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Chapter 1192 The Great Thousand Worlds Begin

Zhou You stared at the eye sockets on the sword and suddenly discovered various mysteries.

This eyeball is neither flesh and blood, nor is it the metal of the sword blade; rather, it is formed by countless intersecting patterns.

Those patterns looked familiar; they were clearly the patterns of a ding (a type of ancient Chinese cooking vessel), and moreover, patterns unique to the Nine Ding.

The patterns of the Nine Tripods, forged into a sword—could this be the work of a sword saint?

The first martial saint to attain sainthood through swordsmanship was the first swordsmanship martial saint in history, or simply sword saint.

All martial arts sects in the world that use swords as weapons, whether it's the Southern Divine Sword Sect or the Broken Eyebrow Mountain Master, all these top sword sects aim to become sword saints.

However, only a sword saint could forge a sword using the patterns of a cauldron.

It should be noted that although Zhou You had seen the Nine Cauldrons more than once and even used the cauldron patterns to refine the Nine Cauldrons True Eye, he still could not turn them into a physical object.

Even a cunning and shrewd man like Chongyang Gong risked his life to refine his two eyeballs into physical form.

The bamboo sword in the hand of the Sleeping Bamboo Princess is not only a carrier of profound skills, but also a divine weapon of the Martial Saint, and a carrier of the Nine Cauldrons pattern.

Two forces with the patterns of the Nine Cauldrons confronted each other in the void, and in an instant, this land was pulled into the world of the Nine Cauldrons.

Just like the world where everyone was during the sacrificial ceremony at the Heaven-worshiping palace.

The difference is that on that day, the Nine Cauldrons stretched across the sky and the earth like celestial bodies, while at this moment, there are only faint projections around them, indicating that the power of the cauldron patterns has only been scratched.

Princess Mianzhu exclaimed "Ah!" She had thought that using Tongzhu's trump card would turn the tide, but the result was a great disappointment.

Zhou You actually managed to freeze her longsword with just his eyes; what an incredibly strange ability that was.
Little did she know that Zhou You also had his own unspeakable suffering. In order to fully supply the Nine Cauldrons True Eye, he could do nothing but widen his eyes.

He didn't even have the strength to move a finger, let alone swing a knife.

As they faced off repeatedly, the cauldron patterns in the void collided, squeezed, and rubbed against each other, sparks flying everywhere. Any slight reaction was equivalent to the combined force of two top-tier Heavenly Sect masters fighting at full strength.

"Taiyin returns..."

Finally, unable to endure the stalemate any longer, the Empress of Mianzhu uttered the name of the profound technique with difficulty. In that instant, the thoughts of a world began to invade...

The term "Taiyin" (太阴) is recorded in ancient texts and corresponds to the present world; it also has another pole called "Taiyang" (太阳).

The moon and the sun are the two poles of the present world, with the moon being the lower position and the sun the upper position.

If the present world is in chaos and decline, it will eventually fall into the Yin and sink into eternal damnation. But if it is continuously upgraded and strengthened, it may rise to the Sun and be completely sublimated in the future.

The profound skill of Taiyin Returning Blade is derived from this concept, which mercilessly plunges the enemy into Taiyin, where they can never be reincarnated.

The addition of this force originating from the Yin energy brought about a completely new change in the battle situation.

In an instant, Zhou You felt an intense malice rushing towards him, an all-pervasive force pulling him down, heavier than ten thousand pounds, containing effects of adhesion and magnetism, making it impossible for him to break free.

The extraordinary destructive power of the Taiyin Returning Blade technique was presented directly before my eyes, stimulating the cauldron patterns to combine into a more advanced operating mode.

A flash of inspiration struck Zhou You. The eyes of the Formless Bronze Giant, hidden in the armory, gleamed brightly. Faced with this unprecedented and wondrous martial art, it began to operate frantically, analyzing and deciphering it...

As the panel flashed, a new task appeared again...

