Chapter 512: The Grand Finale
Dou Qi Continent, In the Void
After Xiao Tiance spoke, Ling'er's smile grew even brighter. Like a playful koala, she clung to him and even gave him a kiss on the cheek to express her joy.
Xiao Tiance responded with a warm smile.
Although Ling'er had existed for an untold number of years, her understanding of human emotions was still simple and pure. Her actions were merely an unadulterated expression of happiness. Xiao Tiance admired her innocence; for a being of her ancient age to maintain such a childlike heart was truly remarkable.
Gently placing her down, he ruffled her hair affectionately and spoke in a soft voice:
**"Now that I've ascended to the Dominator Realm, I plan to head to the Myriad Tombs and deal with the Heavenly Evil God once and for all.
Do you want to stay here and monitor the rapid expansion of the Dou Qi Continent, or come with me to eliminate this threat?"**
Ling'er tilted her head adorably, pondering for a moment. Then, she looked up and said:
"Master, if the Heavenly Evil God is merely at the Half Step Dominator Realm, shouldn't it be easy for you to take him down?"
Xiao Tiance nodded confidently.
"Of course. After being sealed by the Immortal Emperor for nearly fifty thousand years, his strength must have waned. With my current power, defeating him should be straightforward."
His confidence wasn't arrogance. Xiao Tiance understood the fundamental gap between the Dominator Realm and the Half Step Dominator Realm.
Though the terms might suggest a narrow divide, the reality was akin to a chasm a qualitative leap, surpassing even the gap between a Great Perfection Earth Supreme and a peak stage Saint Heavenly Supreme.
Hearing his assurance, Ling'er considered his words carefully before replying:
**"Master, if you're certain, then I won't accompany you.
The Dou Qi Continent is rapidly expanding and transitioning from a Small Thousand World to the size of a Great Thousand World. During this process, primordial chaos will emerge. Once the chaos dissipates, rare and precious treasures are likely to appear.
As the Dou Qi Continent's Plane Embryo, I can instantly locate these treasures when the time comes. I'd like to stay behind to gather them for you.
If you find them useful, they're yours. If not, you can give them to Yingying, Shengping, or An'er."**
Xiao Tiance felt a surge of warmth at her thoughtfulness.
Ever since signing the soul contract, Ling'er had always prioritized his needs. Smiling, he nodded.
"That's a good idea. Thank you, Ling'er."
Ling'er giggled.
"It's all thanks to you, Master. If you hadn't forced the Great Thousand World's Plane Embryo to cough up some origin energy, I wouldn't have had this chance!"
She was right. The Dou Qi Continent's transition to a Great Thousand World had also accelerated Ling'er's growth. Xiao Tiance estimated that once the transformation was complete, Ling'er's strength would approach the Dominator Realm.
Currently, the continent's strongest individuals were a few Nine Star Dou Shengs from the Xiao Clan, none of whom would dare challenge Ling'er.
As for other factions, they were inconsequential in Xiao Tiance's eyes.
"There's no need for formalities between us. Stay here, then. Once I've dealt with the Heavenly Evil God, I'll return to see you."
Smiling warmly, he ruffled her hair again.
"Alright. Wishing you success, Master!" Ling'er said cheerfully before disappearing in a flash.
Xiao Tiance's lips curled into a faint smile before he, too, vanished.
In the Void Passage
As he prepared to step into the Great Thousand World, the Plane Embryo of the Great Thousand World suddenly appeared before him.
"I never expected you to succeed," it said, its tone a mix of astonishment and resignation.
Xiao Tiance smiled.
"I owe much of it to your assistance. Without it, my ascension to the Dominator Realm wouldn't have been so smooth."
**"Heh. While I may have helped, the main reason lies in your diligence.
You fully mastered each stage before advancing, with a foundation as solid as bedrock. Coupled with your extraordinary luck, your success was inevitable.
The Immortal Emperor was once considered the most brilliant figure in the Great Thousand World's history.
