Lightning Fire Breaks the Formation, Slays the Demon Lord

The moment the Thunderfire Spear pressed against the Nether Prison Demon Lord's back, the void trembled violently, emitting a low, violent hum, as if even the Heavenly Dao itself trembled under the impact of this power. Twisted ripples spread through the surrounding space, even the light was torn to shreds, turning into twisted ribbons of light that danced wildly in the void, shattering at the slightest touch. Even the most resilient Primordial Chaos Dao Qi was slightly weakened by this tremor. At the spear tip, purplish-gold thunderfire crackled, each flame carrying the power to incinerate mountains and boil seas, actually burning the Devil Master's protective Demonic Qi, causing it to sizzle and rise in wisps of black smoke. This smoke, instead of dissipating in the wind, transformed into grotesque, distorted faces that lunged towards Ren Xiaoyao's face, only to be instantly reduced to ashes by the thunderfire at the spear tip.

The Seven-Colored Auspicious Clouds beneath their feet shattered like broken ice, revealing a bottomless, pitch-black Rift beneath. Rift within, howling winds raged, carrying the faint, mournful cries of countless beings. These cries, some sorrowful, some venomous, intertwined into a demonic cacophony that pierced the very soul, causing one's mind to tremble. Those with unstable Dao Heart would instantly perish upon hearing it. Within the Rift, countless Demonic Runes Demonic Runes spread and intertwined like a spiderweb, each shimmering with a deathly, eerie green light. Ancient and strange runes flowed slowly within, emanating a chilling aura that devoured all life. This chilling aura was bone-chilling and soul-corroding; wherever it passed, even the void seemed to freeze, turning into pitch-black Ice Crystals that shattered inch by inch. The shattered Ice Crystals fragments could even pierce through the protective aura of Golden Immortal, as if they had existed since the World Creation, specifically created to imprison supreme powerhouses.

"Oh no! It's a trap!"

Ren Xiaoyao's eyes narrowed sharply, a hint of surprise flashing in them. His fingertips instinctively surged with Dao power, and he was about to draw his spear and retreat when the ground beneath his feet suddenly collapsed. An immense, unparalleled pulling force erupted from the Rift, like the gaping maw of a Primordial Chaos beast, carrying a world-destroying power that dragged him and the Nether Prison Demon Lord into the abyss. This force was far beyond human resistance; it had actually drawn upon the gravitational pull of the Dark Origin beneath the abyss. Once locked on, even a Immortal Emperor would suffer greatly!

The wind howled in his ears like the wailing of ghosts, the sharp sound of air being torn apart ripping his eardrums, causing his soul to tremble with pain. Darkness instantly swallowed all light, with only the eerie green light of the Demonic Runes flickering in the void, illuminating the twisted and crazed face of the Nether Prison Demon Lord. His sinister grin stretched almost to his ears, his eyes filled with a sinister smugness, as if victory was already in his grasp. The Demonic Qi around the Devil Master surged like a tide, and in the midst of his fall, he slowly stabilized his body, his black robes fluttering like the wings of a giant bat.

"Ren Xiaoyao! You think I really have no backup plan?"

The Nether Prison Demon Lord laughed maniacally, his voice filled with resentment and triumph. His laughter was shrill and piercing, like the scraping of metal, echoing endlessly in the abyss, creating layers of sonic waves that shook the rock walls and sent pebbles crashing down. Amidst the surging black mist, he broke free from the suppression of the Thunderfire Spear, retreating several feet. His crimson eyes were filled with a savage, triumphant glint. "This Ten Thousand Household Demon Slaying Grand Array is a deadly formation I forged over countless ages, traversing the All Heavens and Myriad Worlds, using the Living Souls as a guide, fusing the essence of Dark Origin with the essence of High Antiquity demonic arrays! This array is not for trapping demons, but for slaying them. On the day it was completed, even three strands of Primordial Violet Qi were completely devoured. Even Ancient Demon Gods dared not easily set foot within it. Furthermore, a wisp of the World-Destroying Dao Principle is sealed within the array. No matter how powerful your Primordial Chaos Dao Power, you will surely die today!"

