At the same time, within the Ten Thousand Dao Gate, countless Supreme cultivators were utterly shaken to the core!

“Who wields the pen? Merely a few strokes, and it can kill a Supreme being!”

“Killing a Supreme is one thing, but the most terrifying part is… the Immortal Path has returned. The light of Immortal Path fills the world, and the source of Immortal Path has appeared!”

“Since ancient times, the only one capable of achieving this… is…”

At this moment, the Ten Thousand Dao Gate fell into sudden silence. A group of former Supremes could only consider one terrifying possibility.

“Could it be… that figure, still alive?”

“If he is truly alive, then earlier… we missed an excellent opportunity!”

“Indeed. If he still lives, forming a bond of goodwill with him could grant us another life. He could save us… but…”

At this moment, this group of cultivators was filled with regret!

“You damned mutt, you tricked us?!”

One of the cultivators roared angrily, turning to confront the Big Black Dog on Mount Jin Di.

If that figure was truly still alive, then this Dead Dog surely knew about it!

Yet moments ago, it had said nothing!

On Mount Jin Di, the Big Black Dog sneered and said:

“A bunch of cowards! I even graciously reminded you to make a move, but in the end, you chickened out. Can you truly blame me? I gave you the chance, yet none of you seized it!”

Upon hearing this, the cultivators within the Ten Thousand Dao Gate were enraged but helpless.

“Wait, something’s not right…”

Just then, someone within the Ten Thousand Dao Gate exclaimed in shock:

“There’s a problem with this Immortal Path’s space-time… Something’s wrong, retreat quickly!”

The voice carried immense fear.

With its echoing warning, across the vast heavens and earth, within the depths of the Nine Continents and the boundless Immortal light, a patch of gloomy, lifeless floating soil suddenly emerged!

From this floating soil of darkness and death emanated endless black mist far denser than the black mist brought earlier by the Dark Supreme Hand!

The appearance of this dark floating soil instantly transformed the Immortal Path’s source and light that filled the world. Immortal Qi turned into black Qi; Immortal light became black light!

All beings were alarmed!

“No, wait… This isn’t the Immortal Path’s source. This is the Origin of Darkness—we must stop interfering!”

“Cease cultivating! The Primordial Qi is mutating from its source; terrible consequences will follow!”

“Disaster! If this source spreads and we cultivate it, we will directly become Dark Corrupt Slaves!”

Initially, the world rejoiced at the appearance of Immortal Path’s source, and all living beings were ecstatic. Many ancient cultivators were exuberantly thrilled and began cultivating rapidly, hoping to replenish their previously shattered foundation of the Immortal Path.

But now, this source mutation filled all beings with terror.

“The Immortal Path’s space-time has been obliterated. This floating soil is composed of the dead remains of all beings within the Immortal Path’s space-time, consumed by darkness…”

From within the Ten Thousand Dao Gate came panic-filled voices:

“Even if that figure could summon back the space-time of Immortal Path, its essence… is dead!”

“The deepest core of Immortal Path’s space-time is darkness—the darkness that destroyed the Immortal Path’s space-time!”

“Even if he can call forth the Immortal Path’s aura, how does it matter? It will still be tainted by that darkness!”

In the end, the Ten Thousand Dao Gate vanished entirely, not daring to reappear.

On Mount Jin Di.

Emperor Zhantian gazed at the space-time before him, his eyes reflecting unprecedented despair.

“The Immortal Path’s space-time… is dead. The source of Immortal Path has been corrupted by darkness. Back then, we were wrong. To walk the End of Myriad Paths and trace the steps of that figure, we needed to move against the flow of time, but all they found was darkness…”

“She… Has she already…”

He revealed a sliver of the true past!

In Emperor Zhantian’s era, they waged war against the darkness, but in the end, all of them died.

Only one person from the End of Myriad Paths remained, wielding three Lamps of Origin as they ventured into the abyss of darkness.

They sought to follow the footsteps of Li Fan!

After all, the Forbidden Civilization was crafted single-handedly by Li Fan!

Before creating the Forbidden Path, he had ventured into the Dark Firmament, moving against the river of time—extracting the essence of Immortal Paths, Saints, Gods, and Chaos Paths!

