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Within the main hall.

It is a complete cosmic phantom refined by supreme power.

The stars in the heavens revolve and rotate, all reduced to the size of bullets, flowing along an irreversible supreme trajectory, scattering boundless chaotic starlight.

In the void, golden lotuses appeared and disappeared like springs gushing from the earth.

Each flower is formed from the runes of the Great Dao, its blooming containing the secrets of creation, and its annihilation returning to an ultimate void.

The Tao is born and dies, in an endless cycle, evolving eternal laws.

At the core of this universe, a twelve-petaled chaotic lotus platform floats silently, seemingly suppressing all the myriad paths of the heavens.

A figure sat cross-legged on the lotus platform.

It was none other than Hongyuan Tianzun.

His figure was blurry and indistinct, as if he existed simultaneously in all fragments of time and space, the past, present, and future converged into one.

Enveloped in surging chaotic mist, even a mere wisp of his aura caused the surrounding Great Dao to groan and prostrate itself.

The moment Hu Qi stepped in.

A gaze immediately fell upon him.

"Fellow Taoist, please sit down."

Hongyuan Tianzun spoke, his voice calm, yet carrying an absolute will as if he were setting rules.

He gestured, and a lotus platform, also formed from the Great Dao of Origin, bloomed in the void.

Hu Qi's eyes flickered slightly, showing no sign of refusal.

With a single step, his figure disregarded the distance and landed steadily on the lotus platform, facing the chaotic figure from afar.

At this moment, he understood that the one who had just appeared and fought against him was an incarnation of the Heavenly Dao of the Hongyuan Heavenly Venerable.

Because of its current state, it is impossible for it to leave.

With his keen eye, he could clearly perceive that after the chaotic aura, countless energy roots descended and pierced into the back of Hongyuan Tianzun.

It seems to be merging with the will of Heaven, and this merging will deepen over time.

If this continues...

The self of this Hongyuan Tianzun will be completely replaced by the will of Heaven.

Therefore, its main body should be stronger than its clone.

However, even knowing this...

Hu Qi didn't take it to heart.

With his current strength, even if the will of Heaven itself were to take action, it would be unable to do anything to him, so there is naturally no need to worry.

"Did you know I was coming, fellow Daoist?"

Hu Qi asked.

"nature."

Hongyuan nodded slightly.

"If I am not mistaken, you have come here to inquire about 'that person'?"

The "that person" he referred to was none other than Qi Huan.

Unlike the Underworld, Hongyuan seemed to be extremely wary of it and did not call it by its name directly.

Hu Qi nodded readily.

"Indeed, please enlighten me, fellow Daoist."

He came here for this very reason.

After absorbing the Golden Spirit, the Sun, and the Netherworld, he only obtained some information about the Strange Ring from the Netherworld.

As for Jinling and Haori, although they had both heard of the existence of the Strange Ring, they knew even less about it compared to Mingtu.

To avoid any omissions, the more detailed the information, the better.

After all, his connection with that 'strange ring' is not insignificant.

If you continue to improve, you will inevitably come across this.

Before doing so, it would be best to gain a deeper understanding of it.

If we're talking about who else in this world of mountains and seas could truly know the secret of the Strange Rings, then perhaps only the one before us, Hongyuan, who has transformed into the Dao of heaven and earth and merged with the will of mountains and seas.

Because, in a sense, the other party is the embodiment of the will of this world.

If even the other party doesn't know, then no one else will.

"That's the source of everything..."

Without hesitation, Hongyuan slowly revealed the truth about the strange ring.

Hu Qi stood quietly to the side, not interrupting, and listened intently.

Combining what he learned from the underworld with what Hongyuan said, the outline of the strange ring in his mind gradually became clearer.

The Strange Ring is indeed at the primordial level, and its external manifestation is just like the scene he saw when he used the Eye of Truth to peer into the essence of the Crimson Panel.

It is a jet-black ring.

He is the creator of all things; all laws, the Great Way, and life originate from a single thought of his.

