Pangu's Remnant Soul, Remnant Aura of Pangu's Creation

Golden and black talismanic light flowed across Xuan Fu's body, facing the golden radiance of Pangu's Remnant Soul from afar. Their gazes collided in midair. No energy erupted, yet the surrounding Chaos Stream churned violently, while the Space Barrier rippled like waves. Xuan Fu could clearly sense that Pangu's Remnant Soul carried both the fierce power of Heaven and Earth Creation and the resolve to Restart Chaos, like a double-edged sword that had created the Primordial Wilderness yet could also destroy it.

"Junior, have you fused with the Great Dao of Being and Non-Being?" Pangu's Remnant Soul's voice rang like the Sky-Opening Axe, causing Xuan Fu's Talisman Path Core to tremble faintly. His figure gradually became clear. He was no longer a blurry phantom, but a giant clad in Chaos Battle Armor and holding a phantom of the Sky-Opening Axe. Pure and Turbid Energies swirled around him, faintly echoing the laws of the Primordial Wilderness.

"Junior Xuan Fu greets Great God Pangu." Xuan Fu bowed, respectful but not servile. "This junior fused with the Great Dao of Being and Non-Being only to protect the Primordial Wilderness, not to interfere with the cycle of Chaos." He could sense that Pangu's Remnant Soul bore no ill will. It merely regarded him like an observer of the Great Dao, wanting to see what choice he would make.

Pangu's Remnant Soul's gaze swept over the Existence-Non-existence Talisman Seal within Xuan Fu, then turned toward the Primordial Wilderness. A complicated gleam flashed through his eyes. "Since the creation of Heaven and Earth, Chaos has fallen out of balance, and the Primordial Wilderness has suffered countless tribulations. My remnant soul has awakened not to destroy the Primordial Wilderness, but to correct the flaws left behind by the creation of Heaven and Earth."

He waved a hand, and the phantom of the Sky-Opening Axe turned gently. The Chaos Stream was forcibly parted, and the Pure and Turbid Energies separated once more, forming a clear boundary. "Back then, I placed too much emphasis on the power of 'existence' when creating Heaven and Earth. This caused the imbalance between existence and non-existence and brought about the extremism of the Lord of Void. Now that you have fused with the Great Dao of Being and Non-Being, you can make up for this flaw. However, the existence of the Primordial Wilderness is still continuously worsening Chaos's imbalance."

Xuan Fu's heart tightened. He faintly understood what Pangu's Remnant Soul meant. "Great God, do you want the Primordial Wilderness to return to Chaos?"

"No." Pangu's Remnant Soul shook his head. The phantom of the Sky-Opening Axe pointed toward the area where the Void Core had vanished. "Chaos and the Primordial Wilderness were originally one. The root of the imbalance does not lie in the Primordial Wilderness, but in the Nascent Heavenly Dao. The obsessions of the Primordial Wilderness's living beings and the conflicts of the Tribulation are condensing a Heavenly Dao that binds Chaos and the Primordial Wilderness. This Heavenly Dao will continuously strengthen the power of 'existence,' ultimately causing Chaos to collapse completely."

Xuan Fu was shocked. He had never imagined that the Nascent Heavenly Dao of the Primordial Wilderness would become a new hidden danger. His Spiritual Sense rapidly spread outward, and sure enough, he sensed an invisible law condensing throughout the Primordial Wilderness. Nourished by the Three Clans Hegemony and the conflicts of the Tribulation, it was gradually forming Heavenly Dao Shackles that bound all things.

"What I must do is sever the Nascent Heavenly Dao and let Chaos and the Primordial Wilderness return to their natural balance." Pangu's Remnant Soul's voice carried unquestionable majesty. "But the Nascent Heavenly Dao is already connected to the fate of the Primordial Wilderness's living beings. Severing it by force will cause all living beings of the Primordial Wilderness to perish. You have fused with the Great Dao of Being and Non-Being. Perhaps you can find a solution that satisfies both sides."

Xuan Fu sank into thought. He understood Pangu's Remnant Soul's dilemma. If the Nascent Heavenly Dao was not severed, Chaos would eventually collapse. If it was severed, the living beings of the Primordial Wilderness would be wiped out. His Great Dao of Being and Non-Being could both create and destroy. Perhaps he truly could find the Path of Balance.

