In the small bamboo hut. "Endless Reincarnation, major completion," muttered Li Pin. The departure of countless geniuses had stripped Li Pin of the surge of inspiration that came with their collective Fortune. Nevertheless, the vast accumulation of Creation Gold Coins he possessed still enabled him to take this crucial step forward. Compared to the minor completion stage, which merely condensed a single Reincarnation Body to enhance inner spirit resilience, the effects of the major completion stage was far more profound. In simpler terms, this secret art could amplify his inner spirit in a manner similar to hypnosis, instilling in him the belief that he was invincible and that no enemy could stand in his way. It convinced him that his path was one of unwavering fearlessness and absolute supremacy. Under its influence, he would enter a state akin to a "Hegemon Body," rendering him immune to almost all inner spirit attacks and mental influences. At the same time, his combat strength would see a significant boost. Its only drawback was that it would make him enter a berserk state. He would lose the ability to assess situations accurately. Even in the face of extreme danger, the raging battle intent surging within him and the unwavering belief in his own invincibility would compel him to fight on, to fight until the very last moment, until the final drop of blood was shed, and the last ember of will was extinguished. Li Pin understood this state well. It makes me reckless, he thought. "It seems I'll have to be cautious with the Endless Reincarnation Secret Art. Unless it's a life-and-death battle, I shouldn't use it lightly." Once activated... even he might lose control of himself. After briefly adapting to the major completion stage of Endless Reincarnation, Li Pin once again turned his attention to the figure deep within his mind. Now, all that remained was for that figure to witness his achievements, to see his strength firsthand. Only then would it willingly and contentedly fade away, fully entrusting his past self to him, merging completely with his present self. And in that moment of unification, his mind would be purified and sublimated, allowing him to condense a True Spirit. With a True Spirit, combined with his understanding of the Primordial Supreme Technique, he would be able to leap past the so-called Early, Middle, Late, and Pinnacle stages of the Cosmic Radiance Realm. In terms of the Supreme Ladder, Li Pin had skipped past the seventieth to the seventy-ninth step, directly ascending to the eightieth step, achieving the rank of a Cosmic Tyrant. This was a being who could be regarded as a sovereign and hegemon even within the vast Astral World. Li Pin's mind lingered on that figure for a moment before he gradually collected his thoughts. Then, he shifted his gaze beyond the bamboo hut. "It's been another three years," he murmured. "Has the Black Abyss Sovereign still not arrived?" As he pondered, he called out, "Sasha..." Almost as soon as he spoke her name, the entire Heavenly Prison World trembled faintly. The tremor was like a small, high-speed aircraft suddenly encountering violent turbulence in the upper atmosphere, causing the entire frame to shake and jolt unpredictably. He vaguely sensed the presence of an unimaginably vast and supreme existence, one that loomed over the entire Heavenly Prison World. This being's arrival was the cause of the world's violent upheaval. It was akin to a passenger looking out the window of an airplane, only to be met with an immense storm cloud spanning hundreds of kilometers. Within it, endless lightning and howling winds raged and roared, accompanied by torrential rain that struck with relentless force, crackling in a deafening symphony. A deep-seated fear of an unknown fate upon confronting such a storm spread through him. Even with Li Pin's composure, his inner defenses rose to their peak. It felt as though the moment this Heavenly Prison World was destroyed; he would have no choice but to flee. Even if the storm born from the world's collapse would leave him barely clinging to life, it was still better than waiting here in a daze for judgment to come. At that moment, Sasha's figure materialized. She smiled as she spoke. "His Majesty has arrived." Noticing Li Pin's unusual state, she quickly reassured him, "His Majesty rushed here at the fastest speed, expending a massive amount of energy and temporal force. In the process, he momentarily failed to control the overflow of his power, which caused tremors in the Heavenly Prison World. This is all normal; you need not worry." Then, with a hint of concern, she asked, "Did it startle you?" Feeling the overwhelming pressure and sense of crisis, akin to a mortal standing before a raging thunderstorm, Li Pin's expression grew solemn. "The Highlord..." Yet, instead of fear, he felt a surge of anticipation rush through him at the thought of finally encountering a being who stood at the very pinnacle of the cosmos. "It's fine. Where should I meet him?" Li Pin asked. Sasha explained, "The Heavenly Prison World doesn't belong to the Astral World. Instead, it lies in the void between the Astral and the Material World, the Abyssal Rift. Even for a Highlord, entering the Abyssal Rift requires expending great power to resist its forces." She continued, "The energy fluctuations a Highlord releases are too immense for even an Astral God to endure. Given that your essence is still at the level of Divinity, you would likely struggle to withstand it. Therefore, His Majesty will descend a divine will and meet you directly within the Heavenly Prison World. I hope you don't mind." "I want to see him," Li Pin insisted. Sasha paused, seemingly communicating with the Black Abyss Highlord. Within