Supreme Dao Great Venerable

The Black and White Light Barrier Depths of Chaos finally dissipated slowly, turning into countless specks of light that returned to Void. Of these specks, half were the lingering Annihilation Qi after the destruction of the Dark Origin, condensed like black crystals, carrying the ultimate will of "Return to Silence to nothingness"; the other half were the remaining vitality after the consumption of the Creative Power, warm as golden clouds, containing the great hope of "new life." The two intertwined and entwined in the air, the black crystals and golden clouds permeating each other, like snow meeting the spring sun, ultimately merging into the Primordial Chaos torrent, creating subtle yet profound ripples. It was as if that earth-shattering battle that touched the Primordial Chaos Origin had never happened, yet it had the Unseen altered some balance of Primordial Chaos —darkness was no longer the absolute ruler, and vitality had found an opportunity to coexist with Annihilation.

Ren Xiaoyao staggered, regaining his balance. His Dragon Scale Daoist Robe was covered in spiderweb-like cracks, each one trembling slightly, attempting to repair itself but failing. The Primordial Chaos Pure Qi that had once flowed across it had dimmed considerably, like embers dying down, leaving only a faint glow swirling at the hem, making his pale face appear even more weary. He raised a hand to wipe away the golden blood that had spilled from the corner of his mouth. The moment the blood touched the ground, it transformed into a wisp of Primordial Chaos Pure Qi, which, like a gossamer thread, seeped into the Primordial Chaos beneath his feet, nourishing a fleeting hint of green—the essence of Creative Power, even in its weakness, capable of nurturing life in the stillness. The Creative Core between his brows... Though still bright, it carried a hint of exhaustion and weakness; the flowing light was slightly sluggish, like stars obscured by dust. The six Law Chains within its body trembled slightly, emitting a weary hum. The light of the Laws of Life and Death flickered, and the runes of the pale gold Creation Laws flowed slowly, clearly indicating that it had expended a great deal of energy in its battle with the Ancestor of Darkness. The Ancestor of Darkness had long since vanished into the Depths of Chaos, leaving only a faint wisp of Dark Origin aura, like a leech clinging to the bone, lingering around it. With each breath, one could feel the bone-deep sense of Annihilation, indicating that the battle was not yet over, and the threat of darkness remained ever-present.

"Life and Death are of the Same Origin... indeed, it is the key to breaking the deadlock." Ren Xiaoyao murmured to himself, but an unprecedented enlightenment flashed in his eyes. That light pierced through his weariness, like a star in the dark night, illuminating the confusion of Primordial Chaos. "The Dark Origin has been precipitated for countless ages, deeply rooted, and has long been integrated with Primordial Chaos. This battle alone is far from enough to sever its root of evil. Only by stepping onto the legendary Heaven-Ascending Limitless Great Dao, proving the true Primordial Chaos Supreme Position, and controlling the ultimate power of the Life-Death Balance, can we completely balance the heavens, suppress all darkness, restore the Life-Death Cycle and death to its proper course, and save billions of living beings from the suffering of Annihilation."

As soon as he finished speaking, he didn't linger. The six Law Chains around him slowly contracted, transforming into six-colored streams of light that merged into his body. The cracks on his Dragon Scale Daoist Robe healed slightly under the nourishment of the pure energy. Although they weren't fully restored, they were no longer on the verge of collapse. The World-Breaking Spear trembled in his hand, emitting a clear dragon's roar. The Ancestor Dragon Phantom on the spear slowly opened its eyes, its gaze, though weary, still majestic, resonating with Ren Xiaoyao's mind. A flash of golden light appeared at the tip of the spear, like a sharp blade cleaving through the darkness, tearing open a Space Rift leading to an unknown land. The edge of that Rift flowed with the aura of Chaos Origin, black and gold intertwined, forming a natural... Within the barrier, a vast and powerful aura of the Great Dao faintly emanated, a pressure so pure and boundless that it far surpassed the Dark Origin of Depths of Chaos, carrying an irresistible sacredness and awe. At the other end of the Rift, a golden staircase piercing the heavens and earth was faintly visible, its surface inscribed with countless ancient runes. Each rune seemed to writhe like a living being, exuding the aura of the Great Dao Origin. Amidst the intertwining runes, one could faintly hear the whispers of the Great Dao, the only path connecting to the Heaven-Ascending Limitless Great Dao —legend has it that only those who have comprehended the Great Dao True Meaning and possess a steadfast Dao Heart can glimpse its trace and embark on this ultimate path to enlightenment.

