Swallowing the Stars: Starting with the Giant of Light

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To trace the origins and existence of the past and to grasp eternity, we naturally need to trace the origins of all things and find the original point.

And existence, all existence is the past.

However, it is about grasping the present self and the world, that is, using one's own thoughts to control the external world and grasp the power that influences the past and the future.

Finally, there is the destiny and variables of the future. It is necessary to encompass the entire future and reach the eternal future, while also finding the variables of the future and incorporating them into the eternal destiny that one covers, which is the easy and the difficult.

Looking back at the past, grasping the present, and creating the future—these three elements combine to create eternity.

Of course, although the intention is very high, what Sphia's clone comprehended was only the Origin World level of the Dao, so it was not that heaven-defying.

As for the Path of Life, it encompasses a very large range, but it is also very singular. Basically, all the original paths, even including the Path of Destruction, have some overlap with life, since they are all things that life has come to understand.

"The past void!"

Sphia's clone unleashed an axe strike, while the Void Saint on the other side was not to be outdone, his fist, seemingly weighing the weight of the entire universe, also crashed down.

boom……

Sphia's clone was blasted away, the immense divine power penetrating his divine body and even bombarding the chaotic space within him.

For the Chaos Ruler, damage to the body or even the soul can be repaired by expending some energy; only the chaotic space within the body is fundamental.

Tear!

"what?"

The Sage of Emptiness stared in astonishment at his body, which had been split in two by the axe.

Even though the attack had just begun, and he was just about to parry it, he was unexpectedly struck by the axe, his body split in two.

Moreover, the attack contained within the axe light was directly annihilating his life essence and attacking the chaotic space within his body.

However, all of this was acceptable. The only thing that Kongming Saint found hard to understand was why he couldn't defend against the opponent's attack. It seemed that something had stolen the opponent's attack time, directly causing the result after the hit.

"Because this is an attack from the past, transcending time and space."

Sphia divided her mind and thought, and the attack was already completed the instant the opponent saw it.

Existence is the past, and the past determines the present.

The Void Path possesses an inescapable power in space, while the Eternal Path possesses an unavoidable power in time.

When these two fundamental paths combine, that is destiny in time and space.

The attacks targeting the divine body and the chaotic space within it all stemmed from his understanding of the Dao of Life, making them not only unstoppable but also reaching the very source.

This move, according to Sphia's clone, should have reached the strength of the eighth level of the God Tower.

"Time, fate, cause and effect..."

Countless thoughts flashed through the mind of the Sage of Emptiness, and some of the original Daos also had this effect.

Despite his thoughts, the Sage of Emptiness showed no sign of stopping and launched another preemptive attack.

Although the opponent's attacks were strange, they were equally powerful. It all came down to who could withstand them better and find the weaknesses in the opponent's attacks.

"Emptiness!"

The Saint of Emptiness glared angrily, and his entire body instantly erupted with dazzling light as he charged directly at the clone of Sphia.

"The present timeline!"

Sphia's clone also wielded a giant axe, drawing upon the chaotic power within his body while simultaneously gathering the power of the surrounding heaven and earth.

In an instant, the two figures collided. The empty void was already on the verge of collapse, its power drained by the two.

With each collision, the two struggled to withstand each other's attacks, and almost always had to take the damage head-on.

Unfortunately, my understanding of the fundamental principles wasn't high enough to break through their attacks.

However, Sphia's clone was very confident in its ability to withstand damage. With 100,000 times the genetic power, it was stronger than any divine body enhancement technique, and it was sure to be the one standing at the end.

Sphia's clone said coldly, "I have already seen your future, Saint of Emptiness."

"Severing fate."

Chapter 497 The Death of the God King

Border of the Tai Xuan Divine Kingdom.

dang dang...

A rapid, urgent bell rang out, its incessant sound almost echoing throughout the entire Tai Xuan Divine Kingdom.

In the past, if anything happened that affected the entire Tai Xuan Divine Kingdom, someone would ring the Tai Xuan Divine Bell to convey the message to all the citizens.

At this moment, however, it was the Tai Xuan God King himself who rang the divine bell.

"Tai Xuan, surrender and die quickly, and we may spare your country's life."

The Second God King leader pressed, saying that allowing the Origin Clan to attack the entire Tai Xuan God Kingdom was not only to destroy the God Kingdom and to train the clansmen, but also to force the Tai Xuan God King to submit.

The Tai Xuan God King is very strong, and he also has another God King assisting him. Even if all eight God Kings attack together, it will be difficult to defeat the opponent in a short time.

If the time drags on even slightly, god-kings might arrive in droves to provide support, and that would be troublesome.

In this way, they would use any method that could tip the scales.

For a god-king who has established a divine kingdom, nothing is more devastating than the destruction of his kingdom.

