Chapter 641: The Endless Abyss
Chapter 641: The Endless Abyss
Great Xuan World.
Heavenly Palace Realm.
Amidst the towering mountains that reached the clouds, Chen Mu stood atop a stone platform on a peak. His simple palm gently lifted, and within it, a faint light flickered, nurturing vibrant life. It transformed into a flying bird, then a small beast, and after countless changes, it reverted to pure white vitality. This vitality quickly flourished, decayed, and gradually withered, turning into a deep black mass.
The intertwining black and white hues continuously shifted, resembling a Yin-Yang pattern, but with even greater complexity. It was the evolution of the Creation Dao, the essence of the Life Profound Mystery.
"Life and death are a process. The essence of the Life Profound Mystery is not merely vitality but a cycle... In fact, this cycle and circulation are omnipresent. Among the numerous Daos and Profound Mysteries, one can glimpse the shadow of this cycle, originating from a single point, extending endlessly, circling back to the original starting point."
After the black and white radiance in his palm underwent a series of changes, Chen Mu finally withdrew his hand and turned to address the few people nearby.
Standing by his side, observing his demonstration of the Life Profound Mystery, were Xu Hongyu, Chen Yue, Chen Yao, and others, including his former master, Qin Mengjun. Now, everyone had reached the Divine Realm, but their cultivation levels were only at the first or second level of the Divine Realm.
Only Chen Yao, as his sole bloodline descendant, had inherited exceptional talent. She was the last to achieve the Divine Realm, but her cultivation level was the highest, already reaching the third level, and not far from ascending to the fourth level.
The Great Xuan World had been in existence for tens of thousands of world years since its inception, which was equivalent to hundreds of thousands of years in the mortal world. It had truly undergone immense changes.
Chen Mu, as a Divine Lord, had even ascended to the eighth level of the Divine Realm, becoming a Divine Lord Tyrant. As the World Sovereign, the world he ruled naturally gave birth to some second and third-level Divine Realm cultivators, which was not uncommon. Even now, the Great Xuan World was far from being considered prosperous.
With Chen Mu's profound foundation and roots, the Great Xuan World, though not as developed as the Ancestral Demon Realm, would not lag too far behind. After all, the Ancestral Demon Realm's prosperity and the birth of numerous Divine Lords and countless True Deities at the fifth and sixth levels were the result of countless years of constant plundering and absorbing other worlds.
Under Chen Mu's control, the Great Xuan World had not forcibly seized the origin of other worlds' interfaces to elevate its essence. However, due to Chen Mu's high cultivation level, the current Great Xuan World also possessed an exceptionally high level.
Even if thousands of Divine Realm cultivators were born, it could easily bear the burden.
After demonstrating the Life Profound Mystery, Chen Mu looked at the crowd. He noticed that Chen Yue, Xu Hongyu, and the others had perplexed expressions in their eyes, except for Chen Yao, whose clear and bright eyes revealed a hint of enlightenment.
"Indeed, Yao'er's talent is much higher, and her foundation is also deep enough..."
Chen Mu muttered to himself.
Among those around him, he treated everyone equally, and he intentionally nurtured them. However, he rarely directly bestowed his abundant resources upon them, especially Chen Yao, to whom he had never given any resources.
This was not to deliberately suppress her cultivation level, but because Chen Mu deeply understood the principle of accumulating over time. With Chen Yao's talent and foundation, as long as she accumulated slowly, she could steadily cultivate to the sixth level. By relying on her capabilities to forge ahead step by step, she would have a better chance of surpassing the threshold of the Divine Lord in the future. It was best not to rely too much on external forces before then.
As for Chen Yue, Xu Hongyu, and the others, he did not hesitate to provide them with various rare resources. Their potential had nearly reached its limit after achieving the Divine Realm, and without external assistance, advancing to the fourth level would be extremely challenging.
