Ancestor of Darkness, Origin Showdown

In the Depths of Chaos, devoid of light and boundaries, only countless Law Chains crisscross, like ancient, undying serpents, weaving a silent curtain of Annihilation that shrouds eternity. Here, there is no trace of the alternation of sun and moon, no rhythm of the Stars Move; time is frozen Void, space is a distorted maze. Only the purest, most extreme Dark Origin surges and roars, each wisp of air carrying the ultimate will of "Return to Silence to nothingness." Wherever it passes, the Chaos Current are corroded into Void, enough to Soul Annihilation of the Immortal Venerable Realm experts, leaving not even a trace of their remnant soul.

As Ren Xiaoyao's figure shattered the barrier of Open Chaos, the Primordial Chaos Pure Qi on his Dragon Scale Daoist Robe surged like a boiling golden spring, violently colliding with the surrounding Dark Origin and stirring up countless Primordial Chaos ripples. These ripples spread outwards, emitting a hissing sound as they touched the chains of Dark Law. The pure energy attempted to purify the darkness, while the darkness tried to devour it. These two completely different forces pulled and annihilated each other in the Primordial Chaos, ultimately dissipating into specks of light. The Creative Core between his brows shimmered with golden-red light, like a small sun embedded in his soul, continuously radiating vitality. The six Law Chains behind him unfurled like wings; the Laws of Life and Death flowed, displaying both the vitality of tender shoots breaking through the soil and the destructive power of Heaven-Burning Emperor Formation Flame Sect. The pale golden Creation Laws flowed with the World Creation aura of creation itself, their runes flashing as if they could... It gave birth to countless stars; the gray Laws of Reincarnation rose and fell like the tides, containing endless mysteries of the past, present, and future, each cycle carrying the illusion of intertwined time and space; the deep Balance Law was as steady as a mountain, radiating the power to harmonize yin and yang and maintain order, making the surrounding Chaos Current more orderly; the dark Ancestor Dragon Laws Dragon Might, with countless Ancestor Dragon roaring within, shaking even the Dark Origin to tremble slightly; the silver-white Suppressing Evil Laws was cold and sharp, like a divine sword hanging in the nine heavens, capable of suppressing all evil spirits and malevolent forces. The Dao God intertwined into a net, forcibly opening up a vibrant pure land in the Dark Origin, where spiritual herbs sprouted and clear springs flowed, forming a stark contrast with the surrounding desolation, like a paradise born from Primordial Chaos.

"To have found this place, you understand the Great Dao better than I imagined."

A deep, ancient voice emanated from the Depths of Chaos, not the hoarse, cold tone of the Great Sage of Supreme Darkness, but carrying a sense of vicissitude that spanned the Beginning of the Universe, as if darkness itself were whispering, or the ancient, colossal beast of Primordial Chaos was groaning. The moment the voice fell, the boundless Dark Origin seemed to be summoned by an invisible force, frantically converging towards the center. The originally surging dark currents became turbulent, and countless chains of Dark Law seemed to be drawn, wrapping around it, finally coalescing into a majestic figure— the Ancestor of Darkness.

He wore a dark, Primordial Chaos robe, the hem of which flowed with the afterimages of countless Star Annihilation. Within those afterimages, one could see the entire process of a universe's birth and destruction, each star's demise carrying endless sorrow. No aura emanated from him, yet the entire Primordial Chaos trembled silently, as if his very existence was the ultimate challenge to the Primordial Chaos order. His face was shrouded in a thin layer of black mist, which swirled like a living thing, obscuring his features, revealing only a pair of unfathomable eyes. Those eyes were not pure black, but contained the first wisp of darkness from the Beginning of Chaos, encompassing both the Annihilation of All Things and the potential for destructive life. Deep within his pupils, countless tiny vortexes of darkness swirled, seemingly capable of devouring all light, all life, and all existence. Everything exists. These eyes clashed sharply with the primordial light in Ren Xiaoyao's eyes, one black, one gold, one annihilation, Law Chains. Their mere exchange of glances stirred an invisible Energy Storm within the Primordial Chaos. Nine chains of Dark Law surrounded him, each as thick as Chaos Mountain Range, a hundred times stronger than the Power of Annihilation of the Great Sage of Supreme Darkness. Ancient Chaos Runes were inscribed on these chains, not artificially created, but Innate Realm from the Dark Origin, flowing with the supreme will that "darkness is eternity." The nine Law Chains slowly rotated, forming a vast dark Domain Field, directly opposite Ren Xiaoyao's six Law Chains. One possessed nine chains, the other six; one governed annihilation, the other life, creating the ultimate balance of power in the world, neither able to easily suppress the other.