In other words, both the Mountain and Sea Realm and the Void Sea originated from the power of the Strange Ring.

Therefore, the will of Heaven contains a memory of the strange ring itself.

However, this is only the most superficial information. As for what kind of existence it is, and more in-depth information, it is completely unknown.

but.

One thing in particular caught Hu Qi's attention.

That is, according to what Hongyuan Tianzun said, the Qihuan itself is a pitch-black ring that exists in a special dimensional space.

There was no red light present.

This is somewhat different from what he saw.

However, Hu Qi did not show any unusual expression.

Soon, Hongyuan recounted most of what he knew.

While it's said that I know a lot, in reality, very little.

The existence of that strange ring has long transcended all dimensions of the heavens. Even true spirits and the will of the Heavenly Dao of the Mountain and Sea Realm cannot fathom even a fraction of its mystery.

All we know is that it hangs in the unknowable place, hidden in the unnamed dimension.

For countless ages, no one has been able to approach or even contemplate it.

"And what is this 'miracle child'?"

Hu Qi spoke again.

From his memories of the underworld, he only knew that he was a "rare child," but he did not know the deeper reason behind it.

Hongyuan did not answer directly, but instead asked a question in return:
"Fellow Daoist, do you believe that... anything in this world is eternal?"

"eternal?"

Hu Qi's eyes flashed.

"Isn't becoming a true god eternal?"

Hongyuan slowly shook his head.

"What I am referring to is not the absence of the constraints of lifespan, but true 'eternity'."

He paused briefly, his voice growing deeper:

"Eternity means being immortal and indestructible, unmoved by any force, and unchanging with the passage of time. But in this world... there is no absolute eternity."

Before the beginning of creation, the Great Dao flowed forth. It is said that one begets three, and three begets all things. That "one" that transcends the source of all things is "that one".

"The Mountain and Sea Realm occupies one; the Void Sea occupies the second; as for you, fellow Daoist, you are the third who has emerged from among them! Your origins are related to 'that one'."

"I suppose this is the reason why you were able to reach such a level in such a short time."

As soon as he finished speaking, Hu Qi's expression shifted slightly.

It can only be said that Hongyuan truly deserves to be the embodiment of the will of Heaven.

The following statement is indeed correct.

Scarlet itself may have originated from the Odd Rings, which is also his greatest secret.

If it were any other time, and someone revealed this information, he would have killed that person without hesitation.

But there's absolutely no need for that now.

Because he has grown up and is not afraid of anyone.

Moreover, this precious source has an even more important use for him.

Therefore, in response to the words of Hongyuan Tianzun.

Hu Qi simply smiled indifferently upon hearing this.

The conversation then abruptly shifted.

"Actually, my visit today is only partly to inquire about 'that person'."

"In fact, I have an important matter to discuss with you, fellow Daoist."

"Fellow Daoist, please speak freely."

Hongyuan spoke in a calm tone.

Throughout, his attitude towards Hu Qi was consistently friendly.

This attitude itself represents the stance of the Heavenly Dao of the Mountain and Sea Realm.

"I can completely resolve the Void Sea issue, but I need your help with something."

Hu Qidao.

"Solve the Void Sea?"

Hongyuan paused.

He gave Hu Qi a deep look.

"Then what do you need me to do, my friend?"

after that.

No one knows what they talked about.

……

After a while.

Hu Qi left Zixiao Palace.

With the modification value he has accumulated so far, it is enough to break through to the second stage of the True Spirit level, the Source Transformation realm.

However, he was not in a hurry to break through the barrier.

Instead, he turned around and traveled to mountains and seas, traversing all realms.

Now that no one in this world can threaten his life, why rush things? It's time to slow down, take a break, and savor this mortal world.

Moreover, he knew perfectly well what was going on.

The second realm of True Spirit, 'Transformation of Origin', is by no means as simple as breaking through an ordinary realm.

He needs to do more preparation.

……

Time goes by.

The news of the successive falls of the three Celestial Venerables, Mingtu, Haori, and Jinling, spread from the core area and could no longer be kept secret.

