110: Chapter 110 The Power of the Void Refinement Realm Shakes the Alliance

When Lin Wan's figure, aided by a directional teleportation talisman, appeared in a disheveled state near the entrance of the "Burning Heaven Purgatory" Secret Realm—an area tightly guarded by the "Demon-Slaying General Corps"—Captain Li and the others stationed there could hardly believe their eyes.

Was this young man before them, with tattered robes, a withered aura, blood overflowing from the corners of his mouth, chaotic energy throughout his body, and who could barely even hover in the air, the same spirited, awe-inspiring Elder Lin who had annihilated the "Lord of Ashes" while chatting and laughing?

"Elder Lin!" Captain Li rushed forward, supporting the swaying Lin Wan, his face full of shock and worry. "Are you... are you alright? How is the situation at the Earth's Core? That 'the end' mark..."

"Quick! Help Elder Lin into the camp! Activate the highest-level protective Formation! Send a message to the Eastern Wasteland Branch Alliance—no, send a direct message to His Majesty Emperor Yan and Venerable Dan, stating that Elder Lin is severely injured, the situation at the Earth's Core has changed, and requesting urgent support from a Void Refining expert!" Another meticulous Soul Transformation Guest Elder reacted immediately, giving orders in quick succession.

"It is fine... I am not dead yet." Lin Wan waved his hand, his voice somewhat hoarse, but his eyes remained clear. "The Earth's Core Seal has been temporarily stabilized. I have suppressed 'the end' mark with a temporary Seal, and the 'samsara mirror' fragment... has been obtained. However, the situation is complex. We must immediately report to the Alliance and quickly dispatch a Void Refining Senior who is proficient in Formations, Seals, and capable of restraining the power of 'the end' to come and reinforce the Earth's Core Seal and handle the follow-up matters."

As he spoke, he barely managed to lift his hand, handing the crimson Jade Slip obtained from the Flame Emperor's secret chamber, which recorded his last words, along with the pitch-black "Void Church" token that exuded an ominous aura, and the strange dark gold Ore, to Captain Li.

"This Jade Slip records the collusion between the Flame Emperor and the 'Void Church,' as well as the cause and effect of sealing 'the end' mark and the 'samsara mirror' fragment. This token is a token of the 'Void Church,' which may be used to track them or set a trap. This Ore is suspected to be a top-tier Artifact Refining material; submit it all to the Alliance. As for that 'samsara mirror' fragment..." Lin Wan paused, not explicitly stating that the fragment had been initially claimed by him and fused with his own Dao Fruit, but simply said, "The fragment is of great importance. I have initially refined it and need to bring it back to the Alliance headquarters to present it to His Majesty Emperor Yan personally, to prevent any accidents."

Captain Li and the others took the Jade Slip, token, and Ore. Hearing the words "the samsara mirror fragment has been obtained" and "initially refined," they were even more shocked. Although they did not know exactly what the "samsara mirror" was, its importance was self-evident since it was so highly valued by "the end" and sealed by the Flame Emperor with the "Nirvana Sealing Great Formation." That Elder Lin could maneuver in such a dangerous place like the Earth's Core against the "the end" mark and the projection of the "Holy Lord's" will, and ultimately succeed in obtaining the fragment—despite being severely injured—was truly impressive in terms of strength and courage.

"Elder, rest assured! The subordinate will immediately use the highest-level communication talisman to report the situation here and what you have described to the Alliance headquarters and His Majesty!" Captain Li respectfully took the items and immediately made arrangements.

Soon, several highest-level emergency communication talismans turned into streams of light, tearing through space and speeding toward the headquarters of the "Samsara Immortal Alliance" in the Central Plains and the Eastern Wasteland Branch Alliance.

Lin Wan, supported by the crowd, entered the temporarily erected camp protected by layers of Formations. He took several Medicinal Pills for healing, sat cross-legged, and began to fully circulate the "Chaos Samsara Dao Fruit," refining the medicinal power to repair his injuries. At the same time, he silently sensed the newly acquired "samsara mirror" fragment in his brow's Dao Fruit, which was emitting a soft white light.

