The Annihilation Emperor Shatters the Restriction · The Spirit Pool Opens

Qin Yu's gaze was cold and deep. The Six Severances Seal and the Void Source Ripple behind him had not yet dissipated. He stared at the Eternal Silence Sovereign, who had now completely submitted, and his voice was low and authoritative:

"Now that you have been subdued by me, tell me everything about your background and why you came here."

The vast, cosmic phantom of the Emperor of Annihilation slowly descended into the void, its pupils flashing with the "Abyssal Light of Abyss of Annihilation." Its voice was as deep as the collapse of the universe, yet it conveyed absolute loyalty.

"Master, my two brothers and I are not Limitless Final Abyss."

As these four words were uttered, the entire Nether Abyss Bone Marsh trembled violently, and even the distant void rifts emitted a deep rumble, as if the name itself represented a taboo that transcended all existence.

"The Limitless Final Abyss..." Qin Yu murmured, a sudden surge of shock churning within him.

The voice of the Eternal Silence Sovereign continued to echo:

"That is the Ultimate realm beyond all universes, dimensions, time, and causality. It lies at the boundary between existence and Non-Existence, belonging to no realm and brooking no definition. The Limitless Final Abyss is the origin of the collapse of all rules, and the place of absolute end. All who step into it are stripped of their definitions and reduced to nothingness."

As it narrates, illusions appear in the surrounding space: boundless dark vortexes, shattered fragments of spacetime light, and chaotic orbs of light surge and recede like a tidal wave, as if every phantom is shouting "The End!"

"Master, we were Final Abyss the Three Emperor Beasts of that place, based in the Abyss, wielding the power of Annihilation, reincarnation, and chaos, guarding the boundaries of the Limitless Final Abyss. But..."

Eternal Silence Sovereign's voice suddenly lowered, even trembling slightly:

"One day, a mysterious army invaded the Limitless Final Abyss. Their leaders... each one was about five zhang tall, their appearance resembling a miniature of the 'Current Destruction,' their aura supreme, their bearing like that of immortals. They wore golden-blue robes of the Emperor of Annihilation, with Dao patterns flowing across them like billions of cosmic galaxies; they wore ethereal crowns, so powerful that even the gaze of cause and effect and destiny could not look them directly in the eye."

Qin Yu's eyes narrowed, and Yunyi and Hong Xiuxiang's hearts also trembled, as if they could see in their minds the scene of that army breaking through the River of Cause and Effect and slaughtering the Limitless Final Abyss.

"In that battle, even with the combined might of the three emperors, we were still no match for them..." Eternal Silence Sovereign let out a painful growl, the celestial phantoms around him distorting, "Final Abyss was slaughtered, we three beasts were forced to be cast into this 'Realm of Primordial Echoes,' becoming exiled prisoners!"

It raised its head, its eyes burning as it stared intently at Qin Yu: "Master, if one day we can step into the Limitless Final Abyss again... we will surely see the true source of that mysterious army!"

The illusory image of Azure Ring slowly emerged in Qin Yu's sea of consciousness, surrounded by clear azure light, yet her voice carried a solemn and dignified tone:

"Little Qinzi, what army is it talking about... I suspect it's very likely the Heaven-Devouring Dao-Extinguishing Army. That's the strongest legion under the command of the Source Dao Supreme Return Emperor, traversing endless dimensions, and wherever it goes, it only carries out one absolute order—to erase all traces of those who oppose it."

A glint of blue light flashed in Qin Yu's eyes, and his heartstrings trembled violently. Azure Ring's voice seemed to carry some ancient imprint, resonating deep within his soul:

"If it truly is the Heaven-Devouring Dao-Extinguishing Army... then it means that the Source Dao Supreme Return Emperor has been secretly tracking our whereabouts. They are not merely searching, but rather eliminating anything that might threaten His future in advance."

A brief silence filled the void. Qin Yu gazed at the long, dark corridor where light and mist intertwined, his heart as cold as a blade. After a long while, he turned to look at the kneeling, Eternal Annihilation Heavenly Emperor, his voice low and firm:

"Very well. In that case—you lead the way. I want to Seeing Seeing your other two brothers."

