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

Gold and black talismanic light swirled across Xuan Fu's body, standing in stark contrast to the golden radiance of Pangu's Remnant Soul. Their gazes collided in the void; though no energy erupted, the surrounding Chaos Stream churned violently, and the Space Barrier rippled like water. Xuan Fu could clearly feel that within the aura of Pangu's Remnant Soul lay both the fierce, unyielding nature of Heaven and Earth Creation and the resolute determination to restart chaos—a double-edged sword that had created the Primordial Wilderness yet possessed the power to destroy it.

"Junior, you have fused the Dao of Existence and Non-existence?" The voice of Pangu's Remnant Soul rang out like the tolling of the Sky-Opening Axe, causing Xuan Fu's Talisman Path Core to tremble slightly. His figure gradually sharpened, no longer a blurred phantom but a giant clad in Chaos Battle Armor, wielding the phantom of the Sky-Opening Axe. Pure and Turbid Energies circled his body, echoing faintly with the laws of the Primordial Wilderness.

"Junior Xuan Fu pays respects to the Great God Pangu." Xuan Fu bowed, his attitude respectful but not servile. "This junior fused the Dao of Existence and Non-existence solely to protect the Primordial Wilderness, not to interfere with the cycle of chaos." He could feel that Pangu's Remnant Soul held no malice, only the scrutiny of a bystander of the Great Dao, wishing to see his choice clearly.

The gaze of Pangu's Remnant Soul swept over the Existence-Non-existence Talisman Seal within Xuan Fu, then turned toward the Primordial Wilderness. A flash in his eyes revealed a complex light: "Since the creation of the world, chaos has been imbalanced, and the Primordial Wilderness has suffered many tribulations. My remnant soul has awakened not to destroy the Primordial Wilderness, but to rectify the flaws left behind by the creation."

He waved his hand, and the phantom of the Sky-Opening Axe rotated gently. The Chaos Stream was forcibly parted, and the Pure and Turbid Energies separated once more, forming a clear boundary. "When I opened the heavens, I leaned too heavily on the power of 'Existence,' leading to an imbalance of existence and non-existence, which in turn invited the extremes of the Lord of Void. Now that you have fused the Dao of Existence and Non-existence, you can mend this flaw, yet the very existence of the Primordial Wilderness continues to exacerbate the imbalance of chaos."

Xuan Fu's heart tightened as he vaguely understood the meaning behind Pangu's Remnant Soul: "Does the Great God wish for the Primordial Wilderness to return to chaos?"

"Not so." Pangu's Remnant Soul shook his head, the Sky-Opening Axe phantom pointing toward the region where the Void Core had vanished. "Chaos and the Primordial Wilderness were originally one. The root of the imbalance lies not in the Primordial Wilderness, but in the nascent form of the 'Heavenly Dao.' The obsessions of the living beings of the Primordial Wilderness and the strife of the Tribulation are coalescing into a Heavenly Dao that binds both chaos and the Primordial Wilderness. This Heavenly Dao will continuously strengthen the power of 'Existence,' eventually causing chaos to Completely Collapse."

Xuan Fu was shocked. He had never imagined that the nascent Heavenly Dao of the Primordial Wilderness was actually a new hidden danger. His Spiritual Sense expanded rapidly, and sure enough, he detected an invisible law coalescing within the Primordial Wilderness, feeding on the Three Clans Hegemony and the strife of the Tribulation, gradually forming Heavenly Dao Shackles that bound all things.

"What I must do is sever this nascent Heavenly Dao, allowing chaos and the Primordial Wilderness to return to a natural balance." The voice of Pangu's Remnant Soul carried unquestionable majesty. "However, the nascent Heavenly Dao is already linked to the fates of the living beings of the Primordial Wilderness; to sever it by force would cause their collective demise. Since you have fused the Dao of Existence and Non-existence, perhaps you can find a way to achieve both."

Xuan Fu fell into deep thought. He understood the dilemma of Pangu's Remnant Soul: if the nascent Heavenly Dao were not severed, chaos would eventually collapse; if it were severed, the living beings of the Primordial Wilderness would perish. His Dao of Existence and Non-existence, capable of both creation and destruction, might indeed be the key to the Path of Balance.

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

Pangu's Remnant Soul nodded. The Sky-Opening Axe phantom struck lightly, and a pure Remnant Aura of Pangu's Creation poured into Xuan Fu's body. "This is my insight into the Creation Dao, containing the mystery of 'Destruction and Rebirth.' You may use it to open a 'Passage of Being and Non-Being' within the nascent Heavenly Dao, allowing the binding power of the Heavenly Dao to Transform Into the Power of Balance between chaos and the Primordial Wilderness. This will neither destroy the Heavenly Dao nor leave it shackled."

The Remnant Aura of Pangu's Creation felt like a warm current, merging into Xuan Fu's Talisman Path Core. He could feel his understanding of "Destruction and Rebirth" rising to a new level. The Dao of Existence and Non-existence and the Creation Dao verified each other, the gold and black light of his talismanic body grew increasingly brilliant, and the pressure of the Great Dao Supreme became even more potent.

