Chapter 1430: Tianxin

Zhou Yuan’s turbulent emotions gradually calmed. He glanced at the two pillars of fire, which resembled chaotic flames. Within these pillars, boundless realms of chaos had formed. Anyone falling into them would lose all their senses. An ordinary Saint, if trapped inside, would likely spend a vast amount of time trying to return to reality, and a single misstep could lead to eternal oblivion, eventually being reduced to nothingness.

However, Mojie and Heizhao were clearly exceptions. As the most formidable experts in the entire Tianyuan World, the Chaotic Blazefire likely wouldn't hold them for long.

Although eight Double Lotus Saints had arrived from the Heavens to provide support, and they possessed a formidable weapon like the Ancestral Dragon Lantern, even Cang Yuan and the others were unsure if this was enough to truly contend with two Ancient Saints.

Therefore, to genuinely resolve this crisis, they had to rely on the Primal Chaos Saint Extermination Array. Once the array was fully connected with Cangxuan Heaven, even Ancient Saints would not dare to trespass.

Zhou Yuan exhaled a long plume of white mist. Immediately, he composed himself, his eyes growing focused, and sat down cross-legged in the void.

He pressed his palms together, and an ancient stone seal, the Cangxuan Saint Seal, materialized between them.

Ancient patterns of light shimmered with a mysterious glow. They gently undulated, and the light gradually enveloped Zhou Yuan's body.

Cang Yuan and the other Saints glanced at Zhou Yuan. Although he appeared to be sitting there physically, their perceptions showed his form becoming illusory, almost untouchable.

This was because Zhou Yuan's body had completely merged with this world.

At this moment, Zhou Yuan truly felt as if he had merged with the entirety of Cangxuan Heaven. His consciousness moved with it, like invisible light waves, spreading to every corner of Cangxuan Heaven at an unimaginable speed.

Countless mountains and rivers were reflected in Zhou Yuan's mind.

In the distance, Su Youwei and Wu Yao's expressions subtly shifted. They vaguely sensed an indescribable ripple pass through them.

"It's His Highness..." Su Youwei murmured, blinking her bright eyes.

On the distant city wall of Great Zhou City, even though the light mirror in the sky had long vanished, Zhou Qing, Qin Yu, and many high-ranking officials of Great Zhou still stood there, their faces etched with worry.

Although they could no longer see the distant battle, the tremors caused by the two Ancient Saints had still affected all of Cangxuan Heaven. Every living being in Cangxuan Heaven knew that a great enemy had invaded once more.

They just didn't know how the battle there was progressing.

Zhou Qing and Qin Yu exchanged glances, their eyes filled with worry.

However, at this moment, they suddenly had a very peculiar feeling. An invisible force swept over them, gradually soothing the anxiety in their hearts.

Qin Yu's face showed a mix of excitement and joy. She couldn't help but exclaim, "Is that Yuan'er?!"

Zhou Qing's expression also stirred. While the idea seemed incredible, the familiar aura they had just felt truly seemed like Yuan'er was close by.

But now, Yuan'er had reached a level he wouldn't even dare to imagine. Such incredible feats might not be impossible for him.

Zhou Qing's anxious heart gradually settled. He held Qin Yu's hand and softly spoke to the void before them: "Yuan'er, you have long surpassed your father. Your father is proud of you."

"Your father and mother believe that no difficulty can stop your progress... However, if you truly encounter something impossible to overcome, your father hopes you will prioritize your own safety, because in our hearts, even this heaven domain is not as important as you."

"So if it truly comes to the final moment, your father and mother do not want you to risk your life for us. As long as you live well, that is our greatest hope."

Zhou Qing's voice was gentle. Unbeknownst to him, the once spirited King of Great Zhou now had temples streaked with white, and his handsome, composed face bore the marks of time.

He gazed into the void, a faint smile on his face. He understood Zhou Yuan's character too well. Zhou Yuan's desperate efforts to protect Cangxuan Heaven undoubtedly stemmed from his connection to Zhou Qing and Qin Yu. But as a father, he sometimes wished Zhou Yuan didn't have to bear such heavy burdens.

However, he was naturally proud of what Zhou Yuan was doing. He just hoped that if the day ever came when Cangxuan Heaven truly couldn't be defended, Zhou Yuan wouldn't do anything foolish for their sake.

At that moment, a light breeze seemed to sweep past, rustling Zhou Qing and Qin Yu's hair.

Zhou Yuan, sitting cross-legged in the void, had slightly reddened eyelids. A warmth flowed in his heart, and at the same time, his mind became even more serene.

The entire world was reflected within his mind.

In this moment, Zhou Yuan felt that the world seemed to have changed. Countless intricate pathways appeared before his eyes. These pathways led in innumerable directions, forming an extremely complex and abstruse vast light-map.

Zhou Yuan gazed at these pathways, a realization dawning upon him. These pathways were, in fact, the core of Cangxuan Heaven itself. Each pathway represented the courses of mountains and rivers, and the flow of the world's Genesis Qi.

By merely adjusting these pathways, one could truly bring about fundamental changes in Cangxuan Heaven.

This was the world's core, accessible only to those who held the position of Cangxuan Heaven Master.

With a thought, countless pathways flashed past Zhou Yuan's eyes. Suddenly, a wondrous light burst forth, revealing pathways intertwined like numerous winding galaxies, magnificent and ethereal.

Here, Zhou Yuan heard countless whispers. He listened carefully and realized they were the mental voices of countless beings in Cangxuan Heaven. This vast amount of information converged here, and its complexity would be unbearable even for a Saint.

Only someone holding the Cangxuan Saint Seal could ignore such disturbances and maintain serenity.

Zhou Yuan strolled amidst the countless pathways, listening to the voices of all beings. A gradual understanding dawned on him: this place was the so-called "Heaven's Heart."

The convergence point of the minds of Cangxuan Heaven's beings was naturally where the Heaven's Heart resided.

"Integrate my will into the Heaven's Heart..."

Zhou Yuan pondered. Once this step was completed, he would become the true master of Cangxuan Heaven. Even the thoughts and desires of all beings would reach his ears. If he willed it, no secret within Cangxuan Heaven would be unknown to him.

In a sense, this truly amounted to an omnipotent, omniscient deity.

Of course, this was not absolute. Once one's strength reached a certain level, they could naturally resist this perception, preventing their emotions from being probed and controlled by external forces.

With a thought, Zhou Yuan's will emanated, connecting with the countless pathways.

However, the expected smooth integration did not occur. Even with the Cangxuan Saint Seal in hand, Zhou Yuan felt that the so-called "Heaven's Heart" did not actively align with his will.

Furthermore, he vaguely sensed an extremely mysterious pull tugging at his will.

Zhou Yuan pondered for a few breaths, then released his resistance. His will moved with the pull, and countless luminous pathways rapidly flashed before his eyes. Time seemed to stand still.

After an unknown period, Zhou Yuan felt an unusual fluctuation.

He looked forward, and his mind couldn't help but tremble violently.

There, pathways that were once vibrant, bright, and full of surging vitality were gradually becoming mottled and dark.

Deeper still, numerous pathways were faintly visible, completely dark and entangled like tentacles, evoking an indescribable terror.

An ominous, eerie aura emanated from them.

This was the deep core of Cangxuan Heaven's world, yet no one could have imagined such a dark, twisted, and ominous sight at its very heart.

Zhou Yuan, however, suddenly understood.

This was Cangxuan Heaven's hidden danger, its fundamental flaw!