I gain ten years' worth of cultivation every day, and even geniuses will only see my doorstep!

He raised his hand, and a black longsword appeared, slashing towards Qin Yuan! Devouring Heavenly Dao - Ultimate! The black sword energy, carrying the power to devour everything, slashed towards Qin Yuan!

Qin Yuan neither retreated nor yielded, drawing his Xing Tian Sword to meet the attack head-on! Guardian of the Heavenly Dao - Ultimate - Chaos God Emperor Edition! Golden sword energy clashed with black sword energy!

Boom! The entire sea trembled! Both men staggered back three steps! A draw!

Devouring Heaven's expression changed slightly. "You actually managed to withstand one of my sword strikes?"

Qin Yuan remained silent, and the second sword strike followed immediately! The third sword strike! The fourth sword strike! The fifth sword strike! Each strike was faster and heavier than the last!

Devouring Heaven fought with all his might, but was forced to retreat step by step! After a hundred sword strikes, he was cleaved away by a single sword, spitting out black blood!

"You—who exactly are you?!" Devouring Heaven's face was filled with disbelief.

Qin Yuan said calmly, "I am Qin Yuan, the Lord of the Myriad Realms Heavenly Domain."

Devouring Heaven's pupils constricted slightly. "You're the Qin Yuan who killed the Void Ruler?!"

Qin Yuan nodded.

Devouring Heaven gritted his teeth. "Fine. I'll remember you. I'll settle accounts with you when I break through to the Origin God Emperor realm!" He turned and fled.

Qin Yuan did not give chase. Because he knew that the real threat was not Devouring Heaven, but the person behind Devouring Heaven—the Lord of Devouring.

He sheathed the Xingtian Sword and continued flying deeper into the sea. Ahead lay an even more colossal black palace. Inside, a figure sat cross-legged. It was an old man with white hair, a sinister face, and an aura as terrifying as an abyss. He was a first-level Origin God Emperor.

Lord of Devouring.

"You've arrived?" The Devouring Lord opened his eyes, looking at Qin Yuan with a hint of surprise in them. "Peak of the ninth level of the Chaos God Emperor realm? Not bad. It's not easy for a small place like the Myriad Realms Heavenly Domain to produce a talent like you."

Qin Yuan said calmly, "You are the Lord of Devouring?"

The Devourer nodded. "I am the Devourer, a first-level Origin God Emperor, the ruler of the Chaos Sea. You killed my subordinates and injured my son. Tell me, how should I deal with you?"

Qin Yuan remained silent. He simply raised the Xing Tian Sword and slashed down! Guardian of the Heavenly Dao - Ultimate - Peak Version of the Chaos God Emperor! Golden sword energy, carrying all his power, slashed towards the Devouring Lord!

The Lord of Devouring raised his hand and struck out with a palm! The black palm print collided with the sword energy! Boom—! The entire palace trembled!

Qin Yuan staggered back ten steps, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. The Devouring Lord remained completely still!

"The difference between the Chaos God Emperor and the Origin God Emperor is beyond your imagination," the Devouring Lord said calmly. "However, the fact that you were able to withstand one of my palm strikes and survive is already something to be proud of."

He raised his hand, preparing to launch a second attack.

Just then, a system notification sounded: [Host detected facing a life-or-death crisis. It is recommended to temporarily unlock the "Origin God Emperor" realm by consuming energy points. Energy points required: Uncountable. Unlock?]

Qin Yuan didn't hesitate. "Unlock!"

In an instant, an unprecedented power surged into his body! His aura began to soar! Peak of the ninth level of Chaos God Emperor—first level of Origin God Emperor! Breakthrough!

The Devourer's expression changed drastically. "How is this possible?!"

Qin Yuan gave him no time to react. He unleashed a sword strike! Guardian of the Heavenly Dao - Ultimate - Origin God Emperor Edition! The golden sword energy, more than ten thousand times stronger than before, slashed towards the Devouring Lord!

