163: Chapter 163 Untitled

The Lord of Annihilation grunted, his body trembled violently, and Imperial blood overflowed from the corner of his mouth.

The opponent's power was vast and boundless, and the Grand Beginning true intent was incredibly profound, actually able to resolve and assimilate his Silent Extinction death intent to a certain extent.

The projection of the Grand Beginning Ancient Emperor also fared poorly, his form dimming by several shades, clearly also impacted.

"What a Grand Beginning Ancient Emperor! The Dao of Grand Beginning is almost formless, encompassing all things, and can also dissolve all things!"

The Lord of Annihilation was inwardly shaken, but his Battle Intent grew even more fervent.

He realized that if he hadn't reforged his Imperial foundation, fusing a trace of Chaos Origin from the Chaos Mending Stone, causing his Dao of Silent Extinction to contain a subtle hint of "life" and "variables" at its core...

With that last strike, his Silent Extinction death intent would likely have been dissolved to a greater extent by the opponent's Grand Beginning power, putting him at a disadvantage.

The two sides clashed again, various world-shaking Divine Abilities used at will, every movement manifesting the rules of the Great Dao.

With a flick of his sleeve, the Grand Beginning Ancient Emperor evolved earth, water, fire, and wind, re-establishing the universe, while the Lord of Annihilation trod on Reincarnation, controlling creation and destruction, returning all to nothingness.

The battle lasted for an unknown duration, this simulated ancient star battlefield was shattered and reformed, cycling endlessly.

The Lord of Annihilation's Imperial body was covered in cracks, and his Divine Soul was greatly depleted; the Grand Beginning Ancient Emperor's projection was similarly dim.

Finally, the Lord of Annihilation seized an extremely tiny interval in the opponent's power circulation, pushing his Dao of life and death Reincarnation to its extreme, and within his Silent Extinction death intent, a trace of Innate vitality originating from the Chaos Origin suddenly bloomed!

This trace of vitality was not for healing, but served as a catalyst, igniting the balanced, almost static and Origin-point power within the Grand Beginning Ancient Emperor's projection!

"Silent Extinction Chaos Tribulation!"

With a low roar, the grey death intent and Chaos vitality intertwined into an unprecedented tribulation light, instantly engulfing the Grand Beginning Ancient Emperor's projection.

The projection eventually dissipated in its struggle.

The battle ended, the Lord of Annihilation stood alone under the shattered starry sky, Imperial blood staining his robes, his aura fluctuating, his injuries not light.

However, there was no joy of victory on his face, only deep shock and reverence.

"The Dao of Grand Beginning is indeed terrifying... If not for the Opportunity granted by the Venerable One, allowing my Dao foundation to advance another level and glimpse a trace of Chaos truth beyond life and death Reincarnation, today it would likely have been I who lost."

He muttered to himself, every detail of the fierce battle replaying in his mind.

Every individual capable of reaching this realm is an existence who has pushed their own Dao to its Peak, within their Dao, they are invincible!

He deeply understood that while there might be differences in strength between Great Emperors, there was absolutely no absolute crushing superiority.

The Dao of every Great Emperor is unique, a lighthouse illuminating an era, representing an ultimate possibility.

Bearing heavy injuries and deeper insights, the Lord of Annihilation slowly stepped out of the Eternal Heavens Pride Tower.

He needed to immediately enter seclusion, to digest the gains from his battle with the Grand Beginning Ancient Emperor, and to integrate this reverence for the invincible Dao into his future Cultivation.

Once he had digested the gains from that Peak duel, his injuries had somewhat healed, and his aura had once again become profound and unfathomable, he rose again, walking towards that majestic black tower without hesitation.

Once, twice, thrice... From then on, Zizhu Peak, in addition to Ling Xi, gained another Elder of Silent Extinction who immersed himself in the Eternal Heavens Pride Tower, constantly challenging limits and tempering himself.

The difference was that when Ling Xi and others challenged the Tower, they often emerged tired, excited, or deep in thought.

But each time the Lord of Annihilation emerged from the Tower, his aura became more restrained, sometimes even carrying Dao injuries that were difficult to fully heal for a time, his face pale.

