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Chapter 560: Ascension to Godhood!
Chapter 560: Ascension to Godhood!
The Ancestral Demon Realm.
A rugged and towering black mountain stood between the heavens and the earth, shrouded in chaotic demon mist. The rugged mountain rocks seemed to be constructed from the skulls of countless beings, each skull bearing expressions of terror and dread.
Following this rocky path upwards, at the very end, was a sharp and steep black rock that resembled an inverted sword tip, piercing the sky dome. This was the mountain peak and also a throne. Seated upon this throne was a colossal figure, several dozen zhang tall, clad in crimson armor. With each breath, an aura seemed to permeate the depths of the void!
He was one of the Demon Lord-level beings of the Demon Race.
Lord Shang Mang!
At this moment, beneath Lord Shang Mang's throne, three beings prostrated themselves from afar—Mang, Wang, and Hui, three Divine Realm True Demons. Although they were also Divine Realm beings, in the presence of a Sevenfold Heaven Demon Lord, they dared not show any audacity.
Even Mang, who was arrogant and haughty before Wang and Hui, was now carefully restraining his aura, not allowing even a hint of it to escape. He maintained a single-kneeled posture and cautiously narrated the situation.
Mang quickly recounted the events.
However, Lord Shang Mang's expression remained unchanged, and he looked at the three without a word.
"Lord Demon, the opponent already possesses the strength of Lower Divine Tier Eight. It's likely that they will soon break through to the Divine Realm and at least attain the Second Heaven. With the power of the Origin Site, it will be somewhat troublesome to deal with them. Should we change our target?"
Hui cautiously asked when Lord Shang Mang remained silent for a long time.
With this question, Lord Shang Mang's gaze slowly descended from the heights, and with it came a terrifying pressure that instantly froze Hui's entire body. Every part of his body seemed to tremble.
Although Mang and Wang were not directly under that gaze, they also dared not make a sound.
"Hmph."
After an unknown amount of time, Lord Shang Mang finally let out a noncommittal humph.
His deep gaze reflected the figures of Mang, Wang, and the others, making them seem infinitesimal in his eyes.
"An Eighth Rank being born in an uncultivated world is indeed impressive. But...when did it become a matter of course for our race to retreat at the appearance of any random being?"
This statement carried a tone of authority and indifference, causing Mang, Wang, and the others to shudder.
"Go."
Lord Shang Mang spoke indifferently.
"Yes..."
After a moment of hesitation, Mang and the others dared not speak, instead responding with lowered heads before retreating.
Lord Shang Mang's gaze remained fixed on the three until their figures disappeared, then he slowly raised his head to look towards the sky dome. A deep, mysterious light flashed in his eyes.
The Vangu Empty Domain was the territory of Lord Vangu, and their attempt to invade the borders of the Vangu Empty Domain was a provocation towards Lord Vangu. Even though it was an uncultivated world on the fringes, it was still a challenge to Lord Vangu.
But why did they do this?
This was actually a probe aimed at Lord Vangu! As far as he knew, Lord Vangu's true body had not appeared for a long time. Almost all the appearances were just incarnations of Lord Vangu's divine energy.
So, was there a problem with Lord Vangu's true body? In the Endless Universe, with countless dangers, even a Ninefold Heaven existence might fall into peril and be unable to escape. Was Lord Vangu's true body trapped in some danger, unable to break free?
This was the critical information they sought!
As for border expansion and occupying the Great Xuan World...these were not important.
This was just a test for Lord Vangu.
If Lord Vangu showed no response to their invasion of the Vangu Empty Domain's border, or even allowed further expansion without retaliation, then he would be certain that Lord Vangu was in deep trouble!
In that case, not only the Demon Race but also the major powers of the nearby domains would likely come to claim a share. Lord Vangu would have to pay a heavy price to protect the Vangu Empty Domain!
This was their true intention!
As for the Great Xuan World? It was a world on the fringes of the Vangu Empty Domain, of no value, and had never caught his attention.
The only thing that surprised him slightly was that this uncultivated world on the edge had produced a being who had comprehended the Void Path Seedling and reached Lower Divine Tier Eight. This was indeed impressive.
Furthermore, according to Mang's description, the opponent possessed a Void Path Divine Armament, which was likely already under the attention of the major clans in the Vangu Empty Domain. This was right up their alley!
