Chapter 487: Unparalleled Power!
Chapter 487: Unparalleled Power!
Just as everyone was filled with shock and horror, an unexpected event occurred.
Amid the collapsing void, within the surging darkness, a simple palm suddenly emerged from the pitch-black power.
As everyone watched in awe, the palm continued to extend outward, then grasped the sides of the dark void, like someone climbing out of a deep well. With a single pull, the entire figure stepped out of the void.
Despite the terrifying chaos of the void swirling around him, crushing and annihilating the power of the heavens, it was unable to harm his body. It couldn't even destroy the layer of Essence Energy brewing on the surface of his body, which was completely blocked from the outside.
Step, step, step...
Chen Mu, amidst the silence, walked out of the void and returned to the apex of Kunlun Mountain.
The collapsing void behind him quickly sealed itself, disappearing without a trace in an instant, leaving only a disturbance in the power of the heavens, proving that the previous scene was not an illusion but a real occurrence.
"Yin and Yang in perpetual motion, giving birth to the passage of time... Senior Daozhu, as the ultimate master of the Yin-Yang Path, has indeed delved into the profound mysteries of the Time Path. This Time Finger technique truly opens my eyes to new realms."
Chen Mu turned his gaze towards the distant Xuan Tian Daozhu, his demeanor calm as if he hadn't just been swallowed by the void. He spoke casually, as if it were a regular occurrence.
Furthermore, there was a slight tear in the center of his garment, exposing about an inch of skin. But the surface of his skin showed no signs of injury, remaining as fair as ever.
Xuan Tian Daozhu stood several dozen zhang away, witnessing Chen Mu's serene emergence from the collapsing void. His heart stirred with emotion. "The Time Path is indeed profoundly mysterious, but I find it difficult to grasp even a fraction of its power. In the face of your abilities, my understanding seems like a mere flicker of firefly light, insignificant in the grand scheme of the Dao."
Just now, Xuan Tian Daozhu's finger, guided by the mysteries of time, had bypassed Chen Mu's defenses and directly struck his body. Despite containing the mysteries of time, this finger attack barely broke through Chen Mu's defense and posed no real threat to him.
Especially after breaking through Chen Mu's defense and touching his body, Xuan Tian Daozhu could feel the sheer terror of Chen Mu's physique. His vast life force was like an ocean, and Xuan Tian Daozhu had no doubt that even if Chen Mu were to lose limbs or have his head and heart pierced, he would still heal instantly. Perhaps there were no vital points in his body.
Moreover, as Xuan Tian Daozhu exhausted his strength, he immediately suffered a backlash from Chen Mu's Essence Energy, forcing him to retreat. His entire energy system was thrown into disarray, and if Chen Mu had pursued him, he might not have been able to withstand even a single move.
Even the void collapse caused by the backlash, which had swallowed Chen Mu whole, couldn't harm him in the slightest, showcasing the unparalleled power of his body.
In just a single move, the victor was clear.
Xuan Tian Daozhu, relying on the mysteries of time, had broken through Chen Mu's defense but still couldn't genuinely threaten him. It was evident that there was a gap in strength between them. Although he had already realized this when he saw that Gu Xiaochen's Shattered Void Sword couldn't harm Chen Mu, experiencing it firsthand made him truly understand the vastness of Chen Mu's physique, as solid and unmoving as the mountains beneath his feet.
Witnessing Chen Mu's safe emergence from the void, many Blood Transformation Masters and Celestial Beings were shocked and began to recall Xuan Tian Daozhu's strange and mysterious finger technique, feeling a mix of astonishment and awe.
At this moment, Chen Mu was also reflecting on Xuan Tian Daozhu's finger technique.
In terms of mystery, Xuan Tian Daozhu's Time Finger and Donglin Jianzun Gu Xiaochen's Shattered Void Sword were quite similar, neither being complete prototypes of the Origin Path. The reason Xuan Tian Daozhu's finger technique could break through Chen Mu's defense was because Chen Mu's understanding of the Time Path was quite shallow, and he relied on his unyielding body, unafraid to directly withstand the finger attack.
In comparison, Chen Mu's understanding of the Void Path was much deeper, allowing him to physically disturb the void and forcefully suppress Gu Xiaochen's Shattered Void Sword.
