Chapter 1416: Who Will End the Chaos?

Ten Aspects!

Li Luo heard that term once again. It was so plain and common, yet here it brimmed with an inexpressible mystery and majesty.

Because it represented the true pinnacle.

The charm and allure it radiated had driven countless Li Li Tianwang-level beings to fling themselves into its flames, devoting a lifetime of effort and heart's blood.

"Chaos finally ends at the Origin — it seems the Ten Aspects Phase will ultimately appear among the Original Species. I wonder who that world-shaking being capable of ending the chaos of heaven and earth will turn out to be," Li Luo sighed.

Dantai Lan said lightly, "No one doubts the maxim that chaos ends at the Origin, but the one who ends it need not necessarily be a being of the Outer Shenzhou."

Li Luo was taken aback. What did that mean? If not a being of the Outer Shenzhou, then who?

Suddenly, Li Luo's heart jolted, and a tidal wave surged up from the depths of his being. He stared at Dantai Lan in disbelief, his voice rough as he asked, "You mean... the Other Beings?!"

Dantai Lan said calmly, "The maxim says 'chaos ends at the Origin,' but it never said whether it would be the Outer Shenzhou that ends it, or the Other Beings, did it? If the Other Beings give birth to a Ten Aspects Phase, then the chaos would still count as ended."

Li Luo said, his scalp tingling, "If that's the case, then the world would be destroyed."

"Only the beings of the Outer Shenzhou would be destroyed — it's not as if the Other Beings would be destroyed," Dantai Lan corrected.

Li Luo said bitterly, "That's just your personal interpretation!"

Dantai Lan glanced at him and said, "You're quite good at deceiving yourself, kid. Why can only we give birth to a Ten Aspects Phase, and not the Other Beings? When it comes to strength and foundation, the Dark World is no weaker than the Outer Shenzhou — only stronger."

"But the Ten Aspects Phase requires the Original Species," Li Luo argued.

"The Other Beings are unfathomably strange, and they have existed far longer than any power in the present age. Over such a span of time, is it really so strange that they might be hiding an Original Species?" Dantai Lan sighed.

Li Luo opened his mouth, but no words came out, because with his experience and vision, he simply could not fathom what unimaginably terrifying methods those dreadful beings of the Dark World might possess.

"In other words, the world might suddenly undergo a drastic upheaval at any time — or even, a Ten Aspects Phase might be born among the Other Beings and bring about our end?" Li Luo said with a bitter laugh.

"Very likely," Dantai Lan said.

Li Luo was at a loss for words. The information Dantai Lan had shared was far too high-level — even ordinary Upper Marquis-level powerhouses would likely never come into contact with it. But beyond breeding a sense of pessimism, such information seemed to serve no other purpose.

If only he had kept his mouth shut.

While Li Luo was feeling somewhat glum, Dantai Lan said with a smile, "I'm telling you all this not to discourage you, but to remind you not to forget — you actually do have the qualifications to end the chaos."

"After all, the world only knows of the Original Species, but it doesn't know that the Myriad Aspects Species is also a path leading to Ten Aspects."

Li Luo quickly said, "That path has never been proven from beginning to end."

At this point, he paused, then suddenly lowered his voice and asked, "So, did that last Sect Master of the Faceless Holy Sect ever evolve to Ten Aspects?"

According to what Dantai Lan had said, that Sect Master seemed to have surpassed every Sect Master before him. If he was that strong, he surely wasn't an ordinary Li Li Tianwang, was he?

Dantai Lan was silent for a few breaths, then said, "That Sect Master did indeed reach a place none of his ancestors had ever reached, but... I'm afraid he still doesn't count as a true Ten Aspects, otherwise the ending wouldn't have been what it was."

"Strong to that extent, and still not Ten Aspects..."

"If even that legendary Sect Master couldn't do it, I doubt I have a chance either."

Li Luo shook his head with a bitter smile. No wonder it was a realm that inspired awe in countless Li Li Tianwang-level beings across these endless years — the difficulty was simply too high.

He was, after all, a man who knew his own limits.

Li Luo didn't want to keep dwelling on such an impossibly lofty topic. After all, this kind of pressure shouldn't be falling on the shoulders of a mere Unparalleled Two Aspects like him just yet.

"Mother, I plan to stay in Zhao Shenjiang City for half a month, then set off directly for the Tianyuan Ancient Academy, and from there to the Sky Mirror Pagoda. Jiang Jiang Qinge is alone over there, and I'm not entirely at ease," Li Luo said, changing the subject.

