Gao Wu: Become stronger by grinding Erlang Shen's talents

Chapter 1212 [The Sands of Time] (Seeking monthly votes)
Lin Qi didn't actually want to manage things; he wanted to focus his energy on cultivation.

However, the Overlord still has an obligation to manage the human race, and he even needs to participate in many important decisions.

When he was a star deity, he also had to fulfill his obligations, but he broke through too quickly.

Before he could be assigned a position, he became an emperor, possessing extraordinary combat power and creating a record that would be recorded in history.

After returning to the Holy Land, he began to go into seclusion to prepare for a breakthrough, and it is unlikely that the Holy Land will assign him a position.

Then he successfully broke through and became a ruler.

Each Overlord wields real power, and the various departments of the Human Race's Deep Space Institute hold immense authority.

It even affects various policies of the entire human race.

To be honest, he has never experienced this kind of power.

He soon sensed it at the high-level meetings of the human race.

After chatting for a while, the Void Lord and the others left, as they had other things to do.

Teacher Lei Zun will also have to go back to his seclusion.

The next time I see him, it might be when he successfully breaks through to become a ruler.

Perhaps we can participate in high-level meetings together.

Lin Qi was the only one left in the entire Tianhai Residence.

He arrived at the training ground, sat cross-legged, and began to cultivate, digesting the guidance given to him by his senior brothers and sisters.

He recalled the scenes of the previous battle, especially the avatar of the Crimson Flame Overlord, and the profound flow of the true meaning of the law of time.

They fought fiercely for days and nights, their source energy being consumed rapidly. He felt that if they continued fighting, the Crimson Flame Overlord might not be able to hold on.

This is without even using any special techniques; otherwise, the energy would be depleted even faster.

The Crimson Flame Overlord is already considered powerful; other ordinary overlords wouldn't have lasted long at all.

Since they've used the Overlord's Dharma Body, they all want to end the battle in a short time.

It is a powerful secret technique, and also like a precious treasure. Once activated, it burns source energy.

The energy consumed is also extremely high.

It is extremely rare for them to be able to exchange blows for so long; most Overlords would not do that.

"Whoo~"

As Lin Qi breathed, he began to circulate the "Deep Space Sutra," and every pore of his body transformed into a miniature black hole, frantically absorbing the surrounding source energy.

His absorption capacity is extremely astonishing; only an environment like the Primordial Holy Land could support his cultivation in this way.

The energy he had consumed was quickly restored.

Then, deep within the source core, pieces of azure teardrop-shaped energy cores emerged.

Lynch's soul perception penetrated deep into him like a tentacle.

Then his senses seemed to enter a completely new world.

The entire energy core is housed in a special container with countless intricate and mysterious runes.

What is condensed is solid-state energy, which is formed by compressing countless energy sources to the extreme, and the energy sources have even undergone a qualitative change.

This source energy is of higher quality than cosmic source crystals, and it is unpolluted, clear, and boundless.

He channeled this source energy into his source core and used his cultivation technique to absorb it.

It even flowed into his limbs and bones through the source core, supporting his physical cultivation.

Thus, his physical transformation began again, with every part of his body frantically absorbing the source energy, like a river overflowing its banks, making his whole body active.

It felt as if I were in an ocean of primal energy.

The sheer amount of source energy is astonishing; no wonder it could be used as the source energy core for the Colossus.

This immense source energy has an absorption efficiency that is dozens, or even hundreds of times greater than that of cultivating using a single technique.

It saves countless hours of cultivation time, no wonder it's not cheap.

[You have activated the supreme inheritance, the "Deep Space Scripture," to absorb source energy. Your cultivation level has begun to rise, and your Qi and Blood value has increased by 5000!]

[You have activated the supreme inheritance, the "Deep Space Scripture," and absorbed the energy core. Your cultivation level has begun to rise, and your Qi and Blood value has increased by 50000!]

[Qi and Blood Value +50000!]

……

Every second, Lin Qi's health and mana were increasing dramatically.

