Primordial Beginning Realm, Mystery of Dao Beginning

Ancient runes surged from the spatial rift, intertwining at the boundary between the Void Shore and the Primordial Chaos Realm to form a bronze stone gate. The gate was inscribed with "Without Beginning or End" dao patterns. It emitted no energy fluctuations nor any aura of laws, yet it caused the Myriad Daos Primordial Chaos Power of the Mystic Talisman to resonate involuntarily—this was the entrance to the "Primordial Beginning Realm," where Primordial Chaos Beginning resided, and the crucial nexus of the Origin and End of Myriad Daos.

"Primordial Chaos Beginning is neither enemy nor ally," the golden silhouette of the Primordial Ancestor hovered beside the stone gate, his eyes filled with weariness. "It is the first will before the birth of Myriad Daos, having witnessed the succession of the Beginning, the End, and Nirvana. It summons you now to unveil the ultimate mystery of the Myriad Daos cycle."

The Mystic Talisman glanced back at the Primordial Chaos Realm behind him. The pillar of Belief of All Spirits still shone brilliantly. Daoist Yang Mei, Dong Hua, and others were stabilizing the Order of Myriad Daos with Primordial Chaos Power, while the Oneness Practitioners of the Anti-Erosion Dao Alliance were also mending the wounds of the Void Shore. He knew that every step he took concerned the fate of Myriad Daos, yet he showed no hesitation: "The mysteries of the Primordial Beginning Realm must ultimately be unveiled by someone."

The Primordial Ancestor waved his hand, infusing a golden Origin into the Mystic Talisman's body: "This is the 'Primordial Beginning Mark.' It will help you maintain your true heart within the Primordial Beginning Realm and prevent the Power of Dao Beginning from backlashing. Remember, the will of Primordial Chaos Beginning is neither good nor evil; all choices are yours to make."

The Mystic Talisman received the Primordial Beginning Mark and integrated it into his Talisman Path core. The bronze stone gate slowly opened. Beyond it was not a physical space as imagined, but an boundless expanse of "Mist of Dao Beginning." Countless transparent fragments floated within the mist, each recording the complete journey of a Great Dao World—from its birth, prosperity, to its decline, and then rebirth. This was a microcosm of the Myriad Daos cycle.

The moment he stepped into the Primordial Beginning Realm, the Mystic Talisman's spiritual sense was enveloped by the Mist of Dao Beginning, and information from countless fragments surged into his mind like a tide. He witnessed the birth of the Initial Realm and the rise of the Lord of the Dao Source; he saw the coexistence and eventual animosity between the Primordial Chaos Talisman Ancestor and the Lord of Void; he saw countless Great Dao Worlds destroyed in Nirvana and reborn in Primordial Chaos. All fragments ultimately pointed towards a vague silhouette of light deep within the bronze stone gate—the True Body of Primordial Chaos Beginning.

"Mystic Talisman, you have arrived." The voice of Primordial Chaos Beginning was like the first cry of the Great Dao, both ancient and new. The silhouette slowly turned, revealing a form indescribable by words. "The Myriad Daos cycle has reached its ninety-ninth iteration. You are the first to break through Primordial Chaos and touch upon the Primordial Beginning."

The Mystic Talisman bowed, his heart filled with surging questions: "Lord of Primordial Beginning, what is the meaning of the Myriad Daos cycle? Why are there always Nirvana and Erosion Dao Power appearing?"

The silhouette of Primordial Chaos Beginning waved its hand, and a black and white interwoven "Cycle Core" appeared in the Mist of Dao Beginning: "Myriad Daos are like plants; birth, aging, sickness, and death are natural principles. Nirvana and Erosion Dao are not forces of destruction, but 'cleaners' of the cycle, clearing out stagnant Great Daos to make space for new life."

The silhouette's voice held a hint of melancholy: "But the ninety-ninth cycle has seen a variable. Under your guidance, Myriad Daos have coalesced into the Primordial Chaos Dao, breaking the established pattern of 'destruction and rebirth.' However, this has also caused cracks in the Cycle Core. If these cracks are not repaired, Myriad Daos will cease to cycle and will eventually perish completely due to energy depletion."

The Mystic Talisman's heart jolted. His spiritual sense followed the silhouette's guidance to the Cycle Core. The cracks on the core were expanding, and black "Stagnation Power" was surging from them. This was the true root behind all previous crises—it did not come from the outside, but was a product of the stagnation of Myriad Daos itself.

"The only way to repair the cracks is to find the 'Cycle Key'." The silhouette of Primordial Chaos Beginning transmitted information into the Mystic Talisman's mind. "This key is hidden in the 'Dao Beginning Node,' the location of the first wisp of energy from which Myriad Daos were born, containing the profound meaning of 'Endless Life.' However, the Dao Beginning Node is shrouded in Stagnation Power, extremely perilous, and only you can go there alone."

The Mystic Talisman did not hesitate. He knew this was the only option. The silhouette of Primordial Chaos Beginning waved its hand, and the Mist of Dao Beginning opened a passage for him, leading directly to the core of the Primordial Beginning Realm—the Dao Beginning Node. On both sides of the passage, monsters formed from countless Stagnation Power roared and lunged. These monsters were ancient remnant souls of Great Daos corrupted by Stagnation Power, possessing formidable strength and the ability to continuously absorb Stagnation Power to grow.

The Mystic Talisman activated his Myriad Daos Primordial Chaos Power and the Primordial Beginning Mark. Golden and purplish-gold light intertwined to form a defensive barrier, blocking the monsters. He did not choose to fight them head-on but used the power of the Primordial Beginning Mark to pacify the remnant souls, allowing them to rest in the Mist of Dao Beginning. With each remnant soul pacified, the barrier's light strengthened, and the Stagnation Power receded slightly.

