Published at 25th of January 2026 7:00 am

Chapter 1971: The Destination of the Law, the Struggle to Prove the Dao

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In the small courtyard.

Ye Feng drank ten cups of Nine-Colored Enlightenment Tea at peak stage in one go, his face full of enjoyment and satisfaction, while the thoughts in his mind became even clearer.

His comprehension directly increased by fifty percent!

"Senior, I feel the distance to our next meeting won’t be too long." Ye Feng felt it profoundly, believing that he could break through to Hundred-layered Immortal Emperor in a few years.

Perhaps it wouldn’t even take a few years.

If everything went smoothly, a year would be enough.

The Invincible Old Man nodded: "Indeed, we will meet soon; by then, you will have broken through to Hundred-layered Immortal Emperor, possessing the strength to single-handedly defeat a Half-Step Heavenly Venerable."

"Then, I shall take my leave!"

Ye Feng cupped his hands, feeling his consciousness beginning to dissipate, signaling its return.

Before leaving, he glanced at the Ancient Cosmic Tome.

The Invincible Old Man shook his head: "That is a tome imprinted with countless universes, at too high a level for you to bring back to the Twin Universe. Even if you could take it back, it would directly cause the entire universe to collapse and disintegrate."

Upon hearing this, Ye Feng awkwardly scratched his head.

"Oh, there’s one more thing." The Invincible Old Man slapped his forehead, recalling a crucial piece of information.

"What is it?" Ye Feng asked.

The Invincible Old Man inquired: "You should have created entirely new laws of your own, right?"

Ye Feng nodded: "Yes."

The Invincible Old Man explained: "Then that’s right, you’ve created laws that don’t exist in the universe. When you break through to Hundred-layered Immortal Emperor, these laws will automatically replicate and differentiate into eighty-one, merging into the Cosmic Sea to become universally shared laws that anyone can cultivate."

Ye Feng was astonished: "Is there such a thing?"

"Naturally." The Old Man nodded, "In the Origin of All Things, there were initially no laws. Later, as countless people created laws, they gradually merged into one, becoming universally shared laws."

"Do all laws become like this?" Ye Feng was surprised there was such a phenomenon.

"Yes." The Old Man nodded.

"In that case, what impact will this have?" Ye Feng was quite concerned, fearing others would master the laws he created.

"There’s a positive impact." The Old Man said.

"Ah?" Ye Feng was greatly surprised.

The Old Man explained:

"Whenever someone creates a law that never existed before, upon reaching Hundred-layered Immortal Emperor, the law becomes universally shared, allowing everyone to comprehend it. The creator of the law becomes the ’Ancestor of Dao’ of the law, having absolute suppressive effects on any cultivators of that law."

Hearing this, Ye Feng raised an eyebrow.

This was exciting.

But quickly, his expression darkened.

"So, those universally shared laws integrated into my universe will be suppressed by practitioners who created them? Does that mean I won’t be able to defeat those people?" Ye Feng couldn’t help but ask.

"Yes." The Old Man nodded, "Of course, they can only suppress the laws they created; other laws cannot be suppressed by them. There won’t be a strong suppressive effect in combat with you."

Ye Feng said: "I see."

"Precisely because all laws ultimately converge into the Cosmic Sea, the Cosmic Sea is also known as the home of laws."

The Old Man added.

After chatting with the Old Man for a while longer, Ye Feng’s body began to collapse and disintegrate. He knew that his consciousness was returning to the small universe. Next time he comes, it will be when he breaks through the hundredth layer of the Creation Realm.

"Senior, I must be going..."

Ye Feng’s body became disperse, like a sheet of water, transparent, about to completely disappear.

"See you next time!" The Old Man waved his hand.

Bloop!

Ye Feng’s body completely dissipated.

"Young man, whether we’ll meet again next time is a question! Even if we can meet again, I’m afraid your condition won’t be very good."

The Invincible Old Man sighed and shook his head.

He looked at a water vat not far away, seeing the water surface reflecting scenes of future, with fierce battles that made one’s scalp tingle.

...

Small universe.

Ye Feng’s consciousness returned.

Looking at the familiar surroundings, his gaze fell on the Seven-Colored Enlightenment Tea Tree.

"Little one, you must strive to transform into the supreme invincible Nine-Colored Enlightenment Tea Tree in the future!"

Ye Feng hoped.

"Sect Leader, you’re finally back!"

Xue Rongqing gracefully approached, wearing a thin, light purple gauze skirt, her proud curves visible as she walked, driving many people crazy.

Ye Feng glanced once.

Of course, this one glance lasted a full ten breaths without blinking, watching very carefully.

"Sect Leader, your concubine is embarrassed!"

Xue Rongqing volunteered to massage Ye Feng’s shoulders, feeling the aura belonging to the Ninety Layer Immortal Emperor level, showed a surprised look on her pretty face, "Sect Leader, have you broken through?"

"Yes, I recently went into seclusion and consecutively broke through two minor realms, my combat power is stronger now."

