Chapter 690: The Great Law of Transformational Freedom
Chapter 690: The Great Law of Transformational Freedom
The testing space trembled, countless runes rapidly converging.
Unprecedented energy currents intertwined, vast expanses of space and demonic auras were being extinguished.
But the resistance was immense.
"What’s happening?"
Within the space, the golden figure’s expression drastically changed.
As the ‘spirit’ of the testing space, he was acutely aware of the immense pressure the entire testing space was facing.
It was on the verge of collapse.
It could crumble at any moment.
But how could this be possible?
The testing space was created by the great Lord Wu Mountain, an Eternal Master. Even if he had created it casually, it was not something that a spirit of the Three Realms of Freedom could shake.
This was a difference in essence.
"Source Demons?"
"A group of Source Demons?"
The golden figure could only speculate that perhaps a group of Source Demons were besieging the space. But he quickly dismissed this possibility. Source Demons were indeed powerful, surpassing even Eternal Offspring. However, to shake this testing space? The power of Source Demons stemmed from the source of the demonic calamity, a natural and inherent strength.
And with the secrecy of this testing space, involving the fundamental essence of space and Time, the Source Demons could not find it, let alone shake it.
As for Demon Gods?
The Demon Gods needed to suppress the Eternal Sects at the center of heaven and earth. They had neither the energy nor the need to destroy this testing space.
After all, Lord Wu Mountain had foreseen the arrival of the demonic calamity and created far more testing spaces than just this one.
Lin Yuan had discovered this testing space after exploring for merely a few hundred to a thousand years. Indeed, luck played a part, but it was not solely luck; the number of testing spaces was substantial.
Apart from Lord Wu Mountain, other Eternal Masters also had their own arrangements. The essence of the testing space was a ‘transfer’ space, leading to the ultimate inheritance left by Lord Wu Mountain.
Such ‘transfer’ spaces were numerous in this Source World, aimed at filtering cultivators who met the testing Threshold.
Destroying one ‘transfer’ space had minimal impact on Lord Wu Mountain’s overall arrangement.
Because the inheritance remained, and other ‘transfer’ testing Spaces were still intact.
Therefore, even if the Demon Gods abandoned the Eternal Sects at the center of heaven and earth, they would not specifically come to destroy this testing space.
"Truly a space created by an Eternal Master."
Compared to the golden figure’s alarm, Lin Yuan was somewhat amazed.
His True Self had used this Sun Primordial as a ‘Dao Beacon’ to descend directly, but was blocked by the infinite Runes surrounding the testing space.
It wasn’t exactly blocked, though.
If Lin Yuan’s True Self truly intended to force his way in, it could be done.
However, the consequence would be the complete collapse of this testing space.
This did not align with Lin Yuan’s purpose.
He had come to obtain the inheritance left by Lord Wu Mountain, not to destroy this testing space.
"The energy fluctuations involved in this testing space are at the level of the Third Realm of Freedom, estimated to be casually created by Lord Wu Mountain, yet it can reach this level?"
Lin Yuan pondered to himself.
His True Self did not know how much stronger it was compared to the Third Realm of Freedom.
Yet he still could not smoothly enter.
It was evident that the rules involved in the testing space itself were extremely high.
"Runes?"
Lin Yuan glanced at the countless runes surrounding the testing Space. Each rune, individually, held little power, but together, they erupted with a might surpassing their own by ten thousand, a hundred thousand, or a million times.
"Lord Wu Mountain."
Lin Yuan’s anticipation for the inheritance left by this Eternal Master grew.
"Little one, this testing space might not be able to hold."
The golden figure turned to look at Lin Yuan, his expression solemn. "Take advantage of the current situation and immediately extinguish your physical body."
Although the golden figure did not believe Source Demons could lock onto this testing space, the worst-case scenario had to be considered.
And being killed by a demon, even if it was just a body, would result in the heart and will being eroded by demonic aura, leading to the demise of the remaining True Self.
Thus, the best course of action against an irresistible demon was to directly extinguish the physical body, avoiding contact with the demon.
This was why the golden figure advised Lin Yuan to actively extinguish his physical body.
At least he would still survive.
"Extinguish the physical body?"
Lin Yuan looked at the golden figure.
"Rest assured, if this testing space collapses, there are other testing spaces. Continue in this direction, and you will find the next testing Space."
The golden figure spoke.
Lord Wu Mountain had created many testing spaces. Even if one collapsed, it would not affect the overall arrangement.