With this, Mang, Wang, and the others' conquest of the Great Xuan World would not be so easy, and a fierce battle might erupt.
In addition to the attention from the Great Clan, it was impossible for the news not to reach the ears of the Vangu God Lord. Whether the Vangu God Lord chose to ignore it or directly appear, taking a firm stance to force the Demon Race to retreat, they could more or less judge the situation of the Vangu God Lord from this!
If the Vangu God Lord's true body was unharmed, then everything would be treated as if nothing had happened. The Demon Race would only be a lower-tier Celestial Being causing disturbances in the edge world. At most, they would appease the Vangu God Lord's wrath with the deaths of Mang and Wang, among others.
"Below Divine Rank Eight..."
Shuangmang Demon Lord recalled Chen Mu, mentioned by Mang and Wang.
In this matter, the only possible variable was this creature that had comprehended the Void Path Seedling. To have cultivated to such a level in an unopened world indeed indicated exceptional talent. In the future, there was a slim chance of him achieving the rank of God Lord.
The Demon Race's invasion of this world would undoubtedly create a significant cause-and-effect grudge with the other party. If they were to reach the Seventh Heaven and above in the future, attaining the position of God Lord, it would indeed be a hidden danger.
But...
Shuangmang Demon Lord quickly shook his head.
The position of God Lord of the Seventh Heaven was not something easily attainable. He, Shuangmang Demon Lord, had once comprehended the Creation Path, cultivating the Void Path and Time Path to their seedling stages. With this foundation, he stepped into the Celestial Being stage and continued to cultivate for countless years, enduring numerous trials before finally reaching the level of God Lord.
Shuangmang Demon Lord quickly dismissed these thoughts from his mind and slowly closed his eyes on the throne.
...
Daxuan World.
The Abyss.
At this moment, Chen Mu stood atop a protruding rock, facing a split and fragmented void. Within the shattered void, a majestic and supreme Primordial Power was revealed.
He could sense a kind of emotionless Supreme Rule, as if it were sweeping through his body.
Immediately after,
The Primordial River, located at the bottom of the endless void, suddenly separated a strand of Primordial Power, like a celestial river, spreading from the void and surging towards Chen Mu's body, pouring down from above him.
Shua!
In an instant, Chen Mu's body shattered and collapsed, returning once again to the formless and shapeless Divine Energy state, transforming into a strange ball of light floating in the air, surrounded and entangled by Primordial Power.
At this moment, Chen Mu felt an intense hunger within himself, as every drop of Divine Energy frantically devoured the Primordial Power flowing into him, continuously strengthening his body.
Three thousand six hundred drops of Divine Energy, like Chen Mu's cells, each containing fragments of his Immortal Soul, held complete memories, thoughts, and a full life imprint.
And at this moment,
Under the infusion of Primordial Power, these three thousand six hundred drops of Divine Energy were continuously catalyzed, gradually beginning to split like cell division, eventually transforming into seven thousand two hundred drops, a full fold increase! But this was not the end.
Almost immediately after Chen Mu's Divine Energy completed this leap, the Primordial River once again separated a strand of Primordial Power, piercing through the void and surging towards Chen Mu!
The first Primordial bestowal was due to his Immortal Soul and Immortal Body, using his own power to breakthrough to the Celestial Being stage, and thus gaining the Supreme Rule's acknowledgment. This second Primordial bestowal was because he was the first unopened world's lifeform to break through this world's Heaven-Earth restrictions and attain the Celestial Being stage!
Shua la!
Chen Mu's Divine Energy ravenously devoured the Primordial Power, continuing to strengthen.
Every three thousand six hundred drops of Divine Energy formed a complete set, the foundation for a regular Celestial Being.
After experiencing two rounds of bestowal, Chen Mu's Divine Energy reached three sets. If calculated in the smallest unit, it amounted to ten thousand eight hundred drops!
In essence, a Celestial Being with one basic set of Divine Energy could break through the First Heaven's Void with pure Divine Energy, and with three sets of Divine Energy, they could directly break through the Second Heaven's Void!
In a 6, 1, 9, 1, 8, 1, 0, no error version!
But all the changes did not stop here.
The next moment.
From the Primordial River, a power that Chen Mu was very familiar with surged out—the Creation Primordial Path!
