Mythology: Erlang Shen begins to show his divine power in the heavens

Chapter 236, Back to Reality
Lin Yuan strode out of the Lingxiao Palace, his aura restrained yet his youthful vigor undeniable. He did not linger in the Heavenly Court, heading straight for the Jade Emperor.

Upon entering that place, the Jade Emperor was already waiting there.

Upon seeing Lin Yuan, a faint smile appeared on the Jade Emperor's face:

"Qingyuan, you've experienced so much this time, have you gained any insights?"

Lin Yuan clasped his hands in a respectful bow and said:

“Uncle, all of this has made me more determined on my own path, and I also know that the path of cultivation is long and arduous.”

The Jade Emperor nodded slightly, his eyes full of expectation:
"That's good. Now that you've made your choice, go for it. Heaven has its rules, but it can accommodate someone as ambitious as you."

After talking for a while, Lin Yuan went to cultivate.

He planned to go into seclusion to experience the benefits of exclusively enjoying the name of Erlang Shen.

He sat cross-legged, his eyes closed, his mind absorbed in himself.

In an instant, a mysterious and powerful force slowly surged out from his body, creating a wonderful resonance with the original Dao lineage authority hidden in the void outside.

As his understanding deepened, Lin Yuan was pleasantly surprised to discover that the name Erlang Shen contained a great mystery.

After defeating the original Erlang Shen, he became the sole owner of this title, and the corresponding access to the projection of the heavens was continuously being granted to him.

In a daze, he seemed to be in a vast and boundless universe, with countless projections of worlds flashing and jumping before his eyes, and in each projection, there was the figure of "Erlang Shen".

The fortune of those "Erlang Shen" was like a dazzling galaxy, traversing endless time and space, surging towards Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan felt his own power constantly rising, and the spiritual energy within his body surged and turbulent like a flood bursting its banks.

Every bit of luck that flowed in was like injecting a powerful source into his sea of ​​power, causing his strength to increase at an astonishing rate.

During this period of seclusion, Lin Yuan seemed to have undergone a complete transformation.

His skin shimmered with a faint golden light, a sign that his power had been condensed to its extreme.

His hair moved without wind, exuding a mysterious aura.

His aura grew increasingly deep, and with each breath, it caused violent fluctuations in the surrounding spiritual energy.

His consciousness was already immersed in the wondrous process of power enhancement, constantly exploring the deeper mysteries behind the name Erlang Shen.

He was enveloped by a mysterious and powerful aura.

Unaware at all, the system in his mind was operating frantically, with prompts flashing and popping up constantly.

[Erlang Shen (from Liaozhai) is influenced by the host and spontaneously transforms into the host, increasing his role-playing ability by one percent]

As soon as this notification appeared, another one popped up immediately:
[The host has truly achieved the miraculous manifestation of all heavens, and the portrayal of Erlang Shen has increased by 20%]

Along with this, a vast power surged.

That power seemed to come from the depths of the universe, carrying endless mystery and majesty, surging and impacting Lin Yuan's sea of ​​consciousness.

Lin Yuan was completely absorbed in perceiving the manifestations and projections of the heavens, and was oblivious to the system's prompts.

In his mind, he seemed to transform into countless beings, existing simultaneously in countless worlds.

He saw himself in the world of Liaozhai as Erlang Shen, traveling through the night to bring hope to mortals trapped by demons.

Every time he made a move, it was accompanied by a flash of light, dispelling the darkness and saving the world.

As these scenes unfold, the connection between the "Erlang Shen" of the Liaozhai world and himself becomes increasingly close. The originally illusory image gradually becomes real, transforming into his likeness. In this process, the degree of role-playing quietly increases.

Besides, there are many other worlds where he did not obtain a template but still existed as Erlang Shen.

At this moment, although he did not directly absorb them, he could see countless worlds and countless great paths through their perspectives.

And he finally noticed the system's notification.

"I don't have a template, I just have their perspective, I've gathered their luck, and I can see countless worlds through them."

"I possess a template, yet it spontaneously transforms into my avatar, becoming a part of me? This system is a bit domineering."

