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Amidst countless gazes filled with mockery, doubt, or schadenfreude, Shi Tie and Su Xiao stepped onto the Bridge of Ten Thousand Laws almost simultaneously.

The bridge surface shimmered with light, reflecting the surrounding scenery.

On the stone iron bridge, scenes of his youth, when he was starving and freezing, were taken in by the old sect leader and brought back to the sect, scenes of him stealing roast chicken while cultivating and being chased by Li Xiaocao, scenes of him chatting and joking with his fellow disciples, and the little things about rebuilding the sect under Shen Mo's leadership... There were no earth-shattering ambitions, only simple needs for food and warmth, loyalty, and a simple sense of belonging to the sect.

The allure of the illusion (such as delicacies and powerful weapons) appeared, and he grinned: "What is this? Does it smell as good as Uncle Zhang's braised pork from our kitchen?"

The illusion of fear (such as an attack by a powerful enemy) appeared, and he glared: "What's there to be afraid of! Let's just do it! The sect leader definitely has a way!"

He carried the axe, muttering to himself, but his steps were unusually steady, moving forward step by step, not fast, but with unwavering determination. That seemingly rough and simple nature, at this moment, became the best shield against his inner demons.

Standing on the bridge, Su Xiao's presence reflected the tediousness of managing sect affairs, the dangers of her work as a Shadow Guard, her worries about the sect leader's seclusion, and her thoughts on the future of the sect... a much more complex scene.

But her eyes were clear. Faced with the allure of power in her illusions, she thought, "With great power comes great responsibility; how easy is that?"

Faced with the fear of failure and setbacks, she thought: "As the sect leader often says, 'Preparation is the key to success.' Just do your best and you will have a clear conscience."

The flowing cloud pendant on her chest emitted a soft glow, keeping her mind clear. Her steps were not as fast as Shi Tie's, but equally steady, venturing deeper and deeper.

The two of them didn't possess any earth-shattering aura, but rather a clarity and peace born from years of experience and unwavering commitment to their principles. It was a foundation cultivated through the subtle influence of the Qingyun Sect's united, pragmatic, trusting, and responsible atmosphere.

Under the stunned gazes of everyone, Shi Tie and Su Xiao, this seemingly unreliable duo, actually surpassed all the previous geniuses and steadily advanced! Seventy zhang, eighty zhang, ninety zhang...

Jian Wuji clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his flesh, drawing blood. He couldn't accept that he had been defeated by his inner demons, while these two "mediocre" people could be so composed!

Finally, as they crossed a certain boundary, the bridge surface shone brightly, and a gentle yet irresistible force enveloped Shi Tie and Su Xiao, sending them to the end of the bridge and into that chaotic energy!

"It's over! They're over!" The crowd erupted in cheers.

Xuan Yang Shangren's eyes flashed with a sharp light. Black Fiend Ancestor was both shocked and furious. Jian Wuji's face turned ashen.

Shen Mo gazed at the end of the bridge, a barely perceptible smile curving his lips.

At the end of the Bridge of Ten Thousand Laws, chaotic energy surged like boiling water, gradually dispersing to both sides to reveal a suspended jade platform. On the jade platform, a fist-sized, indescribably beautiful pearl quietly rotated.

It seemed to contain all the colors of the world, yet it was also transparent and empty. Inside, there were endless swirling stars and the phantoms of the birth and death of heaven and earth. The vast and majestic aura of the origin of laws spread out like a tide, causing everyone's soul to tremble.

The Source Pearl of All Laws!

Without a word, everyone's eyes turned red, and their breathing became heavy, like broken bellows.

"The Source Pearl is mine!" Jian Wuji, who was closest, burst forth with a terrifying light in his eyes, as if his previous defeat and injuries had been instantly healed. He transformed into a sword rainbow and was the first to pounce on the jade platform. His right hand, with its five fingers forming a claw, was filled with an incomparably sharp sword intent as he fiercely grabbed at the Source Pearl!

At this moment, he had only one thought in his mind: to seize the pearl! As long as he obtained the Origin Pearl, the Heavenly Sword Sect could completely overwhelm the Azure Cloud Sect, and he, Jian Wuji, would become the supreme ruler of the Southern Region!

However, his fingers had not yet touched the Source Pearl—

"Buzz—!!!"

The Myriad Laws Source Pearl trembled violently, bursting forth with indescribable dazzling light! A vast, ancient will, imbued with supreme majesty, suddenly awakened!

