Chapter 1
In the void, divine power of various colors permeated, surrounding the silver vortex of creation. Layers upon layers of interwoven Great Dao principles intertwined, even faintly solidifying into palaces and buildings around the sealed universe, with shadows of holy mountains and abysses.

These were all Dao Domains naturally condensed by He Dao realm experts. Each He Dao realm expert was a world unto themselves, and their power overflowing outwards could spawn numerous virtual realms. Just like when Su Zhou fought Hong Shi, it naturally spawned trillions upon trillions of virtual realms and small realities. Other He Dao realm experts possessed similar abilities.

Originally, nearly a hundred He Dao realm experts had come because Su Zhou was promoting his Dao, but they stopped short, intimidated by the young man's power. The interweaving and overlapping of these hundreds and thousands of Dao Domains created a spectacle in the void, creating various sacred courtyards and palaces. Many He Dao realm experts even engaged in Dao discussions and exchanges within them, using Su Zhou's creation as an opportunity to explore the essence of the Great Dao with other experts.

After all, a He Dao realm expert was the ruler of a world, a universe, or even a cluster of universes. They usually ruled vast territories, and even if they encountered other experts of the same rank, there was rarely a peaceful atmosphere for communication and discussion. Su Zhou's subjugation of many experts conveniently fulfilled the conditions for them to discuss with each other.

However, as Su Zhou fought with Hong Shi, and the young man stepped across the void, the fragile stability vanished.

The Taisheng Wuji Sacred One opened his eyes. He looked around and saw that the atmosphere in the void, which had been like a fairyland filled with sacred aura, began to change rapidly.

The five-colored auspicious clouds began to transform into gloomy gray haze. The dazzling solar phenomena were also obscured by suddenly appearing rain clouds and dust. The holy light was concealed, and chaotic darkness began to sprout in the void. Only the Great Dao truths represented by the many He Dao realm experts rotated, highlighting the profound mysteries in this darkness, making their figures even more solemn and majestic.

[Do we still need to wait?]

The Taisheng Sacred One heard a He Dao realm expert asking this.

It was a simple question, but the meaning it represented was very intriguing.

He was trying to incite the He Dao realm experts present to become enemies with Su Zhou—at least those who were already planning to oppose Su Zhou and were unwilling to submit to the 'Innovation' and 'Candlelight Heaven' governance.

Naturally, the vast majority of the He Dao realm experts present were unwilling to see Candlelight Heaven succeed.

He Dao realm experts were the masters of a great world, the origin of a Dao lineage. They were the ones who defined the rules, so how could they be willing to let others define rules for them?

Even though the strength of the Primordial Candlelight was so strong that they felt unbelievable, they could simply hide. The boundless multiverse was vast, and there were countless He Dao realm experts as terrifying as this Primordial Candlelight. Not to mention that Hong Shi was no less inferior to him, just the Hun Tian Realm alone had five Supreme Sages, each of whom had earned their invincible reputation through countless battles, having caused the fall of who knows how many He Dao realm experts.

However, even the five Supreme Sages could not dominate the entire multiverse—didn't they see the Taisheng Sacred One? He was an excellent example. Even the Saintly Evolution Immortal could not cross infinite time and space to hunt down this disciple of the Primordial God Sovereign.

But the problem was... that was an ordinary He Dao realm expert.

Coincidentally, the Primordial Candlelight was not an ordinary He Dao realm expert.

The small universe he wanted to create, 'Innovation Dao·Candlelight Heaven', contained the initial foundation of this sealed multiverse—three fragments of the Great Seal!

The Celestial God Scale could locate the multiverse's time and space, exploring the infinite universes.

The Galaxy Star could transmit infinite power, performing cross-realm strikes.

The Final Circumference Seal even had the power to seal the Great Dao with special effects. If used by an expert of the same rank, an ordinary He Dao realm expert would have their Great Dao seized if their faith wavered even slightly, making it impossible to resist!

Once Candlelight Heaven was established, the Primordial Candlelight would obtain the 'ability to locate criminals in the multiverse', the 'ability to respond to emergencies across the multiverse', and most importantly, the 'power of law enforcement'!

