Rewrite the myth and become the Taoist!

Chapter 302 The Eighth Universe, Approaching the Truth, Ancient Ruins

"You bear the aura of the Father God; could you be—the Father God's daughter?"

[The Dragon Messenger's gaze swept over the Xuanming Squad and the Divine Dragon Squad members who had been scattered by the "Black Storm," finally settling on September, who stood at the forefront.]

To be precise, it was the divine dragon of time that coiled above her head.

Phoenix Martial Arts and Demonic Dragon Martial Arts are two completely different extremes.

Phoenix Martial Arts emphasizes absolute composure, overcoming the strong with the weak, and defeating brute force with skill. The fighting style is like a precise calculation, without the slightest deviation.

The Martial Arts of the Demon Dragon seeks the ultimate emotional outburst: battle, anger, hatred, ecstasy—all emotions are pushed to their peak, transforming into destructive power.

Both aim to achieve the same goal: to distort reality with the "mind," using a small force to leverage infinite power.

The methods of cultivation in the universe and all realms are essentially based on the use of "knowledge."

Whether it's martial arts, cultivation of immortality, arcane arts, mechanics, or any other field—it all begins with a "pioneer" contemplating the source of power, recognizing the existence of "knowledge," then inventing tools to utilize that knowledge, and finally using that knowledge to influence the rules, ultimately leading to either "controlling the rules" or "becoming the rules."

Knowledge—it can be mental power, internal energy, magical power, supernatural abilities…it can be everything.

[In an ordinary world devoid of miracles, to cultivate oneself from elementary school, university, and doctoral studies to the level of "academician" over fifty years is equivalent to cultivating oneself to the level of "immortal" in a world of immortal cultivation.]

All realms and universes, though their paths differ, ultimately lead to the same destination.

However, the reason why September's ultimate technique, "Time Dragon," was able to travel back in time was not because she truly comprehended or controlled the rules, but rather through an extremely brutal method—

There were no complex rules applied, no precise calculations, only pure willpower.

Her only goal was to go back to the past, back to that afternoon.

Driven by intense longing, her mind distorted reality, allowing September to create the ultimate martial art of "reversing time."

Of course, the fact that Xiao Ying and Jiu Yue were able to cultivate "martial arts" to such an incredible level indicates that the fundamental rules of the universe have completely collapsed.

"I am not Xiao Ying's daughter!" September's expression was icy.

"Xiao Ying..." The Demon Dragon Envoy, Long Ji, stared at Jiu Yue, pondering for a moment, "You know the Father God's true name, and you've obtained the essence of the Father God's martial arts. You must be one of the three people the Father God was searching for after leaving the Mother Planet... and you're still alive."

【"interesting."】

The Dragon Messenger, Dragon Halberd, secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, he had held back; he almost lost control and was killed instantly. This was one of the Father God's obsessions during his transformation; if something had gone wrong, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

"As expected!" September confirmed this from the respect Long Ji showed Xiao Ying.

"Dragon Messenger, I am a friend of your father. I have come with no ill intentions, but simply wish to see him." September pointed to the Blood Lotus Throne star, thousands of light-years away.

Upon hearing this, Long Ji frowned slightly.

Just as he hesitated—the space around him suddenly distorted, and a scarlet passage appeared out of thin air. A red-haired woman slowly emerged from the passage, a scarlet scimitar in her hand.

[It is none other than the Demon Blade Wielder, Jasmine.]

"He's not here." She looked at September. "This guest... please leave."

[September gazes at the figure on the Black Iron Throne: "But! He's clearly right here..."]

"No buts."

Jasmine coldly interrupted her: "With His Majesty's abilities, he should have known you were here long ago, given the distance. Don't you understand? The reason His Majesty isn't showing himself is because he doesn't want to see you."

[When Jasmine met September, she understood everything.]

[Eight hundred years ago, His Majesty made another leap forward, clearly possessing the ability to sweep across the entire universe, yet suddenly he stopped to rest. Perhaps the reason is that the "eight Primal Stones" had not yet been gathered... but the reason for September and the others definitely accounts for the majority.]