The colossal figure of the Eternal Silence Sovereign trembled slightly, its eyes blazing with the light of Annihilation stars. It lowered its head, its voice booming like a cosmic bell, yet revealing undisguised loyalty:

"I will obey my master's command. I will personally persuade them to submit to you as well. From this day forward, the Realm of Primordial Echoes will no longer be divided into the Three Sovereigns, but will be ruled solely by my master's will."

"Okay." Qin Yu nodded, the Source-Extinguishing Divine Sword in his hand, its blade flickering with dark flames, illuminating the mist of the Nether Abyss.

The next instant, the boundless shadowy land suddenly trembled. Qin Yu stepped out, with Yunyi and dragon shadows coiling around him, and a sea of butterflies surging. His Hong Xiuxiang Brocade Ink Soul Brush flashed with starlight and writing patterns.

Behind him stood the enormous figure of the Eternal Silence Sovereign, resembling a walking celestial body of the end times. The Abyss-Rending Desolate Prison Mystic Hou roared in a low voice, and dozens of dark creatures knelt down in unison before rising to their feet and following behind Qin Yu.

At this moment, both the Dark Army and the Annihilation Heavenly Emperor were under his command.

Their overwhelming power was like a conquering army that transcended time and space, breaking through the forbidden fog of the Nether Abyss Bone Marsh. The Black Bone peaks trembled, and countless remnant souls howled, but all were annihilated by the footsteps of this group.

Ahead, the abyss surged, reflecting a boundless pool of deep blue light. The pool's depths were unfathomable, reflecting countless illusory starlight. That was— the Void Silent Spirit Pool.

The vast procession moved through the dilapidated corridors of the Nether Abyss Bone Marsh. The void ahead surged, while the footsteps of the Annihilation Legion echoed in unison behind, like a torrent suppressing the heavens and earth. Although the atmosphere remained oppressive and murderous, a rare sense of ease flowed between Qin Yu and the two women.

Yunyi landed lightly on Qin Yu's shoulder, her dragon-butterfly eyes sparkling with playful light, a teasing smile playing on her lips, "Hahaha, Little Qinzi, congratulations! This Eternal Annihilation Heavenly Emperor is no ordinary divine beast. To be able to steal its soul—you've practically stumbled upon the greatest treasure in the entire Realm of Primordial Echoes! You've struck it rich!"

Upon hearing this, Hong Xiuxiang gently stroked the Brocade Ink Soul Brush, her gaze warm and gentle, her tone filled with genuine joy. "Qin Yu, I am truly happy for you that you were able to steal the soul of the Eternal Annihilation Heavenly Emperor. You have reached a height that no one can reach..."

Qin Yu turned to look at the two of them, his gaze gentle yet firm, a hint of a smile on his face, but his response was utterly sincere. "I was able to completely steal the soul of the Eternal Annihilation Heavenly Emperor thanks to your help. If I were alone... it would have been impossible to succeed. It was only through your combined efforts that we achieved this result."

Yunyi chuckled, put her hands behind her back, and twirled lightly, her light blue dress fluttering in the wind. "Little Qinzi, tell me, how should we be rewarded? I'm about to make a request, hehe!"

Qin Yu couldn't help but chuckle, then feigned seriousness. "After we finish these things, I'll personally grill you some barbecue, I guarantee it'll taste like nothing I've ever had before."

Upon hearing this, Yunyi immediately clapped her hands and laughed, "Hahaha, that's great! Then I'll be looking forward to a feast!"

Hong Xiuxiang paused slightly, then gently covered her red lips, her smile as Qingwan as a blooming flower, her eyes filled with tender warmth. She didn't interrupt, but quietly watched Qin Yu and Yunyi's interaction, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.

In the pitch-black, desolate Nether Abyss Bone Marsh, their laughter and conversation seemed to light up a ray of starlight in the oppressive night.

Led by the Eternal Silence Sovereign, the vast procession gradually approached a region shrouded in a void of mist. In the distance, the world seemed to have lost its voice, with only a lake of light and shadow lying across the darkness.

That is -- the Void Silent Spirit Pool.

The water of the Spirit Pool possesses an indescribable hue, neither entirely black nor entirely blue. Its surface is as calm as a mirror, yet it constantly reflects unfamiliar images: either a future they have never experienced, or a forgotten past. Each image lingers only for a moment before being swallowed by the rippling water, as if reminding us that everything here is uncertain.