How could this be tolerated!

Therefore, every expert who foresaw this despairing future for He Dao realm experts came to the periphery of the sealed universe as quickly as possible, intending to prevent Su Zhou from creating this realm.

Unfortunately, they sensed a fact.

That was, it seemed that all of them combined could not defeat Su Zhou.

Otherwise, they would have violently attacked long ago, forcing Su Zhou to stop himself—if they could really win, why would there be so much trouble! They wouldn't need to wait here awkwardly, waiting for Candlelight to fail in his creation.

They could only wait for this, after all, even a He Dao realm expert at the limit, wanting to create a universe, was not necessarily guaranteed to succeed, let alone Su Zhou's universe integrating three fragments, which was extraordinary. Its position was probably second only to the sealed universe itself, so success was indeed difficult.

Not needing much, just a slight influence on the vortex of creation, and the formation of Candlelight Heaven would probably be affected.

[They are still hesitating, uncertain whether Su Zhou can return quickly]

The Taisheng Sacred One was very clear in his heart at this moment. Although he had been beaten by Su Zhou, and he himself was a seeker of the Dao who was too lazy to think too much and only focused on cultivation, it was precisely because of this that he could stand aside and see many things clearly: [That 'Nether Spring Dao Lord' who spoke seems to know the power of 'Hong Shi', so he believes that the other party can stop Su Zhou for a long time, and only then dares to come forward]

Nether Spring, the source of life and death.

The Great Dao mastered by the Nether Spring Dao Lord was called 'Reincarnation of Life and Death'. In the universe he ruled, there were many strange ghosts and monsters between life and death, wandering the world and disturbing all living beings. And the living beings naturally constantly counterattacked, intending to expel these ghosts from the realm of the living.

But with the reincarnation of life and death, powerful mortals would transform into even more powerful strange monsters. If they could not be subdued, civilization would collapse and turn to dust.

He selected outstanding mortals and ghosts from among them as his Great Dao successors, while those ordinary people who died and the annihilated ghosts naturally fell into depravity.

As the saying goes, 'Heaven and earth are the furnace, creation is the artisan; yin and yang are the charcoal, and all things are copper'. Under the forging of this furnace of heaven and earth, those with material will transform into copper and iron materials, capable of bearing the Great Dao, while those who cannot transcend are carbon slag and dust, not worth mentioning.

The Nether Spring Dao Lord's methods were cruel, but not too peculiar. He simply selected outstanding individuals from among all living beings, without suppressing any members who could become materials. He even hoped that other He Dao realm experts would appear, so that he could share the Great Dao with them... Such a He Dao realm expert could even be considered gentle in the multiverse, at least he was focused on creating new He Dao realm experts, and would also ensure the survival of civilization.

But the problem was—such a Nether Spring Dao Lord would be in the front ranks of Candlelight Heaven's future wanted list.

The Nether Spring Dao Lord thought for a long time but couldn't understand why he would be wanted, but instead of thinking about these things, it would be simpler to destroy Candlelight Heaven first.

[I don't think we can wait any longer]

At this moment, someone was indeed moved by the Nether Spring Dao Lord's words. This was someone who looked like an eye demon, but was actually a 'flesh body' controlled by a Grand Completion of the Heavenly Demon Dao. He was certainly also on Candlelight Heaven's future wanted list, so he said decisively: [Most of us here have come because we don't want to be constrained by that Candlelight and hinder our pursuit of the Dao... However, there are also a small number of fellow Daoists who would rather give up their sovereignty and attach themselves to that Primordial Candlelight]

Upon hearing this, the Taisheng Dao Lord couldn't help but shake his head slightly, feeling that this Heavenly Demon He Dao realm expert was really exaggerating—in the final analysis, what Su Zhou sought was also for a better future. Perhaps his methods were a bit extreme for most He Dao realm experts who were accustomed to self-determination of all rules, but his intentions were good, so there would naturally be supporters.

Now, with a direct label of 'attachment', it was truly a Heavenly Demon tactic.

While pondering and slandering, the Taisheng Sacred One suddenly noticed that the surrounding gazes had changed, and the sound had also become silent.