His Majesty is still nostalgic for the past...

A flicker of sadness crossed Jasmine's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by coldness.

"What if... I absolutely must see him?"

[In September, her gaze sharpened slightly. The Time Dragon above her head raised its head and let out a deep roar.]

Behind her, the main forces of the Xuanming Squad and the Divine Dragon Squad had assembled, but after a series of fierce battles, their mental and physical strength had been depleted by at least half. At this moment, only Xuanming, Jiuyue, and Bai Ze were at full strength.

"Give it a try?"

[The Demon Swordswoman, Jasmine, lowered her head slightly, her hair falling down to obscure her cold eyes. Her fingers gently traced the blade of her scarlet longsword.]

"Since you insist on this, then don't blame us for being impolite."

[On the left, the Iron Dragon Warrior takes a step forward, his body enveloped in crimson dragon energy, and a gigantic dragon shadow materializes behind him, baring its fangs and claws.]

On the right, the dragon knight clad in bone armor slowly raised his great spear, pointing it at September.

[The three destroyers have joined forces; no one in the universe can stop them!]

Jasmine's figure suddenly lunged forward, her demonic blade drawing a scarlet arc, aimed straight at September's throat.

The battle was about to erupt, and the two sides exchanged blows continuously.

"Dragon Messenger!" Xuanming roared.

"—The Demon Dragon is destroyed!!!"

[The dragon halberd suddenly raised its massive dragon claw, and pitch-black dragon energy surged forth, forming a crimson energy sphere. The energy sphere expanded at a visible speed, instantly becoming as large as a star.]

【boom! ! 】

The dragon claw of the Dragon Halberd swung down suddenly, its pitch-black dragon aura carrying destructive power, like a star about to explode, heading straight for the Xuanming Squad and the Divine Dragon Squad.

【"this……"】

Xuanming's figure appeared exceptionally small in the crimson light. Blessed by the "Crimson Sun," the Destroyer was invincible; she could not allow this crimson energy sphere to fall.

[Xuanming unleashes his ultimate technique with the "Power of the End"—the Soaring Sword Finger!]

[We must shatter the "Dragon's Destruction"!]

The sword light lasted only a moment before being engulfed by the crimson energy sphere.

"This is... the 'Sword Finger of Astonishment'?!" Xuan Ming had no time to think before he was struck down by "Dragon's Destruction."

The shockwave of crimson energy swept across the surrounding area, instantly turning the entire battlefield into a sea of ​​destruction.

The members of the Xuanming Squad and the Shenlong Squad were instantly torn apart like fragile pieces of paper by the impact of the energy.

The Xuanming Squad and the Divine Dragon Squad were already weakened, and under the ferocious attacks of the Demon Dragon Envoy, Dragon Halberd, they were all severely injured within a few short years, until their very last breath.

"Xiao Ying..."

[After battling the Demon Blade Wielder to the very end, September was exhausted. The Time Dragon above her head let out a low, mournful cry. She staggered to her feet, gazing blankly into the distance. The figure on the throne remained unresponsive...]

Suddenly everything went black, and he lost consciousness.

……

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[Universe 8.]

[Homecoming Star.]

[The day the Xuanming Squad, the Divine Dragon Squad, and the Escort Council depart for the front lines.]

[“What’s going on?”]

September suddenly opened her eyes, regaining consciousness. Her gaze quickly swept across her surroundings, finding herself standing on familiar ground—the plaza of Returning Star, bathed in sunlight, a gentle breeze blowing, a stark contrast to the devastated battlefield she had witnessed earlier.

Beside her, Xuanming, Bai Ze, and the other team members gradually regained consciousness. Their expressions were equally blank, their eyes still gleaming with the lingering fear of the battle.

[Xuanming had already experienced this once, and he explained the "theory of eight parallel universes" to everyone with ease.]

"We were brought to the Eighth Universe by Bai Ze's 'Observer Gem.' This is one of the parallel universes, and our consciousness is attached to a counterpart in this universe."

The expressions on everyone's faces gradually shifted from bewilderment to shock, and then to a complex mix of emotions.