Especially with the addition of the energy core, efficiency has been greatly improved.

This will allow him to reach the peak of the Dominator realm more quickly.

Qi and blood value is the easiest to improve in the Dominator Realm. As long as you cultivate for a long enough time, you can reach perfection.

But the rules are different; if you can't figure them out, you just can't figure them out.

It will take a much longer time to gradually understand it.

After some time had passed, one day Lin Qi felt the source energy in an energy core completely drain away.

Then it shattered like glass, and an energy core was completely consumed.

He then continued to absorb the second energy core.

In any case, he has too many energy cores, enough to support his cultivation for a long time, allowing him to devote his energy to comprehending the laws.

Meanwhile, his understanding of the laws of time continues to improve.

His understanding of the laws of time kept flooding his mind.

At the same time, one can also gain insights by referring to the "Book of Light and Space," but without secret methods like the "Secret Explanation of Light and Space," it is no longer possible to gain insights into the laws of space as before.

And the difficulty of his understanding is constantly increasing.

Even so, the mysteries of the early stages gradually came to light.

[Your battle with the formidable Crimson Flame Overlord has given you insight into the true meaning of the accelerated nature of the Time Law, successfully comprehending the first profound mystery.]

[You have successfully grasped the second profound mystery of the true meaning of time acceleration.]

……

[You have successfully grasped the 30th profound mystery of the true meaning of time acceleration!]

……

"Whoo~"

On this day, Lin Qi slowly opened his eyes. Countless black patterns representing the laws of time appeared in his eyes, constantly combining to form various mysteries.

He slowly stood up and looked at the data on the panel.

This battle with the Crimson Flame Overlord allowed him to successfully comprehend 30 profound mysteries.

The efficiency is also astonishing.

Ordinary rulers cannot comprehend this without hundreds or even thousands of years.

This is already the simplest and most profound mystery in the laws of time.

"I'm not very efficient at figuring things out on my own."

"We still need to go and observe the wondrous objects of chaos."

Lin Qi suddenly realized this: Chaotic artifacts are always the best things to observe various laws.

……

Not long after, the Yan Court.

Lin Qi arrived at the Yan Academy, and as before, there were still quite a few people there to observe the chaotic wonders.

Lin Qi went straight to the gate of Chaos Object No. 10.

Chaos Item #8 is the [Silent Thunder Pattern Bead], and Chaos Item #9 is the [Void Cube].

His target was the No. 10 Chaos Artifact, the Sands of Time.

The Sands of Time contain the laws of time and are chaotic wonders with the attribute of time.

It has the same effect as the Void Cube.

He didn't need to wait, or rather, Chaos Artifact No. 10 was unlike other Chaos Artifacts.

Aside from extremely rare geniuses who have awakened time manipulation abilities, only the Overlord is capable of observing.

Chaos artifact number 10 is located in the deepest part of the Derivation Academy, and is the only Chaos artifact without a guardian.

With his arrival, the magnificent gates swung open.

Lin Qi slowly walked in.

The first thing that catches the eye is a black mist, like an abyss.

The air was completely silent, but he could clearly feel the powerful force of the laws of time.

A colossal object was drawing his attention.

Soon a spacious, high platform came into view.

Compared to other high platforms, it was equally large, but only had three levels.

And there were hardly any people there, only a handful of three people sitting cross-legged in different areas.

Among them was a familiar figure, the Crimson Flame Sovereign, tall and beautiful, clad in a crimson robe.

She was observing the chaotic artifact when she sensed someone's arrival and opened her eyes.

When she saw Lin Qi arrive, she nodded and smiled, which was her way of greeting him.

Lin Qi sat down cross-legged not far from the Crimson Flame Overlord.

It is understandable that there are relatively few rulers who can observe the chaotic wonders.

For some peak-level rulers, continuing to observe the chaotic artifacts is almost ineffective.

So you either wander the universe, or stay in some secret realms, or guard the battlefield.

The number of rulers who remained in the Primordial Holy Land was relatively small.

