Chapter 1006: The Final Divine Soldier, Fusion!

“According to the records on the Cosmic Stone Tablet, you should know what I’ve done.”

“But its records are not complete, for instance, the existence of ‘me’.”

The “me” mentioned by the old man was not Donghuang Taiyi, but rather the old man himself within the River of Eternal Darkness.

“With the power of the Donghuang Bell, I opened the Second Cosmic Era; this is recorded on the tablet.”

“It’s actually a kind of psychological suggestion.”

“Psychological suggestion?” Han Zhan repeated with a surprised tone.

One can only say, Donghuang Taiyi’s plan was so deep and far-reaching that he couldn’t keep up with it.

If it weren’t for the enhanced power provided by the Bronze Long Table, which increased his strength manifold, he would not have even perceived the old man’s existence.

“Yes, psychological suggestion.” The old man nodded slightly,

“It will prompt you to mimic my actions in moments of desperation, such as using the Ancient Divine Soldier Pangu Axe to open a new cosmic era, which is the Third Cosmic Era.”

Han Zhan still couldn’t understand.

What does opening the Third Cosmic Era have to do with what they are discussing now?

The old man continued speaking:

“Why do I live, why do I exist?”

“What state is the current ‘me’ in exactly?”

Knowing Han Zhan couldn’t answer, the old man spoke unhesitatingly:

“The current ‘me’ is the Cosmic Will.”

“Only by opening a new world can I discard my original flesh body and recondense into the Cosmic Will!”

The old man is Donghuang Taiyi and yet not Donghuang Taiyi.

He is the collective cosmic will formed from the remaining spiritual consciousness of Donghuang Taiyi after opening the Second Cosmic Era, belonging exclusively to the Second Cosmic Era.

You could also say that everything from the resurrection of spiritual energy to the old dreams progresses under his push.

“You are the last hope, Han Zhan.”

The old man’s tone suddenly shifted as he spoke.

“Since you opened the Third Cosmic Era, you will have the opportunity to discard your flesh body and be spiritually reborn in the Third Cosmic Era!”

“I can teach you this method.”

This is what the old man referred to as an act of significance.

Surviving is the greatest significance.

“But compared to your Second Cosmic Era, the Third Cosmic Era that I opened will only be more fragile, unable to replicate the grand spectacle of the ten Creators of the Second Cosmic Era, let alone the glory of the First Cosmic Era.”

“I left a hidden card within the World Tree.” The old man shook his head and said.

“Only one issue hasn’t been verified, which is why this backup hasn’t been activated.”

“The method to defeat the River of Eternal Darkness?” This time, Han Zhan understood.

“That’s right, as I mentioned earlier, the River of Eternal Darkness isn’t unbeatable.”

“The idea is to suppress the source of the River of Eternal Darkness with ten paths of Creation Dao. I proposed this concept. The Bronze Long Table is also my creation, and all actions of the World Tree are my direction.”

This was a bold attempt by Donghuang Taiyi because the cost of failure is an entire cosmic era.

His attempt had significant effects.

If the ten paths of Creation Dao weren’t broken one by one, the source of the River of Eternal Darkness could absolutely have been sealed, eliminating future troubles!

“The River of Eternal Darkness is not unbeatable; combining the ten paths of Creation Dao is the ultimate way to defeat the River of Eternal Darkness.”

The old man revealed the answer.

It turned out to be like this.

At this moment, Han Zhan felt a sense of revelation.

But speaking is easy; not only are Creation Dao difficult to find, but even if you found ten paths, how do you merge them into one?

The difficulty of this task is nearly equivalent to defeating the River of Eternal Darkness.

“You will know the answer.”

The old man smiled without revealing the final answer.

“Then allow me to assist you, to lend you a hand.”

As the Cosmic Will trapped by the River of Eternal Darkness, he still had the power to resist.

“While the fissure leading to the Third Cosmic Era hasn’t completely disappeared, go.”

The old man formed his fingers into a sword and lightly tapped Han Zhan’s brow.

The golden light that erupted from his fingertip became the only brightness amidst this darkness.

“Exchange the death of your flesh body for the everlasting continuation of your consciousness.”

“Go, your story will continue into the next cosmic era.”

As the echo of his voice faded,

Han Zhan felt as though his soul was being extracted from his original body.

Drifting toward the blurry fissure behind him that was on the verge of disappearing.

The causality of the River of Eternal Darkness couldn’t bind him.

Because at this moment, Han Zhan had completely relinquished his original flesh body, his original paths, his original Ancient Divine Soldier Pangu Axe, everything that was original.

Han Zhan instinctively turned his head to look behind.

The surging endless darkness was staining the Bronze Long Table black, along with the Creators beside the Bronze Long Table.

He saw his own creation’s residual body grasp the Pangu Axe once more, raise its head, and together with other Creators, stare at him with eyes entirely black.

He saw the old man, representing the will of the Second Cosmic Era, being swallowed by the monstrous waves raised by the River of Eternal Darkness.

In his ears echoed the last words of the old man:

“Illuminate the true self, penetrate the mysteries of the cosmos.”

“Dispel Yao Black, then Dawn will break.”

…

The voice was like thunder, resonating loud and clear.

In Han Zhan’s eyes, the dark essence belonging to the River of Eternal Darkness had completely dissipated.

His consciousness returned to his body once more,

the scene before him became clear again.

He had returned.

He was not stripped of causality by the River of Eternal Darkness, nor had he fallen into an endless cycle, forgetting his true identity.

Han Zhan felt like he had dreamed.

A very long dream.

He should have sunk into this dream cycle, then have his causality stripped by the River of Eternal Darkness, completely lose himself, and become a puppet of the River of Eternal Darkness.

But in the final moment, the backup plan left in Han Zhan’s creation’s residual body was triggered.

Whether it is Donghuang Taiyi,

The Cosmic Will of the Second Cosmic Era,

Or even the identity as the Master of Dawn.

The layout spanning three cosmic eras completed its cycle at this moment, erasing the final bit of variability.

And Han Zhan, whether the Savior of the Second Cosmic Era, the Creator God with the codename “Pangu”, the Cosmic Will of the Third Cosmic Era, or… the Great Xia Leader.

His numerous identities fused entirely at this moment, the past and present form a complete unity.

This also signifies,

The last Ancient Divine Soldier, Pangu Axe, returned to Han Zhan’s body as the last of the ten paths of Creation Dao, the final piece for defeating the River of Eternal Darkness, was completely supplemented!

Ten Ancient Divine Soldiers,

Ten paths of Creation Dao,

Using Han Zhan as the carrier, they merged into one within him, an unprecedented Chaos Dao!

Donghuang Taiyi was the strategist, orchestrating across three cosmic eras, even amid death and path extinction, successfully playing the River of Eternal Darkness in his hands.

Han Zhan was the sword-bearer, reaching the peak in two cosmic eras, eventually successfully merging the ten Ancient Divine Soldiers, combining the ten paths into one, achieving the one and only Chaos Dao.

This was a victory,

Belonging to them!