The End of Myriad Paths wished to tread his trail…

But now, the Immortal Path’s essence is polluted; its source entwined with darkness. The path chosen by the End of Myriad Paths is destined to be a doomed one! Sёarch* The ηovelFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

From deep within the Immortal Path’s space-time floated the dark soil.

Upon the floating dark soil was a massive staircase!

This unspeakable Dao condensed into a staircase of years, residual traces of fractured time—a remnant of the river of years brutally torn apart.

And atop the staircase of time sat a shadow.

A dark being, utterly motionless. In front of him bloomed a black rose of darkness.

This being descended along with the floating soil into the vast Forbidden World.

The dark being sitting on the floating dark soil slowly opened his eyes.

At this moment, the rules governing heaven and earth, along with creation’s obscured power, seemed to instantly fall under his influence. The entire world suddenly plunged into a frozen state!

In a mountain cave, an elder sensed the arrival of the Immortal aura, excitedly attempting to open the lid of his coffin and crawl out. However, he froze midway, as if transformed into a stone statue.

Within a river, a carp nourished by the Immortal aura leaped out of the water but could not fall back in. Even the droplets splashed by its tail froze in mid-air.

In a certain noble family, a young master cradled his maidservant, in the midst of coaxing her into submission, only to find himself frozen at the brink of action. The longing within his eyes froze along with his body.

…

The entire world came to an abrupt halt.

The rules of operation of heaven and earth and the authority of creation’s mysteries seemed to cease.

On Mount Jin Di, the Metal Emperor and Earth Emperor knelt perfectly still, like statues chiseled from stone.

Black White stood with hands behind his back, defiant like an undefeated general. Strands of his floating hair refused to fall.

The remaining thoughts of Emperor Zhantian were immobilized.

The Big Black Dog raised one paw, seemingly about to unleash Great Divine Power, but froze mid-motion.

Long Zixuan, Dugu Yuqing, and Su Baiqian remained silent.

…

All this occurred simply because the dark being on the floating soil opened his eyes.

He descended from the shadowed floating soil and cast a glance at Su Baiqian.

In that instant, Su Baiqian felt herself emerge from a frozen state, regaining her freedom of movement!

She looked at the dark being before her, her expression subtly shifting, and asked:

“You… Who are you?”

The dark being replied:

“The Stopper.”

The Stopper!

Su Baiqian asked:

“This entire world… is immobilized because of you?”

The Stopper replied:

“Not the entire world.”

“At least not the one standing behind you.”

He continued:

“That figure is still present. We will not kill you. You may leave alive.”

“But please deliver a message.”

“In the current Four Civilizations’ space-time, my master has left tokens at each to guard them. The Immortal Path is severed forever. Even if the figure behind you can summon back the lost space-time, the essence of Immortal Path cannot be drawn again as before.”

Softly, he spoke:

“He cannot take it, nor could he retrieve it for these ants, for the source of Immortal Path remains but a single black rose.”

“My master greatly respects him. He may shepherd you all into a life of harmony, yet only if he adheres to the ancient vows—no longer defying the universe’s foundational laws.”

Upon hearing this, Su Baiqian’s expression wavered.

She understood… This being intended to communicate with her master through her!

For the first time, she was face-to-face with a creature of unimaginable strength.

“Perhaps you should understand one thing,”

Though Su Baiqian’s Realm was far below that of the Stopper before her, she was utterly unshaken, speaking calmly and firmly:

“You threaten my master, but such an act… is dangerous.”

The Stopper smiled faintly and said:

“Is that so?”

“Have you glimpsed the black rose atop the staircase of floating soil?”

“Even your master, upon seeing this rose, must bow.”

Su Baiqian raised her head and stared directly toward the staircase on the floating dark soil.

“If you continue looking, you will die—and your master cannot save you.”

The Stopper gently warned, exuding superiority and calmness.

But Su Baiqian merely replied indifferently:

“However, it appears your so-called rose… is gone.”

The Stopper froze suddenly, instinctively turning his head to look back…

Only to find that atop the staircase deep within the floating dark soil, the black rose of darkness…

Had vanished?

Within the floating dark soil, a figure was sprinting away at an unimaginable speed, faster than a star streaking across the sky!

The Stopper was utterly dumbfounded.

“Jump—Divine Jumper?”

“You… You damned thief, bring back my master’s flower!!”

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Yesterday’s chapter, written hastily at a service stop, ended with me falling asleep mid-writing.

Too embarrassing.

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