Chapter 527: The Void Map and the Flame of Time
Chapter 527: The Void Map and the Flame of Time
"The Void Wanderer, infinite and eternal, is both the origin and the end, representing the beginning and the finale, reflecting all."
Chen Mu's voice was distant and ethereal, gradually becoming devoid of emotion, akin to the supreme Primordial Dao itself. As his voice resonated, the boundary wall beside him split, and through the black fissures, an overwhelming surge of Void energy gushed out, swirling around Chen Mu like obedient servants.
With each strand of Void energy, countless Void mysteries intertwined, leaving Gu Xiaochen in a state of stupor. Soon, he was completely immersed in the profound mysteries.
The various Celestial Beings present also stood transfixed, witnessing the evolution of the Void mysteries. One by one, they froze in their tracks, captivated by the revelation. For a moment, they felt as if they had glimpsed the true path to the Primordial Dao.
After an unknown duration, the swirling Void energy around Chen Mu gradually came to a halt.
The cracked boundary walls slowly healed, and all the Void energy quietly retreated back into the Void through the fissures, leaving behind a profound silence.
Although the evolution of the Void mysteries had ceased, those in attendance, whether Blood Exchange Beings or Celestial Beings, remained immersed in their newfound insights, unable to snap out of their reverie for a long time.
Chen Mu stared into the void, hands clasped behind his back. After all the Void energy had dissipated, he suddenly lifted his hand, reaching out to grab the Cosmic Brush that appeared in his grasp. He then proceeded to paint with it.
Swish!
The brushstrokes, like splashes of ink, fell upon the demonic hide scroll, outlining a pattern of the Void.
As the pattern gradually took shape, the demonic hide scroll began to tremble violently. The incredibly resilient hide, which even a Grandmaster's full power would struggle to mark, now showed signs of fine damage. It seemed unable to bear the profound mysteries of the Primordial Void Dao that Chen Mu was depicting!
"Can't even the hide of a Tenth-Stage Celestial Beast withstand it?"
Chen Mu's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
However, his hand continued its work, still outlining the Void pattern.
As he continued to paint, the damage to the hide of the Tenth-Stage Celestial Beast became more severe. An ancient aura slowly spread from the scroll, and the Primordial Void Dao, distinct from the Heavenly Dao, seemed to possess the power of the Void even in its mere depiction.
Finally, Chen Mu's last stroke fell.
The entire hide vibrated with a humming sound, followed by a violent tremor, resulting in more cracks. Just as the hide was about to shatter completely, it gradually stopped shaking and managed to bear the Void Map, though its surface was now covered in cracks.
"..."
Chen Mu stared at the Void Map, silent for a moment.
The Void Map was complete.
But it was a flawed product.
It wasn't that his cultivation was insufficient to create the Void Map. After attaining enlightenment in the Void Dao, he had already qualified to draw a simple enlightenment map. However, even a basic Void Dao was beyond what the demonic hide scroll could fully support.
Although the hide had forcibly endured, it was now on the verge of rupture. Judging by its condition, it might last only two or three decades before completely disintegrating, unlike the 'Heaven-Earth Primordial Chart', which could be passed down for millennia.
Furthermore, the cracks and damage on its surface severely compromised the integrity of the Void Dao map, making it more obscure and less coherent for those seeking to comprehend it.
Perhaps it was precisely because of the damage that the scroll didn't completely collapse; otherwise, if a complete Void Map had been imprinted, the entire demonic hide might have shattered instantly.
"To create a truly complete Void Map, I still need higher-level materials..."
Chen Mu muttered to himself.
He thought of the damaged Void Dao divine armament he possessed.
At his current cultivation level, he could already wield it with ease, unleashing its full power. Yet, even so, he couldn't destroy it, and even leaving a mark on it was challenging.
Clearly, the material used for this damaged divine armament far surpassed the ordinary, originating not from the Great Xuan World but from the boundless Void of the infinite cosmos.
"Never mind."
After a moment's thought, Chen Mu dismissed the idea.
A flawed Void Map would have to suffice for now. After all, it wasn't long before the demonic disaster would strike, and this map could last for a couple of decades, enough time for the Blood Exchange and Celestial Beings to comprehend its mysteries.
