Proving Immortality Starting with Hextech Runes

Chen Xu trembled violently, and blood seeped from his seven orifices, dripping down his chin.

Every thought that washes over the sound of annihilation is like a soul being thrown into an icy abyss, with a deathly stillness that freezes everything in its bones.

Illusions flooded his vision, as if he saw his cultivation cave turn to dust, and Qingling Xiaojin and Shu Changsheng silently disintegrate in the dark sound waves.

Seeing the colossal claw deep within the Blood Sacrifice Demon Sealing Platform tearing through the sky and dragging the entire Meteor Sea into eternal nothingness...

But the light in his eyes did not dim; instead, it coalesced into a frenzied clarity amidst the excruciating pain.

Chen Xu bit his tongue hard, and the intense pain shattered the illusion before him.

"I really don't understand music," Chen Xu's hoarse voice rang out.

"But I understand one thing..."

He suddenly increased the speed of his hand seals, and the "Mysterious Water Dragon-Opening Technique" and "Pure Origin Technique" in his body were simultaneously activated to their maximum.

Pale blue light and cool glow intertwined and rose around him, and the remaining spiritual power in his meridians rushed to his brow and poured into the cyan soul imprint.

The soul imprint trembled violently on the surface of the dark core, its light flickering uncertainly.

The will of the Sound of Annihilation surged through Chen Xu's consciousness like a tidal wave.

The coldness, the deathly silence, the sense of the end of all things almost froze his mind completely.

But Chen Xu's eyes only grew more and more crazed.

"What is the final melody of heaven and earth, what is the return of all things to silence?"

"You are nothing but a wisp of Daoist essence corrupted by evil power, your consciousness not even fully formed, yet you dare to claim eternity?!"

Before he could finish speaking, Chen Xu stopped trying to communicate in a gentle manner.

Instead, he compressed and condensed all of his divine sense without reservation.

Then, it smashed hard into the core of the Voice of Annihilation!

This is not a contest of skill; it is a crushing defeat of divine consciousness.

Didn't you want me to see destruction?

Alright, then I'll show you what true destruction is!

Chen Xu not only transmitted the most terrifying fragments of the Blood Sacrifice Demon Sealing Platform from his memory, but also used his divine sense to continuously amplify these images.

It was as if countless cycles of reincarnation had occurred, each time with the collapse of the world and the annihilation of all things.

But this is not enough.

He suddenly bit his tongue, spitting a mouthful of blood onto the blue soul seal.

The Soul Imprint instantly erupted with a dazzling azure light, like a burning azure flame, forcibly pulling his connection with the Sound of Annihilation to its extreme.

The sound of annihilation suddenly distorted violently in the image transmitted by Chen Xu.

The blood-red altar standing in the chaos, every brick and stone of it flowed with a primal force that devoured everything.

The giant claw at the center of the altar seemed capable of crushing stars, and even space itself was distorted into nothingness under its oppressive power.

"You think you are the final chapter of all things?" Chen Xu's voice came through the soul imprint.

"What are you compared to that thing?"

At this moment, Chen Xu amplified this fear infinitely, pouring it into the consciousness of the Sound of Annihilation like a tsunami.

The dark core trembled violently, and countless illusory faces screaming in agony began to twist and collapse.

It was originally the "final melody" of the Dao in the world, representing the end of all things, but the scene that Chen Xu showed was terrifying, even the "end" itself could be devoured.

This level of pressure directly shattered its understanding.

"No...impossible! In the laws of heaven and earth, annihilation is the end!"

The will of the annihilation sound resisted frantically, and the dark sound tide surged again, attempting to completely crush Chen Xu's soul imprint.

More blood spilled from Chen Xu's mouth, but he gritted his teeth and did not back down. Instead, he pushed the "Mind as Bridge" technique of the "Beast Taming and Spirit Communication Technique" to its limit.

"Feel it!" Chen Xu's consciousness roared within the soul imprint.

"The moment that thing awakens, your proud annihilation will be devoured like garbage! You won't even have the right to exist!"

The distortion within the dark core intensified, and the originally raging, pitch-black sonic waves began to descend into chaos.

In its consciousness, the image of the Blood Sacrifice Demon Sealing Platform intertwined with Chen Xu's soul fluctuations, forming an irresistible fear.

For the first time, it realized that it was not the "end," but merely a noise before the "end."

"What...what do you want?" The voice of annihilation finally wavered slightly.

A ruthless glint flashed in Chen Xu's eyes; this was the opportunity he had been waiting for.

"Submit to me!" His voice was like a cold blade.

"I can give you a chance. Follow me, and you will not only survive, but also witness laws far greater than [annihilation]!"

"Otherwise, I'll detonate the Soul Seal right now and have you completely devoured by the lingering resentment of the Blood Sacrifice Demon Sealing Platform!"

