Chapter 1244: 裂隙藏暗力

Chapter 1245: Sun Family's United Core Formation

The Sacred Emperor's words were not an empty promise. Neither the Grand Master of Tiandu nor those secretly monitoring Xuanghuang could possibly transcend the realm of Immortals.

Although Li Ping was currently only at the Longevity stage in the Xuanghuang Realm, on this land where many bizarre events had occurred, he, as the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao, possessed the means to ensure mutual destruction as a deterrent.

Li Ping needed some time to sort through the gains he had acquired from the stone tablet and the Du'e Sect. He put the Book of Du'e away, sealing it in the treasury, and granted the stone tablet some rare leisure time to relax, allowing it to masquerade as a mortal and travel within the Xuanghuang Realm.

Li Ping himself first arrived in the Xuanghuang Realm.

Floating Light Province, the Great Rift Valley. Deep underground.

Ignoring the superficial protective formations around him, Li Ping entered the depths of the ruined ancient site. Here, he sensed the lingering presence of two extremely terrifying forces, which even made him subtly uneasy.

One force originated from the two statues, or perhaps two sets of remains, within the ruins. The second came from the First Beginning Sect's ruins themselves.

"Any hidden concerns can find a solution here," Li Ping mused to himself, gazing at the ruins that had been desolate for a long time yet also appeared to have just been destroyed.

Without activating the power of his golden essence, he silently thought, "Cat Treasure."

At this moment, Cat Treasure was in the Sacred Emperor's treasury, playfully batting at the trembling Book of Du'e with its paws. Upon sensing Li Ping's summons, the form pressing down on the Book of Du'e did not vanish, but another small cat body appeared simultaneously on Li Ping's shoulder.

"Meow," Cat Treasure meowed in response.

"Take everything here," Li Ping said, patting its head.

Cat Treasure glanced at the First Beginning Sect's ruins, a hint of disdain flashing in its eyes. Nevertheless, it did not defy Li Ping's command.

Its form instantly became as ethereal as data blue light, and Cat Treasure slightly opened its mouth. Blue starlight expanded, encompassing the entire underground ruin.

Once Cat Treasure returned to its original form, the entire site of the First Beginning Sect's ruins, including its structures, formations, space, and everything within, had completely vanished.

Only pure void remained.

Cat Treasure yawned, looking a bit dispirited.

The First Beginning Sect's ruins were not destroyed directly but were completely absorbed into Cat Treasure's "belly." Li Ping could release them again with a single thought.

In fact, Li Ping could accomplish a simple spatial transfer and cut-off entirely on his own with his current power.

However, Li Ping let Cat Treasure handle it for two reasons: firstly, to prevent his own essence power from disturbing the remaining Tribulation Wind of Annihilation within the ruins. Secondly, to test the nature of Cat Treasure's power.

"Not only were the Grand Master of Tiandu's remains unaffected, but even the Tribulation Wind of Annihilation, which is highly sensitive to Immortal power, remained completely still."

"Although Cat Treasure is not an Immortal artifact, it seems to follow a completely different path."

Scenes from his disciple Sun Erlang's earlier experiences in the Kingdom of Reality flashed before Li Ping's eyes.

As the Holy Dynasty flourished and its power grew under the operations of the Great Faceless Sacred Emperor, the Sacred Fetus Li Fan, far across the sea of stars, also welcomed a tremendous harvest.

On this day, the echoing starlight originating from the invisible high wall erupted once more.

Hidden within the Great Wall of Fragmented Realms, the Sacred Fetus Li Fan could subtly feel the faint tremors of the surrounding worlds.

The tremors from different fragments merged and resonated with each other, coalescing into a peculiar power that resisted the immense Immortal power capable of easily destroying the sea of stars.

Although the Sacred Fetus Li Fan's body was involuntarily drawn towards the high wall by the echoing starlight, his eyes showed no surprise or panic as they had during their first encounter. Instead, he was immersed in the joy of enlightenment.

"The echoing starlight is the remnant of True Immortal power."

"The Great Wall of Fragmented Realms is the corpse of the mortal cultivation world. Although the cultivation world was vulnerable to Immortal power in life, in death, it could unite to jointly resist it."

The Sacred Fetus Li Fan's eyes grew brighter: "This is the Dao of the entire Darkest Sea of Stars, evolving spontaneously."

"It is no longer what was called the Lower Realm when the Immortal World still existed. Instead, it is a reborn Dao lineage, rising from destruction."

"The destruction of the Immortal World, for whatever reason, indicates that it had deviated from the world's most fundamental Dao. Yet, the Darkest Sea of Stars, which still exists today, is instinctively and slowly evolving towards this fundamental Dao."

