Epoch Barrier Heavenly Locks · Annihilation Abyss Forever Secure

The azure glow gradually faded, and the soul's light receded.

The Myriad-Colored Ice Butterfly gently rested on Qian Ruishan's shoulder, Xueli nestled beside Mu Qingwan, and Zhou Yu's three soul beasts circled in formation in the air, their divine power just beginning to return. Everyone's expressions also brightened.

At this moment, Qin Yu slowly turned around, looked at the people in the courtyard, and calmly spoke:

"Let's go—we'll go to the Yuqing Hall."

Everyone nodded, Yan Yue, Zi Xue, Yunyi, and Extinguished Light followed suit. Qian Ruishan gently patted the wings of the Myriad-Colored Ice Butterfly, her eyes shining with tenderness, and then followed along with Mu Qingwan, Zhou Yu, and Yao Wanqing.

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The Annihilation Abyss Epoch: The Great Hall of Yuqing.

Inside the main hall, a dim light shone like water, the main seat was suspended high, and the abyss -Annihilation Abyss life patterns were coiled around it.

The Grand Venerable Mingxu and the Xuancang Shenying were already seated there, with the representatives of the core elders of the Annihilation Abyss Epoch standing silently behind them.

A calm and solemn atmosphere filled the entire hall.

The Grand Venerable Mingxu opened his eyes and looked over, his laughter ringing out:

"Hmm? Qin Yu is back. It seems the soul beasts have recovered as well. Today is a good day to make a decision."

Xuancang Shenying nodded slightly. "That's good—after this battle, although Annihilation Abyss Epoch has preserved its foundation, it must not relax its guard in any way."

At this moment, Qin Yu led everyone into the main hall. His robes fluttered like the wind, his aura was restrained, and a faint Azure Ring light appeared under his sleeves. Everything was calm, yet a murderous intent was hidden beneath.

He scanned the entire room, his gaze slightly lowered.

"Gentlemen, today's discussion concerns the strategic landscape of the future of the Annihilation Abyss Epoch. We must establish a new 'Realm-Guarding Ordinances' from this moment forward."

Qin Yu's gaze swept over everyone in the hall, and he stepped into the seat below the main one, cupping his hands and looking around:

"The Annihilation Abyss Epoch is no longer the Annihilation Abyss Epoch of yesterday. After this battle, I will formally establish a new Realm-Guarding Ordinances —I hope that from this day forward, you will all keep this in mind and abide by it without fail."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Azure Ring in his sleeve hummed softly, and a beam of pale blue light unfolded from the void, revealing lines of golden characters solidified from soul consciousness before everyone's eyes:

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The Annihilation Abyss Epoch: Realm-Guarding Ordinances (Initially Five Articles)

1. [Decree of the Sealed Boundary]: From this day forward, the Annihilation Abyss Epoch shall establish a "Triple Sealed Boundary," consisting of an inner, outer, and void-level guarded domain. Those Non-Self era shall not be allowed to enter. Anyone who trespasses without authorization, whose origin is unknown, or who fails to answer questions shall be executed first and reported later.

2 [Soul Beast Oath]: All Soul Beast Contractors must take an oath at the Soul Stele in the main hall. If the Soul Beast perishes first in battle, the Contractor shall keep his oath and not retreat; if the Contractor dies first, the Soul Beast shall not escape either, and protecting the boundary shall be the priority.

3. [Power of the Realm Guardians]: Xuancang Shenying and Grand Venerable Mingxu are the two pillars of the Realm Master. They have the power to independently command the soul armies of various domains. In wartime, they do not need to ask for orders and can arbitrarily execute the Soul Annihilation War Law.

4. [Elder's Duties]: Each of the ten elders of the Annihilation Abyss Epoch is responsible for guarding a domain of the Fate Hall, taking turns to patrol. Any foreign infiltration, abnormal soul consciousness, or chaotic realm pressure must be immediately sealed off and reported.

5. [The Realm Master's Decree]: All major decisions, strategies, promotions, repairs, wars, mergers, and other important matters in the future of the Annihilation Abyss Epoch shall be decided by "Realm Master Qin Yu" alone, and no one may speculate, change, or act on his behalf.

