Although the black lotus before her eyes was not displayed in the form of a gate, Ling Yuling was completely certain that this was the power of the Gate of Eternal Life.
To be precise, the terrifying black lotus before her was an evolution of the Gate of Eternal Life's original power.
She was truly shocked and horrified. Back then, she had possessed the Gate of Eternal Life for a period of time, but no matter how much she studied and tried to control it, she could not unleash even a fraction of its power.
The Gate of Eternal Life, a supreme treasure of the first civilization, seemed destined to have no true master.
Even after she obtained records about various supreme treasures of the first civilization from Nan Yin, she found no methods or means to control the Gate of Eternal Life or unleash its power.
How could Gu Changge so easily control the Gate of Eternal Life and make it serve him?
Could he truly be a former owner of the Gate of Eternal Life?
But as far as Ling Yuling knew, the Gate of Eternal Life had always been an ownerless object. Since its creation, it had never had an owner. How could it have one now?
However, she had no time to think further. The Dao Sword in her hand slashed through the air, its sword light like a fleeting shadow, roaring across the heavens and earth, aiming to cleave the black lotus apart.
At the same time, behind Ling Yuling, a hazy world seemed to open. It was the Sword Tomb she had condensed. Now, the Sword Tomb was fully opened, and countless divine swords that had been nurtured within shot out.
On the rough stone walls and cliffs, even more divine swords were embedded. As Ling Yuling let out a clear cry, ten thousand swords flew out simultaneously, their radiant light overwhelming the heavens and earth as they charged toward Gu Changge.
She soared through the air, her figure accompanied by these divine swords, rapidly closing in on Gu Changge.
The many Dao Realm existences around her, filled with shock and anger, also attacked, trying to collectively break through the black lotus that was pressing down on everyone.
Gu Changge watched Ling Yuling approaching him, still unhurriedly raising his hand. With two fingers extended, he accurately caught the sword she thrust toward him amidst the countless sword shadows.
Countless sword shadows whistled past him, further fragmenting the already shattered universe.
Around him, immortal mist billowed, and strands of chaotic light splashed out, as if solidifying into real Great Dao. The divine swords that tried to strike him were all broken before they could even get close.
More divine swords dimmed, falling to the ground before they could reach him.
However, Ling Yuling's attack gave the other Dao Realm existences an opportunity to close in.
Swoosh!
A hazy ancient scroll unfurled, depicting scenes of beautiful mountains and rivers, a moon rising over the sea, and a gentle breeze brushing the mountain ridges. It possessed various unimaginable divine powers, rumbling as it descended from the sky.
Other sect masters and leaders also unleashed their earth-shattering killing moves. Terrifying Great Dao dragons appeared in the heavens and earth, their heads raised and bodies crouched, their claws reaching out to tear Gu Changge apart.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The area erupted with world-shaking fluctuations, shaking the heavens and earth. The river of time became blurred, distorted, and shattered.
Gu Changge coldly watched everyone. The aura around him grew stronger and more terrifying, his figure seemingly growing taller. An extremely dense immortal aura enveloped him, making him appear even more sacred and inviolable.
His eyes also grew deeper, his pitch-black pupils seemingly nurturing peerless divine weapons. The moment his gaze fell, the space ahead was severed, and the ancient scroll descending toward him was torn apart.
Several Dao Realm existences screamed as his gaze swept over them, their bodies exploding into blood mist, their forms and spirits annihilated.
Clang!
Sparks flew in the void. Ling Yuling's delicate hand, gripping the Dao Sword, trembled, nearly losing its hold. Her entire arm went slightly numb. She had withstood Gu Changge's gaze to protect those around her.
But even so, she couldn't protect everyone. Some Dao Realm existences with slightly lower cultivation were like cannon fodder in such a battle, utterly useless.
"He's too powerful…"
"This is simply unbeatable."
The Lord of Light from the Temple of Light and Darkness and others had grim expressions. They were Ancestral Dao Realm existences, yet they also found this situation extremely troublesome. They had no idea what methods could possibly counter such an enemy.
This was a scene that filled everyone with shock and fear. Gu Changge had barely moved, yet his gaze alone could easily annihilate Dao Realm existences.
In normal times, the birth of a single Dao Realm existence was incredibly difficult. Yet before him, they fell like withered leaves, perishing rapidly.
This made the sect masters and leaders even more apprehensive. Even after joining forces, Gu Changge remained unfathomable and invincible—to the point of despair.
Above the sky, the terrifying black lotus blotted out the heavens and earth, still slowly descending.
Each petal gradually bloomed, pressing down on the heavens, causing them to tremble. The edges of the lotus leaves drooped, exuding boundless divine might—like a millstone of destruction, grinding everything to dust. All rules, orders, Dao techniques, and divine abilities were annihilated.
Countless figures were sent flying, coughing blood. The weapons they hurled shattered, exploding into dazzling fragments.
Faced with the descending black lotus, there was no power to resist.