The fragment slowly rotated with the faint golden "Nirvana Creation True Fire" at the core of the Dao Fruit, their auras blending. A trace of cool, pure, and purifying energy flowed from the fragment, merging into the Dao Fruit and circulating throughout his body, nourishing his damaged Meridians, Dantian, and Divine Soul. This power of "purification" not only restrained "the end" externally but also had an excellent effect internally for healing, purifying foreign energy, and stabilizing the Dao foundation. With the assistance of this power, Lin Wan's injuries began to recover at a speed far exceeding the ordinary.

"Although this time was extremely dangerous and I almost fell, the harvest... is also immense." Lin Wan looked inward, feeling the more solid, profound, and complete Dao rhyme in his "Chaos Samsara Dao Fruit," as well as the "samsara mirror" fragment slowly rotating beside the faint golden flame at the core of the Dao Fruit, sighing in his heart.

Having broken through to the Void Refining stage, fused his Dao Fruit with the "Nirvana Creation True Fire," and initially obtained the "samsara mirror" fragment containing the power of "purification," his own strength had increased by more than tenfold compared to before he entered the "Burning Heaven Purgatory"! More importantly, his understanding of the "Reincarnation" Dao, his cognition of the power of "the end," and his connection to the "samsara mirror" had all reached a whole new height.

"It's just that... the projection of the 'Holy Lord's' will was truly terrifying. Just a trace of a projection, descending across the endless Void Realm, had such power. How terrifying must the real body be? 'The Source of the end'... truly is extraordinary. In the future, when facing the 'Void Church,' I must be even more careful." Lin Wan recalled the battle at the Earth's Core and still felt lingering fears. If he hadn't taken a risk at the last moment by detonating the Earth vein's energy and forcibly activating the "purification" power of the "samsara mirror" fragment, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

"Moreover, when I left at the end, I seemed to faintly feel that deep within the 'the end' mark, there was another more obscure, more ancient fluctuation of consciousness... Was it an illusion? Or..." Lin Wan frowned slightly, feeling that things might not be that simple. But right now, his injuries were not yet healed, so it was not appropriate to think too much. The top priority was to recover as soon as possible and return to the Alliance.

Just as Lin Wan was healing at the entrance of "Burning Heaven Purgatory," and Captain Li and others were nervously deploying defenses and waiting for the Alliance's support, the Eastern Wasteland Branch Alliance, and even the "Samsara Immortal Alliance" headquarters in the Central Plains, had already been stirred into an uproar by those few highest-level emergency communication talismans.

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Eastern Wasteland, near the former site of the Skyfire Sect, "Samsara Immortal Alliance" Eastern Wasteland Branch Alliance, Discussion Hall.

Dan Dingzi, Tian Shu Zi, Fairy Yaoguang, and other high-level Alliance members who remained, as well as several Void Refining experts from the Eastern Wasteland who had rushed over upon hearing the news, including the Pavilion Master of the "Heavenly Secret Pavilion," gathered together, the atmosphere extremely heavy.

In the center of the hall, several communication talismans floated, playing in light and shadow the entire course of the trip to "Burning Heaven Purgatory," as narrated by Lin Wan and recorded and organized by Captain Li and others. This included key information such as the slaying of the "Lord of Ashes," the mutation of the "burning heaven flame crystal," the Flame Emperor's last words, the sealing of the "the end" Origin mark and the "samsara mirror" fragment, the fierce battle at the Earth's Core, the descent of the "Holy Lord's" will projection, Lin Wan's severe injury while seizing the fragment, and the suppression of the "the end" mark with a temporary Seal.

After the light and shadow finished playing, the hall fell into dead silence.

Everyone's faces were filled with shock, horror, disbelief, and... deep solemnity.

