Eternal Reverence Chapter 1013

This contest endured for years. Even with Li Fuchen’s Primary Extreme Sword Dao Universe, the Swordsmen Guild found themselves at a disadvantage. Fortunately, their lives were not in peril.

Once enveloped by the god domain, direct interaction with the universe's source energy became impossible, thus preventing any energy replenishment. Without a way to regain energy, even an unparalleled lord would succumb swiftly, as any substantial energy reserves would eventually be depleted.

"Ice Fire God Lord, I propose we cease this conflict. If we escalate to a fight to the death, only mutual destruction will result," the Taichi Sword Progenitor conveyed to the Ice Fire God Lord.

"Your side is at a complete disadvantage," the Ice Fire God Lord retorted with a snort.

The Taichi Sword Progenitor replied, "Indeed, we are at a disadvantage. However, can you truly annihilate us within a mere few thousand years?"

The Taichi Sword Progenitor omitted a crucial point: faced with an existential threat, the Swordsmen Guild would cast aside pride and seek aid, potentially even contacting a half-god from their ranks. Such an action would transform the conflict from a clash between two power factions into a war spanning the universe. He was confident the Ice Fire God Lord wished to avoid such a devastating outcome.

"You seek a truce without offering any concession?" the Dusk God Lord exclaimed, his anger palpable.

"A price? What price? Is it justifiable to seize what rightfully belongs to others? You can only blame your own incompetence," Li Fuchen scoffed.

"You! I shall remember this. I, Dusk God Lord, swear vengeance upon you!" the Dusk God Lord declared, seething.

"Dusk God Lord, it is time to halt. The Bright God Lord remains within the ruins, and we have no means to contact him."

Had they been able to reach the Bright God Lord, the Ice Fire God Lord would not have entertained a truce. The Dusk God Lord's point was valid: a truce without consequence was too lenient for the opposition. However, continuing the battle indefinitely here yielded no resolution. It was far wiser to retreat and strategize.

Despite his extreme reluctance, the Dusk God Lord ultimately consented to the truce.

"Tsk, tsk, utterly thrilling. It has been eons since such a ferocious battle unfolded."

"How could a conflict between the Swordsmen Guild and the God Hall not be exhilarating? The divine race truly lives up to its formidable reputation. It is fortunate the 1st rank Bright God Lord is absent; otherwise, the Swordsmen Guild would be in an even dire predicament."

"The Primary Extreme Lord is also extraordinary, having actually grasped the sword dao universe. This comprehension is an indispensable asset when confronting the divine race's paramount, unparalleled lords. Without the dao universe, no one can stand against such formidable opponents."

"Precisely. To counter the divine race's god domain, control over the dao universe is paramount. A majority of the top ten ranked individuals on the Lord Rankings possess this capability."

Following the cessation of hostilities between the God Hall and the Swordsmen Guild, the observers engaged in fervent discussions.

Conversations revolved around either the might of the divine race or the prowess of Li Fuchen.

"This Primary Extreme Lord has actually comprehended the sword dao universe?"

The Dark Soul Primogenitor and the Darkness Lord King exchanged troubled glances.

The presence or absence of the dao universe represented a fundamental disparity.

Within the cosmos, dominion over the dao universe conferred a decisive advantage. Confronting such an individual was tantamount to facing certain death.

"A towering tree is inevitably felled. Given the divine race's inherent tyranny, they will show him no mercy," stated the Wither Wood Progenitor.

With the battle concluded, the divine race and all other major factions departed, leaving behind the members of the Swordsmen Guild.

"Taichi Sword Progenitor, my deepest gratitude. To all present, thank you," Li Fuchen expressed, bowing and cupping his fist in respect.

The Scarlet Fire Sword Progenitor chuckled, responding, "This is not solely your concern; it is a matter of the Swordsmen Guild. There is no need for thanks."

The Taichi Sword Progenitor concurred, "The Scarlet Fire Sword Progenitor speaks the truth. This has transcended personal conflict. When confronting a formidable power, unity is essential for survival. However, Primary Extreme Lord, you must exercise extreme caution moving forward."

Through this confrontation, Li Fuchen had inadvertently thrust himself into the spotlight, making him an undeniable focal point.

"I understand," Li Fuchen acknowledged with a nod.

The previous World Fruit had not been sufficient to provoke widespread unrest, but with the addition of the inception copper key, many would undoubtedly lose their composure. Naturally, having witnessed Li Fuchen's demonstrated strength, these individuals would refrain from rash actions, opting instead to await an opportune moment to strike.

