Chapter 374: Twenty Years
Chapter 374: Twenty Years (End of Chapter)
"So only one person can reach the 'Celestial Gate'?" Lin Yuan asked.
"Yes," Vice Tower Master Nalan nodded in affirmation. The information he had received suggested that each time the Celestial Gate opened, it would bring about the bloodiest period on the entire continent.
When that time came, even the Witch Emperors would fall like rain, and everyone would yearn to enter the Celestial Gate.
As for the Witch Ancestors? Not every era gave birth to a Witch Ancestor.
But if a Witch Ancestor existed during the time of the Celestial Gate's opening, there was no doubt that they would ultimately be the one standing before it.
Before the arrival of the powerful beings from the main universes, the Witch Ancestors were the strongest on the continent.
"When was the last time the Celestial Gate opened?" Lin Yuan asked immediately.
"Nine thousand and eight hundred years ago," Vice Tower Master Nalan replied. Having heard about the Celestial Gate, he had taken a particular interest in such intelligence and had long since inquired about it thoroughly.
"In other words, the next opening of the Celestial Gate will be in two hundred years?" Lin Yuan furrowed his brows.
This was not good news.
If there were no other powerful beings from the main universes, Lin Yuan would be confident in eventually standing before the Celestial Gate himself.
But in reality, there were already over three hundred 11th-tier powerful beings in that two-dimensional world, just from the main universes alone.
11th-tier beings had incredibly fast 'thought processing' speeds, and even if their comprehension abilities were not as good as Lin Yuan's, he did not have the assurance of sweeping through all of them in just two hundred years.
Especially those who had reached the sixth level of the 11th tier, always on the verge of breaking through to the ultimate realm—they had already achieved perfection in every aspect.
The ability of comprehension would undoubtedly bring greater advantages the longer one had to cultivate.
Based on the opening cycle of the Celestial Gate, the next opening would be in ten thousand and two hundred years.
In the two-dimensional world, without the ability to comprehend the rules or create an inner world, one's lifespan was severely limited.
Lin Yuan wasn't confident that he could survive for ten thousand and two hundred years.
And if he died in the two-dimensional world, whether by being killed or of old age, it would result in a fundamental loss.
"Does the Almighty One know about this?" Lin Yuan asked immediately.
"I have already informed the Almighty One," Vice Tower Master Nalan nodded.
The matter of the Celestial Gate was not a closely guarded secret; even if Vice Tower Master Nalan hadn't spoken of it, Lin Yuan would have learned of it soon enough.
"The Almighty One's intention is for us to do our best," Vice Tower Master Nalan said.
Lin Yuan remained silent.
In just a few words, he felt a sense of cruel competition.
The opponents of the evolving human civilization were, in fact, those special beings.
Especially those who had reached the sixth level of the 11th tier—as special beings, their innate talents and qualities were terrifying, and it would be difficult for other beings to compete with them under the same starting conditions.
White Paper Inner World.
Lin Yuan's mind conjured up the cultivation technique that Vice Tower Master Nalan had passed on to him.
"There are a total of thirteen cultivation techniques, six of which have the greatest potential and can be cultivated to the Witch Emperor realm, while the remaining seven can be cultivated to the Witch King realm."
Lin Yuan carefully read through the techniques.
Although he had also reached the Witch King tier, the cultivation technique he had been using was one that he had created on the spot with his heaven-defying comprehension ability.
Compared to these techniques that had been passed down for tens of thousands, or even millions of years, his own technique inevitably had some shortcomings.
It wasn't that Lin Yuan's spontaneously created technique was inferior to these ancient ones.
It was just that it lacked consideration in some minor aspects.
Crackle, crackle.
As he read through the thirteen cultivation techniques, Lin Yuan's physical body began to vibrate slightly, and he made local adjustments according to these ancient techniques.
"A Witch King level cultivator can split mountains and shatter rocks, a Witch Emperor can punch through an entire mountain range with a single punch, a Witch Emperor can tear apart the earth for hundreds of miles with a single kick, and as for a Witch Ancestor..."
"We don't really know because a Witch Ancestor has never gone all out."
Lin Yuan pondered the cultivation system of this world as he comprehended the techniques.
"I wonder how those 11th-tier beings are doing now?" Lin Yuan looked into the distance, thinking to himself.
In a primitive forest.
A figure three meters tall stood on the treetops, his aura causing the fierce beasts within a radius of tens of miles to shiver.
"I've finally cultivated to the Witch King realm."
The three-meter-tall figure's eyes were icy cold, "I am a great 11th-tier Ancient God, destined to one day break through to the ultimate realm."
"If this clone dies here and my soul suffers a fundamental loss, the time it takes for me to break through to the ultimate realm will be indefinitely postponed."
The three-meter-tall figure was unwilling to accept such consequences, "The Celestial Gate will open in two hundred years, and only one person will be able to stand before it and leave this world?"
The three-meter-tall figure narrowed his eyes slightly.
"In the next two hundred years, all my attention will be focused on this world, and I will do everything in my power to increase my strength as much as possible."
The next moment.
The three-meter-tall figure disappeared into the distance.
In an ordinary gathering place.
The Ancient God of Tuoba, disguised as an ordinary human, walked down the street.
"I shouldn't have agreed to the insect tribe." The Ancient God of Tuoba regretted his decision.
He found that ever since he had offended the Galaxy Master, his luck had taken a turn for the worse, first putting him in direct opposition to human civilization.
Now, he had ended up in this two-dimensional world.
