My Golden Core is a Star, do you call this cultivating?

All the methods in the mortal world are part of "Return to Nothingness."

On the Origin Mountain, San Sheng had seen the paths of other sixth-stage Yang Gods.

Those sixth-stage Yang God powerhouses had also extended olive branches to San Sheng, inviting him to walk the same path.

Among them was one named "Wu Fa" (No Law).

Wu Fa, meaning conservation.

In Wu Fa's world, there was no supernatural, no supernatural factors, no living beings, or strange phenomena. All visible matter was erased.

In Wu Fa's world, energy and matter were conserved.

This was somewhat similar to San Sheng's path of the cycle.

However, the real world—whether it was the Yin Realm, the Rebirth realm, or the Yang Realm—was not truly conserved.

"This game is also too hard to play."

Qi Yuan couldn't help but sigh.

The Mountain Lord of Heavenly King Mountain, who was serving as his coachman, heard this but didn't dare to offer any opinion.

...

The flames of war spread.

Terrifying divine power blocked the sky, splitting the world in two, even cutting through the Dark Void.

To the north and south of this divine barrier, the armies of the Soul-Severing Bridge and the Mountain of Ten Thousand Gods were stationed.

Countless war fortresses were scattered across the land, each filled with iron-clad soldiers.

A single war fortress could trample the beings of a small universe.

And there were thousands of such war fortresses here.

In one of the war fortresses, the Eleventh Divine Son, Tong Xun, wore military armor as he studied the battle reports, his brow furrowed.

"The Pingya Fortress remains unconquered. The front lines are at a stalemate. This is difficult!"

It had been thousands of years since Pillar Tian Kai had arrived at the front lines, but the battle lines had not truly advanced.

For Tong Xun, a divine son eager to make a name for himself, this was not good news.

"The Pingya Fortress now has thirty-seven Divine Lords stationed there. It will be difficult to advance in the short term," a subordinate said.

Tong Xun stroked his chin, deep in thought.

At that moment, another subordinate spoke up.

"Your Highness, we've just received news that your brother, Qi Yuan, has applied to visit the northern front to meet an old friend."

Tong Xun's expression changed sharply: "Him?"

He had some grievances with Qi Yuan, even resentment.

If Qi Yuan hadn't reached the Divine Lord realm and avoided conscription, he might now be serving under Tong Xun, sent to attack the Pingya Fortress.

Tong Xun held a letter in his hand, reading it carefully.

The letter was simple, just a standard pass permit.

Although the Soul-Severing Bridge and the Mountain of Ten Thousand Gods were at war, cutting off the path and even the Dark Void, many True Gods could still pass through as long as they obtained the necessary permits.

War was war, but business was business.

Despite the long-standing conflict between the Mountain of Ten Thousand Gods and the Soul-Severing Bridge, the nearby merchant guilds and auction houses were places where people from both sides could coexist peacefully.

"Wanting to go north?" Tong Xun held the pass permit, a smile forming on his face. "This brother of mine comes to the front lines but doesn't pay his respects to me, his elder brother, or to Father God. How presumptuous."

Tong Xun was about to withhold the pass permit.

"Tell the True God in charge that there's an issue with this pass permit. It will remain with me for now," Tong Xun said with a cold laugh.

The prolonged stalemate at the Pingya Fortress had already put him in a bad mood.

Now that Qi Yuan wanted to pass through and had crossed his path, he naturally had to make things difficult.

...

On the other side, Divine Son Ha Jin and Divine Daughter Xi Shui wore troubled expressions.

"Qi Yuan's pass permit has been blocked by Tong Xun."

"How despicable. Tong Xun is deliberately causing trouble."

They had helped Qi Yuan with his pass application.

Although they had some past grievances with Qi Yuan, after Qi Yuan reached the Divine Lord realm, they had sent many gifts to smooth things over.

Now that Qi Yuan wanted to pass through, they had naturally wanted to handle the matter properly.

But then this happened.

"That despicable Tong Xun..." Ha Jin's expression darkened.

He disliked Tong Xun.

But given their strength, they were in no position to confront him.

"Qi Yuan will be here soon. If he finds out about this..." Xi Shui frowned.

They had prepared a banquet for Qi Yuan's visit.

The hall was filled with rare divine materials, immortal wines, and sacred delicacies.

And now, this mess had occurred.

"Long time no see."

At that moment, a voice rang out.

Ha Jin and Xi Shui perked up, knowing it was Qi Yuan.

"Brother Qi Yuan, long time no see. You look as spirited as ever," Ha Jin and Xi Shui quickly said.

Their minds raced, trying to figure out how to explain the issue with the pass permit.

Now that Qi Yuan was a Divine Lord, surpassing them in strength, they naturally couldn't call him "younger brother" anymore. In the Mountain of Ten Thousand Gods, strength was respected.

