This time, Lin Yuan was extremely relaxed, with the support of a lord's position, the Gray Ancestor, a Second Realm time being, found it very difficult to glimpse his traces.
Meanwhile, he observed Gray Ancestor's schemes from a distance.
"This time, I can see the true methods of a Second Realm time being."
Lin Yuan felt quite anticipatory.
Although he had ample foundational resources, he had just entered the thirteenth level, even having seen countless future timelines.
He still needed to engage in real combat.
When watching future timelines, Lin Yuan was in an absolute 'God's perspective'.
Unable to directly feel the pressure from his enemies.
"This Gray Ancestor is quite suitable as my whetstone."
Lin Yuan thought to himself.
"And who are you?"
Gray Ancestor was also observing Lin Yuan, his expression solemn and serious.
He did not detect Lin Yuan's appearance in the observed future timelines.
This meant that the mysterious time being suddenly appearing had surpassed him in the aspect of time-line concealment.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be so unaware.
"Where did this strong being emerge from?"
Gray Ancestor felt this was tricky, realizing Lin Yuan's time line hadn't been blocked yet, meant the opponent was most likely at the same Second Realm time life level as him.
He did not dare to remain standing there.
Facing a life of the same realm, Gray Ancestor was relatively confident.
Compared to Lin Yuan and Gray Ancestor's confrontation.
The distant watching time beings were engulfed in turbulent waves of astonishment.
"This…this…"
"What's happening? Who exactly are the two of them?"
"I haven't seen these two in the future timelines."
"Second Realm time beings, these two are very likely both Second Realm time beings."
"How can this be? Just a single Heart of Heavenly River attracted two Second Realm time beings?"
The time beings watching rapidly exchanged thoughts, if Lin Yuan and Gray Ancestor hadn't revealed themselves, they might have continued to be fooled.
But since they showed up, the many vague, twisted timelines gradually became clear.
Coupled with the watching time beings detecting the difficulty in directly viewing Lin Yuan and Gray Ancestor's timelines.
They immediately speculated plenty.
"The Heart of Heavenly River, this time, the nurturing Heart of Heavenly River is extraordinary."
"I have already contacted 'Mother of the Screw Realm.'
'Mother of the Screw Realm' is one of the Second Realm time beings in this vast dimensional gap area.
Many time beings in the Milky Way realm have a good relationship with 'Mother of the Screw Realm,' upon seeing two unfamiliar Second Realm time beings appearing, they definitely inform 'Mother of the Screw Realm' first.
"Mother of the Screw Realm says she is aware here, and advises us not to approach."
A time being said.
Others nodded in agreement.
In facing the confrontation of the suspected Second Realm time beings, they wouldn't go near, attempting any 'capitalizing' actions.
Second Realm time beings have grasp and vision over future timelines, able to suppress those of the First Realm.
Many things they just started to envision, the Second Realm beings had already sensed specific futures.
When the confrontation between the two Second Realm time beings likely pauses, they might turn against them in clearing the space.
…
"Luckily the Galaxy appeared in time."
Lord Mo Xu stabilized his heart, even possessing Rune Jade Stone that could suppress the Master of Taixu.
But in facing a Second Realm time being, defeat would eventually come, without much significance.
Just as Gray Ancestor emerged, the aura he exuded slightly suppressed the Rune Jade Stone field, proving this.
"Galaxy…"
Lord Mo Xu observed Lin Yuan beside him, in the chaos void, he couldn't sense it.
Just here, to resist Gray Ancestor, Lin Yuan revealed a bit of his aura, even without targeting him, Lord Mo Xu bore great pressure.
This pressure might seem trivial to other time beings' eyes, for the Second Realm naturally outmatched the First Realm.
But Lord Mo Xu knew, Lin Yuan crossed into the thirteenth level just not long ago, yet now his strength elevated to such extent?
The pressure not only sourced from physical soul, but also from mental thoughts… as well as shock.
…
"Did the chaos void also fetch a Second Realm time being?"
The Master of Taixu glanced at Lin Yuan standing beside Lord Mo Xu, surprised.
"Was it deliberate to keep me uninformed, or…"
The Master smiled slightly at the Gray Ancestor donned in a gray cloak.
If he had known beforehand about needing to face a Second Realm time being for the Heart of Heavenly River.
He definitely wouldn't have easily agreed to the dealings with Gray Ancestor.
Feuding with a First Realm time being versus one of Second Realm.
Completely different scenarios.
