77: The sacred earthquake intimidated foreign enemies.

A golden beam of light pierced the firmament, and the three remains were completely reduced to ashes under the power of the rules of "Word Law Dao Ruling."

Above the Grand Void Holy Land, the blood moon formed by the Nirvana Reincarnation Realm slowly dissipated, replaced by billions of rays of rosy light cast down by the phantom of the World Tree Spiritual Vein.

Inside and outside the Holy Land, there was dead silence.

Then—

"Long live the Xuan Emperor!"

"The Holy Master is invincible!"

Shouts like a mountain-toppling, sea-overturning tsunami erupted from every cultivation Immortal Cave, martial arts arena, and lecture platform, the sound waves causing the Spiritual Qi to boil.

The Disciples who witnessed this scene with their own eyes all had flushed faces, their eyes gleaming with near-fanatical worship.

Killing three Body Integration Peak experts from a distance!

What kind of concept is this?

In the eyes of ordinary Cultivators, the Body Integration Realm is already a legendary figure, capable of making the Eastern Domain tremble with a stomp of their foot. Yet their Holy Master had effortlessly fought three people at once and annihilated them in an instant!

"I... I actually doubted whether the Holy Master could lead the Holy Land to rise..." A senior Disciple who had joined eight years ago muttered to himself, then fiercely slapped himself in the face, "I truly deserve to die!"

The new Disciples beside him were trembling with excitement.

When they joined the Holy Land, Taixu had already sealed its mountains, and they were half-skeptical about the rumors from the outside world. Seeing it with their own eyes today, they realized that those legends were not exaggerated at all; if anything, they were understated!

"With such a Holy Master, why worry about not achieving the Great Dao!"

"I am willing to die for the Holy Master!"

The fanatical atmosphere spread like a wildfire.

---

Inside the Holy Master's Hall.

The Previous Holy Master Lu Mingdao stood side by side with three Grand Elders, gazing through the glass skylight of the hall's dome at the space ripples that were gradually calming down but still vibrating.

"Qingxuan, this child..." Lu Mingdao sighed deeply, his voice full of gratification and emotion, "has truly walked a path unprecedented by anyone before him."

"Words follow the Law, rules manifested." A white-haired Grand Elder said with deep eyes, "This has already touched the Realm of 'Dao Speech,' which cannot be attained without great Opportunity and great Comprehension Ability. And he seems to be doing it with ease."

"That Formation... the Nirvana Reincarnation Realm." Another red-faced Grand Elder said in a deep voice, "I have studied Formations for three thousand years and consider myself to have some achievements in the way of Formations. But that Formation... I cannot understand it."

"It is not that we cannot understand the Formation patterns, but that we cannot understand its 'Principles'." The last thin Elder chimed in, "What that Formation contains is the true meaning of 'Nirvana' and 'Reincarnation' that far exceeds our understanding. What Qingxuan brought back from the Annihilation Star Abyss is not just resources, but fragments of the Great Dao."

The four of them were silent for a moment.

Lu Mingdao suddenly smiled: "Forget it, let us old fellows guard the rear for him and let him gallop freely in the front. Pass down the order: from today on, all Elders and deacons will increase their Cultivation time by two hours, and resource quotas will be increased by thirty percent—the Holy Land is becoming prosperous, how can we be the ones holding him back?"

"Good!"

The three Grand Elders nodded in unison, their eyes igniting with long-lost fighting spirit.

Being left far behind by a younger generation is not terrible; what is terrible is losing the heart to catch up.

---

At the Peak of the Holy Land's main mountain.

Lu Qingxuan stood with his hands behind his back, his robes rustling in the tide of Spiritual Qi.

Deep in his eyes, the azure System light screen was scrolling rapidly.

