Chapter 681: Gate of Infinite Truths
Chapter 681: Gate of Infinite Truths
The Origin Domain.
Only upon reaching this place can one truly comprehend the vastness and grandeur.
This domain stands alone at the heart of the cosmos, with no neighboring domains nearby, and it does not belong to any of the Void Thrones. It exists independently, transcending the vastness of the universe.
Its territory is incredibly vast and expansive, far exceeding the size of ordinary domains. It is almost one-tenth the size of a Void Throne, yet within this boundless expanse, there is not a myriad of small realms and endless voids as in other domains. Instead, it is a complete world—the Origin Domain!
The magnificence of this world is beyond description.
Every grand realm, when compared to the Origin Domain, is but a tiny speck in the sky.
Here,
Countless spiritual beings are born and perish, harboring nearly infinite Primordial Energy and boundless life force. Those born in the Origin Domain possess Perfect Bodies from the moment they come into existence, rivaling the Grandmasters of the Da Xuan World. As they mature, they can directly reach the pinnacle of the Blood Replacement Realm, just a step away from attaining the Divine Realm.
In the Origin Domain, achieving the Divine Realm is not considered remarkable. Only upon reaching the Fourth Heaven can one barely gain a shred of status and avoid becoming a lowly servant. At the Seventh Heaven, one can become a Divine Lord and dominate in the remote corners of the domain.
Even the Divine Lords of the Eighth Heaven are not considered exceptional here, and the Worldly Celebrity Divine Lords of the Ninth Heaven dare not act recklessly.
"So, this is the Origin Domain."
At this moment, Chen Mu stands in the void outside the Origin Domain, gazing intently at the magnificent grand realm. Even with a cursory perception, he can sense the countless awe-inspiring auras within.
The Origin Domain naturally contains countless opportunities, and those who enter it may have a chance to join powerful forces and even meet the Supreme Dao Venerables, receiving their guidance.
However, Chen Mu has no desire to encounter the Dao Venerables, nor does he have much interest in the opportunities and struggles within the Origin Domain.
This time,
He has come to the heart of the cosmos, to the Origin Domain, for one purpose—to reach the Source Realm, a place where almost all Ninth Heaven Divine Lords gather. It is the origin of all things in the cosmos.
In the vast cosmos, all spiritual beings have emerged from the Source Realm. The Creation Dao evolves infinite substances, and the Void Dao propels these substances into the boundless cosmos, witnessed and recorded by the Dao of Time.
When these tiny spiritual beings rise from insignificance and reach the Ninth Heaven, a natural yearning arises within them to return to the source, to witness the beginning of it all.
Swish!
Chen Mu does not linger outside the Origin Domain for long, nor does he enter it. Instead, he takes a step and sinks, instantly descending into the ninth layer of the void. From here, he can still see the Origin Domain, but it appears much smaller and its aura becomes deeper and more profound.
This is also the 'Nine Heavens' of the Origin Domain, accessible only to the Divine Lords of the Ninth Heaven.
Chen Mu does not pause here either; he continues to sink, descending into the deeper layers of the void. Although the ninth layer of the void is already the deepest, it is still filled with countless layers of twisted and winding spaces.
These layered voids have no barriers, and the distinctions between the inner and outer layers are not as pronounced as in the upper nine layers. Therefore, no matter how many layers the void has, it still falls within the range of the 'Ninth Layer of the Void'.
Thus,
After an unknown period of descent and an unknown depth of sinking into the void, Chen Mu finally sees light.
It is a dazzling golden glow, clearly displayed in the deepest part of the boundless darkness. Just a glance is enough to instill a sense of infinite reverence in one's heart, as if a mortal facing a towering mountain or a deity encountering the Primordial Dao!
"The Source Realm."
Chen Mu stares at the golden glow, finally taking a deep breath, knowing he has arrived.
This is the very center of the vast cosmos, the origin of all creation, the initial realm that appeared between the worlds. It is where the Primordial Dao and the Primordial River flow.
However, whether it is the dispersed Primordial Dao or the Primordial River formed by the convergence of three Daos, they are all hidden deep within the Source Realm. Only by entering it can one have the chance to witness them.