"So you are the controller of the Chaos Annihilation Core?" Ren Xiaoyao's gaze was like lightning, like two burning golden suns, locked onto the Ancestor of Darkness. The six Law Chains tightened simultaneously, like swords about to be drawn. The Primordial Chaos Creative Power surged within his body to its limit, flowing through his meridians. Each pulse made his body emit a slight hum. The dragon scales on his Daoist robe shimmered with a terrifying golden light, each scale containing the pressure of the Ancestor Dragon Origin. "The Great Sage of Supreme Darkness is merely a pawn under your command. You used the Power of Annihilation to stir up the Immortal Realm of the Heavens, extracting Immortal Realm origin. It is you who truly attempted to sever the Life-Death Cycle and death and let darkness shroud the heavens."

The Ancestor of Darkness nodded slightly, a faint smile appearing on his face shrouded in black mist. The smile was devoid of warmth, yet carried a profound understanding of the Dao's vicissitudes. "The Life-Death Cycle is the Great Dao Shackles. While the Primordial Chaos Creation can nurture life, it will ultimately Annihilation. From birth to death, it is but a futile cycle. It would be better to let darkness be eternal, returning to its origin, so that No Life, sickness, and death, no more joy and sorrow, no more pain of destruction. Ren Xiaoyao, you possess the Source of Creation, the only being in ten thousand years capable of contending with the Dark Origin. If you wish to submit to darkness, I can share the control of Primordial Chaos with you. One will govern destruction, the other life; seemingly opposing, yet sharing the same origin, achieving true eternity. Why not?"

"Absurd!" Ren Xiaoyao sneered, his voice booming like thunder, echoing endlessly in the Primordial Chaos. The chains of Creation Laws instantly surged tens of thousands of feet, golden light like the first rays of dawn at the Beginning of the Universe, piercing through the darkness of Primordial Chaos and forcibly pushing back the surrounding Dark Origin tens of thousands of feet. "The wonder of the Great Dao lies in the Life-Death Balance. Where there is birth, there is death; where there is death, there is birth. Only through the Life-Death Alternation can the universe continue to thrive and all things evolve. Although darkness is one of the Great Dao Origin, it is by no means the only one. Your attempt to devour everything with darkness and break the Life-Death Balance is nothing but going against the heavens, and in the end, you will only be devoured by the Great Dao!"

Before the words were even finished, Ren Xiaoyao struck first. He gripped the World-Breaking Spear tightly in his right hand, and Golden Dragon Phantom phantom instantly awakened on the spear, merging with the Ancestor Dragon Laws, unleashing a deafening roar. The Primordial Chaos Creative Power surged into the spear like a rushing river, adding even more brilliance to its already dazzling body. The Golden-Purple Spear Light tore through the Primordial Chaos, carrying a majestic, World Creation momentum. Wherever the spear tip passed, the Dark Origin receded like a tide, purified into Void by the golden light, leaving behind a dazzling golden trail. Along this trail, specks of life gathered, as if carving out a path of hope within the Primordial Chaos. This strike contained Ren Xiaoyao's understanding of the Life-Death Balance, the supreme divine might of the Primordial Chaos Realm, and an unwavering will to protect All Heavens and Myriad Worlds, aimed directly at the vital point between the brows of the Ancestor of Darkness.

