Fu's expression instantly turned grave. He knew that a battle far more difficult than the previous one was about to begin. The awakening of the Void Core and the erosion caused by the Void Talisman Fragments both threatened the survival of the Primordial Wilderness.

Just as everyone was at a loss, the power of Myriad Talismans Return to One within Xuan Fu suddenly trembled violently. The Primordial Chaos Talisman Seal emitted a dazzling golden radiance, and a strange scene appeared within his Spiritual Sense. Countless ancient talismans surrounded the Void Core deep within the Chaos. These talismans repelled the talismans of the Source of Myriad Talismans, yet also seemed to form a balance with them. And in the deepest part of the core, there appeared to be a "Void Talisman Seal" of the same origin as the Primordial Chaos Talisman Seal.

Xuan Fu's heart stirred. He seemed to have thought of a way to deal with the Void Core. But this method was extremely dangerous. He would have to venture deep into the Void region within the Chaos, seize the Void Talisman Seal, fuse it with the Primordial Chaos Talisman Seal, and reach the ultimate realm of the Unity of Existence and Non-existence.

But the Void region was fraught with danger. Even as the Talisman Path Supreme, he had no certainty that he could return alive.

An adventure concerning the ultimate fate of the Chaos and the Primordial Wilderness had already begun quietly brewing in Xuan Fu's heart.