The Yuyu Fengdao (Universe Sealing Blade) possessed a broad, dark-gold sheathed surface, the blade spanning roughly four feet. Along its edge flickered an anomalous halo, within which a streak of white light ascended towards the heavens, defying frost and snow, piercing the wielder's entire being. The hilt tilted downward, adorned with intertwining dragon claws and phoenix scales. A chain bearing a Qilin skull extended from the blade's base to its tip, the very point radiating a universal, hostile aura. Dangling beneath the bone chain were several exquisitely crafted miniature blades. This was a divine weapon, mocking the cosmos; it was art, stunning enough to beggar belief.

Carrying their distinct characteristics and sentiments, the two blades absorbed the entirety of the strength from the myriad heroes and masters within the Endless Realm, fueled by the highly unstable energy swirling within the Heavenly Emperor's Cycle. The Yuyu Fengdao served as the outer shell, while the Tianmiao Sword acted as the core, cleverly combined to forge the most breathtaking divine weapon within this entire plane.

“This is the Yuyu Tianmiao—the one hailed for endless possibility!” the Shrine Maiden descended swiftly, her once lovely eyes now stretched wide in shock. “This is the ultimate divine weapon, powerful enough to slay the Demon Realm’s Primordial Embryo!”

Before Ye Xiu could even prepare, the reborn divine artifact, the Yuyu Tianmiao, leaped into his hands. Its crimson-gold brilliance almost expelled all the surrounding purple energy. He peered closely at the weapon; it was modular—it could separate into a blade and a sword, or combine into this bizarre, formidable armament: “Yuyu Tianmiao!”

“What can a broken piece of scrap metal do to the Demon Realm’s Primordial Embryo!” Sha Jun Tianxia roared in frustrated anger. He unleashed the Yuhuang Zhan again; after circling several times in the air, it transformed into a vast, somber dragon barreling towards Ye Xiu. “With this strike, I will make everyone submit!”

Ye Xiu felt a gale surge past, nearly lifting his body clean off the ground. Yet, it was precisely this force that fully awakened the Yuyu Tianmiao in his grip.

As if sensing the approach of the Demon Realm’s Primordial Embryo, the divine weapon leaped high into the azure sky. The blade and sword separated and then re-entwined, causing the entire space to suddenly manifest a Azure Dragon and a ferocious Flying Tiger. As these two mighty beasts clashed, a torrent of blade radiance erupted, meeting Sha Jun Tianxia head-on: “Swish… swish…”

Heaven above, earth below—this was a wondrous space, yet one confined to only two beings, for any other power or presence here was superfluous.

“Finally, it’s over!” A defense resembling a Daoist profound barrier glowed around the Shrine Maiden. She exhaled deeply, for at this moment, snowflakes began to dance around her again. The warm sun shining from the east bathed the environment in a profoundly comforting atmosphere.

It turned out that following the fierce exchange between the two combatants, the entirety of the Heavenly Emperor’s Cycle had been annihilated. It happened too suddenly; the force was too violent. Even the mysteriously manifested realm had been shattered.

“We’re back at Mount Sumeru?” Jialouluo finally managed to stand, and in the sunlight, Mount Sumeru now appeared no larger than a small hillock. “Ye Xiu and Sha Jun Tianxia—who actually won?”

“Ye Xiu! Ye Xiu!” Old Liu and Birdman rushed desperately, trying to locate any sign of Ye Xiu, but beneath the vast, pale snow, there seemed to be no one.

The Shrine Maiden drifted gently downward. Perhaps only she had clearly witnessed the entire exchange. “Are you so eager to know the victor?”

“Who was it!” Jun Bugu collapsed onto the ground, unable to bear the strain. A battle of this magnitude was far beyond anything he could have previously imagined.

Yan Shangcheng shot a fierce look at the Shrine Maiden but couldn’t help but admit, “This is true power. Compared to this, the gap between the Mad Vein Celestial Pivot and the power of the Death God is simply too vast!”

At that instant, a deep, resplendent blue light rose from the snowfield, its radiance dazzling and surpassing everything in the Endless Realm—this was the true Demon Realm’s Primordial Embryo.

Ye Xiu also poked his head out from a snowdrift. He sighed deeply, watching the blue light cluster dance, then turned back to see everyone staring at him in astonishment. “Even this couldn't counter the Demon Realm’s Primordial Embryo?”

“Though Sha Jun Tianxia has lost in this incarnation, it does not mean the Demon Realm’s Primordial Embryo has failed!” The blue light cluster ascended into the heavens like a sun, its voice retaining its majestic tone. “Death God, you have won! Hahahaha.”

“Ye Xiu! You won…” Jialouluo and the others struggled to stand and walked toward Ye Xiu. Together, they looked up at the blue cluster, feeling strangely disconnected. “We defeated Sha Jun Tianxia; is the Endless Realm safe?”

“No, I can still feel its presence!” Ye Xiu refused to believe what he was seeing. He looked at the blue cluster and questioned, “Sha Jun Tianxia is certainly dead, but you…”

The cluster hovered, potent yet entirely devoid of hostility. “Sha Jun Tianxia was merely a skin suit for the Demon Realm’s Primordial Embryo, a vessel holding only a sixth of its true power.”

“This is the Demon Realm’s Primordial Embryo,” Old Liu swallowed hard. If they had to fight now, no one here could match it. “The Demon Realm’s Primordial Embryo is indeed a terrifying entity. Sha Jun Tianxia, with only a sixth of its power, could already destroy the entire Endless Realm.”

