Chapter 1985: 22: Star Annihilation Dharma Assembly, Taoist Book Formed!

"Thirty-four sessions?!" Wei Tianchen was somewhat shocked. Thirty-four sessions require a substantial content to sustain.

He was certainly aware of the challenges within the Annihilation Star Corridor, which could rival those of Stacked Realm Mountain.

"What is the true origin of Emperor Tianning?" Wei Tianchen’s heart was filled with intense curiosity. "Could he have survived from the Five Emperors Era?"

The black-robed figure slowly stated, "Brother Wei, the Dark Hall can provide an opportunity, allowing one of your Dharma Bodies to disguise and attend without being detected by Cause and Effect inquiries."

Wei Tianchen shook his head, "I have the capability myself. I can shield against the Empire’s Cause and Effect inquiries without relying on the Holy Temple."

The Heavenly Master Mansion, established by Emperor Red Star, inherited relics from the Li Emperor Era. Three treasures from these Fate Masters are in Wei Tianchen’s possession, which is the source of his confidence.

The black-robed voice continued, "Indeed, you can withstand inquiries from the Empire’s Heavenly Master Mansion, but you can’t isolate inquiries from the Reincarnation Temple."

Wei Tianchen was a bit stunned, "What do you mean?"

The black robe nodded. "A god from the Reincarnation Temple is tracking you. Based on your client privilege level, this information is free. We will first ask you if you want to purchase targeted Cause and Effect protection."

"Can you know who it is?" Wei Tianchen asked.

"Cannot disclose, just as the Holy Temple will not leak your information, you cannot obtain the news of that person either." The black robe shook his head.

"I will purchase it," Wei Tianchen nodded.

After the black robe disappeared, he lowered his head to look at the seven-star chest in front of him, two drawers had been opened by him, but a deeply hidden cabinet still could not be deciphered.

"If so, then let’s take a trip."

...

Empire, northern territory, Ruyin Star System.

"You’re saying Zhao Xing is going to hold a dharma assembly at the Star Annihilation Dharma Assembly?" Ruyin Carlos lay in front of a Dao Stone door, hearing someone’s report, he immediately opened his eyes. He was in a Mechanical Beast state resembling a fierce tiger.

"Yes, we suspect Zhao Xing is well-prepared, the Annihilation Star Corridor has unknown value," the reporter said, "It is said Bo Wei will also attend this dharma assembly."

"Hmm, the problems of the Ancient Star Path are not easily solved." Ruyin Carlos sneered, "He puts on some gimmicks to attract people over, but if he can’t solve the problems it’ll all be for naught."

"Tell the other three houses not to bother me with this matter," Ruyin Carlos said. "Just wait and watch the show."

"Yes."

...

Empire border, Crystal Island.

In a secluded cloud-space, volumes of blank Holy Pages gradually fill, finally forming a thick book.

Whoosh~

Zhao Xing finished the last word, sweating profusely, his entire person fell directly onto the clouds.

On the clouds were also hundreds of books, they shimmered with golden light, obviously not mere scriptures, possessing Dao Rhythms—indicating both magic and theory are complete.

"Buzz"

The golden books slowly descended, falling beside his hand.

On it encircled six streams resembling the brilliance of stars and moons.

The cover bore several large characters.

"Annihilation Star Six Qi Theory: Yin Yang Chapter"

The golden light trembled slightly, obviously the fragile paper could not withstand the immense Dao Rhythms.

"Whew~" Zhao Xing exhaled, using Mana to stabilize the golden light.

"It’s truly exhausting."

"Why not just donate and flee?" Zhao Xing groaned weakly.

The problems of the Annihilation Star Corridor are far more complex than those of Stacked Realm Mountain, discussing and solving them requires covering topics from the Heavenly Time, Earth Advantage, and Self Sects.

First is the star relocation problem.

Why do the Yin Yang Stars thriving in the spiritual energy territory suddenly collapse within a short time in the Annihilation Star Corridor?

Zhao Xing turned his head, exhaled another breath of Mana.

Whala~

The pages flipped, the writing emerged.

[When citrus grows in Huainan, it remains citrus, but when it grows in Huaibei, it transforms into trifoliate orange, the leaves resemble each other, but the taste differs. What accounts for this? The differing nature of earth and water’s Yin Yang.]

[The Yin Yang Stars are manifestations of the Yin Yang Dao. Within the Spiritual Domain, the Six Qi shines boundlessly, their lifespan is approximately a million years because the Heavenly Time Qi number is set. Within the Desolate Domain, the Six Qi disrupts myriad stars, their lifespan has no fixed number as the Heavenly Time Qi number is chaotic!]