【Detected mergeable entries: Void Star Envoy (Gold), Blood Soul Physique (Gold), Ancient Demon Corpse Controller (Gold)】

【Detected related entries: Darkness Origin (Pure), Deep Nirvana Dao Rhyme Fragment (Chaos?), destruction dao rhyme fragment (Chaos?)】

【Suggested Fusion directions:】

【1. Star Nirvana Demonic Corpse (Chaos? Deduction): Integrate Darkness Star power with Ancient Demon Corpse Controller technique to create controllable Star Corpse Puppets, possessing 'Nirvana' and 'Destruction' characteristics, with strength ranging from Early Body Integration stage to Peak (depending on Materials). Requires consumption of a large amount of Darkness Origin and Dao Rhyme Fragments.】

【2. Blood Prison Star Domain (Chaos? Deduction): Based on the Blood Soul Physique, integrate Void Star characteristics to create a Domain-type Divine Ability. Upon activation, it forms a 'Blood Prison Star Domain,' where the Qi and blood of enemies within the range will be continuously stripped and converted into Star Evil Qi to attack themselves. Requires consumption of a large amount of Qi and Blood Origin and Star-type Dao Rhyme.】

【3. Darkness Dominator Promotion (Chaos? Deduction): Use the three Gold entries as nutrients to strengthen the 'Darkness Domination (Purple)' entry, promoting it to Gold or even Chaos quality, significantly increasing control over dark twisted creatures, and possibly deriving sub-abilities such as 'Dark Creation' and 'Abyss Resonance'.】

Lu Qingxuan's gaze swept over the three options, his mind stirring slightly.

"Select one and... three."

【Command confirmed.】

【Starting Fusion deduction: Star Nirvana Demonic Corpse (Chaos?)... Deducting...】

【Fusion Materials: Void Star Envoy (Gold), Ancient Demon Corpse Controller (Gold), Darkness Origin (Pure) × 100 units, Deep Nirvana Dao Rhyme Fragment × 50, destruction dao rhyme fragment × 30...】

【Deduction successful! Obtained new entry: Star Nirvana Demonic Puppet Technique (Chaos · Elementary)】

【Star Nirvana Demonic Puppet Technique (Chaos · Elementary): Can collect remains of experts (minimum requirement Soul Transformation Stage) or high-grade Heaven And Earth Treasure, temper them with Darkness Origin and Nirvana Dao Rhyme, and infuse them with Star power to refine 'Star Nirvana Demonic Puppet'. The Demonic Puppet retains some of the combat instincts from its lifetime and possesses abilities such as 'Star Teleportation', 'Nirvana Beam', and 'Destruction Self-Destruction', with strength reaching up to ninety percent of its lifetime (depending on refining Materials and craftsmanship). Current simultaneous control limit: 9 units.】

【Starting Fusion deduction: Darkness Dominator Promotion... Deducting...】

【Fusion Materials: Blood Soul Physique (Gold), Darkness Origin (Pure) × 200 units...】

【Deduction successful! Entry 'Darkness Domination (Purple)' has been promoted to: Abyss Dominator (Chaos · Elementary)】

【Abyss Dominator (Chaos · Elementary): Possesses absolute domination over dark, abyss, and twisted creatures (strength not exceeding one's own by two major Realms). Can perceive dark aura within a radius of ten thousand miles, can forcibly command low-level dark creatures, can interfere with the consciousness of high-level dark creatures, and can absorb Darkness Origin to briefly strengthen oneself. Added sub-abilities: Dark Creation (can consume Darkness Origin to create dark Puppets, dark barriers, etc.), Abyss Resonance (can conduct limited communication with the Deep Abyss Will to obtain information or exert influence).】

Two brand new Chaos-level powers surged within his body.

Lu Qingxuan's lips curled slightly.

"Star Nirvana Demonic Puppet... Just right, although the remains of those three Void Abyss Envoys were annihilated, the storage Magical Artifacts they carried, and... the things inside that coffin, are excellent Materials."

He waved his sleeve, and three ferocious-looking storage rings and a pitch-black ancient coffin carved with countless resentful soul patterns floated in front of him.

These were the spoils of war he had specifically stripped and preserved using spatial means when he annihilated the three of them just now.

"Open."

With his words following the Law, the Restrictions on the three storage rings melted like ice and snow.

A massive amount of dark-attribute Materials, hundreds of Jade Slips recording Void Abyss secret arts, three top-grade Spirit Treasures (a Star Banner, a Blood Soul Flag, and a Corpse Control Bell), and... seven corpses with powerful auras!

Three of them were radiating the fluctuations of the Early Body Integration stage, clearly the treasures the coffin-carrying old woman had refined for many years. The other four were also at the Peak Soul Transformation Stage.

