Void Erosion, Talisman Seals of the Same Origin

Bathed in golden talismanic light, Kunlun Peak stood beneath Xuan Fu's Spiritual Sense as it spread out like a web, reaching every corner of the Primordial Wilderness. The gray Void Talisman Fragments hidden within the mountains, rivers, and spiritual veins were like festering wounds clinging to the bones, slowly eroding the laws of Heaven and Earth. Along the shores of the East Sea, the fragments melted into the seawater, causing parts of it to lose their buoyancy and become dead, bottomless abysses. In the Southern Wasteland Jungle, the fragments clung to the plants, gradually withering the ancient trees that had once teemed with life until they turned into Void Dust. Across the Central Plains, the fragments seeped into the soil, rendering fertile land barren and making even Innate Spiritual Roots struggle to grow.

"These Void Talisman Fragments are far too well hidden, and they can merge with the laws of Heaven and Earth. Ordinary purification methods can't eliminate them at all." Wood Spirit Probes condensed at Donghua's fingertips before stabbing into the ground to trace the fragments' paths. His expression grew increasingly grave. "At this rate, the laws of Heaven and Earth in the Primordial Wilderness will be completely eroded within a century. By then, even without the Void Core taking action, the Primordial Wilderness will turn into nothingness on its own."

Daoist Yang Mei lightly waved his horsetail whisk, and the Power of Space enveloped a Void Talisman Fragment that had surfaced from the ground. Yet the instant the fragment came into contact with the Power of Space, it devoured and assimilated it, causing its gray radiance to grow even denser. "Void Power can devour all energy. Forcibly removing it will only accelerate its spread. Fellow Daoist Mystic Talisman, only your Myriad Talismans Freedom Power may be able to transform it."

Xuan Fu nodded. The pure golden Myriad Talismans Return to One Power flowed around his fingertips, condensing into a slender thread of talismanic light that gently touched the Void Talisman Fragment. Carrying the rhythm of "freedom within existence and non-existence," the thread did not attack by force. Instead, it slowly coiled along the fragment's void trajectory. A wondrous scene unfolded. Wrapped in the talismanic light, the gray fragment stopped devouring energy and instead began to transform. Its gray radiance gradually faded, turning into strands of pure Talisman Path origin that Xuan Fu drew back into his body.

"It works!" A trace of delight flashed through everyone's eyes.

Yet Xuan Fu's brows remained furrowed. "This method can transform the fragments, but its efficiency is extremely low, and I must do it personally. The Primordial Wilderness is vast, and there are more fragments than can be counted. Purifying them one by one would take at least a thousand years, but the awakening of the Void Core certainly won't give us that much time."

His Spiritual Sense sank into his body once more. The Primordial Chaos Talisman Seal floated at the center of his Talisman Path Core, radiating a gentle golden light. His Spiritual Sense followed the seal's patterns backward, and before his eyes appeared the scene of Chaos Beginning: the Primordial Chaos Talisman Ancestor and the Lord of Void had originally been born from the same source, one ruling "existence" and the other "non-existence." Together, they maintained the balance of Chaos. It was not until Pangu created Heaven and Earth that the power of "existence" surged and shattered that balance. Only then did the Lord of Void gradually descend into extremity, seeking to use "non-existence" to devour everything.

That Void Talisman Seal was precisely the Origin Core of the Lord of Void. It shared the same origin and root as the Primordial Chaos Talisman Seal, differing only in its opposing attributes. If the two could be fused and reach the realm of "Unity of Existence and Non-existence," they could not only completely purify the Void Talisman Fragments but also resolve the threat of the Void Core at its root.

"I must go to the depths of Chaos and seize the Void Talisman Seal." Xuan Fu's voice was resolute. He gazed toward the Boundary of Chaos and Primordial, where the gray void region had grown increasingly dense and the pulse of the Void Core could faintly be heard. "Only by fusing the two seals can I truly control the Great Dao of 'existence and non-existence' and protect the Primordial Wilderness."

"No! The void region is far too dangerous. Even the Lord of Void is merely a wisp of the core's avatar there. The dangers within are impossible to predict!" Donghua hurriedly tried to dissuade him, his Wood Spirit Power tensing instinctively. "We can find another way. You don't have to risk your life."

Daoist Yang Mei also nodded in agreement. "You are already the Talisman Path Supreme, and the safety of the Primordial Wilderness rests upon your shoulders. If something happens to you, the Primordial Wilderness will truly be doomed."