Before the words were finished, countless dark figures slowly emerged from the rock walls surrounding the abyss. They were actually billions of Living Souls entangled in Demonic Runes. Their faces were contorted in pain, their eyes were empty and lifeless, and black tears of blood flowed from their hollow eye sockets. Where the tears of blood fell, even the rock walls were corroded into small pits. Black smoke billowed in the pits, and demonic shadows struggled to emerge from them. The ferocity they exuded was enough to terrify an ordinary Golden Immortal.

These souls were no ordinary spirits, but enlightened cultivators from All Heavens and Myriad Worlds. Their cultivation levels were at least Golden Immortal, with many even reaching the level of Immortal Lord or Immortal Kings. Yet, they were forcibly nailed to the rock wall by Demonic Runes runes. As their souls scattered, not even a trace of their True Spirit remained, all becoming the core of the great formation. Each Dao Soul wailed silently, and though the wailing was soundless, it transformed into an invisible resentment that surged straight into the soul. The resentment soared to the heavens, condensing into a black Black Tide that blotted out the sun. As the Black Tide surged, even the air was filled with a nauseating, putrid stench, making one want to vomit. Cultivators with slightly weaker cultivation levels would be corroded by the resentment if they inhaled even a wisp of it, turning into mindless, bloodthirsty Walking Corpse.

As the Nether Prison Demon Lord formed hand seals, the souls simultaneously emitted extremely shrill screams. These screams pierced the soul, striking deep into the marrow, sending chills down one's spine. Dark resentment surged into the formation like a tidal wave, and countless Demonic Runes instantly lit up, their eerie green light blindingly bright, weaving together to form a Dark Sky Curtain that enveloped the entire abyss. Above this curtain, countless black Demon Blade materialized, their blades flowing with the laws of Extinguish Dao, their tips flashing with a bloodthirsty cold light. Like a meteor shower, they rained down upon Ren Xiaoyao with a Sky-Rending Strike that tore through the air. Even more terrifying, each Demon Blade was inscribed with Soul Devouring Runes. Once they entered the body, they would devour the soul, condemning the person to eternal damnation, severing even the path to reincarnation!

This Ten Thousand Household Demon Slaying Grand Array, though named for its demon-subduing power, actually uses the endless resentment of Living Souls to nourish Power of Darkness. The array not only possesses terrifying characteristics such as spatial confinement and distortion of the Dao, but it can also absorb the Dao power of cultivators and transform it into Power of Destruction. The more one struggles, the more one is controlled by it, making it a deadly place for cultivators.

Within the grand formation, the Time Flow Rate was distorted. A moment outside was equivalent to a hundred years inside. No matter how extraordinary one's abilities, they could not withstand the erosion of time. The Law of Space were also completely twisted. Ren Xiaoyao clearly felt himself flying eastward, yet beneath his feet lay a bottomless abyss. He clearly threw a punch, but the force backfired on him. The Primordial Chaos Dao Power within his dantian was in chaos due to these distorted Principle. Even more terrifying was the Annihilation Qi permeating the formation. This aura could Devour Vitality force and dissolve Law Power. Ren Xiaoyao's hair turned white at a visible speed, with strands of silver falling to his shoulders. His skin also developed wrinkles of age. His once upright and sturdy body revealed signs of decrepitude and old age in just a few breaths, even his breathing carried a murky quality of old age.

The moment Ren Xiaoyao activated his Primordial Chaos Dao Power, he felt his own Dao Power draining away towards the array's core like a flood. The resentment of those Living Souls, like a bone-deep infection, seeped into his limbs and bones along the flow of Dao Power, attempting to corrode his Dao Heart and erode his will. A chilling aura coursed through his meridians, causing a stinging pain in his flesh wherever it passed, as if countless venomous ants were gnawing at his marrow. What terrified him even more was that his Primordial Chaos Dao Charm was being slowly assimilated by the array. A hint of darkness was creeping into his Dao Rhyme. If this continued any longer, his Dao Heart would be completely Demonic Transformation, becoming nourishment for the array!

