I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2650 - 1214: Destruction Fiend, Hundred-Armed Giant (2)
Previously on I Have A Cultivation World...
This particular race, having consumed their home planet, employs demonic allure as a lure, relentlessly capturing demon-contaminated worlds across the cosmos. Once a planet is depleted, they set their sights on the next resource-rich, thriving world. The number of planets devoured by the Three-eyed Tribe remains unknown. Chen Mobai’s initial thought upon grasping this was relief, considering the absence of a portal for the Three-eyed Tribe; had they possessed one, they would have gathered an immense amount of Dao Merits.
However, upon deeper reflection, Chen Mobai experienced a twinge of regret. So much potential Dao Merit had been squandered.
As the Three-eyed King advanced steadily towards the Purple Cloud Palace, Chen Mobai observed that the other members of the Three-eyed Tribe remained stationary. They seemed to be awaiting the Three-eyed King’s descent from the Purple Cloud Palace before daring to approach. Leveraging this, Chen Mobai re-activated the Green Lotus Seal, verifying his absolute safety within the Purple Cloud Palace. He then settled onto the stone platform situated at the center of the threshold, commencing his contemplation of the tangible Innate Great Dao.
This was the Great Dao of Destruction!
Having previously unleashed the Chaos Primal Energy Cannon, Chen Mobai possessed some experience in wielding the Power of Destruction, thus establishing a foundational understanding. Combined with the residual Sword Will legacy from Bai Guang, he rapidly attained enlightenment. Destruction stands as the ultimate Great Dao, akin to Annihilation, numbering among the select few within the Three Thousand Great Dao capable of extinguishing beings at the Harmonization stage. The conclusion of the universe signals the advent of the End of Destiny. Should this End of Destiny be obstructed and fail to arrive as scheduled, the universe cannot undergo its intended cosmic reboot. Without a reboot, the escalating population of Void Cultivators would precipitate the collapse of the void, ultimately resulting in the cataclysmic convergence of the Three Thousand Great Dao and total obliteration, disappearing into oblivion.
At such a critical juncture, in a desperate bid for self-preservation, the universe disseminates its ultimate Great Dao to seek suitable vessels. For instance, within the Destruction Demon Giant race, a True Spirit that harmonizes with the Destruction Path could ascend to become the Master of Destruction, intrinsically fated to eradicate any entities obstructing the End of Destiny. Even formidable Pure Yang Great Abilities would be unable to evade termination when confronted by the Master of Destruction. Such is the immutable law of the Great Dao, an unstoppable force.
To defy this ultimate decree, one must either possess an Innate Great Dao with limited scope, such as Nirvana, or transcend the universe entirely to achieve the Tao of Eternity. The Law Domain Chen Mobai cultivated, provided it could manifest the stages of the Three Thousand Great Dao as detailed in the Mahayana Book, offered a method to sidestep annihilation.
Each cycle of cosmic renewal is referred to as a “cosmic epoch” by the Mysterious Gate. Could Master Zi Xiao be a survivor from the cataclysm of a previous cosmic epoch? Upon deciphering the intricacies of the cosmic epoch through the Great Dao of Destruction, this thought suddenly occurred to Chen Mobai. Contemplating further, he deemed it a distinct possibility. Following a cosmic reboot, the Three Thousand Great Dao would invariably be reconstituted. Survivors from the prior epoch could seize this opportune moment to master the Three Thousand Great Dao and attain Creation. However, this remained purely Chen Mobai’s conjecture, implying that ancient entities like Master Zi Xiao would undoubtedly arise to contend for the position of Creation.
Judging by the Pure Yang Scroll bequeathed by Master Zi Xiao, it clearly does not specialize in Magic Duels but was likely constrained by realm. If this were the case, it might not involve a mere cosmic reboot, but rather an independent creation of a new universe, mastering the Three Thousand Great Dao, and achieving Creation. After all, Chen Mobai recalled that Master Zi Xiao’s final two lectures before transcending, during his tenure at the Purple Cloud Palace, were precisely on this topic.
As Chen Mobai continued his profound comprehension of the Great Dao of Destruction, rapidly approaching footsteps signaled an imminent arrival. He was compelled to open his eyes, only to witness the Three-eyed King now standing directly before him. Moments later, the colossal, six-armed giant, standing at a hundred meters tall, set foot upon the final stone platform preceding the gates of the Purple Cloud Palace. Facing Chen Mobai, who was seated at the center of his own stone platform, the giant unexpectedly assumed a cross-legged posture.
