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Chapter 552: Xuan Tian Daozhu's Dilemma
Chapter 552: Xuan Tian Daozhu's Dilemma
At the heart of the Origin Site's core region, in a certain marshland, Qing Zhu held a massive Origin Shard, sensing the subtle repulsion of the core area. He frowned slightly, feeling the slight resistance.
"Just a little more..."
Since entering this part of the Origin Site, he had been tirelessly gathering Origin Shards, but now, with the deadline approaching, he was still a step away from his goal.
He needed just a little more, perhaps a successful hunt of an Eighth Rank Beast would suffice, but these beasts were not easy prey. Even with his Creation Dao cultivation, reaching the Divine Rank Nine, encountering a Time Path Beast in battle could be tricky. If his attack missed, it would be challenging to catch up, and while he could keep up with a Void Dao Beast, it was not a quick kill.
Given a few more days, he would have had more than enough time, but now, with the core region beginning to repel intruders, the deadline was imminent, and he feared he might be too late.
"That person must have succeeded by now."
Qing Zhu recalled a brief encounter in the wasteland not long ago.
During this struggle for the Origin Site, he and Chen Mu had not clashed directly, only crossing paths once. The resources of the Origin Site's beasts were limited, and the numbers of Seventh and Eighth Rank Beasts were not infinite. Typically, hunting down all Seventh and Eighth Rank Beasts would yield two Origin Crystals, but three was nearly impossible.
In reality, even two crystals were challenging to gather because countless beings from various races entered the Origin Site, each vying for resources, causing the Origin Shards to scatter. While competition and trade might bring some shards together, gathering three was a daunting task.
Of course, Ninth Rank Beasts were a different story.
Ninth Rank Beasts were incredibly challenging to hunt. Even for a Divine Rank Nine expert, a solo hunt was nearly impossible. It would take a joint effort or higher, or a group of Eighth Rank Deities, to take down such a beast.
Even then, killing a Ninth Rank Beast was not a swift task.
If the resources of Ninth Rank Beasts were included, it would be possible to refine four or five Origin Crystals or more, but these beasts were too difficult to kill and often not within the reach of most beings.
In Qing Zhu's estimation, Chen Mu had likely succeeded.
Chen Mu had taken most of the Origin Crystals from the alien beings he had encountered, and as a cultivator of both Void and Time Paths, his strength and methods surpassed Qing Zhu's.
Qing Zhu wondered which world this mysterious figure hailed from, as he had never heard of him before, yet here he was, suddenly appearing in the Origin Site.
These thoughts flashed through Qing Zhu's mind, but he quickly shook his head, his body not pausing for a moment, and then he darted off into the distance. With a little time left, he was not about to give up.
In a certain wasteland, an alien being sighed, "It seems impossible to succeed."
This was his third attempt to enter the Origin Site's core, and despite exhausting all his resources, he still couldn't gather a single Origin Crystal.
Not only was there Qing Zhu, a Divine Rank Nine existence, but also a more enigmatic figure who had ascended in both Void and Time Paths, wreaking havoc in the Origin Site.
In a valley, several beings, each several zhang tall with dark complexions, were retreating together. Their faces were grim.
This trip to the Origin Site had not only cost them all their resources but also their divine armaments, which had been forcibly taken!
Who was this being with mastery over both Void and Time Paths? From which world and race did they hail?
Despite their grim expressions, they felt a mix of frustration and relief. After all, with such cultivation, their future was limitless, and they were destined to become major figures in the Vangu Empty Domain.
At the edge of the Origin Site's core continent, Chen Mu's figure quietly emerged.
He followed a familiar path back, and upon reaching the edge, he sensed that the chaotic spatial structure in the surrounding void had returned to normal, making his exit less complicated than his entry.
This was a sign that the core region was about to close, with various primordial forces shifting from chaos to order, preparing for the next cycle.
Chen Mu stepped out, crossing the core region's boundary, and returned to the inner regions of the Origin Site.
Instantly, the oppressive feeling of repulsion that had enveloped him vanished, indicating that only the central continent of the core region had restrictions, while the inner and outer regions allowed for prolonged stays.
However, Chen Mu did not plan to linger. While he could continue gathering resources here, returning to the Great Xuan World to break through to the Divine Realm was more crucial. Moreover, he was unsure how long the void channel back to the Great Xuan World would remain stable. Its collapse would be the most significant problem.