The latter entails costs far exceeding the former.
Even if the Second Realm being fails to outmatch Gray Ancestor.
They wouldn't be able to tackle Gray Ancestor, let alone them, the group of First Realm time beings?
Though having the shelter of Taixu Dimension ensures survival isn't an issue.
But with a Second Realm time being orchestrating in the darkness, the Taixu realm hosting these time beings might not dare venture into the dimensional rift again.
…
Gray Ancestor gazed from a distance at Lin Yuan, speaking: "Your method of concealing your timeline is impressive, is it leveraged through some kind of secret technique heritage, or external peculiar treasures?"
Though not a Time Lord, he still covered his timeline to such a degree.
Gray Ancestor naturally assumed Lin Yuan relied on external powers.
In the expansive dimensional rift, countless peculiar treasures were nurtured, some having timeline concealment effects.
Of course, treasures of this type are very valuable, roughly equivalent to the most precious below the Lord.
Moreover, some secret technique inheritances can yield similar effects.
In conflicts between time lives, the main reliance is on observing each other's timeline.
If one party's timeline cannot be observed, or is difficult to observe.
Then the advantages and disadvantages become quite apparent.
"Yet, I cannot observe your timeline, and you probably can't see much of mine."
Gray Ancestor, confident in demeanor, as an experienced Second Realm time life, had also cultivated some secret technique inheritances to obscure his timeline.
Lin Yuan did not speak.
In the perspective of the Lord's status, the secret technique inheritance Gray Ancestor cultivated to obscure his timeline was nearly ineffective.
"Very hard to kill."
Lin Yuan observed timeline after timeline, understanding Gray Ancestor's methods, realizing he couldn't kill the opponent.
Even if a great price was paid, leaving this flesh, Gray Ancestor could revive through life-preserving methods, not even considered 'reviving,' as it wasn't true death.
"Still need the true body to be assured."
Lin Yuan thought, after stepping into the Thirteenth Realm, the Taiji Primordial Spirit's power greatly increased, closing the gap with the true body, but in terms of true combat power, naturally the true body was strongest.
So for safety's sake, as the Taiji Primordial Spirit arrived shortly, the true body also moved to the vicinity.
…..
"Your target is also this Heart of Heavenly River? In that case, if you defeat me, you can take the Heart of Heavenly River."
Gray Ancestor naturally was unwilling to give up the Heart of Heavenly River.
He had already traded with numerous time lives from the Taixu Dimension, patiently waiting for the Heart of Heavenly River to be born, and had already paid the 'cost.'
A single intervention from a Second Realm time life wasn't enough to make him relinquish it.
"Endless Gloom!"
With a flicker of mind, Gray Ancestor started to spread layers of grayness, covering Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan didn't hesitate much, likewise unfolding his own domain.
By observing the future timelines, he knew if he held back, he would definitely suffer.
The mere initial collision of two enormous auras profoundly impacted the entire Milky Way Dimension, causing the space-time to rise like waves, while the movement of the Origin Dao of the Milky Way Dimension rapidly retreated.
"Go to the dimension gap."
Lin Yuan glanced around and immediately moved outside the Milky Way Dimension.
Even a top-level dimensional space like the Milky Way Dimension could not withstand the battle between two Second Realm time lives.
Gray Ancestor had no objection to this.
Not out of kindness, but because his desired Heart of Heavenly River was also in the Milky Way Dimension.
If his battle with Lin Yuan affected the final birth of the Heart of Heavenly River.
Then it wouldn't be in Gray Ancestor's interest.
If the Heart of Heavenly River was lost, why would he battle with Lin Yuan here?
With a rumble.
In an instant, the battlefield shifted from within the Milky Way Dimension to the broad dimension gap.
This brought a slight relief to numerous time lives watching from afar, since the Milky Way Dimension was their territory, they naturally didn't want any damage.
…
The dimension gap was vast and boundless.
Two enormous auras kept clashing, sending shockwaves sweeping in all directions.
"Since I have understood the Chaotic Origin Gloom Dao, I haven't fully exerted myself much." Gray Ancestor's eyes were gray, seemingly connected to two bottomless abysses, "Come, let me see your strength."
"Chaotic Origin Gloom Dao?" Lin Yuan's expression was serious, as this Origin Dao was extremely unique, suppressing him multiple times in various future timelines.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!!!
The clash of two distinct auras dissolved all material illusions, even causing the dimension gap, which seemed submerged in still water, to start 'boiling.'
