162: Silent War Taichu Ancient Emperor

The Lord of Annihilation's heart also flashed with a hint of surprise, his brows subtly twitching. This young girl looked no older than sixteen or seventeen, and her cultivation was only at the Cave Heaven Realm Early Stage.

Yet, the demeanor emanating from her very bones was absolutely not something someone of her age and Realm could possess.

It was a tranquility born from countless battles and witnessing mountains of corpses and seas of blood, a sharpness that had once dominated her generation and looked down upon the world. Even when confined by a lower-tier Physical Body, her arrogance remained undeniable.

"A bit interesting."

The Lord of Annihilation mused, his perception from the depths of his Emperor's soul quietly spreading out, only to be blocked by a faint, ethereal barrier when it touched Ling Xi's vicinity.

Ling Xi's expression remained impassive, as she quietly circulated the Cannot See Through Me Mind-Cultivation Technique taught by her Revered Master to its extreme. Her surrounding Qi became increasingly restrained and ethereal, as if covered by a thin mist.

"This Disciple of the Dominator seems to be no ordinary person. A layer of mist seems to shroud her, making it difficult even for me to fully perceive her for a moment... Could she also be the Reincarnation of some ancient Emperor?"

This thought had barely emerged when the Lord of Annihilation suppressed it. In countless years, he had never heard of an Emperor's Reincarnation? But if not, how could the Emperor's demeanor on this young girl be explained?

Gu Changge took in the silent confrontation between the two, and the probing in their eyes, a faint smile playing on his lips.

One was an ancient Emperor who had severed his Emperor Dao to return to his Peak, and the other was a peerless Empress who had undergone Reincarnation with an Emperor Scripture. This first meeting was truly interesting.

He did not expose their true identities, but simply broke the subtle silence in his usual tone: "Ling Xi, this is Elder Silent Extinction. He will be stationed at Zizhu Peak from now on, assisting in protecting the safety of the Peak."

Then he turned to the Lord of Annihilation, his tone calm but with a hint of the warmth of introducing a Disciple: "Silent Extinction, this is my third Disciple, Ling Xi. She just joined the Sect not long ago. Although her temper is a bit arrogant, she has some cultivation talent."

Upon hearing this, Ling Xi immediately composed herself, suppressing the surging waves in her heart, and quietly withdrew the Emperor's scrutiny. She stepped forward and bowed to the Lord of Annihilation with clasped fists.

"Disciple Ling Xi greets Elder Silent Extinction. In Zizhu Peak from now on, I hope Elder will provide much guidance."

The Lord of Annihilation nodded slightly, returning the greeting: "No need for formalities. Since you are the Dominator's Disciple, if you encounter any cultivation difficulties in the future, you may come to me."

Gu Changge's gaze turned to Ling Xi. Seeing the battle marks that had not completely dissipated on her, and the lingering excitement and fatigue in her eyes, he knew that her trial in the Tower this time had yielded considerable gains.

He calmly instructed: "Seeing your fluctuating aura and immense consumption of spiritual power, go back and recuperate properly to consolidate what you have gained this time. The path of cultivation requires a balance of effort and rest; that is the Righteous Path."

"Yes, Revered Master. Disciple takes her leave."

Ling Xi respectfully agreed, then nodded slightly to the Lord of Annihilation before turning and transforming into a streak of light, heading towards her bamboo hut.

She needed to quickly digest what she had gained from the Tower. At the same time, this new Elder Silent Extinction also gave her immense pressure and motivation.

After Ling Xi left, Gu Changge looked at the Lord of Annihilation again, his gaze seemingly inadvertently sweeping over the majestic black Tower, his tone casual, yet seemingly containing the profound meaning of the flowing stars.

"All the Disciples in the Peak are honing themselves in the Tower, witnessing the Prodigies of the myriad Universes. Silent Extinction, since you have returned to this Realm, if you have leisure, you can also enter the Tower to observe."

He paused slightly, a hard-to-grasp curve playing on his lips, and continued:

"What is reflected in the Tower are the indelible imprints of all who have ever reached the absolute Peak throughout the long river of eternal years. Those at your same Realm... perhaps they can show you the shadows of some old acquaintances, or some... scenery even you have never seen."

