Chapter 578: The Demon Calamity Descends!
Chapter 578: The Demon Calamity Descends!
For Chen Mu, although he was a Divine Ancestor, merely conveying cultivation methods as a Deity didn't provoke as intense rejection from the Medium Realm. Chen Mu gradually tested the limits of this realm, and even if he projected a thought, manifesting a Divine Energy Incarnation to descend, it would still be feasible.
As long as he kept his power below the Grandmaster level, it would suffice.
Of course, Chen Mu could forcefully destroy this Medium Realm, or even plunder the Interface Origin being brewed within it. But that wasn't his goal; he sought only enlightenment in the Life Mystery.
After bestowing a cultivation technique, Chen Mu continued observing the living beings in this world.
He saw the ancient Underground Dwarf Priest cultivating this method himself for several days, then starting to teach it to the youth within the tribe. As time passed, the cultivation technique Chen Mu had bestowed began to spread.
However, just like with the Da Xuan Human Race, this secret method, though gradually spreading, remained limited to the 'elite' among the Underground Dwarves. Those with mediocre talent and lazy attitudes would never obtain this cultivation secret.
The secret method bestowed by Chen Mu strengthened the overall power of these Underground Dwarves, but it also widened the gap between the weak and the strong. The weak remained feeble, while the strong grew mightier.
"The development and prosperity of life have an unwavering direction. Survival of the fittest, where the weak are eliminated, is an inherent process of life, perhaps true in every world."
Chen Mu observed this phenomenon, nodding slightly in his heart.
Like the Da Xuan Human Race, or perhaps all living beings, they shared this tendency. Survival of the fittest, the elimination of the weak—a necessary ability for life's existence—meant adapting to change and the world, not the other way around.
Chen Mu vaguely grasped an important branch of the Life Mystery—the ability to adapt to all changes. The Primordial Dao was the origin and endpoint of all beings in the endless universe, composed of five fundamental mysteries, each with intricate and complex branches encompassing all the rules governing the world.
...
Meanwhile, Chen Mu's Divine Energy Incarnation observed and studied the life within the Medium Realm, while his Interface Clone discussed the myriad changes and understandings of the Life Mystery with Xun Mu in the vicinity of the Great Xuan World.
Xun Mu, being a creation of the Divine Lord Jian Mu, inherently understood the Life Mystery. He had also listened to the teachings of Lord Jian Mu many times, and each word spoken by the Divine Lord had inspired Chen Mu to some extent.
After a lengthy discussion, Chen Mu's Interface Clone gained significant experience.
Time passed, and Chen Mu suddenly thought of something, voicing his confusion to Xun Mu.
Upon hearing this, a pair of eyes appeared on the magnificent body of Xun Mu, revealing a hint of strangeness as he glanced at Chen Mu. After a long pause, Xun Mu said, "You've been to the Origin, and you've seen many life forms from other worlds."
Chen Mu nodded slightly.
Xun Mu continued, "There are countless types of life forms, and under the operation of the Supreme Law, even plants and trees can become spiritual and transform into living beings. But as you've seen, among the myriad life forms, a significant portion eventually evolves towards a humanoid shape."
Hearing Xun Mu's words, Chen Mu also showed a thoughtful expression. Indeed, among the various life forms he had witnessed in the Origin, there were all kinds, even purely flame-like spirits. Yet, most of these life forms evolved into shapes resembling humans.
"Not only the life forms in the Divine Realm, but even Divine Energy Incarnations, which are formless and shapeless, tend to manifest in humanoid forms when they need to appear. This is true even for those with three heads and six arms, or eight arms."
"Is there something special about the human form?"
Chen Mu pondered slightly upon hearing Xun Mu's words.
Indeed, in the Medium Realm being observed by his Divine Energy Incarnation, the largest Underground Dwarf tribe was also evolving towards a humanoid shape. Although these Underground Dwarves weren't particularly powerful in that world, according to Chen Mu's observation, they would eventually rule it, even without his interference.
Life forms born in human form seemed to possess a bit more spirituality and wisdom.
"You know that life always seeks evolution."
