Chapter 634: The Heavenly Mirror
Chapter 634: The Heavenly Mirror
In the void,
Somewhere,
Several hazy figures stood tall in different directions, each exuding profound auras and imposing pressure, yet their true forms were indiscernible.
The atmosphere in the area was deathly silent.
After a long while, one of them broke the silence with a cold laugh.
"Hmph, I told you all before that we should have joined forces with the Demon Race and taken action together. Now look at the mess we're in. You didn't take it seriously, and now we've got a big problem on our hands."
"Join forces with the Demon Race? That's easy for you to say. Even though Vangu is trapped, he still has plenty of tricks up his sleeve. Those Demon Lords are all cunning; joining them would be like being their cannon fodder."
Xue Xie, the Divine Lord, let out a cold laugh.
It was common knowledge that the Demon Race was the first to set their sights on the Vangu Expanse, but they were no fools. They certainly wouldn't want to be at the forefront of the battle against Vangu's fury, as that would be taking the brunt for other forces.
In reality, the current situation had developed because various powers were plotting against each other, none willing to take the first move against the Vangu Expanse. If they had all attacked together, even with Vangu's formidable abilities, it would have been impossible to defend the Vangu Expanse while his true body was trapped. The Vangu Expanse would have fallen long ago!
"Hmph, none of you were willing to take action, and now we have this big problem. How are we going to deal with it? That Shepherd God Lord inherited Jianmu's legacy and has an unresolvable grudge with us. In just over twenty thousand world years, he has already attained the Divine Lord rank. When he reaches the Eighth Heaven, we'll have no peace."
Feng Mao spoke in a cold voice.
Initially, although Chen Mu had displayed extraordinary talent, no one took him seriously. The Vangu Expanse was in a precarious situation, and even with Vangu's capabilities, it was unlikely to hold out for long. No one expected Chen Mu to achieve the Divine Lord rank in such a short time. As long as Chen Mu didn't become a Divine Lord, he would remain an insignificant ant.
Once the Vangu Expanse fell, they believed it would be easy to eliminate Chen Mu.
However, events took an unexpected turn.
In a short time, Chen Mu broke free from the constraints of the Seventh Heaven and attained the Divine Lord rank. According to the latest news, Chen Mu's strength was not that of an ordinary Divine Lord; he was already close to the peak of the Seventh Heaven.
One could say he had transformed from an insignificant ant into a true dragon!
This sudden development shocked Xue Xie, Feng Mao, and the others.
"We were indeed caught off guard. Not only does this person possess talent and aptitude rarely seen in ten billion years, but he is also extremely adept at hiding his capabilities. In my opinion, he might have already reached the Divine Lord rank during the Dark Heaven Surge."
"Vangu truly has remarkable methods. He must have spared no effort in cultivating this person, using all the resources and foundation he accumulated over the years. He has indeed nurtured a remarkable individual."
Cang Shu slowly spoke, his voice carrying a hint of gloom.
In his opinion, no matter how high Chen Mu's talent was, it was impossible to reach such heights in a short time. However, if Vangu had devoted all his efforts to Chen Mu's cultivation, it would make sense. With a talent rarely seen in ten billion years and the cultivation methods of an Eighth Heaven Apex Divine Lord Tyrant, the result of their combined efforts would undoubtedly be a qualitative change. Forcing Chen Mu to the Divine Lord rank was not an incomprehensible feat.
"Let's join forces with the Demon Race."
"We must deal with this person as soon as possible."
Xue Xie's eyes flashed with determination.
Although Chen Mu had transformed into a true dragon, there was still a chance to restrain him. Even if Chen Mu had reached the peak of the Seventh Heaven, with only one newly ascended Divine Lord from Taichen and the numerous combat incarnations left by Vangu, they still didn't have the qualifications to defend the entire Vangu Expanse.
At the very least, with the Demon Race's cooperation, conquering the Vangu Expanse was only a matter of time.
"There's no need to panic. Although Chen Mu has transformed into a dragon, he has a profound foundation. With his accumulated strength, advancing beyond the Divine Lord rank won't be easy. Even with Vangu's abundant resources, it's impossible to forcibly elevate Chen Mu to the Eighth Heaven in a short time. Although it's a tricky situation, it's not unsolvable."
"If we could make Jianmu fall, we can also eliminate this person."
