Chapter 624: The Approaching Storm
Chapter 624: The Approaching Storm
At the summit of the mist-shrouded divine mountain, behind a palace, stood Chen Mu amidst the expansive cliffside. His figure stood tall and proud, with a peculiar scroll floating before him. It wasn't just any ordinary scroll; its material seemed almost dreamlike, thin and translucent, emitting an extraordinary aura of power.
Chen Mu's expression was one of utmost concentration as he continuously ran his hand over the scroll, inscribing something upon its surface.
Surrounding Chen Mu were many others, including his family members, Xu Hongyu, Chen Yue, and Chen Yao, as well as some old acquaintances like Qin Mengjun. Each of them possessed their unique heavenly laws and had survived to this era with Chen Mu's assistance.
Some, like Qin Mengjun, had even entered the Divine Realm, but they had only managed to reach the first level of the Second Heaven.
At this moment, everyone's gaze was fixed on the peculiar scroll that Chen Mu was drawing. The pattern on the scroll was incredibly unique, resembling an endless thread, intricate and complex. To ordinary people, it would appear as a chaotic mess of lines, but to those like Qin Mengjun and the others, the thread's intertwining seemed profound and deeply mysterious.
After an unknown amount of time had passed, Chen Mu paused, carefully examining the scroll he had just created. He nodded slightly, and with his right index finger, he inscribed a title in the lower right corner of the scroll.
"Future Map!"
He then waved his hand, placing the Future Map aside. In the air, several similar scrolls floated, each looking similar yet fundamentally different.
This was the fundamental Mystic Diagram of the Time Dao!
After Chen Mu's enlightenment and cultivation in the Vangu Palace, over two thousand world-years had passed. Two thousand world-years might seem short, but for Chen Mu, time itself was gradually changing.
During these two thousand years, he had not only comprehended the final Profound Mystery of the Void Lineage but had also utilized various resources to comprehend all five fundamental Profound Mysteries of the Time Lineage!
Now,
Chen Mu had mastered all three Primordial Daos and their fifteen fundamental Profound Mysteries, laying the foundation for his future endeavors.
This efficiency, even in the vast universe, would be hard to match. Especially the Profound Mysteries of the Time Lineage, known for their complexity, could take dozens or even hundreds of trillion years for some Creation Lineage or Void Lineage Divine Lords to comprehend after reaching the Divine Lord Rank.
But Chen Mu had done it in just over two thousand world-years.
This efficiency was due to several factors. Firstly, Chen Mu had already entered the Divine Lord Rank, which brought a significant shift in his perspective and abilities. Secondly, he had access to numerous resources that aided his comprehension of the Time Profound Mysteries. Lastly, the experience gained from the system panel greatly enhanced his efficiency, allowing him to master the most intricate Time Profound Mysteries in just two thousand years.
At this moment, Chen Mu was drawing the five fundamental Profound Mystery diagrams of the Time Lineage.
It wasn't for his personal enlightenment but to provide more heritage for the Great Xuan World.
With the passing of time, the Great Xuan World was gradually getting back on track. It had given birth to not just one but several Divine Realm beings, including Xu Hongyu and Qin Mengjun, who had reached the Divine Realm with Chen Mu's help, as well as others who had broken through on their own.
This was only natural, as the Great Xuan World was no longer a primitive world. In the two thousand years since Chen Mu became the Realm Sovereign, the entire world's foundation and essence had been continuously improving.
In the Vangu Void, it was not uncommon for Realm Sovereigns of large worlds to reach the Fifth or Sixth Heaven. These worlds were typically powerful, capable of producing hundreds or even thousands of Divine Realm beings.
The Great Xuan World was no exception.
Chen Mu had now reached the Seventh Heaven as the Realm Sovereign. The world's essence and foundation could support the birth of tens of thousands of Divine Realm beings. The Heaven's Palace had expanded nearly a hundredfold compared to the past, truly becoming an Upper Realm.
Like the other large worlds in the Vangu Void, the Great Xuan World was gradually separating into a 'Mortal Realm' and a 'Divine Realm,' a natural direction for a large world's prosperity.
As the Great Xuan World flourished, Chen Mu often left behind various heritages during his free time.
These included the Mystic Diagrams of the Creation Lineage, the Void Lineage, and more. However, very few could truly comprehend and master the Void Lineage, with most people leaning towards the Creation Lineage.
