Silent Realm Opening Chapter · Azure Ring Shakes All Spirits

The moment Qin Yu stepped into this place, everything before his eyes suddenly changed.

The world was no longer filled with mundane noise; instead, there was an Ultimate serene and sacred tranquility. Clouds swirled and golden light flowed down from the depths of the sky, intertwining with the pure white sea of mist, like a canopy of gold and white jade spread across the endless void.

Ahead, a magnificent staircase winds its way up from the void, leading directly to a palace embedded in the portal of the galaxy. The palace doors are majestic, and countless fragments of stars are inlaid on the golden dome, shimmering as if the Milky Way were pouring down. Behind the doors, an endless sea of stars faintly emerges, vast and mysterious, like a gateway to the origin of the universe.

On either side of the steps, white jade statues stood solemnly, holding long swords, scrolls, or scepters, their expressions dignified and lifelike. Each statue was surrounded by a pale golden halo, not an embellishment, but the true remnants of Daoist essence. With each step Qin Yu took, he could feel the statues' fixed gazes fixed on him, like a silent judgment.

Above the distant clouds, palaces rose like layers of mountains, their golden and white domes and magnificent halls standing side by side, connected by platinum bridges that resembled roads leading to the heavens. Behind the palaces, stars slowly shifted, and the Milky Way cascaded down like a waterfall, illuminating the entire sacred land with divine radiance. It was not a realm that mortals could reach, but a "dwelling place of the gods" that transcended the mundane.

On both sides of the road beneath our feet, a sea of flowers and spring water complement each other. The flowers are in full bloom, their colors vibrant yet not gaudy, each petal shimmering with Daoist-like patterns, as if carrying some unrevealed secret. The spring water gurgles, but it is not ordinary water; it is the liquid of starlight, reflecting the illusion of the beginning of heaven and earth as it flows, where life and death, cause and effect are constantly intertwined in the ripples.

When Qin Yu stepped onto the plaza, his gaze was immediately drawn to the central pillar of light.

A pillar of light converged from the earth, reaching straight into the starry sea. Countless ring-shaped ripples spread out from within it, each ripple sweeping across the void and stirring a resonance between space and causality, as if proclaiming that a battle Source of Epochless of the universe had once taken place here. The stone pillars surrounding the pillar of light stood broken, their ancient inscriptions still flickering, the remaining radiance of the Dao fire like the last breath of a star, swaying eternally.

This area Emptiness, but not deathly still. On the contrary, it contained an intense, unsettling sense of "divine absence." It was as if, countless ages ago, some transcendent being had resided here, and now they had departed, leaving behind only this ruin where glory and oppression coexisted.

Qin Yu was deeply shaken. He could clearly sense that this was not simply a sacred place, but some kind of forgotten source—whether it was the Phantom Demonic Spirit or a higher-level Supreme being, they had probably all left their mark here.

Just as Qin Yu's gaze swept across the Holy Radiance Ruins, Azure Ring's voice suddenly resounded deep within his sea of consciousness, carrying an unprecedented solemnity:

"Qin Yu, be careful... I sensed the aura of a Dao Shadow Soldier."

In an instant, the sacred tranquility of the entire space seemed to be shattered by a chilling fluctuation. The air seemed to lose its weight, and the radiance between heaven and earth gradually distorted under the erosion of that aura, with golden and white light being swallowed by streaks of dark golden-blue patterns. Qin Yu's heart tightened, and a cold glint flashed between his brows. He dared not rashly unleash too strong a fluctuation, and his body trembled, instantly suppressing his aura to the Ultimate, like a silent stone in the void.

He silently took flight and stepped into the depths of the Holy Radiance Ruins.

The steps and palaces ahead seemed to stretch out in distance at this moment, as if separated by some unknown force. As he moved forward, tiny cracks gradually appeared in the void, with a cold, golden-blue light flowing deep within them—the marks of the Dao Flame belonging to the Dao Shadow Soldier.

Azure Ring's voice grew increasingly heavy, carrying an undisguised killing intent. "They're here... and there are more than just one or two."

Qin Yu's eyes sharpened, and he gently touched his brow with his fingertips. The Azure Evolution Core within his body vibrated slightly, ready to unleash the power of Annihilation at any moment. However, he still did not rush out, but instead quietly advanced, carefully avoiding the remaining energy cracks in the space with each step, like a stealthy hunter waiting for the right opportunity.

