Second Ring Propositional Structure: Logic Questioning Floating Realm
The Logic Questioning Floating Realm suddenly opened, and the invisible Fate Realm unfolded like ripples on water, clear and boundless, gently enveloping Qin Yu's figure and isolating him from the clamor and prying eyes of the outside world.
This world is the core essence of the Questioning Derivation Eternal Palace's assessment, and also the most difficult Dao barrier for countless cultivators in the Annihilation Epoch Realm.
The surrounding landscape is devoid of mountains and rivers, devoid of wind, clouds, sound, and color; only a boundless mirror of destiny stretches across the void, reflecting the souls and hearts of all beings, illuminating the truth and falsehood of all paths.
After a brief silence, the ancient echoes of souls descended from the very source of the void, vast and impartial, devoid of any human sentiment:
"The question of proposition reveals itself in the floating realm." "Written by Qin Yu." "Prompt: Within a hundred breaths, write your own destiny." "Principles of Destiny: Logically sound, self-enclosed, rejecting paradoxes, stripping away falsehood, tracing back to the soul's root, guiding to the fruit of destiny."
The Mirror of Fate stretched across the sky, reflecting the souls of countless examinees from the outer realms. The five members of Cang Li held their breath, their eyes fixed on the black-clad figure in the mirror, their hearts sinking into an abyss.
They were all exceptional soul talents selected by various parties, and they knew that this ring, though seemingly written silently, was actually the most dangerous. Combat strength could be built up through hard work, and spells could be learned through comprehension, but one's own destiny and the reason for one's existence were the most difficult to prove. One wrong step would cause one's soul source to collapse and one's entire life's Dao Path to be destroyed.
Qin Yu in the mirror had a calm and serene expression, as if he had not heard the rules of heaven and earth, nor cared about the shackles of eternity.
Five breaths of silence followed. He slowly raised his eyes, his lips parted slightly, and his voice, like the sound of Silent Abyss, was calm and resolute:
"I define it this way, and write down the essence of my destiny."
With a slight lift of his right hand, a wisp of pure and serene light emanated from his fingertips, neither dazzling nor overwhelming, but plain and unadorned, gently landing on the boundless mirror of destiny.
No earth-shattering techniques, no unparalleled supernatural powers, only a single Daoist chant, a defying definition, resonated throughout the very origin of this floating realm:
"All that exists must be recognized by cause and effect; but I refuse to be recognized." With those words, all silence fell.
The entire Logic Questioning Floating Realm suddenly sank into eternal silence, even the life force flowing through the void abruptly froze, like an abyss of Delusionless sealed by time.
The next moment, the Mirror of Fate, which spanned the heavens and earth, trembled violently. The light and shadow on the mirror surface frantically retraced, broke, blurred, and distorted. The Heavenly Dao Mirror, which could originally reflect all things and distinguish all fates, could not capture Qin Yu's soul image, nor could it bear this proposition that overturned all the rules of the world.
The minds of countless cultivators from the outer realms were shaken, and countless thoughts of surprise and doubt exploded within them.
"This is no ordinary proposition! This is logical reflexivity, going against the grain!" "He dares to write a defying logic that is intolerable to heaven and earth and unacceptable to cause and effect!"
"This logic defies the eternal norms of the Annihilation Epoch Realm; how could it possibly hold true?!"
The five members of Cang Li were pale and their hearts were pounding. Even the proctoring elder from the Eternal Palace suddenly raised his head, his deep eyes looking as if he were peering into an ancient abyss, and locked on the figure defying fate in the mirror.
For thirty breaths, a deathly silence reigned, and an unprecedented phenomenon suddenly appeared.
On the ever-turbulent Mirror of Fate, a blank space of logic seal was torn open on its own. It was clear, isolated, and free from all the shackles of rules. It was Recognition Rejection Fate Seal of fate that had never been recorded in any book or forged by any genius since the beginning of the Annihilation Epoch Realm Era!
The vast, resounding echo of the soul reverberated once more throughout the floating realm, each word like an ironclad law of heaven, settling for eternity:
The proposition is true.
"Logically consistent, with a complete Soul Seal, a closed causal framework, and unrestricted by any law."
"This mission can be undertaken, this path can be established."
"Writer Qin Yu has successfully passed the second round of the challenge."
The ethereal light at his fingertips gathered and receded into the depths of his soul. Qin Yu turned and calmly stepped out of the floating realm. The Mirror of Fate behind him was empty, no longer reflecting even a trace of his soul or a wisp of his soul.
He truly wrote a defying destiny for a world where cause and effect were unknowable and rules were unrestrained, all based on his own Daoist heart.
