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Chapter 721: Understanding the Passage of Time
Chapter 721: Understanding the Passage of Time
"Nameless and Infinite!"
After reuniting with the Lord of the North, the Nan Hua Shenjun immediately unleashed his techniques, striking at the giant bird-like beast behind them.
Boom!!
A grayish-white light spread out, colliding with the crimson bird's wings, causing the surging pressure around its body to violently fluctuate, and its flying speed to momentarily halt.
"Sizzle!!!"
The crimson bird let out an angry cry.
Its body erupted with a fierce blaze, scattering the grayish-white mist created by Nan Hua Shenjun, and then it continued its pursuit of Nan Hua Shenjun and the Lord of the North.
Originally, the Lord of the North was being chased by this giant bird, and although he wasn't in immediate danger, he couldn't easily shake it off, making him appear somewhat flustered. But with the addition of Nan Hua Shenjun, the two of them quickly regained their composure.
Despite their repeated attempts, they still couldn't shake off the crimson bird, but at least by working together, they could easily hinder its progress and slow it down, preventing them from fleeing in a panic.
"Brother Beiyu, this bird is a bit tricky. I sense it possesses the methods of the Xu Kong lineage, which still work in this chaotic time-space. Every time we manage to distance ourselves, it quickly catches up again."
Nan Hua Shenjun communicated this to the Lord of the North.
The Lord of the North also shook his head and said, "It is indeed troublesome. To completely shake it off, we might need to find a few more fellow cultivators or rely on special terrain."
The Nan Hua Lord responded, "In this Shihuazhen Realm, where time and space are chaotic, we've been leading this bird around in circles, but we haven't encountered any other fellow cultivators. They are probably scattered."
"Hmm, let's change direction and see if there's any special terrain."
The Lord of the North suggested.
"Good."
Nan Hua Shenjun immediately agreed, and the two of them changed direction and flew off in a different direction.
In a shattered corner of the Shihuazhen Realm, Nan Hua Shenjun and the Lord of the North were being pursued by a powerful beast, comparable to a dual-lineage perfected being. Despite employing various methods, they couldn't escape. They had tried turning east and west but hadn't encountered any advantageous terrain, nor had they come across any other Shenjun cultivators. They could only lead the giant beast in circles.
After an unknown amount of time had passed, the ground in the distance suddenly cracked, and a dazzling light of the passage of time emerged.
"It's here!"
Nan Hua Shenjun and the Lord of the North's eyes lit up at the sight.
In this corner of time and space, they had tried various methods but couldn't shake off the giant bird-like beast. Their last resort to escape it was to utilize the chaotic nature of the Shihuazhen Realm.
Once touched by this chaotic light of the passage of time, they would be transported to different time-space locations. Although random teleportation might lead to danger, at this moment, being repeatedly chased by the giant beast in this corner of time and space had yielded nothing.
With the end of the universe approaching, not a moment could be wasted.
"Brother Nan Hua," The Lord of the North glanced at Nan Hua Shenjun, and in an instant, they both extended a strand of divine power, intertwining them together before plunging into the dazzling light of the passage of time.
Even with their divine powers connected, there was still a chance that the chaotic forces of time and space would forcibly separate them, sending them to different time-space locations. Nevertheless, Nan Hua Shenjun and the Lord of the Crypto Exchange: This was a platform where cultivators could trade resources and information, often used for finding partners for joint cultivation or exchanging rare treasures.
However, this time, the passage of time they stepped into was different from what they had encountered before.
The chaotic forces of time and space enveloped them, but instead of instantly transporting them to another corner of time and space, the usually flowing light of the passage of time seemed to form a vortex, briefly swirling.
"Hiss!"
During this brief pause, the crimson bird also charged into the light of the passage of time, relentlessly pursuing Nan Hua Shenjun and the Lord of the North while letting out an angry roar.
Upon seeing this, both Nan Hua Shenjun and the Lord of the North's faces changed. Usually, when the light of the passage of time appeared, the chaotic forces of time and space would instantly teleport people to other locations. But this time, the light seemed abnormal, allowing the crimson bird-like beast to follow them in.
"Boundless and Formless! Lawless and Unbound!"
"Conquering the Void, Revealing the Ultimate Truth!"
Trapped within the light of the passage of time, Nan Hua Shenjun and the Lord of the North had no choice but to join forces, unleashing their full power and attacking the crimson bird-like beast from both sides.
Buzz!!!