Stepping into the Rift, Ren Xiaoyao felt an immense and overwhelming pressure bearing down on him, like a towering mountain pressing down on him, making his breath catch in his throat. This pressure was not malicious, but it carried a supreme and awe-inspiring aura, as if it had existed Beginning of Heaven and Earth time, suppressing all that did not conform to the Dao. The scene before him changed abruptly, no longer Primordial Chaos Annihilation, but a strange world filled with Auspicious Qi. The sky was a clear, pale gold, like molten gold, with auspicious clouds containing Dao runes floating on it. As the clouds swirled, they scattered a rain of light, each drop containing pure Dao essence, which transformed into a warm current that flowed into the body upon touching it. Within, it nourished the weary body. The rain of light fell, transforming into a gurgling Spirit Spring. Within the spring water, tiny Law Fragments, like glittering stars, floated and sank, radiating pure vitality. Inhaling a mouthful of this spring water allowed one to feel the Dao's essence flowing through the body, instantly clearing the mind. On the earth, there were no mountains or rivers, only an endless golden Plains. On this Plains grew a wondrous plant called "Dao Heart Grass," its leaves a pale gold, inscribed with simple Dao Patterns, radiating an aura that stabilized the mind. Even under such immense pressure from the Great Dao, simply approaching the Dao Heart Grass brought inner peace, strengthening Dao Heart.

At the center of heaven and earth, a golden staircase pierces the sky, its countless steps stretching from the golden Plains into the depths of the clouds, its top unseen. Each step flows with a different Daoist rhythm, from the mortal Dao at the bottom, containing the mundane realities of birth, aging, sickness, death, joy, sorrow, and reunion; to the Immortal Dao Principle in the middle, carrying the immense power of flying, escaping, moving mountains, and filling seas; and then to the Primordial Chaos Origin at the top, radiating the supreme aura of World Creation and the creation of all things. Each step ascends, each step leading to heaven. With each step upward, one must endure the immense pressure of the Great Dao and comprehend the profound truths of the Dao. A slight misstep will cause Dao Heart to collapse, one's Soul Annihilation, and one to become part of the Heaven-Ascending Path. At the very bottom of the staircase, a figure stands with his hands behind his back, blocking Ren Xiaoyao's path. His presence seems to be the first Dao Trial on the Heaven-Ascending Path, testing the Dao Heart and strength of every seeker of the Dao.

The man wore a purple-gold Daoist robe, the hem embroidered with the sun, moon, stars, mountains, and rivers. Every stitch and thread contained the trajectory of the Great Dao, flowing with a faint golden light. The Star Chart seemed to slowly rotate, while the mountains and rivers exuded a profound Fortune. No energy leaked from his body, yet he seemed to be one with the entire Heaven-Ascending Path. Every word and action contained the ultimate truth of the Great Dao, and his every move carried an air of majesty that looked down upon all living beings, as if he were the Incarnation of the Great Dao, holding the power of life and death over the Heaven-Ascending Path. His face was handsome... She was otherworldly, her skin as white as mutton fat jade, without the slightest flaw, her hair as black as ink, casually draped over her shoulders, swaying gently in the breeze, carrying an air of ethereal grace. Her eyes were calm and still, like unchanging ice from eternity, or like a bottomless ancient well, without a ripple. When her gaze fell on Ren Xiaoyao, it carried a condescending scrutiny, as if looking at an ant that dared to challenge the Heavenly Dao, or as if examining an object that did not conform to the Dao. There was no warmth in her eyes, only pure Daoist judgment.

