"Thump, thump, thump—"
The instant Ling Xuan broke through to Star Level, his heart pounded like a war drum, each beat sending ripples through space.
The world around him instantly lost all its color. Black and white were all that remained between heaven and earth, as if time and space had frozen in that moment and all things bore witness to this transformation.
Cosmic energy poured out through rifts in the Void like countless stars answering an ancient summons, their brilliant tails of light streaming behind them. Ignoring distance and dimensions, they surged toward Ling Xuan's heart, carving dazzling trails of energy across the sky.
Thump—thump, thump—thump, thump, thump. His heartbeat grew more and more thunderous, like the roar of an ancient Desolate Beast, or the sound of Chaos when heaven and earth were first created.
Under the impact of this vast energy, a dazzling golden light blazed from Ling Xuan's heart as matter frantically gathered and compressed.
In the blink of an eye, an Origin Core shimmering with mysterious light took shape within the radiance. An inscrutable Mysterious Pattern flowed across its surface.
The instant the Origin Core was born, countless stars dimmed, then shone once more.
An ancient, primordial aura crossed endless stretches of time and space from the depths of Chaos, carrying with it the shattered might of an Emperor.
A streak of purple light tore through the firmament and shot straight into Ling Xuan's brow.
In an instant, Ling Xuan's consciousness seemed to be dragged into an endless, pitch-black Void. A voice, ancient and imposing, whispered in his ear: "Today, I shall attain the Dao through the Void, invincible throughout the past, present, and future..."
A flood of information surged into Ling Xuan's mind. An ancient scripture called the Void Sutra slowly unfolded deep within his consciousness.
This was the scripture through which the Void Emperor of the Shrouded Heavens World had attained the Dao. It recorded supreme techniques for traversing the Void and tearing through space. Every line brimmed with the Void Emperor's boundless will, forged as he dominated the universe, battled heaven and earth, and pacified the dark forbidden zones.
At the same time, light blazed within the Origin Core, and an ancient-looking mirror slowly appeared.
Its surface was hazy, as if veiled in mist, yet it radiated a terrifying pressure that seemed capable of devouring the Void. Ancient inscriptions covered its rim. It was none other than the Void Emperor's Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon—the Void Mirror.
Chaos currents seemed to churn within the mirror, and scenes occasionally flickered across its surface: the Void Emperor battling in the forbidden zones, standing against the Dark Supremes.
"So that's how it is..." Ling Xuan came back to his senses, his eyes alight with excitement. "I never imagined the Heart of the Martial God would be this heaven-defying. It can link to countless worlds and draw on the creations of heaven and earth from them all to nourish me alone!"
His heart surged with emotion. Recalling the moment the Void Emperor's legacy had descended, it still felt like a dream.
"The Void Emperor's combat strength is on par with the most powerful universe masters in this universe. If the Void Mirror fully awakens, it might truly be able to contend with a universe master!"
Ling Xuan murmured to himself. This information came from the Heart of the Martial God, so he didn't have to rely on his own judgment to decide whether the Void Emperor's strength would hold up in this universe.
At that moment, the Void Mirror rested quietly within the newly formed Origin Core inside him, like an ancient ferocious beast lying in wait.
The Innate Secret Technique granted to him when the Origin Will of the Original Universe had descended last time was also engraved on the Origin Core, forming a Mysterious Pattern. But now, the pattern seemed to have grown more intricate.
He only had to activate the pattern to unleash the Innate Secret Technique.
The Void Mirror could become his ultimate trump card against powerful enemies. But the energy needed to fully awaken it was astronomical.
With his current Star Level strength, he could only summon the Void Mirror to hover above his head and save his life.
To truly unleash the Extreme Emperor Might, he would likely have to rely on the spirit within the Void Mirror to awaken of its own accord.
Ling Xuan tried to communicate with the spirit of the Void Mirror. Its reply was to stop bothering it and go play somewhere else.
Still, at least it had responded. He wouldn't be left without a way to call for help.
At the same time, Ling Xuan keenly sensed that the fluctuations of the Law of Fire, which he had faintly felt back when he was at Planetary Level, had become much clearer.
Before, it had been like sensing a faint trace of the law through a thick stone wall. Now, after breaking through to Star Level, it felt as though only a thin veil separated him from it. He could directly feel the surging heat radiating from the Law of Fire—a scorching sensation so tangible that he could almost reach out and touch the law's outline.
"There's no time to waste. I should strike while the iron's hot and try to comprehend a trace of the Law of Fire in one go!" Ling Xuan's eyes shone. Without another moment's hesitation, he sat down cross-legged, his aura drawing inward as he immersed his entire mind in comprehending the Law of Fire.
He closed his eyes and resonated with the faint fluctuations of the Law of Fire beyond him, attuning himself to the scorching Dao hidden within the cosmos.
Time slipped by unnoticed as Ling Xuan lost himself in the world of Law Comprehension.
In that mysterious realm of the mind, fire was no longer merely a burning element. It transformed into a series of vivid scenes: in one, raging flames swept across heaven and earth in ancient times, leveling mountains and rivers; in another, within the microscopic world, particles of fire leaped and collided along exquisitely intricate paths, releasing boundless energy.
Every scene held the secrets of the Law of Fire. Like a treasure hunter, Ling Xuan searched this fantastical Flame World for that crucial clue.
After who knew how long, Ling Xuan's body trembled slightly, and beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.
In his sea of consciousness, an exceedingly fine golden thread quietly took shape. It radiated scorching heat, as if it had been distilled from endless flames.
This was a trace of the Flame Origin Law. After a long journey of exploration and comprehension, Ling Xuan had finally grasped it.
"I did it!" Ling Xuan's eyes snapped open, brimming with joy he could barely contain.
He rose to his feet, his aura climbing once more. His Flame Domain burst forth, now imbued with the mysterious resonance of the Law of Fire. It was as if he had become one with the flames, their sovereign.
Still brimming with joy and excitement, Ling Xuan hurried to the Temple to find the Temple Envoy.
He stepped into the grand hall, where light and shadow played across the magnificent chamber.
The Temple Envoy stood before a massive crystal ball, seemingly divining something.
Sensing Ling Xuan's arrival, he slowly turned around. A hint of expectation showed in his eyes. "Ling Xuan, from the look on your face, have you made a major breakthrough?"
Ling Xuan suppressed his excitement and bowed respectfully. "Envoy, I'm pleased to report that I've successfully broken through to Star Level and comprehended a trace of the Law of Fire!"
As he spoke, he raised a hand and unleashed his Flame Domain, where the trace of the Law of Fire flickered into view.
A flash of delight crossed the Temple Envoy's eyes, and he nodded. "Excellent, excellent! You've completed the first stage of your cultivation goals so quickly. You truly are the prodigy our Zhulong lineage has placed such high hopes in!"
He waved a hand, and a glittering stone platform slowly rose from the floor. On it rested a Three-Pointed Double-Edged Spear of archaic design, radiating a fierce aura. Mysterious runes flowed across its blade. It was the top-tier Fifth-Order Force Weapon he had promised earlier.
"This is your reward—the Fire God Absolute Domain Blade. I've also sent the matching secret technique to your Virtual Universe mailbox. You can study it at your leisure later."
Ling Xuan stepped forward and solemnly accepted the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Spear with both hands. It was heavy in his grasp, yet somehow seemed to resonate with his heart.
"Thank you, Envoy! I won't let you down. I'll keep working hard at my cultivation!"
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