Jian Wuji was struck as if by lightning, feeling as if his hand was grasping at a bursting sun, or as if an ant was shaking a towering mountain!

He groaned, and the sword intent he had gathered shattered instantly. He was violently thrown back by an irresistible force, and he spat out a mouthful of blood in mid-air. His face was ashen, and his eyes were filled with disbelief and horror!

"Sect Master!" The members of the Heavenly Sword Sect exclaimed and rushed forward to help him up.

"How is this possible?! The Source Pearl has a spirit, how could it resist?!" Master Xuan Yang exclaimed in shock, snapping off several strands of his beard.

The Black Fiend Ancestor, who had been itching to make a move, froze in place, his triangular eyes filled with surprise and uncertainty.

Just as everyone was in shock, another unexpected event occurred!

The entire Abyss of Myriad Laws resounded with a deafening roar, as if the heavens and earth were being created! Countless fragments of laws converged from all directions, like rivers flowing into the sea, spinning, intertwining, and coalescing wildly above the jade platform!

The thousands of stone tablets in the Stele Forest trembled simultaneously, emitting a resounding hum like the harmony of the Great Dao! Endless radiant light filled the heavens and earth, and an unparalleled majesty that transcended all living beings descended!

The torrent of laws eventually coalesced into a colossal, towering phantom. The phantom was indistinct, its features unclear, only vaguely discernible as someone wearing an ancient Taoist robe, standing with their hands behind their back.

But this blurry figure exuded an overwhelming aura that eclipsed the sun and moon and subjugated all laws! He stood there as if he were the embodiment of the Dao, the center of heaven and earth!

"Grandmaster...Grandmaster?!" Shi Tie's mouth dropped open, and he almost dropped his axe. He stared blankly at the phantom, feeling his blood run hot. A sense of awe and intimacy from the depths of his bloodline welled up within him.

Su Xiao's body trembled slightly, her beautiful eyes widened, and she covered her mouth tightly. The cloud pendant on her chest was burning hot, emitting an unprecedentedly scorching light, faintly resonating with the illusory figure.

"It's Patriarch Liuyun! The Dharma form recorded in ancient books! He actually manifested!" Han Lin was so excited that tears streamed down his face, and he knelt down with a thud.

Li Xiaocao, Mu Qingqing, and all the other disciples of Qingyun Sect were deeply moved and had an urge to prostrate themselves in worship.

People from other sects were all terrified. Those with weaker cultivation were directly on the ground, while even powerful figures like Master Xuan Yang and Old Ancestor Hei Sha had pale faces and stagnant spiritual energy. Under this imposing aura, they could not muster the slightest thought of resistance.

Jian Wuji had just been helped up when he saw the illusory figure, and he spat out another mouthful of blood, his Dao heart almost shattering.

The illusory figure slowly rotated, as if scanning the entire scene. Finally, its gaze, imbued with endless Daoist charm, landed on Shi Tie and Su Xiao, who had just regained their footing in front of the jade platform.

A grand, ancient, and seemingly timeless Daoist voice resonated deep within everyone's soul:

"My descendants, who inherit my lineage, must be of pure and virtuous character, and have a clear and pure heart... Only then can they take control of the Source Pearl and carry on my mantle."

The voice was devoid of any emotion, yet it possessed an authoritative and lawful authority.

Shi Tie and Su Xiaofu exchanged a knowing glance, both seeing the excitement, confusion, and a hint of understanding in each other's eyes. It was the Sect Leader! The Sect Leader already knew! He sent us onto the bridge because…

Without time to think it through, under the gaze of the patriarch's image, the two subconsciously took a step forward.

Shi Tie cast aside all distracting thoughts and began to circulate the most familiar and fundamental technique of the Qingyun Sect, the "Qingyun Qi Refining Technique." The technique was ordinary, but his mind was simple. He had cultivated this technique for decades, and it was already ingrained in his bones. At this moment, he circulated it with all his might. Although the spiritual power was not overwhelming, it was balanced and peaceful, carrying a mountain-like weight and resilience.

Su Xiao silently practiced the "Flowing Cloud Dao Body," a core cultivation technique that Shen Mo improved based on the inheritance of the Flowing Cloud Secret Realm. Her aura was ethereal and elusive, like clouds and mist, and her body radiated a hazy, clear light, which complemented the aura of the illusory figure and the Flowing Cloud Pendant on her chest.

"Gou Zai Fei Men Bian Shenhua" is a wildly popular online novel by author Mayday, available on Cola Novels.