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Chapter 340 The Venerable Saint's Reward: The Lock of Transcendence
At this very moment, the dark side of the [Clock of Time] is like the summer sun, warm and comforting.

Jingqian felt as if he had arrived at the seaside in August, soaking in the warm seawater, feeling comfortable all over.

In the system of "Respecting the Saints of Time", "Summer Sun" corresponds to "Spring Song", "Autumn Rain", and "Winter Cold", and is ranked among the "Four Seasons".

Compared to [Solar Terms] and [Monthly Terms], this is a higher-level title with significantly increased strength, and naturally it can bring greater benefits.

The process of merging with the title of "Lord of Xiayang" was also the process by which he formally received the inheritance of "Saint of Time" and obtained a huge reward.

【Time Order Venerable Saint】 uses the 【Time Order Bell】 to control all 【Great Abyss】 cultivators, driving away those with the highest level of cultivation, and playing this life-or-death battle royale game.

The truly outstanding winners should naturally be given sufficient rewards to ensure fairness.

Historically, every recipient of the title "Solar Term" has inevitably reached the level of "Transcendence," and a very few "Other Shores" have all received titles above "Solar Term."

This series of honorific titles is like a certification stamp from the [Time Sequence Saint]. Those carefully selected by the [Totem] will surely be blessed with great fortune and opportunities!

The warmth of the summer sun penetrated deep into Jingqian's soul.

His foundational understanding of the Dao, and even his knowledge of the rules of the world, were naturally washed away and integrated by countless mysteries of time, like ocean currents.

In the past, his manipulation of time was more about following the "rules" set by the [Chronicle of Time], like using a precise but cold tool.

But at this moment, he felt that he was touching the "essence" behind these rules.

An unprecedented realization arose in his heart.

Matter is not a static accumulation, nor is energy a futile flow.

In the depths of that ultimate light and heat, under the magnificent radiance of the Summer Sun, matter and energy are one, and can be transformed at will.

In the context of this world of cultivation, this corresponds to the transformation between "Qi" and "Dharma".

The four [totem] saints, namely Heart, Life, Qi, and Immortal, each correspond to a [four seasons] title.

The Four Seasons rewards given by the [Time-Sequence Saint] naturally also contain some of the true meanings inherited from the other four saints.

The [Qi Saint], representing the [Lord of Summer Sun], places even greater emphasis on the transformation of matter and energy.

Space is not absolute emptiness, and time does not flow uniformly.

Space will bend and fold due to the distribution of mass and energy, and the flow of time will also change accordingly.

The warmth at this moment is the great power that distorts time and space and weaves rules, gently permeating Jingqian.

His most powerful cultivations, the Great Dao of Space and the Great Dao of Time, are undergoing their first perfect intertwining!
The reward of [Time Sequence Saint] is not simply the infusion of power, but rather the granting of Jing Qian a higher-dimensional "perspective" and "authority".

This is no longer simply about accelerating, decelerating, or freezing time, but rather about fundamentally understanding and intervening in the basic framework that constitutes this world.

Jing Qian slowly opened his eyes. In the depths of his eyes, it seemed as if stars were being born and dying, space was being folded, and the river of time was surging and flowing backward.

With a slight thought, he did not invoke any Dao power, but merely touched upon the true meaning of the Great Dao with his mind.

He stretched out his finger and summoned a fragment of a meteorite from the [Sumeru] dimension, which hovered in front of him.

Then, he gently touched the piece of fragment.

There was no light, no loud noise.

The fragment in front of his fingertips began to "burn" silently.

He didn't ignite it with magic; rather, the matter itself was being transformed directly into the purest energy with astonishing efficiency.

The energy level and efficiency of this transformation far exceeded any known fire-type divine power. In just an instant, the meteorite, comparable to refined gold, disappeared, leaving only a tiny but extremely intense ball of light, which cast flickering shadows on his face.

Just like an artificial sun!

"Is this the power of [Xia Yang]...?"

Jingqian muttered to himself.

In the blink of an eye, matter is reduced to nothingness, releasing the magnificent divine power of the sun.

He changed his mind again and turned his gaze to a seemingly empty void in the distance.

The space there began to visibly "distort," as if viewing scenery through swaying glass, and time itself became viscous and strange.

A beam of magical light was unleashed by Jing Qian. After entering that area, its speed suddenly slowed down, like a flying insect trapped in amber. Its trajectory was stretched and frozen. Finally, as Jing Qian withdrew his magical power, it suddenly returned to normal and shot into the distance.

"Weaving a cage of time and space with magical power..."

Jing Qian understood that this was not a simple method of confinement, but rather a change in the spacetime structure of a region based on the laws of physics.

Those who enter this realm have their speed, perception, and even the passage of life all governed by their will.

With this level of cultivation in the Great Dao, when combined with the [Suppress] technique, one's magical power will undoubtedly surge once again!

