Chapter 538: The Scramble
Chapter 538: The Scramble
One, two, three...
As time passed, more beings discovered this strange place and entered it. Upon witnessing the situation, they were not only surprised but also filled with burning desire.
The Time Sands were undoubtedly extremely rare and valuable, especially for those cultivating the Time Path. Even for cultivators of other Primordial Daos, these sands held immense value.
Just then, two beings arrived together, one with a golden body and sharp edges, resembling a sculpture of gold and jade, and the other with a body of pure green, like a transformed green jade.
With their arrival, several of the beings sitting in the strange place stood up, their faces showing shock.
"Jin Gu and Qing Shi from the Heaven Armory Realm?"
At these words, the other beings in the area stirred, their eyes filled with astonishment.
The Vangu Empty Domain consisted of Three Thousand Great Worlds, teeming with countless life forms. They were free to explore the Origin Site, and could be considered the cream of the crop in their respective worlds, possessing at least the strength of the Lower Deity Fifth or Sixth Rank.
However, while they were outstanding in their realms, they were not renowned throughout the entire Vangu Empty Domain. After all, with Three Thousand Great Worlds and countless Lower Deity Fifth and Sixth Rank cultivators, it was a vast and competitive realm.
To truly establish a reputation across the Three Thousand Great Worlds, one must at least comprehend the rudimentary form of a Primordial Dao and reach the Lower Deity Seventh Rank through their own strength. Only then would the Divine Realm Ancestors of their world bestow them with a Divine Armament.
With a Divine Armament, they would possess the strength of the Lower Deity Eighth Rank! Only then would their name spread across the various realms, as they would be capable of reaching the Fourth Heaven of the Divine Realm, making them a notable figure in the entire Vangu Empty Domain.
The Heaven Armory Realm was said to be a place where all beings cultivated the 'Art of Forging,' refining their bodies to resemble Divine Armaments. Once they succeeded, they would enter the Divine Realm, making them one of the most powerful realms in the Vangu Empty Domain.
Jin Gu and Qing Shi were two beings from the Heaven Armory Realm, both having reached the Lower Deity Eighth Rank. In the Origin Site, they were already formidable, as very few could achieve the Lower Deity Ninth Rank, making the Lower Deity Eighth Rank the pinnacle of strength here.
At this moment, Jin Gu and Qing Shi arrived together, paying no heed to the seven or eight beings already present. They entered the area as if they owned it.
"Time Sands? Not bad, worth taking."
"The core area will open soon. How long will it take to obtain these Time Sands?"
"If we wait for the flow of time here to return to normal, it will take some time. But I can adjust the flow of time here, and we can get them in a moment."
"Good, then you take care of it."
Jin Gu, whose body resembled a golden jade artifact, spoke calmly and then turned to the other beings, saying coldly, "I want these Time Sands. If you don't leave, you will die!"
As his words fell, a mighty force emanated from Jin Gu's body, causing the nearby void to tremble. The void's power was drawn towards him, encircling his body. His captivating eyes stared at the other beings.
The seven or eight beings present all felt their bodies sink, sensing the pressure from the void. Their faces showed discomfort, especially those who had been here for several days, waiting patiently.
However, faced with Jin Gu's threat, these beings from different worlds looked at each other, and eventually, someone took the lead and slowly retreated.
The Lower Deity Sixth and Seventh Ranks were delicate stages. Often, a small difference in strength could mean a significant gap.
If one only refined their body and soul to the extreme, achieving the Immortal Realm and reaching the Lower Deity Sixth Rank, they might not be able to wield a Primordial Dao Divine Armament, thus failing to unleash its full power. Their strength would remain at the Sixth Rank.
But once they comprehended the rudimentary form of a Primordial Dao, they would not only advance to the Lower Deity Seventh Rank but also gain the ability to wield a similar type of Divine Armament! Such beings were often considered heaven's pride, and the Divine Realm Ancestors of various realms would not be stingy, usually bestowing them with a Divine Armament, further enhancing their strength to reach the Lower Deity Eighth Rank!
Therefore, Lower Deity Seventh Rank beings were relatively rare.
Either they were like Jin Gu, lacking a compatible Divine Armament for various reasons, or they had comprehended the rudimentary form of a Primordial Dao and possessed a Divine Armament, but due to other circumstances, their body or soul had not reached the Immortal Realm, leaving them incomplete.
