Divine King of Honour Chapter 1877: Law Vacuum
Previously on Divine King of Honour...
"Your injuries have apparently healed to some extent, so let us go our separate ways." Xu Nian stated to Chen Qingyu.
His intention was to depart at this moment.
Despite Chen Qingyu possessing exquisite beauty and a captivating figure.
Presently, Xu Nian's sole desire was to conclude this examination task swiftly, thereby gaining unimpeded entry into the Netherworld God Temple.
He had no inclination to ponder other matters for the time being.
Moreover, what caliber of beauty had he not encountered before?
While women as stunning as Chen Qingyu were indeed uncommon, several individuals within Xu Nian's immediate circle were, at the very least, her equal.
"Hold on, what examination task are you referring to?" Chen Qingyu inquired abruptly.
"The objective is to slay the God Level Red Blood Sky Blue Python and obtain its Godhood." Xu Nian contemplated for a moment before responding.
"As it happens, I am also assigned this very task. Considering our combined strength, accomplishing it alone would be an insurmountable feat; might we not proceed together?" Chen Qingyu's eyes sparkled with an idea as she spoke.
"You are undertaking this task as well?" Xu Nian expressed surprise.
He had not anticipated that Chen Qingyu would share the same assignment as him.
"Indeed, my directive is also to secure the Red Blood Sky Blue Python’s Godhood. Should you harbor any disbelief, pray observe." Chen Qingyu presented her task insignia, upon which a line of text was inscribed.
This inscription precisely mirrored the task details Xu Nian had previously been given.
"If that is the case, then let us join forces. However, what course of action shall we adopt once the Red Blood Sky Blue Python has been vanquished? There is, after all, only a singular Godhood." Xu Nian posed his question to Chen Qingyu with evident curiosity.
"We shall contend for it based on our respective capabilities at that juncture?" Chen Qingyu deliberated for a moment before offering her reply.
Xu Nian found this response quite agreeable.
Had Chen Qingyu declared her intention to forfeit, Xu Nian would have undoubtedly turned and made his exit.
Given her participation in this examination, it was unlikely she would concede defeat readily.
"Very well, then it shall be determined by our prowess. Would you prefer to recuperate further before we depart?" Xu Nian inquired of Chen Qingyu.
Chen Qingyu inclined her head in agreement.
Although her injuries had seen partial recovery, her current combat strength barely reached the apex of the third level.
With such diminished power, she was ill-equipped to confront God Level Netherworld Beasts, let alone standard Top-Grade Divine Level adversaries.
Consequently, it was natural that she required additional time to regain her full strength.
Xu Nian, also unhurried, assumed a cross-legged posture, continuing his deep contemplation of the Great Dao Realm.
From his recent engagement, Xu Nian had recognized a deficit in his comprehension of the wind attribute within the Great Dao Realm.
A mere First Level Great Dao True Intent proved insufficient when contending against these Divine-level combatants.
Moments elapsed, and three days swiftly passed.
Chen Qingyu finally emerged from her state of recovery.
At this point, the majority of her wounds had mended, enabling her to wield approximately ninety percent of her former strength.
A brief period of further recuperation would suffice to restore her to peak condition.
This swift healing was largely attributable to the invaluable Divine Pill bestowed upon her by Xu Nian.
Her thoughts inevitably drifted to Xu Nian, seated beside her.
She observed that he remained deeply engrossed in his meditative state.
An intense and palpable Dao Rhythm emanated from him, remarkably potent.
"Could he be on the verge of ascending to the Second Level realm? How is it possible for a Nether Emperor to grasp the Great Dao True Meaning?" Chen Qingyu was utterly astonished.
Previously, while Xu Nian's sword strike had been formidable, it was apparent that it constituted a potent Divine Skill leveraging some arcane principle.
Therefore, Chen Qingyu had remained unaware of Xu Nian's capacity to master the Great Dao True Intent.
Witnessing Xu Nian now on the cusp of advancing to the Second Level realm of the Great Dao True Intent.
She was genuinely astounded.
How could a mere Nether Emperor achieve the Second Level of the Great Dao? It defied all comprehension.
"Buzz!"
