Chapter 602: Rallying
Chapter 602: Rallying
"Is the map expanding?"
In his inner cosmic universe, Lin Yuan appeared in his avatar form, examining the changes in the beast skin map before him.
As the essence of the Primordial Yellow Universe gradually spread out, the map on the beast skin was clearly expanding rapidly.
Originally, the map only occupied one-fifth of the beast skin, but now it was expanding, covering one-quarter, one-third, and eventually half of the beast skin's surface.
"Besides the mausoleum, many other areas have appeared."
Lin Yuan carefully observed, noting that many regions had detailed information.
For instance, there was a place called the Floating Pagoda, which was a site for refining the physical body. Any living being that approached this area would be enveloped by the power of the Floating Pagoda.
Even a Great Sage would be momentarily trapped.
Another location, the Nine Realms Pavilion, connected to nine small worlds that the Primordial Emperor had separately created, housing some wondrous life forms born from the chaos void.
These life forms were for the Primordial Emperor's daily research.
"With this map, I will have a significant advantage when I enter the Primordial Yellow Universe."
A smile spread across Lin Yuan's face. Other powerful beings, even those at the level of Chaos Great Sages, would be lost upon entry, unsure of where to go.
To be precise, they wouldn't know the value of the various regions.
Rushing in blindly, they might end up in places like the Nine Realms Pavilion or the Floating Pagoda.
The Nine Realms Pavilion connected to nine small worlds. If a Chaos Great Sage accidentally entered, it would take considerable effort to break free.
The Floating Pagoda was even more formidable. The power of the Floating Pagoda was no less potent than the forces of chaos evolution, specifically used by the Primordial Yellow lineage to refine the body. A Great Sage trapped there would likely suffer greatly.
In the early stages of the Primordial Yellow Universe's opening, every moment was precious. Being trapped for a while could mean missing out on many valuable resources.
One slow step leads to a series of slower steps.
The Great Sages who followed would only be able to watch helplessly.
"When I enter, I'll follow this route."
Lin Yuan used the map to plan his route through the Primordial Yellow Universe.
The path he chose would lead him to many treasures, rare artifacts, and powerful weapons, maximizing his gains.
To prevent being randomly placed in some remote location upon entry, Lin Yuan devised over a dozen routes, covering all possible scenarios.
"Ultimately, I must head to the mausoleum, where the Primordial Emperor's most precious treasures are likely stored."
Lin Yuan looked at the central area of the map, which was the first region to be revealed—the mausoleum.
"Strangely, no Master of the Primordial Yellow Secret Realm has come for this opening of the Primordial Yellow Universe?" Lin Yuan glanced outside, thinking to himself.
Each being who had refined and mastered the Primordial Yellow Secret Realm would have a slight connection with each other.
Refining the Primordial Yellow Secret Realm made one a disciple of the Primordial Emperor, belonging to the Primordial Yellow lineage, naturally allowing them to identify one another.
"Of course, so many cosmic ages have passed. Even if the Masters of the Secret Realms still exist, they might not know about the Primordial Yellow Universe's emergence. Even if they do, they might not be able to arrive in time."
Lin Yuan thought.
He knew this universe was the Primordial Yellow Universe because he had the beast skin map, which resonated with it.
Without this map, Lin Yuan wouldn't have been able to confirm that the newly emerged universe was the Primordial Yellow Universe.
If the distance was too great, the cost of traveling would be too high, and they would likely choose not to get involved.
Becoming a Master of the Primordial Yellow Secret Realm wasn't easy. Lin Yuan managed it because of his unparalleled comprehension.
For other beings in other universes, it was incredibly challenging.
Out of the 33,333 Primordial Yellow Secret Realms, how many had been refined and mastered was another matter.
Outside.
The outer spatial fabric of the Primordial Yellow Universe's corner was collapsing, revealing a hint of its inner essence, causing the numerous waiting powerful beings to feel a surge of excitement.
Lin Yuan's true form was also observing.
"It should be a few more days."
Lin Yuan thought. The collapse of the outer spatial fabric had caused a temporal storm within the universe, and it would likely take a few more days before it was safe to enter.
"Hmm?"
Most of Lin Yuan's attention was on the corner of the Primordial Yellow Universe, but he suddenly noticed a powerful aura rapidly approaching.
"Venerable Divine Wind?"
Lin Yuan recognized the identity of the approaching being, a renowned peak Chaos Venerable.
Besides Venerable Divine Wind, two other peak Chaos Venerables were following behind.
"Sir, please do not be alarmed, we have no hostile intentions."
Venerable Divine Wind immediately transmitted his voice and stopped at a distance, not moving closer.
"What do you want from me?" Lin Yuan looked at the other party.
