Chapter 2134: The Invincible Old Man Awakens
Chapter 2134: Chapter 2134: The Invincible Old Man Awakens
Could it be, this matter is very significant?
Ye Feng couldn’t help but think this way.
"This is... a strike across time and space! My goodness, what on earth is happening here, why would a super powerful being at the Boundless Venerable level strike across the timeline at this small sect?"
Wuyuan Great Dao Venerable exclaimed in shock.
These words left Ye Feng dumbfounded.
Snake-eyed Dao Venerable said in a deep voice, "No, the reason the other party is striking seems not primarily to assassinate the Nine Great Heavenly Venerables, but to seize that Seven-Colored Enlightenment Tea Tree. However, this is even more strange!"
"I also find it strange." Wuyuan Great Dao Venerable frowned tightly, "Just a Seven-Colored Enlightenment Tea Tree, not even a Nine-Colored Enlightenment Tea Tree, why would it be worth the Boundless Venerable’s strike across the timeline? Even the Nine-Colored Enlightenment Tea Tree might not be worth such a strike!"
"How could this be?"
At this moment, Ye Feng’s heart was a turbulent sea.
The one who struck, turned out to be a Boundless Venerable?
Moreover, the opponent is a super powerful being from another timeline, logically, such existences shouldn’t have difficulty obtaining a Seven-Colored Enlightenment Tea Tree, even a Nine-Colored Enlightenment Tea Tree should be within reach!
However, the opponent has crossed the timeline to seize the Seven-Colored Enlightenment Tea Tree of the sect where the Nine Great Heavenly Venerables are located.
Could it be, the Seven-Colored Enlightenment Tea Tree of the sect where the Nine Great Heavenly Venerables are located is very special?
"Something’s not right! How could a Boundless Venerable possibly cross another timeline? Isn’t this a feat that only great pinnacle existences can accomplish?"
Ye Feng voiced this doubt.
Wuyuan Great Dao Venerable guessed, "It may be because the opponent possesses a top-level time treasure, allowing him to strike across the timeline with the cultivation level of a Boundless Venerable."
"It seems, they must have relied on external forces like time treasures." Ye Feng nodded, "It’s just that since the opponent is a Boundless Venerable, with immense power, why haven’t they managed to kill the Nine Great Heavenly Venerables?"
Wuyuan Great Dao Venerable remained silent.
Snake-eyed Dao Venerable seemed to understand, explaining, "It might be because the opponent came through the timeline, the power they can exert is inherently limited, unable to kill the Nine Great Heavenly Venerables. Moreover, the opponent’s goal is the Seven-Colored Enlightenment Tea Tree, whether or not they kill the Nine Great Heavenly Venerables might not be important."
"I see." Ye Feng suddenly understood.
Now, through the analysis of the two Great Dao Venerables, he realized the intricacies of this matter.
"When Disillusioned Heavenly Venerable returns reborn, I must ask him what’s special about that Seven-Colored Enlightenment Tea Tree."
Ye Feng thought to himself.
Or perhaps... ask the Invincible Old Man!
"The Horror Swordsman should be the projection of the Invincible Old Man’s nightmare, and according to the Horror Swordsman, the emergent members of the Horror Clan, they all seem to have come across time lines... which means, when a great pinnacle existence falls into slumber, they might help others cross timelines in their nightmares?"
Ye Feng thought deeper and deeper.
This matter, he had to ask the old man.
"The Horror Swordsman is dead, the old man’s nightmare should be over, right? Then, has he awakened?"
Ye Feng stroked his chin, pondering.
At this point, Wuyuan Great Dao Venerable said, "Ye Feng, my young friend, these Nine Heavenly Venerables from your Twin Universe must be extraordinary, otherwise, the Seven-Colored Enlightenment Tea Tree they cultivated couldn’t have attracted a Boundless Venerable from another timeline to seize it, be careful!"
"Indeed, you should be careful." Snake-eyed Dao Venerable also nodded in agreement, thinking Ye Feng should pay attention to his own safety, practice well, and grow quickly.
In the future, we must rely on him to resist the Horror Clan.
Ye Feng guessed something, "Could it be creatures from the Horror Clan will cross timelines to kill me?"
"We can’t rule out this possibility." Wuyuan Great Dao Venerable nodded, thinking of something, "By the way, Ye Feng, you seem to already have an Indelible Seal, don’t you?"
"Yes." Ye Feng nodded.
He didn’t have the Indelible Seal, but possessed something countless times better, an inner universe even the Invincible Old Man couldn’t find.
His universe, very safe.
Wuyuan Great Dao Venerable said, "The Indelible Seal can be considered a powerful seal, its source of power comes from the Origin of All Things, even great pinnacle existences may not be able to erase the Indelible Seal. It can be said that once the Indelible Seal is condensed, you can’t die."