His gaze was fixed on the chaotic artifact he needed to observe, the Sands of Time.

Before him lay a long river composed of a large amount of sand and gravel.

Each grain of sand has its own unique shape, like a tiny crystal, with a deep color and a blackish-gray luster, silent and ethereal.

There are 108 grains of sand in total, which are rapidly intertwined and flowing in the void, like a long river.

When combined, they conform to a special and complex pattern of operation, making them appear extremely mysterious and extraordinary.

The moment I witnessed it, time seemed to stand still.

Everything is just the sands of time flowing by, like the long river of time, and in the moment of observation, it seems as if one can see one's own life.

Time flows relentlessly, and everything changes under the passage of time; nothing is permanent.

Humans are constantly changing from birth, growing from infants to toddlers, teenagers, young adults, middle-aged people, and the elderly...

There are also flowers, trees, mountains, rivers, stars...

In the course of time, all things will eventually perish.

As Lin Qi observed, he became so engrossed in the activity that his Golden Eyes involuntarily began to operate.

His soul characteristics also greatly enhanced his perception, allowing him to see the secret patterns in the Sands of Time more clearly.

A flood of insights welled up within him, and his understanding of the laws of time began to deepen.

When he came to his senses, he glanced at the time and realized that 100 years had passed without him noticing.

The time spent observing the chaotic wonders was so long that the passage of time was completely imperceptible.

His mind was now filled with insights into the laws of time.

As each profound mystery was corroborated by the Book of Light, he immersed himself in comprehending the laws once more.

Time passed slowly, and before we knew it, quite a while had gone by.

Lin Qi's aura grew stronger and stronger, and the energy core within his source core was simultaneously absorbed, causing his blood and qi values ​​to increase significantly. Every second, he was getting stronger.

The nearby Crimson Flame Overlord clearly sensed this.

She was secretly surprised:

"Junior Brother's cultivation speed is indeed extraordinary. His aura is still getting stronger. He has made great progress in this period of time."

"With him around, the pressure is everywhere, forcing me to push my limits and improve myself."

The Crimson Flame Overlord did indeed feel the pressure.

Just as she was thinking, Lin Qi, who was not far away, stood up, nodded, and turned to leave.

The Crimson Flame Overlord glanced at the time; less than three thousand years had passed.

For her, this period of time is not long; she has already planned to go into seclusion for tens of thousands of years.

As for the high-level meeting of the human race, she still needs to devote herself to cultivation after attending it.

However, she also breathed a sigh of relief; with Lin Qi gone, she felt less pressure.

We can now more calmly perceive the laws of time.

……

On the other side, Lin Qi returned to his Tianhai Residence.

In the training ground, Xiaotian, clad in golden armor, with a tall and strong physique and exuding sharpness, was already waiting in the courtyard.

At this moment, the aura emanating from him was already exceptionally powerful.

Over the years, he has been completely different from other members of the demon race, devoting all his energy to cultivation.

He didn't go to the frontier battlefield much either, because he didn't lack cultivation resources.

He killed many alien gods, and over the course of nearly ten thousand years, his understanding of the laws and his physical strength have greatly improved.

With the physical body already perfected, continuing to enhance one's understanding of the laws will increase combat power.

He already possesses the combat power of a high-level Venerable, and even when facing a top-tier deity, he has the ability to fight.

Xiaotian then said, "Master, I am going to the Frontier Battlefield. There are still three hundred years until the Ancient Star Secret Realm opens."

"I have been in seclusion for too long, and I need to become stronger."

Lin Qi nodded and said, "You need to wait a moment. I will tailor-make a set of Nine-Pattern Secret Treasure Battle Armor for you."

Lin Qi himself is a weapon refiner, and his talent is terrifyingly high.

He was able to forge secret treasure armor a long time ago, and as for the nine-pattern secret treasure armor, he only needed to hone it for a while.

As for raw materials, he has plenty in his source core space; he can use them by dismantling some of the secret treasures.

And it's not just Xiaotian, but also the Qinling Mountains.

