Take a distant wild flower for example. In the past, Meng Chuan could see the smallest leptons in the wild flowers. The plant lifeform with countless fluctuations, the various effects it had on space, and the billions of naturally existing particles passing through the wild flowers—nothing could hide from Meng Chuan. He could even easily see the wild flowers’ entire timeline—growth from the past to their future withered days. The wild flowers in his eyes were a complete life cycle.
However, the scene Meng Chuan saw had now changed.
Billions of particle threads? Countless fluctuations? Impact on space? A single time period? These were too superficial.
Meng Chuan saw the laws represented by these superficial appearances, and the countless complicated laws originated from time and space.
Time and space were the two cornerstones of all laws.
Meng Chuan could see that the temporal law and spatial law’s influence formed countless microscopic laws. Only by combining these countless laws did the beautiful world appear.
Laws. Meng Chuan looked at the mountain, the trees, the flowers, the flowing water…
He was looking at mountains, rivers, and trees, but in reality, he was looking at countless laws. He also saw countless laws formed by time and space. This feeling was wonderful.
There was no more confusion!
Omniscience!
He seemed to know the essence of everything.
No. Meng Chuan woke up when he saw the endless fog around Dry Origin Mountain. The fog contained endless profundities and was terrifying. Even Eighth Tribulation Eminences would be courting death if they dared to barge in. The profundities contained in the fog were countless times more complicated than flowers and trees.
Meng Chuan clearly knew that the endless profundities contained in the fog definitely stemmed from time and space. However, it was too complicated; he couldn’t understand it.
Only then did Meng Chuan wake up. He was still far from being omniscient.
Although everything in the endless spacetime originates from the two cornerstones—time and space—the more profound something is, the harder it is to comprehend. For example, I can’t comprehend Physical Body Eighth Tribulation Eminences and Eternal treasures. Meng Chuan understood this point.
Even if an Eternal existence was known for being omniscient, it was very difficult to create an existence like Senior Brother Thousand-Hands—who was comparable to an Eighth Tribulation Eminence.
At the very least, I’ve taken the most important step today. I’ve truly grasped the two cornerstones of all laws—time and space. Meng Chuan smiled.
Chapter 744 - Half-step Eighth Eminence Meng Chuan
Translator: CKtalon
Archean Eon Realm, in a concealed space in Heaven and Earth Great Hall.
Sitting cross-legged beside the Eternal treasure seal, Meng Chuan opened his eyes. He looked at the lake of dark-red blood in front of him before looking up at the floating Eternal treasure seal.
The blood of an Eighth Tribulation Eminence. Meng Chuan immediately saw the endless profundities formed by the blood lepton. Although it wasn’t as terrifying as the fog around Dry Origin Mountain, it was still difficult for him to comprehend it in a short period of time. I need at least 10,000 years to comprehend it completely.
Even if he comprehended it, it didn’t mean that he could create an Eighth Tribulation body formulation. After all, a perfected body was definitely perfectly compatible with him. He had to create it himself!
Eternal treasure. Meng Chuan waved his hand, and the gray seal landed in his hand.
Under Meng Chuan’s control, the gray seal’s might was completely restrained. It didn’t dissipate at all.
If the Origins law could barely unleash a sliver of the seal’s might, then the spacetime law was enough to reveal its true horror.
What a terrifying Eternal treasure. Meng Chuan could clearly sense the Eternal treasure’s laws. This law represented destruction. From the different phases of time and space, this law destroyed everything.
Meng Chuan felt that by using the spacetime law, he could unleash ten-fold or even dozens-fold his strength.
With this, I might be able to fight an Eighth Tribulation Eminence. But if I’m exposed, I’m afraid all Eighth Tribulation Eminences will descend at this time node and awaken. All of them will come to snatch the Eternal treasure. Archean Eon Realm can’t stop a group of Eighth Tribulation Eminences. Just as Ancestral Master Archean Eon said, I have to reach the Eighth Tribulation realm before I can reveal it. Otherwise, it will be a disaster, Meng Chuan thought to himself.
