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Chapter 534: The Wasteland Opens
Chapter 534: The Wasteland Opens
After roughly assessing his own strength, Chen Mu quickly calmed his mind.
Lower Divine Tier Nine, the pinnacle below the Divine Realm, or one could say, he had already reached the threshold of the Divine Realm. He could rival those at the First Heaven of the Divine Realm, and indeed, he had made some progress on the path to immortality.
But this was not enough.
With his current accumulation, if a demon calamity were to descend upon him now, forcing him to immediately break through to the Divine Realm, the divine power he would possess upon entering the Divine Realm would be, at most, seven portions. His strength would be equivalent to the Second or Third Heaven.
He still needed to comprehend the Creation Dao and cultivate it to the Enlightenment level, thereby obtaining two more portions of divine power. Additionally, he needed to seek opportunities in the Primordial Wasteland to infuse his body with the Primordial Dao. Only then could he have a chance of possessing ten portions of divine power after breaking through the Divine Realm.
Compared to the weakest foundation of the Divine Realm, this would be a tenfold increase in foundation!
Furthermore,
With nine portions of divine power, he could directly shatter the Third Heaven upon truly entering the Divine Realm. But if he could enter the Divine Realm with ten portions of divine power and then mobilize the power of the Void, Time, and Creation, the three Primordial Daos, could he break through the Fourth Heaven in one step? According to Seeker, in the Endless Empty Domain, those qualified to travel through the Void were mostly at the Second or Third Heaven of the Divine Realm. To reach the Fourth Heaven would already be considered a powerful existence within the Divine Realm!
Many with shallow foundations, who barely managed to enter the Divine Realm, would find it difficult to reach the Fourth Heaven, even after countless years.
"This Creation Dao..."
A thought crossed Chen Mu's mind, and he summoned the System Panel, glancing at the section on Creation Dao. He couldn't help but shake his head slightly.
[Primordial Dao: Creation (Not Yet Comprehended)]
[Experience: 474 points]
The experience accumulation for Creation Dao started with the most, but the efficiency of delving deeper into its comprehension was the worst.
The reason for this was that he lacked the necessary tools for comprehension. If the grand array at the bottom of Sha County hadn't been completely damaged, and he could have studied it for an extended period, perhaps his efficiency would have greatly improved.
But now,
Without any reference materials, such as Creation Dao divine armaments or artifacts, his efficiency in comprehending Creation Dao and gaining experience was only about one-tenth of his progress in comprehending the Void and Time Daos.
In other words, if he followed the normal method and slowly comprehended Creation Dao, accumulating experience points, it would probably take him two or three decades to gather enough experience for Enlightenment in Creation Dao.
This efficiency was already terrifying.
If Seeker knew that someone could have absolute confidence in cultivating a Primordial Dao to Enlightenment within two or three decades, he might be so shocked that leaves would fall from the trees. In his homeland, even the most exceptional geniuses would rarely possess such terrifying talent.
Two or three decades to comprehend the foundation of a Primordial Dao would already be considered an outstanding talent. Even within two or three centuries, to cultivate a Primordial Dao to the Enlightenment level would be a talent of the highest caliber, extremely rare!
Some people were destined to never reach Enlightenment, no matter how long they spent their entire lives cultivating.
After all, the step of Enlightenment in Primordial Daos required more than just accumulation; it was a sudden flash of spiritual insight, a chasm that couldn't be bridged by time alone.
Take Chen Mu, for example. Even with the System Panel's specially designed cultivation scenarios, like the Annihilation of the Void or the Cycle of Time, it still took him thousands of years to reach Enlightenment in the Void and Time Daos, respectively.
Without the System Panel's assistance, relying solely on his own comprehension, it would be difficult to achieve Enlightenment in the Void and Time Daos, even with tens of thousands of years of cultivation.
Moreover, the cultivation of the three Primordial Daos was inherently different.
Some people were naturally adept at a particular Primordial Dao and could reach Enlightenment in the Void Dao within a few hundred years. But even after cultivating for tens of thousands of years, they might never touch the threshold of the Time Dao.
In Chen Mu's case, the System Panel had optimized his cultivation to the extreme. In the initial stages of Primordial Daos, it directly infused all insights and accumulations into Chen Mu's mind, elevating his understanding of Primordial Daos to a level where he had no particular strengths or weaknesses.
After that, specific cultivation scenarios were provided for Chen Mu to practice until he reached a level recognized by the Primordial Daos.
However...
Chen Mu shook his head slightly.
He probably didn't have two or three decades to spare.
If not for the threat of the demon calamity, he could take his time, even two or three centuries, to accumulate experience and suppress his cultivation from breaking through to the Divine Realm. After all, even with the restrictions of the heavenly rules, his lifespan, with the combination of an immortal soul and body, was far beyond a few thousand years, giving him ample time for cultivation.
"If only I could obtain a Creation Dao artifact or divine armament."
