My skills have mutated again!

Chapter 409 The Context of the Times

The seal on the Sovereign's body has not been completely shattered yet—after all, it was a seal set up by the Immortal Emperor, and it was also a power of the Six Pillars level. Even without the power of its master, it could temporarily resist the cleansing of the primordial dark side power.

This seal caused the ruler's physical strength to be reduced to less than one-tenth.

However, that forty-meter-long sword was not an artistic expression, but a real broadsword.

A greatsword of energy condensed from the power of the primordial dark side of the self.

If the original sovereign were to evaluate himself, he would surely say that he is currently the weakest of the six pillars in history.

—More than 90% of the physical power of the former ruler was sealed, and the primordial dark soul that had just been freed could only control a very small percentage of the primordial dark power.

Contrary to its current strength, it has the potential for growth—the Immortal Emperor's seal will be gradually worn away, and the primordial soul will gradually gain control over more of its own power.

His strength is not growing, but merely recovering, so its growth potential is naturally outrageous.

The long sword was slowly raised, drawing upon more primordial dark power.

The purple primordial power traversed the endless distance of space, descending from the sky. A portion of it was controlled by the primordial sovereign and used for his own purposes, continuing to challenge the Immortal Emperor's seal.

Some followed their instincts, intending to destroy the primordial soul within the Sovereign's body, but they were unable to break through the Sovereign's most resilient physical body in the entire universe. However, they also caused further impact on the Immortal Emperor's seal.

The original, primal power does not assess the situation before distinguishing between friend and foe.

Those who block His path are all enemies.

In short, the seal is currently under considerable pressure. If the Celestial Emperor does not hurry back, it will only be a matter of time before the Primordial Ruler breaks free from its cage and regains its freedom.

Will the Celestial Emperor be able to return in time?

Let him dream on...

After all, in the current situation, whether the Immortal Emperor can return home in time does not actually depend on Him, but on the Demon Emperor's level of hatred towards the Immortal Emperor.

As for the Demon Emperor's hatred for the Immortal Emperor, well, those who know, know.

The perception of the primordial ruler swept across all directions.

Even the weakest six pillars in history, the entire Luo Tian Sect was still nothing but clay chickens and earthen dogs in His eyes.

That Immortal Emperor's avatar was just an ordinary avatar, containing not a trace of the power of the Six Pillars. After all, even controlling the seal required the help of his level twelve subordinates, not this avatar itself. Speaking of which, every time the Immortal Emperor met Wen Yu, he would gather all his power. This was out of respect for his old rival and also out of responsibility for his own life.

Therefore, the Primordial Sovereign can do whatever He wants at this time and place, and no power of equal rank will hinder His actions!
"Go go go, the game begins!"

The Primordial Ruler, with a flippant tone, smiled as he brought down the butcher's knife.

……

The wind rises from Luo Tian Sect.

However, the Dark Realm calmed down after the original ruler moved away.

This is assuming you ignore the faint purple light emanating from the depths of space, and the gradually shattering fragments of your subconscious...

Yes, setting aside the fact that the original entity has found a new target—its own soul—this subconscious fragment is already nearing its limit amidst a series of upheavals.

Standing there gazing at the scene of the sky collapsing and the earth sinking, Xia Lin suddenly clapped his hands and roared.

"Damn it! I haven't received my payment yet!"

Although Xia Lin's task was not heavy and the things he did were very simple.

But work is work. I help you, and you give me the benefits stipulated in the contract. That's only fair.

As things have happened too fast and too suddenly, the Primordial Ruler has run away, and Xia Lin still doesn't know how to solve the problem of the uniqueness of the Heavenly Dao Equation.

Did I work for free?
That's not possible...

Regardless of the original nature of the dark side, He has no reason to break His promise in this matter—He only gave information, not physical goods, so there is no logic to it that would harm others without benefiting Himself.

In Xia Lin's eyes, a golden light flashed ahead and quickly flew towards his hand.

Instinctively, Xia Lin opened his hands to catch the golden light. He looked down and laughed.

It's that cosmic bug...

The cosmic bug that should have been the focus of this game was ignored due to a series of unforeseen events and was eventually handed over to Xia Lin by the original dark side.

Yes, it was sent from the original dark side.

Such precision and clear targeting suggest that this is the only possible explanation.

"But for now, this thing isn't very useful to me."

Xia Lin felt that level twelve was still a long way off for him, and he had no intention of leaving the protection of the Ash Zone at the moment. He was still thinking of developing for a while longer under the protection of the Ash Zone.

Since the cosmic bug is not useful in the short term, it becomes a hot potato in Xia Lin's hands, which is like a child passing through a busy market with gold.