Xuan Fu shook his head. With a wave of his hand, he injected the purified Talisman Path origin into the Kunlun Dragon Vein. "There is no turning back. The Void Core's power far exceeds our imagination. The longer we delay, the worse it will be for the Primordial Wilderness. Besides, the Primordial Chaos Talisman Seal and the Void Talisman Seal share the same origin. I can feel that fusing the two seals is the only Method to Break the Situation."

He turned to the others, his eyes filled with trust. "While I'm away, I'll ask you all to protect the Primordial Wilderness, purify as many Void Talisman Fragments as possible, and delay the erosion of the laws. The Talisman Tower of the Source of Myriad Talismans can release Talisman Path origin on its own. In an emergency, you can activate the Talisman Tower to unleash the 'Myriad Talismans Guardian Array' and temporarily resist the invasion of Void Power."

Seeing that Xuan Fu had made up his mind, everyone stopped trying to dissuade him and nodded in agreement. Ao Guang said solemnly, "Rest assured, Fellow Daoist. My Dragon Clan will hold the defensive line in the East Sea and won't let Void Power spread through the sea route." Feng Yao and Qilin Cang also stated in turn that they would each lead their clans, cooperate with Donghua and Daoist Yang Mei to purify the fragments, and protect the Primordial Wilderness.

Xuan Fu took a deep breath and cast one last look at the Primordial Wilderness, vibrant with life. Then he turned and transformed into a streak of pure golden light, flying toward the void region in the depths of Chaos.

In the depths of Chaos, the gray void region was like a boundless fog. There was no space, no time, and no energy here—only pure "non-existence." Xuan Fu's Myriad Talismans Return to One Power formed a golden shield around him, protecting him from the erosion of Void Power. He could feel that the Void Power here was a hundred times denser than outside. The golden light on the shield was slowly being devoured, requiring him to constantly inject talismanic power to maintain it.

During the journey, Xuan Fu encountered countless remnant souls of Void Beings. They were fragments of consciousness left behind after being devoured by the Void Core, wandering aimlessly through the void region. Whenever they encountered something that "existed," they would pounce upon it in a frenzy. Xuan Fu did not become entangled with them. With a casual slap, he sent out a Myriad Talismans Free and Unfettered Talisman, transforming the remnant souls into pure energy. This both replenished his own reserves and cleared the obstacles from his path.

After flying for an unknown length of time, the center of the void region finally appeared before him. It was a gigantic gray core ten thousand zhang in diameter, its surface covered in strange Void Runes and radiating the terrifying pressure of "Absolute Void." Countless gray chains coiled around the core, with Origin Fragments from the moment of Chaos Beginning wrapped around them. Clearly, they were tools the Void Core used to stabilize itself and absorb energy.

At the top of the core floated a black talisman seal. It was the Void Talisman Seal. It radiated an aura of the same origin as the Primordial Chaos Talisman Seal, but its color was completely opposite. Its black radiance was like ink spreading through water, echoing the Void Power of the gray core and forming a solid Defensive Barrier.

Xuan Fu did not approach recklessly. Instead, he sat cross-legged in the distance and circulated his Myriad Talismans Return to One Power, carefully observing the operating patterns of the Void Core and the Void Talisman Seal. He discovered that the energy circulation of the Void Core was precisely opposite to that of the Primordial Chaos Talisman Seal. The Primordial Chaos Talisman Seal "gave birth to existence," while the Void Talisman Seal "transformed existence into non-existence." They were like the two poles of yin and yang, repelling yet depending upon each other.

To seize the Void Talisman Seal, he first had to disrupt the Void Core's energy circulation and break through the Defensive Barrier. Xuan Fu did not choose to attack by force. Instead, he activated the Primordial Chaos Talisman Seal. Golden light burst from his body and resonated with the black light of the Void Talisman Seal. The aura of the same origin caused a slight looseness to appear in the Defensive Barrier, and the Void Core's circulation also fell into disorder for a moment.

Now!

Xuan Fu's figure flashed as he transformed into a streak of golden light and charged toward the Void Talisman Seal. At the same time, his Myriad Talismans Return to One Power condensed into an Existence-Non-existence Transformation Talisman, which he hurled toward the Void Core. The instant the talisman erupted, golden and black light interwove, transforming part of the Void Core's energy into Talisman Path origin and further disrupting its circulation.