In an instant, it was like a meteorite falling into the sea, stirring up a raging torrent.

Those old monsters who were trapped at the limit of the Dao Fruit Realm and had been silent for countless epochs.

They are recovering in various places.

Although attaining the Dao Fruit is difficult, with the accumulation of countless years, there are actually quite a few who can reach this realm.

The original Dao Fruit of the Mountain and Sea Realm was the limit; the path forward was already cut off. The five True Spirits suppressed all the Daos and occupied all the Heavenly Venerable positions.

No matter how talented or lucky you are, it will be difficult for newcomers to make further progress.

Because the true spirit is immortal.

Even if one perishes, one can return again as time goes by.

But now, this ironclad rule has been broken.

Even the true spirit can die.

The three Celestial Venerables were completely annihilated by a mysterious being.

While these old monsters could not fully grasp the truth, they clearly sensed that the position of the Heavenly Venerable, which had always been pressing down on them and blocking their path, had become vacant.

This means that they all have a chance!
In an instant, all realms trembled, and all the powerful forces went into a frenzy.

The mysterious being who single-handedly fought against three and slaughtered the Heavenly Venerable is both awe-inspiring and terrifying.

After all, no one knew the extent of the opponent's strength, given that he was able to kill those three Celestial Venerables single-handedly.

……

In the blink of an eye, ten thousand years have passed.

Ten thousand years is a long time, enough for mortal dynasties and human civilizations to go through several cycles of change and transformation.

However, for powerful cultivators who often seclude themselves for thousands of years, it is merely a moment of meditation, a moment of enlightenment.

For ten thousand years, the surface of the mountain and sea realm remained calm and orderly, as if no great waves had ever been stirred up.

There is only one thing: perhaps the fall of the three Celestial Venerables was intentionally orchestrated by the will of Heaven, or perhaps it was simply a matter of time, or perhaps there were other reasons.

The once-fallen Derivative Celestial has been resurrected and returned.

With the current situation of the two Heavenly Venerables of the Demon Race perishing, the Human Race has flourished.

Besides.

The three vacant Celestial Venerable positions remain high above the Heavenly Dao, attracting the covetous eyes of countless powerful figures, yet no one has ever truly been able to ascend to them.

This is normal.

Don't be fooled by Hu Qi's seemingly effortless breakthrough.

However, for ordinary cultivators, even those who have reached the limit of the Dao Fruit Realm, crossing that final step and knocking on the door of the True Spirit is still a difficult task.

It was fraught with difficulties and dangers, almost to the point of despair.

Leaving aside the method of condensing the mark of the true spirit, the vast merit required to gain the approval of the Heavenly Dao alone is a significant factor.

That alone is enough to shut out 99% of the strongest individuals, leaving them only to sigh in despair.

However, undercurrents always surge in quiet places.

What no one knows is...

During this period, in a remote corner of the Mountain and Sea Realm, in a wild and untamed world under the jurisdiction of the Northern Heaven Domain.

A girl with double pupils rises from humble beginnings, fights in blood and fire, defies fate, and becomes a true god!
However, her legend has only just begun.

An era later, the girl's name had resounded throughout the Northern Heavens.

She stepped over the corpses of countless geniuses and old monsters, and boldly advanced to the Dao Lord realm.

Ten eras passed by in a flash.

The vacant position of Heavenly Venerable was finally filled in two places.

Only the position of the Golden Spirit Heavenly Venerable remains vacant.

This has also prompted various industry giants to make their move, creating a turbulent undercurrent.

At that moment, the girl with double pupils reappeared, her strength having reached the limit of the Dao Fruit Realm.

Its appearance caused a vast and extraordinary phenomenon that shook all the heavens and myriad realms!
The golden light of merit surrounding her was as radiant as the sun, overwhelming and unstoppable.

Subsequently, he was directly favored by the will of Heaven.

In the end, amidst the roar of countless paths and the watchful eyes of all the gods, she defeated all the powerful cultivators who had besieged her and wanted to seize her merits, with unparalleled skill.

