A Scroll of Infinite Glory

Chapter 602 The Power of Life

A vast, chaotic realm, and a majestic, godless palace.

Tianwang gazed at the territory opposite, lost in thought, and said, "Those people should have already discovered the secrets between the four mythical beasts."

"Given the personalities of Yan Kuangtu and Hai Donglai, since they control both the Ghost King Shell and the Cosmic Taipan Serpent, they will most likely choose to help the Taipan Serpent sublimate, making it the embodiment of the ultimate universe and the symbol of the Gourmet Continent. Then they will use that serpent to draw upon the power of the earth's veins to attack us."

No sooner had Tianwang finished speaking than Liuzhi Sanzang said with dissatisfaction, "Why is Dongfang Wuyou so late?"

"After discovering the traces of the Cosmic Taipan Serpent, I clearly informed him that if he had arrived at the same time as Guan Luoyang, or even earlier than Guan Luoyang, I would not have ended up with such serious injuries, and the Cosmic Taipan Serpent would very likely have ended up on our side."

Liuzhi Sanzang is still in a wheelchair, his wrists severed and his Achilles tendons severed, and he has not yet recovered.

The axe blows that Guan Luoyang inflicted on him were extremely cunning. They were delivered when Guan Luoyang was in a state of primordial matter, using methods specifically designed for primordial matter. They were unstoppable and penetrated deep into his body, leaving him with deep scars.

If Liuzhi Sanzang wants to recover from his injuries, he can only slowly wear them down and erase the marks of the injuries from his Dao Divine Essence. Otherwise, no matter how many hands he grows, they will all be severed at the wrist.

Even if he were to leave his human form and take on some other form, obvious flaws would still emerge, making it impossible for him to escape this predicament through transformation techniques.

Dongfang Wuyou and the others didn't mind helping Liuzhi Sanzang recover faster.

However, whether it was Dongfang Wuyou, Tianwang, Tang Suiyun, or Bai Mei Daoren and Demon King Baen, the essence of the Great Dao they condensed was too pure, arbitrary, and self-centered.

If we were to help a powerful figure like Liuzhi Sanzang, who is also at the eighth level, heal his deep injuries, it might actually cause a conflict between their inherent natures and spiritual essences.

If the old wounds haven't healed by then, and instead, Liuzhi Sanzang suffers some new injuries, that would be quite a mess.

Therefore, while Liuzhi Sanzang, a temporarily disabled eight-star powerhouse, was not in a good mood, the others could tolerate it.

"When you sent the message, Brother Dongfang and I were doing something important..."

Demon King Barn offered a brief explanation, raising his black, withered phoenix scepter slightly above his head, a burst of fire rising from its tip.

Liuzhi Sanzang looked at the faint shadow in the firelight, a hint of surprise on his face, and nodded slightly, saying, "This is... if that's the case, your actions are indeed quite swift."

"However, half of the Four Mythical Beasts are on their side, and Shao Kang is still being suppressed by them. So far in the competition, we have ultimately lost ground."

The White-Browed Taoist kept his hands tucked into his sleeves, gazing leisurely into the distance, showing little interest in joining their conversation. Only then did he slowly speak, saying, "That Guan Luoyang, no wonder he's someone who could earn a special reminder from a half-god. Our previous encounter was basically a result of his actions."

Dongfang Wuyou laughed and said, "It's only a slight disadvantage. It's not too late to catch up."

Liu Zhi Sanzang snorted: "Shao Kang's capture means that, in terms of the balance of power between the two sides, he's not just a mid-level eight-star reincarnator; he possesses a nine-star divine artifact!"

"You are unaware of this."

Dongfang Wuyou said, "The Hammer of Wrath and Darkness is different from ordinary nine-star artifacts. Shao Kang was able to leave his mark on it with the assistance of the forger. Those eight-star reincarnators on the other side could not possibly find Shao Kang's mark, let alone leave a new mark on it."

"As for the two strange beasts, once the Cosmic Taipan Serpent devours the Ghost King Shell, its strength will increase greatly, and its ferocity will not be extinguished. If they want to subdue it and turn it into their own, they will definitely have to go through a lot of trouble. When the time comes, we can seize the opportunity to attack and may be able to turn the tide."

Liuzhi Sanzang was skeptical: "The Hammer of Wrath and Darkness, is it really that evil?"

Dongfang Wuyou laughed and said, "Nothing in this world is absolute, but I can say for sure that if we were to join forces to try to subdue the Hammer of Wrath, we would most likely fail."

Liuzhi Sanzang thought for a moment, then asked, "So what are your plans now?"

Just as Tianwang was about to speak, Dongfang Wuyou waved his hand.

"Overly meticulous plans are easily destroyed by unforeseen circumstances, turning out to be counterproductive and harming ourselves. In my opinion, when we work together, having a general outline is sufficient."

Dongfang Wuyou said, "Let me share my thoughts and point out a few key points. Then everyone can adapt to the situation as it unfolds."

