《Cautious Until I Reign Supreme》 The Final Gamble Xu Tianran was an ancient powerhouse in the immortal world, standing at the peak of the Golden Immortal realm. Having lived for 100 million years, he had reached the end of his lifespan. Yet, despite all his efforts, he had been unable to break through to the Heaven Immortal realm. The path forward required merging comprehended laws to form a concept, but even the slightest flaw in the merged concept would cause the immortal to be devoured by the very laws they sought to control. Xu Tianran''s talent was simply not enough to take that risk. Instead, he chose another route¡ªdedicating the last five million years of his life to perfecting his Supreme Laws to 100 percent mastery for a grand plan that would defy fate itself. Unlike others who relied on divine blessings or mystical systems, Xu Tianran had no system guiding him. He was a transmigrator from Earth, and through sheer hard work, countless battles, and endless sacrifices, he had clawed his way to the peak. But now, at the brink of death, he sought true immortality¡ªeternity itself. A simple reincarnation would not suffice. Reincarnation was random, and with it came the risk of being born without talent, rendering all his efforts meaningless. He needed absolute control over his next life. As the end drew near, he activated his plan. With unwavering determination, he circulated the power of his mastered Supreme Laws¡ªSpace, Time, Karma, and Reincarnation¡ªwithin his soul. This was a suicidal move, as even merging two ordinary laws had been impossible for him before. The Supreme Laws would surely devour him. But that was precisely his intent. For millions of years, he had scoured countless secret realms, obtaining Supreme Law Origin Stones that had allowed him to cultivate these laws to their peak. Now, with his will, Golden Immortal origin energy, and soul spiritual energy, he merged everything into a chaotic, devouring force¡ªand threw himself into reincarnation. Darkness consumed him. When he next opened his eyes, he felt a strange sense of nostalgia. He saw small hands and tiny legs, his body weak and unfamiliar. The cold air of a hospital surrounded him. Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on Royal Road. He had done it. He had returned to Earth. --- Xu Tianran was born on Earth¡ªhis first plan had succeeded. However, this was only the beginning. For his next step, he needed to comprehend the Law of Technology and use it to create a system that would aid in the final stage of his grand plan. Though he was now a mortal, with no cultivation or soul energy left, his will and memories remained intact. Still, his newborn body could not handle complex thoughts for long, and as his infant consciousness struggled, he eventually succumbed to sleep. He grew up as an orphan, displaying extraordinary intelligence from a young age. Eventually, a wealthy family adopted him, but he cared for nothing except his goal. To prepare, he devoted himself to studying computer science, space science, and fundamental laws of Earth. With Earth''s thin spiritual energy, cultivation was nearly impossible. Still, he used medicinal ginseng to reach the 9th level of the Body Tempering Realm, but that was his limit. Unable to progress further through cultivation, he turned his focus entirely to science and technology. By the age of 20, he had invented an advanced artificial intelligence, earning a Nobel Prize¡ªan achievement that meant nothing to him. His true goal was funding. By leveraging his AI, he revolutionized medicine, advanced technology, space exploration, and computational processes. With this, his comprehension of the Law of Technology reached 100%, aided by his past mastery of Supreme Laws. But his plan required enormous energy, and the Earth''s limited resources were insufficient. Destroying the Sun was out of the question¡ªit would mean Earth''s destruction. Instead, he constructed a spacecraft capable of traveling to the nearest star, preparing advanced heat and radiation resistance technology based on his understanding of the Law of Technology. As a mortal, he could not absorb a star''s energy directly, nor could he simply reincarnate. To implement the system into his soul for his next reincarnation, he required an unimaginable amount of energy. With precision and patience, he built the necessary materials and machinery to harvest a star''s energy. This mission was another suicidal gamble, but he had no choice. After 25 years, he reached the nearest star and activated his plan, absorbing just enough of its power without destroying it. Then, he took the final step. Channeling the supreme laws of Time, Space, Reincarnation, and Karma, along with the Law of Technology, he began the process of merging them into his soul to create the system. This would allow him to reincarnate into a high world beneath the Immortal World, where the upper cultivation limit was the Tribulation Transcendence Realm¡ªa realm where cultivators first began to comprehend laws. This choice was made for safety and effective cultivation, as reincarnating into the Immortal World carried a 10% risk of powerful cultivators detecting an anomaly in the laws. As the energy reacted to his will, he experienced soul-tearing pain, his very existence beginning to fade into nothingness. Then¡ªhis soul transmigrated. Within the Heaven Sword Sect, the cry of a newborn child shook the entire sect. Xu Tianran was born again. 2. The Birth of a Genius The Heaven Sword Sect was a first-rate sect in the Eastern Region, surrounded by vast wilderness. It was structured as follows: Servant Disciples ¨C Body Refinement and Qi Refinement Realm Outer Disciples ¨C Foundation Establishment Realm Inner Disciples ¨C Golden Core Realm Core disciples ¨C Nascent Soul Realm True disciple/direct disciple and elders ¨C Divine Soul Transformation Realm Peak masters - void refinement realm Sect Master and Great elder - unity realm Sect ancestor - Tribulation transcendence realm Despite its status as a first-rate sect, it was only famous within this region. I was born into this sect as the grandson of the great elder, Xu Ming. My mother, a woman of unparalleled beauty, held me in her arms with tender love and utmost care. When I opened my eyes, joy filled my heart¡ªI had successfully reincarnated. However, a sudden feeling of loss struck me. Something essential had disappeared from my very will. Searching through my memories, I realized the horrifying truth¡ªall my comprehended supreme laws had vanished into nothingness. A deep sadness overcame me, but before I could dwell on it further, a mechanical voice echoed in my mind, carrying an indescribable warmth: Ding! Host, the system has been activated. Please name it. A system! My painstaking efforts had finally succeeded! Without hesitation, I named it: Eternal System¡ªbecause it would accompany me for all eternity. Immediately, my status panel appeared before me: Name: Xu Tianran Cultivation: None Talent: Heavenly Five Elemental Spiritual Root Body: Innate Immortal Body Cultivation Technique: None Martial Skills: None The tale has been illicitly lifted; should you spot it on Amazon, report the violation. Law: Technology (100%) Seeing this, I couldn''t help but giggle in my infantile voice. My grandfather, Xu Ming, carefully carried me and soon tested my talents. To remain cautious, I ordered the system to hide my true abilities, displaying only a top-tier Five Elemental Spiritual Root. Even this caused waves of envy and jealousy throughout the sect, but due to my grandfather''s overwhelming authority, no one dared to act against me. By the age of five, I had cultivated to the 13th level of Qi Refinement Realm. To ensure an absolute deep foundation, I meticulously cultivated using all the resources provided by my grandfather. However, disaster struck. My parents, who had ventured into the wilderness, were ambushed by the Blood Demon Sect elders. They sought to rob the treasures my parents had obtained for me from an ancient secret realm. Upon hearing this, rage burned within me, but I knew I was still too weak. I recorded this grudge in my system notes, vowing to take revenge once I had enough power. My grandfather, however, was not as patient. Consumed by fury, he refused to sit idly by and personally stormed the Blood Demon Sect, slaughtering the elders responsible. But tragedy struck again¡ªhe encountered their sect''s ancestor. A fierce battle ensued, and although my grandfather barely escaped with his life, his foundation was utterly destroyed, leaving him with only five years to live. Fear gripped my heart. My greatest pillar of support was crumbling. I could no longer afford to be slow. Determined, I accelerated my cultivation. At the age of 8, I reached the 12th level of extreme Foundation Establishment Realm. By the age of 10, I had already broken through to the 9th level of Golden Core Realm. Despite this, I concealed my true cultivation. Outwardly, I only displayed the 9th level of Qi Refinement Realm, which was already considered a first-class genius within the sect. If they knew my real cultivation, who knew what kind of chaos it would bring? At the age of 10, my grandfather passed away. His death left a deep void in my heart, but I had no time to grieve. The sect master took me in as his direct disciple, an unprecedented event for someone supposedly still in the Qi Refinement Realm. This became the hottest topic in the sect, drawing admiration, envy, and fear alike. And yet, deep inside, I trembled¡ªnot out of fear, but out of sheer determination to never feel this powerless again. Determined to assess his progress, Xu Tianran called upon the system to display his status. A translucent panel appeared before him, showing his current state: Name: Xu Tianran Cultivation: 9th Golden Core Realm Talent: Heavenly Five Elemental Spiritual Root Body: Innate Immortal Body Cultivation Technique: Immortal Star Cultivation Technique Martial Skills: Star Severing Sword Technique (Immortal Level) ¨C Perfection Sword Intent ¨C 100% Star Destroying Fist Technique (Immortal Level) ¨C Perfection Fist Intent ¨C 100% Law: Technology (100%) Combat Power: 9th Nascent Soul Realm Cultivator Despite his true cultivation being in the Golden Core Realm, his combat strength rivaled late-stage Nascent Soul Realm experts. A smirk formed on his lips. He was no longer the weak boy he once was. Xu Tianran took a deep breath, steadying his emotions. Excitement and pride threatened to cloud his judgment, but he quickly suppressed them. Power invites danger. No matter how strong he had become, he understood that revealing his true strength too soon could bring unnecessary attention and peril. His grandfather''s fate was a harsh reminder¡ªstrength alone wasn''t enough; caution was just as important. With a final exhale, he calmed his racing thoughts. Patience. Caution. Absolute control. 3. Activating the System’s True Potential Being accepted as the sect master''s direct disciple granted me a certain level of protection, but it also placed me under greater scrutiny. The attention of rival sects would undoubtedly shift toward me, increasing the dangers I faced. It was time to activate my system functions. Until now, I had lacked the necessary spiritual stones, but with my family''s tragic death, all their possessions now belonged to me. My grandfather had accumulated vast wealth and resources, making me one of the richest disciples in the sect. I commanded the system: "System, display the functions available for activation at my current power level." A translucent panel appeared before me. --- System Functions Available: 1. Devouring System (1/2 of the target''s power upon death) A. Talent ¨C 50,000 Top-Grade Spiritual Stones B. Cultivation ¨C 30,000 Top-Grade Spiritual Stones C. Skills ¨C 20,000 Top-Grade Spiritual Stones Condition: The target must be personally killed by the host. Note: Devoured talent, cultivation, and skills will be converted into Talent Points, Cultivation Points, and Skill Points, which can be used to upgrade the host''s abilities accordingly. 2. Relationship Function (100,000 Top-Grade Spiritual Stones) 0 ¨C Neutral 30 ¨C Good Opinion 50 ¨C Friends 80 ¨C Love 99 ¨C Willing to die for you 100 ¨C Puppet -30 ¨C Bad Opinion -50 ¨C Enemy -80 ¨C Killing Intent -100 ¨C Obsessed with killing you at any cost Additional Effect: Displays mental status of the target. --- 3. Identification Function (100,000 Top-Grade Spiritual Stones) Allows the host to see through disguises, hidden abilities, and real identities. Support the creativity of authors by visiting the original site for this novel and more. Other Functions: Locked. --- I exhaled slowly, my mind steady. Without hesitation, I transferred 300,000 top-grade spiritual stones into the system, activating all available functions. With this, I had finally unlocked the true potential of my system. Just as I began planning my next steps, the sect token at my waist suddenly vibrated, signaling an approaching visitor near my Immortal Mansion. I frowned. Until now, I had deliberately avoided interacting with other disciples. Misunderstandings, arrogance, and unnecessary conflicts were too common in this world. Staying low-key was the safest path. Packing up my things, I walked toward the protective array, a powerful barrier capable of stopping even peak Divine Soul Transformation powerhouses. Standing outside was a handsome young man¡ªYe Chen, the second true disciple of the sect master. Cautiously, I activated the Identification Function. --- Name: Ye Chen Cultivation: 1st divine soul transformation Realm (Disguised) ¡ú True Cultivation:4th divine soul transformation Realm) Talent: Top-Grade Fire and Wind Spiritual Root Sect: Heaven Sword Sect (Secret Affiliation: Blood Demon Sect) Cultivation Technique: Heavenly Demon Devouring Cultivation Technique (Heaven Grade) Martial skills : blood sword (major accomplishment), heavenly sword ( major accomplishment), sword qi (30%) Combat level: 6th divine soul transformation realm Mental Status: Curious about the youngest disciple. Plotting how to devour your talent to enhance his own. --- My pupils shrank. A spy¡­ and worse, he''s already targeting me As I stepped out, Ye Chen greeted me with a gentle smile, exuding the aura of a kind and caring senior brother. "Junior Brother, I am your Second Senior Brother, Ye Chen. Nice to meet you." His voice was warm, his demeanor amiable¡ªas if he were truly looking out for me. If I hadn''t activated the Identification Function, I might have been deceived by his benevolent act, believing him to be a sincere and trustworthy senior. But inwardly, I remained on high alert. Hiding my wariness, I returned his smile and replied, "Greetings, Senior Brother." Ye Chen nodded and spoke again. "You''ve already been accepted as a direct disciple, yet you rarely come out to interact with the other disciples. You should socialize more with your fellow brothers and sisters." I responded calmly, "I''ve been in an important breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Realm, so I haven''t had time to meet everyone. Apologies, Senior Brother." Ye Chen''s eyes flickered with amusement upon hearing this. Reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm at the age of 10 was extraordinary. His admiration, however, wasn''t genuine¡ªit was filled with greed and calculation. ''A prodigy like this¡­ I must devour his talent.'' Feigning casual interest, Ye Chen smiled and proposed an enticing offer. "Junior Brother, I recently discovered a secret realm near the sect. Only cultivators at the Divine Soul Transformation Realm and below can enter. There are surely many treasures inside that will be beneficial for your foundation establishment. Why don''t we explore it together?" Hearing this, my vigilance intensified. ''So, he''s already planning to make his move¡­'' I knew this so-called secret realm was nothing but a trap¡ªa carefully laid scheme to lure me into a vulnerable position where he could devour my talent and cultivation. Hiding my suspicions, I refused with a gentle smile. "I appreciate Senior Brother''s kindness, but I already have all the necessary resources from my grandfather''s inheritance. There''s no need for me to take any risks." Ye Chen''s expression darkened ever so slightly, but he quickly masked it with another smile. Yet, in his heart, envy and greed burned fiercely. ''So, this brat not only has heaven-defying talent but also inherited immense resources? If I can''t take his talent now, I''ll steal everything he has¡­'' After exchanging farewells, Ye Chen left with a polite smile, his demeanor unchanged. However, Xu Tianran knew better¡ªbeneath that friendly fa?ade lurked a dangerous predator. As soon as Ye Chen was out of sight, Xu Tianran''s expression darkened. Urgency and a sense of looming threat weighed heavily on him. Without hesitation, he turned and entered his cave dwelling, sealing the entrance behind him. ''I need to act fast. Ye Chen won''t give up so easily.'' His cautious nature had saved him once again, but he knew this was only the beginning. 4. Cultivation and Caution Xu Tianran calmed his mind and began analyzing the structure of his sect. The Heaven Sword Sect had twelve sub-peaks and one main peak, where he, the direct disciples, and the sect master resided. Each sub-peak was overseen by a Peak Master, all of whom were at the Void Refinement Realm. These peaks also housed true disciples, whose cultivation levels were at the Divine Soul Transformation Realm, making them comparable to direct disciples. Beyond them, numerous elders held significant power within the sect. "I don''t know how many spies or hidden enemies lurk in the shadows¡­ or who might be targeting me. I need to be even more cautious." "Only strength ensures security." With that thought, he pushed aside all distractions and focused on his cultivation. His technique involved absorbing star energy, but rather than simply drawing it in, he followed a profound realization within his inner soul¡ªthat primordial chaos gives birth to stars, and the cycle is endless. Stars die and reform, making their energy inexhaustible. By cultivating this technique, he could continuously absorb this eternal energy, building a foundation that strengthened his soul, body, and spiritual energy as a whole. This ancient cultivation technique was one he had obtained in his past life from an ancient secret realm in the immortal world¡ªa realm that opened only once every thousand years. Back then, he had nearly lost his life acquiring it. "Now isn''t the time to dwell on the past. I must focus on my cultivation." His goal was to refine his golden core into a star, forming the legendary Nine Extreme Golden Core Realm. This technique required compressing the golden core each time he reached the ninth level, returning it to the first level, and repeating the process nine times. Every compression perfected his foundation, making it unshakable. In his past life, he had only managed to form three extremes before being forced to break through. "This time, I will form the strongest golden core foundation." Two Years Later Thanks to the sect''s abundant resources, Xu Tianran cultivated undisturbed. Unauthorized use of content: if you find this story on Amazon, report the violation. He had already reached the fifth extreme in the ninth level of the Golden Core Realm, steadily progressing toward his ultimate goal. During these years, Ye Chen had not made any moves. "Did he forget about me? Or is he waiting for the right moment?" Regardless, he pushed the thought aside and focused on his cultivation. Just as he was about to continue refining his golden core, his sect token trembled¡ªa message from the sect master. "The once-in-a-decade disciple acceptance ceremony is about to begin. Any available direct disciples may attend the event to gain experience." Xu Tianran frowned. A sudden thought struck him. "Wait¡­ in so many cultivation novels, the protagonist always gets introduced at the disciple acceptance ceremony, attracting attention, facing arrogant young masters, and inevitably slapping them in the face. If I go, I might become the target of some prideful disciple who sees me as an easy stepping stone." His expression turned indifferent. "Forget it. I won''t waste my time on unnecessary drama. My priority is cultivation." He did not need to cultivate any additional martial combat skills, as he had already mastered the Star Severing Sword Technique and Star Destroying Fist Technique to perfection in his past life. His Sword Intent and Fist Intent had also reached 100%, surpassing ordinary sword and fist qi, making them far more powerful than what most cultivators could comprehend. Additionally, his immortal-level combat technique included a movement technique¡ªthe Star Teleportation Technique. This technique allowed him to instantaneously teleport between stars, spanning distances of many light-years, as long as he had sufficient spiritual energy. Over the past two years, he had recultivated it to perfection, optimizing his body and energy flow to maximize its effectiveness. Now, even a Divine Soul Transformation Realm cultivator would struggle to catch him. System show my status window [STATUS WINDOW] Name: Xu Tianran Age: 12 Cultivation Realm: 9th Golden Core Realm (5th Extreme) Combat Power: Comparable to 4th Divine Soul Transformation Realm Talent: Heavenly Five Elemental Spiritual Root Physique: Innate Immortal Body Laws: Law of Technology (100%) Cultivation Technique: Immortal Star Cultivation Technique (Perfection) Martial Skills: Star Severing Sword Technique (Immortal Level) (Perfection) Star Destroying Fist Technique (Immortal Level) (Perfection) Sword Intent (100%) Fist Intent (100%) Star Teleportation Technique (Perfection) System Functions Activated: 1. Devouring System (Can absorb 1/2 of the target''s talent, cultivation, or skills upon death) 2. Relationship Function (Displays favorability & mental state of others) 3. Identification Function (Reveals true information about targets) Wealth: 700,000 Top-Grade Spiritual Stones "My body and talent exist because all my comprehended supreme laws and star energy were devoured when I transmigrated. This might be a compensation granted by the High World''s Heavenly Dao Will in exchange for the disappearance of my supreme law comprehension. It''s fortunate that I was born in a High World. If I had been reborn in the Immortal World, the consequences could have been unimaginable. Not only would I have faced the scrutiny of powerful cultivators, but what if the Great Dao Will of the Immortal World itself sought to erase me for altering my fate? Ah, never mind. Why am I getting distracted today? Overthinking like this could plant the seed of a heart demon, which would be a major setback in my cultivation." 5. The Birth of an Unseen Predator Xu Tianran wanted to focus on his cultivation, but a troubling thought suddenly crossed his mind. The recruitment of new disciples was approaching, and if his understanding of typical cultivation sect events was correct, demon sect spies would likely infiltrate the sect as outer disciples, carefully concealing their true cultivation. A year later, during the inevitable sect-wide competition, these spies would seize the opportunity to challenge him discreetly, attempting to force him to reveal his true strength. If he crushed them too easily, it would attract unwanted attention. If he held back, he risked injury in an ambush. Worse still, if his true cultivation was exposed, it could alert the spies hidden within the elder ranks. Those in power would not allow a threat like him to grow unchecked¡ªthey would undoubtedly attempt to eliminate him in secret before he became too strong. Xu Tianran rubbed his temples. Trouble. Trouble. Trouble. He sighed, shaking his head. Why am I being so overly cautious? Then, memories of his past life surfaced, and he immediately understood. Back when he had reached the Golden Immortal Realm, he never had the luxury of cultivating in peace. Enemies lurked in every shadow, forcing him to constantly hide, escape, or battle cultivators of equal or higher realms. Ambushes, assassinations, and betrayals¡ªhe had endured them all. Alone, surrounded by enemies, always injured. Most of his time had been wasted on healing rather than progressing his cultivation. Now, looking back, he found it truly laughable. How foolish I was in the past. His talent had never been on par with true peerless geniuses, yet he had exposed himself too early, making himself a target before he could accumulate true power. He had seen countless arrogant geniuses shine too brightly, only to die before they ever reached their peak. Xu Tianran''s eyes gleamed with a cold, calculating light. Now that he had anticipated the demonic sect spies infiltrating the sect, he needed a plan. "I''ll eliminate them all. Whoever is weaker than me will die immediately. As for those stronger... I''ll wait, cultivate, and strike when the time is right." But there was a problem¡ªhow could he kill without leaving any evidence? If he acted recklessly, the hidden demonic spies among the elders would become suspicious. He couldn''t afford that. Then, an idea struck him. "Ah, yes¡­ I need to cultivate all my auxiliary techniques first." Xu Tianran smirked as he sat cross-legged in his immortal mansion. "In my past life, I relied solely on raw power. But now... I will have absolute control over life and death." His offensive and movement techniques had already reached peak perfection, but now it was time to refine his auxiliary techniques¡ªthe ones that would allow him to kill without leaving a trace. If you encounter this narrative on Amazon, note that it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it. Ding! System detected host''s intent to cultivate auxiliary techniques¡­ A profound state enveloped Xu Tianran as his body instinctively absorbed knowledge, refining his understanding of these techniques to absolute perfection. His system interface flickered¡ª Peak Immortal-Level Auxiliary Techniques: 1. Phantom Veil Art (100%) ¨C Erases presence completely, making him invisible to spiritual senses. 2. Silent Death Sutra (100%) ¨C Enhances assassination efficiency; attacks become soundless and undetectable. 3. Heavenly Mirage Steps (100%) ¨C Allows instant teleportation within a set radius, leaving behind an illusion. 4. Karmic Shadow Concealment (100%) ¨C Erases all cause-and-effect traces after a kill, making investigations impossible. 5. Soul Severing Whisper (100%) ¨C Kills the target by shattering their soul directly, leaving behind no external wounds. 6. Blood Resonance Absorption (100%) ¨C Absorbs and manipulates another''s aura, allowing him to mimic them perfectly. 7. Void Shadow Clone Technique (100%) ¨C Creates clones with 100% of his power and intelligence, indistinguishable from the original. 8. Heavenly Physiology Modification (100%) ¨C Allows complete restructuring of his physique, altering his appearance, bone structure, aura, and even bloodline traces. 9. Earth Shadow Escape Technique (100%) ¨C Allows him to move underground undetected, merging with the earth itself. 10. Soul Reaving Insight (100%) ¨C Extracts memories without harming or alerting the target, leaving no trace of interference. 11. Heavenly Formation Mastery (100%) ¨C Grants absolute control over formations, allowing him to bypass, modify, or set up arrays effortlessly. Half a day later, a powerful ripple spread from his body before vanishing into nothingness. His entire presence became ethereal¡ªundetectable, untraceable, as if he had never existed. Xu Tianran slowly opened his eyes, a chilling glint flashing within them. "With these, even if I kill in broad daylight, not even the heavens will know." He exhaled slowly, his mind sharp as a blade. System, open the status window. Then, a translucent screen appeared before Xu Tianran, displaying his status in detail. System Status Window Name: Xu Tianran Cultivation: 9th Golden Core Realm (5th Extreme) Talent: Heavenly Five Elemental Spiritual Root Body Constitution: Innate Immortal Body Cultivation Technique: Immortal Star Cultivation Technique (Peak Immortal) - Perfection Martial Skills: Star Severing Sword Technique (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection Star Destroying Fist Technique (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection Sword Intent: 100% Fist Intent: 100% Star Teleportation Technique (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection Auxiliary Techniques: Phantom Veil Art (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection (Erases presence completely below Void Refinement Realm) Silent Death Sutra (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection (Attacks become soundless and undetectable) Heavenly Mirage Steps (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection (Instant teleportation within set radius, leaving behind an illusion) Karmic Shadow Concealment (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection (Erases all cause-and-effect traces after a kill) Soul Severing Whisper (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection (Shatters soul directly, leaving no external wounds) Blood Resonance Absorption (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection (Mimics others'' aura and presence perfectly) Void Shadow Clone Technique (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection (Creates clones with 100% of his power) Heavenly Physiology Modification (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection (Alters physical appearance, aura, and bloodline perfectly) Earth Shadow Escape Technique (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection (Move through the ground like a shadow, completely undetectable) Soul Reaving Insight (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection (Extracts memories without harming or alerting the target) Heavenly Formation Mastery (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection (Bypass, modify, or set up formations effortlessly) Combat Power: Equivalent to a 6th Divine Soul Transformation Realm Cultivator Wealth: 700,000 Top-Grade Spiritual Stones Storage: Storage Ring (500 Square Meters) System Functions Activated: Devouring System (Talent, Cultivation, Skills ¨C Converts into points for upgrades) Relationship Function (Tracks others'' favorability and enmity levels) Identification Function (Reveals hidden details, true cultivation, and mental state of targets) Xu Tianran slowly opened his eyes, a sinister smirk forming on his lips. "Hehehe¡­ it''s time for a bloodbath." 6. The Silent Infiltrator First, Xu Tianran activated his Immortal Star Cultivation Technique, channeling his spiritual energy to create a perfect clone. He then altered its physique at random before activating all his auxiliary techniques, concealing his aura, enhancing his senses, and merging seamlessly with the shadows. Next, he activated the Earth Shadow Escape Technique, sinking into the ground undetected, bypassing even the sect''s protective formations at their peak efficiency. Moving stealthily beneath the surface, he headed toward the Outer Sect disciples'' quarters, his goal clear¡ªto identify any infiltrators from the demonic sect. Once he found one, he would modify his own physique to match, replacing them without raising suspicion. And then... the hunt would begin. Xu Tianran activated his System Identification Function as he observed the passing disciples. A translucent screen appeared before his eyes, revealing their names, cultivation levels, sect affiliations, and hidden intentions. One after another, the information flickered before him: 1. Zhao Ling ¨C 7th Qi Condensation Realm ¨C Heaven Sword Sect ¨C Neutral 2. Wang Hai ¨C 9th Qi Condensation Realm ¨C Heaven Sword Sect ¨C Neutral 3. Liu Shan ¨C 5th Qi Condensation Realm ¨C Heaven Sword Sect ¨C Neutral 4. Chen Rui ¨C 8th Qi Condensation Realm ¨C Heaven Sword Sect ¨C Neutral 5. Mo Tiayan ¨C 10th Qi Condensation Realm (Disguised) ¨C True cultivation : 7th Nascent soul realm - Heaven Devouring Sect Spy ¨C Hostile (Planning to eliminate talented recruits) 6. Fang Xun ¨C 9th Qi Condensation Realm (Disguised) ¨C True cultivation : 3rd Nascent soul realm - Blood Demon Sect Spy ¨C Hostile (Waiting for orders to act) 7. Yan Fei ¨C 6th Qi Condensation Realm ¨C Heaven Sword Sect ¨C Neutral 8. Xu Wei ¨C 8th Qi Condensation Realm (disguised) - True cultivation : 8th golden core realm ¨C Heaven Devouring Sect Spy ¨C Hostile (Gathering intelligence on disciples) 9. Guo Ren ¨C 9th Qi Condensation Realm ¨C Heaven Sword Sect ¨C Neutral 10. Shen Tao ¨C 10th Qi Condensation Realm (disguised) ¨C True cultivation : 3rd Divine soul realm - Black Shadow Sect Spy ¨C Extremely Hostile (Secretly recruiting talented junior disciples for the Black Shadow sect) Enjoying the story? Show your support by reading it on the official site. Upon seeing the results, Xu Tianran felt a chill run down his spine. "One-third of the disciples I scanned are demonic spies? Is this really the Heaven Sword Sect or a secret gathering place for demon sect members?" His expression darkened. The sect''s security was worse than he expected. If even outer disciples were infiltrated to this extent, how many more were lurking deeper within? But he didn''t have time for frustration. He quickly picked his first target: Xu Wei ¨C 8th Qi Condensation Realm (Disguised) True Cultivation: 8th Golden Core Realm Sect: Heaven Devouring Sect Spy Intent: Gathering intelligence on disciples Xu Wei was inside his room, changing his clothes¡ªcompletely alone and unguarded. "Perfect timing." Like a shadow, Xu Tianran merged into the darkness of the room. With all his auxiliary techniques activated, not even a trace of his aura could be detected. Before Xu Wei could even sense anything, a formless force latched onto his soul. A moment later, he was dead. No blood. No sound. No disturbance. His body collapsed lifelessly, his soul erased in an instant. Then, Xu Tianran body started to change. His bones shifted, muscles restructured, and his aura transformed. In just moments, he was now Xu Wei, down to the smallest detail. Even his mother wouldn''t be able to tell the difference. A dark chuckle escaped his lips. Tomorrow was the Outer Sect Disciple Recruitment, so Xu Tianran remained disguised as Xu Wei, waiting patiently. Meanwhile, his original body continued cultivating in his Immortal Mansion on the Main Peak, refining his strength without distraction. His Parallel Mind worked flawlessly within the clone, allowing him to act as Xu Wei without any effort. There was no need to worry¡ªif the clone was ever captured or destroyed, it would simply disintegrate into heaven and earth without leaving any traces. "Even if some immortal mirror exists that can reveal the killer, it wouldn''t be able to pinpoint my aura. My immortal auxiliary concealment techniques erase all traces, and my system shields my will from karma, space, time, and reincarnation itself." Xu Tianran smirked. "My system isn''t just built on supreme laws¡ªit integrates the Law of Technology, a concept that even approaches the Supreme Dao itself." "Even a Heaven Immortal couldn''t detect me. What can mere Tribulation Transcendence Realm cultivators possibly do?" "Hehehe¡­" Xu Tianran calmly stored Xu Wei''s corpse in the storage ring assigned to his clone. This ring wasn''t ordinary¡ªit had been modified to sever all connections to both his grandfather and his original self. Even if someone tried to trace it, they would find nothing. Moreover, the storage ring itself acted as a time bomb¡ªif the clone were ever destroyed, the ring would self-destruct, leaving no remains. Any items inside, including Xu Wei''s corpse and storage space, would be completely obliterated. To eliminate all traces of karma and suspicion, Xu Tianran whispered an ancient Heavenly Buddhist Mantra, causing Xu Wei''s lingering soul¡ªtainted with hostility and evil intent¡ªto be purged and sent directly to hell. "No evidence. No suspicion. No soul to trace. No crime committed." With a smirk, Xu Tianran''s clone, now disguised as Xu Wei, calmly sat in his room, waiting for the Outer Sect Disciple Recruitment to begin. 7. The Sect of Shadows The next morning, the Outer Sect Disciple Recruitment Assembly commenced. Thousands of disciples, both newcomers and servant disciples, gathered in the grand square beneath the towering Heaven Sword Sect''s Main Hall. At the highest platform, the Sect Master stood tall, his unshakable presence looming over the entire sect. His fierce aura pressed down like a mountain, and even if a storm raged, his stance would not waver. With a voice like thunder, he addressed the gathered disciples: "Today marks the beginning of your journey in the Heaven Sword Sect! Strength, determination, and loyalty will be tested! Only the worthy shall advance!" The speech sent ripples of excitement and fear through the crowd. This was no ordinary selection. Once the speech concluded, the three-stage examination began. --- First Test: Talent Assessment A mystical Crystal Stone was used to measure spiritual roots¡ªthe foundation of a cultivator''s potential. In the Heaven Sword Sect, spiritual roots were classified as follows: 1. Five Spiritual Roots ¨C The most common, but slowest cultivation speed. 