The Creation Crimson Silk was ensnared by the Void. Mingyue's heart filled with dread.
Previously, whether facing the Chaos Beasts formed from Chaos Energy or the man in grey.
The Creation Crimson Silk could instantly annihilate them, dissolving them into nothingness.
But against this silhouette of light called the Void, it was suppressed.
All four profound meanings were rendered useless, and the grey silhouette transformed into a colossal python.
It was devouring the power from the Creation Crimson Silk. If this continued,
the fate of the Creation Crimson Silk would be annihilation.
Ji Shiyou, standing nearby, was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, but utterly helpless.
For his cultivation was lost, rendering him an ordinary person.
"Creation Crimson Silk, truly delicious.
Its power rivals that of a Profound Realm.
However, even with it, I will not spare the Profound Realm."
The Void's voice echoed again, causing the Profound Realm to tremble.
Earthquakes and tremors shook the land, and a pearl burst from the ground.
It ascended into the sky, its Chaos Energy like wisps of roots, connecting to the Profound Realm.
This was precisely the Chaos Pearl that Yue Zan had obtained from the Void and personally placed at the heart of the Profound Realm.
When Yue Zan brought it back to the Profound Realm, it was only the size of a fist.
Now, the Chaos Pearl had grown to the size of a millstone.
Moreover, with every rotation, its shape expanded.
And a portion of the Profound Realm, connected to it, would collapse.
It was clearly absorbing the Profound Realm's energy. In a short time,
two-thirds of the Profound Realm had vanished, its end now visible.
"After all the effort, destruction is still unavoidable.
It was my rash decision that led to the Profound Realm's destruction and the loss of so many lives.
I regret it deeply. Void, I will not rest until you are dead!"
Witnessing the Profound Realm disintegrating and vanishing before his eyes.
Yue Zan let out a wail and then soared into the sky.
He waved his hands in front of him, tracing an arcane trajectory.
The Profound Markings, scattered by the Void, flew towards him like a flock of birds returning to their nests, merging into his body.
Yue Zan stood in the void, his entire body radiating golden light, clad in majestic golden armor.
His form swelled to ten zhang in height, resembling a divine being.
He unleashed a palm strike towards the ever-expanding Chaos Pearl.
The pearl, filled with Chaos Energy and exuding immense power, was struck by his palm.
It shattered with a 'pop' like a soap bubble.
Transforming into a sky full of Chaos Energy, it then became pure energy.
It coalesced and flew towards the grey silhouette entangled with the Creation Crimson Silk.
"Even if the Profound Realm is destroyed, this energy
will not benefit anyone. Let it dissipate into the endless void!"
Yue Zan's voice was solemn and majestic, like a king surveying the world.
With a wave of his sleeve, a hurricane appeared, scattering the energy from the Chaos Pearl.
This energy was what the Chaos Pearl had devoured from the Profound Realm.
Even though the Profound Realm was destroyed, he did not want the Void to absorb and utilize it.
Since it was to be destroyed, it would scatter with the wind and vanish into nothingness.
This was Yue Zan's final tribute and farewell to the Profound Realm.
"What kind of technique is this? Why can't I replicate it?"
The Void's voice sounded, and Yue Zan's transformation
added a hint of confusion to its tone.
"Replicate? This is something you cannot replicate.
Only the guardian of the Profound Realm can merge the three thousand six hundred and fifty Profound Markings into their body.
Void, prepare to die!"
"Burning Both Lan and Ai!"
Yue Zan, now a golden-armored deity, his voice like jade, echoed in the air.
He took a step forward, appearing before the grey python entangled with the Creation Crimson Silk.
He grabbed the python by its vulnerable spot, rescuing the Creation Crimson Silk.
Mingyue seized this opportunity, retracting her silk and drawing it back into her body.
"Uncle is actually this powerful? I never knew before.
Mom, what's wrong? Why are you crying?"
Mingyue looked up at Yue Zan battling the python in the sky, exclaiming in surprise.
Then, she saw Ming Yan'an's face etched with sorrow, tears streaming down her cheeks.
"Your uncle, he doesn't want to live anymore."
Mingyue Nan's tears began to fall when she heard Yue Zan shout "Burning Both Lan and Ai."
Because she understood what those four words signified.
