Chapter 2178 - 6: Heavenly Mother of Thunder, Background of the Guluo River (10,000 Words)

Chapter 2178: Chapter 6: Heavenly Mother of Thunder, Background of the Guluo River (10,000 Words)

"Heaven and Earth Dao?" Zhao Xing was not afraid; instead, he became even more excited. "That’s a big fish."

"Kid, you sure are bold." The Eight-direction Artifact Spirit squinted, seemingly recalling Zhao Xing’s past interactions with the Infinite True God. "You’re just a Demigod and you dare plot against a True God?"

"Whether it’s one God or a group of Gods, it’s all the same to me." Zhao Xing was fearless. In this world, how could one become a God without a bit of courage? Look at Qing Yu Zi, now that’s what you call audacious.

"Senior, what is His origin?" Zhao Xing wanted to know the profession of the Infinite True God.

"The God of Array," the Eight-direction Artifact Spirit replied, "and He likely governs a time-space node channel, which is why He can cast such a wide net."

"Such True Gods usually have a significant background, often having a group of Free God friends or followers."

Is the Infinite True God really that formidable? Zhao Xing didn’t dare to underestimate Him anymore.

"If I must interact with Him, how should I do it, Senior?"

The Eight-direction Artifact Spirit said, "Since He’s a True God of Heaven and Earth Dao, His principles are higher than those of a Free God. There are certain rules He will absolutely not violate."

Zhao Xing pondered over it. In the Eight Directions Divine Realm’s judgment, the Infinite True God was stronger than the Heavenly Mother of Thunder. Dealing with Him might be relatively safer than dealing with the Heavenly Mother of Thunder.

From this point of view, the task given by the Infinite True God might not be something as simple as killing or star hunting.

"Senior, I still have some doubts..."

"Go ahead."

"There is travel between the past and the present, so are there Divine Realms going to the future? To see if the universe was ultimately saved?"

Zhao Xing thought these two Divine Realms were both claiming justice, so why not look into the future for the result.

The Eight-direction Divine Mirror looked at Zhao Xing as if he were a fool: "You can’t go to the future because you can’t return. Think about the reason yourself. Asking such a simple question is a waste of time."

With that, the Eight-direction Divine Mirror kicked Zhao Xing out.

Despite the disdain from the Divine Mirror, Zhao Xing wasn’t upset. While transmitting to the Primordial Realm, he seriously thought it over, and by the time he reached the palace by the Guluo River, he understood.

"During the four stages of the universe, if it reached the Annihilation Period, what phenomena would occur?"

"All origins collapse, and the Dao ceases to exist."

"Suppose at that time, even a Divine Emperor would lose all mighty power and be unable to reverse the Time River to return to the original time."

With all rivers dried up, how can one flow against the current? Therefore, it is destined to be unseen.

Gathering his thoughts, Zhao Xing found Guluo River: "Senior Gu, I have an urgent matter concerning the Black Abyss Evil God."

"Oh?" Guluo River was somewhat surprised, "Got results so quickly?"

"Yes," Zhao Xing said, "I have an informant, thanks to whom I’ve made some considerable gains."

"But there’s a slight procedural issue, so I’d like Senior Gu to approve making him my Divine Guard."

"What small issue?"

When Zhao Xing explained what Cloud Sky Dao had done, Guluo River understood—it was a case of acting first and reporting later.

However, Guluo River didn’t say much, just nodded: "Approved, but don’t make this a precedent."

Some things in Guluo River’s character remain unchanged.

Zhao Xing recalled how he had driven back the subordinate of the Demon Race’s Great Divine Official back in the White Bone Divine Domain.

"Thank you, Senior. Here is the intelligence I acquired." Zhao Xing presented everything he learned from Cloud Sky Dao to Guluo River.

But he chose not to report about the Infinite True God yet, waiting until more information was gathered.

"Thunder God Department, Heavenly Mother of Thunder..." Guluo River mused over the name, "It was indeed a godly department set during the Five Emperors Period. I knew of the Heavenly Mother of Thunder, never thought she’d come as well."

"If I’m not mistaken, what you’ve gained should be a remnant of the Nine Source Divine Thunder Technique from the Heavenly Time Sect."

Seeing Guluo River reflecting, Zhao Xing cautiously asked: "Do you know her, Senior Gu?"

"Yes," Guluo River nodded slightly, "Heavenly Mother of Thunder was once a Divine General under my father."

Divine General of Divine King Guxiao?

"Senior, why does the Desolate Domain Era lack the godhood methodology of the Heavenly Time Dao?" Zhao Xing asked.

Guluo River calmly replied, "Because my father also betrayed the future and fled to the past."

"He injured me, and if not for the Great Emperor’s protection, I would have surely perished."

"I have only fragmented memories about him. It’s a family scandal I don’t wish to discuss much."

Zhao Xing’s expression turned peculiar. A family turning against each other, ideological disagreements; truly, Guluo River is a complex character in the lore.

"You are skilled in the Self and Earth Dao paths, do you also wish to become the God of Heavenly Time?"

Before Zhao Xing could reply, Guluo River shook his head: "I fear you’ll be disappointed. After becoming a God King, he followed Emperor Luo and joined the Fifth Divine War."

"Not only did he take my elder brother, but he also took all methodologies concerning becoming the God of Heavenly Time and sealed the Heavenly Time Origin Dao in a Solar Year before the Desolate Domain Era, 136 epochs prior."

"I don’t know the exact year, but to become the God of Heavenly Time, one must go to this time node, which is extremely dangerous."

Zhao Xing did not hide his intentions: "The thought is there, but not strongly."

Guluo River looked at Zhao Xing: "Zhao Xing, now that you’ve encountered the Evil God, you must have also come across the Evil God’s proselytizing ideas—any doubts?"

Zhao Xing didn’t conceal it: "Yes, Senior, I have."

He relayed the arguments presented by the Infinite True God.

"My disagreement with my father lies precisely here. He believed in restarting the universe at its primordial stage. However, tracing back to the end of time, seeking the Primordial, is so difficult, and one must face the Innate Demon Gods born in the endless Chaos Era."

"I advocate that nothing can be established without breaking, and that evading the Great Catastrophe in the Eternal Realm at the end of Annihilation is the only correct path."

Guluo River didn’t elaborate further, seemingly unwilling to discuss the past with his father, the Gu Xiao Divine King.

"It’s clear you’ve maintained rationality and haven’t completely succumbed to either my or the Evil God’s viewpoint."

Zhao Xing hurriedly shook his head, planning to show loyalty: "Senior, I..."

Guluo River raised his hand to stop him:

"Zhao Xing, having doubts is a good thing. I, Guluo River, don’t mind if others have their own ideas. Should anyone have greater achievements or even hope to find a path for the survival of our race, I wouldn’t mind following or supporting him."

"Because the Great Emperor once supported me in such a way. He was a Divine King yet showed such respect. Personal gains and losses are trivial."

"Whether the path lies at the end of the universe’s annihilation or its Primordial origin, you can find the answer yourself."

"But before that, you should complete your task quickly to obtain the qualification for becoming a God." Guluo River looked into the void with deep eyes. "The Third Epoch of the Desolate Domain, known as the Ice River Era, is upon us. Under this calamity, if you don’t become a God quickly, you may not even retain your current memories, which would cause tremendous chaos."

Zhao Xing felt a chill inside: "Yes, Senior, I will complete the task promptly."