“This is true power; it can destroy a world,” exclaimed Peng Mu. “Likewise, it can create a world.”
Meng Chuan observed the purple lightning carefully.
This purple lightning was different from what he had seen in the past. The feelings he had from observing the purple lightning was much more intense than before. Perhaps it was because it was so large-Meng Chuan couldn’t see the end of the purple lightning bolt with the naked eye. The sense of destruction made Meng Chuan’s heart palpitate.
He knew the purple lightning could destroy everything. If he approached it, he would definitely be reduced to dust instantly. Meng Chuan’s eyes were filled with desire as he comprehended this terrifying power.
Chapter 429 - Second Drawing of Lightning
King True Martial released his domain to affect his surroundings, so he was naturally on guard.
Meng Chuan and company also released their Seamless Domains. When experts cultivated, they hated being disturbed the most. This was especially so when they were immersed in their meditation. The interference of others would probably affect them during the critical moment of a breakthrough. Therefore, everyone released their Seamless domains and kept to themselves.
“This lake is indescribably marvelous.” King True Martial smiled as he watched. His True Martial domain appeared around him as he began comprehending the profundities of the Yin-Yang Lake.
In the Yin-Yang Lake, countless black-and-white gas streams pursued each other. The power within these gas streams was extremely terrifying. It shattered the darkness, causing the world to be born.
If one fell into the lake, they would be instantly pulverized.
“Life is limited, but the Great Dao is limitless.” Peng Mu muttered to himself as he looked at the phenomenon stemming from a world’s birth. The closer he was to the end of his lifespan, the tinier he felt.
Peng Mu glanced at his old friend, Yun Jianhai.
Yun Jianhai had already unsheathed his sword and began practicing his swordplay. Sword beams swirled around him like waves.
Huh? Peng Mu looked at the distant Meng Chuan in surprise.
Meng Chuan produced a table, chair, color palette, brush, and other items from his Grotto-Heaven Magic Bead. He sat there and began to mix the paint.
What is he doing? Peng Mu was secretly puzzled.
Meng Chuan sat in front of the table. The entire World Gap was his study room. The scene of purple lightning tearing through the darkness was his painting target.
I can finally paint it a second time. Meng Chuan was overjoyed. My technique realm was relatively low when I painted it the last time. I was still a Marquis Godfiend. Now that I’ve attained Greater Mastery of the Dharma Domain realm, the differences are obvious after seeing it again.
In the different stages of cultivation, one would naturally obtain different benefits from observing the purple lightning.
I’ll paint the Fifteen Lightning Forms again. This was something Meng Chuan had long yearned for. He laid out the paper, pressed it down with a ruler, and painted after some thought. With his previous painting experience and his two self-created ultimate techniques, Meng Chuan had his own ideas regarding the order of his paintings. First, he drew the lightning’s void aspect.
The Nine Heavenly Forms of the Void was something Meng Chuan had a deep understanding of. The Cloud Dragon Snake Movement Technique—which he had created
-contained many mysteries from this aspect of lightning. Meng Chuan was completely immersed in painting the Nine Heavenly Forms of the Void.
Wonderful, wonderful. As he painted the Nine Heavenly Forms of the Void, he fused his new insights with his old, gaining a deeper understanding of the void aspect of lightning Meng Chuan couldn’t help but be extremely excited.
Comprehending the Dao in the morning leaves one content even if one dies in the evening.
This was exactly the point of comprehending the Dao!
When Meng Chuan painted, he felt the light forms deepen. It was as though he saw the Dao and the truth. He was so excited that his blood boiled. Tears welled up in his eyes as his Essence Soul emitted a spiritual glow.
This was common for powerful Godfiends. When they had a breakthrough, they would feel joy from their souls. As this happened, they sought answers from their inner self, causing their Essence Souls to transform.
Meng Chuan first began painting the void aspect—the Nine Heavenly Forms, Lightning Domain Form, Reality Form, and Selfless Form.
As he immersed himself in painting, he forgot about the time. After becoming a Regis Godfiend, he remained extremely energetic even if he didn’t eat, drink, or sleep for a month.