Now all the heavens know.
Qin Yu's Dao Path Fate Soul has long since broken free from the Annihilation Epoch Realm, transcended the rules of the Three Realms, and is no longer bound by the Five Elements and cause and effect. While most people cultivate by following the will of Heaven and seeking truth through the Dao, he alone writes his existence in reverse, refusing to accept the shackles of the Heavenly Dao.
Third Ring - Soul Structure - Reality Reflection Floating Domain
The proposition has been set, and the foundation has been laid.
The moment Qin Yu stepped out of the Logic Questioning Floating Realm, the space between heaven and earth flowed and changed naturally without Wuhen trace. There was no teleportation anomaly or the array patterns flickered. In an instant, he stepped into the third trial area— the Reality Reflection Floating Domain.
This place has no heaven or earth, no four seasons or myriad phenomena, no yin and yang in motion, only the intertwining of black and white Daoist principles. A boundless empty wheel floats Ji Ran above the endless sky, bearing the concrete Daoist principles of this world.
The soul's echo descends, cold and solemn, judging all things:
"Once the proposition is established, it needs to be verified by the soul. Without reality, the Dao is empty talk."
"Written by Qin Yu."
The proposition held: Recognition-Rejecting Fate and denying the existence of cause.
"Instantly embody the proposition of one's own being, Soul Transformation and consciousness into reality, transform intention into a carrier, transform logic into true form, and forge the reality of the soul."
"If a concrete image cannot be formed, the proposition is invalid, the first three stages are reduced to zero, and the trial is failed."
Beyond the floating realm, tens of thousands of peering souls focused their attention, the entire scene was deathly silent, everyone filled with shock and doubt.
"The destiny of rejection transcends the observation of heaven and earth; how can it take concrete form?"
"All structures of the soul in the world must be visible, perceptible, measurable, and recognizable. His proposition goes against the natural order and cannot be manifested at all!"
"The third ring is the most stringent, devoid of any concrete form; no matter how astonishing the first two rings may be, it will all be in vain!"
Countless discussions lingered in the sea of consciousness, and countless prodigies eagerly awaited to see how this defiant youth would transform the "unidentifiable and unobservable" Wudao into a tangible soul structure.
In the center of the floating domain, Qin Yu stood quietly on the empty wheel, his eyes gently closed, his mind at peace, all thoughts empty.
When people construct their souls, they actively condense forms, cast objects, arrange arrays, and carve patterns, using supernatural powers to create reality and using techniques to convey the essence of the Tao.
But Qin Yu's path is inherently about rejecting knowledge, severing causes, and surviving against the world.
Since we are unknown to Heaven and Earth, there is no need to conform to their rules.
So he neither raised his hand, nor formed a hand seal, nor channeled his soul, nor took any form.
Do only one thing—remain still.
With body and mind utterly still, and soul returning to nothingness, one is completely severed from this world, becoming a solitary path Consciousnessless and cause.
The onlookers from other lands were all bewildered, filled with astonishment and doubt, unable to comprehend its meaning.
This is not a soul construct, this is sitting in meditation! Never before in trials throughout history has such an absurd act been performed!
Five breaths passed in the blink of an eye, and a faint wisp of light, almost completely annihilated, slowly rose from behind Qin Yu's soul.
It was an extremely minimalist wheel ring, devoid of brilliance, flow, movement, or power.
It does not rotate, does not evaporate, and does not release even a trace of Daoist charm; it is silent, isolated, and Emptiness.
It hangs quietly behind me, Ultimate indifferent, Ultimate empty, Ultimate.
This is -- Recognition Annihilation.
In the next instant, the minds of thousands of observers from the outer realms simultaneously went blank, and their consciousness suddenly fell into an inexplicable blind spot.
Everyone could see Qin Yu's posture with their naked eyes, but they could not sense the existence of the ring behind him at all. Their soul senses failed to probe it, their Dao hearts found no trace of it, their causal relationships yielded no evidence, and their judgments based on the rules were futile.
Countless cultivators experienced distorted consciousness and stinging souls. Some even had shallow cultivation levels, such as those at the Fate Beginning Realm, and were directly impacted by this rebellious, Consciousnessless power, causing their souls to collapse and their spirits to be lost on the spot!
A soul-stirring roar that resounded through the ages exploded, settling into its Final Judgment:
"Soul Construct Established!"
"Concrete True Form: Recognition-Rejecting Fate, Recognition Annihilation Ring."
"This ring reflects nothing, speaks no Dao, carries no cause and effect, and leaves no trace. It transcends observation and is isolated from recognition; its logical loop is flawless; its proposition is perfectly complete, fully conforming to the highest Dao-construction principle of the Annihilation Epoch Realm."