Ye Feng nodded.

"Congratulations, Sect Leader!" Xue Rongqing congratulated.

"No need for such courtesy. Now, let’s return to the Flame Universe first and then pass through the transfer area back to the universe."

Ye Feng took Xue Rongqing and disappeared.

Flame Universe.

The two appeared out of thin air in the Cosmic Sanctuary, looking up at the gigantic Dao Stele Shard, then scanned the current Flame Universe with Divine Sense, ensuring there were no issues, only then did they relax to prepare to return to the Twin Universe.

"Sect Leader, are we just going back like this?"

Xue Rongqing was somewhat reluctant.

She enjoyed living here with Ye Feng.

"Behind Elder of Abyss Clan, there’s a Venerable at Quasi-Heavenly Venerable level, in the process of healing him. It’s estimated to take about a month before he recovers. By then, they might return, so we must prepare early."

Ye Feng said further with a serious expression.

After returning to the Twin Universe, he could find Yao Yue to prepare for setting up a Spatial Transference Formation. If he could truly enter the Cosmic Sea with his real body, he could then launch a surprise attack on the Abyss Clan’s base in the Cosmic Sea.

This is called surrounding Wei to save Zhao.

"Oh, alright." Xue Rongqing was greatly startled internally, not expecting someone of Quasi-Heavenly Venerable level behind all this.

However, at this moment.

Throughout the starry sky of Flame Universe, suddenly there were brilliant fireworks blooming, as if celebrating something.

Countless cultivators suddenly rejoiced.

"Good heavens!"

"This is the sign of the Dao Verification Struggle easing into!"

"How can this be?"

"A few years ago wasn’t there a Dao Verification Struggle? At that time, Black Ming Emperor defeated Luo Guanhua Immortal Emperor and successfully reached the summit of Dao Verification."

"I find it strange too!"

"According to reason, it would take at least another million years before the universe has someone verifying their Dao. But this time, it’s only been a few years in between."

"Strange!"

Countless cultivators in the Flame Universe were shocked.

Of course, more were excited.

Especially some ancient powerhouses, who all emerged at this moment, erupting with strong auras.

"Dao Verification?"

"Hahaha, I have been dormant for billions of years, with no one knowing I’ve broken through to Hundred-layered Immortal Emperor, previously hidden at around ninety-five layers. Now, it’s my turn to verify my Dao as Half-Step Heavenly Venerable."

A voice filled with arrogance resounded.

Next moment.

In a certain star sea of Flame Universe, a man wearing a yellow robe appeared, outstanding, intricate array patterns etched all over his body, very strong in combat power.

"King’s Nine-star Pinnacle battle power."

Ye Feng looked at the man, saying.

Previously when communicating with the consciousness of Flame Universe, he clearly stated that the winner of this Dao Verification Struggle will surely be the Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor.

At that time, the Cosmic Consciousness issued a reminder.

In the current universe, in fact, there are still several ancient hundred-layered Immortal Emperors hidden.

However, these individuals are quite cold-blooded.

Even during the previous cosmic-grade battles, they did intervene to fend off enemies, yet they never unleashed their full cultivation level and abilities, consistently concealing themselves.

Now, the situation is different.

These individuals have finally surfaced, preparing to compete for the suddenly appeared Dao Verifying slot.

Boom!

In the starry sky, two hundred-layered Immortal Emperors engaged in fierce combat, with a Vermilion Bird Mark representing the Flame Universe appearing behind them.

This is the symbol of Dao Verifying.

Everyone competing for the Dao Verifying slot carries this type of mark during the Dao Verifying contest.

The victor will fuse all the marks.

Then, the nineteen Dao Laws they themselves created will be marked with the Origin Imprint of Cosmic Will, gaining cosmic-level pressure, becoming a Half-Step Heavenly Venerable.

"Two Kings with Eight Stars Power."

"These two have hidden themselves very well!"

Ye Feng thought to himself.

"Hahaha... you are all losers; I, the emperor, am the victor of this Dao Verifying contest." Another person joined the battle, precisely the yellow-robed middle-aged man with King nine-star pinnacle combat power.

"I, the emperor, will fight against both of you!"

The yellow-robed middle-aged man laughed crazily.

In the next moment.

He held a sun-like light sphere in each hand but was billions of times stronger than the sun, simultaneously smashing them toward the two Dao Verifying contenders.

Boom!

The two were ultimately only Kings with Eight Stars Power, utterly unable to resist the yellow-robed middle-aged man’s combat power, which reached King nine-star pinnacle, and they both covered their chests and retreated.

"It’s you, Yellow Robe Great Emperor!"

Many people recognized the yellow-robed middle-aged man.

"Weren’t you a ninety-five-layer Immortal Emperor? Why have you suddenly become a hundred-layered Immortal Emperor? Did you hide your cultivation level before? Truly insidious!"

Another competitor said unwillingly.

With Yellow Robe Great Emperor competing, he stood no chance.