"Is this the combat power of Second Realm time lives?"
"Too terrifying, if I get a bit closer, I guess even the shockwaves would inflict injuries."
Time lives watching calmed themselves, as such a duel between two Second Realm time lives was rare.
Normally, Second Realm time lives seldom acted, like Gray Ancestor's plan for the Heart of Heavenly River, if not for Lin Yuan's intervention, he probably would obtain it silently.
"Hope Gray Ancestor wins."
The Master of Taixu also paid close attention to the battlefield, having offended Lin Yuan, naturally hoping Gray Ancestor could smoothly repel the latter.
If Gray Ancestor obtained the Heart of Heavenly River and completed the trade with their Taixu Dimension, the final benefits would smoothly reach him.
With those benefits, the strength of the Master of Taixu would be elevated slightly, adding a bit of confidence facing Second Realm time lives.
…
"Worthy of the Origin Dao." Lin Yuan felt the endless gloom emitted by Gray Ancestor, the essence of the Chaotic Origin Gloom Dao, sweeping over ordinary First Realm time lives with ease.
Only Lin Yuan, without comprehending the Chaotic Origin Dao, relying on his accumulated foundation was able to withstand it until now.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan looked at the surrounding world.
The gloomy aura pierced through space-time, forming a cage, suppressing Lin Yuan within.
"Taste the flavor of my Gloom World."
Seeing Lin Yuan successfully suppressed in his Gloom World, Gray Ancestor smiled.
The Gloom World, condensed by Gray Ancestor's Origin Dao, had rules entirely set by him.
Even a strong Second Realm time life would struggle to break free in the short term.
This move was meant to suppress, and Gray Ancestor desired that effect, only by holding Lin Yuan could he smoothly take the Heart of Heavenly River.
Taking the Heart of Heavenly River was the ultimate aim of Gray Ancestor.
As for Lin Yuan? In the brief confrontation earlier, Gray Ancestor perceived the marvelous accumulations of Lin Yuan's foundation.
To kill such a time life, there were only two methods.
One was to annihilate with overwhelming force.
Such 'overwhelming force,' would need to reach at least the level of Third Realm Lords.
The other method was relying on the slow attrition over long years.
Gray Ancestor couldn't manage the first method, nor was he inclined for the second.
"Rest assured, once the Heart of Heavenly River is taken, I'll release you."
Gray Ancestor looked down at Lin Yuan inside the Gloom World and spoke.
"Take the Heart of Heavenly River? You think you can take it?"
Lin Yuan suddenly spoke.
"What's your meaning?"
Gray Ancestor was slightly surprised.
Without Lin Yuan, who among those First Realm time lives of the Milky Way Dimension could stop him?
As for the other Second Realm time lives in the adjacent dimension gap? They essentially wouldn't make it in time.
Once the Heart of Heavenly River came into his possession, even with a few lingering hazards, Gray Ancestor could accept it.
With his strength, even if the other Second Realm time lives knew about the Heart of Heavenly River with Lord-level potential being in his possession, what could they do?
Of course, if possible, Gray Ancestor didn't want the news of obtaining the Heart of Heavenly River to get out.
But since it couldn't be concealed any longer, Gray Ancestor didn't mind.
"With the Gloom World suppressing me, how much strength can you still exert?"
Lin Yuan smiled slightly.
Deep in the Gloom World, Lin Yuan naturally resisted.
With Lin Yuan's strength, resisting and struggling would force Gray Ancestor to divert much of his strength to suppress.
"Even if I can only exert thirty to forty percent, no one can stop me."
Gray Ancestor's tone was calm, as thirty to forty percent of strength from a Second Realm time life surpassed a First Realm time life.
Moreover, those First Realm time lives didn't know that Gray Ancestor needed to allocate much of his strength to suppress Lin Yuan now.
In this situation, who dared to obstruct?
"I'll see, who dares obstruct me!"
Gray Ancestor didn't dwell on it, intending to promptly return to the Milky Way Dimension.
Calculating the time, after several more breaths, the Heart of Heavenly River would be completely born.
Suddenly——
Gray Ancestor halted, gazing around.
By now, the surrounding space-time had transformed into chaos.
Above the firmament, a vast face appeared, gazing down on Gray Ancestor.
"This…"
Gray Ancestor's heart trembled, the enormity of the face proportionate to one hundredth of the Milky Way Dimension, while the appearance of the face.
Was precisely Lin Yuan, whom Gray Ancestor had suppressed in the Gloom World.