"Lin Wan... Little Friend Lin, he... he has actually broken through to the Void Refining stage? And even in the Early Stage of Void Refining, he was able to behead the 'Lord of Ashes' who was in the Late Stage of Soul Transformation?" Tian Shu Zi's hand, which was stroking his beard, was trembling slightly, his eyes full of incredulity. He knew Lin Wan was a genius with Heaven-Defying combat power, but how long had it been? From the Middle Stage of Soul Transformation to breaking through to Void Refining, and even being able to behead a "Lord of Ashes" who was considered a powerhouse among his peers... This cultivation speed and combat power were simply unheard of!

"Not only that, he also fused with the 'Nirvana Creation True Fire' left by the Flame Emperor, initially obtained the 'samsara mirror' fragment, and even maneuvered in the Earth's Core against the 'Holy Lord's' will projection, ultimately successfully seizing the fragment and returning unscathed... Although severely injured, this courage, boldness, and strength are truly..." Dan Dingzi also took a deep breath, his eyes shining with brilliance. He had always thought highly of Lin Wan, believing him to be the hope of the Alliance's future, but he had not expected that Lin Wan's growth speed and achievements would far exceed his expectations.

"The 'samsara mirror' fragment... The Flame Emperor's last words mentioned that this object is the key to dealing with 'the end,' and perhaps even touching upon 'transcendence'! I didn't expect it to actually exist, and it was obtained by Lin Wan!" Fairy Yaoguang's beautiful eyes shone brightly, filled with both shock and joy. With the Alliance obtaining such a supreme treasure, there was one more hope in fighting against "the end."

"That 'the end' Origin 'Seal' was actually sealed in the heart of 'Burning Heaven Purgatory'! The 'Void Church' 'Holy Lord's' will can actually project across space! This matter is of great importance!"

The Pavilion Master of the 'Heavenly Secret Pavilion', an old man with crane-white hair and a youthful complexion, his aura ethereal, looked extremely grave. "We must immediately report this to 'Emperor Yan', and dispatch at least three 'Void Refining' 'Fellow Daoist's' who are proficient in 'Seal' and 'Formation' to immediately head to 'Burning Heaven Purgatory', reinforce the 'Seal', and deal with that 'the end' mark! Any delay will lead to variables!"

"How is 'Lin Wan's' injury? Do we need to go and meet him immediately?" a local 'Void Refining' powerhouse from the Eastern Wasteland asked with concern. 'Lin Wan' had performed a great service this time and was heavily injured; the 'Alliance' must absolutely not let anything happen to him.

"The message says that 'Lin Wan' has already taken a 'Medicinal Pill' and is healing, so there is no immediate danger to his life. However, he is worried that the 'Void Church' might have backup plans, or that other forces might be alerted, so he requests the 'Alliance' to send reinforcements quickly." 'Dan Dingzi' said in a deep voice, "My intention is to immediately report this to 'Emperor Yan', and at the same time, I, along with 'Fellow Daoist' 'Tian Shu Zi', and also invite the 'Heavenly Secret Pavilion' Master and the 'Earth Vein Sect' 'Sect Master', the four of us will set off immediately to 'Burning Heaven Purgatory' to meet 'Lin Wan', reinforce the heart 'Seal', and handle subsequent matters! 'Fairy Yaoguang' and the other 'Fellow Daoist's' will hold down the Eastern Wasteland branch 'Alliance', just in case."

"Good!" "That is exactly right!" Everyone nodded one after another. This matter was of great importance and required immediate action.

Soon, several streaks of light shot into the sky from the Eastern Wasteland branch 'Alliance', tearing through the 'Void Realm', and headed towards the 'Burning Heaven Purgatory' 'Secret Realm' at top speed.

Meanwhile, in the Central Plains, at the 'Samsara Immortal Alliance' headquarters, in 'Emperor Yan's' palace. 'Emperor Yan', dressed in bright yellow casual robes, stood on the stargazing platform with his hands behind his back, looking up at the starry sky, seemingly lost in thought. Suddenly, his expression shifted. He reached out and grabbed something, and a communication talisman emitting the highest level of emergency communication fluctuations fell into his hand.

