Chapter 630: Escalating Situation
Chapter 630: Escalating Situation
The news of the Man Hui Demon General's True Body being annihilated spread quickly throughout the Void River region, causing a significant stir.
Man Hui, a Sixth Heaven Apex True Deity, was not only renowned in the Ancestral Demon Domain but also had some reputation in the nearby void domains. His demise, however, was not due to being besieged or a direct confrontation with a Divine Lord. Instead, he fell at the hands of a Sixth Heaven Limit True Deity.
Chen Mu!
Even during the Dark Heaven Surge, Chen Mu's name had already begun to circulate among various void domains, reaching the ears of many Divine Lords. It was no surprise that ordinary Divine Realm beings were well aware of him.
According to rumors, Chen Mu displayed the power of a Sixth Heaven Apex during the Dark Heaven Surge, and he had only entered the Divine Realm a mere ten thousand world years ago. This shocked many, but what truly shook their hearts was the annihilation of the Man Hui Demon General's True Body at the hands of a Sixth Heaven Limit True Deity.
Sixth Heaven Limit!
This was a level that most Sixth Heaven Divine Realm beings rarely had the opportunity to reach. While it was easier to attain than becoming a Divine Lord, very few True Deities could achieve this due to various reasons.
The most crucial question was, how long had it been since Chen Mu entered the Divine Realm?
No more than two hundred thousand world years at most!
A mere two hundred thousand world years was just a few secluded cultivation periods for most Divine Realm beings. Many Fifth and Sixth Heaven Divine Realm beings would undergo seclusions lasting over a million world years!
In such a short time, Chen Mu had reached the Sixth Heaven Limit, an almost unimaginable cultivation speed. Even with the backing of a hegemonic figure like Vanggu Divine Lord, it would be impossible without exceptional talent and foundation.
Undoubtedly,
Chen Mu was now the most dazzling star below the Divine Lord level. Many believed that with Chen Mu's terrifying talent, given enough time, he would likely surpass the Divine Lord threshold.
Although the Fusion Mystery was an extremely challenging hurdle, for a peerless existence like Chen Mu, it might not truly be a bottleneck. Perhaps, in the blink of an eye, Chen Mu would break through and become a Divine Lord!
Chen Mu's display of Sixth Heaven Limit power not only shocked ordinary Divine Realm beings in various void domains but also caught the attention of several Divine Lords. It even caused a few Divine Lords to furrow their brows.
"This person has extraordinary talent and is a potential threat."
Someone whispered.
"Taichen has already overcome his bottleneck and stepped into the Divine Lord level. If this person also makes a breakthrough, we'll have one more problem to deal with."
Another frowned.
Below the Divine Lord level, these beings could be ignored, but once they entered the Divine Lord level, the situation changed drastically. Taichen, with a solid foundation and the backing of Vanggu Divine Lord, would soon become a formidable Divine Lord, even if he didn't reach the Seventh Heaven Apex in a short time. As for Chen Mu, with his exceptional talent and foundation, he would swiftly reach the Seventh Heaven Apex once he became a Divine Lord.
Divine Lords were not to be trifled with. Jianmu Divine Lord's death in an ambush was not the work of just one Seventh Heaven Apex Divine Lord; there was also the involvement of an Eighth Heaven being. It was a calculated move that led to the annihilation of Jianmu Divine Lord's True Body. Subsequently, his numerous incarnations and backup plans were also eradicated by a joint effort, ensuring his complete demise.
The reason they dared to covet Vanggu Void when Vanggu Divine Lord's True Body seemed to be in trouble was the weakness of the upper echelon in Vanggu Void. If Vanggu Divine Lord had a couple of Seventh Heaven Apex Divine Lords under his command, along with the backup of a hegemonic figure like Vanggu Divine Lord, even if his True Body encountered trouble, not many would dare to covet his domain.
Now,
Taichen had become a Divine Lord, and Chen Mu had reached the Sixth Heaven Limit in a short time, causing the situation to gradually deviate from expectations.
"Although he's a potential threat, no matter how gifted he is, it's unlikely he'll comprehend the intricacies of Fusion Mystery in a short time. As long as he doesn't take that step, he's not a real menace. The matters in Vanggu Void are still the priority."
"Indeed, on Silver Peak, the Thousand Illusion Voidflower is about to bloom. Judging by the timing, it should be within the next ten thousand years. This flower has been in Vanggu Divine Lord's possession for so long, and this time, he won't be able to keep it."
"Hmm, even if we can't get the Thousand Illusion Voidflower this time, we must force him to reveal more of his trump cards. When he's exhausted all his tricks, that's when we'll completely swallow Vanggu Void."
