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Chapter 724: The Spirit of the Fallen Lord
Chapter 724: The Spirit of the Fallen Lord
"He's here."
Chen Mu responded to Wu Tian Sovereign with a word, and then his entire person disappeared in an instant.
On the flowing Source River, his Primordial Self Star suddenly flashed brightly, and a light emerged from it. The light converged and formed Chen Mu's figure, standing tall on the star.
This was a body he had shaped with the power of the Way, purer than the incarnation that descended in the universe. This body was the Way itself, able to merge with the Primordial Way at any time and draw upon the complete power of the Primordial Way.
Chen Mu, after focusing the power of the Way, took a step and disappeared above the Source River. When he appeared again, he had already reached the very edge of the vast Source Sea.
Here, seven distinct figures gathered, each exuding the aura of the Way. They were all bodies condensed by the Way Sovereigns using their Primordial Will, and the one leading them was none other than Wu Tian Sovereign!
"Chen Zun."
Wu Tian Sovereign turned to Chen Mu and greeted him with a nod. Then, with a casual smile, he said, "I believe there's no need for me to introduce everyone here."
As fellow Way Sovereigns, the others had all interacted with Chen Mu to some extent. Some had visited him in their incarnations, while others had merely exchanged greetings from a distance. They weren't exactly familiar with each other, but they at least knew each other's true names and titles.
Chen Mu glanced around, and indeed, he recognized the names of the remaining six.
Among them were the Beast God Sovereign, Qiezi Sovereign, Tianli Sovereign, and Tai Xuan Sovereign, totaling six, plus Wu Tian Sovereign and himself, making a total of eight Way Sovereigns!
Although, according to Chen Mu's perception and prior knowledge, Wu Tian Sovereign and the other six Way Sovereigns were each in charge of a single path, there were no weaklings among the Way Sovereigns. The gap between those who mastered multiple Ways and those who mastered a single Way was not as significant as it was in the Nine Heavens. The combined might of seven Way Sovereigns, each in charge of a single path, could rival a Way Sovereign who governed three paths.
At least,
In his current state, without comprehending the Era Pathway and only governing the Void and Creation paths, Chen Mu was not yet capable of single-handedly confronting seven Way Sovereigns. However, if a real battle were to ensue, he could still maneuver with ease and composure.
"Chen Tianzun."
"Chen Daoyou."
The Beast God Sovereign and several other Sovereigns also greeted Chen Mu amicably.
After everyone had exchanged brief greetings, Wu Tian Sovereign spoke solemnly, "Fellow Sovereigns, our purpose in joining forces is to compete for the treasures born within the Source Sea. Since we are vying for these treasures, we should establish some rules... Chen Zun is the only Void Sovereign among us. Therefore, I propose that all the treasures we obtain as a team be entrusted to Chen Zun for safekeeping. After the Source Sea recedes, we will redistribute and jointly contemplate them. What are your thoughts on this?"
Wu Tian Sovereign's proposal slightly surprised Chen Mu, but he quickly understood the reason. As the Void Sovereign, it was indeed most suitable for him to safeguard the team's treasures. By centralizing all the treasures with him, it would be easier for Wu Tian Sovereign and the others to plan and allocate them, and they wouldn't have to worry about Chen Mu secretly keeping them for himself.
After all,
As a Way Sovereign, Chen Mu's incarnation could come and go freely, but his Primordial Self Star always floated above the Source River, making it impossible to hide. Seven Way Sovereigns working together could easily capture a Way Sovereign, and retrieving the treasures from him would be a simple task.
Furthermore, as a Way Sovereign born during the end times, Chen Mu was considered a newcomer in the eyes of the others. His strategies and abilities were not expected to be exceptionally refined, and he had no connections with major forces like the Chronicle Sanctuary. If they were to choose the most suitable, trustworthy, and fearless individual among them, Chen Mu would undoubtedly be the first choice.
As expected,
As soon as Wu Tian Sovereign made the proposal, someone showed a thoughtful expression. After carefully examining Chen Mu, they immediately responded, "Yes, entrusting the treasures to Chen Daoyou seems reasonable."
