Swallowing the Stars, Hu Yanbo's Pre-Godhood

Chapter 254 The Great Path of Cause and Effect

Hu Yanbo calmed his mind and stopped dwelling on the origin of the egg. Instead, he tried to penetrate the ever-flowing secret patterns on the surface of the egg.

The layers of these runes far surpassed any rune structure he had ever encountered before. Even the outermost, most superficial layer was so complex that it shook his mind.

And when he truly began to analyze these shallowest layers of secret patterns, hum!

A familiar yet strange feeling suddenly swept over his soul.

The feeling was familiar because it was very similar to when he had consumed the "Fate Power Treasure Medicine" and transformed into the darling of the Great Dao of Cause and Effect. It was a sense of deep resonance with a certain supreme Dao.

It is unfamiliar because the nature of this origin is completely different.

If the feeling that the Great Dao of Cause and Effect gave him was "a clear and orderly connection and inevitability" among all things, then the rhythm flowing from the secret patterns of the egg at this moment was an indescribable reversal.

Hu Yanbo sensed that within the tiny area where his will came into contact with the secret runes, several strands of causal threads naturally emerged.

However, their growth patterns contradicted all his understanding of cause and effect.

It is not that the cause leads to the effect, but rather the opposite—the effect solidifies first, and then the cause that produced it is traced back and woven together!

It's not "because of what you did, you got what you got," but rather "because of what you got, you need to do something!"

"This is----"

Hu Yanbo was deeply shaken.

"Reversing Cause and Effect —"

"The effect comes first, the cause follows!"

Isn't this the almost absurd thought that flashed through his mind when he was trying to understand the origin of cause and effect—"Does there exist a path of cause and effect that is completely opposite to cause and effect?"

He also tried to access this route through the system, but the system did not respond.

It turns out—the answer had always been right in front of him.

No, it has always been in the deepest part of his soul!

Hu Yanbo's consciousness was clearer than ever before.

He obtains the "fruits" of power, skills, and realm, and then goes on to complete the "causes" of killing, comprehending, and acquiring resources.

The operating logic of the entire system is a perfect embodiment of this incredible path of cause and effect!

No wonder the system cannot pre-plan this Great Road—because it itself is some kind of embodiment or carrier of this Great Road!

"I see."

After the initial shock, there was a sense of calm and enlightenment.

"To comprehend it is to comprehend the cause and effect." Hu Yanbo focused his will and once again focused on the flowing secret pattern.

When the will and the secret runes came into contact again, the strange rhythm of "cause and effect reversed" was transmitted once more.

The image of "a fruit" is first anchored; it may be a complete divine power structure, or it may be the end point of a comprehension of the law.

Then, countless fine, reverse threads of cause emerge from the effect, actively connecting, weaving, and even creating the conditions and processes that lead to the appearance of this effect.

Instead of passively accepting cause and effect, we actively define cause and effect!

"So, cause and effect can be used in this way too" — Hu Yanbo was immersed in this subversive realization.

His past application of cause and effect, whether it was the exploration of the "branch of fate" or the exertion of influence through the "branch of karma," essentially followed the ironclad law of "cause first, effect later," only differing in the degree of observation and intervention.

This secret pattern reveals the possibility of completely overturning this ironclad rule.

It does not erase or deny cause and effect, but rather provides a higher and more fundamental perspective and approach!

Time loses its meaning in profound contemplation.

Hu Yanbo eagerly absorbed this new knowledge.

The profound mysteries of the six branches of the Great Dao of Cause and Effect that he had already comprehended began to collide and recombine spontaneously under the illumination of this "reversed perspective," showing faint signs of fusion.

Some previously perplexing combination difficulties suddenly became clear.

However, this kind of high-level understanding takes an astonishing toll on one's will.

Gradually, Hu Yanbo felt a deep weariness spreading from the core of his will.

The once crystal-clear runes before my eyes began to blur and double;

The speed of thinking has also decreased significantly.

"It's reached its limit."

Hu Yanbo immediately became alert, and his will quickly separated from the mysterious runes.

"call"

In the quiet room, Hu Yanbo slowly opened his eyes, his gaze revealing obvious weariness.

"Just from contemplating for a short while, the consumption of willpower is so enormous."

But beneath the exhaustion lay an unprecedented sense of clarity.

"If I were to forge my own path—" Hu Yanbo thought to himself.

"Besides taking the path of integration, there is now another, even more incredible direction."

If this system itself is a comprehensive embodiment of the "cause and effect principle".

The system's previous performance already demonstrated that the level of this Great Dao is probably far more terrifying than the mere fusion of two Great Daos!

That's a fundamental subversion of logic!

The instant this thought arose, "Boom!"

It was as if a gate had been burst open by a tremendous force, and a profound and mysterious Daoist principle naturally and completely manifested in his soul!

