Chapter 667: Two Strange Treasures
Chapter 667: Two Strange Treasures
Destruction, returning to nothingness.
At this very moment, the vast void black hole silently collapsed, a place that should have been dim and void, yet it seemed to gather all the brilliance of the cosmos, an endless and dazzling white light that obscured everything, and a pitch-black and silent darkness that swallowed all.
Black and white, which should be contrasting and opposing in nature, existed simultaneously at this moment, both black and white, void and existence merged into one, making it difficult to distinguish one from the other.
"The void is not nothingness, nothingness is the absence of all existence, but the void itself is a form of existence. In a sense, space is also a type of 'matter', but it is very special and fundamentally different from the Creation Dao."
At this moment, countless insights flooded Chen Mu's mind.
Having reached his current realm, he had already begun to perceive the deeper connections between the Void, Creation, and Time Source Daos. Now, through the destruction of the Boundless Star River, he gained a clearer understanding of these concepts.
Although merging the Void and Creation Daos was beyond his current capabilities, these insights that touched upon the essence of the matter allowed him to comprehend the Void and the Void Dao on a deeper level.
At this moment,
Countless divine lights exploded in Chen Mu's mind, and insights poured forth in waves.
Unlike the ancient divine lords like Vangu Divine Lord, who had witnessed the birth and destruction of countless secret realms, and had little to gain from such experiences, Chen Mu was different. He had only risen to prominence in the past few dozen epochs, and this was his first time witnessing the destruction of a high-level secret realm!
Moreover, it was the Boundless Star River, a place imbued with the characteristics of the void, that was being destroyed.
In this situation, Chen Mu's insights were profound and overwhelming, causing him to freeze in place and enter a state of enlightenment.
At this moment, Chen Mu was oblivious to everything else, and the only thing he was aware of was that on the system panel, his experience in merging the Four Mystic Arts was rapidly increasing at every moment, likely by hundreds or even thousands of points with each breath.
Silence,
As the Boundless Star River was destroyed, the entire void fell silent.
Time seemed to stand still, as if it were both an instant and an eternity. The core of the Boundless Star River, which resembled white but was not white, and resembled black but was not black, gradually collapsed, and after reaching its limit, it violently shook and then exploded.
This explosion directly caused the Ninefold Void to collapse, and it was impossible to estimate the countless complex void changes that occurred in that instant. Even Chen Mu couldn't see everything clearly in a split second, so he had to rely on his memory to forcefully imprint this scene in his mind, trying to engrave every detail clearly.
At the same time,
The intricate changes of the Void Dao, combined with the vast and mighty power, tore through the Ninefold Void, giving birth to various different substances, which gathered into countless points of light.
These were strange treasures, most of which belonged to the Void lineage, with a few from the Creation lineage. After their frenzied emergence, they finally exploded and shot out in all directions, transforming into streams of light.
"Here they come!"
The Heaven's Edge Master, the Nan Hua Master, and many other Empty Seat Masters of the Nine Heavens all had gleaming eyes as they acted simultaneously.
Boom!
The terrifying might of the Nine Heavens shook the four directions. Each of them released a vast light screen, both resisting the impact of the Boundless Star River's destruction and greedily gathering the strange treasures that were flying away.
Even the supreme divine lords of the Nine Heavens couldn't completely block the divine might unleashed by the destruction of the Star River. Those treasures were wrapped in the power of the Star River's explosion, and each of the Empty Seat Masters could only block a portion of the area. They expanded their methods as much as possible, like funnels, to collect the resources, gathering dozens or even hundreds of them in an instant.
However, a large number of strange treasures still leaked out from other directions, continuing to fly in all directions.
Buzz!!!
At this moment, the entire void went berserk.
All the Eight Heaven Divine Lords took action, including the few Eight Heaven Limit Overlords and numerous Eight Heaven Overlord existences. They unleashed their divine powers, sweeping towards the flying strange treasures.
These treasures, enveloped in the impact of the Star River's destruction, possessed terrifying power that could almost tear through the Ninefold Void. Even the Eight Heaven Divine Lords found it challenging to absorb them in large quantities. They had to act swiftly, first dissipating the impact surrounding the treasures before they could collect them.