Without much thought, Chen Mu quickly retraced his steps along the path he had taken.
...
In the outer regions of the Origin Site, a certain continent was shrouded in white mist.
Whoosh.
A figure darted out from the white mist, fleeing in a disheveled state.
He was clad in a grayish white Dao robe, unmistakably Xuan Tian Daozhu. However, his robe was now covered in bloodstains, and his aura was tumultuous. A faint radiance enveloped his body, swirling around him. He had pushed his physical strength, inner energy, and soul spirit to their limits, along with the subtle insights into the Path of Time he had attained.
He was running for his life!
Whoosh.
Just as Xuan Tian Daozhu was doing his utmost to escape, another figure emerged from the white mist behind him. This figure was extremely tall and entirely azure-black, standing about sixteen feet tall, with a thick and powerful aura, hot on his heels.
"You can't escape!"
"Hand over that grain of Time Sands, and I will spare your life and let you go!"
The azure-black figure pursued relentlessly, causing the white mist to ripple in his wake.
He stared at Xuan Tian Daozhu, who was fleeing ahead, his eyes gleaming with a hint of ferocity. The being in front of him was undoubtedly human, with a mediocre soul spirit realm and average physical strength. Yet, despite this shaky foundation, he had managed to grasp some of the profound mysteries of the Path of Time, which was quite peculiar. Could he be from an unopened world?
Beings like Xuan Tian Daozhu, who had the opportunity to attain a preliminary understanding of a Primordial Dao before reaching the Divine Realm, would be considered outstanding in any race and would be given focused cultivation. It was impossible for his foundation to be so average.
Only in unopened worlds, where there were no complete paths to the Divine Realm, and beings had to rely on their own exploration, could someone like Xuan Tian Daozhu emerge, with a shaky foundation but a grasp of some Primordial Dao mysteries.
Beings like Xuan Tian Daozhu were purely constrained by their world. If he were in an already opened major realm, he would have a high chance of becoming a Below Divine Tier Eight figure, which would be an untouchable existence for him.
After all, he had only reached Below Divine Rank Four, still a distance from the "half-step to the Divine Realm" of Below Divine Rank Five, and his future prospects of becoming a deity were uncertain.
But now?
Being from an unopened world, he was just a native insect.
He, at least, still had the potential to reach the Divine Realm, whereas Xuan Tian Daozhu, with his shaky foundation, had no chance of achieving it, no matter how high his insight.
"..."
Hearing the voice of the alien being behind him, Xuan Tian Daozhu did not respond, focusing all his efforts on escaping.
He had cautiously explored the Origin Site for two months, enduring numerous dangers, and finally obtained his great fortune—a grain of Time Sands containing Time Energy. It was undoubtedly a treasure of the Path of Time!
He had dedicated his life to studying the Time Primordial Dao. With this grain of Time Sands, he would undoubtedly make greater progress on his path. This was almost his destiny, and he had to fight for it with all his might; he could not give it up.
Run, run, run!
As long as he could escape back to the Great Xuan World, he would be safe!
Not only might this alien being not dare to pursue him, but even if it did, the rules of the Great Xuan World were entirely different from those of the Origin Site. As a Heaven Man Master, he would be able to unleash his full potential, allowing him to move freely.
Moreover, the experts in the Great Xuan World were not ordinary. Even if the alien being pursuing him had reached the peak of Below Divine Rank Four, the top figures in the Great Xuan World had all undergone transformations.
The Void Diagram drawn by Chen Mu had allowed several Heaven Man Masters to grasp some of the subtleties of the Void Dao. Although most of them were still limited to Below Divine Rank Two, they had created some techniques using the Void Dao's subtleties, elevating their strength to Below Divine Rank Three. With the likes of Donglin Sword Venerable and the Master of Heavenly Lake Island, whose strength had likely reached the peak of Below Divine Rank Three, they might be able to stand a chance against this alien being in a combined effort.
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Besides...
A demon catastrophe was imminent, threatening the Great Xuan World. If he could involve this alien being in the conflict, it might not be a bad thing.
After all, the situation was already dire; making it a bit worse wouldn't matter much. Alien beings from other worlds might not be aligned with the Demon Race, and a conflict could break out.
Xuan Tian Daozhu had many thoughts running through his mind.
Furthermore...
The Great Xuan World had an expert who could match or even surpass this alien being—Chen Mu!
Chen Mu's realm was unfathomable, and no one knew the extent of his strength.