"Writer Qin Yu has successfully passed the third Soul Construction Trial."
The entire Reality Reflection Floating Domain slowly collapsed and returned to nothingness, causing the rules of heaven and earth to tremble slightly.
Qin Yu turned and moved, the invisible and traceless Recognition Annihilation Ring behind him slowly swirling and silently merging into his Fate Soul domain, becoming one with his Dao heart and Fate Soul, inseparable for eternity.
No one can fathom the power of this ring, nor can anyone fathom the depth of its Dao. This is an Annihilation Epoch Realm -defying soul structure that no Daoist has ever conceived of, nor has any genius ever forged since the beginning of time in the Annihilation Realm, transcending all known rules.
All three trials were successfully completed.
The Heavenly Dao bestowed a seal, and the soul pattern settled upon the body.
The life seal of the initial disciple of the Questioning Derivation Eternal Palace was steadily solidified deep within Qin Yu's soul consciousness, his name was entered into the register, and his Dao Path returned to its origin.
Before the Mirror of the Outer Realm, the five members of Cang Li remained silent for a long time, their minds shaken and speechless.
Today's battle has quietly etched a brand new name into the Annihilation Epoch Realm, marking an unprecedented legend of defying the odds.
Qin Yu.
Custom proposition: Recognition-Rejecting Fate.
Self-constructed Soul Skill: Recognition Annihilation Ring.
Commentary on the Prophecy: Upon entering the Annihilation Epoch, I reversed the laws of Heaven, established my own path, and did not follow the ways of eternity.
From this point on, all definitions, rules, and causal constraints in the world will be ineffective against him. He will initiate a war of definitions and a struggle of rules that will span eternity, using his own unique path.
Five people take the unified exam, each with their own Dao Path.
In this once-in-a-century test, not only did Qin Yu shine, but the five members of Cang Li were also outstanding talents. Each displayed their unique abilities and passed all three rounds of trials, securing their positions as initial disciples of the Eternal Palace, Dao Path enlightenment began to show promise.
Cang Li
During the duel, he remained calm and composed, proceeding step by step without being greedy for attacks or displaying ferocity. He slowly unfolded the "Dark Pressure Vein-Locking Seal," using the Soul-Suppressing Locking Rule for three breaths to steadily suppress the fluctuations of his opponent's Fate Soul. His Fate Soul structure was well-organized and transparent, with perfect order. It was an extremely rare type of stable Dao Soul Body with a solid foundation and the potential to unleash its full potential.
The essay, written with profound weight, states. "Every choice has its inevitability." Rooted in the principles of cause and effect, it deduces layer by layer, subtly revealing a deep-seated force of destiny, creating a solid logical loop that won the approval of the judges at the Eternal Palace.
The Soul Construction Trial condenses the "Recognition-Locking Soul Chain" into a concrete manifestation of one's own Dao, which can lure opponents into the prison of fate, trapping their soul consciousness and locking their destiny trajectory. The structure is stable and restraining, allowing for a smooth and steady passage through the trial.
Xi He
The most adept at this type of combat is the use of reasoning to attack the mind. They plan ahead before the battle, using words to guide the opponent's mind and induce them to expose weaknesses in their soul consciousness. Then, they unleash the "Law-Reversing Soul-Questioning Seal," which goes against the opponent's principles, breaks their reasoning, and shatters their consciousness. This is an extremely rare type of soul cultivator who uses wisdom to fight, not brute force, but to defeat the enemy with the Dao.
The proposition is sharp and insightful. "Questioning is the first step in existence." It breaks free from existing constraints, takes reasoning as its path, and inquiry as its truth. It offers a high degree of freedom and is highly exploratory, making it unique among countless propositions.
The soul constructs the "Wheel of Recognition and Questioning," which, in its rotation, cuts through a principle with each question and dispels an illusion with each discernment. Wuji killing power, it possesses the logical appeal to shake all false doctrines and Void Principle.
Yuchi Liuyan
With a fiery temperament and an overbearing Dao Path, he shows no mercy in battle, Rending Domain with a single punch and activating the "Recognition-Burning Realm-Scorching Seal," unleashing a raging inferno of fire souls that devour consciousness. He crushes his enemy with absolute soul power, breaking the deadlock in one strike, his killing spree swift and decisive, his violence unparalleled.
The proposition adheres to its original intent. "Will can burn away false knowledge." It is imbued with a strong sense of Tao and a dignified character. Although its logic is somewhat extreme and its sharpness is excessive, it forms its own domineering system and firmly stands in the rules of the Annihilation Epoch.