Cang Shu spoke calmly.
Even if other forces were unwilling to intervene, with the combined might of the Demon Race, they could still easily break through the Vangu Expanse. However, there was a significant difference between eliminating a Divine Lord and an ant below the Seventh Heaven. They needed to make thorough preparations and find a way to eradicate all of Chen Mu's backup plans.
"The Demon Race probably doesn't want to see the current situation either. As far as I know, Chen Mu has an unresolvable grudge with them, and they also want to get rid of him. This time, we can have a proper negotiation with them."
Feng Mao also spoke calmly.
Just then, a ray of light pierced through the void, flying towards them.
Xue Xie's eyes flickered, and he reached out to grab the light, pulling it into his palm. The light burst into a radiant glow, and a voice transmitted a message.
"Brother Xue Xie, I'm Shang Mang. Do you have time to discuss something? I'd like to visit the Ancestral Demon Domain."
The nearby Cang Shu and Feng Mao also heard this message.
They exchanged glances, their expressions unchanged, as they had expected this communication.
"Go."
Cang Shu said indifferently, "Let's see what they're up to."
As the words fell, the hazy figures in the void flickered and soon disappeared, leaving the area once again in silence.
...
Vangu Palace.
Deep within.
In an ancient hall, Vangu and Chen Mu sat facing each other, with a stone table between them holding an exquisite teacup.
"Your timing was perfect, calming down those ambitious forces."
Vangu gently poured a cup of spirit tea and nodded at Chen Mu.
Chen Mu took a sip of the tea and said, "It's only a temporary solution. The Demon Race won't give up, and they'll continue their attacks. Xue Xie, Feng Mao, Cang Shu... those who once targeted my master, Jianmu, won't stop either."
"If it weren't for me, Xue Xie, Feng Mao, and Cang Shu might not have become your enemies. Now, the Vangu Expanse and you are bearing the consequences of my actions."
After hearing Chen Mu's words, Vangu couldn't help but laugh. "My true body is trapped, exposing my weakness. All forces will target me. Even without your involvement, wouldn't Xue Xie and Feng Mao still participate?"
Chen Mu listened to Vanggu Divine Lord's words and nodded slightly. He was well aware that although there were irreconcilable conflicts between him and the demon race, and grudges with Xiyi and Fongmao Divine Lords, the current situation in Vanggu Void Domain wasn't solely caused by him. Instead, it was a result of various factors combined.
"Those factions may have calmed down, but they're just waiting to see how we fare against the demon race and Xiyi. If the demons win, they'll certainly rise again."
Chen Mu spoke slowly.
He knew that by revealing his talents and strength this time, he could intimidate some factions, making them hesitate to oppose Vanggu Void Domain or 'Shepherd God Lord'. But if the demons and Xiyi were to win in the upcoming battle, these factions would undoubtedly join forces and attempt to claim a share of the spoils.
Conversely, if Vanggu Void Domain manages to overcome this challenge, and especially if he succeeds in dealing with the demons in the future, these factions will undoubtedly unite against the demon race. After all, they will side with whoever is winning.
Vanggu Divine Lord took a light sip of the spirit tea and then placed the teacup down.
Subsequently, he lifted his hand and took out an ancient stone mirror. Its surface seemed covered in dust, as if it had endured countless ages. It appeared to be already decayed, ready to crumble at any moment.
However, Chen Mu only glanced at it, and a faint light flashed in his eyes. He saw the profound patterns within the ancient stone mirror—intricate void mysteries.
Undoubtedly, this was a divine armament, a superior divine armament of the Void Lineage!
"This is the Heavenly Mirror, one of the superior divine armaments I possess."
Vanggu Divine Lord explained briefly, "I've traversed the vast universe for countless years and have seized many superior divine armaments. But apart from the Void Lineage, I've disposed of most of them. Previously, you followed the Creation Lineage, and I didn't have a suitable superior divine armament for you to use. But now that you've also mastered the Void Lineage, this Heavenly Mirror is the perfect divine armament for you."
As a Peak Eighth Heaven Divine Lord Tyrant, Vanggu Divine Lord naturally possessed more than one superior divine armament. But as he said, he had gotten rid of most of the Time and Creation Lineages' divine armaments, converting them into resources he needed.
