Chapter 686: Lord of Time
Chapter 686: Lord of Time
"The protective array of this ancient sect was completely destroyed, more than once."
"Each time it was destroyed, it could slowly recover?"
Lin Yuan carefully observed. Not long after he discovered this ancient sect's ruins, his Taiyin Spirit arrived.
"At least it was a Holy Sect-level force. Its foundation is far more terrifying than the Qingyun Holy Sect."
Lin Yuan thought to himself.
In this Source World, a Holy Sect-level force is defined by having at least three-tiered Transcendents as its core. These Transcendents are comparable to the Great Saints in the Chaotic Void and the Celestial Sovereigns of the First Source World.
Among the three-tiered Transcendents, the third tier is the threshold for the Supreme Holy Sect, which belongs to the second tier of forces in this SourceWorld.
Below the Supreme Holy Sect are the Holy Sect-level forces. Even among Holy Sect-level forces, there are distinctions of strength and influence.
For example, the Qingyun Holy Sect is considered a relatively weaker Holy Sect, with its founder barely reaching the third tier of Transcendents.
After the great change in the world, the strongest member of the Qingyun Holy Sect is no longer a Transcendent of the third tier but is at the peak of the Sixth Longevity Realm, equivalent to the peak Sovereigns in the Chaotic Void.
In theory, the Qingyun Holy Sect should no longer be called a Holy Sect.
However, due to the 'Demon' disaster, it managed to retain the Holy Sect title.
"There must have been a Source Demon involved."
Lin Yuan observed the traces around the ruins. The critical blow that nearly shattered the protective array faintly had traces of Source Demon aura. Only a Source Demon of that level could cause such damage.
"Source Demon?"
Lin Yuan was not too surprised.
Most Source Demons congregate in the center of the world, but there are few traces of Source Demons elsewhere, just in smaller numbers.
Standing outside for a while, Lin Yuan then walked in.
The protective array of this ancient sect had not yet recovered and could not stop Lin Yuan.
Soon, Lin Yuan arrived at the deepest part of the ruins.
Here, the space was vast and empty, with only a stone statue standing tall.
"Rune?"
Lin Yuan saw dozens of runes carved at the base of the statue. With a slight mental command, he extended the final three runes.
During the Demon invasion, many sect forces, before being breached by the Demons, would leave their core Legacies for future practitioners.
After all, the Demons were not interested in cultivation legacies, and opening the Legacies often required the Way of Runes, which the Demons clearly could not do.
Of course, some sect Forces would leave additional trials beyond the Core Legacy to screen, as many Legacies were not suitable for every practitioner.
Buzz~
As Lin Yuan extended the final three runes, the entire stone statue began to hum, and the figure of a man in a dark red cloak condensed.
"Future generation." The man in the dark red cloak looked at Lin Yuan, "I am 'Lihong.' I don't know how long it has been since you saw this imprint, or if the Demon disaster has ended. In my time, the Demon disaster had just arrived a trillion years ago, and I am now being hunted by a Source Demon. I don't think I can hold on for much longer."
"Lihong? The founder of the Lihong Holy Sect?" Lin Yuan thought to himself.
The Qingyun Holy Sect, before the great change in the world, naturally had detailed intelligence on other Holy Sects.
Among them, the Lihong Holy Sect was quite famous, with its founder 'Lihong' being a peak Transcendent of the second tier.
"That Source Demon is too strong. I feel that even an Eternal Child would be inferior. I have no power to resist and can only flee," said 'Lihong' in the dark red cloak.
The so-called Eternal Child is the strongest heir of the major Eternal Sects, possessing strength surpassing the third tier of Transcendents.
"Stronger than an Eternal Child?"
Lin Yuan was startled. An Eternal Child was already close to the Yuanlong, stronger than an EternalChild? That would be equivalent to the Yuanlong, or even surpass it? How is that possible?
The Yuanlong is the first lifeform born in the First SourceWorld, bearing countless fateful causes and terrifying talent.
In this SourceWorld, the Eternal Children, with the help of special rune legacies and the efforts of their respective thirteenth-tier strong, barely reach the level of the Yuanlong, which can be understood.
But equal to the Yuanlong or even surpass it? How can that be possible?
Even Lin Yuan found it hard to fathom.
He could easily surpass the Yuanlong due to his insights into the great principles of different dimensional worlds and his Heaven-defying comprehension, but a Source Demon?
"What exactly are the Source Demons?"