Gu Changge stood atop the black lotus, calmly and indifferently watching the universe and world before him disintegrate, his gaze unperturbed.
Accompanied by the black mist blowing in, fragments of time and space danced. The myriad worlds seemed to turn into ruins, all matter before him collapsing and disintegrating.
The lotus leaves continued to extend, then began to droop, forming a cage that enveloped the central lotus platform, creating a breathtaking scene that connected the heavens above and the underworld below.
The sky was filled with boundless divine light, flooding everyone's vision. The hazy radiance emanating from the lotus seeds connected everything, sealing and suppressing all.
The central black lotus continued to descend slowly, each petal exuding vast, overwhelming pressure, enough to crush the bones of cultivators. Even ten thousand mountains would instantly crumble under such terrifying pressure.
This was a scene of world destruction beyond the imagination of all living beings. The entire universe was on the verge of collapse.
All the cultivators and beings within the Mountain of Myriad Wonders felt an unparalleled oppression and fear, their minds on the brink of collapse.
Before everyone's eyes, the heavens and earth were plunged into absolute darkness, all light devoured.
No matter what level of existence, all were enveloped by the black lotus. The divine light emanating from the lotus seeds radiated to every inch of space and corner.
This place had become an eternal dark domain, where light was expelled and devoured, leaving only absolute darkness.
The lotus leaves extended and connected, firmly penetrating every inch of space, turning this place into a cage. Everyone within the Mountain of Myriad Wonders was imprisoned within.
"What is this?"
At this moment, many ancient existences' expressions turned to shock. Even they felt a suppression, their cultivation stagnating, unable to unleash their true strength.
Within the area enveloped by the terrifying black lotus, there existed rules that could suppress Dao Realm existences.
And the deeper one went, the more terrifying the suppressive rules became. Even Ancestral Dao Realm existences would be affected.
The members of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance also watched this scene in awe. It was as if they were witnessing the legendary Lotus of World Destruction and Reincarnation, where each petal represented a cycle of world destruction and reincarnation.
After nine cycles, the world would face true withering and destruction, all worlds reduced to ruins, everything returning to the primordial chaos.
"Senior, this is simply unbreakable. With our strength, we can't even touch it."
Many sect masters and leaders had grim expressions. The weapons they had refined for so long were hurled forward, only to shatter like eggs against stone before the black lotus.
The terrifying mist surging from afar was like an invisible, gaping maw, devouring all their power.
Many suffered backlash, vomiting blood, their noses and mouths bleeding.
This was the first time they had faced such a situation. They had no idea what this suddenly appearing black lotus was. Not only did it possess the divine might to seal time, space, and the heavens and earth, but it also carried terrifying rules of world destruction.
If the black lotus were to fully descend, everyone would explode into blood mist.
"This is the divine might of the supreme treasure of the first civilization, the Gate of Eternal Life…"
Ling Yuling said with a grave expression. Although she was clad in armor and wielding a sword, maintaining her peak state, she was still helpless against Gu Changge, who had unleashed the power of the Gate of Eternal Life.
Moreover, she knew that Gu Changge's true strength was even more terrifying. Back in that dark space, he had easily neutralized the dark origin.
Only at her absolute peak might she have a chance to fight him.
"What?"
"It's actually the supreme treasure of the first civilization, the Gate of Eternal Life?"
"How could it have fallen into his hands?"
Many sect masters and leaders were hearing this for the first time, filled with shock and disbelief.
They were well aware of the terrifying divine might of the supreme treasures of the first civilization. The Xiyuan Sacred Hall's current transcendent status was directly related to the Mirror of Reincarnation, a supreme treasure of the first civilization, which served as its foundation.
Gu Changge's strength was already terrifying enough. Now, with the assistance of a supreme treasure of the first civilization, how could they possibly resist?
Many were filled with despair, their hearts trembling.
"It's not the end yet. There's still hope."
Ling Yuling's voice was cold. Her masked face turned toward the Saintess Xiyuan in the distance, her icy eyes flickering with a certain meaning.
The Saintess Xiyuan also stood in the air, her sword held horizontally. She was radiant and ethereal, her black hair fluttering in the wind. She faced off against the many experts of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance, appearing both transcendent and murderous.
She noticed Ling Yuling's gaze and gave a slight, almost imperceptible nod.
The two quickly moved closer with tacit understanding. Meanwhile, experts from various orthodox forces also gathered rapidly. At this moment, not only the Mountain of Myriad Wonders but the surrounding vast expanse of the universe had been enveloped by the terrifying black lotus.
It was not just a dark domain but also a prison for the condemned, sealing off the heavens and earth, suppressing everything. Escape was impossible.
Existences like the Lord of Light and the Buddha Lord of the Buddha Kingdom of Tathagata also immediately gathered their elders and experts, warning them not to venture deeper. Individual strength alone could not break through this dark domain.
