Da Xuan Martial Saint - Chapter 1500 - 720: Time Illusion Realm (Part 2)
Chapter 1500: Chapter 720: Time Illusion Realm (Part 2)
The Time Illusion Realm is indeed one of the most suitable domains for comprehending the Time Dao, yet the distorted time-space here is truly troublesome and tricky. Sometimes one might even be caught in recurring time nodes, difficult to escape from.
“Roar!”
The silver-backed giant bear Exotic Beast roared continuously, repeatedly using its Heaven-tearing Claw. However, all the Divine Monarchs present were masters of the Nine Layer Heavens Perfection, each a pinnacle refined through countless trials. Although in terms of sheer power, they might be comparable to these naturally mighty Exotic Beasts, the intricacy of their techniques was vastly superior.
Just as in the mundane world, the same force, when focused on a point or dispersed across a surface, yields entirely different effects.
No single Divine Monarch feared this giant bear Exotic Beast; naturally, the joint power of many was even less to be feared. The giant bear Exotic Beast, sensing its perilous situation, instinctively attempted to flee, but surrounded and besieged by the group, it was left with no chance of escape.
Finally,
After a relentless offensive for a long while, the giant bear was already scarred all over, letting out a mournful howl. Its massive body collapsed powerlessly, crashing heavily into the earth, leaving a large tract devastated.
Seeing this, the Divine Monarchs withdrew their hands, witnessing the rapid disintegration and dispersal of the Exotic Beast’s life essence, its body gradually turning into flying ash, leaving a crystalline Time Illusion True Core at the spot.
At this moment,
As soon as the Time Illusion True Core appeared, the previous united front among the group dissolved, and the more than ten Divine Monarchs instantly began eyeing each other warily, forming a subtle confrontational stance.
In a normal domain, a hunting team would naturally split the bounty evenly, predetermined rules guiding the division ensuring minimal conflict. But in the Time Illusion Realm, it was different; teams often constantly scattered and regrouped, with several members among the dozen having only recently joined.
Perhaps the next moment, they might encounter chaotic time-space again, leading to further separation.
Moreover, the Time Illusion True Core was indivisible, naturally desired by all. Ultimately, the tangible benefits in one’s hands are most reassuring, regardless of promises made.
“Gentlemen, according to our prior agreement, it’s my turn to take the Time Illusion True Core,”
Divine Monarch Mitian said in a deep voice.
Though the internal situation in the Time Illusion Realm is tumultuous, there is at least a semblance of order. In teams like theirs, the last to join would unquestionably be last in the bounty order.
“Per our previous agreement, Divine Monarch Jiuxiao should take this Time Illusion True Core, but Jiuxiao was recently swept away by chaotic time-space, leaving the team, so the distribution order should be adjusted,”
said one of the newly joined Divine Monarchs in a somber tone.
“No, even if adjusted, the division should remain by prior sequence, Divine Monarch Mitian is first,”
another Divine Monarch rebutted, having joined early, right after Divine Monarch Mitian, supporting Mitian’s claim to the Time Illusion True Core, securing the next one for himself aligned with conducts of fairness.
However,
Those ranked lower evidently disagreed, promptly voicing dissent, intensifying tension.
Divine Monarch Nanhua found the circumstances vexing too, clearly supportive of the newly arrived Divine Monarchs, for himself being one. Following the sequence for the bounty, by the time his turn arrived, the team likely would have disbanded.
Across the Universe, disputes over interests are unavoidable, yet the unique Heaven and Earth Rules of the Time Illusion Realm magnify such struggles, making resource conflicts here more intense than in Wuxiang City and other domains.
But,
As the group confronted each other, divided into different factions, a sudden upheaval occurred.
The ground beneath them—torn and devastated for miles—suddenly quaked as brilliant, colorful light erupted from below, engulfing them completely.
“Oh no!”
“Time Turbulence!”
Including Divine Monarch Nanhua, everyone’s face changed drastically.
