Da Xuan Martial Saint - Chapter 1334 - 646: Leaving Seclusion (Part 2)
Chapter 1334: Chapter 646: Leaving Seclusion (Part 2)
After all, even though his foundation is now solid, his strength merely reaches the standard of a Seven Layer Heavenly Divine Monarch. Compared to some ancient divine monarchs of the Seven Layer Heaven, he would often be inferior, not to mention those at the Seventh Layer Heaven Peak, with whom the gap is even larger.
Presently, the temporary stability of the Fan Gu Space Domain should still be due to the lingering might of the Fan Gu Divine Monarch.
“It seems that the situation is indeed very perilous now. My emergence from seclusion at this moment is quite opportune.”
Tai Chen slowly opened his mouth to speak.
The situation was quite unfavorable for the Fan Gu Space Domain. Now that he had achieved success and emerged from seclusion, he could alleviate some of the pressure. In truth, his ability to achieve success so quickly also relied on the numerous resources provided by the Fan Gu Divine Monarch. Relying on those resources, he was able to completely master the secret technique at the Divine Monarch level in less than half an epoch.
However,
Upon hearing Tai Chen’s words, a peculiar look flashed through Hong Lin’s eyes. After a slight hesitation, he said: “Senior Brother Tai Chen, your emergence is indeed timely, but the current situation isn’t as severe as you think.”
“Oh?”
Tai Chen was slightly taken aback by these words, looking at Hong Lin with a hint of curiosity.
After a slight pause, Hong Lin continued, “Senior Brother Tai Chen may not know…”
Listening to Hong Lin narrating the occurrences in the Fan Gu Space Domain over this period, Tai Chen’s expression initially remained stoic, without much surprise. However, as the tale progressed, he gradually became astonished, especially when he heard about the Demon Ancestor and Divine Monarch Ming Fan joining forces to pursue Chen Mu, battling for thousands of boundary years without result, and finally ceasing the war. He was left dumbfounded.
Chen Mu, having achieved the rank of a Divine Monarch, even ascended to the Eighth Layer Heaven and engaged in a battle with two ancient Divine Monarch Dominators?!
This time in seclusion, did he not transcend thousands of boundary years, but rather countless epochs?
That Chen Mu could become a Divine Monarch was not too surprising to him. Ever since Chen Mu joined the Fan Gu Palace, he was aware of Chen Mu’s extraordinary potential, knowing that there was a high probability that Chen Mu would become a Divine Monarch. He was merely slightly astonished at how quickly Chen Mu reached the Seventh Layer Heaven. But for Chen Mu to achieve Divine Monarch status and even step into the Eighth Layer Heaven within a mere few thousand boundary years was truly unbelievable!
Eighth Layer Heaven!
What a formidable threshold that is!
How arduous is the path of the Divine Monarch! Typically, after entering the Seventh Layer Heaven, a Divine Monarch would spend endless ages to reach the pinnacle of the Seventh Layer Heaven, and the threshold of the Eighth Layer Heaven would block them for innumerable epochs.
Even though Divine Monarchs seldom remain stagnant, at this level, the effort to elevate their strength further often calculates time in ’tribulations’, measured in ’myriads of epochs’. Yet Chen Mu crossed into the Eighth Layer Heaven within just a few thousand boundary years! Leaving aside everything else, how did Chen Mu manage to master the Divine Power Secret Technique so quickly?!
All of this seemed utterly inconceivable to Tai Chen.
Had he not known that Hong Lin wouldn’t concoct stories to deceive, he might have immediately questioned the authenticity.
However,
When Tai Chen heard Hong Lin’s final remark ——that currently, in the vast space domain, various factions speculate that Chen Mu might be the reincarnation of a Supreme Divine Monarch from the Nine Layers Heaven—he finally felt a shiver inside, his gaze flickering several times.
Reflecting on Chen Mu’s previous peculiar behavior and the Fan Gu Divine Monarch’s special attitude toward him, Tai Chen immediately gained some insight.
No wonder!
This speculation is probably true!
How could a mortal being, emerging from an uncivilized world, cultivate a profound Divine Power Foundation, and even after stepping into the God Realm, continue to progress at an incredible speed?
If Chen Mu was once a Supreme Divine Monarch from the Nine Layers Heaven and now is a reincarnation, then everything would make sense!