"Sir, you should have noticed the extraordinary nature of this Post-Heaven Universe. Its creator must be an unparalleled Sage of the highest caliber," said Venerable Divine Wind. "However, most of the treasures and rarities within this Post-Heaven Universe are destined to fall into the hands of the Nine Supreme Sages."
Venerable Divine Wind glanced at the nine figures closest to the secret realm.
At the beginning, the aura of the Supreme Sages was still somewhat restrained. But now, as they were about to enter the Xuanhuang Universe, the nine Supreme Sages no longer hid their auras, instead releasing their terrifying presences freely.
"We, these Venerable Sages, can at most follow behind the Supreme sages and get a taste of the leftovers. Even so, we still need to be wary of the other Venerable Sages."
Venerable Divine Wind sighed.
Lin Yuan remained silent upon hearing this.
Among the nine Supreme Sages, there was competition. Similarly, among the Venerable Sages, there was competition as well.
The competition among the Venerable Sages was far more intense than that among the Supreme Sages. After all, there were only nine Supreme Sages, who would naturally occupy most of the resources and treasures in the Xuanhuang Universe.
But the Venerable Sages already numbered over a hundred. With over a hundred Venerable Sages competing for the leftovers that the Supreme Sages didn’t want, one could imagine how fierce the competition would be.
"What are you trying to say?" Lin Yuan looked at Venerable Divine Wind.
"I want to invite you to join us," Venerable Divine Wind said. "We, as Venerable Sages, need to unite. This way, we will have a greater advantage in the competition with other Venerable Sages."
"Rest assured, we already have twelve Venerable Sages, and four of them are at the peak. If you join us, you will definitely gain something from this."
Venerable Divine Wind continued, "Of course, once you join us, all the gains from exploring this Post-Heaven Universe will be under my control. After the exploration ends, we will distribute the gains."
"Trust me, only by doing this can the gains be maximized, and it will only bring you benefits, not harm."
Lin Yuan looked at Venerable Divine Wind and shook his head. "You will be in charge of the gains and distribute them."
Even though he had no intention of joining, Lin Yuan still felt somewhat helpless. Was he being treated as a free hand now?
Who knew how Venerable Divine Wind would distribute the gains?
"I have no interest," Lin Yuan said directly.
"No interest?" Venerable Divine Wind was slightly taken aback. Before coming, he had already met with other Venerable Sages, who all agreed with his viewpoint.
If over a hundred Venerable Sages could unite, it would indeed give them a significant advantage.
Even among the peak Venerable Sages, the gap wasn’t as vast as that between the Supreme Sages and Venerable Sages, which was like an insurmountable chasm.
At this moment, the advantage of numbers was crucial.
"Consider it again," Venerable Divine Wind continued.
"I’ve said it, I’m not interested," Lin Yuan frowned.
"Fine, the choice is yours," Venerable Divine Wind fell silent for a moment and didn’t continue to persuade, "But I must warn you, going it alone will put you at a great disadvantage."
With that, Venerable Divine Wind turned and left.
"Divine Wind, you were actually rejected?"
A peak Venerable Sage beside Venerable Divine Wind sneered, "Which Void Realm did this Venerable Sage come from? He hasn’t even heard of your fame, Divine Wind?"
"Regardless of his background, with a great enemy ahead, not thinking of uniting but instead preparing to go it alone? How short-sighted is that?"
Venerable Divine Wind shook his head, his tone icy, "Once this Post-Heaven Universe is fully opened and numerous Venerable Sages rush in, he will realize how wrong it was to reject me."
"Not bad, does he really think he’s a Supreme Sage now?"
Another peak Venerable Sage also spoke, believing that Lin Yuan would eventually regret.
To be personally invited by several peak Venerable Sages, what an honor? Lin Yuan rejected without a second thought?
If not for the imminent opening of the Xuanhuang Universe and the presence of too many Venerable Sages around, the two peak Venerable Sages would have already taken action to teach Lin Yuan a lesson.
"Come, let’s go invite the next one."
Venerable Divine Wind continued flying forward. Each time they invited a Venerable Sage to join, their strength increased, giving them an even greater advantage in the upcoming competition.
Deep within the layers of time and space, the Two-Source Supreme Sage, with horns on his head, gazed into a corner of the universe.
"The spirit of the altar said this Post-Heaven Universe was created by the Xuan Emperor Supreme Sage. And the Xuan Emperor Supreme Sage is the most unparalleled Supreme Sage, the closest to invincibility?"
The Two-Source Supreme Sage thought to himself. It was because of this information that he had rushed over, braving the risk of being cut down by the spirit of the altar.
"For the spirit of the altar to evaluate him so highly, the strength of that Xuan Emperor Supreme Sage must be terrifying, nearly able to dominate all the unparalleled Supreme Sages of that era."
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"The universe he left behind is worth me using my full strength to contend for."