"This junior is willing to try." Xuan Fu did not hesitate. "But I need Great God to tell me how I can sever the Nascent Heavenly Dao without harming the living beings of the Primordial Wilderness."

Pangu's Remnant Soul nodded. The phantom of the Sky-Opening Axe lightly cleaved the air, and a strand of pure Remnant Aura of Pangu's Creation surged into Xuan Fu's body. "This contains my insights into the Creation Dao and the profundity of 'Destruction and Rebirth.' You can use it to open a Passage of Being and Non-Being within the Nascent Heavenly Dao, transforming the binding power of the Heavenly Dao into the Power of Balance between Chaos and the Primordial Wilderness. This will neither destroy the Heavenly Dao nor leave its shackles in place."

The Remnant Aura of Pangu's Creation flowed into Xuan Fu's Talisman Path Core like a warm current. He could feel his understanding of "Destruction and Rebirth" rising to a new level. The Great Dao of Being and Non-Being and the Creation Dao mutually verified one another. The golden-and-black light of his talisman body grew increasingly brilliant, and the pressure of the Great Dao Supreme grew even more imposing.

"Thank you for your guidance, Great God." Xuan Fu bowed again before turning to return to the Primordial Wilderness.

"Wait." Pangu's Remnant Soul called out to him. The phantom of the Sky-Opening Axe turned once more, and a talisman formed from Chaos Origin condensed and fell into Xuan Fu's hand. "This is the Chaos Guardian Talisman. When you open the passage, it can protect the souls of the living beings of the Primordial Wilderness and prevent them from suffering the backlash of the Heavenly Dao. I will remain here to keep watch and prevent Chaos from falling out of balance again."

Xuan Fu accepted the Chaos Guardian Talisman, his heart filled with gratitude. He could sense that the talisman contained the Origin Power of Pangu's Remnant Soul. It was even more powerful than his Myriad Talismans Free and Unfettered Talisman and was the key to protecting the living beings of the Primordial Wilderness.

Without saying anything more, Xuan Fu transformed into a streak of golden-and-black light and flew toward the Primordial Wilderness. He knew that time was pressing. The Nascent Heavenly Dao was rapidly condensing. If he delayed too long, even with Pangu's Remnant Soul's help, it would be difficult to turn things around.

When Xuan Fu returned to the Primordial Wilderness, the Heavenly Dao Shackles between Heaven and Earth had become increasingly distinct. Although the conflict among the three clans had temporarily subsided, the obsessions of living beings and their desire for power continued to nourish the Nascent Heavenly Dao. At the Source of Myriad Talismans Talisman Tower in the Kunlun Mountain Range, the origin of the Talisman Path was being released on its own to resist the Heavenly Dao Shackles. Yet it was still only a drop in the bucket, and the tower's light was gradually dimming.

"Fellow Daoist Mystic Talisman, you're back!" Donghua, Daoist Yang Mei, and the others immediately gathered around him. Seeing the golden-and-black light around Xuan Fu, surprise flashed through their eyes. "You successfully fused with the Great Dao of Being and Non-Being?"

Xuan Fu nodded and recounted everything Pangu's Remnant Soul had said. After hearing him out, everyone's expressions turned solemn. "I never thought the Nascent Heavenly Dao would become a new hidden danger." Daoist Yang Mei lightly waved his horsetail whisk, using the Power of Space to investigate the trajectory of the Heavenly Dao Shackles. "These shackles have already penetrated every inch of the Primordial Wilderness and are closely connected to the fate of its living beings. Severing them will be extremely difficult."

"I have Great God Pangu's Remnant Aura of Pangu's Creation and the Chaos Guardian Talisman. Perhaps I can open a Passage of Being and Non-Being." Xuan Fu took out the Chaos Guardian Talisman. Golden-and-black talismanic light poured into it, and the talisman instantly expanded into a gigantic protective curtain that enveloped the entire Primordial Wilderness. "This curtain can protect the souls of the living beings. Next, I need all of you to help stabilize the Heavenly Dao Shackles and buy me time to open the passage."

