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Chapter 343 The Eye of the Era: Eternal Silence and Divine Wind
Jing Qian looked at the jade talisman in his hand, examined it carefully, and then stopped worrying about it.

He then began to speak:
"Thank you for your guidance, Fifth Master. I will go back and try to advance again."

"I will come to find you after I advance to the [Transcendence] level."

Having said that, he didn't linger any longer, bid farewell to the other party, and turned to leave the [Imaginary Ruins].

Returning to the dark side of the Clock of Time, the absorption of the Totem Fire had not yet ceased. He did not move, but instead immersed himself in cultivation once more.

Within his sea of ​​consciousness, his own foundation of transcendence had gradually stabilized and quieted down.

He had completed most of the promotion process, and was only one step away from the final push.

With the jade talisman from the [Imagination Society], this final step is now without any obstacles.

Without hesitation, Jing Qian activated his advancement process once again, sending out a crystal-clear, jade-like thought into the void.

His second attempt at promotion showed less impetuosity and more composure.

That thought surged relentlessly toward the place of "nothingness".

The [Imagination Society] jade talisman transformed into a strange [Totem Fire] the very next second as he attempted to advance, and it coiled around Jing Qian's thoughts.

This is the "fire of desirelessness" that belongs uniquely to "nothingness"!
Entangled with the power of "nothingness," Jing Qian's thoughts seemed to be marked with an authentication mark from the "Totem Saint."

When he returned to the gates of the "nothingness," nothing changed.

The [豸] and [佛] that had been blocking his way had both disappeared, and his thoughts went straight in, easily penetrating that place of "nothingness".

This place was jointly created by the various [Totem Saints], and it is a refuge that can withstand the erosion of the [Eternal Silence Divine Wind].

Under the banner of the Three Powers and Four Hidden Ones, many transcendent cultivators from the Great Ruins can accumulate power, cultivate unorthodox paths, continue to increase their cultivation, and pursue the Great Dao of the Other Shore.

As soon as Jing Qian entered this place, he felt that there was an incomparably huge ten-colored rainbow bridge in front of him.

Red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple, black, white, and gold—ten colors in total—shine with immense magical power.

Behind each color lies a [Totem Saint], and the ten [Totems] have clearly defined their spheres of influence.

And on this rainbow bridge, there are one after another unique light shields.

As soon as Jing Qian arrived here, he immediately sensed that as a core disciple of the [Imagination Society], he could go to that white bridge of light, establish his own void anchor point, and plant the seed of [Heretical Path].

At that time, it will also form its own unique light shield, without disturbing others.

The senior members of the [Imagination Society] are all more powerful than him and have already successfully forged their [Outer Path] here.

Jing Qian's idea was new, and he was somewhat bewildered for a moment.

The [Desireless Fire] that was wrapped around him suddenly erupted.

It was full of spirituality, transforming into a gentle yet firm guiding force, leading Jing Qian's crystal-clear thought towards the white bridge of light.

Jing Qian avoided the other colored areas on the Rainbow Bridge, which exuded either a majestic, eerie, or sinister aura, and landed steadily.

The closer Jing Qian got, the more he could feel the vastness and ethereal beauty of the white bridge of light.

This is the magic created by the combined power of the two totems, 【无】 and 【意】.

As long as Jingqian settles his thoughts, he can plant the seed of the "heretical path" and complete the advancement of "transcendence".

This is a divinely ordained opportunity, a great achievement!
However, Jing Qian immediately sensed that as long as he fell, he would be inextricably bound to "nothingness".

This is a strong connection between luck and rules!

A power originating from the very essence of transcendence trembled silently deep within his mind!
It is not resistance, but a warning, a glimpse into the "possibilities of the future" based on the characteristics of [time sequence].

In an instant, Jing Qian's "perception" was stretched infinitely, and he seemed to see countless lines of cause and effect extending from this moment.

The thickest and brightest one is his successful landing, deeply bound to [nothingness].

