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Chapter 723: The Universe's Extinction, the Source Sea Emerges!
Chapter 723: The Universe's Extinction, the Source Sea Emerges!
Countless ordinary beings, influenced by the rules of heaven and earth, perished in an instant.
The Origin Realm was collapsing. Countless Divine Realm beings were either terrified or wailing in despair. Though they didn't die like ordinary beings, they could feel their immortal divine bodies decaying and disintegrating.
Upon entering the Divine Realm, divine power and bodies may be immortal, but when the vast universe is on the verge of extinction, divine power and bodies naturally follow suit. The so-called 'immortality' is merely immortality within the universe.
When the universe's extinction arrives, everything within it will cease to exist, and no force can resist, for this is the supreme rule formed by the Origin Power, unbreakable.
Only the Way Sovereigns possess the power to resist, for they are, in essence, not bound by the universe. They have no divine bodies but instead merge their will with the Primordial Way, becoming a part of it, transcending the entire world and surpassing the vast universe.
"Hongyu, it's time for you to leave," Chen Mu said, gazing at the crumbling Origin Realm. He turned to look at Xu Hongyu and spoke softly.
Without waiting for her response, he instantly vanished from his spot, dissipating this trace of his descended incarnation.
"Husband..." Xu Hongyu watched Chen Mu's figure disappear, witnessing the collapsing Origin Realm, but she didn't show any signs of panic. Instead, she looked up at the sky above.
At that moment, a beam of golden light shone down, illuminating the Greater Xuan Domain.
This beam of light connected the Supreme Origin and the universe's canopy, descending from the Nine Heavens, the boundless end of the Source River. It contained the supreme power beyond the world.
Not only did the Greater Xuan Domain have the light of the Way descend upon it, but in the vast Origin Realm, there were many regions where beams of the Way's light fell from beyond the Nine Heavens. These were the Way Sovereigns, in the final moments of the universe's extinction, bestowing their power to guide the chosen beings.
In the center of the Origin Realm stood a majestic and grand sanctuary, the Chronicle Sanctuary, one of the highest powers in the universe. At this moment, the grand sanctuary was also gradually collapsing, with cracks appearing on its majestic eaves and spreading.
At that very moment, a dazzling light of the Way descended from beyond the Nine Heavens.
Unlike the other lights of the Way that had descended upon the Origin Realm, this beam of light took the form of an ark. Following the light, one could see a majestic and enormous vessel floating in the void, above the flow of time.
The Eternal Vessel!
This was the Primordial Treasure refined and controlled by the Way Sovereign of the Chronicle Sanctuary, one of the most powerful Primordial Treasures in the vast universe. It could resist the universe's extinction, carry beings, and navigate the cycle of rebirth, heading towards the next universe's creation.
Moreover, the number of beings it could carry was not limited to just ten or a hundred but could reach as many as thirty thousand!
Even so, countless Divine Realm beings were not enveloped by that light.
"Haha, I'm here! I'm here!"
"I've devoted my life to the sanctuary, and if I can secure a place in the universe's rebirth, it will all be worth it."
Some who were enveloped by the light of the Eternal Vessel rejoiced, their faces filled with joy.
"No!"
"Why not me!"
Amidst the joy, there was also despair. A few of the unparalleled Divine Realm beings, not chosen by the light, looked up at the Nine Heavens with despair and reluctance.
Some even went mad, rushing towards the descending light of the Way. But as their figures collided with the light, they were instantly consumed and extinguished, turning to dust in a flash.
"Hehe, it's all in vain, all in vain."
Witnessing this, someone laughed bitterly, glanced at the sky, and then turned around, staggering towards the outside of the Chronicle Sanctuary. With each step, the entire sanctuary continued to crumble.
Until he stepped outside, gazing into the distance, he saw the chaotic land of the Origin Realm being devoured by the force of Return to Chaos, inching closer. In the end, he closed his eyes.
