The Gate of Fate opens, a seal is issued to receive the cause, the Gate of Fate Severance, the Netherworld will descend upon the world, in the deep and dark depths of the Mirror Realm, the heavy and cold Gate of Fate Severance roars open.
A majestic being clad in a robe of shattered souls slowly emerged from the doorway. Its form was twisted like a deity defying the laws of the world, faceless and eyeless, its entire head entwined with countless broken and faded fragments of failed propositions. Flames of divine souls gushed from the gaps in its body, like countless incomplete chapters burning away the underlying logic of the entire world.
This is -- Cause-Devouring Nether General · Annihilated Fate Remnant Consciousness Body.
Its martial soul is the Shattered Consciousness Wheel, which wields three terrifying powers: with each rotation, it can strip away the reason for the existence of surrounding souls; it can extinguish the legal foundation for the generation of combat skills and forcibly seal a type of soul skill; and it also holds the Fate-Twisting Remnant Seal, which, whenever it receives a challenge, will inscribe Consciousness-Breaking Trace Script on the opponent's soul, eroding the opponent's own logic of existence layer by layer.
The moment the Cause-Devouring Nether General appeared in the world, the surrounding void crumbled inch by inch, and the entire territory was forcibly dragged into the ** Fate-Cause Displacement Domain **.
Layer upon layer of reflections appeared, each a fragment of the consciousness left behind by countless defeated beings. Time, space, cause, and effect intertwined, disturbing the souls of the team members and causing their minds to be restless and uneasy. This world also established a ruthless rule: every act of attack must first write down the reason for its own existence before it can manifest and take effect.
Yan Guici stepped out and took the lead in engaging in battle.
The soul light flowed, and the Soul Binding Reversal Curse was unleashed with a roar. Five thick life lines intertwined, intending to lock down the enemy's sea of consciousness. However, the Shattered Consciousness Wheel turned slowly, and three life lines shattered in response. The backlash swept over, and the Fate-Twisting Remnant Seal was suddenly branded on her shoulders and neck. The Yan Guici Soul frequently trembled violently, and her sea of consciousness fell into chaos.
Seeing this Xi He immediately stepped in, and in the blink of an eye, a proposition took shape in the void: If consciousness can be severed, has it ever been written into the mind?
The "Severing Execution - Breaking Cause Reversal" technique was activated, reversing the injury of a torn memory within the enemy's soul and briefly stripping the Cause-Devouring Nether General of some control. The General's body paused slightly, and dark cracks spread outwards along the Shattered Soul Robe.
Ning Yao and Yuchi Liuyan followed closely behind, attacking together.
Ning Yao unleashed her Fate-Aspect Radiance Domain, and the three orbital patterns took shape one after another, striving to stabilize this chaotic spacetime field. Yuchi Liuyan's soul source broke through the shackles and activated the ultimate flame technique - Annihilation Flame: Time Abyss Explosion. He used his own soul frequency as fuel to burn the fragments scattered all over the Consciousness Realm, and the rolling fire flow carried the afterimages of his enemies into the abyss.
This attack ultimately failed to hit its mark completely, only burning away a layer of the opponent's outer shell. The sudden reversal of fate erupted, and the surging soul pressure rebounded, Yuchi Liuyan's body to retreat seven zhang, his blood and qi churning.
Qin Yu stepped forward slowly, officially entering the battle. Behind him, the Annihilation Consciousness Azure Ring rippled like water, silently floating in mid-air.
He didn't shout or use any killing techniques; he simply raised his finger and gently pointed at the floating void of the Consciousness Realm.
A proposition slowly descends upon the world: If the name of existence is deleted, does existence itself cease to exist?
The entire Fate-Severing Labyrinth Mirror trembled violently. Cause-Devouring Nether General's movements suddenly slowed, and the countless fragments wrapped around his body peeled off piece by piece on their own, as if the proposition had been recognized by the fragments themselves.
No sound came, only a logical echo reverberated in the sea of consciousness, "You... are the questioner of Fate-Cause...?"
The Azure Ring resonated a second time, its silent light swirling, forcefully freezing the power of the Shattered Consciousness Wheel's annihilating combat technique. Qin Yu's gaze was calm as he slowly spoke, "You are not a pure loser, but merely a writer forced to bear the burden of a flawed proposition."
Just Cause-Devouring Nether General was being held back by the challenge, two dazzling beams of light streaked through the air from afar.
Ji Jiyan of the Soul Return Group, activated the Fate-Returning Mirror Lamp, forcibly creating a secondary anchor point recognition area. He and four other remaining members set up a soul array to control the domain, trying their best to delay the collapse of the Mirror Realm.
"We are powerless to eliminate this official, but we can still stabilize this battlefield for you."
He Yanxiao, the last remaining Void-Rending Front, remained silent. He raised his hand and pulled the string, causing the Epoch-Rending Trace String to split into three Soul-Binding Nails, which tightly Cause-Devouring Nether General, restricting his movements.
Even if it means death, I will still fight to reclaim the dignity of that one arrow.
