Qin Yu: "Is this Annihilation Rift Devil Blaze Core really as lifelike as you say?"
Azure Ring curled her lip in disdain. "Tch, you still don't believe me? Now take out the Heart of the Annihilation Origin Severed Realm, and I can fuse the two to forge you... Ultimate Fate Soul storage core exclusively for you."
"What kind of spirit core?" Qin Yu's eyes flickered slightly.
Azure Ring chuckled and raised her finger to the sky:
"Fate Soul Crystal Core - Azure Evolution Core."
In an instant, the entire treasure hall trembled violently, the Azure Ring robes fluttered, and eight mysterious rotating rings were reflected in the eyes.
--Fusion, officially begins! The entire process of forging the Fate Soul Crystal Core - Azure Evolution Core.
The entire space was suddenly enveloped in a deep, gloomy darkness, as if time had stood still and Annihilation had descended.
Azure Ring's hands flew, and countless Great Void cracks appeared between her fingers, like the marks of a star exploding. The "Heart of the Annihilation Origin Severed Realm" appeared in the air, showing a dark heart that was slowly beating. Its internal structure seemed to be the "Boundary Severance Law" of the entire world rotating on its own.
On the other side, the Annihilation Rift Devil Blaze Core slowly rose, its body as black as an abyss, with purple-black demonic flames burning on the outside of the crystal core, reflecting countless remnants of the destroyed universe and wailing soul shadows in the flames.
And deep within that core, a chaotic demonic eye slowly opened—
"Click..."
Azure Ring bit her fingertip, merging her own Annihilation Origin Divine Consciousness into the formation. Then, she clasped her hands together, and eight spiritual seals appeared simultaneously!
[Eight-Form Fusion Array Patterns]
[Ring Extreme Initial Fate Seal] -- Determines the boundary and origin, splitting the void to form a ring;
[Great Void Reverse Construction Breath] -- Redraws the format of the Fate Soul, stripping away the rule image;
[Annihilation Refining Devil Flame Bind] -- Controls the raging demonic flames and subdues the Realm Collapse energy flow;
[Rending Consciousness Ring Art Lock] -- Locks the Emperor's Core of Consciousness, stripping it of its autonomous logic;
[Annihilation Flame Returning to the Abyss Rotation] -- Causes the Annihilation Flame to resonate with the Heart of the Severed Boundary;
[Fate Soul Rending Pupil Inscription] -- Integrates Qin Yu's soul format into the central core pupil;
[Great Ring Annihilation Dao Surge] -- Gathering the Limitless Evolving True Flow, connecting the soul tides of the ten realms;
[Azure Evolving Heaven Sealing Form] -- Final fusion, forging divine consciousness to bind the core seal.
The simultaneous release of all eight techniques caused a sudden change in the entire lower level of the Unshining Cliff!
The void collapsed, and countless annihilation arrays appeared on the ground. Above the space, a huge Azure Ring made of Annihilation Demon Flame appeared, Heart of the Annihilation Origin Severed Realm and the Emperor Core tightly in the center.
Energy surged like the collapse of the universe, and the entire Demon Sect's main hall began to tremble.
Just as the two cores were about to merge, a trillion data arrays appeared in Azure Ring's pupils, and she softly proclaimed. "Merge— Core of Azure Evolution, born at this moment!!!"
--boom!!!
The two primordial energy bodies collapsed, merged, and exploded in an instant!
Only an Ultimate black void remained in the arena.
This black void, formless and intangible, slowly unfolded within the Annihilation Demon Flame, seemingly devouring both "existence" and "Does Not Exist." The "Annihilation Devil Pupil" in the center slowly opened, like the Ultimate eye that could see through all ages.
Appearance: An invisible black void surrounded by the Annihilation Demon Flame, with an "Annihilation Devil Pupil" at its core, radiating an aura of destruction that cannot be looked at directly. It changes shape according to Qin Yu's will, and in its normal state, it is hidden in the center of his brow, as if a drop of black divine blood has condensed.
Characteristics: Absolute capacity: can hold 10^∞, capable of devouring the universe, rules, nothingness, and even "Does Not Exist" itself;
Annihilation Refinement: Transforms everything into "Annihilation Devil Source," which Qin Yu can use for reshaping, refining, or destroying.
Boundless Realm Domain: Contains an infinite universe, where Qin Yu can control the flow of time, the course of cause and effect, and the structure of the world;
Ultimate Imprisonment: Sealing the Great Dao, Gods and Devils, and rules in the Annihilation Abyss;
Exclusive Binding: Only Qin Yu can activate it; it is bound to his soul, and anyone else who touches it will have their soul devoured by the demonic flames.