That is the profound meaning of the "Destiny Branch" and the "Karma Branch" in the Great Dao of Cause and Effect. At this moment, they are no longer two separate parts, but have completely merged into a new and higher unified mystery!

It clearly explains the countless possibilities of how fate influences karma and how karma can reshape fate!

"The second level of the God King realm?" Hu Yanbo understood instantly.

There are no bottlenecks, no stagnation.

After he re-examined his own accumulation from the reverse perspective of "Cause and Effect Path", the fusion of these two branches was completed as naturally as water flowing into a channel.

Of course, this is also inseparable from the solid foundation laid by the previous six periods with the help of the "Yuanli Baoyao".

Accumulated knowledge and experience lead to breakthroughs.

At this moment, Hu Yanbo felt that with the slightest thought, he could use this profound meaning of fusion as the core to create a variety of offensive and defensive methods targeting the trajectory of fate and karmic cause and effect.

"I never expected this." Hu Yanbo was experiencing all of this.

"The two great paths have not yet begun to merge, yet he has already stepped into the second level of the God King realm based solely on the path of cause and effect."

If Hu Yanbo didn't rely on the God Emperor's will at this moment, based solely on his current realm and methods, his strength would be considered quite good among those at the second level of the God King realm.

After all, he had also comprehended the six branches of the Great Dao of Life. Even if his level of integration was not deep enough, he was confident that he could fight a veteran second-level expert like the Lord of the Heavenly Kun Kingdom head-on and not be at a disadvantage.

"His Dao has improved quickly enough, and his strength is not weak either." Hu Yanbo was quite satisfied with this speed and quality of growth.

"At this rate, how will my good disciple Luo Feng catch up?"

When Luo Feng was mentioned, Hu Yanbo's mind stirred slightly, and he looked along the causal line between himself and his disciple Luo Feng.

The gaze travels across endless territories and lands on a bustling metropolis.

Luo Feng was traveling with Mo He. His aura had already reached the peak of the Eternal True God realm. His movements were quite methodical, clearly showing that he had made rapid progress under the tempering of the Origin Continent.

"With ample resources and numerous opportunities, Luo Feng is indeed growing faster than he was originally on the trajectory." Hu Yanbo glanced at him, then looked away, no longer paying him any attention.

You have to walk your own path; the support he can provide is already enough.

Hu Yanbo then allowed most of his mental will to enter a deep resting state to recover from the consumption of comprehending the "Cause and Effect" secret pattern, and only separated a small part of his will to continue to try to promote the fusion of the other branches of the Great Dao of Cause and Effect.

With the successful experience of merging "fate" and "karma", merging the other branches later on was not so difficult.

In the blink of an eye, several decades have passed since Huyanbo broke through to the second level of the God King realm.

On this day, on the summit of Huangyao Mountain, a majestic sacred mountain that stretches for trillions of kilometers, originating from the mainland, several figures quietly gathered.

The leader, clad in ancient blue armor, had an aged face but an aura as vast as an abyss; he was none other than the Emperor of Guixu.

Beside him stood a woman shrouded in a black robe, exuding a chilling aura; this was the Cloud Heaven God King.

The two did not speak, but simply waited quietly.

Before long, space distorted slightly, and a tall, thin figure wearing a mask appeared—the arrival of the God King Wuxin.

The three members of the Reincarnation Pavilion gathered at Huangyao Mountain.

"Wu Xin, we'll still have to trouble you to lead us inside," said Emperor Guixu.

"Of course," replied the God King Wuxin.

hum!

As soon as he finished speaking, an invisible spatial fluctuation instantly enveloped the three people present; it was the unique escape technique of the God King Wuxin.

"I'm gone."

As the sound rang out, the three figures blurred, and the surrounding scenery flew backward at an incredible speed, as if time and space itself were shrinking beneath their feet.

In just a moment, they had traversed a vast distance of nearly half of the Origin Continent and arrived at their destination.

"We've arrived at the entrance to the Dream Realm again." The God King of Witch Heart looked ahead, his voice slightly solemn.

Ahead lay a dark canyon that seemed capable of swallowing everything.

The depths of the canyon were dark and gloomy. Even the perception of the God-King was like a mud ox sinking into the sea when it ventured into it, unable to discern its true nature.

This is one of the entrances to the mysterious "Dream Realm," guarded by people jointly sent by the two ancient kingdoms.

"I'll try to sneak in from a weak point later; there's a high chance I won't be discovered," the Witchheart God King said confidently.

"But if we get discovered, we'll have to force our way in."

This wasn't his first time doing this; he was very experienced.

"Walk!"

The interior of the canyon is a deep, dark place, with a vast and obscure array of power permeating the area, affecting the intruder's perception and sense of direction.

However, this time seems to be a little different.

The God King Wuxin, carrying the Emperor Guixu and the God King Yuntian, followed the path he remembered for a short while before suddenly stopping.

In the dark void ahead, a towering white figure lay there!

The figure possessed a powerful aura, yet remained deathly silent.

