Survival for All: I can deconstruct projections and synthesize everything.

In the void outside the miniature universe, two figures faced each other from afar.

Lin Xiao would not allow him to enter the miniature universe, after all, the combat power of a ninth-order being was still too strong.

Two figures, one gray and the other seven-colored.

Gray represents the power of the misty world and the majesty of a ninth-tier envoy.

The seven colors represent the power of the microcosm and the stubbornness of the newly promoted eighth rank.

Wuyin looked at Lin Xiao, a complex light flashing in her eyes.

"Lin Xiao," he said slowly, "do you know that His Majesty is very interested in you?"

"For a survivor to grow to this level in less than a year, to have so many powerful figures risk their lives for you, and to have all the crystals of the Five Elements Soul Domain fall into your hands—"

"This can no longer be explained by luck."

Lin Xiao didn't speak, she just looked at him quietly.

Wuyin continued, "Your Majesty suspects that you may possess something special."

"Or perhaps, it's a contingency plan left behind by this universe!"

"It could also be something related to what He has always been doing."

"So, He sent me to take you back."

"And...it has to be alive."

Lin Xiao's brows twitched slightly.

Is it related to what the god of mist has been doing?

What has the God of Mist been doing?

Devouring the world?

Expanding the divine kingdom?

Or something else?

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, but on the surface he remained calm as still water.

"What a pity," he said softly, "I don't want to go there."

Wuyin smiled.

The smile was gentle, yet it sent a chill down one's spine.

"That's not up to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure disappeared again.

Lin Xiao's omniscient rules were operating at full power, tracking his movements.

This time, he saw it clearly for a moment.

Although the speed of the mist concealment is fast, it is still traceable under the capture of the omniscient rules.

Lin Xiao swayed and dodged to the right.

At the same time, he raised his right hand and punched the empty space on his left.

There, Wuyin's figure appeared.

Fist and palm collided again.

boom--!

A violent fluctuation of the rules erupted and spread in all directions.

This time, Lin Xiao did not back down.

His miniature universe was operating at full capacity, continuously providing him with power.

Those powers surged into his body, replenishing the energy lost from each of his attacks.

A hint of surprise flashed in Wuyin's eyes.

"It can keep up with my speed?" he said softly. "That's interesting."

He flipped his right hand, his five fingers forming a claw, and reached for Lin Xiao's throat.

Lin Xiao dodged to the side, and at the same time, he condensed a seven-colored light sword in his left hand and slashed at Wu Yin's arm.

The lightsaber struck his arm, leaving only a faint white mark.

Gray power of rules flowed across Wuyin's arm, instantly erasing the white mark.

"The damage is too weak," Mist Shadow said softly, continuing to move her right hand forward.

Lin Xiao withdrew and retreated, while dozens of barriers condensed in front of him.

Those barriers were layered upon each other, each layer strong enough to withstand a full-force attack from an eighth-tier opponent.

Wuyin's right hand pierced through the barrier as easily as piercing through layers of thin paper.

One floor, two floors, three floors—

In the blink of an eye, all the dozens of barriers shattered.

But what Lin Xiao needed was this momentary delay.

His figure had retreated tens of thousands of miles away, widening the distance between him and Wuyin once again.

Wuyin looked at him, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes.

"Your combat awareness is decent," he said softly, "but unfortunately, the gap in strength is still too great."

He raised his right hand, and the gray power of rules condensed once more.

This time, it was no longer a simple attack.

That's the real killing move.

The gray light condensed in his palm, transforming into a huge gray vortex.

The vortex spun slowly, radiating a suffocating pressure.

Wherever the vortex passed, the void collapsed and was assimilated.

That assimilation power is hundreds or thousands of times stronger than the void devouring power of deep space.

Lin Xiao's pupils contracted slightly.

The omniscient rules were operating at full capacity, capturing every detail of that vortex.

Strength, speed, rule fluctuations, assimilation range—

Everything was clearly presented in his consciousness.

Then, he discovered a terrible truth.

With his current strength, he simply cannot stop this vortex.

If he were to take the hit head-on, his miniature universe would inevitably be affected.

However, he still believes in his miniature universe.

Lin Xiao took a deep breath, and the miniature universe behind him unfolded at full power.

All forces, all rules, and all resources were mobilized.

Those forces coalesced in front of him, forming a massive, seven-colored barrier.

The barrier was incredibly thick, its surface covered with countless regular runes.

This is all the power he can mobilize.

As Wuyin watched him do all this, a slight smile appeared on her lips.

"It's no use," he said softly. "Any defense is futile in the face of absolute power."

He pushed forward with his right hand.

The gray vortex slowly moved towards Lin Xiao.

Although it was slow, the vortex had already locked onto Lin Xiao.

Wherever the vortex passed, the void collapsed, and planets were torn apart.

Finally, the vortex collided with the barrier.

boom--!

The entire void trembled violently, and several fine cracks appeared in the miniature universe.

The seven-colored barrier developed even larger cracks under the impact of the vortex.

The cracks spread rapidly, radiating outwards from the center.

Lin Xiao gritted his teeth and turned his miniature universe to full power, trying to repair the cracks.

However, the speed of repair is far slower than the speed of breakage.

The cracks are increasing in number and getting bigger.

finally--

Click.

The defensive barrier shattered, and a crack appeared in the miniature universe.

The gray vortex continued forward, sweeping towards Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao took a deep breath, preparing to take the blow head-on with his physical body.

But at this very moment—

He suddenly noticed that the vortex was slowing down.

It's not that it's slowed down, but rather...

His miniature universe seems to be suppressing it.

Although the suppressive force is weak, it does exist.

A glint flashed in Lin Xiao's eyes.

He remembered.

This is still his home turf.

It was still within the scope of his miniature universe.

Here, he is the rule.

Even ninth-tier power is subject to some degree of suppression.

He had just been misled by the envoy's power.

A miniature universe is still a universe.

He raised his right hand, and the seven-colored light condensed once more.

This time, it's not about defense.

Instead, it was a counterattack.

A beam of seven-colored light surged from his palm and blasted towards the gray vortex.

The beam of light collided with the vortex.

Both shattered simultaneously, turning into countless points of light that dissipated.

A hint of seriousness finally flashed in Wuyin's eyes.

"It actually managed to block it?" he said softly. "Interesting, very interesting."

He looked at Lin Xiao, his interest growing stronger.

"Lin Xiao, you're becoming more and more interesting to me."

"Today, I will definitely bring you back!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure disappeared from the spot again.

The real battle has only just begun.