Chapter 578: Empty Dark Shadow!

At the edge of the Dark Star Domain, the shattered Void has not yet fully healed, and the chaotic energy aftershocks still ripple through the Void.

Yet, in the center of this battlefield that has just endured a world‑shaking war, two Dark Shadows sit opposite each other, as if all the clamor of the outside world were irrelevant to them.

Ye Wuque sits cross‑legged in the Void, his surrounding pale golden Blood Qi slowly calming, his aura shifting from the battle's ferocity to tranquility.

Opposite him, Qiubai also sits cross‑legged; the lingering resonance of the Nine Star Overlord Body Art fades, replaced by a profound, mysterious aura as deep as the starry sky and as vast as the universe.

The two exchange a glance, say no extra words, and close their eyes simultaneously.

Dao discourse, begin.

In an instant—

"Hum—!!!"

Heaven and Earth change color!

An indescribable, unspeakable Daoist Aura, like a millennia‑sleeping colossal beast suddenly awakening, erupts from both of them at once, then intertwines, collides, and resonates!

The purity, vastness, and profundity of this aura surpass the ordinary "Law" and "Dao Rhythm", directly touching the Primordial of Tiandao!

In the sky, the Void that had been shrouded by the Eternal Darkness of the Dark Star Domain suddenly filled with countless dazzling points of light!

These points are not stars, but materializations of the Tiandao laws, resonances and manifestations born as Heaven and Earth respond to the Dao discourse of the two unparalleled demonic geniuses!

The points increase in number and density, eventually coalescing into a Tiandao Star River that spans the heavens!

Within the Star River, countless arcane runes circulate and perish, depicting the most Primordial mysteries of the universe!

On the ground, the spatial fissures torn by the battle's aftershocks begin to heal on their own, and the healed space becomes more stable and more mysterious, as if re‑tempered by the power of Tiandao!

In the Void, a faint celestial sound arises— it is the sound of Tiandao, the resonance produced as Heaven and Earth's rules are stirred!

This sound does not truly exist, yet it reverberates directly in the deepest soul of every living being, causing one to involuntarily immerse and comprehend Tiandao!

Heaven sends an anomaly!

This signifies that Ye Wuque and Qiubai's insight into Tiandao has reached an extremely terrifying level, capable of stirring the very source of Heaven and Earth!

Ordinary beings, even an Immortal King, may not be able to provoke such a reaction from Heaven and Earth even after a lifetime!

In the distant Dark Star Domain, some hidden strong ones lurking in the shadows and constantly monitoring these events are now all wide‑eyed and mentally shaken!

"This… this is a Heaven‑and‑Earth anomaly triggered by Dao discourse?! How could it be possible!"

"Heaven‑sent Tiandao Star River! Void self‑healing! Tiandao celestial sound! What level of Dao discourse could cause such anomalies?!"

"Those two… Ye Wuque and Qiubai… how terrifyingly far have their understandings of Tiandao reached?!"

"Monsters… they are literally two monsters! Both of the younger generation, why is the gap so huge!"

Horror, awe, despair… a torrent of emotions surge within those hidden strong ones.

They finally realize that the gap between themselves and those two cannot be bridged by "effort"; it is a fundamental disparity of life level and innate comprehension.

And at this moment, the two at the center of the Dao discourse remain completely oblivious to everything outside.

Their minds have already immersed in each other's Dao.

Ye Wuque perceives Qiubai's Dao—a supreme path that bases itself on stars, builds upon the Overlord Body, and holds invincibility as its thought.

The Nine Star Overlord Body Art is not merely a Flesh divine skill, but also a profound understanding of "Force" and "Stars".

Qiubai merges stellar power into his Flesh, using Flesh to bear the stars and the stars to temper the Flesh, ultimately attaining the subtle realm where body is star and star is body.

His Dao is domineering yet not lacking mystery, its vigor containing the law of stellar motion, a Tiandao where force and principle combine perfectly.

And Qiubai likewise senses Ye Wuque's Dao.

What he perceives is a supreme Dao that embraces all phenomena, absorbs myriad rivers, yet unifies ten thousand laws into one.

Ye Wuque's profound foundation is so deep that it even startles him— the Undying Indestructible Divine King Art and the flesh invincibility of the Battle Sage Method's Primordial, the Nine-Five Supreme Heavenly Art's Unify Ten Thousand Laws, the Battle Sage Method's combat instinct, the domineering Chaos Heavenly Emperor Fist, the Supreme True Dragon Fist, and the faint, barely perceptible yet sensed Time‑Space Great Dao Domain… so many top‑tier inheritances are perfectly fused within Ye Wuque, forming a unique War God Dao that unifies ten thousand laws.

