The wind rustled in the courtyard, the void was ethereal and picturesque, and starlight sprinkled down like rain.
Yan Xu lightly flicked her sleeves, her divine radiance concealed, but her words struck Qin Yu's soul like a deep bell:
"Venerable Lord Tong Ning and I have come here today not only to inform you about the Epoch Origin Chaos Being, but also to discuss something extremely important—three days from now."
She paused, her gaze falling on a faint golden wheel formed from a nebula at the eastern horizon, and slowly uttered the key phrase that shook the entire outer region of Epoch Origin:
"The Source of Epochless: A Grand Cross-Regional Core Disciple Martial Arts Tournament."
Qin Yu's eyes flickered slightly upon hearing this, and he immediately cupped his hands respectfully:
Please enlighten me, senior.
At this moment, Venerable Lord Tong Ning slowly spoke, his expression more solemn than ever before:
"This competition is no small matter."
"You must understand, although our Epoch Origin Observation Clan possesses a complete organization of twenty temples throughout the entire Source of Epochless, in the overall regional division, our clan is still... merely on the outermost periphery."
"This time, however, our opponent is the 'Fallen Source Epoch Domain,' which is adjacent to our observed epoch."
"Their main lineage is called -- [Star Descendant Clan]."
"This race is one of the Ancient Clan of the Fallen Source Epoch Domain, born from the land where the starlight source was severed. They are born with the ability of 'Star-Rending Self-Healing' in their soul consciousness. The race has ten divine halls, and the initial disciples of each hall are all beings above the Primordial Void Realm."
Yan Xu nodded slightly, her gaze turning to Qin Yu, her tone softening:
"Although they do not have the complete sequence of the Twenty Temples, the combined power of the Ten Temples is not to be underestimated. Especially this time, it is rumored that one of their core disciples who went into battle has already entered the 'Annihilation Source Realm - Supreme' category."
Qin Yu pondered for a moment upon hearing this, then slowly said:
"In that case, this battle Non-Self one I can avoid."
"During the calamity of the Annihilation Abyss Epoch, I am deeply grateful for the help you two seniors have given me; I have yet to have the opportunity to repay your kindness."
"If this battle concerns the survival pattern and reputation of my Observer Race in the Source of Epochless— "
He suddenly looked up, took a step forward, and the Azure Ring appeared as his sea of consciousness trembled, like a divine ring being activated for the first time, illuminating the entire Radiant Palace Eastern Region.
"In this battle, I, the junior, shall be at the forefront, and I am willing to establish a powerful precedent for the Epoch Origin Observation Clan!"
"I dare to challenge the prodigies of the countless races of the Origin Era; who can withstand the might of my Qin Yu Qinghuan!"
As soon as the words were spoken, a distant rumble of blue thunder echoed throughout the courtyard of the Conradiance Halls.
As if the wheel of fate were slowly shifting, a cross-border storm concerning the "Epoch Origin regional landscape" was about to fully descend in three days.
Following his bloody battle in the Annihilation Abyss and the annihilation of the Eight True Word Clans, Qin Yu will once again embark on a new path of battle as the "strongest in the Outer Domain of the Epoch Origin Temple"!
Deep within the courtyard, the blue light lingered, and the winds and clouds moved silently.
Qin Yu before the courtyard, the Azure Ring divine radiance still slowly rotating. At that moment, bathed in starlight, his figure seemed to merge with the entire Source of Epochless. That was not the radiance that an ordinary disciple could bear, but rather the radiance condensed after shattering the Nine Palaces and Eight Clans, stepping into the Annihilation Source Realm, and awakening the rebirth of destiny... "The absolute power of home turf."
Yan Xu gazed at him quietly, her slender fingers slightly clenched, her robes cascading down like water in the air, her eyes filled with a rare tenderness and approval.
"Back when you first entered the Eternal Evolution Realm Hall, you were just one of our junior disciples. Although you had formidable potential, you had not yet Realm Breaking."
"But now you are not only one of my temple's guardians, but you also defeated Sole Book in the Battle of Silent Origin and stepped into the Annihilation Source Realm... You are no longer comparable to before."
She glanced at Tong Ning beside her and sighed softly:
"Truly worthy of being the disciple you personally introduced to the Observer Race back then."
Tong Ning did not respond immediately, but silently gazed at Qin Yu's profile, as if she had seen through the river of time, her eyes gleaming like a silent chain.
A moment later, she smiled gently, a smile so faint it was almost imperceptible, yet more radiant than the light of heaven and earth.
I knew I hadn't misjudged you back then.
Her voice was calm, yet it stirred like a still sea. It was the most precious praise uttered by a judge who had reached the pinnacle of the Silent Mystery Realm of Tranquility Supreme Realm, who no longer needed to be obsessed with success or failure, at the zenith of cause and effect.