In summary, as long as he returns to the Great Xuan World, he'll be safe!
Escape, escape!
Xuan Tian Daozhu, the Master of Xuan Tian, unleashed his full speed, employing his self-created techniques infused with a hint of time's profound mysteries. Although his physical body and soul were inferior to the alien being chasing him, he managed to maintain a distance and avoid being caught.
However, this place was not the Great Xuan World but the Origin Site, a place filled with countless dangers and changes.
Just as Xuan Tian Daozhu had escaped a few hundred miles, a sudden change occurred. The white mist ahead rippled, and a creature covered in scales abruptly emerged from the void, pouncing towards him!
A Beast!
"This is bad."
Xuan Tian Daozhu's heart sank.
The beast's aura wasn't overwhelmingly powerful, and he could handle it, but the problem was the alien expert chasing him from behind. This undoubtedly made the situation take a sharp turn for the worse!
Boom!
Xuan Tian Daozhu held a Mysterious Ruler in his hand, and with a single strike, he blocked and knocked down the attacking beast.
However, this delay caused his speed to suddenly slow down.
In that moment, a terrifying aura spread from behind him.
A purple beam of light burst through the white mist, heading straight for Xuan Tian Daozhu's back!
This deadly attack came from the alien being that had been pursuing him. Its eyes gleamed with cold intent as it chased Xuan Tian Daozhu, waiting for this opportunity—the moment when the beast suddenly appeared and hindered Xuan Tian Daozhu.
Feeling the terrifying strike from behind, Xuan Tian Daozhu's heart sank, knowing he couldn't block it. But with the delay, he had no time to dodge and could only swing his Mysterious Ruler, guiding a strand of radiant light towards the attack.
Crack!
With a single strike, his top-grade spiritual weapon cracked, and a wave of impact spread, sending him flying backward.
The purple beam of light only slightly dimmed and continued its path towards him.
Just as Xuan Tian Daozhu was about to face his demise, a familiar voice reached him.
"Eight Strikes of Heavenly Lake!"
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!!!
The white mist rippled, and eight visible palm imprints burst forth from the haze, meeting the purple beam of light. Eight consecutive collisions occurred, and each palm imprint shattered until the last one was broken, causing the purple light to finally fade and dissipate.
The Master of Heavenly Lake Island emerged from the nearby white mist, glancing at the distant figure in azure-black robes.
"Go!"
Without hesitation, the Master of Heavenly Lake Island spoke with a solemn expression, urging Xuan Tian Daozhu to flee.
Xuan Tian Daozhu didn't say much, and the two immediately fled together.
"Adding an insignificant ant won't help you escape!"
The figure in azure-black robes, upon seeing Xuan Tian Daozhu rescued by the Master of Heavenly Lake Island, turned cold. His eyes now held a hint of anger.
Boom! Boom!
In an instant, a surge of azure-black energy enveloped him, and his aura explosively expanded.
This was a secret technique he had cultivated. Even against a Lower Divine Rank Five opponent, he could briefly hold his own. Initially, he didn't want to use such a powerful move while chasing Xuan Tian Daozhu, but now, with the appearance of another creature similar to Xuan Tian Daozhu, and possibly with an even stronger foundation, he didn't want any more complications!
As the azure-black alien's aura surged, he rose like a wild goose, creating a rolling wave in the white mist, pursuing Xuan Tian Daozhu and the Master of Heavenly Lake Island. His speed increased significantly, and in almost an instant, he caught up to the fleeing pair!
"Bad!"
"Brother Xuan Tian, where did you provoke this monster?" The Master of Heavenly Lake Island's face changed, and his heart raced.
When he had rescued Xuan Tian Daozhu earlier, the alien was powerful but still within their ability to resist. Together, they could handle it, but now, with the alien's aura explosion, it had seemingly risen to another level!
Xuan Tian Daozhu forced a bitter smile. Indeed, these alien beings were formidable, and he had been too careless. The Great Xuan World had never produced a Divine Realm cultivator, and their foundation couldn't compare to these aliens.
But, just then, Xuan Tian Daozhu and the Master of Heavenly Lake Island suddenly froze.
The white mist ahead silently parted, and a figure stepped out, walking towards them. Dressed in azure robes, this figure was all too familiar to Xuan Tian Daozhu and the Master of Heavenly Lake Island.
Chen Mu!
(End of Chapter)
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