With Lin Yuan’s talent and potential, there was a faint hope of transcending Space and Time, merging with the rules, through the tests left by Lord Wu Mountain, a hope for the cultivators in this world.
The golden figure naturally wanted to safeguard such a promising individual.
"Senior, you’ve misunderstood."
Lin Yuan immediately realized that the appearance of his true self had alarmed the 'spirit' of the testing space, making it think a powerful source of evil was approaching.
"Misunderstood?"
The golden figure looked at Lin Yuan.
At that moment, he also sensed that something was amiss.
The shaking of the testing space was not only noticeable to him but also to Lin Yuan, the test subject.
However, Lin Yuan showed no signs of shock or fear.
"It’s my true self arriving."
Lin Yuan said, "My true self plans to directly descend here, to save you, Senior, the trouble of moving back and forth."
Upon hearing this, the golden figure fell silent.
So, the one who caused the testing space to shake and nearly collapse was not a 'demon,' but the Lin Yuan standing before him?
A cultivator?
The golden figure was momentarily at a loss.
Could a cultivator be so powerful?
"If you don’t believe me, my true self is outside."
Lin Yuan immediately said.
Forcibly entering would cause the testing space to collapse.
So, Lin Yuan decided to enter through the normal means.
"Wait a moment."
The golden figure steadied himself.
Although Lin Yuan’s words were hard to believe, immediately after he spoke, the commotion outside quickly subsided.
This made the golden figure think that perhaps Lin Yuan was telling the truth.
In the next moment, the golden figure disappeared from his spot.
He reappeared in the air above the valley outside.
The golden figure looked around and saw a young man standing quietly.
The young man looked exactly like Lin Yuan inside the testing space, but his aura was vastly different.
Using the perception power of the testing space, the golden figure faintly sensed the terrifying strength of this young man.
It was as if countless vast worlds were contained within his body.
"Senior."
Lin Yuan’s true self looked at the golden figure and greeted him with a smile.
"You?"
The golden figure took a deep breath.
Upon seeing Lin Yuan’s true self, he immediately knew that the Lin Yuan outside and the one inside the testing space were the same being, causally linked.
"Don’t resist; I’ll bring you in."
After much contemplation, the golden figure finally spoke.
"Alright."
Lin Yuan nodded.
Hum.
A wave of spatial fluctuations swept through, and Lin Yuan was directly transported into the testing space.
The Solar Essence looked at his true self and merged into a scorching force.
"How can you be so strong?"
The golden figure continued to observe Lin Yuan.
First, Lin Yuan was not a 'demon' but a normal cultivator.
There was a clear distinction between a cultivator and a 'demon,' like clear water and ink.
If a cultivator absorbed demonic energy, it would be like dropping ink into clear water, making it easy to distinguish.
In the golden figure’s perception, Lin Yuan’s aura was pure, though unusually dense, and had no connection to any 'demon.'
This was why the golden figure brought Lin Yuan’s true self into the testing space.
After confirming that the shaking of the testing space was caused by Lin Yuan’s true self, he brought him in to verify his identity as a cultivator.
Otherwise, if it were a 'demon,' such a powerful 'demon' entering the testing space would not just destroy this place but could affect the entire legacy of the Master of Wu Mountain." The golden figure paused, still unable to fully grasp the situation. "How are you so strong?"
After a moment of silence, the golden figure couldn’t help but ask, "Are you one of the Eternal Sons?"
The Eternal Sons were the strongest disciples of the Eternal Sects, the focus of the Eternal Masters’ cultivation efforts.
The strength of the Eternal Sons approached the limits of the third realm of freedom, and some exceptionally talented ones had even reached the peak of the third realm, matching the strength of the powerful figures depicted in the first two giant paintings in this testing space.
"Eternal Son?"
"I am not an Eternal Son."
Lin Yuan looked at the golden figure and said.
There was no need to lie; Lin Yuan had not yet mastered any of the Eternal Sects’ rune pathways and could not masquerade as an Eternal Son.
"Not an Eternal Son."
The golden figure was not surprised.
He had only asked out of curiosity, as he did not actually believe Lin Yuan was an Eternal Son.
If the Eternal Sect had produced such a prodigious Eternal Son, how could he appear outside this testing space?
The Eternal Masters had left various contingency plans to counter the arrival of the 'demon' calamity.
As a direct descendant of a certain Eternal Sovereign, the Eternal Sect surely has a more comprehensive legacy to offer.
Even if it includes the legacy of the Sovereign of Wu Mountain, the trial space one enters would not be the same as this one.