Chen Mu does not hesitate for long and continues to stride forward.
After a while,
The scenery ahead suddenly opens up, revealing a majestic city gate. It is somewhat inappropriate to call it a city gate, as there are no walls in sight, only a towering gate standing between heaven and earth.
Even from a distance, Chen Mu could still see the gate, and he struggled to describe it with words that mere mortals could understand. He couldn't even describe its color or shape, but he knew its name.
The Gate of Infinite Truths!
Beyond this gate lay the origin of all things, the truth behind every change in the cosmos, and the supreme Benyuan Da Dao that accompanied the birth of the universe.
Chen Mu stared at the Gate of Infinite Truths, his gaze slightly dazed as if he had momentarily immersed himself in it. It seemed as if he witnessed the infinite variations of the Benyuan Da Dao on this gate, but when he snapped back to reality, all the changes vanished without a trace, disappearing into nothingness as if they had never existed.
"Standing outside the gate, observing the Dao, is like trying to scoop the moon from a well or admire flowers through the mist."
Chen Mu muttered to himself.
Undoubtedly, the Gate of Infinite Truths embodied the profound mysteries of the Dao that were almost indescribable. However, he couldn't comprehend it, or perhaps it was too ethereal and elusive. The mountains outside the gate were vastly different from those within.
Chen Mu continued walking forward, approaching the Gate of Infinite Truths. As he drew closer, more things came into view. In front of the gate, there were numerous palaces and pavilions, resembling a long street. Countless spiritual beings gathered here.
Any spiritual being that could reach this place was undoubtedly a Jiuzhongtian Divine King!
In just a glance, Chen Mu sensed countless different auras, indicating an innumerable number of Jiuzhongtian Divine Kings gathered here.
As Chen Mu neared the Gate of Infinite Truths, several gazes also turned towards him.
"He's new."
"Hmm, seems like he's from the Void Lineage, a rare sight. I've never heard of him before. He probably comes from a remote place and has just entered the Ninth Heaven."
After a brief assessment of Chen Mu, several Jiuzhongtian Divine Kings took the initiative to approach him.
"I am Zheng Yan. Greetings, brother. May I ask how you wish to be addressed?"
The first to appear was a man with golden skin, wearing a white, gold-trimmed robe. He smiled and bowed to Chen Mu.
"Mu," Chen Mu replied simply.
"Haha, Zheng Yan, you old fox, up to your old tricks again. I am Gu Hong. If you explore the source realm with me, I'll only take 20% of the harvest, and the remaining 80% will be yours."
Before Chen Mu could respond, another voice suddenly spoke up. A thin man wearing a straw cape, resembling a common fisherman, approached from a short distance away.
Zheng Yan's brows furrowed upon hearing this. He looked at Gu Hong with displeasure and said, "With my strength, taking 30% of the harvest is reasonable."
Gu Hong ignored Zheng Yan and focused on Chen Mu. He spoke earnestly, "I am also from the Zao-hua Lineage, and my strength is on par with Zheng Yan. If you're willing to join me, and we enter the source realm together, I'll only take 20% of the harvest. We can establish a cause-and-effect pact right now."
Chen Mu's gaze shifted between Gu Hong and Zheng Yan, deep in thought, but he didn't respond.
"Making a cause-and-effect pact before the Gate of Infinite Truths is a necessity. Otherwise, no one can bear the backlash of the Benyuan Da Dao. Taking only 20% of the harvest is already a significant concession."
Gu Hong continued, his gaze steady, as Chen Mu remained silent.
Seeing Chen Mu's continued silence, Gu Hong finally sighed and said, "10%. I'll only take 10% of the harvest. You can have 90% of all the resources and opportunities obtained in the source land, and I'll also give my all while there."
Chen Mu looked at Gu Hong, his eyes now deep and profound.
The situation before him seemed peculiar, but understanding the reason behind it would make it seem perfectly normal.
Yuan Jing,
As the primordial land of the cosmos, entering it required a price to be paid.
The Yuan Jing, a realm where the Origin Dao resides, is a place where the power of the Dao is so dense and profound that it is beyond imagination. Outside of Yuan Jing, powerful beings can freely manipulate the Dao, harnessing the power of the void, creation, time, and other Dao forces with their divine energy.
