Start from a baby to become a Taoist

Chapter 456

464. Nothing is impossible!

Although he was corrupted by the power of nothingness, his eyes shone with a clear light, a profound and unwavering light born of hardship.

"Qinghan... I'm back!" Senior Brother Xu Ran's voice was a little hoarse, but full of strength.

He suddenly raised his head, his gaze locking onto the pioneer, and an unprecedented killing intent erupted in his eyes.

"You...damn it!"

Senior Brother Xu Ran charged towards the Pioneer. Although he had not yet completely shaken off the influence of the Void Power, his strength far surpassed what it had been before. He unleashed a punch, imbued with the purifying power of the Flame, which struck the Pioneer directly.

boom!
The Pioneer's massive body was blasted away again, letting out a painful roar as its body was scorched by the power of the fire, emitting plumes of black smoke.

"You...you actually managed to break free from the Void Lord's restraints?! This is impossible!" the Pioneer roared in disbelief.

“Nothing is impossible!” Senior Brother Xu Ran said coldly. The void power around him was rapidly dissipating under the purification of the fire. With each trace of void power he purified, his power recovered a bit, and his aura became even stronger.

Xu Qinghan watched her senior brother rush towards the pioneers, her eyes filled with tears. She had succeeded! She had truly pulled her senior brother back from the abyss of despair!
But she also felt her body weaken; the price of using the "Ignite the Flame" secret technique had almost exhausted all her strength. She could no longer hold on, and her body went limp, about to collapse.

"Qinghan!" Senior Brother Xu Ran turned around abruptly, rushed to Xu Qinghan's side, and hugged her tightly.

He felt the faint embers within Xu Qinghan's body and her frailty, his eyes filled with heartache and self-reproach.

"You...you've sacrificed so much for me..." Senior Brother Xu Ran's voice trembled.

"Senior brother...it's good that you're back..." Xu Qinghan smiled weakly, then completely lost consciousness and collapsed into Senior Brother Xu Ran's arms.

Senior Brother Xu Ran held Xu Qinghan tightly. He could feel the faint but tenacious flame within her and the ancient divine aura emanating from her. He knew that Xu Qinghan had not only saved him, but had also inherited the guardian's legacy and become a new hope.

He abruptly raised his head, his gaze sweeping coldly across the Pioneer and the densely packed Fallen and Void Hunters in the distance.

"Lord of Nothingness... I'm back!" Senior Brother Xu Ran roared, his voice filled with anger and defiance.

The power of nothingness surrounding him was rapidly dissipating, replaced by a vast and boundless power of cosmic origin. He was once a cosmic prodigy, corrupted by the Lord of Nothingness, but now, ignited by the flame, his power is sublimating and transforming!

He carefully placed Xu Qinghan on the ground, then suddenly rushed towards the Pioneer.

"Today, I will use your blood to wash away the shame that has corrupted me!"

Senior Brother Xu Ran engaged in a fierce battle with the Pioneer. Although he had just returned, his combat experience and talent far surpassed that of ordinary people. Coupled with the purifying power of the Flame within his body, he was actually able to fight the Pioneer to a standstill, and even subtly gained the upper hand!

Outside the restricted area, the powerful cosmic warriors who had fought valiantly all revealed expressions of unbelievable elation when they saw the anchor point shatter and Senior Brother Xu Ran rush out to engage in fierce combat with the pioneers.

"It's Senior Brother Xu Ran! He... he actually came back!"

"The Guardian's Flame... can truly awaken the fallen!"

"Hope! We have hope!"

On the battlefield of despair, a glimmer of hope appeared. Those powerful warriors who were originally locked in a desperate struggle seemed to be infused with new strength, unleashing an even stronger fighting spirit and launching a counterattack against the fallen.

Xu Ran's return is not only a powerful addition to the fight, but also a ignition of hope in everyone's hearts!
However, this catastrophe is far from over.

"boom!"

Just as Senior Brother Xu Ran was locked in fierce combat with the Pioneer, from the depths of the forbidden zone, an even more terrifying aura soared into the sky!

It was a pitch-black rift, like a wound in the universe, from which endless void power emanated. Within the rift, a pair of enormous, cold eyes could be vaguely seen, as if they could pierce through eternity and look down upon all living beings.

That is the Lord of Nothingness, the true will descends!

It sensed the shattering of the anchor point, the return of Senior Brother Xu Ran, and the power of the torch, and could no longer remain silent!

"Insects... how dare they defy the heavens!"