The Ancestor of Darkness remained unmoved, his expression still indifferent, as if Ren Xiaoyao's attack was utterly insignificant in his eyes. With a gentle wave of his left hand, nine chains of Dark Law instantly intertwined to form a massive Dark Sky Curtain, tens of thousands of feet wide and over a thousand feet high, like Black Barrier rising from Primordial Chaos. On the canopy, Chaos Runes flickered wildly, like countless black stars, emanating a terrifying suction force that devoured everything. The surrounding Chaos Current, the Dark Origin, and even light were frantically swallowed up by the canopy. "Dark Annihilation, all laws return to nothingness." The Ancient Incantations echoed in the Primordial Chaos, carrying a bewitching Demonic Power, as if persuading all things in the world to give up resistance and return to Annihilation. The Dark Sky Curtain suddenly contracted, transforming into a pitch-black barrier. On the barrier, the Dark Origin condensed to its extreme, its hardness far exceeding any immortal jade or divine iron, firmly blocking the impact of the World-Breaking Spear.

"Clang!"

The instant the Golden-Purple Spear Light collided with the dark barrier, there was no earth-shattering roar, only the clash of extreme forces, as if two universes were colliding, compressed to their absolute limit. The Creative Power and the Dark Origin met like water and fire, mutually eroding and annihilating each other. The golden light attempted to purify the darkness, transforming it into life, while the darkness tried to devour the golden light, turning life into Void. The two origins violently intertwined at the point of collision, forming a black-and-white Energy Vortex. At the center of the vortex was a pure Energy Singularity, constantly devouring the surrounding power and releasing energy waves interwoven with destruction and life. Within the vortex, countless tiny Law Fragments flew, each fragment containing the dual power of destruction and life. When these fragments fell into the Primordial Chaos, they would instantly explode into a Miniature Universe, giving birth to stars, beings, and Principle, only to be completely destroyed in an instant by the clash of darkness and life, returning to Annihilation. This cycle repeated itself, demonstrating the ultimate cycle of Cosmic Life and Death, inspiring awe in all who beheld it.

Ren Xiaoyao felt an overwhelming, unstoppable Power of Darkness surge through the spear, devouring his Creative Power like a bottomless abyss. His arm instantly went numb, his strength waning, and the dragon scales on his Daoist robe dimmed, the shimmering golden light weakening. He was secretly alarmed; the Ancestor of Darkness's strength far exceeded his expectations, surpassing even the Great Sage of Supreme Darkness by more than one level. Its Dark Origin was pure and domineering, capable of rivaling the Primordial Chaos Creative Power —a situation he had never encountered since breaking through to the Primordial Chaos Realm. In the past, the Creative Power had always provided absolute suppression against any enemy, but today, it was being firmly blocked by the Power of Darkness, even showing signs of backlash.

Without daring to be negligent in the slightest, Ren Xiaoyao's mind stirred, activating the Laws of Reincarnation and the Balance Law. Two Law Chains, like flowing light, coiled around the World-Breaking Spear. The Laws of Reincarnation circulated, emitting a hazy gray divine light, reversing the trajectory of time and space, slowing the rate at which the Power of Darkness eroded along the spear's body by more than half. The Power of Darkness that had already invaded his body was also temporarily sealed under the effect of the Laws of Reincarnation, unable to continue damaging his meridians and origin. The Balance Law transformed into a deep yellow light band, coiling between the spear and his arm, harmonizing the conflict between the Creative Power and the Power of Darkness, allowing the two extreme forces to form a temporary balance within his body, preventing them from colliding and causing a self-destruction. His left foot... He stomped into the Primordial Chaos, the Chaos Current beneath his feet instantly solidifying into a solid platform. The Domain Field of the Primordial Chaos Realm unfolded fully, the golden Domain Field shining like the sun, forcefully suppressing the dark Domain Field of the Ancestor of Darkness. At the edge of the Domain Field, the two forces collided, emitting a hissing sound, and countless tiny Space Rift were constantly forming and closing. Taking advantage of the suppression of the Domain Field, Ren Xiaoyao's spear light was further intensified, the golden-purple light becoming even more dazzling, like a burning star, gradually piercing through the dark barrier. The spear tip penetrated deep into the barrier, and fine cracks appeared on the black surface of the barrier. Golden light seeped into the cracks, attempting to completely purify the entire barrier.