He will steadily advance within the [Imagination Society] system, using the power of [Nothingness] and [Intention] to cultivate the external path. His path will be smooth, resources will be plentiful, and he will advance all the way to the [Other Shore] rank.

But that's where it ends!

Above this main thread, he vaguely glimpsed a layer of imperceptible "film," an invisible "constraint."

To belong to "nothingness" means that, in certain fundamental rules, one needs to align with the will of "nothingness," and its independent existence will be marked with an eternal imprint.

Just like the fifth brother trapped in the [Illusory Ruins], even with extraordinary talent and abundant opportunities, he still has no chance to advance to the [Totem] rank.

Jing Qian suddenly understood the true nature of this hidden place!

The various [Totems] are not only monopolizing the opportunities for advancement in [Transcendence].

Furthermore, it is blocking the path for any potential successor to the [Totem] level.

For Jing Qian, there was absolutely no way he would choose a safe and easy path, bearing the deep imprint of the [Nothingness] totem in exchange for protection and a clear path to advancement.

This decision flashed through Jing Qian's mind like lightning.

The [Desireless Fire] seemed to sense the momentary pause in his thoughts, and its guiding power suddenly intensified, carrying an undeniable meaning, determined to press him completely toward the white bridge of light.

Just a hair's breadth before his thought made contact with the surface of the white light bridge!

Just as the [Desireless Fire] was about to complete its mission and completely imprint him with the mark of [Nothingness]!
Jing Qian made his choice.

Without hesitation, he revealed his true thoughts!
He would rather completely overturn this "Transcendence" advancement and start over, risking damage to his Dao foundation and severe injury to his soul.

I would never willingly place an eternal, invisible shackle on myself on that seemingly flat bridge of light!

"boom!"

The self-collapse of "existence" when intention, information, and principles are condensed to the extreme.

The explosion shattered that flame of desirelessness.

The violent impact, originating from that thought, surged towards the [Great Abyss].

The dark side of the clock.

Jing Qian, who was sitting cross-legged, suddenly trembled, his face turning ashen white, and he spat out a mouthful of "Dao Blood" containing specks of starlight.

His previously stable [Transcendence] Dao foundation was violently shaking, its light flickering, as if it were about to collapse completely at any moment.

The self-destruction of a thought, especially one that carries the key to advancement and contains a portion of one's origin, has an extremely terrifying backlash.

Jing Qian felt a sudden darkness before his eyes and then fell into a long-lost coma.

However, he managed to break free from the control of the [Desireless Fire] in time, escaping the awkward situation of having his fate controlled by [Nothingness].

Within this darkness, the [Totem Fire] still burned fiercely, and Jing Qian's chaotic consciousness began to recover rapidly.

The damaged foundation is being rebuilt little by little.

Given Jing Qian's cultivation level, no injury could kill him.

It will only take a little more time to repair everything.

……

Within the Infinite Hell, demons roam freely, and a group of extremely powerful demons are gradually gathering.

The appointed time is approaching, and all the demon cultivators qualified to participate in the Great Abyss expedition are eager to get started and are ready to fight.

However, the original plan was for the seven [Other Shores] to attack together, but somehow, information about [Great Abyss] was gradually leaked out.

This attracted even more Great Demons from the Other Shore who were interested in the Abyss.

Currently, a total of eleven [Other Shore] statues have been collected!
This is more than [Yanfu] had predicted!
It should be understood that each additional [Other Shore] adds immense pressure to [Yam].

Although the magic array he had set up in advance connected six [Arks of the Other Shore] and was powerful enough, it was still not enough to perfectly suppress so many powerful beings.

In the [Yanfu Beast Garden], [Sick] spoke:
“Master, if all else fails, I will make the first move. Even if I can hold off one of the [Other Shore], it will be good.”

"If all eleven [Other Shores] are piled up in the [Great Abyss], what if our [Yamfu Path] fails to stop them all as planned, and they escape into the mortal world?"

"Then the demonic calamity will truly be beyond control!"

"At that time, we will have to bear a great karmic burden, which will be troublesome." Opposite to [Sick], [Yanfu Daozu] also had a serious expression.

