“Whoosh!”
“Whoosh!”
In a certain peaceful star system, dark sinister demonic energy suddenly burst forth like tentacles, piercing through the void and merging into various planes before sinking deep into the soil.
Following the demonic energy to its source, one could see Ling Li sitting cross-legged in the universe, the corners of his mouth slowly rising into a smile.
Over three months, he had absorbed countless desolate planes, obtaining faint abilities from them that finally accumulated to a very considerable degree.
During the devouring process, Ling Li had gained completely new understanding of the Heaven-Devouring Demon Transformation Great Method, no longer needing his true body to go personally—he could devour remotely just by releasing demonic energy.
Even more terrifying, he could divide it into multiple strands!
This revelation was like adding wings to a tiger for Ling Li. After brief consideration, he decided to abandon devouring desolate planes and instead turned his sights to resource-rich planes!
“Jin’er!”
“You’ll be resurrected very soon!”
Unlike the Heavenly Demon Emperor who harmed all living beings to achieve his hegemonic ambitions and pursue eternal life, though Ling Li inherited his mantle, he had only one wish in his heart—to resurrect the deceased Mu Jin.
For his beloved, he chose to destroy the world.
A total devoted romantic.
But from another angle, also a thorough madman.
Here I advise readers to maintain absolute clarity and not do foolish things like destroying the universe for love.
“Retract!”
Just then, Ling Li spread both arms wide, and the scattered strands of demonic energy rapidly returned. Those controlled planes quickly withered.
Endless streams of energy rapidly surged into his body, his strength quickly improving.
Actually, after absorbing the desolate planes, his strength had already recovered to the Heavenly Demon Emperor’s uninjured state. Now continuously absorbing vigorous planes, he truly became even more powerful.
Everyone was mocking Jun Changxiao for being a cheat character.
Now.
Ling Li was the real cheat character.
This kind of speed of merging planes to boost strength—even Jun Changxiao would have to bow down in admiration.
Not satisfying enough!
Must continue absorbing more planes!
Ling Li left the Tailing System, which had been completely absorbed clean, and continued flying to other star systems.
If no one stopped him, if there were no accidents, he would definitely turn all the major planes of the Upper Universe into his food until he glimpsed the mysteries of eternal life.
“Whoosh whoosh!”
“Whoosh whoosh!”
Another star system—tentacle-like demonic energy divided into countless strands, continuing to merge into various planes, then easily absorbing their origin, absorbing all internal resources, including all living beings.
After several rounds.
Ling Li’s strength greatly increased.
The most direct feeling was that the demonic energy became increasingly sinister and increasingly dense!
At this moment, Ling Li had already surpassed the Heavenly Demon Emperor at his peak, and hadn’t even reached his upper limit yet—there was still great room for improvement.
Without exaggeration, as long as there was sufficient food, his strength would be endless!
“The current me.”
Ling Li clenched his fist tightly, his gaze cold as he said: “Should be able to battle Jun Changxiao now, right?”
Already enough.
But because he was too cautious, he still didn’t dare make a move.
“No.”
Ling Li shook his head: “Must continue devouring planes until I possess invincible strength, then go destroy the Myriad Ancients Sect—it won’t be too late!”
His destruction of the Myriad Ancients Sect wasn’t just because of the enmity between them, but more importantly to eliminate the greatest obstacle to his devouring of the Upper Universe.
“Whoosh!”
Ling Li successively went to two more star systems, absorbing several hundred planes, comprehending a new level of the Heaven-Devouring Demon Transformation Great Method. Devouring became effortless, became something he could do without leaving home.
“Acting so brazenly in absorbing, Jun Changxiao should already know. Will he be looking for me?”
“If…”
“I go to the Myriad Ancients Realm now, wouldn’t it catch him completely off guard?”
Thinking of this, a sinister smile floated to Ling Li’s lips, and the demonic energy pervading his entire body became exceptionally terrifying.
…
The star system where the Myriad Ancients Realm was located.
If viewed from a God’s eye perspective, one would discover this region actually had over a thousand planes.
In Jun Changxiao’s conception, the central area was the Myriad Ancients Realm, existing like a martial dao holy land, with surrounding major planes enveloping it, then setting up teleportation arrays to achieve comprehensive interconnection.