A flicker of surprise crossed the Ancestor of Darkness's eyes. He clearly hadn't expected Ren Xiaoyao to adjust his state so quickly, even breaking through his dark barrier. He then let out a cold snort, a barely perceptible hint of admiration in his voice. "The Creative Power, indeed quite interesting. To be able to counterattack against the suppression of the Dark Origin, you're the first." He raised his right hand, and nine chains of Dark Law surged simultaneously. The Dark Origin, like a boiling sea of ink, frantically poured into the Law Chains, instantly transforming Law Chains into nine colossal Dark Giant Dragons. Each dragon was a thousand feet long, its body covered in Chaos Runes that shimmered with an eerie black light, radiating a terrifying aura. The overwhelming pressure, the dragon claws sharp as dark divine blades capable of Sky-Rending Strike, the dragon fangs sharp as Annihilation spears capable of piercing through any defense—each of the nine Dark Giant Dragons contained a profound mystery of the Dark Origin. Some controlled Annihilation, their Dragon Breath reducing everything to Void; some controlled devouring, absorbing all energy, Principle, and souls; some controlled Void, their bodies merging into darkness, leaving no trace; some controlled corrosion, causing everything they touched to decay and crumble... The nine dragons cooperated, forming an impenetrable dark killing array, rushing towards Ren Xiaoyao from nine different directions, their Dragon Might that even the Primordial Chaos trembled violently.

Ren Xiaoyao's expression was solemn, not daring to be careless in the slightest. He unleashed all six Law Chains, like six giant dragons soaring into the sky, confronting the Dark Giant Dragons. The Laws of Life and Death and Death transformed into a golden-purple light wall, upon which life force and Power of Destruction intertwined and flowed, blocking the attack of the Annihilation Dragon. The Annihilation Dragon Breath landed on the light wall, emitting a "sizzling" erosion sound. The light wall was constantly being consumed, but it was quickly repaired by the replenishment of life force. The Suppressing Evil Laws transformed into a silver-white sword, on which suppressing Fiend Suppression flickered. With the resolute determination to slay demons and eliminate evil, it fiercely severed the claws of the Devouring Dragon. The claws fell to the ground and transformed into a ball of Dark Origin, trying to reform, but were completely annihilated by the power of Fiend Suppression. The Ancestor Dragon Laws transformed into Golden Dragon Phantom, entangled in battle with the Void Dragon. The Golden Dragon Phantom, relying on the pressure of the Ancestor Dragon Origin, firmly suppressed the Void Dragon, preventing it from having a chance to launch a sneak attack. The Laws of Reincarnation transformed into a River of Time, coiled around the corrosive dragon, its long flow slowing its movements and continuously purifying its corrosive power. The Balance Law formed an Invisible Barrier, blocking the other three Dark Giant Dragons. Balance runes flickered on the barrier, subtly neutralizing their attacks, like using softness to overcome hardness. The Creation Laws transformed into a shower of golden rain, constantly falling on the six chains of Law Chains, replenishing their energy and allowing them to continue resisting the Dark Giant Dragons ' attacks. The six Law Chains clashed violently with the nine chains of Dark Law in the Primordial Chaos. The aftershocks of Principle collision swept across the entire Primordial Chaos like a tsunami, tearing apart countless Chaos Current, forming deep Space Rift. Within these Rift lay endless Void, emanating an aura of devouring everything, yet rapidly healing under the clash of the two primal forces. This cycle repeated itself, producing deafening "bangs," depicting the ultimate cycle of Cosmic Life and Death.