"The Materials are ready."

Lu Qingxuan's mind stirred, and the 【Star Nirvana Demonic Puppet Technique】 was activated.

Boom—!

Pitch-black Abyss fire ignited from the void, wrapping the seven corpses, the three top-grade Spirit Treasures, and a large amount of dark Materials.

He formed seals with both hands, and countless talismans containing "Nirvana," "Destruction," and "Star" Dao patterns were struck into the flames.

"With Darkness as the base, Stars as the bones, and Nirvana as the soul..."

"Refine!"

The flames surged, and the seven corpses were reorganized and transformed in the Dao fire, gradually condensing into seven Demonic Puppets clad in star armor, their eye sockets burning with Nirvana firelight.

Their Physiques were more compact than before they died, and the armor flowed with patterns of intertwined starlight and darkness, their auras... actually stronger than when they were alive!

The Demonic Puppets refined from the three Early Body Integration stage corpses had reached the Middle Stage of Body Integration!

The Demonic Puppets refined from the four Peak Soul Transformation Stage corpses had reached the Early Stage of Body Integration!

"Three at the Middle Stage of Body Integration, four at the Early Stage of Body Integration..." Lu Qingxuan nodded in satisfaction, "Added with myself, the Grand Void Holy Land now has eight Body Integration-level combat forces on the surface. And they are absolutely loyal, fearless, and death-defying Demonic Puppets."

His mind stirred, and the seven Demonic Puppets knelt on one knee, roaring in unison: "Greetings, Master!"

The voices were hoarse but contained a heart-palpitating destructive fluctuation.

"Disperse into the four corners of the Holy Land, hide in the Void Realm, and act as secret guards."

"Understood!"

Seven black lights flashed and disappeared, merging into the shadows of the Holy Land's Formation.

From now on, any petty thieves attempting to sneak into the Holy Land will first have to face these seven killing machines that do not know pain and do not fear death.

---

After dealing with the spoils, Lu Qingxuan activated the 【myriad ages demon suppressing star chart】.

The brilliant star chart unfolded before his eyes, and the power points in the Eastern Domain and even parts of the extraterritorial regions flickered on and off.

He focused on a few places:

Shadow Tower Headquarters (a secret dimension in the Eastern Domain):

The light point representing the Shadow Tower vibrated violently, its color shifting from deep red to dark red—this was a sign of extreme fear and vigilance.

"The three envoys... have fallen?" A hoarse voice echoed in the depths of the dimension, "How is this possible... Could that Lu Qingxuan have already touched the threshold of Undergoing Tribulation?"

"Immediately initiate the 'Shadow Escape' plan! All branches enter silent mode, core members go into hiding, cut off all external contact... Wait for the Old Ancestor to come out of seclusion before making a decision!"

Shadow Tower, this once incomparably arrogant assassin organization, chose to shrink back at this moment.

Star Domain Alliance (a temporary assembly point outside the Eastern Domain):

Dozens of light spots representing different Star Domain forces gathered in one place, but at this moment, they were in complete Chaos.

"Is the news confirmed? Three Peak Body Integration stage experts, killed by suppression from across space?"

"Absolutely true! The spy we planted near Grand Void Holy Land used a recording stone to capture part of the footage... That blood moon, that golden beam of light... It was too terrifying!"

"Retreat! Immediately retreat to our own Star Domain! We are not getting involved in this muddy water!"

"But what about Star Sword Pavilion and Ten Thousand Beast Mountain..."

"If they want revenge, let them go themselves! I'm not accompanying them!"

The Star Domain coalition, originally assembled due to the fall of their Prodigies and Elders, had already fallen apart before it had officially set out.

In the face of absolute strength, so-called hatred and Alliances were fragile.

Myriad Realms Merchant Alliance, Star Sea Pavilion:

The attitudes of these two major neutral commercial organizations underwent a subtle yet firm shift.

The light spot representing the Myriad Realms Merchant Alliance sent several friendly golden communication ripples toward the direction of Grand Void Holy Land.

