Projection of the Heavens: I prove my immortality through slaughter.

The ancient road under the stars is not an easy path.

Lin Xuan stepped into it, the space around him constantly twisting and changing. One moment he might have been in a tranquil zone of star fragments, the next he was in a raging torrent of energy. Bizarre and surreal scenes rushed past him, sometimes he could see huge star skeletons floating like mountains, and sometimes he could sense the despair and deathly stillness emanating from certain broken little worlds.

The spatial laws here are extremely unstable, even malevolent. Invisible spatial rifts are like hidden traps, ready to slice or banish intruders to unknown dimensions at any moment. The fierce cosmic winds are also growing more ferocious, carrying fragments of broken laws, like billions of fine needles, relentlessly eroding the protective aura.

Ordinary Golden Core cultivators must proceed with extreme caution and maintain a high level of mental tension here, as the slightest carelessness could lead to their death and the dissipation of their cultivation.

However, Lin Xuan remained calm and composed throughout.

The faint, clear light surrounding his body, though seemingly thin, contained his profound understanding of the laws of space and an incomparably powerful foundation of magical energy. Spatial rifts and fragments of laws that would otherwise cause headaches for cultivators of the same level would be quietly smoothed out or deflected by an invisible force, or directly swallowed and annihilated by that clear light, when they approached him.

He was like a master dancer, strolling leisurely on a perilous stage, untouched by any danger.

His divine sense, like mercury spilling onto the ground, spread outwards from himself into the depths of the ancient road. Unlike in the Xuan Tian Star Domain, where he could easily cover several star domains, on this mysterious ancient road, his divine sense was greatly suppressed and interfered with. He could only clearly perceive the situation within a radius of ten thousand miles; beyond that, everything was a blur and chaos.

Even so, the information relayed back from within a radius of thousands of miles was enough to make one's heart tremble.

He "saw" more ruins of rise and fall, some of which were so ancient that they were unrecognizable, exuding a chilling aura; he sensed several subtle yet powerful life fluctuations, lurking in the shadows like patient hunters; he even caught some traces of the battle, the power of the laws contained within of which had not yet completely dissipated, telling of the level of the fierce battle that had taken place here.

"This ancient road has buried too many." Lin Xuan's heart was as calm as a still well, only his Dao heart grew stronger. Only by surpassing his predecessors and reaching the pinnacle could he avoid being buried and take control of his own destiny.

Just as he was passing through a relatively calm area filled with colorful aurora-like energy ripples, a sudden, inexplicable feeling of palpitation arose in his heart!

It didn't come from any specific enemy, but from the starry sky itself!

Waaah—!

A deep, resonant hum seemed to emanate from the depths of the universe, from the end of an ancient road. Initially extremely faint, it instantly transformed into a deafening roar that swept everything away!

Ahead, the once vibrant and dreamlike streams of colorful energy were suddenly stirred up by an invisible giant hand, becoming incredibly violent, colliding and annihilating each other, unleashing devastating energy shocks. Even more terrifying, at the edge of the horizon, deep within the ancient road, an indescribably vast "storm" was forming, sweeping in at a speed beyond comprehension!

That was no ordinary storm, but a stellar storm—a mixture of shattered stars, annihilated matter, chaotic laws, and the most primordial cosmic energy!

Where the storm passed, space shattered like fragile glass, revealing a dark and chaotic void beneath. Floating star remains and fragments of relics, once swept in, were instantly reduced to the most basic particles, leaving not a trace. At the storm's edge, colors were in utter chaos, a terrifying sight of laws forcibly torn apart and twisted.

Its power was so immense that it seemed capable of washing away the entire ancient road and destroying everything along the way!

Lin Xuan's pupils contracted slightly. Faced with such power of heaven and earth, individual strength seemed so insignificant. He could clearly sense that the core of this storm was enough to threaten a Nascent Soul cultivator! If he were to be directly caught in it, even with his abilities, he would inevitably pay a considerable price.

escape?

The storm swept across a vast area at an incredible speed, blocking off a large area ahead, making it too late to avoid it.

To withstand it head-on? That would be a huge drain on one's magical power and willpower, something no wise person would do.

In a flash, Lin Xuan made his decision. Instead of retreating, he advanced, transforming into a more condensed stream of light. He did not rush towards the storm, but rather towards a relatively "weak" area on the edge of the storm—a temporary equilibrium zone formed by the collision of several violent energies. Although still dangerous, it was infinitely better than the core of the storm.

He must get through before this balance is broken!

Rumble!

The edge of the storm arrived first. It was like billions of thunderbolts exploding in one's ears at the same time, or like countless worlds collapsing simultaneously. The violent energy turbulence tore everything apart, and the chaotic fragments of laws were like the sharpest blades, frantically slicing through Lin Xuan's protective aura.

Chi Chi Chi -!

The clear light fluctuated violently, emitting a sound of strain. The once invincible defense now seemed to be on the verge of collapse. Several fragments containing the laws of destruction pierced through the barrier of the clear light, directly impacting Lin Xuan's black robe and leaving faint burn marks.

An immense, unimaginable pressure pressed in from all directions, as if to crush him. Chaotic thoughts, brutal roars, and the mournful cries of falling stars directly assaulted his consciousness, attempting to disrupt his soul.

Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed, and his inner power surged like a vast galaxy, supporting his protective aura. At the same time, he pointed his fingers like swords, unleashing a series of sharp and unparalleled sword energies that annihilated any larger fragments of matter and energy clusters that approached. His figure struggled through the storm, like a small boat on a raging sea, on the verge of capsizing at any moment.

However, the storm's power continued to intensify! The "balance zone" he had chosen was rapidly collapsing, and more destructive energy surged in like a tidal wave. At this rate, he would eventually be completely swept into the eye of the storm.

"Troublesome." Lin Xuan frowned slightly. Although he was not afraid, he did not want to waste his magic power here or even get injured.

Just as he was pondering a way to break the deadlock, his mind and his divine sense, which far surpassed that of his peers, were unconsciously immersed in the raging storm.

He "heard" the silent lament of space being torn apart, "saw" the flickering of the most primordial particles as energy annihilated, and "felt" the unwilling roars and struggles of those shattered laws...

All of this was chaotic, disorderly, and full of destruction.

But beneath this extreme chaos and destruction, he seemed to have touched something deeper—the foundation upon which all these phenomena were built, the most fundamental "rules" or, in other words, "laws" that govern the operation of the universe!

Why can a storm tear space apart? Because its energy level exceeds the "limit" that the spatial structure can withstand. Why do energies annihilate? Because their inherent "properties" clash, following the fundamental logic of "opposition leads to annihilation." Why do laws break? Because their own "structure" is not stable enough; under the impact of stronger external forces, their "definition" is forcibly rewritten...

Thoughts flashed through his mind like lightning. His eyes, as deep as the ancient starry sky, reflected the world-destroying scenes outside, but more than anything, they revealed a profound understanding of the essence of things.

He recalled the subtle feeling of "words becoming law" that he had experienced when he reached the peak of his Golden Core cultivation. It was not a simple sonic attack or mental hypnosis, but rather... the supreme power to invoke, interfere with, and even temporarily "define" the laws of the surrounding world through one's own "Dao"!

My way is the rule. My words are the law.

An unprecedented thought exploded in the depths of his Dao heart, crystal clear.

Yes, why fight it head-on? Why resort to tricks?

Since this storm arose from the chaos and conflict of "rules," then I will use my "rules" to... restore "order"!

it's time!

Lin Xuan abruptly stopped all resistance, even withdrawing his protective aura into his body. He stood suspended in the center of the raging energy turbulence, letting the power that was enough to tear apart an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator assault his body, producing a metallic clang, yet unable to truly harm his foundation.

He slowly raised his right hand, neither forming a hand seal nor casting a spell, but simply and calmly pressed it against the star storm in front of him that was sweeping across the heavens and earth and destroying everything.

At the same time, he spoke.

The sound wasn't loud, yet it possessed a strange penetrating power, as if it didn't travel through the air, but rather resounded directly within all the "laws" and "energy" of this void, carrying an unquestionable will, an absolute authority that declared itself the heart of heaven and earth:

"Here, the energy has returned to calm, and the storm... has ceased."

Words spoken become law!

There was no earth-shattering explosion, no dazzling spectacle.

But just as he finished speaking—

It was as if an invisible, intangible, yet enormous hand, covering the entire storm area, was gently brushing past.

The violent energy that had been roaring and tearing through space seemed to have all its "manic" attributes instantly drained away, becoming docile and peaceful. The violent shockwaves quickly weakened, turning into a gentle flow of energy that slowly dissipated.

Those chaotic, colorful fragments of laws, as if gently smoothed by an invisible hand, returned to a stable and harmonious state, no longer possessing any destructive power.

The shattered space began to repair itself at a speed visible to the naked eye, the cracks closing and restoring stability.

The deafening, soul-piercing roar of the storm abruptly ceased.

It was only a breath's time.

Heaven and earth were silent, and all sounds were still.

The devastating stellar storm that had seemed capable of obliterating everything had vanished. In its place lay a somewhat empty, calm void, still faintly echoing with the aftershocks of energy. Only the distant, still-floating remnants of stars proved that the terrifying scene from before was not an illusion.

Lin Xuan remained suspended in place, not a single wrinkle appearing on his black robe. He slowly withdrew his hand, a hint of understanding and weariness flashing in his deep eyes.

"With my current level of cultivation, it's still a bit of a stretch to forcefully interfere with such a large-scale force of heaven and earth." He looked inward and realized that his words had consumed nearly ten percent of his divine sense and magical power. This was not a simple consumption, but the price that had to be paid for "persuading" and even "commanding" the laws of this world.

But it was all worth it.

He truly touched and used that power that transcended ordinary supernatural abilities—words became law!

This is not an illusion, nor is it a powerful energy suppression; rather, it is a true, temporary "rewriting" of the rules of a local world! Its essence is beyond imagination.

He stood in this now peaceful void, savoring the exquisite feeling of his own will resonating with and forcibly reversing the laws of the universe in that moment. His Dao heart, through this experience, became increasingly clear and indestructible. He also gained a clearer understanding of the path ahead, and of the higher realm of "reincarnation."

"The first sounds of the laws resonate..." Lin Xuan murmured to himself, a faint smile finally appearing on his lips. "The road ahead will be even more interesting."

He didn't linger any longer; his figure transformed into a streak of light once more, speeding along the ancient starry road towards deeper and farther reaches.

Behind them, only a deathly silence remained, as if the terrifying storm that swept across the starry sky had never existed.