“Your appearance and aura are strangely familiar,” the Three-eyed King remarked, fixing his gaze directly upon the diminutive Chen Mobai after settling down.
“Oh? In what way familiar?” Chen Mobai inquired, remaining unconcerned about his safety, as physical confrontation was impossible within the Purple Cloud Palace and he possessed the Green Lotus Seal. He appeared composed and undisturbed.
“My grandfather met defeat while attempting to conquer a planet. In the lingering memories he left behind, the visage of your kind is recorded,” the Three-eyed King stated calmly. However, the Destruction Magic Eye emblazoned on his forehead unfurled slightly, emitting a faint sliver of Breaking Divine Light that caused the previously tranquil planet to commence vibrating violently once more.
That sliver of Breaking Divine Light, Chen Mobai felt, would instantly obliterate him, leaving no trace behind.
"So that's why the aura feels familiar; you recognized me from when I wielded the Great Dao of Destruction to annihilate Ming Wang Star?" Chen Mobai, despite not being as advanced in cultivation realm, possessed immense confidence bolstered by the Purple Cloud Palace. He even seemed to have anticipated the Three-eyed King's aggressive approach, admitting his identity without hesitation.
"It was you!"
Upon hearing Chen Mobai's confirmation, the Destruction Magic Eye emblazoned on the Three-eyed King's forehead snapped open wide. Gray-white Breaking Divine Light swirled intensely within his pupils, appearing poised to unleash its power at any second.
Chen Mobai's heart pounded, his right hand already forming a Green Lotus Seal.
Nevertheless, the Three-eyed King held back, merely issuing a threat.
Perceiving Chen Mobai's resolute composure, the Three-eyed King, with evident disappointment, closed the Magic Eye on his forehead.
"What a shame; had we been alone, you would have long since turned to dust."
Hearing the Three-eyed King's declaration, Chen Mobai couldn't suppress a laugh. He then raised his left hand, from which tendrils of Destruction Bai Guang began to ascend from his palm.
"Confronted with the Great Dao of Destruction, wouldn't your esteemed Destruction Magic Eye be the one to turn to ashes?"
Observing the Destruction Bai Guang emanating from Chen Mobai's palm, the Three-eyed King narrowed his eyes slightly but bravely shook his head. "It's far too little; only the vast white light that annihilated Ming Wang Star possesses the power to severely wound me."
Although the Destruction Path is inferior to the Great Dao of Destruction, Chen Mobai had only just managed to cultivate a small fraction of the Power of Destruction using the stone platform. This was but a minor scratch compared to the Three-eyed King, who was already in the Void-Cultivating stage.
It would cause pain, certainly, but at most, it would be a mere stinging sensation.
In response, Chen Mobai calmly stated, "Should you decide to visit our star system again, I would be honored to host you, much like I did Ming Wang Star."
A heavy silence fell upon the Three-eyed King.
Having attained such a cultivation level, with the gift of longevity, why gamble on the opponent's ability to launch the Chaos Primal Energy Cannon for the sake of a single planet?
If he possessed an adventurous spirit, he would have surely led the Three-eyed Tribe in an attack during the period when the Immortal Gate annihilated Ming Wang Star.
With the bloodline of the Destruction Demon Giants, reaching the pinnacle of their power transforms them into a Seventh Rank Hundred-Armed Giant, capable of Destroying Laws and Tao.
At that stage, even a True Immortal of Unity, who has already embarked on the Destruction Path, would choose to retreat.
"Once I reach Seventh Rank, I shall return."
Hearing the Three-eyed King's vow, Chen Mobai's killing intent intensified.
He knew that truly ascending to the Seventh Rank True Spirit in the vast universe was exceptionally rare, but what if it actually happened?
The thought of such a formidable enemy continuously loitering around the Immortal Gate, capturing planets, would leave him restless, even if he were to leave Earth Element Star.
Unfortunately, Bai Guang was currently occupied by the Death God True Body.
Otherwise, with her profound understanding of the Great Dao of Destruction, dealing with the Three-eyed King would be as effortless as slicing through vegetables.
"When you return, I shall prepare the most spectacular display of white fireworks for you."
With these words, Chen Mobai rose from the stone platform. Disregarding the presence of the Three-eyed King, he turned and strode into the Purple Cloud Palace.
As he watched Chen Mobai's retreating figure, the Three-eyed King's Destruction Magic Eye opened, and Breaking Divine Light began to brew within it.
However, in the end, the Three-eyed King chose not to act.
Their race had, over countless eons, eradicated innumerable planets. Yet, etched into their ancestral memory, the foremost of the seven great taboos was never to engage in combat within this stone palace.