However, with Chen Mu's current cultivation level and status, coupled with the resources he could obtain, it was not a problem for him to forcefully push those closest to him to the height of the sixth level. Only the threshold of the Divine Lord could be crossed by their own efforts.
Seeing that everyone was immersed in their insights, Chen Mu did not say more. His gaze swept over the crowd, and his figure quickly faded, disappearing into the distance.
Outside.
Chen Mu's interface clone had his eyes reflecting the scenes within the Great Xuan World, which quickly dissipated. What reappeared before him was the Boundless Star River. At this moment, he stood atop a star, gazing at the vast starry sky.
This starry sky gave him a feeling of standing in his previous life, facing the vast starry sea. However, in reality, the Boundless Star River, despite its vastness, was still inferior to the starry sea universe of his previous life.
Moreover,
When comparing this endless void, this infinite universe, with the starry sea universe, it was impossible to determine which was larger.
The Boundless Star River could, at most, be considered a small and limited starry sea universe. However, its overall structure and the essence of the void it contained inspired Chen Mu and broadened his thoughts, allowing him to delve deeper into the Void Lineage.
[Profound Fusion: Consolidation, Expansion, Infinity]
[Experience: 41,891 points]
Nearly three thousand world years had passed since Chen Mu's interface clone arrived at the Boundless Star River, and the experience accumulated on the system panel for the Triple Profound Mystery Fusion had reached a solid forty thousand points. Although it was still far from one million points, it was a substantial accumulation.
At this rate, even if his Divine Energy Incarnation couldn't break free from its pursuit and battle with the Demon Progenitor and Ming Fan Divine Lord, he could still accumulate one million experience points within a single era. He could then use the system panel to directly comprehend the Triple Profound Mystery Fusion of the Void Lineage, taking a more solid step forward.
"Continue."
With a thought, Chen Mu closed the system panel and turned his gaze back to the distant Boundless Star River. His figure shrank into a tiny speck of light, merging with the depths of the void, and then he took a step forward, ready to explore other areas.
But at that moment, his interface clone suddenly halted, his brows furrowing.
"Hmm?"
In that brief instant, his attention and consciousness were fully focused on his Divine Energy Incarnation.
After three thousand years of entanglement, the Demon Progenitor and Ming Fan Divine Lord had yet to find a way to deal with Chen Mu. However, things did not unfold as Chen Mu had anticipated, as the pursuit continued relentlessly.
Chen Mu had no intention of leading the Demon Progenitor and Ming Fan Divine Lord into the Vanggu Void, nor did he consider invading the Ancestral Demon Domain. After all, it was the Demon Race's territory, and there might be hidden traps. He also didn't plan to enter other voids, dragging in other uninvolved powers and creating unnecessary complications.
The fewer complications, the better for him. With enough time, he could gradually comprehend the Triple Mystic Fusion, further enhancing his strength and rendering the Demon Progenitor and others completely harmless to him.
However, the void gaps between voids were filled with numerous mystic realms and dangerous places, and Chen Mu was not as familiar with these gaps as the ancient Divine Lords. After a three-thousand-year battle, an unexpected complication arose.
"I underestimated them, or rather, this coincidence is too much..."
Chen Mu's expression turned solemn.
The interface clone also stopped moving and concealed its presence.
...
On the other side.
In a dark, reddish-purple space.
The place was filled with chaotic and eerie auras, resembling a scene of destruction and apocalypse. It was blindingly red, oppressive, and silent, with a pervasive sense of death.
Chen Mu appeared here, his eyes scanning the surroundings with caution. The light from the Heavenly Mirror in his hand flickered uncertainly, and after a brief observation of the nearby environment, his brows furrowed.
"This is..."
"The Endless Abyss?"
For three thousand years, he had calmly dealt with the Demon Progenitor and Ming Fan Divine Lord's tactics, while also avoiding dangerous mystic realms and hazardous areas to prevent any unforeseen circumstances.