Xu Nian's eyes suddenly snapped open.
A piercing aura flared from his gaze.
The formidable pressure of the wind attribute instantly surged across the entirety of the desolate plain.
"Wind Extreme?" Chen Qingyu immediately identified the nature of Xu Nian’s Great Dao True Intent, her astonishment deepening.
Had he been a Divine-level cultivator, she would not have been overly surprised.
He would have been regarded as a prodigy, at most.
However, the young man before her was, in fact, a Nether Emperor.
Were she not utterly convinced of Xu Nian's lack of Godhood, she might have suspected him of being an imposter in disguise.
Xu Nian reveled in the successful breakthrough of his mastery over the Great Dao True Intent, a surge of joy coursing through him.
He had not foreseen that the Hell Fragment World would facilitate such profound insights into the Great Dao True Intent, enabling him to achieve new breakthroughs in such a limited span of time.
"How did you achieve this?" Chen Qingyu inquired.
"Fortuitous circumstances." Xu Nian replied with a smile.
He understood that Chen Qingyu’s question pertained to his Nether Emperor-level mastery of the Great Dao True Meaning.
Yet, Chen Qingyu remained unconvinced by Xu Nian’s explanation.
Regardless of the extent of good fortune, reaching such a pinnacle was simply unfathomable.
However, perceiving Xu Nian's reluctance to elaborate further, she refrained from pursuing the matter.
"In which direction shall we proceed next?" Xu Nian inquired.
"I am aware of the general whereabouts of the Red Blood Sky Blue Python, but the location is exceedingly dangerous, situated within the fault line of this broken world." Chen Qingyu explained.
"A fault line?" Xu Nian inquired, a hint of confusion in his voice.
"Indeed, this entire realm was once a complete world, but it has since been shattered. These fractured areas naturally form fault lines, and plunging into the depths of such a fault leads to the endless Void Abyss. Even Divine Kings would meet certain death if they fell in," Chen Qingyu stated grimly.
Xu Nian grasped the implication immediately.
It became clear that this Hell Fragment World was indeed fraught with peril.
"Let us proceed to investigate," Xu Nian declared.
Chen Qingyu gave a solemn nod.
Subsequently, the two figures moved onward, flying at a relatively low altitude.
Even with Chen Qingyu's considerable strength, she hesitated to fly too high with reckless abandon.
The reason being the potential encounter with a God Level Divine Beast, or perhaps even a Daluo God Level one.
Such an encounter could spell utter disaster for them.
After a full day of travel, they finally arrived at the world's fault line Chen Qingyu had spoken of.
The very fabric of space in this vicinity was incredibly unstable, with visible spatial fragments drifting all around.
Stretching out before them was a vast, boundless lake.
Concealed deep within this lake lay the spatial abyss.
Encircling the lake were scattered, fragmented mountain ranges.
The entire area exuded an overwhelming aura of danger.
"Is this truly what a fragment of space looks like? It’s almost beyond comprehension," Xu Nian remarked, gazing at the shattered dimensions with profound astonishment.
What form of cataclysmic power could possibly rip apart the space of an entire world like this?
"It is the demise of a civilization; once, the civilization of hell was exceptionally prosperous," Chen Qingyu couldn't help but sigh, a touch of melancholy in her voice.
Now, with hell fractured, only a minuscule Netherworld remains.
The laws governing the Netherworld are incomplete, rendering it impossible for its inhabitants to ever transcend to the Daluo God realm.
"Does the Red Blood Sky Blue Python reside within this lake?" Xu Nian inquired.
"Yes, it makes its home here, though it typically remains submerged. To defeat it, we must find a way to lure it out," Chen Qingyu responded.
"We cannot venture beneath the water's surface?" Xu Nian asked, his curiosity piqued.
"Absolutely not. The lakebed is riddled with far too many spatial rifts. We are unfamiliar with the area, and a single misstep could cause us to be swallowed by these cracks; all established laws cease to function beneath the water," Chen Qingyu stated, shaking her head.
Lawlessness?
Xu Nian was taken aback by the revelation.
Could it be that the bottom of this lake exists in a state of absolute law vacuum?