Secrets Beyond the Realm, Talismans Inherit the Final Path

The formless consciousness swept over like a searchlight, and Xuan Fu's Talisman Path Core contracted violently. That rhythm of "creation and destruction coexisting" was far too eerie—neither the savagery of Chaos, nor the vitality of the Great Desolation, nor the emptiness of Transcendent Power, as if it were the beginning and end of all existence, causing his "Transcendent Existence-Non-existence Dao," which he had just begun to fuse, to stall instantly. He could clearly feel this power devouring the origin of Transcendent Power, yet it did not intend to destroy it, instead transforming it into its own nourishment, as naturally as a farmer harvesting crops.

"An Outer God..." Pangu's Remnant Soul's voice carried unprecedented gravity, transmitted through the Chaos Guardian Talisman. "Legend says that beyond Chaos and the Great Desolation lies the 'Initial Realm,' the source of all Great Daos, nurturing the Initial Gods who govern creation and destruction. I never expected they would take notice of this place."

Xuan Fu's Spiritual Sense dared not linger and withdrew swiftly. He could feel that the formless consciousness bore no malice, only pure curiosity and harvesting, but this attitude of "treating all things as nourishment" was more unsettling than any hostility. The origin of Transcendent Power within the Origin Crystal visibly shrank, its colorless radiance gradually dimming, and the colorless threads that had extended toward Chaos and the Great Desolation began to retract, clearly losing their source support.

"The Initial Gods' target is Transcendent Power, not us." Xuan Fu's heart eased slightly, but he dared not relax in the slightest. "But their existence means Chaos and the Great Desolation are not the only worlds—we are merely the 'nourishment fields' of the Initial Realm. Once Transcendent Power is completely devoured, the next to be harvested will be our Great Dao origins."

He hesitated no longer. Seizing the gap while the Initial God focused on devouring Transcendent Power, he once again spurred the fusion of the "Transcendent Existence-Non-existence Dao." This time, the Transcendent Power, having lost its source support, became far more docile. The colorless energy and the Gold-Black Power of Balance intertwined rapidly, and the Talisman Body, enveloped by the rhythm of creation and destruction, began a brand-new transformation. The Gold-Black and colorless energies coiled together, forming a Three-Colored Stream of Light. The Talisman Body transformed into a Three-Colored Crystal, its surface inscribed with runes so simple they were extreme, yet containing the ultimate rhythm of the trinity: "Existence, Non-Existence, Transcendence."

"Above the Great Dao, all returns to the Initial!"

Xuan Fu's voice echoed across the Boundless Land. His strength broke through to Great Dao Supreme, reaching a brand-new realm: "Initial Talisman Venerable." His Spiritual Sense was no longer confined to Chaos and the Great Desolation; he could faintly perceive the outline of the Initial Realm, where the Great Dao laws were purer, and the power of creation and destruction flowed as naturally as breathing. The Existence-Non-existence Talisman Seal in his hand evolved as well, transforming into a Three-Colored "Initial Rune Seal," suspended at the center of his Talisman Path Core, emitting a rhythm akin to that of the Initial Gods.

Just then, the Initial God's formless consciousness swept over again, this time with a hint of surprise. Xuan Fu could feel that the other party seemed not to have expected that a being from a "nourishment field" could comprehend the Initial rhythm, let alone condense an Initial Rune Seal. The consciousness lingered on him for a moment, did not interfere further, and turned back to devouring the origin of Transcendent Power. Clearly, in the eyes of the Initial God, this "unexpected fruit" was not yet worth harvesting.

The origin of Transcendent Power was completely devoured. The Origin Crystal crumbled into a pile of useless husks, scattered across the Boundless Land. The Initial God's consciousness gradually faded, and the rhythm of creation and dissipation dissipated as well, as if it had never existed. The Boundless Land returned to silence, leaving only Xuan Fu's Three-Colored Crystal suspended in midair.

