"The Milky Way flows endlessly, with no beginning or end."
In the Tianhe dimension, Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, observing the operation of the dimensional Origin Dao with the help of the Heart of the Heavenly River.
Compared to the stable chaos void dimension, the Tianhe dimension was more inclusive.
It didn't even reject foreign time lifeforms.
While there were other factors, it was also related to the Tianhe dimension itself.
The inclusiveness of this dimension far exceeded that of the chaos void dimension.
"The Milky Way embraces all."
Lin Yuan's expression was contemplative.
Within his internal universe, a mighty Milky Way gradually took shape.
This was Lin Yuan's realization of the Tianhe dimension, manifested within his internal universe.
Now, Lin Yuan's internal universe could no longer be described as a 'universe'.
It was more like a dimensional space, vast and boundless.
"The secret technique 'Milky Way' I cultivated back then originated from this Tianhe dimension."
Lin Yuan thought to himself.
The secret technique "Milky Way" was a reward from the ninth layer Black Tower in the Demon Jade Space.
But its true origin was a slight realization of the Milky Way by the chaos void time lifeform 'Zhu Yin'.
These realizations spread and were eventually collected by the Moyu Tower Master, who summarized them before placing them in the ninth layer Black Tower.
"It seems I have some fate with this Tianhe dimension."
Lin Yuan nodded slightly.
The 'Milky Way' secret technique he once cultivated was naturally far from the actual Tianhe dimension.
But it was one of the derivative secret techniques of the latter.
"Hmm?"
"Have they all left?"
Lin Yuan's gaze shifted, looking into the distance.
At this moment, one by one, the time lifeforms began to leave, voluntarily vacating this dimensional space.
After smoothly retrieving the Heart of the Heavenly River, causing the nine time lifeforms of the Taixu dimension to pay the price.
Lin Yuan announced externally that he would take over this Tianhe dimension.
Any Second Realm time lifeform was the overlord of a dimensional gap area, so monopolizing the Tianhe dimension was entirely reasonable.
Lin Yuan naturally wouldn't voluntarily give up benefits within his grasp, whether inside or outside the dimensional space; strength was respected.
With powerful strength, one could occupy numerous resources and benefits.
Whereas those with weak strength would be exploited and suppressed.
And Lin Yuan's strength was far beyond that of ordinary Second Realm time lifeforms.
In the battle with Gray Ancestor, although Lin Yuan did not keep the opponent.
It was clear to the discerning that in the clash between the two Second Realms,
Lin Yuan held the advantage, leading the Gray Ancestor to retreat and leave without hesitation.
Evidently, Lin Yuan's strength was above Gray Ancestor, above ordinary Second Realm.
In this case, the time lifeforms who originally divided the Tianhe dimension could hardly have any other ideas.
After receiving the clear indication that Lin Yuan was taking over the Tianhe dimension, they retreated without hesitation.
If they didn't retreat, were they waiting for Lin Yuan to sweep them out?
That way, even basic dignity would be lost.
For time lifeforms, the Tianhe dimension was precious.
But it wasn't indispensable; the vast dimensional gaps didn't contain just one Tianhe dimension.
"Not only did they leave gladly, but they also gave me the Heart of the Heavenly River."
Lin Yuan thought to himself, remembering how before the time lifeforms left, they voluntarily gave him the Heart of the Heavenly River they had gained in the past.
It was a way to express their attitude.
The regularly nurtured Heart of the Heavenly River was far inferior to the one Lin Yuan had just obtained.
It was merely a Thirteenth Level First Realm wonder.
The main use was to directly observe the operation of the Tianhe dimensional Origin Dao with its help.
As for refining it?
It only had some effect on the physical body of water-based time lifeforms.
It could slightly refine some physique.
Its practical significance wasn't great.
If it left the Tianhe dimension, the Heart of the Heavenly River wouldn't even compare to a First Realm wonder.
In this case, those time lifeforms naturally knew what to do.
Giving it to Lin Yuan and forming a good relationship with this Second Realm time lifeform was the best choice.
…
"Galaxy."
"Galaxy."
At this time, Lord Mo Xu and other time lifeforms appeared, calling out to Lin Yuan.
"How is it?"
"How are those Hearts of the Heavenly River serving you?"
Lin Yuan asked with a smile.
He took out a few additional Hearts of the Heavenly River, handing them to Lord Mo Xu and the others.
Ordinary Hearts of the Heavenly River essentially had no refining effect on Lin Yuan's physical body.
Might as well leave them for Lord Mo Xu to observe the operation of the Tianhe dimensional Origin Dao.
After all, the operation of the Tianhe dimensional Origin Dao was there.
It wouldn't decrease because another lifeform was watching.
Without affecting himself, Lin Yuan was still willing to help friends he had a good relationship with.
"Very good."
Lord Mo Xu and other time lifeforms immediately responded.
