"Tai Chu is only the first of the 'Innate Five Great'."
"After it, there are four more, and each one represents a different stage of the path I walk."
Lin Yuan was in high spirits.
Through the 'Innate Five Great', he had found the path he needed to follow in the future.
The Chaotic Origin Taiji Dao is the Dao he has comprehended for himself.
And the 'Innate Five Great' is the extended path based on this Dao.
The former is the foundation, the latter is the direction, both equally important.
"Hmm?"
Just as Lin Yuan was planning to further comprehend the evolution of the Dao Origin of the fourth source world.
A sudden change in expression.
"Is the Wanwei Space-Time about to open?"
Lin Yuan gazed into the distance in a certain direction.
The Wanwei Space-Time is a special world created by the Lord Wanwei with everything he possessed.
When Lin Yuan learned of the existence of the Wanwei Space-Time, he established a causal connection with it, allowing him to smoothly sense the coordinates of the Wanwei Space-Time and thus approach it.
Of course, to truly enter the Wanwei Space-Time, one needs at least lord-level means.
Time beings of the First Realm or Second Realm, even if aware of the Wanwei Space-Time coordinates, cannot truly approach.
Time beings below the lord level can only enter the Wanwei Space-Time if led by a lord.
"The Taiji Primordial Spirit is about to arrive as well."
Lin Yuan thought to himself, recalling that, more than a hundred years ago, upon first learning of the Wanwei Space-Time, he sent the Taiji Primordial Spirit there.
Within the Wanwei Space-Time, lies the lifelong accumulated treasures of the legendary Lord Wanwei, though over countless ages, most of the treasures have been taken by various time beings.
Yet, even a slight gain could yield Lin Yuan a great profit.
"This time, the main objective for entering the Wanwei Space-Time is exploration; avoid unnecessary conflict without assurance."
Lin Yuan thought to himself.
According to the information provided by the Time-Space Shop owner, a normal lord entering the Wanwei Space-Time would encounter little danger as long as they're not rash.
Moreover, they would invariably obtain treasures worth thousands of catties of time sand.
Though it can't compare with the reward of ten thousand catties of time sand offered by the Lord of Ye Wu, at least Lin Yuan has room to make choices.
…
Outside the Wanwei Space-Time.
Lin Yuan's Taiji Primordial Spirit observed the vast space in the distance.
The scale of the Wanwei Space-Time far exceeds that of top-tier dimensional spaces like the Chaos Void; it is vast and boundless, making it hard to shake even for Time Lords.
Swish, swish, swish.
With the opening of the Wanwei Space-Time, streams of consciousness quickly surged in.
The Wanwei Space-Time had been opened many times before, no need to be overly cautious.
After waiting a short while, Lin Yuan also entered the Wanwei Space-Time.
"Is this inside the Wanwei Space-Time?"
Following the surging currents of time-space, Lin Yuan finally landed on a piece of land, carefully surveying his surroundings.
"The suppression of the Dao is severe; it's nearly impossible to perceive the timeline."
Lin Yuan wasn't surprised, as he had already learned this information through intelligence reports.
In the Wanwei Space-Time, large-scale movement is difficult, and perception is heavily suppressed; moreover, Time Lords can hardly observe their own or others' timelines here.
This rule—a law of iron—was set by the Lord Wanwei when the space-time was established, and even Time Lords must obey.
"Lord of Heaven Light attempted to become a Fourth Rank Perfect Time Being but ultimately failed, unable to do anything before perishing, yet Lord Wanwei had the ability to develop such a vast space-time…"
Lin Yuan's thoughts churned.
This demonstrates that Lord Wanwei's power likely surpasses that of the Lord of Heaven Light significantly.
"That's the depths of the Wanwei Space-Time where Time Lords of the Second and Third Tiers head immediately upon entry."
Lin Yuan looked towards a certain direction, pondering.
"I won't join in the commotion."
Lin Yuan shook his head.
Time Lords of the Second and Third Tiers do not enter the Wanwei Space-Time for treasure alone.
They are after the insights and comprehension related to Lord Wanwei's paths to transcendence.
These insights are typically located deep within the Wanwei Space-Time.
Of course, there have been instances when treasures have appeared outside the depths during past openings of the Wanwei Space-Time, but such occurrences are extremely rare.
…
After briefly surveying his surroundings, Lin Yuan began his exploration in earnest.
The opening span of the Wanwei Space-Time is not lengthy—shortest a million years, longest ten million years.
For Time Lords, a million or ten million years? It's but a fleeting moment.
Whoosh—Lin Yuan immediately chose a direction to explore, being able to rely only on flight to slowly search for treasures and opportunities in the Wanwei Space-Time due to perceptual suppression.
Boom!
Lin Yuan raised his hand, smashing the vast mountain range before him, yet found no valuable treasures.
