Chapter 697: Eternal Envoy

What the Law Source Fruit Tree considered 'inferior'…

was not about physical volume, size, Foundation, and so on.

If these were used for comparison, the Chaos Void was the most massive and unquestionable existence in the surrounding dimensional gaps.

Dimensional spaces also had levels of hierarchy, and the Chaos Void was definitely the top-tier dimensional space.

In this aspect, Lin Yuan's internal Universe still fell far short of the Chaos Void.

However, setting aside these factors and looking solely at the degree of perfection of the spatial world…

The Law Source Fruit Tree actually felt that the Chaos Void was inferior to this internal Universe.

In terms of the operation of minute rules and Daos, this internal Universe was somewhat more complete.

"How is that possible?"

The Law Source Fruit Tree found it hard to believe.

What kind of existence was the Chaos Void? It was already a behemoth to begin with, coupled with the continuous mending and perfecting by one Time Lifeform after another.

It had already reached a certain extreme; how could it possibly be surpassed?

"This lord… What on earth is this lord's background?"

The Law Source Fruit Tree's mind trembled; the saying that the student surpasses the master basically never occurred when it came to nurturing worlds.

The world spaces nurtured by the Chaos Void already had their Foundations set, leaving basically no possibility of surpassing the Chaos Void.

Yet, Lin Yuan's internal Universe broke this rule, causing a far more profound impact on the Law Source Fruit Tree.

For instance, could Lin Yuan have a terrifying background, being a Time Lifeform from another dimensional space who had sneaked into the Chaos Void with some kind of scheme?

And a Time Lifeform capable of quietly integrating into a dimensional space like the Chaos Void must be at least at the Lord level, and would need to pay a heavy price.

"Time Lord?"

The Law Source Fruit Tree's heart trembled.

Even in the mysterious dimensional gaps, actions taken at the Time Lord level were extremely rare; at the very least, the Law Source Fruit Tree had once watched the battles of Time Lifeforms from afar.

But a Time Lord?

The Law Source Fruit Tree had never even seen one.

Upon reaching the Time Lord level, what they plotted for was their own timeline, being unique across the past, present, and future, sealing off their own timeline, isolating everything, and attempting to charge into the perfection Domain.

Such an existence even possessed a fraction of the abilities of a Perfect Time Life, capable of traveling to the past and employing methods to alter the past within a small scope.

Of course, without reaching the Fourteenth Order, even a Time Lord would have to pay a tragic price to alter the past.

In fact, upon reaching the Thirteenth Order, the struggles between Time Lifeforms were no longer within the scope of space, but were gradually elevated to the level of the timeline.

They schemed and fought in the past, and laid out plans and fought in the future.

This was what a Time Lifeform was.

Certain Time Lifeforms gave up present gains and losses solely to plot for a successful future.

The victory or defeat between Time Lifeforms would not be limited to the present; rather, one had to lengthen the timeline and view it from the distant future.

"No wonder, no wonder."

The Law Source Fruit Tree suddenly understood.

If Lin Yuan was a great Time Lord, then everything made sense; possessing such terrifying strength seemed much more reasonable when applied to a Time Lord.

"However, what could be the scheme of a great Time Lord who paid such a tragic price to sneak into this dimensional space?"

The Law Source Fruit Tree could not help but think.

From the height of a Time Lord, what on earth could make them willing to sneak in?

"Forget it."

"These are not things I can think about."

The Law Source Fruit Tree shook its head. Given the distant future seen by a Time Lord, doing this definitely had profound meaning; since it was not even a Time Lifeform, it fundamentally could not understand the schemes of a Time Lord.

"This time, for me, might just be a great Opportunity."

The Law Source Fruit Tree suddenly thought that being abducted by a Time Lord was not necessarily a bad thing; at least, it could count as the Time Lord's 'tree'?

The Second Source World, Qingyun Sacred Mountain.

Lin Yuan's true physical body had long since returned from the trial space opened up by the Lord of Wu Mountain.

However, he left an Incarnation there to comprehend the Legacy left behind by the Lord of Heavenly Light at any time.

"The Dao of Runes."

Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, his mind comprehending the Lord of Heavenly Light's understanding of runes.

"Condensing runes using powers such as the power of the mind, the power of blood and Qi, and the power of the Soul is the simplest application of runes, and also the most superficial understanding."

The light of the Lord of Heavenly Light gently shone everywhere as Lin Yuan earnestly comprehended it.

The original Legacy left behind by the Lord of Wu Mountain contained the imprint of the Lord of Heavenly Light within it. With the help of this imprint, it was equivalent to directly 'facing' the Lord of Heavenly Light, which was of great benefit to understanding this Legacy.

This was also the reason why the original Legacy was precious.

No matter how precious a replicated Legacy was, it would slightly deviate from the creator's original intention.

"The Legacy I have created is divided into five levels. In the first level, the carrier of the runes is no longer one's own power, but all things in heaven and earth; mountains and stubborn rocks can all form runes."

"In the second level, all tangible forms, including all living beings, can become the carriers of runes and condense them."

"In the third level, intangible things such as the seven emotions and six desires can also condense runes. Upon reaching this level, even if one falls into a time loop and cannot directly use The Dao of Runes, one can still use it indirectly."

said the Lord of Heavenly Light in a gentle tone, much like a patient and earnest teacher.

"All things in heaven and earth are runes, tangible forms are runes, and the seven emotions and six desires are also runes?"

Numerous inspirations welled up in Lin Yuan's mind.

His understanding of runes rapidly improved.

[You have Heaven-Defying Comprehension, comprehending the rune Legacy, and your insight into The Dao of Runes has significantly increased.]

With Lin Yuan's Heaven-Defying Comprehension, it took him less than half a month to thoroughly comprehend the third level.