If so, it means destruction twice.

"origin!"

The Supreme God King was heartbroken and wished he could kill all of them in one fell swoop, but he couldn't.

He is willing to pay any price if he can do it.

The truth is, in the very beginning, his divine kingdom, to which he had poured countless efforts, had already been destroyed once by the Origin Clan, and now it was happening again, and it was the same familiar script.

The powerful nation he had painstakingly built was destroyed, his loyal brothers were missing and their fates unknown, and his loyal subjects were being slaughtered. What he found most unacceptable was that he was not only powerless to do anything about it, but he also had to go through it all again.

The pain was so intense that it nearly drove the Tai Xuan God King mad.

It must be said that the actions of the Origin Clan were indeed effective. At this moment, the Tai Xuan God King was beginning to doubt his life and was completely resigned to death.

Cultivators in this world, unless they cultivate special secret techniques or the original Dao, do not adhere to the principles of being ruthless, heartless, or detached from emotions.

Moreover, these top-tier powerhouses are not only not ruthless, but they also have an extreme love for their country or ethnic group.

Some even value the safety of their tribe more than their own lives, and are willing to pay the ultimate price for it.

The family and friends who accompany you day and night, as well as the power you build, ultimately become the anchor points of a cultivator's existence.

Sensing the death wish in the heart of the Tai Xuan God King, the God Kings of the Origin Clan were also somewhat pleased.

This time they had really offended him too badly. The relationship between them could not be described as one of irreconcilable conflict. They would not be able to sleep peacefully until they completely eliminated the Tai Xuan God King.

A top-tier god-king was constantly watching from the shadows. Even the Origin Clan couldn't withstand it. Other god-kings could manage, but the Tai Xuan God-king was the only one they couldn't accept living.

Even if it comes at a price, we must keep the Tai Xuan God King here forever.

"Peace!"

After reaching the extreme of anger, only a void of calm remained. While burning his own essence, the Tai Xuan God King transmitted his voice to the Tai An God King.

"Next, I will burn everything I have to hold them off, giving you an opportunity to escape. You must survive."

"Tai Xuan, let me do it. You have a better chance of surviving than I do. As long as you are still alive, the Tai Xuan Divine Kingdom will not be destroyed," Tai An Divine King hurriedly transmitted his voice.

"No, Tai'an, let's carry on the will of the Tai Xuan Divine Kingdom and establish a new kingdom."

The Supreme Mysterious God King's Kingdom has been destroyed twice, and he has no desire to rebuild it a third time.

Moreover, the Tai Xuan God King was well aware that the other party's mind was entirely on him and that they would never let him leave easily.

Conversely, if it were the God King Tai'an, there would still be a glimmer of hope.

"Tai Xuan, let's hold on a little longer, the reinforcements should be here soon," said Tai An God King anxiously.

The three God-Kings had been together for so long and were indeed as close as brothers. However, even with his source energy burned, God-King Tai'an was powerless against a total of eight God-Kings.

dang dang...

Behind the Tai Xuan God King, a phantom image of a vast universe appeared. The once powerful universe now revealed a sense of decay, indicating that its origin had been greatly depleted.

"Reincarnation!"

The battle robe of the Tai Xuan God King was already stained red with blood. As a God King, he could hardly control his own blood, which shows how intense the war was.

wow...

Under the will of the Tai Xuan God King, the universe within his body instantly went from prosperity to decline, entering the final stage of reincarnation.

Rumble…

The cosmic origin within his body instantly expanded wildly, devouring everything—planetary objects, stars, the earth, cosmic secret realms, and so on.

In a single instant, all matter, energy, and life were annihilated, all returning to the origin of the universe.

The speed was too fast; a vast universe instantly went from prosperity to decline, and the resulting power was incredibly violent and intense.

The destruction that occurred in that instant vividly demonstrated the ruthlessness of the universe.

The most powerful moment for a universe is not when it is at its peak, but at the moment of its destruction, when all the accumulated power is unleashed.

At this moment, the Tai Xuan God King was like a universe about to explode.

"Burn the universe!"

The ultimate manifestation of the divine power burning technique is the complete burning of a great cosmic origin.

Burning divine power, or even burning the chaotic space within one's body, is nothing compared to burning an entire universe—that is true power, which even self-destruction cannot match.

"Tai Xuan is going to fight desperately, everyone be careful."

The Origin God transmitted his voice, while also being on high alert. However, instead of retreating, he strode forward, cooperating with the other God Kings to almost completely block all of the Tai Xuan God King's escape routes.

The eight great god-kings joined forces to impose a blockade, which would leave even the god-kings in despair.

"Let me toll the final death knell for you."

The divine body of the Tai Xuan God King was completely cracked, and the divine power surging within him was almost too much for even a god king to bear.