166: Chapter 166 Star of Destruction, Source of Creation

In front of the Monument of Heroes in Yongning City, Ling Shuang and the other two knelt for three full days and nights.

From the direction where that streak of green rainbow disappeared, no news had come back at all.

Song Xinghe kept trying to contact the Patriarch, but the communication talisman was like a stone sinking into the sea, with no response at all.

Zhou Zhiting tightly gripped the battle blood spear, several times wanting to rush out to search, but she was stopped by Ling Shuang.

"The Patriarch said, let us guard the Star Sea."

"If all of us go, who will guard this place?"

Zhou Zhiting clenched her teeth, having no choice but to suppress the impulse in her heart.

On the morning of the fourth day, a violent energy fluctuation suddenly came from the edge of the Star Sea.

The fluctuation was so strong that the entire Yongning City was trembling.

Ling Shuang's expression changed drastically, and she immediately rushed towards the star map.

On the star map, at the location of that black planet, a huge point of light appeared.

Around the point of light, countless tiny cracks were spreading.

"The Star of Destruction... has started moving!"

Song Xinghe's voice was trembling.

Ling Shuang forced herself to calm down and gave the order.

"The entire army, be on alert! Activate all defense formations!"

"Zhiting, lead the main force of the Realm Guardian Army and garrison the first line of defense."

"Xinghe, command the Investigation Department to monitor the movements of the Star of Destruction at all times."

"If there is any abnormality, report it immediately!"

The two of them responded in unison and turned around to make arrangements.

Ling Shuang stood in front of the Monument of Heroes, gazing in the direction of the black planet.

Patriarch, you must win.

We are waiting for you.

On the surface of the Star of Destruction, gray-black mist churned like a tide.

Those eerie patterns flickered continuously, and with every flicker, a power of destruction shot out from the planet's surface.

Those powers of destruction shot toward various parts of the Star Sea, and wherever they passed, space collapsed and Spiritual Qi was annihilated.

Bai Yunzhou stood high above the Star of Destruction, his body wreathed in cyan-green light.

His Chaos Creation Art operated at full capacity, and those powers of destruction shooting toward the Star Sea were slashed to pieces by him sword after sword.

But the power of the Star of Destruction was too strong; every time one was slashed apart, ten new ones shot out.

He gritted his teeth, knowing that continuing like this was not a solution.

He must enter the interior of the Star of Destruction and find its core.

That was the true battlefield.

He took a deep breath, transformed into a streak of green rainbow, and rushed straight toward the surface of the Star of Destruction.

The gray-black mist instantly engulfed him.

Those mists contained terrifying power of destruction, continuously eroding his protective light.

The Power of Creation collided with the power of destruction, making a sizzling sound.

Bai Yunzhou gritted his teeth and persisted, stepping deeper into the planet step by step.

Passing through layers of mist, his vision suddenly cleared up.

Inside the planet was a gray-black space.

Suspended in the space were countless huge crystals.

Every single crystal exuded a rich power of destruction.

Between those crystals, tiny threads of energy were connected, forming a huge network.

At the very center of the network floated a super crystal a thousand zhang in diameter.

That crystal exuded a blinding gray-black light, acting as the core of the entire Star of Destruction.

Bai Yunzhou stared at that core, solemnity flashing in his eyes.

He could sense that the power contained in that core far exceeded the previous Destruction Patriarch.

Even far exceeding any enemy he had ever seen.

At this moment, a voice came from the core.

"Human... you have finally come."

The voice was ancient and profound, as if coming from the very beginning of the Universe.

Bai Yunzhou gripped the chaos star spirit sword and asked coldly.

"Who are you?"

In the core, a figure slowly emerged.

That figure was ten thousand zhang tall, wreathed in gray-black power of destruction.

Its facial features were blurry, with only a pair of eyes clearly visible.

Those eyes were like two black holes, capable of devouring everything.

"This seat... Source of Destruction."

"The first consciousness at the birth of the Universe."

"The reverse of creation, the Origin of destruction."

Bai Yunzhou's heart shook.

Source of Destruction?

An existence even older than the Destruction Patriarch?

So this was the true mastermind behind the scenes.

The Source of Destruction looked at Bai Yunzhou, complex emotions flashing in its eyes.

"Human, you are very special."

"There is the aura of the Law of Creation on you, yet it is not entirely the Legacy of the Creation God Clan."

"Your Dao Heart is purer than that of the Creation God Clan."

"Your Guardian heart is firmer than theirs."

"No wonder you were able to reach here."

Bai Yunzhou stared at it coldly.

"Cut the crap, today is your day of death."

The Source of Destruction laughed.

"Day of death? This seat has existed since the birth of the Universe."

"The Creation God Clan exhausted all their efforts, yet they only managed to Seal this seat inside the Star of Destruction."

"You, a mere Guardian, by what right do you kill this seat?"

Bai Yunzhou stopped talking nonsense, and the Chaos Creation Art operated at full capacity.

Cyan-green sword Qi condensed and thrust straight at the Source of Destruction.

The Source of Destruction raised its hand, and the gray-black power of destruction condensed into a shield.

Sword Qi and shield collided, bursting with dazzling light.

The entire Star of Destruction was trembling.

Those suspended crystals began to flash frantically.

Bai Yunzhou gritted his teeth and continued his attack.

One sword, two swords, three swords...

Every sword used all his strength, and every sword aimed straight for the vital parts.

The Source of Destruction dealt with it calmly, with effortless ease.

"Human, your power is indeed quite good."