Xun Mu spoke to Chen Mu, "The history of the Endless Void is too vast, even my master does not know when the Endless Universe began. It is said that only the Venerables of the Time Path know the entire history of the Endless Void since its birth."
"And within this long river of history, there were lifeforms that surpassed the Venerables, broke free from their confines, and achieved true transcendence!"
"Their existence could even influence the Supreme Law and the operation of the Primordial Dao. And they all once manifested in human form, so in the Endless Void, the closer a lifeform is to human form, the higher their spirituality and wisdom."
Xun Mu paused briefly before continuing, "Of course, this situation is limited to below the Divine Realm. Once a lifeform reaches the Divine Realm, they become formless and shapeless, with no differences. Regardless of the form they manifest, it is the same. However, throughout the entire Endless Void, most Divine Realm beings prefer to take on human form when walking the mortal world."
Chen Mu was surprised by Xun Mu's narrative.
So, there was such a reason!
But as he observed, it was indeed true. The closer a lifeform was to human form, the higher their innate spirituality and wisdom. However, spirituality and wisdom were not static; they grew alongside the lifeform's development until they reached the Divine Realm, where their essence transformed into divine power, and differences ceased to exist.
In the Endless Universe, the Divine Realm beings, before ascending to divinity, were mostly human-like, and after ascending, they also preferred to manifest in human form.
As for those Divine Realm beings who were not human-like, since most in the Endless Void manifested in human form, they too often chose to appear as humans.
Therefore,
In this vast Endless Universe, the Human Race is the most unique among all the races? Xun Mu seemed to read Chen Mu's thoughts and smiled slightly, "You might be thinking that the Human Race is the most unique in the Endless Universe. In the vast universe, all powerful races think this way."
Chen Mu was taken aback.
Then he understood.
The Supreme Existence that transcended the Endless Universe once manifested in human form, with the emphasis on 'human form', not necessarily the Human Race. Or perhaps, this Human Race is not the same as that Human Race.
Chen Mu, born in the Great Xuan World, believed that the Human Race of the Great Xuan World was the orthodox one. However, in reality, the Endless Void had countless races that resembled humans or were evolving towards human form.
Some races might have the exact human appearance, but their internal structure was entirely different. They might lack organs, bones, flesh, and blood, existing purely as spiritual energy. Even if they looked identical to the Human Race, they were fundamentally distinct.
These lifeforms would consider themselves the true 'Human Race', the most special and orthodox.
In truth,
There is no orthodoxy in the Endless Universe.
Different worlds give birth to different races, even if they are the same 'humans' with identical muscles and bones. The basic units that make up their flesh and blood might be different substances, distinct from the Human Race of the Great Xuan World. They cannot interbreed, and thus, they are not the same race.
This is the nature of life; even with identical appearances, there are infinite variations and endless diversity.
Realizing this, Chen Mu suddenly understood why the Demon Clan dared to rampage through the Endless Void, ruthlessly slaughtering other worlds.
He had once wondered why the Endless Void, being so vast, didn't have more powerful human races. Why did the Demon Clan so brazenly slaughter other worlds and even target the Great Xuan World? Weren't they afraid of angering more powerful human races?
The truth was,
It was a matter of perspective.
Although he was already a strong Divine Realm cultivator, his understanding of the Endless Void and its countless races was limited.
Lifeforms from different worlds might look identical on the surface but could have subtle fundamental differences. Even if these differences were minuscule, they were still distinct races from a life layer perspective.
Therefore,
Whether it was the Great Xuan World or the countless Medium and Minor Realms...
In the Endless Void, no race had a background or a more massive main lineage. Once they ventured beyond their realm, they encountered only foreign races. In the vast universe, the only ones they could rely on were themselves.
In the Endless Void, no race had a background or a more massive main lineage. Once they ventured beyond their realm, they encountered only foreign races. In the vast universe, the only ones they could rely on were themselves.
"It seems you've understood."
Chen Mu looked at Xun Mu and sighed softly, "I understand. In the end, everything still depends on oneself."
Xun Mu said, "Actually, after entering the Divine Realm, there are differences. In terms of the essence of life, once you enter the Divine Realm, you transcend your original race. In this endless void, the essence of Divine Realm beings is the same."
