What in this world was not born and accomplished under the influence of others?

Mortal children gain their physical bodies from their parents and their souls from education and experience. Extraordinary powerhouses naturally have their origins, be it their parents, transformation from their own clan's Great Daos, or, at the very least, innate spirits born from the universe.

There is no life in this world that is born without reason or precedent. So, in a sense, everyone is a 'creation,' inevitably influenced by other lives and bound to others by cause and effect.

This is 'fate,' and 'all causes give rise,' hence there is 'effect.'

Of course, if one were to trace back along the chain of cause and effect, one might actually find a life in a multiverse or pan-infinite derivative axis that was born without any cause or connection.

Not because of the universe, not because of anything else, but simply because it exists. That might be the 'beginning.'

But... what is the point of finding it?

After all, for most living beings, a multiverse is already vast and boundless enough, and all the life within a multiverse will inevitably become interconnected.

At this moment, Su Zhou stands outside the tavern at the end and beginning of the universe. At the spacetime where he stands, the power of the Zhonghuan Zhenyin (Terminal Ring Seal) penetrates countless worlds.

Unlike what humans and other sealed universe civilizations detect, the worlds connected by the Zhonghuan Zhenyin (Terminal Ring Seal), while not the entire 'multiverse,' are still 'infinite.'

With the exception of a few special universes, almost all universes have some interaction with this fragment of the great seal—perhaps as direct as the World of Creation and the Sealed Universe, with their 'Zhonghuan (Terminal) Gates,' or perhaps as subtle as the Shenlong (Dragon God) World and the Samsara World, with only slight connections in the Great Daos.

But regardless, as long as one stands within the influence of the Zhonghuan Zhenyin (Terminal Ring Seal), one can observe most of the worlds within the sealed multiverse.

At this moment, Su Zhou is gazing with Yala at the many stars floating in the silvery-white halo. The silvery-white light is the power of the seal. Although it is only a fragment, it can still isolate the influence of all Great Daos. If someone could bring these powers out of the Zhonghuan Zhenyin (Terminal Ring Seal), then even suppressing an entire universe's will, like Dao Lord Alster of the Ring of Creation, and extracting the essence of the universe from within it, would not be difficult.

"Creation is certainly praised, but it is not always correct."

Gazing at the star-worlds that rise and fall in the multitude of halos, Su Zhou speaks first. He seems to be sighing: "All the disasters and suffering that have occurred in the World of Creation essentially stem from creation."

"The primordial universe instinctively created all living beings. All living beings gave rise to the gods. The gods created new Daos and extracted the essence of the universe, creating small universes."

"At the same time, the pain of being torn apart, and the increasingly flourishing civilization, conversely stimulated the universe, creating the first generation of universe will... All living beings and the universe will co-create and mutually fulfill, but ultimately they headed towards a never-ending slaughter."

The youth reaches out his hand, as if wanting to touch the stars in the halo before him—but he is never truly able to touch those lights representing the universe. An incomparably abundant, unbreakable, invisible wall blocks Su Zhou's actions.

That is the power of the great seal... Precisely because he has become so powerful, Su Zhou can more deeply experience this incredible power, a heaviness that even a single trace of it could not be moved by a Hedao (Dao Harmonization) cultivator.

However, the fact that it cannot be moved now does not mean it cannot be moved in the future.

This time, having witnessed the paths of the One True God and the Cosmic Star God, Su Zhou has found his own future path of the Torrent.

It sounds absurd, but with the help of several Great Existences, and two almost successful Torrents personally demonstrating the details of their battles, it would be strange if he didn't have some inspiration.

As long as he relies on the Celestial God Scale, the coordinates of the Zhutian Zhuzhou (All Heavens Torch Dragon), and constantly harmonizes with the Daos of many worlds, eventually roughly imprinting his own Dao on one multiverse, and then integrating it as a whole, it can be said to be the prototype of a Torrent.

Continuing to refine it can transform it into a mighty river.

But now Su Zhou is not thinking about this in detail. After all, future events are not urgent. What he needs to forge the Dao in all worlds is not only his own efforts, but also the historical process, the Celestial God Scale, and the assistance of divine objects such as the Silver River Star.