"The Primordial Chaos Realm? That does have some merit. Escaping from the clutches of the Ancestor of Darkness is quite remarkable." A deep voice rang out, like the voice of the Great Dao, causing the space around Ren Xiaoyao to tremble slightly. The rain of light froze, the Spirit Spring stopped flowing, and even the swaying of the Dao Heart Grass slowed, as if the entire world was still for this voice. "Unfortunately, this Heaven-Ascending Limitless Great Dao is not a place for someone as unrefined as you."

"Who Your Excellency?" Ren Xiaoyao frowned slightly, gripping the World-Breaking Spear tightly. The spear emitted bursts of dragon roars, seemingly responding to the surrounding pressure of the Great Dao, intimately connected to his mind. The Six Paths Law Chains stirred within his body, Creative Core heated slightly, radiating protective divine light that shut out the overwhelming pressure. "The Heaven-Ascending Limitless Great Dao Heaven is the final path for all cultivators to attain enlightenment, carrying the hopes of countless beings. By what right do you alone decide to block my way?"

"My name Supreme Dao Great Venerable." The figure in the purple-gold Daoist robe spoke calmly, his tone carrying an unquestionable majesty, as if his words were the Heavenly Dao Will, not to be disobeyed. "The Heaven-Ascending Path is guarded by me for eternity. All who wish to ascend this path must pass my test, proving that their Dao Heart is pure and their Dao is singular, before they can embark on the path to Heaven. As for you, you possess the heaven-defying power of the Origin of Creation, yet you are tainted by the Annihilation aura of the Dark Origin. Your Dao is mixed, Yin and Yang are confused. Such an impure state is unworthy to tread the Path of Limitlessness, defiling this pure land of the Supreme Dao and disrupting the order of the Dao."

"The Great Dao is complex?" Upon hearing this, Ren Xiaoyao burst into laughter, his laughter causing the surrounding auspicious energy to surge, the auspicious clouds to shatter, and the Dao Heart Grass to sway and rustle, as if echoing his words. "Life-Death Alternation, light and darkness give rise to each other, yin and yang transform—this is the Great Dao True Meaning! Darkness and light originate from the same source, Annihilation and vitality are mutually foundational, neither can be lacking. How can you speak of complexity? Your Excellency claim to be the Supreme Dao, yet you are obsessed with the word 'pure,' severing the Great Dao and regarding other paths as filth. You cannot even see through this simple Principles, yet you are worthy of guarding the Heaven-Ascending Path and presumptuously talking about the Supreme Dao?"

"Insolence!" A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the Supreme Dao Great Venerable, and an extremely terrifying pressure suddenly erupted from his body. This pressure was not the Power of Annihilation, but the pure power of the "Supreme Dao," domineering and supreme, allowing no disobedience whatsoever. It seemed to suppress and annihilate all existences in the world that did not conform to the Dao. In an instant, the entire Heaven-Ascending Path trembled. The runes on the golden ladder flickered wildly, bursting out with ten thousand feet of golden light. Golden Law Chains soared into the sky, like golden dragons. Their bodies were covered with ancient runes, exuding the Dao charm of "simplicity and purity," and like inescapable shackles, carrying the power to destroy the world, they fiercely suppressed Ren Xiaoyao. Wherever the Law Chains passed, space was crushed into Void, forming deep Rift. The light rain, Spirit Spring, and Dao Heart Grass were all reduced to dust. Only the golden ladder remained stable, exuding an immortal aura, as if it could withstand all impacts.

"Suppress? Let's see if your narrow-minded Supreme Dao is stronger, or my Primordial Chaos Creation is superior!" Ren Xiaoyao roared, and the Primordial Chaos Pure Qi within his body erupted like a dormant volcano suddenly erupting. The scorching energy swept through his entire body, instantly repairing the cracks on his Dragon Scale Daoist Robe. Golden light flowed, and the Ancestor Dragon Phantom circled and danced on the robe, emitting a deafening roar. Its Dragon Might, shaking heaven and earth. The Creative Core his brows shone with boundless light, like a second sun, radiating boundless vitality and forcing back the surrounding Supreme Dao pressure by three points. The Six Law Chains stretched out again, like six soaring Star River: Golden Purple Birth and Death, Pale Gold Creation, Gray Reincarnation, Deep Yellow Balance, Dark Ancestor Dragon Ancestral Dragon, and Silver White Fiend Suppression. The Dao God intertwined into a net, like a solid fortress. Each Dao God contained a unique Dao rhythm, cooperating and complementing each other, forcefully blocking the impact of those golden Law Chains.