He attained enlightenment in one fell swoop and successfully obtained the final True Spirit level.

His celestial title is Qi Feng.

……

At the moment of his enlightenment.

The boundary between mountains and seas, a certain location in the void sea below.

A gigantic eye that blotted out the sky suddenly appeared, its pupil reflecting countless shattered remnants of the world. After letting out a terrified and unwilling roar, it exploded with a deafening roar!
Billions of chaotic void currents swept across all directions, tearing that chaotic area to shreds.

A white figure stepped out from the shattered void sea.

This person was none other than Hu Qi.

There was not a trace of emotion on that perfect face.

The one he had just crushed was another Void Lord in the Void Sea, named: Guslev.

It is also the source of the Black Mist Disaster.

That damned thing has made several secret attacks, and even sent several Void Kings at the Dao Fruit Limit to intercept and kill him.

Given Hu Qi's personality, he certainly wouldn't let it go like that.

Now that his strength has increased, the first thing he does is to travel all over the Void Sea, find his opponent, and kill him.

Unfortunately, this thing is hidden too deep and lies dormant in the Void Sea.

It took ten epochs of planning and deduction to achieve this decisive victory today.

now.

The will of the Void Sea raged and surged, with chaotic thunderous sounds echoing endlessly.

But so what?
There was nothing that could be done about this enemy who had killed two Void Lords in succession.

That point was ignored.

Hu Qi looked up at the distant horizon.

There, a pillar of light rose up, piercing the sky, with countless rays of light and the sound of the Dao resounding.

It is an unusual phenomenon of the birth of a True Spirit.

He knew the person who had been promoted all too well.

It was none other than her so-called twin sister from the wild world, Phoenix.

"Ah……"

Hu Qi's lips curled into a smile that was neither a smile nor a frown.

But deep within his eyes lay an eternal, unyielding ice.

He knew Phoenix's aptitude all too well.

He might be considered a top genius in the wild world, but in the vast and boundless realm of mountains and seas...

He can only be considered an ordinary genius.

There are countless geniuses like this even within the Northern Heaven Domain.

Logically speaking, her attainment of immortality is already the limit.

But the result was that he not only advanced to the Dao Lord level, but also achieved the True Spirit Heavenly Venerable status.
Without extraordinary circumstances, this would be absolutely impossible.

In Hu Qi's view...

There is only one answer.

This is the result of the Heavenly Dao's will secretly pushing things along in this Mountain and Sea Realm.

His previous conversation with Hongyuan Tianzun gave him a deeper understanding of the Heavenly Dao of the Mountain and Sea Realm.

Unlike the chaotic and frenzied will of the Void Sea, the Heavenly Dao of the Mountain and Sea Realm possesses extremely high intelligence and profound strategic planning.

At this moment, elevating Fenghuang to the position of Heavenly Venerable is ostensibly a gesture of respect for him.

In reality, they wanted to bind Phoenix to the Mountain and Sea Realm, thereby restraining Hu Qi.

"That's a clever plan, what a pity."

Hu Qi chuckled softly.

Unfortunately, in the face of absolute power, all scheming is nothing but a mirage.

"It's about time."

He took a step forward, and his figure appeared in a cave in the core area.

Sit cross-legged.

With a slight thought, a light screen appeared before his eyes that only he could see.

My gaze fell on the bottom line.

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[Modified value: 8003136 units (99%)]

These are the modified values ​​he has collected and accumulated over this period of time.

Even after slaughtering the entire Journey to the West world, I only obtained a little over three thousand units.

This total of over eight million units of modification value represents the deaths of countless lives at his hands.

Among them are creatures from the mountains and seas, and beings from the void.

If Hu Qi hadn't advanced to the True Spirit realm, becoming untouched by any laws and transcending the constraints of cause and effect and karma...

I'm afraid the karmic burden he carries alone is enough to kill him countless times.

Hu Qi didn't pay any attention to this.

His thoughts moved slightly.

"Crimson, upgrade my Divine Limit Heart Technique!" (End of Chapter)