Chapter 692: Light
Chapter 692: Light
Lin Yuan gazed at the Eternal Painting sensed by his mind.
It was boundless and infinite, akin to a real 'Source World'.
However, it was clear to Lin Yuan that the framework of the massive painting had been constructed.
But within the painting, many areas were still blurry and blank, yet to be completed.
"This is a painting that has not yet been fully completed," Lin Yuan said solemnly.
If this massive painting were to be completed, it would become a real 'Source World'.
At that time, the Master of Wu Mountain, through this massive painting, could at least reach the level of a Thirteenth-Rank Lord.
At the height of Life, the pursuit is always related to one's own Great Path. For the Master of Wu Mountain, to transcend to the Thirteenth Rank, a complete 'Source World' must be painted.
"Remarkable."
Lin Yuan carefully observed the Eternal Painting.
How vast and boundless is a Source World? It is not a matter of size but rather encompasses countless Great Paths and rules.
To paint a Source World is equivalent to creating a Source World. The difficulty of this task is even greater than Lin Yuan cultivating the 'Infinite Void' to its theoretical seventh level.
The ultimate goal of the 'InfiniteVoid' is the Chaotic Void. While the Source World is on the same level as the Chaotic Void, the Source World is more perfect.
The Thirteenth-Rank Time Lives in the Chaotic Void have left many special places to compensate for the hidden dangers of the Chaotic Void. However, the Source World does not have such hidden dangers, as it is nearly perfect in itself.
"Even though it is not yet complete, it is enough for me."
Lin Yuan observed the Eternal Painting.
The massive painting itself is composed of countless runes.
The Master of Wu Mountain used runes to paint a Source World that encompasses the universe.
【Your Heaven-defying Comprehension, observing the unknown massive painting, will enhance your understanding of the Rune Path.】
Lin Yuan's mind was immersed in the boundless and infinite Eternal Painting, and he was improving in every aspect.
The Rune Path, in essence, is an auxiliary Great Path that can complement any cultivation system.
With runes, many things that were impossible or difficult to achieve become possible.
For example, Lin Yuan's ongoing creation of particle worlds.
Originally, maintaining the existence of each particle world required a small amount of mental energy.
This was unacceptable for Lin Yuan, who aimed to create an infinite number of particle worlds.
However, the Rune Path solved this problem, using runes to maintain each particle World without any mental energy investment.
An unknown amount of time passed.
Lin Yuan slowly opened his eyes.
"How is it?"
The golden figure looked at Lin Yuan and asked.
"Significant impact."
Lin Yuan nodded.
The Eternal Painting was now deeply imprinted in his mind.
He could comprehend it anytime he wished.
"Significant impact?"
The golden figure smiled.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan looked at the golden figure.
Did the other party mean there were other benefits?
"Senior."
Lin Yuan immediately called out.
"Ha ha." A smile appeared on the golden figure's face.
Given his credentials, even the Eternal Sons would address him as such, let alone Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan's strength was too abnormal.
So abnormal that the golden figure did not consider him a life below the Eternal Master.
"What is the purpose of this testing space?" The golden figure asked.
"To cultivate a new Eternal Master," Lin Yuan thought for a moment and replied.
This was what the golden figure had told him at the beginning.
The testing space was the Master of Wu Mountain's arrangement before the Great Change of Heaven and Earth.
It was designed to cultivate an Eternal Master for this realm after the Demon Disaster to cleanse the 'Demon' calamity.
"Do you think the massive painting left by the Master of Wu Mountain can cultivate an Eternal Master?"
The golden figure asked.
"This—"
Lin Yuan's expression showed deep thought.
The Eternal Painting left by the Master of Wu Mountain was profound and boundless.
Even other Thirteenth-Rank Time Lives would need to slowly comprehend it.
For Lin Yuan, it was even more so.
Even if he transcended to the Thirteenth Rank, he would continue to benefit from the massive painting.
However, fundamentally, the massive painting did not mention how to transcend to the Thirteenth Rank.
Even if he thoroughly comprehended the Eternal Painting, it would not substantially help in transcending to the Thirteenth Rank.
Especially in breaking the time cycle, there would be no qualitative assistance.
If he could not transcend to the Thirteenth Rank, there would be no possibility of enhancing the breakthrough of the time cycle.
The significance of this massive painting would not be great, and it would be better for Lin Yuan to spread the Martial Path, adding one more cultivator.