"Dark Return Ruins!" The Ancestor of Darkness roared, his voice like Chaos Thunder echoing through the Depths of Chaos. Nine chains of Dark Law erupted simultaneously, and the Dark Giant Dragons instantly ceased their attacks, converging rapidly towards the center as if summoned, ultimately merging into a gigantic dark vortex. The vortex was ten thousand feet in diameter, its surface covered with countless Chaos Runes. These runes were not static, but writhing wildly like living things, each movement emanating a terrifying aura of Annihilation. As the runes intertwined, countless agonizing, distorted faces formed— the Remnant Souls of Living Beings billions devoured by the Dark Origin. Their wails were forever imprisoned within the vortex, becoming part of Dark Return Ruins, adding to the eeriness and terror of this Killing Moves. The vortex spun rapidly, generating a suction force far exceeding that of the previous dark Domain Field. Ren Xiaoyao's Domain Field was like a piece of cloth torn by a gale, emitting a mournful buzzing sound. The golden light at the edges was constantly being swallowed by the vortex, turning into nourishment for the Dark Origin. The Creative Power within his body surged uncontrollably outward like a flood bursting its banks. His meridians were pulled painfully by this suction force, as if they were about to break inch by inch. Even the Creative Core between his brows began to tremble violently, its light flickering, as if it would be stripped of its soul by this suction force at any moment. Ren Xiaoyao could clearly sense that this dark vortex was not a simple aggregation of energy, but a primordial divine Divine Ability activated by the Ancestor of Darkness using the profound meaning of "Return Ruins". The center of the vortex was connected to the deepest part of the Dark Origin. Once drawn in, the physical body would be instantly disintegrated by the Power of Annihilation, and the soul would be forever imprisoned in the Return Ruins, suffering endless torment. Even the origin of the Primordial Chaos Realm would not escape the fate of being completely devoured.

Ren Xiaoyao's eyes narrowed, all hope gone, replaced by a resolute determination to fight to the Annihilation. He knew that retreat today would not only condemn him to certain doom, but also plunge All Heavens and Myriad Worlds into darkness, shattering the Life-Death Cycle and death, and annihilating countless beings. The primordial Primordial Chaos Creative Power within him erupted without reservation, like a dormant volcano suddenly erupting. The Creative Core at his brow radiated boundless light, piercing through the Primordial Chaos and illuminating every corner of the dark vortex. Even the remnant souls imprisoned within the vortex emitted faint wails in the light, seemingly yearning for liberation. The six Law Chains no longer fought independently, but instead resembled six surging Star River. Intertwined and interwoven, they ultimately formed a colossal Creative Magic Array. This array, also ten thousand feet in diameter, stood in stark contrast to the dark vortex. Countless creation runes shimmered upon it, like a sky full of stars. Each rune contained the power to World Creation and to shape all things: some runes resembled tender sprouts, symbolizing the beginning of life; some resembled stars, depicting the evolution of the universe; some resembled long rivers, representing the flow of time; and some resembled sharp blades, embodying unwavering resolve. These runes resonated with each other, radiating a life-giving energy like a warm tide, creating a powerful counterforce against the Power of Annihilation of the dark vortex.

"The Primordial Chaos Creation chaos gives birth to all things!" Ren Xiaoyao roared, his voice filled with unwavering determination and a profound understanding of the Great Dao of Life and Death. He raised the World-Breaking Spear high, and the Golden Dragon Phantom on the spearhead roared deafeningly. The Ancestor Dragon Origin and the Creative Power completely merged, making the World-Breaking Spear's light shine to its fullest extent. The golden light condensing at the spearhead was no longer a simple beam of energy, but transformed into a Miniature Universe —within which stars were born from Void, life flourished on the earth, and plants grew under the sun. Birth, aging, sickness, and death, joy and sorrow, all the trajectories of life unfolded within it. This was not only the ultimate manifestation of the Creative Power, but also Ren Xiaoyao's understanding of... This golden light is the highest praise for "life" and the strongest protection for "existence." Within this golden light lies a new Dao he comprehended in battle: life is not merely existence, nor is death simply annihilation; life and death are interdependent, forming the Great Dao. Therefore, besides its boundless vitality, the golden light also incorporates the Power of Destruction of the Laws of Life and Death. However, this Power of Destruction is no longer destruction, but a "Purifying Destruction" aimed at the Dark Annihilation, intended to destroy darkness while paving the way for new life. This golden light embodies Ren Xiaoyao's Primordial Chaos Origin, the Six Principle, the Ancestor Dragon Inheritance, and even more so, his will to protect the heavens. It is the strongest attack he can unleash at this moment, surpassing his own limits.

