Sundial Observation Ring · The First Arrival of Myriad Epochs

Last night, the Epoch Cause Hall was shrouded in deep silence.

Qin Yu and Yan Yue, in their respective living quarters, engaged in a long conversation within the "Ji Yin Jing Mu" (a quiet curtain between the two souls).

The two spoke of the shock they felt upon first entering this world, and also talked about the long road of destiny and reconstruction during the Annihilation Abyss Epoch. Even now, standing above billions of the Epoch Realm, those past events are still vivid in their minds and cannot be forgotten.

Only when the "Ji Yin Lamp" slowly went out and the night Silent Void did they return to their places and sink into deep Spiritual Sense.

--But the next morning brought new ripples.

Before dawn, an extremely ancient radiance had already appeared above the Epoch Cause Hall.

It was a ray of light, neither sun nor moon, shining down on the center of the palace, like a command slowly cast from beyond the ages.

When Qin Yu pushed open the door, he saw Yan Yue standing before the "Ji Jie Mirror Platform," looking up at the words slowly swirling from the center of the light imprint—

[Summoning Order - Order of the Fuyao One - First Radiant Gathering]

All newly enrolled disciples of the Epoch Cause Hall shall go to the "Sundial Observation Ring" before the first luminous hour to receive the initial instruction in discipline.

Yan Yue read it aloud in a low voice:

"Fuyao?"

Qin Yu nodded and began reviewing the records kept in the hall.

"One of the elders of the Eternal Evolution Realm Hall, ranked among the 'Five Luminary Epoch Masters,' skilled in manipulating time imprints, and in charge of all matters related to the introduction of new disciples."

Yan Yue chuckled softly, "Then this marks the beginning of our formal 'listing'."

Without further delay, the two turned and left the Epoch Cause Hall.

Looking into the depths of the palace, more than ten streaks of soul light have risen from the floating steps on all sides, all belonging to the new disciples who entered the Eternal Evolution Realm Hall at the same time yesterday.

They will meet each other for the first time—at that place known as "Sundial Observation Ring).

As dawn broke, the cloud-like boundary outside the Epoch Cause Hall shimmered like Golden Radiance, and ancient, clear bell tones rang out from the depths of the realm's dome, as if the order of an era had come from antiquity, awakening the lifeblood of the entire Eternal Evolution Realm Hall Palace.

Qin Yu and Yan Yue walked side by side on the mystical steps paved with divine runes, their feet resting on a floating path composed of ancient characters, each step shimmering with light; at this moment, they were heading towards the [Sundial Observation Ring], one of the primary subjective areas of the Eternal Evolution Realm Hall.

This place is where all newly recruited disciples officially register their identities and receive their first round of trial orders.

What I saw along the way was breathtaking.

Along the main paths of the temple's four sides and various halls, new disciples dressed in colorful Daoist-patterned battle robes were gathering one after another.

A fierce warrior with a fiery soul pattern and a body engulfed in flames;

There are cultivators of divine sense who travel on clouds and carry exotic beasts;

There were also silent prodigies who carried the legacy of the remnant realm, holding unknown Realm Artifact in their hands, exuding a powerful aura.

Before Qin Yu stood an observation platform spanning tens of thousands of feet, resembling a reverse-flowing river of light, converging from hundreds of sects and factions within the palace domains.

And each of them, regardless of appearance, temperament, or spiritual fluctuations, far surpasses the traditional Immortal King, Dao Ancestor, and Divine Lords.

Because this is the Source of Epochless.

Even the most skilled cultivators are merely "beginners".

Yan Yue whispered, "These people were once the supreme rulers who controlled the chronicles and the seas of destiny in countless realms, yet they have all set aside their status to come here and witness the Origin Chronicle Stream... This world is far larger than we imagined."

