Chapter 1439
: For you, there are no variables!
Chapter 1439: For you, there are no variables!
Before he finished speaking, Lü Yang had already unleashed his first strike.
Wherever the blade flashed, all colors turned into black and white, clearly distinguishing yin and yang, but in the end, it crashed headfirst into the First Saint and bled profusely.
"Boom!"
The First Saint did not speak, but struck down with his palm, shattering the blade light into pieces. Then he grabbed Lü Yang's neck, intending to suppress his consciousness and thoughts.
However, it was all in vain.
Holding the divine blade, Lü Yang was now at the eighth level of the Other Shore. Although he was still no match for the First Saint, he was by no means without any power to resist.
"The Book of a Hundred Generations—!!"
The next second, everything started all over again. Chu Sheng watched helplessly as Lü Yang's figure became illusory and then drifted away from his hand.
Everything else is false, only I am true.
While the initial saint's transcendence would not be affected by the reopening, from another perspective, he also had no means to affect Lü Yang's reopening.
Immediately, everything started anew. The Dao Ancestors, having recovered, did not hesitate and once again offered their swords. The First Saint, however, took the initiative to intercept this sword-offering behavior. As long as they prevented Lü Yang from continuously growing stronger by repeatedly offering his swords, the advantage would still be on his side.
"I don't believe you can do it a few more times."
Chu Sheng's gaze was icy. As far as he knew, even Taiyuan Immortal, who had grown to the point of being able to compete with Jun, had only restarted his cultivation twenty-four times.
According to Taiyuan Xian's description.
During the twenty-fourth reopening, he could clearly feel the weakness of the [Divine Fortune Book], as the power of reopening also has its limits and number of times it can be used.
Thinking of this, the First Saint immediately made a hand seal, crossed countless layers of time and space, and then pointed a finger down heavily towards Lü Yang's brow. This was not to kill him, but to force Lü Yang to restart this life before he had even received the sacrificial swords from the Dao Ancestors.
In that case, this lifetime would be wasted.
As long as he repeats the same method, he can ensure that Lü Yang's strength remains under his control until the power of reopening is exhausted!
The plan is perfect.
However, Lü Yang showed no fear whatsoever, instead sneering, "How many more times can we do it?"
"Didn't I say I'd play with you until I win?"
Before he could finish speaking, the First Saint's movements suddenly froze, his once-sure strike came to an abrupt halt, and strange memories flooded his mind.
"I'm fifty? No, that's not right!"
The next instant, the First Saint suddenly came to his senses, and with a loud bang, the Destiny Knowing Heaven, who had just been "reincarnated" in the past time and space, was instantly shattered.
[Life Cultivation] The First Dao Ancestor.
Just now, he was using the [Life Cultivation] reincarnation technique, trying to be reborn as the [Past Primordial Saint] and replace him from the root!
However, the current First Saint is in the past, present, and future, and all time and space is the ninth level of the [Other Shore], without any flaws. Therefore, the attempt to know the destiny has undoubtedly failed. But even so, he still affected the First Saint in the same way that he affected the final tribulation!
The impact was minimal, very slight, merely causing the initial saint to pause for a fleeting moment.
However, in that instant, there was a huge flaw!
Taking advantage of this crucial pause, the ancient Dao Ancestors and Si Chong and others had already completed another round of sacrificial swords, causing Lü Yang's aura to surge once again!
Immediately, the immense power to reshape everything erupted once more.
"The Book of a Hundred Generations—!!!"
Let's try again.
Everything starts from scratch. The First Saint unleashes his full power, but it is clear that the Mandate of Heaven is, after all, a Dao Ancestor who has undergone three qualitative changes. He is not yet a Nascent Soul cultivator and cannot escape the influence of the other party.
And so another round began.
"The Book of a Hundred Generations—!!!"
This time, Lü Yang's aura seemed to have finally broken through some unbelievable barrier, and the Great Dao Ring behind his head, with its infinite radiance, was now flawless.
The Ninth Floor of the Other Shore!
Although there is still a gap between him and the First Saint, it is like the difference between a seven or eight-year-old child and a strong adult man. There is a gap, but that is all!
In that instant, the initial advantage that Chu Sheng had originally possessed was reduced once again. If he was still confident that he could suppress Lü Yang's consciousness and force Lü Yang to restart prematurely, then this time, he didn't even have the means to suppress his consciousness and could only helplessly watch him restart.
"That's the advantage of relying on external resources!"
"To cultivate oneself, one must move quickly!"
Lu Yang burst into laughter. Although he was still undergoing a second transformation, the divine sword, as an external object, was constantly boosting his power.
Just like the other shore of the first saint.
