Chapter 317 -317-The Gate of Laws
Chapter 317: Chapter317-The Gate of Laws
John finally made his choice.
"The Law of Time."
The moment the words left his lips, an unfathomably profound warmth flowed into the depths of his soul, like the first ray of dawn piercing the endless night.
He felt as though he had grasped the hem of some supreme existence. Although he could only touch the outermost thread for now, the other end of that thread was connected to the very source that governed the operation of the entire universe.
The other three also completed their selections.
"I chose the Law of Destiny." Holly blinked. The sword case in her arms trembled faintly, as though resonating with something unseen.
"I possess an inheritance item related to the Law of Destiny, so cultivating it should be much easier."
John nodded slightly.
The Law of Destiny was likewise an Innate Law. Although it did not reach as directly toward the source as space-time did, it was still one of the most profound branches of the Great Dao.
"The Law of Creation," Silt said calmly, though the anticipation in her eyes could not be concealed. "I once obtained a domain scroll and a corresponding skill book related to the Law of Creation from an ancient ruin."
"The Law of Reincarnation," Odelle said with a smile. "I happen to possess a few opportunities related to it, so this path suits me well."
The corners of John’s mouth lifted slightly.
As expected, only those with cheats could truly become friends with others who had cheats.
Half a year ago, he would never have imagined that such a group of monsters would gather around him.
At that moment—
A succession of system prompts exploded beside John’s ears.
[Ding! Your current level restriction has been unlocked!]
[Ding! You may now advance to the High God level!]
[Prompt: The High God-level stage of the Space-Time Tower has been opened to you!]
[Prompt: All High God-level secret realms within the current cosmic starfield have been opened to you!]
[Prompt: You may now advance to [High God]!]
[Prompt: The level cap has been increased to LV.1000!]
John immediately began operating the system.
[Experience and upgrade points consumed. Current level: LV.500!]
[Experience and upgrade points consumed. Current level: LV.800!]
[Experience and upgrade points consumed. Current level: LV.1000!]
His level soared upward like a rocket.
A violent torrent of energy surged through his body, reshaping every inch of his flesh with entirely new strength.
[You have obtained a large number of free attribute points.]
[Prompt: You have reached the current level cap. You must advance to the God King level before you can continue leveling up.]
[Prompt: You may now advance to [High God].]
John precisely allocated all his free attribute points, then opened the class advancement panel.
[High God]
[Type]: Sequence 6
[Class]: Great Sage Advancement
[Traits]:
[Foundation of Divinity]: Allows the user to choose the direction in which their life origin will prove the Dao.
If engraved into the laws of the universe, the user will become bound to those laws. As long as the imprint remains, the user will live eternally.
If branded upon the self to prove the Dao through oneself, the soul and body may be merged as one, allowing a tributary of the River of Time to evolve within the user’s body.
[Status]: Inactive. A mission must be completed to activate it.
[Mission]: [Challenge the Space-Time Tower: High God Stage]
[Current Options]: [Advance] / [Postpone]
[Introduction]: High God, a Sequence 6 class advancement. The next advancement is Sequence 7: Greater High God.
[Ding! Congratulations! You have successfully advanced to the High God level!]
[Prompt: As you are the first player to break through to the High God level, you have received the following special rewards!]
[Special Reward: Space-Time Tower Ticket ×1!]
[Special Reward: The Eight Divine Arts Mission Scroll ×1!]
[Special Reward: Starsea Dragon Ark, High God-level Ninth Order ×1!]
"The Space-Time Tower ticket is finally mine."
John’s gaze sharpened slightly as a plan formed in his mind.
"I only need one final Fragment of the Space-Time Domain, and it is located within the High God-level stage. Once I complete the challenge, I can fuse the fragments into a complete Space-Time Domain."
"I can also complete the activation mission for my High God class advancement along the way."
John acted immediately.
His main body within the Myriad Races Universe took the ticket and entered the Space-Time Tower at once.
At the same time, he divided part of his attention to inspect the other two rewards.
[Starsea Dragon Ark]
[Level]: No Level Requirement
[Order]: High God-level, Ninth Order
[Description]: Chaotic currents run rampant through the dangerous regions of the cosmic starfield. Even High God-level powerhouses struggle to withstand them for extended periods.
The vastness of the starry sky is measured in light-years. Possessing a vessel capable of traversing it will greatly enhance one’s ability to travel.
[Effects]:
Speed: Can cross ten thousand light-years per second.
Defense: Can withstand erosion from chaotic currents below the Sovereign rank.
Interior Space: Contains a Microcosmic Spatial Formation, with a capacity roughly equivalent to a large plane.
[Introduction]: A High God-level Ninth Order vessel primarily used for long-distance travel. Its interior is vast enough to accommodate enormous numbers of living beings and supplies.
"A transport vessel..."
"Traveling will be much more convenient from now on."
John was satisfied.
Previously, his journeys between the Myriad Races Universe and the Divine-Demon Universe had always depended on guides transporting him.
Now that he possessed such a treasure himself, he would have far greater freedom of movement in the future.
He then took out the mission scroll for The Eight Divine Arts.
"Which of The Eight Divine Arts will I obtain this time?"
[Human-Exclusive Divine Art: Soul Reaper]
[Type]: Human Divine Art
[Mission Objective]: Completely eliminate all external threats faced by the human race within the Myriad Races Universe.
[Mission Details]: Although the various races have temporarily halted their direct suppression of humanity due to the current circumstances, their hatred and hostility have never disappeared.
You must eradicate every hidden threat at its source and resolve the danger once and for all.
[Mission Reward]: Human-Exclusive Divine Art: Soul Reaper
[Mission Introduction]: Humanity is a race favored by the Great Dao. The Eight Divine Arts contain an opportunity leading directly to "the One," granting humanity a unique advantage unavailable to all other races.
"Completely resolve humanity’s crisis."
"Once and for all."
After reading the mission description, an icy killing intent surfaced in John’s eyes.
The ultimate method of solving a problem was always to eliminate the ones creating it.
"I have now entered the High God level."
"It is time to settle all accounts with the myriad races."
The moment he made up his mind, a faint ripple suddenly passed through the depths of his soul.
It was as though an invisible thread had connected him to some distant existence.
...
Several million years later, deep within a distant universe.
A peak demigod hovered in the void, the aura surrounding him surging like a raging tide.
He already had one foot across the threshold of the High God level.
As long as he passed the final trial, he would officially join the ranks of High Gods.
Just as he held his breath and waited—
Whoosh.
Light gathered within the void, and a figure silently emerged.
The figure was entirely shrouded in hazy radiance, yet its facial features remained clearly visible.
It looked exactly like John.
The one undergoing the Ascension Trial stared blankly, his eyes widening.
"W-What is going on?"
"Wasn’t I supposed to face a Heavenly Lightning Tribulation?"
"Why did a person appear instead?"
John’s projection looked down upon the living being below from high above, an amused curve playing at the corner of his lips.
He moved the body of the projection slightly.
Although it possessed only one-millionth of his main body’s strength at the peak of the demigod grade, it was still a terrifying existence to any demigod.
The challenger soon recovered and gritted his teeth.
Whether he had to face a Lightning Tribulation or a person, he still had to overcome the trial.
He formed a hand seal.
The longsword in his hand hummed as it flew from its sheath, transforming into a streak of light that shot toward John.