At the same time, a look of shame appeared on their faces.
Initially, they planned to snatch this Heart of the Heavenly River as a 'gift' for Lin Yuan becoming a time lifeform.
But instead, they received Hearts of the Heavenly River from Lin Yuan.
Even this Tianhe dimension became part of the chaos void territory.
It should be known that Lord Mo Xu and seven time lifeforms went through countless battles and bloodshed to gain a foothold in the Tianhe dimension.
But it ultimately couldn't compare to a single sentence from Lin Yuan—
The Tianhe dimension will be under my control from now on.
It was like an edict!
Just this one sentence made those time lifeforms, which gave Lord Mo Xu endless headaches, retreated obediently.
This made Lord Mo Xu and other time lifeforms feel like they were dreaming.
Especially Luo Hou, a mere newly promoted time lifeform, could actually directly enjoy the opportunity to observe the operation of the Tianhe dimensional Origin Dao?
If it was in the past, such a thing would never happen.
…
After a few more exchanges.
Lord Mo Xu and other time lifeforms left, continuing to comprehend and observe the operation of the Tianhe dimensional Origin Dao.
Lin Yuan also prepared to begin his contemplation.
At this moment.
A phantom figure condensed.
He appeared as a child, dressed in luxurious black clothes, with two curved horns on his forehead, smiling at Lin Yuan.
"Hmm?"
"What a special Chaotic Origin Dao?"
Lin Yuan immediately noticed him and confirmed that this child in black appeared before him silently, relying on his own Chaotic Origin Dao.
"Don't worry, I mean no harm." The child in black immediately explained, "My name is 'Wan Chengkong.'
Lin Yuan looked at him.
His heart suddenly understood.
Before he appeared, this dimensional rift area had many First Realm time entities.
As for Second Realm time entities? There were only two.
One was the 'Mother of the Screw Realm.'
The other was 'Wan Chengkong.'
These two Second Realm time entities had a significant influence and formidable power.
The child in black before him should be one of these two Second Realm time entities.
Lin Yuan wasn't surprised at all.
His clash with Gray Ancestor was not subtle, and presumably, it had long attracted the attention of the two Second Realm time entities.
And the fact that the other waited until he had completely resolved the many affairs of the Milky Way dimension before revealing himself was likely to avoid arousing Lin Yuan's vigilance.
"I am 'Galaxy,'" Lin Yuan said with a smile.
The child in black was just an incarnation, not threatening in any way.
"Galaxy." The child in black, Wan Chengkong, nodded.
He hadn't heard this name before and trying to use this name as a 'medium' to view past timelines resulted in a blur.
"Since Galaxy, you have taken over this Milky Way dimension, I assume you plan to stay here permanently." The child in black smiled and said, "This is a 'gift.'
The child in black flipped his right hand, and a pile of time sand appeared in front of Lin Yuan.
"A hundred jins of time sand?"
Lin Yuan was shocked, as even for Second Realm time entities, a hundred jins of time sand was not a trivial amount.
For First Realm time entities, a hundred jins of time sand was a sky-high price; only by gathering together could the nine time entities of the Void dimension barely muster such an amount.
"What is a hundred jins of time sand to someone of your strength, Galaxy?"
The child in black shook his head and said.
"Thank you." Lin Yuan thought for a moment and accepted the hundred jins of time sand.
If the other had given thousands of jins directly, Lin Yuan would have considered it carefully, worried about getting involved in a significant cause and effect.
But a hundred jins of time sand? In the eyes of Second Realm time entities, it was just a considerable amount, nothing more, easily given.
"This interstitial region has always been me and the 'Screw Realm' lunatic, and now with Galaxy, it's considered a good thing."
The child in black said.
"Lunatic?"
Lin Yuan looked at the child in black.
The Mother of the Screw Realm had a notoriously poor reputation, extremely crazy and extreme.
But the name of the child in black, 'Wan Chengkong,' wasn't much better.
Extremely overbearing.
"Alright, let's not talk about unnecessary things."
The child in black, 'Wan Chengkong,' smiled and said, "Presumably, Galaxy, you have reached a profound level in blocking your own timeline, and I wonder if you are interested in joining forces with me to explore a certain special dimensional space?"
"That special dimensional space has not yet been discovered by other time entities, but it's challenging to explore deeply on my own. With Galaxy here, it might work."
The child in black, 'Wan Chengkong,' extended an invitation.
"Explore special dimensional space?"
Lin Yuan fell into brief contemplation and finally shook his head, saying, "Maybe later."
The child in black specifically mentioned the matter of blocking timelines, presumably related to exploring that special dimensional space would involve one's own timeline?
Lin Yuan knew his own circumstances, and his timeline blocking was reliant on lord status.
It was not due to his own power.
"Maybe later?"