After comprehending the five fundamental mysteries of the Time Lineage, Chen Mu began to draw the fundamental mystery diagram of the Time Lineage, establishing its legacy.
Once he finished drawing the Future Map, Chen Mu started on the next diagram.
Finally, after completing the five mystery diagrams of the Time Lineage, he slowly put down his brush and turned to Chen Yue, who stood closest to him, and asked with a smile, "How do you feel about it?"
Chen Yue had also entered the Divine Realm, but only after grasping the rudiments of the Void, Time, and Creation Daos. She felt her limits and bottlenecks, knowing that no matter what, she couldn't advance further. Only then did she finally enter the Divine Realm, currently ranking in the Second Heaven, and needed further cultivation and insight to reach the Third Heaven.
Although Chen Mu hoped Chen Yue could enter the Divine Realm with a deeper foundation, not everyone had his exceptional talent. Even with his personal guidance on the Primordial Dao, he couldn't lead her to enlightenment.
Not everyone could cultivate the Primordial Dao before entering the Divine Realm.
"It's abstruse and hard to understand."
Chen Yue's gaze remained fixed on the last diagram of the Time Dao's fundamental mystery, and upon hearing Chen Mu's words, she shook her head. The Time Lineage was indeed not her forte. Even though she had entered the Divine Realm, comprehending the fundamental mysteries of the Time Lineage was still like gazing at flowers through mist. After all, she had never cultivated the Time Lineage to the level of enlightenment.
Chen Mu glanced at the others, seeing their bewildered expressions, but he wasn't surprised. For him, the Time Lineage was also the most challenging to comprehend.
After leaving the mystery diagrams for everyone to study, Chen Mu quietly departed, his figure flashing before reappearing in a misty mountain range. He stood atop a rocky peak, hands behind his back, gazing into the distance, overlooking the heavens and earth.
At that moment, footsteps approached from behind. Xu Hongyu, dressed in a plain white robe, carried a teacup and quietly walked up to Chen Mu, offering him a cup of spirit tea while whispering,
"How's the situation recently?"
"Still tense," Chen Mu replied, taking the teacup and sipping as he spoke.
After reaching the Divine Lord rank, Chen Mu shared more with Xu Hongyu, except during his deep seclusion. Otherwise, he often chatted with her, discussing the challenges facing the Vangu Void.
Although Chen Mu's divine energy incarnation was in deep cultivation within the Vangu Palace, he remained well-informed about the Vangu Void's affairs, including the escalating conflicts with the Ancestral Demon Domain.
The Vangu Void and the Ancestral Demon Domain shared numerous adjacent mystic realms, each producing various resources. In the past, the two realms coexisted peacefully, dividing the resources with minimal conflict. However, since the Dark Heaven Tide, resource disputes in these mystic realms had intensified.
The escalation wasn't limited to mystic realms bordering the Ancestral Demon Domain.
Even mystic realms adjacent to other voids experienced increasing disputes. Previously, various forces had respected the Vangu Divine Lord's deterrence, yielding in resource competitions, but now they were changing their strategies.
Although no Divine Lord-level beings had intervened yet, the border conflicts were intensifying, and various forces were paying less heed to the Vangu Divine Lord's reputation, an undeniable fact.
Clearly,
Without knowing the Vangu Divine Lord's true condition, Divine Lord-level beings wouldn't act rashly, but they could pressure the True Deities below them to actively compete for resources without any constraints. After all, resource disputes were a common occurrence in the vast void.
Even if the rumors were false and the Vangu Divine Lord was unharmed, it wouldn't matter. At most, the seized resources would be returned to the Vangu Void. If the Vangu Divine Lord truly faced a problem, gradual encroachment would be the safest plan.
"Do you think the Vangu Divine Lord has encountered trouble?" Xu Hongyu asked in a low voice after a moment's contemplation, her eyes revealing a hint of concern.
She had entered the Divine Realm with Chen Mu's help long ago. Although she had rarely left the Vangu Void, she was no ordinary mortal. The Great Xuan World had also produced numerous Divine Realm cultivators, and although Xu Hongyu wasn't particularly powerful, her status was unique. Additionally, Chen Mu shared everything with her, so she had an excellent understanding of the Vangu Void.