Some felt despair and murmured, "It's terrifying. Even with all our strength combined, we can't defeat the three messengers of the Demon Dragon! The Demon Dragon messengers are already ultimate life forms, we..."

"Are we going to fight the dragon? Really? We have no chance of winning!!"

He pointed to himself, his voice filled with a deep sense of powerlessness. The team members around him lowered their heads, and a heavy silence filled the air.

This was a thought that everyone present shared.

This crushing defeat has made Bai Ze clearly aware of the problem—the eight parallel universes and the theory of balance.

[The balance of good and evil in the universe—maintaining order is the side of justice, while chaos is the side of evil. For example, the regeneration of cells in the human body needs care, but it also needs chaos to clear away "rotten" cells.]

Of course, the will of the universe must also ensure that no single cell grows stronger than the limits of the universe.

Just like cells in the human body, there is a constant dynamic balance between birth and destruction. The universe is the same; the birth and destruction of planets are both part of this balance.

"There's nothing wrong with us learning the essence of Phoenix Martial Arts and becoming stronger. But the problem is that our strength has disrupted the balance between good and evil. In order to maintain this balance, the universe has given rise to an even more powerful evil being—the Demon Dragon Messenger."

Xuanming frowned deeply: "So, our strength has become the very source of our enemies? This is an unsolvable cycle!"

[Furthermore... why does the Demon Dragon Envoy also know the "Sword Pointing Technique"? September obtained the "Demon Dragon" martial arts foundation on her home planet, but the Demon Dragon Envoy has never been to the Southern Universe...]

[The scene from the battle flashed through Xuanming's mind—the Dragon Envoy, Dragon Halberd, unleashing the Soaring Sword Finger, a move identical to the Phoenix's.] [The Soaring Sword Finger's principle originates from black holes, capable of compressing all power into a single point, gaining unparalleled destructive and penetrating power. Naturally, it can also expand in reverse, engulfing everything.]

It sounds simple, but it contains the essence of Phoenix Martial Arts; even a radiant being cannot create a "black hole" with bare hands.

Who taught him?

This question, like a thorn, pierced Xuanming's heart. Her gaze instinctively drifted to Bai Ze, only to find her expression equally grave.

She has stumbled upon a profound and unfathomable truth—the phoenix and the dragon are definitely connected!

[Is Master Yan really injured? He's always seemed completely unconcerned when facing the Demon Dragon; his pursuit appears to be enjoying the sunshine, breezes, various interstellar delicacies, and martial arts on the Home Star.]

[When Yan Shi smiles, he looks just like an ordinary teacher.]

Things are definitely not that simple...

Countless questions churned within Xuan Ming, but he dared not voice them. His gaze briefly met Bai Ze's, and both saw a hidden fear in each other's eyes.

[But if Yan Shi is the mastermind behind all this, why would he teach his enemy? What is he trying to do? Obtain the eight Primal Stones and become omniscient and omnipotent to rule the universe? Or perhaps...]

Xuanming was so close to the "truth," but she dared not think about it too much, because the outcome this conjecture pointed to was utterly despairing—they couldn't accept it!

To maintain the balance between good and evil in the universe, they need to find a new way to achieve this balance without breaking the universe's rules.

Bai Ze knew two methods.

—The eight primordial stones snapped their fingers, restarting the universe and annihilating the dragon.

[—Outsiders from the Void are not within the balance of good and evil in the universe, such as those from the Abyss of Demons or the Moral Immortal Sect. Perhaps utilizing these "outsiders" properly could be a good remedy.]

【Maybe?】

After a moment's thought, Bai Ze realized they had no chance of failing again; she only had one path left—to restart the universe!

After failing to stop "Northern Demon Dragon Xiao Ying," this path is the easiest... all it takes is to obtain the last primordial gem, the "Primordial Gem," from "Soul Refining Demon Lord."

[The "Soul Refining Demon Lord," the most terrifying guy in the universe, is still the easiest to bully...]

Bai Ze's suppressed emotions eased slightly.

Bai Ze shared his thoughts with everyone.