However, neither the Shattered Void Sword nor the Time Finger could reach a level that could harm Chen Mu.
In terms of lethality, these two techniques were likely only at the level of the 'Lower Third Rank of Divinity', not reaching the 'Lower Fourth Rank'. Otherwise, Chen Mu wouldn't have been so calm and unhurried in receiving them.
On the other hand, through these two techniques, Chen Mu also fully realized the power and terror of the Origin Path.
If there were truly complete prototypes of the Origin Path, even if Gu Xiaochen and Xuan Tian Daozhu had weaker bodies and souls, limiting their abilities, they might still be able to exert power that threatened Chen Mu!
Of course, comprehending the prototype of the Origin Path is an extremely difficult task. It's akin to cultivating an immortal body, and while Chen Mu isn't sure how far Xuan Tian Daozhu and the others are from achieving the prototype, it's undoubtedly a threshold they can't easily surpass. To reach that step, one would likely need an incredibly strong soul power.
In terms of soul power, none can compare to Xuan Tian Daozhu and the others, not even Mo Zun, who dedicated himself to the study of the soul path. Even he might have a certain gap compared to Xuan Tian Daozhu's soul power.
"Time..."
Chen Mu's mind was filled with thoughts of Xuan Tian Daozhu's finger technique, countless mysteries of time, and the sparks of insight he had previously gained, all merging together.
Just as Chen Mu gained a genuine initial understanding of the Time Path:
His thoughts stirred, and as he summoned the System Panel, it also displayed new additions:
[Origin Path: Time (Not Acquired)]
[Experience: 17 points]
"It's here."
Chen Mu's eyes gleamed as he witnessed the changes on the System Panel.
He didn't care about how difficult the Time Path was to comprehend. He only cared about whether the System Panel could present it, and if it could be displayed as data, it would be a heavenly technique... He could cultivate it without any obstacles!
Time! Void!
Now, among the three major Origin Paths, two had opened their cultivation doors for Chen Mu.
Although he had an agreement with Xun Mu to focus on cultivating the Void Path, opening the doors to other Origin Paths would undoubtedly benefit him.
This Kunlun Debate on Martial Dao has nearly achieved all the objectives Chen Mu sought.
Not only has he gained some insights into the Void Path, but he has also opened the door to the cultivation of the Time Path. Furthermore, he has a deeper understanding of the Soul Core Path, which can be considered a significant gain.
Although the Celestial Martial experts present are far inferior to him in strength, even if they joined forces, they would still be no match for him. However, these experts have been immersed in the Celestial Being Level for hundreds of years.
The insights and realizations of these Celestial Martial experts, including some Martial Dao and even higher-level mysteries, are all beneficial to Chen Mu, greatly saving him time.
"Excellent."
Chen Mu glanced at the system panel, specifically at his accumulation of insights regarding the Void Path.
【Origin Path: Void (Unenlightened)】
【Experience: 341 points】
His understanding of the Void has reached 341 points, and according to the system panel, he only needs a total of 1,000 points of experience to complete his enlightenment of the Void Path. This is a significant increase, and he has already completed one-third of the progress.
Although the system panel does not provide further annotations about the enlightenment of the Origin Path, based on the system's usual standards, the enlightenment of the Void Path is not ordinary. It is not as simple as understanding some mysteries.
According to Chen Mu's judgment, it is likely that by advancing one level here, he will be able to cultivate the prototype of the Origin Path!
The cultivation of the Divine Body requires the collection of resources and is more complicated, while the cultivation of the Soul Core is still somewhat vague and lacks a systematic approach. However, the path of the Origin Path has already unfolded before him.
This is not only the path to the Divine Realm, but after entering the Divine Realm, it is also likely to be one of the fundamental aspects of existence in the Divine Realm.)
In the 1619th chapter of the novel, there is no mistake!
Just as Chen Mu's thoughts were wandering, on the summit of Kunlun Mountain, numerous Celestial Martial experts had already returned to the peak, and their eyes were filled with curiosity as they discussed Xuan Tian Daozhu's Time Finger. Chen Mu's invincible physical body was common knowledge, leaving little room for further exploration. Instead, Xuan Tian Daozhu, who had genuinely comprehended some mysteries of the Time Path and cultivated the Time Finger, was the one that truly astonished them.