These few understated words, however, stirred up monstrous waves in the Lord of Annihilation's heart.

"What is reflected in the Tower are the imprints of all Emperor-level existences throughout the ages?!" The Lord of Annihilation's heart violently shook.

He had originally thought this Tower was merely a Trial Grounds for honing the younger generation, but the Dominator's words clearly indicated that the Tower gathered all the ultimate existences who had reached this Realm throughout history!

The meaning contained within this far exceeded his imagination!

To be able to contend with all the supreme powerhouses of the same Realm throughout eternal years? Perhaps even encounter "old acquaintances" who had long been annihilated in history?

This was no longer just honing; it was a feast directly facing the Origin of the Dao, a supreme Opportunity to discuss the Dao with the myriad Emperors!

He immediately bowed, his tone filled with unprecedented solemnity and a hint of irrepressible anticipation: "Silent Extinction understands! Such an Opportunity is rare in all ages! I will go to knock on the Tower and seek the Dao shortly!"

Gu Changge nodded slightly, saying no more.

The Lord of Annihilation stood at the Peak, his gaze towards the Eternal Heavens Pride Tower completely changed.

It was no longer just a Tower of Trial, but a supreme Dao Monument leading to the eternal starry sky, reflecting the glory of all Emperors!

He calmed his slightly rippling emotions, took a step, and his figure appeared outside the light screen in front of the Tower. With a pilgrimage-like state of mind, he stepped inside.

The Lord of Annihilation stood in the starry ancient battlefield within the Eternal Heavens Pride Tower. His Emperor's might was no longer suppressed in the slightest. The vast and boundless aura of a Great Emperor at his Peak swept in all directions, subtly resonating with this vast world.

He chose to face opponents who were also at the ultimate of this Realm in his full, unhindered state.

"Battle!"

With a thought, the Void Realm ahead vibrated, and a figure slowly condensed.

The newcomer wore ancient imperial robes, and an ancient aura permeated his body. It was the projection of the Grand Beginning Ancient Emperor!

Grand Beginning Ancient Emperor!

The Lord of Annihilation's heart was solemn.

He was not unfamiliar with this title.

Legend has it that this Emperor was the Dominator of an extremely ancient epoch, whose birth year might even predate most of the ancient Great Emperors he knew. His "Dao of Grand Beginning" directly pointed to the Origin of heaven and earth, profound and limitless, with astonishing combat power.

He hadn't expected that this Tower could even manifest the imprints of such figures, almost mythical legends!

Without a word, the Grand Beginning Ancient Emperor raised his hand and struck.

It was not any flashy Divine Ability, but merely a single finger pointed out. Yet, between his fingers, it seemed to contain the true meaning of the Grand Beginning, where heaven and earth were undivided, and Yin and Yang were unseparated. All things returned to their Origin, and all Daos had to return to the Chaos starting point under this finger!

The Lord of Annihilation's pupils slightly contracted, feeling unprecedented pressure.

He dared not be negligent. The Silent Extinction Emperor Scripture circulated to its extreme. He pointed his fingers like a sword, condensing his lifelong cultivation and his comprehension of the Great Dao of Silent Extinction, and pointed out!

The finger energy was gray and murky, with overwhelming death intent. Wherever it passed, stars were extinguished, and space-time withered, representing the ultimate Law of the end of all things.

Boom—!!

The two finger forces collided in the center of the starry sky!

There was no earth-shattering explosion as imagined; instead, it was an ultimate annihilation and engulfment.

The power of Grand Beginning sought to reduce all Daos to the Chaos starting point, while the power of Silent Extinction sought to send all things to the eternal end.

Two diametrically opposed forces, both touching the ultimate mysteries of the Universe's Origin, wildly intertwined and eroded!

The entire starry sky, centered on the collision point, half seemed to return to the primordial state of undivided heaven and earth, chaotic and indistinct.

The other half plunged into absolute silence where even space-time did not exist, a complete Void Realm!

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