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Chapter 1165 A word to the wise, a burning will to fight (4k)

He originally thought that once he saw the yellow bracelet, all the mysteries would be solved.

No matter what explanation the other party gives, you can always give them an answer, no matter how absurd or bizarre that answer may be.

But he never expected... Huang Zhuo's answer would be like this.

He actually said... that the reward he originally set for the First-Rank Legacy Wish was not a part of the Golden River of Time at all.

Instead, what is the way of operation of the primordial world?

So here's the question: what went wrong with the way the Primordial World operates and the power of the Golden River of Time, two things that seem completely unrelated, that caused them to switch places?

silence.

After a long silence.

Huang Zhuo probably knew what had happened, and his brows furrowed: "You mean, the way of operation of the Primordial World that I left behind is gone, and what you call this Golden River of Time?"

"That's right, Senior."

Yu Chen nodded: "-- It was only by relying on the power of the Golden River of Time that I was able to speak to you across endless time. But on the way here, I reviewed all my experiences in my life and did not find out who or what caused the transformation of the Primordial World's operating principles that you left behind into this thing."

Huang Zhuo fell silent.

Yu Chen's heart was also filled with turmoil.

What should have been a "reunion" felt incredibly strange.

Yu Chen had considered the possibility that Huang Zhuo was lying.

But... after thinking it over, I still feel that it's somewhat impossible.

Because it is not necessary.

Huang Zhuo's ultimate goal was to destroy his inner demons and end that tragic cycle of reincarnation.

He placed all his hopes and everything on Yu Chen.

There is no need to deceive him.

Then... there's only one possibility.

The reward for his first-grade last wish was indeed the operating principle of the primordial world.

However, for some reason, it was replaced as part of the Golden River of Time.

"Is it difficult?" Huang Zhuo broke the silence and asked.

"It's not that it's difficult, it's just... I feel a little uncomfortable," Yu Chen shook his head and replied.

From any perspective, the power of this wisp of golden river of time is countless times more precious than the so-called operating principle of the primordial world.

It can be described as a godsend opportunity.

Although it has no real effect.

But its very existence is its greatest purpose!

It was precisely because of the subtle influence of its presence by Yu Chen's side that Yu Chen's second awakening gave birth to the ability to influence the Golden River of Time!

This awakened ability, among the countless and diverse abilities in the endless chaotic sea of ​​time and space, is definitely a terrifying method that exceeds all norms, and is naturally tens of thousands of times more powerful than the operating principles of the primordial world.

But the key is...

This made Yu Chen feel even more that, from beginning to end, he seemed to be caught in an invisible and intangible net.

An invisible hand was pushing him forward; the paths he thought he had chosen were actually already preordained.

This feeling made him feel extremely awkward and uncomfortable.

At first, he thought that after entering the chaotic sea of ​​time and space, he had been targeted by some mysterious "third type" force and was being led onto the path they were guiding.

But now it seems that is not the case.

Long before he truly stepped into the chaotic sea of ​​time and space, long before the decisive battle with Tai Chu, long before he was still in the Three Realms... there was already an invisible and intangible giant hand behind him, pushing her forward in a certain direction.

The fact that the reward for the First-Rank Last Wish changed from the Way of the Primordial World to a wisp of power from the Golden River of Time is the best proof of this.

"In that case... let's move forward."

Suddenly, as Yu Chen was struggling with his dilemma, Huang Zhuo spoke up: "I don't quite understand your current experiences, what countless worlds, what the Golden River of Time, what evolution and awakening... Even if you explain it to me, I still don't feel anything real."

But there is one thing I am certain of, and I am very gratified by—that even in the countless years after I truly disappear, you are still fighting and striving to liberate the primordial world. For me, that is more than enough, even if the final result is not the best, I can rest in peace.

As for your current situation, as you said, I can also see that there is something unseen behind you trying to guide you onto a path they have decided on.

But at least from the current perspective, firstly, this path is not bad for you; on the contrary, it is the fastest way and method for you to become stronger.

Secondly, even though you are now many times stronger than you were before, your words still reveal that you are unable to resist them—not even to the point of being able to find them, let alone resist them.

Therefore, you've fallen into confusion and indecision; you've gotten stuck in a rut.

It can only be said that he is indeed an old monster who has lived for countless millions of years. He explained Yu Chen's predicament in just a few words.

"But what I want to say is..."

Huang Zhuo suddenly changed the subject: "Actually, there's no need to be conflicted or confused, because chess pieces and chess players are never in a fixed position or identity."

Whether in my world or yours, there are many stories of those who were once pawns but eventually overturned the chessboard and defeated the mastermind behind it all.

Even at the very beginning, you were nothing more than a pawn in my game. It was only because of your abilities and character that I was able to entrust everything to you with peace of mind.

So don't be afraid, and don't dwell on it—they've led you down this path, they've made you constantly stronger, so just go along with their wishes.

One day, you will become incredibly powerful, incredibly great, and possess the strength to step out of the chessboard and become a true chess player.

By then, even the mastermind behind you, who was pushing you along, will no longer be able to control your destiny and path.

Huang Zhuo took a deep breath: "I have already perished and am destined never to see that day again, but I believe that day will eventually come—if it is you, you will definitely be able to do it."

After much earnest persuasion, the light in Yu Chen's eyes grew brighter—all his confusion and entanglement vanished under that light.

It's like finding a hidden village after a long and winding road.

These words jolted the person awake from their dream.

Yup!

Even if the path I'm on now isn't entirely my own choice, so what?

Even if there's an unidentified mastermind pulling the strings behind the scenes, so what?

Isn't this how I got here?

From the beginning, she was the successor of the Fengdu Emperor, and then she became the "container" for Huang Zhuo's possession.

