Chapter 214: Substituting the Heart of Heaven with One’s Own Heart, Returning!

The trunk of the Ancestral Demon Tree grew increasingly thick and robust, and an ancient, profound aura rushed forward. No matter how far apart they were, all living beings in the Azure Sky World only needed to raise their heads to see that sacred tree supporting the heavens and the earth.

At this moment.

Lin Yuan's Cultivate was also entering a critical juncture.

[ Your Heaven-Defying Comprehension allows you to comprehend numerous world secret arts, and your own accumulation gradually deepens. ]

[ Your Heaven-Defying Comprehension allows you to comprehend numerous world secret arts, and your own accumulation gradually deepens. ]

[ Your Heaven-Defying Comprehension allows you to comprehend numerous world secret arts, and your own accumulation gradually deepens. ]

Creating a secret method to replace the world was logically an absolute impossibility, equivalent to an ant ascending to the Peak of the firmament.

Even with Heaven-Defying Comprehension, Heaven-Defying Comprehension still required a Foundation and nourishment. The numerous secret arts related to the World Consciousness in this world were the most precious resources.

Over the past several hundred years, the many World Consciousness secret arts that Lin Yuan obtained through trading with other Extraterrestrial Evil Gods pointed out a specific direction for the derivation of his Heaven-Defying Comprehension.

[ Your Heaven-Defying Comprehension allows you to comprehend numerous world secret arts, and you have created the method to replace the World Consciousness. ]

Countless inspirations erupted in Lin Yuan's mind, and a complete secret art took shape.

"It is finally done."

Lin Yuan opened his eyes, a trace of emotion rippling across his expression.

For a full one hundred and eighty years, his heart was free from external matters.

He no longer deduced the Martial Dao Evolution Path.

Nor did he continue to comprehend the core space models.

It was entirely to comprehend the method to replace the World Consciousness before his residency limit arrived.

In Lin Yuan's plan, even if he could not comprehend the method to replace the World Consciousness this time,

he would still specifically wait six or seven years after returning to the Main World,

accumulating ten wisps of Boundary-Breaking Source Power, to descend upon the Azure Sky World once again.

After all, completely possessing a world was simply too tempting, and the minimal cost of being able to descend to the Azure Sky World at any time made it impossible for Lin Yuan to refuse.

You must know.

What Lin Yuan descended into was not just the Azure Sky World.

Rather, it was the endless Void Realm outside the territory, which included the Azure Sky World.

It encompassed countless Extraterrestrial Evil Gods, worlds similar to the Azure Sky World, and even terrifying evil gods that had grown to the ninth stage.

It was precisely because he perceived the vast Void Realm outside the Azure Sky World that Lin Yuan was determined to secure the Azure Sky World.

"This secret art."

Lin Yuan began to focus on the newly created method to replace the World Consciousness.

This secret art truly had the potential to allow the instinctive consciousness of the Ancestral Demon Tree to replace the Azure Sky World Consciousness.

However, there were many restrictive conditions.

For example, the Azure Sky World Consciousness must have no ability to resist, meaning it had to fall into a deep slumber.

One also had to master means to influence the World Consciousness, which could be achieved by relying on the world sword.

These numerous restrictive conditions could be said to be specifically targeted at the current Azure Sky World.

From another perspective, the state of the Azure Sky World was indeed a rare occurrence. Numerous conditions appeared simultaneously, as if they were specially prepared for Lin Yuan.

"Pity that if this kind of secret method were used in the Main World, I'm afraid it would be crushed into powder by the vast consciousness of the Main World in the very first instant."

Lin Yuan sighed.

When it came to replacing the World Consciousness, the best target was naturally the Main World.

If he could replace the Main World Consciousness, Lin Yuan would become the undisputed number one expert among all the Myriad Clans of the Cosmic Starry Sky.

Even the invincible Supreme Powerhouse would be suppressed by a head.