2. Four Spiritual Roots ¨C Slightly better, but still lacks efficiency. 3. Three Spiritual Roots ¨C Considered decent; qualifies for outer sect training. 4. Two Spiritual Roots ¨C A rare talent; nurtured carefully. 5. Single Spiritual Root and mutated spiritual root ¨C A true genius with extremely fast cultivation speed. 6. Top-Grade Spiritual Root ¨C Possessing an enhanced version of a Single Spiritual Root, granting high efficiency and greater mastery over a specific Dao. 7. Heavenly Spiritual Root ¨C A supreme talent. There are spiritual roots above the Heavenly Spiritual Root, but in the High Heavenly Dao World, there are fewer than five in existence. Five and Four Spiritual Roots ¡ú Assigned as common outer sect disciples. Three and Two Spiritual Roots ¡ú Given special attention by elders. Single Spiritual Root and above ¡ú Recruited directly under Peak Masters or Grand Elders. --- Second Test: Bone Age Examination A disciple''s age and potential were analyzed. Only those below 20 years old who had reached Foundation Establishment Realm were eligible for outer sect discipleship. If you stumble upon this narrative on Amazon, it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it. --- Third Test: Willpower and Combat Evaluation Cultivation was not just about talent¡ªwillpower, combat ability, and adaptability were necessary. Those who failed this test would be rejected, regardless of their talent. --- As the recruitment progressed, numerous disciples were either selected or eliminated. However, none of this mattered to Xu Tianran''s clone. As Xu Wei, he silently observed everything, avoiding unnecessary interactions. His sole focus was gathering crucial information. To remain unnoticed, he never spoke to anyone and instead relied on his System Identification Function to analyze the Peak Masters, Elders, and elite disciples present at the event. But as he scanned them one by one¡­ His expression darkened. What he discovered left him utterly shocked. The Identification Function revealed the true nature of the entire sect, exposing the real identities of the Sect Master and Peak Masters. Notably, no Great Elders were present at the Outer Sect disciple recruitment, as they were all in seclusion. As for the Sect''s Ancestor, there was no need to mention him¡ªhe would only appear if the sect faced the threat of complete destruction. Sect Master Name: Jian Wusheng Disguised Cultivation: 9th Void Refinement Realm True Cultivation: 9th Unity Realm Position: Sect Master of Heaven Sword Sect Status: Uncertain 1. Name: Feng Qingyuan Peak: Law Enforcement Peak True Cultivation: 9th Void Refinement Realm Status: Loyal 2. Name: Mu Lingzhi Peak: Pill Refinement Peak True Cultivation: 8th Void Refinement Realm Status: Loyal 3. Name: Lu Tianfeng Peak: Talisman Creation Peak True Cultivation: 7th Void Refinement Realm Status: Loyal 4. Name: Han Guanting Peak: Array Formation Peak True Cultivation: 6th Void Refinement Realm Status: Loyal 5. Name: Zhao Wudao Peak: Martial Training Peak True Cultivation: 9th Void Refinement Realm Status: Loyal 6. Name: Xue Bairen Peak: Outer Protection Peak True Cultivation: 9th Void Refinement Realm Status: Loyal 7. Name: Duan Zhenhai Peak: Treasure Vault Peak True Cultivation: 9th Void Refinement Realm Status: Loyal 8. Name: Guo Tiancheng Peak: Weapon Forging Peak True Cultivation: 4th Void Refinement Realm Status: Loyal 9. Name: Ren Jiuyang Peak: Shadow Combat Peak Disguised Cultivation: 5th Void Refinement Realm True Cultivation: 7th Void Refinement Realm Sect Affiliation: Heaven Devouring Sect Status: Extremely Hostile (Secretly grooming spies and assassins) 10. Name: Wu Chenghai Peak: Intelligence & Communication Peak Disguised Cultivation: 6th Void Refinement Realm True Cultivation: 9th Void Refinement Realm Sect Affiliation: Black Shadow Sect Status: Extremely Hostile (Feeding false information to Heaven Sword Sect) 11. Name: Bai Ruotian Peak: Stealth & Concealment Peak Disguised Cultivation: 4th Void Refinement Realm True Cultivation: 8th Void Refinement Realm Sect Affiliation: Blood Demon Sect Status: Extremely Hostile (Recruiting demonic spies within the sect) 12. Name: Shangguan Ye Peak: Disciplinary Peak Disguised Cultivation: 3rd Void Refinement Realm True Cultivation: 7th Void Refinement Realm Sect Affiliation: Abyssal Night Sect Status: Extremely Hostile (Orchestrating assassinations of talented disciples) The Identification Function revealed a shocking truth¡ªfour Peak Masters were spies from demonic sects, along with countless elders, direct disciples, true disciples, core disciples, inner disciples, outer disciples and servant disciples. The sheer number of infiltrators was staggering. As for the Sect Master, his status remained uncertain. Did he originally come as a demonic spy but later become loyal to the sect? Or was it the other way around? Even he himself seemed unsure of the truth behind the sect''s situation. Xu Tianran''s thoughts spiraled further. If even the High Heaven Dao World is one-third infiltrated by spies, then what about the Immortal World I lived in my past life? What about my former sect, the Heavenly Star Sect? Back then, I had no system¡ªno way to see the truth hidden beneath the surface. I was blind, unaware of the countless dangers lurking around me. Could my past have been manipulated without me even realizing it? He exhaled sharply. No matter. The past is the past. Now, he was clear on what needed to be done¡ªand what must never be done. 8. Silent Eradication: No Traces Left Behind After Xu Tianran sighed, he decided to check the direct disciples present at the recruitment assembly. Out of a total of seven direct disciples, only three were currently attending¡ªincluding himself. The system''s identification function revealed that the other two were loyal to the sect. However, when he checked his 5th Senior Sister''s status¡­ His expression darkened. His gaze turned cold. The truth made him want to grind her to dust, reduce her to ash, and erase her into nothingness. Name: Mei Xueyao Sect Affiliation: Heaven sword sect (Blood Demon Sect) True Cultivation: 5th Nascent Soul Realm Disguised Cultivation: 1st Divine Soul Transformation Realm Cultivation Technique: [Demonic Bloodflower Art] ¨C A sinister technique that allows the user to plant Devil Seeds in talented cultivators, nurturing them like flowers, only to harvest their soul, body, and talent when fully matured. The victim''s corpse is then refined into a puppet, becoming an eternal plaything for the caster. Status: Injured by Heart Demon ¨C Due to inner demons, her cultivation regressed from 1st Divine Soul Transformation Realm to 5th Nascent Soul Realm. Mental State: Seeking a new host for her Devil Seed. Her target is Junior Brother Xu Tianran due to his exceptional talent and potential. She intends to plant the Devil Seed within him, allowing it to grow by feeding off his soul, body, and talent. Once the seed fully matures, she plans to devour everything he is and refine his corpse into her personal puppet, toying with it at her leisure. Killing Intent: -80 (Extreme Malice) After cooling down, Xu Tianran began scanning all the outer disciples and newly recruited disciples present, carefully noting those who needed to be eliminated. In total, he marked 33 demonic sect disciples as easy targets, along with his "lovely" 5th Senior Sister, bringing the total to 34. Using his unique Soul Tattoo, he marked them effortlessly¡ªjust by looking at them. None of them could sense it, as only Immortal Realm cultivators had the ability to detect its presence. The story has been illicitly taken; should you find it on Amazon, report the infringement. With his targets locked in, he quietly returned to Xu Wei''s room. Meanwhile, his original body continued cultivating in seclusion. The sect''s formation monitoring system ensured that every disciple''s presence was accounted for, serving as perfect evidence that he was not involved in any killings. For two days, his clone remained still, waiting for the Outer Sect Recruitment to conclude. Then, as darkness covered the sky, he finally made his move. Like a shadow passing through the night, wherever he went, bodies vanished without a trace. Not a single soul was alerted. Moving swiftly, he eliminated all 33 marked disciples in mere breaths. Further, he never stored their storage rings or bags¡ªhe destroyed them outright to erase any possible evidence. Their clothes were stripped and turned to nothingness, leaving nothing behind. Only their bare bodies were collected into his storage ring, to be devoured later by the system. Before storing their bodies, he meticulously scanned them for any hidden marks or tracking imprints that could serve as evidence or lead back to him. Only after confirming they were completely clean did he place them into his storage ring, ensuring absolute erasure of any potential traces. The last and most crucial target¡ªhis 5th Senior Sister¡ªwas left for last. If she were to die, her soul plate in the Main Hall would shatter, immediately alerting the sect. Hence, eliminating her required precise timing. Fortunately, she was currently bathing in a secluded water bath, humming a soft tune, her thoughts occupied with fantasies about her "beloved" junior brother, Xu Tianran. Before she could even register the fatal danger looming over her, her head was severed in an instant. Her lifeless body was swiftly stored away, and her storage ring destroyed to erase all traces. There was no time for a Buddhist mantra¡ªher death would soon be discovered. As expected, within ten minutes, an Elder arrived at the scene, but he found nothing. Unable to make sense of what happened, he hurried off to inform the Law Enforcement Peak Master. However, what none of them knew was that within those ten minutes, all 34 disciples, including the 5th Senior Sister, had already been devoured by the system¡ªtheir bodies, souls, and very existence erased into nothingness. There was no need for the Buddhist mantra anymore¡ªhis system devoured everything. Soul, body, and will were all consumed, converted into points, leaving no evil spirits behind. Nothing remained. Within those ten minutes, he commanded his clone to move underground, bypassing all formations undetected. It swiftly reached the sect''s boundary, escaping into the wilderness. The moment it crossed the final barrier, the clone dispersed into pure spiritual energy, merging seamlessly with heaven and earth¡ªleaving no trace behind. Only after confirming that everything had gone perfectly did he finally sigh in relief and prepare to check his status window. At that moment¡ª DONG! DONG! The sect''s emergency bell rang twice, signaling that a significant number of disciples had been murdered¡ªand more importantly, an important figure had been killed. 9. Transcending Limits Xu Tianran ignored the ringing emergency bell. It was merely a signal for the Law Enforcement Peak to handle the situation. His strength was still low¡ªhe had only cleaned out a few cockroaches and rats. The sect would soon descend into chaos, and that was exactly what he needed. It would buy him time to grow stronger without drawing attention. And if the chaos wasn''t enough¡­ he would create more. As long as everyone''s focus was elsewhere, no one would be interested in him. He asked the system to display his status window. A translucent screen appeared before Xu Tianran, displaying his status in glowing golden text. Name: Xu Tianran Age: 12 Talent: Heavenly Five Elemental Spiritual Root+ Body Constitution: Innate Immortal Body True Cultivation: 9th Golden Core Realm (5th Extreme)+ Disguised Cultivation: 6th Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivation Technique: Immortal Star Cultivation Technique (Peak Immortal) - Perfection Law: Technology (100%) Martial Skills: Star Severing Sword Technique, Star Destroying Fist Technique, Star Teleportation Technique (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection Sword Intent: 100% Fist Intent: 100% Auxiliary Techniques: Phantom Veil Art, Silent Death Sutra, Heavenly Mirage Steps, Karmic Shadow Concealment, Soul Severing Whisper, Blood Resonance Absorption, Void Shadow Clone Technique, Heavenly Physiology Modification, Earth Shadow Escape Technique, Soul Reaving Insight, Heavenly Formation Mastery (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection Combat Power: Equivalent to a 6th Divine Soul Transformation Realm Cultivator Wealth: 700,000 Top-Grade Spiritual Stones [Devoured Points] Talent Points: 80 Cultivation Points: 85 Skill Points: 80 System Functions Activated: This story has been taken without authorization. Report any sightings. Devouring System (Talent, Cultivation, Skills ¨C Converts into points for upgrades) Relationship Function (Tracks others'' favorability and enmity levels) Identification Function (Reveals hidden details, true cultivation, and mental state of targets) Then, he finally understood the meaning of the "+" symbol¡ªit indicated that the corresponding attribute or realm could still be increased further using points. In contrast, attributes without the "+" symbol meant they had reached their limit for now and required more points to break through. As soon as he pressed the "+" symbol beside his talent, a sudden transformation occurred. His mind became incomparably clear, as if a fog had been lifted, and his comprehension of cultivation deepened. He could now cultivate at twice the speed he had before. When he checked again, his talent had changed: Talent: Heavenly Five Elemental Spiritual Root (Peak) Talent Points: 0 Seeing the drastic improvement, he didn''t hesitate. He pressed the "+" symbol beside his cultivation realm. In an instant, an overwhelming surge of pure spiritual star energy filled his body. Unlike other cultivation methods, which often had bottlenecks and impurities, this energy flowed smoothly, compressing the golden core further with the energy provided by the system. 1st Golden Core Realm (6th Extreme) 2nd Golden Core Realm (6th Extreme) 3rd Golden Core Realm (6th Extreme) ¡­ 5th Golden Core Realm (6th Extreme) ¡­ 9th Golden Core Realm (6th Extreme) Finally, it stopped increasing. Cultivation Points: 0 Xu Tianran was stunned. This energy, devoured through the system, was incredibly pure, as if it had originated from his own cultivation rather than an external source. It strengthened his foundation rather than corrupting it. Unlike demonic cultivation techniques, which tainted the mind and invited heart demons, this energy was stable and flawless, reinforcing his cultivation without drawbacks. After concluding his cultivation, no one disturbed him. After ten days, the sect finally quieted down. Their search had yielded nothing¡ªno clues, no traces, not even confirmation that the dead were demonic sect spies. Xu Tianran sneered. It seems cultivation turns people brain-dead, allowing spies to lurk right under their noses. With the chaos settling, he knew this was the perfect opportunity. I can cultivate without disturbance for a while. A year passed in seclusion. He smiled as he checked his status window, confirming his breakthrough. His cultivation had advanced far beyond the norm, solidifying his unmatched foundation. Cultivation: 9th golden core realm (9th extreme) Xu Tianran''s over-compressed golden core finally reached its limit. With a silent but earthshaking transformation, it shattered, giving birth to his Nascent Soul. At the same time, his sea of consciousness expanded explosively, reaching an astonishing 1000 cubic meter ¡ªwhereas ordinary cultivators barely achieved 10 cubic meter upon stepping into the Nascent Soul Realm. His foundation was beyond monstrous. Xu Tianran sat cross-legged, feeling the vast expansion of his sea of consciousness. A smirk played on his lips as he commanded, "System, show my status." A translucent golden screen appeared before him, displaying his updated details. Name: Xu Tianran Age: 13 Talent: Heavenly Five Elemental Spiritual Root (Peak) Body Constitution: Innate Immortal Body True Cultivation: 1st Nascent Soul Realm Disguised Cultivation: 9th Foundation establishment realm Sea of Consciousness:1000 cubic meter (Average people 10 cu.mt.) Spiritual sense : 1000 km square (Average people 10 km. sq.) Cultivation Technique: Immortal Star Cultivation Technique (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection Law: Technology (100%) Martial Skills: Star Severing Sword Technique, Star Destroying Fist Technique, Star Teleportation Technique (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection Sword Intent: 100% Fist Intent: 100% Auxiliary Techniques: Phantom Veil Art, Silent Death Sutra, Heavenly Mirage Steps, Karmic Shadow Concealment, Soul Severing Whisper, Blood Resonance Absorption, Void Shadow Clone Technique, Heavenly Physiology Modification, Earth Shadow Escape Technique, Soul Reaving Insight, Heavenly Formation Mastery (Peak Immortal) ¨C Perfection Combat Power: Equivalent to a peak Divine Soul Transformation Realm Cultivator Wealth: 500,000 Top-Grade Spiritual Stones [Devoured Points] Talent Points: 0 Cultivation Points: 0 Skill Points: 80 System Functions Activated: Devouring System (Talent, Cultivation, Skills ¨C Converts into points for upgrades) Relationship Function (Tracks others'' favorability and enmity levels) Identification Function (Reveals hidden details, true cultivation, and mental state of targets) He smiled after checking his cultivation level in his status. His spiritual sense was now equivalent to a Peak Divine Soul Transformation Realm cultivator. His foundation was monstrous, his strength unfathomable for someone at his realm. "This is just the beginning," he muttered, his eyes gleaming with an icy light. As Xu Tianran reviewed his status, a sudden notification appeared. [Host has met the required power level. System''s fourth function has been activated.] 10. Silent Night Massacre [System Fourth Function Activated] Storage Space: Expands based on the volume of the host''s Sea of Consciousness. Special Feature: The storage space is directly linked to all clones, allowing them to store and retrieve items without needing to be near the main body. [Current System Storage Space: 1000 cubic meters] Upon seeing this, Xu Tianran was delighted. With the system''s storage directly linked to his clones, he could now transfer bodies instantly and have them devoured into points without needing to take them out near his original body. This eliminated unnecessary risks and made the process even more efficient. With this matter settled, Xu Tianran turned his attention to a looming threat that had remained quiet for some time¡ªhis Second Senior Brother, Ye Chen. As one of the sect''s direct disciples, Ye Chen had harbored thoughts of devouring Xu Tianran''s talent using his cultivation technique to enhance his own potential. Now, with his divine sense covering a vast range of 1000 cubic kilometers, Xu Tianran decided to locate Ye Chen. However, after scanning the entire sect, he found no trace of him. Extending his spiritual sense further, he finally spotted Ye Chen 850 kilometers away. There, Ye Chen was toying with a 2nd Divine Soul Transformation Realm demon beast¡ªa Black Leopard. The beast had attacked him along the way, and rather than swiftly dealing with it, Ye Chen was deliberately prolonging the fight, tormenting the creature before delivering the final blow. His expression was one of cruel enjoyment, his attacks precise yet restrained, ensuring the beast suffered as much as possible before its inevitable death. Without hesitation, Xu Tianran activated his system''s identification function to analyze Ye Chen''s true status. Name: Ye Chen Cultivation: 1st Divine Soul Transformation Realm (Disguised) ¡ú True Cultivation: 4th Divine Soul Transformation Realm Talent: Top-Grade Fire and Wind Spiritual Root Sect: Heaven Sword Sect (Secret Affiliation: Blood Demon Sect) Cultivation Technique: Heavenly Demon Devouring Cultivation Technique (Heaven Grade) Martial Skills: Blood Sword (Great success) Heavenly Sword (Major Accomplishment) Sword Qi (50%) Combat Level: Equivalent to 6th Divine Soul Transformation Realm Mental Status: "This ignorant beast dared to block my path. I''ll slowly break its will before killing it." It seems Ye Chen''s cultivation hasn''t risen. Xu Tianran''s eyes turned cold. A Blood Demon Sect spy right under the sect''s nose¡­ and one who had planned to devour his talent? His smirk grew sinister. Stolen content warning: this content belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences. "Ye Chen, your fate is sealed." Before Xu Tianran could make his move, his sect token vibrated. A message from the sect master appeared¡ªan announcement regarding the upcoming Inter-Sect Competition. All disciples were mandated to participate. The competition allowed lower-ranked disciples to challenge those of higher status, such as core disciples challenging true disciples, and true disciples challenging direct disciples. The most intriguing part was the reward¡ªa rare and precious Heavenly Void Flower, an essential treasure for breaking through to the Void Refinement Realm. It seems the sect master can''t sit still and focus on his cultivation, disturbing mine instead. Should I eliminate him? No, no¡­ why am I having such dangerous thoughts? Is it because of my rising power level? I must not become arrogant¡ªI am still just a powerful ant in the grand scheme of things. But I need to stop tomorrow''s competition. How? Breaking my arm or faking an injury would only draw suspicion, and that''s not my style. Why should I harm myself when there are better ways? A cold, sinister smirk appeared on his face. With his newfound strength, he extended his spiritual sense, marking all the demonic sect spy disciples with his soul tattoo. To his amusement, even some peak True Disciples were among them, their strongest reaching a combat power equivalent to the 7th Divine Soul Transformation Realm. Since he was going to get involved anyway, why not do it his way? Now, with his increased power, he could manifest four clones, each possessing 100% of his strength. With perfect coordination, they would deliver fatal blows at the exact same moment. Another bloodbath was about to begin. He chuckled darkly. Xu Tianran produced four clones, each identical in power to his main body. He needed no weapons¡ªhis mastery of Sword Intent and Fist Intent had reached perfection, turning his very hands into weapons of destruction. Without hesitation, his clones activated their auxiliary cultivation techniques simultaneously. One concealed its aura completely, another morphed into an unrecognizable figure, the third merged into the shadows, and the last moved through the ground like a fish swimming through water. Even immortal-level formation arrays failed to detect their presence. Swiftly, they moved toward their designated targets. One clone headed for Ye Chen, another toward the True Disciples of the other peaks, while the remaining two spread out to eliminate Core, Inner, and Outer Disciples. It was the perfect night for slaughter¡ªthunder rumbled, rain poured, and darkness cloaked the sect in chaos. Meanwhile, the main body sat comfortably, sipping tea, watching the massacre unfold like an entertaining show. In mere moments, countless disciples¡ªwhether Core, Inner, or Outer¡ªvanished, their bodies devoured into points. Only True Disciples from other peaks and Direct Disciples from the main peak remained untouched, as their soul tablets would immediately expose their deaths. Timing had to be perfect for them. With their task complete, two clones escaped beyond the sect boundary, running deep into the wilderness before dissolving into pure spiritual energy, leaving no trace. The remaining two clones reached their primary targets. Before Ye Chen or the True Disciples could even react, they were erased from existence, their bodies turned into devouring points. Ye Chen had a soul jade infused with a fragment of the sect master''s soul, meant to activate in times of crisis. However, before it could even trigger, the clone destroyed it within its storage ring in mere seconds. As the last clone was about to dissipate, it glanced toward where Ye Chen died and noticed the Black Leopard Demon Beast barely clinging to life. Without hesitation, it finished the beast off and stored it. Moments later, Xu Tianran checked the system and was delighted to find that even demon beasts could be converted into devouring points. Without thinking, the clone dissipated into spiritual energy, merging seamlessly with heaven and earth, leaving no trace behind. However, the sect master was instantly alerted¡ªthe destruction of Ye Chen''s soul jade, meant for his protection, had occurred before it could even activate. Moreover, the soul tablets of Ye Chen and three True Disciples from other peaks had shattered simultaneously. Tearing through space, he arrived at the scene of Ye Chen''s death, only to find traces of battle with the Black Leopard. Yet, not even a drop of blood remained. His expression darkened. "What is going on?!" His voice trembled with fury. Someone had dared to kill his disciple right under his nose¡ªwithout leaving a single trace. "Who dares?!" His furious roar echoed through the night, shaking the heavens. 11. Web of Suspicion and Sect in Chaos Xu Tianran sighed in relief, having already retracted his spiritual sense before the sect master arrived at Ye Chen''s death site. He had no idea about the sect master''s fury, but even if he did, he would only twitch his face in amusement and say, You brought this upon yourself. You dared to disturb my cultivation just to force me into some competition? Heh¡­ Go ahead and hold your competition¡ªlet''s see how many disciples are even left to participate. He had killed more than 28 disciples, including Ye Chen and the Black Leopard. After confirming their deaths, he opened the system interface to check his devouring points. Devouring Points: Talent: 115 Cultivation: 180 Skills: 240 (Previously 80, gained 160) The + symbol was only present next to his cultivation, while the rest remained unchanged on his status screen. It seemed that upgrading immortal-level abilities required more points. Cultivation: 1st Nascent Soul Realm+ Without hesitation, Xu Tianran pressed the + symbol. Instantly, pure star energy surged through his body, seamlessly integrating with his Immortal Star Cultivation Technique. His breakthroughs came in rapid succession¡ª 2nd Nascent Soul Realm... 3rd Nascent Soul Realm... 4th Nascent Soul Realm... 6th Nascent Soul Realm... When he reached the peak of the 6th Nascent Soul Realm, the breakthrough finally stopped. His sea of consciousness and spiritual sense had expanded significantly. Excited, he immediately asked the system to display his updated status. As he scanned the new information, a delighted smile appeared on his face. Status Update: Name: Xu Tianran Age: 13 True Cultivation: 6th Nascent Soul Realm Disguised Cultivation: 9th Foundation Establishment Realm Combat Power: 1st Void Refinement Realm Unlawfully taken from Royal Road, this story should be reported if seen on Amazon. Sea of Consciousness: 6000 cu. meters Spiritual Sense: 6000 cu. kilometers Devouring Points: Talent: 115 Cultivation: 0 Skills: 240 Seeing the massive increase, a satisfied smile appeared on his face. It seemed that the combat power difference between the Divine Soul Transformation Realm and the Void Refinement Realm was vast, like the difference between heaven and earth. After reaching the peak Nascent Soul Realm, breaking through to the Divine Soul Transformation Realm required enduring a thunder tribulation, which refined and fortified the soul. Cultivators at this stage could even separate their souls from their bodies, allowing them to practice soul-based cultivation techniques. However, those who reached the peak of the Divine Soul Transformation Realm underwent another transformation. With their strengthened souls serving as the perfect core, they refined their bodies into ideal vessels capable of housing their powerful souls. Through this tempering process, their physical forms became resilient enough to withstand the pressures of spatial travel. This fundamental enhancement drastically elevated their combat strength, placing Void Refinement Realm cultivators far above those in the Divine Soul Transformation Realm. Dong! Dong! Dong! Dong! Dong! His thoughts were interrupted by the sudden ringing of the sect bell. This time, it rang five times¡ªa signal of a major crisis. Such an alarm demanded an immediate meeting, requiring the presence of Sect Masters, all Peak Masters, and even the secluded Great Elders to gather. Xu Tianran smirked. "So my actions forced the sect master to consider this a major crisis? What the hell¡ªI was just cleaning out the pests in your sect. It''s fine if you don''t reward me since you don''t know who did it, but calling a meeting over a ''major crisis'' when I already solved it? How laughable." Meanwhile, the sect master had ordered all elders to investigate the number of disciples killed and search for any evidence. After thirty minutes, a report was submitted¡ª28 disciples had been murdered, including Ye Chen and three True Disciples from other peaks. The entire hall fell silent in shock. Someone had managed to slaughter so many under their noses without leaving a single trace. Fury surged in the sect master as he immediately punished the Law Enforcement Peak Master for his negligence. However, among the peak masters present, four of them were secretly sweating. Every single disciple who had been killed turned out to be a demonic sect spy¡ªspies from the Blood Demon Sect, Heaven Devouring Sect, Black Shadow Sect, and Abyssal Night Sect. The four peak masters spies from demonic sect were filled with silent fear, convinced that the sect master himself had secretly eliminated the demonic sect spies and was now deliberately shifting the blame onto some unknown assassin to cover his own tracks. They were terrified, wondering if they would be next. At the same time, the sect master''s own thoughts were spiraling with suspicion¡ªAre there demonic sect spies hidden among the peak masters and elders themselves? Are they the ones responsible for secretly targeting and killing talented disciples under the sect''s nose? Is this entire crisis the result of internal betrayal? But Xu Tianran, who had been casually observing everything through his spiritual sense, saw right through their chaotic minds using the system''s identification function. Both sides were drowning in paranoia, each suspecting the other. Watching this ridiculous cycle of fear and blame, Xu Tianran couldn''t help but smirk. More chaos¡­ more confusion¡­ let them tear each other apart while I quietly grow stronger. The meeting dragged on for an hour, yet no concrete leads were found. Everyone left with their own thoughts, tension thick in the air. Just then, Xu Tianran''s sect token vibrated. A message appeared¡ªDue to the major crisis, the inter-sect competition has been postponed. New dates will be announced later. He leaned back, relaxed. "Perfect." 12. The Moon Sets Forever After a month of fruitless investigation, with no clues found, the sect finally decided to halt the search. However, an uneasy undercurrent remained, leaving many with the unsettling sense that something major was still brewing in the shadows. Meanwhile, the true culprit, Xu Tianran, was enjoying a leisurely soak in a hot spring, humming a casual tune. After confirming everything was calm, he sent one of his clones to scan the thoughts of disciples¡ªsomething he did once a month just to make sure no unexpected trouble was headed his way. The clone silently read the mental status of 50 disciples, finding nothing of concern. Just as it was about to dissipate, its attention was suddenly caught by the appearance of an incomparably beautiful girl, her presence like a goddess descended from the moon itself. Xu Tianran casually used the system''s identification function on Bai Yueqing. Name: Bai Yueqing Position: Core Disciple of Law Enforcement Peak Sect: Heaven Sword Sect (Loyal) Cultivation: 7th Nascent Soul Realm Combat Power: Peak Nascent Soul Realm Mental Status: She is deeply fearful of the recent sect turmoil, especially after the sudden deaths of several disciples¡ªincluding a direct disciple. To secure her future safety, she is scheming to seduce and curry favor with a direct disciple. However, all direct disciples are powerful Divine Soul Transformation Realm cultivators, except for the youngest¡ªXu Tianran, who is only 13 years old. She believes Xu Tianran will be easy to manipulate and is confident her plan is flawless. Xu Tianran was shocked. I didn''t even do anything to you¡ªwhy are you coming after me? If you were from a demonic sect, I would have already scattered your ashes without hesitation. But you¡­ you''re just infatuated, and not even because of me, but for your own survival. All you want is to seduce me and turn me into your shield. Just as he was about to dismiss the thought, his mind suddenly froze. Wait¡­ if this follows the usual flow of those clich¨¦d stories, this so-called beauty will become the honey flower attracting countless bees. If you discover this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation. Those male disciples, jealous and furious, would all come to challenge him. With his low-key, disguised cultivation, they would think he was an easy target. Of course, when they get slapped into the dirt, his real talent would start to draw attention. Even the peak master demonic spies would notice him, and that would only paint a bigger target on his back. Thinking this through, a cold, ruthless glint appeared in his eyes. He looked at the so-called moon goddess in his mind and sneered. You have no idea that your little scheme could trigger a chain of events that drags me into unnecessary danger. Whether you''re from Heaven Sword Sect or the demonic sects doesn''t matter. If you become a source of trouble, I''ll personally send this ''moon goddess'' into eternal slumber. A sinister smirk curled on his lips¡ªa smile cold enough to terrify any who saw it. After that, his clone moved without hesitation, acting as efficiently and silently as always. Before Bai Yueqing could even realize what was happening, her life was cut off like a candle blown out in the wind. Without knowing how or why, she became the "forever moon goddess"¡ªa beauty destined to never see the light of tomorrow. Her body vanished into nothingness, leaving only devouring points added to Xu Tianran''s system. The Law Enforcement Peak noticed Bai Yueqing''s disappearance within an hour. When they couldn''t sense her presence at all, the peak master panicked and immediately rushed to the sect master to report the matter. However, this was the final straw¡ªafter endless failures and negligence, the sect master directly removed the Law Enforcement Peak Master from his position, replacing him with another elder on the spot. The constant stream of disasters left the sect master numb. His mind was a mess, and his mental status, easily read by Xu Tianran''s system, left Xu Tianran furious. In the sect master''s heart, a dangerous thought had taken root: Ever since I accepted my seventh direct disciple, Xu Tianran, the sect has been plagued by disaster after disaster. Is this child cursed? His entire family already died tragically¡­ could it be that the sect will follow the same fate? No, no, I must be overthinking. How could I think such a cruel thought about my own disciple? Truly, I am heartless. Xu Tianran''s face twitched in anger after reading this. Inside his mind, he cursed out loud: Yes, you are heartless! You''re the bad luck, your whole damn family is bad luck, your ancestors are bad luck! You can all go screw yourselves! But after venting, Xu Tianran took a deep breath. "Wait, why am I getting so worked up over this idiot? Getting angry makes you age faster. Breathe in¡­ breathe out¡­ cool down." Meanwhile, deep within the sect''s forbidden ground, inside a sealed Dao Pod, the slumbering sect ancestor suddenly sneezed. "Who the hell is cursing me?" After mumbling in confusion, the ancestor closed his eyes again. Silence returned to the forbidden ground, as if nothing had happened. 