The thought crossed Chen Mu's mind.
But such items were not easily found. He had already been extremely lucky to obtain a damaged Void Dao divine armament and a Time Dao artifact, the Time Flame.
He had specifically inspected the Great Xuan World before and, with his current cultivation level, nothing in this world could escape his notice. While there were some artifacts brought from the Wasteland, none of them truly belonged to the Creation Dao and were of a high enough level.
The Great Wilderness, or the Primordial Wasteland, was the ultimate destination that Chen Mu couldn't avoid.
With his current strength, he had reached the peak of the Ninth Rank below Divine, undoubtedly capable of dominating the Wasteland. Below the Divine Realm, he was virtually invincible, and even among the countless talents in the Vangu Empty Domain, the three thousand great worlds, the most exceptional individuals would only be on par with him.
If he were to venture into the Wasteland, acquiring a Creation Dao divine armament or a wondrous artifact might not be difficult.
However, the problem was that the Wasteland was currently not open.
The opening of the Wasteland followed no set pattern; it only communicated with all the great worlds in the Vangu Empty Domain when it opened, based on coordinates. Chen Mu, eager to enter, could only wait.
"Let's put this aside for now."
After some contemplation, Chen Mu decided to temporarily set aside this idea.
In the Great Xuan World, the opening of the Wasteland was irregular, but it usually didn't take long to occur again. According to his understanding, during the most frequent openings, it would only be a matter of a few years, and even in the longest intervals, it wouldn't exceed twenty years.
It had been a while since the last opening, and the next one could happen at any moment.
Additionally, even if the Wasteland never opened, Chen Mu had a final plan—to visit the Seeker Heavenly Cavern and observe Seeker's body, gaining insights into the Creation Dao from him.
Indeed, although Seeker was a Divine Realm being, he was undoubtedly a wondrous artifact of the Creation Dao!
Observing Seeker's body would significantly enhance Chen Mu's efficiency in accumulating Creation Dao experiences, giving him the confidence to cultivate the Creation Dao to the level of mastery within a few years.
However, the Wasteland held an irresistible allure for Chen Mu. If he didn't go, he would miss the opportunity to absorb the Primordial Dao's essence in the Wasteland, leaving him permanently lacking a portion of divine power after ascending to the Divine Realm.
Although possessing nine portions of divine power, according to Seeker, was already extremely rare, promising a bright future and the potential to reach the Seventh Heaven and become a Divine Lord, Chen Mu couldn't easily pass up the chance to strive for the ultimate.
Setting these thoughts aside for the moment, Chen Mu took a deep breath and turned his gaze to the area beyond the Forbidden Valley, toward Spirit Profound Peak. His figure then quietly disappeared.
He wanted to visit his family first.
Although not much time had passed in the outside world, he had experienced over twenty lifetimes in the cycle of time, a long two thousand years. For any Blood Transformation Realm master or Transcendent being, this would be enough to significantly change their temperament. It was only because Chen Mu had cultivated an Immortal Soul that his will remained unshakable, like a steadfast rock.
But even this long journey of enlightenment and cultivation eventually took its toll.
Spirit Profound Peak.
Purple Bamboo Grove.
Xu Hongyu and Chen Mu sat facing each other, and she gently poured him a cup of spirit tea. As she listened to Chen Mu's lengthy tale, she handed him the tea and spoke softly, "My husband, you've endured so much."
Chen Mu concealed the System Panel and other sensitive information from Xu Hongyu, only telling her that during his enlightenment journey, he had a sudden realization, and his consciousness sank into a cycle of time, experiencing dozens of lifetimes before finally gaining enlightenment.
Even though Xu Hongyu was a Grandmaster-level figure, Chen Mu's story of his long journey still seemed incredible to her. But his voice, filled with the weight of time, and his eyes, reflecting the passage of years, assured her that everything he said was not only true but had profoundly impacted him.
In the 1691 book bar, there was not a single mistake.
"The Primordial Dao touches the true essence of the vast universe; it is the end of all things. For mortals to comprehend it is far more challenging than ascending to heaven. My husband, although you've cultivated martial arts to an unprecedented level, comprehending the Primordial Dao is still a formidable challenge." Xu Hongyu's eyes were filled with compassion as she spoke, "To face the demon calamity and protect this world, you've endured hardships that ordinary people can hardly imagine. I wish I could share your burden, but I can't."
Although Chen Mu was a revered Martial Saint, admired by all, in Xu Hongyu's eyes, she could see beyond the glory and sense the difficulties and struggles he faced with each step.
The world only knew of Chen Mu's unparalleled talent and strength, but who knew the hardships he endured? As his closest confidant, she could sense the changes in him through his words. Even though it was only a short period of seclusion, each time he emerged, he became more withdrawn, especially the profound sense of time that was so evident in him.
"You're already sharing my burden." Chen Mu took the spirit tea from Xu Hongyu, took a sip, and held her hand as he spoke softly.
