Ancestor Tianyu and the Sword Master were both startled, exchanging a glance filled with a hint of pleasant surprise. They understood all too well what it meant for someone at the Dominator level to comprehend the Second Sword of Annihilation! It signified that the Voidsky Palace might soon welcome another Chaos Realm existence!
At the Dominator level, the profundity of the laws was still weak. To grasp the Second Sword of Annihilation on such a fragile and simplistic foundation of laws required an astonishing level of ‘insight’!
The last person to achieve this feat was none other than the current Hall Master of the Myriad Phenomena Hall in the Voidsky Palace. The Myriad Phenomena Hall Master was extremely low-key, wholly devoted to cultivation. Among the many hall masters of the Voidsky Palace, his strength ranked within the top three—even surpassing the Demon Ancestor himself.
“Dongbo Xueying is still very young,” Ancestor Tianyu said with a chuckle. “To possess such insight… ha, truly rare, truly rare.”
Generations of True God disciples came and went.
Those who could become Golden-Robed Disciples were all prodigies of exceptional talent, and ascending to the Void God level was hardly a challenge for them. Yet, most of these disciples never caught the attention of Ancestor Tianyu or the Sword Master. But a True God disciple like Dongbo Xueying, who had comprehended the Second Sword of Annihilation, was exceedingly rare—like an uncut gem that, with just a little polishing, would shine brilliantly!
“He’s even younger than the Myriad Phenomena Hall Master was back then,” the Sword Master remarked. “With such insight, he indeed has great potential to reach the Chaos Realm in the future.”
“Watch over and nurture him in secret,” Ancestor Tianyu said. “But also ensure he faces ample trials.”
No sooner had he spoken than the voice of the Time Hall’s artifact spirit rang out once more: “Palace Master, Golden-Robed Disciple Dongbo Xueying is currently breaking through to the Void God level. He is summoning the power of the Chaos Void to descend, and his method of ascension follows the lineage of the Voidwalker. It can be confirmed—he is indeed a Voidwalker.”
“A Voidwalker?” Ancestor Tianyu and the Sword Master exchanged startled glances.
“This little fellow actually cultivates the Voidwalker lineage as well?” Ancestor Tianyu said in surprise. “Who is his master?”
The Voidwalker lineage was a unique cultivation system. Unlike the more universal paths of law profundity, bloodline cultivation, the Mother Goddess Sect, or the Ancient Cultivators, the number of Voidwalkers across the Five Great Sacred Worlds and the Chaos Void was pitifully small—fewer even than the number of Supreme Existences!
Yet, the Voidwalker lineage boasted two Cosmic Gods, making it a formidable force in its own right.
“No wonder I sensed his body was unusually powerful during the True God disciple battles,” the Sword Master said with a laugh. “So he’s a Voidwalker. But he’s been cautious—he never once used the Soldier’s Wrath.”
“Voidwalker inheritances are exceedingly rare and demanding. For him to obtain one is remarkable,” Ancestor Tianyu praised.
As Voidwalkers advanced in their cultivation of the Walker’s Hidden Treasury, their abilities in evasion and survival grew increasingly potent. Their bodies would gradually merge more perfectly with the void, allowing them to slip unnoticed through space to ambush enemies or escape with incredible speed.
…
Inside the Time Hall.
On a planet battered by howling winds, Dongbo Xueying sat cross-legged, undergoing his breakthrough. Having comprehended the Second Sword of Annihilation, he decided to ascend to the Void God level first. He had long since mastered the twenty-first layer of the Walker’s Hidden Treasury. Now, as he summoned the power of the Chaos Void to merge with his body, his form underwent a rapid and profound transformation, fueled by this boundless energy.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!” Though it was merely a transition from the twentieth to the twenty-first layer, this was a leap from True God to Void God—a fundamental metamorphosis of life essence. His body underwent drastic changes: every tendon and bone absorbed the Chaos Void’s energy through intricate formations, and even the tiniest particles of his being transformed, aligning more closely with the Chaos Void than even the native void creatures.
The breakthrough took a considerable amount of time.
Within him, a sharper and more lethal ‘Soldier’s Wrath’ took form. As the energy settled, Dongbo Xueying opened his eyes. He now seemed one with the void—man and void indistinguishable. His overall strength had surged to an entirely new level.