"Jin Wanxiang's urgent transmission: Holy Master Lu possesses world-shaking Divine Might. The Myriad Realms Merchant Alliance is willing to form a 'Strategic Alliance' with Grand Void Holy Land, open access to the Level 7 resource vault, and provide three free 'Cross-Star Domain Emergency Teleportation' services..."

The light spot of the Star Sea Pavilion flickered with deep blue brilliance.

"Mo Yuan, representing Star Sea Pavilion, states: We are willing to provide the 'Starry Sky Fortress' construction blueprints and core Materials to Grand Void Holy Land at cost price, and include access rights to the 'Star Sea Early Warning Network'..."

Few offer help in times of need, while many add flowers to a brocade.

Lu Qingxuan had long seen through this and did not care. Binding interests is sometimes more secure than illusory friendship.

His gaze finally turned to the deepest part of the star chart, that constantly wriggling and churning dark region representing the "Void Abyss".

At this moment, that darkness was boiling violently!

"Trash! Three pieces of trash!"

A roar that seemed to come from the Nine Nether Abyss, through some causal connection, faintly reached Lu Qingxuan's ears.

"You couldn't even take down a junior at the Soul Transformation Stage, and you even lost the 'Void Abyss Mark' I bestowed upon you... Damn it! All of you deserve to die!"

The darkness churned, condensing into a vague and ferocious giant face.

"Lu... Qing... Xuan..."

The giant face stared fixedly at the direction of Grand Void Holy Land. Despite being separated by endless space, the resentment and killing intent in that gaze were almost tangible.

"You have successfully angered me..."

"Peak Soul Transformation Stage, yet able to display such combat power... You must be hiding the true core secret of the bronze immortal palace on you... And that reincarnation sapling..."

The giant face twisted, emitting a low laugh.

"Very well... Since a direct frontal assault incurs too much loss, then let's change methods..."

"Heart Demon tribulation... Karma curse... Dream erosion... Or... start with the people around you..."

"I want to see how many people you can protect, and how long... you can stay awake..."

The darkness slowly calmed down, but that vicious scheme spread quietly like a poisonous snake.

Lu Qingxuan snorted coldly, cold light flashing in his eyes.

"Want to play dirty?"

"Just right, let's test the new ability of the 【Abyss Overlord】 on you all."

With a thought, the 【Abyss Overlord】 trait was activated, and the sub-ability "Abyss Resonance" was triggered.

An invisible will, following the causal line between him and the Void Abyss, infiltrated in reverse.

"Ah—!"

A scream of shock and anger came from deep within the darkness.

"Who is it?! Who is prying into the Abyss will?!"

Lu Qingxuan quickly withdrew his consciousness, a cold smile curling on his lips.

"Sure enough, the Void Abyss is not monolithic; there are different levels of 'will' inside... That one just now should be the Divided Soul of some Tribulation Transcendence Stage old monster. Although I couldn't deal heavy damage, disgusting it is enough."

"And... I seem to have 'heard' some interesting information..."

He turned his gaze to the core area of the Holy Land, to that reincarnation sapling which had already grown to four feet and was swaying with brilliance.

"Hall of Rebirth... Three years later... The border between the Eastern Domain and the Northern Domain, 'Nether Rift Valley'..."

"So that is where one of the entrances to the 'Hall of Rebirth' is hidden. The Void Abyss is also eyeing it."

"Reincarnation... Rebirth... It actually fits my Dao quite well."

The first layer of the "Nirvana Reincarnation Realm", the Life and Death Tempering Zone.

A Core Disciple named "Lin Hao" was experiencing the most dangerous trial since he began Cultivating.

He was besieged by three "Evil Demons" condensed from Nirvana Qi, his left arm was broken, and his Dantian was nearly exhausted.

"Am I going to die..."

Lin Hao's eyes were full of unwillingness.

He had joined the sect ten years ago, climbed step by step from a Utility Disciple to a Core Disciple, suffered countless hardships, and finally caught a glimpse of the threshold of the Golden Core...

"No! I cannot die!"

"The Holy Master created such a precious land for us and bestowed countless resources... If I die here, who would I be worthy of?!"

Amidst his roar, he burned his essence blood and unleashed a sword technique he had kept as a trump card.

"Void-Breaking Sword, slash!"

