Martial Arts Genius with Proficiency System Chapter 993 - 441: Facing the Five Primordials, the Strongest Divine Skill! (Part 2)

The phantom’s form kept shifting, as though ten million stars were swaying within it—that was the perception of countless living beings, the very notions of ten million universes. When the first living being in existence gazed upon the Star River, all beings learned the capacity for thought—and with that, He was born.

He, Xu Luo, was the Primordial ruler of all concepts: thought, reflection, wisdom, contemplation, philosophy.

"Just a flick of the wrist."

Xu Luo uttered no conventional language, yet the meaning He wished to convey surfaced directly within Great Destruction’s thoughts. The Three Deceits Cult wielded an influence twisted to an extreme; once tainted, escape was impossible. Numerous powers yearned to possess such an ability, yet none could unravel its secret. The myriad races always believed this stemmed from the exceptionally special nature of faith in the Three Gods, unaware that all of it originated from Xu Luo’s blessing.

"It no longer matters. Had you not acted as you did, I might not have awakened at all, let alone returned to Subspace this early. The little dessert you prepared for me—I quite like it." Little Xue Yue emitted a soft laugh.

"Ming Qi, though our authorities oppose each other, we have never engaged in a so-called life-and-death struggle. Where there is life, there must be death; where there is creation, there must be destruction. Where there is you, Ming Qi, there must be me, Great Destruction! I cannot comprehend it. Why must you expend so much effort to eradicate me?" Great Destruction’s gaze fixed once more upon the towering Ming Qi. However, only a prolonged silence answered Him.

"Forget it. If you do not wish to answer, then do not. I care no longer. Whatever it is you fear, whatever it is you dread—I pay it no mind. The connection between the Three Deceits Cult and you has just been severed by me. I shall utilize this 'dessert' you painstakingly prepared to reclaim all into my grasp once more. When the time comes... we shall have a proper little game..." Little Xue Yue’s voice gradually faded. Then, the moonlight began to disperse; His body turned ethereal, and the moonlight slowly receded.

"Shuo Wang!!" Ming Qi exclaimed in a low voice. Mo Mei could only offer a helpless shrug. Currently, She had transformed into a large, fiery-red flower. Swaying Her petals, She spoke softly, "I cannot hold Him here. there is a new, exceptionally stable anchor on His body. It is rooted in causality itself, an anchor more enduring than causality and fate. Unless a Primordial who governs causality is born, no one can detain Him. But you know this—our world cannot foster such a Primordial." As Mo Mei's words concluded, Little Xue Yue's figure completely vanished from their sight.

Ming Qi's expression became exceedingly complex, betraying a sense of long-awaited relief, yet mingled with a trace of reluctance. "Tell me, do you truly wish to erase Him or not? How is it that you were the one shouting the loudest, and you are also the one happiest after He departed..." A slightly teasing voice echoed forth. It belonged to a figure entirely enveloped in black mist. Behind Him loomed the phantom of a colossal clocktower. His existence was unfathomable—He seemed to stand directly before one’s eyes, yet also as if residing in the distant past.

"Shi Ming, that future—are you certain you did not misinterpret it?" Ming Qi inquired, His voice resonating like heavenly thunder. "I did not misinterpret it. Great Destruction will usher in true annihilation. He will stand atop the boundless Black Tide, shining over the Divine Eaters, the Extremists, and all of the End—annihilating even us, consigning this entire Star River to oblivion." The entity named Shi Ming articulated slowly. Upon hearing this, Ming Qi remained silent for a considerable period before speaking, "What is everyone's opinion?" Mo Mei responded with a smile, "Then it shall be exceedingly beautiful."

"All things annihilated, all creation brought to an end—this too represents a brand-new line of thought," Xu Luo stated faintly. Shi Ming lifted His head to survey the entirety of Subspace. "Time never ceases. I am merely an observer, not the one who controls it." As for that final Primordial, who had remained silent throughout the entire exchange, He uttered not a single word. His presence was inconceivable, yet He also exuded an aura of nothingness—a paradox beyond description. Listening to their discourse, Ming Qi heaved a deep sigh and spoke no further.

Subsequently, the five Primordials departed simultaneously. The Subspace instantly resumed its motion. The Evil Gods, who were meant to be tearing each other apart, continued their mutual destruction; the Evil Gods, destined to devour planets, proceeded with their planetary consumption.

The world seemed to have forgotten their recent happenings, proceeding with daily routines as if nothing had occurred.

Within the core of the Eternal Venerable God, the small entity known as Xue Yue reverted to the size of a mere rag doll, observing all that transpired.

"Annihilating this entire Star River as well, hmm?"