At least it would reinforce the 'Anchor' to some extent.
"Actually, besides the Great Legacy of the massive painting created by the Great Master of Wu Mountain, there is another legacy."
The golden figure looked at Lin Yuan and continued, "The inheritance of the Lord of Heavenly Light."
"The Lord of Heavenly Light?"
Lin Yuan's mind was slightly shaken.
Whether it was the records of the Holy Green Cloud Mountain or the legacies of other powerful figures in the Three Realms of Freedom that Lin Yuan had discovered during his explorations, they all mentioned this Eternal Lord.
The Lord of Heavenly Light was the earliest Eternal Lord to appear in this universe.
And also the most mysterious.
The reason for being the 'earliest' was that no one knew when the Lord of Heavenly Light became an Eternal Lord.
At the birth of the universe? Or even earlier?
No one knew for sure.
It was only known that the first time the Lord of Heavenly Light appeared before all beings, he was already an Eternal Lord.
It was because of the Lord of Heavenly Light that the cultivation system in this universe could flourish, and the Path of Runes originated from him.
"Although the great Lord Wu Mountain has some experience in becoming an Eternal lord, he still admits that he falls far short compared to the Lord of Heavenly Light."
The golden figure continued, "Without the Lord of Heavenly Light, the number of Eternal Lords today would definitely be much fewer."
"Although the Lord of Heavenly Light did not directly cultivate other Eternal Lords, all the current Eternal Lords owe their existence to the Lord of Heavenly Light, as they have reached their peak on the cultivation system he established."
The golden figure spoke with a tone of admiration, showing great respect for the Lord of Heavenly Light.
"I see." Lin Yuan nodded slightly.
Each Eternal Lord had a different path and different pursuits.
The Lord of Heavenly Light had laid the foundation for a robust cultivation system, which led to the emergence of numerous Eternal Lords.
"The Lord of Heavenly Light once created a specific inheritance to help weaker beings become Eternal Lords. It consists of thirty-three original texts, and the great Lord Wu Mountain obtained one of them."
The golden figure explained.
The original texts of the inheritance were personally written by the creator. While they could be replicated, the essence would be diluted, and the impact on cultivators would be most direct and genuine with the original texts.
"This is the inheritance."
The golden figure flipped his right hand, and a book appeared before him.
"A specific inheritance for breaking through to the Thirteenth Rank?"
Lin Yuan was quite excited. So far, all the Thirteenth Rank inheritances he had obtained were aimed at enhancing his own strength and foundation.
As for a specific inheritance for breaking through to the Thirteenth Rank? He had none.
Lin Yuan's understanding of how to break through to the Thirteenth Rank and transcend the time loop was very limited.
He knew that spreading his evolutionary path and allowing more beings to cultivate would create 'anchors' and 'waymarks' for himself, who was trapped in the time loop.
Breaking through to the Thirteenth Rank would involve a test he had never faced before. If he failed the first time, his related memories would be erased, and he would go through the same loop again.
This is why it was called a 'time loop.'
Lin Yuan immediately picked up the book.
The book was thin and had a jade-green color.
"You can only study this original text here; do not take it out." The golden figure immediately said.
There was only one original text. If Lin Yuan took it out and did not return it, future cultivators who passed the test would lose the opportunity to study this inheritance.
"Of course."
Lin Yuan nodded.
It was no big deal to leave a manifestation here for a long time.
"Understanding of breaking through to the Thirteenth Rank by the Lord of Heavenly Light."
Lin Yuan's expression was full of anticipation as he immediately opened the book.
The moment the jade-green book was opened, countless pieces of information surged into Lin Yuan's mind.
The information coalesced into a towering figure.
He stood under the vast sky, radiating infinite light that illuminated all directions. This light was different from the scorching rays of the sun.
The first Source World's Sun Ancestor's light was a powerful erosion, where everything it touched was under his domain.
But the infinite light radiating from the figure was inclusive, embracing everything without any sense of erosion or oppression.
Lin Yuan observed the towering figure standing under the sky, feeling an overwhelming sense of 'warmth and comfort.'
"Is this the Lord of Heavenly Light?" Lin Yuan immediately understood that the towering figure radiating infinite light was the Lord of Heavenly Light.
To be precise, it was a mark left by the Lord of Heavenly Light to carry the inheritance.
"Too strong." Lin Yuan thought to himself.