"I have seen too many disciples, some with unparalleled comprehension, some with extraordinary Fate Soul, some with noble bloodlines, some with earth-shattering enlightenment... yet they are all trapped in the 'chain of rules,' unable to truly forge their own path."
"And you, Qin Yu, rose from the Annihilation Abyss Silent Source Realm, broke through the Gray Gate, crossed the Heavenly Evolution Calamity Realm, eradicated the Liang Jichen, and Annihilation..."
"You have never depended on anyone, nor sought refuge. Step by step, you have forged your own unique path—the path of Fate-Cause."
Your current path is no longer a gift from fate.
"But you yourself became destiny."
At this moment, the Venerable Silent Profundity and the Venerable Lord Tong Ning looked at the young man before them, their eyes flashing with... the nascent form of an existence about to surpass the "Origin of Source of Epochless Sequence".
The wind rose again, and the light of the Azure Ring gently illuminated her and Yan Xu's faces. The two female lords, who had long stood at the pinnacle of the Origin of the Epoch Origin, now stood Anran beside the young man named "Qin Yu" like two elders, their eyes calm and gratified.
But behind this calm lies the prelude to a storm that will affect all Epoch Origin of the future.
Because that young man is the one who has shattered the past and is writing the future—the new master of Azure Ring.
Inside the Conradiance Halls, the morning light slanted in, casting a soft glow on the jade eaves. Qin Yu stood quietly, respectfully bowing to Tong Ning and Yan Xu, his voice steady yet full of composure and respect:
"Seniors, what are the rules for this inter-regional martial arts competition? And how many people will represent our Observer Race in the battle?"
Tong Ning nodded slightly, glanced at Yan Xu, who slowly stepped forward, her Dao voice steady as a bell:
"For this competition, our Observer Race has five disciples participating. Apart from you, the other four are all among the top fighters in their respective halls. Tong Ning and I have already finalized the list, so listen carefully."
With a flick of her right hand, a deep blue talisman wheel appeared, its light projecting into the air and revealing four character profiles. Each figure stood like a mountain against the sky, exuding a sharp and imposing aura.
"First place - Fate-Authority Law Pillars, Third Pillar Temple Guardian, Luo Yuncang."
" At the Primordial Void Realm, the Supreme cultivation level, his Innate Martial Soul is the Radiant Abyss Guardian Eternal Fate Crown Radiant Abyss. The crown hangs high, its trajectory unbroken, capable of forcibly constructing a 'Fate Realm Protection' barrier. His combat characteristics are suppressing challenges beyond his level and reconstructing the life trajectory continuity structure of enemy skills. Once he makes a move, the enemy's continuous skills will quickly collapse."
"Second position – Fate-Authority Law Pillars, Fourth Pillar Temple Guardian, Dan Guikui."
"The No Consciousness Realm Supreme, possessing the rare Lawful Return to the Universe, Epoch-Slaying Wheel Martial Soul, can reverse the enemy's skill chain, directly annihilating the enemy's skills from their very origin. His Radiant Epoch Severing Axe, Silent Wheel Blade, is specifically designed to sever the enemy's initial skill, effectively countering all skills with pre-set logic, making him the nemesis of skill-based cultivators."
"The third—the guardian of the second pillar, Ju Ji."
"His cultivation level is at the high-level of the Annihilation Source Realm, and his martial soul is the Radiant Wheel Reflecting the Abyss - Silent Radiance. His combat style is 'Fate Track Locking, Skill Flow Reversal,' which can reflect the trajectory of enemy skills and preemptively seal Sever Future skill evolutions, making him a nightmare for suppressive combatants. His weapon is the Silent Splendor Radiance-Rending Blade, capable of cutting through future skills and shattering the fixed trajectory."
Yan Xu briefly, her gaze shifting slightly, revealing a hint of seriousness:
"The last one is Yao Zhiyan, a core disciple recommended by the Sequence Wheel Eternal Hall."
"The No Consciousness Realm - Supreme: Her Innate Martial Soul is the Glazed Sound Dream Mirror Butterfly, with wings shimmering with glazed crystal light, capable of shattering illusions and penetrating dream souls. She excels at suppressing both space and spirit. She possesses an extremely terrifying Ultimate skill - Mirror Descends, Dream Falls Silent, which can project the enemy's soul into the dream world. If one's mind is not strong enough, the soul will be devoured and Annihilation."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu's gaze flickered slightly, and the image of the beautiful girl who had fought alongside him in the Star Abyss Forecourt appeared in his mind. He couldn't help but nod slightly.
Yan Xu closed the talisman wheel in her hand and smiled, "These five people are the lineup of the Observer Race this time."