13. Silent Star Bomb Showdown Like the calm before the storm, the entire sect enjoyed a rare period of peace without any trouble. Especially someone¡ªXu Tianran¡ªwho was quietly planning to amass devouring points to boost his cultivation. He had no intention of mindlessly killing people within the sect anymore. That would only trigger another unpredictable cycle of chaos, and he wasn''t interested in solving mysteries he himself caused. Instead, he set his sights on the wilderness, planning to cleanse the area of demonic beasts within his current power level. But Xu Tianran didn''t just want to fight blindly. Efficiency was key. To maximize results, he decided to finally use a trump card¡ªhis Law of Technology, a profound law he hadn''t touched since creating the system itself. With his perfection in this law, he designed a deadly weapon: the Silent Star Bomb. Each bomb was a 2 cm round marble, glowing faintly with a blue starlight. It stored highly compressed energy, equivalent to his full combat power¡ªthe destructive force of a 1st Void Refinement Realm cultivator. This was terrifying, considering his actual cultivation was only at the 6th Nascent Soul Realm. The best part? Mass production was ridiculously easy. All it required was an abundant supply of energy¡ªsomething his Immortal Star Cultivation Technique could effortlessly provide. After all, star energy was a cycle of constant destruction and rebirth, endlessly replenishing itself. In just one month, Xu Tianran produced 4000 Silent Star Bombs. When combined with his four clones¡ªeach clone possessing 100% of his combat power, generated within 10 breaths at the cost of his full spiritual sense¡ªhe had created a near-perfect plan for a large-scale beast slaughter. Each clone carried 1000 bombs, ready to sweep through the wilderness like an unstoppable force. Once everything was ready, Xu Tianran''s clones moved into action. Concealed in the shadows, they merged underground¡ªthis formation array was no different than their backyard at this point. Slipping past the sect''s defenses like ghosts in their own home, they entered the wilderness and began the hunt. The clones only used the Silent Star Bombs when facing beasts at the peak of the Divine Soul Transformation Realm, avoiding unnecessary prolonged battles. Meanwhile, the real Xu Tianran casually reclined in his chair, sipping tea, wishing he had popcorn and sunglasses to complete the experience. As for the Silent Star Bombs, their function lived up to their name¡ªdestruction without sound. Each time a beast received the "special treatment," its head simply vanished into nothingness. What remained was a brief flash, like a miniature collapsing star forming a black hole within a one-meter radius, reducing everything in that space to pure nothingness. Such terrifying power would make even a veteran cultivator wet their robes in fear¡ªbut no one could witness it. After all, anyone who saw it would inevitably join the collection as devouring points. After several waves of clearing, the once chaotic wilderness had fallen into eerie silence¡ªso quiet it felt like even ghosts would hesitate to pass through. The four clones converged at the same spot after sweeping through the surrounding 50,000 square kilometers. Any further out, they would have to face truly terrifying Void Refinement Realm beasts, which was unnecessary trouble for now. Unauthorized content usage: if you discover this narrative on Amazon, report the violation. As the clones gathered, their attention fell on a particular gathering¡ªnearly a thousand beasts of various species, ranging from Foundation Establishment to peak Divine Soul Transformation Realm. However, what truly caught Xu Tianran''s eye was a beast unlike the others¡ªa crimson phoenix, its feathers dyed blood-red, exuding a sinister aura. Curious, he activated the system''s identification function. System Identification: Name: Blood Devouring Phoenix Age: 300 years Cultivation: 1st Void Refinement Realm Mental Status: "Today, the boss ordered us to prepare for a beast tide and launch an attack on Heaven Sword Sect. After that, we''ll retreat using hit-and-run tactics, using sheer numbers to overwhelm those human cultivators. Heh, whatever¡­ I''m just looking forward to tasting some fresh cultivator blood. But why the hell am I stuck waiting for these 5000 beasts to gather? Waiting¡­ ugh¡­ the thing I hate the most." "What the hell¡­ I thought phoenixes were supposed to spit fire, not suck blood like some cursed vampire." Xu Tianran couldn''t help but curse in his mind. "Never mind¡­ a phoenix is still a phoenix. Dead ones are worth devouring all the same." And it seems I''m helping the sect again, cleaning up their mess while their disciples either want to seduce me to use as a human shield, or the sect master wants to drag me into some pointless competition, disturbing my peaceful cultivation. How did I become such a selfless, pure-hearted saint? Truly¡­ my own innocence brings tears to my eyes. Without wasting time, the four clones recharged their depleted spiritual energy using the Silent Star Bombs¡ªrevealing one of their hidden functions as portable energy sources. There were still nearly 2000 bombs left, more than enough to handle the rest of this clean-up. The moment their energy was fully restored, the four clones struck together in perfect synchronization. The sudden coordinated assault left the Blood Devouring Phoenix no chance to react. Its blood-red body exploded into a mist of blood essence, which was instantly absorbed into devouring points. Without the phoenix, the remaining beasts were nothing more than walking devouring points. Wherever the clones passed, silence followed¡ªnothing remained. As the field was thoroughly cleared and the clones were about to disperse into the earth and sky, a sudden movement caught their attention. Beneath the ground, hiding deep within a cave, they detected a young man in a blue robe. He looked plain¡ªaverage handsome at best¡ªbut what really made Xu Tianran curious was how this kid had managed to avoid being discovered by the surrounding beasts. Curiosity piqued, he activated the system identification function. System Identification: Name: Ye Feng Age: 18 Cultivation Level: 7th Golden Core Realm Cultivation Technique: Heavenly Sword Dao Technique (Heaven Level) Sword Qi Comprehension: 75% Sect: Azure Sky Sword Sect Unique Status: Child of Heavenly Dao Combat Power: 3rd Nascent Soul Realm Mental Status: "Ever since I was a child, I''ve stumbled upon countless treasures, survived impossible situations, and narrowly escaped death more times than I can count. I don''t know why, but I feel like some mysterious power is protecting me. This time, I came to the wilderness to lure out a peak Nascent Soul Realm beast for training¡­ but what the hell happened here?! Everything is just¡­ gone. Completely erased. And I didn''t even see who did it! For the first time in my life¡­ I''m actually scared of dying." Xu Tianran''s mouth twitched uncontrollably. Child of Heavenly Dao?! "Stay away from me. Stay away from my sect. Stay away from my whole damn life. I don''t need this walking disaster magnet anywhere near me!" With that, he forced himself to calm down. Without leaving any trace, the four clones silently dispersed into spiritual energy, merging back into heaven and earth. The remaining 1800 Silent Star Bombs were safely stored inside the system space, ready for future use. 14. Forged in Thunder, Rooted Like a Mountain Back within the sect, Xu Tianran casually opened the system interface, curious to see how many devouring points he had collected from the wilderness massacre. But the moment the numbers popped up, even he couldn''t help but widen his eyes in shock. Devouring Points: Talent: 7500 Cultivation: 10000 Skills: 6600 With a thought, Xu Tianran commanded, "System, show my status." In an instant, a golden translucent panel appeared before his eyes System Status Window Name: Xu Tianran Age: 13 Body : innate immortal body + True Cultivation: 6th Nascent Soul Realm + Disguised Cultivation: 9th Foundation Establishment Realm Combat Power: 1st Void Refinement Realm Sea of Consciousness: 6000 cu. meters Spiritual Sense: 6000 cu. kilometers Spiritual Root: Heavenly Five Elemental Spiritual Root + Cultivation Technique: Immortal Star cultivation Technique + Martial Skills: Star Severing Sword Technique+ Star Destroying Fist Technique+ Star Teleportation Technique+ Sword Intent: 100% Fist Intent: 100% Auxiliary Techniques: Phantom Veil Art+ Silent Death Sutra+ Heavenly Mirage Steps+ Karmic Shadow Concealment+ Soul Severing Whisper+ Blood Resonance Absorption+ Void Shadow Clone Technique+ Heavenly Physiology Modification+ Earth Shadow Escape Technique+ Soul Reaving Insight+ Heavenly Formation Mastery+ Xu Tianran stared at the system window, his heart pounding slightly. "For the first time¡­ everything has a plus sign?" "First things first¡ªupgrade my talent to the next level," Xu Tianran muttered. "Actually... my body can also be enhanced through talent points since physique and spiritual root both fall under the talent category. But cultivation comes first. Strength means security." Without hesitation, he pressed the + symbol next to Talent. Talent: Heavenly Five Elemental Spiritual Root+ Talent: Chaos Origin Spiritual Root (Mid Level) The moment the upgrade completed, a wave of indescribable warmth enveloped his soul, like countless gentle hands massaging every inch of his being. It was pure bliss, free from any pain, leaving only endless comfort. Stolen from its rightful place, this narrative is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings. As the warmth slowly faded, his mind became astonishingly clear, as though time itself had slowed down for him. His comprehension ability skyrocketed, and his cultivation speed instantly increased fivefold. "This... this is insane. Even in the Immortal Realm, I''ve never heard of such a spiritual root!" Xu Tianran was beyond amazed. This Chaos Origin Spiritual Root was something even the Immortal World never recorded. After all, in the Immortal World, cultivating laws and comprehending heavenly dao had always depended on special physiques¡ªspiritual roots were merely treated as foundations for early-stage cultivation. But this Chaos Origin Spiritual Root directly enhanced his comprehension ability to a monstrous level, far surpassing any so-called Heavenly Physique. It was as if the heavens themselves bent down to whisper secrets into his ear, making the laws of the world no longer distant or elusive, but something he could grasp with a single thought. "Let''s increase my cultivation technique using skill points. The rest can wait for now." Without hesitation, Xu Tianran pressed the + beside his cultivation technique. Cultivation Technique: Immortal Star Cultivation Technique+... Cultivation Technique: Blackhole Star Devouring Technique (Minor Success) (Mid God Level) The moment the upgrade completed, countless insights flooded his mind¡ªmysterious runes, profound cosmic laws, and terrifying devouring methods, all imprinting themselves directly into his soul. This was a technique far beyond the mortal or immortal realms, touching the threshold of forbidden power. He immediately sat down to test it. As soon as he circulated the Blackhole Star Devouring Technique, his very cells transformed into microscopic black holes, greedily swallowing star energy from the heavens. It was as natural as breathing¡ªlike flames drawn to oil, the energy poured into him endlessly. With the newly awakened Chaos Origin Spiritual Root and this god-level technique working together, his cultivation speed skyrocketed¡ªseven times faster than before. "This is insane¡­" Xu Tianran couldn''t help but marvel. This was no longer simple cultivation¡ªthis was outright devouring the universe itself. "Strength is the foundation of survival. Everything else can wait." In the world of cultivation, techniques and skills are divided into distinct tiers and sub-tiers, representing their quality and power. The primary tiers are: Mortal, Profound, Earth, Heaven, Divine, Immortal, God, and Primordial. Each tier is further divided into Low, Mid, Upper, and Peak grades. Mastery of a technique is equally important and follows its own progression: Beginner, Proficient, Mastery, Minor Accomplishment, Major Accomplishment, Minor Success, Major Success, and finally, Perfection. Only those who grasp both high-tier techniques and deep mastery can truly stand at the peak of cultivation. But just as Xu Tianran was about to proceed, he suddenly remembered¡ªDivine Soul Transformation Realm would trigger a thunder tribulation. "Can''t risk alarming the sect. Better leave first." With a casual snap of his fingers, a clone identical to him sat down in his usual spot, assuming the perfect act of calm cultivation. Meanwhile, his original body melted into a shadow and silently slipped out of the sect. Thanks to his earlier work, the surrounding 50,000 kilometers were already cleared of beasts. He travelled deeper into the wilderness, Stopping at a desolate mountain peak 30,000 km away from the sect. After scanning with his spiritual sense to confirm no threats nearby, he opened his status window and calmly pressed the + next to his cultivation level. Cultivation Level: 6th Nascent Soul Realm+... 7th Nascent Soul Realm... 8th Nascent Soul Realm... 9th Nascent Soul Realm... Peak Nascent Soul Realm... The sky above darkened instantly¡ªa terrifying purple-golden thundercloud loomed overhead, crackling with destructive force. Without panic, Xu Tianran circulated his newly upgraded Blackhole Star Devouring Technique, and when the first bolt of thunder struck¡ªit was instantly devoured by countless miniature black holes within his cells. To the tribulation thunder, this was outright provocation¡ªas if the thunder itself felt insulted, questioning: "Did you even eat breakfast today? Why are you so weak?" Enraged, the lightning transformed into a thunder snake, striking down with ferocity¡ªonly to meet the same fate, swallowed whole by the hungry black holes. The final strike came¡ªa heavenly purple thunder dragon, roaring with destructive will. Yet, even this fearsome divine thunder was no match¡ªit too was torn apart and devoured, leaving only pure thunder essence lingering within his soul. Xu Tianran stood there, unscathed, feeling his soul fortified by thunder itself, infused with a new Thunder Attribute, enhancing his spiritual body. The skies, seemingly defeated, parted instantly, revealing a bright and innocent sun¡ªas if the tribulation itself gave up and went home. After taking a deep breath, he pressed the + again. 1st Divine Soul Transformation Realm... 2nd Divine Soul Transformation Realm... 3rd Divine Soul Transformation Realm... 4th Divine Soul Transformation Realm... ...9th Divine Soul Transformation Realm... Peak Divine Soul Transformation Realm... The devoured thunder continued to nourish his soul, reinforcing his very existence. Unexpectedly, this process triggered a profound transformation¡ªhis Innate Immortal Body evolved into an Innate Immortal Thunder Body(Mid level), greatly enhancing his affinity with thunder-based laws. This transformation was not only due to the heavenly tribulation but also a result of the Blackhole Star Devouring Technique, which forcefully absorbed and refined the thunder''s essence, integrating it seamlessly into his very being. His whole body flickered with purple-golden thunder, each strand of lightning dancing across his skin like divine markings, as if the very laws of thunder were carving their presence into his flesh and soul. But despite the rapid power gain, his foundation stood like an insurmountable mountain, thanks to the blackhole technique''s flawless refinement and system''s pure energy. 15. Fifteen Shadows Dance in the Wilderness He didn''t wait any further¡ªwho knows what unexpected trouble might come knocking. Without wasting a breath, Xu Tianran returned to his immortal cave within the sect, his movements silent like a passing shadow. With a casual snap of his fingers, the clone guarding his place quietly dispersed, leaving not a trace behind. Sitting cross-legged within his cave, he fully absorbed all the insights flooding his mind. Even if something slipped past him, the Blackhole Star Devouring Technique would automatically refine and stabilize his foundation to perfection. Once his mind cleared and his breathing steadied, Xu Tianran opened his status window once again¡ªready to witness the results of his terrifying growth. System Status Window Name: Xu Tianran Age: 13 Body: Innate Immortal Thunder Body (Mid Level) True Cultivation: Peak Divine Soul Transformation Realm Disguised Cultivation: 9th Foundation Establishment Realm Combat Power: Peak Void Refinement Realm Sea of Consciousness: 100,000 cu. meters Spiritual Sense: 100,000 cu. kilometers Cultivation Technique: Blackhole Star Devouring Cultivation Technique (God Level) ¨C Minor Success Martial Skills: Star Severing Sword Technique Star Destroying Fist Technique Star Teleportation Technique Sword Intent: 100% Fist Intent: 100% Auxiliary Techniques: Phantom Veil Art Silent Death Sutra Heavenly Mirage Steps Karmic Shadow Concealment Soul Severing Whisper Blood Resonance Absorption Void Shadow Clone Technique Heavenly Physiology Modification Earth Shadow Escape Technique Stolen from its original source, this story is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings. Soul Reaving Insight Heavenly Formation Mastery Law: Technology (100%) Devouring Points: Talent: 0 Cultivation: 0 Skills: 0 After seeing this, he was delighted. Now, even if a Void Refinement Realm spy or some peak master tries to assassinate me, I have enough power to defend myself. I can''t clean them up yet, but that''s only a matter of time. My spiritual sense has expanded to 100,000 cu. km, enough to completely cover the entire wilderness. But I won''t scan too deep ¡ª who knows if some terrifying Tribulation Transcendence Realm beast is hiding there? If they sense my spiritual sense, that''s inviting death. My soul energy has also skyrocketed, and with the thunder element now infused into my body, I''ve become absolute poison to evil beings. This feeling¡­ I really like it. Now that he had reached Peak Divine Soul Transformation Realm, Xu Tianran didn''t hesitate any longer. "It''s time to cultivate and break through to Void Refinement Realm. Once that''s done, I will hunt demon beasts inside the wilderness and amass devouring points." After saying that, he sat cross-legged in his immortal cave, activating the Blackhole Star Devouring Technique. Endless star energy flooded toward him, drawn in by countless miniature black holes within his cells. Occasionally, faint purple-gold lightning flickered across his skin, giving him an aura like some ancient god descending to the mortal world. One month passed in silence, his cultivation progressing at a speed that defied all common sense. His Chaos Origin Spiritual Root, Innate Immortal Thunder Body, and Blackhole Star Devouring Technique created a terrifying combination. His foundation was already incomparably solid, yet through constant refinement by devouring star energy and thunder essence, it was elevated to an even more flawless state. At the end of the month, his breakthrough began ¡ª smooth, natural, and unstoppable, like water flowing downhill. This wasn''t just rapid cultivation; it was a true ascension built upon a foundation so powerful that no bottleneck could restrain him. After breaking through into 1st Void Refinement Realm, Xu Tianran could feel his entire existence evolving once again, every aspect of his power enhanced to a terrifying degree. Cultivation Level: 1st Void Refinement Realm Combat Power: Half-step Unity Realm Sea of Consciousness: One million cubic meters Spiritual Sense: One million cubic kilometers Seeing this transformation, Xu Tianran couldn''t help but burst into uncontrollable laughter. But just as his excitement peaked, the system notification echoed in his mind. Ding! Host has met the conditions to unlock two new system functions: 5. Brainstorming (passive) (Cost: 100 Silent Star Bombs) Activates a temporary artificial intelligence capable of simulating and deducing optimal solutions for any problem, crisis, or plan. 6. Ultimate Threat Detection (passive) (Cost: 100 Silent Star Bombs) Warns the host of the strongest threat within a 24-hour window, ensuring early preparation against fatal dangers. Xu Tianran''s eyes lit up. "These are lifesaving functions! Crisis management on demand and future threat alerts ¡ª it''s like having a personal strategist and prophet rolled into one. And even better¡­ they both bought using Silent Star Bombs. Remaining Silent Star Bombs: 15,000 "Oh, and I already upgraded these little bombs to match my current combat power. If I really wanted to, I could carpet bomb the whole wilderness into oblivion ¡ª even Void Refinement beasts would turn into devouring points instantly." His laughter turned eerie, echoing in his immortal cave like the cackle of a mad god. Now that his cultivation had stepped into Void Refinement Realm, Xu Tianran could create up to 15 clones, each possessing 100% of his power. Every clone carried 1000 Silent Star Bombs¡ªused both for self-recharge and for instant destruction of Void Refinement Realm beasts. With a single thought, 15 identical figures appeared beside him, each one radiating the same overwhelming aura. Unlike before, they no longer needed to travel underground like assassins. Instead, they directly activated the Star Teleportation Technique, instantly scattering 20,000 kilometers away from the sect in all directions, forming an invisible net that surrounded the sect completely. Their mission: hunt and devour any unfortunate beast that crossed their path. Meanwhile, the original body calmly returned to a cross-legged position, silently circulating his Blackhole Star Devouring Technique, steadily refining the endless stream of star energy. As his clones harvested the wilderness, his cultivation would continue to advance ¡ª power stacking upon power. 16. Divination of Destruction About ten million kilometers away from the Heaven Sword Sect, within a dark and eerie palace hall, ten peak Tribulation Transcendence Realm powerhouses sat in silence. The air was heavy with tension. Suddenly, the ancient doors creaked open, and all ten stood up at once, feeling an overwhelming pressure sweep through the hall. The one who entered was none other than one of the strongest Heavenly Demons in the High Heavenly Dao World¡ªa terrifying existence who had left countless sects in ruins. Standing at the half-step Human Immortal Realm, just a minor step beyond peak Tribulation Transcendence, his strength was already enough to suppress all ten of them combined without effort. Yet, shockingly, fear was etched into the face of this legendary Heavenly Demon. A command had descended directly from the Immortal World itself. The ancestor of his sect, a true Human Immortal Realm existence, had personally ordered him to trigger a Demonic-Orthodox War. There was no explanation, no reasoning¡ªjust a decree that could not be questioned. The Heavenly Demon knew refusal was impossible. Defiance would incur the wrath of the Immortal World. Even if those Immortal World powerhouses descended with their cultivation suppressed to half-step Human Immortal, their mastery over laws and their immortal weapons would still render all resistance futile. Against them, even his unrivaled strength would be meaningless. With no choice, the Heavenly Demon summoned all the major demonic sects to prepare for the inevitable Demonic-Orthodox War. Meanwhile, far above, within the Immortal Great Dao World, lay a sacred land famous for divination and fate cultivation¡ªa place where the most profound users of the Law of Fate gathered. Inside this land, an ancient elder sat alone, playing chess against himself. Yet his gaze wasn''t on the board, but instead pierced through countless layers of heavens, looking directly into the lower realms. Suddenly, the old man sighed, his voice calm yet carrying the weight of heaven-shaking prophecy. "Junior Shen, are the preparations complete? I have sensed it¡ªa great calamity is approaching, rushing toward our Immortal World." Even with his mastery over fate, frustration flickered in his eyes. "Something is obscuring the fate lines, deliberately hiding the source. All I could confirm is that it originates from the High Heavenly Dao World¡ªbut no matter how I calculate, I cannot narrow it down further. Any attempt to peer deeper causes my life energy to drain rapidly, and even the Great Dao itself warns me through thunder tribulation for disrupting the law of order." He traced invisible lines across the chessboard with his fingertips. "There are 350 High Heavenly Dao Worlds¡­ but fate refuses to reveal which one. If this calamity invades the Immortal World, tracking its origin will become nearly impossible. By then, the cost will outweigh the benefit." The old man''s gaze sharpened. "That is why I leave the preparations to you. I don''t want our sect to directly intervene, but I have already glimpsed numerous sect destructions woven into future fate lines. Go to the sects I name, and order them to command their subordinate sects within the High Heavenly Dao Worlds to unleash chaos. Use the chaos to expose the hidden calamity. Such a terrifying existence capable of threatening the Immortal Great Dao World won''t be able to hide if the world itself is set ablaze." The tale has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation. With that, the elder returned to his chess game, though his thoughts clearly lingered far beyond it. Without hesitation, he descended upon the Soul Devouring Sect. This sect stood in a unique position¡ªneither fully demonic nor orthodox¡ªyet its fearsome cultivation methods granted it significant status in the Immortal World. Upon arrival, Shen Tianyi immediately requested an audience with the Sect Master. Standing before the Soul Devouring Sect Master, Shen Tianyi spoke calmly: "My senior, Mu Qingran, the Great Elder of the Heavenly Fate Pavilion, has divined an ominous fate. The future destruction of your Soul Devouring Sect originates from one of the High Heavenly Dao Worlds. The threat is already approaching. There is no need to search for its precise location¡ªthe most effective method is to trigger large-scale warfare." "Order your subordinate sects across all High Heavenly Dao Worlds to ignite large-scale destruction. The more chaos you create, the faster these hidden threats will be forced to either die in the chaos or expose themselves. Once they are revealed, eliminate them immediately." "This method does not violate the law of order, for the Heavenly Dao itself favors conflict¡ªit thrives on war to forge the strong. So long as this war forces the hidden calamity into the light, the Heavenly Dao will view it as necessary balance. Your sect will gain unimaginable benefits, the Heavenly Dao will fulfill its role, and the Immortal World will avert disaster." The Soul Devouring Sect Master''s expression turned grim. Without any delay, he summoned all elders and initiated the sect''s ancient secret ritual¡ªThe Cleansing. The Cleansing was the Soul Devouring Sect''s core cultivation method, a terrifying yet ingenious technique. By triggering deaths through indirect manipulation, they accelerated the reincarnation cycle. Normally, when souls enter reincarnation, the Heavenly Dao purifies them, erasing emotions and memories before sending them into new lives. This process was slow and burdensome to the Heavenly Dao. However, in times of large-scale war, billions of lives were lost in a short period, overwhelming the Heavenly Dao with negative emotions and grievances. Left unattended, this buildup could eventually tear open a rift to the Abyss Realm itself. The Soul Devouring Sect''s role was to intercept these negative emotions, directly devouring them before they could corrupt the reincarnation cycle. In doing so, they comprehended the Law of Emotion, greatly accelerating their cultivation while easing the Heavenly Dao''s burden. This earned them rare Golden Merit, which aids cultivators in comprehending laws, improving their cultivation, and enhancing their overall foundation. This mutually beneficial system was ancient and deeply intertwined with the Heavenly Dao''s operations, but it had one fatal flaw¡ªwhenever a Divinity Master of the Fate Dao, recognized across all sects, detected a world-ending crisis, the Immortal World''s survival took precedence. All sects, whether orthodox or demonic, were duty-bound to unite under the Ancient Sect Survival Pact, forged after multiple near-extinction events in ancient history. Shen Tianyi knew the Soul Devouring Sect had no choice but to comply¡ªespecially with Mu Qingran''s name attached to the prophecy. Mu Qingran''s divinations had never failed. Faced with no options, the Soul Devouring Sect Master ordered the Cleansing to begin across all their subordinate sects. Like sparks lighting a prairie fire, the order spread. Chaos would soon engulf countless worlds, and through this chaos¡ªthe hidden calamity would have nowhere left to hide. 17. Primordial Rebirth: Thunder, Chaos, and the Abyss Far away from these grand schemes and ancient calculations, Xu Tianran remained completely unaware. Inside his secluded immortal cave, his original body sat cross-legged in cultivation, while his fifteen clones roamed the beast-filled lands, tirelessly slaughtering everything below the Peak Void Refinement Realm. Each fallen beast became nothing more than a cold number¡ªconverted directly into Devouring Points. Names, species, bloodlines¡ªnone of it mattered to Xu Tianran. Beasts were simply fuel. The flow of points was rapid, but before long, his clones began to struggle. There were no longer any weaker beasts left in the region. Even Peak Void Refinement Realm beasts had grown rare, as his clones mercilessly hunted and killed them the moment they appeared within range. Xu Tianran opened his eyes suddenly, his heart tightening. A sense of crisis swept over him¡ªa formless pressure, like a predator''s gaze from somewhere beyond sight. It could have been paranoia, sharpened by constant battle, or it could have been real. Either way, he didn''t dare ignore it. "In this world, only strength is reliable," Xu Tianran muttered to himself. Enhancing his strength through Devouring Points was certainly an option, but Xu Tianran instinctively felt it wouldn''t be enough. Trusting this intuition, he decided to tap into his Law of Technology¡ªand activated a newly unlocked system function: Brainstorming. "System, run a full brainstorming analysis. Focus on all possible upgrades related to Silent Star Bomb." In an instant, countless insights and concepts flooded his mind¡ªsome simple, others absurdly complex. After careful filtering, Xu Tianran reached a clear conclusion. Raw power couldn''t be enhanced further for now, because his combat power was tied directly to the destructive force of Silent Star Bomb itself. Increasing its power would destabilize his current combat calculations, leaving too many uncertainties in actual battle. Instead, the most efficient path was to add functionality rather than raw strength. Drawing inspiration from time bombs of the modern world, Xu Tianran created a new function ¡ª Timely and Triggered Detonation. With this enhancement, he could plant the bomb anywhere within his spiritual sense range and detonate it remotely as long as it remained within his spiritual sense range. Additionally, he could set a countdown timer, allowing it to explode even after it had left his spiritual sense coverage. This dual functionality gave Xu Tianran far greater strategic flexibility in battle, transforming Silent Star Bomb from a simple weapon into a deadly tactical tool, perfect for creating traps, ambushes, and unpredictable kill zones. He didn''t just sit still. First, he recalled all his clones, directly refining them into Silent Star Bombs¡ªwhy waste valuable resources? After that, he upgraded the remaining 13,000 bombs, embedding the newly developed functions into each one. After upgrading, he paused all further production of new Silent Star Bombs, shifting his focus entirely toward breaking through using his accumulated Devouring Points. After all, with every breakthrough, the combat power of his Silent Star Bombs would also rise significantly. Without hesitation, he ordered the system to display his current status of devouring points. Devoured Points: Talent: 200,000 Cultivation: 245,000 Skills: 185,000 Upon seeing this, Xu Tianran noticed the + symbols glowing beside Body and Talent in his system status. Without hesitation, he directly selected both for immediate upgrading. Body: Innate Immortal Thunder Body (Mid level) + Talent: Chaos Origin Spiritual Root (Mid level) + The status window flickered violently, lines of text distorting before stabilizing into something entirely new: Body: Eternal Chaos Thunder Body (Low level) Talent: Chaos Origin Supreme Spiritual Root (Low level) If you find this story on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the infringement. The moment the upgrade completed, his entire body was engulfed in unimaginable pain. Cracking sounds echoed from within, as if his bones, meridians, and even his very cells were shattering and reforming. Previously, his body occasionally flickered with faint purple-golden lightning, but now thick strands of pitch-black lightning coiled and slithered across his skin like living dragons. Every muscle, bone, and meridian expanded and transformed, as if his body itself had evolved into a vessel capable of holding chaos thunder. Each cell greedily absorbed this terrifying power, adapting to its destructive nature. And just as his body settled, his talent began its transformation. Though the change started silently, deep within his soul, something snapped¡ªchains that had unknowingly bound his very existence shattered, one after another. In that instant, Xu Tianran felt a freedom he had never experienced before, as if the shackles that limited his potential had been forcibly removed, He felt ecstasy and took an hour to calm himself down. He didn''t stop after upgrading his talent ¡ª his eyes locked onto the + symbol beside his cultivation technique. Without hesitation, he used his accumulated skill points to trigger the upgrade. Cultivation Technique: Blackhole Star Devouring Cultivation Technique (Minor Success) + The moment he pressed the symbol, the status window trembled violently, its lines distorting into chaotic patterns. Suddenly, a torrent of insights flooded his mind ¡ª not just about reaching Great Success or even Perfection, but something far beyond. Just as he believed the process was ending, the technique itself began to transform, its very foundation breaking apart and reforming into something ancient, boundless, and terrifyingly alien. It was no longer a technique born from mortal comprehension ¡ª it became a Primordial-level cultivation method, something tied to the birth and death of universes themselves. The status window flickering stopped, and a single new name replaced the old one: Eternal Abyss Star Devouring Codex (Primordial Low Level) (Mastery) Before Xu Tianran could even react, more insights than his mind could handle poured in, each one touching on truths so profound they felt like whispers from the abyss itself. He sat there frozen, his thoughts blank, body locked like a statue. Even his heart seemed to skip a beat, while his status screen flickered ominously, as if it too struggled to contain the sheer weight of this new cultivation path. This was no longer a technique meant for ordinary cultivators. It was a forbidden path capable of creating a singularity point within the Abyss Realm, devouring the endless chaos within, and even consuming stars, laws, karma, and fate itself. The Abyss Realm, much like the Immortal World, exists as a vast and terrifying domain. However, it is home to immortal demons ¡ª beings of unimaginable cruelty and power. These demons frequently invade Heavenly Dao Worlds and even Great Dao Worlds whenever the passage between realms opens. Such passages form when the negative energy within a Heavenly Dao World or Great Dao World accumulates too quickly, surpassing the world''s ability to purify it in time. After half a day spent fully integrating the terrifying flood of insights, Xu Tianran didn''t waste any more time. With the new Eternal Abyss Star Devouring Codex now firmly engraved into his soul, he directly activated the + symbol beside his cultivation realm, spending his vast reserve of cultivation points. Cultivation Level: 1st Void Refinement Realm + The moment the upgrade began, a tide of dark and ancient chaos energy flooded into his body¡ªnot simple spiritual qi, but something far more primal. This new cultivation path devoured everything in its wake¡ªfragments of laws, lingering threads of fate, even traces of karma itself. At the same time, it opened a singularity point within the Abyss Realm, a point unnoticed by all except the Abyss Realm Will. However, the Abyss Realm Will remained indifferent, its nature forever impartial, neither obstructing nor assisting. The black lightning flickering across his skin grew thicker and more oppressive, crackling with a terrifying majesty that would make even peak Tribulation Transcendence powerhouses instinctively flee on sight. His cells no longer merely absorbed spiritual energy; they actively pulled in fragmented laws drifting through the Abyss Realm, swallowing incomplete rules left abandoned in the flow of time. Each fragment was refined into pure chaos energy, further strengthening his foundation. His cultivation points also underwent a complete transformation, turning into condensed chaos energy, waiting to be fully refined. Simultaneously, endless waves of chaos energy poured in directly, forming a terrifying cycle of devouring and refinement. His cultivation soared without pause: 2nd Void Refinement Realm¡­ 3rd Void Refinement Realm¡­ 5th Void Refinement Realm¡­ 8th Void Refinement Realm¡­ Peak Void Refinement Realm¡­ Half-step Unity Stage¡­ Reaching Unity Stage normally required balancing soul and body, fusing the two into a seamless whole where the body nurtured the soul and the soul guided the body in perfect harmony. But Xu Tianran already possessed the Eternal Chaos Thunder Body, and his soul had long been tempered by his old cultivation technique. With the foundation laid, his body and soul fused naturally, without the slightest bottleneck or need for deliberate guidance. 