Meng Chuan divided the purple lightning into four aspects-void, lightning, destruction, and life—and finished a total of 15 paintings.
All would find the scene of the forming world in the World Gap staggering and boundless, be it Godfiend or demon monarch. They didn’t have any extravagant hopes of fusing all the profundities of the world with their own knowledge. This was because each aspect was simply too vast. They could only choose a part of them. They chose what was most suitable for them, comprehending and fusing them so as to improve themselves.
If Meng Chuan were cultivating his saber arts, it would be the same. However, he was painting! A painting depicted the purple lightning’s charm. The purple lightning’s charm in various aspects could be found in each painting. When one saw any of the paintings, it was like seeing the actual purple lightning. It was perfect. However, due to his painting ability, Meng Chuan could only divide it into 15 pieces. The painting process deepened Meng Chuan’s understanding of the purple lightning.
Others would only focus on a small portion of the purple lightning’s profundities when cultivating. Compared to them, Meng Chuan took in the purple lightning in its entirety. Furthermore, with the eyes of a peerless artist, he grasped its essence. This also affected Meng Chuan’s cultivation path.
Demon Realm, Ice Palace.
In the hall.
The three Imperial Lords sat on their thrones as the illusory scene in front of them dissipated.
“The selection is over,” said Lady Blackmoon. “I believe we have a clear understanding of all the fifth Firmament demon monarchs’ strength.”
The test—which lasted for more than ten days — targeted every fifth Firmament demon monarch.
“Yes.” Imperial Lord Starquix nodded gently. “From their performance, Demon Monarch Strings ranks second or third among all fifth Firmament demon monarchs. However, its technique realm is the highest. It is most qualified to obtain a Tribulation treasure.” “Yes.”
“I agree.” Emperor Roc and Lady Blackmoon nodded.
In history, the demons had many Tribulation Eminences. Thus, they had many Tribulation treasures. However, there were very stringent conditions that had to be fulfilled before a demon could be bestowed a Tribulation treasure. No matter how rich one’s heritage was, it would ultimately be exhausted as time passed. Usually, they would never bestow a fifth Firmament demon monarch with a Tribulation treasure.
However, this time, they made an exception because they needed to defeat the humans.
Emperor Roc said, “There are three Tribulation treasures that suit Demon Monarch Strings best. Let it choose.”
Lady Blackmoon nodded.
After a while, Holy Lady Strings entered the hall and looked at the three Imperial Lords seated high in the hall. She immediately bowed respectfully. “Greetings, Imperial Lords.” No matter how proud Holy Lady Strings was, she was extremely respectful towards Imperial Lords.
“Take a look.” With a wave of Lady Blackmoon’s hand, a book flew over to Holy Lady Strings. It recorded three Tribulation treasures. “You can choose any one of them.”
When Holy Lady Strings received it, her eyes lit up.
The description of each Tribulation treasure was alluring. After flipping through it, she hesitated.
“Imperial Lords,” said Holy Lady Strings respectfully, “the
human’s Essence Soul mystic technique-Magic Awl-is extremely powerful. Do we demons have an Essence Soul mystic technique that can protect our Essence Soul and resist the Magic Awl? Or do we have an offensive technique similar to the Magic Awl?”
She had tasted the power of Dao Protector Wang Shan’s Magic Awl.
Although she barely managed to remain lucid amidst the pain, she lost a tremendous amount of strength. However, Meng Chuan didn’t have enough destructive power to tear through her robe. If her robe had been destroyed, she would be dead.
Meng Chuan couldn’t destroy it, but King Martial and company could do so. Thus, Holy Lady Strings was in desperate need of means to protect her Essence Soul. “We have none,” said Emperor Roc coldly. “Ordinary Essence Soul mystic techniques are similar to the Black Lotus mystic technique that you cultivate. If one wishes to possess a powerful Essence Soul mystic technique, one has to cultivate an illusion technique and have extremely high attainments in it.”
“However, the humans’ Magic Awl likely doesn’t have such a requirement,” said Holy Lady Strings. “King Eastcalm, King Thousand Wood, and many other Godfiends can use it.”