Qin Yu remained silent, gazing at the enormous floating ring in front of him, resembling ten thousand suns shining down—the [Sundial Observation Ring]. Epoch-level statues surrounded it, and unknown logic and propositional texts were inscribed within the ring. Rays of light pierced through the space, as if time itself had descended upon the core of this realm.

Let's go.

He said.

Yan Yue slightly, and the two walked side by side into the most dazzling gathering point in countless eons.

A sea of people, like a surging tide, filled all four sides of the Sundial Observation Ring with newly arrived disciples from various palaces.

On a golden bridge of light, Qin Yu and Yan Yue slowly stepped into the central sundial. In an instant, the surrounding discussions surged like ocean waves.

"Look at those two... are they the only super-observers who passed through the 'Triple Reflection Mirrors' this time?"

"That man is said to be at the Supreme the Silent Source Realm, but his combat skills have already touched the boundaries of the temple's defining authority."

"That woman... her aura is actually... the Final Cycle Realm?!"

"Are you crazy? The Final Cycle Realm... How could someone like that appear among the new disciples?"

Someone else asked in a low voice, tinged with jealousy and fear, "What's her name?"

"I don't know... but didn't you see the man next to her? They walked side by side, their auras mingling; they're probably already Daoist partners."

At this moment, countless gazes were cast upon the girl standing beside Qin Yu.

Yan Yue.

She wore a simple white dress that fluttered in the wind, without any gold ornaments or fairy feathers. Yet, when her clothes billowed, they were like Xing Ji falling from the sky, piercing through the mists of the realm.

Her skin was as white as snow, and her eyes, like a deep abyss reflecting a shimmering light, gazed calmly in all directions, revealing an unwavering composure and majesty.

Her figure seemed to be sculpted by the very rules of the universe, with a slender waist and snow-white neck, her curves both soft and sharp, her every step graceful yet untouched by the mortal world. She was an existence that even countless ancient celestial maidens, holy women of divine sects, and immortal concubines of imperial dynasties dared not compare themselves to.

A female cultivator carrying a heavy sword stared intently at her, muttering, "I once saw the Immortal Lord Hunmiao, hailed as the 'Number One Immortal,' at the Return to the Ruins Divine Palace... but compared to her, she's utterly insignificant."

Another male cultivator gritted his teeth and whispered, "Heavens... Final Cycle Realm, with unparalleled beauty, and she was still taken by that young man all by herself..."

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Yan Yue slightly raised her gaze and whispered to Qin Yu:

Their gazes made me a little uncomfortable.

Qin Yu simply smiled faintly and replied gently, "Don't mind them. They simply haven't 'seen' the true nature of this world yet."

He reached out to gently shield her from the light. At that moment, the two stood side by side under the sundial, as if fate had turned and destiny had brought them together.

In this scene, countless disciples were present, including future temple guards, mission leaders, and even future elder successors—

This moment will be remembered forever:

The white-clad girl whose spirit had vanished, and the boy who seemed to have emerged from the very beginning of Fate-Cause—

It was from here that we stepped onto the true stage of the Source of Epochless.

Just as Qin Yu and Yan Yue walked side by side into the center of the Sundial Observation Ring, beneath the central canopy woven with flowing light, an untimely voice suddenly rang out, carrying a self-proclaimed elegant chuckle.

"Miss Yan Yue, I wonder if you have the time? Tonight the moonlight is clear and bright. I would like to set up a tea ceremony at the Thousand Abyss Mirror Terrace and enjoy the moonlight with you... We may talk about the Dao or just casual conversation."

His tone was gentle, yet it couldn't conceal his self-assured confidence and certainty that he would "inevitably get his way."

The newcomer was dressed in a blue robe, with eyes as clear as glass, yet his aura carried the deepest traces of a twisted destiny.

It is indeed Yu Yuance, Deputy Director of the Epoch Cause Records Department of the Eternal Evolution Realm Hall, a Supreme Level cultivator of the Silent Source Realm!