He had given the other party a nine-patterned secret treasure battle sword a long time ago, but it was not the most suitable one for the other party.

If you tailor-make something specifically for the other party, their combat power will also be enhanced.

This journey to the ancient star realm is also extremely dangerous for their human race.

Lei Zun is currently in seclusion undergoing a breakthrough and will not be traveling to the ancient star.

Having already broken through to become a ruler, he would be even less likely to go.

Without these two top experts, the other gods alone wouldn't be enough to impress them.

Fortunately, the alien gods were not as strong as before, and many gods had not yet recovered their strength.

For the next tens of thousands of years, the human race will not have an easy time.

Unless Qin Ling and his group of geniuses can grow up.

Once Qinling and Xiaotian become top-tier gods, the strength of their human race will also be greatly enhanced.

However, this also takes time; many geniuses of their human race need time to grow.

There are also Jiang Tao and Jiang Miaoyin behind them, and they are also very talented.

The future celestial deities will need their support.

……

For the next period of time.

Lin Qi began to hone his weapon-forging skills. With ample raw materials and guidance from the Weapon King, his progress was very rapid.

He will be able to refine a four-patterned secret treasure in 10 years.

Fifty years later, he successfully refined the Seven-Pattern Treasure.

One hundred years later, he began to try to refine a nine-patterned treasure and successfully refined the first one.

He not only successfully refined it, but also quickly refined several more pieces.

He used the raw materials from other Nine-Pattern Treasures to create two Nine-Pattern Treasures tailored to Xiaotian.

The Nine-Patterned Treasure is suitable for Xiaotian, allowing him to unleash even greater power.

Even for a top-tier deity, killing him would be extremely difficult.

In the center of the sky, Lin Qi looked at Xiaotian, who was wearing the brand-new Nine-Patterned Secret Treasure Armor. Compared with before, his sharpness had become more profound.

He wanted to kill more alien gods on the battlefield.

He patted Xiaotian on the shoulder and said:
"Go to the battlefield and kill more gods for me, but if you encounter a god you can't defeat, remember to run."

Xiaotian revealed a ferocious smile and said, "Master, don't worry, they don't have that ability."

Lin Qi smiled with satisfaction. Xiao Tian was indeed qualified. His talent was terrifying, and he would become a star god with the top three combat power among humans in the future.

Then he looked at Qin Ling, who was clad in crimson armor, and smiled, saying:

“Brother Qin, over the past few thousand years, the fame of you, the Crimson King, has begun to spread throughout the Primordial Holy Land.”

"However, the demon race already has a Crimson Lord, whom I have killed. If you want to obtain your own title, you will have to choose a different one."

Qin Ling smiled and said, "I have already made up my mind. I will inherit my teacher's title and become the new Yan Zun."

Lin Qi nodded and took out a weapon from the source core. It was a reddish-silver battle sword.

This battle blade has patterns of ordinary crimson flames, as well as an astonishing sharpness, making it a treasure of higher quality than an ordinary nine-patterned treasure.

"Here, this is a secret treasure battle sword tailor-made for you."

Qin Ling's eyes lit up when he saw the treasured battle sword. He took the sword and held it with great affection, saying:
"Lin Qi, this secret treasure battle blade is far superior to other nine-patterned secret treasures."

"Your talent is truly astonishing. Who would have thought that the strongest genius of the human race, the strongest god-emperor, is actually a top-notch weapon refiner?"

"You will definitely be able to refine powerful treasures in the future, and I estimate that there will be quite a few rulers who will seek you out to refine powerful treasures."

"The quality of your nine-patterned treasure is also higher than that of other nine-patterned treasures."

"With it, my strength will also increase, and I will truly enter the ranks of the Venerable Gods."

Qin Ling's strength improved rapidly; in less than ten thousand years, he had already acquired the strength of a titled being.

Now, equipped with the Nine-Patterned Treasure, his strength has reached the level of a Venerable God.

Compared to a rich second-generation like Blade Emperor, his strength would be far greater.