"It's the royal god-king of the Thunder Ancient Kingdom who guards this place." The god-king Wuxin's gaze sharpened beneath his mask, and he quickly transmitted his voice, "He still has signs of life, but he's unconscious."

"Someone managed to force their way through?"

The God King of Witch Heart felt a sense of surprise.

Force your way into the Dream Realm?

Which clueless idiot with poor escape skills did this?

The array formations and defensive forces set up by the two ancient kingdoms here are not limited to this!

Because it lost the control of the person in charge, the massive array covering the entrance was still operating, but its power was greatly reduced.

The three members of the Witch Heart God King passed through the array area, which originally required them to be careful to avoid, with almost no effort.

Then, what came into their view was a completely different scene.

Rumble—

The golden chains that should have filled the void and intertwined into a net of heaven and earth here are now sparse and scattered.

"The Forbidden God Chain Array of the Ancient Flame Wind Kingdom has also encountered trouble?" The God King of Witch Heart was too familiar with this place. In the past, when he passed through, these golden chains were as dense as a spider web, exuding a heart-palpitating binding and suppressive power. He had to concentrate on finding gaps every time.

But now————

The sparse scene before us can only mean that even the royal god-king who was in charge of the formation has encountered a problem.

"Where did this ruthless person come from?" The voice of the Emperor of Guixu was also filled with obvious astonishment.

"This God-Suppressing Chains Formation is overseen by five royal God-Kings, including some ancient God-King level two experts."

"Gone just like that?"

If it were the three of them who had been discovered and tried to force their way through the "Forbidden God Chains Formation," even if they could rely on their strength to get through, there would be no way they could have damaged the formation to this extent.

The only entity capable of creating this scene is one whose strength far surpasses theirs and whose methods are extremely domineering.

"Whoever did it, it has saved us a lot of trouble." The God King Wuxin suppressed the shock in his heart and made a decisive decision.

"Let's hurry and get in while the formation is still half-broken."

A rare opportunity.

With the three of them, the God King Wuxin accelerated his journey deeper into the Dream Realm.

The dream realm is filled with layers upon layers of bizarre and fantastical spaces.

Even without the obstruction of the formation, it would still take a considerable amount of time to travel to the middle area using the ultimate-level escape techniques.

After flying for about half a cup of tea's time, the God King of Witch Hearts suddenly stopped, and his pupils contracted sharply.

Amidst a distorted, colorful array of lights and shadows ahead, a figure in black robes flew slowly.

The moment the God King Wuxin noticed him, the black-robed figure seemed to sense something and slowly turned his head.

There was no overwhelming imposing force, no earth-shattering energy fluctuations.

It was just a turn of the head, a calm and unwavering gaze.

The God King Wuxin, Emperor Guixu, and God King Yuntian, three God Kings who were all considered powerful figures in the Origin Continent, suddenly felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave!

An overwhelming, terrifying chill, stemming from an instinct for survival, instantly gripped their souls, and cold sweat seeped from their backs almost simultaneously.

That look in their eyes contained a terror they could not comprehend.

"Walk!"

There was no need for any communication; the three of them had only one thought in their minds.

The God King Wu Xin reacted the fastest. Almost at the same time the other party's gaze swept over, he activated his secret technique, carrying the Emperor Gui Xu and the other two, and fled madly in a direction completely opposite to that black-robed figure!

Space was compressed to its limit, and speed soared to the extreme. The three of them instantly turned into blurry streaks of light and disappeared into the distorted light and shadow of the dream realm, leaving only chaotic energy aftershocks.

Only when they could no longer sense the presence of the black-robed figure did the three dare to slow down slightly. They exchanged a glance, still shaken, and saw lingering horror in each other's eyes.

"It's him."

The Witch Heart God King said with lingering fear, "The one who forced his way through the entrance and broke through the formations of the two ancient kingdoms—that was him!"

Although it was just a fleeting glimpse, the feeling that sent shivers down one's spine was unmistakable.

The Emperor of Guixu's expression was extremely solemn: "That fear comes from the difference in our mental and spiritual will!"

"Is it a moth?"

None of the many emperors and monarchs of the Origin Continent could kill powerful figures like the Emperor of Guixu and the God King of Wuxin.

But Emperor Ming was different.

The strength of an Emperor-level being is already terrifying, coupled with his will that surpasses the limits of a God-King—

The combination of these two factors gives him the potential to kill an emperor of the same level.

Not to mention the powerful figures who escaped from the Emperor's clutches.

Once faced with the God-like Fiend, the absolute crushing power of its will is enough to greatly diminish or even render ineffective many exquisite life-saving techniques and secret treasures.

"It shouldn't be!" King Wuxin frowned.

"Given Di Ming's status and position, if he wants to come to the Dream Realm, he can simply enter openly and honestly."

"That person just now was probably an ancient, idle god-king whose will had undergone a qualitative change."

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