But unfortunately, the prerequisite for casting this secret art was that the World Consciousness fell into a deep slumber.

And wanting the World Consciousness of the Main World to fall into a deep slumber—Lin Yuan could not think of any way to accomplish it at all.

Slaughter between Supreme Powerhouses?

With the methods of a Supreme Powerhouse striking with all their might,

they could cause permanent spatial cracks stretching for millions, tens of millions, or even hundreds of trillions of miles.

But given the vastness of the Main World, a mere hundreds of millions of miles of permanent spatial cracks—even hundreds of millions of light-years of permanent spatial cracks—were insignificant to the Main World.

"There is still about ten years of residency time left."

"Let's start trying to replace the World Consciousness first."

Lin Yuan did not rest. After creating the secret art, he immediately began to execute it.

Hum.

Lin Yuan's consciousness began to sublimate, starting to merge into the boundless ocean of the Origin of the Azure Sky World.

This was an innate ability belonging to the Ancestral Demon Tree. However, Lin Yuan merging into this place was not for devouring the Origin.

Rather, it was to prepare for the subsequent replacement.

"How wonderful. Is this the most primordial region of the world?"

Lin Yuan observed carefully. He could feel endless energy fluctuations, and everything happening within the Azure Sky World was reflected here.

Mastering the world's Origin region was equivalent to mastering the entire Azure Sky World.

"Those Extraterrestrial Evil Gods are truly too stupid. Facing such a perfect place, they all only think of devouring it instead of comprehending and controlling it?"

Lin Yuan thought of the Ancestral Demon Tree's desire for the Origin of the Azure Sky World—that urge to devour it clean—and immediately shook his head slightly.

This was also the thought of almost all Extraterrestrial Evil Gods.

Devour.

Devour.

Devour.

However, in Lin Yuan's view, this was almost the most foolish approach.

For example, if you had a chip that converged the crystallization of various high-tech achievements, yet you melted it down to forge iron?

In fact, Lin Yuan had overestimated those Extraterrestrial Evil Gods.

The reason Lin Yuan could perceive a massive amount of profound mysteries from the world's Origin region was because he possessed Heaven-Defying Comprehension.

But the Extraterrestrial Evil Gods did not have much Comprehension Ability; they were more driven by instinct. How could they look as deeply and far ahead as Lin Yuan?

"Let's begin."

Lin Yuan let out a soft breath, his consciousness beginning to spread and sublimate.

In just a few breaths, Lin Yuan's consciousness was dispersed to every corner of the Origin region.

If the World Consciousness had not fallen into a deep slumber and was instead awake, it would have easily crushed Lin Yuan's consciousness at this moment.

Without the slightest suspense.

Consciousness dispersed into countless minute parts simply could not withstand the crushing pressure of the mighty World Consciousness.

But the World Consciousness was asleep.

Naturally, this scene did not happen.

Even so, Lin Yuan remained extremely cautious.

Even if the World Consciousness was asleep, scattering his consciousness like this would still carry the risk of assimilation.

Once assimilated, Lin Yuan would completely lose himself. Although he would still end up replacing the World Consciousness, in essence, there would be no difference from the consciousness that was replaced.

Therefore, Lin Yuan was extremely vigilant.

As long as any tendency of assimilation appeared,

he would end this traversal without the slightest hesitation.

At that time, the Gate of Myriad Realms would operate on its own, sucking all of his consciousness into the door and transmitting it back to the Main World.

This was also Lin Yuan's greatest confidence in daring to try replacing the World Consciousness.

He had the Gate of Myriad Realms, which could prevent the occurrence of the most extreme situations.

It would be nothing more than returning early, which was a pitifully small loss for Lin Yuan.

Time slowly passed.

In the blink of an eye, three years passed.

During these three years, Lin Yuan's consciousness operated along with the Origin Power, and merged into every part of the Azure Sky World.

Hum.

At this moment.

The Azure Sky World imperceptibly began a certain change.