"But, nothing is absolute."
"If the Origin of All Things gets blown up, the Indelible Seal will naturally disappear, and the cultivator will be killed."
"Of course!"
"Even those great pinnacle existences can’t blow up the Origin of All Things. After all, this place is too vast, the origin of laws too strong, with certain self-restoration ability, even with constant strikes from great pinnacle existences, it’s impossible to blow up the Origin of All Things."
"So, only the appearance of a supreme existence beyond great pinnacle existences can possibly blow up the Origin of All Things."
"But, how could such an existence possibly exist?"
Wuyuan Great Dao Venerable shifted his tone.
"The Origin of All Things cannot be blown up, but once you are captured to another timeline by a strong being from another timeline, and there is no Origin of All Things there, or the Origin of All Things there doesn’t acknowledge your Indelible Seal, you would effectively lose your Undying Body, and might face the possibility of being killed."
"Do you understand now?"
"You must beware of those who can cross timelines, don’t let them capture you, otherwise... you’ll die!"
Wuyuan Great Dao Venerable looked serious.
Who is Ye Feng?
The future Feng Ye Sword Venerable, a super strong being capable of resisting the Horror Clan. Super strong beings from another timeline might strike at him across time.
"Alright, I understand." Ye Feng nodded, realizing that once a cultivator leaves their original timeline, there is a risk of the Indelible Seal becoming ineffective, which is not good news.
The three continued to converse.
Half a day later.
Ye Feng left Wuyuan City, and to ensure Ye Feng’s safety, both Wuyuan Great Dao Venerable and Snake-eyed Dao Venerable gave him a spirit talisman.
"A spirit talisman containing our shadow, you can activate it when facing danger. Although the shadow is not as strong as the original body, it’s still at the Great Dao Venerable level. Unless a Boundless Venerable strikes, it can ensure your escape." Wuyuan Great Dao Venerable said solemnly.
To them, Ye Feng has an Indelible Seal, as long as he isn’t dragged into other timelines, it’s nearly impossible to be killed. With their shadow’s protection, they can ensure some time and opportunity to escape.
At that time, they would come to rescue in person.
The Origin of All Things is covered with teleportation arrays.
As long as you know the specific location, you can travel through the nearby teleportation arrays. With enough money, any location can be reached within half a day.
"Thank you very much, elders!"
Ye Feng cupped his hands and thanked.
Wuyuan Great Dao Venerable laughed heartily and said, "Ye Feng my young friend, you’re a smart person, you should be aware that us old folks investing in you is actually hoping that once you grow strong in the future, you can give us a hand, we have our own selfish motives."
Ye Feng laughed and said, "Is having selfish motives not normal? I am deeply grateful for the help of you both, if I grow and become successful in the future, I will definitely support you both."
"Hahaha!"
Wuyuan Great Dao Venerable and Snake-eyed Dao Venerable both smiled.
With Ye Feng’s promise, it is enough.
An hour later.
Haizhou, Origin Pool Sea, Spirit Turtle Island.
Ever since the battle at the Youzhou Divine Sword Peak Ruins ended, the people of the Nine Provinces knew about the Misty Holy Sect’s base, and the Heavenly Venerable level sects native to Origin Pool Sea have all become vassals of the Misty Holy Sect by offering tributes.
Nowadays, Spirit Turtle Island is visited by Myriad Clans.
The Misty Holy Sect has become the most famous force in Haizhou, overshadowing old hegemon-level powers like the Chaotic Dao Sect and Blood Moon Clan, and many wish to join the sect.
"Fellow Daoists, our Misty Holy Sect’s recruitment ceremony is held every year, but this year’s slots are full. You can come next year to participate in the entry assessment."
Gong Qingqiu constantly dealt with geniuses from various clans.
She had to admit, the geniuses from the Origin of All Things are impressive, stronger than those in the Universe, and even the youngest among them are top-tier Immortal Emperors.
Their combat power is mostly above seven stars of a king.
And this is considered ordinary.
To be crowned as "genius," one should at least be a regular Invincible Supreme.
"Next year’s recruitment will definitely be fierce."
Gong Qingqiu already had a hunch.
"Elder Gong, you’ve been working hard lately." Ye Feng appeared beside Gong Qingqiu, looking at her, who had already broken through to Four-Turn Heavenly Venerable, expressing satisfaction.
"Helping the Sect Leader handle sect affairs is my honor, not tiring at all."
Gong Qingqiu remained gentle and refined.
Ye Feng smiled lightly, extended his hand, and gently tapped Gong Qingqiu’s forehead, transmitting the ancient scriptures he had comprehended at the Picking Star Platform in Wuyuan City to her sea of consciousness.
This included many cultivation insights.
As well as numerous life perceptions of strong figures.
