The Final Spirit Core lies deep within the Boundless Realm Domain, a place without boundaries, Beginningless, without eternal time. An invisible black void stretches across the endless darkness, Annihilation Demon Flame slowly extends along the outer edge of the black void. With each flicker and exhale, it quietly erases the remaining traces of illusion around it.
At the center of the realm, a vast and boundless "Annihilation Devil Pupil" floats silently, its deep pupils extending inward layer by layer, endless and unfathomable.
Beyond the Demon Eye lies an endless sea of stars, a collapsing void, an immature great world, a locked tributary of time, and a forbidden land where cause and effect reverse. Countless different world formations are scattered throughout, separated by billions of miles, vast and boundless, beyond measure. This realm contains the Wuji, and no matter how the universe is created or destroyed, or how the world collapses, it can hardly fill even a fraction of it.
A bright blue dot suddenly appeared on the edge of the darkness, with the Xiao Yue holding its core suspended in the void. The scene before one's eyes was far more vast and magnificent than any other world outside. The distant stars slowly rotated, and on the other side was Silent Void darkness. The Annihilation Demon Flame flowed through the void, refining the fragmented rules and condensing them into pure demonic energy.
Qin Yu had already imprinted her into the essence of his spirit core, classifying her as absolutely unrefinable. Therefore, he would actively avoid her when demonic flames raged or his realm devoured her, ensuring she was not harmed in the slightest.
Xiao Yue looked around and then whispered, "Little Qinzi, I'm about to begin." Outside, Qin Yu's brow twitched slightly, and a wisp of thought reached the Boundless Realm Domain.
Rumbling—the void trembled, and a vast, boundless blank space was stripped away and isolated from the myriad universes, becoming independent of the world. Time restarted, space expanded, and cause and effect arose from a single point, spreading out in all directions.
In the darkness, the nascent form of the earth gradually emerged, mountains rose, valleys sank, riverbeds took shape, and the boundless sky slowly unfolded. Xiao Yue was surrounded by star-blue light, merging and Return to One with the primordial structure of the newly born world.
She neither created living beings, nor established order, nor created myriad phenomena; she only sought a pure and tranquil secluded sanctuary. In a short time, a vast and boundless temporary realm was fully formed. The sky was deep blue, the earth Ji Ran, the distant mountains stretched endlessly, all things were free of dust, and there was no disturbance.
Xiao Yue landed gracefully, chose a safe spot surrounded by valleys, and pressed down with her hand. Rumble—the earth caved in, and a giant pool valley took shape.
She took out the storage crystal core, flicked it with her fingertip, and with a hum, the crystal core opened, and the one cubic meter of pure Life Source Pool slowly transformed into a pool in the air.
Though the pool water was small, its Daoist essence was unparalleled in its purity. Xiao Yue clasped her hands together, Blue Rings of light swirling around her body, supporting the falling water droplets and breaking them down into countless tiny droplets, preserving their Source Dao essence without any loss.
"Time." Xiao Yue uttered the two words softly. Qin Yu's mind stirred, and the timeline of this great world became completely independent, completely separated from the outside world and other boundless universes, forming its own independent system, without interfering with each other.
"Cause and effect." All the causal branches extending within the Great Realm converged to zero, severing all intertwined ties, leaving only the pure connection between her, the Life Source Pool, and the awakening of the Blue Ring.
With everything ready, Xiao Yue gently pressed down with her palm. Whoosh—countless tiny water droplets fell back into the valley, and star-blue light patterns instantly covered the valley floor, spreading out the rare life Source Dao essence and enveloping the entire secluded cultivation area.
Xiao Yue slowly stepped into the center of the pool and sat cross-legged in meditation.
A soft hum filled the air as the first Blue Ring rose into the sky, followed by the second and third, with countless starlight patterns spreading across the void. The crescent-shaped silver ornament on the forehead, the halo around the wrist, and the star core badge on the chest lit up in succession, slowly rotating.
She closed her eyes, her mind calm. The scattered life Source Dao flowed back slowly, circulating around the Blue Ring, gently nourishing and calming her.
Deep within the Fate Soul, the Daoist aura of "Blue Ring - Super Style One: Consciousness Termination - Annihilation of All Things" slowly rose. Even deeper, a faint blue remnant ring appeared, which was the "Blue Ring - Super Awakening Style Two: Soul Silence Return to Origin," which had not yet been fully awakened.
