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Xuan Du's eyes flickered slightly upon hearing this:

"A chaotic spiritual vein?"

Xuanji nodded and slowly said:

"good."

"That spiritual vein was not formed from ordinary chaotic energy, but from the primordial power that existed before the beginning of heaven and earth."

"If one can refine that spiritual vein, one can complete one's foundation, stabilize one's realm, and even touch the threshold of a higher level."

"At that time, I was already in the late stage of Hunyuan Taiji. If I could refine that spiritual vein, I would have a chance to take that final step."

"But before I could even make a move, I was targeted."

His voice deepened slightly, and a faint glint of cold light flashed deep within his bright eyes.

"That enemy was also a survivor from the era of the Chaos Demon God."

"His cultivation level is comparable to mine, or even slightly higher."

"Upon learning that there was a chaotic spiritual vein in this place, he secretly lay low for countless eons, waiting for the right opportunity."

"When I went into seclusion to meditate, he suddenly launched an attack."

"That battle shattered the void and annihilated the laws of nature."

"I fought with all my might and dealt him a heavy blow."

"But his attack shattered my foundation, and my remnant soul fled into the secret realm, where I perished."

Xuan Du fell silent after hearing these words.

He gazed at Xuanji, at his gaunt face, at his bright eyes.

There was no resentment, no bitterness, no hatred that could be buried by millions of dollars in those eyes.

There is only a calm narration, as if telling someone else's story.

Xuan Du spoke:

"Where is your enemy now, senior?"

A slow smile crept onto Xuan Ji's lips. It was a cold smile, yet it carried a sense of exhilaration, as if billions of dollars had been laid bare.

"They have fallen."

"I risked the collapse of my Dao foundation to send him flying into the depths of the chaotic rift."

"Within that rift lies an endless chaotic storm, a deathly place where even the Primordial Taiji cannot survive."

"He was more seriously injured than me and couldn't escape at all."

"The billions will pass; he has long since turned to ashes."

"But he did one thing before he died."

Xuan Du remained expressionless and gestured for him to continue.

Xuanji's voice deepened:

"He merged his remnant soul with the node of that chaotic spiritual vein."

"Let that spiritual vein be tainted by his karma, making it impure."

"If someone forcibly refines that spiritual vein, it will awaken the will that remains within it."

"Even if only a wisp of remnant will remains, it can seize the body of the refiner and be reborn in their stead."

"So I can't touch that spiritual vein, nor can I leave it to my descendants."

The sound faded, and the void fell into a deathly silence.

Xuan Du stood there, gazing at the gray-white figure, remaining silent for a long time.

Chaotic Spiritual Vein.

The residual will of a Chaos Demon God.

The hidden dangers of possession and rebirth.

This is the truth behind Xuanji's fall, and also the deepest secret of this Heavenly Realm.

Xuan Du slowly spoke:

"Is the senior here overseeing the billion-dollar gathering to guard that spiritual vein?"

Xuanji nodded:

"good."

"I cannot allow that spiritual vein to be refined by others."

"We must not allow that enemy's lingering resentment to resurface."

"Only if I stay here will that spiritual vein remain silent forever."

"That's why I've never left."

Xuandu looked at him, at that thin yet relieved face.

An indescribable emotion welled up inside me.

A meeting worth hundreds of millions of yuan.

A remnant soul sits alone in the core of the secret realm.

No one knows, no one cares, no one seeks.

Guarding that spiritual vein, guarding that cause and effect, guarding the last vestiges of peace in this celestial realm.

This is Xuanji.

This is the true master of the Xuanji Heavenly Domain.

Xuan Du remained silent for a moment, then bowed slightly:

"Your righteousness is admirable."

Xuanji looked at him, the smile on his lips deepening:

"What do you admire?"

"I just did what I was supposed to do."

"I created this celestial realm, and those creatures came for me."

"I will bear the consequences of my actions; it is only natural."

He paused, his gaze falling on Xuandu:

"You, however, are a bit of a surprise to me."

Xuan Du slightly raised his eyes:

"What do you mean by that, senior?"

Xuanji gazed at him, a flickering light deep within his bright eyes:

"Over millions of years, no fewer than a hundred people have set foot in this place."

"Some seek fragments of laws, some seek opportunities for breakthroughs, and some seek information about the spiritual vein."

"But no one has ever had that expression after hearing my name."

"It's as if my being alive is more important than those fragments and opportunities."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Du's lips slowly curved into a smile:

"You flatter me, senior."

"I just feel that a being of Hunyuan Taiji should not simply vanish without a trace."

Xuanji was stunned.

He gazed at Xuan Du, at that young yet composed face, at those calm yet sincere eyes.

The amount involved is hundreds of millions of yuan.

No one had ever said such a thing to him before.

Xuan Du spoke again, his voice calm:

"Since you've guarded the billion-dollar guild for so long, have you ever considered that that spiritual vein might one day be refined?"

"Have you ever considered that the resentment of that enemy might one day awaken?"

"So, you intend to stay here forever, senior?"

Xuanji fell silent upon hearing this. He gazed at Xuandu for a long time, then gently shook his head.

"I thought about it, but I had no choice. I am now a remnant soul and cannot leave the core of this secret realm."

"Once you leave, the lingering resentment within that spiritual vein will awaken."

"At that time, no one in the heavens will be able to stop us."

Xuan Du gazed at him, and deep within those calm eyes, a light was slowly gathering.

He spoke, his voice not loud, but clear as metal striking the ground:

"What if the younger generation says they have a solution?"

As the five words fell, the void suddenly fell silent.

Xuanji gazed at him, and a sudden gleam shone brightly in the depths of his clear eyes:

"Do you have a solution?"

Xuan Du nodded:

"This junior possesses a supreme treasure that can seal karma, suppress lingering resentment, and isolate will."

"If I were to take action, I would seal that spiritual vein and the lingering resentment of that enemy together."

"Senior, you no longer need to stay here."

"Then you will be free."

The sound faded, like the evening drum and the morning bell.

Xuanji stood in the void, the light in the depths of his bright eyes flickering uncertainly.

He gazed at Xuan Du, at that young yet composed face, at those calm yet resolute eyes.

He stayed here for the billion-dollar event, never imagining there was another possibility.

seal.

It's not refining, not destroying, but sealing.

Seal that spiritual vein and that lingering resentment together, seal them tightly, so that there is no chance of them ever turning back.

"you......"

Xuanji spoke, his voice hoarse.

"Did you know that the lingering resentment was left behind by an existence at the Hunyuan Taiji level?"

"Even a half-step Hunyuan Taiji might not be able to completely seal it."

"You, a peak ninth-level cultivator, can actually do that?"

Xuan Du looked at him, a slow smile creeping onto his lips.

The smile was faint, yet it carried a profound understanding that saw through everything.

"Senior, please take a look at this."

He raised his hand, and the Chaos Pearl slowly rose from his palm.

On the body of the pearl, forty-nine chaotic restrictions flowed endlessly.

The light, though not dazzling, was ancient and vast.

Xuanji gazed at the Chaos Pearl, and a sudden burst of light shone deep within his bright eyes:

"The Chaos Pearl!"

"A primordial treasure that existed even before Pangu created the world! You actually possess such a thing!"