"The first important thing is what Brother Barn and I brought back..."

This Dongfang Wuyou, whenever he had the chance, would immediately take action against those seven-star reincarnators, exercising very strict control over them and arranging for them to act according to his plans.

However, he was very easy to talk to when dealing with other eight-star level individuals, showing exceptional trust in their abilities and being cheerful and generous.

Although the White-Browed Taoist disapproved of his behavior and sneered inwardly, he had to admit that in the current situation, Dongfang Wuyou's idea was the best strategy.

While they discussed their general strategy, Skynet kept a close eye on the movements on the other side.

Within the territory of the [Most Ferocious and Mad], there were not many illusions originally set up. The thousands of mountains and valleys were easy to see. Only the area where the eight-star powerhouse was located would naturally block the spying of the SkyNet.

But now, the grand formation that was originally hidden has slightly revealed its presence.

The pure, blood-red light, like waves of a blood-red sea, surged and engulfed the mountains, while golden flames ignited on the sea surface, emitting rosy light that obscured the sun.

Flames filled the sky, and blood covered the ground. Even the Heavenly Net couldn't see anything clearly. Only the cry of the Golden Crow could be heard from time to time, piercing through the golden clouds and echoing in one's ears.

Inside the formation, Guan Luoyang and the others were attempting to control the Wrathful Dark Hammer.

They originally adopted a relatively forceful approach, using three nine-star divine artifacts—the Thousand-Petaled Lotus of Guanluoyang, the Asura Red Umbrella from Haidong, and the Vulture Kasaya of Dufa—to surround the Hammer of Wrath and Darkness.

The overwhelming threat provoked a fierce resistance from the Hammer of Wrath, and the power of the primordial flames of resentment within it showed a tendency to awaken on its own.

If this continues, who knows if the power that the hammer eventually unleashes will exceed the combined power of all the divine artifacts that Guan Luoyang and the others can wield.

Guan Luoyang and his group had no choice but to change their tactics. They withdrew the other two artifacts and used only the Thousand-Petal Lotus to restrain the Hammer of Wrath and Darkness. Then, they allowed everyone's thoughts to infiltrate the Hammer of Wrath and Darkness.

Inside this artifact is a boundless, dim space, but it is not monotonous. With a slight shift of thought and a sweep of the gaze, one can discover that within this dim and boundless space, there are enormous vortexes of blue, purple, and green.

It's as if countless nebulae and celestial bodies are brewing in the universe.

However, when Guan Luoyang and his group got closer, they discovered that these deep-colored vortexes were not actually rotating or running continuously, but rather suspended there lifelessly, completely still.

Every universe has the potential to develop into a multiverse, and the original universe is often regarded as the primordial universe.

This dark space with its countless silent vortexes is the scene before the original embryo of the universe perished.

Since this artifact was forged, a mysterious spirit has been constantly recalling this scene, immersing itself in this past fragment, causing the internal structure of the artifact to remain in this state forever, and causing that fire of resentment to endlessly brew and deepen.

However, the frenzy and violence brought about by this resentment and anger can be felt from the outside, but once inside this artifact, it cannot be felt at all.

Moreover, from the moment Guan Luoyang and the others entered this place, they felt their will constantly experiencing inexplicable deficiencies, and were drawn by an inexplicable attraction, as if they wanted to merge into this aborted universe and become gods who would govern and support its operation.

The Way of Heaven and the Way of Humanity have always been complementary and mutually reinforcing. When the Way of Heaven is lacking, the Way of Humanity makes up for it. This can be said to be a principle that runs through all the heavens and myriad realms.

The attraction between an eight-star powerhouse and a flawed primordial universe is practically unsolvable.

If it is indeed a normal, existing original universe with some flaws, then merging with an eight-star powerhouse would be a matter of both advantages and disadvantages.

However, the inner universe of the Dark Hammer of Wrath, though seemingly flawed, was actually long ago destroyed.

Even an eight-star powerhouse merging with it would only lead to an aborted death, becoming merely a puppet of this hammer, bringing nothing but harm.

Rainbow Cat's cultivation was the weakest, and this wisp of his consciousness could not resist for long before it suddenly expanded, transforming into a long rainbow that flew into the depths of this dark universe.

The rainbow light grew longer and longer, which also represented that Rainbow Cat's thoughts in the outside world were being constantly pulled into this space.

"It seems I can't be of much help."

Rainbow Cat's somewhat apologetic voice rang out as he proactively severed the connection with this wisp of his consciousness.

That long rainbow instantly froze in the universe, becoming a companion to those nebula vortexes.

Toriko observed for a long time without gaining any insight, and asked, "How can we find the mark Shao Kang left here?"

Guan Luoyang raised his hand, hooked his finger, and a thin line inexplicably appeared on his right middle finger, extending into the distance and disappearing into the distance.

"This is Shao Kang's karma..."

Before he could finish speaking, the thin thread on his finger suddenly blurred, and the direction of the thread could no longer be seen.

