91: The spirit of the temple awakens, the Hall of Rebirth is in danger.

Three days had passed since the Star Domain ambush.

In the Grand Void Holy Land, the phantom of the tenth floor of the chaos reincarnation pagoda had solidified by nearly half, and the Chaos Dao rhyme descended like a waterfall, nourishing every Disciple cultivating within the pagoda.

Deep within the Holy Master Hall, Lu Qingxuan sat cross-legged on the Chaos Dao platform, with two masses of Origin floating around him—one dark red like a beating heart, exuding endless flesh-and-blood vitality; the other pitch-black as ink, yet filled with an extremely dense aura of death and decay.

These were exactly the 【Flesh Origin (Gold)】 and 【Death and Decay Core (Gold)】 stripped from the Apostle Qian Mian and Dragon Bone.

"System, fuse these two Origins and deduce the advancement direction for the Chaos Ancient God Dao Body."

The light screen expanded, and data streams surged.

【Advanced Flesh Law and Death and Decay Law detected, compatibility with Host's Chaos Ancient God Dao Body: 87%】

【Fusion requires 18 million dao rhyme value, proceed?】

"Yes."

Lu Qingxuan held his hands together in the air, and the two Origins were wrapped in Chaos Qi, forcibly squeezed and fused. The dark red and pitch black clashed madly, erupting with shrill shrieks, as if countless living beings were wailing and struggling. But the Chaos Qi was like a heaven-and-earth furnace, forcibly refining and reconciling the two vastly different Laws.

【Fusing... 10%... 50%... 90%...】

【Fusion successful! Obtained: Chaos · Life and Death Flesh Fetus (Special State)】

【Chaos · Life and Death Flesh Fetus: Fuses the dual characteristics of flesh Rebirth and death and decay. Based on the Chaos Dao Law, it forges the prototype of "Immortal and Indestructible." Physical Body recovery speed increased by 500%. Can consume dao rhyme value to instantly reconstruct the body (including Divine Soul). Resistance to death and decay-type Laws increased to "Immunity Level."】

Lu Qingxuan felt the surging new power within his body; every inch of flesh seemed to possess independent life, and even if severed, it could be reconstructed in an instant. And deep within his bones, an Immortal Chaos death intent had seeped in, causing ordinary death Laws to collapse upon contact.

"Still not enough."

He flipped his hand and took out the 【Soul Fire Core (Gold)】 obtained from Dragon Bone, as well as Qian Mian's 【Flesh Proliferation (Gold)】 entry.

"Fuse the Soul Fire Core with the Exquisite Dao Heart to deduce Divine Soul defense characteristics; apply the Flesh Proliferation entry directly to the Chaos Ancient God Dao Body."

【Fusing Soul Fire Core... Consuming 6 million dao rhyme value】

Between his brows, the Exquisite Dao Heart shone brilliantly, and a faint green flame phantom appeared within, but it was immediately purified and devoured by the Dao Heart, transforming into a layer of transparent "Heart Fire Barrier."

【Obtained new characteristic: Soul Fire Heart Protection (Passive)—Divine Soul defense increased by 300%, possesses extremely strong resistance to Soul attacks, curses, and Possession-type methods, and can backfire on the caster】

【Applying Flesh Proliferation entry... Fusing...】

A numbing itch like billions of ants biting spread through his Physical Body. Every cell was frantically dividing, reconstructing, and optimizing. The density of his flesh increased at a speed visible to the naked eye, and fine Chaos Dao patterns appeared on the surface of his skin before slowly fading beneath it.

【Chaos Ancient God Dao Body advancement: Flesh Chaos-ification (Elementary)—Physical Body strength increased to the level of a Middle Stage Undergoing Tribulation Magic Treasure. Can regrow severed limbs, and flesh can survive independently and execute simple instructions after leaving the main body.】

Lu Qingxuan opened his eyes, and deep within his pupils, illusions of flesh growing and then decaying into annihilation seemed to cycle.

"System, display current status."