"The seven emotions and six desires?"

Lin Yuan's thoughts stirred slightly, and his own feeling of anger was stripped away, forming a tiny rune.

"No wonder the Lord of Heavenly Light was confident that as long as one thoroughly comprehended the third level, it would help in breaking through the time loop."

Lin Yuan nodded slightly. Although he did not know what kind of time loop he had fallen into, as long as there was life, the seven emotions and six desires would inevitably be produced, thus allowing them to become the carriers of runes.

The power of blood and Qi, the power of the Soul, the power of the mind, and the power of the world and Universe might all be sealed and rendered unusable, but what about the seven emotions and six desires? Without the seven emotions and six desires, could one still be considered alive?

It was impossible that the time loop he fell into contained no life at all, right? Even if there were no other lifeforms, he himself was still a lifeform and could produce the seven emotions and six desires to serve as the carriers of runes.

Of course, within a time loop, even if a rune carrier was found, the ultimate power displayed would be greatly reduced, but at least he would no longer be entirely without support.

"The fourth level."

Lin Yuan looked toward the fourth level of the Legacy.

He was able to comprehend the first three levels in a short period of time, and to comprehend the fourth level, he relied on his own Heaven-Defying Comprehension and the Eternal painting by the Lord of Wu Mountain.

The latter allowed him to gain a general understanding of the rune Dao of this Source World, and then by comprehending the Legacy left by the Lord of Heavenly Light, amplified by his Heaven-Defying Comprehension, he naturally advanced by leaps and bounds.

"What is a rune? It is everything; what you see and what you feel can likewise become the carriers of runes."

The Lord of Heavenly Light smiled gently, carefully explaining it to Lin Yuan.

"What you see and what you feel?"

Lin Yuan nodded. The scope encompassed by this was vast, especially within a time loop. Perhaps the time loop Lin Yuan fell into was scarce in lifeforms, with only him existing. Under such circumstances, even if he could produce the seven emotions and six desires himself, it would be very limited.

As for what one saw and felt?

As long as it was seen or felt, it could become a carrier for runes.

"Lord of Heavenly Light."

Lin Yuan once again felt the terrifying nature of this Eternal Lord. The pursuit of the Lord of Wu Mountain was to paint a Source World.

Meanwhile, the pursuit of the Lord of Heavenly Light was everything.

"Could even such a powerful Time Lifeform be trapped? Or rather, willingly trapped?"

Lin Yuan's heart felt heavy. According to the statement of 'Ling' in the trial space opened up by the Lord of Wu Mountain, all the Eternal Lords, including the Lord of Wu Mountain, were trapped.

Only by doing so could there be a slim turning point in the future.

If they were not trapped, perhaps the Eternal Lords could survive, but this Source World would be doomed to destruction without the slightest turning point.

Precisely because of this, the Lord of Wu Mountain and other Eternal Lords actively chose to be trapped, their powers sealed away, unable to interfere with or influence the world after the descent of the Demon Disaster.

"Continue comprehending."

Lin Yuan reined in his thoughts and began comprehending the fourth level of the Legacy.

Compared to the first three levels of the Legacy, Lin Yuan comprehended the fourth level more slowly.

However, given Lin Yuan's Comprehension Ability, it was only a matter of time.

In fact, there were many Experts who cultivated and comprehended this Legacy created by the Lord of Heavenly Light.

But most stopped merely at the first level or the second level.

As for the third level? Since this Legacy was spread, the Experts who thoroughly comprehended the third level were extremely few.

There was not a single one who thoroughly comprehended the fourth level.

Not everyone had the accumulation and Comprehension Ability of Lin Yuan.

In the eyes of those Three Realms of Leisure Experts, this Legacy was no different from a heavenly book. Even knowing that comprehending it would greatly benefit them in becoming an Eternal Lord, they still had to be able to comprehend it in the first place.

Even as strong as the Eternal Lords, a large portion of them had not thoroughly comprehended the fourth level.

The highest main hall of Qingyun Sacred Mountain.

The Saint Sect Master and the various Elders had been feeling quite comfortable recently.

Due to Lin Yuan's existence, the 'Demons' around Qingyun Sacred Mountain had nearly gone extinct.

Originally, the Sect Master and the Elders had many guesses about this, but after confirming that it was done by Lin Yuan…

they immediately relaxed.

With Lin Yuan around, the Qingyun Saint Sect was basically as stable as Mount Tai, with no need to worry about being breached by those great demons and giant demons.

How could the Sect Master and Elders not be mentally delighted?

With the Demon Disaster rampant everywhere, even if those Saint Sects and Supreme Saint Sects managed to be passed down, they still needed to face monstrous pressure every moment.

The Eternal Sects in the Central Heaven were no exception.

The Foundation of the Eternal Sects was unfathomable, with means laid out in advance by the Eternal Lords, but the pressure they faced was even greater.

Source Demons one after another, and even that Demon God?

"Hmm?"

At this moment, the Saint Sect Master's expression changed slightly. On the high platform of the distant main hall, a cyan rune slowly lit up.

"This rune can sense the message from the Eternal Sects in the Central Heaven. Is an Eternal Envoy about to arrive?"

The Saint Sect Master's mind shook.

How much time had passed since the last arrival of an Eternal Envoy.

So long that the Saint Sect Master even wondered if the Eternal Sects in the Central Heaven had encountered some major problem.

Deep within Qingyun Institute.

Upon learning that the Eternal Envoy was about to arrive, the Saint Sect Master immediately informed Lin Yuan of the matter.

"An Eternal Envoy? The Experts dispatched by the Eternal Sects are coming over?"

Lin Yuan looked at the Saint Sect Master.