However, within Yuan Jing, due to the presence of the origin of the Dao, while powerful beings can still manipulate the Dao's power, their divine energy is also slowly absorbed by the Origin Dao!
Indeed, not only is it difficult to replenish divine energy within Yuan Jing, but it will also constantly dissipate.
To maintain the stability of one's divine energy, one must be supported by the 'Origin Power'.
Every spiritual being is granted three chances. During their first three entries into Yuan Jing, they will receive the care of the Origin Dao, which bestows upon them a strand of Origin Power.
Typically, a single strand of Origin Power can sustain a being for approximately one epoch within Yuan Jing. In other words, they can remain in Yuan Jing for around one epoch before the Origin Power is exhausted, and their divine energy will begin to deplete. They must leave before it is entirely depleted.
Chen Mu, even in his Form of Nothingness, is not exempt from this influence. The Origin Dao transcends time and space, rendering time and distance meaningless in its presence. Regardless of whether he enters Yuan Jing in his Form of Nothingness or his true divine body is far away in the Endless Abyss, the Yuan Jing will still extract his divine energy across space!
According to Chen Mu's understanding, Origin Power can also be nurtured within Yuan Jing, and there are even special areas that continuously generate Origin Power. However, these regions are occupied by top-tier forces like the Suiyue Shen Dian.
Unless one joins these powerful factions, they have no right to claim Origin Power. Moreover, not just anyone is qualified to join these factions. From what Chen Mu has learned from the Tianji Dominus, the Suiyue Shen Dian has an extremely large outer circle, with numerous Nine Heavens Divine Kings as members, but very few are qualified to become true insiders.
Ordinary Nine Heavens beings have no chance at all. At the very least, they must have achieved Single Pulse Perfection to have a slight opportunity. Often, it is only those with Double Pulse Nine Heavens who can truly become internal members of the Suiyue Shen Dian.
Zheng Yan and Gu Hong, having lost their qualifications to enter Yuan Jing, have no choice but to try to recruit newcomers like Chen Mu, hoping to join forces and explore together.
If Chen Mu agreed to partner with Gu Hong, the strand of Origin Power granted by the Dao upon entering Yuan Jing would have to be shared with Gu Hong. A single strand of Origin Power can sustain one person's exploration of Yuan Jing for one epoch, but if divided between two people, it would only last for half an epoch.
This is why Zheng Yan, Gu Hong, and others believed that Chen Mu, despite his previously unremarkable reputation, was only at the initial Nine Heavens level, yet he was willing to establish a karmic bond with them and share two or three-tenths of the harvest.
Furthermore, Gu Hong was even willing to take a step back and accept only one-tenth of the harvest.
Without Origin Power, they couldn't enter Yuan Jing and could only wait for an opportunity.
"Thank you for your kind offers, but I'm used to traveling alone and am not accustomed to partnering with others," Chen Mu finally responded calmly to Gu Hong and Zheng Yan.
Upon hearing this, Gu Hong's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "Brother Mu, think carefully. The competition within Yuan Jing is extremely fierce. Even those with Single Pulse Perfection often travel in groups. Otherwise, they might miss out on opportunities, and you, being new to Yuan Jing and unfamiliar with its environment, could waste an entire epoch."
"With the Dao ahead, success or failure is fate," Chen Mu replied calmly, then took a step forward and vanished from sight.
Gu Hong frowned, staring at Chen Mu's departing figure.
Zheng Yan stood to the side, his expression calm as he said, "They won't easily trust anyone upon their first arrival here. It's extremely difficult to hitch a ride on their first trip. After they experience a setback in Yuan Jing, they'll realize the need to seek out a faction and form alliances."
Hearing this, Gu Hong sighed and said, "It seems like we'll have to waste an epoch's opportunity. But when we first came here, we were just like him, and now we can only wait for an opportunity."
Zheng Yan remained silent and turned to leave, a faint glimmer flashing in his eyes.
For him, an epoch was but a fleeting moment. He would wait for Chen Mu to experience setbacks in Yuan Jing and then approach him afterward.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
