Chapter 719: Grab and Run
Chapter 719: Grab and Run
On his way to the Yin-Yang Twin Flowers, Lin Yuan never stopped observing his future timeline. By analyzing the events in his timeline, he continuously conducted trial and error to determine whether he should act and what consequences his actions might bring. If he could bear the consequences, he would take the opportunity to seize it. If not, or if the cost was too high, he would merely observe from a distance.
At this critical juncture and location, Lin Yuan had observed the most valuable opportunity in his timeline.
"In the future timeline, this opportunity has already been targeted by two Time Beings. They have been meticulously planning for countless ages, waiting for this moment to mature," Lin Yuan thought to himself.
Previously, when he observed his timeline up to this point, it would become blurry and unclear. Further observation revealed that these two Time Beings were not simple. If he were to act and compete with them, it might attract the attention of a true Time Lord through these two Time Beings.
Regardless of whether in the chaotic void, the first Origin World, or the second Origin World, the Time Beings Lin Yuan encountered were extremely friendly to him, even going to great lengths to form alliances. This was because they shared the same dimensional space and were natural allies. Once this dimensional space was destroyed and they entered the dimensional rift, they would be on the same team. However, this might not be the case for Time Beings outside their dimensional space.
Upon detecting the special nature of Lin Yuan's future timeline, their first thought might not be to form an alliance. Instead, they might inform a Time Lord they could contact.
Offending a future Time Lord like Lin Yuan would be something no Time Being would willingly do. However, there was still a possibility that they might leak information about Lin Yuan to another Time Lord. Of course, it was just a possibility, but Lin Yuan could not afford to take the risk.
Therefore, on his way to the Yin-Yang Twin Flowers, Lin Yuan tried to avoid any contact with other Time Beings. With the abilities of Time Beings, any contact would allow them to trace the cause and effect and discover his true background.
Thus, after discovering this opportunity in his timeline and carefully deliberating, Lin Yuan ultimately decided to abandon it. While this opportunity was indeed valuable, he did not want to be too conspicuous before reaching the thirteenth rank.
However, now, the awakening of the eighth physical divine ability, 'Lord Rank,' had begun to seal his timeline. Even if he came into contact with other Time Beings, they would find it extremely difficult to detect anything. Peering into Lin Yuan's timeline would be much harder than peering into a Time Being of the same level.
"I can give it a try."
Lin Yuan stood quietly in the vast dimensional rift, observing one timeline after another with each breath. Under the influence of the Lord Rank, the timelines he observed became much clearer and easier to understand, even those of other Time Beings.
After a while, Lin Yuan had observed hundreds or even thousands of timelines, all involving him taking action to seize the opportunity and coming into contact with the two Time Beings. Whether he succeeded or failed, there were no hidden dangers.
"Since that's the case."
Lin Yuan made up his mind, "I'll take action."
At the thirteenth rank of Time Being, the demand for resources was also significant. The transformation of a Time Being required resources as vast as mountains and seas. The seven Time Beings in the chaotic void had their true selves in deep slumber within the chaotic void, but their main combat avatars were often fighting in the dimensional rift, competing with other Time Beings for key resources. The same was true for the other two Origin Worlds.
Why did the Time Beings in the three dimensional spaces place such importance on Lin Yuan? Because once Lin Yuan grew stronger, their pressure would decrease significantly. Despite their high status, Time Beings also faced many pressures.
"The opportunity will fully mature in a hundred years."
Lin Yuan's mind flickered. Since he was preparing to take action, he would go all out. Thinking of this, Lin Yuan began to use his Taiji Spirit as an 'anchor' to summon his true self. It took the Taiji Spirit several decades to reach this place, but the true self, with its different strength, moved much faster. With the Taiji Spirit as an 'anchor,' the span of time and space travel was significantly increased. The true self would arrive here in just a few years.
Time passed. A hundred years later, a black-gray giant tree floated slowly in the vast dimensional rift. This black-gray giant tree was known as the Nightmare Tree, a well-known dangerous area in the dimensional rift, and the birthplace of the Nightmare Race. The Nightmare Race, born from the Nightmare Tree, possessed many inexplicable abilities and, with the help of the Nightmare Tree, became one of the most powerful forces below the Time Beings.
At the top of the black-gray Nightmare Tree, a fruit covered in black and gray was gradually maturing. This fruit was called the Nightmare Fruit. After ingesting it, one would experience numerous nightmares, which were highly effective in enhancing one's mental will. However, compared to past Nightmare Fruits, this one was much larger. A normal Nightmare Fruit was only ten meters in size, but this one had a diameter of ten thousand meters.
"Good heavens, such a large Nightmare Fruit, what kind of nightmares can it create? How much will it enhance one's mental will?"
"Ten thousand meters in diameter?"
In an instant, countless members of the Nightmare Race went berserk, rushing toward the Nightmare Fruit without hesitation.