As a member of the Voidsky Palace, he would eventually cultivate the Walker’s Hidden Treasury openly. Concealing it forever was impossible. During the ‘True God Disciple Battles,’ countless spectators made it an unsuitable time to reveal his identity. But within the Time Hall, only the artifact spirit was privy to his secret—and it would report to the higher-ups…
Those qualified to know could likely be counted on one hand!
His master, ‘Gu Qi,’ had once told him that if he ever needed to find him, he could inquire with Ancestor Tianyu or the Sword Master. Clearly, Gu Qi trusted them implicitly. Thus, Dongbo Xueying saw no issue with the highest echelons of the Voidsky Palace learning of his Voidwalker identity.
“Master, just who did you offend?” Dongbo Xueying muttered to himself. Leaving his home universe and arriving in the Seven Seas Sacred Realm had made him realize just how lofty Gu Qi’s status was—he was one of the Supreme Existences! Yet, he had once been grievously wounded, nearly perishing, and had even warned Dongbo Xueying never to publicly acknowledge him as his master, lest it cost him his life.
Even knowing Dongbo Xueying was a disciple of the Voidsky Palace, Gu Qi had still given such a dire warning.
Who had he provoked?
“Little Dongbo Xueying,” a cheerful voice suddenly called out.
“Ancestor,” Dongbo Xueying recognized it immediately and replied respectfully. He had heard Ancestor Tianyu’s voice more than once before.
“Who is your master in the Voidwalker lineage?” Ancestor Tianyu’s voice continued.
The howling winds around him raged on.
Though Dongbo Xueying couldn’t see Ancestor Tianyu, he still answered dutifully: “Gu Qi.”
“Ah, him? Hmm… This complicates things. Listen carefully—never reveal to anyone that you’re Gu Qi’s disciple. Here’s what we’ll do: I’ll send word to the Void Primogenitor about you. If anyone discovers your Voidwalker identity, just say you’re the Void Primogenitor’s disciple,” Ancestor Tianyu cautioned. “Remember, never admit to being Gu Qi’s disciple.”
“Understood,” Dongbo Xueying acknowledged, then couldn’t resist asking, “Ancestor, does my master have a powerful enemy?”
“Ah… Gu Qi has always been reckless, daring to do anything,” Ancestor Tianyu said cryptically. “For now, just stay clear of him. Otherwise, you’ll be confined to the Voidsky Palace—step outside, and you’ll face endless assassinations.”
“I see,” Dongbo Xueying murmured, inwardly shocked.
“Also, don’t go boasting about comprehending the Second Sword of Annihilation at the Dominator level. Keep a low profile for now. Both the Sword Master and I have high hopes for you,” Ancestor Tianyu advised.
“I understand,” Dongbo Xueying agreed. There was no benefit in flaunting his achievements.
“Now that you’ve reached the Void God level, strive to become an Inner Hall Elder as soon as possible,” Ancestor Tianyu urged.
“Yes.”
…
The Inner Hall Elders held an exalted status within the Voidsky Palace, their renown stretching across the Five Great Sacred Worlds and the Chaos Void.
Such prestige was matched only by their formidable strength.
At the entrance of the Time Hall, space twisted as a figure emerged from the distorted void—a white-robed Dongbo Xueying.
In the distance, his gaze settled on the towering Star Tower.
The Star Tower was the only structure whose height rivaled that of the Voidsky Hall, and it held a uniquely important position within the palace. However, entry was restricted—only Void Gods or above were permitted.
“The Star Tower is said to have been forged by City Lord Luo, with one in each of the Six Sacred Lands,” Dongbo Xueying mused. “Rumors say it holds a great secret, one only revealed to those who clear the fifth level.”
The Voidsky Palace had its rules.
For Void Gods at the ‘Nascent’ stage, clearing the third level of the Star Tower within ten billion years was required to become an Inner Hall Elder. Currently, the entire Voidsky Palace had only one Nascent-stage Inner Hall Elder—the challenge was absurdly difficult! The rest were all at the Unity stage.
For Unity-stage cultivators, clearing the fifth level was the prerequisite to becoming an Inner Hall Elder.
“I’ll go in and see for myself what this great secret is—one even Master Gu Qi wouldn’t tell me,” Dongbo Xueying murmured before transforming into a streak of light, streaking toward the Star Tower.
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