With Lin Yuan's support, Lord Mo Xu felt quite confident.
Otherwise, knowing that a Second Realm time life form was stirring up trouble behind the scenes,
Lord Mo Xu would most likely not choose to resist head-on.
A Second Realm time life form is not as formidable as a Time Lord.
It can completely kill a time life form.
But offending a Second Realm time life form would be a headache for most First Realm time life forms.
Under the calculations and schemes of a Second Realm time life form, a First Realm time life form would fall into passivity.
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The Heavenly River Water surged, sweeping toward Lord Mo Xu under the urging of the Master of Taixu.
Layers of Heavenly River Water rippled like waves on the water's surface.
Continuously spreading, continuously stacking, causing its might to grow larger and larger.
Faintly carrying the force of nearly half a Milky Way dimension.
"Taixu, with these methods, you won't be able to deal with me."
Lord Mo Xu shook his head slightly, also drawing on the Heavenly River Water. Having presided over the Milky Way dimension for many years, he was more familiar than the Master of Taixu with the power of this dimensional space.
Sure enough.
The two completely different rule forces continually collided and melted away, eventually rendering the Master of Taixu's strike ineffective.
The Master of Taixu's expression was calm, without much surprise.
He had seen this scene in many future timelines.
Relying solely on his own methods, without paying a huge price,
Any battle with Lord Mo Xu would basically result in a stalemate.
And his chances of winning would even be slightly smaller.
"It's not urgent now."
The Master of Taixu suppressed the urge to directly use the 'axe' given by the Gray Ancestor.
The Heart of Heavenly River has not yet formed, even if they defeat the seven time life forms in the Chaos Void,
they wouldn't be able to immediately seize the Heart of Heavenly River.
This way, it would bring about many variables.
For instance, attracting the attention of other Second Realm time life forms?
Only when the Heart of Heavenly River Water is about to coalesce,
will he employ his strongest means to defeat Lord Mo Xu and other time life forms,
then swiftly take the Heart of Heavenly River and retreat from the Milky Way dimension.
This is the most advisable method.
Even if it attracts the attention of Second Realm time life forms,
the Heart of Heavenly River would have already been given to the 'Gray Ancestor'.
His transaction with the Taixu dimension regarding the Heart of Heavenly River would be complete.
Whether or not the Heart of Heavenly River is later taken does not concern the Taixu dimension.
…
The engagement between Lord Mo Xu and the Master of Taixu was merely a touch and go.
From the outset, they quickly withdrew, with no intent to engage in a huge battle.
This left the watching time life forms somewhat disappointed.
Compared to the brutal fights of time life forms like 'Zhu Yin',
they naturally found the skirmish between Lord Mo Xu and the Master of Taixu, the strongest conventional time life forms of top dimension space, more interesting.
"Heh heh, the Heart of Heavenly River hasn't formed yet, there won't be any fierce battles."
"Indeed, now it's just small skirmishes. Without the Heart of Heavenly River, how could they go all out?"
"I vaguely feel that the Taixu dimension's actions this time are not simple."
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The time life forms watching each discussed among themselves. Some time life forms, not weaker than Lord Mo Xu, had already vaguely sensed something was amiss; the Taixu dimension might have other objectives.
But immediately involving nine time life forms of the Taixu dimension,
plus the deliberate concealment by the Second Realm time life form 'Gray Ancestor',
even noticing something was wrong, the related future timelines were extremely vague and distorted, making it difficult to gather more information.
"Just wait, this Heart of Heavenly River should be forming soon, at the latest in ten years."
Some time life form concluded and was not in a hurry.
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"In eight to ten years, the Heart of Heavenly River will fully form, and then the time life forms of the Taixu dimension will probably strike with all their might, even that Second Realm time life form behind the scenes could take action."
Lord Mo Xu was also waiting, with most of his attention still focused on the not-yet-formed Heart of Heavenly River.
"The Galaxy said that the Heart of Heavenly River being nurtured this time is very special, greatly exceeding the value of past Hearts of Heavenly River, thus attracting the plans of a Second Realm time life form."
Looking at the Heart of Heavenly River being nurtured, Lord Mo Xu couldn't help but feel curious.
But it was just curiosity; Lord Mo Xu had no thought of occupying the Heart of Heavenly River.
What a joke, this Heart of Heavenly River is already within the schemes of a Second Realm time life form.
It's like a hot potato.
If Lord Mo Xu dared to occupy this Heart of Heavenly River, he would have to be prepared to be secretly watched by a Second Realm time life form at all times.
In such a scenario, Lord Mo Xu would probably not even dare to leave the Chaos Void.
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Time passed.
Nine years flew by in the blink of an eye.
