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

Within the Netherworld, the energy from the shattered Immortal Venerable's Dharma form had not yet been fully digested and absorbed. The ravaged land was slowly repaired under the nourishment of the power of reincarnation, and the rising Netherworld energy contained an unprecedentedly pure Dao essence. Lin Xuan sat in the core of the Netherworld Palace, in seclusion to heal his injuries and stabilize his Dao foundation damaged by forcibly activating the Reincarnation Judgment. Although his aura was weak, it was like a hidden dragon in the abyss, concealed and not yet unleashed.

However, outside the Netherworld, the aftershocks and influence of that earth-shattering battle in which the Nascent Soul defeated the Immortal Venerable's Dharma Form were like a cosmic storm, spreading wildly to every corner of the myriad realms along the veins of the laws at a speed far exceeding the speed of light!

Initially, it was some star fields closer to the Shattered Star Corridor that detected the soul-chilling fluctuations of the laws emanating from the battle—especially the majesty belonging to the Immortal Venerable level, and the final collapse and annihilation like melting ice and snow—through the remaining observation arrays or special secret techniques.

The news initially caused a seismic sensation within a small circle.

"Have you heard? Something terrible has happened at the Shattered Star Corridor!" "Is it Lin Xuan, the one wanted by the Celestial Court? What did he do this time?" "He did more than just 'did something'! He... he... he destroyed... the Celestial Venerable Dharma Image sent by the Celestial Court!" "What?! A Celestial Venerable Dharma Image? That's impossible! Are you sure this isn't just hearsay?" "It's absolutely true! Our sect elder barely glimpsed it using the 'Water Mirror Reflection Technique.' The Celestial Venerable Dharma Image was incredibly majestic, but in the end, it was indeed pulled into Lin Xuan's Netherworld, and then... its aura completely vanished! It was judged, cast into the cycle of reincarnation!"

Unbelievable! Horrifying!

A Nascent Soul cultivator defying a Celestial Venerable? This was utterly shattering the understanding of all cultivators! It was like an ant overturning an elephant, or a drop of water piercing rock! In conventional wisdom, Celestial Venerables were supreme beings who wielded a portion of the universe's authority, near-immortal, their majesty inviolable, their power immeasurable. Even a mere projection of them was enough to sweep across a star field and suppress countless civilizations!

But now, the Dharma form of a Celestial Venerable has actually been defeated? And defeated by a wanted, Nascent Soul stage "rebellious immortal"? Even "judged" and "cast into reincarnation" by him?

This is not merely a demonstration of strength, but also represents a complete subversion of the existing order and the authority of the Celestial Court!

Soon, more details began to circulate through various channels:

Lin Xuan's words possess an unfathomable power of "words becoming law," capable of establishing laws and determining life and death with a single utterance. His eerie "Netherworld" domain can even devour the Dharma forms of Immortal Venerables, transforming them into resources for his own growth. He commands a powerful Netherworld Legion and serves the mysterious ancient Witch Clan. Furthermore, he wields true authority over reincarnation, able to guide the dead, judge merits and demerits, and even… defy fate!

These fragmented pieces of information, when put together, paint a more three-dimensional, more terrifying, and more... seductive picture!

Lin Xuan, the "Rebellious Immortal of All Heavens," is no longer merely a wanted criminal or a challenger. He represents a completely new path, a potential power strong enough to rival the Celestial Court, a variable that... might break the age-old stalemate!

His name, like a boulder thrown into a stagnant pool, stirred up a tidal wave in the hearts of countless forces and powerful figures across the myriad realms.

Some old monsters who were originally dissatisfied with the Celestial Court's rule, or whose own cultivation paths were blocked and whose lifespans were about to end, began to turn their gaze to that starry sky, their hearts filled with restless desire. The four words "defying fate" held a fatal attraction for them.

Some powerful races and ancient civilizations suppressed by the Celestial Court, or yearning for independence, began to reassess the situation and secretly dispatched envoys to try to establish contact with Lin Xuan. An existence capable of directly confronting a Celestial Venerable's Dharma Form is undoubtedly a promising investment opportunity.

