Swallowing the Stars: Reboot, The Eternal Serpent!

Chapter 95 Cultivating Across Time and Space? A False Proposition? (Two Chapters Combined)

Jiang Zhe got up and walked to the study window to see who was coming in.

"Master, it's not in the manor, it's a cultivation residence in Chaos City."

Only after Oriana's reminder did Jiang Zhe realize that he had already passed the third level of the Bridge to Heaven and was qualified to attend classes with the founder of the "Universe" lineage.

After exiting the virtual universe, Jiang Zhe walked out of the cultivation room, went to the living room door, and opened it. Standing outside was a bald man in a black robe.

Sure enough, they came to inform him that he could attend the class.

He reminded him that choosing the right teacher for his first class was very important, and then handed him a book with a black cover before turning to leave.

Back in the lounge, Jiang Zhe opened a book containing brief information on the 14 founding masters of the "Cosmic School".

Jiang Zhe quickly selected the three leaders of the Virtual Universe Company from among them.

"Holy Spirit King? Fiery Prison King? Heavy Soul King?"

"You want me to choose one of three? No, there's only one correct answer." Jiang Zhe frowned, his gaze falling on the Holy Spirit King's information.

The Flame King and the Heavy Soul King explained the mysteries of the Cosmic Chaos Stele from the perspectives of Fire and Earth, making them more suitable as teachers to the Silver-Clad Primordial Spirit.

Only the Holy Spirit King, with thunder and light as the primary elements and earth and space as secondary elements, expounds the mysteries of the cosmic chaos monument.

When these three immortal kings are placed side by side for comparison, their superiority is immediately apparent.

Jiang Zhe then asked Oriana to send an email to Teacher Mobosang to inquire about the matter of becoming his apprentice.

"Anna, how many points do I have now?"

"Master, of the 20000 points you received, 2300 points will be used to purchase a C-grade lightning-type treasure, and 9200 points will be used to purchase an E-grade treasure for me. I just passed the first 6 levels of the Sky Bridge, gaining 63000 points, leaving a balance of 71500 points."

Jiang Zhe nodded, understanding the situation.

I'll save these 7+ points for now, and wait for the new teacher's instructions to purchase the ultimate manual of the "Cosmic School".

Then, he took out the treasures he had purchased before entering the initial universe from the World Bracelet.

One copy was stored inside Orianna's body, and the other was placed inside the "Thunder Prison Realm" in Jiang Zhe's chest.

The 30 years within Chaos City were enough for him to advance to the ninth level of the Universe level.

With the help of the [Thunder Prison Realm], one can simultaneously comprehend the fundamental laws and accumulate energy.

……

Inside the magnificent, church-like building.

On the top floor of the attic, the three immortal kings, after exiting the virtual universe, silently drank their wine/hot beverages, remaining silent for a long time.

Upon learning of the rumors circulating within the Venerable Ones' circle from the email, King Yanyu and King Chongpo exchanged a glance, then looked at their old friend with astonishment.

"You'd go to such lengths for him? Is some great figure in the clan's decision-making hierarchy preparing to take him as a disciple?"

Although their old friend's family was shrouded in mystery, the two knew some secrets: they were descendants of a great being within their tribe.

The Holy Spirit King put down his cup. "It should be worthwhile. It is both an investment and an investment, and we are eager for the possible returns."

King Yanyu spoke his mind, "Him? Can he bring you any returns? That's probably thousands or tens of thousands of epochs from now. By then, you might have already become a Venerable One. Do you think he can help you become the Lord of the Universe?"

Chongpo Wang nodded repeatedly, but he was not optimistic about the "return" his old friend had mentioned.

At their level, training apprentices is all for the sake of the clan's continuation, and the apprentices can give back to them in return for very little.

"I don't know either, it's just a kind of 'intuition'." The Holy Spirit King also had doubts in his eyes, but he did not hide the truth from his two old friends.

When the word "intuition" was mentioned, the two looked enlightened.

King Yanyu asked curiously, "Is it that genius realm lord from your clan? Kodi is talented, but she has great opportunities. You've all benefited a lot because of her. Could it be that she foresaw that the next great opportunity would fall upon this person?"

"Hey, I remember she comprehended 'Time Freeze' a while ago, but hasn't broken through to the Immortal Realm yet?" The Heavy Soul King's focus was different.

"More than forty years ago, she was already preparing for a breakthrough, but suddenly her innate secret technique was activated, which delayed her advancement. In the nearly 20 years that followed, through her innate secret technique, she gradually received clear guidance from the primordial will of the universe. More than 20 years ago, she auctioned off the 'Hand of the Beast God' in various universes within the human realm, thus luring out this young genius."