Another competitor also had a gloomy expression and gave up on the competition for this Dao Verifying contest.

"Hahaha!"

Seeing the two exit the battlefield, the Yellow Robe Great Emperor’s eyes were full of arrogance and pride.

However, he suddenly sensed something amiss.

Because the marks of the two hundred-layered Immortal Emperors who exited the Dao Verifying contest did not fly towards him, implying there were other competitors in the universe.

"Who dares to compete with me? Come out!"

The Yellow Robe Great Emperor shouted.

...

Deep within the Secret Realm of the Ancient Sky Tribe.

An elder sat cross-legged on the ground.

This person was the Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor.

He formed seals with his hands, fully releasing the powerful cultivation aura on his body, communicating with the Cosmic Consciousness, gradually condensing a flame mark behind him.

"Finally earned a slot."

The Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor murmured.

Once entering the Dao Era, with the Cosmic Consciousness officially opening the Dao Verifying contest, every hundred-layered Immortal Emperor could communicate with the Cosmic Consciousness and earn a mark.

Having a mark signifies eligibility to compete for the precious Dao Verifying slot, but also fraught with peril.

Even the slightest carelessness could result in death by opponents.

"It’s me!"

With the condensation of the Dao Verifying Imprint, the Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor dashed out of the gray star domain, and after a few flickers, had arrived at the battlefield in the center of the starry sky.

At this moment.

The Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor and Yellow Robe Great Emperor stared at each other from afar.

"It’s you!"

Seeing the Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor, Yellow Robe Great Emperor revealed a look of surprise, not expecting him to compete for Dao Verifying too.

Thinking of the stunningly beautiful Moon Holy Body Xue Rongqing, Yellow Robe Great Emperor couldn’t help but lick his lips, a wicked smile taking shape, saying: "Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor, why isn’t Saint Ancestor Xue Rongqing participating in the Dao Verifying contest?"

"Does it concern you?" The Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor snorted, showing no favorable attitude to the other party.

"How does it not concern? She’s our universe’s top powerhouse. It’s a pity she’s not verifying the Dao."

Yellow Robe Great Emperor licked his lips.

Actually, he was very happy now.

Because once he defeated the Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor, he could verify the Dao as a Half-Step Heavenly Venerable. By then, he planned to possess Moon Holy Body Xue Rongqing before ascending, having her birth a top genius for him in the universe.

He believes, a million years later, his descendants will surely become the next person to verify the Dao.

Thinking of this, Yellow Robe Great Emperor was overjoyed.

"Yellow Robe Great Emperor, this era’s Dao Verifying slot belongs to me; you shouldn’t compete." The Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor said loudly, possessed with absolute confidence.

"Bah! Even more arrogant than me, watch as I cut you down, see if you can still verify the Dao then."

Yellow Robe Great Emperor roared.

In the next moment, he spread his arms, powerful aura erupting from his palms, rapidly condensing into sword Qi resembling a dragon’s tongue in midair.

Swoosh!

This sword Qi suddenly slashed, though it avoided the Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor’s front, it made a sharp turn, suddenly stabbing towards the back of the Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor’s head.

"You intend to kill me?"

The Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor’s face darkened, sensing the intense killing intent from Yellow Robe Great Emperor, his figure flashed, evading this strike.

"Nonsense!"

Yellow Robe Great Emperor sneered, forming seals with his hands as the sword Qi, having missed its mark, suddenly swerved towards the Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor’s chest, its angle extremely tricky.

"Since so, I shall kill you as well."

The Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor said coldly, a faint silver shield appearing over his body.

Clang!

Yellow Robe Great Emperor’s dragon tongue sword Qi shattered, his face filled with disbelief.

"You are too young."

The Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor said indifferently.

In the next moment, he executed top-tier Law Divine Abilities like Vitality Chop taught by Ye Feng, chopping out a dazzling sword beam under the enhancement of the Silver Spirit Talisman.

Swoosh!

Yellow Robe Great Emperor’s head soared into the sky, his eyes wide open in disbelief.

"How could this be..."

Yellow Robe Great Emperor exclaimed.

He had heard of the Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor’s strength but didn’t expect the other to be this powerful.

Boom!

As the Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor continued his assault, Yellow Robe Great Emperor was annihilated both in body and spirit.

Swoosh swoosh swoosh!

Three marks flew forth, merging into the mark behind the Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor, signifying he had won this Flame Universe’s Dao Verifying contest.

Whistle!

A vast amount of Cosmic Origin appeared out of thin air, enveloping the Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor, strengthening his physique, and marking the nineteen Dao Laws he created with the Origin Imprint of Cosmic Will, gradually obtaining cosmic-level pressure.

"Look, a new Half-Step Heavenly Venerable has been born!"

"He is... the Ancient Sky Tribe Ancestor!"

Countless beings in the Flame Universe showed expressions of envy and admiration, their gazes growing ever more fervent.

[PS: This Chapter has more than 4000 words, wishing everyone a Happy Lantern Festival, good night!]

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