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Chapter 268: Five Centuries
Chapter 268: Five Centuries (End of Chapter)
"Power of the World?"
The Supreme Sage Kings, including the Open Heaven Sage King and the Supreme Sage King, exchanged glances, having never heard of such a fortuitous power.
However, since the Martial Ancestor had mentioned it, they knew it must exist.
"Let's go."
"We're heading to the Eighth Heaven."
With that, Lin Yuan began to make his way towards the entrance to the Eighth Heaven.
At the entrance to the Eighth Heaven, there was no longer any Primordial Epoch Supreme Sage King standing guard. The place was empty, with only wisps of illusory power drifting about.
This was the tribulation that connected the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, a natural phenomenon within the Nine Heavens that would recover even if destroyed.
Just like the barrier between the Heavens that Lin Yuan had torn apart, it was now rapidly mending itself.
"Let's just go up from the entrance."
Lin Yuan surveyed the area.
Previously, when his Grand Prime Spirit was ambushed by Lingxu Sage King, Lin Yuan's true body had been in a hurry, hence his brute-force approach. Now, there was no need for that.
With the entrance right before them, they could simply walk through.
The tribulation between the Seventh and Eighth Heavens was similar to a Soul Illusion Realm and was comparable to the Tribulation of the Heart Demon and the Tribulation of the Heart and Mind, though many times more intense.
However, after enduring countless years, the mental fortitude of the numerous Supreme Sage Kings, even without deliberate cultivation, was not something to be scoffed at, allowing them to pass through with ease.
Although Lin Yuan's experiences were relatively brief, his mental fortitude had been tempered by the bodies of the strongest beings, further enhanced by the vastness of his internal world.
He was no weaker than the Supreme Sage Kings present.
Hu!
Lin Yuan easily arrived at the Eighth Heaven.
The environment here was similar to that of the Seventh Heaven, with one key difference: a subtle, mysterious aura permeating the air, emanating from the Ninth Heaven above.
There are always greater beings and higher realms. In the Ninth Heaven, there are said to be celestial beings.
This was the ancient rumor about the Ninth Heaven that had persisted throughout the Spirit Realm.
These so-called celestial beings, according to the speculations of numerous Supreme Sage Kings, might be an invincible powerhouse overlooking the vast Spirit Realm from the Ninth Heaven.
That was why the Supreme Sage Kings of the Primordial Epoch and the Three Thousand Dao States Epoch had been so eager to enter the Ninth Heaven—they sought guidance from this invincible powerhouse.
"Is this the Eighth Heaven?"
"It's certainly extraordinary, distinct from the Seventh Heaven."
The Open Heaven Sage King, the Supreme Sage King, and the other Supreme Sage Kings followed suit.
This was their first time stepping into the Eighth Heaven, as they had been driven back by Lingxu Sage King during the previous Ascension Battles.
Now, following Lin Yuan, they had finally realized their long-cherished wish.
"The Ninth Heaven?"
Lin Yuan looked up towards the sky.
Compared to the barriers between the previous Heavens, the barrier of the Ninth Heaven faintly glowed with a pale golden light. Even Lin Yuan wasn't confident that he could break through it.
Or rather, he could tear it apart, but it would cost him a significant amount of time. The barriers between the Nine Heavens would rapidly recover from any damage, so Lin Yuan's tearing speed would have to be much faster than its recovery rate.
"Let's head to the entrance of the Ninth Heaven."
Lin Yuan had made up his mind. After soul-searching Lingxu Sage King, he had a good understanding of the Eighth Heaven and immediately flew towards the entrance to the Ninth Heaven.
Entrance to the Ninth Heaven.
Several dozen figures stood there.
These figures were the most powerful group of Supreme Sage Kings from the Primordial Epoch, each having cultivated at least one type of high-level fortuitous power to the Third Level.
Most of them had mastered more than two types of high-level fortuitous powers, and their might far surpassed that of the Open Heaven Sage King and the other Supreme Sage Kings from the Three Thousand Dao States Epoch.
However, within this group of Supreme Sage Kings, they were considered the weakest.
In the Primordial Epoch, after enduring an entire epoch and the long years that followed in the Three Thousand Dao States Epoch, the number and strength of the Supreme Sage Kings far exceeded those of the immature Three Thousand Dao States Epoch.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
Lin Yuan's figure appeared in the distance.
The Open Heaven Sage King, the Supreme Sage King, and the other Supreme Sage Kings followed closely behind him.
"So many powerful beings?"
The Open Heaven Sage King's scalp tingled as he realized the futility of their previous Ascension Battles.
The Supreme Sage Kings gathered at the entrance to the Ninth Heaven were so formidable that just a few of them could suppress their group of over twenty Supreme Sage Kings.
The Supreme Sage King was also tense. If it weren't for Lin Yuan standing in front of them, he would have considered fleeing.
The leader of the Primordial Epoch Supreme Sage Kings was a tall figure with a chaotic aura. He stood at the forefront, indicating his status as the strongest among them.