Then he turned to Xiaotian and said:

"Xiaotian, you must protect Brother Qin well on this trip to the Ancient Star Secret Realm."

Xiaotian smiled and said, "Don't worry!"

Qin Ling smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll be fine."

Lin Qi nodded, realizing that he had worried too much about that.

As the youngest disciple of the Lord of the Void Abyss, Qin Ling must possess some trump cards left behind by the other party. If he wants to leave, no one can stop him.

Soon Qinling and Xiaotian left together.

Xiaotian is already a Venerable-level deity and has mastered wormhole teleportation technology, so he can take Qinling directly to the battlefield.

The Ancient Star Realm is about to open, and they will be able to hunt down a group of Star Gods before it opens.

However, many gods have only been resurrected a few thousand years ago, and they don't have much accumulated power within them. Even if you kill them, you won't gain much.

This is his fault; he killed too many alien gods.

Even the most revered and top-tier deities are no exception.

The worst thing would be to work hard to kill a high-ranking alien god, only to find that the reward wasn't as great as expected; that would be a huge loss.

Thinking of this, Lin Qi sat cross-legged and continued to immerse himself in cultivation.

Observing the primordial wonder, the Sands of Time, for nearly three thousand years.

His understanding of the laws of time has also improved significantly.

[You observed the chaotic wonder—the Sands of Time—and gained insight into the true meaning of the accelerated nature of the laws of time, successfully comprehending the 50th profound mystery.]

[You have successfully grasped the 300th true meaning of the true meaning of time acceleration!]

……

[You have successfully crafted a Nine-Patterned Secret Treasure, gaining new insights into the true meaning of the Accelerated Time Law, and successfully comprehending the 350th True Meaning.]

……

Looking at the information on the screen, Lin Qi had to admit that the difficulty of the Time Law was indeed high.

In 3000 years, he only comprehended more than 300 kinds of mysteries.

Moreover, these are only the simplest 350 mysteries. To master 10000 mysteries, it's unknown how long it would take.

Ten thousand years, or even thirty thousand years?
And this is just the true meaning of time acceleration; there are even more difficult true meanings of reverse flow and stillness to come.

Other rulers need an average of tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of years, to master them before they have time to comprehend other laws and prepare for breaking through to the highest level.

As for Lin Qi himself, he felt that with his talent, he didn't need that much time.

He set a timeframe of 20 years for himself.

He spent 2 years fully mastering the laws of space and successfully broke through to become a ruler.

If time increases tenfold to 200,000 years, mastering the laws of time should be no problem, and then it will take millions of years to break through to the highest level.

He became the youngest supreme being among the human race.

That was his initial plan.

If he can awaken again, it might only take him a shorter time to do so.

However, during these long years, he couldn't just focus on comprehending the laws of time; he also had other things to do.

For example, creating one's own unique skill.

He slowly rose to his feet, a black and gold Heavy Abyss Spear appearing in his hand, and began to wield it.

"Buzz!!"

A dark, destructive power swirled around his body as he wielded his spear, unleashing the "Great Universe Sky-Splitting Spear Scripture."

To be honest, aside from comprehending the laws and refining secret treasures, he has hardly practiced shooting.

However, through his battle with the Crimson Flame Overlord, his martial arts skills improved, allowing him to achieve a breakthrough.

[You sparred with the Crimson Flame Overlord, and your spear technique, "Great Universe Sky-Splitting Spear Scripture," has achieved a breakthrough, reaching perfection and successfully advancing to the eighth tier. Template fusion rate +0.5%]

[You sparred with the Crimson Flame Overlord, and your movement technique "Boundless Floating" has achieved a breakthrough, reaching perfection and successfully breaking through to the eighth rank. Template fusion rate +0.5%]

[Gun Technique: Rank 7 99% → Rank 8 01%]

[Agility: Rank 7 99% → Rank 8 01%]

[Template: Erlang Shen - Yang Jian]

[Integration rate: 86% → 87%]

……

(End of this chapter)