The child in black, 'Wan Chengkong,' looked slightly surprised.
Normally, time entities are very eager to explore special dimensional spaces.
Even for Second Realm time entities, it is the same.
A special dimensional space, containing the operation of major Dao rules.
It offers the hope of further advancement for time entities.
Especially when 'Wan Chengkong' mentioned that special dimension space, which no other time life had discovered, its value is likely immeasurable.
"Alright then."
The child in black, 'Wan Chengkong', nodded, with a slightly emotional tone, "For us Second Realm time lives, wanting to step into the Third Realm and become a lord is as difficult as ascending to the heavens. Only by leveraging the impact of some special dimensional spaces do we have hope."
"In that case, I won't disturb Brother Galaxy anymore."
The child in black, 'Wan Chengkong', looked at Lin Yuan, "Whenever Brother Galaxy is interested, you can find me anytime."
With that, the figure of the child in black, 'Wan Chengkong', disappeared.
"Special dimensional space?"
Lin Yuan contemplated, while beginning to observe along the timeline.
When the child in black mentioned 'special dimensional space', even without explicitly stating it, Lin Yuan formed a slight causal link with it.
Thus he could observe along the timeline.
"It truly is a special dimensional space."
Lin Yuan viewed the future timeline, scenes flashing by.
Among many future timelines, if he agreed with the child in black to explore that dimensional space, he would be caught in a stalemate.
Engaging in a long-term confrontation with the consciousness of that dimensional space.
"Too inefficient."
Lin Yuan shook his head slightly.
He directly rejected the child in black's invitation in his mind.
Perhaps for other Second Realm time lives, that special dimension space holds tremendous value.
Even after enduring long years of stalemate, as long as one could successfully delve deeper into that dimensional space, it would be a great gain.
But for Lin Yuan, it would be a loss rather than a gain.
He still had over thirty source worlds waiting for him to explore, each with unknown value exceeding that of the dimensional space.
Moreover, in exploring the source worlds, Lin Yuan is fully integrated into the exploration, without needing to oppose the world consciousness, making the efficiency countless times higher.
"Myriad Realms Gate…"
The higher his level, the more Lin Yuan sensed the terrifying aspects of the Myriad Realms Gate, a method of traversing that completely disregards the resistance of dimensional space consciousness, essentially paving a direct path to the level of Third Realm lords.
Even for Third Realm Time Lords, who might disregard ordinary dimensional spaces, source worlds are different.
Lords like the Lord of Heaven Light, for the sake of integrating into a second source world, did not hesitate to pay a severe price.
"My cultivation path, I just need to take it slowly."
Lin Yuan thought silently in his heart.
He doesn't need to be like those time lives, exploring vast dimensional gaps everywhere, searching for various dimensional spaces.
He just needs to proceed methodically, exploring those thirty-three source worlds one by one.
…
Not long after 'Wan Chengkong' left.
The Mother of the Screw Realm also visited Lin Yuan in person.
Presenting a gift of five hundred catties of time sand.
This made Lin Yuan quite amazed, five hundred catties of time sand? Even for a Second Realm time life, taking out such a large amount of time sand, their heart would likely be bleeding.
"Was it from the intelligence about me obtained from the Gray Ancestor?"
Lin Yuan reached this conclusion by observing the timeline.
"It's said that the Mother of the Screw Realm is crazy and extreme, but now it seems there are many discrepancies."
Lin Yuan gently shook his head; the so-called extreme behavior, craziness, and dominance vary from person to person.
When facing the weak, or those who are powerless against them, it's natural to act unscrupulously.
But when facing Lin Yuan? Since Lin Yuan could suppress the Gray Ancestor, it's possible to suppress the Mother of the Screw Realm and Wan Chengkong.
…
"I didn't expect that just after becoming a time life, the time sand in my hands is nearly a thousand catties."
Lin Yuan took stock of his wealth, feeling content.
The Hundred Catties of Time Sand offered by the Taixu Dimension, the Hundred Catties of Time Sand given by Wan Chengkong, plus the Five Hundred Catties of Time Sand from the Mother of the Screw Realm.
Altogether, it's seven hundred catties of time sand.
It has to be noted, an experienced First Realm time life like Lord Mo Xu, even after many years of accumulation, probably doesn't have seven hundred catties of time sand.
"Strength, it's all about strength."
Lin Yuan thought to himself that he had done nothing and got seven hundred catties of time sand, all thanks to his strength.
As long as the strength is formidable enough, resources will present themselves voluntarily.
"Next, the focus of cultivation is exploring the third source world."
Lin Yuan recognized his advantage and understood the assistance the source world provides for his cultivation.
With this thought, Lin Yuan's consciousness quickly returned to his true self within the third source world.
He had already been in the third source world for some time.
Lin Yuan had already gained a significant understanding of this world and had adapted to the identity he assumed upon arrival.