Simultaneous Travel: Becoming a Legend in the Heavens.

Chapter 491 The Weight of the Universe

Crimson tides crossed the stargate, shimmering across the universe.

Planets without life will be directly devoured and turned into energy, while planets with life will be brought under their control. Those that receive enough power will become "Crimson" apostles, appearing on new planets to begin a new journey.

If we raise our perspective infinitely, we will find that the "Crimson" galaxy expands exponentially from Earth, first to the eight planets of our solar system, then to the Oort Cloud in the ORT, and then to the Proxima Centauri system, the Milky Way galaxy, and galaxy clusters...

This is the power of the Red of War, unrestrained conquest and expansion. The "Old Ones" can infect the universe like cancer, only in a different way.

Given enough time, the entire universe will be covered in "deep red".

In the mysterious world, Luke devoured the "Primal Hunger," completing the authority of "All Things Return to One." Using this as a base, he controlled the "Cataclysmic Destruction" and a portion of the Source Essence, which were promoted by the "Red Priestess" and the "Primal Witch." Luke and his companions truly reached the "Pillar" level, and their power even subtly surpassed that.

Without any opponent to restrain him, Lu Ke felt that his stats were about to leap forward again as he continued to eat.

However, at this level of power, numerical values ​​can no longer be the true standard for measuring combat strength; "symbols," "authority," and "status" are the real core.

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"I feel the resistance is much weaker than I imagined. Is that all? Where have all the resources been used?"

Luke frowned slightly, standing on top of the feigning dead ORT and watching Arash dissipate into the air. After waiting for several seconds, no new enemies appeared, and he was puzzled by the fact that there were only seven Grand Ranks among the interceptors.

After all, it is the origin of the entire universe. Even if it lacks autonomy, it possesses "unknown" authority that is difficult to analyze and fathom. Surely it wouldn't misjudge its own size so much.

Lu Ke narrowed his eyes, a flash of inspiration struck him, and after considering a certain possibility, he focused his gaze on observing the world as a whole, and sure enough, he discovered a clue.

The world's "barriers" are rapidly decreasing, concepts are becoming blurred, various Lostbelts and different possibilities are about to collide, and the existence of the Inner Sea is also beginning to stir.

Given that there is no one in the world who can defeat me, should we look at other possibilities?
Lu Ke chuckled. Normally, he wouldn't mind adding some intensity to his recipes, but directly consuming the "source" was far more effective than these things.

Ultimately, it is the origin of everything. Delaying it for too long is always harmful, and it may greatly activate the autonomous consciousness of the "root" and cause unnecessary changes.

Lu Ke spread his arms, and dozens of halos composed of unidentified substances appeared behind him. These halos sometimes merged and sometimes overlapped, both independent and unified.

He stretched out his hands towards the front, as if grasping something invisible, and tore it apart with force. The space in front of him could not bear the weight and broke open a phantom crack, which quickly expanded into a doorway and was then fixed in place.

By using the connection between the new "Gaia" and "Alaya" and the "Root," the "invasion" symbolizes the forced opening of the blockade, and a new door is opened once again.

The dark end, the swirling vortex like a cluster of stars, flows quietly and eternally. Just looking at it will flood your mind with countless pieces of knowledge. Even the Five Great Laws are just a few words in this vast amount of knowledge.

The birth of the universe, the weaving of rules, the operation and flow of all things, the book that records the origin of all cause and effect, the "ultimate" of this world is the end behind the door.

Lu Ke's figure vanished instantly, leaping to the gate and stepping forward without hesitation. Before he could even land, he found himself enveloped by the realm of "emptiness".

Appetite, sexual desire, survival instinct, desire for safety, desire for belonging, desire for knowledge, desire to love and be loved, desire for companionship and recognition, desire for respect and achievement, desire for power and fame, desire for knowledge and exploration, desire for freedom and possession...

Heaven and earth were one, and the pure feeling of Bodhicitta enveloped this space, eliminating all desires. It also made Lu Ke stop walking and look indifferently at the source of purity.

Boom! ! !
Like a supernova explosion, a beam of light bursts forth from the darkness, pouring out endless light and heat, enveloping the deep red covering the earth. The pillar of light, powerful enough to shatter stars, is mixed with pure chanting, conveying a sense of the cycle of birth and death.

Luke raised his hand, unleashing a cosmic storm that swept across the heavens and earth, and looked expressionlessly at the Buddha standing barefoot not far away, like a dreamlike bubble.