One thing the initial sage's judgment was correct: Lü Yang was indeed very similar to him, not only in his style, but also in his remarkably consistent philosophy on cultivation.
only--
It can be really satisfying to do this yourself, but it becomes hard to accept when someone else does it and you end up as a stepping stone.
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Thinking of this, the First Saint immediately made a decision, his figure rapidly receding into the distance in the river of time, sinking himself into the quiet and void darkness of the future.
That is the world after the end times, an absolute void.
In theory, as long as he hides inside, no one can detect his actions. He used a similar method when he enlightened the final tribulation god.
The final tribulation Dao God was enlightened by Taiyuan Immortal. At that time, he relied on the aura of the final tribulation to conceal himself and ensure that Lü Yang could not discover Taiyuan Immortal's secret actions. Therefore, he could not accurately grasp the timing of the reopening. Now, the initial saint is using the same trick again, wanting to use it to refine the seed of the Great Dao!
"It only takes a moment."
The First Saint silently calculated in his heart: "In an instant, let me extract a portion of the power of the Great Dao Seed. After absorbing and refining it, I can become stronger again."
In this way, they can maintain their advantage over Lü Yang.
The next second, the First Saint was already plunged into the thick darkness, and without saying a word, he reached out his hand to the [Divine Fortune Book] and drew out a stream of great power.
Immediately afterwards—
"The Book of a Hundred Generations—!!!"
—The power flowed backward and returned to the [Book of Divine Fortune and Destiny], yet it was another dream, which made the First Saint's expression even darker and heavier.
Then, the world began anew.
The First Saint raised his head and saw Lü Yang looking at him with a smile on his lips: "Why do you think I let you transcend? This is the meaning."
Without Lü Yang's explanation, the First Sage already understood perfectly: "All things are false, only I am true. Before transcendence, I was merely one of the illusions of this mortal world, and could naturally blend in with the world. However, after transcendence, I am now the only one in this world, like the rising sun in the mortal realm, impossible to hide."
"You overestimate yourself."
Lu Yang interrupted Chu Sheng's sigh directly, and smiled coldly: "What do you mean by the rising sun compared to the mortal world? In my eyes, you are just a huge pile of shit."
"It's only because it smells so bad that it's easy for people to find."
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Ignoring Lü Yang's malicious provocation, Chu Sheng rationally considered another question: "This is the twenty-fourth time. Yet you seem to still have room to maneuver."
At this point, the First Sage raised a sincere question.
How many more times can you restart?
"you guess?"
Lu Yang raised the corner of his mouth, then performed another round of sacrificial swordsmanship, and then started again. The gap between him and the initial saint was shrinking at a speed visible to the naked eye!
Although the pages of the [Book of a Hundred Lifetimes] are being consumed rapidly during this process, so what? Not even fifty pages have been used yet. At this rate, I estimate that I will reach the level of the Initial Saint, who has achieved the unity of the three lifetimes, when there are still more than sixty pages left!
At this moment, Lü Yang deeply understood the meaning of [均].
'Indeed, all my previous efforts were not in vain. It is precisely because I reached my current level in just over a dozen lifetimes that I have such leeway.'
"Continue. The Book of a Hundred Generations—!!!"
Let's try again.
The cycle repeated itself endlessly, and in this process, Lü Yang's own essence, the [Infinite Law], also faintly sensed it.
In a daze, Lu Yang's mind flashed back to all the past events. His experiences of more than ten lifetimes flashed vividly before his eyes. This was a cycle unique to him. It was these cycles that gave birth to him as he is today, and allowed him to seize the sliver of hope to defeat the First Saint and break the "destiny".
【variable】.
Like a fledgling bird breaking out of its shell, an indescribable glimmer of light gradually emerged from the infinite ring behind Lü Yang's head.
Three qualitative changes.
Even among the ancient Dao Ancestors, aside from Taiyuan Immortal, only Zhitianming and Shiweixiong are at this level, making them the strongest among all the Dao Ancestors.
However, the two people at the same level are of vastly different ages. Zhi Tianming is the oldest Dao Ancestor, while Shi Weixiong is a rising star among the Dao Ancestors. This fully illustrates that the cultivation of the three qualitative changes is not based on time, nor can it be achieved simply by cultivating for a long time.
Breakthroughs at this level depend on "opportunity".
My own experiences, my own convictions, my determination and will—all of these are the fuel for my three transformations, the inspiration that springs from the depths of my primordial spirit.
For Lü Yang, this was the moment.
Thus, an invisible fluctuation centered on Lü Yang, which was originally just a budding phenomenon, grew rapidly under the infusion of the great power of the divine sword.