"Outsider, how dare you covet my talisman seal!"

A dignified voice rang out from within the Void Core. It was the core consciousness of the Void Core. The gray core suddenly contracted before expanding violently. Countless gray runes flew out from within it and shot toward Xuan Fu. These runes were a hundred times more powerful than the Void Talisman Fragments from before. Containing the profundity of "Absolute Void," they left black spots of erosion even on Xuan Fu's golden shield as they passed.

Xuan Fu's heart tightened. He activated the Myriad Talismans Free and Unfettered Talisman once more, causing pure golden light to surge and transform the gray runes one by one. At the same time, he increased his speed, broke through the Defensive Barrier, and reached for the Void Talisman Seal. As long as he seized the seal, he could immediately activate the fusion method and achieve "Unity of Existence and Non-existence."

Just as his fingertips were about to touch the Void Talisman Seal, the Void Core suddenly erupted with a terrifying gray pillar of light that shot toward him. The pillar contained the Void Core's full power and carried the Ultimate Pressure of "All Things Return to Nothingness." Xuan Fu's golden shield shattered instantly. His body was struck by the pillar, and his talismanic form split with countless cracks as golden Talisman Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

"Pfft!"

The immense impact sent Xuan Fu staggering backward. The Myriad Talismans Return to One Power within him shook violently, and the light of the Primordial Chaos Talisman Seal dimmed somewhat. He could feel his Talisman Path origin being rapidly eroded by Void Power. If he could not break free soon, he would likely be turned completely into nothingness.

"Give up. Before Absolute Void, every existence of 'being' will eventually return to nothingness." The Void Core's voice was cold and indifferent. The gray pillar of light surged again and shot toward Xuan Fu.

A trace of resolve flashed through Xuan Fu's eyes, and he did not retreat in the slightest. He suddenly burned part of his Talisman Path origin, causing his Myriad Talismans Return to One Power to surge to its limit. The Primordial Chaos Talisman Seal flew out from his body and fused with his talismanic form. Pure golden talismanic light once again resonated intensely with the black Void Talisman Seal. The Void Core's circulation briefly halted, and the power of the gray pillar weakened accordingly.

"With my Talisman Path, I shall fuse existence and non-existence!"

Xuan Fu roared and charged forward once more, ignoring the erosion of the gray pillar as he reached out and seized the Void Talisman Seal. The moment the seal entered his hand, it erupted with intense black light that collided with the golden light of the Primordial Chaos Talisman Seal. Two powers of the same origin yet opposing attributes intertwined madly within him. More and more cracks appeared across his talismanic form, which seemed on the verge of shattering.

"Ahhh—!"

The intense pain forced a roar from Xuan Fu. He could feel his Talisman Path being torn apart by the two forces. On one side were the life, death, balance, and vitality of "existence"; on the other were the void, annihilation, and transformation into nothingness of "non-existence." The two were as incompatible as fire and water, seeking to completely disintegrate his Talisman Path.

But he did not give up. He stubbornly preserved the clarity of his Spiritual Sense and circulated his Myriad Talismans Return to One Power, forcibly guiding the two forces toward fusion. He remembered the separation of the clear and turbid at the beginning of Chaos and the Great Dao's rhythm of life and death in balance. He viewed "existence" and "non-existence" as the two poles of yin and yang, using his own Talisman Path as a bridge and allowing them to form a new cycle within his body.

The process was extraordinarily difficult. Every fusion was accompanied by severe depletion of his origin. His talismanic form was covered in cracks, while golden and black light flickered alternately like a candle flame about to go out. But he knew this was his only hope. He could do nothing but grit his teeth and persist.

Just as the two forces were about to completely fuse, the Void Core suddenly erupted again. Gray light surged and enveloped Xuan Fu and the Void Talisman Seal together. "You want to fuse the two seals? Then I shall grant your wish! I'll let you turn into nothingness together with the seal!"

Within the gray light, Void Power frenziedly eroded Xuan Fu's Talisman Path origin. The newly formed cycle of "existence and non-existence" instantly fell into disorder. The cracks in his talismanic form widened again, while the golden and black light both began to dim. Xuan Fu's Spiritual Sense gradually blurred, and his consciousness seemed to plunge into a bottomless abyss, on the verge of dispersing at any moment.

