When Xiao Yan emerged from the Ruins of Laws, his aura was completely different. The pressure of the Transcendence Realm was like an invisible halo, causing the surrounding chaotic laws to submit to it. In the Heart of the Flame Realm, the three Seed of Creation transformed into three streams of light that circulated endlessly. The emerald green of "Life," the gray-white of "Balance," and the silver-white of "Order" intertwined to form a fine Web of Laws, each cycle radiating the Power of Order nourished all the heavens.
He didn't return directly to the All-Heavens Hub, but went to the Azure Mist Realm first. Although the tiny crack had closed, Xiao Yan still felt uneasy. Sure enough, when he arrived, he found that wisps of gray-black aura were seeping from the ground where the crack had closed, even more concentrated than before.
"The power of the Gate of Annihilation is still seeping in." Xiao Yan frowned slightly and placed his hand on the ground. The power of the three Seed of Creation surged into the earth through his palm. The emerald Power of Life awakened the dormant vitality, the gray-white Power of Balance harmonized the disordered laws, and the silver-white Power of Order stitched up the cracks in the ground like needles and thread.
As the Power of Order was injected, the gray-black aura dissipated rapidly, like ice and snow exposed to the scorching sun, and tender green grass sprouted from the ground, exuding the breath of new life.
"This is the true power of the Seed of Creation." Xiao Yan felt the feedback from the earth and understood. The three seeds were not just weapons, but the source that nourished the order of the heavens. As long as their power was integrated into the law barrier of the heavens, the infiltration of the Gate of Annihilation could be fundamentally stopped.
Upon returning to the All-Heavens Hub, the entire hub was thrown into a subtle commotion. The Grand Elder and the various Sovereign were already waiting in the council hall. When they saw the Transcendence Realm aura emanating from Xiao Yan, a mixture of shock and relief flashed in their eyes.
"Young friend Xiao Yan, you..." The Grand Elder was so excited that his beard trembled, and he could not even finish his sentence.
"I have fulfilled my mission and have gathered all three Seed of Creation." Xiao Yan said, slowly releasing the Power of Order within his body. In an instant, the entire council hall was enveloped in a soft tri-colored light. The three Sovereign felt this power, and the laws within their bodies, damaged by the great battle, began to repair themselves. Even the air became fresher.
"Such powerful Power of Order!" Buddha exclaimed, clasping his hands in admiration. "With such power, how can the Gate of Annihilation not be breached?"
"Not necessarily." Xiao Yan shook his head and explained his discovery in the Azure Mist Realm, " The Gate of Annihilation is not a physical entity, but rather the critical point between order and annihilation. To completely suppress it, the power of the Seed of Creation must be injected into the ' Core of the All-Heavens ' to reshape the entire barrier of laws across all heavens."
The Core of the All-Heavens is the origin that supports the existence of All Heavens and Myriad Realms. It is located at the deepest part of the All-Heavens Hub and has been protected by the laws of life by the Sovereign of all ages. No one has ever dared to touch it lightly.
"Injecting the core..." The Grand Elder pondered for a moment, "This means you will bind the power of the Seed of Creation to the origin of all heavens. From now on, your power will live and die with all heavens, inseparable forever."
"I understand," Xiao Yan said firmly. "It has been so from the moment I decided to protect all the heavens."
Three days later, the seal on the Core of the All-Heavens was slowly opened. It was a stone chamber floating in the void. In the center of the chamber, a huge crystal ball emitted a soft light, reflecting a microcosm of the All Heavens and Myriad Realms — the Core of the All-Heavens.
Xiao Yan stepped into the stone chamber and gently placed his palm on the crystal ball. The power of the three Seed of Creation surged into his arm and instantly merged with the primordial power in the crystal ball. In an instant, the entire All-Heavens Hub trembled violently, and a three-colored pillar of light pierced through the heavens and earth, soaring into the sky like a giant umbrella, enveloping the entire All Heavens and Myriad Realms.
Wherever the beam of light passed, the world that was being repaired healed at an accelerated pace, the law barriers on the verge of collapse reformed, and even the dead corners that had been eroded by the Power of Decay began to sprout new greenery. Countless cultivators looked up at the beam of light, feeling the comfortable vibrations from the laws within their bodies, and their faces showed smiles of relief after surviving a catastrophe.
Xiao Yan sat cross-legged in the stone chamber, his consciousness connected to the Core of the All-Heavens. He could clearly "see" the operation of every world and "hear" the prayers of countless beings. The power of the three Seed of Creation flowed through the core's veins like blood to every corner of the heavens.
After an unknown amount of time, he slowly opened his eyes. On the crystal ball, the phantom images of the three Seed of Creation appeared and disappeared, perfectly fused with the core. His Heart of the Flame Realm had also established an eternal connection with the core; as long as the heavens did not perish, his Power of Order would never run dry.
When he stepped out of the stone chamber, the Grand Elder and the others were waiting outside. Seeing that he An Ran, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
"Did it succeed?" Blazing Sun Realm Lord asked impatiently.
Xiao Yan nodded and waved his hand. A silver wall of order appeared before everyone, its surface flowing with emerald green and gray-white patterns, radiating an aura of indestructibility. "This is the ' Defense Line of Order,' based on the Core of the All-Heavens and originating from the Seed of Creation. Any Power of Decay attempting to penetrate it must first break through this defense line."
As everyone stepped forward and touched the Wall of Order with their fingertips, they could feel the vibrant life force and Power of Balance contained within it, and their faces showed excitement.
"With this defensive line, all the heavens can be at peace," the white-bearded elder exclaimed.
Xiao Yan, however, did not relax. "The defense line is only a passive defense. To completely eliminate the Gate of Annihilation, we still need to find its root. According to the Forbidden Archives, the core of the Gate of Annihilation is located in the Sea of Deathly Silence, which is the origin of the Decaying Era."
The Sea of Deathly Silence, a forbidden land that even the Creator dared not easily set foot in.
Silence fell over the council chamber once more. Everyone understood that this would be an even more difficult battle than the fight against the Shadow King and the Rotten Realm Spider.
Seeing the solemn expressions on everyone's faces, Xiao Yan smiled slightly, "There's no need to worry. Now that the Power of Order has merged with all the heavens, we are no longer fighting alone. Every living being in every world, every law in operation, is our power."
His gaze swept across the reconstructed All-Heavens Hub outside the window, where monks performed their duties and children laughed and played in the square—a scene brimming with life.
"What we protect is never the cold, hard laws, but these vibrant lives, the hope in their eyes."
The Grand Elder looked into the light in Xiao Yan's eyes and seemed to see the creator of the world. He slowly rose and bowed deeply to Xiao Yan: "The future of the heavens is entrusted to you."
The other Sovereign all rose and bowed, their expressions filled with sincere respect.
Xiao Yan returned the greeting with a cupped hand, knowing in his heart that a new journey was about to begin. The secrets of the Sea of Deathly Silence and the truth of the Decaying Era awaited him to uncover.
But this time, he was no longer alone.
Behind him lies the Power of Order throughout all the All Heavens and Myriad Realms, and the beliefs and hopes of countless living beings.
He looked up at the void, where the three Seed of Creation within the Heart of the Flame Realm trembled gently, as if responding to the challenge from afar.
His path of protection has only just begun to enter a new chapter.