Once Gong Qingqiu digests them, she can gain a faster improvement in her mindset than cultivating in the Mind Cultivation Tower.
"Thank you, Sect Leader, for bestowing the teachings!"
Gong Qingqiu thanked repeatedly, and Ye Feng further guided her for half a day, before openly preaching in the sect, benefiting the sect members greatly.
Several days later.
Ye Feng finished his preaching and left Spirit Turtle Island.
"Radiant Daoist, come with me."
Ye Feng called his first "henchman," and flew towards the Central Great Forest in Haizhou.
"Are we going to seek that existence?"
Radiant Daoist felt excited, thinking it was very wise to follow Ye Feng; he regularly sees great pinnacle existences that even the Boundless Venerable might not witness!
This was enough for him to boast for billions of years.
Central Great Forest.
With a creak, Ye Feng pushed open the courtyard door and saw the Cosmic Sea Ancient Tree and the elderly man sipping tea and relaxing under it on a deck chair.
"Senior, you’re awake?" Ye Feng exclaimed in delight.
"Nightmare eradicated, naturally I’m awake." The Invincible Old Man gently shook a palm-leaf fan, pointing to the seat opposite, signaling Ye Feng to sit.
Ye Feng, of course, did not stand on ceremony, promptly took a seat, and proactively poured tea for the Invincible Old Man.
Radiant Daoist stood by like an old servant.
Due to the Invincible Old Man shielding fluctuations, Radiant Daoist had no clue about their conversation.
"Little one, I have to thank you for quickly dealing with the Horror Swordsman, which ended my nightmare promptly, allowing me to wake up early. If you were killed or defeated by the Horror Swordsman, my nightmare would have persisted, and stronger entities would have emerged, causing greater loss and heartache."
The Invincible Old Man revealed an important message.
Ye Feng was greatly shocked: "If the subsequent nightmare projections remain unresolved, wouldn’t even more powerful entities appear, not just immeasurable ones? Existences like you, great pinnacle beings, would appear?"
The Invincible Old Man frowned: "Not necessarily. Beings at my level generally do not easily cross into other timelines."
Ye Feng was curious: "Why?"
The Invincible Old Man explained: "Because beings at our level have already completely consolidated the timeline. Regardless of the timeline, we are unmatched, without past, present, or future, and are unfathomable, defying logic. If we casually cross timelines, it may disrupt them, possibly leading to their destruction."
"I see!" Ye Feng murmured.
Before crossing over, he was a proud son of Huaxia, having read many books and legends, learning that beings like the Invincible Old Man with consolidated timelines should correspond to the legendary "Hunyuan Daluo."
Such entities are eternal, unperishable, untouched by cause and effect, without any past, present, or future, existing uniquely as the true self, revered as the "unique true god."
"Senior, is your level, perhaps, the legendary... Hunyuan Daluo?"
Ye Feng asked curiously.
The Invincible Old Man was taken aback, saying: "No, we don’t use that term. Those of the same realm in other timelines, including us, usually refer to our level as ’Half-Step Great Dao Controller.’"
"Ah?" Ye Feng was surprised.
The Invincible Old Man said:
"As far as we know, beyond our realm is another half realm, dubbed the omniscient and omnipotent ’Great Dao Controller.’ Such an existence can control the Great Dao of any timeline, capable of destroying the Origin of All Things."
"We great pinnacle existences, though able to traverse other timelines, surpassing the ordinary, do not yet possess the ability to utterly annihilate the Origin of All Things, merely being on equal footing."
"Thus, we self-identify as Half-Step Great Dao Controllers, second only to Great Dao Controllers."
"Regardless of our cultivation efforts, we seem unable to progress, ultimately unqualified to reach the legendary realm of Great Dao Controller."
Upon hearing this, Ye Feng was even more shocked internally.
Half-Step Great Dao Controller!
So, this is the realm inhabited by great pinnacle existences, seemingly close to the peak itself.
"Senior, with this early awakening, did you uncover the root cause of your slumber and nightmares?"
Ye Feng posed an internal query.
The Invincible Old Man shook his head: "I still can’t find the specific reason for slumber; possibly influenced by the Great Dao controlling countless timelines!"
"Alright." Ye Feng nodded.
The Invincible Old Man thought of something, saying: "When Half-Step Great Dao Controllers in different timelines slumber, their consciousness involuntarily traverses timelines, allowing other timeline’s Half-Step Great Dao Controllers to sense it. They then seize the opportunity to cross timelines through dreams, sending the Horror Clan over to wreak havoc."
Ye Feng frowned: "But why do that? As Half-Step Great Dao Controllers, can’t they directly traverse timelines, sending their subordinates over? Moreover, what benefit does destruction achieve?"
The Invincible Old Man chuckled: "You’ve finally hit on the most critical point!"
[PS: This Chapter has over 4100 words, good morning!]