[September, still unwilling to give up, believed that Yan Shi could accompany them to the "Blood Lotus Throne Star." If they could defeat the Demon Dragon Envoy and meet Xiao Ying on the throne, they might be able to persuade him to abandon his idea of ​​destroying the universe.]

That's too naive.

The balance of good and evil maintained by the will of the universe will not allow the Phoenix and the Demonic Dragon to continue to exist. Xiao Ying's character dictates that he will never relinquish his power and become a powerless weakling.

Furthermore, as Bai Ze approached the "Blood Lotus Throne Star," he saw countless futures through his Bai Ze Eye. Once the Phoenix arrived, after a brief exchange between the two, everyone else would be instantly annihilated.

The dragon's will cannot be changed by words alone.

Everyone agreed with Bai Ze's plan and did not go to the front lines in the northern and southern universes to resist the Blood Lotus Demon Army.

Bai Ze agreed to the requests of Xuanzhen Demon Emperor Lingxian and Arcane Emperor Vic. Due to the eight parallel universes established by the Ultimate Messenger, outsiders cannot take away the Primal Gem. The Primal Gem in the universe is just a projection.

However, the Soul Refining Demon Lord himself disagreed with giving up the Void Gem, as it was the source of his life.

[Afterwards, the Xuanming Squad and the Divine Dragon Squad began searching for the existence of the "Soul Refining Demon Lord" in the Southern Universe.]

Time flies, and eight hundred years have passed in the blink of an eye. The Blood Lotus Demon Army presses forward relentlessly, its advance unstoppable.

[The Radiant Blazing King retreated again and again, finally settling in the Black Nether Star Cluster. At this time, the Xuanming Squad finally located the true form of the Soul Refining Demon Lord on a remote, primitive planet within the Black Nether Star Cluster.]

The Soul Refining Demon Lord disguised himself as an eighty-year-old bald man on the primitive planet, his true identity being a gossipy general store owner.

"Soul Refining Demon Lord! Your deeds have been exposed!"

The Xuanming Squad descended from the sky, publicly reading aloud the crimes of the Soul Refining Demon Lord and preparing to arrest him on the spot.

After a great battle, the Black Nether Prison successfully imprisoned the Soul Refining Demon Lord.

For the sake of cosmic peace, at the request of the Xuanming Squad, the Soul Refining Demon Lord had no choice but to voluntarily hand over the "Tai Xu Gem".

[With the six primordial gems at the center of the universe, they only lack the last primordial gem, the Taiyi Gem that awakened the "Phoenix Power" in "Yan Zong Bai Xiao".]

The Xuanming Squad dared not return to their home planet to face "Yan Zong Bai Xiao".

[But it doesn't matter. The chaotic and distorted runes on the "Box of Silence" had already been copied by Bai Ze. The Four Gods of Apocalypse have a way to create a one-time artifact to replace the function of the Taiyi Gem.]

[Xiao Ying was unaware of this matter. He was still enjoying the sun on Guichao Star, teaching Jiu Yue and the others how to get along with them—these were the happiest centuries of his life.]

"Tiamat, the Dragon Armor," was puzzled by Xiao Ying's actions. "Heartless little fellow, the Blood Lotus Demon Army will eventually sweep across the universe. Why don't you actively accelerate this process? This isn't like you."

"I'm enjoying all of this..." Xiao Ying pondered for a moment, "After this, we'll have no further contact."

He simply didn't want to give up his identity as "Phoenix White Owl."

This identity allows him to stand in the sunlight and accept all that is beautiful. Therefore, he doesn't want Jiu Yue, Xuan Ming, Yu Long, Yu Yao, Zi You, Mu Yan, and others to know that he is the Blood Lotus Demon Lord.

He didn't want Yu Long and Yu Yao to know that the "Phoenix" who had always been by their side was their father's killer.

Once this is discovered, there's no going back.

Of course, Xiao Ying knew this couldn't last. Once they had gathered all eight primordial gems... he would let everyone die innocently, without pain, and then wake up to find the sun rising again—a world without demonic dragons and phoenixes, without so-called war, where everyone could continue their perfect lives.

