Chapter 3130 - 1487: The Karmic Cycle of Annihilation (Part 2)

Chapter 3130: Chapter 1487: The Karmic Cycle of Annihilation (Part 2)

Chen Mobai used the Purple Cloud Palace to fully unleash the authority of the Saintly Virtue Great Dao. The colorful light screen, soon corroded by the black whirlpool, seemed as if purified by holy light, became extremely bright, and even suppressed the Eighth-level Formation back towards the direction of the Calamity of Annihilation.

"The master’s palace!"

"Who is this person?"

"Why have I never seen him during the teachings back then?"

At the moment of seeing the Purple Cloud Palace, those who had once attended lessons within it, like Xuanhu Daoist Monarch and other Seventh Rank existences, were both shocked and delighted, yet full of confusion towards the unfamiliar Chen Mobai, unsure of his origin.

At this time, Grand True King appeared gratified: "Junior brother, you have finally arrived!"

Upon seeing Chen Mobai, who had harmonized with the Saintly Virtue, Grand True King seemed to glimpse the dawn of solving all problems, and couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

"Senior brother, why is this Calamity of Annihilation so terrifying?"

After Chen Mobai used the Purple Cloud Palace to reinforce the Eighth-level Formation, he pointed towards the dark red Tribulation Eye at the core of the Mystic Palace in the distance and asked with a lingering fear.

"Junior brother, this Calamity of Annihilation is actually the fruit of extinction that only appears when the universe approaches its end. In theory, only when the final calamity descends and the Primordial emerges does this occur."

Confronted with the current Chen Mobai, Grand True King withheld nothing, explaining thoroughly while pointing at the core of the black whirlpool where the dark red Tribulation Eye was.

Soon, all the twisted chaotic illusions disappeared, and a red lotus that seemed to bloom like flames appeared in Chen Mobai’s vision.

"So this is it..."

At the moment of seeing the red lotus, Chen Mobai’s expression turned to realization.

This was the one atop the Apocalypse Great Mill, which even Purple Cloud Daoist Venerable could only sigh at.

Previously, Chen Mobai’s realm was insufficient to know, but now, with the authority of the Saintly Virtue Great Dao and under the guidance of Grand True King, he understood the truth.

The blooming result of the Annihilation Red Lotus signifies the end of a universe, and it is also an Innate Treasure.

However, according to common sense, it requires the final calamity triggered by the Apocalypse Great Mill for every living thing and even the Great Dao and time to completely annihilate and vanish before it would emerge.

Therefore, the Annihilation Red Lotus roots itself atop the Apocalypse Great Mill.

"Did the master not take away this red lotus?" Chen Mobai asked.

With the eternal power of Purple Cloud Daoist Venerable, handling it should have been easy enough.

Grand True King shook his head: "Junior brother, this Annihilation Red Lotus is the Annihilation Great Dao, also one of the Three Thousand Great Dao. If the master were to take it away, this universe’s Great Dao would not be complete, and not even the chance for a next restart would exist."

This was another new knowledge unknown to Chen Mobai, but under the authority of the Saintly Virtue Great Dao, he saw scenes of the past where Purple Cloud Daoist Venerable lectured in the Purple Cloud Palace.

It turns out that after the universe’s annihilation, although everything withers and time and space are obliterated, as long as the Three Thousand Great Dao remain complete during annihilation, they will return to the source and nurture the seed for the next restart.

Restarting the universe and splitting heaven and earth open is akin to a Ninth Rank Dao Fruit.

If the Annihilation Red Lotus is taken away, although the universe will never return to annihilation, there remains no hope for new life, and even those Pure Yang Great Powers who have attained the Transcendence Great Dao cannot resurrect.

"In this case, does it mean we can only watch helplessly as annihilation descends upon this universe?"

Chen Mobai looked at the already blooming red lotus within the dark red Tribulation Eye and frowned deeply.

On the Earth Element Star, he still had many friends and family, and he did not wish for them to be annihilated just like this.

Grand True King said, "Junior brother, everything has its cause and effect. This Annihilation Red Lotus, in theory, should take at least untold billions of years to bloom, as the universe master pioneered is currently just in its mature period. It blooms early because someone wants to attest the Ninth Rank Primordial, prematurely triggering the final calamity."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mobai’s eyes lit up, and he realized that his main purpose for coming here was to consult Grand True King about matters concerning the Demon Lord.