"But this is the prerequisite for you to solve the problem of the uniqueness of the Heavenly Dao Equation."

The voice of the primordial dark side echoed from within the cosmic bug.

He left a trace of his consciousness within it to fulfill his promise to Xia Lin.

Before Xia Lin could speak, the Primordial Dark Side continued, "Achieving level twelve is one of the prerequisites for resolving the uniqueness issue."

……

Xia Lin sensed that the issue of uniqueness would be difficult to resolve—after all, it involved the strength and foundation of the six pillars.

It is also one of their supreme core logics.

But now, with the original dark side revealing the truth, Xia Lin realized that the solution to this problem was far more difficult than he had anticipated.

"Achieving level twelve and obtaining the divinely bestowed power of transcendence is one of the prerequisites."

"Besides that, there are conditions two, conditions three... but those can be discussed after you reach level twelve."

"I'll tell you the general idea first, but I won't provide the specific items or plans needed; you'll have to figure that out yourself."

"The general idea is actually quite simple: the term 'dark realm' is enough to describe it."

Being in the Dark Realm, the power of the Six Pillars suppressed the unique rule, allowing Xia Lin to use the Heavenly Dao Equation here.

"It's not just the Dark Realm; all the territories directly under the Six Pillars can suppress the rules of the main universe... If the Dark Realm can do it, so can the Demon Palace."

Xia Lin almost laughed out of anger, thinking she had been tricked.

"So you mean that I can only use this Heavenly Dao Equation within the Six Pillars domain, and it won't work outside of the Six Pillars domain, right?"

"Is such that."

Xia Lin immediately rolled her eyes.

Your original dark side was deceitful, swindling, and unethical!
Fortunately, the original dark side spoke up in time.

“I wouldn’t use that method to trick you… The principle behind solving the uniqueness problem is indeed like this, but there are still loopholes to exploit.”

"The best solution I can think of for you is to create a pseudo-six-pillar domain that is unique to you after you reach level twelve, in conjunction with a supreme treasure. This way, you can also be exempt from the uniqueness rule."

This is equivalent to Xia Lin creating a dark realm-like area within a certain range around himself to resist the unique rule.

Theoretically speaking, this method is feasible.

But in practice, this method is just ridiculous.

"Let's leave aside achieving level twelve. Just talk about that treasure you mentioned... I think if I want to create a pseudo-six-pillar domain, the quality of this treasure must be very high, right?"

The Primal Dark Side: "That's how it is."

"How tall?"

"The Demon Palace must be that tall..."

Xia Lin's face darkened.

"The Demon Palace is one of the top three treasures in the universe."

"Yes... In fact, to create a pseudo-six-pillar domain with the power of level twelve, you need a treasure of this level... Demon Palace, Divine Kingdom, Heavenly Palace, you have to get one of them, even if it's just a part of them."

The Demon Palace is the headquarters of the Soul-Controlling Demon Emperor.

The Kingdom of God is the headquarters of the King of Kings.

The Heavenly Palace is the main base of the Creator of Heaven.

These three are also the top three ultimate treasures in the current main universe, and their rankings are in no particular order.

Under the dedicated nurturing of the Six Pillars, these three items, while theoretically belonging to the Six Pillars level, possess fundamentally different power compared to other Six Pillars level items!

—In fact, the logic behind the three pillars' creation of these three treasures was based on the original form of the Dark Side. Theoretically, their maximum strength is equivalent to an item possessing the identity of one of the six pillars!
Of course, theory is theory, and reality is reality.

The lack of six pillar qualifications prevented the three great treasures from reaching the heights of the original dark side. Material limitations and the superposition of various factors also meant that the theoretical upper limit existed only in theory and could not become a reality.

However, it must be admitted that these three treasures are indeed special.

Xia Lin was speechless: "Oh, so let's summarize. If I want to get the Heavenly Dao Equation, I have to set my sights on the Three Pillars' lair, right? At least I have to pry off some parts from there, right?"

The Primal Dark Side: "That's right."

Xia Lin: "Then let me test you. If I had this ability, why would I need the Heavenly Dao Equation?"

The original dark side also laughed and said, "Don't worry, if you find this method difficult, there are two other methods."

"any solution?"

"The Creator of Heaven is dead, or you will become one of the Six Pillars."

Xia Lin clapped her hands: "Great idea! Aren't these two methods much simpler?"

I've already resigned myself to it; this whole thing of working for nothing is a waste of my time.

Until, within the cosmic bug, the voice of the primordial dark side resounded once more.

It's tempting.

"Actually, if you really want the Heavenly Dao Formula, now is the best opportunity for you."