The light screen popped up:

【Host: Lu Qingxuan】

【Realm: Late Stage Body Integration (Chaos Ancient God Dao Body · Life and Death Flesh Fetus state)】

【Physical Body strength: Middle Stage Undergoing Tribulation Magic Treasure level】

【Divine Soul strength: Touching the threshold of Late Stage Undergoing Tribulation】

【Combat power assessment: Can normally slay Late Stage Undergoing Tribulation, can contend with Peak Undergoing Tribulation if all trump cards are used】

【dao rhyme value: Remaining 41 million】

"Finally..." He slowly clenched his fist, and the space in his palm collapsed into a point of black light. "I have the qualifications to explore the Guixu Sea Eye."

But before that—

He flipped his palm, and the bronze light spot that had been silent since he obtained it appeared. It was the "Palace Spirit Mark" that had condensed within his body after the bronze immortal palace core fragment was fully fused.

"It is time to wake up."

The Chaos Dao patterns between Lu Qingxuan's brows lit up, and a wisp of pure chaos origin source was injected into the mark.

Hum!

The bronze light spot trembled violently, erupting with blinding green light, and an illusory figure slowly condensed from the light.

It was the phantom of an old man wearing ancient bronze armor. His face was blurred, with only a pair of eyes as vicissitudinous as the eternal starry sky. The moment he appeared, the flow of time in the entire Holy Master Hall became sluggish, and countless bronze-colored ancient runes appeared in the air.

"How long... have I slept?" The old man's voice was dry, like the friction of rusted bronze.

"Palace Spirit?" Lu Qingxuan watched calmly.

The old man's phantom gradually solidified. His gaze fell on Lu Qingxuan, first startled, then his body shook violently: "Chaos aura... Ancient God Dao Body... You, you refined the core of the Immortal palace?!"

"Yes."

The Palace Spirit was silent for a long time, then suddenly sighed: "Such is fate... Kid, do you know that what you refined is not some Legacy treasure, but a 'shackle'?"

"Shackle?"

"The bronze immortal palace was not forged by Immortals." The Palace Spirit's phantom sat cross-legged, bronze runes circulating around his body. "It is a 'Tomb-Suppressing Vessel' forged by the ancient 'Tomb Keeper' lineage, gathering the Ancient God Remains of seven ancient gods and exhausting the divine gold of three thousand Star Domains."

Lu Qingxuan's pupils shrank slightly.

The Palace Spirit continued: "The so-called burial pit does not bury the ten thousand ruins, but rather... the corpse of a 'Chaos Fierce Beast.' That fierce beast devoured the heavens during its lifetime, and after its death, its corpse polluted all worlds, becoming the source of the Void Abyss. The Tomb Keeper lineage sealed its corpse in the deepest part of the Guixu Sea Eye and set up the 'Seven Absolutes Town Ruins Grand Array' using the ancient god corpse of seven ancient gods as the array eyes."

"The bronze immortal palace is the 'keyhole' of the array core—it is not the key itself, but the hub used to contain and control the seven 'key fragments.' When the seven fragments are gathered and inserted into the Immortal palace, one can completely reinforce or... undo the Seal."

Lu Qingxuan understood instantly: "The goal of the Void Abyss is to collect the fragments within the seven Apostles, insert them into the Immortal palace, undo the Seal, and release the corpse of that fierce beast?"

"Correct." The Palace Spirit nodded. "But in the battle back then, the Tomb Keeper lineage was nearly wiped out, the Immortal palace was shattered, and the fragments were scattered. This core fragment you obtained carries the 'Hub Consciousness,' which is me. The other fragments... I am afraid they have already been collected by the Void Abyss."

"Why didn't you say so earlier?" Lu Qingxuan frowned.

"Say so earlier?" The Palace Spirit smiled bitterly. "You had not reached Body Integration, had not condensed the Chaos Body; knowing this would only bring about a catastrophe. Moreover... the Immortal palace has a spirit and chooses its master. You being able to refine the core means you are the contemporary successor of the Tomb Keeper lineage. This is fate, and also a curse."

Lu Qingxuan was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked: "What is going on with the fluctuations at the Guixu Sea Eye?"

