txolops Chapter 1776 Divine Flavor
Chapter 1776 Divine Flavor
Chapter 1776 Divine Flavor
Mountains and seas crumble, then the stars return. This is destiny, the predetermined fate.
Even if all the saints joined forces, they could only temporarily reverse the situation.
But all the accomplices wanted was to delay things as much as possible.
Besides giving the eternal void world enough time to nurture true and false traces of the Dao, they also need to find a fundamental way to resist the end of the Gods.
Although a lifetime is long, it still seems insufficient.
From the beginning of time to the end of time, it has spanned a total of 160 billion years.
The number of fragments of mountains and seas that were broken by the invasion of Daoyan is also in the millions.
The journey through mountains and seas is a massive undertaking that requires the concerted efforts of many sages to complete.
But what seemed like an impossible task progressed unexpectedly quickly.
Countless clones of Zhang Fan, imbued with his true spirit and divine powers, solved the problem of resupplying the saints in the void realm.
The gods and the primordial saints took overall control of the situation.
The mountains and seas, broken for a hundred billion years, are being slowly repaired little by little.
Even the saints who participated throughout the entire process still find it incredible when they look back.
"I used to scoff at the idea of the Mountain and Sea Alliance. But now it seems like it's not such a difficult thing after all!"
"For all the saints to unite and put aside all strife is an almost impossible feat. I am curious, though, what exactly are those who have become gods plotting together?"
"Forget it, don't think about it. It'll only cause more trouble. I've been exhausted for too long. I need to get some rest after the Avengers are finished."
"Come on, come on."
Under the watchful eyes of the masses, the last rift between the mountains and the sea was repaired. As the saints were finally freed, a faint sense of bewilderment suddenly welled up in their hearts.
For a long time, they had always aimed to reunite the mountains and seas. It had almost become a habit or instinct.
Now that the project is finally completed, the saints are momentarily lost and at a loss.
The successful business owners kept their promise.
The deadly blade above his head gradually disappeared, and the threat vanished.
But the Shenkes seemed to have evaporated from the mountains and seas, disappearing without a trace.
Some of the saints, disheartened, sought seclusion in quiet places by the mountains and seas. Others, yearning for the power and prestige of becoming divine beings, lingered and returned to the Primordial Immortal Realm.
Some, during the Avengers' journey, grew accustomed to spending time with all living beings in the mountains and seas. They transformed into mortals and disappeared among them.
The eternal world is no longer nothingness.
Instead, there is a magnificent and sacred temple standing in the center of the world.
The hall was boundless and seemed to exist in its own world.
In the boundless expanse of space, all kinds of great principles are arrayed in orderly rows.
The ascension guests examined the Great Dao Hall and nodded frequently.
"The path of the Mountain and Sea Sage has been incorporated into it."
"The current state of the mountains and seas, in their intact condition, should last for billions of years. After billions of years, the Dao will rise again, and the mountains and seas will shatter and rebuild." Po Zhenzi said slowly, as if he could see the dark waves that had been forced back beyond the mountains and seas.
Zhang Fan continued, "At that time, I will use the transformation between truth and falsehood to erase all the saints. Then, I will use this Great Dao Hall to rebuild a group of Mountain and Sea Saints. In this way, we can carry out another round of Mountain and Sea Reunification."
Xuan Yuan Hong sighed softly: "After all, I promised them. If we force them to back down again, a fight is inevitable. Although it's a simple matter, I'm afraid they won't put in as much effort as they did the first time when they reunite with Shan Hai."
"It's better to just recreate it from the real thing."
None of the Shenkes had any objections, clearly indicating that they all thought the same way.
Having discerned truth from falsehood for countless years, their way of thinking has also undergone subtle changes without them even realizing it.
They themselves may have realized it at some point, but once they have the power to control truth and falsehood, it is indeed difficult for them to regard other people and things as equals.
Furthermore, the vast majority of the energy of those who have become gods is still focused on dealing with the final battle of returning to the gods.
They didn't pay much attention to other minor details.
"Two-thirds of the true and false Dao traces have already been formed."
"But the evolution speed slows down as we go on. It may still take three times longer to fully take shape."
"It's alright, it's just three more cycles. We have already grasped the origins of all the saints, and with the true and false Great Daos, we can create a new batch of saints at any time to reunite. The only thing we need to worry about is the Mountain and Sea itself."
The boundless image of mountains and seas appeared before the guests in an instant.
The Avengers are united in the mountains and seas, and the footprints of the saints are found in every corner of the mountains and seas.
The saints are their eyes.
As the true creators of the mountains and seas, almost every inch of them is under the control of the present Shenke.
"The return of mountains and seas to the gods is destiny. An irresistible destiny."
"Although we reversed the situation with great force, every time a new life is destroyed, it will come with an even stronger force."
