711: Chapter 711 Lu Xueqi and Biyao (90)

Ye Lingxiao's words were calm, yet every word was like a sword, piercing Su Han's Dao Heart.

Purifying all things that "exist."

Su Han felt his Star Brilliance Sword Intent being dissolved by some invisible force. It wasn't a simple suppression, but a restraint on a higher level of "existential nature."

His Star Power originated from the vast firmament and was a tangible material energy within the Universe, but Ye Lingxiao's "Dustless" seemed to stand on the opposite side of "existence," specifically designed to dissolve all attributes of "being."

This was not a gap in cultivation, but a fundamental difference in Realm.

"Then, since you yourself are also a thing that 'exist,' how do you purify yourself?" Su Han suddenly spoke, a flash of realization crossing his eyes.

Ye Lingxiao was slightly taken aback, then revealed an appreciative smile: "Well asked. Therefore, 'Dustless' is not truly 'nothingness,' but rather uses 'nothingness' as its function and 'existence' as its substance. I myself am the only 'existence' allowed within this purification Domain."

At the very moment he explained, Su Han captured that subtle change—when Ye Lingxiao's Sword Intent focused on explaining his own principles, that absolutely pure Domain showed a fleeting trace of discord.

Now is the time!

The spiritual energy within Su Han's body circulated frantically, and the Star Seal of Demon Suppression on his chest suddenly erupted with blinding light. This time, he did not suppress the Demon Seed; instead, he actively drew out a wisp of pure Devilish Qi, merging it into the Star Brilliance.

"Sss—!"

On the Qingfeng sword, silver Star Brilliance and dark purple Devilish Qi intertwined, forming an eerie yet magnificent purple-silver halo. These two fundamentally conflicting powers, under Su Han's precise control, achieved a dangerous balance.

The moment Ye Lingxiao's "Dustless" Domain made contact with this mixed power, it flickered for the first time.

Purify? Purify what? Purify the Star Brilliance, or purify the Devilish Qi?

The essence of the "Dustless" Sword Intent is "Unity," purifying all Impurities to their purest state. Yet in this sword strike of Su Han's, the Star Brilliance and Devilish Qi are not simply mixed; they exist in a contradictory state of "both opposing and coexisting." Purify the Star Brilliance, and the Devilish Qi will uncontrollably erupt; purify the Devilish Qi, and the Star Brilliance will lose its check and go berserk.

Regardless of which side is purified, it will cause the other to lose balance, ultimately triggering even more complex energy turbulence. This is the "unity of contradictions."

A look of gravity finally appeared in Ye Lingxiao's eyes. For the first time, he retreated half a step, and the Dustless Sword traced a complete circle in front of him. "Dustless: Return to Void."

That circle seemed to turn into a miniature black hole, absorbing all the purple-silver energy surging from Su Han's sword. But this time, Ye Lingxiao's body trembled slightly, and a trace of imperceptible paleness flashed across his face.

"You actually used Devilish Qi..." Ye Lingxiao said in a low voice, his eyes filled with both shock and confusion, "Are you not afraid of becoming completely demonic?"

"I am." Su Han gasped, the light of the Star Seal on his chest flickering uncertainly. That last strike had caused the cracks in the Seal to widen once more. "But I am more afraid of losing the qualification to seek the Dao."

Before the words faded, Su Han's figure suddenly blurred. The next instant, nine figures of Su Han appeared on the arena, each holding a Qingfeng sword, stabbing at Ye Lingxiao from different directions. The Aura on each figure was identical, and even the mixing ratio of Star Brilliance and Devilish Qi was exactly the same.

"Nine Changes of Star Shift, combined with the Demon Shadow Clone..." On the high platform, an Elder with white hair and beard exclaimed, "This youth has actually fused the techniques of the righteous and demonic paths to such a degree!"

Ye Lingxiao closed his eyes, and the Dustless Sword slowly raised. "Dust returns to dust, earth returns to earth; all dharmas are empty."

He slashed out with his sword, without a target, just a plain and unremarkable strike. But after this slash, the eight phantoms of Su Han on the arena instantly dissipated, leaving only the real body staggering backward, a wisp of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

"Your cloning technique is exquisite, but before 'Dustless,' all illusions are but bubbles." Ye Lingxiao opened his eyes, his tone carrying a hint of regret, "Su Han, you are indeed a Genius. If given ten years, perhaps you could truly stand on equal footing with me. But as you are now, you are too impatient."

Su Han wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and suddenly smiled: "Ten years? I cannot wait ten years."

He looked down at his chest; the light of the Star Seal of Demon Suppression was growing dimmer, and cracks were spreading like a spiderweb. The roar of the Demon Seed echoed in his Sea of Consciousness, tempting him to give up resistance and embrace that endless power.

Seven days. This was the limit he had set for himself, but after the battle just now, this time limit might have to be shortened to three days, or even less.

"Ye Lingxiao, take my final sword strike." Su Han's voice was terrifyingly calm, "This strike is everything I have learned in my life, and it is also my last chance."

Ye Lingxiao's expression turned serious. He could tell that Su Han was not bluffing. Within this youth's body, a destructive power was brewing; it was a resolution that burned life and even burned the Soul.

"Is it worth it?" Ye Lingxiao asked, "To bet your life for this one battle?"

"This is not gambling; it is a choice." In Su Han's eyes, Star Brilliance and Devilish Qi burned simultaneously, "If I cannot take a step further on the path of the sword, what difference is there between living and dying?"

The Qingfeng sword was slowly raised. This time, Su Han's movements were very slow, so slow that everyone could see every detail. On the sword, the silver and dark purple lights began to rotate and intertwine, eventually forming a grayish Sword Qi. The Sword Qi looked ordinary, yet it made all the spectators feel a palpitation of the heart.

"That is... the Aura of Chaos?" Sect Master Yunlan stood up abruptly, his eyes full of disbelief.

Chaos, the state before the heaven and earth were split, when all things were undivided and Yin and Yang were not yet judged. This was a level of power that only existed in ancient legends; how could a youth at the Foundation Establishment Stage possibly touch it?

Ye Lingxiao's expression finally changed. He could feel that within the grayish Sword Qi, there was a Concept that transcended both "existence" and "nothingness." It was the most primordial "Hunyuan," an existence that even the "Dustless" Sword Intent could not purify.

Because Chaos is inherently the end point after all purification, and also the starting point of all creation.

"I have a sword strike named 'Return to Origin'." Su Han's voice seemed to come from the distant heavens, "Please enlighten me."

The sword struck. There was no sound, no Aura, only a thin gray line slowly flying toward Ye Lingxiao.

Ye Lingxiao took a deep breath, and the Dustless Sword continuously traced eighty-one circles in front of him, each circle representing a layer of the purification Domain. The eighty-one Domains overlapped, forming an unbreakable absolute barrier.

"Dustless: Heaven's Purification." This was the strongest defense in the sword technique Ye Lingxiao had created himself, which had once blocked a full-strength strike from a Late Golden Core Stage Cultivator.

The thin gray line touched the first circle. (End of Chapter)