The Palace Spirit's phantom shuddered: "You sensed it? That is... the 'heartbeat' of the fierce beast's corpse. The Seal has loosened. If my guess is correct, the Void Abyss has already gathered at least four fragments and is forcibly resonating with the remaining fragments to accelerate the disintegration of the Seal."

"Heartbeat?" A cold light flashed in Lu Qingxuan's eyes. "In other words, that thing is... still 'alive'?"

"If a corpse retains its spirit, it is a 'Corpse Spirit'." The Palace Spirit's voice was low. "If it fully awakens and is reborn through the corpse, it will be the true arrival of the Lord of ten thousand ruins, and by then... all the heavens will become ruins."

As soon as he finished speaking—

The blood contract Dao mark between Lu Qingxuan's brows suddenly transmitted a tearing pain!

"Qingxuan—!" Su Linger's voice exploded in his consciousness, carrying rapid panting and a roaring background sound. "The Hall of Rebirth... is under attack! The three Apostles... they teleported directly inside the ancient god corpse! The target is... the Purple Firmament Reincarnation Body Origin within me!"

What?!

Lu Qingxuan stood up abruptly, Chaos Qi exploding uncontrollably, shaking the Restriction of the Holy Master Hall violently!

"When did this happen?"

"Half an incense stick ago!" Su Linger's voice was intermittent, as if she were in a fierce battle. "They... had long planned this! They used the coordinate resonance inside the ancient god corpse to forcibly open a teleportation portal! Chen Feng and Zhao Lei are already seriously injured... I am barely holding up the Reincarnation Grand Array, but I cannot hold on for long!"

"Hold on, I will arrive immediately!"

Cutting off the transmission, Lu Qingxuan's face was icy.

Luring the tiger away from the mountain!

No, it was a two-pronged attack—Dragon Bone, Qian Mian, and Mirror Erosion appeared in the Star Domain to attract his attention; the remaining three Apostles took the opportunity to charge straight at the Hall of Rebirth, and the target was not the ancient god corpse, but Su Linger!

Why?

"Purple Firmament Reincarnation Body..." The Palace Spirit's phantom suddenly spoke. "I remember now! Purple Firmament Sovereign Lord... she was an external ally of the Tomb Keeper lineage back then! Her Physique can briefly simulate the 'Tomb Keeper Bloodline.' If the Reincarnation Body Origin is used as a guide, it can forcibly activate a key fragment. Without needing to gather all seven, it can partially undo the Seal!"

"So, they captured Su Linger to use her Physique to forcibly activate the existing fragments and accelerate the unsealing!" Killing intent boiled in Lu Qingxuan's eyes.

"Must stop them!" The Palace Spirit said urgently. "If they succeed, the Seal will loosen by at least 30%, and the Corpse Spirit's awakening speed will skyrocket!"

Lu Qingxuan had already stepped out of the Holy Master Hall, his voice spreading throughout the Holy Land: "Sword Dust! Assemble all Soul Transformation cultivators, activate the Star Domain Teleportation Array, target—Hall of Rebirth!"

"Yes!" Elder Sword Dust did not hesitate.

"Jin Wanxiang, Mo Yuan!" Lu Qingxuan transmitted to his two allies again. "Trouble you two to immediately rush to the outskirts of the Guixu Sea Eye, set up a monitoring array, and if there is any movement, delay them at all costs!"

"Understood!"

After giving the orders, Lu Qingxuan did not immediately go to the teleportation array, but turned back into the hall and looked at the Palace Spirit: "Does the Immortal palace have the ability to traverse the Void Realm?"

"It does, but it requires a massive amount of dao rhyme, and you have not fully controlled the Immortal palace..."

"As long as it is fast enough." Lu Qingxuan raised his hand, and the Chaos Dao Law was frantically injected into the bronze mark. "Activate 'Immortal Palace Traversal', coordinate—Hall of Rebirth ancient god corpse core."

"You are crazy! With such consumption, even if you arrive, your combat power will be reduced by 30%!" The Palace Spirit exclaimed.