He originally planned to bring the other six [Other Shores] into the [Great Abyss], suppress them all with an array, and fill them into his own Six Paths of Reincarnation to complete his cultivation.

But after witnessing the ferocious sword light of [No Money], he changed his mind and decided to bring more [Other Shore] into the [Great Abyss].

However, this plan to lure more "other shores" has gone a bit too far.

Having undergone new changes, there are now four additional [Other Shores] to deal with, making the pressure quite considerable.

However, at this point, there is no turning back for Yanfu.

He just opened his mouth and said:
"You should proceed according to the original plan!"

"Once I kill all eleven of these [Other Shores] in the [Great Abyss], the great hell they left behind will become a land without a master."

"I'm counting on you to take over all these territories for me."

"The benefits from this are no less than those from suppressing the Other Shore."

"As for how to deal with the demonic calamity that has entered the [Great Abyss], you don't need to worry about it. Just leave it to me."

[Yanfu Daozu] was already prepared to fight with all his might. Once he really accomplished the feat of taking on ten opponents at once, his cultivation level would inevitably be greatly improved.

……

Jing Qian, whose mind was in a state of confusion, slowly regained consciousness.

His sea of ​​consciousness had returned to calm, but the injuries he had sustained had not yet healed.

The backlash from that suicidal thought was like carving a deep crack into a perfect piece of jade, which was extremely slow to repair.

The reason his consciousness suddenly awakened before his injuries recovered was because a unique magical inspiration shone from the past.

This spiritual light did not come from outside, but originated from the treasure that had long been intertwined with his soul, but whose form and essence had undergone a fundamental transformation under the long-term tempering of the [Totem Fire].

That top-tier time-series divine machine, the Eye of the Age Rings!
At this moment, deep within Jing Qian's perception, the eye-shaped treasure that once symbolized the passage of time and was etched with ancient rings had vanished.

Instead, there is a larger "pupil" that is deeper and more majestic, as if it has witnessed the rise and fall of countless eras!
The Eye of the Age Rings has absorbed a massive amount of Totem Fire and has finally completed its crucial advancement.

Currently, it has achieved the status of [Acquired Spiritual Treasure], and is the [Eye of the Epoch] that can reflect the birth and end of an era.

This pupil is formless and intangible, and has been completely integrated into Jing Qian's divine soul origin, becoming a part of his [Time Sequence] Dao.

Its appearance illuminated Jingqian's soul from the past, completely awakening him.

With the existence of the [Eye of the Epoch], he could manipulate the innate [Time] Dao with even greater ease.

With a thought, a refreshing power surged from the past.

The cracked foundation of Jingqian, which originally required painstaking work and a lot of time and resources to repair, was as if it had been gently wiped away by an invisible hand!
The cracks healed and disappeared at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the Dao Foundation was restored to its original state, even more crystal clear than before the self-destruction, flowing with the ever-renewing Dao rhythm.

It caressed Jing Qian's damaged soul, and the tearing pain and weakness instantly dissipated, making his consciousness clearer and more focused than ever before.

It was as if it had been cleansed by the purest source of the river of time.

All of Jing Qian's injuries were completely healed in an instant!
The power of time allowed him to revert and optimize, restoring him to a "perfect" point in time.

Jing Qian stood up, his aura perfectly harmonious and flawless, even stronger than before he was injured.

As his eyes opened and closed, a strange vision of the birth and death of eras and the flow of time flashed by.

"What a magnificent [Eye of the Epoch]!"

Jing Qian was both surprised and delighted, gaining a deeper understanding of the power of this companion spiritual treasure.

Only then did the reward of [Totem Fire] brought by [Lord of Xiayang] finally undergo a qualitative improvement.

Now, he has fully recovered from his injuries and is back to his peak condition, even showing improvement.

The evolution of [Eye of the Epoch] also made up for a major weakness in him.

The entire cultivation system has reached a stage of perfection.

If he cannot advance to the [Transcendence] level, his cultivation will almost certainly reach its limit!
However, faced with the advancement opportunities monopolized by the ten transcendent [Totems], he had no way to break free in the short term!
However, Jing Qian would never be willing to give up his pursuit of the highest realm and submit to a certain [totem].

