Chapter 1173: Campaign Across the Multiverse! (Part 2)

Chapter 1173: Chapter 534: Campaign Across the Multiverse! (Part 2)

The solitary peak was cut off at the waist during the recent cosmic collision, leaving only half of the mountain.

“Rise!”

Xu Ran pointed his finger from afar.

Rumble!

The earth trembled violently, and the half-fragment of the towering solitary peak was uprooted by an invisible great force, slowly ascending in a haze of dust, finally hovering at the center of the Gui Xu domain!

He pointed again, chaotic qi swirling around his fingertip like an unrivaled divine blade.

Whizz!

He began to inscribe Cultivation Techniques upon the massive mountain body, with movements as majestic as dragons and phoenixes taking flight!

What he carved was not the “Primal Dao Bone Sutra” that he cultivated himself, as that technique was too domineering, requiring a Divine Furnace Dao Body as a foundation, impossible for ordinary beings to cultivate.

What he created was a simplified version of the “Primal Dao Bone Sutra,” merging his insights into order, chaos, reincarnation, and Gui Xu – the “Primal Gui Xu Sutra”!

This scripture, inheriting chaos and extending myriad laws, aims to refine the mixed energy inside living beings, whether it be Holy Light, Demonic Qi, Death Qi, or Monster Power, into a form of Origin Power called “Gui Xu Source Power.”

This method has no stringent physical requirements; as long as one’s will is strong, they can practice it.

As Xu Ran’s fingertip traced over the mountain, each ancient character bearing the true meaning of the great Dao was deeply imprinted onto it. Every completed character resonated with heaven and earth, giving the illusion of divine and demonic phantoms reciting amidst the void, accompanied by the harmonious choir of cosmic sound.

The entire mountain was enveloped in a gray, mystical Dao ambiance, becoming sacred and solemn.

He divided this scripture into nine layers, corresponding to nine grand realms from the mundane to below the Burning Fire Realm.

The first layer condenses the “Bone Soldier” body, shedding the mortal flesh.

The second layer casts the “Bone General” body, with power enough to move mountains.

The third layer achieves the “Bone King” position, with Soul Fire never extinguishing.

…

The ninth layer can form the “Gui Xu Dharma Body,” granting an initial touch of Law and the qualification to ascend to the Burning Fire Realm!

This is a complete, heavenly path directly leading to the Burning Fire Realm!

When the final character fell, the entire “Mountain of Enlightenment” glowed brilliantly, with millions of strands of Dao ambiance cascading down like nourishing rain.

The hundred thousand exiles below bathed in this rain of Dao ambiance, feeling their Divine Soul clear; their consciousness, muddled by years of erosion from Death Qi, instantly became lucid. Some cultivation bottlenecks that troubled them for years broke without resistance under this baptism!

“This is the ‘Monument of Enlightenment’!”

Xu Ran’s voice, like a mighty bell and grand chime, resounded in the mind of every being.

“The ‘Primal Gui Xu Sutra’ is inscribed upon it. All my Gui Xu people may come to comprehend. The fortune you gain depends entirely on your understanding and perseverance.”

“Below the monument is the ‘Stairway of Insight’ of nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine steps. Each step ascended clarifies the Dao ambiance further. Those who reach the summit can become my personal disciples and receive my instruction!”

Boom!

With these words, the place erupted!

Personal disciples!

These four words fell like a giant stone in the hearts of all exiles, stirring an immense tsunami!

They looked at the floating monument in the sky, exuding endless profound aura, their eyes filled with unprecedented desire and determination.

This isn’t just a Cultivation Technique; this is hope! It’s the sole opportunity to leap from the fish to the dragon’s gate and change one’s destiny!

“Thank you, Master, for granting us this law!”

“We will not disappoint Master’s great expectations, and will practice diligently for the day of conquering the heavens!”

In the midst of mountain-echoing tsunami-like cheers, there lies a vast newborn belief.

Xu Ran nodded with satisfaction. This was the atmosphere he wanted—progressive and striving forward. A civilization, a Dao tradition, without competition, would be a stagnant pool nearing extinction.

He gave them hope, and he gave them the ladder. How high they could climb depended on their own abilities.

After completing this, Xu Ran’s figure descended from the sky.