"Chaos Sage King."
Lin Yuan's gaze remained calm.
After soul-searching Lingxu Sage King, Lin Yuan naturally knew that the Chaos Sage King was the strongest of the Primordial Epoch.
"Martial Ancestor."
The Chaos Sage King turned around, his expression solemn as he looked at Lin Yuan. "Lingxu has already informed me."
"Your strength far surpasses mine, Martial Ancestor."
"Martial Ancestor, whatever you desire, just ask, and I shall comply."
The Chaos Sage King spoke frankly, as if conceding was not a matter of shame.
In fact, it was the truth. Lingxu Sage King had already shown them the events that transpired in the Seventh Heaven.
Including the Chaos Sage King, all the Supreme Sage Kings from the Primordial Epoch acknowledged that they could not have done what the Martial Ancestor had achieved.
In the Chaos Sage King's numerous simulations, even if all the Supreme Sage Kings joined forces, they could only barely hold on against the Martial Ancestor before ultimately succumbing to defeat.
Since the outcome was already known, the Chaos Sage King naturally wouldn't resist and instead chose to concede.
"Oh?"
Lin Yuan gave the Chaos Sage King another glance.
This was for the better, saving him the trouble of expending more effort.
"Split a part of your soul for me to soul-search." Lin Yuan stated directly, giving the Chaos Sage King a chance to cooperate willingly.
Allowing Lin Yuan to soul-search a split portion of his soul was no different from being subdued and searched, but it saved face.
"No problem."
The Chaos Sage King did not hesitate to cut off a part of his soul.
This portion of his soul contained all his memories, and by soul-searching it, Lin Yuan would learn everything he needed to know.
Buzz.
Lin Yuan took the portion of the Chaos Sage King's soul.
Within a few breaths, the soul-searching was complete.
"I understand now."
Lin Yuan's eyes lit up with realization.
Within the Chaos Sage King's memories, he found the reason for the end of the Primordial Epoch.
At the end of the Primordial Epoch, a treasure fell from the Ninth Heaven.
This treasure incited a great battle among the powerful beings of the Primordial Epoch.
The battle ravaged the Spirit Realm, causing the demise of countless Tribulation Sage Kings.
In the end, the Chaos Sage King emerged as the victor, obtaining the treasure and leading his followers into the Eighth Heaven.
After the Primordial Epoch.
The Spirit Realm underwent a long recovery, gradually transitioning into the next epoch.
The Three Thousand Dao States Epoch.
Even today, the Three Thousand Dao States Epoch is still in its early stages, having experienced only a minuscule fraction of what the Primordial Epoch had endured.
Back in the Primordial Epoch, the Chaotic Immortal King was merely one of the strongest beings.
There were several other Supreme Immortal Kings on par with him, powerful enough to make the Chaotic Immortal King dare to initiate a battle of the Supreme Immortal Kings' level.
That treasure must be of utmost importance.
"This is it."
The Chaotic Immortal King hesitated for a moment before reluctantly handing over the treasure.
After Lin Yuan soul-searched a part of his soul, his understanding of the treasure was no less than the Chaotic Immortal King's, so there was no need for him to hide anything.
The treasure that the Chaotic Immortal King handed over to Lin Yuan was an irregularly shaped stone, emanating wisps of mysterious power and a primordial aura.
"This stone contains traces of a certain fortuitous power, a fortuitous power that surpasses high-level fortuitous power. As long as one can comprehend it, even if they can't take that final step, they can still make significant progress in the Supreme Immortal King realm."
The Chaotic Immortal King gazed at the irregular stone in Lin Yuan's hand and explained in a low voice.
"Unfortunately, after so many years, I've never been able to comprehend it, not even when I was extremely close to the Ninth Heaven."
There was a hint of uncertainty in the Chaotic Immortal King's tone.
The mysterious aura emanating from the Ninth Heaven was similar to that of the stone, and the Chaotic Immortal King believed that spending a long time near the Ninth Heaven would aid in comprehending the stone.
However, after all these years, the Chaotic Immortal King's understanding of the stone had stagnated, and he had gained nothing in terms of the mysterious fortuitous power that surpassed high-level fortuitous power.
This was why he was so decisive in handing over the stone.
The Chaotic Immortal King felt that even if he were given another epoch, or even ten epochs, he still wouldn't be able to comprehend the fortuitous power within the stone.
"A fortuitous power that surpasses high-level fortuitous power?" Lin Yuan examined the irregular stone intently.
Unlike the Chaotic Immortal King, whose understanding was limited by his epoch, Lin Yuan, hailing from the main world, knew the true nature of cosmic power. He was aware that power surpassing high-level cosmic power belonged to the realm of ninth-stage evolvers.
Lin Yuan carefully studied the irregular stone.
【Your comprehension ability defies the heavens. By observing the mysterious origin, your grasp of its power is deepening.】
【Your comprehension ability defies the heavens. By observing the mysterious origin, your grasp of its power is deepening.】
【Your comprehension ability defies the heavens. By observing the mysterious origin, your grasp of its power is deepening.】
"Mysterious origin," Lin Yuan mused to himself.