The crimson bird-like beast let out a long hiss, and its wings shook violently, scattering a golden-red splendor that collided with the attacks of Nan Hua Shenjun and the Lord of the North.
In the face of the bizarre temporal vortex, Nan Hua Shenjun and Beiyu Lord fought together, retreating as they battled, but they were still at a disadvantage. In a small area where they couldn't retreat, they were forced to clash with the giant red bird, and they immediately suffered a setback.
Bang!
Their combined attacks were extinguished in an instant, and both Nan Hua Shenjun and Beiyu Lord were knocked back, their bodies shaking violently.
The giant red bird, a powerful beast comparable to the strength of a double-pulse perfection, was a formidable opponent. While they could handle it in a battle of wits, a direct confrontation would undoubtedly put them at a disadvantage. In this narrow space where evasion was impossible, the power of their techniques became even more critical.
"This is troublesome."
"What's happening here? How did the temporal forces become so entangled?"
Both Nan Hua Shenjun and Beiyu Lord had suffered a setback, and their faces showed their concern. They realized that even if they wanted to escape, they couldn't. For some unknown reason, the temporal forces here had formed a bizarre spiral knot.
This was a situation neither Nan Hua Shenjun nor Beiyu Lord had encountered before, completely beyond their expectations, leaving them unprepared.
"Wuu!"
The giant red bird didn't care about any of this. Its demonic eyes flashed with ferocity as it continued its relentless assault on Nan Hua Shenjun and Beiyu Lord. With each flap of its wings, terrifying power erupted.
Nan Hua Shenjun and Beiyu Lord joined forces, but they were still no match for the giant red bird. In this narrow space where evasion was impossible, they found themselves in a dire situation, and even their divine bodies began to gradually sustain damage!
At this moment,
Both of them felt a sense of gloom as they realized that if this entanglement continued, their true selves might be trapped here forever!
Although the giant bird might not be able to kill them quickly, their recovery couldn't keep up with the damage. Their divine power would be gradually eroded, and once it was depleted by more than twenty percent, the power of their techniques would also be affected. Their strength would gradually weaken, and the situation would become increasingly dire!
However, faced with this desperate situation, neither Nan Hua Shenjun nor Beiyu Lord could find a way out. They were not proficient in the techniques of the temporal lineage, making it impossible to break free from this confined space.
As they watched the giant red bird relentlessly attack while they retreated, their divine power diminishing, Nan Hua Shenjun and Beiyu Lord felt a sense of despair. It seemed that their exploration of the Yuan Realm was about to come to an end.
But,
Just then, another anomaly occurred!
They witnessed the temporal forces that had formed a spiral shape, as if intertwined, suddenly and violently shaking. Then, the entire time-space fissure was filled with dazzling seven-colored light!
Nan Hua Shenjun and Beiyu Lord hadn't figured out the source of this anomaly when they were swept away by a surging wave of temporal power, falling into the river of time. They felt the nearby space rapidly changing.
Not only them,
The giant red bird was also engulfed by the temporal forces, experiencing the same fate as Nan Hua Shenjun and Beiyu Lord. It couldn't break free either, continuously emitting shrill cries and bursts of power.
This sudden change in temporal forces didn't last long, or perhaps the nature of temporal changes made it impossible to describe with simple time scales. In just a fleeting moment, the rushing temporal power violently shook!
Immediately after,
Nan Hua Shenjun and Beiyu Lord felt their eyes brighten as they fell from the time-space fissure into a 'normal' shattered time-space.
It was normal, yet not entirely so. Although it was a corner of the shattered time-space in the Shihuazhen Realm, what appeared before Nan Hua Shenjun and Beiyu Lord was a breathtaking scene.
There,
Countless rays of temporal light, shimmering in seven colors, weaved and flowed through the vast and boundless void, forming one spiral pattern after another, resembling sundials, or rivers flowing towards unknown destinations.
Amidst the entangled, spiraling, and endless temporal light, a figure stood with hands behind its back, towering above the infinite temporal radiance. Despite the raging waves of temporal power beneath, the figure remained unmoved.
"That... that is..."
Nan Hua Shenjun and Beiyu Lord, both Nine Skies Shenjun, looked up at the figure enveloped in temporal light, feeling a profound sense of awe. Sensing the immeasurable majestic aura, a single thought emerged in their minds.
Way Sovereign!
The figure standing above the temporal realm was a Way Sovereign!
As Nan Hua Shenjun and Beiyu Lord were still in awe, the figure, towering over the temporal space, suddenly turned its head towards them.