Behind him, the majestic and towering Chronicle Sanctuary showed countless cracks, finally succumbing to the strain and completely shattering into ruins. A loud rumble accompanied its collapse, as the sanctuary, which had existed since the beginning of the universe and stood tall until now, finally crumbled.
Similar scenes unfolded in various realms and different sanctuaries.
Only an extremely small number of beings were fortunate enough to receive the favor of the Way Sovereigns, be guided by them, and cross the universe's extinction to witness the next universe's creation. The vast majority of Shenjuns did not have such qualifications.
Within the Greater Xuan Domain, Xu Hongyu, enveloped by the Waylight released by Chen Mu, felt the eerie power that made her extremely uncomfortable, causing her vitality to continuously dissipate. This strange power was suddenly cut off.
Looking out, she witnessed the Origin Realm's constant destruction, with countless divine realm beings wailing in agony. Lower-level divine realm beings were visibly decaying, but this decaying power couldn't spread to her.
Time passed, and after an unknown duration, a momentary daze crossed her face. Her vision revealed the entire Greater Xuan Domain quietly collapsing, as the dim extinction force spread, enveloping the entire domain in darkness, and her sight dimmed.
When her vision recovered, she found herself in a different environment. Below her feet was a magnificent, boundless, and vast river, its color indescribable. Each drop of water seemed to contain infinite mysteries. She wasn't floating on the water but was standing inside a golden sphere of light.
This golden sphere, like a star, floated on the Source River, enduring the constant rush of the Way Current without dimming its golden brilliance.
"Mother," Chen Yao's voice came from nearby.
At this moment, this 'star' floating on the Source River carried not only Xu Hongyu but also Chen Yue, Chen Yao, Qin Mengjun, Hua Nongyue, Hua Nongying, and others. Most of them were Chen Mu's close friends and relatives, with a small number being outstanding talents from the Greater Xuan world. In total, there were exactly thirty people.
A Way Sovereign who solely mastered one type of the Great Way, without the assistance of the Origin Treasure or the Great Way Treasure, could protect at most ten beings through the universe's cycle of extinction. However, there was a prerequisite: the Way Sovereign who had attained enlightenment in the current cycle of extinction must be at the peak of their original will, capable of resisting the onslaught of the Great Way's rules.
If a Way Sovereign had experienced one cycle of the universe's extinction and solely mastered one type of the Great Way, the number of beings they could protect would be limited to two or three, and after experiencing another cycle without any breakthroughs, their original will would only be sufficient for self-preservation, leaving no extra capacity to protect others.
Currently, Chen Mu, although he hadn't fully grasped the Era Pathway, had already mastered the Creation and Void pathways. Even without the assistance of the Origin Treasure or the Great Way Treasure, he could protect as many as thirty beings.
Previously, he could only protect ten, which was indeed a small number, barely enough to cover those closest to him. But with thirty, there was ample room, even allowing him to protect several outstanding talents from the Greater Xuan world.
Swish!
As Chen Yue, Chen Yao, and the others were immersed in the awe of the Source River, Chen Mu's figure silently appeared among them. Standing with his hands behind his back, he gazed at the Source River, his back to the group, and spoke calmly, "The universe's extinction has reached its end. Stay here and wait for the universe's rebirth. Those who have attained the Nine Heavens can move forward and closely experience the mysteries of the universe's extinction. The rest, do not force your observations."
Hearing Chen Mu's words, those who hadn't reached the Nine Heavens stood silently in their original spots. Chen Yue, Chen Yao, Qin Mengjun, and others who had attained the Nine Heavens stepped forward and stood beside Chen Mu, looking down at the rushing Source River through the golden light.
Through the rushing waters, they could vaguely see the Origin Realm at its end, broken and shattered, like an old man decaying, trembling, and shedding dust, growing dimmer by the moment.
Finally, the last ray of light vanished from the Origin Realm. This once-thriving universe center, the cradle of countless beings, the birthplace of innumerable Nine Heavens Shenjuns and Way Sovereigns, was now completely gone, reduced to nothingness!