"This Evil Formation, which uses living beings as sacrifices, must be eradicated!"

Ren Xiaoyao roared, his voice shaking the universe. The sound, imbued with Primordial Chaos Dao Power, was like a thunderclap, causing the abyss walls to vibrate and rubble to fall. His black robes billowed without wind, and his body surged with Lightning Fire Divine Light, its purple-gold radiance as brilliant as the sun, dispelling the surrounding darkness and even suppressing the eerie green Demonic Runes patterns. A massive Purple-Gold Dao Shield instantly unfolded, transforming into a thousand-foot barrier. Countless golden Dao Patterns flowed across its surface, radiating majestic heavenly power, blocking all the descending Demon Blade.

The clang of metal clashing echoed through the abyss, Mars flying, the ear-piercing impact sending shivers down one's spine. The Demon Blade, shattered, were instantly reformed under the nourishment of the Dark Sky Curtain, endlessly and ceaselessly. Meanwhile, the resentment within the formation grew increasingly dense, spreading like viscous ink, even sluggishing the Purifying Power of the purple-gold Dao Patterns. The light shield dimmed visibly, cracks spreading across its surface, as if it would crumble at any moment. Even more terrifying, the shattered Demonic Blade Fragments transformed into black threads, coiling towards the Purple-Gold Dao Shield. Demonic Runes shimmered on these threads, attempting to completely Demonic Transformation the shield. Once the shield was tainted, Ren Xiaoyao would be utterly defenseless!

The Nether Prison Demon Lord hovered above the void, his hands constantly forming hand seals, his mouth silently chanting obscure and difficult-to-understand demonic incantations. The incantations were obscure and difficult to pronounce, each syllable exuding a dense aura of darkness, making one's scalp tingle and one's body turn cold. The power of the great formation grew increasingly violent, the entire abyss was shaking violently, and rubble fell from the rock walls as if it would collapse completely at any moment.

"Ren Xiaoyao, feel the resentment of these billions of living beings! Their suffering will become your death warrant! This formation can assimilate all Dao power; your Primordial Chaos Creation will ultimately become nourishment for my Dark Origin!"

As his words fell, the space within the formation violently distorted, as if crumpled by an invisible hand. Light refracted into eerie arcs in the distorted space, and even sound became intermittent, distorted, and piercing. Countless pitch-black chains emerged from the void, covered with sharp barbs and strange Demonic Runes, gleaming with a cold light, and coiled around Ren Xiaoyao's limbs like venomous snakes.

These chains, known as the Immortal Locking Chains, were forged from Nine Netherworlds Profound Iron and tempered with the souls of countless living beings. They were indestructible, even the divine weapons of Immortal Emperor could not cut them. The barbs on the chains were also coated with the deadly poison of the Dark Origin, causing them to crumble upon contact. When the chains touched the lightning and Lightning Fire Divine Light surrounding him, they directly devoured the lightning and fire, transforming them into their own power. The chains grew thicker and stronger, and their binding force became increasingly powerful, like a leech clinging to his bones, forcibly trapping his body. The circulation of his Dao power became increasingly difficult, and even his breathing became heavy. It felt as if a mountain was pressing down on his chest, and each breath was accompanied by a tearing pain.

The barbs on the chains pierced his skin, and black demonic blood slowly flowed out along the barbs, merging into the chains and making them even more powerful. Faint, eerie green Demonic Runes even began to spread across his skin, and his bones creaked under the corrosive power of the poison, as if they would break apart inch by inch at any moment!

Ren Xiaoyao frowned, his mind racing. In this critical moment, he clearly sensed that the core of this grand formation was not the Nether Prison Demon Lord, but rather the imprisoned Living Souls. As long as the resentment persisted, the formation could continuously draw power from them, without end. Forcibly breaking the formation would only cause these souls to be instantly annihilated, and the resentment would erupt completely, thus doubling the formation's power. At that time, let alone someone who was only Half-Step Immortal Emperor, even a true Immortal Emperor would perish here!

