In the dark.

The Stopper’s words gently echoed.

The Silent One was slightly surprised as well, not expecting that another presence on the Dark Throne had actually depleted its own Origin to create the Immortal Land.

“In doing so, he has relinquished the Immortal Dao Origin taken from the epochs of the Immortal Path… without the Immortal Dao Origin, his Realm can no longer be sustained!”

The Silent One murmured:

“As the saying goes, the earth trembles, and mountains crumble!”

The presence on the Dark Throne responded indifferently:

“Perhaps.”

This was a consensus.

Back then, that being’s unparalleled might stemmed primarily from reversing the flow of timespace to claim the Origins of four great life civilizations, forging his own foundation.

But now, with the Immortal Dao Origin returned to the Immortal Land, his foundation… is bound to falter.

“When he falls from his Realm, he will finally be killable.”

The Stopper spoke, saying:

“The Flame Universe Array might be worth attempting now.”

Hearing this, the Silent One felt a stir in his heart.

— Previously, the Supremes within the Dark Firmament had deliberated on how to confront the presence linked to the Dark Throne, and the conclusions they reached… were consistent.

Destroy Source Burn Cosmos!

Only when his Origin is obliterated does the Flame Universe Array stand a chance to guarantee a kill.

But, how could his Origin be depleted? The Supremes had deliberated for an eternity, finding almost no pathways forward.

Yet now, the very problem that eluded even the Supremes within the Dark Firmament… had come to pass.

His Immortal Dao Origin is lost!

“Senior Brother, what do you mean?”

The Silent One inquired.

The Stopper replied:

“Those beings’ final selves aspire to tread the Path of the Forbidden… Moreover, this time, we deliberately targeted those beings, prompting him to intervene, using a drop of blood to evolve the Immortal Land…”

He spoke softly:

“We just need to continue pushing forward.”

“Locate their final selves, keep a watchful eye. When they awaken their Divine Fire and forge their Fate Palaces, he… should recreate the Saintly Path Timespace.”

— The Dark Firmament had thoroughly researched the Path of the Forbidden initiated by this being.

Indeed, after the Path of the Forbidden was pioneered, the cultivation systems within the Dark Firmament underwent a redefinition. Dark Creatures all pursued the Path of the Forbidden—albeit rooted in darkness itself!

Thus, they understood the Path of the Forbidden quite well.

The Path of the Forbidden, at the level of “Sheng Mu,” namely Immortal Seed Realm, would accommodate the Immortal Dao Seed.

And at the “Casting” stage following the Divine Fire Realm, sacred artifacts must be forged into Fate Palaces!

Su Baiqian validated the Immortal Seed, prompting him to recreate the Saintly Path Timespace. If those whom he cares for ascend to the Fate Palace Realm…

Will the Saintly Path Timespace appear again?

The Stopper’s gaze brimmed with anticipation.

Even though he has lost the Immortal Dao Origin now, his Realm remains unstable, liable to falter, showing imperfections…

They still dare not act rashly.

Step by step!

“Understood.”

The Silent One nodded. Now, their task was to find others like Su Baiqian.

They would steadily advance along the complete Path of the Forbidden.

Intercept them, relentlessly test and challenge his limits, forcing him to take action repeatedly…

“This is the Strategic Erosion!”

The Stopper chuckled, saying:

“Strategic Erosion means gradually encroaching upon the opponent’s boundaries, each time merely inching closer… like slicing sausage bits.”

The Silent One said:

“I will mobilize everyone right away to find these others.”

The Stopper nodded, replying:

“By the way, those reckless ants of yesteryears can be utilized this time.”

“After all, if the Dark Firmament acts directly, a single misstep could spark catastrophe at an immense risk… Having them handle these matters would be far more effective.”

The Silent One said:

“I will summon Fire Emperor and Wood Emperor.”

“Then, I’ll have my two disciples accompany them. They will operate covertly, ensuring every contingency is addressed.”

— Fire Emperor and Wood Emperor were the only two Great Emperors who once joined the War Heaven Emperor’s Court to attack the darkness.