Yan Kuangtu laughed heartily, "It seems this hammer has a strong aversion to us. Such a loyal nine-star divine artifact is quite rare!"

Du Fa kept looking around, then shook his head and said, "It's not because of loyalty, it's just that this divine artifact is protecting itself."

"Shao Kang must have received help from the creator of the artifact. At the moment the artifact was completed, he forged his own mark into a state of premature death and incompleteness, just like the universe, and put it into the artifact, making the artifact mistakenly believe that the mark was a part of itself."

"Because the parts that died prematurely and were incomplete are similar and cannot complement each other, Shao Kang can mobilize the power of the divine artifact without worrying that the divine artifact will forcibly absorb his Dao essence and turn him into the puppet of the divine artifact."

Lin Touhua said, "So, unless we get the help of the forger, even if we destroy Shao Kang's true form, we can't erase this mark, let alone create a new mark that can stably exist inside this artifact?"

Du Fa remained silent, lost in thought.

Hai Donglai then said, "I'm afraid it's really as you say. In that case, this divine artifact is nothing but a useless trifle, and might even be a hidden danger."

"Speaking of which, if Shao Kang dies, his mark won't be able to change along with this universe, right?"

Lu Nanxing suddenly said, "The premature death and flaws of his mark are simply the same as those of the prematurely deceased universe in the past. If we can bring some new changes to the universe inside this artifact, wouldn't the old mark seem out of place and passively stand out?"

Hai Donglai disagreed, saying, "To change this universe of divine artifacts, we cannot borrow the power of other divine artifacts; we can only rely on our own cultivation. It is indeed worth trying if everyone joins forces, but the defenses of our territory will inevitably be weakened. If powerful enemies see through our weaknesses and take the opportunity to attack, the situation will be dangerous."

Lu Nanxing smiled and said, "Why change the entire Divine Artifact Universe?"

"If we can create species that are suitable for living in such a universe, even if it's just a blade of grass or a tiny ant, it would be a novelty to this universe."

"Would such a life form be actively accepted by the world, thereby changing the very concept of the universe?"

Lu Nanxing drew his sword, closed his eyes, and casually and slowly swung the blade.

Is there a kind of life form in this world that is so weak that it is not considered a threat by the artifacts and is not qualified to be rated as seven stars, but can still survive in the aborted universe?

Reincarnators are known as the most knowledgeable profession, and the people present were all high-ranking members of the Reincarnators, yet none of them had ever encountered or seen such a creature.

But the road is definitely difficult to travel, and there must be such creatures that exist.

Life is fragile, but it is also tenacious.

On the land abandoned by the heavens, the people of the Yellow Heaven will be born. When the Yellow Heaven also perishes, in the dark ages, life still exists, tenaciously adapting to that world.

The common people's hair is like chives, it grows back after being cut; their heads are like chickens, they crow again after being cut. There is no environment more worthy of awe than life itself.

The swordsmanship of Lu Nanxing originated from the lives of ordinary people who traveled to the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Even now, the power contained in this sword, whether in terms of life or destruction, far surpasses that of a mere kingdom on the surface of a planet, and the people of a mere kingdom.

The philosophy embodied in this sword is still simply to celebrate and protect life.

On the black blade, blue and white flames gradually ignited, and endless images appeared as these flames flickered, tentatively trying to make contact with this dim universe, only to be rejected.

However, as the others quietly watched the sword lights, they gradually became convinced that the idea of ​​a difficult road was feasible.

When Lu Nanxing took over from Guan Luoyang to resist the White-browed Taoist, Guan Luoyang had seen her swordsmanship.

At that fleeting glimpse, Guan Luoyang felt that her swordsmanship was a sword of humanity, full of the meaning of human change, seeking an unchanging truth from the ever-changing human world.

But now it seems that her sword is not only a sword of humanity, but also a sword of creation.

"good!"

Guan Luoyang laughed, "In the vacuum of space, there are countless demons. Let me see which form of demon can become a new life in this universe."

Five dragon shadows emerged from his body, swam out, and converged into the sword of Lu Nanxing.

Hai Donglai raised his hand and shot out a beam of blood-red light. His insights into life from "Blood Nerve" were also infused into the blade of the difficult road.

Everyone took action.

Upon hearing this, Rainbow Cat, who was outside the city, also channeled a new sword light into the sky. The rainbow stretched across the heavens, the sun was rising, and it was the perfect time for all things to grow.

After an unknown amount of time, the blue-white flames grew weaker and weaker until they went out, revealing a hint of green at the tip of the black sword.

It was like a clump of grass seeds, tender and fresh, gradually drifting into that gray universe.

Lu Nanxing's eyes were already open, watching those tender green creatures.

If it were a normal nine-star divine artifact, it would be impossible for it to react to this slight sign of life.

However, the difficulty with the Dark Hammer lies in the fact that it is not a normal nine-star artifact.

When a species capable of surviving in a doomed universe has emerged, will that doomed universe be willing to accept it?

The answer is yes.

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(End of this chapter)