Now, he is just single-mindedly looking down on the World of Creation.

In this universe, all creation is carried out for a 'better' future.

Whether it is creating small universes or creating Great Daos, even Su Zhou cannot deny that the former gods of the Ring of Creation, led by the Dao Lord, genuinely loved all living beings and wanted to provide a better future for all things.

However, sometimes, having a good intention does not guarantee a perfect ending.

Accidents, infinite possibilities, the miracles that occasionally happen in the multiverse... Although the latter two seem to be good words, anyone who has really seriously gone through a plan knows that if all that really happened, it would be more likely to cause a stroke.

Because the Creation Dao Lord paid too much of a price to create the small universes, so when he learned that the universe's will might awaken, he only hesitated slightly before gritting his teeth and resolving to continue his creation—if he gave up at that time, all the efforts would be wasted. On the contrary, if he succeeded in finding the path to become a Torrent in the process of constantly creating the universe, then all the problems could be solved with a wave of his hand.

This is the evil result of gambling and excessive persistence.

"No one is wrong, everyone firmly believes in their own correctness... Everything in the World of Creation seems to be an accident, but in reality, no matter how it develops, it will ultimately lead to the same result, because no one will change themselves because of others. At that time, their hearts are firm, ignoring the connection between themselves and their creations."

Speaking softly, Su Zhou smiles: "How similar to the Great Existences? No matter what your past relationship was, or what you did to each other, as long as you each insist on your own correctness and firmly believe in it, the Correct War will inevitably break out."

"After all, this is the universe that Creation used to imitate the initial situation." And the crimson serpent spirit also says with a smile: "To be honest, It replicated it pretty well, but it's a pity there are no monsters, and it's fortunate there are no monsters."

Su Zhou understands what Yala is saying.

It's a pity there are no monsters, meaning that without monsters as a threat, the relationship between the four forbidden zones of the Ten Heavenly God Systems cannot completely simulate the subtle sense of coexistence and identity between the Great Existences—after all, without enemies, alliances cannot exist either. The first generation of universe will was essentially a correct civil war, and it was not a vicious monster, but a victim who resisted as a matter of course.

And it's fortunate there are no monsters, meaning that Creation hasn't gone mad yet, and won't cultivate truly crazy anti-socialists for a casual experiment.

"Yes, but in this multiverse, such correct civil wars will continue to happen, and even give birth to the embryos of monsters..."

Su Zhou sighs softly: "Even monsters, are they not 'creations'? I don't know about the true monsters, but the Nihilist Hierarch, the Solar Emperor, how could they be born without prior causes?"

"In the final analysis, it's just being too obsessed, to the point of losing one's original heart."

Saying this, the youth turns his head and looks at the serpent spirit calmly: "So, I am very clear—some things must be decided decisively."

"Yala, you're leaving, aren't you?"

[Yes]

And Chaos answers readily: [Our losers' group stage is about to begin. My plan can be considered a success. The great seal has been unsealed, and it hasn't caused the sealed multiverse to collapse.]

[And I have also found allies. Creation and the others, who have already formed an alliance, won't be able to take advantage of this... This Correct War in the losers' group will be quite a competition.]

[What's more]

Making eye contact with Su Zhou, the serpent spirit smiles lightly: [Haven't you already grown up very well? In these short and freely burning days, you have been willful, angry, joyful, and generous.]

[You have reflected, admitted your mistakes, pondered, and comprehended—you have grown again and again, each time surprising me, delighting me, until, like now, I feel 'relieved'.]

[You can really be independent now, simply because you are indeed a powerhouse, without the guidance of any other existence. Your conviction is your most indestructible beacon and anchor.]

These are words of extreme sincerity, and the most sincere praise. If other Great Existences heard these words from Yala, they would probably be surprised. That Chaos, who always just sang a different tune, is actually praising someone so seriously instead of being sarcastic, is truly rare and incomprehensible.

But Su Zhou doesn't care, because he knows very well that Yala's usual nitpicking and bickering is just because He wants to do that. Since He wants to praise someone, then He will naturally praise them seriously.