"Many thanks for the Great God's guidance." Xuan Fu bowed again and turned to return to the Primordial Wilderness.

"Wait." Pangu's Remnant Soul called out to him. The Sky-Opening Axe phantom rotated once more, and a talisman formed from the Chaos Origin fell into Xuan Fu's hand. "This is the 'Chaos Guardian Talisman.' It can protect the souls of the living beings of the Primordial Wilderness while you open the passage, preventing them from being consumed by the backlash of the Heavenly Dao. I shall remain here to ensure chaos does not fall into imbalance again."

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

Without further words, Xuan Fu transformed into a streak of gold and black light, flying toward the Primordial Wilderness. He knew time was of the essence; the nascent Heavenly Dao was coalescing rapidly, and if he delayed too long, even with the help of Pangu's Remnant Soul, it would be impossible to turn the tide.

Upon returning to the Primordial Wilderness, the Heavenly Dao Shackles between heaven and earth had become increasingly apparent. Although the strife of the Three Clans had temporarily subsided, the obsessions of the living beings and their thirst for power continued to nourish the nascent Heavenly Dao. The Talisman Tower, the Source of Myriad Talismans in the Kunlun Mountain Range, was spontaneously releasing the essence of the Talisman Path to contend against the Heavenly Dao Shackles, but it was like a drop in the bucket, and the light of the tower was gradually dimming.

"Fellow Daoist Mystic Talisman, you have returned!" Donghua, Daoist Yang Mei, and the others immediately gathered around. Seeing the gold and black light on Xuan Fu, a flash of surprise crossed their eyes. "You have successfully fused the Dao of Existence and Non-existence?"

Xuan Fu nodded and laid out the words of Pangu's Remnant Soul. Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned grave. "I never expected the nascent Heavenly Dao to be a new hidden danger." Daoist Yang Mei waved his whisk, his Power of Space probing the trajectory of the Heavenly Dao Shackles. "These shackles have already penetrated every inch of the Primordial Wilderness and are tightly linked to the fates of all living beings. To sever them is an immense challenge."

"I have the Remnant Aura of Pangu's Creation and the Chaos Guardian Talisman; perhaps I can open the Passage of Being and Non-Being." Xuan Fu took out the Chaos Guardian Talisman, injecting gold and black talismanic light into it. The talisman expanded instantly, transforming into a massive protective light screen that Enveloped the entire Primordial Wilderness. "This light screen can protect the souls of the living beings. Next, I need the help of all fellow Daoists to stabilize the Heavenly Dao Shackles and buy me time to open the passage."

Everyone nodded one after another. Daoist Yang Mei channeled his Power of Space to lay down layers of spatial barriers, slowing the contraction of the Heavenly Dao Shackles; Donghua's Wood Spirit Power merged into the protective light screen, enhancing its resilience; Ao Guang, Feng Yao, and Qilin Cang led the experts of the Three Clans, channeling their Origin Power to coordinate with the Talisman Path essence of the Talisman Tower, stabilizing the energy flow of the Heavenly Dao Shackles.

Xuan Fu took a deep breath and flew to the center of the Primordial Wilderness. The Existence-Non-existence Talisman Seal flew out from his body, hovering in mid-air. He injected the Remnant Aura of Pangu's Creation into the seal, and the gold and black light erupted, 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 Existence and Non-existence, establish the foundation of balance!"

Xuan Fu roared, and the Existence-Non-existence Talisman Seal transformed into a massive talisman blade, carrying the power of the Remnant Aura of Pangu's Creation and the Dao of Existence and Non-existence, striking toward the core of the Heavenly Dao Shackles. Wherever the blade passed, the invisible Heavenly Dao Shackles were forcibly torn apart, and Pure and Turbid Energies poured out from the fissures, echoing with the Chaos Stream.

"Hum—!"

The Heavenly Dao Shackles trembled violently, emitting a piercing, mournful cry of laws. The Primordial Wilderness began to shake violently, and the living beings felt a tremor deep within their souls, looking up at the sky in fear and confusion. Yet, under the protection of the Chaos Guardian Talisman's light screen, their souls remained unharmed, feeling only the sharp pain of the Heavenly Dao Shackles loosening.

Xuan Fu did not hesitate, continuing to drive the talisman blade deeper into the core of the Heavenly Dao Shackles. He could feel that the core was hidden deep beneath the earth of the Primordial Wilderness, intertwined with the Dragon Vein, forming a massive vortex of laws. To open the Passage of Being and Non-Being, he had to pierce the blade into the heart of the vortex and inject the power of the Dao of Existence and Non-existence.

Just as the blade was about to pierce the core, the Heavenly Dao Shackles suddenly erupted. Countless invisible Law Chains flew out from the vortex, winding toward Xuan Fu. These chains contained the obsessions and desires of the living beings of the Primordial Wilderness, carrying a powerful binding force. Wherever they passed, space was forcibly imprisoned, and the essence of the Talisman Path was rapidly absorbed.

"Oh no! The Heavenly Dao Shackles are absorbing the obsessions of the living beings to counterattack!" Donghua was shocked. His Wood Spirit Power surged, attempting to entangle the Law Chains, but it was instantly eroded by the power of obsession, and his vines withered rapidly.

