371: A battle of origins, the power of the Seven Saints.

The black source pearl, carrying ten thousand years of evil and devouring power, crashed into Lu Chen's crystalline white source pearl like a falling meteor. Before the two originating but opposing powers could even touch, they triggered a phenomenon between heaven and earth—within the rift of the Void Realm, the spiritual qi of the Four Realms' Spiritual Veins surged back frantically, forming a vortex of intertwined black and white energy. The once brilliant moonlight was torn into mottled fragments, and even the four-colored light of the Heart of the Spiritual Vein began to tremble violently.

"Lu Chen, hold onto your heart!" Yu Lan shouted clearly. Her blue Spirit Seal transformed into thousands of runes, enveloping the crystalline white source pearl like a barrier. As the runes flowed, they temporarily blocked the devouring power of the black source pearl. Her runic power was naturally adept at analysis and counterbalancing; now, through Origin resonance, she could barely guide part of the evil power to deviate.

The six women stepped forward together, their Spirit Seals tightly connected to Lu Chen's crystalline white source pearl: Zhu Rongyan's red Spirit Seal ignited with a raging holy fire, burning the evil with masculine power; Hai Qinghan's cyan Spirit Seal drew upon the Chishui Spiritual Spring, using softness to overcome hardness and neutralizing the devouring momentum; Bing Ningshuang's icy blue Spirit Seal condensed Mystic Ice to freeze the spread of evil; the Immortal of Luo Water's green Spirit Seal stimulated vitality, purifying the evil with the power of endless growth; Ling Xi's purple Spirit Seal activated a Formation, precisely channeling the power of the Four Realms' Spiritual Veins into the source pearl; Saintess Ningshuang's Spirit Ruins Spirit Seal drew upon the Origin of the Green Wood Spiritual Root, injecting a steady stream of protective power into the crystalline white source pearl.

"Spiritual Veins of the Four Realms, help me break the evil!" Lu Chen let out a long cry, and the crystalline white source pearl in his palm erupted with unprecedented light. The Heart of the Spiritual Vein sensed his call, and the four-colored spiritual qi, like four galloping dragons, broke through the shackles of the energy vortex. Following the pathways woven by The seven people's Spirit Seals, it all poured into the crystalline white source pearl. The Holy Spirit Power of Spirit Initiation, the martial dao essence blood of the Mortal Realm, the Vitality Spiritual Qi of the Spirit Ruins, and the righteous masculine power of the Xuanhuang—the purest powers of the Four Realms perfectly fused with the Origin of The seven people, causing the light of the crystalline white source pearl to instantly overshadow the evil aura of the black source pearl.

At the moment the two source pearls were about to collide, the crystalline white source pearl suddenly soared into the air, unfolding a massive light screen behind Lu Chen. On the light screen, seven phantoms wearing ancient sage robes slowly emerged: the leader held a jade tablet with a majestic expression, being the leader of the Seven Ancient Sages; the other six either held swords, seals, controlled spirits, or led Formations, their auras faintly echoing those of The Seven of Lu Chen. They were the manifestation of the remnant souls of the Seven Ancient Sages.

"The Seven Ancient Sages!" The Cultivators of the Four Realms cried out in surprise. True Man Xuanyang and the others were so excited that their eyes filled with tears, and they bowed one after another. This was the first time in ten thousand years that the phantoms of the Seven Ancient Sages had fully appeared. The pure protective power they emitted was like the breaking of dawn, instantly dispersing most of the evil within the rift of the Void Realm.

"The grudge of the same Origin ends today!" The phantom of the leader of the Seven Ancient Sages spoke, his voice like a great bell crossing through the ages, echoing throughout the Four Realms. The seven phantoms raised their hands simultaneously, perfectly synchronized with the movements of The seven people. Seven streaks of spiritual light surged from within the phantoms, completely merging with the Spirit Seal power of The seven people and the power of the Four Realms' Spiritual Veins.

"Seven Sages Evil-Exterminating Palm!"

Lu Chen and the seven phantoms shouted in unison as the seven powers condensed into a colossal seven-colored palm that blotted out the sky. On the palm print, there was the crystalline white light of purification, the red holy fire power, the icy blue freezing ability, the cyan softening rhythm, the green breath of vitality, and the purple Formation power. It also contained the ferocity of the Xuanhuang's righteous masculine energy and the protective will of the creatures of the Four Realms. The giant palm slowly descended. Everywhere it passed, the Evil Energy melted away like snow, the energy vortex was forcibly smoothed out, and even the spatial cracks healed rapidly under the pressure of the palm print.

Before the giant palm, the Corroding Spirit Master's black source pearl was like an ant trying to shake a tree. A flash of unbelievable terror crossed his eyes, followed by overwhelming rage: "No! I refuse to accept this! After waiting for ten thousand years, how can I lose to this hypocritical protective power!" He frantically pushed the last bit of Origin Evil Energy in his body, and the black source pearl swelled several times in size as he attempted to withstand the giant palm's strike.