The Heavy Soul King scratched his chin, looking awkward. "It sounds unbelievable. Can this even be reliable?"

Yan Yuwang cast a disdainful look at his old friend, "Stone head, think about the Ancestral God Cult. Do you think the original will of the primordial universe would act without reason? It must be special."

He couldn't help but sigh, "Tsk, what an abnormal talent technique, it's a pity it can only be used within the area covered by the original will of the primordial universe."

The Holy Spirit King put down his cup. "In short, there are many things involved in accepting disciples. I hope you two can give me some face. My clan has prepared gifts and will not let you suffer any losses. They will be delivered to your residences later."

"Ha, you should have said so earlier, we wouldn't have gotten involved. As for the gifts, forget about them." King Yanyu was very generous and waved his hands repeatedly.

"Yes, it's a small matter. With our friendship over the years, it's just a matter of a word. Let's take the gift back."

"This is a decision made within the clan, not a personal gift from me. They are two ordinary but valuable treasures, so please don't refuse them."

"Huh? A treasure?"

"Just how much will you gain from investing in this kid? Enough to make your clan pay with two priceless treasures to buy him out?"

The two kings who were invincible were from small clans, and I've never really seen many "mooncakes with lentil filling".

……

When a C-grade lightning-type treasure enters the "Lightning Prison Realm," it is broken down into special energy and stored. This energy is then slowly injected into the body and absorbed, transforming into genetic energy and mental power.

Jiang Zhe didn't need to pay any attention to the entire process.

He sat cross-legged on the rooftop, comparing the inscriptions on it with the findings of the Chaos Stele, and more than ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

Jiang Zhe, who was staring blankly at the primordial laws intertwined in the gaps in the distant sky, suddenly stood up, took out a long spear from his world ring, and began to wield a series of spear techniques containing the mysteries of the laws of time with great speed and skill.

"The 21st! The 22nd! The 23rd... That's really good!"

After practicing all 23 sets of spear techniques from "The Shadow Lord's Spear Manual," Jiang Zhe sheathed his spear, stood tall, exhaled a breath of stale air, and felt refreshed.

What pleased Jiang Zhe even more was that the silver-clad primordial spirit had gained even more.

It's important to know that the time ratio between the initial universe and the primordial universe is 1:3.28. Although the difference in the flow of time makes it difficult for both sides to synchronize their consciousness, the benefits gained from it are significant.

First, this difference in the flow of time is extremely beneficial for the Candlelight Avatar, which possesses an extremely high affinity with the fundamental laws of time, to comprehend the fundamental laws of time.

Secondly, his main body observed the Chaos Stele for seven days, while the silver-clad primordial spirit, in sync with his perspective, observed it for over 20 days, naturally gaining even more.

The number of profound spatial fundamental laws that have been comprehended has increased from 13 to 16.

Jiang Zhe retracted the Shadow Slayer Spear into his world ring, stretched, and asked, "Anna, have you received any emails lately? Has my teacher replied?"

"Many emails from fellow members of the same genius competition congratulated you on passing the sixth level of the Bridge to Heaven."

"Furthermore, as you might expect, you haven't received a single email inviting you to take on apprentices."

Jiang Zhe nodded, not surprised.

He had long suspected that he had been selected in advance by a direct descendant faction within the Virtual Universe Company, and that his future path had been paved with a high degree of freedom, allowing him to focus solely on cultivation.

"Your teacher, Mo Bosang, replied ten days ago, and I will present the email to you immediately."

A flash of light appeared in front of Jiang Zhe, and a screen popped up, displaying an opened email instructing him on what to do next.

"Go and become the Holy Spirit King's disciple; will she arrange all the weapons and secret techniques for you?"

……

In Chaos City, in front of a majestic and sacred church.

Cultivators gathered in twos and threes, including realm lords and immortals, all waiting for the church to open so they could go inside and listen to the Holy Spirit King's teachings.

Jiang Zhe had sharp ears and overheard the discussions among the cultivators around him. He learned that the Holy Spirit King was going to talk about the first three pictures of the Chaos Stele today, which made him secretly happy.

After the church opened, thousands of practitioners filed in and rushed to sit in the front row of the hall, which stretched for tens of kilometers.

Unable to squeeze through, Jiang Zhe found a seat in the middle or back row. Next to him was a realm lord recognized by the laws, and the two chatted idly.

boom!

An invisible pressure suddenly enveloped the entire hall, and all the cultivators who came to listen to the lecture fell silent.

Upstairs in the church, a six-winged, holy woman slowly descends the white stone spiral staircase, her pace sometimes fast and sometimes slow, her figure unpredictable, giving one a sense of temporal disorientation.