Behind him, a group of Middle Stage of Silent Origin stood with their hands at their sides, clearly accustomed to his "randomly selecting" new female cultivators.

Yan Yue unmoved; she merely tilted her head slightly, her eyes devoid of any emotion, and coldly replied:

I don't like noise.

After saying that, he turned to leave.

Yu Yuance's gaze paused slightly, but his smile only widened. He took a step forward, almost silently, and spoke again, "Young lady, you are new to the temple and unfamiliar with the place. If I could guide you, you would be spared much trouble—my Yu Clan is not Nameless in the temple..."

Before he could finish speaking, a loud "click" reverberated in his ear.

The next instant, a palm shadow struck down from the void like a lightning bolt that Realm Splitting, carrying merciless speed and soul pressure, Yu Yuance squarely on the left cheek!

"Smack!"

With a sharp sound, Yu Yuance flying several feet away like a boulder falling from a broken string, crashing heavily into the distant pillar of shimmering light. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, and his vital energy became disordered.

The entire room fell silent!

Countless disciples stood frozen in place, staring in disbelief at the person who had made the move.

Qin Yu remained standing in the same spot, his expression indifferent, his left palm slightly retracted.

"If you want to strike up a conversation, ask if I'm with her first."

He spoke these words with utmost calmness, yet to everyone who heard them, they struck like a hammer blow, resounding deep within their hearts.

"You... you dare to touch me?!" Yu Yuance's face showed shock and anger, and his eyes flashed with a sudden glint of light.

Qin Yu merely glanced at them, his tone unchanged. "If you continue to speak, I will make you—silent for life."

Those few words were like a death sentence.

Yan Yue stood beside him, her eyes flickered, but she didn't say anything. She only glanced at Yu Yuance, a glance that seemed to penetrate to the bone, making Yu Yuance's body stiffen.

He realized that he was probably facing not just an ordinary strongman, but...

An untouchable source of life.

At that moment, all the disciples who witnessed this scene simultaneously had the same thought:

The heavens of the Eternal Evolution Realm Hall are likely to change.

Yu Yuance covered half of his cheek, his gaze as dark and gloomy as a deep abyss. After a long while, he finally stood up slowly from the pillar of the viewing ring.

He didn't step forward again, but merely glanced coldly at Qin Yu, his voice low and hoarse, yet every word dripping with blood:

"This palm Yu Yuance, will remember it."

He turned around, his back slightly tilted, and a cold, soul-stirring light called "revenge" flashed in his eyes.

"Don't be too carefree in the days to come."

Having said that, he turned his feet and his figure transformed into a pale blue arc of light, disappearing outside the viewing passage.

A breeze stirred, and the scene fell silent for a moment. Among the disciples watching, some had subtle changes in their expressions, while others whispered among themselves, but no one dared to approach the two of them even half a step further.

Yan Yue stood quietly, her eyes gleaming softly. She looked up at Qin Yu, her eyes, like stars and the moon reflecting each other, carrying a gentle, ambiguous smile.

"Your palm strike just now was a bit too rough... After all, making a move in front of everyone in the temple inevitably makes one appear..." She paused, her tone gentle, like a soft breeze, "... unrefined."

Qin Yu turned his head to look at her, his tone calm, yet as firm as a rock:

Some people don't need manners.

As he said this, Yan Yue looked at him, and in that instant, she felt that all the chaos and turmoil in the world couldn't compare to the purity of those words.

She chuckled softly, her voice as gentle as the first snow melting in the morning light.

"Hmm... that's what I think too."

The wind continued to flow through the Sundial Observation Ring, and Qin Yu and Yan Yue continued to walk side by side, as everyone made way for them.

On this day, this name was etched into the hearts of all the disciples of the Eternal Evolution Realm Hall.

His name is Qin Yu, and beside him is Yan Yue.

From then on, the strongest disciple group of Source of Epochless officially left behind their first soul projection.