The cold and majestic voice resounded directly in the souls of all living beings, carrying an irresistible will to destroy.

The will of the Lord of Nothingness descended, plunging the entire forbidden zone into absolute silence. Even the raging fallen ones prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling in fear.

The pioneer who had been fiercely fighting with Senior Brother Xu Ran suddenly knelt down, trembling, and dared not resist in the slightest.

Senior Brother Xu Ran's expression also turned solemn. He felt that terrifying pressure, a power that surpassed everything, the ultimate enemy of the universe!
He knew that the real test had only just begun!
He turned around abruptly, rushed to Xu Qinghan's side, and hugged her tightly in his arms.

"Qinghan, let's go!" Senior Brother Xu Ran knew that with his current strength, he was no match for the will of the Lord of Nothingness. He had to take Xu Qinghan away from here, find more sources of inspiration, and find a way to truly fight against the Lord of Nothingness!

"Trying to leave?!" The voice of the Lord of Nothingness echoed in the void, and two jet-black beams shot out from his huge eyes, locking onto Senior Brother Xu Ran.

Wherever the beam of light passed, space collapsed, laws were annihilated, and everything turned into nothingness.

Senior Brother Xu Ran's expression changed. He suddenly unleashed all his power, shielding Xu Qinghan in his arms while simultaneously burning his own essence to form a golden shield, attempting to withstand the Void Lord's attack. Boom!
The golden shield shattered instantly, and Senior Brother Xu Ran was blasted away by the terrifying force. He spat out blood and his body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the broken mountain range at the edge of the restricted area.

"Senior brother!" Xu Qinghan seemed to feel pain while unconscious, and let out a weak murmur.

Senior Brother Xu Ran struggled to his feet. He could feel the terrifying power of the Lord of Nothingness, a power he couldn't even imagine. But he couldn't fall; he had to leave with Qinghan!

He suddenly looked up at the dark crack and at those cold eyes.

"Lord of Nothingness, you will not succeed!" Senior Brother Xu Ran roared defiantly.

He knew the forbidden zone had been completely exposed; it was no longer safe. He had to carry the torch of hope, and with Xu Qinghan in tow, break free from this ancient land shrouded in darkness!
He picked up Xu Qinghan again and rushed towards the edge of the restricted area, which was the only way out!
"Chase them! We can't let them escape!" The voice of the Lord of Nothingness echoed in the forbidden zone. The pioneer suddenly soared into the sky, leading countless fallen beings and void hunters in pursuit of Senior Brother Xu Ran.

A thrilling chase unfolds in the dark, forbidden zone.

Senior Brother Xu Ran carried Xu Qinghan as he weaved through the chaotic battlefield. His body radiated the golden light of the flames, and each flash carried a purifying power, forcing back the pursuing Fallen Ones.

A thrilling chase unfolds in the dark, forbidden zone.

Senior Brother Xu Ran carried Xu Qinghan as he weaved through the chaotic battlefield. His body radiated the golden light of the flames, each flash carrying a purifying power that repelled the pursuing Fallen Ones. He was no longer the "vessel" corrupted by the void, but a guardian reborn from the ashes. Although the power of the void within him had not been completely eradicated, the vastness and antiquity of the flames were visibly dissolving it.

"boom!"

With a single punch, the power of the Flame transformed into a golden torrent, instantly vaporizing the several Void Hunters blocking his path and clearing away the corrupted space behind them. However, even more Fallen Ones surged forward like a tide, roaring, their eyes gleaming with hatred and greed for the Flame.

"Lord of Nothingness, you're delusional!" Xu Ran roared, his voice shaking the forbidden zone, carrying an indomitable will. He moved like lightning, dodging and weaving through the dense attacks, each dodge a close call, each counterattack containing the force to shatter mountains and split rocks. He knew that the will of the Lord of Nothingness had descended, and that unimaginable power could crush them at any moment.

He had to race against time to break out of this ancient land that had been completely polluted by nothingness!
At the edge of the restricted area, the twisted mountains resembled the remains of a ravaged beast, exuding an aura of decay and death. Senior Brother Xu Ran, carrying Xu Qinghan, leaped onto a collapsed mountain peak, tumbling down into the abyss beneath his feet. Looking back, he saw the dark crack still writhing in the center of the restricted area, emanating a chilling pressure that sent shivers down one's spine.

