Chapter 548: Vitality State
Chapter 548: Vitality State
Crack! Crack!
In Chen Mu's vision, the sky shattered, the earth crumbled, and the air was filled with the aura of destruction. Amidst the collapsing heavens and earth, on the brink of annihilation, Chen Mu felt an overwhelming sense of insignificance.
Even though he had now reached the Divine Rank Nine, if his true body remained in this world, it would undoubtedly perish with the destruction of the heavens and earth, unable to withstand the terrifying power of annihilation.
However, the current Chen Mu was blessed by the System Panel. Only a wisp of his consciousness was present, and this wisp of consciousness was detached from the physical realm, unaffected by the world's collapse. He could observe the apocalypse of this world from the closest possible perspective.
In the end...
The entire world completely shattered, and everything was annihilated, reduced to a turbid mass of Primordial Chaos.
Then, from all directions, Void Energy surged, engulfing everything, including the lingering Primordial Chaos after the world's destruction. Eventually, all traces of existence were once again reduced to nothingness.
Witnessing the creation and destruction of a world firsthand was a profound experience for Chen Mu. Even now, he remained immersed in the memory of those scenes, replaying them in his mind.
Time passed...
In the void, without the flow of time, Chen Mu's consciousness drifted between creation and destruction, wandering within the Creation Dao.
Finally, at a certain moment, a glimmer of spiritual light flashed in his consciousness, spreading and dispelling all confusion. Everything became clear and comprehensible!
"Creation... This is creation." Chen Mu whispered to himself, his consciousness gradually awakening from its immersion. A sense of indescribable joy welled up within him. At this moment, his perspective on life, the essence of the world, and all things had undergone a profound transformation, offering him a completely different understanding.
Previously, despite having an indestructible mind and body, and with the aid of the System Panel, he had gained insights into thousands of years of the Void Dao and Time Dao. However, the essence of his consciousness had not truly transcended the boundary between gods and mortals. His perspective on the myriad things in the world was still that of an ordinary being, as he had yet to truly enter the Divine Realm.
Now, although he had not taken that final step, through his understanding of the Creation Dao, his horizons had expanded. It was like a human observing insects and ants, clearly seeing their lives. Chen Mu was the same; from an incredibly high vantage point, he looked down upon all things, and all beings became indistinguishable in his eyes.
Whether humans, demons, or other alien beings, despite differences in appearance and form, the essence of life was the same.
Understanding this, Chen Mu naturally felt a sense of joy arise within him. It wasn't a mere emotional pleasure but a feeling of transcendence and freedom that came from a being understanding its own essence.
Swish!
Just as Chen Mu comprehended creation and stepped onto the Creation Dao, his vision suddenly blurred. As his consciousness cleared, he found himself back in the Source Continent.
"The rules of the Source Core seem to have no effect on the System Panel's power," Chen Mu thought, his emotions calming down as he sighed.
Previously, using the System Panel to gain insights into the Nurturing Path was fine. The panel directly infused his consciousness with the experience and understanding of the Creation Dao. However, comprehending the Dao was different. His consciousness was pulled to an unknown place, a realm of nothingness, where he witnessed the creation and destruction of a world.
This experience involved not only creation but also the void and time, embodying the power of various Primordial Daos. Such a level of power undoubtedly surpassed that of the Divine Realm.
The rules of the Source Core isolated all powers beyond the Divine Realm, preventing entry and the infusion of divine energy. Yet, it could not restrict the functions of the System Panel.
Now, Chen Mu had grasped the entry-level powers of the three Primordial Daos: Void, Time, and Creation. Still, he couldn't find any clues about the System Panel's origins, only knowing that its essence was likely embedded deep within his soul.
Chen Mu didn't dwell on the System Panel for long. His rise from insignificance to his current strength was due to his abilities and the indispensable power of the System Panel. Until now, the strength gained through the panel had shown no drawbacks, so he wouldn't worry about it.
The System Panel was ultimately just a tool, a means to enhance his strength.
One day, he would become powerful enough to encompass the universe, leaving no secrets beyond his sight. He would come to understand the System Panel's origins and consequences, but for now, all he needed to do was continue on the path to immortality.
"The Dao..." Chen Mu took a deep breath, sensing the changes within himself.
He could feel that as his consciousness returned, his spirit connected with a vast and boundless power—the manifestation of the Creation Dao. The Creation Dao leaned towards him, unlocking a shackle on his body, making him more attuned to the power of creation.
With a thought, a surging force of creation welled up within Chen Mu, engulfing his entire being, placing him in a peculiar state.
His physical form seemed unchanged, unlike the Void State, which merged with the void, or the Ethereal State, which entered a state of 'Time Acceleration.' Chen Mu appeared no different from before, and his aura wasn't significantly more robust.
But Chen Mu knew that he had entered the Creation Dao state corresponding to the Void State and Ethereal State—the Vitality State! Creation of all things, an endless cycle of life and death!
In this state, his body was enveloped by the power of creation, and the forces of life and death within him intensified.
If his body were to be attacked and his vitality damaged, the injured parts would quickly transform into the power of 'Death,' which he could harness for explosive attacks. Simultaneously, his body would naturally absorb the power of creation, converting it into vitality, rapidly repairing any damage to his life force.
Even though his Indestructible Body possessed self-healing abilities, capable of reassembling even when shattered into flesh and blood, this process still consumed his Vital Force.
The Formless State could continuously replenish vital force!
In other words, to kill Chen Mu now, one must either deliver an extremely powerful attack, obliterating him in one blow, turning every drop of his blood to ashes, leaving no time for recovery, or employ a relentless onslaught like when he hunted the Ninth-Rank Nurturing Beast, overwhelming him with continuous attacks until his recovery couldn't keep up, eventually eradicating his strength.