"The moon, the present world, and the sun—if we use the astronomical concepts from the previous life to decipher them, they are undoubtedly related as satellites, planets, and stars, but they are by no means limited to that; there are many more meanings."

“I interpret it using the Great Thousand Seal: the three thousand worlds, the small thousand, the middle thousand, and the great thousand, correspond to the yin, the present world, and the yang, respectively.”

"In the present world, we are at the Middle Thousand, and there is a risk of being downgraded to the Lesser Thousand. The goal of development is the Greater Thousand." "By the way, since I bear the name of the Greater Thousand, I will change it to lead the development and advancement of the world, rather than regressing."

"How could a mere invasion of the Yin energy possibly interfere with my destined path?"

Zhou You's mind cleared up, and this sudden enlightenment deepened his understanding of the Great Thousand Seals, even allowing him to glimpse many of the mysteries of Taiyin Returning to the Blade.

The Great Thousand Seal can rise or fall, and it can easily demote you to the Lesser Thousand Realms.

His sudden realization caused a complete reversal of the previously one-sided suppression.

Zhou You released the long sword, his hands rising and falling as if he were holding a round object.

By deliberately releasing his divine weapon and facing her divine sword with his bare hands, it seemed like he was courting death.

As the Empress of Mianzhu was puzzled, she suddenly noticed that the trembling of the sword was unusual, and it turned out to be... fear.

The power of Taiyin Returning Blade originally pulled Zhou You down, but as Zhou You unleashed the Great Thousand Seal, the power burst forth, and the opposing forces clashed head-on. The two completely different forces collided and ultimately tore open space.

Wow!

The world constructed from the collision of the cauldron patterns shattered on the spot, and Zhou You and Princess Mianzhu returned to reality.

But the next moment, Zhou You's unstoppable power struck the Sleeping Bamboo Empress, and the soaring 'upgrade' power of the Great Thousand Seal instantly shattered her proud profound skill.

The two combatants were highly focused and neither of them anticipated the profound impact this reversal would have on the world.

Lihuozhou...

Inside the governor's mansion, Governor Zhou Nanwang was arranging for people to meet them at the border, ensuring that the Zhou clan's western entourage, who had traveled a long way, would be safely brought into the state for resettlement.

His brow suddenly furrowed, and he subconsciously looked up at the sky, muttering to himself, "So soon there's a sign?"

A glint of light flashed between his brows, a protective aura unique to the Martial Saint. After the light faded, his skin radiated an immortal charm, a characteristic of the Martial Saint's immortal body.

He was a backup plan left by the Tongyou Martial Saint, using Zhou Nanwang as a foundation to advance towards becoming a Martial Saint.

This process would normally take quite a long time, but the world has just changed a little.

This change occurred precisely at the moment when Zhou You unleashed the Great Thousand Seal, using world upgrades to counter Taiyin Guiren.

Although the crack torn open by the collision of the two forces in the silica brick was fleeting, the minute force that slipped into the world during the moment remained, subtly influencing the world.

Zhou Nanwang's martial saint characteristics erupted in an instant and returned to him.

"The Great Thousand Seal truly lives up to its reputation as the origin of all things."

"The Primordial Martial Saint is the origin of all Martial Saints. The Great Thousand Seal he left behind is either the end of all things or the origin of a completely new world."

"I gave this seal to Zhou You, and I've already received a reward so quickly. Excellent, excellent!"

Then, he looked towards the southern border, where the towering pillar stood firm, a remnant left behind by Lord Shen after he sacrificed himself to suppress the Heavenly Maiden.

The changes in the world not only affect humans, but also directly affect other species, such as celestial maidens and enchanting queens.

If the Heavenly Maiden's strength increases dramatically as a result, the Heavenly Pillar may find it difficult to continue suppressing the chaos. The Southern Frontier has only been at peace for a short time, and it will soon face another wave of chaos and fierce battles.

And then there's the Empress, this is truly a turbulent time!
(End of this chapter)