"Clang clang clang!"

The clang of metal against metal resounded throughout heaven and earth, like the simultaneous tolling of a thousand bells and drums, shaking the very soul. Cracks spread across the golden Plains, and a buzzing echo reverberated from the dried-up ravines of the Spirit Spring. The Supreme Dao Great Venerable's Law Chains were incomparably hard, each containing the Daoist essence of "utmost simplicity and purity," without the slightest superfluous fluctuation. Their power was concentrated and domineering, crushing even space into Void wherever they passed. Ren Xiaoyao's six Law Chains, however, were inexhaustible. With the flow of the Power of Life and Death, any damage was instantly repaired, like Phoenix Nirvana, endlessly. The Creative Power continuously nourished the Law Chains, making them ever more resilient and their radiance ever more brilliant. The Balance Law harmonized the forces of all sides, allowing the power of the Six Paths Law Chains to reach its peak without any internal friction; the Laws of Reincarnation reversed the trajectory of the impact, reflecting some of the power of the Supreme Dao Law Chains back; the Ancestor Dragon Laws added boundless power, amplifying the impact force of the Law Chains; the Suppressing Evil Laws cut through the erosion of the Supreme Dao power, purifying its domineering intent. The two completely different Law Chains collided, tore, and annihilated continuously in mid-air. Golden fragments of the Supreme Dao Primordial Chaos scattered like shooting stars, falling to the earth and merging into it upon contact with the ground, making the Dao rhythm of the golden Plains increasingly complex, yet also increasingly magnificent.

"Interesting. To withstand my attack without defeat, you are the first in all of history." The Supreme Dao Great Venerable nodded slightly, his tone carrying a hint of surprise, but more so, anger at being provoked. The icy coldness in his eyes gradually melted, replaced by pure fighting spirit. "It seems that the Law Chains alone are insufficient to suppress your mixed Dao. Today, I will show you what true Supreme Dao power is!" He then gently raised his right hand, and in the void, the Great Dao Power converged wildly, like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea, suddenly condensing into a Golden Long Sword. The sword's blade... Formed from the power of the Supreme Dao, the sword is devoid of any superfluous decoration. Its smooth, mirror-like surface reflects the entirety of the Heaven-Ascending Path, including Ren Xiaoyao's figure and the golden ladder. Yet, it exudes an aura of dominance, as if capable of severing all the Great Daos and annihilating anything contrary to the Dao. The sword's name is Supreme Dao. On the day the sword was forged, the power of the Supreme Dao resonated throughout the world. The runes on the golden ladder shone even brighter, as if empowering this sword of the Supreme Dao. The oppressive force of the entire Heaven-Ascending Path suddenly intensified, making it difficult for Ren Xiaoyao to breathe.

"This sword has slain Immortal Venerable, cleaved through the Primordial Chaos, shattered stars, and destroyed countless paths. Today, it will slay you, this worthless wretch, and purify the filth of the Heaven-Ascending Path!" The Supreme Dao Great Venerable roared, his voice filled with unwavering resolve. Holding the Supreme Dao Sword, he appeared before Ren Xiaoyao as if by Teleport. Without any fancy moves, he slashed down with a single strike, yet it carried an overbearing truth of "those who submit to me prosper, those who defy me perish." It seemed that everything in the world, whether Principle, energy, or even souls and bodies, would be severed and annihilated by this sword. Nothing could withstand it. Wherever the sword's power reached, a deep Rift formed in space. Within the Rift, even light could not escape, being completely swallowed by the power of the Supreme Dao, emanating a chilling aura of Void.