Simply put.
Like a country.
The Myriad Ancients Realm as the capital, scattered planes as provincial capitals.
Jun Changxiao also had the idea of breaking through the spatial barriers between upper and lower universes, incorporating the Mortal Dust Continent as well, having it serve as counties and cities, allowing more living beings to receive higher martial dao education.
He even decided to follow Qin Shi Huang’s example—unify writing, unify weights and measures, unify and plan a completely new martial dao system, as well as grade classifications for treasures and resources.
Must be said.
This was a vast project. If completed, it would truly be a domain.
Jun Changxiao would also be regarded as the Domain Lord, as the founder of a new era, thereby going down in history for eternity.
Of course.
At present, it was still very distant.
Especially just when it had initially taken shape, it welcomed a fatal blow, because…
“Whoosh whoosh!”
“Whoosh whoosh whoosh!”
On this day, vast demonic energy pervaded from all directions with such tremendous momentum it was like dark clouds passing overhead. Each major plane immediately plunged into endless darkness.
“What’s happening?”
Terror rose in everyone’s eyes.
The arrival of darkness was accompanied by an intense aura of death.
“Not good!”
In the Myriad Ancients Sect, Taixuan Elder stood before the starry light screen, looking at the area shrouded by vast swaths of demonic energy, exclaiming in alarm: “Quickly activate the Realm Protection Grand Array!”
“Weng—”
In just an instant, an ultra-large defensive barrier rapidly established.
However, while the Myriad Ancients Realm had protection, those planes that had just been relocated did not. They were like precariously swaying small boats, trembling as they faced the demonic energy that had transformed into terrifying waves.
“Go!”
Gu Zhaoxi said: “Let’s go out and look!”
“Cannot!”
Jian Guixu hurriedly stopped him: “This demonic energy is extremely terrifying. It might be the Heavenly Demon Emperor!”
“…”
Gu Zhaoxi immediately dismissed the thought of going out.
If it were the Heavenly Demon Emperor’s subordinates, he still had confidence to battle them.
“Quickly!”
Jian Guixu said: “Notify Sect Master Jun!”
“Can’t.”
Taixuan Elder shook his head: “The demonic energy outside contains some kind of obstructing force. There’s no way to send news out!”
“…”
Jian Guixu said helplessly: “Leave it to fate then.”
Actually, he didn’t tell everyone that the demonic energy surging from outside was even more terrifying than what the Heavenly Demon Emperor had previously released, which meant the opponent’s strength had improved to an unprecedented level!
“Whoosh—”
Suddenly, a flowing light flew out from the vast demonic energy. Ling Li appeared, hanging in the firmament like a lofty demon king.
“Tsk tsk.”
He said with some surprise: “Why does this star system have so many planes?”
“Could it have been specially prepared for me?”
“Keke keke!”
Cold laughter echoed through the universe, transmitting into the ears of living beings on each plane, making them even more terrified.
When martial artists encountered danger, they would often have premonitions. Today’s was exceptionally strong, and there was no room for maneuver whatsoever.
The premonition was accurate.
Ling Li didn’t inherit the villain’s weakness of “talking too much”—he directly chose to take action!
“Demonic Energy Transforms into Thousands!”
“Whoosh whoosh whoosh!”
“Whoosh whoosh whoosh!”
Strands of demonic energy surged from his body and flew in all directions, rapidly penetrating the spatial barriers of each plane, sinking deep into the earth’s depths and seizing their origins.
“Retract!”
Ling Li pulled his ten fingers open.
“Whoosh whoosh!”
In an instant, the planes locked by demonic energy rapidly withered, then vanished into thin air in the universe.
At this point, the planes Jun Changxiao had painstakingly planned and expended manpower and resources to relocate completely became food in Ling Li’s mouth.
This was a sumptuous feast. After complete absorption and refinement, the improvement in strength would be especially significant.
“Hahaha!”
Ling Li threw his head back laughing.
He had finally found the feeling of invincibility!
Within the Myriad Ancients Sect, Jian Guixu and others captured with naked eyes or divine sense the scene of all planes disappearing, their faces all showing shock and horror.
