Extra: For Freedom!

Upon hearing the question from the Supreme Tianshi, Ji Ning composed himself and replied:

"I only noticed the Nebula Vortex and felt that the formation was profound. It could draw upon the infinite spacetime within the nest through the vortex, forming an even greater power, which ultimately resonated with the celestial body of the nest, resisting the origin of the universe. Even the Origin Will could not reclaim its own energy."

"Thinking of myself, if I could comprehend the mystery, perhaps I could also prevent my true spirit from being drained by the origin of the universe." Ji Ning gave a wry smile. "But after all, the true spirit is not a weapon of war, nor does it have such a terrifying energy source. This is just wishful thinking on my part."

"Yes, your idea is not wrong. If we can resist the absorption of the universe's origin and keep our true spirit intact, we can indeed solve the problem of the true spirit's collapse." Zhou Hao nodded. "Everyone, see if you can think of any other methods. If not, I will refine another Dharma Body and take Ji Ning into the Nest of Destruction."

Even if we can't break through the energy source, letting Ji Ning study it nearby might actually lead to some success. If he manages to resolve the collapse of his true spirit, we cultivators will gain another powerful combatant.

"Alright." The other Supreme nodded in agreement and continued to ponder a solution.

Days passed by...

In the blink of an eye, the Supreme had been pondering this for more than three years. Fortunately, there was a five-hundred-fold time extension, so only two days had passed in the outside world.

Occasionally, a Supreme would come up with a solution and speak it out, but it would quickly be rejected by the other Supreme in the discussion.

This day.

"Call."

Supreme Hongran pointed a finger in front of him.

Wow~~~

Immediately, afterimages began to appear in front of him.

First, a phantom image of a black tower appeared, and then a vortex formed around the tower.

As the vortex grew larger, countless spacetimes began to appear, eventually forming a nest of celestial phantoms, shrouded in the silvery-white vortex.

"What an exquisite weapon." Supreme Hongran nodded slightly and sighed softly, "I am far inferior to him in forging such a weapon."

"But if it's just about causing destruction... I can still manage that." The two small fleshy whiskers on the forehead of Supreme Hongran swayed and circled as he reached out and gently stroked them, erasing the illusory image in front of him.

"Hongran, have you come up with a solution?" Zhou Hao turned to look at him.

Ji Ning and the other Supreme were also excited and full of anticipation.

Supreme Hongran lived the longest and spent countless years researching Sith Clan weapons, so people still trusted him.

"I'm somewhat confident," said Supreme Hongran, "But I still need to enter the Nest of Destruction and see for myself before I can confirm whether my plan will succeed."

"Hongran, come in through the same passage that Ekong and I came in through. We'll come get you," Zhou Hao said.

"Alright." Supreme Hongran nodded and said to Ji Ning, "Beiming, come to the outside of the Nest of Destruction and go in with the Dharma Body I created."

"Understood." Ji Ning immediately stood up and traveled through time and space from the temple toward the Nest of Destruction.

"Rumble~~~"

A vast and destructive force swept across an immense area.

The bald ' Supreme Hongran ' stood at a distance, gazing at the Nest of Destruction.

The flow of time around him accelerated continuously, quickly increasing to a hundredfold.

With a casual gesture, a black furnace, hundreds of feet in size, appeared in the void beside him.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh~~~

He threw a large quantity of precious materials into the black furnace, and then a blazing flame rose up.

With time accelerated a hundredfold, it took another six days outside before a streak of light flew out of the black furnace.

It was the Dharma Body ' Supreme Hongran ' dressed in a white robe.

At this moment, Ji Ning's Second Primordial Spirit also arrived. After the two reunited, they did not delay and flew together towards the distant Nest of Destruction.

The white-robed Dharma Body of Supreme Hongran had just been crafted and possessed only about 20% of the original's strength. It wasn't very useful for fighting, but it was still capable of withstanding the twisting and crushing force of the silver-white vortex.

Soon, the white-robed Supreme Hongran and Ji Ning's Second Primordial Spirit descended to the surface of the Nest of Destruction, and flew into the nest through the abyss passage that Zhou Hao and the others had entered earlier.

"Phew~~~"

The two continued deeper into the dark abyss.

"Hongran, Beiming." Three enormous figures greeted them from afar.

"Changsheng, Bolin, Ekong." The white-robed Hongran smiled when he saw the familiar figure sitting on the Dragon Turtle.

"Your newly crafted Dharma Body is really weak," the Ekong Dharma Body teased with a laugh. "Fortunately, these three Supreme- level beings were subdued by Changsheng, otherwise they would probably have been wiped out in a single move in a fight."

"It's just for temporary use. Once we've dealt with the Nest of Destruction, we'll discard it," said Hongran in white robes.

He is only temporarily maintaining this weak Dharma Body.

As for the Dharma Body in the Sith Clan's territory, without the original body to nurture it, its strength will decrease, but the decrease will be gradual.

Given enough time, the second Dharma Body can be quickly discarded, and the first Dharma Body can be nurtured again. The first Dharma Body will then quickly recover to its peak combat power.