Ren Xiaoyao's eyes were solemn, and he dared not be careless in the slightest. He could feel that the power of this sword far exceeded that of the Ancestor of Darkness's Dark Return Ruins. Although Dark Return Ruins was strong, it carried the Annihilation intent of annihilation, which could be resolved by vitality and balanced. But this Supreme Dao Sword emphasized ultimate purity and ultimate dominance, using force to break all laws and using the Dao to suppress all paths. Any impure power in front of it was like paper, utterly vulnerable. This was a power that negated the heterodox path from its very root, and it was even more terrifying than the Power of Annihilation.

"Break the Boundary!" Ren Xiaoyao roared, unleashing his Primordial Chaos Pure Qi without reservation. The World-Breaking Spear erupted with dazzling golden light, like a burning star illuminating the entire Heaven-Ascending Path. The power of the Ancestor Dragon Law completely merged into the spear, and Golden Dragon Phantom coiled and danced at the spear tip, its claws Sky-Rending Strike, Dragon Might teeth shattering illusions, emitting a deafening roar. The dragon 'Power of Principle intertwined with the spear's power, forming an invincible aura. He held nothing back, Laws of Reincarnation to reverse time and space, pushing his movements to the extreme, leaving behind afterimages in the void, as if dozens of Ren Xiaoyao appeared simultaneously, making it difficult for the Supreme Dao Great Venerable to pinpoint the true target; the Balance Law harmonized the power within him, allowing every wisp of primordial Primordial Chaos Pure Qi and every Power of Principle were utilized to their fullest potential, without the slightest waste; the Creation Laws continuously provided energy, making the spear's light ever stronger, and even the oppressive power of the Supreme Dao was somewhat dispelled wherever the light reached; the Laws of Life and Death flowed at the spear tip, possessing both the resilience of life, preventing the spear from being severed by the power of the Supreme Dao, and the sharpness of destruction, enhancing the penetrating power of the World-Breaking Spear; the Suppressing Evil Laws enhanced the spear, making the World-Breaking Spear a divine weapon that could suppress all domineering power, and silver-white light shimmered on the spear tip, specifically restraining the pure domineering power of the Supreme Dao Sword; the deep Balance Law wrapped around the spear shaft, dissolving the oppressive power of the Supreme Dao Sword, allowing Ren Xiaoyao to stabilize his mind and precisely control the spear's momentum.

Guns and swords collided with a deafening roar in mid-air.

There was no earth-shattering roar, only the clash of extreme forces, as if two universes were colliding, compressed to their limits, forming an invisible energy barrier. Upon this barrier, golden and six-colored light intertwined wildly, eroding and annihilating each other. The domineering power of the Supreme Dao Sword and the Creative Power of the World-Breaking Spear collided, tore apart, and annihilated each other. The golden Supreme Dao power, like a raging flood, attempted to completely devour and assimilate the six-colored Primordial Chaos Power; while the six-colored Primordial Chaos Power, like a resilient rock, resisted fiercely, constantly absorbing the vitality and Dao essence of heaven and earth to replenish its own consumption. The two forces intertwined, forming a massive Energy Storm. At the storm's center, space continuously collapsed and repaired, Principle constantly shattered and reassembled, sweeping across the entire Heaven-Ascending Path. The runes on the golden staircase flickered wildly, constantly offsetting the impact of the Energy Storm; otherwise, this world bearing the Great Dao Origin would have long been torn apart and ceased to exist.

Ren Xiaoyao felt a terrifying force surge through the gun, a crushing pressure like an abyss. His arm throbbed with excruciating pain, his bones creaking under the strain, as if they might break at any moment. His tiger's mouth was ripped open, golden blood flowing freely and dripping onto the ground, transforming into golden lotuses that bloomed and withered in an instant. The lotuses radiated a faint life force in their bloom, and contained a profound sense of Annihilation in their decay, perfectly illustrating the truth of Life and Death are of the Same Origin. He staggered back dozens of steps, each step leaving a deep footprint on the golden Plains. Within these footprints, primordial energy and Supreme Dao power of the Primordial Chaos Pure Qi intertwined, hissing and colliding, annihilating each other, barely managing to steady himself. His gaze towards the Supreme Dao Great Venerable was filled with solemnity. He sighed inwardly, "This Supreme Dao Great Venerable's strength is even greater than that of the Ancestor of Darkness. The purity and domineering nature of his Supreme Dao power are truly terrifying. If I cannot fully comprehend the Path of Balance, I fear I will find it difficult to win today."