The entire ruins became extremely eerie under the interplay of dense holy light and oppressive Dao Shadow Soldier aura. Although the flowers were still in full bloom and the springs were still flowing, their radiance seemed to have been drained of its vitality, leaving only a cold illusion of reincarnation shimmering between the petals and the water.

Qin Yu slightly extended his divine sense and finally saw the scene from afar.

Amidst the ruins of a half-collapsed palace, dozens of golden-blue figures stood motionless, runes flowing around them flashing incessantly. These were the Dao Shadow Soldier! They were like some kind of silent guardians, standing silently, yet the Supreme aura they exuded caused the entire void to crumble at any moment.

Azure Ring whispered a reminder: "Don't rush... observe their formation. If it's a head-on collision, you alone will probably be in danger too."

Qin Yu's gaze was icy, yet he still suppressed the killing intent in his heart. He quietly approached and stealthily moved away.

Qin Yu held his breath and focused intently. As the distance closed, he finally saw clearly the true movements of the group of Dao Shadow Soldier.

In the center of the half-collapsed palace ruins, an ancient stone platform lies broken and half-buried, its surface covered with cracks eroded by time, yet still flowing with faint ancient runes. Above the stone platform, a fragment of an ancient scripture floats, its entire body a mix of red and black, with twisted runes, as if countless fragments of narratives are floating on its surface.

The fluctuations emanating from the fragment were remarkably similar to those of the "Beginningless Origin Record" and the "Origin Truth Framework Scripture" within Qin Yu's body—it was another fragment of the Beginningless Silent Origin True Scripture!

Azure Ring's voice trembled in her sea of consciousness, filled with rare solemnity and excitement. "That's right... that's the 'Annihilation Thought Sea Scroll'! One of the thirteen scrolls. Who could have imagined it would appear here, guarded by these Dao Shadow Soldiers..."

As soon as the words were spoken, the golden-blue Dao Flame above the heads of the standing Dao Shadow Soldier trembled in unison. As if sensing the spying of outsiders, the runes around their bodies suddenly flowed, and the void spread out like ripples, with rings of golden-blue Dao waves completely covering the area around the palace.

At that moment, Qin Yu felt an overwhelming sense of suffocation. Although each Dao Shadow Soldier was still, the pressure they exuded was like an eternal and immortal mountain, pressing heavily on his chest, making it feel as if he was being deprived of his breath.

Azure Ring said coldly, "They are not simply guards, but are maintaining the existence of that scripture through collective resonance! Once they sense your approach, all their Dao Flame will erupt instantly, and even a supreme expert of the Annihilation Dawn Realm · Supreme will find it difficult to escape unscathed."

Qin Yu's gaze was icy as he stared intently at the scroll. His heart was churning with turmoil; he knew all too well what this meant. If he obtained this third scroll, his Beginningless Silent Origin True Scripture would have a more complete prototype, greatly increasing his chances of confronting the Source Dao Supreme Return Emperor head-on with Azure Ring in the future.

But at this moment—he was all alone, facing more than thirty "Phantom Demonic Spirit" at the Annihilation Dawn Realm · Supreme. Even with the help of the Azure Ring, he might not be able to escape unscathed.

Qin Yu slowly raised his hand, the Azure Evolution Core vibrating slightly between his brows, releasing wisps of dark golden ripples. A cold, resolute light gradually gathered in his eyes. "If I want to obtain it, I must swiftly and completely disrupt their formation! Otherwise, once the scroll is completely sealed within the 'Dao Shadow Origin Formation,' I won't even have a chance to act."

Azure Ring whispered a warning, "Qin Yu, remember... they are not ordinary enemies. They came for you; they are the projection of the Source Dao Supreme Return Emperor's will. If you choose to attack, be prepared for a fight to the death."

A cold smile curved Qin Yu's lips, his eyes as icy as the night. "Azure Ring, I've been prepared for this for a long time."

Having said that, his aura suddenly subsided, and he vanished into the void, silently approaching the stone platform where the ancient scriptures were located. Killing intent and the power of Annihilation brewed within him, like a volcano surging, ready to erupt at any moment.