Immediately, he looked around and his expression changed slightly: [Wait...]

He saw that many He Dao realm experts were casting unfathomable gazes at him from all directions.

Understanding the meaning of these gazes, the Sacred One's expression was horrified: [Wait, I'm not a supporter of that Primordial Candlelight—I was just beaten by him—]

I myself will probably enter Candlelight Heaven in the future! Those of you with grudges should take revenge, don't drag me, an unrelated He Dao realm expert, into this!

Unfortunately, if explanations were useful, then there wouldn't be so many wars in this world.

[First, we must cut off the connection between the Primordial Candlelight and this great realm—second, we must prevent these Candlelight fellow Daoists from hindering us!]

The Nether Spring Dao Lord was clearly not listening to the Taisheng Sacred One's explanation at all. After all, the Taisheng Sacred One had indeed come forward to help the Primordial Candlelight persuade other He Dao realm experts when Su Zhou was negotiating with other He Dao realm experts—wasn't this the other party's helper!

Loyalty that isn't absolute is absolutely disloyal. The other party is not trustworthy and needs to be suppressed immediately!

Upon hearing this, the Taisheng Sacred One knew the Nether Spring Dao Lord's intention. He had already seen that the sealed universe was the Primordial Candlelight's main world. In theory, blocking the connection between a He Dao realm expert's main world and them could greatly weaken their power... Although, compared to them, these ordinary He Dao realm experts, even if the Primordial Candlelight lacked his main world, he would still be invincible.

However, wasn't the other party currently fighting 'Hong Shi', who was also at the limit of the He Dao realm?

They were going to use Hong Shi's power to replace them in defeating Candlelight!

[And also suppress me!]

Without the slightest hesitation, before the Nether Spring showed his hostility, the Taisheng Sacred One directly raised his hand and sacrificed his Great Dao True Talisman.

In an instant, the power of the Follow Dao Celestial Talisman·Taisheng Myriad Phenomena Mixed One True Record emerged. In the silent dark void, a dazzling golden light lit up, accompanied by countless mysterious runes flying, and an incredible power erupted, shaking open the surrounding Dao Domains of other He Dao realm experts that were invading.

In the final analysis, the Taisheng Sacred One was also a strong expert among the He Dao realm experts. If he didn't simply regard his Great Dao as a tool to become stronger, rather than his only answer, he might be able to become even stronger—after all, his teacher was also a He Dao realm expert, and he was also a born strong seed.

The power of the True Record transformed into an unstoppable golden light, penetrating layers of obstacles and barriers. Even the divine pupil personally sacrificed by the Nether Spring Dao Lord could not intercept it. It directly drew an arc in the void and arrived in the sealed universe.

At the same time, starting with the Taisheng Sacred One's actions, other He Dao realm experts who agreed with Su Zhou also scattered like birds and beasts—what a joke, if they couldn't win, they had to run! Only a fool would stand there and resist!

Now, although he had escaped with his life, it was clear that the label of 'Candlelight Confidant' on the Taisheng Sacred One's body was completely irremovable.

[I wish I really was a Candlelight Confidant, but I'm not!]

Crying bitterly in his heart, the Taisheng practically put on a painful mask when he entered the sealed universe, but what could he do? Even the Primordial Candlelight's fundamental universe was open to him, if he wasn't a person of Candlelight, whose person could he be?

After entering the sealed universe, the Taisheng Sacred One originally planned to strengthen the defense of the sealed universe, lest the connection between Su Zhou and his own time was really blocked by those hostile He Dao realm experts—to be honest, he would rather be enemies with these dozens of He Dao realm experts than be enemies with Su Zhou.

It wasn't because Su Zhou was strong.

Mainly because... after being beaten by Su Zhou, the Taisheng Sacred One also vaguely realized something.

That was... innovation was the right thing to do.

[We He Dao realm experts should all firmly believe in our own Dao, even if we fight each other—now that we already know what the more correct Great Dao is, how can we be enemies with it?]

At this moment, he was already facing the many He Dao realm experts who intended to seal off the sealed universe.