Several thoughts in the void conversed for a while before dispersing.
Compared to Chen Mu, the situation with Vanggu Divine Lord was indeed more critical. The Thousand Illusion Voidflower, born in a secret realm on Silver Peak, was a rare odd relic formed by the fusion of countless strands of void energy. It bloomed once every hundred tribulations!
In the past, the Thousand Illusion Voidflower had always been under Vanggu Divine Lord's control, one of his most prized resources, and no one dared to challenge him for it. However, the situation was different now, as there were far more than just one or two beings coveting this flower.
...
Somewhere along the Void River.
Chen Mu's figure approached, once again reaching the riverbank, gazing at the river ahead.
He knew that by displaying his Sixth Heaven Apex strength, he would attract some attention, but he didn't mind too much. After all, the strength he showed was just the tip of the iceberg for him.
Even if a Shenjun were to target him, he wasn't afraid. This time, by revealing some of his strength, he hoped to bring some stability to the Void River region, allowing him to focus on continuing his comprehension of the Void Dao.
A Sixth Heaven Apex powerhouse could even easily slay a Man Hui True Incarnation. Such deterrence was beyond question.
After all,
Sixth Heaven Apex meant invincibility beneath the Shenjun, and being the strongest at the Sixth Heaven.
As Chen Mu returned to the depths of the Void, reaching the calm region of the Void River, and continued observing the river, not long after, Hong Lin's figure appeared in the distance. She looked at Chen Mu, her eyes carrying a hint of peculiar light, and before she even approached, she spoke up:
"Congratulations, Brother Chen, you've taken another step forward."
Even though she had expected this before, and Chen Mu might have already reached the Sixth Heaven Apex, at the moment she heard the news, she couldn't help but sigh in her heart. The barrier she struggled to overcome seemed so effortless for Chen Mu, like water flowing into a channel.
"It's just a slight gain."
Chen Mu nodded slightly towards Hong Lin.
Seeing Chen Mu's calm demeanor, Hong Lin couldn't help but sigh inwardly. She said, "With Brother Chen's ability, I fear that in the near future, you'll comprehend the mysteries of the Shenjun, stepping into the Seventh Heaven. Yet, I still haven't seen the light at the end of the tunnel."
Hong Lin was also a powerful existence, and she didn't dwell on her own struggles. After a few sighs, she quickly changed the topic, saying, "Three Sixth Heaven Apex True Deities from the Celestial Apex Expanse came to our region, crossing borders to seize resources. I fought them, and I'm not afraid of any one of them, but against the three together, it's indeed challenging to drive them away. Fortunately, Brother Chen destroyed the Man Hui True Incarnation, causing a stir among all parties, and they retreated."
The arrival of three Sixth Heaven Apex True Deities from the Celestial Apex Expanse wasn't just about resource plunder; they wanted to meet the Vangu Expanse. Even with Hong Lin's advantage, it was indeed difficult to drive them away. If not for Chen Mu's intervention, the conflict might have escalated. But once Chen Mu's actions were known, all parties immediately became cautious.
Hong Lin, with her powerful methods, specialized in Void confinement. Once allied with Chen Mu, even facing three Sixth Heaven Apex powerhouses, they wouldn't have absolute confidence in a safe retreat. Faced with danger, they would immediately withdraw.
"With Brother Chen's display of strength, I believe all parties will calm down."
Hong Lin said simply.
The Sixth Heaven Apex existences, facing Hong Lin and Chen Mu's alliance, would easily be trapped and killed in a single encounter. In such a situation, all parties would naturally be extremely cautious, not daring to act recklessly.
Unless they were also Sixth Heaven Apex powerhouses, they would have the confidence to face Chen Mu and Hong Lin together. But such existences were extremely rare; there was one in the Demon Race, but he had been in seclusion for a long time. The Celestial Apex Expanse had none, but the Nightwave Expanse had one, who also hadn't appeared for a long time, reportedly in seclusion, striving to break through the Shenjun barrier.
"Hmm, if that's the case, it's a good thing."
Hearing Hong Lin's words, Chen Mu also nodded slightly. In his view, the current situation was indeed approaching a critical point.
As long as his strength could improve by a step or two, and Taichen could also stabilize his foundation to break through, plus the various means and trump cards of the Vangu Shenjun, they would have a few points of defensive power, enough to make all parties back down.
Hong Lin watched Chen Mu's actions, knowing that he was comprehending the mysteries of the Void River. She didn't disturb him much, and after a brief conversation with Chen Mu, she took her leave, heading elsewhere, leaving Chen Mu alone.