This is a blatant threat, but it's the only way.

The sound of annihilation paused for a moment, then a defiant roar erupted: "Insect! What right do you have to command me?!"

"Because I can get you away from this damned Heavenly Sound Stone!" Chen Xu's voice carried a hint of madness.

"You think you can stay here forever? The moment the Heavenly Sound Stone collapses, you will vanish along with it!"

"And I can allow you to move freely in the Meteor Sea, and even... find a path beyond [Annihilation]!"

He wasn't lying; the Daoist aura of the Nine Abyss Soul-Suppressing Disc fragments and the Sound of Annihilation share the same origin.

Once you subdue it, you can use the power of the fragments to bring it out of the Heavenly Sound Stone.

The secret of the Blood Sacrifice Demon Sealing Platform might truly allow the Voice of Annihilation to access higher-level laws.

The struggle of the dark core grew weaker and weaker, and the dark sound tide gradually subsided.

Finally, a weary but unwilling thought emerged:

"Fine!...I submit to you! But if you dare to deceive me, I will drag you down with me to annihilation!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xu breathed a sigh of relief, nearly collapsing from exhaustion.

His soul imprint shimmered with a blue light within the dark core of the Sound of Annihilation, like a brand that completely bound this wisp of violent Daoist energy.

"Don't worry, I won't lie to you." Chen Xu's voice was slightly hoarse.

"If you help me, I will give you a new future."

The sound of annihilation fell silent for a moment, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.

In the end, it transformed into a black stream of light and merged into Chen Xu's soul imprint.

Chen Xu felt a cold and immense power in his sea of ​​consciousness, the origin of the sound of annihilation.

He could sense its presence, and he could also sense its hidden destructive intent.

"What will you do with me?" The voice of annihilation sent a message again, tinged with wariness.

Chen Xu's mind sank into the Beast Taming Space, and a thought arose in his mind.

The area in the northwest corner of the space suddenly distorted, and dense dark elements gathered like a tide, forming a dark domain that swallowed light.

In the center of the Dark Domain, an altar forged from black meteorite iron slowly rose up. The altar was covered with ancient musical runes, emitting fluctuations that resonated with the origin of the Sound of Annihilation.

"Come in." Chen Xu's thoughts directly entered the source of the Sound of Annihilation.

The next second, the cold power in his sea of ​​consciousness suddenly contracted, turning into a dark ball of light, which was forcibly pulled into the Beast Taming Space.

As soon as the Sound of Annihilation entered the Dark Domain, it sensed the dense energy around it and the familiar fluctuations emanating from the altar.

It transformed into a blurry black shadow, hovering above the altar, its mind filled with incredulous astonishment:

"This...this is a spatial artifact? No, this space actually has its own independent laws! How did you do that?"

Chen Xu's illusory figure appeared in the Beast Taming Space, standing at the edge of the Dark Domain, calmly looking at the black shadow:

"I created the Beast Taming Space by combining the Beast Taming and Spirit Communication Technique with high-level space materials."

"This place can not only accommodate spirit pets, but also modify the environment according to the characteristics of different beings."

"Since you are the sound of annihilation, and your origin is darkness, this dark realm and altar are the dwelling place I have prepared for you."

The sound of annihilation fell silent for a moment, and the dark figure rippled slightly, as if sensing its surroundings.

It could feel the rich dark energy in the Dark Domain constantly nourishing its origin, and the runes on the altar were slowly repairing its previously damaged power.

This kind of treatment is unprecedented since its inception.

It originally thought that Chen Xu would seal or refine it, but it never expected that the other party would create such a suitable living space for it.

"Why don't you just refine me directly? With your strength, forcibly devouring my essence would at least raise your divine sense by one level."

The sound of annihilation carried a hint of doubt and a subtle probing.

Chen Xu smiled faintly: "Refining you? It would certainly increase my strength, but the connection between us has already penetrated deep into our souls. Forcibly refining you would only result in mutual destruction."

"Moreover, you are not an ordinary energy body, but a special existence containing the ancient law of annihilation. Rather than destruction, let's cooperate and achieve a win-win situation."

In the dark realm of the Beast Taming Space.

The black shadow formed by the sound of annihilation hovered above the dark altar, and the pitch-black sound waves emanating from it slightly subsided.

It remained silent for a moment, then that cold, scrutinizing thought returned: "Cooperation and mutual benefit? What do you want me to do?"

Chen Xu's illusory figure stood at the edge of the dark domain, calmly looking at the shadowy figure: "It's simple. I need your power, whether in battle or while exploring the ruins."

"And you need a stable environment to grow in, as well as the opportunity to come into contact with higher laws." He paused, then continued:

"I can provide you with sufficient resources to help you restore or even enhance your fundamental power."

"But in exchange, you must obey my orders, not act on your own, and certainly not harm my people."

