Martial Arts Genius with Proficiency System Chapter 967 - 428: Jia Xun’s Skull, the Causal Chain of Apotheosis

Su Tu spoke in a calm tone.

Indeed, this ancient and majestic entity, resembling a dragon yet not, akin to a serpent but distinct, is the Celestial Extremes. Its True Spirit had transferred into the Egg of Chaos for a rebirth, embarking on a new existence.

As Su Tu passed through that enigmatic gate, the Egg of Chaos stirred, its surface erupting with countless ancient runes.

Subsequently, the consciousness of the Celestial Extremes stirred from its deep slumber. However, it hadn't fully absorbed all the energy within the Egg of Chaos yet, preventing its immediate hatching into the present world.

Yet, after being confined for an immeasurable duration, the Celestial Extremes could no longer suppress its yearning to experience the world, even in its current state as an egg.

Tragically, even as a being born of chaos, possessing the most mysterious and noble lineage, an egg lacks the ability to roll freely across the ground.

This Egg of Chaos, originating from the primordial chaos, boasts a divine pedigree comparable to the Innate Gods and Sacred Beings. It requires an extensive period to completely absorb the necessary energy and achieve hatching.

Consequently, the Celestial Extremes felt as though it had merely exchanged one prison for another.

It was simply a transition from a life sentence to a term with an uncertain duration, a cruel twist of fate.

At this juncture, an idea sparked within Su Tu: since the entity possessed consciousness, it could harness the Power of the Heart and Spirit. He thus proposed that the Celestial Extremes attempt to project its shadow into the current realm.

Astonishingly, this endeavor proved successful. The Celestial Extremes manifested its current form in the present world, while its primary essence remained enveloped within the egg, still gestating.

Earlier, upon Su Tu's arrival, he had permitted the Celestial Extremes to explore freely. The entity had exulted, finding novelty even in this confined small world after countless eons of isolation.

That is, until it detected someone daring to engage in negotiations with his elder brother...

In a flash, it arrived, effortlessly annihilating these Foreign Races as if they were mere ants.

From the perspective of the Celestial Extremes, all living beings and races within this world appeared exceedingly humble and feeble.

Such unworthy beings presumed to possess the right to negotiate with Su Tu? Their annihilation was an immediate consequence!

"Yet his lifespan was depleted, fighting until his dying breath, such a person deserves respect, not humiliation."

Su Tu remarked casually.

Upon hearing Su Tu's words, the Celestial Extremes immediately halted, gazing at Su Tu with a smile.

"Alright! Big brother!! Do you think I look handsome in this form? Although I’m not fully born yet, I guess my appearance won’t change much from now."

The Celestial Extremes exhibited complete obedience towards this elder brother, who had valiantly contended against the Eastern Emperor on its behalf. It saw no downside in acknowledging him as kin.

Furthermore, for reasons yet unknown, ever since Su Tu's transformation within the Golden Pool, the Celestial Extremes had experienced an inexplicable sense of affinity towards him...

Hmm... it bore a striking resemblance to the affection one feels for their father.

"An eldest brother like a father, quite reasonable."

The Celestial Extremes offered this self-consolation.

"Big brother, the projection time is limited; I must return now. Remember to summon me if there's a need."

With those words, the form of the Celestial Extremes abruptly dissipated, leaving behind only a solitary drop of crimson, gem-like blood suspended in the air before it too vanished.

This drop of blood belonged to Su Tu, as a vessel was necessary for the projection; a colossal amount of vitality was required to support an entity of the Celestial Extremes' caliber.

Having undergone the profound metamorphosis within the Golden Pool, each drop of Su Tu's blood pulsed with boundless vitality, ample enough to sustain the Celestial Extremes' projection.

Su Tu estimated the current might of the Celestial Extremes. It was at least equivalent to the Dao Lord Level, even though it had not yet fully gestated and was merely an ethereal manifestation, not even a true avatar.

Once the Celestial Extremes fully hatches and materializes in the present world, the extent of its power is beyond imagination.

Even now, the summoning of Dao Lord level might through a single drop of blood is exceedingly cost-effective.

At this moment, the battlefield was a grim tableau of strewn bodies. Only the prodigies of the Human Race remained, diligently tending to their wounds.

The throne had not materialized, even with the outpouring of blood from the prodigies, and this world remained unaltered.

It seemed to be a silent indication... that the blood spilled was still insufficient!!

Only one remains, to ascend the throne!!

This sentiment echoed within Su Tu's heart as his gaze inadvertently swept over the Human Race prodigies tending to their injuries.

A flicker of complex emotion crossed his eyes.

"Jia Xun is no longer..."

He murmured softly.