"It even doubles every time."
"Until... the Dao was revealed, and the mountains and seas vanished in an instant."
"They're no longer giving us a chance to slowly reconnect."
"Therefore, we really don't have much time left."
Under the watchful eye of the divine observer, the images of mountains and seas have undergone numerous transformations.
Then, a lone star hung high above the mountains and seas.
"Fellow Daoist Fan, how are the preparations going?"
"I already have a thorough understanding of the Great Dao of the Mountains and Seas. I can replace the Mountains and Seas at any time and become the new god. The star that the Mountains and Seas have transformed into is no match for me. My only concern is still the gods," Zhang Fan said calmly.
"Therefore, we still need to wait for the true and false traces of the Dao to be born."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Shenke nodded slightly.
Over the years, as Zhang Fan's strength has become increasingly profound, he has gradually broken away from the "unity of purpose" mentality.
Even though Zhang Fan intended to share with the group of people who had become gods, he would often inadvertently disappear into the midst of unity and harmony as he drew closer and closer to becoming a god.
Therefore, there were unfinished parts in Zhang Fan's words.
Theoretically speaking, the greater one's strength and the more thorough one's preparations, the greater one's confidence in slaying the gods should be.
But the reality is quite the opposite.
Zhang Fan had speculated about what would happen to him after the destruction of the planet countless times.
But the results were all "nothing".
There was no victory, no defeat.
It was as if he had vanished into thin air after completing the destruction of the star.
This bizarre outcome left Zhang Fan utterly perplexed.
He is now arguably the closest being to God in the entire world.
Therefore, we have a clearer understanding of God's power.
"not enough."
Zhang Fan felt a momentary sense of powerlessness, though he quickly suppressed it.
Over the years, he has come to understand why the original body had scattered its clones and sought a way to break the deadlock back then.
It was truly a case of exhausting all resources to no avail.
"But he and I are different."
Zhang Fan extinguished all distracting thoughts.
What he couldn't do, I might be able to do too!
"Slay the gods..."
Zhang Fan's gaze swept over the illusory image of mountains and seas, as if he were witnessing the real mountains and seas. He made a decision in his heart.
……
Just as the experts predicted.
After stabilizing for billions of years, Dao Yan struck again.
Mountains and seas were broken, and all the sages were shaken beyond words.
Seeing this familiar scene, memories of the past came flooding back.
"Could it be that they're going to drag us back to the Avengers: Mountain and Sea Alliance again?"
"Damn it, this time I'd rather die than submit!"
"Hmph! Though the Ascendants are strong, we are not without the power to strike back. If they continue to press us, then..."
While the saints were still hesitating, Zhang Fan's thoughts had already enveloped all the mountains and seas.
"It's all fake."
It was just a casual remark, without any emotional involvement.
Moments later, the existence of the saints was erased.
There wasn't even the slightest ripple.
"Fellow Daoist Fan's understanding of the true and false Great Dao has become increasingly profound," praised the Lord of Life Slayer.
The mountains and seas suddenly lost their sacredness, as if they had lost a cargo ship that had lost its cargo. Under the crashing waves, the Daoyan became unstable in an instant.
It seemed that it would be swallowed up by the wind and clouds at any moment.
"Even the fake can be real!"
Zhang Fan's cold voice echoed across the mountains and seas once more.
then……
One figure after another appeared in various places across the mountains and seas.
Including the Primordial Immortal Realm.
Just like before.
These created saints seemed to be completely unaware of everything.
They are still immersed in past memories and behaviors.
"Let's go, let's do it one more time."
The Lord of Slaying Fate sighed.
The old angler showed no initial excitement, but simply followed silently.
Not long after, the Mountain and Sea Reunification Project was launched again.
Apart from Zhang Fan and Cheng Shenke, the other saints were unaware that this was already their second hardship.
"Mountains and seas, the Great Dao, truth and falsehood..."
Zhang Fan, who had accomplished a remarkable feat, did not feel particularly strained.
I was simply reflecting on the inexplicable feelings welling up inside me.
Saints are the pinnacle of all living beings in the mountains and seas.
However, he can be destroyed or reshaped in a single thought.
Let alone anything else?
"Is this... God?"
A strange light flashed in Zhang Fan's eyes.
After that, Zhang Fan became increasingly taciturn.
He seemed to be immersed in his seclusion and contemplation, only occasionally updating the other disciples on his general progress.
The mountains and seas soon went through a second cycle.
The Avengers succeeded, a period of peace ensued, only to be shattered once more.
This time, the mountains and seas existed intact for five billion years.
"It's a complete fabrication!"
"Even the fake can be real!"
The gods and their acquaintances resumed their activities.
A new cycle has begun.
This time, however, they gradually became somewhat numb.
I felt no emotion, just mechanically repeating the same thing.