One thing was certain: the aura emanating from the irregular stone was indeed beyond that of high-level fortuitous power.
Lin Yuan had been observing the stone for a while, and if it had been any other high-level fortuitous power, he would have gained at least some insight by now. However, facing this irregularly shaped stone, he still hadn't made any noticeable progress.
Of course, by 'no progress,' it meant that the progress was too minuscule to be noticeable.
"The Ninth Heaven."
Lin Yuan put away the irregular stone and looked up at the distant entrance to the Ninth Heaven.
Compared to the entrances of the previous Eight Heavens, the entrance to the Ninth Heaven was incredibly vast, as if inviting the Supreme Immortal Kings to ascend.
However, after soul-searching the Chaotic Immortal King's memories, Lin Yuan knew that the tribulation awaiting those who dared to enter the Ninth Heaven was formidable.
Within the entrance to the Ninth Heaven lay the imprints of the ten strongest lives that had ever existed in the Spirit Realm since its inception.
In other words, to enter the Ninth Heaven, one must defeat the ten strongest beings that had ever lived in the Spirit Realm.
Actually, describing them as the ten strongest "beings" was a bit inaccurate.
They should be referred to as the ten strongest "lives."
Because perhaps some of the Supreme Immortal Kings had already taken half a step forward.
The Primordial Epoch, the Three Thousand Dao States Epoch.
These were merely the two most recent epochs.
Before these epochs, there existed even more ancient epochs.
No one knew when the Spirit Realm came into existence, and although the Supreme Immortal Kings coexisted with the Spirit Realm, it didn't mean they were immortal.
Not to mention, at the end of the Primordial Epoch, a large number of Supreme Immortal Kings perished.
"With Martial Ancestor's strength, he should be able to give it a try at the entrance of the Ninth Heaven." The Chaotic Immortal King spoke in a low voice.
He had attempted it before but was thoroughly crushed by the first Supreme Immortal King's imprint, barely managing to retreat.
"Do you want to watch me give it a try?"
Lin Yuan glanced at the Chaotic Immortal King. "No rush."
Even Lin Yuan wouldn't underestimate the ten strongest lives in the history of the Spirit Realm.
They didn't belong to just one era or epoch but to the entire history of the Spirit Realm.
Lin Yuan did intend to attempt the tribulation of the Ninth Heaven, but not now. He would wait until he reached the pinnacle of his power before trying again.
At present, although Lin Yuan surpassed the Chaotic Immortal King, the strongest Immortal King of an epoch, he was still far from his own limits.
There was still some of the green liquid left in the mysterious gourd for him to absorb.
He had yet to fully unlock the eighth-stage of the Martial Evolution System.
He hadn't completely comprehended the core space model either.
His cultivation of the Taiji Power had only reached the third level.
As for the other high-level fortuitous powers and numerous common fortuitous powers, he had only achieved the first level in most of them.
Additionally, there was the irregularly shaped stone he obtained from the Chaotic Immortal King, which contained a mysterious fortuitous power that surpassed high-level fortuitous power.
Just because the Chaotic Immortal King couldn't comprehend it didn't mean Lin Yuan couldn't. It was only a matter of time.
Lin Yuan was still far from reaching his full potential.
And with his current stay in this world limited to nine hundred years, he still had four hundred years left.
Without a clear understanding of what awaited beyond the entrance to the Ninth Heaven and the unexpected challenges it might pose, Lin Yuan naturally wouldn't rush in.
The Chaotic Immortal King had tried before but quickly retreated because he had only faced the first life imprint.
That was why he was able to turn back.
Lin Yuan wasn't sure if it would be possible to retreat if he ventured deeper and failed.
In such a situation, Lin Yuan naturally chose to be cautious.
The other Supreme Immortal Kings were desperate to ascend to the Ninth Heaven because they wanted to take that final step.
Lin Yuan didn't share the same desperation as he had multiple evolution paths to reach the ninth stage in the main world.
What he needed to do now was to spend the remaining time calmly and turn these gains into something he could bring back to the main world.
"By the way."
"All of you Immortal Kings, split a part of your fortuitous power and give it to me."
Lin Yuan scanned the Supreme Immortal Kings from the Primordial Epoch, including the Chaotic Immortal King, and issued a command.
"Yes."
The Chaotic Immortal King hesitated for a moment, unsure why Lin Yuan needed so many fortuitous powers, but he didn't dare ask too many questions. He obediently split a part of his fortuitous power and handed it over.
"Good, good."
Lin Yuan was pleased as he observed the dozens of fortuitous powers that had appeared, including several high-level fortuitous powers that he had never encountered before.
And so.
Lin Yuan's true body remained stationed at the entrance to the Ninth Heaven, beginning his seclusion and cultivation once again.
Time passed.
Five hundred years went by in the blink of an eye.
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