Lin Yuan didn't delve into the essence of the system for the time being. Although he already had some vague guesses in his mind, he was more fascinated by the wonderful process of his power increase.

He focused his attention, carefully sensing the power emanating from the twenty percent of Erlang Shen's performance.

At first, when this power merged, he thought it would cause a huge upheaval, since every time his power increased in the past, he could clearly feel the leap in strength.

However, at this moment, he frowned slightly and muttered to himself:

"For me now, the power brought by the 20% portrayal of Erlang Shen is not so obvious."

But it makes sense.

Erlang Shen, in his normal, complete form, is nothing more than an ordinary Taiyi, or an ordinary innate deity.

In the past, twenty percent of the power contained in such a being would have been enough for him to achieve a qualitative breakthrough in strength.

But now, his own realm has reached a completely new level.

His aura grew increasingly powerful, and his original power system was constantly being expanded and solidified.

Now he is like a vast ocean, embracing all rivers without changing his expression.

The power emanating from Erlang Shen was like a river flowing into the ocean; although it still contained great energy, it could no longer easily stir up waves as before.

However, Lin Yuan did not underestimate it because of this. He knew that this seemingly insignificant integration of power was actually quietly changing his foundation and inner strength.

This force is gradually merging and integrating with his own strength, laying a more solid foundation for his further improvement.

He closed his eyes, immersing himself in the subtle feeling of this fusion of powers, savoring the flow and change of every bit of power.

Time passed quietly, and Lin Yuan was immersed in a world where powers merged, as if he were isolated from the outside world.

After an unknown amount of time, he finally opened his eyes slowly, a sharp glint flashing in them.

At this moment, the increased portrayal of Erlang Shen was no longer central to his eyes.

He knew very well that the most important thing right now was to launch an attack on the Great Luo Realm.

However, after scanning through the templates he had, he found that none of them could directly reach the level of the Great Luo. It seemed that the path to reach the Great Luo simply by playing a role was blocked.

"No. Perhaps there is one." A sudden flash of inspiration struck Lin Yuan, and he suddenly remembered that he also had a template of the Great Emperor Wushi.

That world is mysterious and unpredictable, with extremely high potential. Perhaps the Immortal Emperor realm there is equivalent to the Great Luo realm.

However, Lin Yuan was not blinded by this sudden hope and did not rush to try to play the role of Emperor Wushi.

He recalled his words: to gather the power of the innate deities of the Mountain and Sea World, integrate the immortal system of the Supreme Primordial World, and then incorporate the system of the Supreme Universe into it, unifying the three into one.

He firmly believed that this would definitely help him achieve the ultimate realm of Luo.

Now that he has gone into seclusion, he has gained great strength, and he can now explore the Supreme Universe, which is reality.

Lin Yuan took a deep breath and prepared to return to reality.

reality.

In his mind, the last time he was here seemed like a distant past, after countless adventures and transformations.

However, time here remains frozen at the moment before he left, without any trace of its passing, as if the river of time has been frozen in place.

Without the slightest hesitation, his eyes blazing, he strode straight toward the location he remembered.

With one step, his figure vanished from his original spot, and the next moment, he appeared in front of a huge boulder.

This boulder had left a deep impression on him. In the past, when he faced the existence hidden within the boulder, he felt that its power was unfathomable, like an insurmountable towering mountain, which filled him with awe and even made him feel somewhat unable to resist it.

But things are different now.

Lin Yuan stood quietly in front of the boulder, his aura calm and powerful, like a deep pool and a towering mountain.

He tilted his head slightly, his eyes filled with calmness and confidence, carefully examining the boulder in front of him. He thought to himself, "Now that I see it, the existence within this boulder is nothing special!"

He could clearly sense that the power within the boulder that had once terrified him had lost its former intimidating power in his presence.

Now, having experienced trials and tribulations in many worlds and absorbed the fortune of countless "Erlang Shen" figures, his own strength is far beyond what it used to be.

Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Yuan's aura suddenly surged, and the oppressive force seemed to materialize, spreading outwards like a tidal wave.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, a cold light flashing within them. He slowly raised his right fist, a seemingly casual swing that seemed to contain boundless power, enough to shake the very foundation of the universe.

"boom!"