Not everyone has a crystal-clear understanding of the news beyond the Divine Realm or the specifics of the Origin Path. Some Celestial Martial experts are still unsure if Time is a power that mortals can comprehend and master. Xuan Tian Daozhu's move has shown them that Time is indeed a path that can be comprehended!
"He is indeed worthy of being one of the Five Supremes of this era."
Yin Heng gazed at the summit, gradually regaining his composure, and couldn't help but exclaim.
Among the other Celestial Martial experts, Xuan Tian Daozhu, the Six Paths Alliance Master, Donglin Jianzun, Tianhu Island Master, and Huanbei Heavensword are the five most exceptional Celestial Martial experts, each with their unique strengths and none to be underestimated.
After so many years, the gap between them and other Celestial Martial experts has not narrowed but seems to have widened. Ordinary Celestial Martial experts would likely struggle to defeat any one of them, and even self-defense would be challenging if they were to face them.
"Martial Dao is ever-evolving, and the later practitioners often surpass the former..."
Qin Mengjun also spoke softly.
With the skills of these five exceptional Celestial Martial experts, even if the founder of the Great Xuan Dynasty, Emperor Ji Hao, were to be resurrected, he might not necessarily defeat one of these five. The wheel of Martial Dao development continues to roll forward. A thousand years is not an extremely long time, but it is also not short, enough to cross an era.
Aside from the Five Supremes, Chen Mu is the brightest star of this era, hanging high in the sky, outshining even the blazing sun and the bright moon. After only a few years of cultivation, he has reached the pinnacle of Martial Dao!
Huanbei Heavensword was defeated in one strike, Donglin Jianzun was defeated in one sword, the Six Paths Alliance Master retreated without a fight, Tianhu Island Master was not even a match for one exchange, and even Xuan Tian Daozhu's displayed skills were equally difficult to match Chen Mu.
If before today, there was still some debate about Chen Mu's claim to the title of 'Number One Under Heaven,' then after today, there will be no more disputes in the entire world. The title of 'Number One Under Heaven' is truly well-deserved!
Since Emperor Ji Hao of the Great Xuan Dynasty dominated the world, there has not been a hero capable of ruling the world for a thousand years. No one has been universally recognized as the strongest of the generation.
Now, after a thousand years, Chen Mu has finally emerged, dominating the world and standing invincible!
At this moment, on a distant side peak, standing side by side, Hua Nong Yue and Hua Nong Ying, after witnessing Chen Mu safely emerge from the collapsing void, heaved a sigh of relief. Their eyes shone with endless admiration.
Their hearts were in sync, and without words, they understood each other's thoughts.
After today, not only has Chen Mu's invincible reputation been completely established, but the title of Martial Saint is also truly well-deserved!
Even before Chen Mu arrived at Kunlun, they had already believed in this, without a shred of doubt. But at this moment, as Chen Mu debates on Kunlun Mountain, after witnessing the Five Supremes and various Celestial Martial experts retreat before Chen Mu, there is an indescribable feeling of excitement as they gaze upon that figure standing atop Kunlun Mountain, as if ascending to heaven and reaching the highest point in the world!
It's not just Hua Nong Ying and her sister, nor is it just Yin Heng and Qin Mengjun; all the Celestial Martial experts looking up at the mountain are filled with excitement.
They sense a distinct difference in the paths of each Celestial Martial expert, especially the five exceptional ones, who have all displayed awe-inspiring skills. Some have reached the pinnacle of the Sword Dao, while others have paved the way for the Martial Dao.
Standing at the summit of Kunlun Mountain, at the highest point among the Celestial Martial experts, Chen Mu embodies only one thing in the eyes of all—invincibility! Invincible in the world!
No technique can harm him, neither the pinnacle of the Sword Dao nor the path of the Void. That seemingly insignificant figure, when reflected in people's eyes, appears majestic, like the entire Kunlun Mountain range standing tall in the world, just like this highest peak in the world, standing unchallenged!
...
In the 1439th year of the Great Xuan Dynasty, thirty years later, the Kunlun Debate on Martial Dao commenced once more. Martial Saint Chen Mu, with his supreme skills, suppressed all opponents, defeating Heavensword, crushing Jianzun, and forcing the retreat of the Dao Master. With his own strength, he dominated the world, standing invincible!
(End of Chapter)
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