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Su Wen himself possessed mastery over the powers of both Space and Time.
He quickly discovered a dense layer of spatial power coating his body, subtly intertwined with the threads of Time. With a single thought, he retrieved a soul bone and tossed it into the Void Realm. Simultaneously, he released his spiritual power, meticulously sensing the shifts in the spatial and temporal forces around him.
Whoosh!
Even though Su Wen had exerted his full effort to perceive the transition, the sensation lasted only for a fleeting instant before the teleportation concluded.
In the Divine Realm, the Sea God observed this scene and nodded with satisfaction.
"Teacher is truly powerful. To be able to transport someone to another plane across two different worlds..." he mused with a sigh of admiration.
The God of Time was truly mysterious. Even in his current state as the Sea God, he could not achieve such a feat. Aside from the God of Space and the God of Time, no other deity in the Divine Realm possessed this capability; only the five Law Enforcers, utilizing the Divine Realm Core, could descend to subordinate planes at will.
As for other gods? Projecting an image through an inheritance space to meet a successor was the absolute limit of their reach.
In the Boundless Mainland, Su Wen's figure materialized.
In the sky above, thunderclouds churned violently, and the roar of lightning shook the heavens. Su Wen didn't have time to regret missing the chance to fully analyze the nuances of the teleportation; instead, he immediately used his Visualization Method to sense the storm overhead.
"This is a type of lightning power I've never felt before. It carries an aura of... tribulation."
Could this be a Lightning Tribulation?
Recalling his status as an "illegal immigrant" to this world, Su Wen felt almost certain of this hypothesis. However, the powers of Time and Space did not immediately dissipate; they formed a protective layer around his body. The tribulation clouds in the sky gradually dispersed, ultimately failing to strike.
Su Wen felt a mix of helplessness and speechlessness. Why does the Heavenly Jewel Change plane have Lightning Tribulations? Is being a stowaway really that serious? In the original story, Tang San supposedly came here, and there wasn't a peep from the world's will.
Su Wen attempted to circulate his Soul Power, but he was immediately struck by a terrifying sensation of impending doom.
"So, I can't use Soul Power here?" He sighed and tried to mobilize his spiritual power instead.
Fortunately, his spiritual power remained accessible. His Visualization World manifested, allowing him to easily seize control of the external Heaven and Earth Origin Energy. Under the influence of his Artistic Conception, the local energy fell under his command.
"At least my combat strength hasn't been significantly impacted."
Expanding his spiritual perception to cover the surrounding area, Su Wen prepared to clarify his current situation. What era was the Boundless Mainland currently in? Where exactly was he? Most importantly, how was he to complete the first trial given by the God of Time?
"Is Zhou Weiqing truly the only exception?" Su Wen pondered this critical point. If so, it had to be due to Zhou Weiqing's unique physical constitution.
"Eh?"
As Su Wen deliberated whether to follow the path of the original story and seek out Zhou Weiqing to complete the first trial, his spiritual scan pinpointed his location.
The Heavenly Bow Empire! And specifically, just outside the Heavenly Bow City!
Tsk.
The hint was so glaring that Su Wen realized this was clearly the intention of the God of Time. The deity knew Zhou Weiqing was extraordinary and had intentionally deposited him here.
But why did the God of Time care about the Heavenly Jewel Change plane? Had he set his sights on this world's Child of Destiny long ago? If so, why was there no record of his interference in the original story? Su Wen was puzzled, but knowing that baseless speculation would yield no answers, he let the matter drop.
"I hope this kid can find his answers on the Boundless Mainland," the Sea God mused. Although he had achieved godhood as a Soul Master from Douluo Star, he could still perceive information from the Boundless Mainland through the Divine Nine Trials he had bestowed.
The Boundless Mainland? It also possessed vast oceans, which fell under his domain for harvesting faith. Although his name wasn't explicitly spread here as it was on Douluo Star, he could rely on his divine authority to absorb the faith generated by the seas.
The workings of nature itself provided a steady stream of faith for specific gods. This was true for the Sea God, the Ice God, and the Fire God. Unfortunately, the God of the Blazing Sun and the God of the Waning Moon did not enjoy such benefits. Otherwise, they would be the Sun God and the Moon God.
To draw faith directly from nature, one needed authority over its fundamental cycles and to incorporate the plane's origin into the Divine Realm's jurisdiction. As of now, the origin of stars (suns) had not been brought under the control of the Divine Realm.
At the Admiral's Mansion, commoners passing by the estate showed no fear; instead, their faces were filled with reverence. This was the residence of the Grand Admiral, Zhou Shuinian—the man who had single-handedly led the Heavenly Bow Empire in its resistance against invading empires, saving the nation from the brink of ruin. Throughout the empire, who did not know the Grand Admiral's name?
Su Wen stood before the mansion gates.
"Hello, is there something you need?" a guard asked, noticing Su Wen had been standing there for some time.
"I would like to meet your Grand Admiral. I wonder if I might have the opportunity?"
The guard looked surprised and shook his head. "The Admiral is extremely busy. He cannot meet just anyone. Please do not cause trouble and move along."
He made a dismissive gesture, but to his credit, he was merely being dutiful; he wasn't overly rude or aggressive.
Su Wen smiled, finding the guard's conduct somewhat interesting. "I have heard that the Admiral's son was born with blocked meridians and is unable to cultivate Heavenly Power. I believe I have a way to help him solve that problem."
The guard frowned, feeling a sudden urge to kick the man out. He was good-natured, but he wasn't without a temper. "Kid, this is the Admiral's Mansion. Take your scams elsewhere."
The fact that the Admiral's son could not cultivate was a source of regret and shared pain for all the soldiers who followed Zhou Shuinian. Mentioning it to their faces was like picking at a raw wound. He didn't believe such a physical defect could be cured; over the years, dozens—if not hundreds—of famous doctors had come with the same claims, only to fail and be respectfully "escorted" out.
"I suggest you go and report it anyway," Su Wen said with a smile, his spiritual power subtly swirling around him.
The guard felt a sudden, crushing sense of pressure, and his pupils dilated. So strong!
Based on aura alone, the guard realized something was wrong. This man might be a Jewel Master—and a high-level one at that! He hurriedly turned and ran inside to report.
Su Wen waited calmly, expecting Zhou Shuinian to come out and greet him. Moments later, a robust man with broad shoulders and an air of natural majesty came striding toward the gate.
Upon reaching the entrance, Zhou Shuinian's pupils constricted.
What a powerful pressure!
At this moment, Su Wen's spiritual power was fully activated, bolstered by his Visualization World, giving him a preternatural aura of authority. He possessed no Heavenly Power, but his sheer spiritual intimidation was enough to make Zhou Shuinian wary.
Zhou Shuinian was a Lower-Level Heavenly Stage Master, yet he felt an inexplicable, fatal threat radiating from Su Wen—a threat he felt he had no hope of resisting!
(End of Chapter)