But despite being a native of this world, even he fell short.
You, however, are the most talented being I've ever encountered.
Currently, there isn't a second like you in the entire Great Thousand World."**
Though it spoke calmly, a trace of regret lingered in its voice.
Lingering Regrets
Inwardly, the Plane Embryo lamented.
Had Xiao Tiance been a native of the Great Thousand World, his ascension to the Dominator Realm would have benefited it greatly much like Ling'er was now empowering the Dou Qi Continent.
Instead, Xiao Tiance's success meant no such gains for the Great Thousand World.
"I appreciate the compliment," Xiao Tiance replied humbly.
"Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a calamity to eliminate."
The Plane Embryo nodded, then watched silently as Xiao Tiance disappeared into the void.
As it withdrew, it muttered to itself:
"A being like him may only appear once in an eternity. How fortunate... and unfortunate... for us."
The same reason explained why the Great Thousand World's Plane Embryo was initially unwilling to assist Xiao Tiance.
At this moment, seeing the regret etched on the Plane Embryo's face, Xiao Tiance smiled and said:
**"There's no need for regret. After ascending to the Dominator Realm, the first thing I intend to do is completely expel the Outer World Demons from the Great Thousand World and eradicate the Heavenly Evil God, who has been eyeing your origin energy.
From this perspective, you're not losing out."**
The Plane Embryo chuckled softly.
"Heh, you make a good point. At the very least, I no longer need to worry about the Heavenly Evil God breaking free and stealing my origin energy."
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance nodded and then continued:
**"By the way, as a token of thanks for aiding my ascension, I'll give you some advice. In the Northern Spirit Realm of the Great Thousand World, there's a prodigious child.
In the future, if anyone among the native beings of the Great Thousand World is most likely to reach the Dominator Realm, it will be him.
If you have any considerations, perhaps you could nurture him now. It might yield unexpected results.
Additionally, after him, the ones with the best chances of successfully ascending to the Dominator Realm are Xiao Yan in the Endless Fire Territory and Lin Dong in the Supreme Martial Realm. You should keep an eye on them too."**
The Plane Embryo looked surprised, a mixture of astonishment and curiosity on its face.
**"You are truly extraordinary. I will take note of what you've said.
Although I'm curious why you're so certain, I imagine you won't tell me.
Very well, I'll leave it at that. I look forward to you eliminating the Heavenly Evil God, this long standing threat."**
With that, the Plane Embryo bowed slightly before turning and departing.
Watching it leave, Xiao Tiance found himself forgiving its earlier deceit.
The Return of the Firmament Tablet
Moments later, as Xiao Tiance stepped back into the Great Thousand World, a rumbling echoed across the skies. The Firmament Tablet descended once more.
"Boom!"
As it landed, Xiao Tiance smiled faintly at the names already engraved on it: "Xiao" and "Ye."
Wasting no time, he soared forward. Gathering an immense amount of spiritual energy at his fingertips, he added the characters "Tiance" after his surname.
"Buzz!"
Instantly, the entire world trembled. Time, space, and all other elements seemed to halt.
The golden glow of his full name Xiao Tiance shone across the heavens. Moments later, the Firmament Tablet shot into the sky, vanishing from view.
Looking up at the sky, Xiao Tiance murmured to himself:
"The Dao is boundless. What lies beyond the heavens?"
Arrival at the Myriad Tombs
A flicker later, he appeared in the Myriad Tombs.
This time, all the intricate arrays and barriers in the Myriad Tombs were meaningless to him. His vast soul energy swept across the entire area, and soon, he sensed the Undying Lord gazing in his direction.
With a faint smile, Xiao Tiance didn't bother to appear before the Undying Lord. Instead, with a casual wave of his hand, he froze the Undying Lord in place.
Step by step, Xiao Tiance advanced toward the Demon Transformation Array. Each step seemed to traverse endless distances, as though the concept of space itself was meaningless to him.