Lin Yuan's brows furrowed slightly. Over the millennia, he had hunted and killed numerous Source Demons, yet he still did not fully understand these beings.
"According to legend, when a Source Demon is killed, its demonic energy can seep into one’s mind and Will, rendering even the most advanced life-preserving techniques useless. As for self-destruction? As long as there is a causal connection, the Source Demon will continue to pursue its target relentlessly."
Lihong spoke with a calm expression. "Since I embarked on the path of cultivation, I have never felt such oppressive power."
Lin Yuan listened intently. He had read about various methods of dealing with Source Demons in the ancient texts of the Azure Cloud Holy Sect.
"Since death is inevitable, I left behind this stone statue, imbued with the legacy of the path I walked, especially the Great Way of Runes. This is the legacy passed down by the Eternal Lords!"
Lihong continued.
The Eternal Lords are the thirteenth-rank Time Beings of this Source World. Different thirteenth-rank Time Beings in different worlds have different titles. For example, the Time Being of the First Sourceworld is known as the Primordial Ancestor.
"Great Way of Runes?"
Lin Yuan immediately listened carefully.
Although Lihong’s strength was inferior to Lin Yuan, as a peak cultivator of the Second Realm of Freedom, his understanding of Runes was undoubtedly unique.
Especially since he had met several Eternal Lords and received their guidance, his understanding of Runes was far superior to that of the Azure Cloud Holy Sect.
"I have heard the Eternal Lords speak many times."
Lihong, draped in a dark red cloak, smiled slightly. "Each Eternal Lord’s understanding of the Great Way of Runes is profound and extensive, enough to keep us occupied for a lifetime."
Lin Yuan listened quietly. The Lihong before him was just an imprint, lacking sentience. Everything it said was pre-programmed, and Lin Yuan did not intend to question it.
"Among all the Eternal Lords, the Lord of Celestial Light’s understanding of the Great Way of Runes is the one I admire the most." Lihong, draped in a dark red cloak, said, "I do not mean to belittle the other Eternal Lords, but the Lord of Celestial Light’s interpretation of the Great Way of Runes is the most Perfect."
Lihong paused, seemingly lost in some memory, before continuing, "The Lord of Celestial Light’s pursuit of understanding the Great Way of Runes is omniscient."
"Omniscient?"
Lin Yuan's expression changed slightly.
"Indeed, omniscient."
Lihong’s face showed astonishment, "For example, if you wanted to recreate this Vast Cosmos, you could use the Great Way of Runes to accomplish it. If you wanted to revive a dead peak Cultivator of the Third Realm of Freedom, you could also achieve it through the power of Runes."
"In the Lord of Celestial Light’s understanding of the Great Way of Runes, the ultimate pursuit is omniscience. With the power of Runes, anything is possible."
"Even to completely Kill another Eternal Lord, it is achievable. The Eternal Lords foresee the Future and can see all possible outcomes, making it extremely difficult to kill one. However, if one’s understanding of the Great Way of Runes reaches the theoretical level of Omniscience, it is possible to thoroughly kill an Eternal Lord."
"Not only to kill, but using the Omniscient Great Way of Runes, it is also possible to create new Eternal Lords. Of course, this power of Runes, even the Lord of Celestial Light has not achieved, it remains at the level of theoretical pursuit."
Lihong, draped in a dark red cloak, spoke.
Lin Yuan listened, his heart shaken. The Lord of Celestial Light was one of the thirteenth-rank Time Beings of This Sourceworld, recorded in the Azure Cloud Holy Sect’s texts.
However, Lin Yuan did not expect the Lord of Celestial Light to have such a pursuit with Runes. Omniscience?
In fact, Lin Yuan also possessed a form of Omniscient power.
That was the Boundary-Breaking Source Power.
According to the information revealed by the Gate of Myriad Worlds, the Boundary-Breaking Source Power could accomplish anything.
Theoretically, as long as the quantity of Boundary-Breaking Source Power was sufficient, it was possible to completely kill a thirteenth-rank Time Being. However, the required quantity of Boundary-Breaking Source Power was likely an unreachable number.
But compared to the Lord of Celestial Light’s pursuit of Rune Omniscience, the Boundary-Breaking Source Power’s Omniscience was a known fact.
"Great Way of Runes."
Lin Yuan steadied his mind. From the Lord of Celestial Light’s pursuit of the Great Way of Runes, one could see the potential of this Great Way. Although it was unclear if the Great Way of Runes could ultimately reach the level of Omniscience, there was at least a glimmer of hope.