At this critical moment, the Talisman Tower of the Source of Myriad Talismans within his body suddenly sent out a dazzling golden talismanic light that resonated with the Primordial Chaos Talisman Seal. The light contained the power of countless millions of talismans, nourishing his Talisman Path origin like sweet rain and stabilizing the disorder in the cycle of "existence and non-existence." At the same time, countless prayers from living beings came from the direction of the Primordial Wilderness. Those prayers transformed into pure faith power and surged into his body along the connection with his Talisman Path origin.

"Living beings of the Primordial Wilderness..." A trace of clarity flashed through Xuan Fu's eyes, and a powerful conviction rose in his heart. "I can't fall. I must protect them!"

He suddenly circulated all his strength—including his burning origin, faith power, and the power of the Talisman Tower—and forcibly fused the two forces completely. Golden and black light no longer repelled each other. Instead, they interwove into a streak of golden-and-black radiance. The cracks in his talismanic form rapidly healed, while the patterns of the Great Dao of "Unity of Existence and Non-existence" surfaced across its surface. The pressure he emitted became vaster and deeper than before.

"Unity of Existence and Non-existence—the Great Dao perfected!"

Xuan Fu's voice rang throughout the entire void region. His strength broke through once more, reaching the unprecedented realm of the Great Dao Supreme. The fused seals transformed into a golden-and-black Existence-Non-existence Talisman Seal, floating at the center of his Talisman Path Core and radiating the ultimate rhythm of "freedom within existence and non-existence, all laws returning to the origin."

The Void Core sensed this pressure and let out an unwilling roar. Its gray light rapidly contracted as it attempted to flee. Xuan Fu gave it no opportunity. With a wave of his hand, golden-and-black talismanic power condensed into a gigantic talismanic blade that slashed toward the Void Core. Carrying the power of "Unity of Existence and Non-existence," the blade could create as well as destroy, transform as well as reduce to nothingness. Wherever it passed, the gray core was forcibly cleaved apart and transformed.

"No—!"

The Void Core let out a shrill wail. Its gray light gradually dispersed, transformed by the talismanic blade into pure Great Dao origin that merged into Xuan Fu's body. In the end, the Void Core vanished completely, leaving behind a pure region of Chaos that recovered the balance of its beginning.

Xuan Fu breathed a sigh of relief and slowly descended, feeling the perfected Great Dao power within him. His heart was filled with joy. He had succeeded. Not only had he seized the Void Talisman Seal and fused the Great Dao of "existence and non-existence," but he had also completely resolved the threat of the Void Core.

Just as he was preparing to return to the Primordial Wilderness, his Spiritual Sense suddenly detected an extremely ancient and terrifying aura coming from the deepest part of Chaos. This aura shared the same origin as the power with which Pangu created Heaven and Earth, yet it carried the terrifying rhythm of "Restart Chaos," causing even his Great Dao Supreme power to tremble involuntarily.

Xuan Fu's heart tightened, and he followed the aura to investigate. In the depths of Chaos, he saw a blurry figure slowly awakening. Phantom images of the Sky-Opening Axe revolved around it, radiating the pressure of "Destruction and Rebirth, Restart Heaven and Earth."

"Is that... Pangu's Remnant Soul?!"

Xuan Fu was shocked. He had never expected that after Pangu perished from creating Heaven and Earth, a remnant soul would still remain, sleeping in the depths of Chaos. Clearly, the awakening of this remnant soul was no coincidence. It seemed to be directly connected to his fusion of the Great Dao of "existence and non-existence" and his resolution of the Void Core.

What shocked him even more was the intense destructive intent within Pangu's Remnant Soul. It seemed to want to restart Chaos and return everything to the state before Heaven and Earth were created.

Xuan Fu tightened his grip on the Existence-Non-existence Talisman Seal, his heart filled with resolve. He knew that a battle concerning the ultimate fate of Chaos and the Primordial Wilderness was about to begin once more. This time, he would face Pangu's Remnant Soul, the being who had created Heaven and Earth—a primordial existence far more ancient and powerful than he had imagined.

At that moment, Pangu's Remnant Soul slowly opened its eyes. Two dazzling beams of golden light shot toward Xuan Fu, carrying scrutiny and majesty. Xuan Fu could feel the other party examining his Great Dao power, as though judging his position.

A new crisis had quietly descended in the depths of Chaos.