He needs to find a new path to promotion!

Having figured this out, he sat back down without hesitation and reactivated his newly restored Dao foundation!
Jing Qian wasted no time and immediately began a new round of "Transcendence" advancement.

He condensed yet another new idea and projected it beyond the [Great Abyss].

This time, however, he deliberately avoided that "nothingness" place and instead threw himself into the vast void.

He came to explore the Void Realm with the intention of failing to advance again, attempting to find a new path to transcendence.

This thought, carrying the Daoist essence of [Time Sequence] and the slight protection of time bestowed by [Eye of the Epoch], carefully passed through the boundary of [Great Abyss] and headed into the void.

Jing Qian's thoughts were like a drop in the ocean, seemingly insignificant in the boundless darkness, yet also incredibly resolute.

He tried to sense the energy tides in the void, attempting to find some kind of material basis that could support the "heretical path".

The power of the Eye of the Epoch flickered slightly at the core of his thoughts, helping him filter out some useless interference and capture those usable traces.

However, the real test soon arrived.

After traveling for an unknown period of time—perhaps just a moment, or perhaps eternity—the "background noise" of the void began to change.

A deep, distant "wind," seemingly capable of obliterating all meaning, slowly approached from afar.

【Eternal Silence Divine Wind】!
This is a world-destroying divine wind blown by four [Totem Saints] working together using [Innate Spiritual Treasures]!

Only a true mastery of the "Other Shore" can withstand the terrifying divine wind!
It is one of the ultimate forces that annihilate concepts and end eras!

Jing Qian's mind tightened instantly. He pushed the power of [Time Sequence] to its limit, attempting to construct layers of time faults around himself to form a buffer.

The Eye of the Era was also operating at full capacity, attempting to predict the trajectory of the divine wind and find possible gaps or patterns.

However, in the face of absolute "annihilation," his power seemed so insignificant at this moment.

That "sound of the wind" is a manifestation of a rule, which can cause "existence" to irreversibly slide towards "nothingness".

It ignores most defenses and directly targets the most fundamental "existence" of Jingqian's thought.

The first thing to be stripped away is the outer Daoist aura, which dissipates silently like a sandcastle caught in the tide.

Immediately afterwards, the pure spiritual thoughts that constituted the idea began to disintegrate. Memories, insights, will... everything bearing the mark of "Jing Qian" quickly blurred and collapsed in that silent "wind".

The observational perspective projected by the Eye of the Era shook violently, revealing only a rapidly expanding, all-consuming "emptiness".

There was no earth-shattering explosion, nor any aftershocks of struggle.

Like a drop of ink falling into an endless inkwell, it silently merges into one.

Jing Qian's thought was easily dismantled and vanished with the divine wind.

[The Clock of Time] On the dark side, Jing Qian, who was sitting cross-legged, trembled violently once again.

But this time, he was prepared and forcefully swallowed the gushing blood that rose to his throat, his face only turning slightly pale.

The thought was destroyed again, and the backlash was still there. However, compared to last time, Jing Qian had the [Eye of the Epoch] to suppress it, making the repair of his injuries much easier.

A cool, stable force originating from the "past" flowed slowly, soothing the ripples in his soul, stabilizing the fluctuations of his Dao foundation, and repairing it at a speed far exceeding the last time.

"【Eternal Silence Divine Wind】...truly lives up to its name."

Jing Qian slowly exhaled a breath of stale air. Instead of feeling defeated, his eyes blazed with an even stronger flame of inquiry.

"Such a move truly cuts off all chances for those who come after."

Experiencing firsthand the terror that was enough to annihilate the "Other Shore" gave him a deeper understanding of the cruelty of "totem monopoly".

Following the totem is a dead end, and forcing your way through the divine wind is also a dead end; either way, things will end in misery.

But Jing Qian refused to believe it. With a change of heart, he immediately initiated his fourth [Transcendence] advancement!
(End of this chapter)