Moving the Sun Star and the Taiyin Star results in a reduction of the stars’ lifespan, a common phenomenon especially pronounced when moved from the spiritual energy territory to the desolate domain.

Previous research into this phenomenon often blamed appearances, seldom discussing it from a Dao level.

Zhao Xing aims to address the Yin Yang Dao using Self Sect theory and explains this phenomenon through the Heavenly Time Sect’s Six Qi Theory.

However, the Annihilation Star Corridor is evidently an extreme phenomenon; this alone is not enough to fully explain it.

"Phew~"

Zhao Xing turned his head again, exhaling yet another breath.

This time it’s a different book.

"Star Erosion Earth Change Theory: Yin Yang Chapter"

"Yang’s clear Qi ascends to form heaven, Yin’s turbid Qi descends to form earth, the Yin Yang Stars revolve to create all things. The internal turbid Qi becomes earth veins, the external clear Qi illuminates the void, with the void as a disc; if Yin Yang balances, it cycles endlessly. If Yin Yang is imbalanced, heaven collapses, and earth sinks, causing the Yin Yang Stars to shatter." Zhao Xing murmured.

"In the Phenomenon Layer, the Yin Yang Dao manifests as the Sun and Taiyin Stars, Yang’s clear Qi outwardly dissipates becoming the territory’s illuminating light, and the turbid Yang Qi portion stabilizes the star’s internal earth veins. This cosmic rule’s value shifts slightly, making it impossible to form conventional Sun Star and Taiyin Star entities, reverting to chaotic Dao patterns similar to those seen in the Dao Ancient Layer."

"The collapse of Yin Yang Stars within the Annihilation Star Corridor is due to external Six Qi chaos and internal earth vein changes hindering the Sun and Taiyin Stars’ entity status."

"Once the dual stars collapse, they simultaneously depress the Phenomenon Layer’s void, causing a secondary phenomenon—spacetime depression or elevation."

"These transformations are fiercely intense! Boundary Star Earth changes, normally have gold, wood, water, earth, and fire-blocking layers, finally revealing the Earth’s fire vein (magma layer)."

"Like performing the Earth Splitting Technique, first disrupting the balance of the five elements’ earth veins to witness the fire vein’s eruption."

"The Sun Star, however, isn’t like this; the fire vein occupies it all, only fire-type Qi forms a thin barrier itself. When earth changes occur, its impact on the void layer suffices."

Zhao Xing compared the void layer to an elastic box, as the dual stars collapse at one place, elsewhere the void layer compresses due to the Yin Yang Dao’s return, leading to spacetime tears or twists.

The Yin Yang Dao responds; such tearing or twisting often manifests another region of Sun Star or Taiyin Star, causing a chain reaction.

The creation of stable spacetime channels results from such shifts, signifying the Annihilation Star Corridor’s phenomena have both advantages and drawbacks, depending on their exploitation possibilities.

His intense labor derives from the books lying beside him; no longer ordinary texts, they embody magic and theory, offering genuinely termed "Taoist Books!"

Even if Bo Wei doesn’t attend, even if Academic City forgoes certification, whoever glimpses the original will deeply acknowledge the importance of this magic theory.

"Part of the theory belongs to the Heavenly Time Sect, but their influence in the Xuanling Star Domain isn’t strong enough. Some evidence still relies on Self or Earth Advantage Sect theories." Zhao Xing viewed these books as if observing his own children.

Clearly a child should be named ’Heavenly Time Sect,’ yet adorned with Self or Earth Advantage disguises.

"Heavenly Time Sect will have to compromise for now." Zhao Xing’s palm brushed over each book’s cover.

Immersed in the cultivation space focusing wholeheartedly, time’s concept almost vanished, yet Zhao Xing thoroughly enjoyed this sensation as he could sense his soul swiftly enlarging, advancing towards True Spirit transformation.

The soul’s mastery over the Inner World transformation, once achieving True Spirit level first, greatly benefits Inner World exploration.

"Buzz~~"

Not long after resting, Zhao Xing was suddenly awakened by a sky vibration.

"Grand Minister of Agriculture~ Grand Minister of Agriculture~ time to exit your retreat..."

This was Ji Si’s voice.

"Whoosh!"

A golden light broke through the sky, tearing it open. Ji Si’s figure entered the cultivation space inside.

"Ji Si, why do you call upon me to exit my retreat?"

"Grand Minister of Agriculture, the day for the first dharma assembly is less than a month away, invited guests like Bo Wei have arrived early; everyone is waiting, it’s time for you to exit your retreat." Ji Si admired Zhao Xing, having retreated for just over a hundred and thirty years yet seemingly considerably enriched.

"So swift, it felt like I just entered..." Zhao Xing was somewhat dazed. "If that’s the case, then accompany me to meet the guests."