"The Primordial Chaos Creation, in its very nature, is a source of endless life; how could it be confined by darkness?"

His mind raced, a flash of understanding crossing his eyes. The primordial Primordial Chaos Dao Charm surrounding him abruptly transformed, no longer the previous fierce and domineering, unstoppable force, but instead turning into wisps of warm golden light, spreading gently like spring rain. That golden light was gentle yet inviolable, carrying Vibrant Vitality. Wherever it passed, even the dense resentment subtly dissipated. He abandoned his attempt to forcibly break free of the chains, instead urging his Creation Dao Power to slowly spread along the chains towards those Living Souls.

This Creation Dao Power was not a sharp Purifying Power, but rather contained the supreme True Intention of "vitality" and "liberation." The moment it touched the Living Souls, it transformed into specks of light that merged into their twisted bodies. The wails of those souls gradually subsided, a trace of relief appeared on their pained faces, and their empty eye sockets seemed to regain their light. The Demonic Runes wrapped around them, nourished by the power of vitality, gradually dissipated like melting snow, revealing the original pure essence of their souls, radiating a faint white light.

"Are you crazy?!"

Upon seeing this, the Nether Prison Demon Lord was horrified. The sinister smile on his face instantly froze, replaced by deep terror. He frantically activated his demonic arts, attempting to strengthen the binding of the Demonic Runes. As the demonic seals flew, the Dark Origin surged wildly, transforming into a rolling Black Tide that swept towards the souls. "These souls have already been refined by me and merged with the great formation. You can forget about saving them!"

However, the power of creation far exceeded his imagination. The first Dao Soul broke free from the Demonic Runes and transformed into a pure spiritual light, merging into Ren Xiaoyao's body, thus weakening the resentment of the great formation. The second, the third... billions of Dao Soul were released one after another, transforming into a sky full of spiritual light, surrounding Ren Xiaoyao like stars. The originally pitch-black abyss was gradually shrouded in golden light, and the Power of Darkness of the great formation declined at a visible speed. The eerie green Demonic Runes runes grew dimmer and dimmer until they disappeared completely.

Among those liberated souls were even the remnants of several powerful beings at the Immortal King level. They were once overlords of the All Heavens and Myriad Worlds, and their obsessions before their fall were released by the Creation Dao Power. The spiritual light they transformed into merged into Ren Xiaoyao's body, causing his Primordial Chaos Dao Power to surge several times over. Even his previously eroded Dao Heart became clearer, and the Dao Laws within his body circulated more than a hundred times more smoothly than before!

The dark chains, having lost the support of resentment, became incredibly fragile. Ren Xiaoyao's body surged with Lightning Fire Divine Light and fire once more, and with a gentle struggle, the chains shattered inch by inch, turning into ashes and dissipating. He raised his hand, and the Sky-Splitting Thunder Hammer And Heaven Burning Flame Spear came hurtling through the air. The hammer and spear collided, producing a deafening roar that shook the entire abyss. They merged once more, transforming into the Lightning Fire Creation Boundary- World-Breaking Spear.

The spear was not only intertwined with lightning and the Creation Dao Principles, but also imbued with the grateful spiritual light of countless living beings. Its radiance was dazzling and brilliant. At the tip of the spear, a tiny crack quietly appeared, as if it could pierce even space itself. Its power far surpassed its previous strength, enough to World-Opening Technique and shatter Primordial Chaos. He walked through the void, covering a distance of a thousand feet in a single step. His spear pointed directly at the Nether Prison Demon Lord on the Demon Platform, his killing intent chilling. Golden light and lightning intertwined around him, making him appear like a war god descending upon the world. His pressure swept across the surroundings, and even the void trembled slightly.