"But compared to this seat, it is still far too lacking."

With a wave of its hand, a gray-black beam of light shot directly at Bai Yunzhou.

Bai Yunzhou failed to dodge in time and was hit by the beam of light.

His protective light shattered instantly, and he was sent flying back a thousand zhang, violently spewing blood from his mouth.

The Source of Destruction looked at him, its eyes full of mockery.

"With just this bit of strength, you dare to come and challenge this seat?"

Bai Yunzhou struggled to stand up and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

In his eyes, Battle Intent was still burning.

"Even if I die, I will drag you down with me."

He rushed forward again.

This time, he no longer defended, only attacking without defending.

Sword Qi crisscrossed, and every sword left a mark on the body of the Source of Destruction.

The Source of Destruction finally became serious.

It discovered that although this human's strength was inferior to its own, that desperate momentum made even it feel a bit apprehensive.

"Human, you are crazy!"

Bai Yunzhou did not answer, only slashing out sword after sword.

On his body, wounds became more and more numerous.

His aura became weaker and weaker.

But the Battle Intent in his eyes grew increasingly blazing.

The Source of Destruction was finally forced back by him.

It looked at Bai Yunzhou, complex light flashing in its eyes.

"Human, you are very special."

"This seat has lived for hundreds of millions of years, and this is the first time I have encountered someone like you."

"To protect those ants, is it really worth it?"

Bai Yunzhou sneered.

"It is worth it."

"Because they are not ants; they are my family, my friends, my compatriots."

"For them, even death is worth it."

The Source of Destruction fell silent.

After a long while, it slowly spoke.

"Human, you win."

Bai Yunzhou was slightly startled.

Win?

What does that mean?

The Source of Destruction continued.

"This seat has always been searching, searching for someone who can inherit the power of destruction."

"But hundreds of millions of years have passed, and those found have all been greedy and selfish people."

"Until today, encountering you."

"Your Guardian heart, your spirit of sacrifice, has let this seat see another possibility."

"Destruction and creation are inherently two sides of the same coin."

"Without destruction, there is no new birth."

"Without new birth, there is no destruction."

"Since you have mastered the Law of Creation, you should also master the Law of Destruction."

"Because the two are inherently of the same Origin."

Bai Yunzhou was stunned.

Same Origin?

Creation and destruction, of the same Origin?

The Source of Destruction raised its hand, and a ray of gray-black light shot into the center of Bai Yunzhou's brows.

In that light was contained all the mysteries of the Law of Destruction.

Bai Yunzhou closed his eyes and quietly comprehended.

I don't know how much time passed, but he opened his eyes.

In his eyes, cyan-green and gray-black lights intertwined.

Creation and destruction underwent perfect Fusion within his body.

He looked at the Source of Destruction.

"Why?"

The Source of Destruction smiled.

"Because this seat is tired."

"Having lived for hundreds of millions of years, watching countless civilizations be born, and then watching them be destroyed."

"This seat has wanted to rest for a long time."

"But the Law of Destruction must be passed down."

"You are the most suitable candidate."

Its figure began to slowly dissipate.

"Human, remember."

"Destruction is not the goal, new birth is."

"Use your power to protect everything you want to protect."

"Let destruction and creation jointly maintain the balance of this Star Sea."

As the voice fell, the Source of Destruction completely dissipated.

Those suspended crystals began to disintegrate.

The Star of Destruction began to collapse.

Bai Yunzhou took a deep breath and raised his hand.

Gray-black light surged from his palm, enveloping the entire Star of Destruction.

The Law of Destruction operated, and the collapsing Star of Destruction began to reorganize.

In the end, it turned into a fist-sized gray-black crystal, landing in his hand.

That was the final gift left to him by the Source of Destruction — the Core of Destruction.

He turned around and rushed out of the Star of Destruction.

Outside, all the powers of destruction shooting toward the Star Sea had completely disappeared.

The Star Sea returned to peace once again.

Ling Shuang and the other two saw that streak of green rainbow and rushed out simultaneously.

"Patriarch!"

Bai Yunzhou landed in front of them and smiled slightly.

"I am back."

Ling Shuang rushed up and tightly hugged him.

Zhou Zhiting and Song Xinghe also rushed up, and the four of them tightly embraced.

Bai Yunzhou gently patted Ling Shuang's back.

"Alright, it's fine now."

"Everything is over."

Ling Shuang let go of him and wiped away her tears.

"Patriarch, that planet..."

Bai Yunzhou raised his hand, and that Core of Destruction appeared in his palm.

"The core of the Star of Destruction is now in my hands."

"The Source of Destruction has dissipated, and the Law of Destruction has become my Legacy."

Ling Shuang was stunned.

Law of Destruction?

The Patriarch inherited the Law of Destruction?

Bai Yunzhou saw her doubt and explained.

"Creation and destruction are inherently two sides of the same coin."

"Only when the two are balanced can the stability of the Star Sea be maintained."

"From now on, I am both the Lord of Creation and the Lord of Destruction."

"The Star Sea will never suffer this kind of threat again."

Ling Shuang and the other two exchanged glances, both seeing pleasant surprise in each other's eyes.

The Patriarch had grown stronger once again.

Moreover, strong enough to control the Law of Destruction.

This meant that from now on, nothing could threaten the Star Sea anymore.

Bai Yunzhou looked at them and smiled slightly.

"Let's go, home."

The four of them turned into streams of light and flew toward Yongning City.

Behind them, at the location of the Star of Destruction, only a patch of nothingness remained.

As if it had never existed.