Chapter 1492: The Abyss of Nothingness

The God Realm of Absolute Beginning.

This was Yun Che's second time entering the God Realm of Absolute Beginning. The first time, Qianye Ying'er had forced him in. This time, Qianye Ying'er was also by his side, but her role had undergone a drastic transformation.

Without the danger and urgency of their previous visit, Yun Che could calmly observe this mysterious world. Just like his first arrival, the moment he stepped in, the sensation of suddenly entering ancient times was incredibly clear.

Before him lay a world painted in shades of gray and white. The sky, the ground, and distant mountains all appeared as if coated in ash, and the air was thick with a profound sense of weight and desolation.

Yun Che stood still, looking around, feeling completely disoriented.

Xia Qingyue had told him last time that the land beneath his feet was the initial area of the God Realm of Absolute Beginning. Anyone entering from the Chaos Center's entrance would arrive in this initial region, which was also the safest place in the entire God Realm of Absolute Beginning.

The exit leading back to the God Realm of Chaos was also above this initial area, a massive gray-white vortex, just like the entrance.

"Master," Qianye Ying'er said, "The God Realm of Absolute Beginning is home to countless ancient fierce beasts and malevolent spirits. If you wish to explore, you must never leave your slave's side, and certainly not venture too deep."

Even with Qianye Ying'er's strength, deep exploration required extreme caution. Given Yun Che's current power, even just stepping into the periphery would be exceptionally dangerous.

"Hmph, I'm not here for training," Yun Che said indifferently, scanning his surroundings. "Help me find a safe place where no outsiders will disturb us."

"Yes."

Having entered and exited the God Realm of Absolute Beginning countless times in pursuit of opportunities and the pinnacle of the profound way, Qianye Ying'er was exceptionally familiar with the initial region. She took Yun Che with her, soaring over stretches of the gray-white world. About half an hour later, they landed on a tall peak.

The peak soared straight into the clouds, and the wispy clouds here were the color of ash.

Standing on the summit, gazing at the boundless gray-white world around him, a profound sense of desolation enveloped his entire body. However, he had no mind to admire the scenery or sense the atmosphere. Instead, he slowly raised his left hand, and from its palm, the emerald green purification light of the Sky Poison Pearl began to shine.

Jasmine, you must be able to feel this... you definitely will!

"Master, what are you going to do?" He Ling's voice echoed in Yun Che's mind.

"He Ling," Yun Che said softly, "Release the purification aura of the Sky Poison Pearl as widely as possible... the farther, the better."

"Ah?" He Ling was puzzled.

"Back then, when she was with me, her soul resided within the Sky Poison Pearl. At that time, the Pearl's poison source was lost, leaving it with only purification power, no toxicity. For those eight years, she was constantly immersed in the Sky Poison Pearl's purification aura. Therefore, her soul will be incredibly familiar with and sensitive to its purification aura... even if it's just a faint wisp from afar, she will definitely sense it."

"But..." He Ling said, "Although I've never been here before, I heard from Master Shen Xi that the God Realm of Absolute Beginning is extremely vast. No one has ever reached its edges, and it might even be larger than the God Realm of Chaos. The Sky Poison Pearl's purification aura, no matter how strong, cannot possibly extend across such an enormous world."

"No," Yun Che smiled faintly. "She must not be far from me."

"Master, why do you think so?" He Ling asked softly.

"Because I understand her," Yun Che's gaze softened. "Her name strikes fear in everyone; whether in the Star God Realm or elsewhere, no one dares to approach her, and she never wishes to be close to others. But I know that, in truth, she is very afraid of loneliness."

He Ling fell silent.

"The God Realm of Absolute Beginning is an excessively desolate world; she wouldn't like it. So, she wouldn't be willing to venture too deep. More likely, she'll quietly observe those training in the peripheral regions. This way, she can somewhat alleviate her loneliness and also learn some news from the outside world... especially news about me."

That person, so sinister, heartless, and bearing the Devilish Baby's demonic power, would actually be afraid of loneliness? Perhaps anyone who had encountered the Heaven Smiting Star God would find this statement utterly ridiculous. Yet, Yun Che said it with such certainty.

"Understood, I will try my best to release the purification aura to its maximum extent," He Ling said gently, sensing Yun Che's somewhat chaotic and nervous heartbeat. "I believe she will definitely sense it... even if she can't feel the purification aura, she will surely feel Master's intent."

As Yun Che spread his fingers, the image of the Sky Poison Pearl slowly materialized above his palm. It then released its most intense purification light to date, appearing from afar like a shimmering emerald star in the sky.

Yun Che sat down cross-legged on the ground, but the tremor in his heart refused to subside for a long time.

He had once thought it was a permanent farewell, but now there was a chance for reunion; perhaps he would see her again very soon... As this feeling drew near, every fiber of his being trembled uncontrollably.

Jasmine... I'm still alive, and so are you. I must find you, and please... you must also find me!

Time flowed silently in the stillness. In the gray-white world, an emerald star shimmered, persistent and unwavering.

The Sky Poison Pearl's unique purification aura would undoubtedly easily attract fierce beasts. If Yun Che were alone, he would never dare to do this, but with Qianye Ying'er present, he had nothing to worry about.

The area he was in still belonged to the periphery, where there were absolutely no profound beasts that Qianye Ying'er couldn't handle. With Qianye Ying'er's immense strength, any dangerous auras that appeared within her spiritual perception were annihilated before they even got close... not even a speck of dust was stirred near Yun Che.