They represented the ultimate killing move of the Profound Realm's Lord, the guardian of this world.
Passed down from the ancient ancestors of the Profound Realm, once used,
it could merge three thousand six hundred and fifty Profound Markings into one's body.
This was equivalent to gathering the power of three thousand six hundred and fifty ancient ancestors of the Profound Realm. Its might was no less than that of Pangu, who opened the heavens, or Hongjun, who created the world.
However, this technique, "Burning Both Lan and Ai," since its creation,
had been passed down through generations of Profound Realm guardians, yet no one had ever used it.
This was because the combined power of all the ancient ancestors was too immense.
Even the most robust body could not withstand it.
While the power surged, the meridians and life force within the caster's body would be completely destroyed.
At most, it could be sustained for half an hour. Once the power faded, the caster would surely die.
Yue Zan had made a deal with the Void to repair the Profound Realm.
He had fallen into the Void's trap, leading to the Profound Realm's destruction and the death of countless residents.
As the guardian, his heart was filled with guilt, and he had resolved to die.
Thus, he employed this mutually destructive technique, "Burning Both Lan and Ai."
He sought to gain temporary immense power to kill the Void.
"Compatriots of the Profound Realm, I, Yue Zan, am sorry to you all!
Today, I offer my life as atonement. I hope you will forgive me!"
Yue Zan cried out in anguish, shouting towards the void.
There, countless wronged souls of the deceased Profound Realm drifted.
He punched the python's head, shattering it, but grey mist billowed, and the python's head was repaired.
It thrashed its tail, entangling Yue Zan.
Golden light flickered on his body, which were the replicated Profound Markings.
"Compatriots of the Profound Realm, Yue Zan can no longer protect you.
Mingyue, Uncle begs you for one thing: take them to your world.
You are the new guardian of the Profound Realm. I implore you!"
Yue Zan gripped the python's neck, dodging its fangs,
and shouted to Mingyue and the surviving residents of the Profound Realm. He could already feel his power waning.
Death did not frighten him, but he wanted to drag the Void down with him.
Before his death, he wanted to make arrangements for the survivors. This was his responsibility as the guardian.
"Uncle!"
Mingyue cried out, wanting to stop Yue Zan.
In her heart, hope only existed as long as one was alive.
But at that moment, a jade linglong appeared out of nowhere and drilled into her brow.
She was momentarily speechless and unable to move.
In the sky, a majestic portal appeared, and the white jade gate had opened.
Yue Zan, who was entangled with the Void, not only transmitted the jade linglong to Mingyue but also opened the Gate of Myriad Wonders.
Without a doubt, at the end of the gate lay Tianlong Star after the apocalypse.
"Ji Shiyou, take Mingyue and the residents of the Profound Realm through the gate and leave this place."
Seeing the Gate of Myriad Wonders open but no one entering,
Yue Zan shouted to Ji Shiyou. If everyone refused to leave, they would all die here.
Then, all his efforts would be in vain.
Ji Shiyou stamped his foot, scooped up Mingyue, and urged the residents of the Profound Realm to enter the gate.
Only Ming Yan'an gazed at her brother in the sky, her eyes blurred with tears, unwilling to leave.
"Sister, brother apologizes to you one last time.
My whole life, I have been self-righteous.
I have harmed you and the Profound Realm.
Today is my last act of self-righteousness. Please do not blame me.
From now on, brother can no longer protect you.
Fortunately, your family is reunited, and I am at peace.
To be honest, He Si has treated you very well.
Brother disliked him purely because he was angry that he took you away.
Go find him! Do not grieve for your brother. This is brother's mission.
As the guardian of the Profound Realm, even if I must die,
I will take the enemy with me and destroy the Profound Realm together!
Sister, farewell, and take care!"
Yue Zan tightly gripped the python with one hand, and with the other, he unleashed a palm strike.
It propelled Ming Yan'an into the Gate of Myriad Wonders. The white jade gate slammed shut.
The python sensed the danger and struggled desperately, trying to escape.
"Trying to escape? Stay.
You will be buried with the Profound Realm! Hahaha!"
In the silent universe, a blinding light erupted, and a world vanished.
But in the vast expanse of the starry sky, it was like a ripple in a boundless ocean.
It caused no disturbance and immediately returned to tranquility.