"Bang—!"

The seven-colored giant palm collided with the black source pearl. There was no earth-shattering explosion, only ultimate purification and dissolution. The evil power of the black source pearl rapidly disintegrated in the palm's light, like a drop of ink merging into clear water, being completely purified. The Corroding Spirit Master's true body let out a shrill roar. His black robes shattered inch by inch, and the Evil Energy around him was continuously stripped away, revealing an Origin body underneath that was identical to Lu Chen's.

However, this time, Lu Chen did not feel the resonance of a common Origin. He only saw an Origin twisted by ten thousand years of loneliness and resentment. The power of the seven-colored giant palm did not directly destroy him; instead, like gentle flowing water, it enveloped his Origin, stripping away the evil and negative emotions bit by bit.

The Corroding Spirit Master's roars gradually subsided, and the rage and resentment in his eyes faded, replaced by a hint of confusion and relief. He looked at Lu Chen, the phantoms of the Seven Ancient Sages, and the anticipation in the eyes of the Four Realms' Cultivators, and said softly, "So... this is the right path..."

His figure gradually became transparent in the seven-colored light. The Evil Energy accumulated over ten thousand years was completely purified, leaving only a wisp of pure Origin Power. This wisp of Origin Power did not choose to merge with Lu Chen's source pearl; instead, it turned into seven thin streaks of black light, which flowed into the crystalline white source pearls of The seven people as if they had found their home.

With the complete dissipation of the Corroding Spirit Master, the Evil Energy in the rift of the Void Realm lost its source and was rapidly purified by the spiritual qi of the Four Realms' Spiritual Veins and the residual power of the Seven Sages Evil-Exterminating Palm. The phantoms of the Seven Ancient Sages watched this scene with gratified smiles, slowly turning into specks of spiritual light that merged into the Four Realms' Spiritual Veins, becoming nutrients for the veins.

"We won! We won!"

The Cultivators of the Four Realms erupted in earth-shattering cheers. The Cultivators of the Kunlun Sect threw their Flying Swords into the air, the Martial Cultivators held their weapons high, the Spirit Essences sang ancient spiritual songs, and the Body Refiners let out roars that shook the void. Su Yunxi covered the wound on her shoulder, tears of joy falling. Yu Mo gripped the Green Wood Spirit Seal, as if feeling the Tree Spirit Elder's relief. At the place where the Stone Man Chieftain's arm had been severed, a new stone limb was slowly growing. Yaoguang's soul purifying jade emitted a soft light, reflecting her relieved smile.

The seven people slowly withdrew their stances. The crystalline white source pearls floated in their palms. The seven streaks of black light had completely merged into the source pearls, making their glow even more profound—retaining the original pure protective power while adding a touch of the evil's stability and restraint. The two powers counterbalanced each other, forming a wonderful balance.

Just then, a soft spiritual light descended from above the Heart of the Spiritual Vein, condensing into an ancient cultivation manual. It was the "Seven Sages Evil-Exterminating Technique." The pages of the manual flipped open automatically, recording in detail the complete method for activating the Seven Sages Evil-Exterminating Palm, the purification techniques for Origin Power, and how to coexist peacefully with the evil power merged into the source pearls, providing key evidence for future power usage.

Lu Chen took the "Seven Sages Evil-Exterminating Technique." His fingertips lightly brushed the surface of the source pearl, and he could clearly feel the flow of the two powers within. He knew that the Corroding Spirit Master's dissipation was not the end, but a new beginning—the evil power merged into the source pearls was both a trial and a gift. It made them understand that good and evil share the same Origin, and only by truly accepting and balancing this power can one reach a higher Realm.

The spiritual qi of the Four Realms' Spiritual Veins flowed joyfully within the rift of the Void Realm. The four-colored light of the Heart of the Spiritual Vein became even more brilliant. The Formation patterns of the Nine-Bend Continuous Formation and the Four Symbols Fusion Array flickered with soft light, as if cheering for this victory. The seven people stood side by side, looking at the cheering Cultivators of the Four Realms below, their eyes full of determination and relief.

The ten-thousand-year grudge of the same Origin was finally resolved; the calamity of evil in the Four Realms was finally settled. But they knew that the path of protection never ends. The evil power merged into the source pearls and the "Seven Sages Evil-Exterminating Technique" both signaled that new challenges still lay ahead. But as long as the Four Realms were of one heart and the seven of them stood together, no matter what crisis they faced, they were confident they could protect this hard-won peace.

Within the rift of the Void Realm, the seven-colored spiritual light and the four-colored Spiritual Veins intertwined, forming a rainbow that spanned across the Four Realms, reflecting a brighter future. And the source pearls in the palms of The seven people, amidst the intertwined black and white light, were quietly nurturing a new power, waiting to be truly mastered and utilized.