Emperor Wu Shihuang's handwriting, do not go out of the Milky Way border

Even weapons he had discarded, such as the Dark Scepter, a cosmic artifact of the creation level, were included in it.

It is easy to imagine the enormous price Ying Zheng paid for this weapon forging.

A radiant light emerged from chaos, and the subtle spirituality it revealed delighted Ying Zheng.

After countless treasures melted, they merged into the chaotic liquid, where the power of countless Great Daos flowed and countless characteristics of the Great Daos were arranged according to Ying Zheng's will.

At the same time, a vast array of restrictions is depicted within, as if nurtured by heaven and earth, presenting a perfectly integrated, innate form.

In the blink of an eye, millions of years have passed. During this time, the liquid being forged in the Great Dao Furnace has been shaped into a spear by Ying Zheng.

For Ying Zheng, spear-shaped weapons were the most convenient.

Now, this ancient spear, shrouded in chaos, reveals its sharp edge, with countless powers flowing through it.

Subtly, the spirituality nurtured over millions of years had already resonated with Ying Zheng's mind.

Although the weapon that Ying Zheng forged this time was only at the level of destroying domains, the power it exerted was in no way inferior to that of an eternal-level cosmic artifact.

"It's finally done. I'll use my blood to unseal you. From now on, you shall be called Soul Extinction!"

After speaking, Ying Zheng ran his fingers across his palm, blood flowing out, as the power of numerous Great Dao rules merged into the Soul-Destroying Spear.

The Soul-Destroying Spear, already imbued with spiritual power, exuded an even more terrifying aura of destruction after being forged in blood.

Meanwhile, the words "Soul Extinction" are engraved on the gun handle by the rules of the universe, revealing an aura of timelessness.

Boundless calamity energy began to gather between heaven and earth; this calamity energy, which did not belong to the primordial universe, was extremely terrifying.

All weapons of cosmic divine artifact caliber must undergo the test of the power of the void upon their creation. If they cannot withstand it, they will be destroyed.

Sensing the spread of the calamity, Ying Zheng's brows furrowed with seriousness.

This calamity was different from the past; he could not easily disperse it. The destructive aura it exuded even made Ying Zheng feel that danger was approaching.

"Buzz!!"

One can imagine how terrifying this calamity would be. But the Soul-Destroying Spear, sharpened by Ying Zheng's blood, trembled slightly, its own spiritual energy challenging the rules of the universe.

The rules of the universe seemed to be provoked and enraged, and a terrifying aura pressed down from the sky.

The entire Heavenly Emperor's Palace sank three-tenths of its height. Countless beings in the Primordial Universe sensed that terrifying aura and could not muster the slightest thought of resistance, as if they would perish and vanish at any moment.

"This power is coming from the Heavenly Emperor's Palace. What is the Great Emperor doing to trigger such a calamity!"

"Could they be forging a cosmic artifact? That's certainly a possibility!"

"I'd like to know what grade of cosmic artifact the Great Emperor forged—is it a creation-level, a domain-destroying-level, or an eternal-level artifact?"

As for ultimate weapons, they couldn't even imagine them, since even ordinary level nine cosmic-level masters couldn't forge weapons of that level!
An invisible force gathered around the Soul-Destroying Spear, as if it were about to break it.

"Qiang!"

As terrifying forces clashed, ear-piercing sounds echoed in the ears of countless beings, causing their ears to bleed.

Seeing this, Ying Zheng immediately took the Soul-Destroying Spear and left the Primordial Universe, entering the void.

After all, while he himself would remain unharmed while continuing to undergo trials and tribulations within the Hongmeng Universe, countless beings within that universe would suffer.

After Ying Zheng departed with the Soul-Destroying Spear, the power of calamity that had been gathered followed closely behind.
Nuwa, inside the Heavenly Emperor's palace, watched Ying Zheng's departing figure, her eyes sparkling with delight:

"This level of cosmic artifact will definitely bring a huge boost to Ying Zheng's strength. I must also work harder in my cultivation so that I don't fall too far behind him!"

After leaving the Primordial Universe and entering the void, the Soul-Destroying Spear stood there, radiating a ferocious aura. The power of the invisible calamity energy also surged accordingly.

"Qiang!"

The terrifying power suppressed the Soul-Destroying Spear, causing it to tremble slightly, but the Soul-Destroying Spear revealed an unyielding spirit to resist it.

The combined power of the two forces shattered the surrounding void.

As the battle continued and time slowly passed, the power of the calamity energy gradually weakened.

However, under the impact of the calamity energy, this cosmic artifact of the level of destruction was also riddled with holes.

Countless scratches reveal a sense of timelessness and enduring beauty.

A strong fighting spirit was gathered within it, and upon seeing this, Ying Zheng took it in his hand and stroked it with a look of delight.