"Only one individual holds the qualification to be reflected by me, to be my driving force. If that person is him..."

"To end the entire Star River... that sounds... rather amusing."

The diminutive Xue Yue let out a soft chuckle.

The image of a handsome, vibrant youth flickered before His eyes. Then, He slowly closed them, commencing the avid absorption of the Power of Origin.

Concurrently—

Back in the tangible world, Su Tu noted that his physical form had undergone another expansion. His body, previously resembling that of a seven or eight-year-old, had, in an instant, grown taller by a significant margin. Visually, he now appeared to be around eleven or twelve years old.

Su Tu scarcely had any opportunity to ponder the remarkable speed of his body's growth.

Abruptly, a cascade of system notifications materialized before him.

Upon observing these alerts, Su Tu became rooted to the spot on the throne.

"Heh... If it were possible for me to genuinely experience emotions at this moment, I would likely be overcome with such excitement that I'd lose all self-control, wouldn't I..."

"Little Xue Yue, oh little Xue Yue, what exactly are you doing out there in the Subspace..."

Su Tu found himself murmuring involuntarily.

Lines of system prompts now floated persistently in his vision.

[You have directly confronted the Primordial Evil God · Ming Qi!!]

[You have directly confronted the Primordial Evil God · Shi Ming!!]

[You have directly confronted the Primordial Evil God · Mo Mei!!]

[You have directly confronted the Primordial Evil God · Xu Luo!!]

[You have directly confronted the Primordial Evil God · Mo Mei!!]

"If my memory serves me correctly, there are only five Primordial Evil Gods in existence throughout the entirety of the Subspace..."

The Primordials represented the apex of existence within the Subspace, standing at the ultimate culmination of the Star River. Such beings were as elusive as Divine Dragons; one might catch a glimpse of their heads, but never their tails. Even within the established chronicles of the Star River, the complete conceptual realms of the five great Primordials had never been fully documented.

And Xue Yue—having only just entered the Subspace—had directly encountered all five of these Primordials.

He had harbored a suspicion that upon Xue Yue's entry into the Subspace, remarkable events might unfold; he had simply underestimated the sheer magnitude of what would transpire!!

With the Muddy World Divine Power within his being depleted, he was unable to re-enter the Subspace. His only recourse was to utilize the intrinsic connection he shared with the divine anomaly to ascertain Xue Yue's status.

Once he confirmed that Xue Yue had merely experienced a moderate weakening, the gnawing worry within him finally subsided.

"So my intuition was correct. Xue Yue's prior existence indeed originated from the Subspace. I am merely uncertain about the rank of Evil God he represented to have precipitated such a monumental event."

"I surmise he must be at least on par with that colossal brute of War..."

Su Tu mused internally. That immense fighter already held a position among the mightiest beings below the Primordials. Xue Yue ought to be comparable to him—after all, that young individual could not possibly be a Primordial himself...

Assured of Xue Yue's safety and well-being, Su Tu's lips curved into a subtle smile.

Following those initial five system prompts, a subsequent, more significant notification appeared—that was the true crux of the matter.

[You have directly faced all Primordial concepts; you have obtained Divine Skills · Nothing]

[Divine Skills · One]

[Peep: All entities across the All Realms, every object within the Star River—once they fall under your observation, their fundamental essence is laid bare.]

[Word: When spoken, essence stirs; by grasping the underlying principle, you may assert dominion over it.]

[Palm (Locked) Unlock condition: Unknown!]

[Grasp (Locked) Unlock condition: Unknown!]

This collection of Divine Skills possessed remarkably straightforward descriptions, and their names were equally unembellished.

However, Skills acquired through direct confrontation with the five paramount Primordials were, without question, unimaginably potent.

Calming his respiration and centering his focus, Su Tu prepared to test the capabilities of this Skill.

He concentrated his will, intending to activate "One," but...

Nothing occurred...

Su Tu experienced a profound sense of absence—the activation of the Divine Skill had faltered.

He instantly grasped the underlying reason. This particular Skill necessitated a conduit for its manifestation, and his present physical form was utterly incapable of enduring the Skill's unleashed power. It was akin to attempting to power an electric train with a gasoline engine.

This predicament was, frankly, infuriating...

Consequently, to wield this Skill, he would need to reclaim his original physical body.

Just as Su Tu found himself adrift, contemplating how to express his exasperation, an urgent thought surged, conveying a message from one of his devoted followers—a message concerning a matter of profound importance.

The transmission detailed that a member of the Human Race, Zhou Wuliang, who had valiantly fought against the formidable powers of thirteen great races single-handedly, had vanished within the Moonwatching Star System!!