Chaos doesn't mean that there is only singing different tunes. In the infinite possibilities of Chaos, there is also the possibility of agreement.

"I won't try to keep you, only because I think so too."

The corners of Su Zhou's mouth turn up slightly, his expression confident. Whether Yala was praising or nitpicking before, he would answer like this: "You know, there is a god within my heart who is with me."

"He is an extremely strict teacher, able to detect any mistakes and point them out to scold me. He is also an extremely strict judge, able to easily judge any complicated entanglement of cause and effect. He is an indomitable debater, no matter what obstacles he encounters, facing anyone, anything. He is a great god."

"His Dao is with me. Without this great god's rebuke and guidance, 'Innovation' could not possibly set sail."

[That's truly a formidable god]

The serpent spirit flicks its tail, genuinely sighing: [In that case, I'm even more relieved.]

"Wait for me, Yala."

Without the slightest hesitation, Su Zhou says this: "You might think that this is a long separation, and when we meet again, I will have already achieved... But I must say, you are completely wrong."

"I will definitely find you before achieving, and prove to you that some of the things you said in the temple were completely wrong."

[Oh?]

At this, Chaos is somewhat surprised. He asks with great interest: [Where exactly did I go wrong?]

"You said, I am Su Zhou, your covenantor."

Turning his head, Su Zhou once again looks at the illusion of countless world stars in the Zhonghuan Zhenyin (Terminal Ring Seal) before him, his tone calm: "You said, I am not a member of this war, but an independent and free life, not your creation."

"Completely wrong."

The youth says firmly: "You are conducting the Correct War in the sealed multiverse, but you tell me that it has nothing to do with me, a native of the sealed multiverse?"

"You say, I am an independent and free life... When have I been independent? I am connected to all living beings in this multiverse. Their loves and hates are my loves and hates, their peace is my joy. I am a god who fulfills the wishes of all living beings, a judge who judges twisted evil—I have the obligation, the ability, and also the responsibility to lead all living beings towards the path of Innovation. How can this be considered freedom?"

Saying this with a smile, Su Zhou lowers his eyes: "I am a member of this war, and also a life that is bound, constrained by rules."

"But so what? This is my love, and also my wish, the things I am willing to do."

"And finally, you are wrong, Yala. You said I am not your dependent or creation... How can you say that?"

Looking askance at the crimson serpent, the youth clicks his tongue: "Didn't I learn your cultivation methods to enter the door? Didn't I first learn Chaos, and then seek my own path?"

"Don't tell me you think you have a dependent who can be purer than me? You wouldn't think so, would you?"

He teases with a smile.

[...I was wrong]

The serpent spirit quietly listens to all of this. He can't help but nod: [Yes, I underestimated you... Really good.]

Murmuring softly like this, He laughs again.

The crimson serpent spirit is gradually glowing, transforming into a vast, crimson halo that is spreading throughout the entire sealed multiverse.

"So, Yala, wait for me."

Closing his eyes, no longer looking at those rays of light.

Su Zhou says seriously: "I will definitely meet you again before achieving."

"And you will surely be glorified because of me."

"Because I am a creation of this multiverse."

"And also your creation."

Saying this, the youth with his eyes tightly closed makes a vow: "Innovation, Chaos, and even everything in this sealed multiverse, will be glorified because of me! Because I am the bestower of these things, I exist, think, achieve, and carry out because of them!"

He opens his eyes, raises his head, and meets the endless tide of Chaos spreading in the sky.

Su Zhou says firmly: "This is the new covenant I want to make with you!"

The light in the sky is silent for a moment.

Then, a gratified, expectant, and joyful voice comes.

[This is the new covenant between you and me]

The light fades away.

The youth, alone, pauses for a while, staring at the multiverse void above his head, which has turned colorless and then filled with many silvery-white halos.

"Yes, it's over."

Coming back to his senses, Su Zhou can't help but shake his head with a smile: "But it has also begun."

Perhaps, this is a new beginning, but it is probably also the final chapter of a long time.

The new covenant has been made, and a new story is about to begin.

He turns around and strides away.

——Traveling alone for thousands of miles, wandering through all the worlds.

The new covenant has been made.

"It's time to set off."