Chen Yue, Chen Yao, Qin Mengjun, and the others, witnessing this scene, were all immersed in its significance.
Extinction.
The power of creation and destruction, and an aspect of creation itself!
For the Shenjun of the Nine Heavens, witnessing the ultimate extinction of the Huan Yu up close was an unparalleled opportunity, especially for those who primarily cultivated the Zao Hua lineage. It offered them profound insights.
Behind them, a small group, including Hua Nongyue and Hua Kongying, whose cultivation had not yet reached the Nine Heavens, felt a hint of regret. They understood that if Chen Mu said they couldn't witness the extinction of the Huan Yu, it was final. They would miss this supreme opportunity.
"Sister..."
Hua Kongying glanced at the distant Source River and gently held Hua Nongyue's hand.
The sisters had once shared a soul, but after achieving the Divine Realm, they became truly distinct individuals. Especially upon becoming Shenjun, the higher their cultivation, the more separate they became, to the point where they could no longer communicate through thoughts.
However, at the Shenjun level, even as separate individuals, communicating through thoughts was effortless. They merely needed to merge a strand of divine power to convey their intentions.
At this moment,
The sisters held hands, their gazes fixed on Chen Mu's back. While they felt regret for missing the opportunity to witness the Huan Yu's extinction, they also felt endless gratitude. They were grateful to have met Chen Mu, to follow him, and to have the chance to transcend the Huan Yu's cycle of rebirth—an opportunity craved by countless beings in the Huan Yu.
Chen Mu paid no heed to the thoughts of those behind him. His eyes remained fixed on the Source River, and through it, he saw a vast realm shimmering with seven-colored light.
The Yuan Realm!
After the Origin Realm's complete destruction, the Yuan Realm, the most unique and core realm relying on the Primordial Way, finally began to be affected and gradually started to collapse.
However, the collapse of the Yuan Realm was different from the extinction of the Huan Yu. This collapse wasn't extinction; instead, it was the internal structure breaking down, with countless realms within shattering, connecting, and merging into one.
"He still hasn't made that choice, huh."
Chen Mu observed that the ruler of Formless City ultimately chose not to initiate reincarnation. He stood in the city, allowing himself to crumble with the Yuan Realm's internal collapse, transforming into a force that merged with the depths of the Primordial Way, awaiting the next revival.
Hum!
The collapse of the Yuan Realm was much slower than the extinction of the Huan Yu. Each realm gradually shattered, and the Gate of All Wonders, the gateway to the Yuan Realm, slowly dissolved, turning into a dazzling sea of Waylight and merging into the Yuan Realm's interior.
After an unknown period, as the realms within the Yuan Realm were nearly all shattered, a vast and surging power from the outside gradually converged and forcefully entered the Yuan Realm!
It was the power of the entire Huan Yu, now transformed into the force of extinction, or the complete, vast Huan Yu itself, now in extinction!
Roar!
Accompanied by an indescribable roar, the entire Source River trembled violently. The surging power even agitated the Primordial Way, causing the Era, Void, and Creation Ways to become chaotic!
The chaotic power of the Way surged and raged within the Yuan Realm, merging with the force of the Huan Yu's extinction, making the entire Yuan Realm even more chaotic. Various disorderly powers and profound forces constantly collided with each other.
After an unknown duration,
The entire Yuan Realm finally exploded with a hum!
This explosion was more like a disintegration. The once tightly sealed external structure suddenly disintegrated, allowing the surging Yuan Realm power and chaotic power of the Way to burst out, filling the endless void and forming a vast, boundless, seven-colored ocean as far as the eye could see!
"The Source Sea."
As Chen Mu witnessed this, a faint light finally appeared in his eyes.
At the same moment that the Yuan Realm shattered and the Source Sea emerged, a familiar voice transmitted a message from the Wu Tian Sovereign.
"Chen Zun, it's time."
(End of Chapter)
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