As he poured his power into it, the damaged parts of the Soul-Destroying Spear began to repair themselves, and in a short while it was completely restored.

Just as Ying Zheng was forging this cosmic artifact, a strange power began to spread in a certain void of the Canglan Universe Circle.

As this power spread, an aura of antiquity, immortality, chaos, and destruction flowed through it.

The celestial officer stationed there noticed the anomaly and, knowing the seriousness of the matter, quickly reported it to his superiors.

Fan Yuan, the highest leader of the Divine Enforcement Department, showed an unprecedented solemnity after his subordinates reported to him.

Because Fan Yuan is in charge of the Divine Enforcement Department, his status in the Canglan Universe is not low, second only to those ninth-level universe-level powerhouses.

He had some vague information about what was hidden in that place.

That is why he was on high alert:
"The tranquility of Canglan is likely to be shattered soon. These are truly turbulent times!"

Subsequently, Fan Yuan reported the matter. Upon receiving the news, the rulers of the Canglan Universe convened meetings, and even the busiest powerful beings spared time to descend through their spiritual bodies.

Now, dozens of figures stand inside the Canglan Universe Grand Hall.

The immense pressure annihilated every inch of the void, making it impossible for those with weaker strength to survive.

The Great Dream God said with an extremely serious expression:

"The self-sealing of that place is finally beginning to break. Now we should discuss how many people to send to explore it. It's an extremely ancient site, representing the decline of a once-great civilization!"

"It's best to be cautious when exploring that ruin. After all, it was precisely because that civilization met with disaster that the Youtian Universe Civilization had the opportunity to rise!"

"That's precisely why we need to investigate what happened inside, and why such a powerful force suddenly collapsed!"

"After all, this is not like the transcendence of the Youtian Universe civilization, but rather an extremely bizarre event that caused the entire universe to self-seal and drift in this endless void!"

"Now that they've finally managed to show their tracks again, we definitely need to send people to investigate!"

"I don't want such a crisis to befall us one day!"

"..."

Soon, the hall was filled with the sounds of arguments from the powerful beings of the Canglan Universe.

Tianyi Saint Master watched his arguing companions and fell into deep thought.

A moment later, everyone reached a consensus and decided to send their disciples to investigate why that civilization had sealed itself off.

Something extremely ominous seems to have happened inside, so we must send the elite of our forces there.

After everyone dispersed, the Heavenly One Saint Master, in his own dojo, immediately thought of Ying Zheng. After all, Ying Zheng's strength was undeniable.

Ordinary level 8 powerhouses are no match for him. Even if a level 9 powerhouse attacks, he can only withstand one blow.

Sending someone like that to explore the ruins would be perfect. Therefore, the Heavenly One Saint Lord directly relayed the message to Ying Zheng.

Upon receiving the news, Ying Zheng was puzzled as to why the Heavenly Lord had summoned him in such a hurry, but he had no objections and quickly set off for the Canglan Universe.

Upon arriving at the Daoist temple where the Heavenly One Saint Lord resided, Ying Zheng, seeing the Heavenly One Saint Lord's solemn demeanor, knew that what was about to happen was extremely complicated.

"You've arrived. I've called you here because I have something I need you to do: explore some ruins!"

The Holy Master of Tianyi didn't beat around the bush; he went straight to the point.

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng was also quite troubled, wondering what kind of ruins required sending someone of his caliber to explore.

Seeing Ying Zheng's puzzled expression, the Heavenly One Saint Lord continued:
"You're probably wondering why I sent you to explore the ruins, aren't you? It's because your abilities are just right for the task. The ruins recently discovered in the Canglan Universe are remnants from the era before that!"

"Do you know what civilization dominated this void before the Youtian Universe Civilization?"

The Holy Lord of Tianyi suddenly asked a question.

Ying Zheng shook his head helplessly. This involved events from two previous eras; how could he possibly know the details?

Moreover, matters concerning that era have long been sealed off by the Youtian Universe Civilization.

"It is a dark cosmic civilization, whose power is comparable to that of the Youtian cosmic civilization at its peak. But such a prosperous civilization suddenly declined and sealed its own universe, drifting in this void!"

"This matter is too bizarre. We have been investigating when it happened for countless years, but without much success. This global reopening is the best opportunity!"

The Heavenly One Saint Lord stared at Ying Zheng.

Upon hearing the information provided by the Heavenly Lord, Ying Zheng was both extremely curious and had a headache!

What exactly happened here that could cause such a vast, dark cosmic civilization to collapse? It's important to know that it contained at least a hundred level-nine cosmic-level powerhouses.

But none of them could escape, and none of them did, which gives you an idea of ​​how terrifying what happened inside must have been.

This was an extremely risky undertaking, and if possible, Ying Zheng really didn't want to go.

But what the Heavenly Lord said next made him change his mind.