With a sweep of his 'Divine Sense', 'Emperor Yan's' usually calm face showed a look of obvious emotion for the first time.

"Reached 'Void Refining'? Slew the 'Lord of Ashes'? Fused with 'Nirvana Creation True Fire'? Obtained a 'samsara mirror' fragment? Fought against the 'Holy Lord's' will projection, retreated heavily injured, seized the fragment, and even suppressed 'the end' mark with a temporary 'Seal'?"

Even with 'Emperor Yan's' 'Cultivate' level and 'Heart-Nature', he was somewhat stunned by the information in the communication talisman. Especially the parts about the 'samsara mirror' fragment and the 'Holy Lord's' will projection, which made a sharp light burst from his eyes.

"The 'samsara mirror'... in ancient legends, the supreme treasure that can reflect the heavens, gain insight into 'Reincarnation', and even resist 'the end'... it actually has fragments, and they were obtained by 'Lin Wan'..." 'Emperor Yan' muttered to himself, a complex and difficult-to-understand look flashing in his eyes—there was gratification, expectation, and also a trace of... imperceptible worry.

"Flame Emperor... indeed has connections with the 'Void Church'. The 'the end' mark he left behind must be dealt with as soon as possible, otherwise, it will surely become a great disaster. Since the 'Holy Lord's' will can project once, it can project a second time, or even... the main body might descend. We must prepare early."

"'Dan Dingzi', 'Tian Shu Zi', 'Tianji', and 'Dimai' have already gone to meet him and deal with the heart 'Seal', so there shouldn't be any major problems. But this child 'Lin Wan'..." 'Emperor Yan' looked towards the Eastern Wasteland, and in his deep eyes, it was as if 'Lin Wan's' figure was reflected, "To have reached this step in such a short time, bearing the 'Chaos Samsara Dao Fruit', and having obtained the 'Nirvana Creation True Fire' and the 'samsara mirror' fragment's recognition... his 'Luck', his 'Aptitude', his 'Heart-Nature', are all top-tier. Perhaps, he really is the one who will face the tribulation, the biggest variable in dealing with 'the end'..."

"However, a tree that rises above the forest will be destroyed by the wind. The 'samsara mirror' fragment is of great importance. Once the news leaks, I fear that not only the 'Void Church', but even within the 'Alliance', and even some hidden old monsters in the myriad worlds will be tempted. This child is now the target of public criticism. He must be protected, and at the same time, his strength must be improved as quickly as possible so that he can truly grow up and be able to cope with the future storms."

Thinking of this, 'Emperor Yan' did not hesitate. He raised his hand and pointed, and several 'Divine Thought' messages flew to various parts of the 'Alliance'.

"Order the 'Dark Division' to mobilize with full force, strictly monitor the ten thousand miles surrounding the Eastern Wasteland 'Burning Heaven Purgatory', as well as all main roads leading to the Central Plains. Anyone suspicious is to be killed without mercy! The 'Heavenly Craft Division', 'Alchemy Division', and 'Artifact Division' are to prepare the highest-grade healing and 'Cultivate' resources and stand by at all times. The 'War Division' and 'Law Division' are to raise their alert levels and be ready to deal with any possible large-scale attacks from the 'Void Church'."

"In addition, send a message to 'Yao Xi', 'Jian Wuya', and 'Xingshu', and have them come to see me immediately. The matter of 'Lin Wan' needs to be discussed at length."

One order after another was issued from 'Emperor Yan's' palace. The entire 'Samsara Immortal Alliance', this massive machine, began to operate at high speed because of the news 'Lin Wan' brought back.

'Lin Wan's' name, as well as keywords such as 'Void Refining', 'Nirvana Creation True Fire', 'samsara mirror' fragment, and 'fought against the Holy Lord's will projection', were like a giant rock thrown into a calm lake, stirring up unprecedented waves among the highest echelons of the 'Samsara Immortal Alliance'.

