Chapter 646: Emerging from Seclusion
Chapter 646: Emerging from Seclusion
Deep within the Vangu Palace.
A figure sat cross-legged in the depths of the Primordial Void, surrounded by a vast concentration of Creative Energy. This energy swirled and merged into two distinct Mystics, tempering his body and refining every strand of his Divine Energy.
After an unknown duration, the refinement reached its pinnacle. All the Divine Energy around his body had thickened significantly, and no further changes could be achieved through continued refinement. He had truly attained the level of a Divine Lord.
"Hmm."
Taichen exhaled, releasing a dazzling strand of energy from his mouth and nose.
He slowly opened his eyes, and a radiant light shone from them, full of vigor.
Success!
After an extensive period, spanning tens of thousands of World Years, Taichen had finally comprehended the most critical step and crossed that threshold. Now, he had successfully cultivated the secret art of a Divine Lord, truly ascending to that position.
Taichen's eyes couldn't hide his excitement, and for a moment, he felt like bursting into laughter.
Divine Lord!
Countless Divine Realm cultivators had been stuck at this step, trapped before this threshold. In the long history of the Vangu Void, no one had ever taken that step forward. But now, he had finally broken through, reaching this realm and achieving eternal immortality.
"I've been in seclusion for so long; I wonder how the outside world is faring now."
Taichen was no ordinary person. In a short while, he calmed his emotions, and his gaze regained its composure.
As the master of the Vangu Palace, before entering seclusion, he had a profound understanding of the situation in the Vangu Void. He even vaguely sensed that Vangu Divine Lord might have encountered some trouble, but at that time, he didn't dwell on it because he couldn't offer any help. Now, having firmly established himself in the Seventh Heaven and solidified his Divine Lord realm, he felt qualified to deal with the current situation.
The fact that nothing had disturbed him during his seclusion of tens of thousands of World Years indicated that the situation in the Vangu Void was relatively stable, and Vangu Divine Lord's deterrence was still in place. With his emergence as a new Divine Lord, the situation would likely ease.
Whoosh!
Taichen stood up and left his secluded chamber, taking only two steps to reach the center of the inner hall of the Vangu Palace.
In the center of the inner hall, Hong Lin's incarnation sat cross-legged in mid-air. Sensing Taichen's arrival, she immediately opened her eyes, looking at him with a hint of surprise.
However, she quickly rose and bowed to Taichen, congratulating him, "Senior Apprentice Brother Taichen, you've emerged from seclusion."
"Mmm."
Taichen nodded slightly, seeing Hong Lin's respectful demeanor, and smiled, "There's no need to be so formal. Even though I've cultivated to the Divine Lord level, I'm still the same as before. Yes, you've been managing the Vangu Palace during this time, and I appreciate your hard work."
Although he said there was no need for formality, the difference in his demeanor after reaching the Divine Lord level was evident compared to the past, both in terms of his aura and expression. As a Divine Lord, his life level had significantly elevated, and now, as he stepped out of the Vangu Palace, his demeanor was more composed, and his perspective was even more transcendent.
This was a natural transformation brought about by his elevated status, a confidence that came with his new level, and it wasn't directed specifically at Hong Lin.
"Assisting Senior Apprentice Brother Taichen is my duty; there's no hardship in it."
Hong Lin looked at Taichen, and upon hearing his words, her tension eased slightly. She smiled and said, "I haven't congratulated you on your success in cultivating to the Divine Lord level."
Taichen waved his hand and said, "For now, I've only solidified my foundation of Divine Energy. There are still some other aspects that need improvement, but they are minor details that can wait. There's no need to rush or go into seclusion with the same intensity as before."
"Mmm, how is the situation in the Vangu Void now?"
Taichen promptly asked Hong Lin.
He had secluded himself for nearly half an Era to cultivate the secret art of a Divine Lord, focusing all his attention on his practice and ignoring everything else. Now that he had broken through, it was only natural to inquire about recent events from Hong Lin.
Upon hearing Taichen's question, Hong Lin nodded slightly and said, "When you first went into seclusion, the border regions were in turmoil, with various voids subtly forming alliances. They targeted us in many Mystic Realms, plundering our resources."
"Mmm."
The Vangu Void had previously relied solely on Vangu Divine Lord's reputation to intimidate others, but in terms of foundation, it lacked the strength of Divine Lords. In the past, the Divine Lord factions in the Vangu Void had joined forces to challenge Vangu Divine Lord, resulting in their destruction or expulsion. This left the Vangu Void with a void in the Divine Lord level, making it vulnerable to retaliation when Vangu Divine Lord encountered trouble.