Although the demonic calamity was approaching, Chen Mu still hoped that Gu Xiaochen, Gongyang Yu, and others would grasp the essence of the Void Dao. Once enlightened, they could leap to the fifth rank below Divine, becoming formidable experts below the Divine Realm.
Those who reach the sixth rank are few.
Individuals like Gongyang Yu and Gu Xiaochen, though seemingly weak, are limited by this uncultivated world and its martial path. If they were in a more advanced world, their chances of attaining the Divine Realm would be significantly higher.
Each of them is among the most outstanding beings in this world, with great potential to become true Divine Realm cultivators in a more developed world.
Enlightenment in the Primordial Dao is out of reach.
However, there is still a chance to grasp the essence of the Primordial Dao.
Even if they can't comprehend the Primordial Dao, these Blood Exchange and Celestial experts, by understanding some of the Primordial Void Dao's mysteries, can create techniques like Gu Xiaochen's Void-Shattering Sword. This alone would greatly enhance their strength.
Chen Mu's gaze swept across the crowd, noticing that Gu Xiaochen, Gongyang Yu, and others were still immersed in their comprehension of the Void Dao, including Xuan Tian Daozhu, who seemed deeply engrossed. Without further action, Chen Mu's figure quietly flickered and merged into the void, disappearing from sight.
After Chen Mu's departure,
A long while passed before Xuan Tian Daozhu finally snapped out of his trance, captivated by the mysteries of the Void Dao.
"Truly seizing the essence of the cosmos..."
He couldn't help but sigh softly.
Chen Mu's talent and artistic genius were unparalleled. Although he cultivated the Time Dao, just a glance at the Void Map allowed him to sense the vast and endless mysteries of the Void.
Less than a decade had passed since the Kunlun Discourse, yet Chen Mu had already comprehended the Void Dao to such an extent. Xuan Tian Daozhu couldn't help but glance at the nearby Donglin Sword Sovereign.
Gu Xiaochen had devoted his life to studying the Void but had only grasped a fraction of its mysteries. Who knew what thoughts were going through his mind at that moment?
Perhaps,
It was precisely because this world faced an unprecedented calamity that a figure like Chen Mu emerged. His presence in this world was a response to the impending disaster, destined to overshadow anyone who shared an era with him.
No, it wasn't even a matter of paling in comparison, but rather, Chen Mu's radiance was like a great sun in the sky, and in front of it, there was simply nothing else that could shine. Everything would be overshadowed and concealed.
A hint of loneliness lingered in his heart.
Profound Heaven Sovereign had other thoughts.
"Perhaps with his appearance in this world, there's a chance to overcome the demon calamity?"
Heaven Lake Island Master woke up and looked at Profound Heaven Sovereign, voicing the very thought that was on his mind.
"Let's hope so."
Profound Heaven Sovereign shook his head.
Although Chen Mu had revealed an incredibly profound Void Dao realm, the impending demon calamity might not give him much time to grow. Whether this world could withstand the demon calamity was still an unknown.
Heaven Lake Island Master looked up at the Void Map and said softly, "Even the hide of a Ten-Stage Celestial Beast couldn't bear the entirety of this Void Map. His realm is truly unfathomable. What do you think his current strength is?"
"Hard to fathom."
Profound Heaven Sovereign replied.
In the past, during the Kunlun discussions, they could roughly gauge Chen Mu's level, estimating it to be around Lower Divine Tier Four. But now, with Chen Mu displaying such a profound Void Dao realm, it became difficult to gauge.
Just a fleeting thought from Chen Mu could cause the operation of heaven and earth to come to a halt, indicating a gap of not just one level. It was likely far beyond Lower Divine Tier Five, possibly reaching Tier Six or even Tier Seven.
...
Forbidden Valley.
Chen Mu quietly returned to his secluded cultivation site.
"The Heaven-Earth Primordial Chart and the Void Map guide martial practitioners in this world. I've inherited the cause of martial arts and have already reaped the fruit of its teachings. Next, I can focus on comprehending other Primordial Daos."
Although the Void Map was somewhat flawed, it was sufficient for comprehension. As for how much Profound Heaven Sovereign and the others could comprehend from the Void Map, it depended on their individual fortunes.