"Time to go back." Xuan Fu took a deep breath. The Initial Rune Seal activated, and a Three-Colored Stream of Light wrapped around his form, flying toward Chaos and the Great Desolation. He knew that the appearance of the Initial God was only the beginning. If Chaos and the Great Desolation wanted to escape their fate as "nourishment fields," they must rapidly increase their strength to a level capable of contending with the Initial Realm.

Upon returning to Chaos, the colorless energy bridge had already collapsed, and the laws of Chaos and the Great Desolation were slowly recovering. Xuan Fu could feel that after being assimilated by Transcendent Power, the Great Dao laws of both realms had become purer. Although the Passage of Being and Non-Being was damaged, under the influence of the Initial Rune Seal's rhythm, it had re-condensed a faint Power of Balance, slowly repairing itself.

Back at the Kunlun Mountain Range, the crowd immediately gathered around. Seeing the Three-Colored Stream of Light on Xuan Fu and the Initial rhythm he emitted, their eyes were filled with surprise and reverence. "Fellow Daoist Mystic Talisman, did you succeed?" Donghua asked cautiously, afraid to disturb his state.

Xuan Fu nodded. The Three-Colored Talisman Light radiated outward, merging into the Great Desolation. Beings assimilated by Transcendent Power, nourished by the Initial rhythm, gradually regained clarity in their eyes, and their Origin Power became vibrant once more. The repair speed of the Passage of Being and Non-Being accelerated, with the Gold-Black Power of Balance and the Initial rhythm intertwining to form a sturdier bond. The Kunlun Dragon Vein's power surged, resonating with the Source of Myriad Talismans' Talisman Tower, emitting a rich aura of vitality and defense.

"Transcendent Power has been devoured by the Outer Initial God, but this is not the end." Xuan Fu informed everyone of the Initial Realm and the Initial Gods. "Our Chaos and Great Desolation are merely the nourishment fields of the Initial Realm. Once our Great Dao origins mature, they will be harvested. To escape this fate, we must unite, collectively raise our strength, explore the mysteries of the Initial Realm, and find a way to contend with them."

Everyone's expressions turned grim. They had never imagined their world was merely someone else's "nourishment field," and this realization sent a chill through their hearts. But Xuan Fu's breakthrough also gave them hope. Since he could comprehend the Initial rhythm, perhaps they too could reach the same level through cultivation.

"Fellow Daoist Mystic Talisman, you are now an Initial Talisman Venerable. Surely you have found a way to oppose the Initial Gods?" Daoist Yang Mei asked, his eyes full of anticipation.

Xuan Fu shook his head. The Initial Rune Seal floated before him. "The Initial Gods wield the ultimate power of creation and destruction. Our current strength is far from theirs. But I sensed in the Initial rhythm that while all worlds' Great Daos originate from the Initial Realm, each has its uniqueness. Chaos's 'creation from nothing' and the Great Desolation's 'nothing from existence' are our advantages. If we can fully fuse the Great Daos of both realms to form a 'Chaos Great Desolation Dao,' we might gain the capital to contend with the Initial Realm."

"Fuse the Great Daos of Chaos and the Great Desolation?" Ao Guang's eyes flashed with surprise. "That's nearly impossible. Chaos and the Great Desolation are inherently opposite in nature. Forced fusion would only lead to the collapse of the Great Dao."

"It's not forced fusion. We use the Passage of Being and Non-Being as a bridge and the Initial Rune Seal as the core, allowing the Great Daos of both realms to nourish each other and fuse naturally." Xuan Fu explained. "Chaos's savagery can nourish the Great Desolation's vitality, and the Great Desolation's vitality can calm Chaos's savagery. With the Initial rhythm as a harmonizer, a brand-new, more powerful Chaos Great Desolation Dao will inevitably form."