The attack just now was launched by him.

The Buddha's face was so serene as to be almost indistinct, with no boundary between youth and old age, nor any distinct emotional fluctuations. Only his eyes, like deep pools, reflected the changing world, yet remained undisturbed.

The Awakened One, a silhouette of an unspeakable being just before attaining true Buddhahood, the savior who makes the judgment, this being who should have been in the spiritual world appears in the real world.

He gazed at the crimson expanse expanding wildly at the edge of the universe, a faint hint of compassion in his eyes:
"I never imagined that a heretical sect of your scale would appear, capable of poisoning the entire universe."

"The development of this world has deviated from the correct path and has been deemed an anomaly that needs to be pruned. All living things will eventually perish. Life is inherently a painful cycle, like the endless cycle of blooming and withering of the Sal tree flowers."

"I will be the one to help you pass on to the afterlife."

Lu Ke let out a long sigh, his tone flat: "What makes you think you're qualified to help me pass on?"

The enlightened one did not answer. Having attained "EX-level" Bodhicitta enlightenment, he had no complicated thoughts and used reason as the sole criterion for judgment.

"When the Heavenly Wheel proclaims, all sentient beings and all suffering will return to me. In the moment of great enlightenment, humanity will become one."

A pure and serene chant arose, and the enlightened one raised his palm, aiming it at Lu Ke's body and locking onto him.

In terms of sheer power, he is far inferior to his current enemy, but his Noble Phantasm is a final liberation that concentrates energy comparable to the principles of human creation onto one enemy, freeing them from suffering.

The longer human history continues and the larger the human territory expands, the more powerful the Noble Phantasms will become, and no living being can withstand this immense damage.

Behind him, the "Heavenly Wheel Holy King," spanning 70,000 meters, rotated. Its seven smaller wheels were now fully charged, each radiating light, which converged into a radiant wheel even more dazzling than the sun.

Lu Ke lowered his hands, gazing leisurely at the great sun wheel that concentrated the concept of the principles of creation in one place, a hint of disgust in his eyes.

"Time is running out, and I'm getting a little tired of it."

【Reincarnation】

The long-accumulated Noble Phantasm erupted without grand declarations or bursts of energy. The sound seemed not to be heard with the ears, but rather resounded directly in the depths of the soul, at the level of the fundamental particles that constitute all things. It was calm and gentle, yet carried an absolute and irresistible force.

The ultimate Noble Phantasm engulfed Luke's body, disappearing completely like a world that had been cut apart, leaving no trace.

The enlightened one calmly withdrew his palm, preparing to leave.

The discordant aura he sensed had completely vanished, and the savior, possessing absolute rationality, trusted his own judgment and the power of his Noble Phantasm.

Just then, he noticed that the gate to the source remained unchanged, which meant that... the source had not disappeared!

The enlightened one suddenly looked up and realized that the sky and the earth had been covered by an endless "deep red" without him noticing. All possibilities of observation in time, space, and latitude, as well as causal transformations, were cut off by the "deep red".

The shadows enveloped the enlightened Buddha, and behind him appeared a gaping maw that seemed capable of swallowing the entire universe whole, and abstract, stomach-like structures.

The enlightened one slowly turned around and saw the [Reincarnation of Oneness] being chewed up in the giant maw. Even the Buddha, who possessed the "enlightenment of Bodhicitta," was momentarily stunned, staring at the impenetrable shadow and muttering to himself, "There is actually an anomaly that even the Buddha cannot liberate...?"

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The chilling chewing sound lasted for a few seconds, followed by the sound of something being crushed and swallowed.

The ORT machine, clad in the shell of a giant spider, trembled slightly, daring not to make any attempt to activate it.

Lu Ke spat lightly, expelling the completely corroded "Bodhi Heart" from his mouth. For him, who had "primordial hunger," there was nothing he couldn't digest, and the Bodhi Heart was no exception. However, eating this thing would lower... raise his moral character.

In just a moment's delay, figures of all sorts of things that shouldn't have appeared began to emerge: the gods at the pinnacle of each pantheon, the strongest UO on the planet, the seven great beasts symbolizing human evil, predatory planets, Chaos of Chaos...

Luke even saw a vast temple in the universe, and within it the "Primordial Goddess," the Heart of the Universe, and monsters from the Servant Universe...

Without pausing, Luke charged straight through the gate leading to the Root, slammed it shut behind him, and headed straight for the swirling vortex that resembled a star cluster.