The Soul Construct condenses into the "Soul-Burning Heaven Seal," its form rugged and unrestrained, yet extremely stable. It burns one's own soul and incinerates illusions, fully demonstrating the fierce nature of a Fire Soul cultivator and their exceptional talent.
Ning Yao
His Dao Path enlightenment was ethereal, and he possessed extraordinary talent. During Kong Ling duel, he did not utter a single killing move, but instead deployed the "Fate Trajectory Resonance Array," triggering the resonance of the destiny orbits of heaven and earth, causing his opponent to fall into a maze of fate, his consciousness and soul to become confused, and he collapsed without a fight. His methods were mysterious and unpredictable.
The proposition perfectly matched his innate talent. "Premonitions are not false, destiny's trajectory is evident." He integrated his sense of destiny and future prediction into his logical system, forming his own unique predictive tradition, which was extremely rare and amazed the entire judges.
The soul construct "Future Law Feather" is completely translucent, half-floating and half-vibrating, and can be sensed to be slightly moving along the trajectory of fate. It can predict the course of cause and effect and is an extremely rare predictive soul construct, which has won unanimous praise from the judges.
Yan Guici
With a solitary and aloof nature, and a rebellious Dao Path, he is Ultimate calm during duels, attacking and defending at will, turning the tide of battle in an instant, unleashing the "Edge of Reverse Reflection" to shatter the opponent's Fate Soul barrier, break their rules and reliance, and kill with precision, leaving no room for retreat.
The proposition encapsulates the profound truth of the highest level of reversal. "All outcomes can be rewritten." It overturns the fixed laws of cause and effect and deconstructs the predetermined fate. It is an extremely rare and advanced Anti-Fate Logic, with a unique and isolated Daoist essence that forms its own system.
The soul structure condenses into the "Fate-Reversing Edge Crystal," with the soul body suspended upside down and the laws of the Dao reversed. It can sever established causes and effects and reverse what has already happened. It combines destructiveness and precision. When it took shape, even the judges of the Eternal Palace were silently moved.
Eternal Palace was naturalized and began practicing law
Questioning Derivation Eternal Palace is not a secular sect; it does not emphasize lineage or seniority and does not follow sect rules.
Its essence is the supreme Soul Evolution Sacred Realm derived from the Heavenly Dao logic of the Annihilation Epoch Realm, a propositional realm that governs, deduces, corrects, and writes the rules of the world.
Thousands of soul rings intertwine and overlap, endless causal shattered platforms rise and fall, the forest of Dao Inquiry Steles of past geniuses stands in the void, and countless Destiny Evolution Realms flow back and forth, weaving together to form this supreme Dao Palace spanning ten thousand soul domains.
Its main gate is located at the deepest part of the Wenyan Main City, and is composed of ninety-nine layers of the Soul Hall - the Abyss-Questioning Main Hall.
Qin Yu and his four companions entered the main hall side by side. There was no solid ground beneath their feet, only a vast and silent River of Logic flowing slowly.
Each step taken will resonate with one's own Fate Soul, and the Heavenly Dao Soul Sound will carefully discern and assess the stability of each person's soul frequency, the depth of their destiny, and the purity of their Dao heart.
The five members of Cang Li were all on edge, not daring to slacken their guard in the slightest. Only Qin Yu walked with composure and remained calm, as if treading on an ancient abyss, without any waves or ripples.
The divine light condensed at the heart of the palace, and a faceless, white-haired figure slowly materialized, wielding the law. As the sage who held the reins of law in the Eternal Palace, his voice was deep and solemn, like that of a deity judging the Dao:
"After three rounds of review, the initial disciple's rank has been determined."
"Do you all confirm that you will be entered into the Eternal Palace's register of destiny, receive the initial laws, and begin your cultivation on the path?"
Qin Yu nodded slightly.
A wisp of slender, holy soul light rose from the source of the Soul River, gently landing on his brow. In an instant, it condensed into a line of pale silver Daoist inscriptions, imprinted into his soul consciousness, eternally indestructible.
Qin Yu, a beginner disciple of the Annihilation Epoch Realm and the Questioning Derivation Eternal Palace.
The five Cang Li members nodded in agreement, and their respective inscriptions were finalized, officially joining the Eternal Palace and leaving the ranks of Rogue Cultivator.
With their identities confirmed, the second level of the main hall slowly opened, and a circular celestial palace rose from the vast Soul Sea. Thousands of questioning steles stood on either side of the hall, with golden Dao characters floating on the central stele ring, indicating the foundation for entry into cultivation:
Eternal Palace Initial Stage - Annihilation Examination of Five Paths - Abyss Cultivation Initial Introduction
The white-haired law-bearer, his voice like an ancient bell, slowly recited the five fundamental laws for beginners, establishing the foundation for everyone's cultivation:
"All disciples entering the palace at the initial stage must first cultivate the Five Fundamental Laws to solidify their foundation before they can advance to the next level."
