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

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng asked with great curiosity:

"With the power of this Holy Lamp of Light, will it be able to remove the strange and distorted power from your body, senior?"

This question proved somewhat difficult for Venerable Sun Eclipse. He pondered for a moment, his eyes gleaming with golden light as he tried to discern the methods by which this sacred lamp of light was forged and operated.

He then replied with a somber expression:

"There's a possibility, but I'm not even 30% sure!"

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng's eyes revealed a look of surprise and delight:

"Since there's a 30% chance, it's feasible to some extent. If you can recover, that would be a win-win situation!"

Looking at the Sun-Eating Venerable before him, who was silently researching how to combine the purifying power of the Holy Lamp of Light with the transformative power he had developed.

Ying Zheng's expression shifted slightly, as if he had thought of something. He remained silent and said:

"May I experience that level of power?"

The Sun-Eating Venerable's research abruptly stopped, his eyes revealing deep apprehension and fear:

"Are you sure? You should know that with your meager strength, facing that kind of power head-on would most likely cause you to instantly go mad, or even be unable to transform in that direction, resulting in the direct collapse of your physical body and true spirit, leaving you with no place to be buried!"

"Transcendence is everyone's dream, but I'm quite curious about your situation, senior. What kind of power is it? Besides, since I dare to do this, I must have my own way of dealing with it. I hope you will grant my request!"

Ying Zheng said resolutely.

The Old Man of the Midnight Sun, watching their conversation, looked at them with disbelief, as if they were madmen. That kind of power was unbearable even for a ninth-level cosmic powerhouse; Ying Zheng was knowingly walking into a dangerous situation.

Then the Sun-Eating Venerable One remained silent and said:

"I do admire you, young man. Alright, I can grant you this wish!"

With a flick of his arm, Venerable Sun Eater revealed a massive, pitch-black sun in his hand, its power tightly sealed away.

He looked at the great sun and said with a complicated expression:
"This is half of my original essence that I severed back then. I transferred all my information into this half of the essence and my soul to avoid my demise. If you want to see it, I can release a wisp of my will to let you in. Be prepared to die, kid!"

Having said that, the Sun-Eating Venerable placed the enormous, pitch-black sun before Ying Zheng. Ying Zheng, holding the jade pendant, resolutely extended a wisp of his consciousness into it.

"Boom!"

In an instant, the image conveyed by a wisp of his thought caused him to fall into the void.

He seemed to appear in a strange ocean, his power and level far surpassing any strange power he had ever encountered before.

That power was spreading, following the divine thoughts and reaching towards Ying Zheng's soul and true spirit.

In a daze, he seemed to hear endless murmurs, as if praising that towering figure. In the dim light, there existed a blurry figure draped in yellow robes, and endless, resounding words echoed, calling out the name of some great being:
"The ancient... Primordial Celestial Venerable!"

Ying Zheng was completely absorbed in it; however, deep within his sea of ​​consciousness, the part of his soul that he had separated as a backup plan quietly sensed the change in his main soul.

An extremely strange power began to entwine around Ying Zheng's soul. This power revealed a status and strength that surpassed his current level, and its origin was even more mysterious and difficult to analyze.

At this moment, half of Ying Zheng's body began to deform, his flesh and blood moving wildly, as if forming a terrifying tentacle-like shape, and his skin showing signs of filth and decay.

The old man of the polar night, who witnessed the physical deformity of Ying Zheng, revealed helplessness and lingering fear in his eyes.

"Is this the strange power?" he wondered to himself.

This force seemed to be drawing the old man of the polar night to his mind, but he forced himself to look away and then breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing this, the Venerable Sun Eater said with a disdainful expression:

"You may be weak, but you're quite bold. You should know that the bizarre and corrupting power that pollutes the entire world is nothing more than a cheap imitation we created."

"But the power emanating from that kid is extremely close to that level. If you still dare to look at him, even for a second, your mind will become immersed in it and form a connection with him. At that point, it will be too late to save you!"

The mockery of the Sun-Eating Venerable made the Old Man of the Midnight look slightly ashamed, and he asked with concern:
"What should we do now? Is there any hope for him?"

The Venerable Sun Eater, with a profound gaze, looked up to the sky and sighed:
"That depends on what tricks this kid has up his sleeve. After all, he doesn't even listen to my advice, so it's good that he suffers a little loss. It'll teach him not to be so willful in the future. After all, there are some things that he shouldn't easily touch!"

