Mythology: Erlang Shen begins to show his divine power in the heavens

Chapter 235, I want them all!

As the words fell, a gigantic dragon head slowly emerged from the chaos, causing the surrounding spacetime to tremble violently upon its appearance.

The chaotic energy was scattered and formed a huge vortex.

Lin Yuan looked up and the first thing that caught his eye was a pair of incredibly bright eyes. The light seemed to be able to penetrate all illusions and illuminate every corner of the universe.

He was shocked to discover that these eyes were exactly the same as his third eye!
It also contains immense power, and its deep eyes seem to hold endless mysteries of time and space. Every flash is accompanied by the rhythm of the rules of time and space.

"This……"

Although he had suspected it beforehand, witnessing it with his own eyes still stirred up a storm of emotions within him.

Pangu's expression was cold and stern, his gaze fixed on Zhulong, his voice rolling in as if carrying the immense power of the beginning of chaos:

"After all these years, your nature remains unchanged. If you wanted to see me, why bother with such methods?"

Having said that, he slowly turned his head to look at Lin Yuan, his eyes filled with scrutiny and disdain.
"Is he the one you chose? Your judgment is getting worse and worse. As a revered god, you are deeply mired in mortal desires. If it weren't for your methods, you wouldn't even have a chance to become an immortal if you had an ordinary background."

The massive body of the Candle Dragon swayed slightly, its scales rubbing together and producing a low hum, like the beating of an ancient war drum.
"What's wrong with having a mortal heart? The many divine hearts have already proven that they can never reach the level you and I have."

His voice was deep yet firm, revealing a carefree and untamed spirit honed by the passage of time.
"You and I transcend the Great Dao and look down upon all living beings, but in doing so, we gradually drift further and further away from them."

He, with his mortal heart, could perceive the joys and sorrows of all things in the world, and could experience the purest emotions in this mundane world—something that neither you nor I possess.

Pangu snorted coldly, and the chaotic energy around him surged even more violently, as if it were about to unleash a world-destroying storm:

"Emotions are nothing but illusions; in this vast universe, only power is the eternal truth."

His deep entanglement with worldly desires will only cloud his abilities and prevent him from achieving great things.

The light in Zhulong's eyes flickered, as if it were recalling bygone days:

"Pangu, you and I were both born from chaos, and along the way, we have witnessed countless rises and falls, glory and disgrace."

You believe in the supremacy of power, but I think that power without emotion is nothing more than a cold tool.

Although he came from humble beginnings, he possessed an unwavering will and a fervent mortal heart, which was enough to allow him to forge his own unique path on the road of cultivation.

Pangu sneered, his voice seemingly capable of shattering the void:
"A steadfast heart? Which person who has achieved great spiritual cultivation in this world is not steadfast? Is that all that makes you value it so much?"

His tone was full of contempt, as if in his eyes Lin Yuan's resilience was nothing more than an insignificant quality.

The massive body of the Candle Dragon swayed slightly, a deep hum emanating from its scales, as it calmly responded:
"Arguing about these things is pointless; time will tell. My visit to you today, however, is due to another discovery."

Zhulong's voice gradually lowered, and his words became indistinct as if enveloped by an invisible force.

Lin Yuan was listening intently, full of doubt, trying to catch every word, when suddenly, he felt the world suddenly daze, and the chaotic scene around him twisted and deformed, as if time and space were being pulled arbitrarily by an invisible hand.

Before he could react, a flash of light appeared before his eyes, and he was back in the Lingxiao Palace.

When Haotian saw Lin Yuan suddenly return to the Lingxiao Palace, his expression was calm, as if everything was within his expectations.

He tilted his head slightly, his gaze carrying the scrutiny of someone in a superior position, and slowly spoke:
"That world of mountains and seas has been completely separated from this supreme primordial world. Erlang, you have reached this level and it is time to make a choice: continue in that world of mountains and seas as a primordial deity, revered by all people, and compete with other deities in the future, or stay here and work with us to explore the Great Luo Dao."

Haotian paused, his gaze sweeping meaningfully over Lin Yuan, and the hall fell into a silence so profound you could hear a pin drop.

"Here, as you can see, everything is for our progress. As long as you are willing to follow our rules, you will never face any danger of death."

Haotian's voice echoed in the empty hall, carrying an unquestionable majesty, each word striking Lin Yuan's heart heavily.

Lin Yuan frowned slightly.

After a moment, he looked up and stared directly at Haotian, and said:
"Your Majesty, you may not know, but the place I was originally in was the supreme universe created by the Goddess Doumu."

