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Chapter 219 Breaking the Oath in the Soul Abyss, Opening the Heavens as a New Order

The Soul Abyss is cracked, and the void is filled with rotten blood that has been congealed for billions of years.

Thick, lifeless, and exuding a chilling aura that freezes the very soul.

The sky, hanging upside down beneath my feet, resembled a tattered curtain torn apart and discarded by a tremendous force.

The broken mountain peaks, like the emaciated bones of a giant beast that has been gnawed away, are covered with unmelting black ice and eerily float in the void "above".

Broken soul tablets, twisted fragments of soul scrolls, and countless withered bones of various shapes, shimmering with eerie green or scarlet resentment...

They are not laid out, but rather wriggle and pile up like living things, forming the nauseating texture of this "earth" and "sky".

There was no wind, only the despair and resentment accumulated by the millions of dead souls, enough to crush the will of any living being, roaring silently in the deathly stillness.

Time, cruelly nailed to this place, is shattered and stripped from the main world at the very moment, where eternal torture unfolds.

Chu Ning stood at the core of this distorted realm.

The pain of each crumbling soul monument and the poisonous curse of each withered bone transformed into invisible needles, frantically piercing his protective soul lock, attempting to dismantle his will and assimilate him into this tomb of despair.

Five soul runes flowed endlessly around him, their golden light flickering uncertainly under the erosion of boundless resentment, like a lone lamp in a storm.

In the distance, on that inverted "sky," countless fragments of souls converged into a black tide that blotted out the sun, surging madly toward a single point.

A terrifying giant spirit, half-illusory and half-real, forcibly fused together by the resentment of countless remnant souls, slowly took shape.

It was the "Abyss of Souls" that dragged him into this desperate situation. Its body was an aggregation of countless tormented faces, flowing with viscous, resentful blood.

"Chu... Ning..." The voice wasn't from a single throat, but rather a cacophony of the whispers of countless souls, low and indistinct, yet possessing a penetrating power that pierced through the very soul, reaching the core of Chu Ning's soul lock. "Do you... know... what... the first 'Soul Lord' of this world... is?"

Chu Ning remained silent, his eyes like an abyss of eternal cold, his soul lock resonating, crushing the invading resentment inch by inch.

"Do you know... when the boundary lock was first opened... in the chaos and ignorance... we demon kings, soul nightmares, and even fallen gods... are merely the blood and firewood that your human race must offer to 'suppress the boundary' and 'establish order'?!"

Soul Abyss's voice suddenly rose in pitch, like millions of rusty giant nails simultaneously chiseling at space.

The entire rift trembled violently, the suspended mountain of withered bones collapsed in a rustling sound, and the piled-up skeletons on the ground emitted a resonant, shrill scream, converging into a destructive mental storm that slammed into Chu Ning.

"You stand in this position of five marks... holding the key to this Soul Prison... yet you are ignorant even of... the origin of your authority!"

How...laughable! How pathetic!!!

hum!
Chu Ning's five lines between his brows flashed as if struck by a heavy hammer.

He groaned, a wisp of pale golden soul blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, and cracks spreading across the "earth" beneath his feet.

But his figure was as firm as a rock, his eyes sharper than before, and his icy voice shattered the raging tide of resentment:

"Then—speak!"

The colossal maw of the Soul Abyss, composed of fragments of countless souls, gaped open in a grotesque "smile," filled with extreme mockery and resentment:

"The Soul Master... its source... is 'the Lord who subdues all souls'! The power of the Soul Lock... its root... originates from 'the interlocking of all souls'!"

"Hun Yuan... the ancestors you all praise... were merely the earliest... to sit on the throne of the 'Lord of the Soul Prison'... the executioners who forged his authority and throne with our flesh and souls!!"

"And you..." The gigantic finger, dripping with blood, pointed like a spear of judgment at Chu Ning, "are nothing more than... the next... execution key chosen by those cold, hard laws!"

“And I…” My voice suddenly became low and cloying, like the hiss of a venomous serpent from the abyss, filled with deadly allure, “I am the key that you are destined to open… the first… true door!”

Chu Ning's soul power erupted like a volcano suppressed for ten thousand years, his black robe billowing like a battle flag in a raging storm, his voice like thunder splitting the sky.
"You want to drag me...down to this abyss forever?!"

"No..." Soul Abyss's enormous head slowly shook, the fragments of his soul rubbing together to create a sound that shattered the very soul. "I want you... to replace me!"

"To become...the new generation..."

"The Lord of the Rift! The Eternal Ruler of the Tomb of Ten Thousand Souls!!!"

Roar--!
The entire Soul Abyss Rift went completely mad.

The sky collapsed and the earth trembled!
boom! boom! boom!
Countless floating, withered bone peaks are no longer a backdrop, but have been transformed into weapons of the Soul Abyss.

They were as if gripped by an invisible giant fist, carrying immense power, tearing through the solidified void, and crashing down on Chu Ning from all directions.

The dry bones rubbed together, emitting a piercing shriek, as if billions of dead souls were cursing in unison.