This… was too terrifying!
“Don’t worry!”
At this time, Ling Li turned around, looking at the isolated Myriad Ancients Realm, his gaze fervent: “Your turn.”
The planes just devoured were numerous but ultimately just appetizers. This super-large plane before his eyes was the main course. If he could absorb it, it would definitely be exquisite.
“Whoosh whoosh!”
Ling Li spread both arms wide, towering demonic energy surging forth.
However large the Myriad Ancients Realm was, that’s how much demonic energy pervaded, finally resembling a black cloth wrapping it completely.
Facing this kind of super-giant world, he definitely couldn’t use the insertion method to absorb it. He had to use an all-around, no-blind-spot professional attitude to break through!
“Whoosh whoosh!”
“Whoosh whoosh!”
Terrifying demonic energy gradually adhered to the Realm Protection Grand Array.
Because the force was too terrifying, from inside one could clearly see the barrier becoming substantial, then gradually distorting.
The Myriad Ancients Realm.
In imminent danger!
“Everyone!”
Jian Guixu said resolutely: “Please prepare for the worst!”
“…”
No one in the Myriad Ancients Sect was afraid. Their eyes all showed they were ready to die.
“Creak.”
Hua Meigui pushed open the door and walked out, disappointment in her eyes.
Death.
She wasn’t afraid.
Just regretted not being able to make up the wedding ceremony with her husband, not being able to wear the phoenix crown and ceremonial robes before him, not being able to let him see the most beautiful version of herself.
Tragic BGM echoed through the Myriad Ancients Sect, the atmosphere becoming extremely oppressive.
…
The camera turned to Jun Changxiao.
At this moment, he was desperately flying toward the Myriad Ancients Realm, the ominous premonition in his heart growing stronger, as if he were about to lose what he valued most at any moment.
Suddenly!
Jun Changxiao seemed to crash into some space.
“What place is this?”
Just as he was bewildered, the environment became exceptionally clear, then gathered into figures.
There was Lu Qianqian!
There was Li Qingyang!
And also Xiao Zuiji and Su Xiaomo, as well as Gu Zhaoxi and Liu Sinan and other high-ranking members!
“How are you all here?”
Jun Changxiao wanted to get closer but discovered the disciples seemed real yet illusory, apparently not their true bodies. So he frowned: “An illusion?”
“The Upper Universe will ultimately not escape calamity, and your Sect Master will also inevitably perish in this tribulation. At that time, will you choose to sacrifice your life for righteousness, or choose to preserve only yourself?” A heavy voice transmitted.
Jun Changxiao immediately determined that the speaker was the Seven Profound Saint Venerable!
Especially.
The so-called sacrificing life for righteousness and preserving only oneself—wasn’t this the multiple choice question he faced in the Abyss of Despair?
They also encountered it?
Or was what he was seeing now the perspective of what happened with the high-ranking members and disciples in the Abyss of Despair back then?
Guessed correctly.
This was the scene of Li Qingyang and others entering an independent space.
It wasn’t explained at the time on purpose—to deliberately leave a plot thread that could be revealed today.
“If I sacrifice my life for righteousness, what benefit can it bring the Sect Master?” Ye Xingchen asked.
The Taixuan Saint Venerable said: “Save the Upper Universe and obtain immeasurable merit, thereby entering the Land of Eternal Life.”
“What about preserving only oneself?”
“The Upper Universe is destroyed, you can live.”
“…”
“Make your choice.”
“If this were my former self, I would definitely choose to preserve only myself, because ‘better a live friend than a dead poor man,’ but now…” Ye Xingchen raised his head: “I choose to sacrifice my life for righteousness!”
“Whoosh!”
When he finished speaking, he was transmitted out.
At the same time, the words “Sacrifice Life for Righteousness” with the number “1” appeared in the air above the illusion.
“I choose to sacrifice my life for righteousness!” At this time, Li Qingyang standing in another area also made his choice, then was similarly transmitted out, the number changing to two.
Not difficult to see, this should be like a counting board.
“Sacrifice life for righteousness!”
“Sacrifice life for righteousness!”
Xiao Zuiji and Su Xiaomo and others all made their choices, and all chose the same, so the number above kept changing.