Daoist Yang Mei and the others also struck out, but their attacks—spatial blades, water dragons from the Dragon Clan, flames from the Phoenix Clan, and stone spikes from the Kirin Clan—were all neutralized by the power of obsession, proving ineffective.

Xuan Fu's talisman blade was tightly bound by the Law Chains, unable to advance, and the power of his Dao of Existence and Non-existence was being rapidly depleted. He could feel the obsessions of the living beings of the Primordial Wilderness growing stronger; their thirst for power and fear of death were constantly reinforcing the Law Chains, increasing the pressure on him.

"I cannot give up!" Xuan Fu Grit Teeth, burning a portion of his Great Dao Origin. The gold and black light of the Existence-Non-existence Talisman Seal erupted once more, forcibly breaking free from the shackles of the Law Chains, and the blade continued to pierce toward the core. "The obsessions of the living beings of the Primordial Wilderness are, at their core, a longing for balance. I must make them understand that True Power does not come from the shackles of the Heavenly Dao, but from balance within oneself!"

He transmitted his insights into the Dao of Existence and Non-existence through the essence of the Talisman Path to every corner of the Primordial Wilderness, merging them into the depths of every living being's soul. This insight was like a seed, taking root in their hearts, allowing them to gradually understand that obsession only brings bondage, while balance brings true freedom and strength.

As the insights spread, the obsessions of the living beings began to dissipate, and the power of the Law Chains weakened accordingly. Xuan Fu seized this opportunity, and the talisman blade plunged into the core of the Heavenly Dao Shackles. The power of the Dao of Existence and Non-existence poured in like a tidal wave, beginning to open the Passage of Being and Non-Being.

"Boom!"

A massive Energy Shockwave erupted from the Core Area. Gold and black light intertwined with invisible laws, forming a passage that pierced through heaven and earth. One end of the passage connected to chaos, the other to the Primordial Wilderness. The power of existence and non-existence flowed within the passage, transforming the binding force of the Heavenly Dao Shackles into the Power of Balance, nourishing both chaos and the Primordial Wilderness.

Under the influence of the Passage of Being and Non-Being, the invisible laws of the Heavenly Dao Shackles were no longer a shackle, but a bond of balance between chaos and the Primordial Wilderness. The shaking of the Primordial Wilderness gradually ceased, and the living beings felt the bonds deep within their souls vanish, replaced by a sense of ease and freedom. They began to cheer and celebrate.

Xuan Fu Sighed in Relief, his figure descending slowly. His face was pale, his Great Dao Origin severely depleted. Daoist Yang Mei and the others immediately gathered around, their faces showing triumphant smiles. "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Mystic Talisman, for successfully opening the Passage of Being and Non-Being and resolving the Heavenly Dao crisis!"

Xuan Fu nodded, though his heart remained uneasy. He could feel that while the opening of the passage had resolved the immediate crisis, 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 become even more intense, as if he were using the balance of the passage to restore his own strength.

What alarmed him even more was that at the edge of his Spiritual Sense, he could feel a strange and eerie aura emanating from the other end of the passage, from the deepest part of chaos. This aura belonged neither to chaos, nor to the void, nor to the Primordial Wilderness; it carried a terrifying rhythm of "Transcendence of All," causing even his Great Dao Supreme power to tremble involuntarily.

Xuan Fu's heart tightened as he followed the aura to investigate. In the deepest part of chaos, a colorless, odorless, formless, and qualityless energy was rapidly coalescing. It absorbed no power and released no aura, yet it caused the surrounding Great Dao laws to submit, as if it were an existence above the Great Dao itself.

"What power is this?" Xuan Fu was filled with suspicion. He had never heard of such a power of transcendence, nor could he judge its nature, feeling only a sense of intense danger and the unknown.

Just then, the voice of Pangu's Remnant Soul suddenly echoed in his mind, carrying a hint of gravity: "I did not expect the 'Transcendent Power' to awaken so early. This power is the ultimate of the Great Dao; it can transcend all and destroy all. It seems the Ultimate Trial of chaos and the Primordial Wilderness has only just begun..."

Xuan Fu's face turned deathly pale. He knew what the words of Pangu's Remnant Soul implied. The awakening of the Transcendent Power was even more dangerous than the previous Void Core or the nascent Heavenly Dao, for it stood above all Great Dao, and no power could restrain it.

At this moment, the flow of power 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, clearly affected by the Transcendent Power.

Xuan Fu gripped the Existence-Non-existence Talisman Seal in his hand, his heart filled with determination. He knew that no matter how powerful the enemy he would face, or how difficult the trial ahead, he must hold fast to his conviction, using the Dao of Existence and Non-existence to protect chaos and the Primordial Wilderness until the very last moment.

Just then, the Transcendent Power suddenly moved rapidly toward the Passage of Being and Non-Being. An invisible pressure Enveloped the entire chaos and the Primordial Wilderness, causing all living beings to feel a fear originating from the depths of their souls.

A trial concerning the ultimate fate of chaos and the Primordial Wilderness had quietly begun, unfolding within the light of the Passage of Being and Non-Being.