He wasn't leaving immediately mainly because the northwestern border was far from peaceful — Other Beings kept cropping up from time to time. And he had just seized the position of Grand Wei Zun. If he were to leave so casually, it would be rather irresponsible, and the gossip it stirred up would also damage Dantai Lan's reputation.

So he planned to spend this half month leading the Five Wei to sweep the border clean.

Dantai Lan expressed her approval. Li Luo had grown up — no longer a greenhorn.

"You needn't worry too much about Jiang Jiang Qinge. When she left, I gave her two Upper Marquis-grade Marquis Treasures — ones that Taixuan and I obtained in the Wang Hou Battlefield. Given her talent and strength, even if the Sky Mirror Pagoda is crowded with prodigies, I'm sure she'll make quite a splash," Dantai Lan said reassuringly.

"However, it's a pity we didn't obtain an Unparalleled Art of the Light Aspect. You've both now embarked on the Path of the Unparalleled, and in the future, if you wish to forge an Unparalleled Divine Throne, you'll absolutely need an 'Unparalleled Art' as its foundation to stabilize the throne's power," Dantai Lan said, a touch of regret coloring her voice at this point.

Hearing Dantai Lan speak of that mysterious and majestic Unparalleled Divine Throne, Li Luo felt his interest stir. After all, this was a path he would inevitably walk in the future, and if he could gather more experience, it would leave him better prepared.

"Can my 'Many Aspects Dragon Fang Sword Array' serve as the foundation for a future 'Unparalleled Divine Throne'?" Li Luo asked.

"As things stand now, it's still a bit lacking. After all, strictly speaking, it's only at the level of an 'Unparalleled Embryonic Art' — there's still a gap compared to a true Unparalleled Art," Dantai Lan said.

Just as Li Luo was feeling disappointed, Dantai Lan continued, "However, your 'Many Aspects Dragon Fang Sword Array' has tremendous potential, and it's an excellent fit for you. If you can resolve the issue of the fourth Empty Aspect, perhaps that word 'Embryonic' can be removed."

Li Luo scratched his head. It seemed the problem of the "Fourth Aspect" had become the greatest obstacle on his cultivation path. He could only hope that on this trip to the Sky Mirror Pagoda, he would succeed in finding the "Great Faceless Divine Forging Art" — otherwise, with his path cut off, it would truly be agonizing.

"Does the Sky Mirror Pagoda have an Unparalleled Art suited for Jiang Jiang Qinge?" Li Luo asked.

"The Sky Mirror Pagoda carries the heritage of the Faceless Holy Sect. If your fortune is sufficient, you might truly encounter one. However, if an Unparalleled Art truly descends, the competition will be utterly brutal — even some Upper Marquis-level powerhouses would go mad for it," Dantai Lan said slowly.

"Once in the Wang Hou Battlefield, we witnessed an 'Unparalleled Art' appear within a Void Relic — it was formed after an ancient King-level powerhouse fell. It drew the attention of numerous Other Being Kings to spy on it, and that battle was utterly, devastatingly fierce."

Li Luo was stunned. No wonder they all said the Wang Hou Battlefield was strewn with opportunities — he hadn't expected even an 'Unparalleled Art' to appear there... But even so, many Marquis-level powerhouses avoided it like the plague. Back in Daxia, when they sent Marquis-level powerhouses into the Wang Hou Battlefield, they even had to draw life-and-death lots.

After all, not everyone possessed that kind of courage.

"The Wang Hou Battlefield — in the future, I will definitely go and see it for myself," Li Luo murmured to himself. The Wang Hou Battlefield was certainly incomparably dangerous; even King-level powerhouses faced the risk of falling there. But the opportunities it held could equally help him climb the Path of the Unparalleled.

For now, though, he still had to make a trip to the Sky Mirror Pagoda first.

"If the Sky Mirror Pagoda has an Unparalleled Art suited for Jiang Jiang Qinge, I will fight with everything I have to claim it for her," Li Luo said to Dantai Lan.

Dantai Lan gave a slight nod.

"You needn't worry about the Dragon Fang Lineage. Although the Calamity of the Other here cannot be completely eradicated for the time being, it won't pose too great a threat. I'll stay here and wait for your return from the Sky Mirror Pagoda."

As she spoke, she let out a soft laugh.

"I believe that when you emerge from the Sky Mirror Pagoda, perhaps your names will echo throughout the Outer Shenzhou."