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

Lin Xuan defied fate to reshape Mo Yuan's Dao foundation, bringing him back to life and allowing him to continue his immortal path. This act not only shocked the entire Netherworld, but the ripples of law it triggered were like a boulder thrown into a calm cosmic lake, spreading outwards into endless dimensions of time and space.

To reverse Yin and Yang, to interfere with life and death, to forcibly pull a soul whose cause and effect have been severed and whose fate has been determined back to the world of the living, and to endow it with a brand new, infinitely potential foundation of the Dao... This is not merely challenging the rules, but trampling on some of the most fundamental ironclad laws that maintain the balance of the universe! Especially the laws of destiny and the Dao of cause and effect!

Just as Mo Yuan had completely reshaped himself, his vitality stabilized, and his Dao foundation was beginning to take shape—

"Buzz—!"

An invisible and intangible force, yet so vast and indescribably cold, seemed to awaken from the very depths of the universe's origin, transcending the boundaries of dimensions and time, and descended with a deafening roar!

This is neither an energy attack nor a physical impact, but a backlash at the level of laws! It is the universe's own instinctive reaction to maintain balance!

Above the Pure Land of the Beginning, the gray sky that had been stabilized by the return of the Yellow Springs suddenly turned pitch black! Countless fine, spiderweb-like black cracks appeared out of thin air, emanating a chilling aura of destruction and annihilation! Those were cracks of fate! The manifestation of the wrath of the laws of fate!

At the same time, an irresistible aura of decay, corruption, and misfortune spread like a plague, enveloping the core of the Netherworld—Lin Xuan, and the newly born Mo Yuan!

This is the backlash of fate! It does not directly attack the physical body and soul, but rather acts on the "fate" in the dark, forcibly dragging those who violate the ironclad laws into an abyss of no return!

Mo Yuan was the first to be affected. His newly reborn, vibrant Dao body began to show wrinkles at a visible speed, his blood and qi began to decline, and even his brand-new Dao foundation began to become dark and unstable, as if it would collapse again at any moment and his soul would be scattered! The flame of hope that had just ignited in his eyes was instantly shrouded in endless fear and despair.

As for Lin Xuan, the one in charge, the backlash he suffered was even more terrifying!

The vast and powerful aura surrounding him seemed to be bound by invisible shackles, its flow sluggish! Between his brows, a strange black curse mark flickered, emanating a dense aura of calamity, misfortune, and death! This curse was not man-made, but a divine punishment mark naturally formed by the laws of fate! It meant that he had been "marked" by the universe, destined for constant calamities and misfortunes, his path of cultivation fraught with thorns, and possibly even, during a crucial breakthrough, attracting a terrifying tribulation far exceeding that of ordinary people, leading to his immediate death and annihilation!

The entire underworld trembled slightly under the backlash of fate, and the operation of the cycle of reincarnation was affected, becoming somewhat disordered.

"Master!" Xuan Yue, the witch priest, the Black and White Impermanence, the Netherworld Legion Commander, and other core subordinates all changed their expressions and exclaimed in alarm upon sensing the unsettling aura of misfortune emanating from Lin Xuan and the turmoil in the Netherworld.

However, faced with this terrifying backlash originating from the very source of the universe, Lin Xuan showed no sign of panic. His eyes were icy as he looked up at the dark sky cracked with the marks of fate, a mocking and arrogant smile even playing on his lips.

"A backlash from fate? A mark of divine retribution? With such paltry means, you think you can bind my path?"

He had long anticipated the backlash this action would bring. Going against the will of Heaven, how could it be without a price? But he could afford that price! And… he had to pay it!

"My path is the path of transcendence! I transcend even this universe, let alone the mere shackles of fate?!" "Cause and effect? ​​I control reincarnation, and cause and effect are determined by me!" "Fate? My will is fate!"

His voice was like thunder, and the ancient nascent soul within his body erupted with a dazzling light that suppressed all heavens. The Samsara Mark spun wildly, radiating an unparalleled will that surpassed all laws!

"Disperse!"

He pointed his fingers like a sword and slashed fiercely at the divine punishment mark between his brows! It wasn't physical contact, but rather using his supreme Dao heart and the authority of reincarnation to fight against the mysterious laws of fate!

scoff!

It was as if an invisible thread had been severed! The black mark between his eyebrows flickered and twisted violently, finally letting out a mournful cry of unwillingness, and suddenly became much dimmer. Although it did not completely disappear, the aura of misfortune it emitted was forcibly suppressed!

At the same time, he waved his sleeve, and the powerful force of reincarnation mixed with the golden light of merit, like warm sunlight, dispelled the decaying aura surrounding Mo Yuan and stabilized his Dao foundation that was on the verge of collapse.

