Chapter 560: Trading Life for Life, I Must Kill Him!

Chapter 560: Trading Life for Life, I Must Kill Him!

After hearing Shengnv's words, combined with the others' answers, Qi Yuan already had his suspicions.

Perhaps, the Blind Maiden truly didn't exist in this world, merely a mental fantasy come to life.

But then, how could he explain that night of amorous passion?

Qi Yuan's mind still harbored lingering doubts.

Qi Yuan's gaze fell upon Shangguan Qingteng and Shangguan Qingmiao, "Last time, you two mentioned that if I ever came to the Great Star Domain, you would give me the original copy of the Book of Origin."

Being stared at by Qi Yuan, the two felt a sudden tension in their hearts.

Just then, Yuan stepped forward and responded on behalf of the Shangguan siblings, "Lord Marquis, please follow me."

"Alright," Qi Yuan replied.

However, before leaving, he seemed to remember something. His gaze pierced through the clouds and landed on the old man and Long Qi.

"Those two have a craving for fine drinks, and they wish to taste some Immortal Brew. I'll borrow some for them."

The old man and Long Qi's expressions tightened. They had never been scrutinized by so many powerful beings at once, and this feeling of being the center of attention was both unsettling and thrilling.

The old man's thoughts were complex.

Long Qi's heart was filled with excitement that he struggled to contain.

Little Qi... no, Great Qi still remembered them!

...

Within the Cloud Palace, countless ancient books filled the library, as vast as the clouds and smoke.

Some were inscribed on stone tablets, some carved on bamboo slips, and others printed on paper.

The massive library, like a sea of knowledge, represented the history and civilization of various domains and worlds within the Divine Wood Universe.

The original copy of the Book of Origin was kept in the deepest part of the library.

"The original Book of Origin is inscribed on Divine Wood, recording various secrets of the Divine Wood Universe.

However, due to the passage of time, many chapters are missing."

Yuan presented the original Book of Origin to Qi Yuan.

It was more like a wooden monument than a book, with many words barely visible on its surface.

"Okay, I'll take a look."

Qi Yuan spoke.

His attention was focused on the Book of Origin.

Yuan's figure retreated, leaving the library.

Qi Yuan was now alone before the Book of Origin.

"In the beginning of the universe, the first ancient deity was Pan, a giant with a huge axe, who created the heavens and the earth?"

"This... is related to the story I told the Silent Voice."

"The heavens collapsed, the earth shattered, and the goddess appeared... to mend the land with stones."

"This is related to the story I told, influencing the Silent Voice... or perhaps my words have the power to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary?"

Qi Yuan recalled his awakening and unique ability.

Without this ability, he wouldn't have been able to communicate with the Silent Voice.

His voice could reach any corner, and then... create unknown effects, causing unforeseen consequences.

Qi Yuan secretly speculated.

Perhaps, his voice had influenced the Silent Voice, leading to the birth of the Divine Wood Universe.

"Seems like... my mouth is pretty powerful, able to impregnate the universe with words," Qi Yuan muttered to himself.

Within the Book of Origin, the records about the Divine Wood Abyss only mentioned that it was the beginning of the world, a place of nothingness.

"Unfortunately, there's no mention of the Black Heaven Black Circle in the Book of Origin."

The understanding of the Black Heaven Black Circle by the Ancestral Deities of the Human Enlightenment Assembly might not even match Qi Yuan, who had slain countless Trickster Gods and conquered the Chaotic Star Domain.

After half a day of reading, Qi Yuan finished the entire Book of Origin.

The beginning of the Book of Origin was similar to the myth he had shared with the Silent Voice.

The latter part detailed the invasion of the Black Heaven Black Circle, including various events, big and small.

The Void Playground and the Radiance Universe were also mentioned in the Book of Origin.

"This is..."

Qi Yuan's gaze shifted to the final chapter of the Book of Origin.

The writing there was completely different from the rest, with elegant calligraphy resembling a woman's handwriting.

"The same as... the inscription on the Sunset Cliff..."

Qi Yuan was slightly surprised.

He never expected to encounter such a situation.

"But... most of the words are barely visible."

Qi Yuan carefully examined the text and could only make out eight characters: "Clouds bring rain, thunder without anger."

The rest was illegible.

"Cloud, rain, thunder... Art of Forging?"

Qi Yuan recalled the Eight Arts of Forging taught to him by the Blind Maiden.

"Sigh, I'm almost done with the game, and if I can't find you, I might not be able to help you with your eyes."

Qi Yuan sighed.

He was a man who valued loyalty and always kept his promises.

Now, this world's game was coming to an end.

The character he played was also nearing its conclusion.

When it's over, it will be time for him to leave.

...

"Yuan... giving him all seven Divine Lights of Human Origin... isn't that too bold?"

The bearded man with the big mustache was a bit anxious.

The Human Enlightenment had cost the Divine Wood Universe a great deal of effort.

It was also the only hope for the Renqi Assembly to resist the Black Heaven Black Abyss.