Unaware, without feeling, without thought, and shrouded in countless complex rules, the petrified phantom of "Ryougi Shiki" reappeared, speaking softly and exhaling a fragrant breath.

"Nothing can truly remain itself after touching the root. This is the book of cause and effect that records everything, the end of all things. You are courting death."

Luke approached the "Root" step by step, nonchalantly saying, "Thanks for the reminder, but I remember the five great mages successfully returned, didn't they?"

“They haven’t even really touched the ‘surface,’ while you’re trying to devour the entire ‘root.’ These are completely different concepts.”

"Oh, then let me go and die. Wouldn't that be more helpful to you?"

"No, I'm worried you'll succeed, even if the chances are slim, it's still a threat."

The clothing of the "Two Rites" was covered in large patches of red that stretched outwards. She smiled and explained, offering another word of advice.

“Your power is already great enough that nothing in the world can bind you… even in all possibilities.”

“In this world, you are the supreme being, and all living beings can become your playthings. If you are not satisfied, I can also provide you with assistance... There is no need to try to replace the position of ‘the Root’.”

"That's only in 'this world'."

Lu Ke ignored the warnings and successfully arrived in front of the "Root," gazing at the vortex that encompassed all laws and rules. This was the ladder that would allow him to truly become the ruler of the entire universe.

"Unfortunately, I'm not one of those lazy bums. If there's a way to move forward, of course I'll give it a try. Even newbies have the desire to become pros."

"What kind of Luke is he if he doesn't want to be King Luke!"

Upon hearing this, the "Two Ryougi Shiki" paused for a few seconds, a look of confusion on their faces.

"What on earth are you?"

"What am I?"

Lu Ke repeated the question, pondered it a few times, and then smiled.

"I am a 2003 graduate of the Clock Tower, a Priestess, and my family's magic is mind manipulation. I currently reside in Fuyuki City and work in social engineering. I have an apprentice who hasn't even started learning yet. We just completed a magic ritual called the Holy Grail War, and now we're preparing to NTR the universe..."

Luke walked straight into the "root," where an abstract, stomach-like object emerged, and a suction force that swept away everything and devoured all things suddenly erupted.

Information containing the entire universe echoed in his mind, and truly boundless energy surged wildly, with the compilation of all rules being incorporated into his body.

The figure of "Ryougi Shiki" dissipated the moment the absorption began, and the "root" was weak but recovering. Its self-awareness was constantly recovering and striving to fight against the invaders who had taken over its nest.

Lu Ke's mind fluctuated with the immeasurable flow of information, his brain was in a daze. He had already swallowed the "root" into his body, but "digestion" was the most difficult step.

This is the weight of the entire universe.

If it lacks the capacity to withstand it, it will devour the "root" and become the "root" itself, assimilating it and turning it into a new database.

Luke gritted his teeth and endured this extremely difficult struggle that tested his soul, will, and beliefs, when a sudden thought struck him.

He concentrated all his strength in one place, pulled hard on the "root," and gave the most important answer to the question posed by the "Two Ryougi Shiki" earlier.

"Oh right... and there's one more crucial point."

"I am Luke!!!"

He brought the consciousness of "roots" into the world of mental imagery!
The surrounding scenery instantly transformed into an unknown space shrouded in a light mist, but this time, the originally empty space was filled to the brim.

Dragons hovered in the air chasing each other's tails; a Shinigami dressed in a Shinigami uniform sat atop an exaggeratedly tall pirate, exchanging barbs with a handsome ninja beside him; an elven mage wielding a sandalwood staff quietly studied magic in a secluded corner; and a large group of people surrounded a small but exceptionally talented shy boy...

A large group of beings of different races, bloodlines, ages, and appearances live here peacefully, which should be extremely incongruous, but instead they are incredibly harmonious.

Upon seeing the massive consciousness that was struggling against Lu Ke's devouring, the group simultaneously stopped what they were doing and united in casting hostile glances at them.

……

Kamran, a land of mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

The girl who had been kneeling among the corpses was now sitting cross-legged. Although the bloodstains on her face had not yet faded, her emerald green eyes had regained their clarity and brightness, no longer showing the sorrow she had before.

Artoria placed the holy sword on her lap and quietly waited for someone to arrive.

After the sun had risen and set three times, a casual voice sounded from behind her.

"Awaited."

A faint smile appeared on the lips of the blue-eyed, blonde girl.

(End of this chapter)