[Bai Ze was unaware that it was precisely because Xiao Ying enjoyed all this beauty that, due to a momentary lapse of judgment, the "Phoenix" was born in the ancient ruins of "Blizzard Star."]

[For such a simple reason, the destruction of the Fifth Universe was delayed by three thousand years.]

【The other side.】

The Dragon Squad and the Transcendent Alliance are exploring ancient ruins at the center of the universe.

[In the ancient ruins, we encountered three trapped individuals. They were demonic sorcerers on their way home, originally natives of this universe. However, a playful sacrifice in their youth unexpectedly summoned a true demon.]

The three of them received "talents" bestowed by the true demon. In the process, they helped each other and cultivated their awakened talents together, growing stronger and stronger.

A series of misunderstandings, arguments, and a complicated love triangle ensued, causing their relationship to reach a breaking point. During one verbal altercation, a physical fight ensued.

About 100,000 years ago, the aftershocks of their battle opened the "Abyss Dimension," unleashing countless high-level mutated beasts and true demons that successfully destroyed their home planet.

The three were filled with remorse.

[Having suddenly realized their mistakes, they reconciled and left their home planet for various demonic dimensions, each embarking on their own journey of redemption.]

In a dimension personally annihilated by the Lord of the Abyss, a way to deal with the "Abyss Dimension" has finally been found.

[The enemy the Abyss Dimension has been fleeing—the Great Demon of Annihilation!]

[Countless worlds invaded by the Abyss Dimension have awakened the slumbering statue of the "World-Destroying Demon" by reciting its true name and offering sacrifices!]

Once the Great Demon of Annihilation defeats a true demon, the Abyss Dimension will be permanently sealed, and the world will be saved!!

The three learned the true names of five world-destroying demons in a low-level world. Now, all they need to do is find the demons' true forms to complete the sacrifice. They have made their way to the ancient ruins at the center of the universe.

The ruins were filled with enormous, eerie stone statues, some reduced to half their bodies, others completely shattered and scattered across the ground. Bai Ze knew this was a special dimension established in the center of the universe by the ultimate messengers and an advanced civilization from ancient times.

Bai Ze explained the impending destruction of the universe. The Divine Dragon Squad, the Transmigrators' Alliance, and the three Demon Abyss Sorcerers decided to explore the ancient ruins together.

[Thirty years later, at the center of the ruins.]

All eyes were drawn to a pitch-black obelisk. Beneath it stood the silent remains of five giants, three of which were indistinct, seemingly eroded by time, leaving only their outlines.

【"Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Black"】

[The three Abyss sorcerers excitedly introduced the true names of the five Great Demons of Annihilation.]

"It is said that the world of 'Darkness' was once corrupted by the Abyss dimension, and in its despair, it summoned a world-destroying demon named 'Autumn.'"

"Thus, 'Black' grew from an ordinary person into a world-destroying demon, and has since responded to the calls of all realms."

"And Qiu and Hei are the only two world-destroying demons in the mythology of the heavens who have been successfully summoned."

Based on the successful experiences of other worlds in expelling the Abyss Dimension, they only need to awaken the world-destroying demon known as "Black" within it to permanently remove any traces of the Abyss Dimension!

Bai Ze frowned slightly.

The world-destroying demon prophesied by Ashbringer actually exists...

【but. 】

Bai Ze didn't have time to investigate why the prophecy of the "Ashbringer" made "Xiao Ying" the world-destroying demon.

[The "Rare Item - Though the Ends of the Earth Are Closer" she entrusted to the Xuanming Squad brought news that the Blood Lotus Demon Army had breached the Black Nether Star Cluster, and the Demon Dragon Envoy had arrived at the center of the universe.]

The destruction of the eighth universe is imminent.

[The Xuanming Squad has already delivered the Taixu Gem. The Four Gods of Apocalypse, the Two Radiant Kings, and the Immortal Emperor are currently ten thousand light-years away at the center of the universe, stopping the Blood Lotus Demon Army and the Demon Dragon Envoy.]

Bai Ze's most urgent task is to use the "Heavenly Revelation Artifact" to snap his fingers immediately—to restart the eight parallel universes!

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(End of this chapter)