The Taisheng Myriad Phenomena Mixed One True Record transformed into thousands upon thousands of legal essence, and the shapeless Great Dao runes instantly transformed into scattered streams of light, submerging into every corner of the sealed universe. It gathered strength, commanded, or communicated with the 'Sealed Universe·Universe Will', which was also under martial law, joining hands to condense victory, transforming into infinite streams of light, and blasting towards the many hostile He Dao realm experts.

Immediately, it could be seen that this rune light, which condensed the power of the universe's will, was like a precision-guided armor-piercing warhead, continuously blasting open the sealing talismans of many He Dao realm experts, bursting out with spiritual light all over the sky, and even condensing clouds of virtual realms.

Some of the weaker He Dao realm experts were even blasted out of this void by the Taisheng Sacred One's divine power, unable to come to the periphery of the sealed universe again for a time.

But in the final analysis, the difference in numbers was too great. Although the Taisheng Sacred One was strong, he wasn't so strong that he could fight dozens of people at once.

Even the Universe Will of the Sealed Universe couldn't suddenly resist the suppression of dozens of He Dao realm experts.

[It seems, I can only do my best]

The Taisheng Sacred One wasn't flustered, he had expected this outcome long ago, but he felt a little regretful: [Speaking of which, didn't the Primordial Candlelight really leave behind any magical artifacts to protect his hometown?]

Of course.

"Hello, hello?"

Just as the Taisheng Sacred One was newly born in doubt, suddenly, he heard a voice.

This voice was cheerful and unrestrained, seemingly full of wisdom: "Can you hear me, He Dao realm friend whose name I don't know!"

[Uh]

The Taisheng Sacred One was immediately a little puzzled: [I can hear you, but, who are you?]

For a moment, he couldn't even find the source of this voice, but it wasn't a divine sense of a He Dao realm expert, so it confused the Taisheng Sacred One.

"I am the Wisdom Tree located in the fertilizer officer... that is, in your words, the Primordial Candlelight's personal world!"

And that cheerful voice said easily with a tone like singing: "We are the defense measures left by Candlelight to protect the world! (??????)?? "

The Taisheng Sacred One originally wanted to say 'That's great, then you quickly take effect and kill all those hostile He Dao realm experts!', but he was a smart person after all, knowing that if it wasn't necessary, the other party would definitely not contact him.

So the Taisheng Sacred One cautiously said: [Then, what do you need me to do?]

"Eh, you're very wise!"

He could hear the Wisdom Tree's surprised voice, but soon, she continued cheerfully: "The method left by the fertilizer officer can at most suppress a dozen ordinary He Dao realm experts, and can't cope with the current situation. However, I see that you seem to be in the same group as the fertilizer officer, so you can indeed help us get out of this predicament!"

[You say it, I'll do it]

The Taisheng Sacred One was so knowledgeable that many of the explanations the Wisdom Tree had prepared were useless, and she said 'Eh' with some regret, and then continued smilingly: "It's actually very simple—that is, call for reinforcements!"

[That's right] The Taisheng Sacred One thought in his heart: [This is really one of the strongest Daoist arts and divine powers in the multiverse. If it can really be called out, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it is the number one divine power in the multiverse]

In fact, it's not just the multiverse, and there's no need to be so cautious. If the Taisheng Sacred One knew that the Twin Divine Trees also had miracles surpassing these great existences, he would undoubtedly affirm that calling for reinforcements was the number one great divine power of the Pan-Infinite Multiverse Derivative Axis, and it was also applicable to great existences.

The point is not here.

[Where are the reinforcements?]

He said blankly: [How do I call them?]

"That is naturally to call out the most free, the most unrestrained, and one of the most powerful essences in this multiverse!"

When the Wisdom Tree said this, she was so high-spirited: "Also our future strategic partner of Candlelight Heaven—the power of Pioneer Space!"

"The method is also simple, as long as you sign our Candlelight Heaven's contract, become a Candlelight Heaven employee, and then use the power of He Dao realm to call out to the multiverse, saying..."

"Say, 'I want to join Pioneer Space!', the reinforcements will arrive!"