Just then—
The space-time around the Nightmare Tree solidified.
A massive face appeared, gently sucking toward the Nightmare Tree.
Instantly, countless members of the Nightmare Race were sucked into the giant mouth, and even the Nightmare Fruit at the very top began to wobble.
"No!"
"It's the great Time Being."
The countless members of the Nightmare Race looked utterly despairing. They never expected that the Nightmare Fruit this time would attract the great Time Being.
In the dimensional rift, Time Beings were the undisputed rulers, free to roam as they pleased.
"Thousand Face River, this Nightmare Fruit is mine."
Rumbling—The massive face opened its mouth and sucked, causing the Nightmare Fruit to wobble. Suddenly, a giant hand condensed nearby and reached out toward the Nightmare Fruit.
"Ling Han Gui, if you want this Nightmare Fruit, show your skills." The massive face seemed to have anticipated this, stopping its sucking motion and roaring at the giant hand.
As a thirteenth-rank Time Being, he had observed the relevant timelines countless times before the Nightmare Fruit matured, making numerous preparations.
Whoosh!
Space-time turned to dust.
The two Time Beings immediately engaged in fierce combat.
Whether it was the Time Being 'Thousand Face River' or the Time Being 'Ling Han Gui,' their strength was at the same level.
Only by being on the same level would they dare to fight for the Nightmare Fruit.
Both had a chance to seize the Nightmare Fruit.
If their strength differed too much, the weaker one would have no confidence and would not participate in the competition for the Nightmare Fruit.
"Nightmare Fruit." While the two Time Beings were battling.
At the very top of the Nightmare Tree, a figure appeared silently—it was Lin Yuan.
"This Nightmare Fruit can significantly enhance a Time Being's mental will. Even among the rare treasures at the thirteenth-rank level, it is considered rare."
Lin Yuan's eyes glinted with desire.
The black jade produced by the Black Jade Nest in the first Origin World had already provided little benefit for his mental will. Once he advanced to the thirteenth rank, it would likely have no effect at all.
At least, Lin Yuan had never heard that the six Ancestors needed black jade to enhance their mental will.
Therefore, this Nightmare Fruit was extremely precious.
"Take."
Lin Yuan extended his hand and took the Nightmare Fruit.
The ten-thousand-meter-wide Nightmare Fruit entered Lin Yuan's internal universe.
Instantly, the cause and effect were severed.
"Who is it?"
The disappearance of the Nightmare Fruit immediately drew the attention of the two Time Beings.
In their observed future timelines, only they two Time Beings were competing for the Nightmare Fruit.
Thus, they relaxed their guard, focusing most of their energy on battling each other.
In their future timelines, only the victor would ultimately obtain the Nightmare Fruit.
But now?
The Nightmare Fruit suddenly disappeared.
And Lin Yuan appeared out of nowhere.
This was a scenario that had never appeared in their future timelines.
"Thank you, both of you."
Lin Yuan smiled slightly at the two distant Time Beings and then vanished silently.
"No!"
'Thousand Face River' suddenly let out an angry roar, unleashing an invisible soul attack that followed the causal connection, directly landing on Lin Yuan.
Far away, Lin Yuan's figure suddenly appeared.
He then felt a tremor in his mind.
Attacks came pouring in, these attacks were the furious strikes of Time Beings. Even Lin Yuan had to put all his effort into defending, using the countless cosmic particles within his body to disperse the attacks before fully blocking them.
"Run."
Lin Yuan did not hesitate. With his current strength, facing two Time Beings head-on? It was almost impossible.
Even confronting a single normal Time Being was difficult. In the second Origin World, Lin Yuan's fierce battle with the Demon God was because the Demon God was not a normal Time Being and could not observe future timelines.
Whoosh.
Lin Yuan's figure disappeared again.
In terms of escape speed, Lin Yuan believed he was no weaker than any Time Being. His comprehension of the Space-Time Dao was at the level of a Time Being.
Beside the Nightmare Tree.
The two Time Beings, 'Thousand Face River' and 'Ling Han Gui,' looked furious. They had waited for a long time for this special Nightmare Fruit to mature, only to be intercepted by another Time Being?
"Who is it?"
'Thousand Face River' originally planned to chase after the intruder immediately.
But a rational thought made him view Lin Yuan's timeline.
Just by doing so, 'Thousand Face River' felt a chill in his heart.
"What?"
'Thousand Face River' was shocked. The timeline he observed was blurry, as if completely sealed, revealing no useful information.
"Absolutely cannot provoke."
'Thousand Face River' immediately abandoned the idea of chasing after Lin Yuan.
Being able to seal one's timeline to such an extent, even if not a Time Lord, was very close.
The other Time Being, 'Ling Han Gui,' also immediately gave up the idea of chasing, his expression uncertain and wary.
(End of Chapter)
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