1st Unity Stage¡­ 3rd Unity Stage¡­ 5th Unity Stage¡­ 7th Unity Stage¡­ Only then did the breakthrough finally halt, his body floating in the air, black thunder swirling around him like a crown of annihilation. With a mere thought, his power could obliterate entire sections of the Heavenly Dao itself, leaving void and silence behind. For a moment, Xu Tianran''s mind swelled with dangerous ambition ¡ª the thought that even heaven itself might one day kneel before him. But he forcibly shook his head, scolding himself to stay grounded. "Don''t start daydreaming, idiot," he muttered under his breath. "I''m still nothing compared to the real monsters out there." Yet deep inside, he couldn''t deny the flicker of excitement burning in his chest. This was only the beginning. 18. Vanishing Beyond Fate, Stirring the Abyss After stabilizing and adjusting to his new power level over the course of two days, Xu Tianran finally opened the system window. A translucent screen silently appeared before him. System Status Window Name: Xu Tianran Age: 13 Body: Eternal Chaos Thunder Body (Low Level) (Primordial) Talent: Chaos Origin Supreme Spiritual Root (Low Level) (Primordial) True Cultivation: 7th Unity Stage Disguised Cultivation: 9th Foundation Establishment Realm Combat Power: 7th Tribulation Transcendence Realm Sea of Consciousness: 700 million km3 Spiritual Sense: 700 billion km3 Cultivation Technique: Eternal Abyss Star Devouring Codex (Primordial Low Level) (Mastery) Martial Skills: Star Severing Sword Technique Star Destroying Fist Technique Star Teleportation Technique Sword Intent: 100% Fist Intent: 100% Auxiliary Techniques: Phantom Veil Art Silent Death Sutra Heavenly Mirage Steps Karmic Shadow Concealment Soul Severing Whisper Blood Resonance Absorption Void Shadow Clone Technique Heavenly Physiology Modification Earth Shadow Escape Technique Soul Reaving Insight Heavenly Formation Mastery Law: Technology (100%) Stolen from its rightful place, this narrative is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings. Silent Star Bomb: 13,000 Devouring Points: Talent: 0 Cultivation: 0 Skills: 0 System Functions Activated: 1. Devouring System Converts defeated enemies'' talent, cultivation, and skills into devouring points, which can be used to upgrade abilities, techniques, physique, and talent. 2. Relationship Function Tracks others'' favorability and enmity levels, giving insight into hidden emotions and intentions. 3. Identification Function Reveals hidden details, true cultivation, and mental state of any target, including concealments used by other systems, treasures, or special physiques. 4. Storage Space Linked directly to the host''s Sea of Consciousness¡ªits volume expands as the Sea of Consciousness grows. 5. Brainstorming (Passive) Activates a temporary artificial intelligence, capable of simulating and deducing optimal solutions for any problem, crisis, or plan. 6. Ultimate Threat Detection (Passive) Warns the host of the strongest threat to life within a 24-hour window, ensuring early preparation against fatal dangers. After seeing his current status, Xu Tianran''s eyes filled with tears, as if reuniting with a long-lost lover. Just as he was immersed in his thoughts, the cold mechanical voice of the system echoed again. (Ding! Host has met the required power threshold, unlocking a new function and upgrading existing functions!) 7. Heavenly Concealment Conceals the host from fate, karma, heavenly dao, great dao, supreme dao, and even the past, present, and future itself. No divination, prophecy, or heavenly calculation can trace his existence. Activation Cost: 10,000 Silent Star Bombs Optional Function Upgrades: Devouring System Upgrade: Additional Function: There is no longer a need to store bodies or manually transfer them to the system. Whenever the host¡ªor any of his clones¡ªkills an enemy directly or indirectly using his power, devouring points will be automatically obtained. Upgrade Cost: 3,000 Silent Star Bombs Xu Tianran glanced at his silent star bomb savings, and the numbers matched almost perfectly. "System¡­ you really want to drain me dry." But when it came to survival and power, these functions were priceless. After activating the new function and upgrading the old one, Xu Tianran''s silent star bomb balance dropped to zero. Surprisingly, instead of feeling anxious, he felt unbelievably light¡ªas if a burden had been lifted from his soul, after sensing the activation of the Heavenly Concealment function. This was the function he desired the most¡ª "Now, no one can trace me. Not fate, not karma, not even time itself. Hahaha!" At the same moment, far away in the Immortal World, inside the Heavenly Fate Pavilion, Mu Qingran¡ªthe old fate diviner¡ªsuddenly snapped his eyes open. His calm gaze was now filled with shock and disbelief. Just moments ago, he could vaguely sense a blurry calamity hidden within one of the 350 High Heavenly Dao Worlds. But now, that thread was completely severed. There were only two possibilities: either the calamity had died so thoroughly that even its soul failed to enter reincarnation¡ªor it had obtained a treasure beyond imagination, a Supreme Dao Treasure, capable of cutting it off from all fate lines. Mu Qingran felt a rare chill crawl up his spine. Even for him, this was beyond terrifying. At the same time, high above the heavens, deep within the Primordial Chaos Realm¡ªwhere endless blue, purple, and black chaos energy churned¡ªa strange white prison room hung suspended in the void. Golden spears skewered every inch of the room, pinning the figure inside. Suddenly, his eyes snapped open. "What happened?" He muttered to himself. "One of my pawns¡­ either dead or completely concealed?" He instinctively tried to peer through fate to investigate, but the moment his consciousness stirred, heavenly lightning erupted, flickering along the golden spears and violently shocking his body. He coughed golden blood, staining the white prison floor. After a long moment, he exhaled and forcibly calmed himself down. "Nevermind. Just a pawn. Dead or hidden¡ªit makes no difference." A cruel smile tugged at the corner of his lips. "If it''s concealed, it can''t escape forever." With that, he closed his eyes once more, and silence returned to the prison. Completely unaware of these chaotic ripples across countless realms, Xu Tianran sipped his tea, lounging casually in a rocking chair, gently swaying back and forth like some retired old powerhouse who had seen everything the world could offer. 19. Ripples in the Dark In the Immortal Dao World, after some thought, the old man Mu Qingran from Heaven Fate Pavilion called his junior brother through his spiritual sense. In response, a crack tore open in space, and his junior brother, Shen Tianyi, stepped out¡ªlooking like a youth in his early twenties, far younger than his actual age. In an instant, Shen Tianyi had traveled across a distance of a thousand billion kilometers, arriving through the void. Without hesitation, Mu Qingran spoke. "Junior brother, immediately stop all preparations for war." He paused for a moment, then continued, "Just moments ago, I vaguely sensed a blurry thread of calamity hidden within one of the 350 High Heavenly Dao Worlds. But now, that thread has been completely severed." "There are only two possibilities," Mu Qingran''s expression grew serious. "Either the calamity has perished so thoroughly that even its soul failed to enter reincarnation¡ªor it has obtained a Supreme Dao Treasure, a treasure so powerful it can cut off all fate lines." "In either case, there is no need for war. If the calamity is truly gone, fighting will only waste countless lives. And if it really has obtained such a treasure, we won''t be able to find it no matter what we do." But after thinking for a moment, Mu Qingran shook his head slightly. "You should know, obtaining a Supreme Dao Treasure in the Immortal Great Dao World is already near impossible. To obtain one in a High Heavenly Dao World? That''s something even the ancient records can''t imagine. That''s why I''m certain¡ªthe calamity is truly dead." "Besides," Mu Qingran''s gaze deepened, "if we really start a war of this scale, the sheer destruction will accumulate endless negative energy. That energy could tear open a passage to the Abyss Realm. In the end, without ever finding the calamity, we ourselves would become the calamity that destroys the worlds." "So there is no need for war, which is not cost-effective. Order the Soul Devouring Sect to stop all preparations immediately." Hearing all this, Shen Tianyi didn''t say another word. He tore open space again and directly entered the Soul Devouring Sect. The Sect Master of Soul Devouring Sect was shocked to see someone barging in without warning, but upon recognizing Shen Tianyi, he immediately calmed down and greeted him with the utmost respect. Shen Tianyi only gave a slight nod before directly stating, "The calamity is gone. Stop all preparations for war." The Sect Master was stunned, feeling as if Shen Tianyi was treating this whole situation like buying a cabbage, realizing it was rotten only after returning home, and then bringing it back to the store for exchange. However, he didn''t dare to question Shen Tianyi''s words. He simply nodded and immediately ordered all subordinate sects to cease their war preparations. Unlawfully taken from Royal Road, this story should be reported if seen on Amazon. Although the disciples were confused, they were secretly relieved. After all, there had never been a clear justification for the war in the first place¡ªand countless lives would have been lost. If Xu Tianran knew about all this, he would definitely feel proud and say, "Once again, I have saved countless lives across many worlds using system function! I am such a saint!" Of course, Xu Tianran remained blissfully unaware. At the same time inside the Heaven sword sect, Xu Tianran thought to himself, "Next, I could kill these Peak Master demonic spies, but that would only alert their respective sects. According to my Brainstorming System''s deduction function, that would directly trigger the alliance of the Four Great Demonic Sects to destroy our Heaven Sword Sect. Mmm¡­ better to wait. Once I gain full power within this High Heavenly Dao World, I''ll sweep them all clean before ascending." After calming down a bit, Xu Tianran casually spread out his spiritual sense, which now covered the entire Heavenly Dao World. His gaze swept directly toward the Blood Demon Sect, located ten million kilometers away from the Heaven Sword Sect. He checked their current status and saw: Blood Demon Sect Master - Mental Status: Confused. Why the hell did the Heavenly Demon suddenly order preparations for a war against the orthodox sects, only to cancel it moments later? Upon seeing this, Xu Tianran was shocked. Without delay, his spiritual sense began searching for the so-called Heavenly Demon¡ªthe half-step Human Immortal powerhouse behind this order. After nearly fifteen minutes, Xu Tianran finally found him, quietly cultivating within the forbidden land of the Heaven Devouring Sect. "You''re wondering how my spiritual sense can move undetected in front of such a powerhouse? Simple¡ªmy system''s new function: Heavenly Concealment. It can completely hide my spiritual sense, even from Primordial Immortals." Xu Tianran felt quite pleased with himself. Xu Tianran muttered to himself, "The Immortal Realm is divided into several stages, each one harder to reach than the last. Starting from Human Immortal, then Earth Immortal, Golden Immortal, Heaven Immortal, Mystic Immortal, Dao Immortal, and finally... Primordial Immortal." Xu Tianran thoughts wandered into his past memories before he shook his head to clear them and focused back on the Heavenly Demon''s mental status: Heavenly Demon - Mental Status: Confused. Why the hell did the Human Immortal Realm ancestor from the Immortal World suddenly order us to prepare for war against the orthodox sects, only to cancel it moments later? And it''s not just in our Heavenly Dao World¡ªall 350 Heavenly Dao Worlds received the exact same order. What''s going on? Why aren''t they telling us anything?" Xu Tianran''s expression darkened. "Why would the Immortal World issue such a reckless order¡ªone that could directly lead to the opening of an Abyss Realm passage? With so much accumulated negative energy, the destruction would be unimaginable. And more importantly, how the hell did every sect in the Immortal World just blindly accept this?" His instincts flared, and a strange sense of connection formed in his mind. His Brainstorming System activated automatically, rapidly processing all his past memories and clues. Two names floated to the surface¡ªSoul Devouring Sect and Heaven Fate Pavilion. "But who exactly were they targeting? Was it me?" As that thought struck him, Xu Tianran muttered to himself, "Fortunately, with the timely activation of the Heavenly Concealment function and my naturally cautious nature, even the fate lines themselves can''t detect my existence." Xu Tianran stretched lazily, muttering, "These old bastards¡­ why would they target someone as peace-loving and harmless as me? Don''t they have anything better to do?" He suddenly cut off his own thoughts. "Nevermind. How to deal with them¡­ that''s something to worry about in the future." 20. Silent Blade of Peace But with all these uncertainties hanging in the air, I can''t just carelessly kill too many people. Doing so might draw attention to my Heavenly Dao World and inevitably expose me. With such uneasiness lingering within heavenly dao world, I doubt anyone would dare cause trouble for someone like me. With that thought, Xu Tianran quietly entered seclusion to cultivate. Time flowed by like drifting clouds, and even the Sect Master didn''t dare disturb him. If someone had to compare, even ancestral figures would occasionally step outside for a breath of air¡ªbut not Xu Tianran. After ten years, his publicly disguised cultivation had only reached the 9th level of the Golden Core Realm. Yet even that caused a stir across the sect. However, Xu Tianran couldn''t be bothered. From time to time, he would casually spread out his spiritual sense to scan the entire sect, reading everyone''s mental statuses. Anyone harboring even the slightest malicious intent toward him was silently eliminated. Because of this, the Heaven Sword Sect grew even more peaceful over the years. Arrogant troublemakers died early¡ªkilled by their own stray thoughts. Even some beauties who schemed too much ended up dead, making many disciples suspect there was some kind of serial killer lurking in the sect. Of course, no one ever suspected Xu Tianran. After all, how could such a handsome and peace-loving disciple be a cold-blooded killer? (The rumor even joked that Xu Tianran was secretly a lady-killer who played with countless women''s hearts.) In reality, he was the true culprit behind it all. Now, aside from the four demonic spy Peak Masters, the Heaven Sword Sect had become a true haven of peace. It wouldn''t be an exaggeration to call it a ''pure sect'' where harmony reigned. To advance from the Peak of Unity Stage to the 1st Tribulation Transcendence Realm, one must comprehend at least 1% of any Law, and reaching the Peak of Tribulation Transcendence Realm requires comprehending 10%. This, of course, is in addition to gathering a corresponding amount of spiritual energy. However, comprehending more than 10% of any Law is exceedingly difficult within a High Heavenly Dao World, because the Laws here are fragmented and incomplete¡ªunlike in the Immortal Great Dao World, where the Laws are whole and far easier to comprehend. After reaching the Peak of Tribulation Transcendence Realm, a cultivator would undergo the thunder tribulation sent by the High Heavenly Dao. If they survived, they could ascend into the Immortal World through an ascending platform. Upon stepping into the Immortal Great Dao World, the will of the Immortal Great Dao itself would grant them an Immortal Dao Seed¡ªa congratulatory gift for successfully ascending. This Immortal Dao Seed allows the cultivator to directly break into the Human Immortal Realm upon arrival. Afterward, they can either continue comprehending the Law they started with or choose to comprehend a new Law they are more compatible with, benefitting from the Immortal Great Dao World''s richer environment. As for Xu Tianran''s true cultivation level, it had already risen to the Half-step Human Immortal Realm, thanks to his full comprehension of the Law of Technology¡ªa complete 100%. Additionally, his cultivation technique, Eternal Abyss Star Devouring Codex (Primordial Level) (Major Accomplishment), continuously draws inexhaustible Chaos Energy directly from a singular point in the Abyss Realm, fueling his growth endlessly. Reading on this site? This novel is published elsewhere. Support the author by seeking out the original. Even more astonishing, Xu Tianran had already comprehended 10% of the Law of Chaos, one of the supreme Laws that no one in any High Heavenly Dao World could even touch. But he was different¡ªthrough his connection to the singularity point in the Abyss Realm, he was bathed in boundless Chaos Energy, something even the Abyssal Demons relied on to cultivate. And thanks to his Eternal Chaos Thunder Body (Low Level) (Primordial) and his Chaos Origin Supreme Spiritual Root (Low Level) (Primordial), his compatibility with Chaos Energy was as natural and nurturing as a mother cradling her child¡ªan absolute, innate fit. Xu Tianran finally opened his system window. A translucent screen silently appeared before him. System Status Window Name: Xu Tianran Age: 23 Body: Eternal Chaos Thunder Body (Low Level) (Primordial) Talent: Chaos Origin Supreme Spiritual Root (Low Level) (Primordial) True Cultivation: Half-step Human Immortal Realm Disguised Cultivation: 9th Golden Core Realm Combat Power: 5th Human Immortal Realm Sea of Consciousness: 10 Billion km3 Spiritual Sense: 10 Trillion km3 Cultivation Technique: Eternal Abyss Star Devouring Codex (Primordial Low Level) (Major Accomplishment) Martial Skills: Star Severing Sword Technique Star Destroying Fist Technique Star Teleportation Technique Sword Intent: 100% Fist Intent: 100% Auxiliary Techniques: Phantom Veil Art Silent Death Sutra Heavenly Mirage Steps Karmic Shadow Concealment Soul Severing Whisper Blood Resonance Absorption Void Shadow Clone Technique Heavenly Physiology Modification Earth Shadow Escape Technique Soul Reaving Insight Heavenly Formation Mastery Law: Technology (100%), Chaos (10%) Devouring Points: Talent: 600 Cultivation: 800 Skills: 700 Law: 0 System Functions Activated: 1. Devouring System Converts defeated enemies'' talent, cultivation, and skills into devouring points, which can be used to upgrade abilities, techniques, physique, talent and law points 2. Relationship Function Tracks others'' favorability and enmity levels, giving insight into hidden emotions and intentions. 3. Identification Function Reveals hidden details, true cultivation, and mental state of any target, including concealments used by other systems, treasures, or special physiques. 4. Storage Space Linked directly to the host''s Sea of Consciousness¡ªits volume expands as the Sea of Consciousness grows. 5. Brainstorming (Passive) Activates a temporary artificial intelligence, capable of simulating and deducing optimal solutions for any problem, crisis, or plan. 6. Ultimate Threat Detection (Passive) Warns the host of the strongest threat to life within a 24-hour window, ensuring early preparation against fatal dangers. 7. Heavenly Concealment Conceals the host from fate, karma, heavenly dao, great dao, supreme dao, and even the past, present, and future itself. No divination, prophecy, or heavenly calculation can trace his existence. 8. World Transverser: Enables the host to freely travel to any of the 350 High Heavenly Dao Worlds, as long as the coordinates are known. With this function, the system can directly open a stable space rift, connecting the worlds for effortless travel. Lastly, the newly added function when I stepped into the Tribulation Transcendence Realm is going to be incredibly useful. He thought about what he was going to do next and couldn''t help but let out a dark, sinister laugh. However, his cave was already concealed with a peak-level Immortal-grade Voice Cancellation Formation, so no sound escaped. At the same time, the Devouring System gained an additional function ¡ª from now on, I can even devour Law Points directly! Hahaha! Last but not least, I also upgraded my Silent Star Bomb into a Soundless Chaos Star Bomb¡ªinfused with pure Chaos Law Energy, perfectly matching my current combat power at the 5th Human Immortal Realm. Current Stock - Soundless Chaos Star Bomb: 30 Million 21. A Genius Dies, An Immortal is Born After closing his status window, Xu Tianran''s thoughts shifted to his next step ¡ª ascending to the Immortal World. Of course, a clean ascension wasn''t enough. He wanted to erase all his presence from his current world while ensuring no suspicion could ever fall on him. After a brief moment of contemplation, his plan was set into motion. First, a clone formed and walked straight to the sect''s mission hall to accept a mission in the wilderness area. At the same time, another clone teleported underground, directly below the sect''s soul tablet hall, fully concealed by the system''s Heavenly Concealment. Once the mission was secured, the clone headed toward the wilderness. As an added precaution, Xu Tianran spread his spiritual sense to detect anyone following him. Unexpectedly, one of the demonic spy Peak Masters insisted on escorting him ¡ª acting as a so-called ''protector''. Xu Tianran merely sneered. Another clone instantly morphed into a Unity Stage snake beast, silently lying in ambush behind a nearby mountain. As soon as the clone and the Peak Master approached, the snake clone swallowed Xu Tianran''s clone whole ¡ª destroying the body and causing the soul tablet in the sect to shatter, triggered by the underground clone at the same time. It all happened so fast that the Peak Master stood there, frozen in disbelief. The demonic spy hesitated. Returning to the sect would only invite suspicion, so the Peak Master fled back to his Heaven Devouring Sect. This alarmed the Heaven Sword Sect''s leader ¡ª but after exhaustive investigation, no clues were found. All they could conclude was that the Peak Master was a spy who had killed Xu Tianran. The so-called genius had just stepped out from seclusion and now died tragically. For the first time, the sect master felt useless, helplessly watching talented disciples die one after another. He knew Xu Tianran died, but waging war over this would only lead to the sect''s annihilation, something he could not afford. At best, he could only kill one of the enemy''s geniuses in return. Once Xu Tianran confirmed that no further eyes were watching, his true body, hidden a million kilometers underground, moved toward the western edge of the world ¡ª a desolate desert region where no soul could be found. There, under Heavenly Concealment, he activated the World Transverser function. This text was taken from Royal Road. Help the author by reading the original version there. Instantly, 349 space rifts opened. Each portal led to one of the High Heavenly Dao Worlds ¡ª coordinates Xu Tianran knew by heart from his past life. Fifty clones emerged, each carrying 500,000 Soundless Chaos Star Bombs, along with Xu Tianran''s mastery over the Law of Technology and Heavenly Formation. Each clone slipped into its target world under Heavenly Concealment, embedding themselves deep underground near the demonic sects, evil clans, ghost domains, and monstrous beast territories. Across all 350 worlds, including his own, these clones constructed Soundless Void Annihilation Formations ¡ª fully concealed by the system''s Heavenly Concealment function and set to detonate exactly 10 years after his ascension to avoid any suspicion. In one year, all 50 clones completed their work, using a total of 25 million bombs to set up the formations deep underground, waiting for the timed detonation. With all preparations complete, Xu Tianran focused entirely on cultivation. In that single year, he pushed his realm to the peak half-step Human Immortal Realm, standing at the very threshold of ascension. Now, the Heavenly Tribulation loomed above him, though hidden by the Heavenly Concealment function so no one could detect it. Based on his physique and talent, this tribulation would be the strongest possible ¡ª one capable of obliterating any lesser genius. Yet Xu Tianran only smiled. Thunder? It was nothing more than breakfast. As the tribulation descended, purple, gold, and black lightning roared from the sky, each bolt carrying power capable of rewriting the heavens themselves. But Xu Tianran didn''t resist ¡ª instead, he devoured the lightning with his Eternal Chaos Thunder Body. Every cell greedily absorbed the destructive power. After enduring this heavenly punishment for a full day, Xu Tianran''s body was unscratched, now glowing with chaotic thunder. Every muscle, bone, drop of blood, and even his soul was baptized anew. When the storm ended, he stood transformed ¡ª like a living Thunder God, his presence infused with primordial authority. Without hesitation, he stepped onto the Ascension Platform in the western region, once again activating Heavenly Concealment to mask the entire process. Upon arriving in the Immortal Great Dao World, Xu Tianran didn''t linger in the skies. His first move was to dive deep underground, hiding beneath a massive magma lake. Only then, safe from all eyes, did he allow the Immortal Great Dao''s Will to sense his arrival ¡ª and without hesitation, the Immortal Dao Seed formed. In his sea of consciousness, a black seed appeared, wrapped in golden-purple-black thunder, pulsing with immortal authority. He then directly stepped into the First Human Immortal Realm, and as a result of absorbing the thunder during his tribulation, both his Law of Thunder comprehension and Chaos Law comprehension advanced to 11%. 22. Benevolent Peace Within the countless immortal sects, two options stood above the rest ¡ª the Heavenly Dao Sect and the Immortal Sword Sect. Both possessed supreme heritage, deep foundations, and unrivaled reputations across the immortal world. After some thought, he decisively chose the Heavenly Dao Sect. The Immortal Sword Sect was undoubtedly powerful, but their disciples all had swords for brains. They were battle maniacs who challenged anyone they laid eyes on, treating every encounter as a chance to sharpen their blades. Joining that sect meant constant trouble, and trouble was the last thing he needed right now. As for his position within the sect, there was no need to fight for the attention-seeking role of Direct Disciple, nor did he want to sink too low as an Outer Sect Disciple burdened with menial chores. After careful thought, the rank of Inner Disciple was perfect ¡ª high enough to avoid regular tasks, yet low enough to stay beneath the direct gaze of the sect''s top powerhouses. Besides, resources meant nothing to him. Ordinary disciples relied heavily on sect resources to cultivate, but he cultivated Chaos Energy directly. His comprehension of Laws far surpassed the need for external guidance. In ten years, the investments he planted before ascending would also begin to bear fruit ¡ª a thought that brought a faint, dark smirk to his lips. Before heading to the selection hall, he adjusted his appearance. His facial structure shifted subtly, his height increased slightly, and his youthful features settled into something completely average ¡ª neither handsome nor ugly. It was the perfect disguise to avoid attracting unwanted attention from female disciples or sparking pointless jealousy from male disciples. Arriving at the majestic sect gate, he took a deep breath and stepped forward. Before the guards scanned him, he silently concealed his bone age, adjusting it to exactly 220 years ¡ª just enough to qualify as a rare genius, but not enough to provoke interest from the sect''s elders or hidden monsters. At the same time, he carefully hid his true talents, displaying only a suitable, well-rounded aptitude ¡ª strong enough to enter as an inner disciple, but not dazzling enough to draw dangerous attention. With his disguise complete, he passed through the towering gate and entered the legendary Heavenly Dao Sect ¡ª his new temporary home in this immortal world. Inside the sect, the verification process was surprisingly simple. The guards only checked for traces of demonic qi ¡ª nothing else. This was completely normal after ascending from the lower worlds into the Heavenly Dao Sect. In the sect''s eyes, everyone came from different places, and background didn''t matter unless you were tainted by Devil Dao cultivation. This story is posted elsewhere by the author. Help them out by reading the authentic version. The guards themselves were Tribulation Transcendence Realm cultivators, working as gatekeepers to earn contribution points. They were outer sect disciples, and outer disciples were everywhere ¡ª like mosquitoes buzzing around the sect grounds. Once inside, he didn''t waste time. He already knew exactly where to go ¡ª to the elder responsible for welcoming and registering new disciples. The registration elder was an old man with a casual, indifferent air. With a single glance, the elder examined his bone age, talent, and cultivation. Everything about him appeared above average ¡ª enough to qualify for inner sect disciple status without standing out. The elder smiled faintly and handed him a sect token, accommodation slip, uniform, and a basic cultivation technique suitable for inner disciples. He briefly explained the sect''s system ¡ª resources could be obtained through contribution points, earned by taking on missions within or outside the sect. He listened silently, but none of it mattered. Resources? Techniques? Missions? None of them were of any use to him. His own cultivation method and resources far surpassed anything the sect could offer. With the formalities complete, he went straight to his assigned courtyard. The accommodation was surprisingly spacious and well-furnished, a small house to himself. Sitting down, he finally allowed his excitement to settle. Peeking outside, he saw only outer sect disciples running around, handling daily chores and errands. Inner disciples, core disciples, and true disciples rarely appeared unless a major competition, important mission, or sect emergency occurred. "Perfect," he thought. This was the ideal environment ¡ª quiet, low pressure, and easy to blend into. Out of habit, he casually scanned the minds of passing disciples. To his mild surprise, there wasn''t a single trace of demonic spies or hidden corruption. It felt as if the entire sect ¡ª even the whole immortal world ¡ª was some kind of peaceful utopia. But he knew better. This peace was only the surface. As peace settled in, he no longer sent his clones wandering around the sect. This place wasn''t like the lower worlds ¡ª here, true powerhouses were everywhere. Right now, he was just stepping onto the starting line of this cultivation race. There was no need to draw unnecessary attention. With nothing to disturb him, time passed like drifting clouds. Ten years later. In this quiet life, without battles or bloodshed, he gradually harmonized with nature, blending into the gentle flow of immortal energy around him. Days passed without conflict, without killing ¡ª his hands remained clean, his heart serene. At times, even he was surprised by his own benevolence, as if he had truly become some kind of living Buddha, radiating compassion and mercy. But just as he was enjoying his peaceful days, his system window suddenly flickered. His Devouring Points were rising at an insane speed, faster than ever before. He paused briefly, then it hit him ¡ª the investment he made ten years ago had finally matured, and now, the full wave of returns had arrived all at once. He raised his lips into a cold smirk. 23. My dearest friends — forever mine Across all 350 Heavenly Dao Worlds, wherever the Soundless Void Annihilation Formation activated, the affected area didn''t explode ¡ª it simply ceased to exist, erased from reality itself. Every atom was pulverized into nothingness, leaving behind vast lake-like craters, several kilometers wide. Even sound waves were swallowed entirely, leaving behind an eerie, absolute silence. In Xu Tianran''s former Heavenly Dao World, four demonic spy peak masters were directly erased from existence. Each of them carried a Soundless Chaos Star Bomb hidden within their space rings, its presence completely concealed by the system''s heavenly concealment function. Meanwhile, the former territory of the Blood Demon Sect had been replaced by a massive dent stretching for kilometers ¡ª every trace of the sect and its lands erased from existence, leaving behind only a clean slate. This was his revenge fulfilled ¡ª the price they paid for the destruction of his family at their hands. In the Immortal Great Dao World, this event triggered a massive disturbance. Across numerous worlds, several demonic sects, ghost domains, and beast territories were silently erased, leaving nothing behind. But the destruction itself wasn''t the only shocking part ¡ª what truly terrified the powerful forces was the absence of negative energy. Normally, after such mass slaughter, the Heavenly Dao would need to purify the resulting resentment and karmic filth, yet this time, there was nothing to cleanse. Even more horrifying, the souls of billions of dead beings never entered reincarnation. It was as if something had devoured their very origin, erasing their existence at the most fundamental level. Investigations were launched across countless worlds, but all they found were several enormous dents where entire sects and domains had once stood ¡ª wiped out in the same moment, vanishing as if by some unimaginable power. But Xu Tianran felt nothing but pure joy. To him, it wasn''t just their deaths ¡ª it was the fact that everything about them was devoured. Their souls, their negative energy, even their connection to reincarnation itself was severed. This meant anyone he killed would never reincarnate. There would be no second chances, no clich¨¦ fate reversal, no desperate time-travel attempts to rewrite history. Once devoured, they became nothing more than Devouring Points, eternally fused into his being. "All of them are now part of me," he whispered to himself, lips curling into a dark smile. "My dearest friends ¡ª forever mine. Hehehehehe..." For a brief moment, Xu Tianran paused, a strange thought surfacing ¡ª Am I walking the path of evil? But almost immediately, he shook his head and dismissed the idea. Evil or good? What does that even matter? All that matters is power. My power. My perspective. What others think is meaningless to me. Calming his excitement, he focused back on his Devouring Points. The system window was flickering wildly, clearly struggling to process the sheer influx of points all at once. This book is hosted on another platform. Read the official version and support the author''s work. After a long pause, the flickering finally settled ¡ª and the numbers left him momentarily stunned: Devouring Points: Talent: 50 Billions Cultivation: 80 Billions Skill: 45 Billions Law: 75,000 Other than the Law Points, the rest were simply unbelievable. But even the Law Points held terrifying significance ¡ª because in all the Heavenly Dao Worlds, only Tribulation Transcendence Realm powerhouses could truly comprehend Laws. And the total number of such powerhouses he had killed amounted to at most 8000. Xu Tianran asked the system to show his status window. A golden translucent screen appeared: System Status Window Name: Xu Tianran Age: 34 Body: Eternal Chaos Thunder Body (Low Level) (Primordial)+ Talent: Chaos Origin Supreme Spiritual Root (Low Level) (Primordial)+ True Cultivation: Peak Human Immortal Realm+ Disguised Cultivation: 2nd Human Immortal Realm Combat Power: 5th Earth Immortal Realm Sea of Consciousness: 100 Billion km3 Spiritual Sense: 100 Trillion km3 Cultivation Technique: Eternal Abyss Star Devouring Codex (Low Primordial Level) (Major Success)+ Martial Skills: Star Severing Sword Technique+ Star Destroying Fist Technique+ Star Teleportation Technique+ (Immortal Peak) (Perfection) Sword Intent: 100% Fist Intent: 100% Auxiliary Techniques: Phantom Veil Art+ Silent Death Sutra+ Heavenly Mirage Steps+ Karmic Shadow Concealment+ Soul Severing Whisper+ Blood Resonance Absorption+ Void Shadow Clone Technique+ Heavenly Physiology Modification+ Earth Shadow Escape Technique+ Soul Reaving Insight+ Heavenly Formation Mastery+ Law: Technology (100%) Chaos (30%) Thunder (15%) Space (5%) Time (1%)+ Reincarnation (1%)+ Karma (1%)+ Devouring Points: Talent: 50 Billion Cultivation: 80 Billion Skill: 45 Billion Law: 75,000 System Functions Activated: 1. Devouring System 2. Relationship Function 3. Identification Function 4. Storage Space 5. Brainstorming 6. Ultimate Threat Detection 7. Heavenly Concealment 8. World Transverser Current Stock: Soundless Chaos Star Bomb: 1 Billion Upon seeing this, his hands started itching uncontrollably, eager to press all the + symbols at once. But he forced himself to calm down. Even though the Supreme Dao Law insights he once comprehended were lost, he had already begun comprehending countless Supreme Dao Laws again in this life. After all, what if one day he needed to reincarnate to save his life again? Who could say for sure what the future would bring? Taking a deep breath, he first pressed the + symbol next to Karmic Law. Instantly, his comprehension of Karmic Law rose from 1% to 3%. Countless profound insights about Karma surged into his mind like a raging river. He closed his eyes, silently absorbing the flood of revelations like a dry sponge soaking up water. Without hesitation, his fingers moved to the + symbols beside Body and Talent, both still at Low Primordial Level. This time, he skipped Mid Level and Upper Level entirely, directly advancing both to Peak Level. Body: Eternal Chaos Thunder Body (Peak Level) (Primordial) Talent: Chaos Origin Supreme Spiritual Root (Peak Level) (Primordial) This time, there was no unbearable pain. Instead, Chaos Energy rampaged through every inch of his body, flooding his cells, bones, and meridians. Even his soul basked in a gentle warmth, as though delicate hands were massaging every fiber of his existence. A soft moan nearly escaped his lips as his body trembled, expelling a thick, foul black liquid ¡ª the last of his impurities flushed out completely. His flesh had now become a flawless vessel for Thunder and Chaos Energy, while his hair crackled with lightning, every strand carrying destructive intent. Thankfully, the room''s protective formation ensured nothing was accidentally destroyed. As for his Spiritual Root, its transformation was even more shocking ¡ª his Law Comprehension Speed had increased tenfold, and his mind became crystal clear, like fog lifting to reveal a bright sky. With a casual thought, he cleaned the impurities off his skin, leaving his body flawless. With that, his Talent Points dropped sharply, leaving only 5 Billion remaining. "It seems advancing Talent and Body to the next level will demand far more points," he muttered. Only then did he turn his attention to his cultivation realm. To break through to the Earth Immortal Realm, it was no longer enough to simply accumulate Chaos Energy like before ¡ª he now needed to comprehend at least one Law above 30%. The path ahead had fundamentally shifted. 