Everyone nodded in agreement, finding the plan feasible. Next, Xuan Fu began arranging the fusion plan: Daoist Yang Mei would reinforce the Passage of Being and Non-Being to ensure safe circulation of the Great Daos; Donghua would channel all the spiritual vein power of the Great Desolation into the passage as nourishment for the fusion; Ao Guang, Feng Yao, and Qilin Cang would lead the Three Clan Experts to guard both ends of the passage, preventing accidents during the process; Xuan Fu would use the Initial Rune Seal as the core to guide the fusion of the two Great Daos.

Once the plan was set in motion, the Great Daos of Chaos and the Great Desolation began to intertwine slowly. Chaos Streams surged through the Passage of Being and Non-Being into the Great Desolation, colliding with the Great Desolation's spiritual energy and sparking countless law sparks. The Great Desolation's vitality flowed in reverse into Chaos, taming the savage Chaos Streams and nurturing countless new Innate Beings. The Power of Balance within the Passage of Being and Non-Being grew denser, with the Gold-Black colors and the Initial rhythm intertwining to form a Three-Colored Light Pillar that pierced both realms, becoming the core bond of the Great Dao fusion.

The fusion process was not smooth sailing. The Great Daos of Chaos and the Great Desolation clashed multiple times during their intertwining. Chaos's "nothing" and the Great Desolation's "existence" repelled each other, causing the Passage of Being and Non-Being to tremble violently, even showing signs of collapse. Xuan Fu had to repeatedly activate the Initial Rune Seal, using the Initial rhythm to harmonize the conflicts, guiding the Great Daos to adapt to and nourish each other.

Under Xuan Fu's efforts, the conflicts gradually diminished, and the fusion speed accelerated. The heavenly laws of Chaos and the Great Desolation became increasingly unified. Spiritual energy and Chaos Streams transformed into each other, forming a brand-new "Chaos-Desolation Qi," purer and more vast than any previous energy. Beings in the Great Desolation began absorbing Chaos-Desolation Qi to cultivate, their strength skyrocketing. The Primordial Demon Gods in Chaos, aided by the Great Desolation's vitality, awakened their intelligence and became more rational.

The Three Clans also benefited greatly from the fusion. The Dragon Clan's Water Origin merged with Chaos Power, becoming more savage and agile; the Phoenix Clan's Fire Origin absorbed the Great Desolation's vitality, becoming more blazing and gentle; the Kirin Clan's Earth Origin harmonized Chaos and the Great Desolation, becoming heavier and more encompassing. The Three Clans' strength surged, gradually breaking free from their previous limitations, and they began exploring the border regions between Chaos and the Great Desolation, opening new territories.

Just as the Great Daos of Chaos and the Great Desolation were about to fully fuse and the Chaos Great Desolation Dao was on the verge of taking shape, Xuan Fu's Initial Rune Seal suddenly trembled violently. He could feel a powerful energy fluctuation from the direction of the Initial Realm, with countless rhythms of creation and destruction rapidly approaching Chaos and the Great Desolation. Clearly, the Initial Gods had sensed the change here and wanted to harvest the mature "nourishment" early.

"The Initial Gods are coming!" Xuan Fu's expression changed. The Three-Colored Light of the Initial Rune Seal surged, enveloping Chaos and the Great Desolation completely. "Everyone, immediately activate your Origin Power and inject it into the Chaos Great Desolation Dao to help me complete the final fusion! Only a fully formed Chaos Great Desolation Dao can withstand the Initial Gods' harvest!"

Everyone acted immediately. Daoist Yang Mei's Power of Space, Donghua's Wood Spirit Power, the Three Clans' Origin Power, the Source of Myriad Talismans' Talisman Path origin, the Kunlun Dragon Vein's vitality—all forces converged into a massive Energy Torrent, pouring into the Three-Colored Light Pillar of the Passage of Being and Non-Being.