"The Wanwei Space-Time has been opened many times, explored countless times." Lin Yuan shook his head slightly, understanding why the Second Tier peaks and Third Tier Time Lords head directly into the depths upon entry.
Perhaps the outer regions still hold treasures, but the search is challenging, suitable only for weaker lords to investigate.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan suddenly stopped, looking at a nearby hill and sensing a special energy, he immediately extended his hand.
The hill split open, revealing an octagonal crystal in Lin Yuan's palm.
"Lord-level material?"
A smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face, recognizing the octagonal crystal as an excellent lord-level raw material, worth two thousand catties of time sand.
"My luck is quite good."
Lin Yuan felt a surge of satisfaction; he hadn't been in here long and already made a discovery, whereas many time lords spend tens of thousands of years without finding any significant treasures.
"This lord-level material can indeed be integrated into the Origin Clock."
Lin Yuan observed for a moment and concluded.
However, that will have to wait until we leave the Wanwei space-time. This time, the Taiji Primordial Spirit didn't carry many treasures, and naturally, the Origin Clock, as a life weapon, wasn't brought along.
Firstly, the Origin Clock, which is only at the First Realm, doesn't offer much help to Lin Yuan.
Secondly, the Wanwei space-time is full of dangers, and Lin Yuan only dispatched the Taiji Primordial Spirit, having prepared for the worst.
That is, the Taiji Primordial Spirit might fall within the Wanwei space-time.
Thus, it's best not to carry valuable treasures if possible.
Merely losing the Taiji Primordial Spirit doesn't constitute a high cost for Lin Yuan.
On the other side of the Wanwei space-time.
Seven or eight figures stood there.
Lord Ye Wu was shrouded in white mist, gazing into the depths of the Wanwei space-time, glancing at the three or four Time Lords standing behind him.
Clearly, among the seven or eight figures, Lord Ye Wu and two
other lords were leading, while the remaining five Time Lords stood behind these three lords, holding a lesser position.
"Rest assured, whether or not we gain anything from this entry into the Wanwei space-time, I will provide you all with tens of thousands of pounds of Time Sand," Lord Ye Wu said.
The five Time Lords behind him were all newly minted Time Lords, specifically hired by him.
The purpose was to have a backup to hold off other lords when vying for critical treasures and wonders within the Wanwei space-time.
Newly minted Time Lords, while not as powerful as those formidable Time Lords, can still be of some use if they entangle themselves wholeheartedly.
"Thank you, Brother Ye Wu."
"Rest assured, Brother Ye Wu. We will obey orders this time in the Wanwei space-time."
The five Time Lords immediately spoke up, knowing that they would receive tens of thousands of pounds of Time Sand regardless of the outcome, which served as a 'bottom line' income.
What's more, Lord Ye Wu didn't care about their other gains within the Wanwei space-time.
With such a powerful lord like Lord Ye Wu leading them, as they venture deep into the Wanwei space-time, they could gather any treasure or wonder, rendering the venture worthwhile.
In the blink of an eye, Lin Yuan had been exploring the Wanwei space-time for three thousand years.
He had encountered other Time Lords twice, but neither side
engaged in combat, merely retreating after eye contact.
Unless it involved coveted treasures and wonders, Time Lords rarely act directly, especially within the Wanwei space-time, where the presence of other lurking Time Lords in the vicinity is
unknown.
Without the ability to observe future timelines, Time Lords are very cautious.
"Three thousand years, and in this Wanwei space-time, apart from initially obtaining a lord-level material worth two thousand pounds of Time Sand, there have been no other gains?"
Lin Yuan maintained a state of exploration, feeling a bit helpless.
But on second thought, this was the common experience for Time Lords exploring the Wanwei space-time.
In just three thousand years, expecting any major gains was unrealistic, and obtaining a lord-level raw material could already be considered exceptionally lucky.
After all, this isn't the deep regions of Wanwei space-time but the
border areas, which have been explored countless times.
Although there were no gains in the Wanwei space-time, over three thousand years, Lin Yuan made significant progress in his understanding of the fourth Source World.
In the Chaos Void.
Lin Yuan's true form sat cross-legged.
Before him, strands of Tai Chu power interwove and clashed, faintly
nurturing another form of "Tai' power.
"The first of the 'Innate Five Great' is Tai Chu, followed by Tai Shi, but this 'Tai Shi"…"
Flashes of insight surged in Lin Yuan's mind regarding the 'Innate
Five Great, and he had a nascent understanding of the second "Tai!
However, fully comprehending it would still take some time, though with the support of the fourth Source World, it likely wouldn't take
too long.
"Hmm?"
At this moment, Lin Yuan's expression changed.
"Wanwei space-time…
Lin Yuan's gaze looked far into the direction of the Wanwei
space-time.
Clearly, the Taiji Primordial Spirit within the Wanwei space-time
had made a new discovery.
…
Within the Wanwei space-time.