The divine armaments he kept were almost exclusively from the Void Lineage.
The reason for keeping Void Lineage divine armaments was simple. He had more than one battle incarnation, and these incarnations were all at the Seventh Heaven level. When wielding divine armaments, they could all unleash formidable power.
Only a Divine Lord Tyrant like Vanggu Divine Lord could afford to have his battle incarnations possess superior divine armaments. Most Seventh Heaven Divine Lords only have one superior divine armament that suits them, and it's always held by the divine energy incarnation. Some ordinary Seventh Heaven Divine Lords don't even have a suitable superior divine armament.
Moreover,
Those Seventh Heaven Divine Lords, even if they truly had more than one superior divine armament, wouldn't dare give them to their incarnations. After all, their incarnations' battle strength was weak, and creating a Sixth Heaven battle incarnation was almost impossible. For a Sixth Heaven battle incarnation to possess a superior divine armament would be like giving it away. As soon as it's exposed, it's likely to be taken away immediately.
Only a Divine Lord Tyrant like Vanggu Divine Lord could afford to have his battle incarnations possess superior divine armaments, and even have more than one. That's why he's confident enough to let his battle incarnations hold superior divine armaments.
Similarly,
His treasury also contained other superior divine armaments of the Void Lineage, kept for unexpected situations.
Chen Mu didn't refuse after hearing Vanggu Divine Lord's words. He reached out and gently took the stone mirror, stroking the mirror surface with his right hand. Countless intricate patterns immediately appeared on the mirror surface, and as the patterns intertwined, a faint ripple rose, causing a slight disturbance throughout the entire Vanggu Palace.
"Vanggu senior, rest assured. With me here, it won't be easy for them to target Vanggu Void Domain."
Chen Mu sensed the void mysteries within the Heavenly Mirror, which were infinite and expansive fusions. These were indeed the two types he was most compatible with.
As a Divine Lord, if the mysteries within the Heavenly Mirror weren't among the ones he had mastered, he could still wield it, but the power he could unleash would be greatly reduced.
However, if it was a perfect match, the boost to his strength would be significant.
A superior divine armament was invaluable, but Chen Mu didn't hesitate. On the one hand, Vanggu Divine Lord needed his help to defend Vanggu Void Domain. Now, it's a situation where they either rise or fall together. With the strength he currently possessed, he was fully qualified to hold a superior divine armament.
Secondly,
For both Vanggu Divine Lord and Chen Mu, neither of them were ordinary Divine Lords. Vanggu Divine Lord, as the Peak Eighth Heaven Divine Lord Tyrant, considered superior divine armaments as mere resources.
As for Chen Mu, no one knew his terrifying talents better than Vanggu Divine Lord. Outsiders might think that Chen Mu's ability to become a Divine Lord in such a short time was a result of Vanggu Divine Lord's all-out effort and the use of all resources. However, Vanggu Divine Lord was well aware that the resources he had given Chen Mu were not that many, and Chen Mu hadn't even used much of them. His rapid progress to the present was almost entirely due to his innate talents!
Relying solely on his innate talents, Chen Mu reached the peak of the Seventh Heaven in just over 20,000 world years. Such terrifying aptitude made Vanggu Divine Lord certain that Chen Mu could step into the Eighth Heaven, and he almost confirmed that Chen Mu would, in the future, at least reach the peak of the Eighth Heaven, standing shoulder to shoulder with him!
With such a future, a superior divine armament was insignificant.
Therefore, Vanggu Divine Lord didn't mention its value and directly gave it to Chen Mu. He was well aware that in the future, if Chen Mu could reach an extremely high level, his divine energy incarnation might even rely on Chen Mu to escape from that perilous place.
Seeing Chen Mu take the Heavenly Mirror, Vanggu Divine Lord couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.
In the vast universe, with its myriad worlds, a single drink, a single peck, and fate is sealed. His true body was trapped in a perilous place, originally a major crisis, a tribulation that belonged to him. Yet, within this tribulation, a figure like Chen Mu emerged, born in the Great Xuan World and rising in the Vanggu Void Domain.
The world changes unpredictably, and even a Divine Lord Tyrant like him couldn't see through everything. Perhaps only those venerable figures standing at the pinnacle of the universe could encompass the long river of time and its myriad changes.
(End of Chapter)
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