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

Deep within the miniature universe, Lin Xiao sat cross-legged.

At this moment, his body was radiating light of nine colors.

Silver, silver-white, silver-gray, golden yellow, emerald green, crimson, gray-white, jet black, rainbow...

Nine colors and nine powers intertwined and merged on his body, forming a dazzling halo.

The halo rotated slowly, and with each rotation, it resonated throughout the entire miniature universe.

Countless stars twinkled in resonance, countless nebulae surged in resonance, and countless lives were born in resonance.

Lin Xiao's miniature universe has become incredibly complete.

The number of rules has increased from the initial few to hundreds.

Every rule operates slowly in the depths of the universe, forming a vast network of rules.

These interwoven webs of rules form the basis for the operation of a miniature universe.

Time, space, fate, cause and effect, reincarnation, destruction, creation, immortality, nothingness, chaos, laws... these are powerful concepts.

Flying, the God of Cookery, crafting bizarre props, divination... wait, my weak talents...

All the rules, talents, and abilities are perfectly integrated in the miniature universe.

They no longer exclude or conflict with each other, but instead form a delicate balance.

This balance makes the miniature universe incredibly stable.

Even a ninth-level attack couldn't budge it in the slightest.

As the microcosm undergoes its transformation, Lin Xiao himself is also experiencing a qualitative change.

His body was no longer an ordinary flesh and blood body, but an existence formed from the condensation of rules.

Every cell in his body contains the power of a miniature universe.

Every ounce of his consciousness was connected to the rules of the microcosm.

His soul has merged with the miniature universe.

He is the microcosm, and the microcosm is him.

This feeling allowed him to reach a new level of understanding of the rules.

He is no longer just the controller of the rules, but the embodiment of the rules.

His every move embodies the power of rules.

His every breath resonated with the rules.

With each heartbeat of his, the miniature universe trembles.

And in this process, his rank began to loosen slowly.

The shackles of the eighth order began to crack in the transformation of the microcosm.

The cracks multiplied and grew larger until—

click-

A clear, crisp sound rang in Lin Xiao's mind.

The shackles of the eighth rank have shattered.

Lin Xiao's aura began to rise wildly at this moment.

Ninth level.

Lin Xiao opened her eyes, a dazzling light flashing within them.

Nine-colored light emanated from his body, illuminating the entire miniature universe.

Countless stars lit up at the same moment, countless nebulae surged at the same moment, and countless lives were born at the same moment.

The entire microcosm was cheering for his breakthrough.

Lin Xiao took a deep breath, feeling the surging power within her body.

He finally broke through to the ninth rank.

In this universe, the ninth rank is already the limit that living beings can reach.

Because in a single universe, there is only one tenth-order being, and that tenth-order being is the cosmic consciousness.

The ninth rank is the highest rank that beings in the universe can reach.

As for the tenth rank, that is a rank exclusive to the cosmic consciousness, a rank of the universe itself.

No living being can reach the tenth rank.

Because the tenth order signifies becoming one with the universe, becoming the universe itself.

Cosmic consciousness is the embodiment of the universe.

As for the God of Mist, the reason he is at the tenth rank is because he is not a being of this universe.

He came from beyond the universe, from that chaotic void.

In that void, there exist countless beings like the God of Mist.

They are powerful, greedy, and never satisfied.

They devoured universe after universe, plundered the origins of world after world, and then continued on their way.

For them, the tenth rank might just be the starting point.

These thoughts flashed through Lin Xiao's mind.

That was the message that the cosmic consciousness transmitted to him with its last strength before it was devoured.

This information gave Lin Xiao a deeper understanding of the God of Mist and a clearer understanding of his mission.

"I see," he murmured, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.

"The ninth level is not the end, but the beginning."

"My miniature universe is my path to the tenth level."

"When my miniature universe is complete and powerful enough, I will be able to replace the cosmic consciousness and become the new tenth order."

"At that time, I will be able to confront the God of Mist head-on."

He stood up, and a miniature universe slowly began to operate within him, with nine-colored light flowing around him.

His aura was stable and powerful, more than ten times stronger than before he went into seclusion.

If he were to face three ninth-tier warriors—Dark Eclipse, Frostbite, and Soul Devourer—now, he could defeat them all within a few moves.

Even when facing the incarnation of the God of Mist, he had the strength to fight.

Although he may not be a match for them yet, at least he won't be as helpless as before.

"It's time to go out," he said softly, disappearing from the spot.

The next instant, he appeared in the council hall of the Eternal Alliance.

Zhuge Duo was handling business in the hall when she saw Lin Xiao appear, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"You've emerged from seclusion?"

Lin Xiao nodded, his gaze sweeping across the council hall.

He sensed that something was off about the atmosphere in the hall.

Everyone's face was solemn and anxious, as if something major had happened.

"What's wrong?" he asked, his brows furrowing slightly.

Zhuge Duo took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, and began to recount what had happened during his seclusion.

"During your seclusion, the Misty World has undergone tremendous changes."

"The incarnation of the God of Mist, along with eight ninth-tier beings, slaughtered all living beings in the Mist World except for the Eternal Alliance."

"All of them?" Lin Xiao's pupils suddenly contracted.

Zhuge Duo nodded, her voice tinged with sorrow.

"all."

"The Ice Phoenix Clan, the Black Tortoise Clan, the Skywing Clan, the Thunder Clan... all the forces that once allied with us have been wiped out."

"Their people, regardless of age, gender, or strength, were all killed and sacrificed."

"In the entire Mist World, and even the entire universe, there are no other living beings besides our Eternal Alliance."

Lin Xiao clenched his fist tightly, a hint of killing intent flashing in his eyes.

"The God of Mist..."

He knew the God of Mist would slaughter those living beings, but he never expected the God of Mist to be so ruthless.

Dozens of races and hundreds of billions of lives were killed in just a few months.

This sin is one that even dying ten thousand times would not be enough to atone for.

"There's one more thing," Zhuge Duo continued, her voice becoming even more serious.

"Those sacrifices greatly accelerated the awakening of the God of Mist."

"Originally, it would have been almost ten months before he fully recovered, but now, there are less than four months left."

Lin Xiao's brows furrowed tightly.

Four months.

Only four months left.

During these four months, he must make thorough preparations.

Because in four months, the God of Mist will be fully awakened.

At that time, the Eternal Alliance will face its final battle.

"Notify everyone," he said in a deep voice, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.

"The Alliance Conference will be held in one hour."

"We need to discuss the next steps."