Above the pool, countless transparent butterfly shadows and illusory flowers floated, shimmering like stars, sometimes bright and sometimes dim. They carried a strange radiance, illuminating the thick, deathly fog around them, giving this originally gloomy spirit pool a dreamlike romantic atmosphere.

The surrounding rock walls seemed to have been eroded to the extreme by time, with faint blue light seeping through the cracks, like tear stains, gently dripping into the pool and stirring up circles of strange yet elegant ripples. Once the ripples spread, the reflections on the water surface suddenly turned upside down, as if the world had been overturned.

A barely audible murmur filled the air, like countless souls singing in chorus, or like an echo from the depths of time. The sound was both chilling and strangely calming, as if death and romance were separated by only a fine line at this sacred pool.

The moment Qin Yu, Yunyi, and Hong Xiuxiang stepped into this area, all three felt a tightness in their chests. Despite the oppressive silence all around, they were captivated by the otherworldly beauty of the spiritual pool.

Yunyi raised her eyes, her butterfly-like pupils trembling slightly, and chuckled softly, "Little Qinzi, this place... seems to be inviting us, yet it also seems to be warning us."

Hong Xiuxiang gently stroked the Brocade Ink Soul Brush, a thoughtful expression on her brow. "The fusion of Space Silence and spirituality is both eerie and Ultimate romantic. If one could cultivate here, even one's mind would likely be cleansed."

Qin Yu gazed intently at the spirit pool, his eyes suddenly becoming incredibly profound. His intuition told him that this Void Silent Spirit Pool was not merely a scenic view, but rather concealed a secret powerful enough to shake the entire Realm of Primordial Echoes.

The atmosphere at Lingtan grew increasingly heavy. Countless butterflies and illusory flowers danced lightly on the surface of the pool, like billions of stars falling to earth, reflecting the water in a dreamlike way. However, beneath this beauty lay a suffocating sense of oppression.

Just as Qin Yu was about to take a step forward, he suddenly felt a sharp pain deep in his soul—as if his entire existence had been rejected by the spiritual pool, and an invisible chain appeared between heaven and earth, firmly sealing off space, cause and effect, and even destiny.

At this moment, the Eternal Annihilation Heavenly Emperor — the Eternal Silence Sovereign —slowly stepped forward. Its colossal figure, like a projection of a galaxy, appeared and disappeared within the light and shadow of the spiritual pool, its eyes swirling with an abyssal, serene light, carrying an aura capable of annihilating everything. It lowered its majestic head, its voice like a decree from the end of time, yet in Qin Yu's ears it carried a trace of absolute submission:

"Master, don't worry."

"This is a restriction set up by my second brother; I will break it for my master."

As soon as he finished speaking, Sovereign Emperor raised its enormous dragon claw, causing the void to tremble. Countless collapsing spacetime rifts appeared around it, like countless fragments of a broken universe surrounding it. Then, it slowly pressed down with one claw, and black-gold ripples of Annihilation swept out like a storm of judgment.

In an instant, the chain patterns around the spirit pool shattered. The flowing chains of light emitted a piercing wail as they were forcibly broken by the Sovereign Emperor's annihilation power. The entire Void Silent Spirit Pool seemed to be startled, and the water surged violently, splashing up billions of drops of purplish-black water light, which fell into the void like shattered stars, a magnificent scene resembling a funeral for the stars.

Yunyi's gaze sharpened, and she murmured softly, "Such power... it's unimaginable unless you see it with your own eyes. Little Qinzi, your ability to subdue it is more absurd than defying the heavens."

Hong Xiuxiang also gripped the Brocade Ink Soul Brush tightly, her eyes revealing shock and awe. "With just this one claw, it can shatter this restriction. If it were an enemy, it probably wouldn't even have the chance to inscribe the seal."

Qin Yu simply stared calmly, a cold and resolute light flashing in his eyes. He knew that Sovereign Emperor's actions at this moment were not merely about breaking the restrictions, but also about demonstrating to him its loyalty and absolute obedience.

After the protective light fragments completely shattered, a new phenomenon slowly emerged in the center of the spirit pool. A cloud of light rose from the water's surface, vaguely outlining a huge and blurry shape—the very aura of the "second brother" that the Sovereign Emperor had mentioned, carrying a pressure that was even more ancient and mysterious than the spirit pool itself.