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Finally, Qin Yu looked around and added in a deep voice:

"Anyone who disobeys this order, regardless of their status or level of cultivation, will be considered a transgressor and dealt with according to the law of tranquility."

The Azure Ring emitted a very low hum, a vibration originating from the world's logical layer, signifying that this boundary-guarding law had been verified by the rules of the Annihilation Abyss Epoch and had officially come into effect.

Xuancang Shenying and Grand Venerable Mingxu rose solemnly and said in unison, "We obey the Realm Master's command!"

The others also bowed and replied, "We will strictly Realm-Guarding Ordinances and will not violate them in the slightest."

Inside the main hall, as everyone responded in unison, Qin Yu slowly raised his right palm, his consciousness resonating within his sea of consciousness—

The Azure Ring hummed softly, and then a blue light suddenly appeared.

"Now that the Annihilation Abyss Epoch has entered a new chapter, the power of the Realm Master should also spread to all regions." Qin Yu murmured, as light gathered in his palm like a swirling sea of stars. In the next instant, a cyan Soul Seal that seemed to traverse the void rose from the heart of the Azure Ring.

With a gentle flick of his finger—

"Azure Ring Divine Emanation: Realm Master Spirit Reflection, Achieved!"

Boom!!

Suddenly, the entire sky above the Yuqing Hall was filled with a super-high-dimensional consciousness storm. Space shattered like a mirror, then reformed and collapsed again. A figure slowly emerged from the light.

It was a figure of Qin Yu clad in a dark gold and black-patterned battle armor. His eyes showed neither joy nor anger, and sword shadows and soul patterns intertwined behind him, his aura condensed to the extreme. He stood in the void, his aura tranquil, yet seemingly capable of crushing the Nine Domains and Ten Abysses.

This body possesses neither Azure Ring nor a soul beast, yet it embodies Qin Yu's entire cultivation techniques, realm, combat logic, and cultivation Limit.

In the blink of an eye, it can evolve:

[Source-Extinguishing Divine Sword - Eleven Severing Forms]

[Fate Cause Master Seal - Ten Techniques]

[Silent Origin - Tribulationless Chapter - Five Styles]

[Silent Ring - Return to the Abyss Diagram - Five Styles]

And all the source techniques and combat structures that have been mastered can be used as if they were in the main body!

This Yingling body is not comparable to an ordinary "avatar," but is a "Realm Master Spirit Reflection" constructed from the source of consciousness of the Azure Ring dimension. It can guard the Annihilation Abyss Epoch Master for a long time, monitor the turmoil within the realm, suppress the undercurrents, and protect the abyss without ceasing.

He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze reflecting countless battle images, then bowed slightly to his true form Qin Yu:

"As long as the Realm Master commands, Yingling shall guard it."

Qin Yu stared at the figure, his gaze darkening slightly. "You will temporarily assume my original will and guard this place."

After a soft whistle, the Yingling slowly stepped into the center of the main hall, and a "Realm-Guarding Fate Array" formed by the Annihilation Abyss Master Seal and the Soul Source Heavenly Map appeared beneath its feet.

Azure light converged, and talismans sealed the sky.

Thus, the Lord of the Annihilation Abyss Epoch, the Spirit Reflection Realm Master, was born.

As everyone in the hall gazed upon Qin Yu Yingling, whose body was immaculate yet who resembled a supreme emperor, they all rose solemnly and kowtowed deeply.

"Welcome, Spirit Reflection Realm Master —Guardian of the Annihilation Abyss!"

At this moment, the azure light in the main hall had not completely dissipated, and the aura still lingered like a surging tide. Everyone's gaze turned to Qin Yu and the "Spirit Reflection Realm Master" who stood silently in the center.

Qin Yu slowly stepped forward, his gaze fixed on the crowd in the hall, his voice steady yet leaving no room for argument:

"This Yingling is formed by me using the power of the Azure Ring and the will of the source dimension of my sea of consciousness."

"He possesses all my current combat skills, techniques, cultivation level, and soul logic, but he lacks the Azure Ring —and also the power of the soul beasts under my command, including Yunyi and Extinguished Light."

The words sent a shiver down everyone's spines. The Yingling, who possessed Qin Yu's full combat strength, was far beyond that of ordinary temple guards.

