All Heavenly destiny reduced to ashes-Chapter 784 - 118: Chasm of Eternity

[I can]

The rational consciousness and self-awareness of the Heavenly Mirror Fragment are rapidly returning. The entire Great Void Space is converging into a resplendent, magnificent river, spiraling and coalescing at its center into a mirror.

This mirror reflects the image of An Jing, but he appears more serene, more tranquil, as if he has never known anger, nor taken a life.

The power of the Heavenly Mirror Fragment wards off all the True Lords of the Bright Mirror Sect who seek to inquire, and converses with An Jing and Subdue Evil: [Although I am not entirely certain, you should be that Void Sky Sword... the sword that shattered our Huai Xu Heavenly Dao, severing immortal paths in all directions.]

[You cannot return... of course, you cannot return. You were wielded by the combined might of all the Immortal Gods, severing the barrier that spans a myriad ages, making it impossible for the army of Evil Demon Hundred Kings to surpass. If you return, does it not imply that the barrier has been breached? What is the current state of the Immortal Gods? Where is the army of the Evil Demon King now?]

[But...]

Its tone shifts: [Perhaps you should return. If victory is claimed ahead, then you should indeed return... but if victory is achieved, why have they not returned?]

[I... I should know, but I do not remember.]

At this point, the mirror surface of the Heavenly Mirror Fragment shatters.

Subdue Evil seems to understand partially, fully comprehending the current scenario: "So you mean, I was originally wielded by the Immortal Gods to fend off the army of Heavenly Demons? My return signifies the collapse of the defense line? You do not know why I have returned, but the Heavenly Demons have not launched a major attack?"

The Heavenly Mirror Fragment does not respond to Subdue Evil’s questions. The previous flash of Spiritual Light appears to have exhausted its energy—now the fragment merely repeats a few brief phrases ’you should not return,’ ’you have returned,’ ’Subdue Evil...’ like an old man, lost and confused, unable to think clearly.

"Do not press him."

Seeing that Subdue Evil still wants to question the Heavenly Mirror Fragment, An Jing stops his companion: "You are shattered to such a state, unable to know what is happening. Is there any need to say more about the Heavenly Mirror Fragment? It is now like a dementia patient, always repeating the same phrases no matter what you ask. If mirrors could drool, it would have a seizure."

Though harsh words were spoken, it served to remind Subdue Evil, and he responded with a long sigh: "Alas, why is everyone shattered..."

"It is not just you and the Heavenly Mirror. Even the Heavenly Dao is fragmented. Perhaps this is Huai Xu’s way; who knows if the Great Immortal Huai Xu just enjoys the feeling of piecing things together. Our world truly is full of broken things."

Although the Heavenly Mirror Fragment now exhibits signs of dementia, akin to Subdue Evil, it still explained, indirectly, the final whereabouts of Subdue Evil in past times and the possible reason for its fragmentation.

——Subdue Evil was sent out by the combined effort of Immortal Gods to fend off the army of the Evil Demon Hundred Kings.

——The fragmentation of Subdue Evil likely indicates defeat... but the enemy has not arrived, perhaps implying mutual destruction.

Though some aspects remain puzzling, such as why Subdue Evil’s fragments scattered across different worlds, An Jing holds a hypothesis in his heart.

[What kind of self do you want to see?]

Now, the Heavenly Mirror Fragment poses this question once more, no longer filled with spirited wisdom but responding calmly and automatically.

To this, An Jing cannot help but sigh, replying earnestly: "I have the ’Son of Heaven Method,’ which allows me to see myself as if in a mirror, so I need not wish to see, for I already can."

"Rather than seeing a powerful self, I want to see a ’weak’ self. No, perhaps I should say, an incomplete self."

"My Heavenly Mandate is too powerful, enabling me to access all realms—yet my energy is limited, and I can only focus on one realm, using this focus to understand the essence of other realms."

"But I still wish to explore a possibility... that my focused realm could be another direction."

"Not a perfect self, but a different self."

By exploring different versions of himself and tapping into his potential, he could step into more perfect realms.

[You want to see another version of yourself... coincidentally, you have also practiced the ’Eye Technique,’ and Subdue Evil possesses this ability as well.]

Finally encountering a reasonable request, the Heavenly Mirror Fragment seems to breathe a sigh of relief—at once, countless stars shimmer in the dark void, but it becomes clear that these stars are all mirrors, reflecting light and the radiance of the seen.

The Heavenly Mirror does not emit light itself; its essence is to reflect. If one sees brilliant light, it only means that the soul being reflected is resplendent.

Now, countless rainbows of light converge, concentrating on the center of An Jing’s forehead.

In that instant, An Jing departs from the Great Void.

Outside the sect within Cave Heaven, in the present world, Bright Mirror Mountain.

As the light of the Heavenly Mirror dims, the responses from various sects and even Da Chen gradually wane. Chenyinzi wipes the cold sweat from his brow, feeling as if ages have passed.

Just moments ago, he feigned confidence, solemnly declaring to Taiming Sect and the other four sects of Dust Li and Da Chen, that the activation of the Heavenly Mirror was due to An Jing being attacked near Red Tower City.

They needed to uncover why other sects could lurk within the Bright Mirror Sect for so long and prevent similar incidents from happening again. Our Bright Mirror Sect does not fear issues but will not seek trouble either. Those who question us must have guilty consciences!

Though he spoke this way, in reality, he had no idea what had happened. Chenyinzi discovered he was actually quite good at acting.

"Thank you for your efforts, Gu Fei."

At that moment, Chenyinzi hears an elderly voice behind him, calling his true name.

"Ancient Ancestor?!"

Chenyinzi is startled, turning to see a tall elder with a face of purple energy, hair as white as snow, who looked older than him but far more spirited. Chenyinzi immediately bows deeply: "For troubling you to come, I sincerely apologize!"

"It is fine, I was indeed puzzled about who was causing such chaos, shaking the Cave Heaven, overturning the Heavenly Sky."

The tall elder’s eyes are dark, yet starry lights flicker within. Stroking his beard, he glances contemplatively at the place where the Heavenly Mirror Fragment is located: "But now it seems, it is not mindless chaos—our Divine Mandate, wherever it goes, great events follow. Truly extraordinary." ƒrēenovelkiss.com

"The Divine Mirror just rejected my contact." Chenyinzi says: "Do you know anything, Ancient Ancestor?"

"I was also rejected. Hence, I came." Lord Cheng Guang shakes his head but affirms: "An Jing will soon emerge; this I can feel."

Sure enough, as Lord Cheng Guang speaks, a stream of light appears from the rift at the peak of Bright Mirror Mountain.

Light falls to the ground, slowly dissipating like fireflies, and from it, An Jing emerges on one knee, rubbing his temple.

"An Jing, come over here, let me see you."

At this moment, Lord Cheng Guang speaks, and An Jing, aware of this elder’s familiar aura despite not knowing him personally, realizes he is the Sky-Supporting White Jade Pillar, Sea-Spanning Purple Gold Beam of the Bright Mirror Sect, one of the two pinnacle Heavenly Lords of Dust Li, Cheng Guang Ancient Ancestor.

"As you command, Ancient Ancestor."

Without hesitation, An Jing rises gracefully and walks towards Lord Cheng Guang.

Then, not only Lord Cheng Guang,

Chenyinzi also sees... the straight, sword-like, yet mirror-smooth line on An Jing’s forehead,

at the center of which a thread of red light pulses incessantly, resembling the pupil of a vertical eye.

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