His head snapped toward the beast egg resting on the bed. To his surprise, the egg had begun to quiver ever so slightly.A hint of astonishment flashed across his eyes. This was the first time the egg had shown any sign of life.Picking it up, he carefully examined it and immediately noticed that the life force within, which had previously remained almost completely dormant, had become noticeably more active.His gaze slowly shifted back to the Crimson Heart Lotus Fruit suspended in midair."...Could it be because of the fruit?"To test his speculation, Lin Wuchen slowly brought the egg closer.The moment the two came within close proximity, the Crimson Heart Lotus Fruit suddenly dimmed.Streams of crimson fire essence continuously flowed out of the fruit before pouring directly into the egg.Buzz!Ancient runic patterns hidden across the eggshell gradually lit up one after another, emitting a soft crimson radianceAt the same time, the life force within the egg grew increasingly vigo

As he browsed through the historical records, his understanding of the sect gradually deepened. From its humble beginnings under the First Sword Ancestor to its rise as one of the Ten Great Sects, the countless events recorded within the ancient tomes painted the picture of a force that had stood firm through the passage of time.Before long, a particular section caught his attention.It recorded the most outstanding Sect Masters in the history of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, along with the achievements that had earned them their place in the sect's annals.Among the many names, one record stood out.Nearly three thousand years ago, the Forty-First Sect Master met his end during a great battle while attempting to save his personal disciple—the disciple who had long been recognized as his successor and the future Sect Master of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect.According to the records, that disciple possessed talent rivaling even that of the sect's founder. Many believed he was a once-in-h

Lin Wuchen, however, remained seated cross-legged inside his room. His face was pale, and fresh blood continued to trickle from the corner of his lips.For a long time, he had been attempting to force Genesis Qi into the empty void-like sockets within his body, trying to make it coexist with the Nihility Qi already residing there.But no matter how he tried, it refused to enter. His body rejected it every time.“Just as Lin Wuchen was at his wit's end, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.” What if... I've been doing it wrong from the very beginning?His breathing gradually steadied.What if I've been trying to merge them when they were never meant to be merged?Genesis is the origin from which all things came into existence while Nihility is what remained when existence reached its end and lost its meaning.They were like two sides of the same coin, opposite yet inseparably connected.An ancient saying slowly surfaced in his mind."The myriad Dao move in an endless cycle. Whe

The sky above the Ten Thousand Sword Sect had transformed into a boundless sea of stars. Countless points of radiant light shimmered across the heavens, their gentle radiance cascading down upon the entire sect and bathing everything beneath them in an ethereal glow.Then, at the same time, an indistinct sound began to spread throughout the sect, reaching every corner.It was neither loud nor clear enough to be called a melody, yet everyone could somehow perceive it. It seemed to resonate directly within their souls, carrying with it an indescribably profound aura that caused their minds to gradually enter a state of enlightenment.The elders all looked up at the star-filled heavens, their expressions filled with astonishment. They could feel a strange and profound energy silently entering their bodies, nourishing their souls and causing their understanding of the Dao to become clearer."This is no ordinary heavenly phenomenon," one of the elders muttered."That sound..." Another elde

Having learned more about the abilities of his Heavenly Pupils, Lin Wuchen was eager to put them to the test. He then remembered the sect's Battle Ascension Tower, a cultivation facility designed to help disciples gauge their combat prowess by battling illusory opponents at the same cultivation realm. The tower consisted of seven floors, with each floor presenting a greater challenge than the last. Without wasting any more time, Lin Wuchen immediately made his way toward the Battle Ascension Tower. The tower was located in the central region of the azure cloud peak, where disciples frequently gathered to test their strength. It wasn't particularly large compared to some of the other ancient structures within the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, but its dark, towering body gave it an imposing presence. Despite its size, the tower could only accommodate ten disciples at a time, with each occupying a separate trial space within. As Lin Wuchen approached, he could already see several discipl