"Nether Prison Demon Lord, you sacrificed living beings to forge Evil Formation, harming countless people throughout the ages and slaughtering billions. Today, I will use your blood to atone for those who died unjustly!"

The Nether Prison Demon Lord's eyes were filled with fear and resentment. He frantically urged the remaining Dark Origin to condense into a pitch-black demonic Demon Shield. Demonic Runes flickered on the Demon Shield, emanating an aura of destruction, attempting a final resistance. However, the Thunderfire Spear, imbued with vitality and justice, was the nemesis of dark evil power. The moment the spear pierced the dark shield, the shield shattered like glass, turning into countless fragments.

The power of thunder and fire surged into the Nether Prison Demon Lord along the Dark Origin, not only burning his body and soul but also purifying every trace of Power of Darkness within him, leaving him no chance for reincarnation. The Nether Prison Demon Lord's body melted away inch by inch in the flames, and he could clearly feel his soul being torn apart. The excruciating pain originating from the depths of his soul caused him to let out an extremely shrill roar.

"No--!"

A mournful wail echoed through the abyss, lingering endlessly, filled with despair and resentment, sending chills down the spines of all who heard it. The Nether Prison Demon Lord's body crumbled inch by inch in the thunder and fire, turning to ashes. Amidst the surging black mist, countless fragments of Living Souls he had devoured were freed, transforming into specks of light that dissipated into the world. In the end, this dark giant, a Half-Step Immortal Emperor, left not even a trace of his remnant soul, utterly annihilated into the world, never to be seen again.

With the fall of the Nether Prison Demon Lord, the Ten Thousand Household Demon Slaying Grand Array lost its core control. The remaining Demonic Runes shattered and dissipated into streams of light. The pitch-black abyss gradually regained its light, and sunlight pierced through the clouds, pouring down, warm and peaceful. Countless spiritual lights of living beings swirled in the air for a moment, then transformed into a rain of light that nourished the land of the Life Creation Realm. On the land that had been Dark Corruption, countless Qi Flower and Yao Grass instantly bloomed, colorful and fragrant. The pulse of Spirit Vein grew stronger, and the Creation Origin between heaven and earth became increasingly rich, filling all directions. Even the air was filled with a fresh Plant Aura; taking a breath of it could make one 'Dao Heart clear.

Ren Xiaoyao hovered in the void, his body swirling with Dao power, his aura more refined and profound than before. The grateful spiritual light of countless beings not only helped him break the formation but also purified the last trace of impurity in his Dao Heart, allowing him to reach a higher level of understanding of the Primordial Chaos Creation Dao and take another step closer to the supreme Immortal Emperor realm.

He looked down at the vibrant earth below, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. Then he looked up into the core of the Life Creation Realm, where swirling purple qi rose and flowed with Daoist energy. Faint sounds of Dragon's Roar and Phoenix's Cry and phoenixes singing could be heard. Within the purple qi, a blurry figure seemed to sit, exuding supreme pressure. This was the Source of Creation, containing unparalleled fortuitous opportunity, and the ultimate goal of his journey.

The instant his gaze fell upon the Source of Creation, the blurry figure seemed to sense something, slowly raising its eyes. A gaze containing the Supreme Principles of Heaven and Earth traversed endless space, meeting his gaze from afar. The moment their eyes met, Ren Xiaoyao felt a vast and boundless Daoist aura wash over him. The Primordial Chaos Dao Power within his dantian involuntarily surged, and the golden light and purple qi around him intertwined, subtly resonating. The figure's face remained blurry, yet it seemed to contain the Laws of Life and Death of All Heavens and Myriad Worlds. With just one glance, Ren Xiaoyao gained a completely new understanding of the word "creation."

Beyond the abyss, the world, which had been distorted by the great formation, slowly returned to normal, and the sun and moon once again hung high in the sky, casting their clear light. The rain of light, formed from the remnants of the rescued Remnant Souls of Living Beings, fell upon the earth, giving rise to an unprecedented Spirit Vein. Within this Spirit Vein, new life was faintly being nurtured, carrying the hope of endless renewal, quietly sprouting on this land that had once been shrouded in darkness.