This change was extremely subtle. Even a Seventh-Order Peak existence like the Azure Sky Alliance Leader only perceived a fraction of it, and was not very certain.

Above the firmament, a huge face faintly appeared—it was precisely Lin Yuan's face. His pair of eyes were each over a million miles wide, overlooking every single detail of the Azure Sky World.

"Have I succeeded in replacing it?"

Lin Yuan thought to himself. At this moment, with just a single thought, he could appear anywhere in the Azure Sky World.

Without even needing to manifest, he could feel everything happening within the world.

"I am… the World Lord?"

Lin Yuan's consciousness returned, going back into the body of the Ancestral Demon Tree.

"Within the Azure Sky World, I am invincible." Lin Yuan's expression was thoughtful.

At this moment, he had completely replaced the Azure Sky World Consciousness. The entire Azure Sky World was like his own body, which he could control at will.

"This power… is too terrifying."

Lin Yuan couldn't help clicking his tongue in wonder. The feeling of controlling a world was simply too shocking, and the World Power could be manipulated at will.

Lin Yuan had a feeling that if he were to face the invasion of the Ancestral Demon Tree at this moment, there would be no pressure at all.

Compared to the original World Consciousness, Lin Yuan's biggest difference was that he possessed concrete thoughts and ideas, and could make any behavioral actions.

For instance, herbivorous creatures in nature facing carnivorous creatures—even if they far exceeded the latter in strength and body size, they would not dare to put up any resistance, waiting for death once chased down.

The Azure Sky World and the Extraterrestrial Evil Gods were equivalent to herbivorous creatures and carnivorous creatures.

The World Consciousness of the Azure Sky World only had a general instinct. When facing the invasion of the Extraterrestrial Evil Gods, it only knew how to blindly pull out all its power, completely incapable of grasping the details.

But Lin Yuan had replaced the original World Consciousness and controlled everything. As for mere Extraterrestrial Evil Gods, as long as dozens or hundreds of them did not come at once, he could directly ignore them.

"Primal Refined Gold."

With a slight movement of Lin Yuan's mind, the Primal Refined Gold appeared before him.

After nearly five hundred years of gestation, the shape of the Primal Refined Gold had completely taken form. It was a bell-shaped object, with numerous natural patterns engraved on its surface, ancient and vast, bearing the traces of the passage of long years.

"My requirement for the gestation of the Primal Refined Gold is defense, absolute defense—not only defense on the physical level, but also defense on the spiritual and Soul level."

Lin Yuan carefully examined the Primal Refined Gold.

The reason the Primal Refined Gold was precious lay in its growability and its moldability.

The latter, moldability, meant it could lean towards any kind of weapon, and Lin Yuan possessed Heaven-Defying Comprehension.

As long as he was given time, it could grow to an unimaginable height. Therefore, the shaping of the Primal Refined Gold naturally focused primarily on self-preservation.

"It's just that the consumption of the world's Origin for gestating the Primal Refined Gold is indeed not low. After five hundred years of gestation, the world's Origin has decreased by at least half a percent to one percent."

Lin Yuan thought to himself.

Do not underestimate this half a percent to one percent. Given the mass of the Azure Sky World here, even a small fraction of a percent would be enough to bankrupt an Eighth-Order Evolver of the Main World.

"But it was worth it."

"Centuries of gestation have already made the Primal Refined Gold almost take shape. By the time of this return, it should be usable."

A smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face.

Given the strength of the Primal Refined Gold, its defense intensity in terms of the Soul was by no means inferior to Eighth-Order Soul defense treasures.

What was most rare was that the Primal Refined Gold could be stacked with other weapons and treasures.

In other words, Lin Yuan could simultaneously guard his Soul with an Eighth-Order Soul defense treasure and the Primal Refined Gold.

Beneath the Ancestral Demon Tree.

The Azure Sky Alliance Leader, along with various Vice Alliance Leaders, Protectors, and Elders, gathered here.