"Let's go, take me to the Nebula Vortex quickly." Hongran in white robes and Ji Ning in black robes also landed on the Dragon Turtle.

The Dragon Turtle carried everyone through time and space, and in the blink of an eye, they arrived at the Nebula Vortex again.

"It's truly beautiful." Supreme Hongran gazed at the Nebula Vortex with a look of amazement, then turned to look at the countless spaces and times floating in the distance.

"Incredible! Seeing its internal workings firsthand has only increased my admiration for that powerful being from the Sith Clan." Supreme Hongran exclaimed. "I'm afraid this Nest of Destruction was not only the work of that Ultimate Supreme named ' Iyer,' but also the creation of that Chaos Universe Controller from the Sith Clan. Otherwise, it couldn't have been so perfect."

"Yes, the level of the person who created this is too high." Ji Ning, dressed in black robes, looked at the Nebula Vortex formed by countless points of light before him and also showed a look of amazement.

"Is there a way?" Zhou Hao and his group had been lingering in the Nebula Vortex for a long time and had already been amazed countless times.

At this moment, the most pressing concern is whether Supreme Hongran can break through this Nest of Destruction.

"Creation is difficult, but destruction is much easier," Hongran in white robes laughed. "I've been racking my brains for a long time and have come up with a method that will surely have a miraculous effect."

"What method?" Zhou Hao and the others were excited, even the three Strange Lifeform, the Dragon Turtle and the One-Eye, became excited.

After all, the outside world is so wonderful. If there's a way to get out, who would want to stay in this godforsaken place and suffer?

"Don't rush, let me refine it further." The white-robed Hongran stared at the Nebula Vortex, carefully observing its operation, while gradually perfecting his method.

Of course, the one truly pondering was the Supreme Hongran in the outside world.

Three more hours passed, Hongran in white robes finally smiled.

"It's finally completely finished."

The white-robed Hongran touched the ground, and a phantom image of a black tower appeared in front of him.

"Look, this black tower is the very core of the entire Nest of Destruction, and also its energy source," said Hongran in white robes. "However, merely being an energy source isn't enough; its true power needs to be unleashed! Therefore, the black tower has countless secret runes, and the energy source, through these runes, forms hundreds of vortexes... allowing the power of absorption to surge."

"Hmm." Zhou Hao nodded, Bolin, Ekong, and Ji Ning also nodded.

This is the basic operating principle of the Nest of Destruction, which they, with their level of understanding, naturally comprehend.

"The Nebula Vortex and countless spaces and times form a massive array, drawing upon even greater power. It resonates through the nest of celestial bodies, generating a terrifying devouring force," the white-robed Hongran continued.

"The Nebula Vortex is an amplification."

"Countless spacetime arrays constitute a double amplification."

"Finally, the resonance with the nest celestial body itself results in a triple amplification."

"Only through triple amplification can the Black Tower's power reach an incredible level, enabling it to forcibly devour the power of the Chaos Universe."

"In fact, if any one of the triple amplifications is broken, it will be broken as well," the white-robed Hongran said confidently. "For example, if the nest celestial body is forcibly destroyed, it will be finished. Or if all the spacetime inside is destroyed, it will be finished as well. Destroying these vortexes will also finish it."

"Old man, we understand this principle, but we can't destroy it!" Supreme Ekong cried out. "The Nest Celestial Body is the most terrifying weapon; we can't harm it in the slightest. For every countless spacetimes within it destroyed, just more will be reborn. These Nebula Vortex are also countless points of light; they can't be destroyed at all... Have you come up with a solution yet?"

"Haha..." Hongran in white robes looked at Ekong and chuckled, "That's because you're stupid!"

"Breaking this hundred-layered vortex isn't difficult. We just need to set up a vortex array as well, but it will be a ' Reverse Vortex Grand Array.' Our Reverse Vortex Grand Array... as long as it weakens this Nebula Vortex and greatly reduces its power, then the entire nest celestial body's ability to devour external forces will also be greatly reduced... Once greatly reduced, it will probably be unable to forcibly plunder power from the Chaos Universe."

As he spoke, the white-robed Hongran lightly pointed, and a vortex rotating in the opposite direction appeared around the Nebula Vortex phantom in front of him.

"This is a reversal formation I devised. Take a look," Hongran in white robes explained to the crowd.

"The Nebula Vortex originates from the inside out, with the Black Tower as its energy source. Our Reversal Array, on the other hand, originates from the outside in, drawing power from the cultivators themselves."

"Our power originates from the Chaos Universe, and is boundless! We don't even seek to completely suppress this Nebula Vortex; if we can weaken it by 20-30%, with the power of the universe's origin, we might be able to successfully stop the Nest of Destruction from devouring us."

Supreme Hongran laughed and said, "Even if we can't destroy this Nest of Destruction, it will no longer be able to devour cosmic energy, rendering this weapon of war useless."

"Not bad, not bad." Supreme Ekong smiled. "Old man Hongran, you're truly something."

Zhou Hao and Supreme Bolin both praised Supreme Hongran's solution.

