Azure Radiance Suppresses the Lingering Sound

The narrative storm of the void completely closed behind him, Qin Yu transformed into a beam of silent light, landing steadily in front of the Eternal Extreme Sacred Hall's Radiant Cosmos Star Hall. The palace remained majestic and tranquil, with star patterns flowing on the golden dome like a silent galaxy, guarding this unique domain that belonged to him.

Stepping into the hall, a familiar stillness enveloped him. The Annihilation spiritual energy in the bronze incense burner slowly ignited, and the wisps of smoke reflected the Dao patterns on the palace walls. Qin Yu slowly exhaled, and the lingering aura of the rift on his body gradually dissipated.

He sat cross-legged, with the Nine-Wheel True Evolution Dharma Wheel floating behind him, while the light and flame of the Azure Evolution Core flickered slightly, as if warning him of the dark aftershocks within his body. The Paradox Dragon's Lingering Sound... now slumbered quietly deep within the Azure Evolution Core, like a reverse scale that could explode at any moment.

Qin Yu closed his eyes, and a series of images surged in his mind: the Paradox Dragon Venerable in the rift, the disguise of the Narrative Grudge Phantom Spirit, the pitch-black sound waves of the Paradox Dragon's Lingering Sound... Each scene carried a weight that oppressed his soul.

"Although we brought back the lost voice this time, it is more dangerous than any enemy."

He murmured to himself, his brows furrowed.

"If the dark cultivators dare to covet this thing, it will be a catastrophe for the entire Source of Epochless."

Deep within her consciousness, Yunyi's figure gently emerged. She gazed quietly at Qin Yu, her eyes filled with worry, but even more so with determination. That playful air vanished at this moment, leaving only a serene sense of shared destiny.

Qin Yu opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as a blade.

"Paradox Dragon's Lingering Sound, I will suppress you into the eternal abyss. As for the storms outside... I will quell them."

Radiant Cosmos Star Hall, dusk was falling. The guardian lamps in front of the palace gate were lit, and the flowing spiritual light illuminated the entire palace, making it solemn and majestic.

A graceful figure stepped into the halo of light; it was Chi Ning. She held a Qinghui lamp in her hands, but her eyes held a hint of worry.

"Senior Brother Qin..."

She called out softly, her voice trembling slightly.

Since last night, she had not seen Qin Yu in the temple. No one knew where he had gone. She was uneasy, but dared not ask. It wasn't until tonight, when she suddenly sensed the fading light of the Radiant Cosmos Star Hall awakening again, that she rushed over.

The palace doors slowly opened.

Chi Ning looked up and saw Qin Yu sitting quietly in the center of the hall, his figure as imposing as a mountain. Behind him, the Nine-Wheel True Evolution Dharma Wheel continued to rotate slowly, and the black flames of the Azure Evolution Core flashed by, as if some dangerous existence was being deeply suppressed.

"Senior brother!"

Chi Ning hurried forward, her eyes brimming with surprise and eagerness. "You're finally back... Where did you go all day? I looked everywhere for you, but I couldn't find you anywhere."

Qin Yu opened his eyes, his gaze slightly tired, yet still gentle.

"Ning'er, I'm sorry to have worried you."

He didn't directly address the issue of the rift, but simply said:

"I went to an extremely dangerous place to investigate something. Fortunately... I came back alive."

Chi Ning paused, then her eyes reddened. She looked at Qin Yu, her voice low and trembling:

"Senior brother, do you know how scared I was while you were gone? I was afraid that you... like them, would never come back."

The hall was silent, save for the flickering flame in the incense burner.

Qin Yu reached out and gently placed his hand on her shoulder.

"I promise you, I won't disappear easily. No matter how dangerous the road ahead, I will come back."

After hesitating for a moment, Chi Ning finally couldn't help but speak up, "Senior brother, Lin Jiesheng seemed a bit abnormal while you were away. I don't know what he was doing, but I always felt something was off about him..."

Qin Yu's gaze sharpened slightly, but he shook his head casually, "Ning'er, don't overthink it. As long as he doesn't dare to do anything inappropriate to you, even if he acts strangely, he can't hurt you."