"This ebb and flow is also why the Great Wall of Fragmented Realms can contend against the power of True Immortal script. The Darkest Sea of Stars is still far from completing this sublimation, but if given enough time..."

"Perhaps the Darkest Sea of Stars within this high wall could develop into an existence comparable to the Immortal World of old."

The Sacred Fetus Li Fan gained enlightenment, and in his perception, the overall rhythm of the Great Wall of Fragmented Realms grew clearer and brighter, like a resounding song.

His speed towards the invisible high wall also gradually slowed.

"A day of enlightenment here is worth a hundred years in the Xuanghuang Realm."

"In this sense, it's not wrong to call this place the Immortal World."

The Sacred Fetus Li Fan's body finally came to a complete stop, floating within the fragments of various realms. A streak of sword light sliced out behind him, and he subsequently flew in the opposite direction.

Strangely, after flying in a straight line for a certain distance, the sword light he unleashed changed its original direction.

It flew towards the nearest world fragment. After locking onto its target, it accelerated, embedding itself fiercely like a silver-white spider silk.

The Sacred Fetus Li Fan continuously moved away from the high wall, stepping out of the Great Wall of Fragmented Realms bit by bit. What he left behind were millions of sword light threads slowly fading into the darkness.

"With the Great Wall of Fragmented Realms as an anchor, I no longer have to worry about being drawn in by the high wall. I can also traverse the sea of stars at a faster speed."

The Sacred Fetus Li Fan transformed into an invisible ray of light, swiftly returning to the Profound Immortal Skiff. The divine consciousness he had left behind earlier was no longer sufficient to handle the increasingly complex situation. It was time for him to make an appearance.

Both the clone and the sacred fetus were accumulating strength for a burst of power.

Meanwhile, the contingency Li Fan had left with the Sun family also reached its moment of incubation.

Sun Luyuan looked at Wu Ninglu with a solemn expression, carefully instructing her on various precautions needed during the Dao integration process.

Wu Ninglu merely nodded subconsciously, her attention mostly focused on the tightly bound Soul of Heaven and Earth nearby.

The Soul of Heaven and Earth: White Silk.

It resembled light smoke, like a flowing current. It had no physical form but was exquisitely beautiful, emitting a mesmerizing glow that immensely captivated cultivators.

"This is one of our Sun family's foundations, originally found by me after immense effort to compensate Sun Ang. Unexpectedly, he later achieved Dao integration through his own fortunate encounters..."

"Lu'er has entered the Dharma Protector Hall for duty, so this Soul of Heavenly Dao, as compensation, should belong to you."

"If you integrate with the Dao, it will also be greatly beneficial to the fetus in your womb." Although Sun Luchang said this, his facial expression betrayed him.

Only after Sun Luyuan let out a cold snort was he forced to restrain himself somewhat.

The Sun family was still governed by Sun Luyuan.

"Ninglu, proceed. We will protect you," Sun Luyuan said gravely.

Wu Ninglu looked at the three Dao-integrated cultivators of the Sun family, her excitement clearly evident.

After lying dormant in the Sun family for so long, it was finally time for her harvest. Although this harvest deviated somewhat from her original objective, still...

"If I achieve Dao integration, why would I need to curry favor with them anymore? The world is vast; where could I not go? Moreover, officially joining the Sun family wouldn't be an unwise move."

"Including my husband and me, our family would have five Dao-integrated cultivators. Even in the Myriad Immortal Alliance, we would be one of the top aristocratic families."

Wu Ninglu was so excited that she almost got struck by White Silk's mesmerizing illusion light.

"Ninglu, concentrate!" Fortunately, the three Dao-integrated cultivators of the Sun family intervened in time, neutralizing the attack.

Wu Ninglu immediately dared not be careless, composing herself to seriously deal with the Soul of Heaven and Earth before her.

Although White Silk's attack power was not particularly strong, its mesmerizing illusion light was indeed troublesome.

It could not only harm physical entities but also corrode the minds of cultivators it struck.

Even if all attacks from the illusion light were dodged, prolonged entanglement within the white light's embrace would inevitably lead to a continuous stream of illusions.

However, since the three Dao-integrated cultivators of the Sun family had prepared for a long time, an incense stick was lit, dispelling all illusions before Wu Ninglu's eyes.

Furthermore, there were specialized magic treasures used to counteract White Silk's illusion light. Even though Wu Ninglu and White Silk had vastly different strengths, the latter was eventually slowly worn down to its demise.