Upon reaching the Dao Beginning Node, the Mystic Talisman finally saw the Cycle Key. It was a colorful crystal floating in the center of the node, its surface shimmering with all the colors of Myriad Daos, condensed from the first wisp of energy at the birth of Myriad Daos. However, the crystal was encased in a thick layer of Stagnation Power, forming a black shell. Countless ancient remnant souls of Great Daos circled outside the shell, guarding this key that held the fate of Myriad Daos.

"Using the Primordial Beginning as a guide, and Primordial Chaos as a blade, break the shell of stagnation!" The Mystic Talisman burned a portion of the Origin of his Heart of Myriad Daos. The Myriad Daos Primordial Chaos Light surged, condensing into a "Dao Beginning Barrier Breaking Talisman," which he slashed towards the black shell. The moment the talisman collided with the shell, black and colorful light annihilated each other, Stagnation Power was rapidly purified, and the ancient remnant souls let out a long sigh before slowly dissipating.

The colorful crystal of the Cycle Key was exposed. The Mystic Talisman reached out and grasped it. As soon as it entered his hand, the crystal transformed into a stream of light and merged into his Talisman Path core. The cracks in the Cycle Core began to rapidly repair, the surge of Stagnation Power gradually ceased, and the energy flow of Myriad Daos became smooth again.

Just as the Mystic Talisman thought the crisis was averted, the Primordial Beginning Realm suddenly trembled violently. The Mist of Dao Beginning rapidly receded. Although the cracks in the Cycle Core were repaired, a new "Void Rift" appeared at its center. This rift did not originate from Stagnation Power but from the "Land of Without Beginning or End" outside the Primordial Beginning Realm, where an unknown power existed that even Primordial Chaos Beginning could not sense.

"This... is the aura of the 'Void Ancestor'?" The silhouette of Primordial Chaos Beginning showed a flicker of emotion for the first time. "It is a will that existed even before me, representing 'Absolute Void.' It has always been suppressed by the Cycle Core. Now that the core is repaired, it has instead awakened it!"

The Mystic Talisman's spiritual sense probed through the Void Rift. Outside the Primordial Beginning Realm, a boundless void figure was slowly awakening. It emitted no energy fluctuations, yet it caused the Mist of Dao Beginning to dissipate and prevented Myriad Daos Primordial Chaos Power from approaching—this was the Void Ancestor, the primordial will of Absolute Void.

"Primordial Chaos Beginning, Mystic Talisman, you have broken the balance of the cycle. Today, all Myriad Daos shall return to Absolute Void!" The Void Ancestor's voice was filled with cold indifference. Countless Void Powers surged from the rift, spreading towards the Primordial Beginning Realm and the Primordial Chaos Realm.

Void Power was more terrifying than Stagnation, Nirvana, or Erosion Dao Power. It could completely erase all existence. Whether energy, laws, or the souls of living beings, all would turn to nothingness in the void. The ancient runes of the Dao Beginning Realm began to dissipate rapidly, and the pillar of Belief of All Spirits in the Primordial Chaos Realm also showed signs of dimming.

The silhouette of Primordial Chaos Beginning did not hesitate, pouring all its power into the Mystic Talisman's body: "Mystic Talisman, only your Primordial Chaos Dao and the Cycle Key can resist Absolute Void. I will temporarily seal the Void Rift to buy you time. Quickly find the core of the Void Ancestor and purify it!"

The Mystic Talisman gripped the Primordial Chaos Limitless Talisman in his hand, his heart filled with resolve. He knew this was the ultimate battle for the survival of Myriad Daos. If they failed, all existence would turn into Absolute Void and cease to be.

The silhouette of Primordial Chaos Beginning transformed into a massive golden barrier, firmly sealing the Void Rift. The Mystic Talisman turned into a purplish-gold stream of light, passing through the barrier and flying towards the Void Ancestor. Outside the Primordial Beginning Realm was an area of Absolute Void devoid of any existence, with only the figure of the Void Ancestor hovering in the center, exuding the terrifying pressure of "Without Beginning or End, Absolute Void."

"Mystic Talisman, you shouldn't have come." The Void Ancestor's figure slowly turned towards him. "Absolute Void is the final destination of Myriad Daos. Resistance is futile."

The Mystic Talisman did not respond. He merged his Myriad Daos Primordial Chaos Power, the Cycle Key, and the Primordial Beginning Mark, condensing them into a massive "Primordial Beginning Primordial Chaos Talisman," which he slashed towards the Void Ancestor's core. The talisman, carrying the profound meaning of "Endless Life, Unceasing Cycle," collided with the power of Absolute Void, forming a massive vortex of energy.

Just as the talisman was about to strike the Void Ancestor's core, the Mystic Talisman suddenly felt a familiar aura emanating from deep within the Void Ancestor's core—it was the first warmth he had felt in the Primordial Chaos at the dawn of creation, the mysterious power that had guided his growth.

The owner of this aura was inextricably linked to the Void Ancestor, and might even be another identity of the Void Ancestor.

The Mystic Talisman's movement faltered slightly, his heart filled with shock and doubt. He never expected that the ultimate secret he had been searching for was so closely related to the Lord of Absolute Void before him.

A complex light flashed in the Void Ancestor's eyes. It did not seize the opportunity to attack but simply watched him quietly: "You have finally sensed it. That's right, the power that guided you is the 'Essence of Life' within me—Absolute Void and Endless Life are but two sides of the same coin."

A final choice between Absolute Void and Endless Life had quietly begun outside the Primordial Beginning Realm. The Mystic Talisman knew that his choice would determine whether Myriad Daos would return to nothingness or achieve true eternity.