……
And so, the mountains and seas went through countless cycles of reincarnation.
Dao Yan's counterattacks grew increasingly fierce with each attempt.
The ultimate limit of the Dao's annihilation and the disappearance of mountains and seas, as deduced by Cheng Shenke, is about to arrive.
In the world of eternal nothingness.
"Why can't the 'true' and 'false' be conceived when they're just one step apart?"
The usual composure was gone from the faces of the guests who had become gods.
The true and false Dao traces were almost born long ago.
But for some reason, it seemed to get stuck and then stopped moving.
Even after three cycles of mountains and seas, there was still no progress.
This made even the most discerning customers begin to have doubts.
Can their plan really succeed?
"Fellow Daoist, how should we decide?" asked the Fate-Slaying Master.
Judging from his tone and demeanor, he seemed rather cautious.
Zhang Fan was not present, but the Master of Slaying Fate knew that as long as his name was mentioned, Zhang Fan would definitely know.
Over the years, Zhang Fan's aura has become increasingly ethereal.
Just like the unpredictable Dao of Truth and Falsehood, it exists in reality yet remains hidden from the world.
The concept of unity and shared purpose has become a mere formality.
Zhang Fan's illusory image was still there, but they could no longer sense any thoughts from it.
A moment later, Zhang Fan's voice rang in everyone's hearts.
"We have done everything we could. The true and false traces of the Dao have yet to appear..."
"This world is said to be eternal nothingness, existing independently. In reality, it still has a slight connection with the mountains and seas, originating from the existence of the false universe. If we want to truly give birth to the true and the false, we must sever all connections with the outside world and banish it beyond the mountains and seas."
"There may be a sliver of hope."
The guests, of course, understood what Zhang Fan meant.
After a moment of silence, as if relieved, he said, "Let's do our best and leave the rest to fate. We've done more than enough."
“Good.” Zhang Fan responded with only one word.
The next moment, in the Eternal World, the bodies of all the gods instantly transformed into countless points of light.
Like ashes, they drifted into the air.
They all converged towards a certain point.
Then, the same thing happened to the entire mountain and sea region.
It was as if an invisible fire had descended, silently burning everything between the mountains and the sea.
There is no pain, no sensation.
In the silence, mountains and seas vanished, living beings perished, and saints disappeared.
All the ashes and light spots converged in one place.
It was Zhang Fan.
He now fully understands what the original person was thinking.
To face the true God while preserving the mountains and seas is utter nonsense.
"Only by returning everything can there be..."
"A slim chance of victory."
A moment of hesitation flashed through Zhang Fan's mind.
To be honest, even now, he has not seen any possibility of defeating the true god.
But the die was cast, and there was no turning back.
Zhang Fan swallowed up all the mountains and seas.
The Void Realm, having obtained not a single scrap, was instantly enraged.
Completely failing the mission entrusted to him by [Star], the endless waves of Dao Annihilation surged toward Zhang Fan.
But for some reason, a moment later, chaos also broke out inside Daoyan.
It seems that the virtual world itself is somewhat looking forward to this scene.
Zhang Fan naturally knew the reason.
“Sun Piaomiao…”
"I will help you find relief."
"After all, it was once part of the mountains and seas, and it cannot be separated from them."
The nothingness of the virtual world is no different from the difference between "true and false"—it's like comparing a small witch to a great witch.
Wherever the thought goes, it is erased.
Or perhaps, it means returning to the mundane world.
Mountains and seas, the illusory realm—all vanished, and the stage that had been built shattered with a deafening roar.
The location behind the scenes then came to light.
In just a moment, endless starlight showered down upon the world.
In this familiar scene, Zhang Fan felt an overwhelming rage emanating from above.
Under the starlight, both the true and false paths trembled.
But Zhang Fan merely sneered: "A cowardly rat hiding its head and tail dares to compete with me for glory?"
Facing the starlight, Zhang Fan neither dodged nor avoided it.
Its body stretched out infinitely, embracing all the starlight.
Amidst the starlight, he sensed countless chaotic and frenzied thoughts.
And an immeasurable amount of broken footage.
These images have no real meaning; they merely represent the past of mountains and seas, or rather, this world, in the endless cycle of reincarnation.
But each one truly carries the weight of mountains and seas.
The moment they came into contact, it was as if a collision occurred.
Zhang Fan sat alone, looking up at the sky.
It felt as if all the stars in the universe were falling towards me.
If it were Zhang Fan who had just suffered a backlash against his original self, he certainly wouldn't have been able to withstand such a terrifying attack.
Having experienced countless cycles of mountains and seas and swallowed everything, he can now calmly accept all of this.
"As I said, the so-called 'star' is no match for me."
"The only concern is God."
The countless stars gradually dimmed.
Zhang Fan silently waited for the final moment to arrive.
(End of this chapter)