Returning to the Crosswise River Star Domain, the Crosswise River Primogenitor voluntarily relinquished the inception copper key to Li Fuchen. He recognized his inadequacy to safeguard the inception copper key and preferred to trade it for an opportunity to study the World Fruit.

Upon receiving the inception copper key, Li Fuchen gave his word that the Crosswise River Primogenitor would be granted the chance to comprehend the World Fruit ten millennia hence.

"Now, it is time to delve properly into the space-time dao."

At Li Fuchen's current mastery of the sword dao, all its facets were already at an exceedingly elevated standard, necessitating a considerable span of time for any further advancement.

The Primary Extreme Sword Art had attained the late stage of the star domain level; progression beyond this point meant reaching perfection. Numerous half-gods had spent eons striving toward this very level without success.

Conversely, the Primary Extreme Sword Technique remained at a lower rung, only achieving the early stage of the star domain level.

Yet, advancing in cultivation techniques is inherently more arduous than perfecting martial arts, with the disparity in difficulty being quite significant.

Li Fuchen's decision to focus on the space-time dao was, in fact, also in service of his sword dao pursuits. Currently, his mastery of space-time dao allowed him to accelerate time by threefold. Once his space-time dao reached the mid-stage of the star domain level, this acceleration would surpass fivefold, invariably saving him a substantial amount of time.

Immersing himself within the World Fruit, Li Fuchen commenced a demanding period of cultivation.

…

"Finally, I've broken through to the superior lord level."

With the advantage of spatial-temporal acceleration, it took the Immortal Lord approximately two thousand years to ascend to the superior lord level.

At present, owing to the unique attributes of his immortal dao, even an unparalleled lord would struggle to defeat him.

Meanwhile, the werewolf incarnation had already reached the regular lord level and was vigorously pursuing advancement to superior lord.

As for the others, including Yan Qingwu, their progress was notably less significant.

This was primarily because Li Fuchen had refrained from accelerating their personal timelines. His guiding principle was to permit individuals to reach the heaven lord level before implementing any such temporal acceleration.

One hundred years…

Five hundred years…

One thousand years…

…

Time flowed onward, unhurried. Li Fuchen observed that as his cultivation base grew, the perceived value of time diminished. In earlier times, a mere handful of years would seem an eternity. Now, centuries or even a millennium felt as transient as passing clouds.

Two thousand years…

Three thousand years…

This marked the most extensive period Li Fuchen had ever dedicated to secluded cultivation.

"I have finally achieved a breakthrough." Emerging from within the World Fruit, Li Fuchen exhaled slowly.

Three thousand years in the external world equated to nine thousand years with the benefit of spatial-temporal acceleration. Li Fuchen's space-time dao had finally advanced from its early stage to the mid-stage of the star domain level.

"I wonder how much spatial-temporal acceleration I can now apply." Li Fuchen began to activate the temporal acceleration for himself.

Threefold, fourfold, fivefold, sixfold…

The flow of time grew progressively faster, rapidly exceeding Li Fuchen's initial expectations.

Sevenfold, eightfold…

Tenfold.

At last, the spatial-temporal acceleration reached a staggering ten times.

This was an astonishing figure.

After all, Li Fuchen was a pinnacle unparalleled lord, and even the arris light motherstone would struggle to sustain a tenfold temporal acceleration for extended durations.

While the arris light motherstone qualified as a low-grade universe treasure, variations in size existed. Smaller motherstones contained less foundational time essence and possessed a lower density. To a certain extent, this demonstrated the profound power of the space-time dao.

"For me, three thousand years in the outside world represents not merely nine thousand years, but thirty thousand years. My efficiency has more than doubled." Li Fuchen remarked with a smile.

With a graceful gesture, Li Fuchen applied accelerated time to the Immortal Lord and his werewolf incarnation.

Following his breakthrough, the Immortal Lord's spatial-temporal acceleration had decreased from twentyfold to fivefold. Now, it had surged to thirtyfold, surpassing its previous maximum.

The werewolf incarnation experienced a similar phenomenon. Post-breakthrough, its acceleration dropped from two hundredfold to thirtyfold; it now reached an incredible two hundred and fifty times. The magnitude of this difference far exceeded that of the Immortal Lord.

This disparity suggested a profound connection between the werewolf incarnation and Li Fuchen, as such an extreme acceleration would otherwise be unattainable.

"I shall continue my comprehension." Li Fuchen re-entered the World Fruit, resuming his deep seclusion.