The Primordial River was the convergence of the three Primordial Paths, a unification of all things. At this moment, after separating the Creation Primordial Path, it immediately formed a subtle connection with Chen Mu.
Chen Mu did not hesitate and immediately moved his thoughts, manifesting the Creation Path, which then split into two strands of Primordial Power, transforming into two streams that pierced through the void and surged towards Chen Mu, merging with his body.
In a fleeting moment, Chen Mu's Divine Energy underwent another transformation, increasing from 1,800 basic units to 18,000 basic units, now possessing a total of five portions of Divine Energy!
But it wasn't over yet.
Following this, the Primordial Void Path and the Time Path granted Chen Mu their blessings.
Through the guidance of the Primordial Void Path and the Time Path, Chen Mu received their bestowals twice, finally increasing his Divine Energy to a total of nine portions, or 32,400 basic units!
"Nine portions of Divine Energy..."
At this moment, Chen Mu felt a surging and vast power within him, undulating with his will.
Those who barely entered the first layer of the Divine Realm with special means only possessed a single portion of Divine Energy. In contrast, Chen Mu now had nine times their foundation!
Chen Mu felt that with his current strength, he could shatter the Triple Void with his Divine Energy alone.
Triple Heaven!
This was the power of possessing nine portions of Divine Energy, the basic strength one attained upon entering the Divine Realm!
But for Chen Mu, even at this stage, his transformation wasn't over. When all three Primordial Paths returned to the Primordial River, he vaguely sensed a familiar aura from the depths of the Primordial River.
It was his own aura, his life imprint.
"The life imprint cast into the Source River eventually falls into the Primordial River with it. Or perhaps, the Source River is just a tributary of the Primordial River..."
Chen Mu muttered to himself, vaguely understanding the nature of this Divine Energy bestowal.
With a thought,
Buzz!
Instantly, in the depths of the Primordial River, his life imprint responded to his call, flowing towards him. It also gained the acknowledgment of the Supreme Law, ultimately attracting the final strand of Primordial Power, which descended upon him.
At this moment, Chen Mu's Divine Energy had expanded to a tremendous degree, and he almost instantly absorbed the last portion of Primordial Power, quickly digesting it and triggering another transformation!
The basic units of his Divine Energy continued to increase.
33,000,
34,000,
35,000,
...
Chen Mu's Divine Energy eventually reached a total of 36,000 basic units!
Boom!
At this moment, Chen Mu felt as if he had undergone another transformation. With 36,000 basic units of Divine Energy, he had ten times the foundation. Although he had just acquired this power, as each basic unit was based on his life imprint and memory, there was no difficulty in controlling it. The tenfold Divine Energy was at his command!
Chen Mu didn't know if any other being had reached this stage before him, possessing ten times the Divine Energy, but he knew that he now had the ultimate foundation—tenfold Divine Energy, the pinnacle of the Divine Realm!
Finally,
The shattered void before Chen Mu began to restore itself, layer by layer.
The endless Primordial River, which spanned the beginning and the end, was also veiled once more by the layers of the void, hiding its true form from Chen Mu.
After everything disappeared, only the tenfold expanded giant light orb remained floating in the void.
Gurgle!
The next moment, the orb squirmed and transformed, once again taking on Chen Mu's form, standing atop the sacred rock.
"Tenfold Divine Energy."
Chen Mu felt the immense power within him, and his heart surged with excitement.
Even before, when he relied on the power of the Primordial Paths, he could shatter the first layer of the Divine Realm and possess comparable strength. But only by truly reaching this level could one understand the true nature of the Divine Realm!
This was a completely different realm, an elevation of life's essence, a leap in cognition, and a comprehensive promotion. It was a transformation from the mundane to the divine!
Not to mention the change in strength, but at this moment, with a single thought, Chen Mu's consciousness could divide into 36,000 parts, each connected yet independent. This was the true meaning of 'One Mind, Ten Thousand Uses'!
It was no wonder that the difficulty of comprehending the Primordial Paths differed so greatly before and after entering the Divine Realm.
Even with just one portion of Divine Energy, one could divide their consciousness into 3,600 thoughts, using them to comprehend the Primordial Paths. Combined with a higher life level and broader perspective, the gap between them and mundane beings was like that of heaven and earth!
Divine Realm,
Transcending the mundane, immortal and free.
After countless trials, Chen Mu had finally reached this level!
(End of Chapter)
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