Function: Storage Core: Space and time dual sealing, capable of sealing all Great Dao origins, Heavenly Dao fragments, and Martial Soul cores;
Combat Expansion: Unlocks the "Annihilation Devil Domain," which devours heaven and earth, incinerates logic, and constructs a field of Annihilation rules.
Qin Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, slowly reached out, and put the newly born [Fate Soul Crystal Core - Azure Evolution Core] into his brow.
In that instant, all the radiant crystals, resonance crystals, soul stones, Source Artifact embryos, and Dao pattern scrolls in the entire treasure hall transformed into streaks of starlight that flowed into his body and were all collected into the "Azure Evolution Core".
At this moment, Qin Yu truly possessed an endless treasure trove that he could carry with him.
And his aura, within that invisible black flame, slowly rose to another—unknown level.
The black starlight was still slowly swirling, and the entire underground treasure vault had long since turned into Space Silence realm. Only a "Azure Evolution Core" slowly rotating between Qin Yu's eyebrows emitted a faint glow of demonic flames intertwined with annihilation and origin, like Ultimate life core falling from the sky, calm, deadly, and flawless.
Just then, a familiar soft hum came from Qin Yu's sea of consciousness.
Azure Ring placed her hands behind her back, lightly leaped, and stepped onto a wisp of azure light in the void, humming:
"Hmph, Little Qinzi, wasn't I right? This 'Azure Evolution Core' is a weapon capable of containing your entire universe's dreams. You couldn't have created something this advanced on your own."
As she spoke, she twirled around triumphantly, her black hair flying in the wind, as if she had embraced the entire glory of the Annihilation Treasure Vault on her small shoulders.
Qin Yu couldn't help but smile, cupped his hands in a respectful bow, and said, half-jokingly:
"Thanks to your help, otherwise I might not have been able to refine such a treasure... In the end, you are the most reliable."
Azure Ring raised an eyebrow, lifted her chin, and sneered, "Hmph, good that you know what's good for you."
Looking around at the pile of Ten Extreme Annihilation Starlight Crystal, along with ten thousand Limitless Resonance Crystal, a thousand Resonance Crystal Fragment, and other treasures that had been completely collected, Qin Yu felt that the "Azure Evolution Core" in his sea of consciousness remained calm and undisturbed, without even a ripple.
It seems... to have no concept of "capacity" at all.
After all, it is an absolute Fate Soul Crystal Core that can contain "10^∞" universes, rules, nothingness, and even "Does Not Exist" itself.
He whispered slowly:
"The Azure Evolution Core... truly is the Core of Infinity."
Azure Ring smugly snorted, "This little bit of stuff isn't even a fraction of what it is. To truly fill it, it would probably require a whole trillion trillion... trillions of eras to calculate."
Qin Yu nodded, looked up at the empty underground treasure vault, and said softly:
"There's almost nothing left of this treasure trove. The Heart of the Annihilation Origin Severed Realm and the Devil Blaze Emperor Core have fused into the Azure Evolution Core. In this battle at the Unshining Cliff, the Soul-Devouring Demon Sect was completely annihilated... They really made a killing."
His tone shifted abruptly, and his gaze suddenly turned sinister.
"It's time to return to the Eternal Extreme Sacred Hall and settle accounts with that so-called 'Deacon Zhang Song'."
Although his voice was soft, his words carried an overwhelming force.
"They wanted me to die at the hands of the Soul-Devouring Demon Sect... and even planted imposters to lure me into their trap. If I hadn't been incredibly lucky, and if my Annihilation Origin Power hadn't awakened, I would have almost been swallowed up by that 'trap within a trap'."
"This debt, no matter who he is, must be settled."
As soon as she finished speaking, Azure Ring smiled slightly, transformed into a stream of light, and sank into Qin Yu's sea of consciousness from the void.
Qin Yu Annihilation Origin an aura of annihilation, his robes fluttering in the wind, and the annihilation soul radiance emanating from his body was faintly visible. The "Azure Evolution Core" between his brows appeared and disappeared, as if it had transformed into an invisible celestial star, quietly devouring the remnants of the rules of heaven and earth.
He turned around, gazed at the collapsed cliff face beneath the ground, and gently raised his hand.
--boom!
Space distorted, like the wind tearing through the sky.
Qin Yu stepped into the void gate, his escape light breaking through the ten-thousand-foot-high restriction at the top of the cliff, heading straight towards the main hall of the Eternal Extreme Sacred Hall!
