Chapter 505: The Equilibrium Order, the Peril of Lun Hui

Muerxiu's soul finally regained clarity under the cleansing of the Wandering River water; his face was no longer twisted, and the expression once etched with pain had completely dissipated, replaced by an unprecedented serenity. The luster of his soul gradually became pure and transparent, like a flawless crystal, emitting a soft radiance.

"He has recovered." Lin Xuan let out a long sigh of relief, carefully lifting Muerxiu's divine soul from Mingxin Jing.

The Balancer nodded slightly: "However, he needs to stay in the Wangchuan Realm for a moment to let his newly purified soul fully stabilize. A vast amount of memories were combed through and separated; if he leaves too early, it could lead to unnecessary fluctuations."

Lin Xuan placed Muerxiu's divine soul on a flat stone platform by the edge of the well, looking at his calm face, and could not help but feel deeply moved. The Muerxiu who was once obsessed with awakening the Void Sovereign had finally cast off his shackles and was able to return to his true self.

At the same time, the scene in the sky also began to change. The power of the three great wills—the purple-black of the Void Sovereign, the gold-green of the Nature God Monarch, and the gray-white of the Balancer—interwove and collided high in the sky before gradually converging, forming a subtle balance. The Void Vortex stopped expanding, the light of Nature no longer spread, and the three forces formed a perfect triangle, quietly suspended above the Wangchuan Realm.

Wangzhe looked up at the spectacle in the sky, his expression full of awe: "I never thought I would witness the three great wills appear simultaneously and achieve such a harmonious balance."

"This is a good omen," the Balancer smiled, "indicating that the universe is moving toward a new equilibrium point. The three parties have begun to recognize the necessity of each other's existence and no longer blindly reject one another."

Lin Xuan's gaze flickered as he stared at the triangle balance in the sky: "Senior, can you tell me more about the three forces? What exactly was Taijizi's fusion plan about?"

The Balancer pondered for a moment, his gaze revealing a sense of reminiscence: "This must start from the very beginning. At the dawn of the universe, there was only Hun Dun Qi, formless and imageless. As the universe evolved, Hun Dun Qi gradually differentiated into two opposing forces—the Void and Nature."

"The Void represents emptiness, destruction, and the end; Nature represents vitality, growth, and reproduction. These two forces were supposed to check and balance each other to maintain the normal operation of the universe. However, as time passed, they began to become extreme, each pursuing absolute dominance."

The Balancer pointed to the gray-white light in the sky: "It was precisely under these circumstances that the Equilibrium Force was born naturally, becoming a third party to reconcile the two poles. No one created the Equilibrium; it is a natural product of the universe's balancing mechanism, just as a reconciling force naturally arises when Yin and Yang are out of balance."

"Taijizi was the one who perceived this truth, which is why he attempted to fuse the three forces, using the Taiji Dao as a foundation to build a more harmonious cosmic order." The Balancer's tone carried regret, "However, the Cultivation World at that time was not yet ready to welcome such a massive change; the strife and suspicion between the various sects were too deep to truly understand Taijizi's foresight."

Lin Xuan was thoughtful: "So, Senior, you stopped Taijizi back then because the timing was not yet ripe?"

"That is exactly it," the Balancer nodded, "Forced fusion would only lead to greater chaos. The Taiji Dao needs to be built on the foundation of a true understanding of various forces, rather than a blind pursuit of superficial unification. You, now, have begun to truly understand this point."

Lin Xuan recalled his journey of cultivating the Taiji Dao, from his initial ignorance to his current realization, and it had indeed been a qualitative leap. He understood that Taiji was not simply neutralizing opposites, but allowing various forces to play their roles in the appropriate positions, forming a dynamic balance.

The Balancer took out an ancient-looking Jade Pendant from his sleeve, shaped like a Taiji Diagram, but with a gray dividing line added at the position of the Yin and Yang fish, splitting the entire pattern into three equal parts. The pendant was crystal clear throughout, emitting a faint light, warm and moist like water.

"This is the 'Equilibrium Order', which condenses a portion of my Equilibrium Force." The Balancer handed the Jade Pendant to Lin Xuan, "It can help you invoke the Equilibrium Force at critical moments to coordinate the Taiji Three Origin Power and achieve a higher level of balance."

Lin Xuan respectfully accepted the Equilibrium Order, feeling a gentle yet powerful force flow from the pendant into his body, resonating with the Taiji Three Origin Power within him. Under this resonance, the Three-Origin Power circulated more smoothly, as if it had found the perfect balance point.

"Many thanks for your generous gift, Senior." Lin Xuan bowed deeply.

The Balancer nodded slightly: "The Equilibrium Order is not only a protective item but also a guide for you to further comprehend the true meaning of Taiji. Use it well, and you will find that the Taiji Dao is far more profound than you imagined."

At this moment, Muerxiu's divine soul began to tremble gently, his eyelids fluttering slightly, as if he were about to wake up.

"His soul has stabilized and can leave the Wangchuan Realm," the Balancer said, "We should also return; there is a greater crisis waiting to be resolved in the outside world."

Wangzhe nodded in agreement and was just about to lead everyone back the way they came when his expression suddenly changed drastically, his eyes looking toward the distant Wandering River in horror.

Lin Xuan followed his gaze and saw that the originally clear water of the Wandering River was becoming turbid at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the countless light points of memory floating in the river began to dim, some even extinguishing directly. The entire river seemed to be polluted by an invisible force, gradually losing its former spirituality.

"No!" Wangzhe's voice trembled, "The water of the Wandering River is deteriorating! This means... the entire Lun Hui System is being interfered with!"

The Balancer's expression turned grave, and he hurried to the riverbank, reaching out to touch the water. Ripples spread from his fingertips, but the water quickly returned to its turbid state.

"Someone is interfering with the Lun Hui Energy in the outside world," the Balancer said in a deep voice, "They are extracting Lun Hui Energy in an extreme way, causing the entire system to lose balance. If left to develop, not only will the Wangchuan Realm collapse, but the entire order of reincarnation will disintegrate!"

Lin Xuan's heart jolted: "Who has such ability?"

"Helian Chen," the Balancer's gaze was like lightning, "He is more dangerous than you imagine. On the surface, he pursues the power of the Void, but his ambition is actually greater—he wants to control the entire Lun Hui System!"

Wangzhe's face was twisted with fear: "If the Lun Hui System collapses, all life will be unable to reincarnate normally, and souls will wander forever in the Void, falling into endless pain!"

"I must stay to assist Wangzhe in stabilizing the Wangchuan Realm," the Balancer made a quick decision and turned to Lin Xuan, "You must immediately take Muerxiu back to the cave dwelling; you must stop Helian Chen's insane actions as soon as possible!"

Lin Xuan nodded solemnly and carefully picked up Muerxiu's divine soul: "How should I find Helian Chen?"

"Follow the fluctuations of the Lun Hui Energy," the Balancer pointed to the Equilibrium Order that Lin Xuan had just received.