We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 517 [The Destruction of the Stone Tablet] [The Essence of Domination]

"Place your hand on the mirror."

The stargazer said, "It will tell you everything you need to know."

After hesitating for a moment, Xia En followed the instructions and placed his right hand on the mirror.

In an instant, a chilling sensation spread from my arm throughout my body.

The mirror began to ripple violently, then a blurry image appeared—

An endless darkness is swallowing the starry sky, while seven gray points of light are struggling to resist it.

One of the points of light was brighter than the others, but it seemed to be missing something and unable to exert its full power.

Followed by.

The scene changes, revealing seven stone tablets of different shapes, each engraved with different runes.

Xia En suddenly understood.

The runes on one of the stone tablets are likely the complete form of the [Sovereign Law]!
"What does it mean?"

He couldn't help but ask.

The Stargazer's voice rang in my ears: "Seven candidates, seven law tablets."

"Only by collecting all the runes on the stone tablets can we obtain the complete authority of the [Dominator] and fight against the impending darkness."

The mirror changed again, this time displaying the structural diagram of the Tower of All Laws.

On the top floor of the tower—the thirteenth floor—there is a special mark.

"The real test is there."

The stargazer explained, "But to enter the thirteenth level, you must first gain the approval of at least three stone tablets."

Xia En withdrew his hand, and the mirror returned to its calm state.

"Do the other candidates also know this information?"

"of course."

The stargazer nodded: "It's a fair competition."

"but……"

He suddenly lowered his voice: "You need to be careful of [Control Apostle], it has gained the approval of [Filthy Stone Tablet] and is hunting down other candidates."

Shaen's eyes narrowed: "It's in the tower?"

"No, it's active near the [Boundary Rift], where there's a second stele—the [Space Stele]."

The stargazer raised his hand and tapped lightly, and a beam of starlight entered Xia En's brow.

"This is the path to the [Boundary Rift]."

"If you act quickly enough, you might be able to gain the approval of the Space Stele before you gain control of the Apostles."

As Xia En processed this information, a question suddenly occurred to him.

"Stargazer, why are you helping me?"

The old man smiled slightly, and the gray rune between his brows glowed faintly.

"Because I was once a candidate for [Dominator], but... I failed."

He lifted a corner of his robe, revealing a semi-transparent arm—a mark of the backlash from the laws of nature.

"Right now, I just hope someone can stop the [Black Disaster], whoever that person is."

Xia En looked at him with deep respect: "I will do my best."

The stargazer nodded in satisfaction, then pointed to the mirror: "Before you leave, there's one more thing you need to do."

"The Mirror of All Laws will guide you to the most suitable initial stele."

Xia En placed her hand on the mirror again.

This time, three shimmering points of light appeared in the mirror, each located at a different position on the tower.

"The Time Stone Tablet on the seventh floor, the Life Stone Tablet on the ninth floor, and..."

The stargazer's voice suddenly turned serious: "The [Destruction Stone Tablet] on the eleventh floor."

"【Destruction Stone Tablet】?"

Shane frowned. "It doesn't sound like some kind of gentle force."

"That's definitely not the case."

The stargazer admitted, "But it resonates most with you."

"The brightest point of light you see in the mirror is a sign that you've been chosen by the [Destruction Stone Tablet]."

After a moment's thought, Xia En asked, "Which of these three stone tablets should I choose?"

"It depends on what path you want to take."

The stargazer remarked meaningfully, "Time is the most mysterious, life is the most all-encompassing, and destruction..."

"The most powerful?"

Xia En continued.

The stargazer shook his head: "Most dangerous."

"It will empower you while simultaneously eroding your mind."

"Those who chose to destroy the monument in history have mostly gone mad."

After a moment of silence, Xia En asked, "What about the remaining one-tenth?"

The stargazer's gaze deepened: "They have become the true rulers."

These words struck Xia En like a heavy hammer blow.

Risk and opportunity coexist – the [Destroy the Stone Tablet] is dangerous, but it is the fastest path to [Domination].

Now, with the threat of the Black Calamity looming close and the Apostles of Control also watching him closely, he doesn't have much time to slowly increase his strength.