...Just as the 'Samsara Immortal Alliance' was shaken by 'Lin Wan' and was responding rapidly. In a bizarre space, extremely far from 'Burning Heaven Purgatory', shrouded in endless gray mist, dead silent, cold, and as if it were the place where everything ends.

At the top of a towering giant tower, made entirely of pitch-black, twisted Materials, as if forged from the bones of countless living beings and despairing wails.

A figure shrouded in thick gray mist, whose specific appearance could not be seen, only vaguely identifiable as a human shape, and whose body exuded a supreme aura that seemed to make time and space wither and end, slowly opened its eyes.

Its eyes were not ordinary eyes, but two slowly rotating, infinitely deep, pure "Void", as if leading to the end of all things.

"The 'Lord of Ashes'... has fallen..." "The trace of my will projection that I left at that 'Flame Emperor' 'Seal' site... has also been scattered..." "It is that... little bug bearing the 'Reincarnation' aura..." "He actually... obtained a fragment of the 'mirror'... and has even partially refined it..." "Interesting..."

"Pass down the order, accelerate the erosion of the 'Small World's' surrounding the 'Yan Yang World'. The 'Dark Seed' plan, start it ahead of schedule. As for that 'the end' mark, there is no need to worry about it for now; I... have my own arrangements."

"As for that little bug... I will personally accompany him... and have a good time playing with him..." A cold, indifferent, emotionless voice echoed in this dead silent space. Below, countless figures prostrating on the ground, exuding a powerful 'the end' aura, all trembled together, responding to this supreme will with the most humble posture.

"We respectfully obey... Holy Lord's... decree..."

...At the entrance of 'Burning Heaven Purgatory', inside the camp. After several hours of emergency healing, with the assistance of the 'samsara mirror' fragment's 'Purification' power, 'Lin Wan's' injuries had initially stabilized. Although his aura was still weak, there was no danger to his life, and his 'Cultivate' level had stabilized at the 'Void Refining' 'Early Stage'.

He slowly opened his eyes. In his pupils, the three-colored light of 'Chaos', emerald green, and pale gold flashed and disappeared. Deeper inside, there seemed to be a trace of pure, holy white light.

"My injuries have recovered by thirty percent, barely enough to have the power to protect myself. Calculating the time, the 'Alliance's' reinforcements should be arriving soon." 'Lin Wan' sensed his own state, looked at 'Captain Li' and the others waiting in battle array outside the camp, and the several powerful and familiar 'Void Refining' auras faintly coming from the distant sky, and his heart settled slightly.

This trip to 'Burning Heaven Purgatory', although extremely dangerous, had yielded huge gains. Not only had his 'Cultivate' level broken through to 'Void Refining', his 'Dao' fruit became more perfect, but he had also obtained the 'samsara mirror' fragment, and his understanding of 'the end' had deepened. More importantly, he had proven that he already had the qualifications at the 'Void Refining' level to maneuver and fight against the high-level members of the 'Void Church', and even against the will projection of that 'Holy Lord'!

"Next, return to the 'Alliance', hand over part of the harvest, exchange it for contribution points and resources, and at the same time, use the 'Alliance's' power to thoroughly refine the 'samsara mirror' fragment as soon as possible, stabilize my 'Cultivate' level, and convert what I have gained this time into tangible combat power."

"The threat of 'the end' is getting closer and closer. I must improve my strength as quickly as possible to protect Wanqing, Wanyi, Wanxin, and the others, as well as the 'Lin Family', and everything I care about."

A trace of determination flashed in 'Lin Wan's' eyes. He knew that from this moment on, he had truly stepped into the core of this chess game of the heavens. The road ahead would be more dangerous, but also more magnificent. 'Void Refining' was just a new starting point. The shadow of 'the end' had already quietly shrouded everything. And his 'Reincarnation' path, his path to transcendence, had only just... begun.