“That’s a mystic technique unique to humans. Even in the outer realm, powerful Essence Soul mystic techniques can only be used by those from the illusion lineage. If one isn’t an illusionist, how powerful can it be? Such Essence Soul mystic techniques are few and far between. The Demon Realm doesn’t have any.”
Past generations of human experts highly recommended the Magic Awl Forbidden Spell. It was almost a necessary Essence Soul technique for humans. It was also a trump card that represented the Archean Eon Realm. The Magic Awl Forbidden Spell was originally placed in the Heart Sea Palace, so even if outsiders eyed it covetously, they couldn’t obtain it.
“Then, I’ll choose the Tribulation treasure, Nine Lives Cocoon.” Holy Lady Strings made her choice.
“Nine Lives Cocoon is an intrinsic treasure of an Essence Soul Fifth Tribulation Eminence. At critical moments, a cocoon can surround your body. In seconds, it can nurture a complete body and Essence Soul. It’s almost equivalent to gaining another life.” Blackmoon’s voice was cold. “However, one requires that Tribulation Eminence’s bloodline if they wish to master the technique of undergoing rebirth after breaking free of the cocoon. Although we demons have obtained the Nine Lives Cocoon, it’s impossible for us to master the technique of undergoing rebirth after breaking free of the cocoon.”
“I understand. What I care about is the toughness and sharpness of the Nine Lives Cocoon’s threads. Furthermore, they are good for protecting one’s body and Essence Soul.”
Most Tribulation treasures were effective in blocking Essence Soul attacks. The effects obviously varied. Some Tribulation treasures were mainly used for killing enemies. They were weaker when it came to protecting the Essence Soul. Some Tribulation treasures were mainly used for protection. For example, the Bloodblade Disc was very strong when it came to protecting one’s Essence Soul. The Nine Lives Cocoon protected one’s Essence Soul with great efficiency. “The Nine Lives Cocoon is quite suitable for your String Technique.” With a wave of Lady Blackmoon’s hand, a palm-sized egg-which emitted a crystalline white glow-flew towards Holy Lady Strings. “You need to refine it with the Intrinsic Artifact Refining Art. Store it properly and go to the Ninth Sob chamber to cultivate.”
“Yes, I’ll take my leave.” Holy Lady Strings held back her excitement as she received the legg’ and left the palace.
“The humans’ Essence Soul mystic technique is indeed troublesome,” said Imperial Lord Starquix. “Our fifth Firmament demon monarchs are at a disadvantage in this aspect.”
“Ancestral Master Archean Eon was a Seventh Tribulation Eminence. We can’t envy him for finding the Magic Awl Forbidden Spell’s heritage,” said Emperor Roc indifferently. After all, in history, the strongest demon was only a Sixth Tribulation Eminence. Although the demons had given birth to more than one Sixth Tribulation Eminence, the strength difference between a Sixth Tribulation Eminence and a Seventh Tribulation Eminence was just too great.
A Sixth Tribulation Eminence would find it very difficult to venture into the places Ancestral Master Archean Eon could go.
Although the demons had more treasures and the numbers advantage, the humans had a higher quality.
The Essence Soul heritage-Essence Soul Star and Magic Awl-were ranked first and second in the humans’ Heart Sea Palace. These two techniques made the demons drool. The demons clearly did not have such Essence Soul legacies. Of course, the demons also had their own unique legacies.
“How should we nurture Peacock?” asked Blackmoon. “That peacock has awakened the River of Spacetime’s Dark Peacock bloodline. It’s our trump card against the humans.”
Chapter 430 - Three Years
The World Gap.
Meng Chuan put away the table and chair and looked up at the purple lightning that tore through the darkness.
“It took me 53 days to finish 15 paintings. It took much longer than it previously did,” said Meng Chuan softly. As he painted, his Essence Soul constantly emitted a spiritual glow. Clearly, the insights he gained from painting had stirred his heart and affected him greatly.
Back then, he took 23 days to finish painting Fifteen Lightning Forms for the first time. This was because his cultivation and technique realm was low, thus he saw ‘less.’ Due to seeing less, his paintings of the purple lightning were blurry! Back then, he only cared about depicting the purple lightning’s charm in his paintings vaguely.