Before returning to the forbidden area, Chen Mu had also briefly sensed this world, primarily concerning the Great Wilderness.
The Great Wilderness, also known as the Origin Site, was not permanently connected to this world. Instead, it would open a passageway from time to time, following the ebb and flow of the Void's tides. The location of this passageway was not fixed, appearing only in the Borderland Wilderness.
For Chen Mu now, the location of the Great Wilderness passageway didn't matter. His comprehension of the Void Dao had reached the Enlightenment realm, and once the Great Wilderness passageway opened, no matter how far away, he would immediately sense the subtle changes in the Void and rush there without delay.
Currently, Chen Mu had already comprehended the Void Dao, reaching Lower Divine Tier Eight, and he also possessed a Void Dao divine weapon.
Chen Mu wasn't sure how much combat power the complete Void Dao divine weapon could bring, but at least, when fully activated, this damaged Void Dao divine weapon could enhance his Void power by more than half!
Obviously, his current strength, even if it didn't reach Lower Divine Tier Nine, would still be among the top in Lower Divine Tier Eight. He could even fight against a true Divine Realm expert.
Even...
Previously, when he stepped into the Void and struck with full force, he could feel the Void's barrier almost being shattered!
He was just a step away from breaking through the First Heaven, and with such strength, he was undoubtedly capable of exploring the Origin Site and seeking the divine power opportunity within.
However, the Origin Site hadn't opened during this period, and he couldn't leave this world. Forcing his way across the Void to reach the Origin Site was too far. After all, according to Xunmu, the Great Xuan World was on the edge of the Vangu Empty Domain, while the Origin Site was at its center.
With his current abilities, crossing a domain was too difficult.
Only by following the path opened by the Origin Site could he safely reach it and return unharmed. The Origin Site's passageway and the site itself were not subject to interference from Divine Realm beings or higher.
Since the Origin Site hadn't opened yet, what Chen Mu needed to do was to continue comprehending the Primordial Daos.
He summoned the system panel.
[Primordial Dao: Time (Not Yet Comprehended)]
[Experience: 97 points]
Regarding the Time Dao system panel, he had accumulated nearly 97 points of experience since activating the Time Dao panel. This was the result of his occasional accidental comprehension of Time Dao up to this point. It seemed like a small amount, but it was actually quite a lot.
After all, comprehending the Time Dao to its embryonic form only required a thousand points of experience, the same as the Void Dao.
Currently, Chen Mu possessed a flame of time, and comprehending this flame could help him accumulate Time Dao experience faster. Therefore, his main focus would be on the Time Dao.
However...
Just as Chen Mu was about to start comprehending the Time Dao, he glanced at the Creation Dao panel below.
[Primordial Dao: Creation (Not Yet Comprehended)]
[Experience: 471 points]
The Creation Dao panel surprised Chen Mu. He didn't know when, but he had accumulated over four hundred points of experience in the Creation Dao, already reaching nearly half the requirement for comprehending its embryonic form!
Although he was astonished, Chen Mu soon understood the source of this experience. Clearly, after comprehending the Void Dao to the Enlightenment realm, he had a clearer understanding of the relationship between the three Primordial Daos and the Heaven-Earth Path. He realized that the Heaven-Earth Path was a branch of the Creation Dao, so all his previous accumulation in the Heaven-Earth Path had transformed into Creation Dao experience!
"I've accumulated so much experience in the Creation Dao..."
"But I don't have any Creation Dao treasures to comprehend. Even though my experience in the Creation Dao is already over half, comprehending it is still less efficient than my comprehension of the Time Dao."
Chen Mu muttered as he looked at the panel, then closed it with a thought, still deciding to focus on the Time Dao. He then took out the flame of time.
Sizzle.
The flame of time flickered in the Void, like a dim candle, always on the verge of extinguishing, yet also seeming eternal, maintaining this form and witnessing the changes of all things.
Just by looking at this flame of time, one could sense a sense of vicissitude, as if millions of years had passed, leaving their mark within.
Chen Mu sat cross-legged, staring at the flickering flame of time.
For a moment, he felt the profound mysteries of the Time Dao constantly appearing and disappearing, gradually immersing him in its depths, and various insights emerged.
(End of Chapter)
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