a single breath, she nodded. "Very well, as you wish. Under my protection, you will witness His Majesty's true form. Please, follow me." With that, she gestured lightly, and a radiant bridge instantly unfurled beneath her feet. She extended her hand, inviting Li Pin to step forward. As he set foot on the bridge, it stretched out at an astonishing speed. The surrounding space twisted and distorted rapidly, propelling them toward their destination. Li Pin glanced at Sasha in surprise. "Spatial power?" She merely smiled, offering no further explanation. Cosmic Radiance condensed the True Spirit. A Tyrant forged a miniature Universe. As for the Sacred Monarch and the Divine Emperor, they reign over space and time. However, the space that a Sacred Monarch governed wasn't the physical space in the conventional sense. In physics, space and time were inherently interconnected. Space influenced time, and time shaped space. Meanwhile, the concept of space that a Sacred Monarch comprehended was far more profound. It was the very essence of all existence. Rather than merely understanding space, it was more accurate to say that they unravelled the fundamental nature of matter, energy, life, and everything that constituted existence itself. Once a Sacred Monarch attained enlightenment regarding the nature of existence, the constraints of space and distance became irrelevant. They could effortlessly surpass the speed of light and project their existence to any desired location. Theoretically, they could reach any place they conceived of in an instant. However, just as air created resistance, the universe also imposed its own form of resistance. This resistance affected the Sacred Monarchs' ability to "transport" themselves, leaving a faint trace with each movement. The farther they traveled, the more pronounced this trace became. Nevertheless, this did not affect the Sacred Monarchs' formidable strength. Unless a person possessed the same mastery over space, facing a Sacred Monarch was no different from battling an opponent who, despite showing only the slightest sign before acting, could teleport infinitely. As Li Pin observed, the rainbow bridge extended to the very edge of the Heavenly Prison World. With the world's laws unfolding and making way, an endless expanse of starry sky—or rather, a boundless void—unfolded before his senses. The moment he stepped into it, Li Pin perceived clearly how all matter, energy, time, and space that once existed within the universe had dissolved into utter chaos. A faint trace of residual reaction remained, but it was overshadowed by an overwhelming nothingness. It was a void of absolute emptiness. A profound shudder welled up from the depths of Li Pin's soul as he confronted the vast emptiness engulfing him. He murmured, "A land devoid of laws... the Abyssal Rift?" It was a primal fear, one ingrained within all beings of existence, the innate terror of oblivion. Nothing remained. Nothing could be heard, seen, or sensed. Apart from knowing he existed, there was nothing he could grasp. Surrounding him was only endless void, boundless chaos. He had heard descriptions of the Abyssal Rift before. In fact, to begin cultivating the Primordial Abyss True Demon Form, one must first witness and comprehend the Abyssal Rift. Yet, no amount of words could truly capture the profound emptiness and fear that enveloped a cultivator upon stepping into the Abyssal Rift. Sasha's voice resonated within Li Pin's inner spirit, "This is not yet the true Void of Chaos. At least here, our mind, our will, and our inner spirit can still function normally." "In the true Void of Chaos, even thoughts and consciousness are devoured by chaos and nothingness. The very meaning and concept of existence are negated. "In other words, the moment you step into the Void of Chaos, you cease to exist not only in terms of matter, energy, time, and space, but even your own thoughts, awareness, and inner spirit lose all meaning. A being stripped of the concept of existence can only become one with the Void of Chaos itself." "The true Void of Chaos..." Li Pin took a deep breath. "Is that the world where the Void Faction resides?" Sasha merely smiled and shifted the subject. "Enough of that. Now, you shall witness His Majesty's true form." As she spoke, she subtly withdrew a protective force that had been shielding Li Pin. In that instant, his senses were overwhelmed by the emergence of an entire universe. A cosmos filled with vast and boundless laws surged forth with unimaginable speed, completely engulfing the Abyssal Rift where Li Pin once stood. At that moment, Li Pin was no longer just beyond the Heavenly Prison World. He felt as if he had returned to the starry expanse of the universe. No, this wasn't an illusion. Wherever Li Pin looked, he could see a vast, boundless expanse of glittering stars and countless galaxies stretching endlessly before him. It was like the scene a person would see when gazing up at the night sky. Li Pin scanned his surroundings. "Where is the Black Abyss Highlord?" As he searched, a faint glimmer of the Great Dao Radiance flickered within the depths of his inner spirit. With this flicker, Li Pin suddenly realized that something was off about this starry expanse. However, he couldn't quite grasp what it was! His mind and perception were utterly limited in their ability to comprehend the scene before him. Even though the Great Dao Radiance had alerted him, he couldn't pinpoint the anomaly. Suddenly, however, Li Pin thought back to the fourth level of the Supreme Technique—the stage at which one could manifest a universe—and was hit with realization. A universe?! Could it be?! "Your Majesty... Have you not already seen him?" Sasha smiled gently. "He is everywhere."