"I choose [Destroy the Stone Tablet]."

Xia En finally made up his mind.

The stargazer seemed to have anticipated his choice, nodding slightly: "Then, you need to go to the eleventh level as soon as possible."

"However, before that, you will have one more opportunity to visit the Library of All Laws."

Xia En asked in confusion, "【The Library of All Laws】? That's..."

"That's what the stargazer replied."

"The Library of All Laws is one of the treasures of the Tower of All Laws."

"There are books of secret techniques collected from various [secret realms]."

"Reading this may greatly help you in mastering the laws."

Xia En nodded.

Sharpening knives does not miss woodcutters.

A major battle is about to begin.

He needs to increase his power as much as possible before that happens.

"Then, please take me there."

Immediately afterwards, a phantom book appeared in the stargazer's hand.

next moment.

The orb of light from the ancient text suddenly expanded, engulfing Xia En entirely!
……

……

When Shane regained his sight, he found himself standing in a huge library.

The towering bookshelves stretched to the horizon, each shelf filled with heavy ancient books.

"This is the Library of All Laws."

A gentle female voice came from behind.

Xia En turned around and saw a young woman wearing silver-rimmed glasses.

She was dressed in a scholar's robe and held a glowing book in her arms.

"I am Eileen, the guardian of this place."

The woman smiled and said, "You can choose three 'Books of Laws' here that resonate with you."

"There's no time limit, but remember—"

Her eyes grew deep.

True knowledge often lies hidden beneath appearances.

After she finished speaking, Eileen's figure gradually faded and eventually disappeared.

Xia En looked around at the millions of books in the collection and felt a sense of bewilderment.

Finding three suitable "Books of Laws" in this vast sea of ​​books is like finding a needle in a haystack. But soon, Shane came up with a solution.

He closed his eyes and began to activate the [Dominator Law] within his body.

A hazy, gray power flowed through his meridians, gradually spreading outwards, reaching out to the surrounding bookshelves like tentacles.

"Since these books are all related to laws, I should be able to find the one that best suits me by using the [Law of Domination] to sense them."

Sure enough, a moment later, Xia En felt a few faint resonances.

He followed his senses, passing through countless bookshelves, and finally found the first glowing book in a secluded corner.

The Boundary Between Emptiness and Reality

The moment Xia En took the book down, the pages automatically turned, and countless pieces of information flooded into his mind like a tidal wave!
He saw the essence of emptiness and understood the principle of space folding.

They even glimpsed the secrets of creating miniature secret realms.

This knowledge corroborates his existing understanding of the "Law of Emptiness," making his comprehension even more profound.

When the information stream ended, Shane discovered that his control over the [Law of the Void] had increased significantly!

"I see……"

"Void is not merely a concept of space; it also encompasses the dialectic between 'existence' and 'nothingness'..."

Xia En seemed to be deep in thought.

"These [Books of Laws] can supplement my understanding of the corresponding laws."

On the panel, the control level of the [Void Law] has increased from 78% to 85%!

Such an improvement is considerable.

With this experience, Shane became even clearer about his goals.

He continued his search in the library, and guided by the [Law of Domination], he quickly found the second book—

The Cycle of Life and Death

This book had a much stronger impact on Shane.

When Shane turned to the first page, countless runes leaped into his eyes as if they were alive.

The rules were automatically rearranged and combined in his mind, forming a deeper understanding of the laws.

It elucidates the unity of opposites between the laws of life and the laws of annihilation, revealing the ultimate truth of the cycle of all things.

Xia En felt as if he had witnessed the birth and destruction of countless civilizations and felt the most essential pulse of life.

"This is simply..."

He was panting, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead.

"It was so shocking."

When Xia En came to his senses, he discovered that his mental strength had increased significantly.

Moreover, he gained a deeper understanding of his own power of "annihilation" and "rebirth".

"Just one more book to go."

Shaun rallied and continued his search.

However, this time the sensation became blurry, as if something was interfering with his perception.

He wandered among the bookshelves for a long time, but still couldn't find the exact spot.

"what happened?"

Xia En stopped and fell into deep thought.

“Eileen said, ‘True knowledge lies hidden beneath appearances’…”

Suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration.