Then, his brows knitted together.

The image of Jia Xun emerged in his mind, his nearly demonic visage, ostensibly a Buddha's Son, yet possessing features more delicate and stunning than any woman's, marked by a solitary red dot upon his forehead, his eyes reflecting profound compassion.

Ultimately, what materialized before him was a skull emanating a divine, golden radiance.

Verily, this very skull, which had once aided Su Tu in breaching that final, unsettling barrier, now bore a striking resemblance to Jia Xun, the so-called Son of Buddha, once its form was restored with flesh.

In reality, Su Tu and Jia Xun’s interactions were scant, their paths crossing only twice for brief encounters. Their most significant endeavor together was the meticulously planned annihilation of the Golden Pool.

However, the Golden Pool had already met its demise at Su Tu’s hands, thereby concluding their joint undertaking.

Su Tu harbored a considerable fascination for Jia Xun. Both were acknowledged as prodigious 'infants' who achieved self-awareness after their initial growth, having attained enlightenment under the Starship, much like Su Tu himself.

A persistent desire burned within Su Tu to ascertain the extraordinary qualities that Jia Xun might possess.

It was an unexpected revelation that the skull rightfully belonged to Jia Xun.

At first, Su Tu had dismissed the resemblance as superficial. Yet, upon noting Jia Xun’s conspicuous absence, his intuition, guided by the Inference of Heaven, confirmed the grim truth: the skull was indeed Jia Xun’s.

"Jia Xun, just what secrets do you hold?"

"And tell me, why are you treading this path?"

Su Tu contemplated these questions internally, yet a dense fog of mystery shrouded everything. The complexities ran far too deep, rendering even the Inference of Heaven incapable of unraveling the complete tapestry.

Only by advancing resolutely, step by painstaking step, towards the ultimate conclusion could he hope to glimpse the entirety of the picture.

With this realization dawning, Su Tu lowered himself into a crouch, his gaze fixing upon the intricately carved Stone Fish resting on the ground, his eyes narrowing almost imperceptibly.

An excessive number of peculiar occurrences were transpiring within this locale. Consider, for instance, the sudden surge of power exhibited by Lin Long earlier.

While others might surmise it was Lin Long’s ultimate trump card, Su Tu, with his discerning perception, recognized the fundamental nature of that power; it was, in essence...

Su Tu extended the tip of his finger, summoning forth a resplendent luminescence that erupted like a shower of stardust from his fingertip.

This manifestation of power bore an astonishing similarity to the energy Lin Long had unleashed previously. The key distinction lay in Su Tu’s superior potency and the profound enigma surrounding his energy.

"Star River Divine Power."

"What manifested in Lin Long moments ago was the Star River Divine Power."

Su Tu articulated these words softly, a subtle tremor rippling through his inner being.

The Star River Divine Power is, by its very definition, a Divine Power, brought into existence only after the successful creation of a unique Star River within one's own being.

Despite its immense might, wielding this power proves exceptionally arduous.

"Even I, in my current state, cannot fully command this power. Yet, he unleashed it, utilizing lifespan as the nexus of cause and effect, and still, it proved insufficient."

"Moreover, he has not yet established an internal Star River; this formidable power was not cultivated by him."

Su Tu meticulously replayed every detail of his encounter with Lin Long.

He remained steadfast in his conviction that this Star River Divine Power had not been independently cultivated by Lin Long.

"Could it be that a deity has already awakened and graciously bestowed their blessings upon him?"

This speculative notion was swiftly discarded by Su Tu. For if a divine entity were involved, as a seasoned Godslayer, he would undoubtedly have perceived their presence long before this moment.

However, if it was not a deity’s bestowal, then what else could it be...

As Su Tu’s thoughts swirled, his gaze inadvertently settled upon the other fallen prodigies scattered across the ground.

Suddenly, his eyes widened as if a profound realization had struck him.

"The individual known as World Light held all other races at bay beyond the perimeter. With his strength, none could gain entry unless expressly permitted. He was actively engaged in a process of selection, intentionally allowing specific individuals to pass."

"Beyond mere strength, there must be a shared characteristic among those chosen."

Su Tu vocalized this deduction, and then, his eyes quivered subtly as the Eye of Cause and Effect became active. In an instant, an infinite lattice of interconnectedness materialized before him.

Indeed, the threads of cause and effect pertaining to these fallen prodigies did not dissipate with their demise. Instead, they ascended, spiraling outwards, intertwining until they coalesced into an extraordinarily peculiar... arboreal structure.

Su Tu’s voice resonated with an uncommon measure of astonishment as he spoke with profound solemnity.

"Cause and Effect of Godhood..."