Ren Xiaoyao gripped the Lightning Fire Creation · World-Breaking Spear in his hand, the spiritual light on the spear body flickering slightly, as if responding to his will. He took a deep breath, took a step forward, and his figure transformed into a stream of light, rushing towards the core depths where the misty purple qi was rising. The road ahead might still be arduous, but his Dao Heart, after this baptism of breaking the formation and slaying the demon, had become more steadfast than ever before.

The path of creation is inherently defying the heavens, using vitality to dispel darkness and light to vanquish evil. Even amidst countless dangers, we forge ahead relentlessly!

A streak of light pierced the air, tearing through layers of purple qi mist. Ren Xiaoyao felt as if his Dao power was being pulled by an invisible hand, and the sounds of Dragon's Roar and Phoenix's Cry in his ears became clearer and clearer, as if they had transformed into tangible melodies, resonating endlessly deep within his soul.

The blurry figure seated at the core of the purple qi slowly rose to his feet the moment Ren Xiaoyao approached. Even before the figure moved, an overwhelming pressure swept over him. This pressure wasn't as violent Dark Origin, but rather carried a vast, boundless aura of overlooking all heavens and controlling life and death. This caused Ren Xiaoyao's body to involuntarily tense, and the Lightning Fire Creation · World-Breaking Spear in his hand hummed and trembled, its spiritual light surging as it barely withstood the pressure.

"Use vitality to dispel darkness, use light to vanquish evil..." An ancient yet powerful voice resounded through heaven and earth like a great bell. This voice did not seem to enter through the ears, but rather seemed to echo directly in the void, "Your path is in harmony with creation, yet it also ends with creation."

Ren Xiaoyao's heart skipped a beat, and he bowed respectfully. "Junior Ren Xiaoyao, may I ask your esteemed name, senior? Is this the source of the Life Creation Realm?"

The blurry figure did not answer, but slowly raised a hand. With a slight movement of its fingertips, the surrounding purple qi surged like a tide, condensing into three phantoms before it. The first phantom was a desolate and lifeless land, covered with dense Demonic Runes patterns and soaring Demonic Qi, the very abyss where the Wanhu Ten Thousand Household Demon Slaying Grand Array had been located. The second phantom was a scene of countless Living Souls being released in golden light, turning into rain of light that fell upon the earth, causing Qi Flower and Yao Grass to bloom and Spirit Vein to revive. The third phantom was a Primordial Chaos, within which countless Principle seemed to Primordial Chaos, yet it was all empty and unclear, its reality and illusion indistinguishable.

"The Dao of Creation is not limited to life, but also includes Annihilation." The aged voice rang out again, "You use life to relieve the suffering of billions of souls, yet you do not know that Annihilation is also a part of creation. Today, if you wish to obtain the Source of Creation, you must pass my three questions and three tests."

Before he finished speaking, the first abyssal phantom suddenly swelled, and amidst the surging Demonic Qi, it emitted a series of shrill screams. Countless Demonic Runes shot out like venomous snakes, coiling towards Ren Xiaoyao. The Demonic Runes also carried a strong aura of the World-Destroying Dao Principle, which was the most dangerous power in the Ten Thousand Household Demon Slaying Grand Array just now.

Ren Xiaoyao's eyes narrowed, and he swept out the Lightning Fire Creation · World-Breaking Spear in his hand. The purple-gold thunderfire, carrying the Creation Dao Power, crashed into the Demonic Runes like an angry dragon. "Boom!" With a loud bang, the void rippled where the thunderfire collided with the Demonic Runes. The Demonic Runes sizzled in the thunderfire, but did not dissipate as easily as before. Instead, they transformed into ghostly faces, roaring and rushing towards his soul.

"First test: Uphold the Dao Heart and resist the delusion of Annihilation!"