In the void,
Visible rays of light crisscrossed as the Eight Heaven Divine Lords vied for their desired resources.
The dozens of rays of light that were directed towards Chen Mu's location contained numerous wondrous resources, and he momentarily suppressed the surging insights in his mind, focusing his gaze on those rays.
While insights were undoubtedly valuable, these resources that were within arm's reach were not to be passed up.
"Xu Yuan Shi."
"Konghuan Jingyu."
Chen Mu's eyes flashed, and he immediately identified the two most valuable wondrous items among them.
Xu Yuan Shi!
This wondrous item, without a doubt, was one of the few consumable wondrous resources within the Void Lineage that could aid in insights. It was precisely what he needed at the moment. Obtaining it would significantly enhance his understanding of the Void Dao, rapidly increasing the experience required for integrating esoteric secrets, and bringing him closer to the Ninth Heaven.
As for Konghuan Jingyu, it was an exceptional material used by the Void Lineage to forge high-tier divine weapons. Even for forging Ninth Heaven Divine Weapons, it was more than sufficient.
Among the dozens of rays of light, only these two wondrous items held the highest value and were most suitable for him.
However,
These two wondrous items originated from two different directions, and without the power of the Ninth Heaven, he couldn't collect all these resources at once. He still needed to neutralize the impact power enveloping each wondrous item before acquiring them one by one.
Chen Mu didn't hesitate and made his choice immediately, rushing towards the Xu Yuan Shi!
Although Konghuan Jingyu was precious and a necessary material for forging divine weapons, he could easily obtain it after reaching the Ninth Heaven. At that time, he could freely roam the cosmos and gather resources as he pleased.
As for Xu Yuan Shi, resources that aid in understanding the Void Dao were rare and invaluable. Despite having ample time, reaching the Ninth Heaven was inevitable for Chen Mu. Still, the earlier he attained the realm, the better.
Without reaching the Ninth Heaven, there would always be a gap between him and the Heaven's Edge Lord and the Nan Hua Master.
At least for now,
Observing the Heaven's Edge Lord and the Nan Hua Master effortlessly claiming a vast array of resources, Chen Mu couldn't help but feel the disparity between them. Even with his current power, he couldn't match the might of a true Ninth Heaven Divine Lord.
Swoosh.
After making his choice, Chen Mu's figure flashed, and he instantly appeared in front of the ray of light containing the Xu Yuan Shi.
This ray of light was the final burst of power from the collapsing star river. It swept through the void, and even after being weakened, it still caused the ninth layer of the void to tremble, revealing faint cracks. Its strength remained almost at the threshold of the Ninth Heaven.
"Suppress!"
Chen Mu's eyes flickered, and with a gentle upward lift of his right hand, he directly lifted the ray of light. The surging void power in his palm erupted, clashing with the intense power contained within the ray.
Although the power within the ray of light reached the threshold of the Ninth Heaven, it was, after all, an inanimate object, a rootless floating weed. Under Chen Mu's constant weakening, its power gradually collapsed, and its speed slowed down. It descended to a level that the Eighth Heaven could withstand, and Chen Mu didn't hesitate. He retracted his five fingers.
Buzz!
The ray of light shattered and disintegrated, and the Xu Yuan Shi within it fell directly into Chen Mu's palm, which he promptly collected.
For an ordinary Eighth Heaven Divine Lord, further weakening the power would be necessary before acquiring it. However, Chen Mu, with his strength, could forcefully take it as long as he reduced the impact power to below the Ninth Heaven level.
After collecting the Xu Yuan Shi, Chen Mu didn't pause for a moment. He immediately turned his gaze towards the distance.
He could see the dozens of rays of light he had temporarily abandoned, now far away, each accompanied by a distinct aura belonging to the Eighth Heaven Divine Lords vying for them.
Among the more valuable wondrous items, several had already sparked conflicts as multiple Eighth Heaven Divine Lords fought over them.
Konghuan Jingyu was one such item, with three Eighth Heaven Divine Lords engaged in a fierce struggle for its possession. At this moment, the impact power contained within Konghuan Jingyu had just been weakened to below the Ninth Heaven level, and none of the three Divine Lords, being ordinary Eighth Heaven beings, could forcefully take it. They continued to suppress the impact power within the ray of light while subtly engaging in a silent battle with each other.