The latter is generally rarer than the former, as those who can comprehend the embryonic form of the Primordial Dao usually cultivate an Immortal Soul, and those who can cultivate an Immortal Soul will eventually forge an Immortal Body, which is merely a matter of time and effort.
If a Demigod Seventh Rank were present, their combined might could pose a formidable challenge.
Seizing the Time Dust Sands is not an easy task.
Jin Gu and Qing Shi, hailing from the Heaven Armory Realm known for its forging expertise, naturally possess divine armaments. The flowing Void Energy they wield exerts immense pressure on the crowd.
Even with their combined strength, they stand no chance against a being capable of unleashing Demigod Eighth Rank power. The reason the opponent refrains from indiscriminate slaughter is simply to avoid making too many enemies.
In the end, they all come from different worlds with diverse backgrounds.
However, if they were to stay and vie for the Time Dust Sands, challenging Jin Gu, their deaths at his hands would be justifiable. Considering their lives, they have no choice but to abandon this opportunity.
As countless creatures retreat under Jin Gu's coercion, Qing Shi, who accompanied Jin Gu, directs his gaze towards the center of the swirling, where a colorful vortex swirls.
He takes a step forward.
The seven or eight creatures who had retreated now fix their eyes on Qing Shi, shifting their attention from Jin Gu.
Void, Time, and Creation—these three Primordial Daos hold no distinction of superiority or inferiority. However, in terms of the difficulty of comprehension, Creation Dao is the easiest, followed by Void Dao, with Time Dao being the most challenging! It can be said that across the entire Endless Universe, at least seven or eight out of ten creatures cultivate Creation Dao, while only two or three cultivate Void Dao.
As for Time Dao...
The number of practitioners is likely not even one-tenth of those cultivating Void Dao! It is incredibly challenging to comprehend and master, and the power it bestows is not significantly greater than that of Void or Creation Daos. Although it offers a myriad of profound techniques at its advanced stages, the Creation Dao, when cultivated to a certain level, also grants immense power and control over formidable abilities.
Precisely because Time Dao is the most challenging to comprehend, the number of creatures who master its power is the fewest. Jin Gu and Qing Shi's renowned fame stems from their cultivation of the embryonic forms of Void and Time Daos, respectively!
At this moment, Qing Shi attempts to forcefully collect the Time Dust Sands, employing the power of Time Dao. Naturally, everyone wants to witness the techniques of Time Dao, even if they have no intention of comprehending it. Understanding even a little bit will provide them with more strategies to deal with future opponents who wield Time Dao.
Jin Gu pays little attention to the various creatures who have retreated to a distance and given up on the Time Dust Sands. He stands with his hands clasped, guarding his original position while observing Qing Shi's actions.
Hum! As Qing Shi steps towards the center of this strange land, his entire being seems to transform with each step. His movements appear awkward in the eyes of the onlookers, as if he is being fast-forwarded repeatedly. The faster he approaches the center, the quicker his pace becomes. This distortion of time flow is terrifying, beyond what ordinary beings can endure. Most creatures placed in such a situation would have their bodies crushed under the force.
Even Qing Shi is not exempt.
However, he maintains a calm demeanor throughout, and as he continues stepping forward, a radiant halo of seven colors envelops him.
Time Power!
He finally unleashes the power of Time Dao, entwining himself with Time Power to regulate his temporal meridians, gradually harmonizing with the region of distorted time flow.
"Unfortunately, I can only align myself with this time domain for now. If I had attained the Time Dao and gained its recognition, I could remain still and suppress the temporal fluctuations here."
Qing Shi advances step by step towards the center of distorted time flow, appearing calm and unaffected by the environment, but in his heart, he sighs with disappointment.
Attaining the Dao is incredibly difficult.
Not only is it challenging for those who have not reached the Divine Realm, but even for true Divine Realm cultivators, comprehending the Primordial Dao and attaining the Dao is no easy feat.
Finally, after taking a few more steps, he reaches the center of the time distortion. From the perspective of the other creatures, his figure has become extremely blurred, but he himself sees everything clearly.
In the vast emptiness, a small cluster of colorful sand grains floats in the void.
In the 1619 book, there is not a single mistake!
"Qing Shi gazed upon the floating rainbow-colored sand particles, his face revealing a hint of satisfaction.
