The Dragon Soul transformed its figure, its gaze like a moon reflected in a deep pond, with a faint smile at the corner of its mouth, leisurely looking at Xu Wendong, and asked in a voice as resonant as a great bell yet not lacking in warmth: "Consider for a moment, this vast world, infinite heaven and earth, what truly constructs it to display such a myriad of illusions?"

Xu Wendong pondered for a moment, tentatively said: "Could it be that the Yin and Yang Qi governs the cosmos and transforms all things?"

"Exactly!" Upon hearing this response, the Dragon Soul let out a hearty laugh, its laughter akin to a spring thunderclap, causing layers of ripples to arise in the surrounding air: "As it is said, the Dao begets One, One begets Two, Two begets Three, Three begets all things. This Yin and Yang Qi is the soul core and the fundamental basis of this world’s construction at the primordial dawn of chaos and the primeval separation."

"Now, the rift before us resembles a ferocious wound, severing the order of heaven and earth, disturbing the balance of Yin and Yang. For others, to mend it is undeniably an act of foolishness, akin to a mantis trying to stop a chariot, with the heart willing yet the strength insufficient."

Turning his words, the Dragon Soul’s eyes were filled with expectation and trust as it gazed at Xu Wendong: "But you are different. You are endowed with a unique fate, mastering the two paths of Yin and Yang, and are well-versed in its mysteries. Harmonizing Yin and Yang and repairing such a rift, although not a task accomplished at a stroke, is not without hope for you."

"If you follow the principles of Yin and Yang and employ miraculous methods, you will surely be able to mend the wound, fortify the barriers of the Three Realms, and protect all living beings."

"It’s just..."

Seeing this, Xu Wendong’s heart tightened inexplicably, and he asked urgently: "Just what? I hope Lord Long will enlighten me!"

The Dragon Soul sighed deeply, filled with helplessness and regret: "This rift is too long and deep, akin to an endless abyss stretching across heaven and earth."

"With your current cultivation level, trying to restore it to its original state is likely to be a journey through mortal peril, exhausting all your strength. Even if fortune favors you and you succeed, your cultivation will most likely plummet significantly, with grievous losses."

Upon hearing this, Xu Wendong was initially stunned, but then he appeared relieved, the corners of his mouth lifted in a carefree smile: "Lord Long is overly concerned. As long as I can repair this fissure that threatens the Three Realms and ensure the safety of all living beings, what does it matter if my cultivation level plummets or if I revert to a mortal body in an instant?"

"Since I am shouldering this heavy responsibility, I have long since put aside personal gains and losses!"

The Dragon Soul’s eyes were full of appreciation: "It is rare to have such magnanimity and courage, and it should not come to such a dire situation. Go ahead and give it a try."

Xu Wendong nodded solemnly.

Then, taking a deep breath, his gaze burning, he stared directly at the rift that appeared like a devil’s gaping maw, his hands rapidly forming seals in front of his chest, chanting words incessantly.

With a low shout, the Yin and Yang energy within him burst forth like a primordial behemoth long dormant, breaking free and roaring out.

In an instant.

A black and a white light blossomed, resembling two divine dragons breaking through the barrier, surrounded by a sacred and ancient aura.

The black light was as deep as night, seemingly able to absorb all things and contain all evil spirits.

The white light was purer than snow, seemingly able to dispel darkness and purify the world’s impurities.

The two intertwined, spiraling with an aura both destructive and reconstructive, charging directly at the rift.

At first, the rift seemed unwilling to be bound, wisps of dark energy surged like octopus tentacles, frantically resisting the approach of the Yin and Yang energy, the collision between the two emitting a sizzling sound, space trembled as if about to shatter.

Seeing this, Xu Wendong gritted his teeth, sweat beads rolled down his forehead, yet he did not retreat in the slightest, increasing the output of divine power, his hands changing seals faster, the chanting of spells in his mouth becoming more rapid.

The Yin and Yang energy, under his command, surged more vigorously, the black light like a vortex, sweeping in and shredding the dark energy.

The white light, like a sharp blade, cut through the obstructions, slowly permeating and extending along the edges of the rift, beginning to mend the shattered heaven and earth.

As the repair process advanced.

Xu Wendong’s face became increasingly pale, his body trembled slightly, the divine power within him pouring out endlessly like a flood gate opened.

Yet the light in his eyes remained steadfast, staring intently at the rift, missing not the slightest change.

With each advance, he felt his cultivation slipping away like fine sand in an hourglass, his meridians felt as if struck by a heavy hammer, unbearably painful, but the seals formed by his hands remained steady and unwavering.

Not knowing how much time had passed.

Under the persistent erosion and mending of the Yin and Yang energy, the rift finally closed slowly, the last trace of dark energy purified and dissipated, the world returned to calm, that ferocious wound seemingly never existed.

Xu Wendong spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his form swayed, the divine power within him receding swiftly like the tide.

The once full and mighty aura became weak and thin.

His cultivation realm plummeted straight, stabilizing only upon returning to the Foundation Establishment Stage.

And at the moment his cultivation level fell significantly, Xu Wendong’s body also lost its flying ability, quickly falling down.

The Dragon Soul reacted swiftly, flying rapidly beneath him to catch him.

Xu Wendong weakly slumped on the dragon’s head, gasping for breath, his hair disheveled, his clothes tattered, looking utterly in a sorry state, yet a gratifying smile lingered on his face, as he looked up at the sky returned to clarity, murmuring: "Fortunately, I did not fail my mission..."

The Dragon Soul’s eyes were complex: "I still underestimated this rift, not expecting your cultivation to fall all the way to the Foundation Establishment Stage."

"It matters not!" Xu Wendong’s lips curled into a faint smile: "If the Three Realms are at peace, what is it to become a mortal?"

Saying this, he paused, couldn’t help but ask: "Lord Long, where is the Buddhist Sect?"

He had two tasks in the Immortal Realm.

First, to find the whereabouts of Xu Fan and others.

Second, to ascend the Buddhist Sect and rescue his mother who had turned into a wick.

However, with his cultivation now greatly reduced, he couldn’t possibly rescue his mother.

Of course, even if his cultivation had not fallen greatly, with his current lower god level, he couldn’t reach the Western Buddhist Sect to rescue his mother.

The Dragon Soul looked towards the distant Western World, murmuring: "The Buddhist Sect is located within the Western Outer Heaven, a long distance from here."

"If you want revenge, you must at least cultivate to the peak of the Heavenly God Realm, or even reach the Half-Saint level, otherwise, you cannot save your mother."

The Dragon Soul was aware of the terror of the Western Buddhist Sect.

It’s not something ordinary people can provoke.

Xu Wendong looked towards the West, the killing intent in his eyes evident: "Then I will head to the Western World to seek justice for my mother once my cultivation is restored."

Having said that, he took a deep breath, entering the Penglai Immortal Island Minor World with the Dragon Soul.

Due to his drastically reduced cultivation level, the area of the Penglai Immortal Island Minor World was considerably smaller than before, with millions confined to an area of just over two hundred square kilometers, making it extremely crowded.

With no choice, Xu Wendong could only release the cultivators and people of the Immortal Realm.

As for himself, with the help of the Dragon Soul.

He tore through the void and returned to Earth.

Because the Dragon Soul had said, those reincarnated Celestial Gods had all become mortals, he returned to Earth to find those reincarnated Celestial Gods!

This task was heavy and far-reaching!