Chapter 481: Nascent Soul Breakthrough, the Three Most Fundamental Powers

Xuanjizi pointed at the sand table, where two enormous light shadows appeared, one deep purple and one emerald green; they circled and rotated, forming a perfect Taiji Pattern.

"However, as the universe evolved, the two guardians' understanding of balance gradually diverged. The Void Sovereign believed change and innovation were more important, while the Nature God Monarch insisted on the value of stability and rules. This ideological conflict eventually led to a protracted confrontation."

The image on the sand table changed; the two light shadows began to collide violently, and the surrounding cosmic scene twisted and distorted accordingly.

"In this confrontation, the Void Sovereign gradually moved toward the extreme, no longer focusing on balance, but only pursuing the dominant position of the Void. In the end, the two guardians perished together in an earth-shattering battle, and their respective power fragments scattered into the Human Realm."

Lin Xuan suddenly realized: "The Primordial Cold and the Hun Dun Flame are these fragments!"

Xuanjizi nodded: "Exactly. There are three Heaven and Earth Origin fragments in total, each representing one of the three most fundamental powers in the universe—Order (Primordial Cold), Change (Hun Dun Flame), and Cycle (the third fragment)."

"Where is the third fragment?" Lin Xuan asked urgently.

"It is called the 'Light of Lun Hui' and is located in the legendary 'Kunlun Void Realm'." Xuanjizi's voice became more solemn, "That is the Immortal mountain in the minds of ancient cultivators, and also the intersection point of the void and reality. The Light of Lun Hui represents the power of transformation and circulation in the universe; it is the most mysterious and crucial of the three fragments."

Xiao Yuan pondered: "Why do you say it is the most crucial?"

"Because only by gathering all three fragments can one truly stop the Void Sovereign's erroneous awakening and rebuild the balance of the universe," Xuanjizi explained. "If the Void Sovereign awakens in this current extreme state, it will break the cosmic balance, leading to catastrophic consequences."

The ice-blue and orange-red light in Lin Xuan's eyes flickered: "So our mission is not only to collect the fragments, but also to use these fragments to guide the Void Sovereign back to the path of balance?"

Xuanjizi smiled slightly: "That is exactly it. You have successfully fused the Primordial Cold and the Hun Dun Flame, proving you have the ability to find this balance. If you can obtain the Light of Lun Hui and understand the Balance Path within it, perhaps you can complete this nearly impossible task."

Lin Xuan took a deep breath, feeling the heavy burden on his shoulders. This concerned not only the safety of the human world but the balance of the entire universe.

"Kunlun Void Realm... Light of Lun Hui..." he muttered to himself, his gaze firm, "No matter how difficult, I will find it."

Xuanjizi nodded with satisfaction: "Rest for the night. Tomorrow, I will tell you the method to reach the Kunlun Void Realm and the challenges you may face."

Night fell, and Lin Xuan stood on the cliff outside the base, looking at the starry sky. Behind him, Xiao Yuan walked over softly and stood side by side with him.

"What are you thinking about?" Xiao Yuan asked softly.

Lin Xuan was silent for a moment, then replied: "I am thinking, if the Void Sovereign and the Nature God Monarch were both guardians, why did they turn against each other? If even existences like them could not maintain balance, how are we supposed to do it?"

Xiao Yuan took his hand: "Perhaps it is precisely because we are human, possessing seven emotions and six desires, that we can better understand the true meaning of balance."

Lin Xuan turned to look at her, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth: "You are right. Tomorrow, we set off for the Kunlun Void Realm."

On the second morning at the Balance Sect base, Lin Xuan had just opened his eyes when he felt a surge of intense energy fluctuations rising from within his body. Although the Primordial Cold and the Hun Dun Flame had already formed a certain balance, this balance was not static, but a dynamic process full of vitality.

Lin Xuan sat cross-legged in the center of the room, carefully sensing the changes within his body. Every time the Primordial Cold circulated once, the Hun Dun Flame would change accordingly, and vice versa. Even more magically, with every cycle, the two energies would influence each other, causing the other's characteristics to be enhanced and perfected—the cold air became purer, and the flame became more agile.

"This feeling..." Lin Xuan discovered with surprise that the resonance of the two origin powers was gradually impacting the barrier of the Nascent Soul Stage, seemingly opening a path for him to reach a higher realm.

Just as Lin Xuan was immersed in this wonderful sensation, a light knock on the door sounded.

"Come in." Lin Xuan restrained his aura and looked up toward the door.

Xuanjizi pushed the door open and entered, his gaze lingering on Lin Xuan for a moment, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Your state... seems to be on the verge of a breakthrough."

Lin Xuan nodded: "Yes, I can feel the bottleneck of the Nascent Soul Stage loosening, but I am still missing an opportunity."

Xuanjizi pondered for a moment and made a decision: "Follow me. Perhaps I can give you a hand."

Lin Xuan followed Xuanjizi through the corridors and courtyards of the Balance Sect base, arriving at an area he had not seen yesterday. This was a simple and solemn great hall; the three large characters "Taiji Hall" were carved on the hall doors, and stone carvings of the Taiji Pattern were embedded on both sides of the lintel.

"This is the most Core training place of our Balance Sect," Xuanjizi explained. "There is a special Dharma Array inside the hall that can enhance the resonance between the Heaven and Earth Origin fragments. If you want to break through, this is the most ideal place."

The space inside the hall was spacious, the floor was paved with a Bagua pattern made of special materials, and in the center was a huge Taiji Pattern. The entire hall had no extra decorations, but the air was filled with rich Spirit Qi, far exceeding the outside.

"I will personally guide you through the breakthrough," Xuanjizi said in a serious tone. "As one of the most senior Elders of the Balance Sect, I have some insights into the path of void-reality balance, which might be of some help to you."

Xiao Yuan also hurried over; upon learning that Lin Xuan was about to go into seclusion to break through, she was both happy for him and somewhat worried: "Will this be dangerous?"

Xuanjizi did not hide it: "A breakthrough from the Nascent Soul Stage to the Transformation Stage is inherently a chasm that is extremely difficult to cross. Furthermore, Lin Xuan has two Heaven and Earth Origin fragments in his body, and the energy fluctuations are extremely violent. If one is not careful, it could lead to energy loss of control, with unimaginable consequences."

Lin Xuan squeezed Xiao Yuan's hand reassuringly: "Don't worry, I have it under control."

Xiao Yuan took the Fate Compass from her bosom: "Then I will wait outside the hall and use the compass to monitor the situation. If there is any abnormality, I will notify Elder Xuanjizi immediately."

After obtaining the consent of Lin Xuan and Xuanjizi, Xiao Yuan exited Taiji Hall and set up a simple monitoring Array outside the door, keeping a constant watch on the energy fluctuations inside the hall.

Inside the hall, Xuanjizi began to activate the Dharma Array. As his hand gestures changed, the Taiji Pattern on the floor slowly lit up, and a powerful energy field rose from it, enveloping Lin Xuan.

"Sit cross-legged in the center of the Taiji," Xuanjizi instructed, "and let the two energies in your body resonate with the Dharma Array. Remember, do not force control, but guide them to circulate naturally."