"Achieving level twelve is not difficult for you; the real challenge lies in the three great treasures."

"Since you've helped me so much, I'll give you a goal: the Heavenly Palace..."

"Now, this is the best opportunity for you, and for anyone else, to seize the Heavenly Palace. There is no better opportunity than this."

Xia Lin was taken aback, and the voice from the primordial dark side rang out again.

"Muddy waters make it easier to fish."

"Believe me, the waters of the main universe are now far more murky than ever before." The Primal Dark Side said all that was needed.

Xia Lin was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled.

"You're trying to seduce me into coming here."

"You can think that way, but what I'm saying is the truth."

Xia Lin fell silent again, then asked a question that had nothing to do with uniqueness.

"How long do you think a battle of six pillars can last?"

The Primordial Dark Side chuckled: "Take the two emperors, the Immortal and the Demon, for example. Every time they fight to the death, it will be measured in centuries."

"So you see, you've grasped the key point."

When Xia Lin asked this question, the Primal Dark Side realized that Xia Lin understood the deeper meaning behind her words.

"Then, the agreement is fulfilled. I will be waiting for you at Luo Tian Sect."

After uttering this more profound farewell, the primordial dark side withdrew from consciousness, and Xia Lin also stored the cosmic bug in his personal space, letting out a long sigh.

The times have changed.

It just changed.

……

As the saying goes, even a pig can fly if it stands in the right place at the right time.

The changing times are like the wind.

The wind, pigs, etc., but people move!
Waiting for the wind to come, then riding the wind to rise—that's the next best thing to do.

Zhongcheng's approach is to proactively seek out trends, ride those trends, and seize the forefront of the times.

The best way to achieve this is to transform oneself into the wind.

"This primordial dark side is a master at bewitching people..."

Xia Lin made this remark, and then realized that his own logic of behavior did indeed need to change with the times.

He may not have the strength to transform into a wind spirit, but he not only has the courage to ride the wind, he has a great deal of courage.

Previously, Xia Lin only wanted to accumulate strength under the protection of the Ash District, but this was based on the situation.

Who told him to provoke the head of the Six Pillars, the Creator of Heaven?
But now, times have changed, and so has this logic.

"Primordial Ruler? Hmm, that's a fitting title. The Primordial Ruler is currently in the Luo Tian Sect, which is the lair of the Immortal Emperor."

"This actually means that the Immortal Emperor and the Demon Emperor are fighting again."

It's not the kind of fighting that happens through proxy wars... it's the kind of fighting where the main characters clash!

"Chaoxing will definitely stay by the Demon Emperor's side and fight against the Immortal Emperor together... Although it is unnecessary for Chaoxing to die with the Demon Emperor when the situation is unfavorable, there is no reason for Chaoxing not to sabotage the Immortal Emperor when the situation is favorable."

The conflict between immortals and martial arts is a clash between the Super Star and the Immortal Emperor; it is a struggle for the Dao.

In this struggle, it's either you or me!

Chaoxing wouldn't be so foolish as to not fight a battle when things are going well and hand over the favorable situation to the Immortal Emperor.

"And the King of Kings' personality also dictates that He will not get too deeply involved in this matter. He will absolutely not take action against the other pillars at the very beginning of this change."

The King of Kings loves balance.

But that doesn’t mean He will take the initiative to get involved and achieve a balance through deep involvement—as a neutral party, doing so would be tantamount to playing with fire.

Therefore, given that the outcome is not entirely clear, the King of Kings will most likely remain on the sidelines rather than personally participating.

"Therefore, now, no one can restrain the Primordial Ruler."

看上去是4vs1，实际上是2vs1+2vs0。

But no matter how you negotiate, the Immortal Emperor is still number 1... This time, He's going to have to pay a hefty price.

"And for me, this is the opportunity."

Because of the Immortal Emperor, Xia Lin wanted to accumulate as much strength as possible in the Ash Zone—because without the protection of the Ash Zone, once he left the beginner village, the Immortal Emperor's targeting would inevitably make Xia Lin's progress extremely difficult.

But right now, even the Immortal Emperor himself is in dire straits... and in a short time, he cannot finish his battle with the Demon Emperor.

A time window has appeared.

"Not only is the Immortal Emperor himself in dire straits, but his subordinates at the level twelve are also in great trouble."

"The Primordial Ruler would never miss this opportunity to trim the Immortal Emperor's wings and give him a haircut... His parting words just now proved this point."

"He said He would wait for me at the Luo Tian Sect... This means that one of the original ruler's current targets is those level twelve under the Immortal Emperor's command..."