Although Qi Yuan was a Sovereign, he was still a native of this realm, but the members of the Renqi Assembly were not familiar with him.

Who knew if he was another "One"?

"Sovereign, why haven't you given it to him yet?" The white-bearded old man spoke.

In truth, most people didn't want to hand over the Human Enlightenment to Qi Yuan upon their first meeting.

But who could blame them, given Qi Yuan's formidable power as a Sovereign?

If Qi Yuan were to act alone, they might not stand a chance even if they joined forces.

"It's just that giving it to him so easily makes me feel uneasy," the hot-tempered bearded man said.

"As the saying goes, 'Don't doubt those you employ, and don't employ those you doubt.' Since the Human Enlightenment is already in the hands of the Sovereign, what we need to do now is trust him," Shengnv said.

The others nodded; at this point, there was nothing else to do but trust.

"Yes, instead of worrying about this, we should focus on how to deal with the Black Heaven Black Abyss," someone said with a gleam in their eyes.

The Ancestral Deities discussed animatedly.

The Black Heaven Black Abyss was advancing aggressively, and their offensive was even greater than the last time.

The line drawn by the Radiance Dao Lord still existed, and according to the rate of disappearance, the Divine Wood Universe had a million years left.

But this invasion by the Black Heaven Black Abyss was still not to be taken lightly.

Perhaps... it would be like the first time, with half of the Great Domain falling.

"This time, the Sovereign should take the lead... we will provide intelligence support," said one of the Ancestral Deities.

Since Qi Yuan was in control of the Human Enlightenment, they couldn't enter the Void Sea.

They could only provide intelligence support for Qi Yuan.

"I hope this battle will pass smoothly without any unexpected twists!"

"Yes, once this battle is over, it will give us more breathing room. The other seeds can grow, and the Human Enlightenment can be forged in greater quantities," someone said with a gleam in their eyes.

"Rest assured, with only half of the Human Enlightenment, Yuan was able to repel the Void Sea. Now, with seven pieces and the Sovereign taking action, what could possibly go wrong?"

...

Time flew by.

Qi Yuan's appearance had given the people of the Imperial Star a boost in morale.

Now, everywhere was abuzz with discussions about Qi Yuan, the Sovereign.

At that moment, the moonlight was serene, and all was quiet.

The old man had moved into a large mansion, and on the table was placed Immortal Brew. The old man sipped his drink, his expression hazy.

"Sigh, how did this guy suddenly become enlightened? He's going to the battlefield tomorrow, and I don't know if he'll be injured," the old man worried about Qi Yuan.

He even feared that Qi Yuan might perish in the Void Sea.

But he couldn't say such things aloud; it would be bad luck.

"Don't worry, the Sovereign will be fine this time," Ancestral Deity Qin assured him.

The secrets of the line drawn by the Radiance Dao Lord couldn't be disclosed to the common people, or it would cause panic and create more trouble.

But Qin could secretly reveal a thing or two.

Hearing Ancestral Deity Qin's certainty, the old man named Liu breathed a sigh of relief, "As long as he's safe."

Long Qi stood by his side, being careful and cautious, but the gleam in his eyes couldn't be hidden.

Qi Yuan's sudden rise to Sovereign had a significant impact on him and the old man.

Their house had been replaced by a grand mansion.

Every day, Divine-level experts and even Ancestral Deities visited.

This was something they couldn't have imagined before.

During this time, Qi Yuan returned once, causing endless sighs.

"I hope this time, Brother Qi will unleash his might and slay the Black Heaven Black Abyss!" Long Qi said through gritted teeth.

"A toast to the Sovereign!" Ancestral Deity Qin raised his cup.

Throughout the Imperial Star, all the citizens were tense.

Tomorrow was the day Qi Yuan would go to the frontlines, and the war would officially begin.

Some were worried, some excited, and some were hesitant, each with their own thoughts.

...

In the Void Sea.

The majestic battleship patrolled, ancient and solemn, stained with blood.

The Voidless Overlord's expression was unreadable, "I heard that this time, a Sovereign will come to the Void Sea to face us?"

The other Black Abyss Clan members nodded.

"Yes, the Sovereign from the Chaotic Star Domain killed many of our strong ones," a Great Principle Realm Yang Emperor said with a face full of apprehension.

"For a Sovereign to appear in the Divine Wood Universe is strange," the Voidless Overlord said.

"Hmph, this time, the Human Enlightenment can return, but this Qi Yuan must stay in the Void Sea!" At that moment, a man covered in flames spoke, his voice filled with killing intent.

"Flame Overlord, are you seeking revenge for your nephew?" The Voidless Overlord glared at the Flame Overlord.

The Flame Overlord had a nephew named Qi Huang.

He adored him and even arranged for Qi Huang to be in the safe Chaotic Star Domain.

But who knew that Qi Huang would die, at the hands of Qi Yuan.

How could the Flame Overlord not be furious?