The Heavenly River Water flowed, and the Heart of Heavenly River being nurtured rapidly formed.
This was a gem completely condensed from the origin power of the Milky Way dimension.
It was greatly beneficial for First Realm time life forms comprehending the operation of the Milky Way dimension's great path.
"Now is the time!"
The Master of Taixu's eyes darkened, striking again.
Compared to the previous brief engagements, this time the Master of Taixu struck with full force.
Under the shrouded misty light, all the surrounding timespaces were completely frozen. At this moment, the Master of Taixu was the absolute ruler of time and space.
"Hmph."
Lord Mo Xu immediately countered, integrating the power of his inner universe, physical body, and the Power of Mind Will, tearing the frozen time and space.
The seven great legacies founded by Lord Mo Xu each corresponded to the seven aspects of life, virtually without any shortcomings, and they were a great path leading to the Lord's realm.
Theoretically, once all the seven great legacies reached the seventh level, would be the moment Lord Mo Xu became a Third Realm lord.
"Kill."
Zhu Yin and other time beings immediately engaged in combat.
One or two dozen time beings fighting resulted in large dimensions of the Milky Way being obliterated, with countless Heavenly River Water quickly evaporating.
"Seven Great Limits."
Lord Mo Xu's aura began to surge, with physical strength, soul power, mental will, and more all increasing rapidly.
This enhancement of power deepened Lord Mo Xu's control over the surrounding space-time, resembling a boulder in deep water—the larger it is, the greater its impact on the surrounding environment.
"It seems he's serious now."
The Master of Taixu looked solemn, for the 'Seven Great Limits' is one of Lord Mo Xu's most powerful killing moves.
Using this move signifies that Lord Mo Xu is just one step away from fighting to the death.
The Master of Taixu did not expect Lord Mo Xu to go all out right at the beginning of the duel.
In many future time lines previously observed, at least a period of stalemate was expected before Lord Mo Xu unleashed this move.
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"Seven Great Limits?"
"This is Lord Mo Xu's signature move?"
"It's said to be created based on his own path."
"I remember when Lord Mo Xu used this move to decisively defeat three time beings working together."
…
The watching time beings also became solemn.
Under the Seven Great Limits, Lord Mo Xu's power will approach that of a true Second Realm time being.
Although the duration is short and it only approximates the power, lacking the many methods of a Second Realm time being,
it is still extremely formidable. It is through this killing move that Lord Mo Xu rapidly established himself in the Milky Way dimension.
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"To show my respect for you…"
The Master of Taixu looked distantly at Lord Mo Xu, raised his right hand, and placed it above his head, "I will not engage in a prolonged battle with you."
Just as the words fell.
A palm-sized 'axe' appeared above the Master of Taixu's head.
The 'axe' spun swiftly and instantly expanded to over ten meters, an unprecedented sharpness pervading the depths of space-time.
"Take this axe of mine!"
The Master of Taixu unhesitatingly employed the trump card bestowed by the 'Gray Ancestor'.
Given his strength, if relying solely on himself to battle Lord Mo Xu who had activated the 'Seven Great Limits', he would certainly be suppressed.
The two sides would inevitably become locked in a stalemate, with no outcome in a short period.
Rather than that,
it would be better to directly use the strongest means to swiftly subjugate Lord Mo Xu and seize the Heart of the Heavenly River.
"Hmm?"
Lord Mo Xu's aura was terrifying, but at this moment he frowned.
He watched the 'axe' above the Master of Taixu's head slowly cleaving towards him, a sense of unprecedented crisis rising in his heart.
"I can't withstand it; under this axe, I'll definitely be severely injured."
Lord Mo Xu's expression changed slightly; the moment the axe's aura was revealed, he saw numerous timelines of himself dealing with this axe.
Even at his strongest state, he could not withstand it; the pure might of this axe had already reached the Second Realm threshold.
Even if he turned to flee now, he could not escape.
The moment the axe was activated by the Master of Taixu, it had already locked onto him through various causal means.
"Is this the method of the Second Realm time being behind the 'Galaxy' dimension as mentioned?"
Lord Mo Xu quickly pondered; without the Galaxy's prior information, he would certainly be extremely alarmed.
But at this moment, he was not panicked at all and even had the leisure to examine the many details of the axe.
"This axe?"
The other chaos void time beings also felt immense pressure.
The might of the Master of Taixu's axe was primarily targeted at Lord Mo Xu, but the residual aura still made the other time beings anxious.
"What is the method of the axe activated by the Master of Taixu?"
"Unclear, never heard of the Master of Taixu using it before."
"Is it a hidden trump card technique or something else?"