The world returned to Annihilation after his death.
The Soul-Devouring Demon Sect was utterly annihilated.
But Qin Yu's path to reckoning has only just begun.
Qin Yu stood above the Star Abyss Palace Hall. With a sweep of his divine sense, he saw a familiar figure standing quietly in front of the palace gate.
Chi Ning was dressed in white, her brows furrowed with obvious anxiety. Beside her stood an old woman with a light gray cloak, silver hair flowing down her shoulders, and eyes as deep as an abyss. Although she exuded no aura, she gave off a powerful and oppressive feeling of utter stillness and tranquility.
Qin Yu descended slowly, his steps unsteady, when Chi Ning rushed to meet him, her eyes slightly red:
"Qin Yu, you're finally back."
Qin Yu smiled slightly, though with a hint of weariness:
"Don't worry, it's alright... it wasn't Annihilation."
Chi Ning breathed a sigh of relief, then her expression turned cold:
"I've investigated. That so-called 'Deacon Zhang Song' Does Not Exist in any deacon register at all. His true identity... is Chen Po's uncle— Chen Yan!"
Qin Yu's gaze sharpened instantly, a chill flashing in his eyes:
"No wonder... it was Chen Po's people who set a trap for me to go to the Soul-Devouring Demon Sect alone, hoping to use external forces to kill me."
At this moment, the silver-haired old woman slowly stepped forward, her voice aged yet clear as a bell. "Your safe return is a testament to the enduring power of destiny."
Chi Ning immediately introduced respectfully, "Junior Brother Qin, this is my master— Senior Meng Qing. It was she who personally reviewed the secret register of the Eternal Extreme Sacred Hall's stewards and discovered 'Zhang Song's' true identity."
Qin Yu quickly clasped his hands in a bow and said, "Senior Meng Qing Qin Yu am deeply grateful."
Meng Qing smiled calmly and nodded, saying, "You don't need to be so polite. Your ability to return alone from the Unshining Cliff and break through to the Annihilation Source Realm - Supreme is already extraordinary."
She paused, her expression solemn. "I already know that you single-handedly annihilated three major branches of the Soul-Devouring Demon Sect and personally Annihilation the Annihilation Nether Soul Venerable. This achievement... is far beyond what the Annihilation Ranking mission can match. This mission was originally intended to be completed by twenty Annihilation Source Realm Supreme cultivators together for any hope of success."
"Now that you have completed this task on your own, you will be awarded the reward according to the standards for a Secret-level mission. Come with me to the Fate Authority Mission Hall to collect your final reward."
"However, before that, you must submit the Fate Soul of the Annihilation Nether Soul Venerable as proof for the final judgment."
Qin Yu nodded, then flipped his palm, and fragments of the Fate Soul that remained after the Annihilation Nether Soul Venerable were annihilated slowly emerged. In the dark purple soul light, one could vaguely see the Soul Venerable's mournful howls and unwillingness before his tragic dissipation.
Meng Qing's brows furrowed slightly, and she nodded gently:
"Okay, follow me."
The three figures flashed and flew towards the Fate Authority Mission Hall...
Mission Hall, solemn and majestic, with annihilating thunderclouds hanging in the sky, the hall gates are hundreds of feet high and covered with regular engravings, as if one could look down on all the achievements at a glance.
Before Meng Qing could stop, she spoke loudly:
"Elder Liu, I've brought someone to deliver a high-level secret mission— 'Exterminate the Soul-Devouring Devil Palace'."
Elder Liu Song, who was leaning against the jade steps at the entrance, was stretching when he heard this. He was slightly taken aback and casually replied, "Oh, okay... wait, wait, what did you say?!"
He suddenly stood up and cried out in alarm:
"You just mentioned 'Exterminate the Soul-Devouring Devil Palace'? That high-level, secret-grade operation, which has been ignored for millennia— Exterminate the Soul-Devouring Devil Palace?!"
Meng Qing nodded calmly. "That's right, this is the task."
Liu Song was speechless for a long time, then looked at her suspiciously. "You mean... you completed it all by yourself?"
Meng Qing turned around and smiled faintly:
"That's right, it's this inner disciple, Qin Yu."
