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"World Upgrade!"

In the West, Michael and Merlin exchanged a glance, both seeing shock and ecstasy in each other's eyes.

The so-called world upgrade refers to a fundamental improvement in the "energy level" and "potential" of a world!

From now on, the concentration of spiritual energy in this world will increase significantly, cultivation bottlenecks will decrease, the probability of geniuses being born will increase, and even... more and stronger cultivation resources will be created!

This is a creation that belongs to the entire world!

And as the greatest contributor to saving the world—

"Om-"

The thickest and most dazzling golden beam of light fell straight down on Shangguan Yun!

“This is…” Shangguan Yun’s pupils contracted slightly.

He felt an indescribable power, containing the "original will" of the entire world, surging wildly into his body along the golden pillar of light!

That's more than just energy.

That was... a blessing from the laws of nature! A gift from the origin! It was the entire universe's gratitude and reward for his saving of the world!

Under the infusion of this power—

"Crack..."

The bottleneck at the peak of the eighth rank is beginning to loosen!

It's not just loose!

Instead, driven by this "origin of the world," it was forcibly... blasted open!

"BOOM—!!!"

Something seemed to explode inside Shangguan Yun's body!

His soul, his body, and every law he mastered began to sublimate, transform, and evolve towards a higher dimension at this moment!

The threshold to the ninth level is just around the corner!

"I see……"

A flash of understanding crossed Shangguan Yun's eyes, "The Ninth-Order Eternal Realm requires not only the accumulation of energy, but also... resonance with the origin of the world, and the recognition and blessing of a region!"

"Om-"

As the golden beam of light continued to pour in, Shangguan Yun's cultivation level soared like a rocket!

finally--

"boom--!!!"

An invisible barrier has been completely breached!

Suddenly, an aura that could not be described in words erupted from Shangguan Yun's body!

That aura was neither domineering nor majestic, but it seemed to be connected with the entire universe, with endless time and space, and with the origin of all existence!

He stood there, yet seemed to be everywhere.

He exists in this moment, yet seems to transcend the past and the future.

His level of existence has completely transcended the realm of "mortals" and reached a level that is almost a "concept"!

Ninth Rank – Eternal Realm!

Shangguan Yun slowly opened his eyes.

His eyes remained deep, but now possessed an indescribable "divinity."

It wasn't a haughty indifference, but a serene composure that encompasses all things, sees through everything, and exists in harmony with heaven and earth.

He looked down at his hands.

Her skin was still fair, and her fingers were still long and slender.

But he knew that everything was different.

Now, he can create a world with a single thought, and restart an era with another.

Time appears to him like the lines on his palm, and space to him like steps beneath his feet.

If he wanted, he could even... modify the underlying rules of this world!

Of course, he wouldn't do that.

Because that would disrupt the balance of the world and cause him to lose his "humanity".

What he wanted was never to become the cold, unyielding Heavenly Dao.

Instead, he... protects everything he cherishes.

"call……"

He exhaled softly, and the eternal aura around him slowly receded, transforming him back into the seemingly ordinary white-clad youth.

But the fleeting glimpses of stars in those dazzling eyes vanished.

The golden light in the sky gradually dissipated, the spatial rift completely disappeared, and sunlight once again shone on the earth. The azure sky was clear and blue, as if the previous apocalyptic catastrophe was just a distant nightmare.

Shangguan Yun lowered his head and looked down.

He saw the cheering crowd, the embracing relatives, the reborn city, and... in the courtyard, several figures looking up at him, their eyes filled with tears but their smiles radiant.

Kaguya, Tohru, Hayasaka Ai, Ai, Kanna, parents, brother, friends...

A gentle smile slowly crept onto his lips.

Then, take a step forward.

His figure disappeared into the sky.

When it reappeared, it was already standing in the courtyard of the Shangguan family, standing in front of... everyone.

“I’m back,” he said softly.

Sunlight fell on him, gilding him with a faint golden edge.

Behind him lies a reborn world.

Before me are the people I cherish.

The future holds endless possibilities.

……

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Author's Closing Remarks!

The author had stopped updating for two and a half years due to pursuing graduate studies. Now, with the resumption of updates, the author's first novel has finally come to a close.

Whether it's perfect or not, it has ultimately lived up to my first book and the readers who have made it this far!

The millennium-old zombie king has attained enlightenment and ascended to immortality today!

Tomorrow is the new year, wishing all of you a Happy New Year! May your wealth flow in!