"Chase them! Leave no one alive!" The Lord of Nothingness's voice echoed once more, filled with boundless killing intent. The Pioneer followed closely behind, its massive body rampaging through the forbidden zone, cracking the earth and collapsing the void in its wake. Injured by Senior Brother Xu Ran, it was now even more enraged, vowing to completely annihilate the Flame Ignitioners and Flame Guardians.

Senior Brother Xu Ran pushed his speed to the limit, concentrating the power of the Flame in his legs. Each step he took seemed to transcend the boundaries of space. He knew he couldn't afford to get entangled; once locked onto by the will of the Lord of Nothingness, even if he had returned, he would not escape death.

He rushed out of the restricted area, and a bright new vista opened up before him; it was no longer that desolate place shrouded in nothingness. However, the outside world was not peaceful either.

This is a vast and desolate star field, where the stars are dim and cosmic dust fills the air, as if it had been abandoned for eternity. Occasionally, the wreckage of a broken starship floats by, telling tales of its former glory and present decay.

"This is... the ancient battlefield of the starry sky?" Senior Brother Xu Ran frowned. He had heard that in the distant past, this was the main battlefield where the universe and the Lord of Nothingness clashed for the first time, causing countless stars to fall and countless civilizations to perish.

He dared not pause for a moment. Holding Xu Qinghan in his arms, he transformed into a golden streak of light and sped towards the depths of the star field. He had to find a safe haven to awaken Xu Qinghan and completely stabilize the ancient divine flame within her.

However, the pursuit by the Lord of Nothingness did not stop.

"Om-"

In the void, countless dark rifts appeared out of thin air, from which swarms of Void Hunters and Fallen Ones poured forth, rushing towards Senior Brother Xu Ran like locusts. These pursuers were far more powerful than those in the forbidden zone; they were no longer mere Void puppets, but included some powerful cosmic beings corrupted by the Void. Once formidable figures, they had now become the minions of the Lord of the Void.

"Damn it!" Senior Brother Xu Ran's face turned ashen. He knew that the Lord of Nothingness was using the remaining power of nothingness in this ancient battlefield, as well as those corrupted powerhouses, to lay a trap.

He held Xu Qinghan in his arms, turned around abruptly, and the power of the cauldron surged within him, transforming into golden blades that slashed at the pursuers.

"Fire of the Void... Burn the Void!" he roared, and a blazing golden flame burst forth from his palm, instantly engulfing dozens of Void Hunters. Their bodies twisted and howled in the golden flames before finally turning into nothingness.

This was the first time Senior Brother Xu Ran had actively used the power of the Flame since its return. He discovered that the Flame within him was not only purifying the void, but also merging with the cosmic laws he had once mastered, generating entirely new power.

However, the number of pursuers was simply too great, relentlessly advancing and seemingly endless. Even with his immense strength, Senior Brother Xu Ran could not protect Xu Qinghan while facing such a massive army of nothingness alone.

He felt the depletion of the inner fire within him, and the lingering pain from the lingering void power that had not yet been completely eliminated. He knew that if things continued like this, he would eventually be exhausted.

"We must... break through!"

He scanned his surroundings, searching for a glimmer of hope. In this vast ancient battlefield of starry sky, there seemed to be nothing but ruins and deathly silence.

Just then, Senior Brother Xu Ran's eyes suddenly narrowed. Deep within a distant star field, a dim star emitted a faint light. Although the light was weak, it carried an ancient and tenacious aura, completely out of place with the surrounding deathly silence.

"That's... the aura of the torch!" Senior Brother Xu Ran's heart trembled. He sensed it; on that star, a faint flame flickered, weak yet undeniably present.

Without further hesitation, he abruptly changed direction and rushed towards that star. There, perhaps, lay the only hope!
"Don't even think about escaping!" The Pioneer roared deafeningly. It sensed Senior Brother Xu Ran's intention and suddenly accelerated, its body crackling with black lightning, tearing through the void as it chased after him.

Senior Brother Xu Ran pushed his speed to the limit. He carried Xu Qinghan, drawing a golden trajectory in the starry sky. Behind him was an endless army of nothingness, and ahead was that distant Star of Hope.

This is an escape in a race against time.

He could feel the Pioneer's chilling killing intent and the Void Lord's will locking him in, as if an invisible net was closing in on him.

"Qinghan... hang in there!" he murmured. He knew that although the ancient divine flame within Xu Qinghan was powerful, it was her first time fusing with it, and she had already experienced the immense drain of igniting the flame. She was currently at her weakest. He had to protect her; she was the hope of the flame, the future of the universe.

(End of this chapter)