However, Hua Yin's gifts did not stop there. He raised his hand again, and two translucent green jade bottles appeared in his palm.
The jade bottle was three inches tall, transparent to the point of being almost invisible. Strangely, when the light from the ancient lamps in the hall shone on it, not a single reflection was left. Hua Yin unsealed one of the bottles, and a wisp of extremely faint, almost ethereal aura slowly dissipated out.
Hua An and Hua Yuan both felt a slight tremor in their hearts.
There was no ordinary smell in the air, yet an Ultimate and indescribable sense of mystery arose deep within the Fate Soul. On one side was the eternal sigh of the end of all things and the return of the universe to silence, desolate and distant; on the other side was the pure origin of the beginning of chaos and the first light of creation, clear and bright.
Two completely contradictory Daoist principles overlapped, merged, and mutually generated, causing the Fate Soul within the two individuals to tremble slightly.
Hua Yin raised his hand and sealed the bottle opening tightly, preventing the Daoist aura from dissipating. "You two have been stuck at the True Annihilation Realm · Advanced Stage for many years now." Hua An and Hua Yuan listened attentively, not daring to be distracted in the slightest. "These two rare items are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I obtained by chance when I entered the 'Destruction Labyrinth' in the Second Multidimensional Universe."
Hua Yin handed the two green bottles to the two of them, clearly stating, "This item is called 'The Void and Reality Two Aspects Elixir'." Hua Yuan reached out and took the jade bottle, his Fate Soul sensing it subtly, and his expression changed drastically once again.
The true contents of the bottle are difficult to discern with the naked eye. Upon closer inspection, there is only a single drop of pure, Stainless primordial liquid, so clear that it cannot reflect the bottle walls, the light, or even the figure of the person holding the bottle. However, once the Fate Soul's perception penetrates deeper, that drop of primordial liquid will completely disappear from perception, replaced by an absolute darkness that devours all light and severs all thoughts.
Its form is extremely bizarre, with both solid and fluid states existing simultaneously and eternally residing at the origin point between the real and the illusory, where "existence is yet to be extinguished and emptiness is Unborn."
Hua Yin, seeing the astonishment in their eyes, slowly revealed the true meaning of this object.
"It doesn't rely on overwhelming origin power to forcibly build up its realm. Its true mystery lies in its ability to remove the last shackle of obsession that you've never let go of since entering the True Annihilation Realm."
Even though True Annihilation Realm · Advanced Stage can freely move between the real and the illusory, they always retain a clear awareness in their hearts that "I know I am in the True Annihilation Realm." This wisp of clarity is the last anchor that prevents them from reaching the ultimate goal because their Dao foundation has not been Supreme.
The "Void and Reality Two Aspects Elixir Illusion and Reality" was created specifically to sever this last obsession and remove the last shackle.
The conditions for refining this liquid are extremely demanding, and it is rare to find even one like it in the world.
It requires the blood of a pure true spirit, infused with the cultivator's lifelong obsession with the Dao of "true existence"; then, it must delve into the True Annihilation Secret Realm to intercept the "Wind of Annihilation" born from the intense convergence of illusion and reality; finally, it must be tempered repeatedly with the fire of the cultivator's many inner demons and tribulations of seeing through illusions and falling into illusions throughout their life.
Only when the blood of the true spirit, the wind of Annihilation, and the fire of the inner demon merge Boundless Realm and obliterate their original distinctions can this drop of Source Liquid, suspended between the real and the illusory, be condensed.
Taking this item carries both opportunity and danger; true nirvana Annihilation have only just begun.
When the user has the thought "I exist in this world", the Two Aspects Elixir will follow this obsession and completely erase the user's sense of existence to the deepest part of the True Annihilation; when the user feels that his body and soul have perished and he has returned to stillness, it will activate the original true nature and forcibly retain the last trace of his body and soul.
Existence and extinction are pulled in Ultimate, intertwined and repeated, the Fate Soul, the foundation of the Dao, and the True Annihilation of the Dao are broken and rebuilt layer by layer, in an endless cycle.
Ultimately, the user will experience a complete and utter Annihilation of reality and illusion. The physical body returns to nothingness, the Fate Soul disappears without a trace, and there is no breath left. No matter how much an observer investigates, they will be unable to determine whether the user is alive or dead.
Only by enduring this Ultimate nirvana, reconstructing form and spirit from nothingness, and returning to the origin, can one cross the Ultimate barrier between the high level and the Supreme state of True Annihilation Realm · Advanced Stage, and from then on roam between truth and illusion, harmonize with the Great Dao, and have no more regrets.
Upon hearing of the danger involved, Hua An's fingers tightened their grip on the jade bottle, her heart filled with apprehension.
Hua Yin's gaze was calm as he slowly revealed the ultimate value of this item. "This item can help you break through your shackles and reach the True Annihilation Realm · Supreme." Upon hearing this, the two of them lost all restraint, their burning desire for this opportunity fully revealed.
The Primordial Supreme Treasure can ensure your safety and allow you to roam freely throughout the universe; the "Void and Reality Two Aspects Elixir" can break through barriers built over many years and lead you directly to the Supreme Realm.
The frustration and resentment they felt when they were reduced to Soul Thrall and their Fate Soul were controlled vanished in the face of these two unparalleled opportunities that could rewrite their lives. They understood that although Hua Yin had locked their Fate Soul, he had never regarded them as discarded pawns or puppets. Becoming Soul Thrall did not cut off their path of cultivation; on the contrary, it allowed them to touch upon top-tier opportunities that they would only encounter once in their lifetime.