What was even more terrifying was that this dark domain was continuously shrinking, gradually concentrating around the Mountain of Myriad Wonders.
The Mountain of Myriad Wonders now housed the most elite forces of the Prime-Origin Civilization. Many great figures and foundational existences from various orthodox forces had gathered here. If they all perished here, it would be a devastating loss, crippling the civilization for a long time.
Hum!
Suddenly, a pure, radiant light appeared, like a bright moon rising from the depths of a dark sea. The water shimmered as the sky and sea merged into one. The entire dark domain seemed to transform into a boundary between light and darkness.
A massive, flawless moon rose behind Ling Yuling and the Saintess Xiyuan. The ancient mirror surface reflected the myriad worlds and the passage of countless epochs, exuding an eternal, mysterious aura.
Its edges were ancient, adorned with intricate patterns depicting scenes of ancient people offering sacrifices and praying, as well as totems of ancient people dancing around a fire.
Soft, cool, and radiant light spilled out, strand by strand, radiating outward, resisting the terrifying forces surging like tidal waves.
"The Mirror of Reincarnation?"
Xi Yin was shocked, never expecting the Mirror of Reincarnation to appear here, secretly brought out by the Saintess Xiyuan in violation of the Xiyuan Sacred Hall's rules.
As a supreme treasure of the Xiyuan Sacred Hall, the Mirror of Reincarnation was not supposed to be taken out.
Yet the Saintess Xiyuan had defied orders and secretly brought it out. This shocked Xi Yin and left her in disbelief.
The sect masters and leaders were also stunned, but soon erupted in joy, clearly recognizing the Mirror of Reincarnation, a supreme treasure of the first civilization.
With the Mirror of Reincarnation aiding them, their chances of collectively resisting Gu Changge naturally increased.
A vast, boundless reincarnation aura emanated from the Mirror of Reincarnation. At this moment, it truly became a bright moon, standing tall in the depths of darkness, driving away all shadows and bringing forth light.
Ling Yuling and the Saintess Xiyuan stood before the Mirror of Reincarnation, like goddesses of the moon, pure and flawless, their bodies flowing with radiant immortal light as they jointly resisted the surging dark mist.
For this Prime-Origin Covenant, Ling Yuling had made many preparations.
She had considered the possibility of Gu Changge tearing up the alliance and attacking everyone, so she and the Saintess Xiyuan had agreed to secretly bring out the Mirror of Reincarnation to counter Gu Changge.
After all, she knew that Gu Changge possessed another supreme treasure of civilization, the Gate of Eternal Life.
"You even prepared the Mirror of Reincarnation in advance?"
"It seems you've made thorough preparations to deal with me. But do you really think the Mirror of Reincarnation can stop me?"
Gu Changge watched all of this calmly and coldly. Before him, a hazy light appeared, spilling out immortal radiance. Then, a fist-sized ball of light emerged—dazzling and colorful, exuding a mysterious and wondrous fluctuation.
From this ball of light, two weapons descended into his hands: a radiant silver immortal sword and a treasure tree wreathed in seven-colored light.
"I prepared the Mirror of Reincarnation not to deal with you, but to handle special circumstances."
Hearing this, Ling Yuling's cold eyes trembled slightly, seeming to dim for a moment, but soon regained their determination and iciness.
"This is…"
"Another supreme treasure of civilization?"
The other ancient existences noticed the hazy light before Gu Changge, their expressions changing once more.
They hadn't expected Gu Changge to possess yet another supreme treasure of civilization.
Although it wasn't a supreme treasure of the first civilization like the Gate of Eternal Life, it was still a divine object forged by a civilization with all its might, possessing unimaginable divine powers. It was by no means simple.
Gu Changge said nothing more. With a light flick of his wrist, a terrifying sword energy appeared, splitting the heavens and earth cleanly.
The silver, radiant immortal sword slashed out an unbelievable sword light, piercing through everything and sweeping across the sky.
Everyone's expressions changed drastically. Unlike the sword techniques Ling Yuling had just displayed, in Gu Changge's hands, the sword was pure killing intent. There were no flashy techniques, just a simple swing that carried unparalleled, world-destroying power.
Boom!
Ahead, all the pavilions, towers, buildings, palaces, and even the sacred trees and rocks on the Mountain of Myriad Wonders were annihilated in an instant, reduced to dust.
Many cultivators and beings who couldn't dodge in time exploded in shock and despair, crushed into ashes by the terrifying force, leaving nothing behind.
Before the Mirror of Reincarnation, Ling Yuling and the Saintess Xiyuan worked together, their combined power creating a radiant barrier, trying to protect the others.
Although the Saintess Xiyuan was the current master of the Mirror of Reincarnation, fully unleashing its power was not easy for her.
She felt her spiritual energy being rapidly drained. If they were in the greater universe, she could draw energy from the void to replenish herself. But here, the heavens and earth were completely sealed off. She couldn't sense anything from the outside world, let alone draw energy to recover.