Xiao Yue has a clear mind; she doesn't crave quick results or rush into enlightenment. Instead, she seeks to first solidify her foundation, then grasp the profound meaning, progressing step by step until she achieves perfection.
In the Boundless Realm Domain, the Annihilation Demon Flame continued to slowly flicker and burn. The central Annihilation Devil Pupil silently overlooked the heavens, witnessing the tranquil seclusion of this newly born world.
The pool and valley were bathed in the glow of the stars and moon. The petite Xiao Yue sat quietly within, her Fate Soul immersed in the Dao, and from then on, she officially went into seclusion to comprehend the Dao, waiting for the Blue Ring to be perfected and for her supernatural powers to be reborn.
Beyond the ancient stone gate of the restricted area in the back mountain, the mountain wind travels through the layered peaks, brushes against the ancient trees beside the stone steps that have stood for thousands of years, and creates a deep, lingering rustling sound.
The black and white anomalies that had previously swept through the entire Chi Lineage had long since dissipated, the sky had returned to its clear state, and there was no longer any terrifying Daoist aura leaking out from the depths of the Life Source Pool. Only the solemn silence that had been formed over a long period of sedimentation slowly spread outward from within the forbidden area.
Chi Boqian, Chi Xiyue, and the mysterious old man had been waiting there for a long time.
None of the three urged him on. With their level of insight and cultivation, they naturally understood that Qin Yu had just completed a transformative metamorphosis and was now staying in the center of the pool to solidify his foundation. Waiting a few more hours was insignificant.
Especially Chi Boqian, who maintained the composure of a clan leader on the surface, but never suppressed the expectation in his heart. Three years ago, he agreed to let Qin Yu enter the Life Source Pool for seclusion. Although he already valued this boy highly, he never expected that after three years, the other party would directly reach the Eternal Silence Realm · Supreme.
At that very moment, from the deepest part of the forbidden area, a faint sound of footsteps drifted by. Sand...
The three of them changed their expressions simultaneously. Chi Xiyue was the first to turn her head and look over. The mysterious old man slowly raised his slightly cloudy old eyes, while Chi Boqian's gaze went straight through the stone door.
A figure walked slowly down the ancient stone path behind the mountain.
There was no overwhelming pressure sweeping across, no vast origin that Eternal Silence Realm · Supreme, and even the terrifying sword intent that had once torn apart the sky above the Chi Lineage had vanished completely, leaving no trace. The newcomer stood tall and straight, his long robes fluttering gently in the mountain breeze, and walked with unhurried steps from the depths of the forbidden area.
It was Qin Yu; all three gazes fell upon him. A glint flashed in the mysterious old man's eyes. The closer he got, the more he could sense that Qin Yu was completely different from three years ago. This change was not in the outward display of power; on the contrary, it was an overwhelming sense of stability.
Qin Yu's Fate Soul, origin, and foundation, along with his Eternal Silence Realm · Supreme, were all absorbed into the depths of his own origin. The restlessness that should have arisen from several consecutive breakthroughs was nowhere to be seen in him. If everyone hadn't witnessed the heaven-shattering phenomenon just now, based solely on his current restrained state, it would have been difficult for anyone to associate him with the reclusive cultivator who had shaken the entire clan.
Chi Boqian's smile grew wider and wider. As Qin Yu approached, he immediately spoke up, unable to hide his joy. "Young friend Qin! We've been waiting here for quite some time!"
Qin Yu looked up and saw the three people, and quickened his pace slightly. The next moment, a ripple spread through the space, and his figure suddenly disappeared from dozens of feet away. When he reappeared, he was already standing steadily in front of the three people.
Even having reached the Eternal Silence Realm · Supreme, he showed no arrogance whatsoever. After landing, he bowed slightly, his eyes filled with respect, and solemnly greeted the three seniors, "Junior Qin Yu greets the three seniors."
Seeing this, the last trace of doubt in Chi Boqian's heart caused by the distance completely vanished. The Eternal Silence Realm · Supreme had indeed been achieved. His Fate Soul aura was as deep and condensed as an abyss, and his Dao foundation was extremely stable. The most likely things to happen when breaking through to the next level for three consecutive years were the instability of the origin and the shaking of the foundation, but not a trace could be found on Qin Yu.