"Could it be..."

Instead of blindly pursuing his senses, Xia En sat down cross-legged on the spot and completely immersed his mind in the [Law of Domination].

A hazy, gray halo emanated from his body, gradually enveloping the surrounding bookshelves.

Just then, a strange scene unfolded—

Under the illumination of the [Law of Domination], some books began to emit a faint glow.

One of the books, which looked ordinary with a black cover, suddenly shone with a dazzling golden light!

Xia En immediately got up and took the book down.

The Essence of Rule

The moment he touched the spine of the book, the entire library suddenly shook violently!
The pages of the book turned on their own without any wind, and as they flipped rapidly, countless golden runes shot out and surrounded Shane.

These runes formed a complex three-dimensional pattern, eventually converging into the shape of a key and disappearing into Shane's brow.

"what--!"

Xia En clutched his head in anguish, feeling a deluge of information exploding in his mind.

He witnessed countless civilizations flourishing under the rule of the [Sovereign];
I also witnessed some beings attempting to abuse the [Law of Domination], ultimately leading to their self-destruction.

Most importantly, he understood a core truth:
The true essence of domination is not control, but balance.

The prerequisite for mastering all laws is understanding their essence and connections.

When Shane finally finished processing this information, he found that his understanding of the [Law of Domination] had reached a completely new level.

Although the level of control has not improved significantly, it is now much easier to use, as if a completely new door has been opened.

"It seems you've found the most precious book."

Eileen's voice suddenly came from behind.

Shaun turned around and saw the librarian looking at him with admiration.

"The Essence of Domination is the most unique book of laws in the library; only those truly recognized by the [Law of Domination] can discover it."

Xia En stroked the book cover: "This book... seems to be more than just an ordinary record; it contains some kind of will?"

Eileen smiled slightly: "You're very perceptive."

"The author of this book is none other than the previous [Ruler]."

"Before his death, he sealed some of his insights in a book, leaving them for his future successors."

Xia En's heart skipped a beat: "How did the previous [Overlord] fall?"

Eileen's expression turned serious: "He sacrificed himself to stop the last 'Black Calamity'."

"But even so, it only delayed the arrival of the disaster, not solved it completely."

She looked at Shane: "Now, it's your turn, the candidates of this generation."

Shane clenched his fist: "I will definitely do better."

Eileen nodded: "It's almost time. You should head to the [Destruction Stone Tablet]."

She waved her hand gently, and a portal opened in front of Xia En.

"Good luck, candidate."

As Shane passed through the portal, the sight before him instantly made him tense.

This is a huge circular hall, with the walls covered with grotesque reliefs depicting various scenes of destruction.

In the center of the hall stood a pitch-black stone tablet.

Its surface was covered with blood-red cracks, emanating a chilling aura.

[Destroy the Stone Tablet!]
As soon as Xia En took a step forward, he felt a surge of violent will rushing towards him like a tidal wave.

"Yet another candidate to be sent to their death..."

A hoarse voice echoed in my mind.

"Let me see... how much destructive power you can withstand?"

Suddenly, the cracks on the stone tablet lit up, and a dark red beam of light shone directly into Xia En's brow!
Xia En instinctively activated the [Dominator Law] defense, and a hazy light screen unfolded in front of him.

However, the instant the dark red beam of light made contact with the light barrier, Shane felt a sharp pain—

It wasn't physical pain, but a torment that felt like the soul was being torn apart!
Countless images of destruction flooded my mind:
Cities crumbled in flames, civilizations vanished in war, and stars turned to dust in explosions.
Every act of destruction carries with it the most intense emotions—anger, despair, madness.
“Ugh!”

Xia En knelt on one knee, veins bulging on his forehead.

These negative emotions, like poison, eroded his sanity, attempting to drag him into the abyss of madness.

Give up.

The voice tempted, "Accept the truth of destruction...become the embodiment of destruction..."

"You will gain unparalleled power..."

Xia En gritted his teeth, his consciousness beginning to blur.

At this critical moment, a passage from "The Essence of Leadership" suddenly came to his mind:

The true essence of dominance lies in balance, not extremes!

(End of this chapter)