Haotian's gaze sharpened, a hint of surprise flashing across his previously calm face. He said in a deep voice:
"The Great God Doumu? The Supreme Universe? That place has now been split into two parts, one of demons and one of saints, in complete chaos. Judging by the time, those sealed demons should be released soon, and the entire universe will fall into chaos again. Do you really want to get involved?" Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan's heart suddenly stirred. The information revealed in these words was like the sun breaking through the clouds, allowing him to instantly understand some things.

He took a deep breath to calm himself and said, "That's not what I meant. I just wanted to say..."

He paused, his aura suddenly surged, spiritual energy surging around him, and he said, word by word:

"Whether it's a Primordial God, a Great Luo Immortal, or even one of the Great Goddesses of Doumu..."

Immediately afterwards, his voice resounded throughout the entire Lingxiao Palace.
"I want it all!"

This announcement, like a thunderclap from a clear sky, resounded throughout the hall.

A hint of surprise flashed in Haotian's eyes as he carefully examined the seemingly ordinary yet ambitious young man before him.

After a brief silence, Haotian let out a soft, enigmatic laugh:

"What arrogance! But in this world, strength is everything. Since you have such ambition, then prove it with your strength."

A half-smile appeared on Haotian's face, his gaze sharp as a knife, piercing straight at Lin Yuan: "You destroyed one of our prisons. This matter can be big or small. That world was originally built to punish those who refused to abide by our rules. You have a kind heart and helped those people get out of prison. I don't care what benefits you gained from it, but don't you think you should give us an explanation for this behavior?"

Lin Yuan took a deep breath, his expression calm and composed, and replied, "I am simply acting according to my conscience." In this majestic hall, his voice, though not loud, carried an undeniable firmness.

Upon hearing this, Haotian threw his head back and laughed loudly. His laughter echoed throughout the spacious Lingxiao Palace, causing the air inside to tremble slightly.

"Do you know that you only helped those who broke the rules to be freed? Those mortals, all living beings, they are not part of the cycle! You simply wiped them out completely!"

The laughter stopped abruptly, and his eyes instantly turned cold.

Lin Yuan remained unfazed, meeting Haotian's gaze calmly, and spoke clearly and forcefully:
"What is the point of Your Majesty's lies? I saw it clearly back then: that world was just a continuous cycle, based on the true spirits of those people, and only their true spirits were real; all other beings were just illusions."

He stood tall, exuding an aura of fearlessness, showing no sign of backing down even in the face of Haotian's majesty.

A smile returned to Haotian's face, but the smile didn't reach his eyes:

"Are illusory beings not beings at all? Compared to normal beings, they are only illusory in essence, but their selves are the same as those of normal beings. In such a case, what is the difference between illusion and reality?"

Lin Yuan fell silent. He lowered his head slightly, his brows furrowed, and his mind was filled with turbulent thoughts.

He understood that what Haotian said was not entirely unreasonable. Although those illusory beings were born of falsehood, they also had their own joys, sorrows, emotions, and desires. In a sense, their "self" was no different from that of real beings.

In such a situation, should these illusory beings be exterminated?
Upon seeing this, Haotian slowly shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of mockery and disdain:
"Truly, you have the heart of a mortal. Even in this situation, you can get caught up in it. In this world, there are hardly any perfect solutions. You're just creating trouble for yourself."

Lin Yuan took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with determination, and replied without hesitation:

"I only wish for a good outcome for all beings, whether it is illusory or real. When I ascend to the highest place, all beings under heaven will receive immeasurable blessings!"

His voice was firm and powerful, as if he were declaring his grand ambition to the heavens and earth, and every word resonated deeply.

Haotian raised an eyebrow, a strange look flashing in his eyes, as if surprised, or perhaps amused:
"Interesting, interesting. With such grand ambitions, should I say you're ignorant of your own limitations, or that your heart is even broader than ours, the Great Luo Immortals?"

He scrutinized Lin Yuan, seemingly trying to find a trace of guilt or hesitation on his face.

Lin Yuan remained calm and unwavering, raising his head as he said:
"Why should I care what others say about me? I will walk my own path and pursue my own way. The merits and demerits of this world are in people's hearts, and time will give the answer."

His aura was calm and restrained, yet it subtly revealed an air of domineering confidence.

Haotian looked at Lin Yuan quietly. After a moment, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile: "Alright, then I'll wait and see how far you can go. But the path of this world is full of thorns and obstacles. I hope you won't give up halfway."

After saying that, he waved his hand, indicating that Lin Yuan could leave.

Lin Yuan clasped his hands in a fist salute, turned around, and strode out of the Lingxiao Palace.

(End of this chapter)