The fusion of the title "Lord of Xiayang" brings not only a leap in power, but also a fundamental transformation.

He seemed to have transformed from a boatman rowing a boat on the river of time into a massive dam capable of dredging the waterway and even changing the course of the river.

His ability to control the Time Avenue has greatly improved!
The lineage of the [Time Sequence Saint] is indeed terrifying.

Jing Qian felt the new power surging within his body, which contained supreme power sufficient to overturn common sense and control the universe.

This is the first reward from the Lord of Xiayang, a legacy from the Great Dao of the Venerable Saint of Time!

And then, the second reward began to appear!
A massive amount of [Totem Fire] scorched from the [Chronicle of Time] and fiercely pounced on Jing Qian.

This divine fire is the totem power of the [Time Sequence Saint], and its status and quality are far superior to [Dao Power].

The immense primordial energy and profound Daoist principles contained within it began to refining Jing Qian himself.

Within the [Time-Based Sage] system, the [Solar Term] rank grants one a [Totem Fire] to refine oneself, which is already a remarkable reward.

Upon reaching the [Xun Yue] position, one can obtain 49 [Totem Fires], exceeding the [Jie Qi] by a full 49 times, creating a huge gap that is quite exaggerated.

Normally, for someone like Jing Qian, the Lord of Xiayang, the supply of Totem Fire is virtually limitless. The terrifying magical power accumulated in the Clock of Time over countless years is something he can take at will!
The only concern is how many [Totem Fires] he can actually hold.

The Totem Fire of the [Sacred Time] is similar in essence to the [Time] from the [Clock of Time], and is a highly condensed power of time.

And once you think about how difficult it is to absorb the "time sequence", you can understand how difficult it is to bear the "totem fire".

Within Jing Qian's entire system, only three nodes are capable of bearing the [Totem Fire].

One is the [Sumeru] dimension. This [Great Ruins] seed is inherently sacred and of profound nature. When Jing Qian introduced the [Totem Fire] into it, the raging divine fire not only failed to burn through the [Sumeru] dimension, but instead began a wondrous fusion with it. Accompanying this process, a tributary of the river of time began to form within the [Sumeru] dimension.

This is crucial for the evolution of the [Sumeru] dimension!
Even the smallest tributary can completely change the essence of Sumeru.

For Jing Qian, the most valuable thing at this time is to utilize the [Totem Fire]!

Secondly, there's his "Hongjun Furnace" system!
Within each divine furnace, Jing Qian filled it with a [Totem Fire]. This divine fire was perfectly suited to the [Hongjun Furnace] and began to burn fiercely within it.

In essence, the [Hongjun Furnace] is derived from the [Hongsheng]'s supernatural power of tempering his own [Totem Fire].

Using the [Totem Fire] as its foundation, the divine furnace rapidly absorbed and refined the energy, extracting the essence from the divine fire and using it to enhance the essence of the [Primordial Power].

Using the [Totem Fire] to enhance one's own [Dao Power] is also a valuable method of utilization.

Thirdly, there is the "Eye of the Annual Rings," a treasure of the "Time Sequence"!
This divine eye was refined and upgraded by Jing Qian from the second-grade [Spiritual Ability] level. It is extremely compatible with him and is also a very rare [Time Sequence] treasure. Over the years, it has brought him tremendous help.

Nowadays, the [Eye of Time] resides in the past of the river of time, serving as a time anchor for Jing Qian to suppress the past, and its use is extraordinary.

As Jing Qian's cultivation level improved, the quality and power of the [Eye of the Age Rings] declined, and he would need to refine it again sooner or later.

And this [Totem Fire] is arguably the best material for reforging [Eye of the Age Rings].

Amidst the raging divine fire, this divine eye began to gradually climb towards the rank of [Acquired Spiritual Treasure]. Once it successfully completes its advancement, Jing Qian's ability to manipulate time will continue to grow.

The benefits brought by the Lord of Xiayang were enormous, almost causing Jing Qian's cultivation and strength to improve by leaps and bounds.

He stood on the dark side of the Clock of Time, yet his gaze seemed to pierce through layers of void, revealing a broader and deeper future battlefield.

Having inherited this totem, which is almost at the level of "rules," Jing Qian finally saw clearly the path ahead and how to proceed.

Among the five masters of [Transcendence], the core lineage he cultivates, the [Pure Yang] lineage, directly points to the [Calamity Master] in the sequence of Dao Masters.

The three lineages of the [Yamfu] sect—[Exorcism], [Meat Feast], and [Death Prediction]—directly point to the [Lord of Hell], [Lord of the Great Asura], and [Lord of the Supreme Heavenly Demon] in the Demon Lord sequence.

For Jing Qian, he built his supreme foundation on the [Xumi] dimension, and neither the [Chunyang] nor [Yanfu] lineages could fully match his path.