"The Primordial Chaos Creation chaos is indeed extraordinary. To withstand my Supreme Dao Sword is something you can be proud of." The Supreme Dao Great Venerable stood motionless, only the hem of his purple-gold Daoist robe fluttering slightly, as if the attack had not depleted his strength in the slightest. His tone carried a hint of admiration, but even more so, disdain. "But, it's not enough! Your Dao is ultimately impure, like gold mixed with impurities. Even if it shines on the outside, it is vulnerable within and cannot bear the true Great Dao Power. Today, I will show you what the true Supreme Dao is!"

Before his words had even finished, the Supreme Dao Power surrounding the Supreme Dao Great Venerable surged once more, sweeping across the heavens and earth like a tsunami. The countless runes on the golden ladder detached themselves, transforming into countless golden streams of light that merged into his body like stars chasing the moon. His figure slowly grew taller, transforming from the size of an ordinary person into a giant tens of thousands of feet tall, radiating an aura of supreme majesty. Every inch of his skin was covered in Supreme Dao runes, which, as they flickered, emitted a terrifying pressure that caused the entire Heaven-Ascending Path to tremble violently. His eyes, like two golden suns, illuminated every corner of the world; wherever his gaze fell, space itself distorted and collapsed. The Supreme Dao Sword in his hand also grew tens of thousands of feet tall, its Dao aura becoming increasingly intense, as if containing the Great Dao Power of the entire Heaven-Ascending Path. Wherever the sword pointed, heaven and earth submitted, the Great Dao Resonance, and even the air was filled with the Dao Intent of "Supreme Dao Uniqueness."

"This strike, named ' The Supreme Dao Uniqueness,' embodies my Supreme Dao understanding of the ultimate Dao and carries the Great Dao Origin of the Great Dao on the Heaven-Ascending Path." The voice of the Supreme Dao Great Venerable resounded like thunder, shaking Ren Xiaoyao's soul and causing his blood to surge. "If you can withstand it, I will acknowledge your Dao and allow you to embark on the Heaven-Ascending Path to pursue your Primordial Chaos Supreme position. If you cannot, you will become a part of the Heaven-Ascending Path, eternally guarding this place and providing pure power of the Supreme Dao for future generations. This is the only value of your mixed Dao."

"Arrogant!" A resolute glint flashed in Ren Xiaoyao's eyes. He knew that this battle was not only about whether he could ascend to the Heaven-Ascending Limitless Great Dao, but also about whether his own path was correct, and about the life and death of All Heavens and Myriad Worlds. If he were to be defeated here today, not only would he be doomed, but All Heavens and Myriad Worlds would also lose their only hope of fighting against the Ancestor of Darkness. The Life-Death Cycle would finally break, billions of living beings would Annihilation, and darkness would shroud everything, with no peace ever again. The Primordial Chaos Creative Power within him erupted without reservation, like a flood breaking through a dam, shattering all shackles. The Creative Core the eyebrows shone with boundless light, its rays piercing through the Energy Storm and illuminating the heavens and earth. Even the ten-thousand-foot-tall Supreme Dao Giant appeared somewhat dim in this radiance. The six Law Chains no longer fought independently, but instead, like six surging Star River, intertwined and crisscrossed, ultimately forming a massive Creative Magic Array. The array, ten thousand feet in diameter, stood in stark contrast to the Supreme Dao Giant. Above the array, six-colored divine light flowed, runes flickered, and it exuded the Great Dao Aura that encompassed all things and balanced Yin and Yang, forming an extreme contrast with the domineering power of the Supreme Dao Giant.

"The Primordial Chaos Creation, Cycle of Life and Death, balancing all the heavens, and then it was suppressed!"