Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 1041: The Secret of the Epoch Cataclysm

"Fortunately, due to the protection afforded by the spatial fragments, the Yin Yang Pearl, and the grand array, I managed to escape that terrifying calamity enacted by the Heavenly Dao..."

The Yin and Yang Old Ghost remarked, a bitter smile gracing his lips.

"Hmm!"

Ye Yun offered a nod, his gaze reflecting deep contemplation.

It was an undeniable truth that the Heavenly Dao was exceedingly ruthless!

Witnessing the despair of all living beings, it would directly annihilate them without a second thought.

Indeed, under the vast heavens, all mortals were no more than insignificant ants!

"Senior Brother, to think that such terrifying events transpired an epoch ago..."

Gu Anran was jolted back to the present, a soft sigh escaping her.

"Aye, the Slaughter Blood Evil Sword is truly an artifact of immense wickedness. Who knows the extent of slaughter it has inflicted across the world? It's quite possible that countless civilizations from various epochs were wiped out due to this Blood Sword..."

Ye Yun posited, lost in speculation.

His hypothesis held considerable weight.

Even a formidable Divine Emperor, once wielding the Slaughter Blood Evil Sword, would inevitably be swayed by its malevolent influence, triggering a catastrophic calamity.

Should the scale of such a calamity escalate, the Heavenly Dao would forsake all beings, unleashing devastating heavenly tribulations to engulf the entire continent.

Within such a heavenly tribulation, without supreme methods, survival would be nigh impossible.

Following a heavenly tribulation, merely a handful would manage to endure.

Ultimately...

Few possessed the means to withstand the ceaseless march of time.

Therefore, even a Divine Emperor was not immortal, incapable of traversing the vastness of long epochs.

Beyond the confines of the Mystical Space.

"Curious, why does this grand array feel more potent than before? Did something occur?"

The colossal Dragon Mountain writhed, reverting to its form as a crimson giant dragon.

The Yin Yang Refining Virtual Dragon directed its gaze towards a specific void, its immense draconic eyes flickering with an inner light.

It was intimately acquainted with the Yin and Yang Old Ghost, recognizing him as an utterly cunning and despicable wretch.

Furthermore, this array was something it had contended with for millions of years, making its power intimately familiar.

This grand array, though not currently active, exuded an aura of growing might.

Such a sensation was exceptionally peculiar.

A seed of suspicion began to sprout within its heart.

These two youngsters, both at the True God stage, had entered the array’s core, and subsequently, the array underwent such a significant transformation.

Truly beyond comprehension.

"Yin and Yang Old Ghost, what in the blazes are you plotting?"

The Yin Yang Refining Virtual Dragon let out a furious roar.

It abruptly ascended into the sky, its gargantuan serpentine body unfurling gracefully in mid-air. Reaching out a mighty crimson claw, it fiercely swiped towards the array's core.

Boom!

A resounding, thunderous explosion echoed.

The entirety of the grand array, which had been concealed within the void, trembled violently under the impact of the draconic claw.

"This malevolent dragon reacts with alarming speed, but it is already too late!"

The Yin and Yang Old Ghost uttered a cold sneer. With a single flick of his hand, he struck the Yin Yang Pearl.

Swoosh...

The Yin Yang Pearl instantly ascended into the heavens, its size expanding exponentially once more.

Concurrently, the Yin and Yang Old Ghost transformed into a streak of pure light, merging into the Yin Yang Pearl.

He had, in essence, become one with the Yin Yang Pearl.

The mountain-sized Yin Yang Pearl began to rotate, emitting a deep, rumbling sound. In a mere instant, the entire grand array roared to life with activated power.

Within the Yin Yang Cave.

The previously turbulent aura seemed to respond to an unseen summons, coalescing into the grand array.

The bizarre celestial phenomena that had previously manifested, along with countless strange creatures, all transmuted into beams of black and white light, also flowing into the grand array.

Cultivators from various factions who had been scattered around the Yin Yang Cave were then forcefully expelled by an immense transmission energy.

Suddenly.

The entire Yin Yang Cave was turned upside down, undergoing astonishing transformations.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Beams of black and white light surged through the void in erratic and captivating patterns, coalescing into a vast, churning ocean.

Rumble...

Rumble...

This ocean of black and white violently churned, engulfing the immense form of the Yin Yang Refining Virtual Dragon.

"This..."