(Chapter End)
News of the Vangu Divine Lord's Vanguard Body encountering trouble has begun to circulate in the void, though the source of this rumor is unknown. To Li Hua, it seems more like a further probe by external forces.
If the rumor is false, then there's no cause for concern. A peerless Eighth Heaven Apex Divine Lord Tyrant is not someone any force would dare provoke. But if the rumor is true... then the situation in the Vangu Expanse is indeed quite dire.
"I'm not sure either."
Chen Mu shook his head slightly upon hearing Xu Hongyu's words.
Whether the Vangu Divine Lord has truly run into trouble is something he couldn't ascertain for certain. Given the current situation, it's also not appropriate to actively inquire with the Vangu Divine Lord, as knowing the answer wouldn't change the current circumstances.
Moreover, based on Chen Mu's current speculations and judgments, he's inclined to believe that the Vangu Divine Lord has indeed encountered trouble. Even if a peerless Eighth Heaven Apex Divine Lord Tyrant encounters a major crisis, even if their Divine Energy Incarnation is trapped and unable to escape, they wouldn't be completely powerless. They still possess numerous means.
This is one of the reasons why various forces haven't made any significant moves so far.
A mighty being like the Vangu Divine Lord, even if their Divine Energy Incarnation perishes, still has more than one Seventh Heaven battle incarnation. Combined with their unpredictable means and profound background, they are still formidable enough to make any force think twice.
Noticing the worry in Xu Hongyu's eyes, Chen Mu set down the teacup in his hand and said softly, "My dear, there's no need to worry too much. Though a storm is inevitable, I now have some ability to protect myself."
After comprehending three Primordial Daos and fifteen fundamental mysteries, Chen Mu also cultivated several corresponding Divine Power Secret Arts, further enhancing his Divine Power. With a deeper understanding of the Void and Time Mysteries, he gained better control over these two powers. Currently, his strength has essentially reached the Seventh Heaven Apex!
There are strong and weak cultivators at the Seventh Heaven Apex. The powerful ones can reach the Seventh Heaven Limit, almost touching the threshold of the Eighth Heaven. The weaker ones have only just reached this realm. Chen Mu, though only at the initial stage, has attained this level purely through his own efforts!
If he had a superior Divine Armament, he would be an extremely powerful existence even among Seventh Heaven Apex cultivators.
His current strength, in the vast and boundless void, might not be much, but he indeed has some self-preservation abilities. Jianmu Divine Lord's demise was due to being ambushed and pursued by numerous enemies.
A Seventh Heaven Apex Divine Lord, if they wanted to, could sever causality and hide, making it extremely difficult for anyone to find them.
However,
Chen Mu didn't want to hide or flee. He didn't want to live in hiding, constantly running from the pursuit of the Demon Race and Jianmu Divine Lord's forces. He desired to stand firm amidst the storm, unmoving and unyielding.
Therefore, reaching only the Seventh Heaven Apex was not enough. Only by stepping into the Eighth Heaven and becoming a true Divine Lord Tyrant could he deter the four directions and make all forces hesitate to challenge him.
"I don't doubt your abilities, but I wish this storm had come a little later."
Xu Hongyu's eyes shone as she looked at Chen Mu.
Throughout their journey, she had witnessed Chen Mu's rise from the mortal world to his current fame across the entire Vangu Expanse. She knew that Chen Mu's talent and intelligence were unparalleled, but she also knew that he needed time.
Compared to those powerful beings who had risen tens of billions of years ago, Chen Mu's journey was too short. While the world might view Chen Mu as a transcendent and supreme existence, and admire him as a Realm Sovereign, Xu Hongyu, as Chen Mu's wife, knew that ever since he entered the Divine Realm, he had never rested for a moment. He was always cultivating, striving to improve.
"There will be a way when we reach the mountain pass," Chen Mu said, his demeanor still calm. He shifted his gaze towards the distant horizon, observing the prosperity of the Heaven's Palace and the flourishing of the Great Xuan World.
Even at his current realm, the lives of countless beings seemed fleeting in his eyes. In the blink of an eye, millions of lives could cycle through birth and death. But this was the world where he had risen and been born, and he didn't want the escalating storm to affect the Great Xuan World. This was his world, the only home he cared about in the vast universe.
(End of Chapter)
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