24. The Suspicious Origin Dao Emperor Meanwhile, in the Primordial Chaos Realm''s High Heaven, a terrifying powerhouse who once ruled over all Immortal Dao Worlds ¡ª now imprisoned within a white cube room, pierced through by thousand lightning spears serving as an eternal punishment from the heavens above ¡ª suddenly opened his eyes, which had remained shut for countless eras. A flicker of shock flashed within those ancient, indifferent eyes. Across numerous Heavenly Dao Worlds under a particular Immortal Dao World, one of his clones had somehow concealed itself using a mysterious treasure ¡ª a treasure so profound that even he could no longer locate it. This, however, was not the source of his true shock. What truly unsettled him was the recent, inexplicable event: countless beings across those Heavenly Dao Worlds had perished, yet not a single soul entered reincarnation. Even more terrifying, their entire existence had been devoured, leaving not a trace of karmic filth, resentment, or even the faintest wisp of negative energy ¡ª the very energy required to open passages to the Abyss Realm. He could always sense the coordinates of all his clones at all times. Yet this particular clone had suddenly vanished from his senses, obscured by that strange treasure. Whether the clone remained in the Heavenly Dao World or had already ascended to the Immortal Dao World, he could not tell. In the past, he had briefly observed this clone producing a peculiar treasure, though he hadn''t paid much attention at the time. But now ¡ª a treasure capable of devouring existence itself? Such power could only be compared to a Origin Dao Emperor Treasure, a weapon equal to his own peak power in the distant past. "How could one of my clones possibly create something so terrifying?" For the first time in countless years, unease crept into his heart. "It seems¡­ something beyond my understanding is happening with this clone." He shifted his gaze into the void, recalling the true hierarchy of power. Above Primordial Immortal Emperor lies the realm of those who can traverse freely within the Primordial Chaos Realm itself ¡ª the Origin Dao Lord, the Origin Dao Emperor, and at the very peak, the Origin Dao Ancestor. Before his imprisonment, he had already set a grand plan in motion ¡ª a plan spanning countless epochs. Severing half of his soul, he split it into countless fragments, each reincarnated into different Heavenly Dao Worlds. These fragments, reborn as independent clones, would cultivate and develop their own consciousness. Some would inevitably perish, while a select few would ascend to become peak powerhouses within the Immortal Great Dao Worlds. Once a clone reached the Primordial Immortal Realm, its newly formed Origin would directly link back to his own true Origin, allowing him to hijack the clone''s body and soul completely. Through this method, he would silently seize control of various Immortal Dao Worlds ¡ª until the moment came when all Immortal Great Dao Worlds were his to command. Unauthorized content usage: if you discover this narrative on Amazon, report the violation. At that point, even the Universe Will itself would have no choice but to either release him from his eternal prison ¡ª or face total annihilation. So far, only 75 of his clones had successfully reached the Primordial Immortal Realm and fallen under his complete control. Many others had perished, while the rest had not yet reached the necessary level. That aside, the recent disappearance of countless beings ¡ª along with the treasure his clone had created ¡ª was something he quickly connected, thanks to the terrifying intelligence he had honed after countless eras of imprisonment, silently watching the flow of time. He needed that treasure ¡ª and if there was even the slightest chance it held a method to shatter his seal prematurely, it was worth any cost. Even though the clone was hidden beyond his perception and remained outside his direct control below the Primordial Immortal Realm, there was still one connection he could exploit ¡ª soul telepathy. All clones, no matter how independent they became, were ultimately fragments of his own soul. Without hesitation, he began formulating a new plan ¡ª one centered around subtly guiding this clone, Xu Tianran, to ascend to the Primordial Immortal Realm as quickly as possible. Once that threshold was crossed, the clone''s Origin would form ¡ª and at that moment, he could seize everything, including the treasure he so desperately desired. At the same time, in the Immortal Great Dao World, Xu Tianran was still immersed in joy after seeing his system window when his mind suddenly jolted. Out of nowhere, an ancient voice echoed directly into his soul ¡ª a voice so profound and unfathomable that Xu Tianran instinctively knew this wasn''t something he could provoke. He didn''t dare respond, simply listening in silence. The voice spoke: "I am Tian Mozi, a Origin Dao Emperor who resides within the Primordial Chaos Realm. I have just emerged from seclusion and scanned countless Dao Worlds, only to discover an extraordinary talent. Boy, are you willing to become my disciple?" Hearing this, Xu Tianran''s first reaction was overwhelming suspicion. ''This is too coincidental! Right after that whole mass disappearance incident, some ancient being suddenly contacts me? Asking me to be his disciple? This has to be related somehow!'' ''It must be because of my system ¡ª to him, it might seem like a true treasure even in the eyes of an Origin Dao Emperor. Even though I used the system''s concealment function, I should have known that some ancient monsters would eventually sense something strange. But this guy¡­ if he really was a supreme Dao Emperor, and if he had truly found me, he would have already descended to seize the treasure directly. Since that hasn''t happened, there are only two possibilities ¡ª either he truly can''t locate my exact position, or this is all a scheme to trick me. There''s no way he genuinely wants to take me as a disciple. With this, I can confirm that even the strongest beings cannot casually break through the system''s Heavenly Concealment. This so-called Origin Dao Emperor is clearly trying to scam me ¡ª all for the sake of obtaining my system, the treasure capable of erasing existence itself.'' Suspicion thickened in Xu Tianran''s mind. Meanwhile, in the Primordial Chaos Realm, the true powerhouse who sent the voice transmission ¡ª the real Tian Mozi ¡ª found himself in an unexpected awkward situation. Any other genius, upon hearing such an ancient voice calling itself a Dao Emperor, would immediately kowtow while smashing their forehead into the ground, overwhelmed by gratitude and awe. Yet this kid remained utterly silent. ''What''s going on? ¡­Does this brat actually suspect me or what?!'' 25. Heaven-shaking Truth: The Origin Dao Ancestor’s Will Accept you as my master?¡­'' Xu Tianran''s mind raced. ''What if ¡ª even if there''s only a 0.1% chance ¡ª he''s genuinely trying to take me as his disciple? If I reject him outright and this ancient monster gets offended, what if he attacks me out of anger? I can''t afford to gamble with my life right now¡­'' After thinking it through, Xu Tianran chose to accept Tian Mozi as his master and kowtowed three times. Tian Mozi''s ancient voice echoed once again: "In countless Immortal Dao Worlds, I have left behind countless treasures ¡ª only those with fate can discover them. I have marked their locations on your soul map. Seek them out. If you can ascend to the Primordial Immortal Realm, I will personally descend to meet you. This is your first task after becoming my disciple." After saying that, Tian Mozi fell silent, deliberately avoiding further conversation. ''The more he talks, the more suspicious this brat will become¡­'' After that, no telepathy sounded in Xu Tianran''s mind. Before he could sigh in relief, the system''s mechanical voice echoed in his mind: (Ding, host has reached the necessary condition to hear the Origin Dao Ancestor''s will.) After that, the system sound stopped. A sphere covered Xu Tianran''s entire room, and the colors turned black and white, as if time itself had stopped. An ethereal ancient voice ¡ª neither warm nor cold, purely indifferent ¡ª spoke into Xu Tianran''s mind: "I am merely a recorded will." "If you are hearing my voice, it means Tian Mozi has contacted you using his soul telepathy function, a method of communication between the main body and its clone." Without any hesitation, the voice continued: "I am the Origin Dao Ancestor ¡ª Gu Xuanyin, the one who created cultivation itself, the pioneer who comprehended the laws and was acknowledged by the Universe Will itself. I reached the peak realm of Universe Origin Dao Ancestor and hold the title of Senior Brother to Tian Mozi, who is currently imprisoned in the Primordial Chaos Realm." "The Universe Will is always indifferent and impartial, but its primal instinct is to protect the universe and ensure its survival. It acknowledged me as the pioneer of cultivation and entrusted me with spreading the Dao across all worlds, increasing the total power level of the universe ¡ª ultimately boosting its chances of survival against future threats that could lead to its complete annihilation." The narrative has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the infringement. All was well, but my junior brother Tian Mozi, who had always stood in awe of me and lived within my shadow, gradually clouded his heart with jealousy, desiring to become an Origin Dao Ancestor himself. Upon reaching the Origin Dao Emperor Realm, one gains the ability to travel outside the boundaries of the universe into the endless void. During his travels, Tian Mozi eventually encountered a terrifying powerhouse ¡ª an Origin Dao Ancestor from another universe, whose sheer size spanned an entire galaxy. This alien powerhouse captured Tian Mozi and forcibly soul-read him, uncovering his treacherous nature. Amused by his ambition, the being placed a soul slave imprint on him, binding his life to a single command ¡ª to poison his senior brother, Gu Xuanyin, the Origin Dao Ancestor of his own universe. The method of poisoning was even more horrifying ¡ª using the very essence of its universe''s will, the alien powerhouse refined a terrifying poison known as the All-Severing Poison. This poison severs all fate, karma, time, and reincarnation itself, capable of reducing even a true Origin Dao Ancestor to absolute nothingness. In return, the alien powerhouse promised Tian Mozi that he would be allowed to stay alive within the alien''s universe after the mission was completed ¡ª while his home universe would be completely devoured. After delivering the order, the terrifying alien laughed in a way that shook Tian Mozi''s very soul, a sinister echo filling the void. After returning to our universe, Tian Mozi immediately carried out the order, poisoning his unaware senior brother, Gu Xuanyin. However, before he could even process what had happened, the entire universe turned black and white, as if time itself had frozen. Tian Mozi found himself unable to move, as the Universe Will directly descended to examine Gu Xuanyin''s condition. For the first time in its existence, the normally indifferent Universe Will felt two emotions ¡ª anger and fear. Anger, because its very own Origin Dao Ancestor, the one who stood as the universe''s strongest protector, had been poisoned by All-Severing Poison. And fear, because outside the universe''s boundary, an unimaginably terrifying force ¡ª a galaxy-sized Origin Dao Ancestor ¡ª was waiting to devour the entire universe itself. Driven by its primal instinct to survive at all costs, the Universe Will made a decision so extreme that it could have caused the universe to collapse entirely ¡ª it fused the will of the Origin Dao Ancestor with itself. This fusion made the poison ineffective, for the Universe Will itself could not be poisoned. At the same time, this fusion created a terrifying boundary force strong enough to threaten even the galaxy-sized alien powerhouse, forcing the intruder to retreat back to its own universe. However, the alien deliberately left the soul imprint on Tian Mozi intact, seeing him as a future pawn. Only after confirming the immediate safety of the universe did the Universe Will make its final move ¡ª stripping Gu Xuanyin''s will of all emotion, leaving only absolute indifference, matching the nature of the Universe Will itself. This emotionless state was necessary because the Order Cortex, the governing system responsible for maintaining the balance of countless universes in the void, would erase any universe from existence if an anomaly like this fusion was ever detected. But before Gu Xuanyin''s will was fully merged and became indifferent, he gave one final command ¡ª to imprison Tian Mozi eternally, ensuring he would suffer a fate far worse than death. With that, Gu Xuanyin fully merged into the Universe Will, leaving behind only its primal instinct to protect and survive. Xu Tianran was completely frozen, overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information flooding into his mind. He thought the Origin Dao Ancestor''s will had finally finished speaking ¡ª but contrary to his expectations, the ancient voice continued talking. Xu Tianran''s heart trembled. ''Is there still more?! Can you at least give me some time to digest all this first?!'' He wanted to cry, but no tears came. 26. Calculated Upgrades The Origin Dao Ancestor continued, "Before you reincarnated into this world, you created a system ¡ª a system forged by merging the Supreme Daos of Time, Space, Reincarnation, and Karma, along with an entirely new and unprecedented law ¡ª the Law of Technology. To power its creation, you even used mortal machines to gather the energy of a star. This system was meant to assist you in achieving the goal that your former self could never accomplish." "However, what you never anticipated was that by merging these Supreme Daos with a mortal body and a mortal soul from Earth, you should have been reduced to nothingness ¡ª devoured by the sheer backlash of the Supreme Daos themselves. What do you think happens when four Supreme Daos are forcibly fused into a fragile mortal vessel? Yet, something completely unexpected occurred. This bold and innovative path of cultivation you pioneered caught the attention of both the Universe Will and myself ¡ª because this path held the potential to help you attain the peak power of an Origin Dao Ancestor, equal to or even surpassing me. This potential directly aligned with the Universe Will''s primal survival and protective instinct." "As recognition, the Universe Will and I bestowed upon you a gift ¡ª the All Severing Poison, the very poison once used against me. I refined it, stripping away its lethal nature, and fused it with a portion of the Universe''s essence, along with the power of your Four Merged Supreme Daos and your Law of Technology. This fusion gave birth to the very system you desired ¡ª the one you now possess. That is why your system does not merely have a simple Devouring Ability, but a terrifying, unparalleled Devouring Function ¡ª one that mirrors the original All Severing Poison itself. It can sever even an Origin Dao Ancestor from Time, Space, Fate, Karma, and Reincarnation, erasing their very existence entirely." "This is why your system holds the supreme authority of a True Universe Treasure." The Origin Dao Ancestor''s will continued, "It wasn''t just to help you create the system. I also left behind my final trace of resentment within the All Severing Poison ¡ª and that very resentment is what you are hearing now, through this recorded will. I deliberately set this will to activate within your system the moment Tian Mozi contacted you." "I want my treacherous junior brother, Tian Mozi, to experience the same betrayal ¡ª not from an enemy, but from his own clone, the very backup plan he thought would save him." As those words fell, the ancient will, which had maintained an indifferent tone all this time, suddenly burst into laughter ¡ª a laughter so cold, mocking, and filled with boundless irony that it seemed to pierce directly into Xu Tianran''s soul. It was the laughter of a supreme existence who had transcended all mortal emotions, only to find cruel amusement in the poetic justice about to unfold. Moments later, the laughter faded, the eerie atmosphere lifted, and the colors of the world around Xu Tianran gradually returned to normal, as if none of it had ever happened. Unauthorized use of content: if you find this story on Amazon, report the violation. After meticulously reviewing the information multiple times and ensuring no crucial details were overlooked, Xu Tianran exhaled slowly, forcing himself to regain composure. His cautious nature had always driven him to seek greater power, yet now he found himself ensnared in the schemes of formidable beings: one attempting to deceive him into discipleship to seize his system and make him a pawn, and another openly seeking to manipulate him under the guise of assistance. Frustration surged within him as he pondered, "What do these ancient bastards want? If they wish to battle, why involve me¡ªa person who desires no trouble?" After calming down, a cold, ruthless gleam appeared in his eyes. "At least now I know the truth. Otherwise, I might have remained in the shadows, unaware of how I met my end." Just then, the system''s cold voice resonated: "Ding! Host has reached the appropriate power level to activate a new function." Xu Tianran''s mind raced as he processed the system''s latest notifications. The activation of Primal Severance and Consumption required an astronomical 700 million Soundless Chaos Star Bombs. This function promised unparalleled freedom, allowing him to sever any bindings¡ªbe they origin control, soul imprints, slave marks, or ties of fate, karma, time, or reincarnation¡ªand devour the forces attempting to control him. Yet, doubts gnawed at him. Could he truly trust this system? It had consistently provided him with the tools he needed at critical junctures, but its impeccable timing now seemed almost too convenient, bordering on the suspicious. However, dismissing the system was not an option; without it, he would not have achieved his current strength. Even if there were hidden machinations at play, what choice did he have? Power was his only path to security. As he deliberated, the system prompted another potential upgrade: World Transverse Upgrade 2.0 Allows the host to transfer to a different Immortal Great Dao World randomly, irrespective of any spatial restrictions or controls in place. Cooldown: 10 years Upgrade Fee: 300 million Soundless Chaos Star Bombs. Upon examining both functions, an instinctive sense of danger arose regarding their activation. Upon further reviewing the potential consequences of activating the Primal Severance function, Xu Tianran realized that such an action would inevitably alert Tian Mozi. In response, Tian Mozi would likely mobilize his Primordial Immortal Realm clones to locate and seize the system. However, due to the system''s Heavenly Concealment function, these clones would be unable to find him. Frustrated by this failure, Tian Mozi might resort to extreme measures, such as annihilating the Immortal Great Dao World where Xu Tianran resides and its associated Heavenly Dao Worlds, to eliminate any future threats. Given that Tian Mozi is already subjected to eternal punishment, additional punishment from the Universe Will may have little effect on him directly. However, the Universe Will might retaliate by destroying the clones involved in the destruction of the Immortal Great Dao World. Nevertheless, sacrificing some of his clones to eliminate a high-potential adversary like Xu Tianran could be a calculated risk for Tian Mozi, yielding maximum benefit at minimal cost. Realizing that activating the Primal Severance function could have dire consequences, Xu Tianran decided to postpone its use. Instead, he commanded, "System, upgrade the World Transverse function." The system promptly initiated the upgrade, consuming 300 million Soundless Chaos Star Bombs and enhancing the function to World Transverse 2.0. 27. A Step Into the Unknown After activating his Brainstorming Function, Xu Tianran received a clear message from the system ¡ª the only path forward was set: 1. Erase the Soul Map ¡ª This step was non-negotiable, though Xu Tianran didn''t fully understand why the system was so insistent. What exactly had Tian Mozi planned when he left this map behind? Xu Tianran''s instincts screamed that this unknown factor was the real danger lurking beneath the surface. 2. Transverse to Another Immortal World ¡ª Staying in his current realm was far too dangerous. To truly break free from hidden threats, he would have to leave this world entirely and vanish into the vast unknown of the 120 Immortal Great Dao Worlds. 3. Cultivate in Peace ¡ª Once safe, Xu Tianran needed to focus all his energy on cultivation, steadily climbing until he reached the Peak of Dao Immortal Realm. Only with that foundation could he consider facing whatever came next. 4. Activate Primal Severance before Reaching Primordial Immortal Realm ¡ª Before his breakthrough to Primordial Immortal, Xu Tianran would need to activate Primal Severance, a powerful technique capable of cutting off all traces, karmic links, and soul marks left by others. Only after severing every last strand of Tian Mozi''s influence could Xu Tianran finally claim his own destiny. This Tian Mozi guy is definitely an old bastard who schemes thoroughly just to make me suffer! How could I be this guy''s clone? Why does it have to be me? Ahhhhh! So frustrating! Ah¡­ breathe in, breathe out¡­ calm down. He used his soul energy and chaos energy to slowly erode the soul map. After one month, he completely erased the soul map. With the soul map finally erased, Xu Tianran felt a weight lifted off his heart. Yet, the sense of looming danger remained ¡ª prompting him to open his System Panel once again, determined to enhance his survival chances before making his next move. Xu Tianran took a deep breath, opening his System Panel. His gaze locked onto his remaining skill points ¡ª 45 billion. "Since survival comes first, I need to ensure that even if I face a Primordial Immortal Realm cultivator, I still have a way to escape alive." Without hesitation, he selected two core auxiliary techniques and one life-saving martial skill: Heavenly Physiology Modification+ Earth Shadow Escape Technique+ Star Teleportation Technique+ With a single thought, all three began their ascension ¡ª evolving directly from Peak Immortal Level into the true realm of the Primordials. The system displayed the rapid progression: Peak Immortal Level ? Low God Level ? Mid God Level ? Upper God Level ? Peak God Level ? Low Primordial Level ? Mid Primordial Level ? Upper Primordial Level ? Peak Primordial Level The system alert chimed: [All selected techniques have reached Peak Primordial Level ¡ª Mastery: Perfection.] A case of content theft: this narrative is not rightfully on Amazon; if you spot it, report the violation. Heavenly Physiology Modification evolved into Primordial Morphogenesis Sovereign Art, granting him the terrifying ability to transform into any race, bloodline, aura, or cultivation signature ¡ª even mimicking extinct primordial beings with flawless perfection. Earth Shadow Escape Technique evolved into Voidshroud Earthflow: Divine Abyss Escape, allowing him to merge with the world''s Primordial Veins, vanishing into void-essence itself. Star Teleportation Technique evolved into Starpiercer Voidshift: Eternal Astral Transcendence, granting him supreme spatial authority ¡ª capable of shattering world barriers, escaping across realms, dimensions, or even hiding within chaotic voids outside. As the upgrades completed, his skill points drained ¡ª the once staggering 45 billion instantly reduced to 0. Just as that thought settled, countless insights exploded within his mind like a torrential storm. Each upgraded technique wasn''t just knowledge; it was instinctual mastery, engraved directly into his soul. His body trembled slightly as muscles, bones, meridians, and even his spiritual perception underwent continuous refinement ¡ª adjusting themselves to perfectly suit the requirements of Peak Primordial Techniques. It felt like a complete rebirth, his very being reshaping to reach the optimum state where every movement and energy shift would flow from him as naturally as breathing. Even with the assistance of the System, this level of evolution was profound ¡ª requiring nearly a full month to fully absorb and integrate. However, once the process completed, Xu Tianran knew ¡ª every technique, whether it was escape, morphing, or teleportation, would flow from his fingertips without even needing conscious thought. He smiled faintly, his eyes gleaming with quiet confidence. "This feeling¡­ it''s like technique and instinct are no longer separate ¡ª they are one." With his techniques upgraded to perfection, there was no reason to delay. Staying in this world was courting disaster ¡ª it was time to vanish into the unknown. After that, he activated World Traverse 2.0 and left a clone in the sect to avoid any suspicion. A space rift opened, but he had no idea which of the 120 Immortal Great Dao Worlds he would land in. He also activated the Heavenly Concealment Function, to avoid being accidentally discovered by anyone. However, what he didn''t know was that in the No.8 Immortal World, inside the Star Sword Sect, one of the top ten sects, a grand meeting was happening inside the sect hall. Suddenly, a space rift opened right in the middle of their meeting ¡ª and instantly, everyone became alert. Weapons were half-drawn, defensive arrays flickered to life, and the atmosphere grew tense ¡ª until they saw his harmless appearance and detected no demonic aura, at which point confusion gradually replaced hostility. The moment he stepped through the rift, his heart froze. A room full of high-ranking elders? In the middle of a sect meeting? This¡­ this couldn''t be worse if the heavens themselves were pranking him! Even though he had already morphed his physique to look like an average-looking young man and activated the Heavenly Concealment System, if he appeared in front of someone, how could they not see him? Inside the grand hall, the sect leader and the gathered elders were all shocked. How could an average-looking young man casually step through a space rift into their meeting hall? Was he a spy? An enemy trying to uncover their secrets? But after some thought, they found the situation too bizarre for a spy''s tactics ¡ª who would boldly enter through a space rift right into the heart of a sect''s meeting hall so openly? To be safe, they probed his cultivation realm, which, thanks to his Heavenly Concealment System, appeared to be only at the 5th level of the Human Immortal Realm. Furthermore, they detected no trace of demonic qi on him. Their expressions relaxed slightly, though caution still remained. Before they began questioning him. Without hesitation, Xu Tianran explained, "I was just walking through the forest when a space rift suddenly appeared. I thought it might be a hidden realm or a secret inheritance, so I stepped inside ¡ª but somehow, I ended up here." Because of their power level, they could usually tell whether someone was telling the truth or lying ¡ª unless the person was someone like Xu Tianran, who relied on the Heavenly Concealment System to show them only what he wanted them to see. After some questioning, they chose to believe this was a fated encounter. After confirming his bone age, they directly granted him the position of an inner sect disciple. 28. Ji Yunxi: The Mask of Xu Tianran After becoming an inner sect disciple, Xu Tianran immediately entered seclusion for nine years. During these nine years, Xu Tianran remained under the sect''s scrutiny. After the ninth year, they stopped scanning him altogether. Their logic was simple ¡ª if he were a spy, he would have contacted someone or shown suspicious activity by now. But Xu Tianran had stayed in complete seclusion for nine straight years, giving them no reason to continue monitoring him. After these nine years, another eleven years passed. By then, the elders had completely forgotten about his existence and the space rift incident, their attention fully occupied with various sect matters. With a 20-year gap since his arrival, Xu Tianran knew it was finally safe to act. During the last five years, he began gathering information about the sect and the outside world through his hidden clones, which traveled undetected through the world veins using his System''s Heavenly Concealment Function, rendering them invisible even to the strongest spiritual senses. Through this method, he discovered that the Star Sword Sect was located in the central region of the No. 8 Immortal Great Dao World and was one of the top ten sects in the world, boasting eight Primordial Immortal Realm cultivators. Outside the sect, he also uncovered the existence of the Origin Dao Emperor level Treasure Tower known as Myriad Dao Ascension Tower ¡ª a legendary treasure no one dared to steal. The reason was simple ¡ª the tower''s artificial spirit possessed power equal to a Dao Lord, a realm above Primordial Immortal, making it practically untouchable. However, the tower''s greatest reward was Origin Law Points, which could be exchanged for Origin Law Stones, a priceless treasure that could greatly accelerate a cultivator''s comprehension of laws, making them treasures of immeasurable value. Not only that, after 20 years of cultivation, Xu Tianran had already reached the 8th level of the Earth Immortal Realm ¡ª progressing nearly 50 times faster than the so-called geniuses of the sect. This speed was due to his terrifying talent, supreme physique, unmatched cultivation technique, and most importantly, his unused cultivation points. With these points, the System directly provided him with pure chaos energy whenever needed. All Xu Tianran had to do was focus on comprehending laws, while the System supplied the perfect energy foundation. Even after reaching the 8th level of Earth Immortal Realm, he still had a massive reserve of unused points left. "System, show my status." A translucent screen appeared before him. System Status Window Name: Xu Tianran Age: 54 Body: Eternal Chaos Thunder Body (Peak Primordial Level) Talent: Chaos Origin Supreme Spiritual Root (Peak Primordial Level) True Cultivation: 8th Earth Immortal Realm Disguised Cultivation: 3rd Human Immortal Realm Combat Power: Equivalent to 4th Golden Immortal Realm Sea of Consciousness: 800 Billion km3 Spiritual Sense: 800 Trillion km3 Cultivation Technique: Eternal Abyss Star Devouring Codex (Low Primordial Level - Perfection) Martial Skills: Star Severing Sword Technique (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) Star Destroying Fist Technique (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) Starpiercer Voidshift: Eternal Astral Transcendence (Peak Primordial Level - Perfection) Sword Intent: 100% Fist Intent: 100% Auxiliary Techniques: Primordial Morphogenesis Sovereign Art (Peak Primordial Level - Perfection) Voidshroud Earthflow: Divine Abyss Escape (Peak Primordial Level - Perfection) Phantom Veil Art (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) Silent Death Sutra (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) Heavenly Mirage Steps (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) Karmic Shadow Concealment (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) Soul Severing Whisper (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) The narrative has been taken without authorization; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident. Blood Resonance Absorption (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) Void Shadow Clone Technique (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) Soul Reaving Insight (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) Heavenly Formation Mastery (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) Laws Comprehended: Technology: 100% Chaos: 45% Thunder: 40% Space: 25% Time: 10% Reincarnation: 10% Karma: 15% Life: 10% Death: 10% Devour: 25% Conceal: 25% Clone: 25% Morphing: 25% Escape: 25% Five Elements: 6% Devouring Points: Talent: 5 Billion Cultivation: 40 Billion Skill: 0 Law: 0 System Functions Activated: 1. Devouring System 2.0 2. Relationship Function 3. Identification Function 4. Storage Space 2.0 5. Brainstorming 2.0 6. Ultimate Threat Detection 7. Heavenly Concealment 8. World Transverser 2.0 9. Eternal Clone Nexus Inactivated System Function: 1. Primal Severance Other Functions (Locked) After seeing his status, Xu Tianran was delighted. Not only had his cultivation reached the 8th level of Earth Immortal Realm, but during his breakthrough from Human Immortal Realm to Earth Immortal Realm, he unlocked one powerful new system function and upgraded two existing system functions. Unlocked System Function: Eternal Clone Nexus Upgraded System Functions: Brainstorming 2.0 Storage Space 2.0 Eternal Clone Nexus: This function established a permanent energy link between Xu Tianran''s main body and all his clones. Through this link, the system continuously supplies each clone with pure chaos energy, keeping them operational indefinitely ¡ª even if they were scattered across realms, dimensions, or chaotic voids. Distance and spatial interference no longer mattered. Brainstorming Upgrade 2.0 ¡ª Parallel Mind: The upgrade added the Parallel Mind feature, allowing Xu Tianran to split his consciousness into hundreds of independent thought streams. Each stream could independently control one clone, processing its senses, memories, and actions in real time without affecting his primary consciousness. Even better, all these parallel minds could cross-share insights instantly. If one clone comprehended even a sliver of a law, all other clones ¡ª and Xu Tianran himself ¡ª would gain that comprehension simultaneously. This function directly amplified his cultivation speed, combat awareness, and information-gathering to terrifying levels. System Storage Space Upgrade 2.0: The System storage space is also now fully connected to all of Xu Tianran''s clones, allowing him to instantly transfer items between his main body and any clone ¡ª regardless of distance, realm, or dimensional barriers. With the combined power of these abilities, Xu Tianran''s comprehension of Escape and Morphing laws skyrocketed, thanks to his mastery over his two Peak Primordial level auxiliary techniques. He also increased his comprehension over Space Law through his Perfection level mastery of Starpiercer Voidshift: Eternal Astral Transcendence Technique. Furthermore, over the past 20 years, he had also gradually grasped the foundations of other crucial laws ¡ª Devour, Conceal, and Clone by comprehending system functions. Xu Tianran also made minor progress in laws like Life, Death, and Five Elements ¡ª slowly building his foundation for future breakthroughs. With his power rising so rapidly, Xu Tianran knew he needed a weapon capable of matching his current level ¡ª something lethal, concealed, and absolutely devastating. Thus, he successfully upgraded his previous Soundless Chaos Destruction Star Bomb into a terrifying new weapon: Weapon Name: Calamity Starfall Grade: Equivalent to 4th Golden Immortal Realm Combat Power (matching his current peak combat level) Core Functions: 1. Timely Detonation: Set a precise detonation time, even if Xu Tianran is in a different world. 