Chu Ning's eyes sharpened, and instead of retreating, he advanced.

"Soul Lock - Broken Mountain!"

He suddenly swung his left arm, and the two soul chains wrapped around it, like giant golden pythons that had come to life, were pulled out with a sharp whistling sound that tore through space.

Bang! Crack!

A massive bone peak that was hurtling towards them was forcefully pulverized and shattered.

The shattered bone fragments shot out like a torrential rain, striking Chu Ning's protective golden light and creating a dense shower of sparks.

But another bone peak roared in from the rear, its shadow instantly enveloping him.

"Blazing Sun - Burning the Sky!"

Chu Ning clenched his left palm, and the Primordial Chaos Mark at its core shone brightly.

A golden sun, about ten feet in diameter and flowing with blazing white flames and runes of order, instantly condensed in his palm.

He pushed back with his hand.

boom--! ! !
The blazing sun and the bone peaks collided violently.

There was no stalemate, only swift and devastating annihilation.

The withered bone mountain, which was harder than pure gold, melted and vaporized rapidly under the blazing sun and true fire, just like wax.

The violent energy shockwave blew several smaller bone peaks away.

However, the attack had only just begun.

The piles of bones on the ground seemed to come alive at this moment.

Countless pale bone claws burst from the ground, followed by dozens of ferocious bone dragons formed from skeletal remains and entangled in viscous black mist, soaring into the sky.

Their eye sockets burned with the eerie purple flames unique to the World-Burning Demon Flame, carrying an aura of destruction and corrosion.

The dragon opened its mouth wide, spewing out a destructive breath mixed with demonic flames and the venom of the dead.

The torrent of dark purple flames, like dozens of rivers of death, instantly blocked all of Chu Ning's escape routes.

"The World-Burning Demon Flame?!" Chu Ning's pupils shrank, instantly recognizing this iconic power.

This is a power that the remnant soul of the Ape Lord could not possibly possess.

Soul Abyss has indeed colluded with Demon Flame, or rather, it has become the vessel through which Demon Flame erodes this world.

"Five Patterns - Domain Suppression!"

Chu Ning roared and clasped his hands together in front of his chest.

The five soul locks detached from his body and spun rapidly, connecting to form a ring that created a giant golden shield inscribed with runes, protecting him tightly.

"The poison of the demonic flames invades the soul and corrodes the bones; only the Zhenyu (a powerful defensive domain) can protect against it."

He knew that while this "Suppressing Domain" technique could block the outer flames, it was not foolproof. It was good for defense but not for offense. If the enemy launched another heavy attack, he would have to find another way to break the deadlock.

Chi chi chi——! ! !
Dozens of dark purple demonic flames slammed into the golden light barrier. The ear-piercing corrosive sound sent chills down one's spine.

The golden runes flickered and faded violently under the erosion of the demonic flames, causing violent ripples to spread across the surface of the light shield, and even tiny cracks to appear.

The terrifying impact caused Chu Ning's feet to sink deep into the "ground," with cracks spreading like a spider web.

The destructive will contained within the demonic flames frantically assaulted his soul consciousness, attempting to ignite his soul fire.

"Ugh!" Chu Ning groaned, a trickle of pale golden soul blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. The corrosive power of this demonic flame far exceeded his expectations.

Just as he was struggling to maintain the "suppressing domain" light shield and resist the demonic flames, the upside-down "sky" above his head suddenly cracked open.

A colossal demonic claw, composed entirely of pure, world-burning demonic flames, tore through the solidified void, its terrifying heat capable of incinerating everything, as it viciously grabbed at the golden light shield.

Wherever the demonic claws passed, space twisted and melted; those suspended, withered mountain peaks didn't even have time to fall before they were vaporized into nothingness.

This is the true killing move of Soul Abyss after it has fused with the essence of the World-Burning Demon Flame.

Attack from both inside and outside!

A truly decisive game!

"Soul Lord! Become the fuel for our rekindling!!" The roar of the countless dead souls from Soul Abyss, accompanied by the arrival of the demonic claws, shook the entire rift to the point of collapse.

The line between life and death!
The demonic claw tore through the void and descended. In that instant, Chu Ning's mind did not collapse due to the desperate situation; on the contrary, it was exceptionally clear.

"The blazing sun still shines, and the source of the soul remains. 'Territory Suppression' can buy time, but it cannot ultimately withstand the claws of the world-burning demon. Only by going against the tide can we break this deadlock!"

The most intense golden light ignited in his eyes.

Faced with this world-devouring demonic calamity, he was not afraid at all; in fact, the ancient teaching of the Soul Ancestor suddenly came to mind:
"Those who create the world do not concern themselves with life or death."

Chu Ning's body trembled violently. He abandoned his defensive thoughts and rushed straight to the sky, raising his palm to hold up the sun.

"You want to burn me?! You—you dare to do that?!"

"Primordial Chaos - Heaven-Opening Seal!!!"

He abandoned his defenses! Just as the demonic claws were about to shatter the light shield...
Chu Ning thrust his palms upwards, and the golden sun protecting him instantly transformed into a blazing inferno, its flames surging.