Sensing that Ying Zheng was about to refuse, the Heavenly One Saint Master smiled slightly and said:

"Don't rush to refuse. It is indeed fraught with danger, but it also holds an excellent opportunity to become a great power!"

Seeing Ying Zheng's interested expression, the Heavenly One Saint Lord continued:

"You should understand that to become a level nine cosmic powerhouse, you either need to conceptualize yourself or refine the concepts left behind by other fallen powerhouses."

"No fewer than a hundred powerful beings have perished in these ruins. If you can obtain even one or two concepts of them, you can enter this realm with unstoppable momentum and stand on equal footing with me. Therefore, this is a rare opportunity, so think it over carefully!"

After speaking, the Holy Lord of Heaven stood aside, quietly waiting for Ying Zheng's reply after consideration.

At this moment, Ying Zheng was also weighing the pros and cons. The difficulty of comprehending and refining a concept is unimaginable.

However, the number of concepts contained within the ruins is considerable; obtaining them would undoubtedly elevate one to a higher level. At that time, even facing a Supreme Being, he would have the strength to fight.

Recalling the Grand Master's previous relentless pressure and his two attacks, the terrifying sense of oppression still left him with lingering fear.

Now, the scales in Ying Zheng's heart were beginning to tip. He cried out in his heart:
"I refuse to be seen as an ant any longer. I want to be the one in control and make the Supreme Lord pay the price he deserves!"

Therefore, Ying Zheng looked at the Heavenly One Holy Lord with a firm expression and said:
"I promise!"

After Ying Zheng agreed, the Heavenly One Saint Lord also breathed a sigh of relief:

"Take this. You'll be notified when the ruins open. It contains my power and can unleash three of my full-force attacks!"

Ying Zheng respectfully accepted the jade tablet, which was surrounded by Daoist charm, with both hands.

Then, Ying Zheng turned and left, leaving only the Heavenly One Saint Lord sipping tea with a solemn expression, muttering to himself:

"Dark universe civilization, what exactly happened to you back then? I must uncover the secrets!"

Unlike others, Tianyi Saint Master received some secret inheritances during his growth and was well aware of the power of the Dark Universe Civilization.

However, such a powerful civilization suddenly collapsed, and there must have been something extraordinary that happened.

Furthermore, the Heavenly One Saint Lord sensed that his opportunity for transcendence might be hidden within the very source that led to the destruction of the Dark Universe civilization.

After leaving the Canglan Universe, Ying Zheng couldn't wait to take out the Celestial Base Tower of the Universe and contact Gu Si.

After all, this concerns matters from two previous eras, and the news has long been blocked.

Asking him through his network of connections will definitely not yield any results.

But Gu Si, this old relic, might know some clues.

At this moment, Gu Si, in the Void Forest of Steles, seemed to be in a daze, as if he had merged into nothingness. Ying Zheng's connection caused the Yuan Guang Mirror to light up, breaking his current state.

After contacting Gu Si, Ying Zheng couldn't wait to ask:

"Brother Gu Si, do you know anything about the Dark Universe Civilization?"

Gu Si's expression was solemn, and his face showed utter surprise:

"Where did you learn about the Dark Universe Civilization? That's top secret!"

Ying Zheng directly told Gu Si what he knew:

"The self-sealing state of the Dark Universe has begun to break. I have been dispatched by the Holy Lord Tianyi to explore the Dark Universe civilization and find out why it collapsed overnight!"

Gu Si fell into deep thought, looking somewhat uneasy, as if he didn't know whether he should tell Ying Zheng about this.

He tried to deduce traces of Ying Zheng's fate through his connection with him, but the secrets of heaven were obscure and chaotic, and he could not see any signs.

Helpless, Gu Yi sighed:

"The matter of the Dark Universe Civilization is extremely complex, and we have explored the reasons for its demise back then."

"We suspect it might be due to an ominous force, a force incompatible with our world, capable of corrupting and corrupting any living being!"

Ying Zheng frowned, not expecting to receive such news.

He couldn't believe what kind of pollution could cause a level nine cosmic-level powerhouse to fall.

Just then, Gu Si took out a sacred lamp and said solemnly:

“We also studied that power back then, but ultimately couldn’t crack it. However, we did achieve some results. This Holy Lamp of Victorious Light is one of them. Since you’re going there, I’ll lend it to you for now!”

Ying Zheng was overjoyed, never expecting that he would obtain such a precious treasure just by coming to inquire about information.

With it, he would have a greater chance of escaping unscathed from the Dark Universe Ruins.

As the void rippled, the Holy Lamp of Light appeared before Ying Zheng. Illuminated by the lamp, its white radiance rippled, bringing peace to the heart.

"I don't know much about other things in the Dark Universe. But I hope you can return alive from this mission, Brother Ying Zheng!"

"Then I will borrow your blessing!"

After speaking, Ying Zheng immediately shut down the Yuan Guang Mirror. (End of Chapter)