2. Triggered Detonation: Xu Tianran can trigger the explosion manually from anywhere, across realms, using his System Link. 3. Silent Spatial Travel: The bomb travels soundlessly through normal space and spatial cracks, completely undetectable. 4. Target Lock Detonation: Once deployed, the bomb can lock onto a target. It will actively pursue the target, adapting to spatial shifts, teleportation, and even spatial folding until contact is made. After reviewing his status and abilities, Xu Tianran decided to send one of his clones to the Myriad Dao Ascension Tower. As for the tower itself ¡ª the Myriad Dao Ascension Tower was only at the Origin Dao Emperor Treasure level, while his System functions originated from a Universe Level Treasure. That difference alone meant the tower''s detection capabilities were fundamentally inferior. It wouldn''t be able to sense whether the one entering was his clone or his main body. Using the System''s Heavenly Concealment and his Morphing Technique, he disguised the clone as a female cultivator. To avoid suspicion and any connection to his true identity, he gave the clone the name Ji Yunxi. After all, the tower had an official ranking system, and cultivators entering often used aliases to protect themselves. In fact, some brain-dead cultivators would do something as lazy as changing "Lin Fan" to "Fan Lin" ¡ª and that alone was enough to throw off suspicion. Compared to that level of disguise, his plan was flawless. Even if someone from his own sect came across "Ji Yunxi," they wouldn''t be able to link her to Xu Tianran at all. Using his system function Eternal Clone Nexus, Xu Tianran could continuously provide endless energy to his clone, Ji Yunxi. On top of that, he could directly transfer the Calamity Starfall into her system storage space through System Storage Space Function 2.0 ¡ª a transfer that could be done instantly from anywhere, across any realm. Once Ji Yunxi entered the tower, Xu Tianran could continuously supply her with infinite energy using the Eternal Clone Nexus link. With this energy, Ji Yunxi could create her own clones using her techniques. However, no matter how much energy he provided, Xu Tianran''s current power level only allowed him to control up to 250 clones at once ¡ª each possessing combat strength equal to his peak combat power level. Every single clone would receive endless energy directly from the system link, ensuring none of them would weaken or fade, no matter how long they existed. This overwhelming ability was only possible due to his cultivation technique ¡ª the Eternal Abyss Star Devouring Codex. It allowed him to draw pure Chaos Energy directly from a Singularity Point within the Abyss Realm itself, granting him essentially instant energy recovery. With such a terrifying foundation, even a prolonged war of attrition would mean nothing to him. 29. Cold Goddess’ Unstoppable March After Xu Tianran completed his preparations, his clone Ji Yunxi activated Heavenly Concealment, vanishing from sight before merging into the earth using Primordial Voidshroud Earthflow: Divine Abyss Escape. With a single step, she unleashed Starpiercer Voidshift: Eternal Astral Transcendence, instantly traversing an astonishing distance of 300 billion kilometers, arriving just outside the Myriad Dao Ascension Tower''s detection range. The tower stood like a dream made real ¡ª ethereal, ancient, and exuding a mystical allure that seemed to pull at one''s very soul. Its surface was covered in countless Dao runes, their profound meanings rippling through the air, while faint Dao rhymes echoed softly, as if whispering the secrets of the cosmos. Though a large crowd had gathered near the tower, they all remained carefully beyond its 10-kilometer detection range. Ji Yunxi, without hesitation, took a graceful step forward, entering that range. As soon as she stood within the boundary, she softly uttered a single word: "Enter." In the blink of an eye, the scenery shifted, and she found herself standing in a vast, empty chamber, sealed off from the outside world. As soon as Ji Yunxi stepped into the chamber, a soft glow appeared before her, and a graceful, translucent figure descended from the air. It was the artificial spirit known as Yuna, the overseer of the Myriad Dao Ascension Tower. Yuna''s ethereal eyes flickered with ancient runes as she scanned Ji Yunxi''s cultivation base. After a brief pause, Yuna''s calm voice echoed within the room: "Cultivation: 8th Earth Immortal Realm detected. Please enter your name." Without hesitation, Ji Yunxi gently raised her hand, her qi flowing elegantly through her fingertips as she wrote her name directly into the air. The glowing characters shimmered before dissolving into light. At that very moment, outside the tower, the ancient rock stele¡ªwhich displayed the Earth Immortal Realm Rank List¡ªflickered briefly. A new name appeared at the very bottom of the ranking: Ji Yunxi ¡ª 8th Earth Immortal Realm A few cultivators in the crowd glanced toward the stele upon sensing the update, but most quickly lost interest. After all, it was not uncommon for new names to appear¡ªentering the tower was a regular occurrence, especially for cultivators of this level. Within the Myriad Dao Ascension Tower, there existed 100 floors, each one a world of its own. Every floor was infused with a unique elemental or chaotic environment¡ªfirestorms that devoured the heavens, glaciers colder than eternal death, raging oceans where abyssal tides roared, winds sharper than divine blades, skies torn apart by endless thunder, and metallic wastelands where the earth itself pulsed with killing intent. Each floor was home to bloodthirsty demons, beings dragged directly from the Abyss Realm and forcibly sealed within alternate dimensional prisons inside the tower. These demons weren''t mere constructs or illusions¡ªthey were fully alive, their strength undiminished, and their mastery over the laws of their environment absolute. On the 1st floor, a single demon would appear, matching the invader''s cultivation realm. By the 10th floor, ten demons would attack together, their teamwork sharpened by endless slaughter. The deeper one ventured, the greater the horrors lurking ahead. But alongside the danger came irresistible rewards. For each floor cleared, the tower would grant Law Origin Points, a precious currency that could be exchanged for Law Origin Stones¡ªcondensed fragments of universal laws themselves. Yet for Xu Tianran, this was far more than just an opportunity¡ªit was a match made in heaven for him. "Hehehe¡­ one stone, two mangoes!" Xu Tianran''s wicked grin stretched wide in his mind. Thanks to his Devouring System Function, Ji Yunxi¡ªhis flawless clone¡ªcould collect Law Origin Stones directly. But every time she slaughtered a demon, Xu Tianran himself would simultaneously harvest Devouring Points, directly feeding his own evolution. "Killing and farming at the same time¡ªthis is peak efficiency!" Within this tower, if a challenger neared death, they would be instantly transported back to the empty room they first entered. Their injuries would be healed in the blink of an eye, before they were expelled from the tower entirely. After such a forced exit, they would be barred from challenging the tower again for a full month. Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on Royal Road. In the meantime, Ji Yunxi had already stepped into the first floor of the Myriad Dao Ascension Tower. The moment Ji Yunxi entered the first floor, she was greeted by a scene of volcanic hell¡ªfire and molten lava burning fiercely across the land. Standing before her was a towering fire demon, its cultivation firmly at the 8th Earth Immortal Realm. Yet before the demon could even take a step, its body was already pierced through by countless strands of Chaos Sword Qi, dying instantly without a chance to react. There was no time limit for each floor, allowing challengers to rest or continue at their own pace. Ji Yunxi, however, wasted no time. Without pause, she stepped onto the second floor, only to be met with the same hellish landscape¡ªthis time with two fire demons. The massacre unfolded again, swift and merciless. Floor after floor, the carnage repeated until she reached the tenth floor, where ten fire demons stood in formation. Yet none of them ever understood what killed them¡ªall they saw was a flash of chaotic sword light before death claimed them. Meanwhile, outside the Myriad Dao Ascension Tower, the rock stele that displayed the ranking of Earth Immortal Realm cultivators began to flicker. Ji Yunxi''s name jumped from the very bottom to the 5776th rank in an instant. The tower had no time limit, but its rankings were calculated based on the speed at which challengers cleared each floor. This sudden leap drew everyone''s attention. Although fluctuations in the ranking were normal, such speed was unprecedented¡ªespecially for someone entering the tower for the very first time. Without any rest, Ji Yunxi stepped into the 11th floor. What awaited her this time was a realm of ice and frost, a complete contrast to the fiery hell before. The demons here were white and blue, resembling massive gorillas formed from ice and snow. But what stood out most was their sheer number¡ª100 demons, all at the 8th Earth Immortal Realm. Ji Yunxi didn''t care about the numbers. She simply flipped her hand, unleashing Ten Calamity Starfall. In the next moment, the entire floor within a 100-kilometer radius caved in, the ice was completely shaved away, and not a single demon remained. The same pattern continued, all the way up to the 20th floor, where 1,000 demons awaited her. Without hesitation, Ji Yunxi flipped her hand once more¡ªthis time, 250 clones identical to her formed in an instant. Together, they unleashed One Hundred Calamity Starfall, and the entire ice realm was reduced to a massive dented lake without water, nothing but cold emptiness left behind. Smooth and effective Meanwhile, outside the tower, the stone stele and Xu Tianran''s devouring points within the system interface were both flickering wildly, as if they were on the verge of exploding. From the 21st floor onward, the number of demons decreased to 10, but each one was at the peak of the Earth Immortal Realm. When Ji Yunxi stepped onto the 21st floor, the scene shifted into a realm of raging thunder. The moment she arrived, the Thunder Demons attacked instantly, their speed unmatched¡ªbut her 250 clones stepped in alongside her. Their swords filled the sky, raining down like endless bullets. In an instant, all 10 demons were skewered full of holes. The same slaughter continued up to the 30th floor, where 100 peak Earth Immortal Realm demons awaited. Then the 40th floor, where 1,000 peak Earth Immortal Realm demons stood ready. None survived. Every one of them was annihilated by the consecutive barrage from Ji Yunxi''s clone army, moving in perfect formation as if they were a single entity. The speed at which she cleared the floors was unprecedented. Upon entering the 41st floor, the demons finally evolved¡ªthis time, a royal bloodline Chaos Hellfire Demon awaited her, its cultivation stepping into the 1st level of the Golden Immortal Realm. The demon unleashed fireballs and spat blazing flames, but Ji Yunxi and her 250 clones showed no fear. Attacks rained down from every direction, leaving the demon no time to breathe. Royal bloodline or low bloodline¡ªit made no difference. In front of Ji Yunxi''s clone army, all were reduced to ash and silence. Outside the tower, the crowd was left speechless as the ranking stele flickered violently¡ªJi Yunxi''s rank surged to 50th. Meanwhile, back in Star Sword Sect, Xu Tianran was crying tears of joy, overwhelmed with happiness. She stopped her farming spree at 41st floor, knowing that if she continued at this pace, it would draw unwanted attention. Reaching 50th place in rank was acceptable, but if she broke into the top 10, it would be far too conspicuous. With a snap of her fingers, like a cold goddess descending upon the mortal realm, all her clones transformed into Calamity Starfall, each one perfectly condensed without wasting a single resource, all directly stored into her system space. Without delay, she contacted the Tower''s artificial spirit, Yuna, requesting to enter the empty room to purchase Origin Law Stones. The environment around her shifted instantly, transporting her into the empty room. There, she purchased Five Element Origin Law Stones, Thunder Origin Law Stones, and the Supreme Dao Origin Stones of Time, Space, Reincarnation, and Karma. She then transferred everything into her system space, which was linked directly to Xu Tianran, allowing him to obtain them instantly. With her task complete, Ji Yunxi ordered Yuna to exit the tower, and she was immediately surrounded by a curious crowd. Her cold and aloof demeanor drew countless stares, her presence like an untouchable ice lotus. Before anyone could approach her, she silently vanished underground, taking a single step in the opposite direction of her sect to avoid even the slightest suspicion. In an instant, she transported 500 billion kilometers away. However, the moment she reappeared, a Primordial Immortal locked his divine sense onto her. Yet before he could act, Ji Yunxi''s entire body dissolved into spiritual energy, merging directly into heaven and earth. The Primordial Immortal was left stunned¡ªhe had never witnessed such a movement technique before. Even with his cultivation, he couldn''t lock onto her again. 30. Echoes of a Forgotten Pact In the Star Sword Sect, after seeing the Law Origin Stones appear in his system space, Xu Tianran was overjoyed¡ªhe felt like a worker receiving their salary with a hefty bonus before the month even ended. After calming down, he couldn''t wait to start cultivating using the Law Origin Stones and the system''s devouring points. He opened the system window. System Devouring Points: Talent: 5.3 Billion (5 Billion already remained) Cultivation: 40.4 Billion (40 Billion already remained) Skill: 280 million Law: 30 million After checking his devouring points, Xu Tianran was delighted. "Catching a small number of big fish might give fewer points, but they sell for a much higher price. Especially these Law Points¡ªthese alone can make my cultivation soar." He chuckled softly, eyes gleaming with satisfaction. "More than 3000 demons lost their lives today¡­ rest in peace. Your sacrifice won''t be wasted." It seemed he couldn''t improve his Talent, Body, or Cultivation Techniques for now. The next upgrade would probably require more than 15 billion points. For now, his only option was to directly raise his cultivation level using Cultivation Points and Law Points. To step into the Golden Immortal Realm, one must comprehend at least one law to 51 percent. The strength of a Golden Immortal varies based on which laws¡ªand how many¡ªthey have comprehended. Xu Tianran glanced at his Law Points and smiled. "This should be more than enough to push all my laws past 51 percent." Laws Comprehended: Technology: 100% Chaos: 45%+ Thunder: 40%+ Space: 25%+ Time: 10%+ Reincarnation: 10%+ Karma: 15%+ Life: 10%+ Death: 10%+ Devour: 25%+ Conceal: 25%+ Clone: 25%+ Morphing: 25%+ Escape: 25%+ Five Elements: 6%+ Without hesitation, Xu Tianran tapped the + symbol next to each law, raising them all exactly to 51 percent. His Law Points and Cultivation Points drained at astonishing speed, the system window flickering wildly. At the same time, countless insights regarding the laws poured into his mind like a broken dam releasing a flood. His body flickered with a black, gold, and purple glow, thunder crackling ominously around him. He looked like a thunder god descending from the abyss, his hair swaying wildly in the surge of power. Time flowed like drifting clouds¡ªthree years passed in a flash. When Xu Tianran opened his eyes again, they were as deep and mysterious as the abyss itself. A smile tugged at his lips¡ªhe had successfully broken through to 1st Golden Immortal Realm, with all his laws comprehended to 51 percent. Laws Comprehended: Technology: 100% Chaos: 51% Thunder: 51% Space: 51% Time: 51% Reincarnation: 51% Karma: 51% Life: 51% Death: 51% Devour: 51% Conceal: 51% Clone: 51% Morphing: 51% Escape: 51% Five Elements: 51% True Cultivation: 1st Golden Immortal Realm Combat Level: Equivalent to Peak Golden Immortal Realm After calming down, Xu Tianran had the sudden urge to go and smash mountains or split the sea. "The stronger I get, the more my heart demon stirs¡­" Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, he reminded himself of his real plan. "It''s been three years since my beautiful clone Ji Yunxi last visited the tower. Now, I''ll cultivate¡ªand let her handle the farming." With a single thought, his clone formed, the same cold goddess aura enveloping her. Without pause, she slipped into the void, re-entered the Myriad Dao Ascension Tower, and resumed her ruthless farming cycle. Currently, Xu Tianran could create up to 300 clones at once, each one controlled perfectly through his parallel minds. His primary mind would remain focused on cultivation using the Law Origin Stones stored in his system space. Find this and other great novels on the author''s preferred platform. Support original creators! Cultivation Points: 35 Billion Law Points: 10 million After checking the remaining points, he no longer hesitated and entered deep seclusion, while his cold goddess clone worked tirelessly¡ªlike a corporate employee devoid of emotion, only focused on efficiency. Collect Law Origin Stones, transfer them back to the system space, and escape in the opposite side of the sect to avoid suspicion. Ten years passed like fleeting clouds. Inside the tower, the cold goddess clone had already cleared up to the 99th floor, securing 1st place on the Golden Immortal Realm ranking stele. Yet, she deliberately avoided stepping onto the 100th floor. She had her suspicions. First possibility: After clearing the 100th floor, the artificial spirit Yuna would appear and reveal her master''s tragic story. Whoever cleared the floor would be forced to inherit the tower¡ªand swear a Dao Oath to avenge its original owner. Second possibility: The tower''s creator was some ancient old bastard clinging to life, hiding in a slumbering state within the 100th floor. His real purpose? To possess the most talented challenger who reached the final floor. "Either way, I have no interest in dealing with revenge plots or possession schemes," Ji Yunxi thought coldly. So, for the last decade, she repeated the same cycle¡ªclearing the 99th floor with inhuman efficiency, dazzling the crowd each time, only to stop right before the 100th floor. Outside the tower, cultivators believed the 100th floor was simply too difficult, and they assumed even the cold goddess lacked confidence to challenge it. They had no idea her true reason for stopping. Meanwhile, within a hidden pocket dimension inside the tower, an ancient, sinister presence grew restless. This decrepit old bastard, the true creator of the tower, had been waiting for several epochs to possess a worthy talent. Ji Yunxi''s arrival had caught his attention from the very first visit. Watching her ascend from 8th Earth Immortal Realm to Golden Immortal Realm in just three short years had left him trembling with greed. "I must possess her!" Yet, to his despair, Ji Yunxi never stepped onto the 100th floor¡ªthe only place where his possession formation could activate. Each year, she cleared up to the 99th floor and left, only to return again the next year to repeat the process. This endless torment continued for 10 full years, leaving the ancient spirit both obsessed and helpless, like a fisherman watching a legendary fish swim by his hook over and over¡ªnever biting. Meanwhile in the Star Sword Sect, Xu Tianran slowly opened his eyes after his long seclusion¡ª13 years had passed since his clone Ji Yunxi first entered the Myriad Dao Ascension Tower, and 10 years had passed since his breakthrough into the 1st Golden Immortal Realm. Now, he had already reached the Peak Golden Immortal Realm. All his comprehended laws had reached 100%, making him even more powerful than in his previous life. With absolute confidence, he knew he could break through to the Heaven Immortal Realm at any time. Overwhelmed with joy, a rare smile crept across his face. All thanks to his clone''s tireless work and the countless demons sacrificed along the way, his law points had soared to the heavens, drastically shortening his cultivation time. He asked the system to show his remaining devouring points: Devouring points: Talent: 13 Billion Cultivation: 36 Billion Skill: 7 Billion Law: 0 He felt a slight pang of regret¡ªthese points were nowhere near enough for the next upgrade, and without Law Points, the Cultivation Points were little more than empty numbers. But before he could start sulking, an ancient voice echoed directly into his mind through soul telepathy¡ª "My disciple, why have you still not found any of the treasure sites I marked on the soul map?" Xu Tianran froze on the spot. It had been so long since he last heard this voice¡ªthe voice of that old bastard, Tian Mozi, who shamelessly proclaimed himself as his master. Xu Tianran quickly adjusted his mindset and put on a respectful tone. "Master, it''s been so long¡ªhow have you been? I''ve been in deep seclusion all this time, and I haven''t even ascended from the Heavenly Dao World to the Immortal Dao World yet. How could I possibly search for the treasure sites you marked on the soul map when they are all located in the Immortal Dao?" Hearing this, Tian Mozi suddenly realized his own oversight. "Ah¡­ that''s right." This brat is only at most 65 to 70 years old. How could I forget something so obvious? When I first noticed his reincarnation cycle, even I was shocked¡ªthis lunatic actually managed to climb from the mortal world to the Heavenly Dao World purely through reincarnation. After clearing his thoughts, Tian Mozi''s voice softened slightly. "Well, disciple, work hard. I''m waiting for you." With that, his voice faded from Xu Tianran''s mind. Xu Tianran immediately activated the Brainstorming function in his system, scanning his soul for any hidden traps left behind by the old bastard. Only after confirming that everything was clean did his tense expression ease. Just as he was about to plan his next move, the system''s cold mechanical voice rang out: (Ding! Host has met the power level requirement to upgrade World Transverse 2.0 to Immortal World Transverse.) 31. The One Who Waited Too Long World Transverse 2.0 ?? Immortal World Transverse Immortal World Transverse This function allows the host to teleport to any specific location in any Immortal Dao World¡ªas long as the coordinates are known. Cooldown: 10 years. Seeing this, Xu Tianran was delighted. Finally, he could travel directly to any Immortal Dao World of his choice, as long as he had the right coordinates. Although the cooldown period remained the same, at least this time, he could avoid the sheer awkwardness of suddenly appearing in the middle of a sect''s grand meeting¡ªright in front of the sect master and elders. Just recalling that embarrassing moment made his face twitch uncontrollably. However, before he could fully savor his joy, the system''s cold voice suddenly echoed: (Ding! Host''s Heavenly Concealment function has failed to conceal you from¡ªEternal Dao Lover.) Xu Tianran''s entire body stiffened, his once unshakable belief in the system''s invincibility shattering like fragile glass. "This¡­ this is impossible!" He had always believed the system was a universal-level supreme treasure, capable of hiding him even from the gaze of Origin Dao Ancestors. Could it be¡­ that old bastard Gu Xuanyin, Will of the Origin Dao Ancestor, had lied to him all along? He wanted to cry¡ªbut no tears would come. --- Meanwhile, at one of the direct disciple peaks¡ªfamous even across this Immortal Dao World¡ªa goddess stood quietly at the edge of a cliff. Her pure black hair swayed gently in the wind, each strand carrying a mysterious charm. That single pose could melt the heart of even the most merciless serial killer, turning them into an innocent child. Her heaven-defying beauty made her the undisputed second goddess of the entire universe¡ªfor no one could claim the title of first. Dressed in flowing golden robes that perfectly matched her natural elegance, she stood silently, her gaze locked onto the inner sect disciple area¡ªtoward the very room where Xu Tianran resided. In her eyes, tears glistened and quietly flowed down her face, each drop seemingly powerful enough to melt even the heart of the universe''s will¡ªif such a thing existed. At that moment, all the concealments and morphings hiding the true Xu Tianran were seen through by her eyes. In that instant, everything shielding her emotions shattered completely. Her heart pounded faster than heavenly war drums, its rhythm echoing into the world itself. "You''ve become even more handsome than in any of our past lives¡­" A gentle smile bloomed on her lips, softer than moonlight, yet more profound than eternity itself. --- Qianxin Wuxin, the first Dao Ancestor of this universe, who had already reached the True Universe Realm, a realm next to Origin Dao Ancestor. She practiced her Ultimate Dao of Love and Reincarnation, which ultimately merged into the Eternal Dao of Love upon reaching the Universe Realm. Unauthorized usage: this tale is on Amazon without the author''s consent. Report any sightings. This was both her blessing and her curse. Because of this Eternal Dao, she could awaken her past life memories at any time, reincarnating endlessly¡ªepoch after epoch. Her soul was already tired, worn down by countless lifetimes¡ªbut for him, Xu Tianran, she could live and feel happiness once more. Her first love, currently named Xu Tianran in countless different names in countless different pasts. Even if his face changed, even if his soul bore countless layers of reincarnation, even if the heavens concealed his presence, her heart could always see him. In every era, in every cycle of reincarnation, she sought him¡ªsometimes as a fleeting shadow, sometimes as a distant star. No matter how her soul shattered, no matter how many times fate cruelly erased their memories, her heart remembered. Even if the heavens rewrote destiny, her love carved its way through eternity. Her first love and her eternal love¡ªshe remembered. But he doesn''t remember me in the cycle of endless reincarnation. She was the Sovereign of the Dao of Love, who always watched him, epoch upon epoch. And the truth Xu Tianran believed¡ªthat he was merely a clone fragment of Tian Mozi¡ªwas not fully correct. In reality, the ''Universe Will'' had fused his own original soul with a fragment of Tian Mozi''s soul, turning him into one of the many hidden pawns destined to protect the universe in the future calamity. But the Universe Will also knew something else¡ªhe would never die easily. Because in the background, she was always watching. Further, she sacrificed her final life in countless reincarnations, allowing her soul essence to merge with the system during its very creation. Its only purpose was to hold the will to protect him¡ªdevoid of any emotions. The terrifying backhand Xu Tianran always believed to be the work of some hidden schemer, secretly activating the system''s functions at just the right moments, was in truth none other than her. Her soul essence which she merged with the system had been silently protecting him all along, triggering the necessary functions exactly when he needed them most. Her fingers gently traced the air, outlining his face from memory alone. "Tianran¡­ you''ve grown. You''ve suffered. You''ve become sharper¡ªyet still, I can''t help but want to hold you." The universe itself trembled as her whisper drifted into the void. For Qianxin Wuxin was no ordinary lover. She was a force that could move fate, rewrite karma, and burn down heaven itself if it dared to stand between her and the one she had given her thousand hearts to. Her tears fell not because of weakness, but because after so many lifetimes, so many deaths and rebirths, she had found him again. This time, no power in existence would separate them. At the very moment Qianxin Wuxin remembered all this, a cold glint flashed in her eyes. No one can touch him. Not fate, not Dao Ancestors, not even the heavens themselves. At the exact same moment, across countless void layers, Tian Mozi, now imprisoned within a white cube room, suddenly shivered, fear crawling deep into his soul. "This feeling¡ªthis¡­ impossible! Who¡­ who can threaten me like this?" --- After calming down, Qianxin Wuxin, with a gentle smile, stepped to the edge of the peak¡ªand in the very next moment, she was already standing at Xu Tianran''s door. Xu Tianran was stunned. His first instinct was to escape, to immediately teleport to another Immortal Dao World. But before he could act, he hastily used the system''s Identification Function and Relationship Function to check who this terrifyingly powerful beauty was. What he saw made his soul tremble violently: Name: Qianxin Wuxin Cultivation: Peak Primordial Immortal Realm Dao: Eternal Dao of Love Mental Status: Obsessed with love for you. She desires to be eternally with you. Across countless reincarnations, she has always watched you, sacrificing herself to protect you. Emotion: 100 (She loves you eternally and would die for you without hesitation.) Xu Tianran''s mind went blank. He didn''t know why, but tears uncontrollably flowed down his face. In this savage world, where strength was supreme and the weak were nothing but prey, he had long since believed that love, loyalty, and tenderness were meaningless illusions. Yet now, standing before him was proof that such a being existed. Someone who had endured epochs of pain, sacrifice, and reincarnation¡ªjust for him. Even though his memories of her were lost, his heart trembled violently, as if something deep within his very soul was crying out, ready to collapse entirely. 32. Eternal Caution vs. Genesis Obliteration Xu Tianran''s mind was a chaotic battlefield, thoughts crashing into each other like tidal waves. He stared at her gentle smile. He couldn''t help but feel slightly suspicious ¡ª how could someone be so beautiful? Could this be an illusion? But then, if someone was truly capable of fooling him to this extent, bypassing even the system itself, such a powerhouse wouldn''t be mentally retarded enough to waste time playing tricks like this. Or perhaps they wanted to use her to make him their pawn ¡ª and she herself didn''t even know it. Xu Tianran activated his Brainstorming Function, and two answers popped up: First, Qianxin Wuxin''s mental status is 100% true. Second, I am not trapped in any illusion. He didn''t know if he could fully trust the system itself ¡ª but what could he do with his current weak power? In the end, he simply let go of all unnecessary thoughts and chose to go with the flow. Before he could voice his doubts, he heard a gentle voice ¡ª so gentle that it could soothe any pain in the heart. But Xu Tianran, with his strong will, would not be swayed by a mere voice. Qianxin Wuxin smiled softly and said, "You should be able to see through who I am using your system, right?" Upon hearing these words, Xu Tianran felt a trace of fear rise in his heart ¡ª but he quickly calmed down. He didn''t reply, only staring at her silently, as if asking, how do you know? She didn''t explain, only returning his gaze with the same gentle smile. After all, teasing him like this ¡ª it was something she had always loved to do, in every life. She also had her own purpose for coming here. Seeing his serious gaze, she spoke softly, "You don''t have to worry about me scheming against you, harming you, or even being someone''s pawn without my own knowledge." Hearing this, Xu Tianran was shocked ¡ª could she read his mind? She continued, "I understand your cautious paranoia in this life ¡ª it''s completely different from your past lives. Once, you were a brave cultivator who saved me and fell in love with me. Another time, you were a cruel demon cultivator who refined me into a soul flag by devouring my soul. In one life, you were my senior brother who secretly loved me in our sect. In another, you were a mortal, and I was your wife ¡ª we even had countless children together. There was even a life where I was your master, and you were my disciple." "In some lifetimes, I stayed by your side, watching you grow, sharing your joys, and feeling happy whenever you were happy. In others, I remained in the shadows, never revealing myself, silently protecting you from enemies whenever I could." "In every life, through every identity and emotion, I never once attacked or betrayed you ¡ª even when you devoured my soul." Upon hearing this, Xu Tianran sneered in his heart. How could I believe this? She could easily lie to me. But before the thought could settle, Qianxin Wuxin saw through it and smiled gently. "No, I can''t lie to you ¡ª because that''s the very nature of the Eternal Dao of Love." Upon hearing this, Xu Tianran''s heart alarmed ¡ª she can really read my mind?! How is this possible? Before he could voice his doubts, Qianxin Wuxin continued, "Yes, I can hear your thoughts. I am the Sovereign of the Eternal Dao of Love, a dao that binds me to you across all lifetimes. Our souls have been interlinked from the very beginning ¡ª that''s why I can hear your thoughts." "But that''s not important," Qianxin Wuxin said softly. "I''m here because I need to tell you this ¡ª in this life, I can see you are trying to become powerful enough to break free from all chains, to live eternally without anyone being able to threaten you. I don''t want to become an obstacle in your path, so I''ll always quietly watch over you from the side. Do you want anything from me?" You might be reading a stolen copy. Visit Royal Road for the authentic version. Xu Tianran''s first thought was simple ¡ª If you really want to give me something, just give me some Origin Law Stones. But in reality, he only said, "I don''t want anything." Yet before he could say more, Qianxin Wuxin smiled faintly, tossed him a spiritual ring, and then her body scattered into countless butterflies, vanishing completely. Xu Tianran''s mouth twitched. Was that level of show-off really necessary just to disappear? My clones have disappeared countless times, and I''ve never done anything so flashy. But before his thoughts could wander further, he quickly calmed down and checked the spiritual ring. What he saw inside left him completely stunned ¡ª the storage space was vast beyond imagination, holding entire mountain peaks made entirely of Origin Law Stones of all types, piled into massive heaps. The sheer amount was enough to nurture an entire generation of powerhouses in the Immortal Dao World itself. Meanwhile, in an immortal cave near the center region of the sect, Qianxin Wuxin sat quietly with her eyes closed ¡ª yet a gentle smile lingered on her lips. --- Xu Tianran wanted to believe it all ¡ª the love across lifetimes, the eternal bond ¡ª and deep down, a part of him wished for such a love life. But right now, he couldn''t afford to get entangled any further. He already had enough problems: Tian Mozi, Gu Xuanyin, the Universe Will, and countless unknown dangers waiting ahead. If I really want to enjoy something like love, I first need to become invincible. Only after seeing through all truths will I decide whether this is real or not. For now, it was time to focus on cultivation. Yet, despite his usual wariness, Xu Tianran felt a strange sense of calm ¡ª a kind of peace he had never experienced before. It was as if a hidden fear, the fear of being truly alone forever, had quietly faded. So, someone like her exists for me after all. Someone strong enough that I won''t need to constantly risk my life to protect her. But still¡­ cultivation comes first. Once I become powerful enough, all truths will naturally reveal themselves. With this sheer amount of Origin Law Stones in his hands, Xu Tianran no longer needed to send his clone, Ji Yunxi, to the Myriad Dao Ascension Tower for further farming. Without wasting any time, he directly entered seclusion, aiming to break through from the Peak Golden Immortal Realm to the long-coveted Heavenly Immortal Realm ¡ª a realm he had desperately pursued in his past life. To step into the Heavenly Immortal Realm, a cultivator must merge two or more laws into a unified concept, forming the foundation for all future cultivation breakthroughs, and a cultivator''s true power varies greatly depending on the concept they form ¡ª a concept that itself depends entirely on which laws they choose to merge. Xu Tianran commanded his system, "Show my comprehended laws." A translucent panel appeared before his eyes, listing them clearly: Laws Comprehended: Technology: 100% Chaos: 100% Thunder: 100% Space: 100% Time: 100% Reincarnation: 100% Karma: 100% Life: 100% Death: 100% Devour: 100% Conceal: 100% Clone: 100% Morphing: 100% Escape: 100% Five Elements: 100% (Fire + Water + Metal + Earth + Wood) Xu Tianran activated his system''s Brainstorming Function, asking it to simulate and suggest the most optimal concepts he could form by merging his comprehended laws. Two results instantly popped up on the translucent system screen before him: [System Prompt] ¡ª Concept Creation Results I. Eternal Cautious Sovereign Dao: Technology + Space + Time + Reincarnation + Karma + Life + Death + Conceal + Clone + Morphing + Escape Features: (The first four features are applicable within the limit of Two Major Cultivation Realms above the wielder.) 