The sword light was like a rainbow, unexpectedly bursting forth with 30% more power than usual in this desperate situation!

Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!

The three Evil Demons shattered in response.

Lin Hao collapsed to the ground, his aura weak, but his eyes shone with the brilliance of enlightenment.

"So that's how it is... Within Nirvana, there lies a glimmer of life... Only between life and death can one break through limits..."

Hum—!

A shattering sound came from within his body, and the barrier of the Golden Core Stage was smashed open!

Even more miraculously, at the moment of his Breakthrough, the reincarnation sapling in the core area of the Holy Land swayed gently.

A newly born golden leaf, containing the Dao markings of "Rebirth", scattered spots of radiance, crossed space, and landed on Lin Hao.

His broken left arm actually regenerated at a speed visible to the naked eye!

His aura was directly stabilized at the Peak of the Early Golden Core stage!

"This is... Holy Master's blessing?!" Lin Hao trembled with excitement and kowtowed heavily three times towards the main Peak.

This phenomenon was seen by many Disciples.

"Senior Brother Lin has broken through! And he received a gift from the reincarnation sapling!"

"Life and Death Tempering really is effective! I'm going in to try too!"

"The Luck of the Holy Land... is becoming thicker and thicker..."

The Cultivation craze was pushed to a new height again.

Meanwhile, in the "Purple Firmament Courtyard" where Su Linger was.

The young girl sat cross-legged in the center of the Spirit Gathering Formation, surrounded by faint purple lightning.

Her eyelashes fluttered, she slowly opened her eyes, and purple electricity flashed in her pupils before disappearing.

"The first Divine Ability of the 【Primordial Purple Firmament Dao Body】, 'Purple Firmament Divine Thunder', is finally mastered."

She extended her slender jade fingers, and a wisp of purple thunder as thin as a hair danced on her fingertips. It looked weak, but it emitted a destructive aura that made the Void Realm tremble.

"Although it is not even one ten-thousandth of Brother Qingxuan's... but at least, I can help a little bit."

She stood up and walked out of the courtyard.

Today was her turn to give a basic lecture to a group of newly joined female Disciples.

On the lecture platform, Su Linger wore purple robes, her temperament cold yet sacred.

She did not teach profound Cultivation Techniques, but simply explained the "Theory of Cultivation Foundation" that Lu Qingxuan had once taught her in simple terms.

Her voice was crisp, yet it seemed to carry a certain Dao rhyme, making the Disciples below listen with fascination.

When she reached the key point, she inadvertently triggered a trace of the aura of her Dao Body.

Boom!

A small patch of purple thunderclouds suddenly gathered in the sky, and strands of fine lightning fell, lingering around the lecture platform. Far from destroying anything, they purified the Spiritual Qi here to be even purer.

"Senior Sister Su... can actually trigger celestial phenomena?!" The Disciples exclaimed.

Su Linger herself was stunned for a moment, then looked thoughtfully toward the core area of the Holy Land, in the direction of the reincarnation sapling.

For some reason, just when she triggered the thunderclouds, she faintly felt... the reincarnation sapling seemed to convey a trace of imperceptible "joy" to her.

"Reincarnation... Purple Firmament... Could there be some connection?"

She kept this doubt in her heart, ready to ask Lu Qingxuan when she saw him next.

Holy Land main Peak.

Lu Qingxuan withdrew his gaze from the direction of Su Linger, a hint of softness flashing in his eyes.

"Linger, this girl, has made great progress. The connection between the Primordial Purple Firmament Dao Body and the reincarnation sapling... really exists."

"It seems that for the trip to the 'Hall of Rebirth', I might be able to take her with me. Her Physique might be one of the keys."

He looked up at the firmament, his gaze seemingly piercing through the boundary wall to see that piece of deep darkness.

"Void Abyss... Tribulation Transcendence Stage old monster... Heart Demon erosion..."

"Come."

"Let me see what other means you have."

"And I... how many new traits will I plunder?"

With a light wave of his sleeve, the Nirvana flames in the eyes of the seven Star Nirvana Demonic Puppets hidden in the void lit up simultaneously.

Grand Void Holy Land, like a primeval behemoth slowly opening its fangs, quietly waited for the next... prey to deliver itself to the door.