Qin Yu continued:

"He is connected to my soul stone, and we can communicate with each other in an instant. If he encounters any crisis, suffers any interference, or experiences anything he sees or hears, it can all be transmitted back to my sea of consciousness."

What he said is what I said.

"What he does is what I command."

In the main hall, Yan Yue slightly. Zi Xue and Mu Qingwan exchanged a glance, both sensing the profound meaning behind Qin Yu's actions: this was laying the foundation for Annihilation Abyss that would never crumble.

Qin Yu turned to look at the "Spirit Reflection Realm Master" standing silently in the center of the hall, and said slowly:

"You will protect the Annihilation Abyss Epoch for me; any disturbance, any betrayal, any disobedience—you shall have the power to judge."

Yingling remained silent for a moment, then bowed in response:

"Yingling will obey the orders of the original Realm Master, guard the Annihilation Abyss, and annihilate all enemies."

As the sound faded, it subtly carried the vibration originating from the source of the sound, as if Qin Yu himself had given the order.

At this moment, both the Grand Venerable Mingxu and the Xuancang Shenying solemnly bowed and paid their respects:

"Welcome Realm Master Spirit Reflection Yingling to the main hall to protect the Epoch Realm!"

With a chorus of voices, the Yuqing Hall was enveloped in light, and the Annihilation Abyss's destiny was sealed with a new seal:

--The Yingling guards the boundary, the main hall stands forever.

The affairs of the main hall are temporarily settled, and the Spirit Reflection Realm Master has firmly guarded the Yuqing Main Hall. Qin Yu's azure light dimmed slightly as he surveyed the crowd and spoke in a deep voice:

"Everything is settled now, but I have a few more words to say, which I will only speak to you personally."

He then summoned Qian Ruishan, Mu Qingwan, Yunyi, Yan Yue, Extinguished Light, Zhou Yu, and Yao Wanqing, as well as the three veteran generals Grand Venerable Mingxu, Xuancang Shenying, and Ling Jingxi.

These people were all the core guardians of the Annihilation Abyss Epoch, and also the people he trusted most.

With a flick of his sleeve, Qin Yu caused spatial ripples to spread out like water, and a steady, silent teleportation wave brought the nine of them back to the tranquil courtyard.

Green leaves sway in the breeze. This is where they rested, healed their wounds, and chatted and laughed yesterday.

The group landed slowly and stood in the courtyard.

Qian Ruishan and Mu Qingwan were still wearing light gauze robes, their auras already stable; Yunyi and Extinguished Light were radiant, their eyes sparkling; Yan Yue was calm and solemn, as if she had already sensed that Qin Yu's actions were extraordinary.

Meanwhile, the three seniors, Grand Venerable Mingxu, Xuancang Shenying, Ling Jingxi, each stood in a corner, their auras profound and their faces solemn.

Qin Yu stood with his hands behind his back, glanced at everyone, and slowly spoke:

"I have called you back now because... I am about to lay out something extremely crucial."

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone's expression froze, and they all held their breath.

Qin Yu slowly stepped forward and stood in the center of the courtyard, his voice low and firm:

"Although the Annihilation Abyss Epoch is peaceful for a time, it is by no means truly secure. We once thought the most dangerous place was the hostile temple of the Source of Epochless, but now it seems that many other interdimensional forces have begun to infiltrate this place."

"Therefore, I must completely gather and reconstruct the original core of the Annihilation Abyss Epoch."

"This matter is known only to a select few of you; no one else may divulge a single word about it."

The Grand Venerable Mingxu raised an eyebrow and asked in a deep voice:

"Are you trying to reconstruct the logical anchor of the Annihilation Abyss Epoch?"

Qin Yu nodded slightly and replied:

"Indeed, once this matter unfolds, it will trigger a fundamental tremor throughout the entire Annihilation Abyss, causing at best turmoil in the Three Realms, and at worst, shaking the heavens and earth of all realms."

"But not cloth, that won't do."

Yan Yue stepped forward, her expression solemn:

"We understand. Just say the word, and we'll hold out no matter the cost."

Yunyi smiled gently, but also nodded seriously. "Don't worry, Elder Brother Yu Qin, we won't let anyone interrupt you."

Qin Yu looked at them, his eyes filled with emotion, trust, and an unspoken determination.

