Chapter 653 - 42: Conquest and Deliverance

The six Arrays were like the six faces of a single entity, perfectly integrated. As Fang Cheng poured a stream of Magical Power into them, countless fine patterns emerged on the surface of the Immortal Copper Treasure Box. Streaks of light flowed within the patterns, and the box looked as if it was about to crack open.

Fang Cheng reached out and pointed in front of him. The Treasure Box instantly grew more than ten times in size, and the cracks on its surface became clearly visible.

Clusters of Demonic Light rose behind him, swirling and flowing like wind and fire. A Netherworld Giant Turtle Dharma Aspect emerged from the Demonic Light, shrinking to about a foot in size and moving around him.

The next moment, the Netherworld Giant Kun passed through the cracks on the Treasure Box’s surface and vanished from the Quiet Chamber.

Fang Cheng’s Netherworld Giant Turtle Dharma Aspect was instantly plunged into utter darkness.

Deep within the darkness, countless stars faintly twinkled. Not far away, a massive vortex spun madly. It was unfathomably deep and seemed capable of devouring everything.

It was none other than the legendary Void Vortex, said to be capable of consuming all things in existence.

No matter existed near the Void Vortex. Even light was devoured by it, leaving the surroundings in dead silence.

The vortex displayed a strange kind of blackness. Compared to the pitch-black backdrop of the Outer Void, it was so dark it was almost ’dazzling.’ It seemed as if the void itself was distorted—the closer one got to the center of the vortex, the blacker it became.

Conversely, the farther away from the Void Vortex, the fainter the blackness became.

Farther still, one could see the glimmer of starlight.

From the perspective of the Netherworld Giant Kun, the size of this Void Vortex far surpassed that of the Immortal Ship Fang Cheng had seen behind the Taixu Gate.

In his perception, even a World Heaven like the Red Profound Realm, or things like the Immortal Ship and the Lingkong Celestial Ruins, were nothing but specks of dust before this Void Vortex.

Ancient Tribulation Realm Cultivators from the Red Profound Realm had journeyed through the Outer Void, encountered this Void Vortex, and intended to observe its Dao in order to comprehend Divine Techniques.

What ultimately became of them is no longer known.

Those Tribulation Realm ancestors had joined forces to refine this Immortal Copper Treasure Box, sealing a wisp of the Void Vortex’s essence inside for future generations to study.

It even allowed someone like Fang Cheng, using the Arrays on the Treasure Box, to directly teleport their Dharma Aspect to the vicinity of the Void Vortex.

The final form of the *Mixed Element Seven Tribulations Diagram* he cultivated, "Primordial Void," was also a manifestation of the Void Vortex.

The Spirit Immortal who created the *Mixed Element Seven Tribulations Diagram* back then must have also observed the Void Vortex.

Drawing upon his comprehension of this Divine Technique, Fang Cheng forged a new path. He refined the technique and the Immortal Copper Treasure Box into a single entity, creating his ultimate trump card.

In theory, the method was very simple: leave behind his own Divine Power Mark within the Void Vortex.

Then, by merely activating the Immortal Copper Treasure Box, he could unleash the Divine Technique, "Primordial Void."

This Divine Technique would connect to the Void Vortex, granting it irresistible power.

This endeavor was also extremely dangerous. The slightest mistake would result in being devoured by the Void Vortex.

The Void Vortex might even follow that wisp of essence, its Devouring Power spreading through the Immortal Copper Treasure Box to consume the entire Red Profound Realm!

Fang Cheng’s greatest advantage was his insight into the origin of the Great Dao, which he had gained after comprehending the Divine Technique "Primordial Void."

Using this Returning Ruins Dao Spiritual Mechanism, he steadily moved his Dharma Aspect closer to the Void Vortex, all while carefully resisting its immense Devouring Power.

The closer he got to the Void Vortex, the stronger the Devouring Power became.

A single careless move, and the Void Vortex would devour his Dharma Aspect, annihilating it completely.

Even with Fang Cheng’s firm Dao Heart and profound Cultivation, the prolonged effort inevitably exhausted his mind. He was often forced to retreat, rest for a time, and then enter once more.

Fortunately, ever since Beiming Cang Xue and Beiming Qingqiu’s arrival, he had been able to constantly attune his body and mind. He was in peak condition. As a result, the Netherworld Giant Kun’s exploration pushed deeper, drawing ever closer to the Void Vortex.

Success was within reach.

At this point, Fang Cheng became even more cautious and meticulous.

In the dark void, the Netherworld Giant Kun swelled to a thousand zhang in size. A faint light flickered around its body as it slowly ’drifted’ toward the Void Vortex.

In reality, the Netherworld Giant Kun was slowly relaxing its resistance against the Void Vortex’s Devouring Power, allowing the vortex to ’pull’ it closer.

Throughout this process, Fang Cheng had to focus intently on the Void Vortex’s changes. He constantly adjusted his Magical Power, ensuring the delicate balance between himself and the vortex did not break.

After overcoming the sixth heavenly tribulation, his Magical Power had increased once more. He now felt more adept at maneuvering the Netherworld Giant Kun within the Void Vortex’s devouring field.

As the Netherworld Giant Kun drew closer, he could even sense the outlines of the immense Majestic Power of Heaven and Earth within the Void Vortex.

All things collapsed and were annihilated here, ultimately condensing into a singularity of nothingness.

This point was infinitely small, yet it had not disappeared.

The concepts of time and space barely existed within this point, yet its internal energy and density were infinite.

The entire Void Vortex was nothing more than a spatial anomaly, formed by the Devouring Power that radiated from this point of near-nothingness.

Fang Cheng couldn’t predict how much longer it would take to successfully brand the Void Vortex with his Divine Power Mark, but it was, after all, the only path to destroying the Demon Lord’s physical remnant.

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「Mingxiao Domain, Heaven Crossing Hall.」

An Escape Light descended from the sky, arriving before the hall.

First, a soft murmur of surprise came from within the hall, followed by a delighted voice. "I was wondering who could possess such a formidable presence. It’s Fellow Daoist Fang!"

The hall’s doors opened, and an old monk in linen robes personally came out to greet him. It was none other than the Dragon Elephant Wanderer.

Before the hall stood a Profound Gold Spiritual Mechanic Taoist. Dressed in wide robes, he had a majestic and dignified air. It was Fang Cheng’s "Celestial Venerable of Universal Transformation" avatar.