This is the essence of Lü Yang's transcendence of "infinity".
What is it?
"Three fundamental transformations, each one a personal experience."
“I come from a world full of order, and I initially abided by the order, but this led to my death and trapped me in a cycle of repetition.”
"Keep striving, keep fighting, keep planning."
"In the reopened cycle, one can improve oneself infinitely."
Lu Yang spoke calmly, his gaze fixed on Chu Sheng: "Until this moment, as an outsider who originally did not exist in this world, I have utterly defeated you."
This is what is meant by—
【variable】!
The Great Dao, the supreme principle of the world, which has never truly manifested itself in the world, suddenly emerged from Lü Yang's [Infinite Law] at this moment!
At this moment, within the [Divine Destiny Book] in the hands of the First Sage, the Great Dao Seed, which had already acknowledged the First Sage and was under his control, underwent a different transformation. Lü Yang's Great Dao, encompassing all time and space, past, present, and future, seemed to resonate with his resounding voice:
"You should all know that I have surpassed the great achievements of my ancestors!" The sea of light, the immortal pivot, and the holy sect reached the heavens and the sea of clouds.
As a disciple of the Holy Sect, Yu Suzhen had just finished a day of cultivation and was studying the [Yin Yang Great Joy Ode] to explore the wonders of dual cultivation.
Suddenly, she raised her head.
Her once clear and beautiful eyes suddenly became hazy, and past memories flooded her mind, as if she had suddenly had a passionate and exciting dream.
"Lü Yang?"
The next second, sensing something, she looked up towards another disciple's cave, where her fellow disciple Liu Xin was roaring angrily to the sky:
"Lü Yang!!!"
In addition, inside the Sacred Flame Cliff of the Holy Sect, a young and handsome Taoist priest, who seemed to have gathered all the blessings in the world, suddenly opened his eyes.
"Me? Damn!"
Hongyun stood there, stunned, feeling the terrifying memories of being humiliated and tormented in several lifetimes suddenly appearing out of nowhere from the depths of his consciousness.
Then he called out the name of the person who had once been nothing more than an ant to him, but inexplicably turned around and toyed with him, even using him as a tool:
"Lü Yang—!!!"
At the same time, on the other side of Sacred Fire Cliff, Chongguang also opened his eyes, and for the first time, an indescribable look of astonishment appeared on his usually composed face:
"Yuan Tu, the Immortal Lord who guides the tribulation and transcends karma, is he?"
The next second, Chongguang looked up.
"Boom!"
Located at the deepest part of Sacred Fire Cliff, a beam of divine light rises from the Flying Snow Palace, reflecting on the [Stream Below], signifying the unrest of the master of the position.
On the soft, warm cloud bed, True Monarch Qingcheng Feixue gritted his teeth and murmured softly:
"So this is how the Heavenly Palace Master is?"
The memories of the younger generation who needed his care in one memory and the immortal lord with whom he had a passionate battle with his own flesh in another memory gradually overlapped.
"You bastard!"
For a moment, this usually strong-willed True Lord was at a loss for words, feeling both amused and exasperated. From top to bottom, the entire Holy Sect had been ruined by that guy!
He's the most despicable one in the Holy Sect!
Similar events occur in every corner of Guanghai, regardless of time, whether in the future, the past, or the present; all are known.
Some burst into laughter, expressing their heartfelt admiration.
Some gritted their teeth and cursed with hatred.
Some people were both amused and exasperated, shaking their heads helplessly.
Their reactions varied. For example, a fierce argument broke out in the Daoting Imperial Palace, and Emperor Jiayou was so enraged that he almost smashed the capital city.
Deep within the Void Palace, in the Heavenly Palace, Ancestor Tingyou, True Man Dangmo, Suohuan, and others also awakened and looked towards the heavens with sighs.
Because they are the only ones who are different.
This time, when Lü Yang went to the Outer Heavens, he did not bring the [Heavenly Palace] with him. Instead, he did the opposite and banished this place to the Void of Death early on.
At that time, Lü Yang was not confident.
Banishing Xu Ming was more of a protection, a way of not wanting the people in the Heavenly Palace to face risks, since they were far too vulnerable at the moment.
At this moment, they all remembered.
Although they had some understanding of the "Reopening" before, it was ultimately separated by the "Book of a Hundred Generations," so they didn't have a real experience.
However, now, all memories have been awakened.
"Alright, send me to your banner of ten thousand spirits."
To sacrifice oneself for righteousness is to value righteousness above one's own life; therefore, it is said: nothing is more valuable than righteousness.
[Fellow Daoist, I beseech you to guide me in the next life!]