If he hadn't been concerned about having a backup plan, he never would have agreed to the insect tribe's invitation to come to the battlefield.
"The most important thing right now is to become the strongest before the Celestial Gate opens in two hundred years." Tuoba Gu Shen took a moment to gather his thoughts.
Initially, he had planned to break through to the ultimate realm within countless years. But if he were to perish in this two-dimensional world during that time, causing a decline in his mental will, then he might as well give up on breaking through, for success would surely be impossible.
"I'm just a hair's breadth away from advancing to the Witch Emperor realm." On the calm sea, a four-armed man stood, his aura as deep and boundless as the abyss, spreading in all directions.
"Even the most powerful beings would find it difficult to kill me. How could I possibly perish in this two-dimensional world?" The four-armed man's eyes shone brightly, and he was a formidable special life form that could rival the 'Mother of the Tree World'.
Long ago, he had fulfilled all the prerequisites to break through to the ultimate realm. If not for his fear of failure, he would have already begun his attempt.
"This two-dimensional world may not be a bad thing for me. If I can eventually leave this place smoothly, I have a premonition that I will gain a great boost in my state of mind."
The four-armed man pondered silently.
Even he felt a certain pressure at this moment, which was a rare occurrence.
At the Luochuan Gathering Place.
Lin Yuan and Pado arrived at this large gathering place.
As far as Lin Yuan could see, there were many people coming and going, some of them even exuding the aura of witches.
However, Witch Kings were still rare. At least up to this point, apart from the faint presence of a Witch King lurking in the depths of the gathering place, Lin Yuan had not discovered a second one.
"Pado, I have to leave for a while." Lin Yuan bid farewell to Pado.
This time, Lin Yuan did not plan to return.
Settling down in the gathering place would be greatly beneficial to Lin Yuan. At the very least, it would be much easier for him to obtain the various cultivation resources he needed on a daily basis.
Moreover, information tended to spread quickly in such gathering places, which was something Lin Yuan needed very much.
As for the cost of settling down? For Lin Yuan, who was now a Witch King, it was a simple matter.
"Alright."
Pado nodded.
They had come this time to exchange the resources they had obtained and to purchase some daily necessities to take back with them.
After parting with Pado.
Lin Yuan quickly arrived at a shop.
"Sir."
A charming and elegant woman greeted him.
Although Lin Yuan's attire was simple, the aura he exuded was impossible to ignore.
"I want to sell something." Lin Yuan said calmly.
"This gentleman, our shop offers extremely fair prices for purchases, so please rest assured." The charming woman immediately spoke up.
"Mhm." Lin Yuan nodded and took out a lump of soft, white fur.
"What is this?" The charming woman's expression changed slightly. "Is this the fur of a White Sky Fox? And moreover, the fur from its most valuable body part?"
The charming woman's heart was stirred by tumultuous waves of emotion.
The White Sky Fox was a Witch-level magical beast, incredibly fast. Even Witch Kings would find it difficult to capture, let alone capture it alive and skin it.
The fur of the White Sky Fox was very popular in those large cities. It was not only warm and soft but also had a nourishing effect on women.
"How much is it worth?" Lin Yuan asked directly.
"Sir, I cannot make this decision. Please wait while I go and call the boss." The charming woman said carefully.
"Go ahead." Lin Yuan's tone was indifferent. It was difficult for ordinary Witch Kings to capture a White Sky Fox, but Lin Yuan was no ordinary Witch King.
Not long after.
A man with a beard hurried over.
"Sir."
"We are willing to purchase this fur of the White Sky Fox for three thousand Witch Crystals." The bearded man thought for a moment before speaking.
"Very well." Lin Yuan nodded in agreement.
Three thousand Witch Crystals was a considerable sum, and it matched the typical acquisition price for White Sky Fox fur.
The two parties quickly concluded their transaction.
The bearded man watched as Lin Yuan left.
"Boss, why didn't you haggle over the price?" The charming woman beside him was puzzled.
She could tell that Lin Yuan was eager to sell the White Sky Fox fur, and this was the perfect time to drive a hard bargain.
"Haggle?" The bearded boss glanced at the charming woman. "Do you think we can haggle over the price with a Witch King who is capable of capturing a live White Sky Fox and taking its fur?"
"A Witch King?" The charming woman was astonished.
Was that young man just now a Witch King? The strongest person in the Luochuan Gathering Place was also only a Witch King.
"I don't know." The bearded boss shook his head. "But since he can bring out the fur of a White Sky Fox, I will treat him as a Witch King."
Leaving the shop.
Lin Yuan proceeded to visit several other shops.
He sold off the spoils he had obtained from hunting magical beasts during this period, earning a total of twenty-three thousand Witch Crystals.
"Pado, I won't be going back."
"If you have anything you need in the future, you can come and find me at this place anytime." Lin Yuan bid farewell to Pado once more.
After parting ways with Pado.
Lin Yuan arrived at the residence he had purchased.
It was a manor that had cost him over twenty thousand Witch Crystals.
Owning property was one of the conditions for settling down in a gathering place.
"I guess it's time to focus on cultivation from now on."
Lin Yuan cherished every moment, clearly understanding that once the news of the Celestial Gate's opening spread, all the powerful beings from the main universes who had descended upon this two-dimensional world would do everything in their power to enhance their strength.
If the Celestial Gate were to open in two thousand years, Lin Yuan would be confident in sweeping away all the powerful beings from the main universes.
However, two hundred years was still too short a time.
Soon.
Twenty years passed in the blink of an eye.
(End of Chapter)
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