Chapter 136 Imprint Fusion, Extraterrestrial Peeping

The seven-colored light burst forth, completely engulfing Nightmare!

A torrent of Law information, vast as a sea of stars, instantly surged into his Sea of Consciousness. Its magnitude and intricacy far surpassed what he had experienced during the jade wall trial before! This was not a fragmented piece, but a relatively complete rule imprint focused on the Origin of the Stars!

Nightmare groaned, feeling as if his Divine Soul was about to explode from this terrifying information flow. Every thought was instantly filled with the Profound Truth of the birth, operation, and Annihilation of countless stars!

If he hadn't already refined a rule fragment, and his Divine Soul had undergone multiple Tempering and enhancements, with the System assisting in its organization, he would likely have lost consciousness in that instant, assimilated into a part of the Law!

"Guard your heart! Circulate your Cultivation Technique!" The System's urgent prompt sounded in his mind. At the same time, it operated with unprecedented efficiency, frantically assisting him in organizing, classifying, and absorbing this massive amount of information.

Nightmare bit his tongue sharply, the intense pain keeping him clear-headed. The Profound Truth of the Myriad Poison Demonic Scripture and the ancient scripture of the star god flowed through his heart simultaneously. The rule fragment acted as the central hub, the star source core provided immense energy, and he fully refined this star rule imprint!

His body floated above the altar, completely enveloped by brilliant seven-colored starlight, forming a giant light cocoon. On the surface of the light cocoon, countless star runes pulsed and flowed, evolving into various phenomena.

Time seemed to lose its meaning in this Star Small World.

After an unknown period, the violent torrent of Law gradually became docile, slowly merging with Nightmare's own Dao foundation, with the rule fragment, and with the star source core.

His myriad poison true infant automatically left his body, sitting cross-legged on the light cocoon. Its small hands formed Seals, and the dark gold patterns on it became more complex and profound, now adorned with flowing seven-colored wisps of light, exuding a truly majestic aura that transcended the Laws of this realm!

His Physical Body was also undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Every cell seemed to have become a miniature star, containing terrifying power and long-lasting vitality. Starlight flowed through his flesh, tendons, bones, and blood, interweaving with Demonic Runes.

[Star Rule Imprint Fusion in progress... Current progress 17%...]

[rule fragment Fusion degree increased: 9.8% → 11.5%!]

[star source core refinement degree greatly increased: 35% → 58%!]

[Cultivation level increased: Mid-stage Soul Transformation (Intermediate) → Mid-stage Soul Transformation (Peak)!]

[Myriad Poison Demonic Scripture and Star Law compatibility increased... Automatic deduction and optimization in progress...]

[Obtained preliminary Star Rule Authority: Can slightly mobilize the Power of the Stars of the universe, perceive the operation of stars, and greatly increase affinity and restraint towards star-type Divine Abilities, Formations, and treasures...]

The System's prompts kept sounding, recording his rapid progress.

That Star Rule Imprint was becoming a part of his Dao foundation, perfectly integrating with his original power System, giving rise to a more powerful, more fundamental strength!

However, just as the Fusion reached its most critical moment, seemingly about to stabilize initially—

Buzz!

The entire Star Small World violently shook!

It was not from within, but from without! As if some indescribable, malicious, terrifying existence suddenly slammed into this sealed independent space!

On the altar, the seven-colored imprint light, which was about to completely merge into Nightmare's body, became chaotic. Nightmare's Fusion process was forcibly interrupted, and his Qi and blood churned!

He suddenly opened his eyes, stars appearing and disappearing in his pupils. Sharp light pierced through the light cocoon, looking towards the top of the Star Small World!

He saw that on the originally brilliant and peaceful star-filled barrier, a gigantic, cold, emotionless, and bizarre illusory eye, completely composed of chaotic energy, had appeared!

That eye was not a physical entity; it was more like a projection spanning endless time and space. Yet, the aura it exuded was full of destruction, chaos, greed, and a nauseating strangeness! It seemed to want to devour everything in sight!

"Evil from beyond the heavens!" Nightmare instantly understood!

This was the culprit that led to the destruction of the Star Palace! Or rather, a trace of a projection from one of its members!

This Star Rule Imprint had indeed been tampered with, or its very existence was like a lighthouse in the dark, attracting the attention of these terrifying beings!

That eerie eye coldly "watched" the light cocoon on the altar. An indescribable, rule-twisting terrifying power penetrated the space barrier and violently pressed down on Nightmare! This power was not merely destructive; it also carried a malicious intent to completely pollute and assimilate his existence and his Dao principles!

[Warning! High-dimensional evil consciousness projection attack detected! Energy level exceeds Peak Spirit Transformation! Rule-level pollution! Extremely dangerous!] The System issued its highest-level alert!

"Hmph! A mere wisp of a projection dares to covet This Sovereign's Dao!" Instead of fear, Nightmare's eyes erupted with soaring Battle Intent and cold killing intent!

He stood up tall, and the light cocoon around him instantly shattered, revealing his figure. At this moment, his aura was several times stronger than before. Although his cultivation was still Mid-stage Soul Transformation Peak, he gave the impression that he could tear apart a Late Stage grand powerful expert with his bare hands!

Facing the crushing evil power, he simply raised his hand, fingers spread, not to block, but to... devour!

