Chapter 915: The Supreme Rule

At this moment, believing his wife to be real, Xinghuo Xunyi felt his entire being invigorated.

Dongbo Xueying continued, “When the Void Path reaches the Chaos Realm level, the illusory worlds it manifests can rival the internal worlds of Boundary Stones. At the Cosmic God level, one can even conjure an illusory universe! And that illusory universe can transform into a real one. What if the Void Path were to advance even further?”

“Further?” Xinghuo Xunyi was puzzled. Wasn’t the Cosmic God the ultimate existence?

“In our Rule-Oriented Mystic System, the true ultimate goal is not the Cosmic God, but the supreme operating rules,” Dongbo Xueying explained, a realization he had come to as his own understanding deepened.

The Rule-Oriented Mystic System sought to glimpse the essence of the world and master the rules governing existence.

The supreme rules were the ultimate objective.

Were the cosmic rules supreme? No!

The ‘Primordial Ancient Sacred World Rules’ were the supreme rules—what is now known as the ‘Chaos Void Rules.’

The Chaos Void encompassed countless universes, chaotic lands, and the Five Sacred Worlds. Though the Five Sacred Worlds sounded grand, in truth, only the ‘Ancient Sacred World’ was a remnant fragment—about one percent—of the Primordial Ancient Sacred World. The other four were merely creations of Cosmic Gods. Their operating rules paled in comparison to the ‘Chaos Void Rules.’

Becoming a Cosmic God was the ultimate goal of many systems, the universally acknowledged pinnacle of existence.

But the Rule-Oriented Mystic System aimed higher—for the supreme rules, the Chaos Void Rules.

Similarly, the Sorcerer System studied the core essence of all things. Even the Sorcerer Ancestor, at his current level, continued his research.

“The supreme operating rules?” Xinghuo Xunyi was astonished.

“Cosmic Gods only grasp the operating rules of a universe—how could that compare to the Chaos Void Rules?” Dongbo Xueying said. “These are the supreme rules that encompass everything. If the operating rules of the Void Path could reach the level of the supreme rules, one might even control the entire Chaos Void. At that point, as the master of the supreme rules, one could create anything within the Chaos Void.” Dongbo Xueying smiled. “Turning illusion into reality, reviving your wife from the past—it wouldn’t be impossible.”

“Yes, yes, that’s right…”

Xinghuo Xunyi’s eyes blazed with hope.

What kind of realm was that?

For the operating rules of the Void Path to reach the level of the supreme rules! Such a Void World would essentially be on par with the Primordial Ancient Sacred World (Chaos Void). As its master, with a single thought, everything within it would become absolutely real.

“Actually.”

Dongbo Xueying extended a finger, and before him, an illusory world took shape. Within it, common objects like gold, silver, stones, and soil began to materialize, transforming from illusion into reality.

“Turning illusion into reality isn’t difficult at my current level,” Dongbo Xueying said. “But reviving life requires a higher realm. Perhaps one wouldn’t even need to reach the supreme rule level—just the ‘Cosmic God’ level in the Void Path might suffice.”

“Mm, mm.” Xinghuo Xunyi nodded, his eyes shining.

He felt his entire body burning, his soul aflame.

Excitement, passion, and an unyielding fighting spirit surged within him.

In the past, he had tried to suppress these painful memories to motivate himself. But these were his most cherished, unforgettable memories!

Now, he believed his wife was real! Regardless of what others thought, under Dongbo Xueying’s theory, Xinghuo Xunyi considered his wife a true living being.

And more than that—he saw hope.

Perhaps when the ‘Void Path’ reached the Cosmic God level, he could derive reality from illusion and bring his wife back to life!

*Thud.* Xinghuo Xunyi immediately knelt. “Thank you, Elder Dongbo, for your guidance. I beg you to accept me as your disciple and teach me the ways of the Void Path.”

He understood that pure Ancient Cultivation, with its superficial grasp of illusionary rules, was unlikely to achieve what he desired. The Void Path—especially under the tutelage of Dongbo Xueying, the most accomplished practitioner in the Rule-Oriented Mystic System—was his best hope.

“Wanting to be my disciple is premature.” Dongbo Xueying chuckled, then flipped his hand and produced a translucent, golden-hued book, handing it to Xinghuo Xunyi. “This is a Void Path technique I created, titled *Void World*. However, it only contains the first three forms for now. Practice them and see how far you get. Based on your potential, I’ll decide whether to take you as my disciple.”

