Within the arena.
The dragon's roar and phoenix's cry never ceased, continuously resounding, shaking the vast expanse of Original Sin Breath until it blurred and distorted, and shaking the boundless Original Sin Light until it flickered in and out of visibility.
That hermaphroditic Yin-Yang person slowly walked forward. With each step, it was accompanied by the sounds of dragon roars and phoenix cries. With each step, it was as if Yin and Yang were transforming. With each step, it was as if darkness and light were intertwining. Everyone could feel a vast, endless, and terrifying oppressive might.
On that face, which resembled both a man and a woman, hung an expression of supreme arrogance, believing oneself peerless in all heaven and earth. Those eyes, like the sun and the moon, shone with an incredible pride as they swept across the entire arena. It opened its mouth and spoke.
"You are nothing but a ragtag mob, yet you dare to aspire to the position of the True Lord of Original Sin? Hah, truly laughable, overestimating your own strength."
Its voice was like its person—like a man yet a woman, like Yin yet Yang—as bizarre and eerie as could be.
These words were undeniably arrogant and brazen.
One must know that these Original Sin individuals within the arena, whether they were Original Sin Dharma Bodies, Original Sin Selves, Original Sin Essences, or even Original Sin True Bodies, were all worthy of being called Original Sin Patriarchs. They were all experts from various eras, hailing either from the Guixu or the Huangxu. Moreover, there were also the three Great Dao Overlords: Black Mountain Old Monster, Old Ancestor Green Robe, and Da Xing the Mad Monk.
If even they were just a ragtag mob, then there truly were no capable individuals left in all of heaven and earth, past or present.
However.
That being said.
Before the four words 'Taiji Boundless,' these Original Sin Patriarchs were indeed not worth mentioning. Even those who had cultivated Original Sin True Bodies, even those who had integrated Original Sin True Blood or Original Sin Essence—powerful beings like Black Mountain Old Monster were no exception. Even the so-called Original Sin Anomaly, even Gu Qingfeng, hailed as the greatest Original Sin Anomaly, paled in comparison before the four words 'Taiji Boundless.'
Whether they admitted it or not, this was an ironclad fact.
Taiji Boundless was absolutely the pinnacle of all heaven and earth, past and present, without equal.
"Heh heh heh heh!"
The three Great Dao Overlords—Black Mountain Old Monster and the others—chose to remain silent. However, Old Ancestor Green Robe was, as always, hopping about excitedly. Even though the appearance of Taiji Boundless might disrupt his plans, Old Ancestor Green Robe was still laughing.
"Before Taiji Boundless, we are indeed a ragtag mob! Heh heh heh heh!"
Old Ancestor Green Robe cupped his hands in salute, his eyes narrowed to slits, gleaming with a sharp light. A sinister, evil smile played on his lips as he said, "This humble one, Green Robe, pays his respects. May I inquire as to your esteemed name?"
"I am the Infinite Venerable."
Good heavens.
This Taiji Boundless was truly arrogant beyond measure, daring to claim the title 'Infinite Venerable' for itself.
Throughout all ages, there have been Sovereigns, Kings, Emperors, and even Supreme Sovereigns.
But the two words 'Venerable' represent the Supreme.
Since ancient times, only the founders who pioneered a Great Dao, or the founders who pioneered an era, were qualified to be hailed as 'Venerable.'
For example, the Three Pure Ones Ancestors who pioneered the Great Dao were called 'Infinite Heavenly Venerables' by their Dao disciples.
And the True Lord of Original Sin who pioneered the Daoless Era was also called the 'Daoless Venerable' by later generations.
For this Taiji Boundless to call itself the 'Infinite Venerable' was undoubtedly comparing itself to the Three Pure Ones Ancestors who pioneered the Great Dao.
"Heh heh heh heh, Infinite Venerable... Good! Good! Good! Your Excellency is absolutely qualified, absolutely worthy of bearing the title 'Infinite Venerable.'"
Whether Old Ancestor Green Robe was deliberately flattering the Infinite Venerable or not, he kept cupping his hands and bowing, almost as if he wanted to kneel and kowtow in worship.