What further startles Qiubai is that Ye Wuque seems to possess something even more unfathomably deep—a trace left by a forbidden existence that transcends the comprehension of this Epoch.

Time drifts slowly within the Dao discourse.

Unaware of how long has passed—

The two open their eyes simultaneously.

In their eyes, a flash of enlightened and gained light flickers.

This round of Dao discourse, though brief, benefited both greatly.

Each other's Dao, like two mirrors, lets them see the other side of their own Dao, more possibilities, and the direction forward.

Ye Wuque looks at Qiubai, genuine admiration flashing in his eyes.

The person before him, with astonishing talent and unparalleled brilliance, truly opened his horizons.

The subtlety of the Nine Star Overlord Body Art, the profound grasp of the stellar Dao, the invincible conviction and combat wisdom displayed in battle—all manifest the essence of his unparalleled demonic genius.

Qiubai likewise feels countless emotions.

He gazes at Ye Wuque, slowly speaks, his voice bearing heartfelt admiration and acknowledgment:

"Brother Ye, your astonishing talent and unparalleled brilliance have made me… eyes opened wide."

He pauses, his gaze deepening, as if it could pierce Space and Time to see the distant future:

"I have a premonition…"

"Your future, unimaginable."

These are Qiubai's inner thoughts.

For someone with his perspective and pride to utter such words proves how deeply Ye Wuque has impressed him.

Ye Wuque smiles faintly, sincerely replying, "Brother Qiubai, you overpraise me. Your Nine Star Overlord Body Art and your mastery of the stellar Dao have also greatly benefited me."

The two lock eyes, both showing a smile of mutual appreciation.

Such resonance and recognition between unparalleled geniuses is more precious than any words.

After a moment of silence, Ye Wuque looks at Qiubai and asks a question that has weighed on his heart for a long time.

"Brother Qiubai…"

His gaze carried curiosity, and also sincerity:

"What exactly… are you from?"

On this point, Ye Wuque was indeed rather curious.

Qiubai carried an indescribable mysterious aura, as if… he and the living beings of this Epoch both possessed a somewhat different characteristic.

It was a "difference" originating from the essence of life, from the depths of the soul, as if he did not belong to this Dark Era, but came from the distant past, crossing time and space.

Qiubai, upon hearing that, showed a hint of complexity for the first time on his perpetually indifferent face.

He fell silent for a moment, seeming to weigh how to answer.

After a long while, he finally spoke softly, his voice bearing an ineffable bewilderment and uncertainty:

"Regarding my origin…"

"In fact, even I myself am not quite clear."

Ye Wuque felt a slight tremor in his heart.

Unclear of one's own origin?

Such an invincible demon, yet not even knowing where he comes from?

There must be a colossal hidden truth within!

Qiubai's voice continued, bearing a trace of the difficulty of recollection:

"To be precise… the memories of this part have been erased."

Erased!

Ye Wuque's pupils contracted slightly.

To be able to erase the memory of such a dazzling peerless demon by such means, what kind of terrifying entity must have acted?

And why do that?

"I should… not be a person of this current Epoch."

Qiubai said slowly, his tone carrying a hint of fate‑like resignation.

Not of this current Epoch?

Ye Wuque's spirit trembled, pressing, "Then from which Epoch?"

Qiubai shook his head, and on that vague face seemed to be shrouded a deeper mist:

"I don't remember…"

"All impressions of my Epoch… are completely gone."

His voice became distant, as if gazing toward an unseen horizon:

"Deep within my mind… only remains…"

He paused, his tone turning solemn and reverent:

"A Dark Shadow of utmost mystery and transcendence…"

Ye Wuque's spirit tightened, immediately asking, "What Dark Shadow is that?"

Qiubai gave no answer, but raised his hand and lightly tapped in the Void.

"Hum—"

A glimmer projected from his fingertip, slowly coalescing in the Void into a vague yet heart‑pounding Dark Shadow outline.

That Dark Shadow, peerlessly elegant, transcendent beyond all, supreme through the ages!

Even as merely a projection, it exuded an unparalleled majesty that made heaven and earth pale, as if his standing there made him the center of the universe, the ruler of all things!

Ye Wuque glanced over—

In an instant, as if struck by lightning!

His pupils suddenly contracted, and within his spirit rose endless rumbling and raging waves!

That Dark Shadow, could he possibly not recognize it?!

It was—

Void!