For people like Dragon Ancestor—who had cultivated to the Eighth Tribulation realm’s limits—they could create a universe. Even if they had three to five Eternal treasures, nobody dared to eye them.
If they cultivated to the top Eighth Tribulation realm like Fiend Mountain’s owner and Black Fiend Ancestor, it would be very difficult for them to be killed if Eternal existences didn’t take action. It was also normal for them to have Eternal treasures.
An ordinary Eighth Tribulation Eminence holding an Eternal treasure would probably spell disaster. For example, the pool of blood in front of him represented a Physical Body Eighth Tribulation Eminence that had died.
Perhaps I have to become an Eternal existence’s disciple before I can publicly reveal the Eternal treasure. An Eternal existence’s disciple had a very special status in the endless spacetime. As Daolord Evodia had said, although Dragon Ancestor and the others were powerful, they could be killed by an Eternal existence. However, an Eternal existence’s disciple… could be pulled back from the spacetime of the past by his master if they died.
Of course, if they died of old age, there was nothing that could reverse the outcome. It was a death caused by the decline of one’s willpower. Even if they were pulled back from the spacetime of the past, the weakened mind would still be unable to bear the strength of their body. There was no way for them to live; even an Eternal existence couldn’t save them.
After cultivating for over 16,000 years, I’ve finally reached the half-step Eighth Tribulation realm. Meng Chuan nodded slightly.
Apart from his talent, resources also played a very important factor. For example, others could only comprehend the laws of spacetime operation, but he could comprehend the laws of spacetime operation and the Great Seal Eternal treasure. These two laws—which were of the same level—didn’t provide much immediate help, but the effects were very lasting and profound after extended periods of cultivation.
On the other hand, he also had an opportunity from Dry Origin Mountain.
Every person with great accomplishments had opportunities. Celestial Thearch Myriad Star and Hall Lord White Avian had great opportunities! However, opportunities only favored talented people! Otherwise, those without talent would be wasting those opportunities.
Whoosh.
Meng Chuan’s gaze swept across the grotto-heaven and Goddess River Zone. He saw a couple on a bustling planet in a distant river zone—Planet Azure.
Planet Azure was a bustling planet with Eternal Tower’s river zone headquarters. It also had a Sixth Tribulation Eminence presiding over it. There were more than ten Fifth Tribulation Eminences as well. The couple who ran the Treasure Repository here was Meng An and his wife.
Meng An had already cultivated to the Fourth Tribulation realm! He was considered an expert on Planet Azure, but he didn’t stand out. After all, there was a Sixth Tribulation Eminence presiding over it.
An’er and his wife’s outer realm true bodies have settled on Planet Azure? Meng Chuan thought to himself. His son and daughter-in-law had been wandering the outer realm. After settling on Planet Azure, they didn’t leave. They seemed to have fallen in love with life there.
Planet Azure was indeed very prosperous and beautiful.
Such days are very comfortable. Meng Chuan smiled.
His son—Meng An—had once been ‘whipped’ by Ancestral Master Archean Eon, preventing him from dari
ng to slack off on his cultivation. In the early days, he had been subjected to many cruel tests. Now, he had completely relaxed and enjoyed a comfortable life.
That’s quite good too. Meng Chuan’s gaze turned, and he saw another area dozens of river zones away.
Seven Tribulation Eminences gathered on a ship. Meng Yu was inside.
“Since everyone has accepted this mission through the academy, we need to work together,” said the leader of the crimson rock creatures. “If anyone breaks the agreement, they will be pursued by the other six of us. Furthermore, it will be reported to the academy.”
“Everyone understands the consequences of breaking the agreement. Chisuo, it’s the first time the other six of us have met. We aren’t familiar with each other, so do the introductions please,” said an elder with a huge calabash on his back.
“Alright.” The scarlet rock creature nodded. He first pointed at the thin Meng Yu, who was dressed in a loose robe. “This is Brother Meng Yu. He’s the only one in our team who hasn’t joined the academy. I personally invited him. He seems to be the weakest at the Fourth Tribulation realm, but I can guarantee that his strength isn’t inferior to mine! We have a life-and-death relationship.”