"Firstly, the Fate Soul's main diagram is written, defining the original form of one's body and soul;"
"Both, the construction of Soul Arts sovereignty establishes one's own independent path of combat;"
"These three elements, when interwoven and inscribed, transform one's own path into the very essence of life;"
"The fourth method involves studying the resonance of logical roots to understand the rules and principles of heaven and earth;"
"The fifth is the initial Recognition Annihilation Threshold trial, touching the Wudao, and refining the soul's origin."
Upon hearing this, all five were shaken. This cultivation system completely transcended worldly cultivation methods, pointing directly to the origin of rules and the true meaning of existence, far surpassing the entry regulations of all secular sects.
Only Qin Yu's eyes brightened slightly, and he murmured softly, revealing the true nature of the Eternal Palace:
"I see... This palace does not nurture people, but only cultivates the Dao. Questioning Derivation Eternal Palace is, in essence, a shrine that writes the eternal logic of the world."
With the register finalized, five flowing light corridors extended from the center of the hall, leading to five different Annihilation Trial Domains, corresponding to the five Primordial Law Trials, allowing disciples to choose their path of cultivation at will.
Each of the five followed their own heart and chose their own Dao Path:
Cang Li is calm and composed, and chooses "writing the main diagram of the Fate Soul" and "studying the resonance of the logical root" to first establish the Soul Foundation, then understand the principles of law, and proceed step by step.
Xi He and eloquent man with an unruly nature. He directly chose "propositional embedding and inscription," intending to integrate his own path with his soul's essence, challenge the higher-level logical propositions, and fearlessly defy the collapse of his path.
Yuchi Liuyan is unconventional and fond of fighting and attacking. He went straight into the "Soul Arts Sovereignty Construction" and publicly demonstrated the domineering battle path of "Soul-Burning Five Breaks". His sharpness was fully displayed, which attracted the attention of the Law Enforcement Elder.
Ning Yao, with her innate premonition and Kong Ling Dao heart, entered the "Logical Resonance Study" Dao Corridor to quietly comprehend the Daoist charm of the stele array. In the darkness, she seemed to have a destiny-like resonance with a certain ancient stele.
The Yan Guici the lonely and cold path, undaunted by hardships, and enter the most difficult "Primary Recognition Annihilation Threshold Trial" alone. They lock their soul consciousness and use the cold blade to counteract the pressure of the Annihilation Path, tempering their rebellious heart.
Each of the five made a choice and embarked on their Dao Path.
Qin Yu, however, stood motionless for a long time after entering the "Writing the Fate Soul Master Diagram" domain, silently gazing at the vast Soul Diagram realm, without making a single stroke.
When people write their destiny charts, they are all refining themselves, perfecting their character, and establishing the foundation of their path.
What he intended to do was unprecedented in history.
He does not define himself.
He wants to cancel his entire existence, defy fate to the end, sever himself from cause and effect, and transcend heaven and earth.
In the initial palace, they lived together, their Daoist spirit resonating.
Between trials, the six lived together in the Eternal Palace's "Wenyan Mingju - Initial Stage Abode," becoming neighbors and cultivating the Dao day and night. Although their Dao Path were vastly different, a subtle connection between their destinies began to emerge.
Cang Li and Ning Yao often gathered to discuss the Dao, delving into the principles of soul resonance and the ups and downs of destiny, complementing each other's strengths and weaknesses, and making steady progress.
Xi He frequently visited Qin Yu to seek his advice on the profound principles behind the propositions, and was obsessed with studying unorthodox logic in an attempt to break free from conventional constraints.
Yuchi Liuyan diligently cultivated day and night, refining his techniques with burning soul energy. Each breakthrough he made would cause the souls of all directions to tremble, creating a magnificent spectacle.
Yan Guici remained taciturn and aloof, living alone deep within the secluded realm, spending his days cultivating in front of the mirror. Each time he emerged from seclusion, his figure grew colder, and his Daoist aura sharper.
The six individuals have different personalities and Dao Path: one is steady, one is wise, one is fierce, one is clever, one is rebellious, and one is nihilistic.
Yet, within this supreme Dao Palace that governs the rules of eternity, a Daoist resonance that transcends destiny quietly begins to emerge.
A sweeping upheaval of Daoist traditions Annihilation Epoch Realm has already begun to quietly take shape.