Chi Ning blushed and playfully slapped Qin Yu lightly, "You're so annoying, Senior Brother, that's not what I meant."

She lowered her head, her voice even softer. "I've noticed that he's been secretly contacting people from the Chen Clan frequently lately... and last time Chen Yue, you... you're already Annihilation. If Lin Jiesheng discovers anything, he'll probably inform the Chen Clan."

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became heavy, and the candlelight seemed to cast long shadows.

Qin Yu's gaze narrowed, and the Nine-Wheel True Evolution Dharma Wheel behind him vibrated silently, a wisp of Annihilation aura sweeping through the palace.

"So that's how it is..." he murmured softly, his eyes as cold as a deep abyss. "Lin Jiesheng, a traitor to the ancient regime... if he truly dared to collude with the Chen Clan, he would have already sealed his own fate."

Chi Ning's heart tightened. Seeing Qin Yu's cold expression, she couldn't help but reach out and tug at his sleeve, whispering, "Senior brother, promise me you won't be reckless... Whether it's Lin Jiesheng or the Chen Clan, they are secretly watching. If you act rashly, you might be used by them instead."

Qin Yu turned his gaze, seeing the worry in Chi Ning's eyes, and felt a slight relief. He nodded, "Alright, I know what I'm doing. But Ning'er, be careful. If Lin Jiesheng really tries to test you, tell me immediately."

Chi Ning gave a soft "hmm," but her expression remained worried.

Chi Ning hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath and looked up at Qin Yu: "Senior brother, there's something else I wanted to discuss with you..."

She slowly extended her jade-like hand, and her Innate Martial Soul [Butterfly Soul Glazed Sound Mirror] appeared in her palm. The entire mirror resembled a butterfly wing unfolding, flowing with light and ethereal soul sound ripples, while strange light spots shimmered on the mirror surface, as if responding to some kind of call from afar.

Chi Ning lowered her voice, her tone tinged with unease and anticipation. "During this time, it seems to be sensing something. I vaguely feel that something is resonating with it."

Qin Yu's expression shifted slightly, his gaze fixed on the mirror. The ripples on the mirror's surface even caused his Azure Evolution Core to vibrate slightly, as if confirming some kind of information.

Chi Ning bit her lip and continued, "Actually, this isn't the first time. Last time, after I completed a mission at the temple, it briefly reacted like this on the way back. But at that time, I was with the other disciples and we were in a hurry to return to the temple to hand in the mission, so I didn't bother to investigate."

Her eyes flickered as she gazed at Qin Yu, a hint of pleading in her voice. "Senior brother, this time... I want to go and see. But I'm alone and don't dare to take the risk. So, I hope you can come with me."

The hall was silent, save for the Butterfly Soul Glazed Sound Mirror, which trembled gently in the air, emitting a low murmur that sounded like both weeping and singing. The frequency seemed to be calling for its true home.

Qin Yu's heart sank slightly, and he slowly nodded. "Alright, Ning'er. No matter what place it is, I will go with you. If your martial soul is truly responding to some ancient power, it may also conceal the opportunities and dangers you must face."

Chi Ning's eyes lit up, her anxiety finally subsided, and she said softly, "With Senior Brother here, I feel at ease."

Chi Ning smiled slightly, her eyes filled with determination and anticipation. "Alright, Senior Brother, then I'll go back and prepare. I'll activate the [Butterfly Soul Glazed Sound Mirror] again to pinpoint the exact location. I'll come find you tomorrow, and we'll go together."

Qin Yu nodded, his expression calm yet firm. "Yes, okay."

Chi Ning nodded slightly, her gaze lingering on Qin Yu for a few more moments, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she only smiled and turned to leave. The Butterfly Soul Glazed Sound Mirror transformed into light and shadow and entered her sea of consciousness, her figure gradually disappearing into the light and shadow corridor of the Radiant Cosmos Star Hall.

The palace doors slowly closed, and silence returned.

Qin Yu returned to the center of the inner hall, sat cross-legged, and let his hands hang naturally in front of his knees.

Boom--

The Nine-Wheel True Evolution Dharma Wheel behind him suddenly lit up, rotating like nine layers of starry river, their radiance transforming the entire Radiant Cosmos Star Hall into an Annihilation sea of stars. Within the Dharma Wheels, chains of cause and effect, patterns of destiny, and fragments of consciousness light intertwined, forming a magnificent and intricate picture of Fate Soul.