"Therefore, no matter which race or power, they generally won't reject the inclusion of Divine Realm beings."
Chen Mu nodded in agreement.
Regardless of which race a Divine Realm being comes from, once they ascend to divinity, the essence of their life is divine power. In theory, all Divine Realm beings in the endless universe can be considered the same race.
It is only because of their different origins, backgrounds, and the competition for resources that endless conflicts arise.
"So, your Divine Energy Incarnation should either hide in remote areas and strive to cultivate, aiming to achieve the position of a Divine Lord as soon as possible, or you can join forces with the Vanggu Divine Lord. With your talent and qualities, the Vanggu Divine Lord will accept you. If you were to join under the Vanggu Divine Lord, with his protection, you'd have more security in this endless void."
Xun Mu offered this suggestion to Chen Mu.
Although Chen Mu is currently a named disciple of Lord Jianmu, it might seem odd for him to join another Divine Lord. However, Xun Mu is more concerned about Chen Mu's safety, as he believes that Chen Mu's future almost certainly lies in becoming a Divine Lord.
The Vanggu Divine Lord, despite his formidable reputation and status as a peak figure of the Eighth Level Heaven, is an exceptionally powerful existence among Divine Lords. However, he doesn't have any Divine Lord-level figures under his command. If Chen Mu were to join him, he would most likely be gladly accepted.
Upon hearing Xun Mu's words, Chen Mu fell into deep contemplation.
The Vanggu Divine Lord...
Actually, temporarily joining a powerful Divine Lord would indeed be beneficial for him. At the very least, it would provide a safer environment for his cultivation. However, the challenge lies in reaching out to the Vanggu Divine Lord, which isn't an easy task.
Currently, Chen Mu is unfamiliar with the Vanggu Void, unaware of the distribution of power within it or the situation of the Vanggu Divine Lord. Rushing in blindly might not be a wise decision.
Moreover, his Divine Energy Incarnation is still exploring the Life Mystery, accumulating experience in the Life Mystery.
After a moment of thought,
Chen Mu sighed softly in his heart. Ultimately, his strength is somewhat lacking, leading to various concerns.
Of course, the root cause of all these troubles is the Demon Clan. If not for the imminent threat of the demons, he would have had ample time to cultivate slowly. For him, it wouldn't even take long to reach the Divine Lord level, which would give him the confidence to face both the demons and the vast endless void.
Now, with the Void Tide intensifying and reaching its peak, the demons could invade at any moment. Even though Chen Mu has made extensive preparations for a potential demon invasion, it's not a guarantee of complete safety.
Ever since he conquered the Great Xuan World, he hasn't experienced this sense of unease in a long time.
It's as if he has returned to his days in Yujun County, where every step was taken with caution, cultivating and strengthening himself amidst the struggles of various powers.
Chen Mu shook his head slightly, intending to cast aside these distracting thoughts and continue discussing the Life Mystery with Xun Mu.
Suddenly,
His expression changed, and he turned around abruptly.
At the same time, Xun Mu's gaze also turned solemn, his eyes fixed on the Great Xuan World.
They're here!
This thought simultaneously arose in Chen Mu and Xun Mu's minds.
"It seems we can't escape after all."
Chen Mu shook his head slightly, his gaze fixed deeply on the Great Xuan World.
The last time the Demon Clan sent an advance force to test the waters, Chen Mu had annihilated them, revealing his Lower Divine Eighth Stage strength. The demons should be well aware that he can enter the Divine Realm at any time, which means the Great Xuan World can no longer be considered an uncivilized world.
Under these circumstances, the demons might have some hesitation about invading a civilized world, as the gains from such an invasion are not as significant. At the very least, Chen Mu, as the World Lord, would consume all the interface's origin power.
But the demons have arrived.
Perhaps it's their barbaric nature, or maybe they look down on Chen Mu, a newly ascended Divine Realm being. Or perhaps the Great Xuan World possesses something else that attracts them. In any case... this unavoidable calamity has finally descended!
(End of Chapter)
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