Ning Zhuo also found the illustrations of Ling Shuang and Ao Xue’s enlightenment.

He sighed, lamenting that he had never had the time to study them.

“I hope I will have time in the future.”

Among these, the most valuable were undoubtedly the *Gao Sheng Yishu* and *Difu Xingshu*.

Ning Zhuo also found… from the bottom of the box.

The young man and Bai Li stood in the center of the Sea of Destiny, their fate patterns flowing like an endless tide. The rules of heaven and earth intertwined around them, as if the entire Sea of Destiny awaited their next move. Although Ye Wuyuan was suppressed, the will contained within his dark-gold fate pattern had not completely dissipated; it still lurked in the depths of the Sea of Destiny, like a coiled viper, ready to strike again at any moment.

“He won’t give up easily,” Bai Li murmured, her gaze fixed on the still-unsettled ripples in the depths of the Sea of Destiny.

The young man slowly nodded, his palm’s fate pattern gently rotating. The golden fate patterns sparkled like stars, reflecting the steadfastness and gravity in his brows. “He won’t, and neither will Xuan Wuchen. They have long regarded destiny as their private possession. Now, being rejected by the Source of Destiny will only make them more frantic.”

Bai Li was silent for a moment, then slowly raised her hand. A fate pattern condensed in her palm, forming a silver-white fate blade. With a gentle flick, the power of the fate pattern created a ripple across the Sea of Destiny, as if probing for some hidden force.

“Do you think… why did the Source of Destiny choose you?” she suddenly asked, a hint of inquiry in her voice.

The young man paused, then revealed a faint smile. “Perhaps it’s because I’ve never truly desired to control destiny, but rather am willing to listen to its voice.”

Bai Li looked at him, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. “But destiny is ultimately a heavy burden. Are you willing to bear this responsibility, aren’t you afraid of being crushed by it?”

The young man gently shook his head. “Destiny should not be borne by one person. It belongs to everyone, and should be decided by everyone collectively. I merely… am willing to be the one to guide it.”

Just then, the ripples in the depths of the Sea of Destiny intensified abruptly, and an ancient, cold aura slowly emerged, as if spanning countless ages, descending from the very beginning of destiny.

“The final chapter of destiny… has not yet been written,” the voice of that ancient will sounded again, deep and distant, as if piercing the boundaries of time and space.

The young man slowly closed his eyes, his consciousness once again sinking into the Source of Destiny, resonating with that will. He could feel that the Sea of Destiny was undergoing some change; an unprecedented power was slowly awakening.

“What is that?” Bai Li asked, looking at the depths of the Sea of Destiny with a solemn expression.

The young man slowly opened his eyes, the golden fate pattern on his forehead shimmering slightly, as if the entire Sea of Destiny was under his control. “That is… the origin of destiny.”

Bai Li was slightly startled. “The origin of destiny? Could it be… that the Source of Destiny is only a part of it?”

The young man nodded. “The Source of Destiny is merely the superficial manifestation of destiny, while the true origin is the fundamental basis that determines the trajectory of all things. It has been dormant in the deepest part of the Sea of Destiny, awaiting someone who truly understands destiny to awaken it.”

Bai Li was silent for a moment, then finally showed a bitter smile. “So… you are the one chosen by destiny.”

The young man did not deny it, but slowly raised his palm, his fate pattern flowing in his hand, connecting with the origin power in the depths of the Sea of Destiny.

“The true test of destiny has only just begun,” he murmured.

At this moment, another violent fluctuation came from the edge of the Sea of Destiny. The void cracked, and a familiar figure slowly stepped out.

Xuan Wuchen.

He was clad in black robes, his eyes as deep as night, and fate patterns flowed around him, as if the entire world was under his control. His gaze fell upon the young man, and a cold sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth. “It seems you have touched the origin of destiny.”

The young man looked at him calmly. “You arrived too quickly.”

Xuan Wuchen walked closer, his fate pattern condensing in his palm, forming a dark-gold fate blade that pointed directly at the young man’s heart. “I have waited for this moment for a long time. Since you have resonated with the Source of Destiny, that’s perfect. Let me see if you truly deserve it.”

The young man did not answer, but slowly raised his palm, his fate pattern rotating in his hand. The patterns intertwined to form a net, blocking Xuan Wuchen’s attack.

Two forces of fate patterns collided above the Sea of Destiny, stirring up layers of ripples. The entire Sea of Destiny vibrated violently, fate patterns surging like a tide, as if the whole world was trembling.

Bai Li stood aside, her expression grave. She could feel that this confrontation was not only about the young man and Xuan Wuchen, but also about the future of the entire cultivation world.

“The freedom of destiny must eventually endure a storm,” she whispered.

And at the end of the Sea of Destiny, Ling Xi’s figure slowly emerged. Her will had already merged with the Sea of Destiny, becoming a symbol of freedom.

“The final chapter of destiny has only just begun,” she said softly, then slowly dissipated into the Sea of Destiny.

The young man stood in the center of the Sea of Destiny, his gaze firm. He knew that the true confrontation had only just begun.

And this confrontation would determine the future direction of destiny for the cultivation world.

The Sea of Destiny churned furiously, and the interwoven light of fate patterns fiercely collided between Xuan Wuchen and the young man. Each impact was like a fissure tearing through heaven and earth, ripping open spatial cracks throughout the Sea of Destiny. Bai Li stood behind the young man, her fate patterns flowing in her palm, ready to assist at any moment, but her gaze never left Xuan Wuchen’s deep eyes.