He said in a low voice:

"This reconstruction ceremony will begin tonight."

"At that time—all of you will need to enter the source and guard the realm."

Night slowly descended, yet the sky over the Annihilation Abyss Epoch showed no sign of darkness.

In the courtyard, as Qin Yu slowly formed hand seals, a seal formed by gathering azure light rose up, transforming into a dazzling source light that shot straight into the sky.

The next moment, the spatial laws of the entire Annihilation Abyss Epoch seemed to be touched by some mysterious force, and the world fell silent, time and space froze.

The gazes of the Grand Venerable Mingxu, the Xuancang Shenying, Ling Jingxi and others were solemn. Qian Ruishan, Mu Qingwan, Yan Yue and others sat cross-legged in the four corners of the courtyard, their souls sinking into the Origin Abyss.

--Initiating core refactoring.

As Qin Yu finished speaking, the Azure Ring flew out from his sea of consciousness, releasing countless chains of azure light as it spun, encircling the heavens and earth like a celestial lock or a woven fabric of the soul.

As the Azure Ring began to operate, the original logic diagram of the Annihilation Abyss Epoch manifested in the air.

It was a vast "Epochal Logic Diagram" like a cosmic star map, with countless components rotating slowly like stars. Each one represented the core rules, boundaries, and lifeblood laws of the Annihilation Abyss Epoch.

Qin Yu, positioned at the center of the diagram, softly uttered four words:

"The Epoch Source Barrier Realm - Beginning."

In an instant, a deep sound came from the depths of the Annihilation Abyss Epoch, and a colossal ring of boundary walls, reaching from the sky to the abyss, slowly rose from the depths of the Abyss!

That was the [Epoch Source Barrier Realm] Origin Framework from the very Heart of the Annihilation Abyss " --

Boundary form: entirely azure blue, like a mirror or a boundary, encircling the entire Annihilation Abyss Epoch body;

The boundary is inscribed with billions of ancient primordial characters, each character sealing off a cross-dimensional coordinate.

The outer wall is a "causal barrier layer," which can shield the perception of True Immortal from other dimensions.

The inner wall is the "main cause reverse trace layer," which, once breached, will forcibly strip the enemy of their logical source.

Boundary effect: Blocks all attempts to invade from external dimensions;

The Annihilation Abyss Epoch is defined as an existence that cannot be reversed.

No one may enter except for Qin Yu and Yingling, who will personally open the gate.

Everyone who looked up at the rising barrier was deeply moved.

Ling Jingxi sighed softly, "Once this barrier appears, if any enemy enters the Annihilation Abyss Epoch again, they will be willingly throwing their lives away."

The Grand Venerable Mingxu said in a deep voice, "Such a structure... can be considered Epoch Origin- level protective barrier, even a powerful expert at the Annihilation Lord Realm would be severely injured if they tried to break through."

Qin Yu stood at the center of the diagram, closed his eyes to Knowing Wall and his own soul core, and slowly spoke:

"From this day forward, the Annihilation Abyss Epoch enters the [Primordial Silence Constructed Protection] state. Non-Self personally activate it, any external invasion will be considered a traitor to the Annihilation Abyss."

"Azure Ring, activate the boundary recognition system."

The Azure Ring halo hummed softly, its Daoist voice resonating deeply:

"The identification logic is fixed. Those who are not allied in the Annihilation Abyss Epoch, lacking a name, cannot enter the boundary."

At the final moment of the barrier's formation, Qin Yu waved his sleeve and shook the seal, causing Dao Source locks to appear in the eight directions of heaven and earth, ultimately nailing the [Epoch Source Barrier Realm] to the very foundation of the Annihilation Abyss Epoch's rules.

This is what he left for the Annihilation Abyss Epoch —the highest level of "Source Law Self-Protection".

The Azure Ring eventually circled the entire realm, restoring all things to their proper places, and the Annihilation Abyss Epoch officially entered the state of eternal lock on the boundary.

After everything settled down, Qin Yu landed slowly.

He looked at the crowd, his voice steady:

"Everyone, from this day forward, there will be no more backdoors in the Annihilation Abyss Epoch, and we no longer need to worry about unauthorized entry by True Immortal from other realms."

"But from this moment on... I can no longer stay here permanently."