Swallowing the Stars: Level 1, One Talent, Invincible Chaos Origin

Chapter 98, Time Flies Like Water
The Blood War Manual is a secret technique derived from analyzing the essence of the fundamental laws of space.

If we include the time spent in the time acceleration, it has been more than 700,000 years since Jiang Ming obtained this "Blood Battle Manual".

With his innate talent for comprehending the fundamental laws of space through his Vulcan clone, his progress in the "Blood Battle Manual" was remarkably rapid at the very beginning.

The closer Jiang Ming got to fully comprehending the "Blood Battle Manual," the slower his progress became.

This is a sign of hitting a bottleneck.

However, after studying the "Dragon's Chaos Stele," Jiang Ming, through analogy and insight, broke through that invisible bottleneck.

He comprehended 'teleportation,' one of the branches of the fundamental laws of space, and gained the recognition of the fundamental laws of space.

Jiang Ming sat on the rooftop, his eyes fixed on the constantly mending and repairing spatial rifts in the cosmic sky, trying to comprehend the laws governing the universe's operation during its early stages.

As Jiang Ming continued to gain insights, his understanding of the "Blood Battle Manual" also deepened.

"This 'Blood Battle Manual' interprets the fundamental nature of space through sword techniques."
Even though my current level of understanding of the fundamental laws of space should surpass that of its creator, 'Blood War Marquis'.

But one can still find inspiration in "The Blood War Manual."

The closer Jiang Ming got to fully comprehending the "Blood Battle Manual," the clearer his understanding of the fundamental laws of space became. In his eyes, the fundamental laws of space were like layers of veils being lifted.

"Soon, I estimate I'll be able to fully comprehend the 'Blood Battle Manual' very soon."

Jiang Ming doesn't always sit on the rooftop to comprehend it. He now has more than ten opportunities to comprehend the "Dragon's Chaos Stele". Whenever he feels he has accumulated enough, he will go to the "Dragon's Chaos Stele" cultivation chamber.

Each enlightenment session lasts for over 1,900 years, completely resolving all the doubts Jiang Ming had accumulated.

Although the effects of the "Dragon's Chaos Stele" gradually weakened over time.

However, the nine diagrams of the "Dragon's Journey Through Chaos Stele" point directly to the path of the master of the universe, and can inspire and guide Jiang Ming before he becomes the master of the universe.

There are 52 Chaos Stele statues, each with a different maximum depth.

Some have only 21 floors, while others have 32 floors.

Even the lowest level 21, if fully comprehended, is enough to roam the universe freely.

However, the "Dragon's Chaos Stele" has 27 layers.

Among the many Chaos Monuments, it ranks among the top five.

……

Jiang Ming focused intently on comprehending the closure of virtual universe communication, and the disturbances of the outside world hardly reached his ears.

But time will not stop because of Jiang Ming's enlightenment.

After Jiang Ming and Bo Lan, Rong Jun also crossed the first level of the Heavenly Bridge.

When Rong Jun successfully passed the test, the rulers of the universe came down to take Rong Jun as their disciple, and there were more than one.

Ultimately, he was taken in by the ruler of Yuanchen Kingdom.

As Rong Jun was accepted as a disciple by the king, many geniuses became curious.

Why is it that Rong Jun, who is clearly inferior to Jiang Ming and Bo Lan, has a king who takes him as a disciple, while Jiang Ming and Bo Lan have made no move?

This matter has intrigued not only many geniuses, but also many immortals.

Moreover, it is puzzling that Rong Jun could be contested by two rulers.

Time slips away little by little, and year after year passes.

Of the initial thousand geniuses, some have quietly perished.

In the third year of Chaos City, only about 800 geniuses remained, and this number will decrease in the foreseeable future.

Within Chaos City, the geniuses who were initially active gradually fell silent.

They all sat on the rooftop and began to meditate and cultivate.

……

In the year 2092 of the Chinese calendar, Earthlings began building cities in the sea.

In the year 2099 of the Chinese calendar, the Mars terraforming project was launched. Then, one day in the year 2100 of the Chinese calendar, Jiang Ming, immersed in cultivation and enlightenment, separated a wisp of his consciousness and entered the virtual universe.

……

Virtual universe, Heilongshan Island, Jiuxingwan Community.

"Jiang Ming, it's been a long time. The last time I saw you was before the Genius Battle."

Several decades have passed in the blink of an eye.

When Jia Yi saw Jiang Ming appear before him, he was very happy, his face full of smiles, and he welcomed Jiang Ming into his study.

"Yes, it has been a long time."

Jiang Ming looked around the study. The antique calligraphy and paintings, the inkstones and brushes that were imbued with the fragrance of ink, were all exactly the same as Jia Yi's study on Earth back then.

The familiar furnishings instantly transported him back to his past on Earth.

If we take into account the time that has passed due to the acceleration of time, his original human form on Earth has not set foot on his homeland for hundreds of thousands of years.

"Sit down, and try this."

Jia Yi warmly invited Jiang Ming to sit down and poured him a cup of clear, green tea.

"This is our 'Azure Sky Tea,' which we Earthlings have recently been promoting in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom market. The response has been excellent, and it has a good chance of becoming another pillar industry for us after 'Tears of the Stars.'"

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ming became somewhat interested and picked up his teacup to sip it slowly.

The refreshing aroma of tea melted in his mouth, and he couldn't help but give Jia Yi a thumbs up.

"Excellent tea! It is refreshing and has a sweet aftertaste, containing a unique spiritual nourishing power. No wonder you have high hopes for it."

"Haha, I'm glad you like it!"

Jia Yi burst into laughter.

"The changes on Earth over the past few decades have been nothing short of dramatic. Let me tell you all about it..."

Jia Yi began to give Jiang Ming a long and detailed introduction.

Many changes were actually seen by Jiang Ming through the perspective of the Vulcan clone, but they were described by Jia Yi in a more concrete and vivid way.

The two spent the entire day in this small study, refilling their tea cup after cup.

But the conversation never stopped. Jiang Ming and Jia Yi seemed to have returned to Earth in the monster era, talking about one thing after another from back then, including some gossip about the strong people on Earth back then.

Until the simulated sun in the virtual universe gradually dimmed and the sunlight gradually disappeared below the horizon.

“Are you really sure you don’t want to serve another term? I’ll personally intervene, and you can serve as long as you want.”

As dusk approached, Jiang Ming explained the reason for his trip.

With the Earth Federation's leadership transition approaching, Jia Yi seems to have no intention of seeking re-election.

"No, each generation has its own tasks. I have done what I should do, and it's time to make way for the next generation."

Jia Yi was not surprised when Jiang Ming spoke in this way.

In fact, he had guessed the reason as soon as Jiang Ming appeared.

Not only Jiang Ming, but many people in the Earth Federation are also advising him not to step down.

"The public has long forgotten what happened back then, and you didn't do anything wrong, so there's no need to worry about it."

Now, several decades have passed since Jia Yi expelled the citizens of the Sixteen Kingdoms. With the passage of time and the various policies and strategies guided by Jia Yi, the earth is gradually becoming prosperous and flourishing.

Nowadays, very few people still harbor resentment towards Jia Yi because of what happened back then.

"No, it's not because of that, it's just because I'm no longer suitable to sit in this position."

Jia Yi's gaze was calm and peaceful, with a reassuring quality.

(End of this chapter)