The stronger Hua Yin becomes, the wider their path ahead will be. Taking in the changes in their expressions, Hua Yin's tone suddenly became solemn, all his gentleness and composure vanishing. "Next comes the most important part." Hua An and Hua Yuan immediately composed themselves and listened attentively.
"Hua Jingyun has been completely Annihilation. From now on, you two must be even more discreet and cautious in the clan than before, and your every word and action must not reveal the slightest flaw." Hua Yin's gaze slowly swept over the two of them, each word solemn.
"Be especially wary of the Sixth Elder, Hua Yutian." Upon hearing this name, the two men's expressions darkened simultaneously, and they instantly became vigilant.
"Hua Yutian and Hua Jingyun have a deep friendship, treating each other like brothers, and he will never let this go easily. The investigation into Hua Jingyun's whereabouts was handled by the two of you, and now, any slight abnormality will surely be noticed by him."
Hua Yin slowly took two steps forward and said in a deep voice, "Tomorrow morning, the two of you will go to the Mission Hall. There are countless people in the clan who train every day. You can mingle among them and choose a mission of moderate difficulty that requires a short period of training away from the main city."
Hua An instantly understood his meaning. "Does Your Excellency want us to temporarily leave the clan to avoid suspicion under the guise of training?" "That's right." Hua Yin paused, his gaze deep.
"After leaving, complete the mission safely, find a secluded place where no one will disturb you, consume the 'Void and Reality Two Aspects Elixir' to break through your cultivation level, and quietly return to your clan after reaching the Supreme."
"If anyone asks, you only need to tell others that you obtained a Dao opportunity during your training and broke through your realm in the process. There are many people in the clan who break through when they go out to do so. It is only natural that True Annihilation · Advanced Stage would step into the Supreme Realm. It will not arouse any suspicion."
He lowered his voice slightly and uttered the final taboo. "Remember, after returning to the clan, everything will be as usual. Do not inquire about Hua Jingyun, do not mention Returning Light Heavenly City, and do not show any sign of anything unusual in front of Hua Yutian."
Hua An and Hua Yuan exchanged a glance, and the last trace of hesitation in their hearts due to the restriction of their Soul Seal completely dissipated.
Looking down at the Primordial Supreme Treasure Two Aspects Divine Elixir in their hands that was powerful enough to defy the heavens and change their realm, the two were completely convinced. Hua Yin controlled their lives, but also gave them a future and opportunities that they could never have in this lifetime.
The two knelt down in unison, this time without any forced stiffness, only complete respect and devotion. The Soul Seal bound their lives, and the generous reward bound their hearts; from then on, they had no more distracting thoughts.
"We will obey all your orders, sir!" Hua An raised his head, his gaze firm and resolute. "What you have pointed out is our path forward; we will never waver in this life!" Hua Yuan also bowed his head heavily, solemnly swearing an oath.
"Your subordinates swear to serve you to the death, and never abandon you!" Hua Yin lowered his eyes to look at the two kneeling figures, the solemnity between his brows completely easing, and his gaze softening slightly. He was very satisfied.
Intimidation instilled fear in them, Soul Seal bound their bodies, and generous rewards solidified their hearts. From then on, these two truly became his loyal confidants, whom he could entrust with confidence and command at will. "Go." "Yes!"
Hua An and Hua Yuan carefully put away the treasure and jade bottle, bowed respectfully again, and then turned and left the main hall. The hall door creaked open and closed, separating the inside from the outside. The footsteps gradually faded away and the main hall returned to deathly silence. Hua Yin stood alone in the hall with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping across the empty hall, reviewing all the arrangements made tonight.
With Hua Jingyun's complete demise, his greatest threat was eliminated; the only two remaining confidants who knew the truth were bound by Soul Seal seals and generously rewarded, thus completely under his control, with no further chance of leaks. The entire situation was now in his hands, and a long-lost sense of ease and control welled up from the bottom of his heart. The next moment, a slender figure appeared in his mind.
Sixth Elder, Hua Yutian. Hua Yin's eyes slowly narrowed, the smile that had just spread across his face gradually disappearing, leaving behind a deep, cold arc, concealing a sinister scheme. "Next..." "It's you, Hua Yutian."
Deep within the Hua Lineage, in a secluded corner of a solemn palace complex far from the Grand Elder's Hall, the night was heavy and the atmosphere was so somber it was almost stagnant. Above the ancestral land, countless ancient restrictions crisscrossed, layer upon layer, isolating the dazzling brilliance of the Returning Light Heavenly City the outside world. Only a few thin, silvery rays of light filtered through the gaps in the restrictions, gently covering the eaves and stone steps of the continuous palace, adding a touch of desolation and deathly silence.
This area has always been sparsely populated, and those who possess independent palaces here are all top elders of the Hua Lineage with immense power and profound influence. At this moment, however, the doors of one of these luxurious and magnificent palaces are tightly shut.
All the hidden Dao patterns that had been blocking detection were lit up, and a thick barrier enveloped the entire palace. The overwhelming rage that had been building up inside the palace continued to crash against the beams and pillars, causing the high-hanging crystal lamps to tremble and sway slightly.
In the center of the main hall, two figures stood facing each other across the distance, their auras tense and ready to erupt at any moment. One of them was the Sixth Elder, Hua Yutian, who had just rushed back from Returning Light Heavenly City overnight. The other was the Fourth Elder of the Hua Lineage, Hua Tingyuan, who possessed the ultimate cultivation of the Eternal Silence Realm · Supreme and whose foundation was unfathomable.