The blue light slowly rose higher, its brilliance beginning to outshine the distant sun. “I appreciate the power of the Death God lineage. However, the next time the Demon Realm’s Primordial Embryo crosses over, things won't be so simple. I will find a perfect shell capable of bearing all my strength! Farewell for now, hahaha!”

“We can’t let it leave…” Jialouluo tried to fly upward, but the blue light instantly vanished, apparently departing the Endless Realm. “Damn it, the existence of that thing is a threat to every realm.”

Mount Sumeru gradually returned to an atmosphere of peace, though its current state was vastly different from what it was before Sha Jun Tianxia’s arrival.

The Shrine Maiden strolled toward the group, her waist slender and exceptionally alluring. “The Endless Realm is secured, but aren't you curious about the history of the Demon Realm’s Primordial Embryo?”

Ye Xiu understood precisely what the Shrine Maiden was implying. He not only wanted to know everything about the Primordial Embryo but had also guessed her true intentions for guiding them step-by-step into the Heavenly Emperor’s Cycle. “You led us into that mysterious place; you indirectly fostered the fusion of powers, the awakening of the Heavenly Emperor, and the birth of the Primordial Embryo. Your purpose…”

“I merely wished to make this world more fascinating, Death God.” The Shrine Maiden spoke, then ascended into the sky like an immortal maiden and vanished, her long, beautiful sleeves trailing gracefully. “You have gained sufficient power, haven’t you? To understand the history of the Netherworld King, follow the path of this immense strength. One day, you will comprehend what the King truly pursues!”

Ye Xiu remained silent, slowly straightening his posture. The development and changes of this entire realm seemed to revolve around two key figures: one, the Netherworld King, and the other, the Myriad Demon Empress. The power within him continued to grow stronger; what he must do next remained unknown.

“Ye Xiu, you rascal, you really pulled it off,” Old Liu chuckled, clapping Ye Xiu heartily on the back. The impact nearly sent him tumbling over.

Ye Xiu staggered, cursing, “Damn it, are you trying to beat me to death? Don’t you know the destructive power of Sha Jun Tianxia’s strike!”

Birdman also cast an approving look toward Ye Xiu. “Ye Xiu, you truly are an unpredictable existence. I have to admire you.”

“Where are Jun Bugu and Yan Shangcheng?” Ye Xiu was puzzled by the presence of those two, as the Dual Vein Celestial Pivot was crucial to his power enhancement. “Where did those two go?”

“They were here at the beginning…” Jialouluo hesitated, but he sensed something vague. “Their physical functions must have reached their absolute limit, and now, without the blessing of the Dual Vein Celestial Pivot, they have probably… probably vanished…”

“Jun Bugu!” Ye Xiu roared, but the vast snowfield yielded no sign of life. “Vanished! Jun Bugu existed as a Death God; how could he just disappear like that?”

Jialouluo shook his head. The records of the Dual Vein Celestial Pivot were also found in the Heavenly Bone Scriptures. “The book states that anyone augmented by the Dual Vein Celestial Pivot, once they lose the Pivot’s power, will turn into nothingness. This nothingness might not mean cessation, but it is certainly beyond our ability to find.”

Old Liu also expressed regret. Someone like Jun Bugu might have made a great friend. “Since that’s the case, there’s nothing we can do. I think it’s time for the two of us to return to the Mortal Realm.”

“The passage between the Mortal Realm and the Endless Realm was opened long ago by the Dark Death God; you can go back anytime.” Birdman smiled with relief. The calm after the battle offered hope to everyone. “You’re not staying a few more days in the Endless Realm so I can properly host you?”

“Yes, Ye Xiu! The Endless Realm is in ruins and needs rebuilding; this is precisely when I need people,” Jialouluo, having emerged from the turmoil, was full of confidence for the realm’s future. “With the likes of you here, I believe the Endless Realm can become far more prosperous under my stewardship.”

Ye Xiu looked toward the distant city; he recognized everything within that stretch of woods. There was little left in the Endless Realm that held him back. “Old Liu and I have been in the Endless Realm for too long; it is time to return to the Mortal Realm.”

“Absolutely necessary. I can’t get used to the food here anyway,” Old Liu was overjoyed at the prospect of returning, knowing that in the luxurious villa at Meiyi, he could have anything he desired. “Let’s go, then.”

“The remaining matters are entrusted to you, Sect Master,” Ye Xiu bowed slightly to Jialouluo and bid farewell to Birdman. “Since the Endless Realm and the Mortal Realm are so close, we could return at any moment. I hope the next time we meet, there won’t be so much warfare.”

Jialouluo nodded, swearing an oath. “Rest assured. Since the Demon Realm’s Primordial Embryo has not been completely eliminated, the Endless Realm will always be ready for the final battle. But before that, I will ensure the people of the Endless Realm unite, because this experience has taught us that only through unity can we overcome powerful enemies.”

“Sect Master, we’re leaving!” Old Liu and Gui Zhu together lifted Ye Xiu toward the summit of Mount Sumeru. At that spot, a red halo flashed, and the two of them vanished amidst the backdrop of white snow.

Jialouluo watched the rising sun, his heart heavy with melancholy. “To think that matters in the Endless Realm required the help of a Death God to resolve—is that not ironic?”

“He is more than just a Death God; his identity is too unique,” Birdman said with certainty to the Sect Master. “Sect Master, the future of the continent of the Endless Realm will require your dedication. My Sky Cloud Machine Dayblind Clan will offer our full support.”