The dark figure swayed slightly, as if weighing the pros and cons.

It could sense the special nature of the Beast Taming Space, which not only provided energy but also isolated it from external interference.

For a being that has only recently developed sentience, this is undoubtedly an excellent place to grow.

Moreover, the scene of the Blood Sacrifice Demon Sealing Platform shown by Chen Xu also filled it with curiosity about higher-level laws.

"Alright," the Voice of Annihilation finally agreed.

Its intention carried a hint of resentment, but more so a sense of helpless compromise:

"I may obey your orders for now, but if you dare to break your promise, I will make you pay the price."

Chen Xu smiled slightly, unconcerned by its threat: "Don't worry, I never make deals I'm not sure I can get away with."

Chen Xu smiled slightly, unconcerned by its threat: "Don't worry, I never make deals I'm not sure I can get away with."

With a thought, the runes on the dark altar in his beast-taming space lit up, emitting a soft glow. A surge of pure dark energy flowed from the altar and into the shadowy figure's body.

The Sound of Annihilation let out a comfortable groan, and the dark sound waves around it became even more intense.

It could feel its essence rapidly recovering, even faster than when it was in the Heavenly Sound Stone.

This made it trust Chen Xu's promise more.

Chen Xu's phantom stood at the edge of the dark domain, watching the shadowy figure greedily absorb the energy surging from the altar, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"Recover here in peace. Once your essence is stable, I will take you to see the vastness of the Meteorite Sea."

Chen Xu's thoughts entered the shadowy figure, and he immediately withdrew his attention.

When Chen Xu opened his eyes again, the chaos in Wanlai Cave Heaven had subsided considerably.

Although the cracks on the Heavenly Sound Stone have not healed, the violent aura of annihilation has vanished without a trace.

Instead, the profound Daoist aura emanating from the dark gold fragments slowly repaired the crystal's cracks.

Su Qingxian walked slowly to Chen Xu's side, her beautiful face showing undisguised shock.

She could clearly sense that the annihilating sound that had plagued the Illusionary Sound Sect for months had actually been subdued by the Core Formation cultivator before her!

"Young friend Xu..." Su Qingxian's voice trembled slightly, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

"You not only broke the seal on the Nine Abyss Soul-Suppressing Disc, but also... subdued the Voice of Annihilation?"

Chen Xu nodded slightly, and the dark gold fragment at his fingertips flew back into his sleeve: "Just a fluke."

Su Qingxian looked at Chen Xu deeply, her heart filled with immense shock.

As a Nascent Soul cultivator, she had never heard of anyone being able to subdue a wisp of the Daoist essence of heaven and earth that was close to the Divine Transformation level with the Core Formation cultivation.

"I will remember your great kindness, young friend," Su Qingxian said solemnly, her tone sincere.

"Previously, Miaoyin said that you were willing to come to Tianyin Island with her to help me repair the Tianyin Stone that stabilizes the boundary."

"I initially thought she was exaggerating, but now it seems I was just being narrow-minded."

Chen Xu waved his hand: "Sect Leader Su, you're too kind. It's just a matter of mutual benefit."

Upon hearing this, a look of understanding flashed in Su Qingxian's eyes.

She took out a pure white jade talisman and handed it to Chen Xu:

"This is a jade talisman for accessing the core secret vault of the Illusionary Sound Sect. With this talisman, you may freely enter and exit the vault and consult all the books, including the Heavenly Sound Nine Shao Manual passed down by my Illusionary Sound Sect."

Chen Xu took the jade talisman and could feel the pure sonic power contained within it, clearly a token personally crafted by Su Qingxian.

He nodded slightly: "Thank you, Sect Leader Su."

"Young friend, there's no need for such formalities," Su Qingxian said with a slight smile.

"Deep within the Myriad Sounds Cave of Tianyin Island, there are several ancient relics, which Miaoyin should have mentioned to you."

"Those relics may contain inheritances related to array formations and suppression power. If you are interested, you can explore them on your own."

"In that case, thank you very much, Sect Leader Su." Chen Xu thanked him again.

Su Qingxian looked at Chen Xu, then suddenly remembered something and asked:

"Young friend, do you know what other use those fragments of the Nine Abyss Soul-Suppressing Disc have besides repairing the Boundary-Stabilizing Heavenly Sound Stone?"

Chen Xu pondered for a moment, then truthfully replied:

"The Daoist principles contained in this fragment are related to the trajectories of stars and the pulse of the earth. If one can comprehend them thoroughly, they will be of immeasurable benefit to the Dao of Formations."

A hint of surprise flashed in Su Qingxian's eyes: "Young friend, you actually saw that?"

"To be honest, our predecessors of the Illusionary Sound Sect have studied this fragment for many years, and all they know is that it can stabilize the cave heaven..."