Fortunately,
Taichen had now reached the Divine Lord level, slightly filling this void.
However, Taichen's heart still felt heavy, as he knew that if Vangu Divine Lord's true body was trapped in an extremely dangerous situation from which it couldn't escape for a long time, it would be challenging for him alone to protect the Vangu Void.
After all, even though he had solidified his foundation, his strength had only reached the standard of a Seventh Heaven Divine Lord. Compared to some ancient Seventh Heaven Divine Lords, he might still fall short, not to mention the vast gap between him and those at the peak of the Seventh Heaven.
The temporary stability in the Vangu Void was likely due to the lingering influence of Vangu Divine Lord.
"It seems the situation has become extremely dire, and my emergence from seclusion at this moment is indeed timely."
Taichen spoke slowly.
The circumstances were highly unfavorable for the Vangu Void, but his success in cultivation and emergence from seclusion could help alleviate some of the pressure. In fact, his rapid progress was due to the resources provided by Vangu Divine Lord, which allowed him to completely cultivate the secret art of a Divine Lord in less than half an Era.
However,
Upon hearing Taichen's words, a strange glint flashed in Hong Lin's eyes, and after a brief hesitation, she said, "Senior Apprentice Brother Taichen's emergence from seclusion is indeed well-timed, but the current situation isn't as dire as it seems."
"Oh?"
Taichen was slightly taken aback by her words and looked at Hong Lin with curiosity.
Hong Lin paused for a moment before continuing, "Senior Apprentice Brother Taichen, there's something you don't know..."
As Hong Lin recounted the events that had transpired in the Vangu Void during this time, Taichen's expression initially showed little surprise, but as she continued, he became increasingly astonished. When he heard about the Demon Progenitor and Ming Fan Divine Lord, two Divine Lord Tyrants, joining forces to hunt down Chen Mu for thousands of World Years without success and eventually giving up, he was completely stunned.
Chen Mu, having attained the realm of a Divine Lord and even reaching the Eighth Heaven, had also fought against two ancient Divine Lord Tyrants?
Could it be that during his seclusion, he didn't just surpass tens of thousands of world years, but tens of thousands of eras?
Chen Mu's achievement of becoming a Divine Lord wasn't entirely surprising to him. Ever since Chen Mu joined the Vangu Palace, he had known of Chen Mu's extraordinary nature and his high likelihood of becoming a Divine Lord. At most, he was slightly astonished by Chen Mu's rapid advancement to the Seventh Heaven. But in just a few tens of thousands of world years, Chen Mu had not only attained the Divine Lord realm but had also stepped into the Eighth Heaven. This was truly inconceivable!
Eighth Heaven!
What kind of threshold was that!
The path to becoming a Divine Lord was incredibly challenging. Ordinary Divine Lords, after entering the Seventh Heaven, often needed to spend a long time to reach the peak of the Seventh Heaven. And for the vast majority of those at the peak of the Seventh Heaven, the threshold of the Eighth Heaven blocked their progress for countless kalpa years.
Although Divine Lords rarely remained stagnant, at this level, advancing their strength often required time measured in 'kalpas'. It usually took 'myriad eras' for them to make significant progress. Yet, Chen Mu had managed to reach the Eighth Heaven in just a few tens of thousands of world years. Putting aside everything else, how had Chen Mu managed to cultivate such powerful divine energy secret techniques in such a short time?
All of this seemed utterly unbelievable to Taichen.
If it weren't for his knowledge that Hong Lin wouldn't fabricate stories, he might have doubted the authenticity of her words at the first moment.
However,
When Taichen heard Hong Lin's final words, stating that various factions in the vast void were speculating that Chen Mu might be the reincarnation of a Ninth Heaven's Legendary Divine Lord, his heart finally stirred, and his eyes flickered several times.
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Recalling Chen Mu's unusual behavior in the past and the special treatment he received from the Vangu Divine Lord, Taichen suddenly had a moment of enlightenment.
No wonder!
This speculation might very well be true!
How could an ordinary mortal, with nothing to their name, emerge from an uncivilized world with the most robust foundation of divine energy, and continue to cultivate at an astonishingly fast pace even after entering the Divine Realm?
If Chen Mu had once been a Legendary Divine Lord of the Ninth Heaven and is now reincarnated, everything would make perfect sense!