A deafening roar, like the Big Bang, shook the entire world violently.

Space instantly twisted and deformed, time seemed to stand still, and endless chaotic power surged out, raging in all directions.

However, Lin Yuan's control over power had reached a transcendent level. He frowned slightly, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes. With a slight thought, the power that was about to spiral out of control was instantly suppressed, and the world returned to calm.

A series of cracking sounds filled the air as numerous cracks instantly appeared on the boulder, spreading rapidly to every corner of the rock like ferocious giant pythons.

Immediately afterwards, an extremely terrifying aura slowly emanated from inside the boulder. This aura was ancient and mysterious, carrying endless majesty and oppression, as if it were the roar of an ancient demon god.

The once clear sky was instantly covered with dark clouds, lightning flashed and thunder roared, plunging the entire world into darkness. As this aura intensified, the surrounding space began to shatter, with countless fragments of spacetime floating in the air, as if foretelling the impending disaster.

Lin Yuan's expression was cold and stern, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, fixed on the boulder. He knew that the being inside the boulder had awakened!
As the terrifying aura continued to spread, a chilling demonic power suddenly erupted, as if a demon that had been sleeping for thousands of years had broken free from its restraints.

In an instant, the colors of the world faded rapidly, turning gray and dull, as if shrouded in a thick haze.

The once clear sky was now as if it had been smeared by an invisible hand, plunging into boundless darkness. The sun's brilliance was completely obscured, and everything in the world lost its luster.

At the same time, in the starry sky, a huge star slowly lit up, radiating dazzling light.

It was like a bright lamp, yet it exuded an eerie and dangerous aura, making the surrounding stars appear dim and insignificant.

The brilliance of this star seemed to announce its existence to the entire universe, and also revealed the identity of the master within the giant rock—the Earth Thief Star Lord of the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends!
The appearance of this star made the surrounding space increasingly unstable, with countless spatial cracks spreading out like a spider web, from which came chilling howls, like wails from another dimension.

The demonic power of the Earth Thief Star Lord was like a surging tide, crashing against everything around it wave after wave.

The ground beneath Lin Yuan's feet began to crack, with huge fissures stretching into the distance, as if to tear the entire world apart.

Under the oppressive force of this demonic power, the distant mountains collapsed one after another, boulders rolled down, and dust filled the sky.

Lin Yuan gazed at the shining star, his brows furrowing slightly.

This Earth Thief Star is indeed powerful, possessing the strength of a Golden Immortal.

But he is no longer the same person he used to be!

Even a Golden Immortal is nothing more than an ant to him!
Lin Yuan snorted coldly, his voice deep and icy, as if it came from the deepest hell, carrying endless chill.

At the same time, his Heavenly Eye suddenly burst forth with a dazzling divine light. This divine light, like a sharp edge that split the heavens and the earth, instantly tore apart the surrounding void, causing the entire space to distort.

Under the shroud of this divine light, the space where Lin Yuan and the Earth Thief Star Lord were located underwent drastic changes.

The surrounding scenery blurred rapidly, as if time and space were being pulled and twisted by an invisible hand.

Immediately afterwards, a powerful suction force swept them into an unknown world. This unknown world was filled with a mysterious and powerful aura, and strange lights flickered in the void, as if it concealed countless mysteries.

Lin Yuan stood in this world, exuding a calm and powerful aura, like the master of this world.

The original boulder, upon arriving in this world, burst forth with boundless purplish-black light.

The light spread wildly in all directions like a surging tide, turning the surrounding space into a purplish-black color.

Under the shroud of this purplish-black light, a gigantic human figure slowly emerged from the boulder.

As the figure gradually materialized, the surrounding space seemed to tremble, as if it could not withstand this powerful force.

However, when the local thief Xingjun discovered the scene around him, he was stunned.

His gaze swept around, a hint of doubt and unease appearing on his face.

When his gaze fell upon Lin Yuan, he was even more shocked.

He actually felt immense pressure from the person in front of him!

A strong sense of crisis welled up in his heart.

Lin Yuan looked at the Earth Thief Star, a slight smile playing on his lips:

"Welcome to my world, but you can die now."

(End of this chapter)