Staying in the sect, controlling beasts and cultivating immortals

The cold, hard glassy rock ground emanated a slight chill, but it was far less intense than the surging torrent of power within his body.

Yu Changsheng sat cross-legged, the immense vitality of the three drops of Heavenly Star Jade Marrow completely integrated into his limbs and bones, and the newly formed silver-blue star pattern deep within his Dao Foundation slowly rotated, each movement causing the star power in the surrounding space to resonate slightly.

The aura of the peak of the Void Refinement Realm was as deep and still as an abyss, yet it contained the immense power of the Integration Realm that was about to burst forth.

That one step away is no longer an insurmountable barrier. All it takes is a trigger, the complete fusion of the Chaos Emperor's Way and the Annihilation of the Stars, to complete the final qualitative change.

Inside the stone chamber, the survivors seized this rare opportunity to catch their breath and recover.

Wang Cheng sat cross-legged beside Yu Changsheng. Although the runes on the Chaos Bone Arm had dimmed slightly, the domineering blood power surging beneath them had become more restrained and profound.

Mo Heng's face remained pale. The Myriad Transformations Returning to the Void Furnace hovered in front of him, and the spiderweb-like cracks on the furnace wall were slowly healing at a visible speed. He was carefully guiding the pure stellar energy in the stone chamber to repair this natal magic weapon.

Chen Xueqing's Pure Lotus radiance not only soothed the weariness in everyone's hearts and souls, but also quietly nourished the original source imprints that she had consumed to save Yu Changsheng.

Ling Wuying's figure almost blended into the shadows of the cave corner, with only the occasional sharp glint of his gaze indicating his presence. His spiritual senses, like an invisible spider web, cautiously explored every corner of the cave, especially the direction of the silent root barrier outside the stone chamber.

Guiyinzi then deployed layers upon layers of Yin Sha puppets near the entrance to the stone chamber. These puppets, formed from pure Yin energy and stardust, acted as silent guardians, blending into the environment and forming the first line of defense.

"Old Yu, how are you feeling?" Wang Cheng spoke first, his voice deep and resonant, filled with concern.

Yu Changsheng opened his eyes, a flash of silver-purple light appearing briefly before returning to its deep depths.

“Better than ever before.” He opened his palm, a wisp of star-destroying power dancing at his fingertips, gentle yet containing destructive potential. “Chaos is the furnace, annihilation is the fuel. This time, destruction precedes construction, and the foundation of the Dao is solid. Only the final step is needed.”

His gaze swept over the treasures in the stone chamber: the Heavenly Star Jade Bottle shimmering with warm starlight, the Star Core Fragment containing the origin of a violent star, the Star Dao Pattern Stone imprinted with mysterious trajectories, the ancient jade slip "Starry Sky Hundred Refinements Secret Record" recording secret techniques, and the broken piece of Lonely Star Cold Iron that exuded a chilling aura.

"Mo Heng, the Star Core Fragment and the 'Starry Sky Hundred Refinement Secret Record' are most useful to you. Study them as soon as possible, and you may be able to repair the Furnace and make further progress." Yu Changsheng pushed the two items in the air in front of Mo Heng. "The way of star refining described in this secret record is exactly in line with your method of returning to the void."

Mo Heng's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he solemnly accepted the jade slip: "Thank you, Brother Changsheng! With these two items, the furnace can not only be restored, but also be infused with the true meaning of the extinction of stars, thus increasing its power!" He immediately focused his mind and began to comprehend the opening of the jade slip.

"Xueqing," Yu Changsheng looked at Chen Xueqing, whose face was still somewhat pale, and handed her the remaining two drops of Heavenly Star Jade Marrow. "This item contains the vitality of the source, which will greatly benefit you in replenishing the loss of the Azure Lotus's source. The stars here are pure, so refine it quickly."