In that instant, the void surrounding the ruins of the palace seemed to freeze completely. The golden and Dao Flame above the heads of the Dao Shadow Soldier burned together, converging into a sea of light, like the final radiance of countless stars extinguishing simultaneously. The translucent energy streams around them flickered with endless runes. They took a step in unison, and the void beneath their feet collapsed, bursting out with countless overlapping echoes, as if the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth had personally arrived.

The three Dao Shadow Soldiers, all at the Annihilation Dawn Realm · Supreme, simultaneously raised their "Origin-Returning Blade."

The blade was invisible, yet it trailed afterimages of cause and effect and narrative, as if each strike could negate history and rewrite the future, sweeping majestically toward the ancient scripture and the surrounding space.

Qin Yu's eyes suddenly narrowed, his Azure Evolution Core trembled, and dark golden ripples appeared around him. In an instant, the Azure Ring burst forth in his sea of consciousness.

As the Azure Ring manifested, the sky above the entire ruins darkened completely. A deep azure halo appeared behind Qin Yu, its engraved Dao patterns resembling cracks in the universe, cold and eerie. Countless galaxies dimmed instantly, as if all the myriad paths of heaven and earth had been drawn away, leaving only this Annihilation halo.

Azure Ring, Second Form: Realm-Severing Silent Light!

Boom!!!

With a flick of Qin Yu's finger, the Azure Ring of light transformed into an Annihilation band of light that stretched across the heavens and earth.

It was not merely light, but the Ultimate annihilation that severed the path of destiny and Mieyin! Wherever the light band reached, the sea of light condensed by the three Dao Shadow Soldier instantly exploded, and billions of golden and azure runes collapsed inch by inch in the air as if cut by a sharp blade, along with countless illusory stars.

The void shattered completely in that instant, as if turning into shards of glass, reflecting countless blue light and shadows, and displaying scenes of the destruction of all the heavens.

Meanwhile, the Dao Shadow Soldier roared in unison, and their deep Dao chants spread like a thousand ancient gods reciting the words "Dao Returns" at the same time.

The space beneath their feet suddenly shattered, solidifying into a "Phantom Origin Formation," resembling a black-gold starry battlefield that locked Qin Yu inside.

Azure Ring transmitted her voice coldly. "Qin Yu! They are using a collective Dao Flame to lock you down. If you are completely imprisoned, you won't even have a chance to draw your sword!"

Qin Yu's eyes darkened, and the power of annihilation surged wildly around him. He suddenly raised his hand.

The Source-Extinguishing Divine Sword hummed as it was drawn from its sheath, its jet-black blade transforming into a long, destructive rainbow under the azure light. The sword's cry pierced the heavens, as if announcing the end of all existence.

"Azure Ring! -- The Silent Realm Returns to the Beginning Fate's Existence Completely Covers All!"

At that moment, Qin Yu suddenly slashed down with the Source-Extinguishing Divine Sword.

The sword light and the Azure Ring of light intertwined, forming a devastating annihilation storm:

With a single, sharp strike, it tore through the void and shattered the blockade laid down by the Dao Shadow Soldier;

The single Sever the Fate Trajectory directly targets the "Dao Flame" burning above their heads;

With a single Shatter Soul Consciousness, the energy chains of the Phantom Origin Formation were destroyed section by section;

With a single Sever the Art's Beginning, the essence of their "Origin-Returning Blade" was eroded.

With a single strike of Corrupt Heaven's Cause, all the golden and azure runes in the void were reduced to ashes.

Boom boom boom--!!!

The Azure Ring of Silence and the Sword of Origin Destroyer intersected in mid-air, exploding into a destructive storm that swept across the heavens and earth. Countless Dao Shadow Soldier were instantly swallowed up, their ethereal forms bursting into streams of light. The entire ruins were reduced to a dark blue-green ocean of Annihilation storm, as if a corner of the entire Source of Epochless · Middle Layer had been completely wiped out.

Qin Yu in the center of the storm, his clothes fluttering, his long hair dancing in the wind, his eyes cold as if Gods and Devils had been resurrected. Behind him, Azure Ring stretched across the sky, like a unique and absolute commandment.

Azure Ring's voice echoed through the storm, "Those who dare to obstruct me will all be sent to the Silent Realm Opening Chapter, never to return!"

This strike truly brought the situation to its peak.