Starting as a Grandmaster, all of my cultivation techniques are at max level.

Xia Jin's body sank, and without any further caution, she stepped down from mid-air.

It was as if an invisible staircase was supporting him in the void beneath his feet. The distance of several miles was nothing more than a blink of an eye for someone with his Saint Realm cultivation.

At this moment, in the very center of the island, an enormous vine rose from the ground, its thick body resembling a coiled dragon.

It stands over a hundred meters tall, with streaks of light occasionally flashing among its branches and leaves, exuding an aura that captivates the soul.

At the very top of this vine, a palm-sized columnar object hangs silently, its shape resembling a condensed jade marrow that encapsulates the entire vein of heaven and earth, surrounded by colorful rays of light.

"Is this the legendary divine artifact, the Nine-Life Primordial Vine?"

Xia Jin stared at the column of seven-colored light flowing around it, his eyes trembling slightly. Even with his usually calm demeanor, his face flushed slightly at this moment.

That pure primordial energy was a hundred times more concentrated than what he sensed several miles away. When it rushed towards him, it made almost every pore on his body open up on its own, greedily absorbing it.

"Truly living up to its reputation! Even without devouring it, cultivating around such a divine object, given enough time, allows even an ordinary person to easily reach the Dragon Transformation Realm!"

"It's a pity, the system mission requires us to consume it. Otherwise, bringing it back to the Heavenly Alliance and letting Yuexi and the others cultivate around it for a while would indeed be a better choice!!"

Looking at the Nine-Life Primordial Vine before him, Xia Jin understood why such a divine object drove all races to madness. Moreover, it was destined that only in a place as remote as the Boundless Sea could such a divine object truly mature.

"Now, as long as I pluck and consume this Nine-Life Primordial Vine, I can completely complete the system's mission!"

"That old man Ye once said that if I could consume the Nine-Life Primordial Vine, it would be enough to qualify me to break through to the Saint Realm. If I consume it, along with the system's rewards, I will definitely be able to break through to the Primordial Realm—a realm that all Saint Realm experts look up to—during this trip to the Boundless Sea!!"

"At that time, the structure of this universe will be determined by me."

Xia Jin unconsciously thought about the future, and the excitement in his heart became increasingly difficult to contain. It wasn't until he took ten deep breaths that he calmed himself down.

A surge of holy power erupted from his body, and he couldn't wait to pluck the Nine-Life Primordial Vine.

However, just as he was about to move, a deep voice suddenly came from the Nine-Life Primordial Vine.

"Humans... no, it should be said, they are demons."

"This is not a place for you. Such a primordial divine object is not something you can touch. Leave now before I become angry."

Indeed, the cultivation level emanating from Xia Jin had already made the Nine-Life Primordial Vine feel a great threat.

Although the Nine-Life Primordial Vine is a peerless divine object and possesses power comparable to that of a Saint Realm expert, it is only comparable. In a real battle, it would be no match for those Saint Realm experts.

Therefore, when it first realized Xia Jin's cultivation level, its first thought was to warn Xia Jin so that she would back down on her own.

However, when Xia Jin heard the unconvincing warning from the Nine-Life Primordial Vine, she was first taken aback, then a hint of amusement flashed in her eyes, and she suddenly threw her head back and laughed.

"Hahahaha! How interesting! A mere divine herb dares to threaten me in such a tone?"

His laughter carried a hint of mockery.

"Do you know how much effort I went through to get to this Boundless Sea?! I've finally found this place, and you think you can make me turn back with just a few words?"

"Do you think I would accept such a losing proposition?"

"Today, you have no other choice but to obediently submit to my rule!!"

"presumptuous--!!"

"Hmph!! You don't know your place!" The voice of the Ninth Generation Primordial Vine was noticeably deeper, as if it had been completely enraged by Xia Jin's attitude.

The entire Nine-Generation Primordial Vine trembled violently at that moment.

The enormous vines, hundreds of meters tall, spread out completely, transforming into hundreds of branches that lashed out fiercely at Xia Jin with a whooshing sound.

Even in the Boundless Sea, this incredibly solid region of space, visible void cracks appeared in an instant.

At the same time, the earth at the base of the main vine trembled violently, and countless thick roots broke through the soil. You could even see wisps of primordial energy surrounding these roots, pulling them toward Xia Jin.

"What good is power comparable to a Saint if you haven't reached the Saint Realm? You're still just meat on my chopping block!"

Xia Jin sneered, and the power of the Saint Realm surged forth, transforming into a layer of golden light to protect her body.

The vines lashed out at the golden light, sparks flying everywhere, and even forced Xia Jin back several feet.

But what was the result? It still failed to harm him in the slightest.

"As expected of a divine object, its power is considerable. What a pity..."

"It's almost time, and I don't have time to play this childish game with you!"

Xia Jin's figure transformed into a golden streak of light, weaving and traversing among the countless vine shadows. With each step she took, dozens of vines shattered completely, unable to withstand the power of the Saint Realm.

"Impossible!! Even a Saint Realm beginner could not do it so easily! You...you are not a Saint Realm beginner!!" The Nine-Life Primordial Vine's angry voice began to carry a hint of despair.

Although their offensive became increasingly fierce, the entire island began to fall apart in the violent impact.

However, it couldn't harm the person in the slightest.

"It's time to end this."

Xia Jin stared expressionlessly at the nearly crazed Nine-Life Primordial Vine, her right palm forming a sword shape as she slowly raised it.

A wisp of mortal sword intent pulsed continuously between his fingertips.

"cut."

The word fell.

In an instant, all sounds in the world seemed to be paused.

The next moment,

With a crisp crack, a straight crack appeared on the main stem of the Nine-Generation Primordial Vine, running from the bottom to the top.

Amidst the swirling dust, a section of the Nine-Life Primordial Vine, radiating seven-colored light, detached from its broken tip and uncontrollably fell into Xia Jin's palm.

"Hahaha, we got it!!"

Xia Jin lowered her head, gazing at the section of the Nine-Life Primordial Vine lying quietly in her palm, and her eyes even felt slightly warm.

He took a deep breath, and without the slightest hesitation, brought the seven-colored Nine-Life Primordial Vine to his lips and swallowed it in one gulp.

He was worried that if something went wrong with such a divine object, it might attract the terrifying beings that slumber in the Boundless Sea.

Every moment of delay brings another variable.

In an instant—

An unimaginable surge of immense energy exploded within his body!

The seven-colored rays of light shone through Xia Jin's skin, making him appear as translucent as if he were made of crystal.

This is just the beginning. Next, after taking the Nine-Life Primordial Vine, one must overcome another difficult hurdle.

Xia Jin's soul was torn into nine pieces by a very strange force of rules.