Abruptly sensing the terrifying might emanating from the activated grand array, the Yin Yang Refining Virtual Dragon’s countenance contorted in sheer terror. It could not suppress a potent roar, "Damn you, Yin and Yang Old Ghost! What have you done? You’ve actually repaired the Yin Yang Pearl!"

Within the swirling black and white ocean, as colossal waves crested and fell, a wizened visage slowly materialized amidst the spray.

"Despicable wicked dragon, your reaction was indeed swift, realizing the Yin Yang Pearl has been restored, hahaha, but alas, everything is far too late!"

The Yin and Yang Old Ghost erupted into hearty laughter.

As his laughter reverberated, successive, terrifying waves swept across the expanse.

Boom! Boom!

The Yin Yang Refining Virtual Dragon roared in fury, lashing out with its claws and fangs, unleashing its most potent divine skills in a desperate attempt to manipulate the Yin-Yang energy, but all to no avail.

The might of the grand formation had long since escalated beyond its prior capabilities.

Even though it was situated within the Half-step God King Realm, it proved utterly futile against this formidable formation.

The menacing expanse of the ocean bore down, relentlessly forcing it downward from the heavens, inch by painstaking inch.

The Yin Yang Refining Virtual Dragon continued its desperate struggle, refusing to succumb.

However, the actual outcome was diametrically opposed to what it had envisioned.

The relentless pressure exerted by the ocean intensified, accelerating the descent of its colossal serpentine form.

Within the confines of the Mystical Space.

"This ancient specter intends to annihilate the Yin Yang Refining Virtual Dragon?"

Ye Yun let out a soft, amused chuckle.

With a casual flick of his wrist, the Tai Chi Diagram he held shattered the surrounding barrier and soared outward.

The Tai Chi Diagram plunged into the tumultuous black-and-white ocean, unaffected by its fury, and descended directly upon the head of the Yin Yang Refining Virtual Dragon.

As the Tai Chi Diagram began to rotate, it instantly expanded to an immense size.

Billowing streams of black and white luminescence emanated continuously.

The once-turbulent ocean now grew calm.

Naturally, this calmness was only partial; other sections of the grand formation within the Yin Yang Cave remained untouched by the pacifying influence of the Tai Chi Diagram.

"Who dares interfere?"

The Yin Yang Refining Virtual Dragon exclaimed in astonishment.

Yet, as its gaze fell upon the Tai Chi Diagram, shock flooded its senses; the artifact's power surpassed its deepest comprehension.

"Ancient specter, release it and withdraw your grand formation!"

Ye Yun addressed the Yin Yang Pearl, his tone calm as he issued the command.

"Senior, this malevolent dragon and I are sworn enemies, locked in an unfettered battle for eons. Without its demise, I would have long ago regained my original form..."

From within the Yin Yang Pearl, the venomous, hate-filled voice of the Yin and Yang Old Ghost resounded.

"My words... do you defy them?"

Ye Yun's expression hardened slightly.

This Yin and Yang Old Ghost, consumed by animosity, was evidently blinded by his own vengeance.

"Senior, I beg your pardon, but I must obliterate this wicked dragon at all costs!"

The Yin and Yang Old Ghost proclaimed loudly, his voice laced with unwavering resolve.

Rumble!

The grand formation of the Yin Yang Cave commenced its furious operation.

The terrifying black-and-white ocean grew even more ferocious, its power escalating by scores of times!

The ocean surged skyward, its presence apocalyptic and profoundly dreadful.

"Senior Brother, this old fellow has truly gone mad; he's disregarding even your commands!"

Gu Anran declared with indignation.

"No need for concern!"

Ye Yun offered a faint smile, extending a single finger.

"Halt!"

The Stasis Technique was unleashed, instantly suspending the spinning Yin Yang Pearl in place.

The Yin and Yang Old Ghost ensconced within the Yin Yang Pearl, even his very thoughts, were frozen.

"Little Junior Sister, watch over him here for a moment, I shall attend to that dragon outside..."

Ye Yun gently ruffled the young girl's hair, a light smile gracing his lips, and vanished in a blur.

Gu Anran stood somewhat bewildered, completely taken aback by her Senior Brother's abrupt departure.

Her gaze lingered on the still Yin Yang Pearl, a flicker of surprise registering on her face.

"Senior Brother is truly incredible, isn't he?"

"I never fathomed... that this immobilizing artifact could possess such formidable power, rivaling the Half-step Super God Level Yin Yang Pearl?"

Gu Anran murmured to herself.