Chapter 724: The Descent of Nothingness, All Things Dissipate

What seeped out from the rift was not demonic energy, but a far more terrifying power of nothingness.

This power appeared as a deep black, yet it seemed to be devouring the light itself.

Wherever this power touched, a terrifying change occurred immediately.

Flowers, plants, and trees withered instantly, but it was not ordinary withering; they vanished completely, leaving not even remains behind.

Rocks turned into powder, and then even the powder dissipated into the air.

Even the air became thick and oppressive, making it difficult to breathe.

Lin Xuan and the others immediately felt an unprecedented threat.

This threat far exceeded the fear felt when facing the Demon God before; it was an extreme panic stemming from the instinct of life.

"This is the power of nothingness," Tianjizi explained with a grave expression.

"It is not destruction, but erasure. Everything it touches will vanish from existence."

Bai Suxue asked tremblingly, "Vanish? What does that mean?"

Tianjizi said heavily, "Complete disappearance, as if it had never existed at all."

"It is not just physical destruction; even souls, memories, and even traces of existence will be completely erased."

This explanation made everyone feel a deep sense of dread.

Although death is terrifying, at least it leaves traces and is remembered by others.

But the erasure of the power of nothingness is a complete disappearance, as if this existence had never appeared.

"The power of the Lord of Nothingness is seeping into this world," Tianjizi continued.

"It does not need to fully awaken; merely the leakage of its power can cause massive destruction."

"We must immediately find a way to reinforce the Seal, otherwise the entire cultivation world will turn into nothingness in a short time."

He pointed to another direction deep within the temple, where there was a stone door that had been almost forgotten.

The stone door was more ancient than the architecture elsewhere, and it was covered in Runes more complex than the Heart of Purification.

These Runes flickered with a faint light, seemingly engaged in a stubborn confrontation with the power of nothingness.

"That is the location of the true Seal Core," he said.

"It requires the power of all of us to reactivate the Seal."

Lin Xuan felt the ancient aura emanating from that stone door, and the Taiji Creation Bloodline vibrated slightly within his body.

"I can feel a massive power fluctuation there," he said.

"But at the same time, there is also extreme danger."

Jian Wentian nodded in agreement: "No matter how dangerous it is, we must try."

"Otherwise, everyone will die."

Just as everyone was preparing to head to the Seal Core, terrified shouts came from outside.

Footsteps sounded urgently, and the disciple Jian Wentian had dispatched to guard the perimeter ran into the temple in a hurry.

This disciple's face was pale and his whole body was trembling, clearly having been greatly frightened.

"Alliance Leader! The situation outside is not good!" he reported, gasping for breath.

"The seawater is disappearing at a speed visible to the naked eye, as if it is being devoured by something!"

"And the black rifts in the sky are getting larger; cultivators have already been sucked in!"

This news made everyone's heart sink.

Canghai Zhenlong's expression changed drastically: "The seawater is disappearing? How is this possible?"

The disciple continued to report: "It is not just the seawater; even the rocks on the seabed are disappearing."

"It is as if an invisible giant beast is devouring everything."

"What is even more terrifying is that the cultivators sucked into the black rifts have completely vanished; even Sound Transmission Talismans cannot reach them."

Tianjizi closed his eyes, sensing the changes in the outside world.

A moment later, he opened his eyes, his face full of gravity.

"The awakening of the Lord of Nothingness is faster than I anticipated," he said.

"Its power has already begun to seep in on a large scale; if we do not stop it now, it will be too late."

The threat of the Lord of Nothingness was even more severe than they had imagined.

This was not just a crisis for the Ten Thousand Demon Island, but a matter of life and death for the entire cultivation world.

Lin Xuan looked at the weak Bai Suxin beside him; she had exhausted most of her life force due to the bloodline fusion.

He then looked at the injured Nezha and Zhang Wuji; although the two were persisting in the fight, their bodies had already reached their limits.

A strong desire to protect surged in his heart; he could not let these important people be harmed.

But he also understood that if they could not stop the Lord of Nothingness, everyone would face a fate even more terrifying than death.

"We have no choice," he said firmly.

"No matter how dangerous it is ahead, we must move forward."

"The Lord of Nothingness will not give us a second chance."

Canghai Zhenlong nodded in agreement: "Little Friend Lin Xuan is right."

"This is no longer a matter of personal grievances, but the survival of all life."

Jin Mao Hou also roared: "The human race and the demon race face the same threat."

"Now is the time to truly unite."

Yin Yi spread his wings: "I am willing to follow everyone and fight together."

"Even when facing the Lord of Nothingness, I will never back down."

Yunyou Zhenren also stated: "The Righteous Alliance will support this with all our might."

Although Bai Suxue was worried, she also firmly said: "The Nine-Tailed Fox clan will also do its utmost."

At this moment, everyone realized that what they were facing would be a challenge even more difficult than before.

But no one chose to retreat, because retreating meant the destruction of the entire world.

Tianjizi looked at everyone's determination, a trace of gratification flashing in his eyes.

"Very good, this is the spirit of the Righteous Alliance from back then," he said.

"Fearless of powerful enemies, sacrificing one's life for righteousness."

"Now let me tell you the truth about the Seal."

He walked toward that ancient stone gate, his palm gently stroking the Rune on it.

"This Seal requires seven different powers to be activated simultaneously."

"The righteous energy of the human race, the wildness of the demon race, the majesty of the dragon race, the wisdom of the Nine-Tailed, the origin of creation, the holiness of purification, and..."

He paused for a moment, his expression becoming complex.

"And the sacrifice of the one who seals."

This final condition made everyone fall silent.

Sacrifice again; there is always a need for someone to pay the price with their life.

But Lin Xuan did not hesitate: "If a sacrifice is needed, I will bear it."

"No!" Bai Suxin objected weakly but resolutely.

"There must be another way!"

Nezha and Zhang Wuji also spoke at the same time: "We will think of a way together!"

"We cannot let you bear all the responsibility alone!"

Facing the unprecedented threat of the Lord of Nothingness, the original opposition between humans and demons seemed insignificant.

Everyone present realized that this was no longer a struggle between the human race and the demon race, but a confrontation between all life and nothingness.

Jian Wentian spoke first: "In such a critical moment, the distinction between human and demon is already meaningless."

"I represent the Heavenly Sword Sect and am willing to form a true alliance with the demon race."

Jin Mao Hou also set aside the prejudices in his heart: "This king represents all the demon races of Ten Thousand Demon Island and agrees to the alliance."

"Before the Lord of Nothingness, we only have one identity—guardians of the cultivation world."