My Mysterious Left Hand

Chapter 157 The Descent of the Cosmic Will

"What if I absolutely must go?"

Li Chen, however, did not believe in this superstition.

Just as he was about to ignore the warnings and force his way there, a "whoosh!"

The entire Heart of the Milky Way, no, the entire Earth universe, seemed to tremble slightly.

It is not a vibration on the material level, but a silent hum originating from the source of the law.

The chaotic star core energy sea in front of Li Chen suddenly boiled.

Countless chains of Dao principles automatically intertwined and coalesced, and an existence whose form could not be described slowly emerged.

It has no specific appearance or shape.

In Li Chen's mind, it was like a chaotic ball of light formed from billions of stars, endless laws, fragments of the river of time, and the purest primordial will.

It exudes an aura of supreme, great, and impartiality, yet also carries an indescribable sense of ancient weariness.

The will of the universe has descended!

A vast and boundless torrent of consciousness gently yet irresistibly enveloped Li Chen and Huan Yu Yixuan.

Li Chen was alright; apart from sensing a faint threat, he didn't feel much else.

However, Huan Yu Yixuan was already almost suffocating under the invisible pressure. If it weren't for Li Chen's protection, she would have been reduced to ashes long ago.

The peak of the Human King realm is considered powerful within a planetary world, but it is far too insignificant in the face of the will of the universe.

"Forbidden Life — Li Chen —"

A grand, ancient thought, seemingly emanating from the universe itself, resounded directly in the depths of Li Chen's mind.

This thought, devoid of any emotional fluctuation, yet contained an undeniable authority.

"What Xingxuan said is true. Your very existence is a huge variable in the rules of this universe."

"The Ancestral God's Temple is the final core that maintains the balance of the universe, and also the place where I slumber and recover."

"Your aura is too intense," too free. If you approach, it will trigger the dormant will's instinctive repulsion, a force powerful enough to tear apart the stars and hasten the cosmic cataclysm.

"This is not what I wanted, nor is it what you wanted to see."

The will of the universe is clear and direct, even carrying a hint of—rare explanatory meaning.

It acknowledges Li Chen's power and also points out the "incompatibility" between forbidden life and the rules of the universe itself.

Li Chen stared at the chaotic ball of light, his eyes as deep as an abyss.

He sensed the authenticity in the other person's words; it was a judgment based on the fundamental logic of the universe.

He might be able to protect himself by forcibly breaking in, but the resulting chain reaction of collapses would inevitably lead to the deaths of hundreds of millions of people.

This contradicts his original intention to protect the Earth and give his hometown a chance, and it is not the "freedom" he pursues.

"Oh?"

However, his voice remained calm, even with a hint of amusement: "It is rare for the will of the universe to personally appear and dissuade us."

""

He paused, then suddenly laughed, "However, I am quite curious about that Ancestral God's Palace. It seems—that wouldn't be fair—to let me leave empty-handed?"

Xingxuan, who was standing to the side, was so shocked by what she heard that she almost fainted.

Trying to negotiate with the will of the universe?

This is absolutely insane!

Even the strongest immortals must bow before the will of the universe.

However, considering that the other party was a forbidden life form and had already grown to the level of an emperor, she felt that only such an existence was qualified to have an equal dialogue with the will of the universe, and even to demand compensation.

The ball of light, condensed from the will of the universe, seemed to fall silent for a moment.

The invisible torrent of thoughts rippled slightly, as if it were conducting extremely complex deductions and weighing.

Finally, that grand thought resounded once more: "What do you seek?"

"A small 'gift' will suffice."

Li Chen spoke calmly, as if he were borrowing a glass of water from a neighbor: "A little bit of the power of the universe's origin will help me consolidate the star system and pave the way forward."

"Furthermore, I still have ties to this universe. I hope the rules of the universe will be lenient and not bring unwarranted calamities upon the beings here because of me."

At this point, his eyes suddenly sharpened: "To be honest, I don't really understand the essence of forbidden life myself, but given time, the primordial universe might not be able to limit me. Perhaps you understand what I mean, so don't try anything underhanded."

Xingxuan, who was standing to the side, frowned as she listened.

Is this a threat to the will of the universe?

This is outrageous!

"Can.

""

The response from the cosmic will was unexpectedly swift.

next moment--

A stream of chaotic light, billions of times purer than a star's core and containing the most primordial mysteries of the universe's birth, separated from the ball of light and slowly drifted toward Li Chen.

The light, though seemingly tiny, contained within it a miniature universe, imbued with unimaginable creative power.

This is the true, most fundamental crystallization of the universe's origin!

"This is the source of what you seek. I will take care of the place you cherish, and allow it to thrive within the rules."

The voice of the cosmic will carried a calm acceptance of a completed deal: "However, you must also remember. Forbidden life, born extraordinary, its path lies beyond the rules."

"Your existence, in this universe, is ultimately an 'anomaly,' a 'burden.'"

"The longer it stays, the deeper it erodes and disturbs the rules of the universe. One day, it will exceed the critical point and trigger the great destruction to come prematurely. This is an irreversible law."

It paused, and its thought seemed to pierce through the endless void, pointing to the outside of the universe: "Your stage, your destiny, lies in the endless void beyond the primordial universe—there, is the cosmic sea."

","Cosmic Sea?"

Li Chen received the precious crystal of the origin of the universe, feeling the vast power contained within it, and was also attracted by this new term.

"The endless primordial universe, like bubbles in a sea of ​​stars, is born and die in cycles, floating in the eternal chaotic void; that is the cosmic sea."

The will of the universe explained, its voice carrying the indifference of describing a grand vision: "There, the laws are chaotic and primordial, space and time are intertwined and disordered, giving birth to terrifying existences that surpass even the Immortal Path, and also containing opportunities and mysteries unimaginable to this world."

"Only those forbidden beings who break free from the shackles of their own universe, or those powerful beings who transcend the river of time, are qualified to live, explore, and even—continue to transcend—within it."

The voice of the cosmic will ethereally proclaimed: "That is the battlefield and destiny of your existence."

A sharp glint flashed in Li Chen's eyes.

The cosmic sea!

An infinite universe!

An existence that transcends the Immortal Path!

This perfectly matches the faint call from a higher dimension that he felt when he broke through to the Emperor level.

At this moment, his "Great Freedom" Daoist heart seemed to have found its true direction and resonated with longing.

Because my situation is far beyond what is expected.

As a result, since embarking on the path of cultivation, he has hardly encountered any worthy enemies.

This is not a good thing for him.

He also wanted to encounter powerful enemies and engage in life-or-death battles; that would be much more interesting.

Even though he is still only at the Emperor level and far from the end of his cultivation path, he already feels a sense of loneliness.