Minutes later, standing before the array, his soul energy surged outward. In an instant, the massive formation shattered under the pressure.
Descending deeper into the earth, Xiao Tiance eventually reached a chamber thousands of meters below ground, where he found the Heavenly Evil God, his expression one of complete bewilderment.
The Heavenly Evil God
A raspy, almost unnatural voice rang out:
"Who are you?"
The Heavenly Evil God's tone was unsteady, as though unused to speaking after eons of silence.
Xiao Tiance smiled faintly.
"I am Xiao Tiance. I have come to take your life."
"Kekekeke!"
The Heavenly Evil God burst into a fit of deranged laughter, but before he could compose himself, Xiao Tiance swung his hand.
"Slap!"
The room fell silent.
The Heavenly Evil God's expression froze in disbelief. The stinging sensation on his face confirmed the truth: he had been slapped.
While the strike caused no serious harm, the insult was monumental.
"Your laughter is rather unpleasant," Xiao Tiance remarked with a frown.
"You dare seek death!" roared the Heavenly Evil God, his aura exploding with dark, oppressive energy.
But before he could act, Xiao Tiance's figure vanished, reappearing before him in an instant. With a single finger, Xiao Tiance pressed against the Heavenly Evil God's forehead.
"Ding!"
A burst of spiritual energy erupted from Xiao Tiance's fingertip, shattering every seal and chain binding the Heavenly Evil God.
The force sent the Heavenly Evil God flying like a kite with its string cut. He crashed heavily against an invisible barrier.
"Pfft!"
Coughing up blood, the Heavenly Evil God's eyes blazed with fury as he glared at Xiao Tiance.
"You've truly enraged me!"
The third eye on the Heavenly Evil God's forehead suddenly snapped open as he bellowed:
"Extinction Eye: Dark Annihilation Star!"
The eye blinked, unleashing a beam of black energy that rapidly expanded into a massive dark star, exuding the aura of death itself.
The deadly star hurtled toward Xiao Tiance.
Watching the incoming attack, Xiao Tiance nodded in acknowledgment of its power.
Even in his weakened state, the Heavenly Evil God's move was on par with the might of Xiao Tiance's Eight Imprints as One.
No wonder the Immortal Emperor, who left his mark on the Firmament Tablet, had to sacrifice his life to seal this formidable foe.
"Heh, the power is decent, but still a bit lacking."
Xiao Tiance chuckled lightly as he made the remark. Stretching out a single finger, he casually tapped forward, and the Heavenly Evil God's Dark Annihilation Star shattered instantly under his touch.
"Boom!"
The explosion echoed, and waves of energy surged outward. Yet no matter how powerful the attack, Xiao Tiance stood completely still. His only reaction was his clothes billowing in the wind from the force.
On the other side, the Heavenly Evil God was deeply shaken. Though this was his first time encountering Xiao Tiance, the burst of spiritual energy moments earlier had revealed Xiao Tiance's overwhelming strength.
The man before him was so powerful that the Heavenly Evil God couldn't muster a shred of confidence in his ability to win.
"Damn it! How could he block my attack so effortlessly?"
The Heavenly Evil God roared furiously, his voice tinged with desperation.
"Five Eyes Unleashed, Five Eyed God Slaying Diagram!"
With a feral shout, the Heavenly Evil God's five eyes opened fully. His aura surged, instantly reaching the half step Dominator Realm.
His hands moved at lightning speed, conjuring countless afterimages. Billowing demonic energy filled the air, forming a sinister demonic diagram that surged toward Xiao Tiance with the intent to annihilate him.
This was an ultimate technique, a power so terrifying that even Xiao Tiance chose not to take it lightly.
"Not bad this could shatter a continent in one strike. But still, it's not enough," Xiao Tiance commented indifferently.
Channeling immense spiritual energy into his left hand, he swung forward with a simple palm strike.
"Boom!"