Qin Yu listened quietly as the Hall Master Yan Xu recounted the names of the various generals, his expression remaining unchanged, until the last name reached his ears—
"Yao Zhiyan."
In an instant, Qin Yu's pupils contracted slightly, and a soft sound seemed to resonate in his heart, stirring up layers of thoughts in the silence.
It's her...
Those distant yet incredibly vivid images surfaced in my mind.
That was one of the deepest Realm Splitting in the Source of Epochless, the [Soul Cavern Dense Forest]. He and she fought side by side to clear away the eerie mist, relying on each other to break the Soul Sealing Ring Array, and together they were caught in that indescribable annihilation storm.
That was the [Star Abyss Forecourt], where a spatial Rending Domain tore apart the threads of fate, and all around were the abyss of falling stars and the silent mirror of illusion. Yet she remained steadfastly by his side, fighting alongside him against the horde of soul beasts. Her flowing robes, like the fluttering butterfly, had once protected him on the edge of life and death, guarding his deepest, most solitary moments.
At that time, she was just a young girl who had just entered the Source of Epochless, and her cultivation level was only at the Annihilation Master Initial Stage.
But now, it is already --
The No Consciousness Realm: The Supreme.
Qin Yu's heart stirred, Azure Ring gently vibrated within his sea of consciousness, as if responding to this thought of reunion. Their past battles side by side had transformed into—fighting side by side.
A hint of tenderness flickered in his eyes, his lips curved slightly upward, but he quickly suppressed it, looking at Tong Ning and Yan Xu, his voice as steady as a mountain:
"So, it was her."
Tong Ning noticed the subtle change in Qin Yu's expression, a knowing smile playing on her lips, and said:
Do you know her?
Qin Yu nodded slightly, his gaze calm as still water. "We fought side by side to the death, and this place where our Fate Soul intertwined is naturally familiar to me."
Yan Xu said softly, "She is currently a disciple protected by the Sequence Wheel Eternal Hall, and she recently advanced to the Supreme No Consciousness Realm. Precisely because of her special status, she was also exceptionally selected to participate in the core battle this time."
Qin Yu closed his eyes slightly, and when he opened them again, there was no ripple in his eyes, as if all the emotional fluctuations just now had sunk into his sea of consciousness along with Azure Ring.
"Thank you for informing me, senior. I understand."
He knew that this "cross-regional ethnic competition" was no longer just a battle he was fighting alone.
The butterfly shadow that once accompanied him out of the deadly Star Abyss of chaos has now transformed into the wind and gracefully returned.
And they will once again fight side by side.
Qin Yu bowed solemnly, his voice clear and firm:
"I understand, and I will not fail in my mission."
A faint blue light surged within the hall, while divine radiance streamed in through the windows. The Azure Ring on Qin Yu's shoulder trembled slightly, as if it had already sensed that a battle powerful enough to shake the Source of Epochless region was about to begin.
Tong Ning and Yan Xu exchanged glances and nodded slightly. Tong Ning said gently:
"Alright, I have conveyed everything I needed to tell you. For the remaining three days, you can rest and recuperate within the Radiant Palace Eastern Region, focusing your mind and adjusting your condition."
Yan Xu added slowly, "Three days from now, the two of us will personally lead you five core disciples to the [Floating Cosmos Battle Mirror] at the border of the Realm Billow Star Domain, the venue for this inter-regional martial arts competition."
"At that time, billions of star palaces will appear simultaneously on the projection of the Mirror Realm of the Epoch Origin, and the scenes of battles between core disciples from all regions will be reflected on the projections of the Origin Realm of all clans in the entire Source of Epochless."
Tong Ning looked at Qin Yu with a meaningful expression, smiled without saying a word, and then her clothes fluttered slightly, her pale robes turning into a wisp of light and disappearing.
Yan Xu then flicked her sleeves, and starlight rained down on the silver floating staircase in the hall. The figures of the two Supreme experts of the Silent Mystery Realm slowly left the hall amidst countless layers of light and shadow, returning to nothingness.
The main hall was silent.
Qin Yu stood with a bow, his posture upright and his expression calm.
He slowly bowed his head, solemnly greeting the departing phantom, his voice low, yet each word resonating like metal striking stone:
Respectfully bidding farewell to our two seniors.
The Azure Ring trembled slightly deep within his consciousness, as if responding to this promise and respect.
A breeze stirs in the courtyard, causing the green vines to sway and all things to fall silent.
He stood silently before the palace gates, bathed in the first light of dawn, his figure as imposing as a mountain, his mind as clear as a mirror. Three days later, he would no longer fight only for himself.
This battle carries the glory and future of the entire Observer Race.