Swoosh.
Chen Mu's expression remained unchanged as he took a step, traversing the void in an instant and covering a distance of hundreds of millions of miles. He caught up with the Konghuan Jingyu that was being contested and, without a word, raised his hand to suppress it with a palm.
In an instant, the void trembled, and a surging divine might erupted. The terrifying power of the Eighth Heaven Limit unfolded, shaking the four directions. The boundless void power formed a giant void hand, ruthlessly pressing down without restraint!
When dealing with opponents of similar strength, one would need to employ intricate techniques to counter them. However, when the power gap exceeded two minor tiers, the most suitable approach was often to directly suppress with overwhelming might.
"Not good!"
"It's Mu Divine Lord!"
"Damn it!"
Although they were all Ba Zhongtian Shenjun, even the most ordinary Ba Zhongtian, when facing the Eight Heaven Limit, they had some self-preservation abilities. But these self-preservation abilities referred to retreating and maneuvering, not direct conflict.
In a head-on confrontation, being just one step behind was fine, but being two steps behind, daring to clash directly, often meant that with just one move, their Shenli might suffer a loss of more than ten percent, and they would be heavily injured!
Swish! Swish! Swish! The three Ba Zhongtian Shenjun, under the pressure of Chen Mu's Tianwei, retreated despite their reluctance, helpless in the face of his might.
Hum.
After acquiring two valuable resources in succession, Chen Mu was in high spirits. He swept his gaze across the void and saw that there were still faint Liuguang flickering, indicating ongoing competition. However, the resources contained in those Liuguang were quite ordinary, and after a quick scan, Chen Mu found nothing of interest, so he didn't bother to compete.
"In the vast cosmos, there's little difference between the secular dynasties and the rest."
Chen Mu's gaze swept across the void, and he shook his head slightly. In an instant, the boundless Xinghe Xun collapsed, producing a vast amount of resources. The Nine heavens Empty Seat Masters, being the closest, were the first to act, quickly collecting the first batch of resources.
Following them were the Eight Heaven Limit Shenjun, like Chen Mu, who had to choose from the resources overlooked by the Nine heavens Empty Seat Masters. However, they had priority in their choices and could compete for the most desirable resources first. If they were fast enough, they might even acquire more than one.
Next were the Eighth Heaven Overlord Shenjun rulers, who could also compete for their most desired resources. Those who came after them, for the most part, could also obtain the resource they wanted the most. Some, with good luck, might even acquire two.
As for the ordinary Ba Zhongtian Shenjun, they had no choice in the matter and could only select the nearest resources. Fortunately, they still had a high chance of success.
Finally, the Seventh Level Shenjun could only stay on the outskirts, vying for the last remaining resources, which were often the worst and most ordinary. Even Chen Mu, a domineering Ba Zhongtian ruler, wouldn't bother with them.
Chen Mu glanced again in the direction where Vanggu Divine Lord had been, and saw that he had remained quietly in his original position, never attempting to compete for resources. As a result, he remained safe and didn't cause any disputes.
Clearly, Vanggu Divine Lord was also aware that with the strength of this incarnation, he had no right to compete. Even if he did, he might not be able to keep what he gained, so it was better not to try. After all, he was already satisfied with obtaining a piece of Xu Yuan Shi earlier.
At this moment, seeing that Chen Mu had acquired two Qiwu and was no longer competing, Vanggu Divine Lord nodded slightly towards Chen Mu and then approached him.
Chen Mu and Vanggu Divine Lord exchanged a glance across the void and both nodded slightly. The next moment, Vanggu Divine Lord arrived beside Chen Mu, and they walked away together, stepping out of the void.
In the void, a pair of eyes had been fixed on Vanggu Divine Lord's back. Seeing that he was leaving with Chen Mu, a hint of helplessness flashed in those eyes, and eventually, a sigh escaped, letting them go.
These eyes belonged to the Qingzong Divine Lord, who had previously competed with Vanggu Divine Lord for the Xu Yuan Shi. He had hoped to get a chance to take it back, but with Vanggu Divine Lord always by Chen Mu's side, he dared not make a move, and thus, he could only give up.
(End of Chapter)
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