Chapter 465: The Root of Heaven and Earth, A Suitable Vessel

When the energy body approached to a distance of about one meter, it suddenly erupted with a purple light, shooting straight toward the center of Lin Xuan's brow. Lin Xuan felt a stream of information rush into his mind like a flood, followed by an ancient and weary voice:

"Finally... found a suitable vessel..."

Xiao Yuan and the two Nascent Soul experts immediately went on guard, but Lin Xuan raised a hand to signal them not to act rashly: "It has no malice, it only wants to communicate."

Lin Xuan closed his eyes and sank into that stream of information. In this special mental exchange, Yage's primordial consciousness revealed one astonishing truth after another to him.

"I am not the only Void Creature in the universe," Yage's voice echoed in Lin Xuan's mind, "I am merely a pioneer dispatched by the more powerful existence, the 'Void Sovereign'; I am a part of Him, just like a cell in you humans."

As Yage recounted, Lin Xuan saw countless images: at the beginning of the universe's birth, Void Energy and Nature energy together formed the foundation of the universe, the two forces coexisting in balance, maintaining the normal operation of the universe.

"Void Power itself is not evil, but rather another fundamental force in the universe opposite to Nature energy," Yage explained, "Without light, how can there be darkness? Without life, how can there be death? Without reality, how can there be the void? The two should have coexisted in balance, promoting each other."

However, with the evolution of the universe, Nature energy gradually occupied the dominant position, life flourished on countless planets, while Void Energy was continuously suppressed, causing the balance of the universe to gradually tilt.

"The 'Void Sovereign' dispatched me to try to restore balance, but my methods were too radical and my understanding of life was insufficient, leading to one disaster after another."

Lin Xuan saw more images: Yage sowing Void Power in countless worlds; some worlds were completely destroyed as a result, while others entered a distorted evolutionary trajectory, ultimately running counter to the laws of Nature.

"After I was defeated, I thought all of this would finally subside," Yage continued, "but my failure only accelerated the awakening of the 'Void Sovereign'. He is already gathering power in the depths of the universe, preparing to personally take action to reshape the balance. If He is allowed to descend in His current state, the entire universe will be destroyed and reborn."

Lin Xuan frowned: "Why tell me these things?"

Yage's energy body trembled slightly: "Because you, Lin Xuan, are the only hope. Your 'Void-Reality Dual Spirit Root' is not a coincidence, but because you inadvertently absorbed a portion of the Void origin during our decisive battle, becoming the only human capable of wielding both forces simultaneously."

Lin Xuan recalled the decisive battle from back then; indeed, for a moment, he had felt a peculiar energy enter his body.

"When you were reborn, this ability was activated," Yage explained, "You can find a way to balance the void and reality, becoming a reconciler of the two forces, and avoid the descent of the 'Void Sovereign'."

Xiao Yuan saw Lin Xuan fall into silence and asked with concern: "Lin Xuan, what is it telling you?"

Lin Xuan slowly opened his eyes, a complex light flashing in them: "Yage is revealing to me some truths about the balance of the universe, as well as the greater threat we are about to face."

He briefly informed Xiao Yuan and the two Nascent Soul experts of the information Yage had disclosed, and all three revealed expressions of shock after hearing it.

"This... is too inconceivable," Zhang Daoqing shook his head, "Void Power is not evil? And there is a 'Void Sovereign'? This completely overturns our understanding."

"But if this is true," Luosang Renboqie pondered, "then our understanding of the void for so many years has been too one-sided. The Buddhist scriptures once said, all phenomena are empty; the void is also a part of the universe and cannot be simply viewed as good or evil."

Lin Xuan closed his eyes again and said to Yage's primordial consciousness: "If I am to become the reconciler, what do I need to do?"

"You need to fully master the power of the void, just as you have mastered Nature energy," Yage replied, "I will give you a 'Void Seed', which contains a complete Void cultivation system. But be warned, the temptation of the void is very strong; if you cannot maintain the balance of your heart, you may eventually be swallowed by the Void Power."

Having said this, Yage's energy body shrank rapidly, finally condensing into a small purple-black bead that hovered in front of Lin Xuan.

"This is the 'Void Seed'," Yage's voice became faint, "It will help you understand and control the power of the void. My consciousness can no longer be maintained; the road ahead must be walked by you yourself."

Lin Xuan reached out and took the small bead, instantly feeling a cold energy flow through his entire body. The small bead slowly merged into his palm and disappeared, while the Void Power within Lin Xuan's body immediately became clearer and more controllable.

"Remember," Yage's final voice was like a sigh, "whether it is completely denying the void or completely embracing the void, both will lead to destruction. Only by finding balance can the universe continue to exist."

As soon as the words fell, Yage's primordial consciousness completely dissipated, turning into countless purple light spots that merged into the surrounding space.

The Crystal Palace began to vibrate slightly, the surrounding walls gradually became transparent, and finally disappeared completely. Lin Xuan and the others found themselves standing in the center of the Floating Island again, while the hundreds of islands in the distance also began to disintegrate one by one, turning into light spots and disappearing into the void.

"This space cannot be maintained for much longer," Lin Xuan said urgently, "We must find a way to leave."

Just at this moment, a rotating purple vortex appeared on the ground in the center of the island, looking extremely similar to the portal they had come through.

"That should be the exit," Zhang Daoqing pointed at the vortex and said, "Is it Yage's final act of kindness?"

Lin Xuan nodded: "Regardless, we have no other choice."

The four arrived at the edge of the vortex, and the Floating Island behind them had already begun to disintegrate. Lin Xuan and Xiao Yuan looked at each other, the two nodded firmly, held each other's hands, and leaped into the vortex together.

Zhang Daoqing and Luosang Renboqie followed closely behind, and the figures of the four were soon swallowed by the purple light.

After a flash of purple light, Lin Xuan and his companions stepped out from the portal of the Himalaya Secret Realm and found themselves in the underground space they had previously explored. The space was in a mess, clearly having undergone a fierce battle while they were away, but all the Void Believers had already withdrawn, leaving only the members of the Cultivation Science Headquarters who had been waiting outside, waiting anxiously.

"Lin Xuan! Xiao Yuan!" Seeing the four return safely, Xu Feng immediately stepped forward, "You disappeared for a full seven days; we were almost ready to force our way into the secret realm to look for you."

"Seven days?" Lin Xuan said in surprise, "In that space, we felt like only a few hours had passed."

On the way back to the base, Lin Xuan briefly described their experience to Xu Feng, especially the astonishing truth revealed by Yage. After hearing this, Xu Feng remained silent, his brows locked in a frown, clearly lost in complex thought.