The moment the golden light burst forth, the entire Primordial Chaos seemed to be silenced. Only that Miniature Universe, swirling at the tip of the spear, emanated a life force that interacted with the Power of Annihilation of the dark vortex, forming an invisible force field that froze the surrounding Chaos Current. The golden light's trajectory wasn't swift, yet it carried an unparalleled Daoist aura. Wherever it passed, the Dark Origin retreated automatically, like ice and snow meeting the blazing sun, daring not to touch it. And those Chaos Fragments swallowed by darkness, illuminated by the golden light, actually began to coalesce again with faint signs of life, as if about to be reborn.

For the first time, a hint of solemnity flashed in the eyes of the Ancestor of Darkness. He could sense the terror of this golden light—it wasn't merely a matter of overwhelming power, but rather contained a Daoist principle capable of overturning the Dark Origin. It was the ultimate truth of "Life and Death are of the Same Origin," Great Dao True Meaning that he had always tried to deny, yet which truly existed. He dared not be negligent in the slightest. His hands rapidly formed hand seals, and nine chains of Dark Law frantically poured into the dark vortex, increasing its rotation speed by another third. The Chaos Runes on its surface shone brightly, and the imprisoned remnant souls let out mournful howls, all transforming into pure Power of Annihilation, making the Devouring Power of the dark vortex several times stronger. "Darkness will not perish, the Return Ruins endure forever!" the Ancestor of Darkness roared. The dark vortex surged forward violently, like a gigantic maw devouring heaven and earth, fiercely lunging towards the golden light. It wanted to completely devour this golden light containing the New Life Dao Charm, burying the truth of Life and Death are of the Same Origin forever in the darkness.

Two enormous figures, one gold and one black, collided violently in the Depths of Chaos.

There was no earth-shattering roar as expected, only Silent Energy Clash. The Miniature Universe formed by golden light permeated the dark vortex, the golden life force attempting to purify the darkness, and the black Power of Annihilation trying to Devour Vitality. The two primal forces intertwined, entangled, and annihilated at the point of collision, forming a Black and White Light Barrier spanning tens of thousands of feet. On the light curtain, countless Law Runes flashed wildly, the creation runes and the Dark Runes colliding with each other. Each collision released thousands of tiny energy streams, which flowed into the Primordial Chaos and transformed into fleeting Miniature Space. Some spaces were full of life, with lush vegetation, while others were desolate, with Guixu of All Things, demonstrating the ultimate mystery of the Life-Death Alternation.

Within the Miniature Universe, stars erupted continuously, pushing the power of life to its peak, attempting to break free from the confinement of the dark vortex; meanwhile, the lingering souls within the dark vortex wailed incessantly, the Power of Annihilation surging back like a tidal wave, trying to completely disintegrate the Miniature Universe. Ren Xiaoyao could clearly feel his Creative Power being consumed at an alarming rate; the light of the Creative Core between his brows grew dimmer and dimmer, his meridians felt as if pierced by thousands of steel needles, the pain unbearable. Yet, he dared not relax in the slightest, his divine soul locked tightly on the golden light, continuously infusing it with his will and origin, maintaining the existence of the Miniature Universe. He could see that some of the lingering souls imprisoned in the dark vortex were slowly dissipating under the golden light, not being devoured by the Power of Annihilation, but being liberated, turning into specks of light dust, returning to Primordial Chaos. This further solidified his Dao— the Life-Death Balance, not only the balance of power, but also respect for the existence of all things. Even the departed should have the right to return to their origin, rather than being imprisoned by darkness and reduced to tools of destruction.

The situation of the Ancestor of Darkness was equally dire. His body, shrouded in black mist, trembled violently, and the Chaos Runes on the nine chains of Dark Law flickered, with several runes even beginning to crumble under the erosion of the golden light. He could sense that Ren Xiaoyao's golden light was disintegrating his Dark Origin. That Daoist charm of "Purifying Destruction" was like a bone-deep infection, difficult to eradicate. With each collision, a portion of his Dark Origin was transformed into life force, becoming nourishment for the golden light. This was a situation he had never encountered before. His previous opponents were either devoured by his Dark Origin or reduced to Void under the Power of Annihilation. However, Ren Xiaoyao's Creative Power could absorb the origin of darkness while destroying it, transforming it into his own power. This was the terrifying aspect of "Life and Death are of the Same Origin."