Within his sea of consciousness, the Myriad Phenomena Holy Lord's Divine Sense fell silent for a moment before finally sending back a faint response, so soft it was almost inaudible.
"Yes."
There was no praise or encouragement in that response, but neither was there any denial.
It was more like... tacit approval.
Shi Wufeng's heart trembled, followed by an even fiercer surge of excitement and killing intent.
He clenched his fists, feeling the surging Venerable Realm Spiritual Power within him. His gaze turned once more toward the imperial city, and a savage curve formed on his lips.
Gu Sheng... your time to die has come!
Inside a quiet chamber of the Myriad Treasure Hall.
Gu Sheng sat cross-legged, the Great Dao Nirvana Bead, now much dimmer, resting in his palm. Guided by his precise mental power, crimson Nirvana Power flowed like a gentle stream, continuously pouring into the Thousand Illusions Dao Bone corresponding to his Dao Body's legs.
He could clearly feel the Dao resonance of the Thousand Illusions Dao being refined and perfected bit by bit.
The areas that had originally been vague, awkward, and insufficiently fluid gradually became clear, smooth, and natural under the nourishment of Nirvana Power. The Dao Bone itself also became more crystalline and resilient, as though it had undergone another round of tempering.
His comprehension of rules such as "transformation," "imitation," "illusion and reality," and "bewilderment" flowed endlessly from the perfected Dao resonance like clear spring water. Gu Sheng's understanding and control over the Thousand Illusions Dao rose at a visible pace.
He was secretly delighted. At this rate, before dawn, the Thousand Illusions Dao would surely ascend to another level and grow vastly more powerful.
However, at this critical moment, when everything was proceeding smoothly—
A sudden change erupted!
The skull within Gu