Everyone nodded one after another. Daoist Yang Mei activated the Power of Space and laid down layers of spatial barriers, slowing the contraction of the Heavenly Dao Shackles. Donghua's Wood Spirit Power merged into the protective curtain, strengthening its resilience. Ao Guang, Feng Yao, and Qilin Cang led the Three Clan Experts, activating their Origin Power and coordinating it with the Talisman Path origin released by the Talisman Tower to stabilize the flow of energy in the Heavenly Dao Shackles.

Xuan Fu took a deep breath and flew to the center of Heaven and Earth in the Primordial Wilderness. The Existence-Non-existence Talisman Seal flew from his body and hovered in midair. He infused the Remnant Aura of Pangu's Creation into the seal. Golden-and-black talismanic light surged, colliding with the invisible laws of the Heavenly Dao Shackles. "With the might of Creation, break the shackles of the Heavenly Dao! With the Dao of Being and Non-Being, establish the foundation of balance!"

Xuan Fu let out a furious roar. The Existence-Non-existence Talisman Seal transformed into a gigantic talisman blade carrying the Remnant Aura of Pangu's Creation and the power of the Great Dao of Being and Non-Being. It slashed toward the core of the Heavenly Dao Shackles. Wherever the talisman blade passed, the invisible Heavenly Dao Shackles were forcibly torn apart. Pure and Turbid Energies surged from the cracks, resonating with the currents of Chaos.

"Bzzzt—!"

The Heavenly Dao Shackles trembled violently, letting out a shrill wail of the laws. The land of the Primordial Wilderness began to shake violently. The living beings felt a throbbing deep in their souls and looked up at the sky, their eyes filled with fear and confusion. Yet under the protection of the Chaos Guardian Talisman's curtain, their souls were unharmed. They merely felt the painful tremors caused by the loosening of the Heavenly Dao Shackles.

Xuan Fu did not hesitate in the slightest. He continued driving the talisman blade deeper toward the core of the Heavenly Dao Shackles. He could sense that its core was hidden deep beneath the land of the Primordial Wilderness, intertwined with the power of the Dragon Vein to form a gigantic vortex of laws. To open the Passage of Being and Non-Being, he had to thrust the talisman blade into the vortex's core and pour in the power of the Great Dao of Being and Non-Being.

Just as the talisman blade was about to pierce the core, the Heavenly Dao Shackles suddenly erupted. Countless invisible Law Chains flew from the vortex and wound toward Xuan Fu. These chains contained the obsessions and desires of the living beings of the Primordial Wilderness. They carried an intense binding power. Wherever they passed, space was forcibly sealed, and the Talisman Path origin was rapidly absorbed.

"Not good! The Heavenly Dao Shackles are absorbing the obsessions of the living beings to counterattack!" Donghua paled in shock. His Wood Spirit Power surged as he tried to entangle the Law Chains, but the power of obsession on them instantly corroded it, causing the vines to wither rapidly.

Daoist Yang Mei and the others also attacked one after another. Blades of space, the Water Dragon of the Dragon Clan, flames of the Phoenix Clan, stone spikes of the Kirin Clan, and countless other attacks poured toward the Law Chains. Yet all of them were neutralized by the power of obsession and failed to have any effect.

The talisman blade was tightly bound by the Law Chains and could not advance any farther. The power of the Great Dao of Being and Non-Being was also rapidly being depleted. Xuan Fu could feel the obsessions of the living beings of the Primordial Wilderness growing stronger and stronger. Their desire for power and fear of survival continued to reinforce the Law Chains, increasing the pressure on him.

"I can't give up!" Xuan Fu gritted his teeth and burned part of his Great Dao origin. The golden-and-black light of the Existence-Non-existence Talisman Seal surged once more, forcibly breaking free of the Law Chains' restraint as the talisman blade continued stabbing toward the core. "The obsessions of the living beings of the Primordial Wilderness are, at their core, a desire for balance. I must make them understand that true power does not come from the shackles of the Heavenly Dao, but from balance within themselves!"

He transmitted his insights into the Great Dao of Being and Non-Being throughout the Primordial Wilderness through the Talisman Path origin, merging them into the depths of every living being's soul. These insights were like seeds taking root and sprouting in their hearts, gradually helping them understand that obsessions brought only restraint, while balance brought true freedom and strength.