“You all…”
Jun Changxiao stood in place, watching the high-ranking members and disciples choose without hesitation. His emotions immediately became somewhat uncontrollable, wanting to burst into tears on the spot, because when everyone made their choice, the number following “Sacrifice Life for Righteousness” reached one hundred fifty thousand!
Not one person in the entire Myriad Ancients Sect chose to preserve only themselves!
“Very hard to imagine.” The Taixuan Saint Venerable exclaimed in admiration: “So many people would make the same choice.”
“A soul blessed by the Eternal Life Great Dao truly possesses unique charisma.”
“Eternal Life Great Dao?”
Jun Changxiao was utterly bewildered.
Just then, a figure suddenly condensed before him. From its form, it resembled the Seven Profound Saint Venerable seen on the light screen earlier, but the appearance had changed.
“You are?”
“The Seven Profound Saint Venerable.”
“Impossible!”
“Just as you saw earlier, my appearance resembled yours because what you’re doing now is actually continuing what I once left unfinished. Therefore, you are me, and I am you.” The Seven Profound Saint Venerable said: “If the one who saved the world were Zhang San, then naturally the appearance on the light screen would be his.”
“…”
Jun Changxiao’s heart turned half cold.
He’d always thought he was the Seven Profound Saint Venerable.
Now it seemed the system was right—this guy was the appearance of all living beings!
“Sect Master Jun.”
The Seven Profound Saint Venerable said: “Your disciples have already made their choice. Now please go save the Upper Universe.”
“What can I use to save it?” Jun Changxiao said bitterly.
The Seven Profound Saint Venerable’s body gradually became ethereal: “You will soon obtain the absolute power to save the Upper Universe.”
“Whoosh whoosh!”
As he disappeared, Jun Changxiao emerged from the illusion. Flowing lights cut through the void flying toward him, then rapidly merged into his body.
“Ah!”
Painful screaming, heart-rending and lung-splitting.
…
“Boom!”
The camera once again turned to Ling Li’s perspective. Under rolling demonic energy’s compression, the Myriad Ancients Realm, which had gathered many top-tier planes, completely shattered until it transformed into nothingness.
At that moment.
Tiegu Mountain within the realm, the Myriad Ancients Sect completely crumbled, countless living beings perished within.
This was true sect destruction, realm annihilation!
Since Jun Changxiao’s transmigration, this was his most devastating loss—the home he’d worked so hard to build was gone!
“Strange.”
After absorbing the Myriad Ancients Realm’s energy, Ling Li said with considerable surprise: “Where are the Myriad Ancients Sect people?”
During the process of devouring Tiegu Mountain, he discovered the entire sect was empty, not seeing a single person.
Could it be.
They sensed danger and fled early?
“Tch.”
Ling Li shook his head: “How could you escape from my palm?”
Just as the words left his mouth, his brow suddenly furrowed tightly. He rapidly turned around, his palms striking out without a word.
“Boom—”
An explosive sound abruptly rang out, this star system immediately crumbling.
“Step step!”
Ling Li staggered backward. After finally stabilizing himself, his gaze gradually showed disbelief!
He had just devoured so many planes, especially the Myriad Ancients Realm—his strength had become powerful to an invincible level, yet he was actually… blasted so far back by a suddenly appearing force!
“Destroy my sect, destroy my people!”
At this time, from the area where aura was madly erupting, Jun Changxiao walked out with blood-red eyes: “Unforgivable!”
At this moment.
He wasn’t alone!
The disappeared high-ranking members and disciples of the Myriad Ancients Sect all stood like souls behind the Sect Master, forming an imposing aura sufficient to shake the entire Upper Universe!
Just as the Myriad Ancients Realm was about to be devoured, Gu Zhaoxi and Li Qingyang and others activated the Sacrifice Life for Righteousness Formula taught to them by the Seven Profound Saint Venerable. Finally transforming into flowing lights, they pierced through the void and merged into the Sect Master’s body as he rushed toward them.
At this moment, Jun Changxiao had one hundred fifty thousand disciples’ empowerment!
This was probably the absolute power the Seven Profound Saint Venerable spoke of to save the Upper Universe!
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