Closest to the Time Illusion True Core, some Divine Monarchs immediately struck forward, clashing with converging forces over the core itself.
Meanwhile, those further away, like Divine Monarch Nanhua, retreated in sync, attempting to escape the oncoming Light of Time.
Yet,
This time, the Time Turbulence from underground covered an extensive area; hardly had anyone a chance to resist or even struggle before falling prey to the chaotic currents, including Divine Monarch Nanhua, who initially chose to retreat.
In what felt like mere blinks, Nanhua perceived the scene transform drastically, landing him in an unfamiliar setting, his companions from before nowhere in sight.
“…”
Divine Monarch Nanhua’s lips twitched slightly, letting out a sigh.
Back at the starting point, again.
He shook his head, but undeterred, refocused his mind and concentrated his aura, attentively examining his surroundings. Cautiously probing, he slowly advanced toward a seemingly safer direction.
He had experienced such situations multiple times before; this was one of the greatest troubles within the Time Illusion Realm, almost entirely uncontrollable. Unless one comprehended the Time Dao to Nine Layer Heavens Perfection, offering only fleeting resistance at best—not enough to traverse freely within the Time Turbulence.
Only the Dao Venerable could navigate here unrestrained, free from chaotic time-space constraints.
Renewing his resolve, Divine Monarch Nanhua cautiously explored the unknown territory until he suddenly sensed something, abruptly raising his head to look in one direction.
He perceived two substantial auras approaching: one chaotic and elusive, suggesting a powerful Exotic Beast; the other, a Divine Monarch imbued with familiar sentiments.
After brief contemplation, Divine Monarch Nanhua chose to approach it proactively, releasing a strand of his aura.
Though he couldn’t instantly recognize the individual, such familiarity hinted at someone previously known. Encountering an acquainted Divine Monarch in this turbulent realm was seldom unhappy news.
Buzz!!!
Divine Monarch Nanhua advanced, disclosing his aura; the distant Divine Monarch, embroiled with an Exotic Beast—or attempting to evade it—immediately perceived and drew near.
And in merely momentary contact, both recognized each other.
“Oh!”
Divine Monarch Nanhua’s eyes revealed surprise, for the arriving Divine Monarch was proven familiar not from within the Time Illusion Realm, but someone known from the outside Universe.
He was the Master of Bei Yu Space adjacent to Nanhua Void, Divine Monarch Bei Yu!
Compared to the Master of Tianji, conflicts between Bei Yu’s Master and Divine Monarch Nanhua were significantly fewer, even somewhat amicable.
“Nanhua, long time no see!”
“Bei Yu, I didn’t expect to meet you here; truly a fortuitous encounter!”
Divine Monarch Nanhua now saw, distant at the horizon, a figure fleeing towards him pursued by an Exotic Beast—a brilliant red giant bird, its mighty presence far surpassing the silver-backed giant bear, evidently stronger, comparable to Double Vein Perfection!
Facing such an Exotic Beast alone, Bei Yu’s Master naturally saw no choice but escape amidst utter disarray; even a team of over ten Divine Monarchs befriending this might typically avoid its pursuit.
After all, the pursuit’s difficulty would be insurmountable generally ending in failure.
“Alas, I’ve underestimated my foe and landed a grand trouble,”
Bei Yu’s Master remarked remotely towards Divine Monarch Nanhua, elated to meet someone from the outside Universe despite the present urgency—though a sentiment reassured him, even their combined force could not vanquish the looming red giant bird.
“No worries, we shall unite and strive for escape,”
Divine Monarch Nanhua welcomed Bei Yu’s Master, converging together. Although Bei Yu’s Master brought a great trouble, encountering an old acquaintance in the chaotic Time Illusion Realm was certainly beneficial, far better than facing entirely unknown Divine Monarchs, more trustworthy indeed.
Moreover, while the Exotic Beast equated Double Vein Perfection, it merely posed difficulty without threatening their lives.
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