This time, he saw a lot more. The paintings were more complicated and exquisite. The Fifteen Lightning Forms’ charm was much more similar to the actual purple lightning.
These 15 paintings represent the purple lightning’s different aspects. However, all these paintings still depict the same purple lightning Meng Chuan understood this concept. If I can fuse the 15 forms into my saber arts one day, my saber arts will be like the purple lightning. When I strike, I will be able to tear through the River of Spacetime and shatter the darkness. My achievements then will probably be comparable to Ancestral Master Archean Eon’s.
Perhaps the purple lightning was weaker than Ancestral Master Archean Eon? Or was it slightly stronger than him?
Meng Chuan couldn’t judge the differences between the two with his current level of insight. However, he definitely knew that the purple lightning was slightly stronger when compared to the Star Cluster Building’s two tribulation-level ultimate techniques of the lightning lineage-Lightning Realm and Three World Saber.
Since Ancestral Master Archean Eon and the alien experts can reach such a level, I, Meng Chuan, also have the chance of doing so. Meng Chuan instantly drew Demon Slayer and faced the forming world. He stood on the vast land and slashed out.
A beard lathered was half shaved. To Meng Chuan, his second attempt at painting Fifteen Lightning Forms was the lathering of the beard. It deepened his understanding of the purple lightning. He had a clearer understanding of which aspects he could still improve on.
Days passed.
Archean Mountain’s team, as well as the Two World Island and Black Sand Grotto-Heaven team, cultivated peacefully.
This cultivation lasted for three years!
In these three years, the demons didn’t send any demon monarchs into the World Gap. This made Meng Chuan and company even more cautious. The demons were clearly making secret preparations. The longer they bided their time, the more terrifying their attacks would be.
With regards to this, the humans were temporarily unable to do anything. Meng Chuan and company focused on their cultivation. Their chances of dealing with danger successfully increased as they got stronger.
Boom!
King True Martial sat cross-legged. He formed a black-and-white domain that spanned five kilometers around him. The black-and-white gas streams chased after the gray, blurry energy that had fused and gathered at the core of the domain.
Peng Mu, Yun Jianhai, and Meng
Chuan occasionally sighed in amazement when they saw the True Martial domain’s might.
The True Martial lineage doesn’t follow one path to the extreme. It’s very powerful in all aspects. Meng Chuan sighed inwardly.
The True Martial Lineage granted one an extremely powerful domain, offense, and defense. This was an extremely comprehensive ultimate technique. Of course, due to its comprehensiveness, it had limited strength. Compared to King True Martial’s self-created ultimate technique, the most terrifying ultimate techniques in the River of Spacetime allowed Creation Supremacies to kill Imperial Lords. These ultimate techniques focused on one aspect to the extreme.
For example, the Golden Lotus Descent was even more profound than the True Martial lineage. Furthermore, it had only one goal-to unleash its full power! Only by doing so could one kill an Imperial Lord with the technique!
The True Martial lineage was too comprehensive. It could only be considered dazzling in the human world. Compared to the most heaven-defying ultimate techniques in the River of Spacetime, it was still inferior.
Impressive.
Meng Chuan, Peng Mu, and Yun Jianhai were all very impressed with King True Martial. After all, King True Martial could leave his name in human history. In this era, even the strongest-Qin Wu, Li Guan, and Bai Yaoyuelearned their predecessors’ techniques.
Suddenly
Standing on the vast land, Meng Chuan drew his saber and slashed out.
Boom!
The saber beam could not be seen with the naked eye. The world rumbled as the world membrane distorted.
Without using his divine powers, Meng Chuan had made the world membrane tremble and distort, a testament of his might. “Peak of the Dharma Domain realm,” muttered Meng Chuan softly. “I’ve finally reached this stage?”
Just as I expected, the suppression of the worldly laws is even more terrifying now. Meng Chuan pondered. After three years in the World Gap, Meng Chuan’s Infinite Saber had broken through to the peak of the Dharma Domain realm.
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