“Oh?” The other five companions were all Fifth Tribulation Eminences. They looked at Meng Yu in surprise. A Fourth Tribulation Eminence can match a Fifth Tribulation Eminence?
“Brother Chisuo is just being polite. Only my sword technique is passable,” said Meng Yu with a smile. “My means aren’t as comprehensive as a true Fifth Tribulation Eminence’s. When the time comes, I hope you can watch over me.”
…
In Archean Eon Realm, Meng Chuan looked at his grandson, Meng Yu, from afar.
Of the descendants in my Meng family, Meng Yu is the strongest. He will probably reach the Fifth Tribulation realm after cultivating for another few millennia. Meng Chuan’s heart ached for his grandson.
This was because Meng Yu had long been roaming Earth Cloud Mystic Realm alone. He had suffered all sorts of hardships. Now, he was tempering himself while roaming the outer realm. He wanted to share his grandfather’s burden.
He had no idea that his grandfather was already a half-step Eighth Tribulation Eminence.
I’ve now reached the half-step Eighth Tribulation realm. If I successfully transcend the tribulation and become an Eighth Tribulation Eminence, many people in my homeworld will be able to transcend Samsara. However, Yu’er was born in Earth Cloud Mystic Realm. Archean Eon Realm’s River of Spacetime doesn’t recognize Yu’er, so I can’t make him transcend Samsara. Meng Chuan understood this point.
Meng Yu could only rely on his cultivation to create a new world.
Although Meng Chuan felt that he was ruthless to his grandson, he felt that he had to temper him and watch him from the shadows since his grandson had talent.
Compared to other cultivators, he already has a lot of resources. Although Meng Chuan allowed his grandson to be tempered, he secretly gave him opportunities.
Once he becomes a Fifth Tribulation Eminence, I believe he will know more about the River of Spacetime. He will also know about City Lord Eastcalm, Meng Chuan. Meng Chuan frowned slightly. When that happens, I won’t be able to hide it anymore.
Forget it. When he becomes a Fifth Tribulation Eminence, I won’t be able to hide the situation in Earth Cloud Mystic Realm from him. When the time comes, I’ll have to tell him. As a Fifth Tribulation Eminence… he definitely can take some blows.
Meng Chuan turned his gaze and looked into the distance.
It was Celestial Thearch Myriad Star’s homeworld.
It’s time to meet Hall Lord. Meng Chuan was very impressed by Hall Lord. He had always wanted to reach the half-step Eighth Tribulation realm as soon as possible so that he could take over.
For an Essence Soul Tribulation Eminence like him, sending an Essence Soul avatar to preside over the situation was nothing. However, to Hall Lord… he was relegating his only true outer realm body to guard it.
…
Huh? Outside Celestial Thearch Myriad Star’s homeworld, Hall Lord White Avian—who was presiding over the array formation—was somewhat puzzled. Why is Meng Chuan here?
He could sense Meng Chuan’s location through karma.
He looked up. The black-robed, white-haired Meng Chuan had already traversed the distant spacetime and arrived in the void.
Boom!
Hall Lord White Avian’s spacetime domain collided with Meng Chuan’s spacetime domain. Although they weren’t enemies, the clash of domains still caused Hall Lord White Avian’s expression to change.
The other Seventh Tribulation Eminences’ domains were ordinary Origins domains. They were domains formed by various Seventh Tribulation laws.
As for the spacetime domain, it was at the Eighth Tribulation realm.
Previously… in this era, only Celestial Thearch Myriad Star could fight him head-on.
“Meng Chuan, you?” Hall Lord White Avian was surprised and delighted.
“I just broke through today, so I immediately came to see you, Hall Lord,” said Meng Chuan with a smile.
Chapter 745 - Fate
Translator: CKtalon
Although Hall Lord White Avian had high hopes for Meng Chuan, Meng Chuan’s speed of growth exceeded his expectations. How long has it been since he reached the Seventh Tribulation realm? He has already reached the half-step Eighth Tribulation realm?