Lin Yuan suddenly stopped, looking in another direction.
A vast area of space was torn, and a small mountain drifted out from
the rift.
In the Wanwei space-time, space isn't very stable and often tears apart, but with the Time Lords' mastery of time and space, they can
completely detect and avoid it in advance.
"What is that?"
Lin Yuan's pupils constricted as the small mountain drifting out
from the torn space was filled with rich power of time.
"A Time Mountain, entirely composed of Time Sand?"
Lin Yuan took a deep breath.
His entire wealth amounted to only a few thousand pounds of Time Sand, yet how many pounds could that Time Mountain composed
of Time Sand be?
Millions of pounds?
Or tens of millions of pounds?
"Great opportunity."
Lin Yuan's heartbeat accelerated: "This torn space must connect to
the depths of the Wanwei space-time, causing the treasures there to drift to the outer region through the spatial rift, eventually being discovered by me?"
Countless thoughts flashed through Lin Yuan's mind, eventually
converging into one-
This is mine.
The Time Mountain is mine.
By acquiring this Time Mountain, Lin Yuan could completely
transition from a poor Time Lord to an affluent one.
Buzz. Lin Yuan's figure disappeared, reappearing next to the spatial rift, stretching out his hand to seize the Time Mountain.
Another direction.
A bald figure also gazes towards the vast, torn space rift.
This figure is a Time Lord who has just entered the second level; His cold eyes look towards the distant space rift.
"Mountain?"
This Time Lord is somewhat bewildered, noticing the mountain
composed entirely of time sand.
But in the next moment.
A figure appears beside the mountain and takes the Time Mountain
away.
"No!!"
The Bald Time Lord feels his heart bleeding; he is far from the space
rift and hasn't reacted yet, but the Time Mountain has already been
claimed by another lord.
"Which lord is he?" The Bald Time Lord observes Lin Yuan.
"After such a long time, still exploring the outskirts of Wanwei
space, he's certainly not a Time Lord at the pinnacle of the second level." The Bald Time Lord concludes, "At most, he has just entered the second level, maybe even a Time Lord in the first level." The Bald Time Lord breathes a sigh of relief, his heart deciding.
If it were just ordinary treasures, he most likely wouldn't take any action if another lord claimed them first.
After all, the treasures are already in the other's hands, and
reclaiming them is too difficult.
But that Time Mountain?
The Bald Time Lord still wants to try and contest it.
With this thought.
The Bald Time Lord's figure instantly vanishes from where he stood.
…
"Got it."
Lin Yuan stores the Time Mountain within his inner universe and
immediately begins moving away in another direction.
"This mountain?"
Lin Yuan's spirit is excited.
Suddenly.
A figure appears in the distance.
At the same time.
An intangible aura permeates the earth and the sky.
Lin Yuan furrows his brows, stopping.
"Sir."
The Bald Time Lord stares at Lin Yuan: "I saw that mountain too,
and it's not fair for you to monopolize it." "You saw it too?"
Lin Yuan instantly understands.
The Time Mountain drifting out from the space rift was taken by
him in a very short time.
But ultimately, it wasn't completely flawless.
The Bald Time Lord also saw it, and there's nothing that can be
done.
"What do you want to do?"
Lin Yuan directly asks.
"Give me half."
The Bald Time Lord states: "As long as you agree, only you and I will
know about this, and we can safely leave the Wanwei space."
The implication is.
If Lin Yuan doesn't agree, the matter will be made public. Then for sure, other Time Lords will be tempted, even Time Lords
at the pinnacle of the second level might intervene.
"My demand isn't high."
The Bald Time Lord says.
He isn't confident in being able to hold onto Lin Yuan. With only initial second-level strength, he can't completely
overpower a first-level Time Lord.
That's why he requested half.
"Not high demand?" Lin Yuan frowns.
He's certainly unwilling to split his gains for no reason.
But the Bald Time Lord's threat does influence Lin Yuan.
"Want half of the mountain, words alone won't do." Lin Yuan thinks for a moment, deciding: "Take one of my moves, if you can handle
it, I'll agree to your request."
If the Bald Time Lord withstands Lin Yuan's move without issue, it
means the opponent's strength can match him.
In such a scenario, to prevent future troubles, dividing half of the
Time Mountain is the wisest choice. "Take one of your moves?" The Bald Time Lord laughs.
Wanwei space has been opened for thousands of years, and a Time
Lord still exploring the peripheral regions at this time, what
strength could he have?
"Not just one move, even ten or a hundred moves…"
The Bald Time Lord is very confident. However, before he can finish speaking. Not far away, Lin Yuan extends his hand, the aura is heavy and
oppressive, strands of power seemingly originating from the
beginning converge, forming an all-encompassing prison, vast and
boundless, pressing towards the Bald Time Lord.
"This?"
The Bald Time Lord feels suffocated.