Human-made disasters could be handled, but natural calamities were hard to predict. During a recent clash, as he passed through the deeper void, the void suddenly became unstable, cracking and shattering, revealing a massive void vortex.
Such occurrences were not uncommon in void gaps.
The void in the depths of the gaps was often unstable, like a thin layer of ice. It might seem fine under normal circumstances, but any external force could lead to unknown complications. Chen Mu had encountered just such a situation.
The clash between the three Eighth Heaven Divine Lord Tyrants, even without direct collision, had caused ripples that suddenly shattered this void, creating a turbulent void chaos.
Normally, with Chen Mu's abilities, escaping the void chaos would have been easy.
But the Demon Progenitor and Ming Fan Divine Lord, who had been chasing him for three thousand years, were waiting for such an 'accident'. When the situation changed suddenly, they seized the opportunity without hesitation, even burning their divine energy!
The full-force attacks of the two Eighth Heaven Divine Lord Tyrants created an impact that was far from trivial, forcing Chen Mu to respond with all his strength. For a moment, he couldn't spare any attention for the collapsing void vortex.
In the collision, Chen Mu fell into the vortex.
He wasn't alarmed, as he was most proficient in the Void Dao. The void was like a stream to him, and he was a fish swimming in it, fearless of the water itself.
However, Chen Mu was surprised to find that this void vortex was extremely bizarre. Its interior was filled not only with pure void energy but also with a strange and distorted power, similar to the Dark Abyss, chaotic and violent!
This was a significant complication, and it was clear that it had exceeded the expectations of the Demon Progenitor and Ming Fan Divine Lord.
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Initially, the Demon Progenitor and Ming Fan Divine Lord had planned to use this void vortex to temporarily trap Chen Mu, forcing him to stop his escape and face their joint attack, giving them a chance to kill him.
But the situation took an unexpected turn.
The strangeness of this void vortex surprised even the Demon Progenitor and Ming Fan Divine Lord. They had exerted all their strength, and as a result, they also touched the edge of the void vortex.
At the moment they made contact with the void vortex, both of them realized something was wrong and immediately tried to disengage.
However, Chen Mu, who was already caught in the vortex, was not about to let them escape so easily. Although the void chaos within the vortex was extremely chaotic and bizarre, making it difficult for him to escape, dragging the Demon Progenitor and Ming Fan Divine Lord into the chaos was easy. After all, their previous full-force attacks had entangled their divine energies, almost intertwining them.
Thus,
In Chen Mu's cold retaliation, the Demon Progenitor and Ming Fan Divine Lord also fell into the void chaos.
Within the chaotic void turbulence, the three of them clashed fiercely, tearing through the turbulence and emerging into a bizarre, scarlet-hued space.
As the ruler of the Eighth Heaven, Chen Mu had his confidence. In the vast universe, there weren't many places that posed a real threat to him. Even if he encountered dangers on the level of the Ninth Heaven, the worst that could happen was the annihilation of his Divine Energy Incarnation, and it was impossible for his incarnations to be destroyed through karmic cause and effect.
Just like the void whirlpools in the Void River, the unknown lands they led to were extremely dangerous for Divine Lords of the Seventh Heaven, even causing their complete annihilation. However, there was no record of any Eighth Heaven Divine Lord perishing within them.
The self-preservation abilities of an Eighth Heaven Divine Lord far surpassed those of a Seventh Heaven Divine Lord.
In the vast universe, there were very few mystic realms that posed a fatal threat to an Eighth Heaven Divine Lord, if any. Most of the time, it would only result in the annihilation of their Divine Energy Incarnation, and more often, they would merely be trapped.
As it happened, Chen Mu was familiar with this dangerous place and had knowledge of its many secrets.
The Endless Abyss!
An extremely unique and well-known perilous land, its exact location was completely unknown. It was impossible to determine where it was, and one couldn't enter it through any normal means.
The only way to enter was by falling through the chaotic void whirlpools in the void.