Yet, his Imperial eyes grew deeper with each passing time, as if containing more mysteries of galactic rotation and life-death Reincarnation.

Each step into the light screen meant an all-out life-and-death struggle, an ultimate collision of Dao and will.

Now, when the Azure Sky Python Bull King saw the Lord of Annihilation walking towards the Tower of the Prodigy from afar, he would instinctively shrink his neck and obediently lie prostrate in the Spirit Medicine Garden, not even daring to breathe loudly.

He instinctively felt that each time this Elder emerged from the Tower, the aura that made him tremble would become even more terrifying.

During a break in her meditation, Ling Xi watched the Lord of Annihilation's retreating figure as he entered the Tower again, a complex look flashing in her clear, cold eyes.

She could feel that this Elder was adapting to the challenges within the Tower at an astonishing speed, and the growth he gained from it was probably far beyond her imagination.

This made her feel pressure, but also ignited a stronger fighting spirit.

"It seems I can't relax even a little."

She took a deep breath, closed her eyes again, and fully circulated her Cultivation Technique.

Gu Changge observed all of this with his usual calm demeanor, occasionally offering a comment or two after the Lord of Annihilation exited the Tower.

Sometimes he would point out slight flaws in his Dao methods, which always gave the Lord of Annihilation a sense of sudden enlightenment, deepening his reverence for the Venerable One.

While the Lord of Annihilation was immersed in tempering himself through the Tower challenges for several days, Zizhu Peak was also quietly undergoing changes.

On this day, Sect Master Xuan Yangzi personally led a team of Inner Sect Disciples skilled in construction and several Elders proficient in Formations, arriving grandly at Zizhu Peak.

"Junior Brother! I, your Senior Brother, am here to expand Zizhu Peak!"

Xuan Yangzi's hearty laughter preceded his arrival. He landed on the Peak, his gaze sweeping over the slightly empty flank of Zizhu Peak, then he waved his hand and said to the people behind him:

"This area here, build it according to the highest specifications! It must be serene and elegant, but also sturdy and durable, harmonizing with the Dao Rhyme of the Peak. Use the best materials from our treasury for everything!"

"Yes, Sect Master!" Everyone accepted the order and immediately began working with great enthusiasm.

Xuan Yangzi then sidled up to Gu Changge, pointing at the blueprint and excitedly saying, "Junior Brother, look, we'll build an Elder's courtyard here for the Elder of Silent Extinction's cultivation.

Next to it, we'll build several True Disciple villas, slightly smaller but more exquisite, for Xiao Ruobai, Hanyu, Ling Xi, and the others. Young people should have a decent residence. That spiritual land on the mountainside is perfect for opening up a few Immortal Caves for seclusion.

And over there, a large open space has been reserved. If Junior Brother takes in more Disciples in the future, they can move in directly, saving the trouble of temporary constructions every time, which would be undignified..."

Gu Changge listened to his endless plans, his gaze sweeping over the gradually forming cluster of buildings, and nodded slightly: "Thank you for your trouble, Senior Brother. Such arrangements are indeed comprehensive."

His tone was calm, yet it signified his approval of these long-term plans.

Seeing his Junior Brother's approval, Xuan Yangzi was even happier. He chuckled, pointing to an elegant small courtyard currently being laid with its foundation, closest to Gu Changge's main courtyard.

"Then... wouldn't it be too much for me, your Senior Brother, to snag a small quiet room here?"

"In the future, when I come to discuss the Dao and drink tea with Junior Brother, or discuss important Sect matters, I'll have a place to stay. It's better than always standing in the courtyard to talk."

Gu Changge glanced at him, knowing full well what his Senior Brother was up to, but he didn't expose him, merely saying indifferently: "As you wish."

When the courtyard had taken initial shape, Xuan Yangzi, feeling satisfied, prepared to bid farewell, but Gu Changge called out to him.

"Senior Brother, wait."

"Does Junior Brother have any other instructions?" Xuan Yangzi turned around.

A flash of spiritual light appeared on Gu Changge's fingertip, and a storage item appeared out of thin air, slowly flying towards Xuan Yangzi.

Today, I went back to my hometown to dig in the cornfield and pick corn. I wrote this a bit hastily, so please bear with it!

Working is so tiring! (Covering face)