The gaze of the Two-Source Great sage revealed a hint of anticipation.
The existence of the Altar Spirit, similar to the Eye of Myriad Laws, was related to the thirteenth-tier temporal life. The Two-source Great Sage had the good fortune to enter the space where the Altar spirit resided.
Without sufficient luck, even a peerless great sage could not come into contact with the Altar spirit.
"This time, the ones to watch out for are Wild Savage, Heavenly Luck, and Black Star. As for the other five," the Two-source Great Sage glanced at the Nine-phoenix Great Sage, Shadow Demon Great Sage, and the other five.
He did not pay much attention to them.
Among the nine great sages, there were clearly three distinct tiers.
The first tier consisted of the Two-source Great Sage, Wild Savage Great Sage, and Black Star Great Sage.
These three great sages were the strongest, especially the Two-source Great Sage, whose path held significant potential for becoming a peerless great sage.
For the Chaotic Great Sage to become a peerless great sage, it primarily depended on the path they walked.
If the path was not suitable, the Chaotic Great Sage was destined not to become a peerless great sage.
In reality, when it came to advancing to the thirteenth tier, the gap between the Chaotic Great Sage and the Peerless Great Sage was not too large. The main difference was the Peerless Great Sage’s exploration and understanding of the thirteenth tier, which was definitely superior to the Chaotic Great Sage’s.
The second tier included Heavenly Luck Great Sage and one other Chaotic Great Sage.
The third tier comprised Shadow Demon Great Sage, Nine-phoenix Great Sage, and two other recently ascended Chaotic Great Sages.
"Where did that Two-source guy come from?"
The towering Wild Savage Great Sage glanced at the Two-source Great Sage, feeling slightly troubled.
Tens of thousands of years ago, he had heard that the Two-source Great Sage was exploring a distant site, incredibly far from here. Even for a Chaotic Great Sage, it would take millions of years to arrive.
"I arrived here within a short period through the Eye of Myriad Laws. What means did Two-source use? Was it also the Eye of Myriad Laws?"
Wild Savage Great Sage pondered. He had clashed with the Two-source Great Sage several times, and the other’s strength was indeed formidable. Even he himself could only barely maintain the balance.
At the time, Wild Savage Great Sage even felt that the Two-source Great Sage had some hidden trump cards that were not yet revealed.
"Never mind, this time, anyone who dares to obstruct me will be crushed."
Wild Savage Great Sage’s aura fluctuated, the surrounding space and time continuously tearing under the pressure.
To arrive here, he had already paid three hundred million Chaos Stones to the Eye of Myriad Laws. If he couldn’t recover this cost, he would be at a significant loss.
Wild Savage Great Sage could not accept such a result. As a Chaotic Great Sage, and one who excelled in offensive prowess, when had he ever suffered such a loss?
"In terms of strength, I am inferior to Two-source, Wild Savage, and Black Star."
Heavenly Luck Great Sage silently observed his surroundings, clearly aware of his own tier.
"But contending for treasures relies not only on strength." Heavenly Luck Great Sage thought to himself.
Each Chaotic Great Sage, based on the different paths they had evolved in the chaotic forces, had different specialties. Two-source, Wild Savage, and Black Star were clearly adept at offensive prowess.
However, Heavenly Luck Great Sage excelled in survival.
"As long as I seize the opportunity and secure the major treasure, Two-source and the others won’t be able to do anything to me."
Heavenly Luck Great Sage had no intention of confronting the other three great sages head-on; that would clearly be playing to their strengths with his weaknesses.
"But this posterior universe can actually attract Two-source to come over."
Heavenly Luck Great Sage’s thoughts spread out, and he had a rough idea of Two-source Great Sage’s location, which was incredibly far from here.
He was currently exploring an ancient site.
But even so, Two-source Great Sage still managed to catch up.
Abandoning the site he was exploring and paying a great cost to arrive here could only mean one thing.
That was, the creator of this posterior universe was no ordinary being, or there was something Two-source Great Sage desperately needed inside.
"Nine Chaotic Great Sages?"
Lin Yuan was also observing the nine Chaotic Great Sages.
"Two-source Great Sage?" Lin Yuan gazed at the great sage with two horns on his head.
The chaotic path evolved by the Two-source Great Sage was a fusion of two forces, not as perfect as the fusion of the Yin and Yang forces that Lin Yuan had walked.
And it could form a new force like the Taiji, but it was not to be underestimated.
After all, most Chaotic Great Sages, even if they walked and evolved two chaotic paths, could not achieve complete fusion, which required very high standards from the great sage.
Of course, once the fusion was successful, the boost in combat power would be unprecedented.
Lin Yuan, through the chaotic evolution of Yin and Yang to form the Taiji, would likely directly reach the tier of a Peerless Great Sage.
(End of Chapter)
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