Its fame stemmed from the fact that it was known as a 'one-way ticket', with rumors claiming that only a Divine Lord of the Ninth Heaven could shatter the void of the Endless Abyss and forcefully exit. Those below the Ninth Heaven would be trapped within.
At the same time, the dangers within were also within the scope of the Ninth Heaven. This meant that even if a Divine Lord encountered peril and perished here, it was unlikely to affect their incarnations in the outside world, eliminating the risk of complete annihilation. Hence, news about the Endless Abyss spread far and wide, as countless Divine Lords had been trapped within.
If only an incarnation fell into this place, it would be a blessing for many Divine Lords. They could use their incarnations to explore without restraint, and even if they perished, it wouldn't matter.
However, if it was their Divine Energy Incarnation that was trapped, the situation would be troublesome. Even a peak Eighth Heaven existence couldn't escape from here, and their Divine Energy Incarnation would be confined for a long time. The only way to break free was through self-destruction!
Self-destructing the incarnation and then reincarnating in the outside world was a risky move. On the one hand, it would take a significant amount of time and resources for an Eighth Heaven Divine Lord to reincarnate their true body. During this process, if their enemies found out, they would face immense danger and be hunted down. If all their incarnations were destroyed, there was a risk of complete annihilation.
Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, very few would choose to self-destruct to escape, even if their true body was trapped.
As fate would have it, not long ago, Chen Mu's incarnation had discussed with the incarnation of the Vangu Divine Lord in the Vangu Palace. He had inquired about the Vangu Divine Lord's Divine Energy Incarnation, and the Vangu Divine Lord had not hidden the truth, informing him of the predicament of his Divine Energy Incarnation.
His Divine Energy Incarnation was trapped in the Endless Abyss!
Upon realizing this, Chen Mu couldn't help but feel a strange emotion well up within him. Now, they were truly kindred spirits in the same boat. Moreover, he wasn't the only one who had fallen into the Endless Abyss; the Demon Progenitor and Ming Fan's Divine Energy Incarnations had also undoubtedly plummeted into this place.
It was unclear what the Demon Progenitor and Ming Fan were thinking at this moment. Their original intention was to take advantage of the Vangu Divine Lord's trapped incarnation to seize resources from him, but with the sudden turn of events, they too had fallen into the same predicament, something they had likely never imagined.
"Never mind," Chen Mu shook his head slightly, his mood surprisingly calm.
Unlike the Vangu Divine Lord and the others, Chen Mu possessed a world incarnation that was almost identical to his main body, serving as a second true body. Therefore, the entrapment of his Divine Energy Incarnation in the Endless Abyss held no significance for him. Instead, he had always been curious about this place and was eager to explore it.
As for the rumors that even a peak Eighth Heaven existence would find it difficult to escape... these were of no concern to him. If a Divine Lord of the Ninth Heaven had a chance to break free from this place, then he would simply cultivate here until he reached the Ninth Heaven.
Speaking of which,
It might be a good idea to inform the Vangu Divine Lord of his situation. Chen Mu wondered what the Vangu Divine Lord's reaction would be upon learning that he had also entered the Endless Abyss, and he couldn't help but chuckle at the thought.
As for whether the fall of his true body into the bottomless abyss would affect the current situation in the Vangu Void, there was no need to worry for the time being. The Demon Progenitor and Ming Fan would never publicize it.
Even if the news got out, it wouldn't matter.
Originally, the entrapment of the Vangu Divine Lord's true body had made the Vangu Void stand out among the surrounding powers, attracting envious eyes. Now that Ming Fan and the Demon Progenitor were also trapped, the Ming Fan Void and the Ancestral Demon Void would undoubtedly face similar situations.
On the contrary, the Vangu Divine Lord, with his numerous hidden cards, and Chen Mu, who had recently risen to prominence and was believed by many to be the reincarnation of a Divine Lord of the Ninth Heaven, would become even more feared by various powers.
(End of Chapter)
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