Among the five elements, all Great Emperors validated their Dao, yet Water Emperor, Metal Emperor, and Earth Emperor chose to shrink away. Only Fire Emperor and Wood Emperor chose to fight, but their fates were miserable, buried within darkness like the presence linked to the Dark Throne, becoming Dark Creatures.

This time, targeting those beings precious to him naturally required them to lead the charge…

The Silent One paused briefly, using the power of silence to connect with the other side of the Dark Firmament.

The message was transmitted in silence.

“Fire Emperor and Wood Emperor will arrive swiftly.”

The Silent One spoke.

“How advanced is your Silent Way?”

The Stopper queried, saying:

“Both Master Senior Brother and Second Senior Brother… are highly anticipating your Way of No Voice.”

The Silent One responded:

“I’ve subdued the craving for conflict. Now, I simply await Yu Tian and Cheng Huanhuan’s return.”

His words had just landed.

“Master, Yu Tian and Huanhuan have returned!”

At this moment, the voices of other disciples rang out.

Yu Tian and Cheng Huanhuan entered the darkness silently. Their expressions were dull, without a word, like wooden statues.

“Yu Tian Senior Brother!”

“Huanhuan Junior Sister!”

“Did you succeed in attaining the True Intent of the Demonic Path?”

The crowd eagerly asked.

But Yu Tian and Cheng Huanhuan remained silent!

“Judging by the looks of it, they must’ve succeeded!”

“I can’t discern a shred of emotion from them… Incredible! Senior Brother Yu Tian’s lecherous glint has entirely vanished, while Junior Sister Huanhuan, that silver doll, now appears untainted by earthly fumes, like a chaste nun…”

“Almost identical to Senior Brother Mo Zhan. Seems like a certainty!”

Everyone marveled over Yu Tian’s and Cheng Huanhuan’s transformation.

The Silent One observed too, feeling puzzled.

How…

Again, it’s the same…

Like with Mo Zhan, he couldn’t quite decipher their thoughts! Strange…

“Junior Brother, have you sensed the True Meaning of Silence?”

The Stopper asked, slightly puzzled. Though unfamiliar with the Silent Way, he vaguely felt… something was amiss…

The Silent One heard this and, bracing himself, said:

“Senior Brother, no issues. This… is the True Meaning of the Silent Way!”

Immediately, he waved his hand, cloaking the other disciples in a veil of silence, entering his Silent Way domain!

The Path-Scenic Land unfolded, with nine Dark Great Stars shining upon each other, one of which now seemed an utterly untraceable, mysterious realm.

That particular Dark Star had assimilated the True Meaning of Silence from Mo Zhan, quelling the desires it represented.

At this moment, the Silent One directly absorbed Cheng Huanhuan and Yu Tian into his Path-Scenic Land.

He assimilated their True Meaning of Silence!

“Lustful desires…”

He murmured as Yu Tian entered his Dark Star representing yearning.

The mysterious energy from the Dark Great Star merged with Yu Tian, yet suddenly, the Silent One felt an overwhelming sense of despair—a death of desire!

It felt akin to attaining the sanctity of sages, completely dispelling all lust. Worse, he sensed… he was becoming impotent…

“Impossible…”

“This… doesn’t seem like a serene transformation after indulgence in worldly pleasures. Instead, it feels… like I’ve been so frightened that lust might never arise again…”

“Damn… Yu Tian, what did you go through?”

The Silent One panicked… While he sought to suppress lust, this didn’t mean he intended to become impotent or a eunuch!

But now, the change seemed irreversible!

Simultaneously, a second emotion surfaced—like a shattered soul enduring overwhelming grief, sorrow, and desolation.

“No… Damn, is that claustrophobia?!”

Sensing bodily changes, the Silent One’s mindful stability collapsed!

Hell… What exactly did Cheng Huanhuan experience? Claustrophobia… And to make matters worse, he wasn’t female… The location wasn’t right for this kind of condition…

Damn it…

“What the hell…”

He felt on the verge of insanity, but soon, the weight of these emotions overtook him, with the Silent Way’s wheels already turning—he was powerless to resist!

Time passed.

Within the Silent One’s Path-Scenic Land, three vast Dark Great Stars had fully merged into the Silent Way.

As the Silent One regained clarity, a profound confusion filled his gaze…

It seemed… something within him was terribly amiss…

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