"The Dream Winged Clan?"

Jiang Zhe thought of Ai Chen, a member of the same genius team, but shook his head and denied it, feeling that it definitely wasn't him.

The feeling he got from the Silver-Clad Primordial Spirit's [Life Domination] talent suggested that this six-winged holy woman might be a special life form.

So, is it a clone? Or possession?

The Holy Spirit King sat on the high-backed stone chair at the front of the hall.

With a wave of his hand, a complex secret pattern appeared in the air. He then began to explain the mysteries within the law pattern without any hesitation, pulling Jiang Zhe's wandering thoughts back to reality.

Five days later, the course ended.

Thousands of cultivators rose and bowed respectfully. Jiang Zhe followed suit and walked to the front of the crowd. Under the gaze of thousands of eyes, he completed the apprenticeship ceremony.

This was all planned in advance; now it's just a matter of going through the motions.

Afterwards, Jiang Zhe and the Holy Spirit King went upstairs.

……

Rong Jun and Jiang Zhe successively became disciples, which spurred a group of geniuses to work harder.

Some people felt that Rong Jun's act of taking the Lord of the Universe as his teacher put him in a superior position to Jiang Zhe, giving the Primordial District and the two districts behind it a great sense of satisfaction.

But is this really the case?

While there may be differences in the level of teachers, there are also differences in their level of dedication.

I'm currently reading the error-free version! This is the first time I've published this novel.

Jiang Zhe will not only have the Holy Spirit King as his teacher. He only needs to follow the steps of cultivation, and at each stage, someone will naturally arrange the most suitable teacher.

In a quiet room of the church, Jiang Zhe held a cup of unidentified hot drink and sat opposite the Holy Spirit King.

"Don't be shy, relax."

"You call me teacher now, but in the future you might call me senior sister, and there's a good chance I'll have to call you junior uncle."

How far you can go in the future depends entirely on your talent. Good luck!

The Holy Spirit King wore a gentle smile and was unexpectedly easy to talk to.

But what about Schrödinger's seniority?

"Yes, teacher." Jiang Zhe was speechless and could only give a dry reply.

The Holy Spirit King smiled faintly, gently stirring the hot drink in his cup with a spoon. "Jiang Zhe, tell me your thoughts on the Chaos Monument. From what perspective do you think we should begin to understand the Chaos Monument?"

"What... angle?" Jiang Zhe looked surprised and puzzled.

In his heart, he felt that it was only natural for each person to share half, with the Candlelight clone responsible for integrating the insights—it was a simple matter.

The Cosmic Chaos Monument is notoriously difficult; others trying to simultaneously comprehend time and space will inevitably find themselves overwhelmed and progress slow.

With three people working together on Jiang Zhe's side, the difficulty was naturally greatly reduced.

The idea remains the same: give Bolan an avatar with an affinity for the laws of time. Unless Luo Feng's Golden Horned Beast avatar reaches the realm master level, his cultivation progress will definitely be suppressed by Bolan.

The Holy Spirit King patiently explained to him, "Yes, there are three angles."

"First, time is primary, space is secondary; second, space is primary, time is secondary; third, time and space should be cultivated simultaneously."

Jiang Zhe tentatively asked, "Is the third method, 'Cultivating Across Time and Space,' the most orthodox path?"

The Holy Spirit King, as if he had succeeded in a prank, smiled even more broadly. "You're wrong, Jiang Zhe. Remember this: 'Cultivating in both time and space' is a false proposition. If it were true..."

The words abruptly stopped, and the Holy Spirit King shook his head and chuckled, "Before that, I need to tell you about the levels above the immortal gods."

"You should understand the meanings of Immortal Military Lord, Marquis, and King, right?"

Jiang Zhe nodded.

Then, the Holy Spirit King continued, "Above the Immortal King is the Lord of the Universe, also known as the Universe Venerable. The condition for advancement is to comprehend an entire superior fundamental law, whether it be time or space."

"Above the Venerable Ones is the Lords of the Universe. The most common way to advance is to comprehend the fundamental laws of the dual systems of time and space."

Jiang Zhe suddenly froze, "Holy crap, there's a bug!"

Seeing Jiang Zhe's changing expression, the Holy Spirit King smiled and asked, "Now do you understand where the problem with 'Simultaneous Cultivation Across Time' lies?"

"Teacher, if one could truly achieve 'simultaneous cultivation of space and time' in the absolute sense, with little difference in understanding the two superior fundamental laws, wouldn't one be able to break through to the level of the Universe Lord after just being promoted to Venerable, with only a little polishing?"

The Holy Spirit King nodded. "That's exactly right."