Instead, Jingqian discovered a better option within the lineage of the [Time Sequence Saint].

For him, the path of transcending and advancing to become a Dimensional Lord through the innate Great Dao of Space was tailor-made for him, a path that perfectly matched his own cultivation.

Moreover, within the lineage of the [Time-Sequence Saint], relying on the [Dimensional Lord], one can continue to connect with the innate [Time] Great Dao, integrate the power of [Space] and [Time], and further seek the fruits of the [Other Shore].

This is a level of inheritance far superior to that of [Pure Yang] and [Yanfu]!

It should be understood that the leap from "Transcendence" to "Other Shore" is arguably the most perilous leap on the path of cultivation.

Throughout history, countless extraordinary beings of extraordinary talent have been trapped at this hurdle, unable to make any progress for billions of years. In the end, they either transformed into the Dao and became part of the world, or perished under the calamity. Only one in ten thousand has successfully taken that step.

The path revealed in the [Time Sequence Saint] lineage is based on the [Dimensional Lord], integrates time and space, and inquires about the [Other Shore].

It is not only clear and explicit, but also contains a magnificent and righteous spirit.

This is far superior to those unorthodox methods or incomplete inheritances; it is the Great Dao that leads directly to the origin!

In comparison, while the lineages of Chunyang and Yanfu are indeed powerful, the Dao Ancestors of Chunyang and Yanfu never completed the ascension to the Other Shore while in the Great Abyss, so they are far inferior.

It is not even as good as the legacy of the Slaughtering Master left by the Ancestor of Xuanyuan Sword, which can gather and carry multiple innate final sequence Great Daos such as Destruction, Annihilation, and Devouring in order to obtain the merit of the Other Shore.

Therefore, accepting and practicing the lineage of the [Time Sequence Saint] is his best choice.

Currently, he has obtained the title of "Lord of Summer," comprehended a new inheritance, and finally achieved the perfection of "Old Time Order" in his cultivation. He can attempt to advance to "Transcendence" at any time.

During this fulfilling period of seclusion, he gradually absorbed the position of Lord of Xiayang. However, just before opening the door to the advancement of Transcendence, he was shocked to find that he had actually encountered a bottleneck in his cultivation!

It should be noted that since he entered the Dao through the "Destiny" method, he has always made smooth progress, easily grasping and breaking through almost every obstacle in his cultivation.

Even before advancing to the [Time Sequence] level, the [Pure Yang Dao Ancestor]'s obstruction did not delay him in the slightest.

But at this moment, he clearly felt that a lock had inexplicably appeared above his perfect [Time Sequence] cultivation!

This lock, formless and intangible yet incredibly sturdy, stood before his path, blocking his path to advancement.

Moreover, this lock was not caused by inner demons, nor by the suppression of heaven and earth, nor was it only aimed at him.

Jing Qian could clearly sense that this lock had been deliberately placed on all the Time Sequence cultivators of the Great Abyss!

No wonder that in the 100,000 years following the [Tide's Roar], not a single [Transcendent] who normally ascended to the next level emerged in the entire [Great Abyss].

Someone is deliberately limiting the advancement potential of cultivators in the Great Abyss.

Jing Qian's first reaction was that those "real evildoers" were behind it all!

But he immediately realized that with the strength of the [True Demon], he was simply not capable of completing such a powerful seal that affected the entire [Great Abyss].

Behind these shackles must lie the machinations of a cultivator at the [Totem] level!

He sat silently on the dark side of the Clock of Time, lost in deep thought.

Boundless thoughts churned within his mind, a myriad of ideas swirling and swirling around him.

He had never heard anyone else mention this kind of "lock of transcendence," and there was no solution among the various traditions.

However, if he wants to achieve the "Transcendence" advancement, he must find a way to solve this problem.

If it were before today, he might have kept a low profile and thought of other ways to explore the secrets behind it from multiple perspectives.

But now, his [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation] has been fully upgraded, he has obtained the honorary position of [Lord of Xiayang], inherited the legacy of [Time Order Venerable Saint], and his cultivation of the Great Dao has been fundamentally improved.

He no longer needed to hesitate!

Having obtained the most advanced resources and inheritances within the Great Abyss, he felt obligated to break through all obstacles and pave new paths for all cultivators of the Great Abyss.

This is both what he needs for his own cultivation and what a leader of the realm should have in terms of vision and spirit.

Therefore, he did not hesitate to ignite his own Dao power and began his first attempt to advance to Transcendence.

This time, he didn't expect to succeed; this was his first attempt to test the [Chain of Transcendence].

He wanted to find out which [totem] was behind the schemes, plotting against all the cultivators of the [Great Abyss].

He wanted to go all out and test his skills against the other party to see if this lock could restrain him, the Lord of Xiayang!
And so, without him even realizing it, his journey to transcendence quietly began.

(End of this chapter)