"Master."

The Azure Sky Alliance Leader maintained a respectful posture and spoke in a low voice toward the figure in front of him.

"Master."

The others did the same.

"All of you, rise."

Lin Yuan waved his hand. What he manifested in front of the crowd right now was an Incarnation condensed from World Power.

After replacing the World Consciousness and becoming the true master of the Azure Sky World, Lin Yuan could mobilize World Power for his own use.

Condensing an Incarnation was even more a matter of a single thought.

"Next, I will be in seclusion. The duration is uncertain; it could be several hundred years, several thousand years, or even tens of thousands of years."

Lin Yuan said.

In a few more years, Lin Yuan would usher in the limit of his residency time, at which point he would return to the Main World.

Although Lin Yuan had already become the World Lord of the Azure Sky World, and the cost of descending again would be much lower, due to the different time flow rates of the two worlds,

Lin Yuan's next descent might be hundreds or thousands of years later.

"Ah?"

"Master is going into seclusion?"

"Thousands or tens of thousands of years, that is simply too long."

The Azure Sky Alliance Master and many other subordinates couldn't help saying.

"During the period of seclusion, the governance of the Azure Sky World shall all follow the measures and guidelines I left behind."

Lin Yuan spoke.

Those measures and guidelines he mentioned came from the Human Civilization of the Main World.

As a Peak Groups of the Universe, Human Civilization had a long history and was rich in experience regarding how to govern life on a planet.

Those measures and guidelines were all borrowed by Lin Yuan from the Main World.

As long as these measures and guidelines were implemented and maintained with powerful force, the Azure Sky World would usher in a long period of prosperity.

And this would also be of great help to the Martial Dao. The more prosperous it was, the greater and higher the quantity and quality of Martial Dao practitioners would be.

"Alright."

"All of you, withdraw."

Lin Yuan waved his hand.

The Azure Sky Alliance Leader and others respectfully withdrew.

Over the next few years,

Lin Yuan simply gave up on Cultivate.

Instead, utilizing the ability of the World Lord, he walked through every corner of the Azure Sky World.

"The operation of the world, life is the key."

Lin Yuan stood on a high mountain, below which was a village with curling smoke from kitchen chimneys.

If there was no life, no matter how comprehensive the contained rules were, something would always be missing.

"Life Rule."

Within Lin Yuan's eyes, a faint green hue flowed.

Just like Space Rules, the Life Rule was also one of the pillar rules, and it was the most critical link in the evolution of the world——

How life is born.

[ Your Heaven-Defying Comprehension allows you to watch the reproduction of life, and your comprehension of the Life Rule deepens. ]

"I didn't expect that in the last few years, I actually managed to gain an initial comprehension of the Life Rule?"

A smile emerged on Lin Yuan's face.

The Life Rule and Space Rules were at the same level. Back then, Lin Yuan truly spent a fair amount of effort to gain an initial comprehension of the Space Rules.

Yet now, gaining an initial comprehension of the Life Rule turned out to be much easier.

Among this, it was because the height Lin Yuan currently stood at was far higher than when he comprehended the Space Rules in the past, and also because, as the World Lord, Lin Yuan could feel the myriad states of life in a much more meticulous and subtle manner.

"Time is up."

Lin Yuan gathered his mind in his brain and saw that Gate of Myriad Realms suddenly emit a bright radiance.

"Many preparations and arrangements have already been made."

Lin Yuan raised his head and glanced in the direction of the Ancestral Demon Tree.

At this moment, he had already replaced the instinctive consciousness of the Ancestral Demon Tree with his own consciousness. Even if he detached from this realm, this side of the world would still remain under his control.

It had already been deeply branded with his own life imprint by Lin Yuan. When he descended next time, he could instantly acquire the ownership of the world.

"Going back."

Lin Yuan withdrew his gaze, his figure rapidly dissipating.

His own consciousness turned into a speck of light, plunging into the Gate of Myriad Realms.