"Moreover, problems will arise at the immortal level, forcing you to choose one of two options."

"Jiang Zhe, I ask you, if you were to advance to Immortality, how would you do it?"

"I estimate that my protocore will mutate, becoming unimaginably hard. I'll probably have to resort to a secret technique, like Luo Feng, to forcefully break it from the inside."

Thinking this to himself, Jiang Zhe dared not show off in front of the Holy Spirit King and gave the standard answer.

"Of course, it's about comprehending the fundamental laws of lightning."

The Holy Spirit King continued Jiang Zhe's words, saying, "You have comprehended the fundamental laws of lightning, and your soul has merged into your divine body. This divine body is entirely composed of immortal divine power, making it a part of the sea of ​​fundamental laws. When you try to comprehend other laws, you will encounter strong rejection, and the difficulty of comprehension will increase ten thousand times, a million times. Furthermore, if you use lightning as your foundation to comprehend the fundamental laws of space across different schools of thought, you will find yourself in a state where cultivation is simply impossible."

"The so-called 'simultaneous cultivation of time and space' becomes a fallacy above the level of immortality. You must choose a path with one superior fundamental law as the main principle and another superior fundamental law as the auxiliary principle."

Jiang Zhe suddenly realized, "Teacher, you want me to make a decision sooner?"

"Yes, but before you advance to immortality, I hope that the gap in your understanding of the dual-system fundamental laws must be kept within the third level of the Bridge to Heaven."

Have you made a decision?

Three floors?

It barely fits into one of the images on the Chaos Stele.

Without hesitation, Jiang Zhe replied, "Prioritize time, and supplement with space."

Is "time-space co-cultivation" really a fallacy?

Not at all.

If one can gain recognition from the fundamental laws of time and space while still a realm lord, although the difficulty of comprehending them increases significantly after advancing to immortality, one can still cultivate.

However, given how demanding these conditions are, how many people throughout human history have actually been able to meet them?

These things have nothing to do with Jiang Zhe; the original body and the second primordial spirit exist independently.

He is the most likely to achieve "simultaneous cultivation across time and space," and after advancing to the level of a Universe Venerable, directly jump to the level of Universe Lord.

But there's no benefit to doing that!

In the outer universe, many opportunities require a certain level of strength or cultivation. The Venerable Realm is the most sought-after in those inheritance trials.

"Very good, you've chosen the path I most wanted you to choose."

"You must be worried about not having a weapon that can unleash the insights of the 'Cosmic Chaos Monument,' right? Take a look at these two."

The Holy Spirit King raised his hand and waved it, and two treasures exuding a strong aura of law appeared on the floor in front of him.

One of them is in the style of "Beast God's Hand".

The dark purple metal left arm armor, about one meter long, with sleeves as thick as an adult's thigh, is still made up of countless small parts, engraved with intricate patterns. When assembled, it forms a "thunder dragon" pattern from the back of the hand to the forearm.

"This is the 'Hand of Time and Space,' a piece of art that I created on a whim."

"It is derived from the Hand of the Beast God, composed of 10081 steel needles, using the best G-grade metal materials. It is based on the fundamental laws of lightning and time, and is engraved with the secret patterns of the fundamental laws of space. It can seamlessly integrate spatial perception into it, making it a very suitable weapon for those who comprehend the Cosmic Chaos Monument."

The Holy Spirit King stroked the arm armor and explained softly.

The other piece, shaped like a date pit, is a wooden shuttle about the length of a forearm, decorated with intertwined dragon patterns made of brown and purple lines.

The whole thing exudes a rustic and primitive atmosphere, and no matter how Jiang Zhe looks at it, he feels that it was naturally formed.

"Lov's Pipit?"

Jiang Zhe recalled that naturally formed flight-type auxiliary weapon.

"Jiang Zhe, I must say, you are very lucky. Your path is perfectly aligned with mine, and you are able to use the weapon I once wielded."

I will listen to opinions, but I will not completely revise the outline according to the suggestions of some readers.

So don't use other people's comments to guess what I'll write next.

That was his idea, not mine.

I simply expressed my agreement in the comments section and said I would consider it.

Everyone knows that it's impossible for the human race to produce a second genius like Luo Feng, so the fact that the female protagonist becomes a universe master or a true god is already quite impressive.

With the protagonist's help, becoming an eternal true god or god-king should be the end goal, but this is an achievement that she could only attain after hundreds or thousands of reincarnations.

The female lead's purpose is to help the protagonist grow in the early stages and bring him great opportunities later on.

After reading the comments yesterday, I felt compelled to bring up some points from later chapters in advance.

(End of this chapter)