A golden blur, and Qianye Ying'er, who had once again eliminated a danger invisibly, returned to his side. At this moment, Yun Che, who had been quiet for a long time, suddenly spoke: "Shadow Slave, Jasmine's brother, the former Heavenly Wolf Star God Xisu, was he killed by you?"

Qianye Ying'er replied, "Heavenly Wolf Xisu was not killed by your slave, but his death was indeed caused by your slave."

Now, Qianye Ying'er could not lie when answering him. Her reply made Yun Che frown slightly, and he gravely asked, "How exactly did Heavenly Wolf Xisu die? Tell me in detail."

"Yes," Qianye Ying'er began to recount, "Back then, your slave once ventured deep into the God Realm of Absolute Beginning and unintentionally discovered a hidden secret realm near the border of the Abyss of Nothingness..."

"Abyss of Nothingness?" Yun Che interrupted her. "What kind of place is that?"

Qianye Ying'er explained, "The Abyss of Nothingness is the most unique place in the God Realm of Absolute Beginning, or perhaps the entire God Realm of Chaos. It stretches for countless miles, an abyss that turns everything to nothingness. In many records, it is hypothesized to be the center of the God Realm of Absolute Beginning."

"Turns everything... to nothingness?" Yun Che frowned.

"The Abyss of Nothingness doesn't reveal its depth but is shrouded in an eternal gray mist. Once anything falls into it, it completely vanishes without a trace. This applies to living beings, spirits of the dead, souls, profound energy directed into it, and even spiritual perception and light."

"Your slave has visited the Abyss of Nothingness several times. With your slave's power, even if profound energy is unleashed with full force, the moment it touches the Abyss of Nothingness, it vanishes completely in an instant, leaving not even a trace of its aura."

"Even powerful Divine Sovereigns and Divine Masters, if they fall into it, their bodies, souls, powers, and breath will instantly turn to nothingness."

The Abyss of Nothingness is often mentioned in ancient texts, but no one has ever been able to explain its existence. Not only do present-day mortal spirits vanish, but even in ancient times, the bodies and powers of gods and devils would instantly return to nothingness upon contact with the 'Abyss of Nothingness'."

"Such a place actually exists in this world," Yun Che murmured. The vast universe truly held endless wonders; a realm that instantly reduced everything to nothingness.

Return to nothingness... nothing... *Ohm...*

Yun Che's entire body trembled. His mind felt as if it had been violently struck by something, becoming a chaotic mess.

All... things... begin... with... nothingness... and... end... with... nothingness...

Amidst the chaos, an incredibly distant voice seemed to echo.

Yun Che suddenly raised a hand and pressed it against his head... It took a while for the turmoil in his mind to finally subside.

"Master, what's wrong?" As his consciousness cleared, He Ling's incredibly worried and anxious voice followed.

"It's nothing, I just seemed to suddenly comprehend something," Yun Che said, his brows unconsciously furrowed.

Just now... I must have comprehended something.

But why did it suddenly vanish without a trace, leaving me unable to recall it at all?

What's going on...?

"Go on, how did Heavenly Wolf Xisu die?" Yun Che said, steadying his thoughts.

"Yes." Qianye Ying'er continued her narration: "Your slave unintentionally discovered a deeply hidden secret realm near the border of the Abyss of Nothingness. After entering, your slave found a memory fragment, which revealed that the secret realm was left by the Heaven Punishing Divine Emperor Mo E before his death in ancient times, used to safeguard a fragment of the World-Defying Heaven Manual that was in his possession."

"...!?" Yun Che suddenly looked up. "You said... the World-Defying Heaven Manual!?"

"Yes," Qianye Ying'er continued. "Before his death, Mo E had originally intended to place the World-Defying Heaven Manual fragment into the Abyss of Nothingness to prevent future conflicts over it. However, he ultimately reconsidered, recalling that it was an item left by the Ancestral God. He chose not to let it return to nothingness but instead hid it within the secret realm he personally created."

Yun Che fell silent. (Mo E... World-Defying Heaven Manual fragment... left by the Ancestral God!?)

Wait... why does all of this align so perfectly with the "Ancestral God's Decision" mentioned by the Golden Crow spirit and the Ice Phoenix spirit?

"Even true gods could not have detected the secret realm personally created by the Heaven Punishing Divine Emperor. However, due to its immense age, and perhaps influenced by the Abyss of Nothingness, minor spatial disruptions occurred, which is how your slave noticed it. Inside, your slave also found the 'World-Defying Heaven Manual' fragment mentioned in the memory fragment, but it was separated by a barrier. Although countless years had passed and the barrier's power had greatly dissipated, it still could not be broken by your slave alone. Therefore, your slave sought assistance from Heavenly Wolf Xisu."

"Why would you seek his help?" Yun Che asked, his brow furrowed. "Your Brahma Heaven God Realm has powerful Brahma Gods and Brahma Kings, yet you... sought help from the Heavenly Wolf Star God of the Star God Realm?"

"Because he was strong enough," Qianye Ying'er stated plainly. "And also because... that barrier was too dangerous. Forcibly breaking it open carried the risk of severe injury or even death. Between sacrificing a Star God and sacrificing a Brahma King, the former was naturally the chosen option."

Yun Che was speechless.

"There was another important reason," Qianye Ying'er continued, her expression and tone still calm despite Yun Che's fluctuating emotions. Clearly, in her world, she never believed she had done wrong, but rather made the most correct and normal choice: "He would keep it a secret for your slave and not reveal what your slave obtained from it."

Yun Che's mouth twitched, and he gritted his teeth slightly. "What happened next?"