“Do you truly believe that controlling destiny means controlling the future?” The young man’s voice was low but firm, as if it pierced through the clamor of the Sea of Destiny and struck Xuan Wuchen’s soul.

Xuan Wuchen sneered, his fate pattern condensing into a dark-gold chain in his palm, which he abruptly swung towards the young man. “Future? The future is merely a pawn in the hands of the strong. Your so-called freedom of destiny is but a fantasy for the weak! The true future will be written by me!”

The chain tore through the void like thunder, heading straight for the young man’s throat. The young man’s eyes narrowed, and the fate pattern in his palm instantly transformed into a golden barrier, firmly blocking the chain. However, Xuan Wuchen’s power was far stronger than imagined; the fate chain, upon contact with the golden barrier, began to devour the fate patterns on the barrier, as if it intended to consume the rules of the entire Sea of Destiny.

“You have indeed fallen into the abyss,” the young man murmured, a hint of sorrow flashing in his eyes.

“It’s not me who fell into the abyss; it’s that you have never truly seen reality,” Xuan Wuchen scoffed, and the fate chain tightened abruptly, causing the entire Sea of Destiny to vibrate violently, as if it were about to be torn in half.

Seeing this, Bai Li could no longer hold back. A fate pattern condensed in her palm, forming a silver-white fate blade, which she fiercely slashed at Xuan Wuchen’s chain. However, Xuan Wuchen merely raised his hand lightly, and a dark-gold fate pattern emerged from his fingertip, effortlessly blocking Bai Li’s attack.

“Do you think you can stop me with such meager strength?” Xuan Wuchen’s lips curled into a mocking smile. “The power of the Source of Destiny is ultimately just your illusion. True destiny has long been under my control.”

The young man did not respond, but slowly closed his eyes, his consciousness once again sinking into the Source of Destiny. This time, he was no longer just adjusting the flow of fate patterns, but truly resonating with the Source of Destiny. His consciousness traversed the ocean of fate patterns, feeling the rhythm of destiny, listening to its whispers.

“Destiny… is not about control, but about guidance,” the young man murmured.

In an instant, the fate patterns in the depths of the Sea of Destiny suddenly lit up, countless golden fate patterns sparkling like stars, interweaving into a vast net of destiny. The young man’s consciousness connected with the net of destiny, as if the entire world was under his control.

“Do you think you have controlled destiny?” Xuan Wuchen looked at the young man coldly, a hint of disdain in his tone.

The young man slowly opened his eyes, his gaze as deep as the sea. “No, I am not controlling destiny, but becoming a part of it. Destiny should not be written by you, but decided by heaven and earth themselves.”

As his voice fell, the fate pattern in the young man’s palm erupted violently. A golden fate pattern soared into the sky like a mighty dragon, striking Xuan Wuchen’s chain. At the moment of their collision, the entire Sea of Destiny vibrated violently, fate patterns surging like a tide, as if the whole world was trembling.

“You… how is this possible?” Xuan Wuchen’s expression changed slightly. He could feel his own fate patterns being suppressed by the young man’s power.

“Because you have never truly understood destiny,” the young man’s voice was deep and firm. “Destiny is not a chess piece in the hands of the strong, but the shared trajectory of all living beings.”

Xuan Wuchen gritted his teeth, and the fate chain suddenly erupted with even greater power, attempting to break free from the young man’s suppression. However, the young man’s fate pattern was like a shackle of destiny, firmly locking Xuan Wuchen’s power.

“You… how dare you…” Xuan Wuchen roared, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes.

The young man did not speak further, but slowly raised his palm. The fate pattern rotated in his hand, forming a golden fate blade, which he fiercely slashed at Xuan Wuchen’s heart.

“The final chapter of destiny has only just begun,” the young man murmured.

The fate blade pierced through Xuan Wuchen’s body, and his figure instantly transformed into a phantom, dissipating with the wind into the Sea of Destiny.

Bai Li looked in the direction where Xuan Wuchen had vanished, her brow furrowed. “Is he truly… dead?”

The young man slowly shook his head. “No, he is only temporarily suppressed by the power of the Source of Destiny. But as long as he remains fixated on controlling destiny, he will never truly understand its meaning.”

Bai Li was silent for a moment, then finally nodded gently. “What next?”

The young man’s gaze drifted into the distance, as if penetrating the very end of the Sea of Destiny. “The wills of Xuan Wuchen and Ye Wuyuan have not completely dissipated; they might already be waiting for a new opportunity on the other side of the Sea of Destiny. The destiny of the cultivation world is still undecided.”

Just then, a violent fluctuation suddenly came from the depths of the Sea of Destiny, as if something was awakening.

“That is…” Bai Li’s expression changed slightly.

The young man slowly closed his eyes, his consciousness once again sinking into the Source of Destiny. He could feel an ancient and powerful force awakening in the depths of the Sea of Destiny.

“The true test of destiny has only just begun,” the young man murmured.

Bai Li slowly nodded, her fate patterns flowing in her palm, ready to face new challenges at any moment.

And at the end of the Sea of Destiny, Ling Xi’s figure slowly emerged. Her will had already merged with the Sea of Destiny, becoming a symbol of freedom.

“The final chapter of destiny has only just begun,” she said softly, then slowly dissipated into the Sea of Destiny.

The young man stood in the center of the Sea of Destiny, his gaze firm. He knew that the true confrontation had only just begun.

And this confrontation would determine the future direction of destiny for the cultivation world.