"Then with 70% combat power, it is enough to slay them."

Lu Qingxuan's eyes were cold and sharp. The bronze mark erupted with green light that pierced through heaven and earth. An illusory phantom of the bronze immortal palace appeared behind him, the palace gate opened with a boom, and inside was a twisted space-time tunnel.

"Go!"

He stepped in.

Almost simultaneously, the Holy Land Star Domain Teleportation Array lit up, and one hundred Soul Transformation elites, led by Sword Dust, rushed to the Hall of Rebirth.

And at this moment, deep within the Hall of Rebirth.

Inside the chest cavity of the ancient god corpse, the originally peaceful golden true spirit fire seed was now surrounded by three pitch-black figures.

Su Linger sat cross-legged in front of the fire seed, the Purple Firmament Reincarnation Body blooming with brilliance, transforming into a purple barrier, protecting the severely injured Chen Feng, Zhao Lei, and the reincarnation sapling that had grown to seven feet behind her.

Outside the barrier, three terrifying auras raged.

One had a body like flowing mercury, with thousands of shattered reflections on its surface—【Apostle · Mirror Erosion】, Middle Stage Undergoing Tribulation, wielding the "Mirror Star Abyss."

One had tattered wings on its back, its whole body rotting and festering, exuding the aura of Plague—【Apostle · Plague】, Peak Early Stage Undergoing Tribulation, wielding the "Plague Star Domain."

The last one was the most bizarre—it had no physical form, appearing like a constantly changing vortex of colors that would make one's Divine Soul sink if watched for too long—【Apostle · Lust】, Middle Stage Undergoing Tribulation, wielding the "Lust Mire."

"Purple Firmament Reincarnation Body... truly wonderful." Lust's voice was indistinguishable between male and female, full of temptation. "Little girl, hand over the Origin, and I can spare a wisp of your Soul to be my desire Puppet."

"Dream on!" Blood spilled from the corner of Su Linger's mouth. She pushed the Purple Firmament Reincarnation Body to the limit, but facing the three Apostles, cracks had already appeared in the barrier.

Mirror Erosion raised its mercury arm, and a mirror light shot towards the barrier: "Break."

Crack!

Cracks spread on the barrier.

Plague flapped its rotting wings, and the dark green Plague aura surged like a tide, corroding the barrier with a hissing sound.

"Young Miss... run..." Chen Feng struggled to stand up, but was pierced through the shoulder by a mirror light and nailed to the ground.

Su Linger's eyes were resolute. She looked at the reincarnation sapling beside her and suddenly bit the tip of her tongue, spraying a mouthful of essence blood onto the tree body.

"Reincarnation Tree Spirit... help me!"

The reincarnation sapling shook violently, erupting with unprecedented emerald brilliance, actually resonating with Su Linger's Purple Firmament Reincarnation Body, condensing a hazy phantom behind her—wearing an imperial crown, draped in purple clouds, with eyes as indifferent as heaven!

The remnant shadow of Purple Firmament Sovereign Lord!

Although it was only a manifestation of a wisp of aura, the moment it appeared, the three Apostles retreated half a step simultaneously.

"Sovereign Lord Legacy..." Mirror Erosion's mercury body fluctuated. "Pity, it is just a remnant shadow after all."

The three Apostles attacked simultaneously!

Mirror light, Plague, and the vortex of desire intertwined into a torrent of destruction, blasting towards the Sovereign Lord's remnant shadow and Su Linger!

Just at this moment—

"Who allowed you to touch my people?"

A cold voice came from the depths of the Void Realm.

Immediately after, the phantom of a bronze palace crashed through space and descended ferociously!

The palace gate opened wide, Lu Qingxuan stepped out, his Chaos Qi roaring like an angry dragon. The Eternal Silence Domain expanded instantly, and the gray, dead, and silent power swept in all directions, drowning and decaying the mirror light, Plague, and desire entirely!

He stood in front of Su Linger, his black robe fluttering, his eyes like eternal cold ice.

"Three Apostles... today, you shall be buried here."