"What can a mere backlash do to me?!" Lin Xuan stood proudly atop the Underworld Palace, his black robes fluttering, his gaze sweeping over everyone, as if declaring war on the invisible fate!

However, just as he forcefully suppressed the backlash of fate, in that delicate moment when the old force, whose energy had not yet fully subsided, had dissipated and the new force had not yet been generated—

Another anomaly has occurred!

An extremely subtle, insidious curse, filled with endless resentment and destructive intent, seemed to have been lurking nearby for a long time. Seizing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, it suddenly attacked from the depths of the endless void like a venomous snake hidden in the shadows!

This curse is not a backlash from the origin of the universe, but a human act! Its aura is cold and eerie, yet it carries a trace of pure immortal essence, clearly originating from a powerful being of the Celestial Court! Moreover, it is by no means an ordinary celestial official; its rank is extremely high, and its control over the Dao of Curses has reached a state of perfection!

Silent and unnoticed, it ignored the Nine Netherworld Guardian Array of the Underworld (this array is better at defending against energy and law erosion, but slightly weaker against this extremely hidden vicious curse), directly piercing through space, its target aimed directly at Lin Xuan's Dao Heart and Reincarnation Mark!

This curse is not intended to directly kill Lin Xuan, but rather, like the filthiest mud, it aims to pollute his Dao heart, erode his reincarnation authority, obscure his Dao foundation, halt his cultivation, and even cause him to suffer from inner demons and go astray at crucial moments! Its malicious intent and cunning timing make it a truly deadly attack!

"Hmph! You cowardly rat, hiding your face and cowardly tail! You finally couldn't hold back anymore?!"

A cold glint flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes; he had been on guard against the Celestial Court all along! Under the cover of this backlash of fate, the powerful figures of the Celestial Court indeed made their move!

In his prime, he would naturally have no fear. But now, having just expended tremendous effort to suppress the backlash of fate, he was in a brief period of weakness, and this long-planned and vicious curse undoubtedly posed a great threat!

The curse, like a malignant tumor, instantly coiled around him, beginning to frantically erode his soul and the mark of reincarnation! A violent, resentful, and chaotic will attempted to break through his Dao heart defenses!

"Master!" "Protect the Master!"

The beings of the underworld were filled with shock and rage, yet they were helpless against this level of curse attack!

In this critical moment, Lin Xuan remained calm and composed. His Dao heart was unbreakable, standing firm like a rock amidst raging waves. Sensing the invasion of external evil, the Transcendence Mark within his body spontaneously emitted a bright radiance, protecting his core spiritual platform.

"With such demonic and malevolent arts, you dare to shake my Dao heart? Wishful thinking!" "I fear not even the backlash of fate, let alone the curses of you Dao-stealing thieves?!" "Reincarnation...purification!"

He forcefully activated the Samsara Mark, drawing upon the primordial power of Samsara throughout the entire Underworld, transforming it into a chaotic flame that enveloped himself and began to burn and purify the insidious curse!

Sizzle sizzle sizzle—!

Like cold water dripping into boiling oil, the cursed power, scorched by the flames of reincarnation, emitted a silent shriek and struggled madly, its filthy aura being continuously refined and dispelled!

At the same time, Lin Xuan's cold and murderous voice pierced through layers of space, launching a thunderous counterattack towards the direction from which the curse had originated:

"You scum of the Celestial Court! Listen to me!" "What you have bestowed upon me today, I will one day personally ascend to the Celestial Realm and repay a hundredfold!" "With the blood of you immortals and gods, I will wash away this curse!" "With the wails of your immortal souls, I will play the symphony of my ascension to the pinnacle!" "Get out!"

The single word "Get out" contained his boundless killing intent and ambition to slay immortals, mixed with the great power of reincarnation, and went against the source of that curse power!

In the vast emptiness, a muffled groan seemed to echo, and the insidious curse power receded rapidly like a tide, eventually dissipating completely.

Lin Xuan swayed slightly, his face paled even more, and his aura weakened considerably. The successive battles against the backlash of fate and the vicious curse of the Celestial Court's powerful figures had taken a heavy toll on him, even for someone as formidable as him.

But he remained upright and unyielding! The light in his eyes, instead of falling, became even sharper and colder because of this sudden attack!

He slowly wiped away the trace of pale golden blood that had spilled from the corner of his mouth, looked at the now calm underworld sky, and declared in a voice as cold as ice:

"Fate has turned against me, but I've accepted it!"

"The curse of the Celestial Court, I have repelled it!"

"No force in this world can stop my advance!"

"The Celestial Court...we've added another debt to our tally!"

"Just wait..."