In a seemingly casual glance, Nan Hua Shenjun and Bei Yu Lord were left stunned. The figure, the gaze, and the face all felt eerily familiar, a connection they couldn't quite place.
As the Shenjun of the Nine Heavens, this sense of familiarity couldn't be a mere illusion. In an instant, countless thoughts flooded their minds, and they delved deep into their memories to pinpoint the source of this familiarity. It was a being who resided above the Time-Space Force, an undoubted sovereign of the Huan Yu, a figure they had undoubtedly crossed paths with before.
The Lord of Mu, who had once emerged from the Nan Hua Empty Seat!
No, perhaps now he should be addressed as Lord Mu Tian!
"Nan Hua, Bei Yu..."
Chen Mu glanced at Nan Hua Shenjun and Bei Yu Lord, recognizing their identities. Yet, he remained silent, his gaze calmly fixed on them from afar.
Once, during the collapse of the starry river, as the Shenjun of the Eightfold Heavens, he could only watch from a distance as Nan Hua Shenjun, Bei Yu Lord, and others vied for the resources emerging from the center. But now, as time flowed and years passed, he had ascended to the position of a sovereign, creating an unbridgeable gap between himself and Nan Hua and Bei Yu. This time, it was his turn to look down upon the world.
"Sssss!"
The giant crimson bird that had fallen alongside Nan Hua Shenjun and Bei Yu Lord also sensed the majestic aura emanating from Chen Mu, letting out a terrified hiss.
At this hiss, Chen Mu's gaze shifted slightly towards the bird.
Hum!
With this casual glance, a strand of the Waylight reflected in Chen Mu's indifferent eyes, and the crimson bird's hissing abruptly ceased. Its entire body shattered, turning to dust and disintegrating.
Witnessing the destruction of the giant bird, whose strength rivaled that of a Double-Pulse Perfected being, with just a glance from Chen Mu, Nan Hua Shenjun and Bei Yu Lord were deeply shaken. Despite their astonishment at Chen Mu's ascension to the position of a sovereign, they both simultaneously bowed in reverence.
"Nan Hua, I pay my respects to the Sovereign."
"Bei Yu, I pay my respects to the Sovereign."
A sovereign of the Way, reigning over the Huan Yu, even the undefeated Shenjun of the Nine Heavens bowed in reverence!
As Nan Hua Shenjun and Bei Yu Lord stood in awe, their hearts filled with tumultuous emotions, they cautiously lifted their heads after the bow. To their surprise, Chen Mu had already withdrawn his gaze, redirecting it towards the boundless sea of Time-Space Light in the distance.
Chen Mu seemed to be in deep contemplation, casually manipulating the threads of time. With each wave of his hand, strands of Time-Space Light intertwined, twisted, and spun, forming intricate and mysterious structures. His eyes glimmered with a faint spiritual light.
As Chen Mu casually manipulated the Time-Space Force, the entire region underwent unpredictable changes. From time to time, chaotic Time-Space Light tore through the fabric of space-time.
Witnessing this, Nan Hua Shenjun and Bei Yu Lord suddenly realized why the Time-Space Light they had encountered earlier was so peculiar, forming intricate entanglements. It was because Chen Mu was here, unraveling the mysteries of the Era Pathway, causing the entire domain to tremble.
Nan Hua Shenjun and Bei Yu Lord also noticed that in the distant horizon, there were not only the two of them, but numerous other Shenjun as well. Some stood alone, while others gathered in small groups, all gazing with reverence towards the figure high above, some even maintaining their respectful postures.
As Chen Mu continued his casual exploration of the Era Pathway, manipulating space-time, more Shenjun fell through the cracks of space-time, landing in this realm. Upon witnessing the scene, they were all left in awe, and after a moment of realization, they too bowed in reverence to Chen Mu.
"The flow of time is an endless line, a ring of fate, both connected and separated, seemingly contradictory yet not. At this level, the constraints of lower-dimensional rules do not apply, and contradictory attributes can coexist."
As Chen Mu manipulated the Era Pathway, controlling the space-time force, he murmured to himself, his eyes gleaming with newfound understanding.
Time passed, and eventually, his movements slowed.
When he finally stopped, the churning Time-Space Light, like a raging sea, gradually settled.
At this moment, Chen Mu's eyes reflected a dazzling brilliance.
[Integration of Profound Mysteries: Past, Present, Future, Time Ring, Time Gap]
[Experience: 100 million points]
(End of Chapter)
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