Powerful figures in the Grand Void Heaven Palace often created their own techniques and left them in the Myriad Phenomena Hall.

As Dongbo Xueying cultivated, he had gradually developed this unfinished technique, *Void World*.

*Void World* First Form: **Prison of Worlds**. Achievable at the nascent Void Realm, though extremely difficult—equivalent to the third level of the Star Tower’s power.

Second Form: **Bubble’s End**, with power equivalent to the fourth level of the Star Tower, attainable only at the Unity Realm.

Third Form: **Dark Bubble**, with power equivalent to the fifth level of the Star Tower. This was a modified and simplified version of a technique created by the Dark Realm Master. Dongbo Xueying found it quite effective. As for the higher-level **Blade of Divine Retribution**, he was unsatisfied—enemies could dodge it. The **Dark Bubble**, however, enveloped foes instantly, leaving no room for evasion.

He was currently attempting to create a technique with sixth-level Star Tower power that was also unavoidable. The **Multi-Layered Dark Realm** came close, but its excessive mental energy consumption left him dissatisfied.

“Thank you, Elder.” After receiving the technique, Xinghuo Xunyi was filled with gratitude.

“As you cultivate the Void Path, do not neglect your Ancient Cultivation,” Dongbo Xueying advised. “Ancient Cultivation holds immense power and can aid in understanding the rules. The two can complement each other.”

“May I seek your guidance if I encounter difficulties?” Xinghuo Xunyi asked.

“Of course. All talented cultivators in this Star Conference may do so,” Dongbo Xueying replied.

Xinghuo Xunyi sighed inwardly.

He knew.

Once the conference ended, Dongbo Xueying would have his own affairs to attend to, making it difficult to seek his advice.

“Then what potential must I demonstrate for you to accept me as your disciple?” Xinghuo Xunyi pressed. A good master could greatly accelerate one’s cultivation.

“This Star Conference will reveal your potential,” Dongbo Xueying said with a smile.

Understanding, Xinghuo Xunyi bowed respectfully. “Then I shall take my leave, Elder.”

“Go ahead.” Dongbo Xueying nodded.

As the golden-robed youth departed, Dongbo Xueying could sense the blazing fighting spirit within him—the deeper the pain, the fiercer the resolve!

“If he proves worthy, I might just take him as a disciple,” Dongbo Xueying mused. “I never expected this would truly reignite his will.”

Those at the pinnacle of the Rule-Oriented Mystic System vaguely understood that the ‘supreme operating rules’ were their ultimate goal.

Dongbo Xueying, most adept in the Void Path, had naturally pondered—what power would the Void Path wield if it reached the supreme rule level? Reviving life might not even be difficult.

Having considered this, he had shared it with Xinghuo Xunyi.

Though Xinghuo Xunyi had previously encountered Chaos Realm experts skilled in illusions, they were all Ancient Cultivators. None had Dongbo Xueying’s perspective, so they had never mentioned such possibilities.

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Xinghuo Divine Emperor sat alone in his estate’s courtyard, his heart heavy. He waited for his son to return from Dongbo Xueying, though he held little hope. He knew his son’s issue required an internal transformation—something no outsider could easily facilitate.

“He’s here.” The Divine Emperor sensed his son’s return and turned to see the golden-robed youth enter the courtyard. His father remained seated where he had been that morning.

“Hmm?” The Divine Emperor was taken aback.

He could feel it.

Something was different.

Before, Xinghuo Xunyi had maintained a calm exterior, his true state hidden beneath. But now, his eyes shone with unmistakable sharpness and an indomitable fighting spirit.

“You…” The Divine Emperor could hardly believe it.

“Father, arrange a time-accelerated cultivation site for me,” Xinghuo Xunyi said urgently. “I must train without delay.” He needed to improve swiftly, to prove his potential to Elder Dongbo and become his disciple. He *had* to reach extraordinary heights in the Void Path.

“A cultivation site?” The Divine Emperor’s jaw nearly dropped.

How long had it been?

Not only was his son voluntarily seeking to cultivate, but he also wanted time acceleration?

“Hurry, there’s no time to waste,” Xinghuo Xunyi urged.