"Myriad poisons return to the void, stars Annihilation! Devour for me!"

He actually actively circulated his newly merged power, forming a miniature black hole vortex in his palm. At the center of the vortex, Nirvana Star Evil and the Power of the Stars intertwined, erupting with terrifying suction, actively meeting the evil power!

Chichichichi!

Two vastly different, yet both transcendent, powers violently collided! Emitting a grating, corrosive sound!

The evil power tried to pollute Nightmare, but was constantly annihilated by the Nirvana Star Evil! And the Nirvana Star Evil and the Power of the Stars were continuously analyzing and devouring the rule fragments contained within the opponent's power, which were different from this realm!

This actually became an alternative contest!

Nightmare's body violently shook, tiny wounds constantly bursting on his skin, only to be instantly healed by powerful vitality. His Sea of Consciousness was like a stormy sea, the rule fragment frantically operating, and the System's computing power was fully engaged, assisting him in dealing with this high-dimensional rule impact!

The eerie eye on the star-filled barrier seemed to show a hint of "surprise," then became even colder and angrier! More evil power penetrated through!

"A mere projection dares to act so ferociously? Do you really think This Sovereign can't do anything to you?" A fierce light flashed in Nightmare's eyes, and the newly merged Star Rule Imprint in his Sea of Consciousness suddenly lit up!

He mobilized the preliminary Star Rule Authority he had just acquired!

"In the name of the stars of this realm! Decree: Seal!"

He spoke true words, and his words became Law! Although it was only preliminary authority, here, within the Star Palace Ruins, it received a great boost!

The stars within the entire Star Small World suddenly shone brightly! Countless Power of the Stars converged, transforming into brilliant starlight chains, coiling around the illusory eerie eye! Even more countless star runes appeared, forming a giant Seal to completely isolate and expel this projection!

The eerie eye struggled violently, twisting rules and shattering countless starlight chains, but it was ultimately just a wisp of a projection, greatly suppressed here. In the end, it was forcibly sealed and obliterated by the immense Power of the Stars!

Just before it completely dissipated, the eye deeply "looked" at Nightmare, firmly remembering his aura, filled with endless malice and greed, before reluctantly disappearing completely.

The Star Small World returned to peace, but on the barrier, a subtle, indelible black mark remained, like a scar.

Nightmare slowly descended, his face slightly pale, his aura a bit chaotic, but his eyes were exceptionally bright.

Although it was dangerous just now, he not only successfully resisted the projection attack from the evil entity beyond the heavens, but also, in the confrontation, accelerated the Fusion of the Star Rule Imprint and devoured a trace of the opponent's evil rule power. Although extremely minuscule, it gave him a preliminary understanding of the essence of that power.

[Star Rule Imprint Fusion degree: 17% → 29%!]

[rule fragment Fusion degree: 11.5% → 12.1%!]

[Analysis obtained unknown high-dimensional evil rule information 0.0001%... Database established...]

[Warning: Has been marked by an unknown high-dimensional evil consciousness... Probability of encountering its main body or associated forces in the future greatly increased...]

Fortune lurks in disaster, disaster hides in fortune.

Nightmare calmed his churning Qi and blood, his gaze falling back to the altar. The Star Rule Imprint had already initially merged with him and no longer manifested, but its power was continuously nourishing his Dao foundation.

He knew that this place was not suitable for long stays. Since the evil entity from beyond the heavens could project once, it could project a second time, and next time, it might not be so easy to deal with.

He had to leave quickly.

He took one last look at this Star Small World, raised his hand to collect the altar and some scattered Materials containing pure Power of the Stars, then turned and sped back the way he came.

Passing through the star channel, exiting the stone door, he returned to the extremely cold cave.

The cave was still icy and silent, with only the cold pond gurgling.

Nightmare did not hesitate, transforming into a streak of light and rushing out of the cave, flying rapidly up along the Nirvana Cold Abyss.

However, just as he flew out of the Nirvana Cold Abyss and returned to the surface—

An extremely terrifying pressure, far surpassing Ouyang Shuo, and even more solid and terrifying than the projection of the evil entity from beyond the heavens just now, descended from the sky like the collapse of the entire firmament, locking onto him tightly!

At the same time, a cold, angry voice, filled with supreme killing intent, echoed through heaven and earth like a divine decree:

"Evil spawn! You destroyed my Sacred Artifact projection! You killed my Sky Patrol Emissary! Today, This Seat shall personally descend and extract your Divine Soul, refine it into a Sacred Lamp, and burn it for eternity!"

Nightmare's pupils suddenly contracted, and he abruptly looked up at the sky!

He saw that above the Nine Heavens, the wind and clouds changed color. A colossal face, formed purely from vast righteous Qi and starlight, slowly emerged, its cold gaze like two blazing suns, looking down upon him!

The aura of that face had clearly reached... Soul Transformation Perfection!

A true giant of the Sky Patrol Alliance Headquarters had arrived!

Meanwhile, another chillingly cold, yet somewhat playful and scrutinizing, powerful aura also rose from the depths of the Nirvana Cold Abyss, appearing faintly.

Ice Soul Fairy!

Attacked from front and back! The killing trap reappeared!

And this time, the opponent was a Soul Transformation Perfection giant of the Sky Patrol Alliance!

Nightmare's heart instantly sank to rock bottom.

The true crisis of life and death had arrived!