Numerous watching time beings' expressions changed slightly; as the 'axe' was activated, the future timelines they observed gradually clarified.
Even though they still could not detect the presence of 'Gray Ancestor', they sensed that this battle for the Heart of the Heavenly River involved not only the Taixu Dimension and Chaos Void Dimension.
Stronger time beings were also mixed in.
"Taixu, is this your backing?"
Lord Mo Xu spoke calmly.
The sharp axe light seemed to tear through the Milky Way dimension, cleaving towards him.
"You?"
The Master of Taixu looked at Lord Mo Xu.
The opponent's calm demeanor made him feel that the situation was beyond his expectations.
"I want to see what you're going to use to block this axe."
The Master of Taixu looked at Lord Mo Xu while also observing numerous future timelines.
This is also a technique that is always used in battles involving time life forms. By constantly watching future timelines, they can determine what kind of killer move the opponent will use next and how to defend against it, and so on.
"Hoo!"
Lord Mo Xu flipped his right hand.
Suddenly, a jade stone appeared.
Upon close examination of that jade stone, one would discover that it is composed of endless runes.
Countless runes continuously interweave and merge, collectively forming the jade stone itself.
As soon as the jade stone appeared, endless runes suddenly burst forth. In an instant, the surrounding space-time, the vast Heavenly River Water, were all penetrated by the runes, including the Master of Taixu who was deeply trapped in the world of runes.
"What is happening?"
The Master of Taixu's expression showed fear, as the 'axe' he wielded seemed completely isolated amidst the weaving runes.
"Is the power of this jade stone really so strong?"
Even Lord Mo Xu found it unbelievable. He only slightly activated it, and yet he felt that his control over the surrounding space-time had reached its peak.
Naturally, Lord Mo Xu did not know that the jade stone bestowed upon him by Lin Yuan was an embodiment of the Second Realm of the Rune Dao from the origin world, a realm that once gave birth to a lord-level time life form, pursuing 'omnipotence'.
Using endless runes to control heaven and earth is merely one method of utilization.
"Die."
After activating the jade stone, Lord Mo Xu stared at the distant, motionless Master of Taixu, with killing intent in his eyes.
Even if he could not completely kill this Master of Taixu, he had to leave behind this primary battle body.
"Not good."
The Master of Taixu immediately felt overwhelming fear coming from the endless runes replacing heaven and earth space-time.
"Gray Ancestor, save me."
Without hesitation, the Master of Taixu called for help.
If he didn't seek rescue, he truly felt that this primary battle body of his would fall.
Buzz~ Just as the Master of Taixu's words fell, the previously totally replaced heaven and earth by endless runes suddenly emerged a streak of gray.
This streak of gray, deep to the extreme, quickly spread in all directions. The runes began to collapse, and for a moment, the heaven and earth space-time presented two kinds of auras.
One is the jade stone composed of endless runes.
The other is a gray, so deep that it's like the decay of all things, the destruction of dimensions.
In the depths of the gray, a figure gathered, clad in a gray robe, with a terrifying aura.
He glanced at the Master of Taixu, then looked at the rune jade stone in front of Lord Mo Xu.
"Who are you?"
Lord Mo Xu's expression was tense and solemn, the pressure from the gray figure was too immense.
"Two choices."
The gray figure, 'Gray Ancestor,' narrowed his eyes.
Originally, he was unwilling to reveal himself. As a Second Realm time life form, once he intervenes personally, his aura leaks, and many things become hard to conceal.
For example, at this moment, 'Gray Ancestor' had faintly felt that due to his appearance, the interference in the current timeline had attracted attention from two Second Realm time life forms in this interstice region.
But with the previous situation, if he did not intervene, the Master of Taixu would undoubtedly die.
If the Master of Taixu dies, the Heart of Heavenly River would surely fall into Lord Mo Xu's hands, and then he would still have to intervene.
"What?"
Lord Mo Xu was on alert, facing 'Gray Ancestor,' but the rune jade stone before him couldn't provide much sense of safety.
"Either retreat or die."
Gray Ancestor uttered the specific choices.
Since he had already attracted attention from two Second Realm time life forms nearby, he naturally wanted to retrieve the Heart of Heavenly River as quickly as possible.
"Either retreat? Or die?"
Lord Mo Xu felt the domineering power of 'Gray Ancestor.'
"Don't think that just because of a jade stone you acquired from who-knows-where, you can ensure your survival."
Gray Ancestor looked at Lord Mo Xu and sneered: "If you don't retreat, then die."
But the next moment.
Gray Ancestor's expression slightly changed,
as beside Lord Mo Xu, a young man with his hands behind his back appeared at some point, wearing a smile:
"Is that so?"
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