These people were being targeted by the Primal Ruler, so how could they have the time to cause trouble for Xia Lin?
Xia Lin was then surprised to find that the biggest obstacle that had been troubling him and preventing him from leaving the starting village was gone...

The reason it is described as the biggest obstacle, rather than the only obstacle, is because it also involves matters such as the soul light... but these are obviously minor issues compared to the problems faced by the Heavenly Dao Creator.

Continue to consider the pros and cons of not leaving the ash zone.

"The advantage is that in the Ashes area, you can still take advantage of the newbie village and build up your resources... but the current situation is chaotic, and there are more opportunities outside."

Putting everything else aside, just looking at what's happening at the Luo Tian Sect right now, Xia Lin has the urge to get involved—the Celestial Emperor's Heavenly Palace is unguarded, and there must be quite a few Level 12 corpses.

Eating the leftovers of the primordial ruler is definitely a way to get rich...

"Furthermore, in the Ash Zone, one's level will be limited, making it impossible to reach level ten, let alone level twelve."

"Those who fail to reach level twelve will be bound by the profession system, preventing their attributes and racial stats from further increasing..."

After this analysis, Xia Lin suddenly realized that the Ash Zone was full of limitations.

For him now, the Ash District is no longer a safe haven, but rather a cage that restricts his growth in strength.

"In short, it would be best if the Immortal Emperor died this time."

"If He doesn't die, and can even handle this crisis, then my actions this time will surely make the Immortal Emperor hate me to the bone... If I don't leave the Ashes Zone now and seize the time to grow stronger, I'll have even less of a chance later."

The moment the thought arose, Xia Lin felt his mind clear and his thoughts were sharp.

But before that, he has to deal with the things right under his nose.

Regarding this battle of the myriad races.

Suddenly, Ying's voice rang out beside him.

"Out!"

At this moment, this fragment of subconsciousness was on the verge of collapse, and almost all the outsiders were rushing to get out.

Only Donald and Wuxin's men remained in place, continuing to wait.

The focus of the wait is naturally the strongest Ember Walker in history: Wuxin!

The power of causal entanglement suddenly erupted and landed on a certain Ash Walker from the Wuxin faction.

The person screamed in agony on the spot, and his body and soul quickly twisted, eventually turning into a heartless form!
Previously, Wuxin's soul and body had merged with the false ruler, and the death of the false ruler severely injured Wuxin.

However, because the original ruler did not deliberately target him, Wuxin was still able to hold on to his life even without his past and immortal soul.

He spent a considerable amount of time using causal entanglement to complete the possession of his subordinates.

However, the forced removal of his important talent inevitably had a significant impact on Wuxin.

He's not in good condition; his combat power has plummeted.

Donald, Shadow, and the others had been waiting for this opportunity!
These Ash Walkers vaguely realized that the structure of the main universe would inevitably change due to the birth of the Primal Ruler.

However, due to their limited perspective, their insights on this matter are unlikely to be very profound.

For them, matters involving the Six Pillars were far beyond their reach; what mattered most was what was right in front of them.

"kill him!"

Donald roared and took the lead.

Kill you while you are sick.

Wu Xin's lips twitched, and he turned to run away, but then a voice reached his subordinates' ears.

"Stop them."

"The time has come to be loyal to me and to my father."

The usurpation plan failed completely, but that doesn't mean we're not willing to be buried with it.

Since failure is inevitable, preserving one's usefulness becomes the primary objective for Wuxin in the present moment.

The wounds to his body and soul were gradually healing, albeit very slowly—the loss of his vital talent had severely damaged Wuxin, and he could not return to his peak condition in a short time.

But his speed is still not slow.

In the blink of an eye, he had already shot to the edge of this subconscious fragment, but Wuxin suddenly stopped.

But Xia Lin had already appeared in front of Wuxin.

Looking at Wuxin's expressionless face, Xia Lin shrugged slightly.

"One of the things I want to do is settle things with you..."

Wu Xin chuckled: "You?"

Xia Lin smiled back, but said nothing more.

Because, obviously, Wuxin was unaware that Xia Lin had already obtained his father's core skill...

When Xia Lin first entered the Dark Domain, he thought he might be slightly inferior to Wu Xin.

Therefore, once the Heavenly Dao Equation is obtained, the comparison of strength between the two will inevitably be overturned.

Seeing that Xia Lin remained motionless, Wu Xin smiled contemptuously: "What? Waiting for someone? Donald? Shadow? And then the three of you team up against me?"

"That's right, sticking together for warmth is what you weaklings like to do most."

Xia Lin shook her head.

"No, I'm not waiting for help, I'm just thinking."

"I've already thought of 999 ways to kill you, I'm just weighing which one to use."

(End of this chapter)