Chapter 619: Observing the Mind and Entering the Dao

Soon, hundreds of demon souls from the Tribulation Transcending realm simultaneously surged towards one side of the void, launching a furious assault within the energy field emanating from Xu Yang.

However, these countless demon souls had no idea that once their spiritual forms entered the range of energy fluctuations emanating from Xu Yang, the annihilating aura that truly tore everything apart would be far more potent than they could have imagined.

“How is this possible? This young man clearly isn’t using any domain power, yet what kind of energy fluctuation is operating around his body?” Zi Kuang instinctively furrowed his brow at this sight. Although he understood this was merely the initial stage of their peak confrontation, Xu Yang’s displayed potential and astonishingly mysterious techniques still left Zi Kuang utterly baffled.

Offering no verbal reply, Xu Yang’s emotions at that moment were utterly serene. His mind was like still water; all energy fluctuations in the surrounding void seemed entirely unrelated to him. He appeared more like a detached observer, simply leaving his physical form suspended in the void.

He was intently sensing all the underlying laws and principles hidden within the surrounding void, much like a voyager navigating an endless ocean, eager to reach the very edge of the vast sea.

“Kid, what game are you playing, trying to be so mysterious? Do you really intend to just stand there motionless, waiting for me to strike you?” Zi Kuang couldn't help but demand. However, Xu Yang's reply profoundly stunned everyone.

“It’s not as complex as you imagine. I’m merely trying to understand this battlefield. Unlike you, I am a newcomer to this underground palace, unfamiliar with its intricacies. I simply wish to grasp the nature of this world before I can truly engage you in combat.”

Zi Kuang seemed agitated; he detested Xu Yang’s affected composure. For him, cultivation was not some esoteric pursuit; it was simply about embodying the law of the jungle—constantly devouring the weak, conquering the strong, and thereby becoming more powerful. Nothing more.

However, he failed to comprehend that for a human cultivator like Xu Yang, true cultivation lay in apprehending the energetic rhythms of heaven and earth and perceiving the universal laws governing all existence.

Silently, Xu Yang’s mind became clear as a mirror, and he slowly closed his eyes. He had begun to enter a state of self-immersed comprehension, forgetting his surroundings to reconnect with his original self, long dormant within.

Throughout this process, Xu Yang’s body spontaneously emitted waves of profound, ocean-like energy, continuously reinforcing the incredibly brilliant halo around him. This energy served to resist the power of the demon souls unleashed by Zi Kuang.

“I refuse to believe you can withstand my power, you scoundrel! If you have the nerve, maintain that posture and await your demise by my hand!” Zi Kuang erupted in a furious rage. The colossal purple-black demon totem behind him began to undergo further transformation; its initially ferocious maw expanded continuously, and the demon souls he unleashed became even more savagely intense.

Gradually, as Zi Kuang unleashed his power, the entire void was engulfed in darkness. Even the sunlight was completely obscured by Zi Kuang’s overwhelming demonic might, plunging the entire battlefield of the Evil Spirit Gorge into absolute blackness.

This was indeed the true realm of demons. Yet, on the other side of the void, every ray of energy emanating from Xu Yang’s increasingly ethereal and profound body seemed to be the sole remaining beacon of light in this battlefield.

The terrifying demons unleashed their fury hysterically, screaming and roaring in anger. Hundreds of thousands of demon souls surged forward relentlessly. Whenever a demon soul was disintegrated by Xu Yang’s energy halo, its fragmented remnants would leave distinct traces in the void.

As the confrontation continued, more and more demon souls exploded, scattering persistent soul fragments throughout the void. Viewed from the ground, the void appeared as a blood-soaked purgatory, its gruesome stains painted across every corner, completely encircling Xu Yang’s body.

“My heavens, how incredibly profound is Zi Kuang’s power? He can even paint the entire void the color of hell; it’s truly terrifying!”

“The power our leader is resisting is equivalent to countless Tribulation Transcending realm cultivators whose souls have repeatedly detonated before him. Yet, he remains calmly seated in the void, comprehending the traces of the Dao according to his own principles. Such a state of mind is likely beyond my reach in this lifetime.” Ling Yao sighed with genuine emotion. Even Shi Lingyun, despite possessing the Nine-Orifice Exquisite Mind, knew she was far from achieving Xu Yang’s current state.

Unbeknownst to them, deep within Xu Yang’s consciousness at that moment, all the surrounding defiled demonic traces were utterly ignored. Within his soul realm, only countless traces of Dao laws flowed serenely around him, constantly merging with the energy halo he emanated.

As Xu Yang extended his comprehension of the surrounding laws of heaven and earth, his perfect integration with the void deepened continuously.

Xu Yang acted this way because he understood a crucial point: attempting to conquer Zi Kuang within this underground palace using sheer brute force was virtually impossible. Even a true deity might not succeed. To subdue his opponent, he had to harness the power of the entire underground palace’s laws, integrating his mind and body with the battlefield itself. Only then could he hope to triumph.

The 'Fa Tian Xiang Di' divine ability played an unparalleled role as Xu Yang comprehended the surrounding laws of heaven and earth. One by one, rays of foundational law, guided by Xu Yang’s perception and insight, gradually began to integrate into his soul realm. This soul-level enhancement would not immediately manifest its full effect on the battlefield, yet Xu Yang knew with certainty that once this process concluded and he reopened his eyes, he would emerge as the unparalleled supreme sovereign within the entire underground palace battlefield!

All things adhere to eternal, immutable principles; these rules, perpetually etched into existence, are the true laws. Once a cultivator genuinely comprehends these laws, they can realign and refine their own power according to these patterns and rhythms, allowing their soul to resonate with the forces of heaven and earth. Through continuous, deepening enlightenment, they transition from a mere seeker to a master, ultimately achieving the supreme state of controlling the very laws of the cosmos!