Zhen Shan and Zi Dian immediately approached, their expressions extremely excited.

“Master, this act is an unprecedented deed! With this ‘Monument of Enlightenment,’ how could our Gui Xu lineage not thrive!” Zhen Shan exclaimed wholeheartedly.

However, Xu Ran waved his hand, his expression becoming solemn once more. He looked up toward the still unfathomable rift of Zhen Mo Yuan, constantly exuding threads of black qi.

“The surface troubles are resolved, but the true threat still lies below.”

With these words, the smiles on Zhen Shan and Zi Dian’s faces also faded. They naturally knew the terrifying existence that was the “Primal Evil.” Had the Celestial Kingdom’s legion not distracted most of its attention earlier, they might have already been swallowed by the soaring Demonic Qi.

“Master, how should we handle that thing? It’s sealed for countless epochs, yet retains such ferocity. If it breaks free…” Zi Dian Knight’s voice carried a trace of concern.

“Sealing it can’t hold,” Xu Ran shook his head, his gaze profound, “Diverting is better than blocking, and besides, I’m quite interested in it.”

He refined a strand of Origin Demonic Qi from the “Primal Evil,” achieving his current Chaos Furnace Body. To him, that thing was both a lethal poison and a supreme elixir.

More importantly, he always felt that this desolate land, simultaneously watched by the Celestial Kingdom and Abyss, concealed secrets far beyond his imagination. Perhaps all secrets pointed to the end of this Zhen Mo Yuan.

“You stay here and oversee the situation, urging everyone to cultivate. I’m going to investigate Yuanxia.” Xu Ran made his decision.

“Master! You mustn’t!” Zhen Shan was alarmed, “The dangers of Yuanxia are unknown; you are the sole pillar of our Gui Xu right now. If…”

“No worries.” Xu Ran interrupted, “Some paths must be walked alone. Your current strength will only add casualties if you follow.”

“Moreover, if I don’t return, follow the guidance of the ‘Monument of Enlightenment’ and strive to survive. Someday, someone will ascend those nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine steps and inherit my Dao.”

His words were calm, as if instructing a routine matter, yet they sent a shiver through Zhen Shan and Zi Dian, experiencing the decisive determination that persists despite facing millions.

They knew further persuasion was futile.

“We… bid Master farewell!” The two bowed deeply.

Xu Ran nodded, said no more, and his figure flickered, transforming into a gray stream of light, resolutely plunging into the deep darkness.

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Below Zhen Mo Yuan is another world.

The further down he went, the stronger the chaotic and impure aura originating from the “Primal Evil” became. Here, the Space Law had long been eroded to fragments, filled with silent space turbulence and time dislocations.

Ordinary Burning Fire Realm cultivators entering here would be torn into pieces by the chaotic laws in moments, unable even to escape with their Divine Soul.

But Xu Ran traversed it as though on flat land.

His Chaos Furnace Body operated automatically, enveloping him in a layer of faint chaotic qi. Any approaching chaotic laws were easily assimilated by this chaotic qi, causing no Damage to him.

His Chaos Dao naturally countered these chaos and order.

He continued to descend while observing the surrounding rock walls.

The rock walls were etched with countless ancient Runes. Their styles varied greatly, some flickering with the order Holy Light unique to the Celestial Kingdom, but now very dim, evidently seals set down in recent times.

Below these Holy Light Runes lay even older, more ancient imprints.

They were a type of divine text Xu Ran had never seen, where the strokes seemed to contain the terrifying Power of starfall and epochal change. Though much of their divinity had faded, becoming rusted, they still emanated an unyielding battle spirit.

“It seems that before the Celestial Kingdom, more than one civilization attempted to seal the ‘Primal Evil,'” Xu Ran understood.

This further confirmed for him that this abandoned land was once extraordinary.

He continued descending, passing through untold thousands of feet of distance. The darkness here was so thick it could not be dispelled, preventing light from spreading. Even Divine Thought was swallowed instantly by that sinister Power.

Finally, he felt himself pass through a viscous boundary membrane.

The scene before his eyes opened up.

This was no longer a narrow gorge but an immensely vast underground cavity. The cavity was broad, even rivaling the Gui Xu domain above ground.