The Destruction

So that's how it is... If Yun Xi didn't know the concept of the Eternal Realm before, she finally understands it now. It's like a layer of fog has been suddenly lifted, allowing her to see the truth hidden deep within.

"So, to break through to the Eternal Realm, one must contend with the repulsive force of the Universe. This is practically a battle against the entire universe..." Yun Xi murmured to herself.

After talking with Senior Purple Crystal Mountain, Yun Xi had a plan in mind.

At this moment, her mind was filled with her conversation with Senior Purple Crystal Mountain, about the Huanxu Universe's rejection of the Eternal Realm, and the possibility of breaking through this predicament.

Yun Xi walked back to her residence in the Purple Abyss Divine Realm with slightly heavy steps. It was a quiet and elegant little courtyard.

The courtyard is surrounded by an exquisite khaki stone wall, which is covered with lush green vines and dotted with tiny pale purple flowers that sway gently in the breeze.

Yun Xi slowly entered the courtyard, the bluestone path beneath her feet making a soft sound. She looked at the flowers and plants, but her thoughts remained immersed in her conversation with Purple Crystal Mountain and the Zi Yue Prefecture Lord. The mysterious and dangerous topic of the universe's rejection of eternal beings weighed heavily on her heart like a stone.

She entered the room, which was decorated in a simple yet warm style. A rustic wooden table stood in the center of the room, with an oil lamp casting a soft glow on it. Beside the table was a carved wooden chair with a soft and comfortable cushion.

Yun Xi sat on the wooden chair, placed her hands on the table, took a deep breath, and then softly asked Eternal Red, "Hong Hong, do you know anything about the universe's rejection of eternal beings?"

As soon as she finished speaking, a dazzling red light flew out from Yun Xi's body, transforming into a bright, fiery red sphere of light— the Eternal Red.

Its light flickered, and it said nonchalantly, "Of course I know. When my former master broke through to the Eternal level, he directly destroyed the universe he was in."

Upon hearing this, Yun Xi's eyes widened in astonishment, her mouth slightly agape, her face filled with disbelief.

A terrifying image flashed through her mind: a vast universe collapsed in an instant, stars fell, spacetime was distorted, and everything vanished into endless darkness.

"Destroyed the universe...?" Yun Xi murmured to herself, her voice filled with shock and confusion. She simply couldn't imagine that breaking through to the Eternal level would cause such terrifying consequences. Just how powerful must that be to completely destroy a universe?

Looking at Yun Xi's expression, Eternal Red sighed softly and said, "That's right, my former master was an extremely powerful being."

Yun Xi sat at the wooden table, still immersed in the astonishing news from Eternal Red, unable to come back to her senses for a long time.

The words "destroy the universe" struck her heart like a heavy hammer, making her already heavy mood even more oppressive.

Eternal Red floated to Yun Xi's side, shimmering before her eyes. Its graceful form was like a flame dancing lightly in a breeze. It whispered, "Yun Xi, don't be too shocked. In the primordial chaos, when the universe was vast, such things were rare, but not entirely unique." Its voice was clear and melodious, as if possessing a soothing magic.

Yun Xi raised her head slightly, a trace of shock still lingering in her eyes. She stared intently at Eternal Red, trying to glean more truth from her words.

Eternal Red continued, "My former master went to great lengths to break through to the Eternal Realm. He endured countless years of arduous cultivation, traversing every corner of the universe in search of an opportunity to break through."

"The Power of Rules he has mastered has reached the limit that the universe can withstand." The voice of Eternal Red became low and solemn. "When he tried to take another step forward and enter the realm of eternity, that unimaginably powerful force instantly triggered a strong backlash from the rules of the universe."

"The entire universe was plunged into chaos. Stars collapsed, spacetime was distorted, and the Power of Rules was like a runaway horse, wantonly destroying everything." Eternal Red described vividly, "My master struggled in the backlash, his body was cut into a thousand holes by the Power of Rules, but his will was as firm as steel."

"What happened to him after that?" she asked eagerly.

"In the end, with his indomitable will and unparalleled strength, he successfully broke through to the Eternal Realm." Eternal Red's eyes gleamed with pride. "However, that universe also suffered a devastating blow as a result."

"Then the universe where you and your master later existed..." Yun Xi pressed.

"That? After my master became eternal, he used some of the Eternal Origin to create another universe."

"What about the universe that came from elsewhere?"

Eternal Red floated gently in the air, her light flickering with her words as she slowly said, "After being destroyed by my master, it has been reincarnated again."

Yun Xi it hard to believe. She kept pondering the meaning of the four words "reincarnation" in her mind, as if countless threads were intertwined in her mind.

"How is this possible? How can a destroyed universe be reborn?" Yun Xi muttered to herself, her voice filled with doubt.

Eternal Red seemed to have anticipated her reaction, and explained with a smile, "On the level of eternity, many things are beyond reason. When my master broke through to the Eternal Realm, he had already touched the most essential rules of time and space. His destruction of the universe was not to make everything disappear completely, but to completely reshape the matter, energy and rules in the universe."

"The master merged a portion of his Eternal Origin into that chaos, guiding the recombination of matter and energy, and the rules were constantly being adjusted and perfected," Eternal Red continued. "It's like a great craftsman meticulously sculpting an exquisite work of art. After a long period of time, a brand new universe was born in that chaos."

Yun Xi was deeply shocked by this. She had never imagined that the birth and destruction of the universe could be so closely linked. "Then what's the difference between this universe and the one we've come from?" she asked impatiently.

The Eternal Red floated in mid-air, its small sphere tilted slightly, as if recalling bits and pieces about that vast universe. After a moment of thought, it slowly spoke, "In essence, they are all composed of matter, energy, and rules."