The Devouring Lord fought with all his might, but was sent flying by a single sword strike! He coughed up black blood and crashed into the palace wall, his face filled with disbelief. "You—how could you possibly break through to the Origin God Emperor level?!"

Qin Yuan did not answer. The second sword followed immediately! The third sword! The fourth sword! The fifth sword!

After ten sword strikes, the Devouring Lord lay on the ground, unable to rise again. He looked at Qin Yuan, his eyes filled with despair. "Why...why were you able to break through to the Origin God Emperor level? I've pursued this for billions of years, and I still haven't achieved it..."

Qin Yuan said calmly, "Because your path is to devour. My path is to protect. Devouring will eventually come to an end, but protection is endless."

He raised the Xingtian Sword, preparing for the final blow.

The Devourer suddenly laughed. "You think killing me is the end of it? No. I am merely a fugitive from the Origin Land. In the Origin Land, there are countless beings stronger than me. They will find this place sooner or later. Can you stop them?"

Qin Yuan didn't hesitate. "Yes."

With a single stroke of his sword, the Devourer's head flew off, black blood splattering into the void. The Devourer was slain.

Qin Yuan sheathed the Xingtian Sword and turned to fly towards Chaos City. Behind him, the black palace collapsed with a roar, turning into ruins.

Upon returning to Chaos City, Qin Yuan announced the death of the Devouring Lord. The entire Chaos Sea rejoiced for three days and three nights.

But Qin Yuan was not immersed in joy. The words of the Devouring Lord before his death echoed in his mind: "In the Land of Origin, there are countless beings stronger than myself."

He's going to take a look.

On this day, Qin Yuan stood at the highest point of the Chaos Sea, gazing up at the endless void. Lin Qing'er stood beside him, holding his hand.

"Are you leaving again?" she asked softly.

Qin Yuan nodded. "I want to see what lies at the end of the Dao."

Lin Qing'er was silent for a moment. "I'll go with you."

Qin Yuan looked at her. "It's dangerous."

Lin Qing'er smiled. "With you here, I'm not afraid."

Qin Yuan smiled too. "Okay. Let's go together then."

Hand in hand, the two flew into the depths of the void. Behind them, the chaotic light of the Chaos Sea gradually faded away, eventually transforming into a single point of light.

Ahead lies a world never before seen. There, there are stronger opponents, more precious opportunities, and a broader stage.

Qin Yuan's gaze remained as firm as ever.

At the highest point of the Chaos Sea, Qin Yuan took one last look back at that chaotic world.

Over ten thousand years, he grew from an outsider, a first-level Heavenly Dao God Emperor, to the first-level Origin God Emperor who guarded the Chaos Sea. He defeated the Devouring Heaven and slew the Devouring Lord, bringing unprecedented peace to the Chaos Sea. But he knew this peace wouldn't last long. Because the Devouring Lord's dying words kept echoing in his mind.

"In the Land of Origin, there are countless beings stronger than myself."

Qin Yuan withdrew his gaze and took Lin Qing'er's hand. "Let's go."

The two crossed the boundary of the Sea of ​​Chaos and stepped into that endless void. After flying for an unknown amount of time, the void ahead gradually faded, replaced by a golden light. The light was warm and bright, like the rising sun.

The place of origin.

The moment Qin Yuan stepped into the Land of Origin, an unprecedented power surged into his body. That power wasn't pressure, but nourishment. It was as if the entire Land of Origin was welcoming him, embracing him.

A system notification sounded: [Host detected entering the Origin Land. Environment changed, daily cultivation gains recalculated. Origin Land base bonus: 1 trillion times. Current daily cultivation gains: 1 trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion year/day × 1 trillion = 1 trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion year/day. Host detected entering the Origin Land for the first time. Achievement completed, reward: +1 trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion energy points. Current energy points: Uncountable. Host detected a cultivation breakthrough opportunity. It is recommended to find the "Origin Temple" to obtain the complete inheritance of the Origin God Emperor.]