Seeing the Soul of Heaven and Earth on its last breath and her path to Dao integration within reach, Wu Ninglu couldn't help but feel ecstatic.

"No wonder there are so many young Dao-integrated cultivators in the Myriad Immortal Alliance! With this kind of treatment, even a pig could achieve Dao integration, couldn't it?"

"And here I truly thought they were peerless geniuses before..."

As Wu Ninglu thought this, the sharp blade in her hand finally pierced through the body of White Silk, the Soul of Heaven and Earth.

A fierce radiance erupted from its body, and Wu Ninglu felt an immensely powerful force continuously transferring to herself.

"Is this the taste of Dao integration?"

Wu Ninglu's eyes were filled with infatuation, unable to extricate herself. As she was immersed in this unprecedented power, she didn't even notice that the fetus in her womb was sharing this very force.

Li Fan's divine consciousness, possessing the fetus, was not satisfied with the quality of White Silk, the Soul of Heaven and Earth.

"It's still a bit weak. Not to mention compared to Mo Sha, it's even inferior to Chi Yan."

"Perhaps I can help a bit." Li Fan's divine consciousness watched the power of the Soul of Heaven and Earth continuously surge into the fetus, then split off a portion of itself and flowed into it as well.

This wisp of divine consciousness was originally a split-off fragment, so faint it could be ignored. But that was for Li Fan.

For the unborn fetus, however, it was a great tonic. Especially since this wisp of Li Fan's divine consciousness contained countless insights into the principles of the Xuanghuang Heaven and Earth.

Intermingled with the essence of White Silk, the Soul of Heaven and Earth, it was consumed by the fetus.

The most direct change this caused was that the instantly strengthened fetus began to contend with the mother for resources.

"Hmm?" Wu Ninglu was not foolish; she eventually detected the anomaly within her body.

Although she was to be a mother, how could she willingly give up the fruit of Dao integration?

Thus, Wu Ninglu instinctively began to contend with the fetus for ownership of the Soul of Heaven and Earth's essence.

However...

Wu Ninglu soon made the horrifying discovery that she couldn't outcompete this "bastard child"!

"Oh no, if this continues," Wu Ninglu's face changed. After only a brief hesitation, she had already made a decision.

Just as she was preparing to act ruthlessly and end the life of the fetus in her womb,

"What are you doing!" Sun Luyuan roared, interrupting her actions.

Wu Ninglu then realized with astonishment that her body had instantly lost control.

After all, she had not yet achieved Dao integration, so how could she be a match for the three Dao-integrated cultivators of the Sun family?

Wu Ninglu was unable to speak, only able to plead for help from Sun Luyuan with her expression.

However, Sun Luyuan, Sun Luchang, and Sun Lujiu had no concern for her life or death.

Their gazes were fixed intently on the fetus in her womb.

The three ignored Wu Ninglu and discussed among themselves.

"Elder Brother, have you ever heard of such an anomaly?"

"To seize the creation of heaven and earth with an innate body! This child's future achievements are limitless!"

"If possible, could he even be born with Dao integration?"

"We can try. Even if it doesn't succeed, being born a Spirit Transformation cultivator is a certainty."

"Excellent, excellent! Our Sun family has gained another prodigy."

The three members of the Sun family had gleaming eyes.

As Wu Ninglu listened to their conversation, her heart turned utterly cold.

But at this point, she had no room for regret.

She felt her strength continuously draining away, yet it was concentrating in her abdomen.

In this utterly contradictory situation, Wu Ninglu's consciousness gradually faded.

The Soul of Heaven and Earth, White Silk, perished.

The mother, Wu Ninglu, died and her Dao vanished.

Only a fetus was born from the mother's body.

It neither cried nor fussed, pointing one finger to the sky and one to the earth. It quietly observed the three Dao-integrated cultivators of the Sun family.

Sun Luyuan and the others were overjoyed.

"This little child, it seems, doesn't have a name yet?"

"Indeed, I originally planned to ask Lu'er about it next time I visited him."

"No need to ask him! Although he is his son, he is even more a descendant of our Sun family. As elders, can't we make this decision?"

"I think we should name him Sun Wei. Born with Dao integration, he will surely uphold the might of our Sun family."

"How vulgar! How utterly vulgar! I think he should be named..."

None of them felt any regret over Wu Ninglu's passing.

They merely gathered around the Sun family's prodigy, filled with delight.

Yet, the newly born infant looked at its mother's corpse, a hint of sorrow flashing in its eyes.

A space of extreme darkness.

"Am I... dead?"

"Where is this place?"