Power was intoxicating.
Time was bewildering.
Without Xu Hongyu, Chen Mu, Chen Yao, and the rest of his family, with his unmatched strength, his heart might have become indifferent to the world.
Even without Xu Hongyu and the others, Chen Mu's experiences spanning hundreds or even thousands of years could still affect his mental state.
Xu Hongyu looked at Chen Mu and after a while, she suddenly said, "Yao'er is becoming more and more like you. She has inherited your talent and stands out among all the disciples of the Seven Profound Sect. Perhaps, in many years, she might even inherit your title."
Hearing Xu Hongyu mention Chen Yao, Chen Mu's expression softened, and he sighed, "As a father, I haven't been very present. I've barely had any time to spend with her, and now, in the blink of an eye, she's grown up."
Over the years, he had devoted most of his time to cultivation, often immersing himself in it. Although he would visit Xu Hongyu, Chen Yao, and the others as soon as he emerged from seclusion, he still spent very little time with Chen Yao.
"The world's affairs rest on your shoulders, and it's already difficult for you to find free time. Although Yao'er doesn't often have your company, she has always looked up to you." Xu Hongyu shook her head.
"Mhm."
Chen Mu nodded and said, "In the coming days, I'll make more time to guide Yao'er in her cultivation."
Xu Hongyu looked at Chen Mu with a gentle expression and said, "Yao'er's cultivation is still at a low level, and I can still teach her. You have the weight of the world on your shoulders, so don't let this delay your cultivation."
Chen Mu smiled and said, "It's not good to always be in seclusion. The path of cultivation requires a balance of rest and activity."
Indeed, the cultivation of the Creation Dao was unique, and there was no need to rush. After experiencing the enlightenment of the Void and Time Paths, even with his cultivation level, he felt a bit fatigued and needed some rest.
Although the demon calamity was approaching, a few days wouldn't make much difference.
"That's true."
Xu Hongyu smiled faintly.
...
After emerging from seclusion, Chen Mu stayed on Spirit Profound Peak for several days.
This stay lasted nearly half a month.
During this time, he either spent time with Xu Hongyu and Chen Yao or instructed disciples like Zhao Xiaohong and Jin Ling'er. As time flew by, these disciples had all entered the Six Organs Realm and were accumulating their foundation for the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm.
Midway through this period, Chen Mu also went to the back mountain and summoned Hua Nongying and Hua Nongyue. He tested and guided their martial arts. The sisters had been in the Seven Profound Sect's back mountain valley for a long time, continuously improving their martial arts. With the resources Chen Mu had provided earlier, they had now reached the pinnacle of grandmaster level.
When the sisters worked together, manifesting the power of Yin and Yang, they could even rival the most exceptional peerless grandmasters! At this point, they were just one step away from the Blood Transformation Realm. Among Chen Mu's close associates, Hua Nongying and Hua Nongyue had the highest chance of breaking through to this realm.
On one hand, they were from the same era as Chen Mu, and they had entered the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm a long time ago, much earlier than Chen Yue and Xu Hongyu. On the other hand, they were once true disciples, and Hua Nongyue had even been a top true disciple. After they attained the grandmaster level, their souls resonated, allowing them to share their insights and greatly enhance their cultivation efficiency.
"With your accumulation, you can attempt to break through to the Blood Transformation Realm in a short time."
After thoroughly assessing Hua Nongyue and Hua Nongying's current levels, Chen Mu spoke to them. Even he felt that they were qualified to challenge the Blood Transformation Realm, so their chances of success were naturally over seventy to eighty percent.
This probability was quite normal. In just a few years, the Seven Profound Sect's back mountain had produced over ten Blood Transformation Realm experts. Hua Nongyue and Hua Nongying were already exceptionally talented, and with Chen Mu's guidance and spiritual resources, it would be strange if they couldn't enter the Blood Transformation Realm.
"It's all thanks to your guidance and nurturing."
Hua Nongyue and Hua Nongying responded in unison.
Although they could have reached this point with their own abilities, without Chen Mu, their foundation wouldn't be as solid, and their understanding of the Yin and Yang Path wouldn't be as profound.
"Cultivation ultimately depends on the individual. The fact that you've come this far is a result of your diligent efforts."
Chen Mu spoke, and then he suddenly seemed to sense something, causing him to pause.
His action caught the attention of Hua Nongyue and Hua Nongying, who were slightly surprised. Seeing Chen Mu pause, Hua Nongying asked softly, "Master, what's wrong?"
"It's finally here."
Chen Mu turned to the sisters and said, and noticing the sudden change in their expressions, he added, "Mhm, it's not the demon calamity... Continue with your cultivation. I'll take my leave first."
As he spoke, his gaze shifted to the distant horizon, and a deep light flashed in his eyes. His vision seemed to span tens of thousands of miles, reaching the desolate desert border in the faraway land.
After many years, the void passage to the Wasteland had finally reopened!
(End of Chapter)
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