"Can't wait any longer!"

As they were talking, the separated soul made its decision. It took control of the physical body and began to refine the jade pendant in its hand.

A vast power surged forth in an instant, its terrifying level directly overwhelming the world, causing the stars to tremble and all the heavens to submit.

Ying Zheng controlled this power, unleashing a single, massive slash that seemed to tear apart the heavens and the universe. Had this world not been suppressed by a strange altar, it would likely have been ripped apart long ago.

At the same time, the blade's edge split Ying Zheng in two, separating his corrupted soul and origin directly from his body.

The terrifying power transformed from the jade pendant instantly sealed off the corrupted power, turning it into a small sun.

Ying Zheng's body and soul, which had been split in half, reunited, manifesting as a pale-faced figure. His aura had now significantly diminished, barely reaching the initial Great Sage level.

He sealed the forbidden existence he had just learned into that half of his soul to prevent it from affecting the main body.

Although his strength had declined considerably, Ying Zheng's eyes were still bright, clearly indicating that he had gained a lot from the adventure just now.

The Venerable Sun Eater asked curiously:

"What did you get from that being, kid?"

Ying Zheng knew that the Sun-Eating Venerable must have also obtained something, so he replied:
"What, do I look that useless? After all, we are the ones who worship that great being. The reason we have become like this is not only because that being is special, but also because we are too weak to withstand the gaze of that being. But we can still get some information."

"Otherwise, do you really think that a few old, weak, sick, and disabled people like us could possibly create a sacred altar that can transform this kind of power?"

The Venerable Sun Eater scoffed at himself.

Ying Zheng seemed somewhat embarrassed. He recalled the information he had inadvertently obtained earlier, feeling both excited and fearful. If this news were to spread, it would surely cause an uproar among countless beings throughout all civilizations of the universe.

He smiled bitterly:

"It's all just a jumble of misinformation; it's only a slight gain for me!" The Sun-Eating Venerable saw through Ying Zheng's perfunctory attitude and curled his lip in disdain.
"If it's inconvenient to say, then forget it. It's not like I absolutely have to know!"

He then turned his attention to a proposed combination of the Holy Lamp and the Holy Altar.

Ying Zheng stood in the void, recuperating and contemplating the information he had received, his heart filled with countless emotions.

"So, although this world is said to contain billions of worlds and universes, it is at most just a corner of the true myriad realms. In this world, it can only be called a minor realm. Transcendence, on the other hand, means truly leaving this world and heading to the endless chaotic sea outside!"

“The endless chaotic sea gives birth to the true myriad worlds, each of which is no smaller than the place where he is now.”

"Moreover, this world was not naturally formed, but rather a testing ground where many powerful beings play their games."

Upon receiving this news, Ying Zheng could hardly believe it. But that majestic being couldn't possibly lie to him, and for a moment, he was torn between two choices.

But he quickly rallied:

"So what if it's a playground for powerful beings? This world is still a real place. One day, I will leave this small universe and go to the true stage. But all of this will be predicated on transcendence!"

Now, Ying Zheng is filled with unprecedented passion for cultivation and transcendence, and is no longer as lazy as before.

He vaguely guessed that both his Daoist partner, Nuwa, and his master, the Three Pure Ones, were renowned figures. Perhaps his transmigration was also arranged by some powerful person, and his previous cheat-like abilities were merely a game played by some great being.

Ying Zheng harbored great ambitions; one day, he would no longer be a pawn of these powerful beings, but a player on equal footing with them.

At this moment, a joyful exclamation broke Ying Zheng's thoughts. He opened his eyes and looked at the Sun-Eating Venerable before him, who was as joyful as a child.

The Venerable Sun Eater exclaimed excitedly:

"Finally finished! I've barely managed to combine the power of the Holy Altar and the Holy Lamp of Light. Perhaps this will be able to remove the strange and distorted power from my body!"

Ying Zheng looked at the lotus-shaped mark placed at the core of the sacred altar and knew that it was the manifestation of the Holy Lamp of Light, which had now merged with the sacred altar.

He looked quite distressed, because the Holy Lamp of Light had been lent to him by Gu Si. Now that it was gone, he didn't know how to explain it to Gu Si.

The Venerable Sun Eater spoke in a strange and unsettling tone:

"What? Are you unhappy because I have a chance of recovery now?"