An aged voice echoed in the void. Ren Xiaoyao felt countless resentments surge into his mind in an instant. These resentments were the pain and despair of billions of Living Souls imprisoned. They crashed against his Dao Heart like a tide, trying to make him sink into Annihilation.

"A mere Heart Demon dares to disturb my Dao Heart!" Ren Xiaoyao shouted, his body surging with golden light as he pushed his Primordial Chaos Dao Power to its limit, enveloping all the resentment. Instead of burning it with lightning and fire as before, he slowly released the vitality within his Creation Dao Power, merging it into the resentment.

Wherever the golden light reached, the mournful resentment gradually subsided, transforming into gentle rays of light that swirled around him, as if thanking him.

The first illusory figure slowly dissipated, and the blurry figure at the core of the purple qi aura nodded slightly. "A steadfast Dao Heart, Vitality Transforming Resentment —you may pass the first test. Now, listen to the first question—"

"You Demon-Bane formation with your life force, saving countless souls. If one day you need to use the method of Annihilation to destroy the lives of a city in order to save all living beings in the world, are you willing to do it?"

Ren Xiaoyao shuddered; the question struck him like a thunderbolt. He recalled the souls imprisoned by Demonic Runes, and the relief they felt upon being freed. If he were to personally annihilate the lives of an entire city, even for the sake of all living beings in the myriad realms, how could he so easily make that choice?

He remained silent for a moment, then looked up at the blurry figure, his eyes filled with determination. "This junior does not know which of the beings in this city are good or evil, nor does he know whether the beings of all realms are worth it. But this junior's path is not to sacrifice the few for the sake of the many. If that day truly comes, this junior will surely find a Path of Symbiotic Vitality and Annihilation, protecting all realms and saving this city!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a sudden Wind Rise, and the purple qi surged even more violently. The outline of that blurry figure became clearer at that moment. One could see that he was wearing an ancient robe, on which were embroidered the sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers, grass and trees, as if it contained an entire world.

"What a Path of Symbiotic Vitality and Annihilation..." A rare hint of approval crept into the aged voice. "The second test: Master the Principle, break through the Mystery of Chaos!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the third Primordial Chaos phantom suddenly expanded, enveloping Ren Xiaoyao entirely. Within the Primordial Chaos, countless Law Fragments danced, sometimes transforming into lightning and fire, sometimes into ice and frost, sometimes into living souls, and sometimes into Demonic Runes. These Law Fragments were disordered and chaotic, yet they carried a powerful tearing force, attempting to dismantle Ren Xiaoyao's Dao power and assimilate his soul into the Primordial Chaos.

Ren Xiaoyao felt his Dao power become chaotic, and the spiritual light of the Lightning Fire Creation · World-Breaking Spear began to flicker. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and immersed his soul in the Primordial Chaos Dao Power. When he broke the formation earlier, he comprehended the true meaning of life from the liberation of billions of Living Souls; now, in the Primordial Chaos, he remembered the blurry figure's words, "Annihilation is also a link in creation."

He slowly raised his hand, gathering the power of thunder and fire, and then gently suppressing the vitality within the Creation Dao Power, instead drawing upon a trace of Annihilation Qi. This Annihilation Qi was not the destruction of the Dark Origin, but rather a peaceful sense of the Reincarnation of All Things returning to dust.

The instant this wisp of Annihilation Qi merged into the Primordial Chaos, the chaotic Law Fragments instantly calmed down. Thunder and fire mingled with ice and frost, living souls and Demonic Runes coexisted, and within the Primordial Chaos, a Yin-Yang Fish symbol faintly emerged, endlessly rotating.

"Boom!"

The Primordial Chaos phantom shattered with a crash, and Ren Xiaoyao's figure reappeared. The Dao power around him was even more condensed than before, with thunder and fire intertwined with creation, and vitality and Annihilation merging together, faintly conveying a sense of Perfect Harmony.

The blurry figure looked at him and slowly spoke, asking its second question, "The Source of Creation Control the Life and Death of All Heavens. If you obtain it, will you use it to control all realms, or will you return it to all living beings?"