1. Absolute Danger Sense: Detects all killing intent, enemies, and threats across realms, timelines, and dimensions. 2. Concealment: No prophecy, divination, or fate tracing can detect the wielder''s hand in any action. 3. Shapeshifting: Can turn into any lifeform or object, blending perfectly into any environment without detection. 4. Karma Counterattack: All curses, karma attacks, and fate-based strikes bounce back to the sender, even stronger. 5. Instant Escape: Teleports instantly within the wielder¡¯s spiritual sense range. 6. Reincarnation Insurance: If the wielder dies, the Dao safely protects their soul fragment and guarantees rebirth with full memories. No one can trace it. ---- II. Genesis Obliteration Dao: Technology + Chaos + Thunder + Space + Time + Reincarnation + Karma + Life + Death + Devour + Five Elements Features: Erases the target across all of time ¡ª past, present, and future ¡ª across every dimensional space. Even reincarnation, fate, karma, and destiny lose all traces, unable to restore or recall what was destroyed. It annihilates the very primal existence of the target, as if they were never born in this universe to begin with. Nothing can resist, nothing can return ¡ª only eternal emptiness remains. 33. When the Heavens Pout Seeing these two system prompts, Xu Tianran found himself in deep confusion. He was naturally drawn to the Eternal Cautious Sovereign Dao, which aligned perfectly with his cautious and survival-focused nature, filled with countless life-saving abilities. However, its destructive power was relatively weaker. On the other hand, the Genesis Obliteration Dao possessed terrifying destructive capabilities¡ªcapable of erasing enemies across all timelines and dimensions¡ªbut it completely lacked defensive and life-saving abilities. If possible, Xu Tianran wanted to merge the laws to form two Dao Concepts. However, he knew the cruel reality of cultivation: when stepping into the Heavenly Immortal Realm, a cultivator can only form a single Dao concept as their foundation. This chosen concept would then evolve into their Origin Dao during the future breakthrough to the Primordial Immortal Realm, representing their truest existence. This Origin Dao would become the core of their cultivation path¡ªthe very essence that defines who they are. And when one reaches the next realm, the Origin Dao Lord, they become the pioneer and sovereign of that unique Dao. No one else can walk the same path until the pioneer dies. Xu Tianran was unwilling to form his foundation with only one of these Dao concepts, so he activated his system''s Brainstorming and Parallel Mind Functions, asking it to simulate and suggest the most optimal way to merge both the Eternal Cautious Sovereign Dao Concept and the Genesis Obliteration Dao Concept. A result instantly popped up on the translucent system screen before him: [System Prompt] ¡ª Host can merge both Eternal Cautious Sovereign Dao Concept and Genesis Obliteration Dao Concept using Devouring Law Points. Law points required: 100 Billion Upon confirming that he could merge both Dao Concepts into one, he was delighted ¡ª but the moment he saw the required amount of law points, he felt as if his heart was stabbed infinitely by a rusted knife. But before he could even begin to sob, the system prompted again: Ding! The Host has met the required condition to upgrade Devouring Function into Ultimate Devourer Function. (Condition met ¡ª meeting Eternal Dao Lover) Ultimate Devourer Function: Host can now devour non-living things and convert them into points. Examples: 1. Supreme pills that increase talent can be devoured into Talent Points. 2. Herbs, pills, and spiritual stones can be devoured into Cultivation Points. 3. Recorded intents on stone steles can be devoured into Skill Points. 4. Law Origin Stones can be devoured into Law Points. Upon seeing this, Xu Tianran was overjoyed, as if he had struck the ultimate lottery. "All thanks to Qianxin Wuxin ¡ª not only did I meet the condition to upgrade the system function, but her gift of Law Origin Stones, piled up like mountains, can now be devoured into Law Points!" Without hesitation, Xu Tianran devoured all the Law Origin Crystals into System Law Points. The space ring became completely empty, and the system interface flickered before showing the new balance ¡ª a number that made Xu Tianran''s jaw drop. Law Points: 10,000 Trillion He checked his remaining Cultivation Points: 36 Billion. With both wealth and safety in mind, Xu Tianran didn''t hesitate. He directly activated his system, using both Law Points and Cultivation Points to initiate the formation of the two Dao Concepts. As the points rapidly drained, profound Dao rhythms formed around him, slithering like ancient serpents into his body. They traveled through every inch of his flesh, bones, and soul, while the chaos energy required for the fusion was directly drawn from his cultivation points. This book is hosted on another platform. Read the official version and support the author''s work. The first to form was the Eternal Cautious Sovereign Dao ¡ª the moment it took shape, his body became translucent, flickering between shadow and light. At times, his entire existence seemed to vanish, leaving behind only faint traces of his presence. Without any pause, the Genesis Obliteration Dao followed, its formation accompanied by wild chaos and thunder flickering all around him. Any nearby object would have been reduced to absolute nothingness if not for the system''s automatic shielding. But Xu Tianran did not stop there. Without hesitation, he triggered the final fusion ¡ª merging the Eternal Cautious Sovereign Dao and Genesis Obliteration Dao into the singular Supreme Cautious Eternal Extinction Dao. In an instant, 100 Billion Law Points drained away, and his body and soul were simultaneously tempered by countless intertwined Dao laws. The newly formed Supreme Cautious Eternal Extinction Dao settled into his soul, embedding itself at the very center of his eyebrows ¡ª the core of his existence. At that very moment, Xu Tianran officially stepped into the First Heavenly Immortal Realm, his foundation solidified. His body flickered into complete invisibility, as if erased from reality itself, before reappearing a moment later ¡ª stronger than ever before. Suddenly, Xu Tianran sensed the arrival of a thunder tribulation ¡ª a natural response to the birth of a new, powerful Dao Concept. However, thanks to his Heavenly Concealment Function, the tribulation couldn''t even lock onto his presence. Realizing this, Xu Tianran was overjoyed instead of anxious. Without hesitation, he teleported over 5000 billion kilometers away from the sect, summoning a clone to act as him in the sect. Using his Heavenly Concealment, he allowed only the thunder tribulation to sense his presence. A terrifying bolt descended ¡ª a strike capable of erasing anything in its path. Yet, the moment it touched Xu Tianran''s body, it was absorbed instantly, like water soaking into a thirsty sponge. Not even a scratch remained. The tribulation, which had come merely to test the creator of this unheard-of Dao, felt humiliated. Its will flared with fury ¡ª why would someone absorb tribulation lightning instead of defending against it? Enraged, the sky roared louder, and from the stormclouds descended a Thunder Dragon, its body crackling with divine judgment. The beasts of the surrounding forests fled in terror, sensing the arrival of true calamity. But to Xu Tianran, this was nothing more than a light appetizer before the main course. Without effort, he absorbed the dragon-shaped lightning as well, his body perfectly unharmed. Seeing its strongest strike turn into nothing but free nourishment, the tribulation went into a tantrum. The sky ripped open, unleashing an endless ocean of lightning, pouring down over a 50-kilometer radius. But no matter how fierce the strikes became, they were all devoured and turned into pure strength for Xu Tianran. Finally, completely drained of energy, the tribulation itself seemed to huff in frustration, like an angry little sister who lost an argument. With one final stomp of defiance, it tore open a rift in the sky and ran away, vanishing into the void. He then teleported back to his sect, not alerting a single soul thanks to his Primordial level movement technique and System''s Heavenly concealment function. Without delay, he closed his eyes and guided the thunder energy he had absorbed, using it to temper every single cell in his body and even his soul. Surprisingly, instead of pain, a comforting warmth filled him. When he finally opened his eyes, an unshakable battle spirit surged within ¡ª a craving to fight eternally against powerful foes. This heart demon ¡ª every time he gained even a little bit of power, it would show up without fail. After casually spitting on the face of his heart demon, Xu Tianran calmed himself down once more. Before Xu Tianran could begin his next cultivation session, the cold and mechanical voice of the system echoed once again: (Ding! Host has met the required power level to upgrade the Ultimate Devourer Function.) Xu Tianran was stunned. He had only just upgraded the devouring function to Ultimate Devourer Function before his breakthrough ¡ª and now, another upgrade? It felt like receiving two months'' salary on a single day. Such luck¡­ Xu Tianran couldn''t help but chuckle to himself. "Hehehehe¡­ the heavens really love me today." As Xu Tianran held his breath in anticipation, the system''s cold voice continued, revealing the upgraded function: [System Prompt] ¡ª Ultimate Devourer Function ? Supreme Devourer Function Function Description: All points ¡ª Talent Points, Cultivation Points, Skill Points, and Law Points ¡ª have now merged into a single currency: Devoured Points. These Devoured Points can be freely used to enhance these four aspects: Talent, Cultivation, Skill, and Law. Devoured points: 9999.9 Trillion Xu Tianran was utterly shocked. "Wow, my system isn''t like those dumb systems that endlessly throw ridiculous quests at their hosts, turning them into overworked slaves, constantly dragging them into clich¨¦ life-or-death situations." Instead, his Eternal System always seemed to make things easier for him ¡ª almost like it could read his desires before he even voiced them. Overwhelmed by affection for his reliable system, Xu Tianran couldn''t help but lean forward and plant a kiss on the translucent screen. The system interface flickered slightly in response, as if shyly accepting the gesture. Meanwhile, deep within the sect''s core region, Qianxin Wuxin''s face flushed bright red, as red as a ripe tomato. Her heart raced ¡ª after all, her soul essence was part of the system. She had just felt that affectionate kiss directly through the connection. 34. Old Bastard in Tears Xu Tianran already had an astonishing amount of Devour Points¡ª9999.9 Trillion¡ªmore than enough to upgrade everything in his arsenal, including his cultivation realm. Without hesitation, he pressed the ''+'' symbol next to Supreme Cautious Eternal Extinction Dao in his system interface. Dao Concept Breakthrough Path: 1% Comprehension¡ú1st Heaven Immortal Realm ?? 21% Comprehension ¡ú 1st Mystic Immortal Realm ?? 51% Comprehension ¡ú 1st Dao Immortal Realm ?? 100% Comprehension ¡ú Peak Dao Immortal Realm ... As his Devour Points drained, chaos energy surged into his body, and his comprehension skyrocketed at an absurd speed. Endless insights poured into his mind like a divine revelation. Without hesitation, Xu Tianran activated his Parallel Mind Function, absorbing every fragment of understanding into his soul. His body trembled violently, flickering like a nightmarish distortion¡ªan eerie transformation akin to a horror scene. Then, his cultivation began to break through in rapid succession: Heaven Immortal Realm: 1st ¡ú 3rd ¡ú 5th ¡ú 7th ¡ú 9th ¡ú Peak Heaven Immortal Realm His cultivation exploded, reaching Peak Heaven Immortal Realm in an instant¡ªbut it didn''t stop. The momentum surged forward, carrying him into the Mystic Immortal Realm: Mystic Immortal Realm: 1st ¡ú 3rd ¡ú 5th ¡ú 7th ¡ú 9th ¡ú Peak Mystic Immortal Realm Then, without stopping, he directly stepped into the Dao Immortal Realm: Dao Immortal Realm: 1st ¡ú 3rd ¡ú 5th ¡ú 7th ¡ú 9th ¡ú Peak Dao Immortal Realm Each breakthrough happened in a flash, as if heaven and earth were rewriting his existence. Yet, just as he stood at the edge of Peak Dao Immortal Realm, he forcefully restrained himself. If Xu Tianran formed his Origin from his Dao Concept and broke through to Primordial Immortal Realm, that old bastard Tian Mozi would instantly sense his Origin formation, forcibly connect to it, and attempt to seize his body. He might be able to sever Origin Connection using his unparalleled Dao Concept. But it wasn''t 100% certain¡ªand that was a risk he wasn''t willing to take. Because of Primal Severance¡ªthe system''s inactivated function. He had deliberately avoided activating it for so long, knowing it would instantly alert unwanted eyes. Now, with his Dao Concept already at its peak, he finally had the perfect means to sever all unnecessary ties. Why use a small knife to cut the rope when he had a giant sword? Xu Tianran narrowed his eyes and commanded, "System, show me the prompt for the inactivated system function¡ªPrimal Severance." A moment later, the system responded. Ding! [Primal Severance: A system function that allows the host to sever any and all bindings¡ªbe they origin control, soul imprints, slave marks, karmic ties, fate entanglements, time locks, or reincarnation loops¡ªwhile devouring the forces attempting to control the host] This story has been stolen from Royal Road. If you read it on Amazon, please report it [Activation Cost: 100 Billion Devour Points (Adjusted due to late activation)] Xu Tianran''s lips twitched. "The hell? The system is actually charging me for activating it late?!" But after checking his remaining 6,680 trillion Devour Points, he shrugged. "Tch, whatever. A small price to pay for absolute freedom." Without hesitation, he directly activated it. The moment Primal Severance took effect, he felt something deep within him¡ªan invisible chain, connected to his very existence, suddenly being cut. Zzzng! As if a forbidden link had been severed, two powerful beings were instantly alerted. ..... Far away, in a vast, storm-wracked void deep within the Primordial Chaos Realm, a strange white prison room hung suspended in the endless chaos. Within it, Tian Mozi was impaled by countless golden lightning spears, each one nailing him in place. Suddenly, his closed eyes snapped open in shock. His soul telepathy link¡ªcut. His link to his false disciple Xu Tianran¡ªsevered. His expression twisted into rage. "HOW DARE HE?!" Instantly, he tried to reconnect¡ªonly for his soul to be met with something terrifying. A saw-like force¡ªmerciless, slow, and excruciating¡ªbegan to tear through his very existence. "ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!" His agonized screams echoed through the void, shaking the very foundations of his domain. Only when he stopped trying to reconnect did the pain subside. Panting heavily, his once-imposing figure trembled. Hah¡­ Hah¡­ Hah¡­ He was an Origin Dao Emperor¡ªsecond only to an Origin Dao Ancestor¡ªbut this pain¡­ this horrific, mind-tearing torment... He never wanted to experience it again. Then, his eyes flashed with terrifying killing intent, cold enough to freeze entire universes. ..... Meanwhile, a thousand quadrillion light-years away, in another universe, a monstrous entity of galaxy-sized proportions lay dormant. Its name was Xal''Zyros, the Tyrant of Ruin¡ªan ancient horror that once sought to devour Xu Tianran''s universe but was ultimately repelled. Suddenly, its countless crimson eyes snapped open. A deep disturbance rippled through its being. It focused on its Slave Soul Imprint, which had been embedded in Tian Mozi¡ªhalf clustered within him, half scattered across the universe, likely within his clones. But that wasn''t what alarmed it. No. What truly shook it to its core¡­ was that a fragment of that imprint had been severed. Impossible. Such a thing should have been utterly unthinkable. With an unsettling sense of urgency, Xal''Zyros reached out to reconnect the broken fragment¡ªonly for something horrifying to strike back. A storm of microscopic, needle-like shards erupted into its being. Not a clean severance¡ªno mercy. Billions of the needle-thin fragments drilled into its flesh, piercing straight into its soul, its origin, and its very existence itself. Each shard writhed and twisted, burrowing deeper, tearing apart its existence bit by bit¡ªslowly, deliberately, agonizingly. Xal''Zyros had never known pain. Not like this. A torment beyond reality¡ªas if an invisible force was unraveling its being thread by thread, shredding its power, devouring what it was. "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!" The Tyrant of Ruin''s monstrous scream echoed through the cosmos, distorting space itself as galaxies trembled from the sheer force of its pain. Only when it finally stopped trying to reconnect did the agony begin to fade. But its countless eyes now gleamed with something beyond rage. Fear. For the first time in its existence¡­ it felt fear. ... Meanwhile, within the Star Sword Sect, Xu Tianran felt true freedom for the first time. It was as if he had been reborn, unshackled from every chain that had ever bound him. The sensation wasn''t just physical¡ªit was something far deeper. His very existence itself felt light, unburdened. He let out a breath and muttered, "So good¡­ If I had known it would feel this liberating, I should have activated the Primal Severance system function the moment it appeared." Just as Xu Tianran was about to savor his newfound freedom, the system notification echoed in his mind. Ding! [Primal Severance has devoured fragments of existence from Tian Mozi and Xal''Zyros.] Devour Points obtained: 2,000 Trillion. Remaining Devour Points: 8,680 Trillion. Xu Tianran was shocked beyond belief¡ªnot because of the massive amount of Devour Points he had just obtained, nor because a fragment of Tian Mozi''s existence had been severed and devoured. That bastard had it coming. What truly sent a chill down his spine was the appearance of an unfamiliar name¡ªXal''Zyros. Even the name itself carried an eerie, suffocating weight. Who was this entity? For the first time in a long while, a flicker of fear appeared on Xu Tianran''s face. A known enemy like Tian Mozi was a hundred times better than an unknown one lurking in the shadows. Without hesitation, he activated the Brainstorming Function and Parallel Mind Function, pushing his mind to its limits to search for any indirect connections to this being. Then, the system prompt appeared: [Xal''Zyros¡ªA galaxy-sized entity from another universe. This creature implanted a Slave Soul Imprint on Tian Mozi and provided him with the All-Severing Poison, meant to kill Gu Xuanyin, the Origin Dao Ancestor of this universe. Even after reincarnation, Tian Mozi''s soul fragments still contained fragments of this Slave Soul Imprint.] Xu Tianran''s expression darkened. What kind of shitty luck is this?! "Why the hell am I entangled with every monstrous villain out there?!" After calming down, Xu Tianran sighed and muttered, "With whatever little luck I have, at least Xal''Zyros¡ªthat cool-named monster¡ªnever activated the Slave Soul Imprint to kill Tian Mozi. Otherwise, I would''ve died along with him as one of his reincarnated soul fragments." "Well, as they say¡ªsometimes misfortune is just a blessing in disguise. That monster unknowingly gifted me a fortune in Devour Points." With an exaggerated motion, he gave a slight bow in a random direction, as if paying respect to some unseen entity. "Thank you, monster." 35. The Core: Momma, Where Am I? Xu Tianran wanted to check his System status, but before he could, a system prompt sounded. Ding! The host has met the necessary power level to upgrade the system function [Ultimate Threat Sense] to [Ultimate Threat Sense 2.0]. [Ultimate Threat Sense 2.0]: Allows the host to detect even the slightest killing intent within their spiritual sense range. Upgrades threat detection beyond just the host¡ªit can now sense if anyone with karmic ties to the host is fated to die within the next 24 hours. Upon seeing this, Xu Tianran was delighted. This is exactly what I needed! But before he could fully savor his excitement, the system chimed again. (Ding! Killing intent detected. The system has marked the individual.) Xu Tianran frowned. Too much of a coincidence. But after a brief moment of thought, he dismissed his suspicion. The system was doing something useful, even if it was unexpected. Without hesitation, he used the Identification function to check the individual the system had marked. --- Ten million kilometers away from Xu Tianran''s cave, in a luxurious courtyard, a core disciple named Gu Yuan, at his cultivation peak, was leisurely sipping tea. A beautiful maid knelt beside him, gently washing his feet with warm water. Gu Yuan enjoyed this ritual¡ªhe believed that having a beautiful woman serve him made him feel even more handsome. Unbeknownst to him, someone was already peering into his secrets through the Identification function. --- Xu Tianran''s gaze locked onto the details revealed by the system. Upon reading Gu Yuan''s identification and mental status, his expression twisted in shock. Not because Gu Yuan was powerful. Not because he had some terrifying powerhouse backing him. But because of his twisted mindset¡ªand the absurd reason he wanted to kill Xu Tianran. Which left him speechless. --- Name: Gu Yuan Cultivation: 7th Golden Immortal Realm Sect: Star Sword Sect Mental Status: Gu Yuan is a psychopath who, before ascending to the Immortal Great Dao World, enjoyed killing people he deemed ugly or average-looking, believing they tainted the beauty of the world. After ascending, he found that he could no longer identify targets for his twisted obsession¡ªbecause once cultivators break through to the Human Immortal Realm, they can morph their appearances to be more attractive, regardless of their original looks. With no one "ugly" left to kill, he resorted to an alternative¡ªhaving a beautiful maid wash his feet, as it gave him a sense of superiority and temporarily eased his psychotic urges. However, deep inside, he always felt something was missing. Until he found a newly joined, average-looking inner disciple. For years, he observed, waiting to see if that person had any backing. Yet, after so long, the disciple never once stepped out of his dwelling. No connections, no protection¡ªcompletely alone. Gu Yuan''s patience had finally paid off. Tonight, he would reclaim the missing piece of himself. Hehehehehehehe¡­ Just the thought sent shivers of excitement through him. Tonight, his happiness would reach beyond the heavens. --- Upon seeing this, Xu Tianran''s first reaction was fury. He had deliberately morphed himself into an average appearance to avoid unnecessary trouble. If he revealed his true face or made himself too handsome, he knew it would attract unwanted attention, jealousy, and nuisances¡ªsomething he had no interest in dealing with. You could be reading stolen content. Head to the original site for the genuine story. And yet, this fucking guy wanted to kill him just because he looked ugly? Who''s ugly? You? Your whole damn family? Your ancestors? Your entire bloodline? All ugly! After cursing Gu Yuan countless times in his heart, Xu Tianran gradually regained his composure. The next moment, his eyes flashed with a cold glint. With a single thought, two clones appeared beside him. One of them was an exact replica of Gu Yuan¡ªso identical that even Gu Yuan''s own mother wouldn''t be able to tell them apart. If anything, she might mistake the clone for the real one and call the original a fake. The second clone, shrouded in Heavenly Concealment, silently moved toward the Soul Tablet Hall. With both the system''s concealment function and Xu Tianran''s own power level, even if a sect ancestor were sitting right outside the hall, they wouldn''t notice a thing. In an instant, the clone replaced Gu Yuan''s soul tablet with a newly crafted one, erasing the original tablet from existence. At the same time, the Gu Yuan clone teleported straight into the courtyard, seamlessly taking the original''s place on the chair. Meanwhile, the real Gu Yuan vanished¡ªno sound, no ripple, no trace left behind. Even the maid, still washing the feet of what she believed to be Gu Yuan, noticed nothing amiss. She simply continued her work, unaware that the person before her was no longer the same. As for the real Gu Yuan? He had disappeared before he could fulfill his twisted desires¡ªonly to find himself meeting his maker instead. For now, Xu Tianran''s clone, disguised as Gu Yuan, remained in place, awaiting further orders. Meanwhile, Xu Tianran felt a deep sense of satisfaction. He almost wanted to call himself a professional cleaner¡ªone who erased filth with absolute perfection. At the same time, a pillar of light tore through the chaotic void between Immortal Worlds¡ªthe Secret Realm had opened. Meanwhile, just as Xu Tianran was about to check his system status, his sect token suddenly vibrated. A message appeared: A secret realm has opened¡ªan event that occurs only once in a million years. This realm contains treasures and herbs so rare that even Primordial Immortal Realm cultivators would covet them. Disciples wishing to participate must board the void ship within the hour. However, only those at or below the Peak Dao Immortal Realm will be allowed entry. As the announcement ended, a massive void ship materialized above the sect, its presence stirring waves of excitement. This ship, capable of traversing the chaotic void, would directly teleport participants near the secret realm. Xu Tianran smirked. Perfect timing. Without hesitation, he decided to make use of his clone, already disguised as Gu Yuan, to enter the secret realm. Moments later, his clone boarded the void ship, blending seamlessly among the eager disciples. Soon after, over a thousand void ships, carrying more than 100,000 cultivators, soared into the sky, vanishing into the chaotic void. Upon reaching the secret realm, countless void ships filled the void, each belonging to different sects from various Immortal Dao Worlds. The sheer number was impossible to count at a glance. What made this secret realm truly special was its unique Time Origin Dao foundation¡ªone year inside the realm equaled just one hour outside. Because of this, all participants would be ejected after a single hour in the outside world. However, the danger was immense. The mortality rate was notoriously high¡ªnot only did cultivators have to fend off terrifying beasts within the realm, but they also had to be wary of their fellow participants. After all, in a place overflowing with treasures, the greatest threat often came from other humans. As soon as Xu Tianran''s clone entered the secret realm along with the other disciples, everyone was randomly teleported across the vast expanse. The scenery shifted¡ªtowering ancient trees filled the sky, their dense canopies blocking out the sun. A vast, primeval forest stretched endlessly in all directions, teeming with unknown dangers. Without hesitation, Xu Tianran activated his Brainstorming Function, calculating the most optimal way to reap the greatest benefits from this opportunity. A system prompt immediately appeared: 1. Erase the beasts to collect Devour Points. 2. Extract the core of the secret realm before being ejected. Upon seeing the options, Xu Tianran''s eyes gleamed with greed. His clone immediately merged underground, activating all its auxiliary techniques to move undetected. Thanks to his Eternal Clone Nexus function, he could control 1,500 clones, each possessing his full combat power. Without delay, he produced 1,498 additional clones, combining them with the Gu Yuan clone, bringing the total to 1,499 clones. The clones dispersed underground, using their spiritual senses to mark targets while swiftly annihilating anything in their way. One clone would lock onto a target, and the others would strike in perfect synchronization, ensuring complete erasure without a trace. Day after day, the silent massacre continued. Within a month, an eerie silence fell over most of the secret realm. Meanwhile, in the outside world, Xu Tianran formed one final clone. Without hesitation, he sent it to destroy Gu Yuan''s soul tablet in the Soul Tablet Hall, ensuring that Gu Yuan''s death appeared entirely natural within the secret realm. With this, any lingering traces connecting Xu Tianran to Gu Yuan were erased. While 50 minutes passed outside the secret realm, 10 months had already gone by inside. Fear spread among the cultivators. For the first nine months, they had only encountered one or two beasts. Then, in the final month, not a single beast appeared. It was as if some terrifying ghost had devoured them all. The only deaths were due to greedy cultivators turning on each other. Time flowed like drifting clouds, and in the blink of an eye, another two months passed. With only ten seconds remaining before ejection, 1,500 clones of Xu Tianran had already gathered around the core of the secret realm. Each passing second felt like an eternity. Then, in the final second before ejection, all 1,500 clones struck simultaneously, severing the core''s connection to the secret realm. At that moment, all other disciples were forcibly ejected¡ªwhile the secret realm itself vanished, never to appear again because the core was missing. Within Xu Tianran''s system storage space, the core had already been absorbed into Devour Points, along with the countless beasts he had slain. A system notification appeared: Total Devour Points gained: 3,000 Trillion. Remaining Devour Points: 11,680 Trillion. Xu Tianran exhaled slowly, his lips curling into a satisfied smirk. Such insane wealth¡ªjust this alone could push his foundation to unimaginable heights. Leaning back, he lifted his teacup, taking a slow sip as he basked in his newfound fortune. --- Back outside, the ejected cultivators were confused. None of them had felt anything strange. No shockwaves, no collapses¡ªnothing. However, what truly stunned them was the survival rate. Normally, the mortality rate in a secret realm was absurdly high. Yet this time, only 1% of cultivators had died¡ªwhile the rest returned safely, treasures in hand. It was completely unheard of. 36. Abducted by Universe will Finally settled with everything in hand, he turned his attention to what he had originally intended to do. "System, show my status." A translucent screen appeared before him. System Status Window Name: Xu Tianran Age: 68 Body: Eternal Chaos Thunder Body (Peak Primordial Level) + Talent: Chaos Origin Supreme Spiritual Root (Peak Primordial Level) + True Cultivation: Peak Dao Immortal Realm + Disguised Cultivation: 3rd Human Immortal Realm Combat Power: Equivalent to 7th Primordial Immortal Realm Sea of Consciousness: 10 Quadrillion km3 Spiritual Sense: 10,000 Quadrillion km3 (1 Quadrillion = 1,000 Trillion) Cultivation Technique: Eternal Abyss Star Devouring Codex (Low Primordial Level - Perfection) + Martial Skills: Star Severing Sword Technique (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) + Star Destroying Fist Technique (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) + Starpiercer Voidshift: Eternal Astral Transcendence (Peak Primordial Level - Perfection) + Sword Intent: 100% + Fist Intent: 100% + Auxiliary Techniques: Primordial Morphogenesis Sovereign Art (Peak Primordial Level - Perfection) + Voidshroud Earthflow: Divine Abyss Escape (Peak Primordial Level - Perfection) + Phantom Veil Art (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) + Silent Death Sutra (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) + Heavenly Mirage Steps (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) + Karmic Shadow Concealment (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) + Soul Severing Whisper (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) + Blood Resonance Absorption (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) + Void Shadow Clone Technique (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) + Soul Reaving Insight (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) + Heavenly Formation Mastery (Peak Immortal Level - Perfection) + Dao Law Concept Comprehended: Supreme Cautious Eternal Extinction Dao - 100% + System Functions Activated: 1. Supreme Devour Function 2. Relationship Function 3. Identification Function 4. Storage Space 2.0 5. Brainstorming 2.0 6. Ultimate Threat Detection 2.0 7. Heavenly Concealment 8. Immortal World Transverse 9. Eternal Clone Nexus 10. Primal Severance Devour Points: 11,680 Trillion With this many Devour Points, he no longer needed to slowly improve everything step by step. It was time to use the Brainstorming and Parallel Mind functions to determine the most optimal upgrade path. System Prompt Appeared: Integration of Talent + Body + Cultivation Technique + Martial Skills + Auxiliary Techniques + 100% Comprehension of Supreme Cautious Eternal Extinction Dao Concept. Initiating breakthrough into the Primordial Immortal Realm¡­ --- Xu Tianran''s eyes widened in shock. Integrating everything into one? Was the system forging something beyond imagination? A flash of anticipation gleamed in his eyes. What kind of grand transformation would this create? Without hesitation, he poured in his Devour Points. Instantly, space itself seemed to shatter, and boundless energy erupted into his body like an unstoppable tidal wave. Then¡ªthe agony struck. It wasn''t just pain. It was annihilation. Every cell in his body was torn apart and reformed. Each fragment of flesh, every drop of blood, every fiber of his being was ground into nothingness¡ªonly to be reshaped again. His organs? Obliterated. Reduced to a mist of raw essence, as if his very existence was being unmade. His bones turned to dust. His blood cells vanished into absolute void. Then, his body reformed¡ªeach cell reborn, each organ reconstructed from pure energy, stronger and more terrifying than before. His soul was torn, stitched, torn again, and stitched once more, an unending cycle of destruction and rebirth. He could feel himself dying and reviving countless times in mere moments. If I can''t scream now, then when can I?! Xu Tianran let out a roar, his voice carrying the madness of boundless suffering¡ªonly to be instantly silenced by the protective formation. If not for that, the entire sect would have been shaken to its core. Then, the Origin took form¡ªan existence so dense that even a thousandfold compression of energy paled in comparison. It swirled like a black hole at the center of his soul, endlessly devouring and refining all concepts until nothing remained but pure, absolute power. Stolen story; please report. Through this very black hole, a link was forged¡ªone that pierced beyond the boundaries of the universe itself. From the endless void beyond, an unfathomable torrent of void energy poured down, so pure, so absolute, that it reshaped his very essence. At that moment, his Origin was born¡ª NULL VOID EXTINCTION ORIGIN A terrifying force capable of erasing all things, reducing existence itself to oblivion. In a single step, he ascended into the Primordial Immortal Realm¡ªbut it did not stop there. Like a dam bursting, his Devour Points flooded through him, forcefully pushing his cultivation to its absolute peak. Peak Primordial Immortal Realm. ... Xu Tianran stabilized his cultivation and checked his system status. System Status Window: Name: Xu Tianran Age: 68 Origin: Null Void Extinction Origin True Cultivation: Peak Primordial Immortal Realm Disguised Cultivation: 3rd Human Immortal Realm Combat Power: Equivalent to 7th Origin Dao Lord Realm Sea of Consciousness: 100 Quadrillion km3 Spiritual Sense: 100,000 Quadrillion km3 Devour Points: 0 Just as Xu Tianran was about to bask in his newfound glory, an emotionless voice echoed directly in his mind¡ªresonating not only within him but across every living being in the entire universe. **"The Battle Realm is about to open, linking countless universes. The top 10 universes will ascend to the next level, while the bottom 100 will be devoured into nothingness, in accordance with the Order of Cortex. All cultivators at the Primordial Immortal Realm will be transported directly into the Battle Realm. Battle Points will be recorded based on the number of cultivators slain from other universes. Universe rankings will be determined by the highest individual Battle Points from each universe, and accordingly, rewards and punishments will be enforced."