Wu Yuan's qi refiner self and mana body remained in that mysterious temple, diligently absorbing the first three chapters of the Primordial Doctrine. He had stepped away from participating in battles.

As the years went by, many participants grew more cautious, rarely engaging in duels and often retreating when faced with stronger opponents.

However, over time, across the fifty-five Divine Domain Worlds, those who had reached peak-stage Astral Monarch-level comprehension, and those who had mastered Sovereign-level techniques eventually began clashing despite their prudence.

Even the Supreme Geniuses started to test each other's strength in combat. Meanwhile, the impact of Ming Jian's legendary battle with Jin Tong gradually faded due to his prolonged absence, allowing previously hidden top-tier geniuses to step into the spotlight, gaining fame as they revealed their powers.

Wu Yuan’s qi refiner self, Ming Jian, had already gained renown early on. His ether body had a lower search efficiency and battled with fewer geniuses, but progressed steadily nonetheless.

In the third year, Wu Yuan's ether body crossed paths with Gai Mingtian, a genius from the Immortal Court who had reached peak-stage Astral Monarch comprehension. He defeated Gai Mingtian in just three moves. By this point, few participants were still actively searching for opponents.

By the tenth year, the initial group of geniuses who had lost their mana and ether bodies had managed to cultivate new ones, breathing life back into the Divine Domain Worlds. The worlds suddenly buzzed with activity once more.

That year, in a contest over treasure, Wu Yuan's ether body boldly took on a hundred opponents single-handedly, ultimately defeating over thirty geniuses. His sweeping success sent his reputation soaring to new heights.

In the twenty-seventh year, Wu Yuan's ether body faced off against Qian Baohua, the top genius from the Nine Abyss Mountain Saintdom. After more than a hundred exchanges, he emerged victorious.

Over the following decade, Wu Yuan encountered two super geniuses from Divine Domain World 7, both of whom had mastered Sovereign-level techniques. He killed both within a hundred moves, solidifying his growing legend.

Before the opening of the Megaverse Crossroads, Wu Yuan had already bested Mu Long. Now, having defeated Qian Baohua and three other formidable geniuses, his astounding strength was undeniable.

After nearly a century since the Megaverse Crossroads opened, amid the hundreds of thousands of participating geniuses in Divine Domain World 7, there were two Supreme Geniuses who had unveiled their might.

Wu Yuan was widely recognized as the third strongest within Divine Domain World 7 and was counted among the most powerful across all fifty-five Divine Domain Worlds, second only to the few Supreme Geniuses who had revealed their capabilities.

As time flowed on, numerous top-tier geniuses among various Saintdoms obtained the ‘Primordial Doctrine’, some acquiring the first chapter, others the first three chapters.

Each of them began studying and cultivating it. However, bound by the invisible rules of the Megaverse Crossroads, these top-tier geniuses could not reveal the contents of the Primordial Doctrine to their respective Saintdoms' highest echelons, only sharing fragments and hints.

"This so-called ‘Primordial Doctrine’ differs fundamentally from all the secret arts we cultivate."

"What exactly is it?"

"I don’t understand," the Overlords of various Saintdoms were filled with confusion.

Never in all the past iterations of the Megaverse Crossroads had such a thing occurred.

Some Overlords even began reporting this matter to the supreme beings. Yet most received no response.

On rare occasions when supreme beings did respond, they only said: "Pay it no heed, this is beyond your ability to interfere."

𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Thus, while curious, the various Saintdoms' upper echelons could only focus their attention on their participating geniuses.

Divine Domain World 1.

Amidst a range of rolling mountains, a large group of geniuses were engaged in fierce combat.

"Seize the treasure!"

"Kill!"

"Such intense spiritual qi fluctuations, spreading across such a vast area - this box likely contains a high-grade Dao Instrument, or perhaps the ‘Primordial Doctrine’."

"Fight!" Over a hundred geniuses were locked in brutal combat, many of them forming alliances and fighting together.

Through numerous battles, many geniuses realized that they were severely disadvantaged when challenging Supreme Geniuses, with low chances of victory and a high probability of death. Thus, most chose to form alliances.

Moreover, many participants were gradually forming alliances under the guidance of their Saintdom’s Overlords.

Today, the majority of these hundred-plus geniuses locked in battle belonged to three forces - the Taiyuan Divine Court, the Eldritch Court, and the Myriad Phenomena Alliance.

The three Saintdom factions engaged in brutal slaughter.

"Kill!" A figure in purple robes, possessing matchless grace and radiating killing intent yelled. This was the Taiyuan Divine Court’s team leader, Bai Yi.

She was a genius of considerable renown in Divine Domain World 1, possessing peak-stage Astral Monarch comprehension.

"Bai Yi! Your strength may be formidable, but today, you’re facing me!" In the distance, a black-robed youth surrounded by great serpents launched powerful arcane arts, blocking Bai Yi's attacks.

He was a top-tier genius from the Eldritch Court whose Dao comprehension was slightly inferior to Bai Yi, yet his strength was equally formidable, managing to contain her.