“Ever since I suppressed Celestial Thearch Myriad Star, I’ve only been presiding over the array formation for slightly more than a hundred years.” No matter how strong White Avian’s mental state was, he couldn’t help but chuckle. “I’d already made preparations. Even if I delay my cultivation, I’ll just waste it out with Celestial Thearch Myriad Star. Yet, you came to replace me today. I was caught off guard by your cultivation speed.”
Although Hall Lord White Avian claimed that he was caught off guard, he was actually grinning from ear to ear.
“I was lucky to make a breakthrough in my cultivation,” said Meng Chuan with a smile. “After comprehending the three fundamental laws of time, I fell into a bottleneck. I was stuck at the bottleneck for nearly 5,000 years; I only broke through when I saw the peak of Fiend Mountain.”
“I can only make a vague judgment about your cultivation time now… It isn’t more than 20,000 years,” said Hall Lord White Avian with a sigh. “You reached the half-step Eighth Tribulation realm after cultivating for more than 10,000 years. You even said that you spent nearly 5,000 years stuck at a bottleneck. If other Seventh Tribulation Eminences hear you, they would probably secretly curse you for showing off.”
“Actually… I’m just showing off,” said Meng Chuan with a smile. “After cultivating for so many years, I’ve finally reached the half-step Eighth Tribulation realm. It’s only right for me to show off.”
“I’ll hold a celebration for you at Nebula Palace in a few days so that you can show off as much as you want,” said Hall Lord White Avian with a smile.
Celestial Thearch Myriad Star had been suppressed. The two of them were the only two half-step Eighth Tribulation Eminences in the present era, and the two of them could decide the order of the entire River of Spacetime.
He felt a lot more relaxed now.
“There’s no need for a celebration.” Meng Chuan shook his head. “It’s gratuitous.”
“Alright, up to you.” Hall Lord White Avian nodded.
If it were a half-step Seventh Tribulation Eminence or an ordinary Seventh Tribulation Eminence, they would need to celebrate. However, there was no need for any superficial ceremonies after becoming a half-step Eighth Tribulation Eminence. Who in the entire spacetime dared to be disrespectful to a half-step Eighth Tribulation Eminence?
“Come, I’ll teach you how to manage this array formation,” said Hall Lord White Avian.
“Alright.” Meng Chuan followed and learned how to control the array formation.
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In the suppressed i
nhabited world, Celestial Thearch Myriad Star appeared out of thin air at the peak of a tall mountain. He looked up at the world membrane and the chains that appeared. The aura emitted by the sealing array changed.
This array formation’s aura has changed? Celestial Thearch Myriad Star’s face was somewhat pale. This is… Meng Chuan’s aura?
At that moment, he was somewhat dazed; he even felt despair.
The one presiding over the array formation was clearly White Avian. Why has it become Meng Chuan? Meng Chuan has also grasped the spacetime law? Celestial Thearch Myriad Star was somewhat flustered.
Meng Chuan was an Essence Soul Tribulation Eminence. It was very easy for him to send an Essence Soul avatar to preside over the array formation; it didn’t affect his cultivation at all. Furthermore, Meng Chuan was too young. He could continue this battle of attrition.
He became a half-step Eighth Tribulation Eminence so quickly. With his growth speed, how can I escape his obstruction? Celestial Thearch Myriad Star was truly indignant.
I deduced the future and predicted that Meng Chuan’s future would be very terrifying. It’s very easy for him to reach the half-step Eighth Tribulation realm. Therefore, I didn’t dare delay. I started my machinations ahead of time to prevent myself from being obstructed by Meng Chuan! Celestial Thearch Myriad Star had long deduced the future. If he delayed for too long, his plan of devouring inhabited worlds would be heavily obstructed when Meng Chuan reached the half-step Eighth Tribulation realm.
This was because Meng Chuan had many Essence Soul avatars. After becoming a half-step Eighth Tribulation Eminence, the threat he posed was much greater than Hall Lord White Avian. For example, he could send an Essence Soul avatar to follow Celestial Thearch Myriad Star’s outer realm true body for a long period of time and use an array formation to intercept him.
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