Chen Xueqing accepted the jade bottle without hesitation, feeling the surging life force within. She nodded gratefully, "Don't worry, Brother Changsheng, I will recover as soon as possible." The radiance of the Pure Lotus enveloped her, and she began to absorb the essence of the jade marrow.

“Shadowless,” Yu Changsheng’s gaze turned to the shadows, “This piece of Silent Star Cold Iron is extremely cold and indestructible. It contains the meaning of the extinction of stars and may resonate with your Shadow Law. Try to refine it into the Shadow Dagger.”

Ling Wuying's figure solidified slightly in the shadows as he took the cold, broken piece of iron. The moment he touched it, the shadows around him seemed to freeze for a moment.

"it is good."

The answer was still concise, yet it carried a hint of eagerness and sharpness.

“Ghost Yinzi,” Yu Changsheng said, finally looking at Ghost Yinzi, who was surrounded by Yin energy. “The Star Dao Pattern Stone has Dao patterns that connect with the stars and draw upon stellar power. It may be able to strengthen the stellar attributes of your puppet core and Yin energy, making it more powerful and stealthy. I entrust this stone to you for study.”

Ghostly flames flickered in Ghost Yinzi's eyes as he exclaimed with delight.

"Thank you, my lord! This stone can indeed make up for the shortcomings of my puppets in the starry environment!" He carefully put the Dao pattern stone into his bosom, and the Yin Sha puppets around him seemed to become more active.

"Nariko,"

Yu Changsheng looked at Wang Cheng and said, "All you need is to fight! Once we leave this place, there will be plenty of tough battles for you to fight. Star Origin Mine is running low, so focus on stabilizing your Overlord Blood and Chaos Bone Arm and be ready to unleash your power at any time."

He tossed the last bit of Star Origin Marrow fragments to Wang Cheng.

Wang Cheng grinned, crushed the mineral marrow, and let the pure power of the stars flow into his bones and blood: "Heh, I've been waiting for you to say that! My bones are itching!"

After the distribution was completed, only the faint hum of energy flow and the deep, drawn-out breathing of everyone remained in the stone chamber.

Yu Changsheng closed his eyes again, his mind sinking into the core of his Dao Foundation. The silver-blue star pattern was like a vortex in the universe, rotating slowly and steadily, drawing in the wisps of star power from the outside world. At the same time, he tried to establish a deeper connection with the Guixu Star Orbit Compass in his sea of ​​consciousness, which had already lit up the coordinates of "Tianxu".

I have a faint feeling that the silver-blue starlight at the core of the compass is subtly resonating with the newly born Star Extinction Dao Law, as well as the Star Dao Pattern Stone and Star Core Fragment that I just obtained.

Time slipped away quietly during the meditation.

suddenly!

"Buzz—Crackling!"

An indescribable, terrifying tremor swept through the entire underground cavern without warning!
It wasn't an external attack; it was more like the space itself was groaning and collapsing! The glassy rock walls shook violently, dust fell in a flurry, and the solid root dome emitted a teeth-grinding tearing sound, as if it would collapse at any moment.

The Yin Sha Concealment Formation set up by everyone fluctuated violently and was on the verge of collapse!
"What's going on?!" Wang Cheng suddenly stood up, his Chaos Bone Arm instantly covered in azure-gold light armor, and looked warily toward the source of the shock—it was deep in the cave, the place where Ling Wuying had previously discovered the spatial ripples!

Ling Wuying's figure appeared instantly at the epicenter, his voice carrying an unprecedented solemnity.

“The spatial structure is extremely unstable! It’s like… something is forcibly closing, or… being forcibly ‘dug open’ from the inside! The source of the fluctuations… is deeper underground, rapidly approaching!” Mo Heng abruptly interrupted his comprehension, and the Myriad Transformations Returning to the Void Furnace shone brightly, with countless runes flowing, attempting to analyze the spatial fluctuations.