Suddenly, he changed the subject and asked in a sinister, probing tone, "It's just... I wonder what those Great Dao Patriarchs up there, especially the old Immortals of the Profound Heaven Immortal Dao, will think about this... Heh heh heh heh!"
"Them? Hah."
The Yin-Yang person who called itself the Infinite Venerable didn't even glance at the Great Dao Patriarchs hidden within the myriad Creation Treasures in the void. It said disdainfully, "In the eyes of this Infinite Venerable, they are likewise nothing but a ragtag mob, nothing more."
"Good! Good! Good!"
Old Ancestor Green Robe clapped his hands while saying 'good' three times in a row, flattering, "Truly worthy of being the Infinite Venerable! Truly formidable! This humble one admires you! Admires you to the utmost!"
As he spoke, Old Ancestor Green Robe cupped his hands again and said, "It's just... I wonder, Venerable, what is your purpose for appearing this time? Is it to scheme for the True Lord of Original Sin? Or is it to slaughter the True Lord of Original Sin? Regardless of whether the Venerable aims to scheme for or slaughter the True Lord of Original Sin, this humble one, Green Robe, is willing to serve as the Venerable's vanguard, charging into battle for you!"
It was unclear whether Old Ancestor Green Robe truly wished to pledge allegiance under the Infinite Venerable, or if he was deliberately flattering to pry out the Infinite Venerable's purpose for coming.
This wasn't important.
What was important was that every single Original Sin Patriarch present, including the three Great Dao Overlords, wanted to know the purpose of this Yin-Yang person who called itself the Infinite Venerable. Was it to scheme for the True Lord of Original Sin, or to slaughter the True Lord of Original Sin?
This question was crucial.
Originally, when the Infinite Venerable appeared, everyone thought it might have come for the Original Sin Spirit within the Li Palace Primordial Source. But upon further reflection, that didn't seem quite right. Coming for the Original Sin Spirit didn't necessarily mean it wanted to seize it; it could very well be to destroy it.
After all, this Yin-Yang person who called itself the Infinite Venerable was different from the other Original Sin Patriarchs present. Although it was an Original Sin Anomaly, it was also a Destined Calamity.
In other words, its existence could be for scheming to become the True Lord of Original Sin, or it could be for destroying the True Lord of Original Sin.
Considering the Infinite Venerable's origins made this even more likely. As was well known, this Yin-Yang person who called itself the Infinite Venerable was originally a pair of twin siblings. Moreover, they were disciples personally nurtured by those old Immortals of the Profound Heaven Immortal Dao. Almost everyone familiar with the Profound Heaven Immortal Dao knew that those old Immortals had spared no effort in cultivating this pair of twins, even bestowing upon them the Immortal Dao's supreme treasure, the Nine Heavens Dragon Sword.
Others might not know how this pair of twins achieved Taiji Boundless, but that didn't mean the Profound Heaven Immortal Dao was unaware. It was likely that they achieved Taiji Boundless precisely with the help of those old Immortals of the Profound Heaven Immortal Dao.
And the purpose of the Profound Heaven Immortal Dao cultivating Taiji Boundless was known to all—it certainly wasn't for the Daoless Era, but to protect the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth and become the master of the Great Dao.
Considering this point, the appearance of the Infinite Venerable seemed to be for destroying the Original Sin Spirit and preventing the opening of the Daoless Era.
The problem was.
If it truly was for destroying the Original Sin Spirit, this Infinite Venerable had no need to appear now. Appearing now, aside from making the Original Sin Patriarchs present view it as a thorn in their side, served no purpose in protecting the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. Not only did it serve no purpose, it would instead disrupt the situation within the arena, making it even more chaotic and uncontrollable.
The Original Sin Patriarchs scheming for the True Lord of Original Sin feared a chaotic situation, but the Great Dao side feared it even more. The more chaotic the situation, the more unfavorable it was for the Great Dao.
Why were all those Great Dao Patriarchs hiding within the myriad Creation Treasures? Their purpose was to intimidate all the Original Sin Patriarchs, thereby stabilizing the situation so they could control the overall scenario.