Ying Zheng quickly explained:
"Of course not! I wholeheartedly support your recovery, senior, and I'm genuinely happy for you. But this Holy Lamp of Light is not my possession; it was a protective item given to me by a senior. Now that it's destroyed, I don't know how to explain it to him!"

The Sun-Eating Venerable was slightly embarrassed. As a ninth-level cosmic-level powerhouse, how could he covet the things of a junior?
But this sacred lamp of light had already been integrated into the sacred altar, and it was impossible to take it out again.

He solemnly said:

"I've memorized the core structure of the Holy Lamp of Light. At worst, I'll rebuild it for you. That way, you'll have something to show him. If all else fails, consider it a favor I owe him!"

Ying Zheng said respectfully:

"Since you've expressed your opinion, senior, then I have nothing more to say. Please, senior!"

He thought to himself that, based on his understanding of Gu Si, he should accept this compensation. Moreover, if the Sun-Eating Venerable could truly break free from the strange and distorted power, Gu Si would have made a huge profit with this favor.

After all, once the core operating mechanism of the Holy Lamp of Light is understood, it is not impossible to recreate it, it is just a little troublesome.

The Venerable Sun Eater sat cross-legged solemnly at the core of the sacred altar. As the sacred altar was activated, the power of transformation and purification began to act on him.

Although most of the bizarre and distorted power had been merged and sealed with the flesh and soul he had severed, the remaining portion still caused him great suffering.

"Zizzizi!"

As the sacred altar began to operate, the purifying power took effect first. Ying Zheng heard a ringing sound, and the skin of the Sun-Eating Venerable was corroded and pitted, as if a layer of skin had been peeled off his entire body.

After the skin melts away, the exposed flesh has an eerie, pitch-black appearance.

At the same time, the power of transformation began to operate, and the small portion of the strange power that had been purified was transformed into the original Great Sun Power of the Sun Devourer.

As time passed, the intense pain caused the Sun-Eating Venerable to clench his teeth and suppress the groans escaping his mouth.

After all, this is the purifying power being squeezed onto the body layer by layer, and the sour and refreshing feeling is unparalleled.

In the blink of an eye, decades have passed. Ying Zheng and the Old Man of the Night stared anxiously at the Sun-Eating Venerable's melted body, now reduced to nothing but bone fragments.

The vast origin of the Sun-Eating Venerable radiated a gentle glow. After the last trace of strange power within it was purified, bones were instantly constructed from thin air, flesh and blood moved, and internal organs began to be formed.

In a short while, the physical body of the Sun-Eating Venerable was reconstructed.

Now, he is no longer as eerie and distorted as before, but rather brings warmth like the radiant sun.

Having been reborn, he looked up to the sky and roared:
"I never imagined I would be reborn! I thought I would only be able to eke out a living here, but I must thank my young friend Ying Zheng this time!"

Ying Zheng and the Old Man of the Night stepped forward to offer their congratulations:
"Congratulations on your rebirth, Venerable Senior! From now on, you may roam freely throughout the vast world! May I ask what your plans are now?"

The Venerable Sun Eater solemnly turned his head to look at the void. In a daze, he seemed to pass through layers of seals and see the immortal divine mountain that pierced through the heavens and the blood moon that hung high in the sky.

"Next is to rescue my two companions—Zhenyue Venerable and Taiyin Goddess."

“They are both more severely contaminated than I am, and their condition has long since deteriorated beyond repair. They went to the outside world countless years ago, and we don’t know how much worse their situation has become. If we don’t help them now, there’s probably no chance of saving them!”

The Venerable Sun Eater sighed helplessly.

Then, disregarding his newly restored physical body, and empowered by purifying energy, he began to walk towards the outside world. Ying Zheng and the Old Man of the Night quickly followed.

Although they couldn't offer much help, watching the powerful figure take action was still quite beneficial for them.

After leaving the altar world, the Sun-Eating Venerable unleashed his full power, his vast radiance, like that of the sun, hanging high in the endless sky, illuminating all the heavens and myriad worlds.

After countless beings felt the warm radiation of the sun, they looked up at the great sun, which no longer had the twilight color of before.

Numerous speculations began to emerge in the minds of countless living beings.

Because of this strange power, the lineage of this world has long been severed, and the strongest being here is only at the eighth level of the cosmic realm. (End of Chapter)