He has turned the chessboard upside down from being a piece to becoming a player and winning more than once!

Why not this time as well?
Taking a deep breath, the gloom and confusion in his heart were swept away, and Yu Chen solemnly cupped his hands towards Huang Zhuo!

"Senior, I have learned a lot!"

Huang Zhuo waved his hand: "What's this talk about being taught or not? It's just a matter of those involved being confused while bystanders see things clearly."

Then he laughed, "I never thought I'd be able to help you after I truly perish. This is truly something that makes me quite gratified." He paused, just as he was about to say something more, when Zhou Zhou's previously frozen and solidified spacetime began to tremble slightly.

There are faint signs that things are starting to get back on track.

"Is time running out?"

Huang Zhuo muttered to himself.

Although he didn't quite understand the principle behind Yu Chen crossing the so-called Golden River of Time and projecting himself to talk to him.

But he could probably guess that this kind of thing was really not easy to do.

Yu Chen has probably reached his limit to be able to stay in this time that doesn't belong to him for so long.

"Yes, I just awakened the ability to influence the Golden River of Time. Traveling against the current has already exhausted most of my energy, and now... I am powerless to do so."

As Yu Chen answered, his voice became muffled and intermittent.

“Then let’s say goodbye.” Huang Zhuo didn’t seem too disappointed. She waved her hand and said, “Goodbye, Yu Chen. I’m so glad that I was able to witness you grow to this extent in the last moments of your life.”

Goodbye, senior.

Yu Chen took a deep breath, his body disintegrated, and his voice stopped abruptly at that moment.

He left behind only the yellow bracelet, and smiled as he gazed at the spacetime that had resumed its operation.

"Senior, what's wrong?" Yu Chen, who was still completely unaware of this in this time and space, asked.

"It's nothing, it's just... a feeling of... fulfillment."

Huang Zhuo let out a long breath and said, "—It's like something... has truly completed a perfect closed loop."

Yu Chen on this timeline was just about to say something.

The latter waved his hand and said, "Goodbye. After so many times, this is really goodbye."

As soon as he finished speaking, his aura completely faded away, and his figure vanished completely at that moment.

Yu Chen was left completely bewildered, utterly clueless about the meaning of that last sentence.

On the other side, within the Golden River of Time.

Yu Chen also opened his eyes.

"Did you get the answer?" Yu Youyu asked softly upon seeing this.

"I think I've got the answer, but... there are still more questions." Yu Chen sighed and waved his hand.

Then he recounted the information from his conversation with Huang Zhuo.

"You mean... the reward for his first-class wish, which he left behind, was... replaced by someone?"

Yu Youyu frowned slightly: "--But I remember that ever since you discovered the trickery of the Salvation Scripture, you have kept it in the origin of the new world and never taken it out."

In this situation, could someone truly exist who could silently invade the very source of the new world and replace the top-tier reward?

“He exists.” Yu Chen nodded with absolute certainty: “—Otherwise, there’s no way to explain where the power of the Golden River of Time comes from.”

But suddenly, he changed the subject, "However... it doesn't matter anymore."

He looked up, and above him was endless darkness and chaos.

His gaze seemed to pierce through the eternal silence and nothingness, and he saw the shadow that controlled everything from somewhere.

"Who you are is not important, nor is your purpose."

Yu Chen's eyes flashed with endless, terrifying divine light!
"I will no longer resist any of your schemes or plans; I will accept them all. Then, one day in the future, I will come to you in person, and at that time, we will... have a proper talk!"

After he finished speaking, there was a deathly silence.

No response.

As it should be.

But Yu Chen knew he had heard it.

He must have heard it.

"Let's go."

Turning his gaze away, Yu Chen pulled Yu Youyu and New World upwards.

We traversed the endless darkness and left the place where the Golden River of Time resided.

Return to the Source Sea.

In the vast and endless turbulent flow of time and space, an infinitely vast new world is savagely and brutally squeezed out.

The new world today is like a crystal-clear jade, radiating a faint, luminous white glow, gentle and peaceful, without any trace of terrifying pressure.

But within that vast expanse of shimmering light, wisps of faint golden mist slowly floated in the air.

To completely envelop the entire new world.

It creates a sense of ethereal emptiness, as if he were there, yet also as if he didn't exist at all.

--time.

This is a natural phenomenon that occurs after one gains control over the ability to influence the Golden River of Time.

Yu Chen is now at the edge of the new world. He raises his hand, and his slender fingers also shimmer with a faint golden light. It seems to be right in front of him, yet it also seems to be separated by an endless distance. No matter what, he cannot be sure of its existence.

Previously, he was so eager to answer his questions that he hadn't really experienced firsthand the mystery of this ability to influence the Golden River of Time.

But now, after Huang Zhuo's guidance, he no longer dwells on or gets stuck on those so-called behind-the-scenes manipulators or predetermined fates.

Only then will I have the mind to truly test this newly acquired ability.

He wrapped this power around himself and the new world, and a strange change occurred. Wisps of golden light flowing from the Golden River of Time enveloped his body and the new world.

This created a defense that was completely powerless.

It was as if she were draped in a pale golden veil.

"Young fish, attack me."

Yu Chen turned his head, wanting to give it a try, and then spoke to Yu Youyu who was standing next to him.

Upon hearing this, Yu Youyu naturally understood that he wanted to try out a new ability, so she did not hesitate and immediately took action.

Yu Youyu has now also reached the realm of Emperor, and his moves are not to be underestimated!

With a flick of her slender fingers, an endless torrent of black water descended from the sky!

A massive, overwhelming force is coming!

But the weird thing is.

The next instant, just as this dark, nether force collided with the new world, it actually... passed right through it.

It's as if this incredibly vast new world before us... is just a mirage!

(End of this chapter)