The Mirror Realm collapsed, the Fate-Cause returned to its source, the foundation of the Fate-Severing Labyrinth Mirror shook, and the entire realm began to crumble.
The Soul Sea cracked, and the various anchor points resonated with each other; the giant mirror in the sky fell, transforming into a massive ** Wheel of Mirror Consciousness Judgment ** suspended in the dome. The inscriptions on the destiny steles scattered across the land spontaneously arranged and converged, revealing an Ultimate question that has posed a question throughout eternity: Who is worthy to bear the Fate-Cause?
The gazes of countless souls converged, fixed firmly on Qin Yu alone.
Qin Yu slowly raised his head, and the third resounding clang echoed from the Azure Ring behind him.
Cause-Devouring Nether General knelt in the void, thousands of unresolved questions still burning fiercely on its soul. It seemed to be recalling a forgotten past, the vague echoes of logic resounding once more, like a fragmented memory left unrecorded. "I... am the Causeless One... a soul miswritten by the Annihilation Epoch."
Qin Yu did not wield his sword of slaughter, nor did he unleash any Soul Arts. Instead, he used the Annihilation Consciousness Azure Ring as a pen to write a logical proposition upon the very origin of Fate-Cause: [If something has been denied, does it still have the right to be defined?]
This question, once uttered, was like a resounding bell shattering the layers of barriers that bound the Fate Realm.
Cause-Devouring Nether General began to disintegrate its body layer by layer, it did not turn into ashes and scatter, but instead condensed into an ancient and magnificent inscription light seal, which slowly sank into the depths of Qin Yu's sea of consciousness.
Fate-Cause Anchor Seal, Main Inheritance Position, Sole Holder of the Book
The Fate-Severing Labyrinth Mirror, on the verge of destruction, halted its collapse. As the Cause-Devouring Nether General dissolved its remaining consciousness, the third anchor point emerged from the void, its golden seal gleaming. "Questioning Derivation Eternal Palace - First Inheritance of Fate-Cause - First Place."
This was the most tragic trial of Fate-Cause in the Eternal Palace's history, and also a cruel preliminary screening test for novice disciples. In the very center of the pillar of light, only Qin Yu stood alone, the echoes lingering and the pressure of his soul spreading like an abyss.
The survivors of the Soul Return Group and the Void-Rending Front stood silently, without a trace of celebration, their calm gazes bearing witness to this inevitable outcome.
Outside the Mirror Realm, the Fate Track Monitoring Array recorded the entire battle. A large number of novice disciples who failed to participate, including many prodigies, witnessed Qin Yu dominating the overall situation, intercepting the Fate-Cause Structure several times, and having all three anchor seals merge into one person. The expressions of the crowd were all somber and filled with displeasure.
"All three Fate-Cause Anchor Seal have fallen into his hands."
"Both the Soul Return Group and the Void-Rending Front have failed. What chance do we have left to compete?"
"This young man's actions are far too aggressive."
"If the sect truly appoints him as the head of the initial stage, wouldn't we all be reduced to mere supporting characters?"
Not only beginners, but also many intermediate disciples turned their attention to this battlefield, feeling a deep sense of apprehension.
"How can a mere novice disciple wield the full authority of the Anchor Seal?"
"He has already touched the very foundation of his Fate-Cause seal; if this child is not suppressed, he will surely become a great threat in the future."
Since they stepped out of the Fate-Severing Labyrinth Mirror, there was no laughter or cheerful conversation among the six of them; instead, a coldness settled between their brows.
Yuchi Liuyan snorted coldly, "It's understandable that everyone is dissatisfied."
Xi He glanced at the disciples gathered outside the formation and said calmly, "They will soon make their move against us."
Ning Yao's eyes flickered slightly. "They're useless against us. In the end, they'll turn their attention to him anyway."
Her gaze fell upon the silent figure ahead. Qin Yu turned silently, slowly walking down the radiant anchor platform without uttering a word. Behind him, the Annihilation Consciousness Azure Ring slowly lit up its third ring mark—the exclusive mark of the One Who Redefines the Proposition and Bears the Cause.
The trial of the Fate-Severing Labyrinth Mirror has come to an end. But a storm sweeping through the Eternal Palace has only just begun.
The sect elders are about to convene the Sealing Council, and whether Qin Yu's Fate Cause Master Seal will be officially recognized remains to be seen. A group of early-stage prodigies are secretly colluding, plotting to turn the tables. Veteran disciples of the Annihilation Rank have also taken notice of this young man carrying the Azure Ring.
Unbeknownst to them, the truly vast and expansive Annihilation Epoch Realm has not yet been fully revealed to the world. What that Azure Ring seeks to inscribe is not merely victory or defeat, but the very reason for the existence of all things in the world.
The Fate-Word Returning Hall, the discussions on debate are debated, Questioning Abyss Floating Island, Questioning Derivation Eternal Palace, the Fate-Word Returning Hall.