Even in some secluded, ancient places where even the Celestial Court's forces could hardly reach, some beings who had slumbered for countless eons were awakened by this turmoil and cast a meaningful glance.

"Reincarnation has returned... words become law... an interesting little fellow." Ancient divine thoughts communicated in the void. "The good days of the Celestial Court are probably coming to an end. The muddier the waters, the better..." "Let's see how far he can go. If he can truly grow, perhaps..."

Of course, there was more shock, fear, and a wait-and-see attitude. After all, the Celestial Court had ruled the heavens for millennia, its foundation deep and its resources unimaginable. Although Lin Xuan had revealed his fangs this time, it remained to be seen whether he could truly withstand the Celestial Court's ensuing thunderous wrath.

The Celestial Realm, the main hall of the Celestial Patrol Division.

The atmosphere was as oppressive as the deathly silence before a storm. The news that the Dharma form of the Immortal Venerable of Myriad Laws had been destroyed had been confirmed. Although the Immortal Venerable himself had not descended in person, his furious will had already made the entire Sky Patrol Division tremble.

Yisheng Zhenjun's face was so gloomy it could drip water. The light spot in front of him, which symbolized Lin Xuan, was no longer a simple "rebellious immortal" mark in his eyes, but a major threat that had to be eliminated at all costs!

"Issue the order!" The voice of True Lord Yisheng was icy cold. "Increase the bounty on Lin Xuan! Triple the reward! And announce to all the heavens that anyone who can provide accurate information about his whereabouts will be rewarded; anyone who can damage his foundation will be richly rewarded; anyone who can take his life... will be granted a Dao Fruit of Immortal Lordship and enjoy the incense offerings of an entire realm!"

"Furthermore, closely monitor all star paths related to the Shattered Star Corridor. If Lin Xuan or his followers are discovered, kill them without mercy, at any cost!" "And also, investigate! Investigate thoroughly! What is the origin of that Netherworld? Where does the 'Words Become Law' tradition come from? What is his connection to those remnants of the ancient times?!"

A series of orders, brimming with murderous intent, were issued from the Celestial Patrol Division. The Celestial Court's massive war machine began to operate even more efficiently for the sake of a Nascent Soul cultivator. It was clear that Lin Xuan had truly pissed off the heavens this time, thoroughly enraging the Celestial Court's higher-ups.

The Shattered Star Corridor leads to the Pure Land of Primordial Darkness.

Although Lin Xuan was in seclusion, through the ever-expanding and increasingly sensitive "Net of Laws," he could vaguely perceive the "gazes" projected from all directions of the universe—gazes of curiosity, malice, greed, or expectation.

He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze deep and unwavering.

Renowned throughout the heavens? This was entirely within his expectations. From the moment he made his grand vow in the Netherworld and slew the celestial envoy, he was destined to become entangled with all the realms of the heavens.

"A mere empty reputation, nothing more than a gust of wind sweeping across a mountain." He muttered to himself, his mind clear and unmoved. "Power is the true essence."

He felt his nascent soul slowly recovering within him, becoming even thicker due to absorbing some of the Immortal Venerable's laws; he felt the increasingly stable and expanding boundaries of the Netherworld, and the ever-growing power of the Cycle of Reincarnation.

No matter how noisy or turbulent the outside world is, it cannot affect his firm belief in the Dao.

His goal has never changed—to perfect the cycle of reincarnation, transcend and attain liberation, and eliminate all enemies who obstruct his path!

Now that you have gained fame, it brings both pressure and opportunity. More challenges will follow, but unexpected support may also quietly gather.

"Come, all of you, come!" Lin Xuan's lips curled into a cold, stern smile. "Let the winds of the heavens sway because of me!" "Let the fear of the Celestial Court become my stepping stone to the pinnacle!" "My name will resound through eternity, reigning supreme above all the heavens!"

He closed his eyes again and immersed himself in deeper cultivation.

While the outside world was in turmoil, within the Netherworld, only the cycle of reincarnation continued its relentless rotation. But everyone knew that when this Lord of Reincarnation emerged once more, he would shake the entire universe with an even more dazzling and domineering presence!

His fame resounding throughout the heavens was just the beginning.