Suoyue Chensha, a rare find even in the Yuan Di, is hardly ever found in the core region. To find it outside the core and in such abundance is indeed a stroke of incredible luck.
But...
Just as Qing Shi was about to collect the Suoyue Chensha, an unexpected turn of events unfolded.
In the distant mist, the vaporous fog began to stir, and a figure clad in a green robe emerged, strolling leisurely. With a single step, he arrived at their location and, with a mere glance, spotted the unusual area and the Suoyue Chensha within.
It was none other than Chen Mu!
'A wonder of the Path of Time?' Chen Mu needed only a glance to determine that it was a wonder of the Path of Time, and despite not knowing what it was, his profound understanding of the Time Dao allowed him to deduce its general effects with just a brief observation.
These sand-like wonders of the Time Dao could likely distort the flow of time within a certain range!
What a treasure! Chen Mu's spirit instantly lifted.
What he needed most at this moment was, without a doubt, time.
He had been considering that this trip to the Origin World would not only serve the primary purpose of imprinting the life mark on the core but also allow him to search for wonders of the Creation Dao or divine armaments to expedite his understanding of the Creation Dao.
But suddenly, he realized there were other ways to achieve his goal.
The wonders of the Time Dao could do the trick!
They could distort the flow of time within a certain range. Even if the area affected wasn't particularly large, as long as it could accelerate time by several times, it would grant him the extra time he needed! After all, with the help of the system panel, he only required a few decades to accumulate the experience necessary to enter the Path of Creation.
Without hesitation, Chen Mu took a step towards the area.
'This is mine!' His voice rumbled like thunder, accompanied by a surge of pressure that filled the space.
Although the area was already occupied by two beings, one of whom seemed to possess the embryonic power of the Time Dao, they posed no real threat to Chen Mu. As he took a step forward and extended his large hand, pressing down, a thunderous boom reverberated.
In that instant, as Chen Mu moved, the void trembled, and a surging, boiling void force was unleashed, manipulated by him to form a visible void handprint that pressed downward.
'Void Force?!' The distant beings who had retreated were all shaken by this display.
The Void Dao!
Once again, the power of the Void Dao was revealed!
Earlier, Jin Gu had demonstrated the might of the Void Dao, forcing them to retreat, and now another being had arrived, effortlessly displaying the power of the Void Dao to claim the Suoyue Chensha!
Moreover, just by comparing the void force Jin Gu had exhibited with Chen Mu's, it was evident that Chen Mu's power was even more vast and overwhelming, exuding a strong sense of oppression. The beings in the vicinity couldn't help but reveal their astonishment.
Who was this person?!
The Godly Realm above the Origin World was inaccessible, so Chen Mu was undoubtedly a being below the divine tier. To have cultivated the Void Dao to such a degree, he couldn't be an unknown figure in the Vangu Empty Domain.
Compared to the shocked beings from various realms, Jin Gu, who hailed from the Heaven Armory Realm, felt his gaze shift as he witnessed the might of Chen Mu's void handprint.
As the saying goes, a master reveals their skill with a single move.
As a cultivator of the Void Dao, Jin Gu could discern from Chen Mu's move that his comprehension of the Void Dao was even deeper than his own, and the void force he wielded was stronger!
However, despite this, Jin Gu wasn't afraid. In the Origin World, there were few beings that could instill fear in him, and even if it were a Ninth-Rank Below Deity, he and Qing Shi together could handle it and still have a chance to retreat unscathed.
Moreover, those who ventured into the Origin World were primarily focused on vying for resources, and direct life-and-death battles were rare unless there was a deep-seated grudge.
Although Jin Gu didn't know which realm Chen Mu hailed from, his strength and abilities undoubtedly qualified him to compete for the Suoyue Chensha. However, Jin Gu wanted to make it clear that it wouldn't be easy to take the treasure from them.
With a clap, Jin Gu brought his two golden palms together, and a three-foot-long golden scissors appeared in his hand. He waved it upward, and with a single snip, Chen Mu's descending void handprint split apart, as if the void itself had been cut open!
A Void Dao divine armament!
'This Suoyue Chensha is already in our possession. It's best if you don't waste time fighting over it.' Jin Gu spoke in a deep voice, gazing at Chen Mu while holding the Void Dao divine armament.
(End of Chapter)
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