"He's a Domain Lord, it won't be easy to kill him." The Voidless Overlord spoke calmly.

As Domain Lords themselves, their powers were comparable, and to slay one another would be an immense challenge.

"I'll risk my life to kill him!" The Flame Overlord exclaimed.

The Yang Emperors present were all moved by his determination.

Although the Devious Origin could allow them to resurrect, at their level, they would try to avoid using it for resurrection.

Who could guarantee that the resurrected self would still be oneself?

"It seems this nephew is very important to you," the Voidless Overlord said with a smile.

He had also heard some rumors.

Qi Huang had many uncles.

The Flame Overlord was one of them.

Could it be that these so-called uncles were all incarnations of the Flame Overlord?

And was Qi Huang the key to the Flame Overlord's ascension to the All-Being Realm?

Now that he had been slain by Qi Yuan, it was understandable for the Flame Overlord to feel enraged.

This was a grudge that blocked one's path!

However, the Voidless Overlord thought it was unwise to exchange lives.

"Voidless Overlord, help me kill Qi Yuan!" The Flame Overlord pleaded.

The Voidless Overlord hesitated, "I don't want to risk my life for this."

The Flame Overlord was willing to make the trade, but he wasn't.

"If you assist me from the side, after success, I'll open my Divine Sea, and you can comprehend the Flame Rule!" The Flame Overlord exclaimed.

The Voidless Overlord was surprised, "Really?"

For Rule Realm Lords, rules were of utmost importance.

Each Domain Lord's comprehended rule was their trump card, their greatest reliance.

For the Flame Overlord to open his Divine Sea and allow the Voidless Overlord to comprehend his rule was a dangerous proposition.

During this time, if the Voidless Overlord harbored malicious thoughts, the Flame Overlord would immediately perish.

However, with the Devious Origin, even if he died, he would resurrect.

But for the Voidless Overlord, the fear was that the resurrected self might not be the same, and this was something he wanted to avoid.

Now, the Flame Overlord was willing to offer such a reward to hunt down Qi Yuan, and the Voidless Overlord couldn't help but be tempted.

"Alright, I'll definitely help you." The Voidless Overlord's heart burned with determination.

If he could gain control over another rule, it would be a significant boost for him.

In the future, there might be a chance to ascend to the All-Being Realm, or even the Heaven-Creating Realm.

Currently, in the Black Heaven Black Abyss, there were Domain Lords in the All-Being Realm, but none in the Heaven-Creating Realm.

If he could break through to the Heaven-Creating Realm, he would become the first in the Black Heaven Black Abyss.

"If this is the case... we need to adjust our battle plan this time." The Voidless Overlord pondered.

The Black Heaven Black Abyss invaded the Divine Wood Universe.

For the Divine Wood Universe, the war was extremely fierce and intense.

But for the Black Heaven Black Abyss, without the highest command from Black Heaven, everything was just a test and a game.

So, the last time, Yuan had brought half of the Human Enlightenment into the Void Sea to resist the Black Heaven Black Abyss army.

They had countless ways to kill Yuan.

But in the end, no one made a move.

Because half of the Human Enlightenment was enough for Yuan to trade one Domain Lord for another.

No Domain Lord was willing to die, even with the ability to resurrect using the Devious Origin.

But this time was different, the Flame Overlord was willing to die and use the Devious Origin to resurrect.

Since someone was willing to pay the price, leaving Qi Yuan alive would be a simple matter.

...

"Is this the Void Sea?"

Qi Yuan entered the Void Sea alone, feeling as if he was wading through a swamp.

The Void Sea... was a unique space formed by the collision of two universes.

Ordinary Yang Emperors found it difficult to move within the Void Sea.

It was as if they were restricted everywhere, unable to take a single step.

Only Domain Lords and above would experience a significant reduction in these limitations.

Of course, if one held a Radiant Artifact, then even ordinary God-level beings, or even Celestial-level beings, could enter the Void Sea.

"After half a day's journey forward, you'll reach the Black Heaven Black Abyss fleet." Yuan's voice came from the communication artifact, "Domain Lord, you only need to hold the Human Enlightenment and block the fleet's advance!"

The last time, Yuan did just that and stood against the Black Heaven Black Abyss army for over ten days.

In the end, the fleet retreated without taking another step forward.

"Alright." Qi Yuan nodded.

On his body, he had seven pieces of the Human Enlightenment and five special communication artifacts.

These communication artifacts relied on the Human Enlightenment, allowing Qi Yuan to still receive news from the Divine Wood Universe while in the Void Sea.

"What if they attack me?" Qi Yuan asked, "Can I fight back?"

"Usually, the Black Heaven Black Abyss won't rashly attack you in the Void Sea." Yuan explained.

The Domain Lords of the Black Heaven Black Abyss valued their lives, and no one wanted to make the trade.

"But if someone does attack you, Domain Lord, you can naturally fight back." Yuan answered seriously.

"What if I want to take the initiative and attack?" Qi Yuan asked.

(End of Chapter)

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