It would be entirely normal for a reincarnated Ninth Heaven's Divine Lord to possess exceptional talent and cultivate with remarkable efficiency. After all, having once been a Ninth Heaven's Divine Lord, he is now gradually regaining his past life's strength.
"No wonder our Master treated him with such importance. Perhaps even our Master didn't know his origins, but felt his extraordinariness and thus valued him. Fortunately, we didn't offend him."
Taichen couldn't help but think to himself.
Initially, the Vangu Divine Lord's attitude didn't seem like how one would treat the reincarnation of a Ninth Heaven's Divine Lord. However, this was also very reasonable. After all, if it were truly the reincarnation of a Ninth Heaven's Divine Lord, how could it be easily seen through by others? Even the Vangu Divine Lord, at the peak of the Eighth Heaven, had never truly ascended to the Ninth Heaven.
Now, Chen Mu clearly possessed the strength of the Eighth Heaven and even dared to confront the Demon Progenitor and Ming Fan Divine Lord, ancient Divine Lord Tyrants, without fear. With sufficient confidence in his abilities, he could finally reveal his true capabilities without reservation.
...
Endless Abyss.
Inferno City.
Chen Mu's Divine Energy Incarnation sat cross-legged in a mountain cave's inner palace, his entire body motionless. Only a trace of his consciousness remained here, and after tens of thousands of years, he still showed no signs of change. His entire being was immaculate, exuding a calm aura.
Time passed, and no one knew how long it had been when suddenly, a transmission arrived outside the mountain cave's palace.
Chen Mu, who had been sitting cross-legged for tens of thousands of years without moving, finally opened his eyes slowly. He glanced outside the palace and then casually waved his hand. A ripple spread out, and a strand of transmission golden light broke through the air from outside the palace.
"Mu Divine Lord, I apologize for the disturbance. Please come and help with the city's defense."
A message came through the golden light.
Chen Mu received this message, but his eyes didn't show much surprise.
With gain comes responsibility. To stay safely within Inferno City of the Flame Sun Sect and rest, one must also contribute to the city's defense. Usually, newly joined Divine Lords are required to participate in patrols or city defense immediately. Chen Mu, however, had stayed in his cave mansion for tens of thousands of world years before finally receiving a transmission asking him to help defend the city.
It was likely that the Vangu Divine Lord had personally guided Chen Mu to Inferno City. The Flame Sun Sect knew of Chen Mu's close relationship with the Vangu Divine Lord, and Chen Mu was an Eighth Heaven's Divine Lord, so they were being especially polite. But with tens of thousands of world years passing by in a flash, it was still necessary to follow the rules.
After all, the Flame Sun Sect was a gathering of thousands of Divine Lords, all seeking survival and a place of respite. Naturally, everyone had to follow the rules, including the Vangu Divine Lord, who was one of the main leaders.
Chen Mu now understood the rules of the Flame Sun Sect very well.
First, there were two tasks: patrols and city defense. Patrols were more troublesome as they required solo action and leaving Inferno City, while city defense was relatively easier, only needing to stay within the city and respond when Abyss Beasts attacked.
A Seventh Heaven's Divine Lord had no choice but to go on patrols and rarely had the opportunity to receive city defense tasks. In contrast, an Eighth Heaven's Divine Lord could choose between patrols and city defense, a clear indication of their higher status.
Additionally,
The 'watch time' also varied according to one's strength.
For an ordinary Seventh Heaven's Divine Lord, one 'watch time' was granted for every ten thousand world years of patrolling or city defense, allowing them to rest in Inferno City for one era.
For those at the peak of the Seventh Heaven, one 'watch time' was granted for every three ten thousand world years of patrolling or city defense.
With Chen Mu's strength at the threshold of the Eighth Heaven, he would receive ten 'watch times' for every ten thousand world years of patrolling or city defense. This meant he could rest in Inferno City for ten eras or move freely.
Of course,
These rules applied during normal times. If there was a crisis or major trouble affecting the entire Inferno City, everyone would do their best to help. However, the Lava Caverns were relatively stable, and situations requiring the full might of the Flame Sun Sect were rare.
Whether it was patrolling or city defense, the duration was measured in ten thousand world years. This meant that each task lasted at least ten thousand world years, and there were no other restrictions. One could choose to patrol for several eras to accumulate enough 'watch time' for dozens of eras of rest.
For Chen Mu, ten thousand world years wasn't considered a long time. After all, he had already been in Inferno City for tens of thousands of world years.
(End of Chapter)
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