The fusion speed of the Chaos Great Desolation Dao instantly accelerated. The Three-Colored Light Pillar expanded, piercing through Chaos and the Great Desolation. The Great Dao laws of both realms unified completely, forming a brand-new, complete Great Dao. This Great Dao possessed both Chaos's savagery and creation, the Great Desolation's vitality and destruction, and the Initial rhythm's transcendence, becoming an independent Great Dao outside the Initial Realm.

"The Chaos Great Desolation Dao is complete!"

Xuan Fu's voice carried ultimate authority. The Initial Rune Seal and the Chaos Great Desolation Dao merged, and his strength broke through once more, reaching the "Realm Lord" level, on par with the Initial Gods. His Talisman Body transformed into a boundless Three-Colored Light Screen, enveloping all of Chaos and the Great Desolation, becoming the core and Guardian of the new Great Dao.

At that moment, the figures of the Initial Gods finally appeared at the border of Chaos and the Great Desolation. They were not physical entities but light shadows condensed from the power of creation and destruction, surrounded by the Great Dao laws of the Initial Realm, emitting an Initial rhythm akin to Xuan Fu's yet purer.

"An interesting little one, actually able to forge an independent Great Dao and escape the fate of nourishment." The leading Initial God spoke in a gentle tone, without any hostility. "But the rules of the Initial Realm cannot be broken. Any Great Dao independent of the Initial Realm must undergo a trial. Pass, and you will gain equal status. Fail, and the Initial Realm will erase you completely."

Xuan Fu showed no fear. The Three-Colored Light Screen expanded, standing opposite the Initial God's light shadow. "We accept the trial. But remember, Chaos and the Great Desolation are no longer nourishment fields to be harvested at will. We have the power to protect our world."

The Initial God smiled faintly and waved a hand. Countless runes of creation and destruction flew toward Chaos and the Great Desolation. "The trial is simple: under the assault of these runes, defend your Chaos Great Desolation Dao. The trial duration: ten thousand years."

The runes fell like a Meteor Shower, carrying the Great Dao pressure of the Initial Realm, crashing into the Three-Colored Light Screen. Each rune contained the ultimate power of creation or destruction, enough to easily destroy any previous Great Dao law.

Xuan Fu's expression turned grim. He knew this ten-thousand-year trial would be the most difficult challenge for Chaos and the Great Desolation. The Initial Gods' rune assault was not only a test of the Chaos Great Desolation Dao but also a test for all living beings.

But he did not retreat. A flash of determination crossed his eyes. He waved his hand, and the Three-Colored Light Screen expanded again, firmly blocking all the rune impacts. At the same time, he transmitted the insights of the Chaos Great Desolation Dao to all beings, allowing them to use the new Great Dao's power to jointly resist the trial.

All beings in Chaos and the Great Desolation—whether Three Clan Experts, hidden powerhouses, or ordinary Innate Beings—felt Xuan Fu's insights. They activated the Chaos-Desolation Qi within them, pouring power into the Three-Colored Light Screen, guarding their world alongside Xuan Fu.

The trial officially began. Countless runes battered the Three-Colored Light Screen, and the heavenly laws of Chaos and the Great Desolation trembled violently but never collapsed. Xuan Fu knew this was only the beginning. Over the next ten thousand years, they would face even more severe challenges.

And behind the Initial God's light shadow, Xuan Fu's Spiritual Sense faintly detected an even more terrifying aura deep within the Initial Realm. This aura was far stronger than all the Initial Gods combined, carrying the ultimate rhythm of "ending all things," and seemed to harbor intense dissatisfaction and hostility toward the emergence of the Chaos Great Desolation Dao.

Xuan Fu tightened his grip on the Initial Rune Seal, his heart filled with resolve. He knew this trial was not only about the status of Chaos and the Great Desolation but also about the survival of both worlds. No matter how powerful the challenges ahead, he would stand with all beings to protect this home they shared.

A ten-thousand-year ultimate trial had officially begun at the border of Chaos and the Great Desolation.