Chen Mu also retracted his gaze, focusing on the Void River, and soon immersed himself in it again.
...
Time passed by.
In a major world, over a billion years swiftly went by.
During these billion years, Chen Mu had been stationed at the Void River, the longest period he had stayed in one place since entering the Sixth Heaven. It had been a full 12,000 world years, longer than his previous cultivation in the remote regions of the Vangu Expanse and his guarding of the Dark Abyss.
(End)
For over ten thousand world years, the Void River had entered a period of calm, as the slaying of Man Hui's true body had sent shockwaves throughout the realms, greatly reducing the number of incursions into the Vanggu Void's occupied regions.
In the past ten thousand world years, only a few incidents occurred, and they were confined to the most remote areas, never spreading further.
In contrast,
The Silver Peak, a realm adjacent to the Vanggu Void, had been anything but peaceful for the same duration. It was a tumultuous place, with waves of turmoil constantly crashing against its shores.
Silver Peak was an extremely hazardous mystic realm, where only Sixth Heaven beings barely qualified to explore, and even then, the risks were immense. A slight misstep could lead to one's demise. Thus, Sixth Heaven Divine Lords rarely ventured into the Silver Peak, only those of the Divine Lord tier would dare to explore its mysteries and seek resources.
Although it was called a 'peak,' from a distance, it appeared as a silver-white mountain range. However, in reality, the entire mountain was not made of stone but composed of countless stars! From afar, it seemed like a mountain, but as one approached, they would realize that it was countless massive silver-white stars, spanning the void, swirling together to form a stellar landscape of immense scope.
Within this realm.
On one of the most enormous stars.
Boom!!
Intense vibrations emanated, shattering the surrounding void in patches. Each rupture reached at least the seventh layer, and occasionally, the reverberations from the eighth layer could be felt.
From a distance, one could sense not just one, but multiple terrifying auras pulsating, each at least of the Seventh Heaven Apex level, and among them, the oppressive might of the Eighth Heaven was discernible, causing the entire star to tremble incessantly.
A sharp crackling sound filled the air.
Suddenly, a blade of light flashed into existence.
The entire star froze momentarily, and then a void crack spanning millions of miles appeared, piercing through the eighth layer. The terrifying power unleashed was so overwhelming that even its residual waves could kill a Sixth Heaven Divine Lord countless times over!
Amidst this tumultuous void energy, four or five arcs of light burst forth, each containing a Seventh Heaven Apex Divine Lord, all looking slightly disheveled as they were flung through the void, flying for hundreds of millions of miles.
"Hahaha, well done! Brother Vanggu, your methods are impressive. Even without your true body present, you can still claim the Thousand Illusion Voidflower. I'm impressed, but I wonder how many times you can employ this battle incarnation technique?"
In the depths of the shattered void, two figures stood off against each other. One of them, bathed in silver-white light, stood in the ruptured eighth layer, unmoved by the terrifying void energy. He laughed, gazing at the other figure in the distance.
The other figure was none other than Divine Lord Vanggu, whose entire being was enveloped in a powerful aura, as if connected to the entire eighth layer. He, too, exuded boundless might, reaching the Eighth Heaven level.
"You can try."
Divine Lord Vanggu stared at Ming Fan, his expression indifferent.
Ming Fan and Divine Lord Vanggu faced off for a moment, and then Ming Fan's aura suddenly calmed. With a serene demeanor, he said, "Since the Thousand Illusion Voidflower is now in your hands, Brother Vanggu, it's pointless to continue our struggle. I bid you farewell."
He had come for the Thousand Illusion Voidflower, but it was now in Divine Lord Vanggu's possession. It was impossible to take it back from him, even if they fought to the death. Even if Ming Fan destroyed this incarnation of Divine Lord Vanggu, the latter could still destroy the flower. Such a struggle would be meaningless.
Moreover, it was unknown if Divine Lord Vanggu had other forbidden techniques at his disposal. Even if his true body was in trouble, Ming Fan still felt a sense of apprehension. No one knew what would happen if Divine Lord Vanggu was pushed to the brink.
Currently, in the vast void, not just one, but several Divine Lords were watching this confrontation, and Ming Fan didn't want to bear the brunt of Divine Lord Vanggu's wrath alone.
Swish! As Ming Fan's words fell, his figure flickered, transforming into an arc of light that vanished into the void.
The other nearby Divine Lords, including Lord of Sorrow from the Demon Race, exchanged glances, their eyes filled with deep and enigmatic thoughts. They, too, quickly retreated into the void, leaving the scene.
The void crack spanning the horizon gradually healed, leaving only Divine Lord Vanggu behind.
(Chapter End)
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