Another method is to directly target the soul, erasing Chen Mu's consciousness.
Aside from these methods, killing Chen Mu is almost impossible. As long as the damage he sustains doesn't exceed his self-recovery speed, his vital force will be inexhaustible.
"The Nurturing Dao, although the easiest of the three Primordial Daos to comprehend, is indeed no less powerful than the Void and Time Daos. Once any Primordial Dao power is cultivated to a certain level, it becomes increasingly formidable."
As Chen Mu experienced the power of the Nurturing Enlightenment, he couldn't help but marvel.
The Void State, merging with the void, could deflect over ninety percent of any attack.
The Ethereal State, surrounded by the flow of time, placed him in an accelerated state, making everything seem several to ten times faster. Although it lacked the defensive strength of the Void State and the regenerative power of the Vitality State, in a sense, it was like having maxed out 'evasion.' Against opponents of the same level, he could move with ease.
The Vitality State, an endless source of vitality, replenished his vital force continuously. Once damaged, his body naturally absorbed energy to compensate, drawing upon the Nurturing Dao. Just as Chen Mu had realized, Nurturing was omnipresent, and all things in the world were part of it, making it an inexhaustible source.
If it came down to endurance, the Void and Ethereal States might not outlast the Vitality State.
However, the Void and Ethereal States each had their specialties. The Void State, with its robust defense, could hide and move within the void, while the Ethereal State's speed allowed it to quickly seize treasures and escape danger, often being the first to react and shield others.
Of course, in special places, like areas filled with Death Power, even the Ethereal State's speed couldn't allow passage, and the Void State couldn't stay there indefinitely. Only the Vitality State could ignore such conditions.
Each of the three Primordial Daos had its unique strengths.
But now, Chen Mu had mastered all three!
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"I wonder if the Vitality State, with its endless vitality, can merge with the other two Enlightenment forms."
As Chen Mu felt his body, this thought crossed his mind, and he immediately began to test it. With a mere thought, a beam of light appeared on his body, and he entered the Ethereal State.
However, what made Chen Mu's eyes flicker was that even in the Ethereal State, the oppressive pressure followed closely behind.
In the Vitality State, although his vital force was infinite and endless, entering two Primordial States simultaneously didn't result in a loss of vitality. Instead, it was the conflict between the Primordial Daos.
Saying 'conflict' wasn't entirely accurate. The three Primordial Daos were complementary and interdependent. Chen Mu, not yet having entered the Divine Realm, hadn't cultivated the True Body of Deity, and his life essence still belonged to the realm below the Divine. In the state of an ordinary being, carrying multiple Primordial powers was evidently challenging to integrate.
In simpler terms, the life essence's quality wasn't high enough to bear multiple Primordial powers.
"It seems that merging two Primordial States is indeed the limit before entering the Divine Realm."
As Chen Mu experienced the pressure of merging the Vitality and Ethereal States, he shook his head slightly, not overly surprised. He had already reached this conclusion when he cultivated the Void and Time Enlightenments.
Otherwise, if he could simultaneously merge the Formless, Ethereal, and Vitality States, integrating the three Primordial powers, his unleashed power might not be limited to the Divine Ninth Rank. It was very likely that he could advance further!
The power of the Divine Ninth Rank could already break through the First Heaven, comparable to the First Heaven of the Divine Realm.
The pinnacle of the Divine Ninth Rank was naturally the ultimate of the First Heaven of the Divine Realm.
And surpassing the pinnacle of the Divine Ninth Rank would undoubtedly mean breaking through the bottleneck of the First Heaven of the Divine Realm, directly shattering the Second Heaven!
Without reaching the Divine Realm, no matter the method, breaking through the Second Heaven was impossible. This was a restriction and a protection. Even if one could forcibly break through, the backlash would be enough to annihilate any being below the Divine Realm.
After familiarizing himself with the Vitality State's power, Chen Mu finally released his will, dispelled the Vitality State, activated the Void State, and directed his gaze towards the center of the Origin Site.
Nurturing Enlightenment!
Having achieved one of his two goals, his next destination was naturally the center of the Origin Site.
Chen Mu didn't hesitate. After calming his emotions, he strode towards the center of the Origin Site.
...
"Roar!"
In the void, an invisible ripple suddenly appeared, and an invisible blade slashed towards Chen Mu. It seemed like a limb-like scythe, slicing through the air as if to tear everything apart.
At the same time, a roar came from Chen Mu's right, and a massive being over ten zhang tall charged towards him, colliding with him. The impact warped the air, making it visible to the naked eye.
The auras of the two beasts were both incredibly powerful, reaching the Ninth Rank!
"Scram!"
However, facing the pincer attack of the two Ninth-Rank beasts, Chen Mu's expression remained unchanged. His body instantly glowed with a dazzling rainbow light, and he swiftly punched out in both directions.
Boom! Boom!!!
Two grand fist marks collided with the void slash and the charging Nurturing Beast, shattering the void slash with one punch and repelling the Nurturing Beast with the other!
After repelling the two beasts, Chen Mu didn't linger. His entire body turned into a beam of light, and he swiftly glided through the sky, continuing deeper into the Origin Site.
Having already refined the complete Origin Crystal and reached the pinnacle of comprehension in the three Primordial Daos, hunting beasts held little significance. He wouldn't waste time with them, especially since the two Ninth-Rank beasts, one of the Void and the other of Nurturing, working together would still pose a challenge for him.
(End)
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