This place is one of the three major decision-making halls of the sect, in charge of many important matters such as the determination of life seals, the conferment of soul positions, and the review of disciple qualifications. Today, golden patterns rise and flow in the hall, five law enforcers sit in high positions, and forty-nine seats are arranged on both sides below, with elders and disciples of all ranks all present. The suspended Soul Seal flow, reflecting each person's name, Fate Soul characteristics, and soul inheritance rating.
Qin Yu's name was prominently displayed in the first row of waiting seats. Below him, Ji Jiyan, He Yanxiao, and several other early-stage prodigies were listed in the special evaluation and comparison positions. Although it was called a grand ceremony of investiture, it was actually a court debate aimed at suppressing and balancing the power of the court.
On the main seat, the Elder of Law held up the floating Fate Book, his voice calm and solemn. "Fate-Cause Anchor Seal Return to One person, according to custom, the first-rank head should be appointed. However, this trial has been fraught with difficulties, requiring discussion and debate before a formal appointment can be made."
Before the words were finished, someone in the hall stood up. Ji Jiyan, the representative of the Soul Return Group, spoke first, his words cold and sharp. "I do not deny his combat strength in the Fate-Severing Labyrinth Mirror, but does the Return to One the Anchor Seal equate to monopolizing power? The sect leader cannot hastily name Fate-Cause their strong destiny, nor can they disregard the sect's consensus on the Soul Track."
On the other side, He Yanxiao, his face indifferent, questioned, "I have only one question. When he seized the anchor seal, did he know that his actions had already triggered the undisclosed Origin Framework of the destiny trajectory seal within the inner palace?"
Amidst the throng of seats, a sense of unease simmered. Some pondered deeply, while others harbored veiled sarcasm. All eyes were fixed on how Qin Yu would respond and refute.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Qin Yu sat calmly on the Soul Platform, hands behind his back, remaining silent for a long time. After a moment, he raised his eyes to look at the Destiny Track Judgment Stele in the hall, and his voice rang out calmly. "If the Destiny Seal can be written, then please, everyone, write down one reason why 'it should not be anchored'."
He did not argue, attack, or engage in verbal sparring. Yet, his single sentence was like a sharp blade slicing through the deluge of falsehoods. No one in the hall could put pen to paper and write down the proposition that denied his succession. Even Ji Jiyan, who had just delivered a passionate speech, fell into a long silence.
Just as the court meeting was about to conclude, a strange, ghostly voice pierced through the air from outside the hall, echoing throughout the entire hall. "Since everyone is judging right and wrong Fate-Cause fate, why not let him personally explain an old matter?"
A middle-aged man in a gray robe slowly stepped into the main hall, a jade seal hanging from his waist. He did not release any soul-crushing pressure, but the moment he sat down, all the floating light in the hall was suppressed.
"Judge Jian Guanheng of the Gray Daub Hall," Xi He whispered to the people around him.
The Gray Daub Hall is in charge of judging the Fate Soul within the Eternal Palace, tracing counterfeit seals, and punishing those who use forbidden techniques. Once this palace intervenes, it is no ordinary inquiry.
Jian Guanheng looked up at Qin Yu, his tone calm and even. "I only ask one thing. When Qin Yu met his end in the Fate-Severing Labyrinth Mirror, did he use the Fate Cause Master Seal to shake the Chain of Causes in the Consciousness Realm?"
The words caused an uproar in the room.
This is no longer a struggle for the anchor seal position, but a violation of the very foundation of the Fate Soul world. If the crime is proven, the punishment will range from the stripping of all anchor seals to the imprisonment of the soul for three years.
Unable to contain himself, Yuchi Liuyan was about to stand up and argue, but Qin Yu stopped him with a gesture.
Qin Yu slowly rose, not to defend himself or absolve himself, but calmly looking directly at Jian Guanheng: "If my actions have indeed violated the fundamental principles of the Consciousness Realm, then you may now condemn me."
He slowly raised his right hand, the Azure Ring behind him trembling slightly, and a wisp of dark golden light rose slowly from the soul fire in his palm. This was the self-guarding of the soul track that only the true inheritor of Fate-Cause could activate, the echo of the power of the anchor itself.
Jian Guanheng's pupils suddenly contracted, and he muttered to himself, "The Soul Flame does not reject... the Anchor Imprint is formed automatically."
No one else in the hall spoke.
This council meeting ultimately failed to achieve its goal of suppressing Qin Yu. However, that silent standoff had already pushed him to the forefront of the Eternal Palace's political landscape. Many people in the back whispered among themselves.
"He has offended far more than just those present in the hall today. I've heard that some within the Hidden Steps are also plotting against him."
"Can a single Azure Ring truly withstand the undercurrents surging within the entire palace?"
But no one knew that ever since the Fate-Cause Anchor Seal took root in Qin Yu's sea of consciousness, an unprecedented soul trajectory had quietly emerged deep within his Fate Soul.
This trajectory is not found in the Silent Origin: Tribulationless Chapter, nor was it bestowed by the Source-Extinguishing Divine Sword, nor does it belong to any old techniques. This is a secret image unique to the inheritor, bestowed upon him by the Anchor Seal.