Even though the towering figure gave him no sense of oppression, Lin Yuan instinctively felt that the Sun Ancestor was not as powerful as the Lord of Heavenly Light.
Even the other five Ancestors of the first Source World were not as powerful as the Lord of Heavenly Light.
The Lord of Heavenly Light, with his immense power, no longer needed to rely on oppressive auras but instead operated on a higher plane of existence.
"How to become an Eternal Lord, and how to transform into a Time Being," the Lord of Heavenly Light smiled, "The key is breaking through the Time Loop."
"The Time Loop is the greatest threshold for all life forms in the infinite dimensions to transcend into Time Beings."
"Those who fall into the Time Loop will face trials they have never encountered before, and their usual methods and abilities will become ineffective."
"Therefore, breaking through the Time Loop often presents two choices."
The Lord of Heavenly Light smiled, "One, you can do nothing. Since you haven't encountered these trials, any preparation is meaningless."
"Two, you can strive to the utmost limits. The Great Way is infinite yet finite. If you can prepare for all the trials, reaching 'Omniscient Awareness,' you can easily break through the Time Loop."
The Lord of Heavenly Light spoke with a gentle tone.
Lin Yuan listened attentively.
The information the Lord of Heavenly Light provided was roughly what Lin Yuan already knew, just a basic introduction to breaking through the Time Loop.
"Next, I will explain how to break through the Time Loop using my method."
The Lord of Heavenly Light smiled, "First, what do you think Runes are?"
"Runes?" Lin Yuan pondered.
The Runes he had encountered were all means and secret techniques, with a nearly 'all-purpose' utility, capable of maintaining the existence of a Particle World, enhancing the power of killing moves, and more.
"In your view, Runes are just a means. If you are skilled in Runes, you cannot use them within the Time Loop," the Lord of Heavenly Light said.
"Yes," Lin Yuan nodded.
He had already prepared himself to lose all his means and abilities in the Time Loop.
Runes?
Inner Universe?
Physical Body?
The more skilled Lin Yuan was, the more he would be restricted in the Time Loop.
"But for me, Runes are not just a means. They are the foundation of all things in the world. Even time can be recreated using Runes. Therefore, even if you fall into the Time Loop, Runes can still be used."
The Lord of Heavenly Light continued.
"Runes can be used within the Time Loop?" Lin Yuan's pupils slightly contracted.
"How do you condense Runes? Through mental power? Soul power? Blood and Qi power? Or other forces?" the Lord of Heavenly Light asked.
Lin Yuan listened carefully.
He used the power of his inner universe to condense Runes, which was one of his main techniques.
"The Time Loop will indeed seal all your skilled means. For example, if you are skilled in condensing Runes through mental power, you will not be able to use any mental Power within the Time Loop."
"Skilled in condensing Runes through soul power, and your soul power will be sealed. Blood and Qi power are the same."
The Lord of Heavenly Light looked at Lin Yuan gently, "But the Runes themselves will not disappear."
"Only the means to activate Runes will be sealed, creating the illusion that the Runes have disappeared."
Lin Yuan was captivated by the Lord of Heavenly Light's explanation. The understanding of Runes was far beyond Lin Yuan's imagination. No wonder 'Lihong' felt that among the Eternal Lords, the Lord of Heavenly Light was undeniably powerful.
Now, not only 'Lihong' but Lin Yuan himself felt the same.
"This is the essence of Runes." Lin Yuan's eyes were full of amazement.
The inheritance recorded in the book did not directly enhance Lin Yuan's power, far less than the gains from opening a Particle World. However, Lin Yuan felt his understanding of Runes had greatly improved.
Originally, Runes were like a sharp and precious sword to Lin Yuan. Now, Runes were not just a sword to him.
Shield? Long saber? Great mace? Lin Yuan could easily possess any weapon.
"If I can truly use the power of Runes within the Time Loop, the possibility of breaking through it will be much higher," Lin Yuan thought.
In a Time Loop where even the rules are limited, being able to use the power of Runes is like cheating.
Chaos and Void.
"Runes."
Lin Yuan immediately felt his understanding of Runes had changed. They were no longer limited to a specific means but encompassed all things.
"Gather."
With a slight mental command, Runes converged, forming an avatar. This avatar exuded a terrifying aura, permeating layers of space and time, nearly as powerful as a Deep Dragon.
This was just Lin Yuan's external application of Runes. For enhancing his own power, the improvement was beyond comprehension.
(End of Chapter)
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