However, not everyone agreed with Wu Tian Sovereign's proposal. The Beast God Sovereign, with his blue face and fangs, revealed a hint of solemnity. His gaze shifted between Chen Mu and Wu Tian Sovereign, and he asked, "Wu Tian, have you privately made some agreement with this newly emerged Chen Zun?"
While Chen Mu alone wouldn't dare to monopolize the team's spoils, it was not impossible for Wu Tian Sovereign to secretly collude with a portion of the team and seize the gains of the others at the end.
After hearing the words of the Beast God Sovereign, the Wu Tian Sovereign calmly replied, "Even if you don't trust me, Beast God Brother, you should trust Chen Zun. However, it doesn't matter. If we swear by the Primordial Way, even though we are Way Sovereigns, we won't face extinction for breaking our oath. But by swearing on the Primordial Way, breaking it would result in a backlash from the Way, and the erosion would be much faster. I don't think anyone would want to make such an exchange."
The Beast God Sovereign narrowed his eyes and glanced at the Wu Tian Sovereign, then slowly nodded his beastly head and said, "In that case, I have no objections."
If the Wu Tian Sovereign and the others wanted to break their oath and steal the team's rare treasures, they would have to pay a price by being deeply eroded by the Primordial Way. It was generally not something anyone would willingly do.
After all, even a complete Way treasure, which could help one refine Way supreme treasures and enhance their strength, or help one comprehend different Ways to survive more cycles of the universe's reincarnation, was ultimately just an external object. The cost of enduring a cycle of the universe's reincarnation for a few Way treasures was generally not worth it, as even with these treasures, one might not be able to comprehend them.
Moreover, there was no one in the team who had gone through three cycles of the universe's end and whose self-will was almost completely eroded by the Primordial Way, reaching a desperate state. Everyone was experiencing the universe's end for the first time and still had many chances, so they wouldn't go crazy.
After everyone agreed, they immediately swore an oath to the Primordial Way, led by the Wu Tian Sovereign.
As Way Sovereigns and part of the Creation lineage, their will naturally influenced the Creation Way in a subtle way, forming an invisible rule.
After some thought, Chen Mu also swore a simple oath to the Primordial Way. However, since he had already mastered the Void and Creation Ways, the rule formed by his oath to the Primordial Way had a much smaller impact on him, and even if he broke it, the consequences would be far less severe than for the others.
However, Chen Mu didn't consider breaking the rule. He wasn't overly greedy for the so-called Way treasures, as with the help of the system panel, he was already directly pointing at the essence of the Era Way, constantly in a state of enlightenment.
It wouldn't be long before he could fully grasp the Era Way, and after mastering three Ways, the impact of Way treasures on him would be minimal. At most, he could use them to refine a Way supreme treasure to slightly enhance his strength, but even this level of enhancement wasn't significant for him.
Unless it was a higher-level Primordial treasure!
These supreme treasures, which could help one comprehend the fusion of Ways and experience the path of transcendence, were something Chen Mu slightly desired. After all, up until now, the system panel hadn't presented him with a complete path to transcendence.
While the system panel was indeed a transcendent supreme treasure, it could guide beings to become Sovereigns, but it might not be able to guide them across the other shore of transcendence. Perhaps this final path of transcendence was something he had to walk himself.
Of course,
Chen Mu kept these thoughts hidden in his heart.
In the end, the agreement they made was to divide the acquired treasures and resources fairly.
If they were fortunate enough to encounter a Primordial treasure and successfully obtain it, then based on their contributions, Chen Mu, with his strength of mastering two Ways, would be the one to receive the Primordial treasure.
"Let's go."
"Move quickly."
After reaching an agreement, the group exchanged glances and someone spoke in a low voice. They then rushed towards the Source Sea ahead.
Although it seemed like making the agreement took some time, for them, it was just a brief moment. In reality, the Source Sea had not yet fully formed at this point.
It was only when the group completely reached the edge of the Source Sea and dove into it that the surging Source Sea of light stopped spreading outward, forming an ocean of swirling light composed of the Way. It lay across the void.
Looking towards the center of this Source Sea, one could see a river flowing down from the Nine Heavens, connecting with the Source Sea.
This was the Source River!