Chi Boqian laughed heartily, "Good! Good! Congratulations, young friend Qin! Now you have firmly established yourself in the Eternal Silence Realm · Supreme, and your Fate Soul Origin is even more perfect than it was three years ago. You truly did not waste these three years of seclusion in the Life Source Pool."
Chi Xiyue stood quietly watching Qin Yu. Her appearance had not changed much from three years ago, but her Daoist aura of the Wuji Realm had become even more calm and profound.
She had witnessed the scene of the sky splitting into black and white with her own eyes, and had personally felt the indescribable tremor of the Dao principles in that instant. Now, seeing it up close, the amazement and curiosity in her eyes were even greater than before.
She did not presume to probe with her divine sense, but merely sensed for a moment. A genuine smile spread across her face, and her voice was gentle. "Young Master Qin, your talent is unparalleled. In just three years, you have reached the Eternal Silence Realm · Supreme, experiencing repeated breakthroughs, yet your foundation remains unwavering. Such profound knowledge has already surpassed that of ordinary geniuses, and your future is immeasurable."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu felt a slight sense of helplessness.
The mysterious old man remained silent throughout, simply standing aside and gazing intently, his eyes never wavering from Qin Yu's appearance. Only after Chi Xiyue finished speaking did a glimmer of light appear in the old man's aged eyes.
When he first met the boy three years ago, he only felt that the boy had a special foundation and that his Fate Soul held boundless potential. Now, looking at him again, he realized that his assessment back then was ultimately too shallow.
Reaching the Eternal Silence Realm · Supreme in three years is indeed astonishing, but what the old man truly valued was Qin Yu's character. He knew how to restrain his surging power, prioritized solidifying his foundation after breaking through to the next realm, and was not in a hurry to flaunt his great supernatural abilities. This state of mind is far more precious than his cultivation level.
The old man slowly nodded. "Young friend, your talent is extraordinary, far beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators."
Receiving such high praise from three seniors in succession, Qin Yu felt a slight sense of embarrassment. In the past, he had fought countless life-and-death battles, and it was common for him to be feared by enemies and admired by others. However, he felt somewhat uncomfortable facing the sincere praise from the elders of the Chi Lineage who had taken good care of him.
This thought flashed through his mind quickly, and he composed himself, maintaining his humble demeanor. "The three seniors are too kind. My ability to repair my Fate Soul essence and reach my current level is entirely due to the Life Source Pool. Without the Chi Lineage's permission for me to cultivate here for three years, I would never have had such an opportunity."
Upon hearing this, Chi Boqian was taken aback for a moment, then burst into loud laughter, which echoed far and wide along the stone platform behind the mountain, "Hahaha! Young friend Qin is still as humble as ever! Let's go. You've been in seclusion for three years, and the outside world has changed drastically. Come back to the main hall with me, and we'll have a detailed discussion."
Qin Yu stepped slightly to the side and raised his hand in a gesture of courtesy. "Senior, please go first."
Chi Boqian didn't refuse any further, nodding with a smile. Chi Xiyue stood to the side, her smile still lingering in her eyes. Then Chi Boqian turned around first, followed closely by Chi Xiyue, with Qin Yu lagging half a step behind. The three of them walked away together along the mountain path leading from the back mountain to the inner hall of the ancestral land.
The mountain wind swept across the stone steps once more, but the mysterious old man did not accompany them. His duty from beginning to end was only one thing—to guard the Life Source Pool and protect the Chi Lineage's most core forbidden area in the back mountain.
The old man stood there, watching the three figures disappear into the distance. His gaze lingered on Qin Yu's young figure until he completely vanished at the end of the mountain path before he slowly withdrew his gaze. An indescribable emotion surfaced on his aged face.
Three years ago, it was on this mountain path that Qin Yu entered the forbidden area from the outside world. Three years later, the same young man emerged from here, now a peerless powerhouse at the Eternal Silence Realm · Supreme.
The old man stroked his long beard, saying nothing more. The ancient stone gate in front of him slowly opened, revealing a deep passage with a loud thud. He stepped into the depths of the forbidden area, and the stone gate slowly closed behind him.
Thump—The surrounding layers of restrictions relit, and countless Dao patterns flowed and awakened along the mountain wall. The old man's figure completely disappeared into the back mountain, and this forbidden land returned to its ancient and unchanging silence.