"Not good! This fluctuation frequency... has an extremely strong rule repulsion! It's... it's the patrolling envoy of the 'Silent Hole'! It's forcibly opening or blocking the spatial passage here!" His expression changed drastically as he recalled the warning from the Silent Swordsman.

"The Patrol Envoy?" Chen Xueqing expanded her Azure Lotus Light Domain, protecting the core group and resisting the tearing sensation brought by the spatial tremors. Her pretty face turned deathly pale. "Forbidden! How could we have disturbed it?"

A cold glint flashed in Yu Changsheng's eyes as he instantly understood.

"It's the Star Dao Pattern Stone and the Star Core Fragment! And the newly formed Star Extinction Dao Law within my body! The primordial aura of these three combined is too pure and unique, triggering the patrol mechanism guarding the 'Return to Silence Hole'! It's locating us!"

He felt a cold, indifferent will, as if it originated from the ancient starry sky, lock onto the stone chamber, carrying an undeniable sense of expulsion and annihilation!

"We cannot stay here!" Yu Changsheng made a decisive decision.

"Shadowless, find the weakest spatial node! Mo Heng, use the power of the Furnace to temporarily disrupt the spatial coordinates here! Gui Yinzi, detonate all the outer Yin Sha puppets to create chaos! Wang Cheng, prepare to clear the way! Xue Qing, protect everyone, follow me!"

The orders were issued swiftly and decisively, and no one hesitated in the slightest!
"Shadow Escape: Rift in the Sky!"

Ling Wuying shouted, and the piece of Lonely Star Cold Iron in his hand instantly merged into his Shadow Dagger. The tip of the dagger emitted a point of extremely deep, dark blue cold light, and fiercely stabbed into a rock wall node that was violently fluctuating!

Wherever the cold light reached, space cracked open like fragile glass, revealing a dark rift just wide enough for one person to pass through, from which violent and chaotic spatial currents surged forth!
"Myriad Transformations Return to Ruins - Chaotic Stars!" Mo Heng activated the furnace, which was mostly repaired, with all his might. The furnace mouth spewed out a chaotic and disordered aura of the Return to Ruins, which spread like ink across the space around the stone chamber, attempting to interfere with the precise positioning of that cold will.

boom! boom! boom!
With a thought, Gui Yinzi caused the dozens of Yin Sha puppets set up outside the stone chamber to self-destruct simultaneously!
A dense aura of yin energy and chaotic stardust energy erupted instantly, like cold water thrown into boiling oil, making the already chaotic space even more violent and temporarily obscuring everyone's presence.

"Overlord Blood - Mountain Splitter!"

Wang Cheng roared, his blood and qi erupting like a volcano, his chaotic bone arm expanding and condensing into a huge cyan-gold fist aura. He didn't attack the enemy, but instead slammed it fiercely towards the edge of the spatial rift torn open by Ling Wuying! He wanted to make this forcibly torn temporary passage more stable!

"Go!" Yu Changsheng shouted, and the invisible power of the Chaos Emperor instantly enveloped Chen Xueqing and Mo Heng, rushing towards the rift first! Chen Xueqing's Pure Lotus Light Domain shrank to its limit, transforming into a tough protective shield that enveloped the five of them.

Just as everyone was about to disappear into the crevice!
Boom! ! !

Deep within the cave, at the epicenter of the earthquake, space shattered like a mirror!
An "existence" that cannot be described in any specific form has arrived—it is not a physical entity, but rather a giant "eye" outline woven from countless flowing, distorted starlight and absolute darkness!
The upright, cold, and emotionless "pupils" are made of pure primordial energy. As soon as they appear, the surrounding space groans under the strain, instantly freezing and collapsing!
This is precisely one of the taboos of the Abyss of Desolation, as warned by the Silent Swordsman—the Patrol Envoy! The terrifying rule that guards the vital passage to the "Silent Hole" has manifested!
That icy "gaze" instantly pierced through the chaotic self-destruction of the Yin Sha and the spatial interference set up by Mo Heng, firmly locking onto Yu Changsheng and the others who were traveling through the spatial rift! An overwhelming force, carrying the aura of spatial stripping and rule annihilation, enveloped the rift like an invisible giant net! It wanted to completely wipe out this group of "ants" who dared to disturb the order of the abyss and steal the origin of the stars, along with this unstable space!