At the same time, Qin Yu began to circulate the "Limitless Yuan Absorption Art" within his body.

An invisible tide of energy surged from the depths of the void, like the deep breath of Source of Epochless's true form. Each wisp of energy carried full-dimensional fluctuations, flowing into his meridians and transforming into the pure "Origin of Annihilation," gradually merging into the Azure Evolution Core and his sea of consciousness.

The entire Radiant Cosmos Star Hall seemed to tremble, and the Dao patterns on the dome emitted a deep hum, resonating with the radiance of the Nine-Wheel Dharma Wheel.

Qin Yu closed his eyes, his breathing steady. His sea of consciousness was like a boundless, silent Silent Abyss. The Paradox Dragon's Lingering Sound was suppressed deep within the Azure Evolution Core, transforming into a static black symbol. He knew that it was a permanent hidden danger, but also a bargaining chip to fight against an even greater storm in the future.

"The Logic Realm Realm: Ultimate... but Non-Self final destination."

Qin Yu silently chanted in his heart, his soul energy becoming increasingly deep and stable, his aura as unshakable as a mountain.

Radiant Cosmos Star Hall, Qin Yu was Entering Stillness cultivation. Suddenly, a strange tremor came from the depths of the Azure Evolution Core between his brows. The Paradox Dragon's Lingering Sound reverberated silently, as if it were responding to some unknown external force.

Qin Yu frowned, his mind about to delve deeper, when suddenly a ray of green light bloomed from his sea of consciousness.

"Buzz--"

The radiance, like the first rays of dawn, instantly enveloped the entire inner hall. Azure Ring's figure slowly emerged, surrounded by endless azure laws. Annihilation and radiance intertwined to form a magnificent circular divine array, as if heaven and earth were making way for her.

She looked down at Qin Yu, a hint of seriousness flashing in her eyes, but her voice still carried that familiar intimacy:

"Little Qinzi, this Paradox Dragon's Lingering Sound is far too dangerous. It's not something you can fully control right now. If you're not careful, it will not only backfire on you, but also implicate those around you, making trouble omnipresent."

Qin Yu's heart skipped a beat, his gaze turning serious. "Azure Ring, you mean...?"

Azure Ring smiled slightly, extended her slender jade finger, and gently touched Qin Yu's brow. In an instant, the Azure Evolution Core in his sea of consciousness vibrated violently, and a dazzling azure light transformed into a divine ring, firmly locking onto the pitch-black symbol of the Paradox Dragon's Lingering Sound.

"I have a way to completely suppress it, isolating it from all external resonance. When you truly need it, you can unravel it yourself."

As soon as she finished speaking, divine power poured down like a waterfall of stars from the heavens, flowing into the Azure Evolution Core.

Rumble--

The Paradox Dragon's Lingering Sound struggled and hissed, transforming into countless black narrative chains that frantically attacked, but each chain shattered into dust and Space Silence the moment it touched the azure divine array. The radiance around Azure Ring grew brighter and brighter, as if an inverted azure galaxy had been suspended, illuminating the entire inner hall as a flawless sea of light.

In the end, the Paradox Dragon's Lingering Sound was compressed into a static black talisman, which sank into the deepest part of the Azure Evolution Core and was completely sealed by the Annihilation barrier forged by the Azure Ring divine power.

All fluctuations vanished.

Azure Ring withdrew her hand, looked at Qin Yu, and said softly, "Alright. Now it's completely isolated, and no matter how powerful the outside world is, it won't be able to sense its presence."

Qin Yu felt a sense of relief, raised his eyes to gaze at her, and a look of gratitude and solemnity flashed in his eyes.

"Okay, I feel much more relieved now."

Azure Ring smiled slightly, her figure gradually transforming into azure light, and disappeared back into the depths of the Azure Evolution Core.

The palace fell silent once more.

Only Qin Yu's Nine-Wheel True Evolution Dharma Wheel was still slowly turning, and at this moment, his state of mind was calmer than ever before.

The Paradox Dragon's Lingering Sound have been truly suppressed.