The past events are vivid in their minds now, and the clearer the memories are, the more they realize just how enormous the changes that Lü Yang brought to them truly were!
In the underworld, the former [Angxiao] sat cross-legged, but when he felt something and raised his head, he recalled his experiences of attacking the underworld several times.
He died with resentment after his initial unexpected attack on the underworld.
When a glimmer of hope appeared, they fought desperately.
Later, he switched allegiance to [Calamity], then joined [Heavenly Palace], entered the false history, and finally reached the peak as the third-level Dao Lord of [Other Shore].
Then, he lowered his eyelids.
"What Xuande Daozu?"
"Damn it, you took advantage of me, you beast!"
【The Other Shore】Second layer.
Amidst the resounding chants and the vast Buddhist light, the majestic golden Buddha statue stands tall, raising its head to gaze through time and space, recalling all related memories.
"Is that so?"
At this time, he was still cold and ruthless, wearing a mask of compassion.
However, looking back now, he sees himself as someone who transcends cause and effect, schemes against the First Saint, and fights to the death with the First Saint in the Underworld for his junior brother.
The Buddha's compassionate face gradually faded.
Instead, a heartfelt and humane exclamation filled the air, followed by the Buddha's hands clasped together, and a thunderous sound emanating from the Buddha's light:
"That's good, that's good."
Numerous changes, spanning the past, present, and future, yet on the battlefield between Lü Yang and the First Saint, they amounted to nothing more than a fleeting thought.
Therefore, by the time the First Saint realized what was happening...
Lu Yang had already opened his eyes. The Infinity Ring behind his head had completely shattered, leaving only a sliver of light that illuminated his brow, revealing the changes in all things in the world.
Meanwhile, the First Sage held tightly to the [Divine Fortune and Destiny Book], because he could clearly sense that the Great Dao Seed within the book was violently turbulent, seemingly wanting to embrace Lü Yang, since Lü Yang's power and essence were now on par with his own.
"The Book of a Hundred Generations—!!!"
It's even stronger now.
"This is impossible, it shouldn't be like this." The initial saint's tone remained calm due to the [Supreme Forgetfulness], but the doubt could not be eliminated.
"The ninth level of the Three Lives [Other Shore] has been fused and returned to one."
"This is already the limit for those who have attained enlightenment, and you haven't even reached the Nascent Soul stage."
"How could anyone be stronger than me?"
Seeing this, Lü Yang laughed even harder: "This is what 'variables' are all about! Nothing is impossible. If it is, then go and break through it!"
Who says that the unity of the three worlds is the limit for an enlightened being?
It's just a predetermined fate of sticking to the old ways!
This kind of thing exists precisely to be surpassed by variables!
As soon as he finished speaking, Lü Yang unleashed a slash, and this time, it was the First Saint who was sent flying backward, his crimson color splashing across time and space, instantly staining the years!
However, Lü Yang's actions did not stop.
"This strike is for the World Honored One."
"This strike was made by [Angxiao]."
"These ten cuts were for myself."
There was nothing profound or mysterious about it; it was just a common slashing motion in the mortal world, smashing into the primordial saint in the purest and most violent form!
Each strike diminishes a portion of the Primordial Saint's power, annihilating a part of his existence in the river of time. Although he can continuously recover, each recovery reduces the foundation of his three lifetimes into one, and this process only accelerates over time.
However, Chu Sheng still did not give up.
"I have transcended!"
Even after being stained with blood several times, he still struggled: "So what if he's strong? He's still an illusion. He can't kill me, and I can still find a chance to turn the tables."
Just like Lü Yang before.
Before this, wasn't Lü Yang just holding on by relying on his immortality after his fundamental transformation, and as a result, he managed to seize the opportunity to turn the tables?
However, their positions have now been reversed.
It was his turn to flee in a sorry state, barely managing to hold on thanks to his indomitable spirit.
"This is nothing."
As the First Saint fled, stained with blood, he pondered, "If he can do it, so can I. As long as I find the right method, I can turn the tables!"
why?
Because this is a variable, and it's Guanghai's only chance of survival.
"Don't even think about it."
The next second, Lü Yang's booming voice interrupted Chu Sheng's thoughts, full of sarcasm: "Have you forgotten? You have already transcended."
Amidst the uncertainties of the sea of light, is there a glimmer of hope?
That was prepared for the people of this world!
You've already transcended all limitations, why would you still want "variables"?
Go dream!
Lu Yang's voice boomed like thunder, and with another powerful slash, he cut the First Saint in half at the waist: "For you, there are no variables!"
"I declare to you in the name of the Lord of Variables."
"Death is your only and unchanging end!"
(End of this chapter)