"quick!"

Yu Changsheng's pupils contracted as he sensed an unprecedented and deadly threat—a power level far exceeding that of the Black Fiend Old Demon! The silver-blue star patterns within his body spun wildly, and the power of the Star Annihilation Dao Law was poured into the Annihilation Sword without reservation. The sword hummed, and a silver-purple sword aura, condensed to its extreme, was poised to be unleashed!

Wang Cheng roared as he pushed his Overlord Blood to its limit, the runes on his bony arm almost bursting into flames as he desperately resisted the pressure of the passage. A trickle of blood escaped from the corner of Chen Xueqing's mouth, and the Azure Lotus Shield fluctuated violently, emitting a cracking sound as it could no longer bear the weight.

At the critical moment!
"Humph!"

A cold, soft snort seemed to come from beyond the heavens, yet it also seemed to resound in everyone's ears.

A condensed, pure, dark red blade of light, carrying the meaning of severing all constraints, appeared without warning before the Abyss Envoy's enormous "pupil"! The blade of light was not vast, but it contained a terrifying will to annihilate rules and bring all things to an end!
scoff!

A sound like tearing cloth rang out. The invisible net of annihilation that had enveloped Yu Changsheng and the others was actually cleaved open by this sudden blade of light, leaving a huge gap!

"Return to Silence!" Yu Changsheng's heart trembled, and he instantly recognized the familiar sword intent!
The enormous, starlight-dark eye seemed enraged by this provocation, its icy will boiling, and more darkness and starlight converged, preparing to launch an even more terrifying attack. However, the dark red blade of light did not disappear after slashing through; instead, it instantly split into countless fine blade threads, which, as if possessing a life of their own, coiled around the Patrol Envoy's "pupil," temporarily halting its next move!
"Get out of my territory now!"

Guiji Daoke's icy voice entered everyone's minds directly, carrying a hint of barely perceptible urgency.

opportunity!

"Charge!" Without hesitation, Yu Changsheng seized the precious moment when the Annihilation Net was broken and the Patrol Envoy was briefly restrained by the Returning Silence Blade. The power of the Chaos Emperor's Grasp of Heaven and Earth suddenly erupted, carrying everyone like an arrow released from a bow, and completely rushed into the violent spatial rift!

In the final instant their figures vanished, the scene they witnessed was this: the enormous Eye of the Abyss erupted with dazzling starlight and darkness, instantly engulfing the myriad blades of Guiji. A terrifying energy storm exploded deep within the cave, and space itself shattered and collapsed like broken glass! That area, along with the stone chamber where they had just hidden, was completely erased from the spatial plane, transforming into a raging torrent of Guixu!

The next moment, the world spun around them, and violent spatial turbulence tore at their bodies. Yu Changsheng activated the Star Annihilation Dao Law with all his might, using the Annihilation Sword to clear a path ahead and barely stabilize the passage. After an unknown amount of time—perhaps a moment, perhaps a long time—the group suddenly burst out of a patch of quicksand and crashed heavily onto the scorching sand.

A scorching wind, carrying the sound of souls devouring, rushed towards us, and before our eyes stretched an endless expanse of shimmering stardust and sand.

They escaped the underground cave and the Abyss Envoy's attempt to kill them, but they were not out of danger.

They were randomly thrown by the spatial turbulence and returned to the surface of the Soul-Devouring Sand Sea!

Moreover, the location is unknown!
To make matters worse, almost at the moment of landing, several powerful spiritual senses swept across the area like searchlights!

"over there!"

"The aura of Star Origin Mine! And those few Abyss Citizens!" (End of Chapter)