"It has been a while—three thousand years," Qi Yuan sighed.

Time flies.

It had already been three thousand years.

But as soon as he finished the thought, he froze.

Wait, he had never actually met Ha Jin and Xi Shu before. This was their first meeting.

Oh no, he had messed up the opening line. That was a bit of a low-EQ move.

But what's done is done.

Let's move on.

"Brother Qi Yuan, which old friend are you planning to visit on the northern front?" Ha Jin asked.

He was preparing to bring up Tong Xun at the right moment.

"A little brother named... Heavenly God."

"Heavenly God?" Ha Jin was stunned.

That term sounded familiar.

The Heavenly God of the Nine Heavens Divine Palace?

Or just someone with the same name?

After some thought, Ha Jin concluded it must be the latter.

After all, even the Divine Emperor might not be able to meet the Heavenly God.

As for Qi Yuan... how could he possibly meet him?

At the same time, he was shocked that Qi Yuan's friend had the audacity to name himself "Heavenly God."

Didn't he know to avoid using the names of the revered?

"That name is quite bold. Not just anyone can use the name 'Heavenly God,'" Xi Shui casually remarked.

"Is that so?" Qi Yuan was momentarily puzzled.

But he felt the name was quite ordinary.

Besides, what someone chose to call themselves was their own freedom.

"When I meet the Heavenly God, I'll pass on your words," Qi Yuan said to Xi Shui.

Xi Shui was momentarily stunned, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart.

At that moment, Ha Jin saw the opportunity and was about to bring up the matter with Tong Xun.

But then...

Suddenly, an intense divine light descended.

The entire front line seemed enveloped by this terrifying divine radiance.

In that moment, the world seemed to consist of nothing but this light.

It was like the sun, like a cosmic wonder.

Everyone noticed this terrifying fluctuation.

Ha Jin and Xi Shui were no exception.

"A Dao God?"

"No, this is... Pillar Tian Kai?"

"Has the Soul-Severing Bridge launched an attack?"

Everyone was confused.

Amid the confusion, Ha Jin and Xi Shui's expressions shifted from bewilderment to excitement.

In the center of the hall, a figure of light appeared.

It stood between heaven and earth, yet seemed not to belong to this world.

Its features were indistinct, even its gender unclear.

Divine light coiled around its body, and the Great Dao seemed to radiate from it.

"Greetings, Father God!"

Without hesitation, Ha Jin and Xi Shui immediately bowed.

After bowing, they glanced at Qi Yuan, signaling him to do the same.

What are you standing there for? Bow!

This is Father God, one of the Twelve Pillars of the Mountain of Ten Thousand Gods, Tian Kai.

Why has He come here?

But in the next moment, something even more unexpected happened.

"Senior, your arrival was so discreet that I had no choice but to come personally. I hope you will not take offense," Pillar Tian Kai spoke, his voice distant, as if not from this world.

Qi Yuan shrugged and smiled. "It's nothing."

Ha Jin and Xi Shui's hearts were rocked by waves of shock.

What did Father God just call Qi Yuan?

Senior?

Could it be that Qi Yuan had already overcome the Three Calamities and Three Tribulations?

Was he now on par with the Divine Emperor?

Pillar Tian Kai looked at Qi Yuan with respect. "The Divine Emperor has mentioned that he has long wished to pay his respects to you."

On the Mountain of Ten Thousand Gods, Qi Yuan had once invited the Hei Tian Divine Lord.

He had left afterward.

But the aura he had exuded had been detected by the master of the Mountain of Ten Thousand Gods, the Divine Emperor.

Thus, Tian Kai had also learned some information about Qi Yuan.

For a mysterious existence like Qi Yuan, a powerhouse like the Divine Emperor, who had overcome the Three Calamities and Three Tribulations, naturally wanted to meet him.

After all, there was a chance to gain valuable insights from Qi Yuan.

So this time, upon learning of Qi Yuan's arrival, Pillar Tian Kai had immediately appeared.

"Once I finish my business, I will pay him a visit," Qi Yuan said calmly.

Regarding reincarnation and "Return to Nothingness," he had many thoughts.

He would meet the Divine Emperor and other powerhouses to understand "Return to Nothingness."

After all, all cultivators were, in a sense, part of "Return to Nothingness."

At that moment, Pillar Tian Kai extended his hand, and a bubble appeared.

Inside the bubble was a being, frozen in time and space.

"This is Tong Xun. He has offended you and is now imprisoned. He is at your disposal."

With a wave of his hand, Pillar Tian Kai sent the bubble floating toward Qi Yuan.

It was as if he was tossing a marble, not his own offspring.

Inside the bubble, Tong Xun's face was filled with terror, his fear at its peak.