The Source Sea wouldn't exist for long. After assimilating all the power within the universe, it would be gradually devoured and sorted by the Source River. Finally, it would be transformed into orderly power and spew out from the Source River, recreating the universe.
...
Within the Source Sea, Chen Mu immediately felt a difference upon his arrival.
Ever since he attained the status of a Great Way Sovereign, he had never experienced any suppression, not even within the Yuan Realm. The unique environment of the Yuan Realm prevented him from seeing through the entire realm from the outside, and once inside, the internal divisions limited his perception to only one region at a time.
Now, as he stepped into the Source Sea, his range of perception was even smaller than when he had previously explored the Yuan Realm, allowing him to perceive only about one-tenth of the area of a complete realm.
This vast Source Sea had a territory that exceeded the entire Yuan Realm by a hundredfold!
"Even the power of the Void Great Way is being interfered with, and I can't see through the entire Source Sea through the Void... Hmm, that's normal. This Source Sea is almost filled with various Primordial Chaos Forces, a mixture of different Great Ways and profound mysteries. While these forces don't completely suppress Great Way Sovereigns, they do pose a certain level of hindrance."
Chen Mu carefully sensed the situation within the Source Sea, his mind as clear as a mirror.
The Source Sea, more accurately described as the 'Primordial Chaos Sea,' was filled with almost entirely Primordial Chaos Forces. Only Great Way Sovereigns could venture into this region for exploration and discovery.
Even the Three Lineages Great Perfection Nine Skies Sovereigns would likely not be able to withstand the pressure for even a moment. The surging Primordial Chaos Forces from all directions would forcefully explode and crush them into ashes.
At this moment,
The group remained silent, maintaining a certain distance from each other as they ventured deeper into the depths of the Source Sea.
Soon after they had traveled a short distance, a sudden change occurred.
A flash of crimson light suddenly appeared within the Source Sea, and amidst the surging waters, a faint crimson shadow swiftly approached.
This crimson shadow, agile like a monkey, leaped and pounced towards Chen Mu. With a mighty strike, it unleashed a torrent of Primordial Chaos Forces, reaching the level of a Great Way Sovereign.
"A Pillager-grade Crystal Beast... no, it's not a Crystal Beast..."
Chen Mu fixed his gaze on the approaching crimson shadow, his eyes flashing with a faint glow. He stood firm, unafraid, and with a finger as a blade, he slashed forward. In an instant, the universe shattered, the Primordial Chaos tore, and the Great Way collapsed!
This single slash collided with the crimson shadow's attack within the Source Sea, causing the waters to erupt and the Great Way's light to dissipate, while the Primordial Chaos Forces surged.
Chen Mu stood his ground, not taking a single step back, and the crimson shadow also remained unchanged. This clash seemed evenly matched.
"Cackling."
The crimson shadow faced Chen Mu, emitting a strange sound.
Chen Mu stared back, not making another move, and the other Wu Tian Sovereigns did not come to his aid.
They could see that the crimson shadow's body was rapidly dimming, soon disappearing completely.
"A Lost Respectful Spirit."
A Wu Tian Sovereign approached Chen Mu and whispered.
Within the Source Sea, there were two types of threats. One was the rare and powerful Crystal Beasts that rivaled Great Way Sovereigns, and the other was the strange crimson shadow that had just appeared.
These shadows were not Crystal Beasts born from Primordial Chaos Forces but were the spatial contractions of countless Great Way Sovereigns from the past who had been completely assimilated and eroded by the Great Way!
In the Source Sea, everything was in chaos, and time was in a disordered state. Thus, ancient Great Way Sovereigns who had completely dissolved into the Primordial Way would manifest due to the chaotic time and Great Way. However, as they no longer possessed self-awareness, even these past contractions lacked intelligence.
Furthermore,
Due to being contractions of the past, they could not exist for long, often lasting only for a strike or two.
The threat of these Lost Respectful Spirits lay in their strength, which was on par with genuine Great Way Sovereigns. Some of these ancient and powerful spirits even possessed abilities that surpassed Three Way Sovereigns, reaching the level of the Yuan Shi Hall Master!
Compared to Crystal Beasts, these shadows posed an even greater threat!
(End of Chapter)
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