"Senior brother, are you saying that as long as we deal with the Demon Lord, we can stop the blooming of this Annihilation Red Lotus?"

Grand True King nodded: "Exactly so, but unfortunately, the Non-termination Dao I practice cannot eradicate the Demon Lord. Now that you have harmonized with the Saintly Virtue, you can manipulate all Great Dao through Dao Authority. With the Purple Cloud Palace’s blessing, equivalent to a minor creation, your power is no less than mine. Once you erase the Demon Lord’s presence, the Calamity of Annihilation will cease."

"Once this Annihilation Red Lotus stops blooming, you can return to this universe, harmonize with the End of Destiny, and together with the Saintly Virtue prove that Pure Yang Realm."

"By that time, when the universe’s final calamity arrives will depend on your mood."

After hearing all this, Chen Mobai immediately comprehended his mission.

No wonder it requires Saintly Virtue to correspond to the End of Destiny; if not a saint, how could one control the universe’s end?

The future of countless living beings is entirely in the hand of the End of Destiny. If in a bad mood, the end could be any moment, welcoming annihilation.

"Senior brother, if that’s the case, how about we first join forces in the Three Realms to suppress the Demon Lord? With the Purple Cloud Palace enhancing the formation here, the Calamity of Annihilation won’t spread out in the short term."

"However, as I’m only Seventh Rank, exerting the End Path through Saintly Virtue to erase the Demon Lord might be beyond my power."

"Alas, for the Three Realms and the countless lives in this universe, I might have to swallow my pride and ask my wife for assistance."

Concerning major affairs from right and wrong, Chen Mobai clearly discerned; although he did not want to bow to Bai Guang, to erase the Demon Lord, he could only ask her for help, who mastered two End Paths.

"Junior brother, I’d also love to accompany you, but the core of the Eighth-level Formation is myself. If I leave, you have to take over with the Purple Cloud Palace instead..." Grand True King sighed, and while speaking, silver strands of light emanated from his forehead, connecting to the Dharma Aspects of many Daoist Monarchs behind him.

Seeing this, Chen Mobai felt an even stronger sense of mission.

"If that’s the case, let me save all beings!"

Despite typically cautious character, when facing the future of the two realms, and the lives of countless beings weighing on his shoulders, Chen Mobai felt no hesitation to retreat.

"Junior brother, the future is entrusted to you!" Grand True King solemnly grasped Chen Mobai’s hand as he said, and as the latter nodded, he posed another question, "Junior brother, if sacrificing all life in the Northern Territory of the Central Dojo could save the entire universe, do you think I should do it?"

"The rational answer is, of course, yes!" Chen Mobai expressed his thought, but finally, he added half a sentence, "But I think, as disciples of our master, we cannot abandon any life; everything, we must try to save!"

As the current master of the Purple Cloud Palace, Chen Mobai regarded this universe as belonging to their lineage.

And the same went for the Three Realms.

"As expected of junior brother, young and spirited, my vision was too small," Grand True King laughed loudly after hearing this.

"Senior brother, if that’s the case, I won’t waste any more time," Chen Mobai spoke, taking leave of Grand True King, preparing to return to the Three Realms to deal with the traitorous Demon Lord.

"Junior brother, you may also take the Apocalypse Great Mill. The End of Destiny in the Three Realms was extracted and infused by Senior Sister Tianhai from that Innate Treasure. If you wield that Magic Artifact, you can counteract the Demon Lord’s End of Destiny Great Dao." Grand True King suggested an idea, considering the Eighth Rank Peak nature of the Demon Lord, fearing Chen Mobai and Bai Guang as a couple might not be strong enough.

"Thank you for the reminder, senior brother."

Chen Mobai nodded, then turned to look at the majestic Dharma Aspects of various Daoist Monarchs not far away, quickly locking onto Xuanhu Daoist Monarch, and smiled, greeting from a distance.

Xuanhu Daoist Monarch was slightly stunned. Although unfamiliar with Chen Mobai, he sensed through the Great Dao that a line connected them, immediately returning the courtesy politely: "Greetings to this senior brother."