"Senior, I will give it another try."
Lin Yuan looked at the golden figure and immediately said.
"Go ahead."
The golden figure nodded, his heart brimming with anticipation.
Given Lin Yuan’s strength just now, the first two of the three massive paintings would definitely not be able to stop him.
As for the third one? It might not be able to stop him either, but the strong figure in the third painting is based on the Sovereign of Heavenly Light, the most powerful and perfect creation among the many beings drawn by the Sovereign of Wu Mountain.
It's just unknown how they would compare to the current Lin Yuan.
Indeed, the golden figure was eagerly anticipating the match between the strong figure in the third painting and Lin Yuan to see who was stronger.
There was no doubt that Lin Yuan would pass the trials. Even if the strong figures from all three paintings appeared together, they would not be able to stop him.
If even Lin Yuan couldn’t pass the trials, then no cultivator in this world would be able to.
However, being unable to stop Lin Yuan didn’t necessarily mean they were weaker than him.
Millions of miles away from the central entrance of the world.
Lin Yuan stepped in once again.
Unlike the first time he entered,
Lin Yuan was no longer a Sun Essence Spirit.
He was his true self.
Rustle.
The first massive painting rippled like flowing water, stirring up ripples.
A golden-armored youth stepped out of the painting.
"Again, it's you?"
The golden-armored youth glanced at Lin Yuan, "I told you, you are far—"
Before he could finish, his expression changed slightly.
Clearly, he had noticed that the current Lin Yuan was different from before.
"You—"
The golden-armored youth’s eyes glinted with golden light as he scrutinized Lin Yuan, "Interesting, I actually sense danger from you?"
The golden-armored youth found it hard to believe. As a peak life form created by the Sovereign of Wu Mountain, he had no weaknesses, especially in combat, where he could detect even the slightest hint of danger.
"Now, I am my true self."
Lin Yuan said, looking at the golden-armored youth, "Next, I will attack with full force."
To quickly obtain the legacy of the Sovereign of Wu Mountain, Lin Yuan did not intend to engage in prolonged battles with the three strong figures in the paintings to understand their techniques.
These three paintings were drawn by the Sovereign of Wu Mountain, and obtaining his legacy was far more efficient than pondering over the paintings.
"Come on then."
The golden-armored youth showed no hint of underestimation.
In an instant, countless golden runes appeared around him, forming a massive barrier.
After sensing the danger from Lin Yuan, the golden-armored youth had no intention of attacking first; his focus was on defense.
His purpose was to block any trial-takers from approaching the central entrance.
His previous attacks on Lin Yuan were merely because he didn’t consider Lin Yuan a significant threat.
Without a threat, the golden-armored youth thought Lin Yuan couldn’t possibly get past him to the entrance, so he played around.
Lin Yuan stood in the air, calmly observing the golden-armored youth, who was on full alert.
At this moment,
Lin Yuan raised his right hand, fingers loosely clasped, and a snow-white light appeared in his palm, rapidly expanding and evolving into a slender sword beam.
His left hand mirrored the scene, but the snow-white sword beam turned into a pitch-black sword beam.
The pitch-black sword beam and the snow-white sword beam together formed a Yin-Yang Taiji diagram.
The Yin-Yang Taiji diagram then transformed into a Yin-Yang Taiji sword.
The Chaotic Yin-Yang Taiji was not limited to the Taiji diagram form; it could evolve into anything within Lin Yuan’s cognition.
However, the Chaotic Yin-Yang Taiji diagram was more adept at suppression, which is why Lin Yuan used it most often. The Chaotic Yin-Yang Taiji sword, on the other hand, excelled in offensive attacks.
Holding the Chaotic Yin-Yang Taiji sword, Lin Yuan gently slashed toward the golden-armored youth.
The Great Law of Creation and Destruction of Yin and Yang.
As if in the primordial chaos at the beginning of the universe, a black and white sword beam flashed and disappeared.
The countless golden runes that the golden-armored youth had fully condensed were all severed.
The golden-armored youth was cut in half, his aura dissipating as he returned to the painting.
The black and white sword beam continued its path.
From the second massive painting, an incredibly alluring woman stepped out, a sword mark appearing on her forehead, her form disintegrating as she returned to the painting.
The third massive painting.
"Who knows the great dream? A dream spans a thousand ages."
A man in white lazily stepped out of the painting, his tone relaxed, "You are the ninth trial-taker to reach me."
Before the man in white could finish, he saw a sword beam of creation slashing toward him.
(End of Chapter)
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