"This Yang, originally meant to guard, is now being used in reverse as an axe—to cleave the heavens!"

He knew that this "Heaven-Opening Seal" was not a technique of supreme killing, but a heavenly technique of reconstructing all things and guiding souls.

However, if we do not break through this demonic void, we will face utter destruction.

He poured all his soul power, will, and belief into the blazing sun.

A single thought can create the world!
One seal, and death!
The order runes flowing on it burst forth with unprecedented light, no longer a gentle creation, but an absolute domineering force that could create the world and reshape the universe.

Boom——! !

The blazing sun clashed fiercely with the claws of evil.

There was no sound, only the ultimate annihilation of pure light and darkness, order and destruction.

A black and white sphere of light, capable of devouring everything, was born and expanded at the point of impact.

The terrifying energy turbulence was like billions of invisible blades, frantically cutting through everything around it.

The remaining barren mountain peaks, the piles of bones on the ground, and even the space itself, all turned to dust in silence.

The "earth" beneath Chu Ning's feet completely disappeared.

He was slammed into the endless dark void below by the shockwave of the explosion.

The protective golden light instantly dimmed and shattered, the black robe was torn, and countless bloody gashes appeared on his body.

The giant claw of demonic flames shattered inch by inch under the bombardment of the blazing sun, turning into countless dark purple demonic flames dancing in the sky.

However, at the very center of this devastating explosion, in the instant when Chu Ning was blasted away and Soul Abyss and Demon Flame Will were temporarily shattered.

Crack!
At the very top of the inverted "sky" of the Soul Abyss Rift, which is covered with scorch marks and spatial cracks, a tiny yet incredibly pure golden crack, seemingly composed of the most primordial order, suddenly appeared amidst the chaotic energy storm, like the first ray of dawn born in the darkness, and rapidly spread out.

That was the only way out left when the Primordial Heaven-Opening Seal clashed with the demonic claws, and the ultimate order power briefly tore through this space of resentful demonic flames.

In Chu Ning's bloodshot eyes, a resolute glint flashed forth like a final burst of light before death.

"It's now!!!"

He forced out his last breath of soul energy, ignoring the excruciating pain that tore his entire body apart, and poured all his remaining strength, will, and belief in "guiding the soul back to its proper order" into his legs.

"Burning Soul·Escape!!!"

boom!
He transformed into a dazzling golden rainbow burning with the essence of life.

"—Once this technique is used, the soul fire will be extinguished. If the boundary is not broken, the soul and spirit will be destroyed."

But he did not hesitate.

That golden crack was so small it was almost invisible, but it was his only chance of survival in this battle.

"If fate is the key, then I will tear open this lock with my own hands!"

He roared, and a golden rainbow pierced through the chaotic energy flow, forcefully splitting open a ray of dawn.

Ignoring the lingering demonic flames and the re-formed tentacles of resentment chasing from below, it charged upwards at a speed exceeding its limits towards the golden crack that was rapidly healing amidst the chaos.

Wherever the golden rainbow passed, the remaining resentment and demonic flames were forcibly pushed aside and purified, tearing open a brief but dazzling path of light in the despairing darkness.

He gambled everything on this fleeting glimmer of hope.

"Sect Master—!!!"

Outside the Soul Abyss, Li Jing'an, who had been tightly locking that distorted space with his soul consciousness, let out a heart-wrenching roar the moment the golden light pierced through the endless darkness like the rising morning star.

His hair and beard bristled with rage, and the ancient seal "Chen Hao" in his hand erupted with an unprecedented blazing white light, recklessly transforming into a heaven-rending sword aura that fiercely pierced the void where the golden light appeared.

"Locking Abyss and Severing Boundaries! All Laws Return to Nothingness! Seal!!!" Yu Xingshui's face was as pale as paper, clearly indicating that maintaining the triple spatial sealing array had consumed a great deal of energy.

She bit her tongue, spitting a mouthful of blood onto the "Sealing Law Soul Slip".

The Soul Slip shone brightly, and the runes on it came to life, transforming into three chains of law that stretched across the heavens and earth, wrapping around the extremely unstable crack that had just been opened by the golden rainbow.

The chains rubbed against the air, producing a piercing shriek and sparks.

The worshippers, including Chi Yan, were also enraged and poured their soul power into the Jade Star Water array without regard for the cost, stabilizing the crumbling spatial seal.

Tsk-!
The golden rainbow that Chu Ning transformed into pierced through the ice like a red-hot iron, forcefully bursting out from the crack that had been forcibly torn open by collusion from within and without.

He was covered in blood, his black robe was torn, the light of his soul lock was dim, and his aura had plummeted, but his eyes were still as sharp as cold stars.

Without pausing for a moment, or even catching his breath, he turned around abruptly.

In my name—

The blood-stained palm pressed down in mid-air, and the five soul patterns on the palm spun and burned wildly.

"Law: Eternal Imprisonment!!!"

boom--! ! !
A dark golden light net, more condensed and thicker than before, containing Chu Ning's Soul Master will and Primordial Origin, instantly took shape.

(End of this chapter)