Using one unit of effort to achieve ten units of effect is far smarter and more ingenious than their strenuous efforts and blind attempts to break through the Nebula Vortex.

Next, the white-robed Hongran immediately began to explain the key secrets of this reversal formation to everyone.

Because the person who sets up the ' Reverse Vortex Grand Array ' must act as the energy source of the array, and since Supreme Hongran only came with a weak Dharma Body, it was naturally up to Zhou Hao, Bolin, and Ekong to do this job.

However, Ekong was not skilled in formations, and Bolin only had this one Dharma Body, so it was finally decided that Zhou Hao would set up the grand formation.

Even if the ' Reverse Vortex Grand Array ' needs to be maintained at all times, Zhou Hao's Dharma Body cannot leave, so it will not affect the battle situation or his own safety.

Directly above the Nebula Vortex.

"Rise!" Zhou Hao, dressed in golden robes, stood solemnly as countless streams of immortal power surged forth from his body.

Using immortal power as a guide, it leads the might of the Dao!

Suddenly, a surging and vast world of energy appeared above the Nebula Vortex.

Countless black and white energies flowed, as if a vast chaotic world had descended, quickly enveloping and shrouding the entire Nebula Vortex.

Hongran in white robes, Ji Ning in black robes, Bolin, and Ekong watched nervously from a distance.

What is theoretically feasible must ultimately be verified through practice.

"Reverse Vortex Grand Array!" With a thought, Zhou Hao caused countless black and white streams of light within the chaotic world to form vortices outside the Nebula Vortex.

They first formed on the outermost edge of the Nebula Vortex, and then gradually rotated and penetrated inwards!

The outermost edge of the Nebula Vortex is the weakest and easiest to penetrate. This black and white vortex of light slowly rotates, gradually forming and continuously penetrating inward.

The Reverse Vortex Grand Array formed by the black and white flowing light is not a direct confrontation, but a form of infiltration and interference.

Just like a gear turning with immense force, if impurities are mixed in, the gear will get stuck and struggle to operate.

Nebula Vortex, seemingly invisible, are difficult to destroy.

The reverse vortex formed by the black and white flowing light is also invisible.

Using the invisible against the invisible, gradually infiltrating... the more it infiltrates, the more obvious the effect of interference.

Ten floors, twenty floors, thirty floors, fifty floors... Soon, the black and white inverted vortex had penetrated into more than sixty floors.

It's done.

"The power of the Nebula Vortex has diminished."

Supreme Bolin and Supreme Ekong stood at a distance, watching as the vast, devouring power that had been flowing around them gradually diminished, and they couldn't help but show their joy.

"Don't be too happy yet," Hongran in white robes said with a smile. "The impact is still minimal, and this nest-like celestial body can still devour the power of the Chaos Universe."

Hongran himself was outside the Nest of Destruction, and was well aware that the silvery-white vortex, which affected a wide area, had not weakened significantly.

However, as the black and white inversion vortex penetrated deeper and deeper, especially after penetrating the ninetieth layer of the Nebula Vortex.

From the outside world.

The enormous silvery-white vortex suddenly trembled, and the terrifying force that had been frantically devouring everything outside the Nest of Destruction from its countless holes abruptly slowed down and gradually weakened.

The Origin of Chaos Universe, which had been instinctively resisting and suppressing, gradually gained the upper hand.

Even though the countless holes in the Nest of Destruction were still trying their best to devour, the power was waning, and the dominant cosmic origin forcibly stopped this devouring, preventing it from absorbing any more energy.

"Rumble~~~~"

The silvery-white vortex immediately began to dissipate...

Everything in the outside world began to return to calm.

Sith Clan territory.

Inside the vast, brightly lit hall.

Iyer sat at the highest point, looking down below.

Below stood a densely packed group of figures, each one Lord Master.

"The Nest of Destruction has already been cracked by the Cultivator Civilization," Iyer said slowly.

Immediately, the many Lord Master below became agitated.

"I underestimated this Cultivator Civilization." Iyer shook his head. "I was thinking that perhaps we could win with just the Nest of Destruction! It seems that controlling a Chaos Universe is not so simple and easy!"

"Since the simplest method has failed," Iyer's gaze swept over everyone, "Then let's begin the final battle!"

"Last time was just an experiment! This time is the real, final war!"

"We have been far from home, endlessly languishing in this universe. Now is the time to seize everything, to take over this universe!"

"In this final battle, none of us have a way out."

"If you win, you will all gain great freedom and liberation, and those who perform meritorious service will be rewarded with countless gifts."

"Failure will lead you to continued decline, even death. You will never have the chance to return home!"

Iyer's smile vanished, replaced by a terrifying glint in his eyes.

His will was felt by all the Lord Master below.

"Go! The war has begun now!" Iyer commanded.

"Yes." All the Lord Master had madness in their eyes.

At this point, fear is useless; only a desperate fight remains!

If they win, they will gain the freedom they've always dreamed of, and ' Iyer, ' Chaos Universe Controller, will grant them even more.

For freedom, for the future... they are willing to risk everything!