"He not only Annihilation the entire Soul-Devouring Devil Palace, but also destroyed the three major branches of the 'Shattered Shadow Soul Marsh,' 'Abyss-Devouring Hall Foundation,' and 'Empty Pupil Secret Tomb,' and personally killed the Annihilation Nether Soul Venerable; fragments of his Fate Soul still remain."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Yu slowly took out a fragment of the Annihilation Nether Soul Venerable Fate Soul from his sleeve and placed it in the void in front of the hall. As soon as the fragment appeared, the surrounding space trembled, pale purple soul light floated, and there were faint demonic sounds. It was the characteristic of the high-level life soul left behind by the Annihilation Nether Soul Venerable Fate Soul his soul was annihilated.
Liu Song's expression immediately changed drastically, and he murmured, "... It really is the Annihilation Nether Soul Venerable... You, you wait a moment."
He immediately rushed into the hall, and less than five minutes later he dashed out again, clutching a disc woven from soul crystals and causal divine patterns, his expression completely changed:
"The divine sense confirms the feedback is absolutely correct. The double-hidden soul slaves I planted deep within the Soul-Devouring Devil Palace have sent back the final feedback—the entire Devil Palace has indeed become a dead zone, the soul power of the entire area has collapsed, the Soul Refining Array has collapsed, the Annihilation Nether Soul Venerable has dissipated, the Pupil Consciousness Branch has been destroyed, and the three major branches have been completely destroyed... Did you really do this all by yourself?!"
Qin Yu simply smiled calmly and remained silent.
Liu Song's expression was three parts solemn and three parts surprised. He then took a deep breath and said:
"Alright, now that the high-level secret mission [Exterminate the Soul-Devouring Devil Palace] has been confirmed, we have no right to judge, we are only responsible for presenting the reward."
He placed the mission disc in his hand above the "Causal Sequence Stele" inside the hall, and crimson divine patterns immediately appeared on the stele, automatically revealing themselves within a few breaths—
[Mission ID: Secret Level 8969]
Mission Difficulty Rating: Extremely Dangerous
Completion Status: One person executed, all eliminated successfully.
Liu Song solemnly proclaimed:
"Secret-level mission: Exterminate the Soul-Devouring Devil Palace - Rewards are as follows--"
[Mission Rewards - Officially Awarded]
1. Main Prize: 5 pieces of Limitless Resonance Crystal (Superior Grade, Complete)
The highest quality energy crystal can be used as a promotion certificate in the selection of core disciples of the Eternal Extreme Sacred Hall; one Annihilation Starlight Crystal is worth 10 billion.
Five Divine Annihilation-Grade Resonance Crystal, equivalent to 50 billion Annihilation Starlight Crystal, are the core catalysts for refining semi-sacred artifacts and breaking through realms with great medicine.
2. Mission Reward: Annihilation Origin Battle Artifact Proto-Embryo × 1
Name: Annihilation Fire Soul-Severing Spear (Prototype)
Attributes: Fire, Soul, Annihilation Triple Logic
It allows Qin Yu to fuse with Origin Framework to upgrade them into his own exclusive weapon, and even nurture divine weapon spirits.
3. Promotion Recommendation Order × 1
Meng Qing submitted the document on his behalf. With this token, an inner disciple can be promoted to a "core disciple candidate" ahead of schedule and will be jointly reviewed by the three elders of the Holy Temple. If he passes the review, he will receive a Purple-Gold Eternal Pole Crystal Core.
4. Points Reward: 15,000 points
Top-tier resources, law scrolls, combat skill fragments, and realm construction tokens can be exchanged at places such as the "Extreme Abyss Resource Hall," "Annihilation Origin Domain Construction Pavilion," and "Starlight Secret Tower."
5. Bonus Technique: Annihilation Soul Refining and Evolution Chapter - Extreme Severance Scroll (Fragment)
Belonging to the "Soul Extinction and Spirit Transformation" path, it was leaked from the Demonic Sect's secret treasure. Qin Yu has already exterminated the sect, and can use it to replenish his own soul consciousness and temper it, nurturing a deeper and more profound structure of the Ring Master Soul Diagram.
Liu Song looked at Qin Yu, his expression unusually serious:
"The above rewards are among the highest tiers for those who have completed secret-level missions throughout history. Please accept them with care. Also, the sect will convene a 'Star Abyss Public Council' in three days, and your merits may be listed on the Starlight Stele and announced to all regions of Hengji."
Meng Qing smiled and nodded, her eyes filled with satisfaction. "Thank you for your hard work, Qin Yu."
Qin Yu carefully put away his belongings, then calmly bowed and said, "This junior has learned much."
Outside the hall, the starlight dimmed, Qin Yu's gaze was distant, yet he already understood—
The Soul-Devouring Devil Palace is merely the beginning of the story.