As the insights spread, the obsessions of the Primordial Wilderness's living beings gradually faded, and the power of the Law Chains weakened along with them. Xuan Fu seized the opportunity and drove the talisman blade fiercely into the core of the Heavenly Dao Shackles. The power of the Great Dao of Being and Non-Being surged in like a tide, beginning to open the Passage of Being and Non-Being.

"Boom!"

The Core Area erupted with a gigantic Energy Shockwave. Golden-and-black light intertwined with invisible laws, forming a passage that pierced through Heaven and Earth. One end of the passage connected to Chaos, while the other connected to the Primordial Wilderness. The power of being and non-being circulated through it, transforming the binding power of the Heavenly Dao Shackles into the Power of Balance that nourished Chaos and the Primordial Wilderness.

Under the effect of the Passage of Being and Non-Being, the invisible laws of the Heavenly Dao Shackles were no longer restraints. Instead, they became a balancing link between Chaos and the Primordial Wilderness. The shaking of the Primordial Wilderness gradually ceased. The living beings felt the restraints vanish from the depths of their souls, replaced by a sense of ease and freedom, and they began cheering joyfully.

Xuan Fu let out a breath of relief and slowly descended, his face pale and his Great Dao origin greatly depleted. Daoist Yang Mei and the others immediately gathered around him, triumphant smiles on their faces. "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Mystic Talisman. You successfully opened the Passage of Being and Non-Being and resolved the Heavenly Dao crisis!"

Xuan Fu nodded, but he felt no relief at all. He could sense that although opening the Passage of Being and Non-Being had resolved the crisis before them, it had also triggered a drastic change in the laws of Chaos and the Primordial Wilderness. The aura of Pangu's Remnant Soul deep within Chaos had grown denser, as though it was using the balancing power of the passage to restore its own strength.

What shocked him even more was that at the edge of his Spiritual Sense, he could feel an extremely strange aura coming from the other end of the Passage of Being and Non-Being, from the deepest part of Chaos. This aura belonged neither to Chaos nor to the Void, and even less to the Primordial Wilderness. It carried a terrifying rhythm of "Transcendence of All," causing even his power as a Great Dao Supreme to tremble involuntarily.

Xuan Fu's heart tightened, and he followed the aura to investigate. In the deepest part of Chaos, a colorless, odorless, formless, and intangible energy was rapidly condensing. It absorbed no power and released no aura, yet it could make the surrounding laws of the Great Dao submit, as though it were an existence above the Great Dao.

"What kind of power is this?" Xuan Fu was filled with shock and suspicion. He had never heard of such transcendent power, nor could he determine whether it was benevolent or malevolent. He could only sense an intense unknown danger.

At that moment, Pangu's Remnant Soul's voice suddenly rang out in his mind, carrying a trace of solemnity. "I never thought the 'Transcendent Power' would awaken ahead of time. This power is the ultimate end of the Great Dao. It can Transcendence of All, but it can also destroy everything. It seems the Ultimate Trial of Chaos and the Primordial Wilderness has only just begun..."

Xuan Fu's face instantly went deathly pale. He knew what Pangu's Remnant Soul's words meant. The awakening of the Transcendent Power was even more dangerous than the Void Core and the Nascent Heavenly Dao from before because it transcended all Great Daos, and no power could restrain it.

At that moment, the circulation of the power of being and non-being within the Passage of Being and Non-Being suddenly became chaotic. At both ends of the passage, the laws of Chaos and the Primordial Wilderness began to clash with one another. Clearly, they had been affected by the Transcendent Power.

Xuan Fu tightened his grip on the Existence-Non-existence Talisman Seal in his hand, his heart filled with determination. He knew that no matter how powerful an enemy he faced in the future or how difficult the trials ahead were, he had to hold fast to his convictions and use the Great Dao of Being and Non-Being to protect Chaos and the Primordial Wilderness until the very end.

At that moment, the Transcendent Power suddenly moved rapidly toward the Passage of Being and Non-Being. An invisible pressure enveloped all of Chaos and the Primordial Wilderness, causing every living being to feel fear rising from the depths of their souls.

A trial concerning the ultimate fate of Chaos and the Primordial Wilderness had quietly drawn open its prelude amid the light of the Passage of Being and Non-Being.