The Myriad Phenomena Alliance team was the weakest, yet they maneuvered between the two major teams, attempting to profit from the chaos.

"The treasure is about to manifest!"

"The real battle begins now!"

"Prepare!" Over a hundred geniuses were overcome with excitement as the mist surrounding the wooden box at the battle's core finally dispersed completely.

The treasure had fully manifested.

Hum~

Suddenly, light twisted, and time seemed to freeze. Before everyone's eyes, a figure in cerulean robes with an otherworldly bearing appeared beside the wooden box. He grabbed it with one hand.

"Many thanks to all of you," the cerulean-robed man smiled, appearing extremely friendly as his gaze swept over all the geniuses, "Destiny is inconstant, and to show my gratitude to my Fellow Daoists, I shall send you all on your way."

"Not good."

"It's Inconstance!"

"Flee!" The three teams, including Bai Yi and the black-robed youth surrounded by great serpents, all paled as if seeing a ghost.

Inconstance was Divine Domain World 1's most mysterious Supreme Genius, and even among all fifty-five Divine Domain Worlds, he was considered one of the most enigmatic geniuses.

He had no name, and before the Megaverse Crossroads opened, no Saintdom had any information about him. His origins and lineage remained a complete mystery.

Only two things were known.

First, he comprehended the Great Dao of Destiny, his attack methods were mysterious and unfathomable, and many geniuses who encountered him perished without a sound.

Second, his tagline was "destiny is inconstant" and "sending Fellow Daoists on your way." Thus, countless geniuses in Divine Domain World 1 gave him the alias ‘Inconstance’.

"Run!"

"Flee!" The hundred-plus geniuses from the three forces didn’t have an ounce of courage to fight him, quickly scattering in all directions.

Through past experiences, everyone knew that ordinary geniuses had no hope against Inconstance, no matter their numbers.

"I haven't even begun to send you off, yet Fellow Daoists are already departing. There's no need to rush," the cerulean-robed Inconstance continued smiling as he took a step forth, instantly crossing a vast expanse of space.

Thud! Thud!

The eyes of the fleeing geniuses flashed with terror as they fell to the ground one by one, dead!

The Great Dao of Destiny was veiled in mystery, its offensive techniques evoking profound fear.

"Bai Yi? You interest me the most," Inconstance smiled, "Ordinary methods probably won't kill you, since you comprehend the Law of Karma after all."

He swiftly closed in on Bai Yi, his speed far surpassing hers.

"Destiny is inconstant. Your attacks already bypass soul defense treasures - you’ve comprehended the Great Dao of Destiny to such a level?" Bai Yi's face had turned deathly pale.

She had withstood Inconstance's first wave of attacks. As for the other geniuses? Looking around, all hundred-plus geniuses had perished. She alone had survived this wave of attacks.

"Not completely bypass. A mid-grade Dao Instrument soul defense treasure can still weaken my attacks," Inconstance smiled, "You all are just mana bodies and ether bodies, your Yuan Souls are too weak.

“Bai Yi, attack me, show me your attainment in the Law of Karma. If you can wound me, I won't need to thank you."

Inconstance smiled.

Those he thanked, he sent on their way. Those he didn't thank, need not be sent on their way. Over time, the many participants had learned Inconstance's conversation logic, including Bai Yi.

"Very well! Even if my mana body perishes, I must test the strength of a Supreme Genius!" Bai Yi gritted her teeth, understanding that fleeing meant certain death. Fighting back might offer a sliver of hope.

Boom!

Waves of dreamy brilliant fluctuations instantly manifested around Bai Yi's body. Her entire being seemed to sublimate, becoming ethereal and blurred, as an invisible force enveloped Inconstance.

Her spirit, will, and consciousness rose to their peak!

"Impressive move. My mind becomes heaven and earth, my mind knows no bounds!" Inconstance smiled, gently closing his eyes as his spirit and Yuan Soul extended.

Hum~

His Yuan Soul intertwined with the Law of Karma and Law of Destiny, silent yet lethal.

Bai Yi, who had maintained a sliver of confidence until now, found her karmic attack barely grazing Inconstance before she felt herself engulfed by an endless river of overwhelming force.

Like trying to extinguish a forest fire with a bucket of water, it was purely an exercise in futility.

Boom~

Bai Yi's attack was completely annihilated, and her ether body's Yuan Soul was obliterated in that same instant.

So powerful! Destiny... my mind knows no bounds... The Great Dao of Destiny is indeed mighty!

These words echoed in Bai Yi's mind as her ether body’s consciousness faded.

A thought lingered in her heart:

If Zhu Shan and Inconstance were to clash, who would win?

Unfortunately, the two peerless geniuses were in different Divine Domain Worlds, making such a clash unlikely.

The void grew quiet.

"Mind like water, karma like law - this attack style has its merits." Inconstance maintained his smile, muttering to himself.

"Daoist Bai Yi, I had no intention of sending you to your doom. However, your technique has helped me improve significantly, for which I'm quite grateful. I couldn't help myself.

“Hmm, next time we meet, I'll have to thank you again!"

Whoosh!

Inconstance took a step forward and vanished into the void.