Chapter 1116
Chapter 1116: Huge power of cause and effect, the legend becomes reality
The legend of the Divine Ruins had already become established. To enhance the authenticity of this legend, Gu Changge devoted thousands of years to “instruct” Huang Yu, the woman in feathered attire who departed from the Divine Ruins.
He had a premonition that the woman in the feathered coat, with the immortal phoenix bloodline, would accomplish something significant in the near future. Even with the world undergoing profound changes, entering the Dao Building realm wasn’t particularly difficult.
“Maybe I can leave the sect behind, sparing me any worries,” Gu Changge contemplated as he gazed upon the Divine Ruins, finally fixing his attention on the flourishing peach tree. This was the role he had arranged for Tao Yao according to his plan. Before setting up the layout, Gu Changge had visited Peach Village and asked Tao Yao for a favor – to play the role of the guardian of the Epoch Tree. This is why he planted this small peach tree in front of Huangyu and told her that after he left, this tree would protect the Epoch Tree.
Although this small peach tree had not yet developed consciousness, who knew what might happen with the pa.s.sing of a long time?
Moreover, the Divine Ruin was arranged by Gu Changge according to the evolution of his inner universe. Surrounded by the Heavenly DIvine Array and various restrictive barriers, it operated using the power of the heavenly stars. Even if he left this place, he could ensure that everything within the Divine Ruin would remain undisturbed.
As for the Epoch Tree, Gu Changge would definitely not leave it in this era. Otherwise, the karmic consequences would be unimaginable. He was already facing severe consequences due to imparting his knowledge to Huang Yu, which caused unforeseen changes in future events. If he left the Epoch Tree behind, the entire future might undergo a complete overhaul. The consequences would be too terrifying, and it was uncertain whether he could successfully return to the present.
Boom!!!
Subsequently, the terrible power of time reappeared, accompanied by surging waves, a mysterious and vast river faintly materialized in the void. It seemed to traverse countless heavens and worlds and connected the past, present, and future. This time’s River of Time was even more terrifying than when Gu Changge had arrived.
The boundless chaos energy descended, vast and awe-inspiring, with stars falling from the unknown sky heights, making hearts tremble with fear. In the depths of the river, there were the unfathomable true chaos thunderbolts, like thunderous dragons, exuding a destructive aura.
At this moment, even genuine immortal beings would be cautious and wouldn’t dare to approach the River of Time easily. Because Gu Changge had already altered ancient history, even the slightest change could have ma.s.sive consequences, much like the b.u.t.terfly effect, causing tsunami shifts in the unknown. [ Ed note: The b.u.t.terfly effect is the idea that small things can have non-linear impacts on a complex system. The concept is imagined with a b.u.t.terfly flapping its wings and causing a typhoon or tsunami.]
“Concerns over the time-s.p.a.ce monument are unnecessary; my true worry lies in whether I can return to the present world,” Gu Changge pondered.
“What I need to focus on is the dreadfulness of this process. If an ent.i.ty beyond the immortal realm exists on the other side of the long river of time and perceives that I’ve altered ancient history, it may retaliate.”
Gu Changge’s gaze shifted slightly. Although there was still a drop of the Demon Lord’s true blood in his body awaiting full refinement, along with two layers of reincarnation seals safeguarding his life, the backlash involving the entire history and the consequences on future karma were not to be underestimated.
Buzz!!
However, he didn’t have much choice now. The Fateful Immortal Boat emitted a faint radiance, enveloping his entire being, and then turned into a stream of light, heading straight for the River of Time.
Rumble!!
Gu Changge’s expression remained calm and unruffled. He even summoned a Dao Treasure Vessel, which hovered above his head. The terrifying devouring force was like a black hole, swallowing all the true thunder that struck down. The material of the Dao Treasure Vessel was incredibly mysterious and unique, known as immortal through countless tribulations. Even the corrosive and terrifying mist, as well as the source of Absolute HeavenlyExtinction, could only become its nourishment. These true thunders containing the aura of destruction naturally couldn’t harm him. However, the counter-shock force sent Gu Changge’s blood roiling.
“The backlash from the long river of time exceeds that of the general immortal realm. A single real lightning bolt could reduce an entire universe to ashes. The magnitude of this cause and effect is quite terrifying.”
Gu Changge’s eyes grew deeper, especially as he ventured farther from the present world. The backlash became even more terrifying. The Fateful Immortal Boat itself was in turmoil, causing ma.s.sive waves and scattering countless fragments of time, revealing dense and scary skeletal remains.
He couldn’t pinpoint the era of this scene, but it had some connection to his alteration of ancient history. It was the power of cause and effect, tracing back to his origin.
“Indeed, crossing the River of Time is something that requires a transcendent fatelessness to ensure safety. Unfortunately, I don’t have the time to find Xiao Ruoyin. If she were to shield me from the consequences of karma, it could have saved me a lot of trouble.”
Gu Changge frowned, eyeing the threads of cause and effect that were winding towards him.
Buzz!!
In the next moment, he suddenly spewed out silver flames from his body, blazing like a Heavenly radiance that danced in every pore, igniting and breaking those jet-black causal lines, leaving his body untainted. This was the potent power of belief and fortune, one of the most mysterious energy substances in the world.
Gu Changge used this power to ignite the power of faith, attempting to expel them. It wasn’t that he cared about accruing more karma; rather, it was that having an abundance of karma could easily draw the attention of higher existence from the upper realm. After all, this karma belonged to him, not the cause and effect of the ident.i.ty of the demon lord.
“The power of karma is too immense. With my current cultivation, I can’t avoid acc.u.mulating karma. It seems I’ll have to slowly expel it later or try to swallow it with the Dao Treasure Vessel.”
Fortunately, the Fateful Immortal Boat was indeed miraculous and didn’t disappoint Gu Changge. He quickly sensed the presence of the s.p.a.ce-Time aura and pinpointed the moment in the River of Time that corresponded to the present world.
Boom!!
The Fateful Immortal Boat was enveloped in countless rays of immortal radiance. Mysterious runes manifested on its damaged hull, then it broke free from the River of Time, carrying Gu Changge away rapidly.
“I’ve finally returned to the present. It seems there have been quite significant changes…”
Gu Changge’s figure appeared in a vast and ancient universe, where a rich, ancient aura surrounded him. Countless stars filled the sky, the Milky Way shimmered brilliantly, and the universe was expansive and magnificent, reflecting dazzling light. Each ancient star seemed to have experienced countless ages, exuding an air of eternity and vicissitudes.
After a moment of silent contemplation, Gu Changge collected the Fateful Immortal Boat and other items, then began to explore the cosmos to gather information about the present world. He wanted to know how this universe had changed in the countless years since he altered that ancient history. The Divine Ruin, the Epoch Tree, and so many other traces he had left behind should have become reality by now.