Otherwise, the Lord of Celestial Light, as a Time Being, would not have such a pursuit.
And Lin Yuan could not comprehend the essence of the Boundary-Breaking Source Power in the slightest. This force was too high, and Lin Yuan could only sense its existence through the Gate of Myriad Worlds. Without the Gate of Myriad Worlds, he would not even know of such a force.
Now that the theoretical limits of the rune path are known, it involves breaking through the boundary forces, which can be achieved by delving deeper into the rune path to indirectly comprehend and master the boundary forces.
Compared to achieving omnipotence by leveraging boundary forces, Lin Yuan prefers to achieve it through his own efforts, rather than relying on external means.
"I admire the Lord of Heavenly Light, so the rune path I have comprehended is aligned with the Lord of Heavenlylight."
'Lyric,' cloaked in a dark red cloak, explained, "The rune path I have comprehended is divided into three categories: attack, defense, and survival."
"The attack category of the rune path is called 'Lyric's Light.' It is my most potent means of destruction, consisting of 26,815 runes combined to form a beam of dark red light. Even a Third Realm Transcender would have to temporarily avoid its sharp edge."
'Lyric' spoke with a hint of dissatisfaction, "If I advance further and cross into the Third Realm, I might have a chance to face the source demon that follows."
"Lyric's Light?" Lin Yuan observed carefully as 'Lyric,' while explaining this rune path, demonstrated by combining runes to form a beam of dark red light.
"Lyric's Light, while it draws on several offensive techniques passed down by the Lord of Heavenlylight, is also my own creation. You can examine the various legacies recorded within this stone statue and provide your evaluation."
'Lyric' spoke with confidence.
"The second category is the defensive rune path, which I call the Cauldron Way. By transforming runes into a cauldron, it becomes unbreakable. I once used this rune technique to withstand ten breaths before a Third Realm Transcender."
'Lyric' wore a look of satisfaction. To withstand ten breaths before a Third Realm Transcender with the body of a Second Realm Transcender is a remarkable feat.
"As for the survival rune path, it is called the Blood Lyric Immortality Technique. It can forge thousands of Blood Lyric bodies. Unfortunately, these bodies still maintain a causal connection, so if that source demon wants to kill me, it can only dream."
'Lyric' looked dissatisfied, clearly yearning to survive the true battle for life and Death.
"The specific cultivation methods of these three rune paths, along with the rune paths passed down by various Eternal Lords, are all recorded within the stone statue."
'Lyric' looked at Lin Yuan, "The rune path I have walked does not set any trials. Ordinary cultivators can practice it without the need for trials. However, after you comprehend it, don't destroy this stone Statue. Leave a glimmer of hope for future generations."
'Lyric' sighed and closed his eyes, muttering to himself:
"Great Lord of Heavenlylight, why did you not intervene to stop the 'Demon' disaster?"
'Lyric's' final words were filled with doubt, and he quickly collapsed.
"Lord of Heavenlylight..." Lin Yuan was also curious about the state of the various Eternal Lords. Could they all have been blocked by the Demon God?
Lin Yuan pondered for a moment and immediately focused his mind into the stone statue.
"Before me, six cultivators have already come and comprehended the legacies within."
Lin Yuan immediately noticed the traces left by each cultivator within the stone statue. He was the seventh to comprehend it.
This was normal. According to 'Lyric,' this site has existed since the early Days of the Great Change, so it's not surprising that several cultivators have discovered it over the long ages.
"The rune path legacies left by the various Eternal Lords."
Lin Yuan first comprehended these. The Azure Cloud Holy Sect also recorded some rune path legacies, but few were related to Eternal Lords, mainly because the founder of the Azure Cloud Holy Sect had just crossed into the Third Realm of Transcendence, unlike 'Lyric,' a veteran Second Realm peak Transcender.
"Lord of Heavenlylight." The stone statue contained over twenty rune paths passed down by the Lord of Heavenlylight. The more Lin Yuan comprehended, the more amazed he became. He had comprehended Thirteenth Tier legacies before.
In the chaotic void, the first source world, especially the latter, the six ancestors left Thirteenth Tier legacies for Lin Yuan to comprehend.
However, compared to the rune paths left by the Lord of Heavenlylight, Lin Yuan felt a clear difference. The rune paths left by the Lord of Heavenlylight showed an extremely high understanding of runes, even at the Thirteenth Tier level.
"Is this Lord of Heavenlylight a Time Lord?" Lin Yuan thought to himself.
(End of Chapter)
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