The palm's force collided with the demonic diagram, instantly shattering it. The remnants of his attack continued forward, bearing down relentlessly on the Heavenly Evil God.
"Six Eyes: Boundary Severing Dark Ray!"
Realizing the danger, the Heavenly Evil God activated the eye on his chest, unleashing a black ray of destruction that split the world itself. This technique had been so powerful in the original records that even Xiao Yan and Lin Dong, working together, could not withstand it.
"Boom!"
The dark ray successfully destroyed Xiao Tiance's palm strike. Another massive explosion filled the void.
Xiao Tiance observed calmly, his interest waning.
"Heavenly Evil God, you'd better use your ultimate technique now. Otherwise, you won't get another chance."
His words left the Heavenly Evil God seething with frustration.
"Curse it all! I'm still sealed within the Demon Transformation Array. My power isn't at its peak this isn't fair!"
But suppressing his resentment, the Heavenly Evil God gritted his teeth.
"Fine! If this move fails, my life is yours. Nine Eyes Extermination Curse!"
With a thunderous cry, all nine of his eyes opened simultaneously, radiating unimaginable malevolence.
A demonic chant echoed through the air, forming a tangible demonic script that floated out of his mouth. The script exuded pure malice and destruction, a manifestation of darkness that could devour all life in its path.
Xiao Tiance nodded in approval.
"This one's finally worthy of notice."
In response, he drew a long sword from thin air.
The Heavenly Evil God's eyes widened in shock as Xiao Tiance moved. With lightning speed, Xiao Tiance's sword slashed through the air, effortlessly severing the demonic script in half.
"Whoosh!"
"Swish!"
The strike didn't stop there it continued forward, severing the Heavenly Evil God's left arm clean off.
Had the Heavenly Evil God not dodged at the last moment, the sword would have taken his head as well.
"Still not strong enough," Xiao Tiance remarked, his tone laced with mockery.
Nearby, the Heavenly Evil God trembled, his eyes filled with terror. His plan to repel Xiao Tiance and escape had failed utterly.
"Huff... Your strength has surpassed the late stage Saint Sovereign Realm, hasn't it?"
"Indeed," Xiao Tiance responded with a nod.
**"I've named this realm Dominator Realm, signifying mastery over all things.
So, unless you can muster something truly extraordinary, my next strike will be aimed at your head."**
The Heavenly Evil God's expression darkened.
**"Dominator Realm... Control over all existence. Fitting. It seems I have no choice but to risk everything. Prepare yourself for my final techniques:
Ten Eyed Demon Image: Devour Heaven and Earth and Myriad Demons Descend: Hell's Abyss!"**
As his voice faded, the Heavenly Evil God's body began to transform. His severed arm rapidly regenerated, but his life force diminished at an alarming rate.
Xiao Tiance's spiritual perception confirmed that this attack would cost the Heavenly Evil God his very life.
"Come on, then. It's time to send you on your way."
The Aftermath
Ten minutes later, Xiao Tiance spat out a mouthful of blood. In his hands was the sealed origin energy of the Heavenly Evil God.
The Final Sweep
Half a month later, in the Outer World Demons' stronghold, Xiao Tiance began his campaign of annihilation.
From the easternmost territories, he swept westward like an unstoppable force, exterminating every demon and traitorous human or creature that had aligned with them.
When he finally reached the gate through which the Heavenly Evil God had entered the Great Thousand World, Xiao Tiance halted.
Watching the fleeing Saint Demon Emperor and others, he smirked and murmured:
"My task is done. Let the future challenges be for those who come after."
Fifty Years Later
Fifty years passed.
Mu Chen ascended to the Dominator Realm, followed by Xiao Yan, Lin Dong, and Xiao Shengping shortly after.
Though the same day saw the birth of four Dominator Realm experts, only one was universally revered as the Great Dominator:
Xiao Tiance, the Immortal Lord of Bai Yujing.
(The End)
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