** Before he could even process what all this nonsense was about, he was instantly teleported into a vast, mist-filled room along with countless other cultivators. Without hesitation, he morphed his appearance, taking on a completely different look. After all, the Primordial Immortal Realm cultivators from the Star Sword Sect were also present¡ªpeople he had no intention of revealing his true identity to. Until now, Xu Tianran had never engaged in battle directly¡ªhe had always relied on his clones for perfect kills. But now, he could sense that this universe was forcing him to take action. And this so-called Order of Cortex? The universe wouldn''t even bother to elaborate on what it truly was. Before he could think further, a countdown timer appeared on the wall, rapidly ticking down from 5 seconds to 1. Before any cultivator could communicate, they were all instantly transported into a vast land consisting of forests, deserts, seas, fire, ice, and countless other extreme environments, each being randomly teleported to different locations. A massive floating screen appeared at the center of the Battle Realm, visible to all, displaying the rankings in real time. Similar screens hovered above every universe, allowing all beings to witness the unfolding carnage. Names continuously flickered and shifted¡ªsome rising, others vanishing entirely¡ªas the slaughter had already begun. Xu Tianran wasted no time and immediately activated Brainstorming 2.0, seeking the optimal path forward. He had landed atop a desolate, icy mountain peak, far from any immediate threats. System Prompt: This Battle Realm consists only of cultivators at the Primordial Immortal Realm. Upon seeing this, Xu Tianran felt a wave of relief. His system''s Heavenly Concealment function only shielded him from beings at the Origin Dao Ancestor Realm and below, which explained why the Universe Will had managed to teleport him here without his consent. But now wasn''t the time for overthinking. It was time to take action¡ªfor the first time. With a single thought, 2,000 clones, each possessing his full combat power, materialized around him. Thanks to his Eternal Clone Nexus, their energy was limitless, directly linked to the Void itself. No exhaustion. No limits. At the same time, his Calamity Starfall had evolved into something far deadlier¡ª Void Erasure : Attack power reaching his full combat power Each of his clones was fully armed, their weapons distributed, their presence overwhelming. Meanwhile, Xu Tianran himself vanished into the depths of the earth, concealed by his system''s Heavenly Concealment Function. There was no need to engage in direct battle¡ªwhat if a Heaven''s Chosen capable of fighting two major realms above their level appeared? Avoiding unnecessary trouble was the wisest course of action. Thus, he constructed a massive underground monitoring palace, hidden 5 trillion km beneath the surface, near a vast magma lake¡ªa perfect vantage point to observe, strategize, and strike only when necessary. Xu Tianran''s eyes widened in shock as he saw his original name displayed on the floating screen. "This is a complete privacy violation!" he thought to himself, his expression darkening. But what surprised him even more was the bracketed text next to his name¡ªhis universe name: (Aspara). "So that''s the name of my universe? This is the first time I''ve even heard of it¡­" Meanwhile, chaos had already erupted across the Battle Realm. Many cultivators had formed alliances, teaming up to eliminate their enemies. At the same time, his clones had already spread out across the battlefield, like a swarm of locusts, teleporting to various locations. However, seeing how many cultivators had teamed up, his clones adapted accordingly¡ªforming teams of their own to engage in battle. The battlefield was a spectacle of carnage: Stealth assassinations struck without warning. Direct sword and fist intent attacks crushed through defenses. Void Erasure Bombs exploded, erasing entire regions from existence. As the slaughter unfolded, Xu Tianran''s name skyrocketed up the rankings. Within moments, he broke into the top 1,000, and the ascent showed no signs of stopping. The massacre continued¡ªhis clones moved with deadly precision, eliminating any enemies within range. Finally, as his spiritual sense clones reached their limits, leaving no more cultivators alive within their detection range, his ranking stabilized at 89th place. As Xu Tianran''s Devour Points skyrocketed, he quickly realized the true scale of his gains. Each 1st-level Primordial Immortal Realm cultivator granted him 10 trillion Devour Points. Each Peak Primordial Immortal Realm cultivator granted him 100 trillion Devour Points. His total Devour Points surged past 5,000 trillion, a fortune beyond imagination. "Wealth invites danger¡­" he mused, floating mid-air, his expression unreadable. However, before he could strategize further, a system alert jolted him¡ª One of his clones had been destroyed. His eyes narrowed. Up until now, his Eternal Clone Nexus had made his forces nearly invincible. For a clone to be obliterated meant true danger had arrived. He quickly scanned through the battlefield, and what he saw made his expression darken. A massive coalition had formed¡ªnearly 10,000 Primordial Immortal Realm cultivators had banded together, sweeping through the battlefield like an unstoppable tide, eliminating anyone in their path. "So, they''re gathering into a single force¡­ If I let them grow unchecked, they''ll become a serious problem." Xu Tianran''s gaze turned cold. It was time to retaliate. 37. A True Celebration of Freedom All his clones, no matter which direction they were heading, suddenly stopped. One by one, they teleported back. That moment, the perished clone also resurrected in an instant. Now, 2,000 clones stood in perfect formation, surrounding the enemy forces. Without hesitation, they raised their hands in unison. From the depths of the void, an unfathomable power surged. Pure void energy condensed¡ªcompressed¡ªthen condensed again, over and over, until its density reached an unfathomable level. Black hole-like spheres of destruction swirled above each clone, spinning with a terrifying gravitational pull. Then¡ª They threw them. Each black sphere shot toward the same point¡ªmerging, compressing, spiraling together into a single entity. A massive, pitch-black void sphere, over 100 kilometers in radius, formed in the sky. It pulsed ominously. It devoured the very light around it. It fell. The 10,000 Primordial Immortal Realm cultivators below froze, their eyes locked onto the descending abyss of annihilation. Their minds screamed in confusion. "What the hell is going on?!" Yet the answer came the moment the sphere touched the ground. An unfathomable gravitational force erupted, dragging everything into it¡ªthe land, the air, even the very essence of existence. The clones, too, were pulled in¡ªwillingly merging with the void sphere, fueling its destruction. Then¡ª Annihilation. The sphere collapsed upon itself, unleashing a spiraling explosion that devoured everything in a 1 million square kilometer radius. The land twisted. The sky shattered. The explosion pulled everything inward, crushing it to a singularity¡ªbefore an eerie silence remained. When the dust settled, what remained was a crater vast enough to birth entire oceans. Nothing else. Countless cultivators from other universes who happened to be within the destruction range were caught in the crossfire and attained eternal peace before they even realized what had happened. ..... Meanwhile, within the underground palace, Xu Tianran felt something stir deep within him. Destruction¡ªit felt like freedom. He hadn''t even used his full power, yet the devastation was already beyond comprehension. A thought took root in his mind¡ªwhat if he unleashed everything? What if he let loose without restraint? A sharp glint flashed in his eyes. He wanted to feel it¡ªto wield absolute power and watch as everything crumbled before him. The rush. The exhilaration. The sheer power surging through his very being. He wanted to laugh. No, he needed to laugh. Here, where no one could see him. Where no one could hear him. "Heheheheh¡­ kekekeke¡­ hahahah¡­ HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" His laughter echoed through the underground palace, a symphony of madness and triumph intertwining. The desire to destroy, dominate, and reign supreme burned fiercer than ever. His breathing grew rapid, his chest rising and falling like a raging storm. His heartbeat¡ªBOOM! BOOM! BOOM!¡ªpounded like a thundering war drum, shaking his very core. The urge surged within him. A wild, untamed desire to let loose, to erase everything, to turn this entire Battle Realm into nothingness until only his name remained at the top¡ªRank One. Hah¡­ He exhaled sharply, forcing himself to calm down. His pulsating heart slowed, but the desire? It never faded. It lurked beneath the surface, a beast waiting to be unleashed. Unauthorized use: this story is on Amazon without permission from the author. Report any sightings. After slightly calming down, Xu Tianran checked his system. His Devour Points had skyrocketed to an astonishing 380,000 trillion. If he could, he would have celebrated for an entire week. But how could he waste such an unprecedented opportunity? The Universe Will itself was practically feeding him with both hands¡ªoffering him an endless feast of power, waiting to be devoured. With a single thought, 2,000 clones materialized once more. This time, he repeated the same strategy¡ªspreading them across the battlefield. Every opportunity had to be seized; not a single one could be missed. One after another, the clones vanished into the void, scattering across the battlefield like a storm of annihilation. At the same time, the name Xu Tianran (Aspara) skyrocketed on the central screen of the Battle Realm¡ªvisible not just within the realm, but across several universes. The reactions were instant¡ªshock, disbelief, and awe. A nameless cultivator from a nameless universe had reached Rank 1 at an unimaginable speed. The means he used were even more terrifying¡ªin a single moment, an entire universe''s Primordial Immortal Realm powerhouses had been wiped out. Millions of cultivators across the Battle Realm had witnessed the destruction firsthand. Those near the blast zone had seen the scene with their own eyes, their minds replaying the sheer devastation. Every detail matched the screen''s ranking update. The proof was undeniable. The absolute destruction that had shaken countless universes¡­ Was caused by one person. Xu Tianran. Rank 1. Meanwhile, Tian Mozi watched the rankings, his face frozen in utter shock and disbelief. "No way¡­ No way! Impossible!" Someone from their so-called "useless" universe had attained Rank 1? Not just that¡ªthe name. Xu Tianran. His false disciple. The one who had severed their connection. The mere thought sent a phantom pain rippling through his very existence, a reminder of the excruciating agony he had suffered that day. His face twisted into something sour, ugly, and restless. "Could it be him?" "No¡­ It can''t be. But¡ªwhat if it is?" A deep, chilling unease coiled in his chest. For the first time in his life, Tian Mozi felt something he had never experienced before¡ª A fear so absolute, it felt like destruction itself was looming over him. Meanwhile, Xu Tianran couldn''t care less about rankings. With his skyrocketing Devour Points, what did rank even matter? Once he left the Battle Realm and returned to his universe, he wouldn''t just be strong¡ªhe would stand at the absolute peak, above all powerhouses across every universe. Xu Tianran remained cautious¡ªbut never cowardly. If an enemy appeared that he couldn''t handle, what could he do without the strength to face them? He couldn''t place his trust in others. Once they fell, who would stop the threat? Only himself. Only absolute power could guarantee his survival. Upon seeing the rankings, countless cultivators grew restless. A no-name from a no-name universe had seized Rank 1 at an unbelievable speed¡ªhow could they accept this? They wanted his head. But there was a problem¡ªno one knew where Xu Tianran was. The only clue? The site of destruction. Yet, when they arrived¡­ there was nothing. No lingering aura. No remains. Only an eerie silence¡ªa void where existence itself had been erased. The more they searched, the deeper their fear grew. --- Meanwhile, deep underground, Xu Tianran activated Brainstorming 2.0, his mind calculating the most efficient way to eliminate these arrogant fools. System Prompt: Set trap. Upon seeing this, an idea struck Xu Tianran. One final masterpiece. Something that would remain in his memories forever before he left the Battle Realm. His clones instantly teleported back to his underground palace. There, he began a new task¡ªproducing Void Erasure Bombs with their help. One bomb per second. Non-stop. Seconds turned to minutes. Minutes to hours. A full day passed. Even with his terrifying mental endurance, he felt drained. Doing the same boring thing over and over again had finally worn him down. But now, it was done. The perfect trap. --- With his plan in place, his clones morphed¡ªtaking on the forms of the deceased cultivators they had slain. Each clone carried an absurd number of Void Erasure Bombs¡ªenough to unleash a full combat power strike that would engrave this moment into history. Then, they spread out. One clone whispered to another. That one to two more. Then ten. Then a thousand. Then a million. The rumors spread like wildfire. An unknown powerhouse¡ªXu Tianran¡ªhad appeared in a dense, ancient forest. And in the center of it all, one of his clones stood alone¡ªsurrounded by millions of cultivators. --- "Alas... you have forced me." His voice rang out, cutting through the tension like a blade. The cultivators hesitated. Was he about to self-destruct? Then¡ªthey laughed. What could one self-destruction do? At most, a small injury to a handful of them. Wouldn''t he just be humiliating himself? Laughter filled the forest. But before they could laugh any further¡ª They felt it. A single, primal instinct surged through every cell of their being¡ªRUN! Escape. Teleport. Activate life-saving treasures. Anything. But it was too late. The clone smiled. "Alas¡­ too late. Goodbye." --- 5 BILLION VOID ERASURE BOMBS DETONATED IN UNISON. At the same time¡ªthe clones triggered their Void Erasure Spiral. Black hole after black hole formed. They merged, spiraling into one another. The void itself shattered. Space collapsed. A singularity formed. It spiraled. Then compressed. Then expanded¡ªcollapsing inward once more. Finally¡ª BOOOOOOOOM! --- A single explosion. One moment, millions of cultivators existed. The next? Nothing. A void ball of 1,000,000 km in diameter swallowed them all¡ªbefore triggering a chain reaction. Like an atomic bomb, but on a cosmic scale, the explosion surged outward¡ªerasing 10 TRILLION SQUARE KILOMETERS. --- Across the Battle Realm, the ranking list changed instantly. Names vanished. Cultivators ceased to exist. For the first time in history, something of this magnitude had happened. --- In the vast void, far beyond any universe, a temple floated in the endless nothingness. A Celestial God Realm powerhouse, an existence above all, sat undisturbed¡ªuntil now. His eyes snapped open, his expression unreadable. Something had shaken the balance of the Battle Realm. The ranking system was absolute¡ªthe bottom 100 universes were meant to be sacrificed, devoured to sustain the cosmos. But now¡ªseveral universes'' cultivators had perished in an instant. This was not how things could happen. But before he could voice his doubts, a cold, mechanical voice echoed from the Order Cortex: "Recalculating universe rankings: the first 100 universes, where all cultivators are eliminated, shall take the last 100 ranks and be designated for devouring." 38. End of a Cockroach Within the Battle Realm, the Order of Cortex issued a silent decree. On the Central Screen, the last 100 universes suddenly turned blood-red¡ªa foreboding sign of imminent destruction. Before the beings within these universes could comprehend what was happening, they ceased to exist. Civilizations that had endured for epochs, mighty beings who once reigned supreme, and even Peak-Level Universes¡ªall were erased in an instant, reduced to nothingness as if they had never been. The cosmic void trembled, but only for a moment. Then, as if reality itself had merely corrected a minor flaw, it stabilized once more. At that very instant, Xu Tianran was teleported away. A surge of void energy descended upon his Universe Aspara, flooding its very foundations. In an unprecedented leap, its ranking skyrocketed¡ªfrom a Low-Level Universe directly to a High-Level Universe. Countless worlds within the Aspara Universe experienced an overwhelming surge of spiritual energy, so dense that it condensed into mist, covering entire realms in an ethereal glow. Cultivators who had long been stuck at bottlenecks suddenly felt their barriers shatter one by one, breaking through in rapid succession. Excitement swept across the universe as cheers, celebrations, and joyous roars filled the heavens. For the beings within Aspara, it was as if an unprecedented grand festival had descended upon them, marking the start of a new era. Such a drastic advancement was unheard of. Universes were categorized into Low, Mid, High, and Peak Levels, each requiring countless eras of growth to ascend. Yet in a single moment, Xu Tianran''s universe had leapfrogged two entire stages, breaking all known conventions. He stood there, silent, his mind racing. "If all universes were to unite against ours¡­ wouldn''t we be devoured? All this, just for the Battle Realm?" As if sensing his thoughts, a cold yet strangely gentle voice echoed within his mind: "There is a million-year cooldown period. No universe may wage war against another. Any violation will result in the complete erasure of the offending universe¡ªthis is the law of the Order of Cortex." Xu Tianran stood frozen, stunned by the words echoing in his mind. "Can the Universe Will¡­ read my thoughts?" As if responding to him directly, the voice resounded once more. "No, I cannot." Xu Tianran was speechless. "If you can''t read my thoughts, then why are you answering them?" Silence. No response came. He let out a long sigh. Was this some kind of cosmic joke? Shaking his head, he took in his surroundings¡ªhe was back within the sect. His momentary frustration faded, replaced by excitement. The reward for securing first place in the Battle Realm! Without hesitation, he focused inward, scanning his soul space¡ªand there it was. A single item. A Peak-Level Universe Core. For a moment, his mind went blank. Then, a wave of sheer shock crashed over him. Peak Universe Core¡ªthe very essence of an entire Peak-Level Universe, condensed into a treasure of unimaginable value. Find this and other great novels on the author''s preferred platform. Support original creators! His breath hitched. This was absurd. Unreal. A reward beyond anything he had anticipated. Yet, after experiencing so many shocking events today, he found himself strangely calm once more. Beyond the Peak Universe Core, an even greater reward awaited him. 250,000 quadrillion Devour Points. (1 quadrillion = 1,000 trillion.) For a moment, Xu Tianran''s mind nearly blanked out. If his heart had been even slightly weaker, he might have fainted on the spot. But this¡­ this was too much! No longer suppressing his excitement, he activated a noise cancellation formation¡ªthen let loose a roar that shook the very heavens. "AHHHHHHHHHHH!" After venting his overwhelming emotions, he forced himself to calm down. His gaze locked onto his system interface, his breathing heavy. It was time. Without hesitation, he tapped the + symbol beside his Peak Primordial Immortal Realm Cultivation. At that moment, an endless stream of insights flooded his mind¡ªhis Null Void Extinction Origin comprehension surged, his body cells greedily absorbing the surrounding void energy like a drought-stricken land drinking in sudden rainfall. His realm skyrocketed at an unfathomable speed. [10%¡­ 25%¡­ 55%¡­ 80%¡­ 100%!] His being merged with the void beyond the Immortal Dao World, his existence undergoing an unparalleled transformation. Peak Primordial Immortal Realm ¡ú Peak Origin Dao Lord Realm ¡ú Peak Origin Dao Emperor Realm ¡ú Peak Origin Dao Ancestor Realm. His very cells became like miniature black holes, his entire existence resembling the void itself¡ªyet he did not fade into nothingness. At 100% comprehension of the Origin Dao of Null Void Extinction, he stood at a threshold never reached before. He clenched his fist, feeling the infinite abyss surging within his very being. This power¡­ This unprecedented level¡­ Even in his past life, he had never imagined reaching such a height. He felt that, with a mere thought, he could reduce the entire universe to void. A slow, sinister smile crept onto his face as a single name surfaced in his mind. Tian Mozi. His laughter echoed, carrying across the void like the whisper of an inevitable reckoning. "Hahahahaha!" Before erasing the long-lived cockroach, Xu Tianran decided to check his system status. At his command, a golden translucent screen materialized before him. Name: Xu Tianran Age: 68 Origin: Null Void Extinction Origin ¨C 100% Comprehension True Cultivation: Peak Origin Dao Ancestor Realm Combat Power: Equivalent to Mid-Level Universe Realm Sea of Consciousness: 100 quintillion km3 Spiritual Sense: 100,000 quintillion km3 (1 Quintillion = 1,000 Quadrillion) Devour Points: 230,000 quadrillion. Feeling the surge of newfound power, Xu Tianran''s voice echoed through the endless void, carrying an unquestionable authority. "Can I kill the cockroach Tian Mozi¡ªat least to prevent any future trouble?" His words rippled across the universe, and soon, the indifferent voice of the Universe Will responded. "Do as you wish." A slow grin stretched across Xu Tianran''s face¡ªso wide it seemed as if his skin might tear apart. No more clones. No more delays. His spiritual sense expanded instantly, covering the entire universe and stretching beyond its boundaries. His perception locked onto a massive white cube prison, where Tian Mozi and his Primordial Realm pawns lurked across countless Immortal Dao Worlds. No escape. No mercy. With a single thought, his void energy surged. Across all Immortal Dao Worlds, every single clone of Tian Mozi vanished into nothingness¡ªnot even a speck of dust remained. Inside the cube, Tian Mozi''s instincts screamed, warning him of an unimaginable catastrophe. Yet, before he could even open his eyes¡ª His entire existence was erased. His body, his soul, his fate itself¡ªdevoured by the void. The prison cube trembled, then slowly disintegrated, fading into nothing along with his very past. Tian Mozi was no more. His clones, his influence¡ªcompletely severed from existence. For the first time, Xu Tianran stood alone. No longer anyone''s clone. He knew he couldn''t kill Xal''Zyros¡ªat least, not yet. He lacked knowledge about what lay beyond the boundaries of the universe, and more importantly, the Order of Cortex had enforced a strict one-million-year truce after the Battle Realm. Still, he didn''t care. In just 68 years, he had reached this level¡ªwhat would he become in a million? A dangerous thought flickered in his mind, the intoxicating surge of power threatening to make him arrogant, reckless, and blind to danger. But he quickly suppressed it. There is always someone stronger. The Order of Cortex. The unknown void beyond the universe. The countless lurking entities. He could not afford to be careless. With a deep breath, Xu Tianran calmed his heart. He turned his attention back to his universe, feeling a rare sense of belonging. His home. Like a carefree child, he teleported across its vast expanse, visiting places from long-lost memories, chuckling softly at the nostalgia. And then¡ªhe returned to his sect. Lounging on his chair, a cup of fragrant tea in hand, he savored the moment. A perfect ending. Tian Mozi¡ªa villain who was neither cautious nor prepared¡ªdied without ever opening his eyes. 39. The System Trolled Me Again… With Music In another universe, Xal''Zyros felt his soul slave imprint vanish. He muttered to himself, "It seems Tian Mozi is dead." His thoughts briefly turned to the Battle Realm''s winner¡ªXu Tianran. Was he responsible? He could only guess, unable to confirm. Regardless, his grand plan to devour the Aspara Universe had crumbled to ash. He cast his gaze in its direction, his expression unreadable. --- Meanwhile, in the Aspara Universe, within the Star Sword Sect, Xu Tianran lounged in his chair, sipping tea and savoring Tian Mozi''s demise. But suddenly¡ªan old man appeared before him. No sound. No trace. Not even the slightest fluctuation in space. Even with his spiritual sense, he hadn''t detected a thing. Xu Tianran choked on his tea, his body tensing with alarm. Without hesitation, he teleported into the void, creating distance. With a snap of his fingers¡ªfive thousand clones materialized, each matching his full combat strength. They surrounded the intruder, forming an impenetrable defense. Yet, the old man simply smiled, amused. And then¡ªhe vanished. Before Xu Tianran could react, the old man reappeared before him. Not before a clone. Not before a decoy. But before the real him¡ªhidden in a separate void. Xu Tianran''s pupils shrank. His clones were meant to confuse any opponent. Yet, this man had ignored them entirely. His instincts screamed. For the first time, his system attempted to scan the figure¡ªonly to return a response of ??????? An unknown existence. Beyond comprehension. For the first time in a long, long while¡ªXu Tianran felt fear. Xu Tianran activated his Brainstorming System function with parallel minds. A system prompt appeared: [System authority is lower than the target. Unable to analyze.] [Conclusion: Target surpasses Peak Universe Realm.] Xu Tianran''s mind churned with countless thoughts, but he quickly calmed himself. His gaze became respectful as he slightly bowed. "Greetings, Senior. It seems Senior has something to say to me." He then fell silent. The old man only smiled. With a snap of his fingers, the surroundings changed¡ªXu Tianran was now seated at a table, surrounded by a room made of jade stone, its walls glowing faintly with an ancient energy. The old man sat across from him, leisurely pouring tea. He handed a cup to Xu Tianran and said: "Little one, don''t use your Universe Treasure on me. It''s useless. I can tolerate it, but against others of my level, you won''t be so lucky." Xu Tianran was shocked. He can see through my system? He quickly calmed himself. He didn''t dare to use the system on the old man again. If he tolerated it now, who knew if he''d suddenly change his mind and slap me to death? As Xu Tianran looked at the tea, he hesitated for a moment but ultimately took a sip. If the old man wanted him dead, a mere thought would be enough¡ªwhy go through the trouble of poisoning tea? With just one sip, his mind cleared. A soothing energy spread through his body, easing the constant tension that had become second nature to him. Before he could dwell on the sensation, the old man''s voice pulled him back to reality. "Little one, my name is Eldrik. I am in the Celestial God Realm, which is two levels above you." Xu Tianran''s pupils shrank slightly. Two levels above Peak Origin Dao Ancestor? The old man continued, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable weight. Stolen from its rightful author, this tale is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings. "The next realm after Origin Dao Ancestor is the Universe Realm. To step into it, one must transform their ''Origin'' into an ''Order''¡ªthe Order of Life, the Order of Fire, the Order of Destruction, and so on. A mere 1% comprehension of an Order allows entry into the Universe Realm, while 10% marks the Peak Universe Realm." Xu Tianran remained silent, absorbing the information. "The Universe Realm is divided into Low, Mid, High, and Peak levels. Once you comprehend 11% of an Order, you step into the True God Realm¡ªa realm beyond the universe itself. At 30% comprehension, you reach the Peak of the True God Realm. At 31%, you ascend to the Celestial God Realm. The Peak of this realm is reached at 60% comprehension¡ªwhere I currently stand." The old man stopped speaking, giving Xu Tianran time to process everything. Xu Tianran was stunned. He had only suspected that power existed beyond the Universe Realm, but he had never confirmed it. Now, hearing such detailed information, he realized just how vast the path ahead truly was. His gaze toward the old man grew even more respectful. The old man''s voice echoed once again. "Once one reaches the Celestial God Realm, they are appointed as an Overseer of a reality containing countless universes. This is determined by the Order of Cortex, one of the many Orders within the Supreme Will, which governs infinite realities, enforcing balance through countless Orders." Once again, the old man paused, giving Xu Tianran time to process and adjust to the information. Upon receiving such an overwhelming amount of information, Xu Tianran felt like a mere high schooler who had just stepped into university, realizing how vast the world truly was. Such a kind senior¡­ but why is he explaining all this? Could he want to take me as a disciple? Is it because I won the Battle Realm? Before his thoughts could wander any further, he forced himself to calm down. The old man''s voice echoed once more, as if confirming Xu Tianran''s thoughts. "Little one, I am the Overseer of this reality. I witnessed your performance in the Battle Realm¡ªyour unprecedented way of executing power. That is why I want you as my disciple and to pass on my inheritance. I see great potential in you. You avoid trouble, but when it comes, you erase it to nothingness. Such profundity intrigues me." Xu Tianran was stunned, does my cautiousness attract the senior? Xu Tianran was slightly suspicious of the sudden offer. If possible, he didn''t want to be anyone''s disciple. What if this old monster wanted his body for soul transference? Or was simply bored, playing the master-disciple game only to discard him once he lost interest? What if this old man had far more ulterior motives than his current knowledge could grasp? Or worse, what if this was an order from his higher-ups? At the same time, Xu Tianran didn''t know if rejecting the offer would anger the old man, leading to immediate death rather than a delayed one. More importantly, his system seemed limited to the Universe Realm, with no clear way to evolve beyond it. Accepting this offer was undoubtedly the most cost-effective path¡ªat the very least, it would keep him alive for now. Without hesitation, Xu Tianran knelt and kowtowed three times, then said, "This disciple greets Master!" Upon seeing this, Eldrik, the old man, smiled at Xu Tianran''s respectful response. To Xu Tianran''s horror, the old man had planned to eradicate him if he refused to come under his wing¡ªan order from his higher-ups that conveniently aligned with his own ulterior motives. If Xu Tianran knew that this old man''s thoughts were a perfect combination of all his suspicions, he would have spat in his face, showered the old man with a universe full of shit, and cursed his entire lineage, even if it meant his death. At the same time, if Old Man Eldrik knew about Xu Tianran''s suspicions, he would have undoubtedly acknowledged his outstanding intelligence¡ªbefore killing him without a second thought. But both of them smiled as if they were a true master and disciple, as if they would sacrifice themselves for each other. Then, Old Man Eldrik tossed a jade-blue token to Xu Tianran and said, "This token will allow us to communicate. If you have any doubts, use it to contact me. Once you reach the True God Realm, I will take you to the God Gathering Palace¡ªit will be a surprise you won''t forget." With that said, Old Man Eldrik snapped his fingers, and in an instant, Xu Tianran found himself back in his sect, inside his room. Xu Tianran spread his spiritual sense, attempting to cover the entire universe¡ªonly to find nothing abnormal. Letting out a sigh, he eased his racing heart and thought, "I killed some small fish only to become future food for a big fish¡­ Just how cautious must I be to stay unnoticed by these monsters?" "Ah, it''s all because of that Battle Realm¡­ I unleashed my power and drowned in it without realizing it, wanting to unleash my full strength¡ªwhich ended up making me noticed by that old monster." "Well, danger brings rewards. At least I managed to break through to Peak Origin Dao Ancestor Realm and kill that annoying Tian Mozi. Never mind. What''s done is done. The only thing that matters now is which path I take moving forward." With that, he closed his eyes, activated the Brainstorming function, and meticulously reviewed all the information he had recently received, ensuring he missed nothing. Only then did he truly calm down. Suddenly, a familiar cold mechanical voice sounded in his mind. [Ding! Necessary conditions have been met to activate a new system function.] [Do you want to activate it?] [Yes/No] [Cost: Free] Hearing his close friend''s voice after so long, along with the activation of a new function¡ªone that was free, no less¡ªfilled him with delight, like getting discount upon discount on the same item. However, a trace of suspicion lingered. The system hadn''t mentioned what the function actually was. Still, he brushed the thought aside and replied "Yes" in his mind. A new system prompt appeared. [Ding! The new function: BGM has been activated.] Background Music (Passive Function): The system detects when the host''s mood reaches an extreme and automatically plays background music accordingly. This function cannot be deactivated. Xu Tianran was stunned. "...What? Now even my system enjoys messing with my life by giving me useless functions?" Before Xu Tianran could curse the system any further, the mechanical voice echoed in his mind once again: [Ding! System has detected extreme distress. Playing appropriate background music.] ?? ? ?? "Eternal Parting: A Lament for the Fallen" ?? ? ?? ?? ? ?? ?? ? ?? ..... A sorrowful melody drifted through his mind¡ªdeep, mournful strings echoing an unbearable sense of loss, as if bidding farewell to a loved one lost beyond time and space. Each note carried the weight of endless regret, of words left unsaid, of paths that would never cross again. Xu Tianran''s face twitched violently. "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!"