As a reincarnated Ninth Layer Heavenly Divine Monarch, possessing a high aptitude and talent would be completely normal. Fast cultivation wouldn’t seem surprising, as it would just be reclaiming the power from his previous life.
“No wonder our master held him in such esteem. Perhaps even the master didn’t know his origin at that time, just felt something extraordinary, and thus valued him. Luckily, we never offended him.”
Thought Tai Chen.
The Fan Gu Divine Monarch’s attitude back then certainly didn’t seem like he was treating him as a reincarnated Ninth Layer Heavenly Divine Monarch. But this was entirely reasonable. After all, if truly a reincarnation of the Ninth Layer, how could anyone easily see through him, even if the Fan Gu Divine Monarch himself was a being of the Eighth Layer Heaven Peak, he had never truly ascended the Ninth Layer Heaven.
Now, Chen Mu evidently possessed the strength of the Eighth Layer Heaven, fearless of ancient Divine Monarch Dominators like the Demon Ancestor and Divine Monarch Ming Fan joining forces. Possessing enough confidence for self-preservation, he finally had no qualms about revealing his abilities.
…
Abyss of Eternity.
Molten Fire City.
Chen Mu’s Divine Power True Body sat cross-legged within the palace inside the mountain cave, seemingly desiccated and motionless, leaving only a trace of his mind to attend to the place. Countless years passed swiftly, yet he remained unchanged, dust-free, and serene in demeanor.
Thus, after an unknown period, suddenly a message arrived outside the mountain cave palace.
Chen Mu, who had been sitting for tens of thousands of years without any movement, finally slowly opened his eyes, glanced outside the palace, then casually waved his hand, sending out a ripple, and immediately a golden message light flew in from outside the palace.
“Divine Monarch Mu, sorry to disturb you, but please come to assist in defending the city.”
A message came with the golden light.
Chen Mu received this message without much surprise in his eyes.
With benefits come responsibilities. desiring to stay safely in Molten Fire City of the Flame Sun Association for respite, one inevitably had to help guard it. Normally, newly joined Divine Monarchs need to participate in patrolling or city defense immediately. Yet he stayed inside the cave mansion for several thousand boundary years before finally being asked to defend the city.
Evidently, it was because the Fan Gu Divine Monarch personally brought him to Molten Fire City. Knowing his close association with the Fan Gu Divine Monarch and his status as a Divine Monarch of the Eighth Layer Heaven, they were very courteous. But as thousands of boundary years passed quietly, the rules had to be followed.
After all, the Flame Sun Association is a gathering of thousands of Divine Monarchs, all seeking survival and respite, so naturally, everyone needs to adhere to the rules, even those in charge like the Fan Gu Divine Monarch.
The rules of the Flame Sun Association are now quite clear to Chen Mu.
The primary tasks are patrolling and defending the city. Patrolling is more troublesome since it involves solo action, requiring leaving Molten Fire City. Defending the city, meanwhile, is comparatively easier, as it only requires staying within the city, ready to act when Abyss Beasts attack.
Seven Layer Heavenly Divine Monarchs aren’t qualified to choose and have to patrol, rarely receiving city defense tasks. But Eighth Layer Heavenly Divine Monarchs are different, allowed to choose between patrolling and defending the city, emphasizing their distinct status.
Moreover,
Different strength levels correspond to different ’guard times’.
An ordinary Seven Layer Heavenly Divine Monarch, by patrolling or defending the city for ten thousand boundary years, can earn one epoch of ’guard time’, allowing one epoch of respite in Molten Fire City.
A Seventh Layer Heaven Peak, through patrolling or defending the city for ten thousand boundary years, can earn three epochs of guard time.
With his level at the Eighth Layer Heaven threshold, whether patrolling or defending the city, he can earn ten epochs of guard time by enduring just ten thousand boundary years, meaning he can rest in Molten Fire City for ten full epochs or act freely.
Of course,
These apply during ordinary times. If a massive crisis or trouble affecting the entire Molten Fire City occurs, naturally everyone will strive to help, though such situations are rare in the relatively stable Molten Lava Cave.
Both patrolling and defending the city are measured in units of ten thousand boundary years, meaning each session lasts at least that long, with no other restrictions. Some may even opt to patrol continuously for several epochs in exchange for several dozen epochs of respite in one go, which is also acceptable.
Of course,
Violations are for ordinary times. The Flame Sun Association rarely faces situations that require full effort, given the rarity of large crises necessitating a full response in the relatively stable Molten Lava Cave.
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