Martial Arts Genius with Proficiency System Chapter 974 - 432: In This World, I Am Daluo

Drawn towards the throne as if by an irresistible force, he gradually approached and took a seat. What unfolded next was precisely what was now before their very eyes. In his current state, World Light's existence was fundamentally threatened by the feigned demise and subsequent resurgence of the human race; it was a direct blow to his meticulously laid plans. An entity that had pledged absolute devotion and sacrifice to Star River would never permit such an unforeseen event to transpire. Su Tu was convinced that if the opportunity arose, World Light would readily annihilate every soul present – he possessed undeniably the power to do so. However, he refrained from such an action. Previously, Su Tu had surmised that external cosmic forces prevented World Light's descent, but now, World Light had undeniably arrived. This led to the realization that it wasn't the spatial boundaries hindering his entry, but rather the very presence of the human race. Even if Su Tu and all of humanity were incapable of harming World Light, what was it that caused such apprehension? The act of forcing himself to slaughter humans, thus defiling his being with the blood of his own kind... Could it be that World Light harbored a deep-seated fear of being stained by human blood? Or perhaps, more precisely, his hands were forbidden from being tainted with it, at least within this particular dimension. Consequently, he strategically withdrew, observing all unfold from a distance, patiently awaiting Su Tu to eliminate everyone before making his eventual appearance. Thus, Su Tu ventured boldly that within this spatial realm, World Light would absolutely refrain from taking any direct action.

"Are you merely toying with me?" World Light's voice resonated with an icy chill, his murderous intent surging like molten magma, the terrifying aura emanating from him leaving countless individuals struggling to draw breath. Yet, confronting World Light's overwhelming pressure, Su Tu remained utterly unfazed, maintaining his languid posture as he gazed upward. He posed a nonchalant question: "Are you genuinely incensed, or do you truly possess emotions?"

"Murderous intent, wrath, abhorrence, sorrow – do you truly still harbor these sentiments?"

"Beyond the crushing weight of unending fatigue, do any emotions characteristic of living beings remain within you?" Su Tu's inquiries were delivered as three stark, unfeeling questions.

Upon hearing these words, World Light faltered for a fraction of a second. The angry contortions that had marred his features moments before rapidly receded, replaced by an expression as serene and still as a desolate, frozen lake, devoid of any discernible emotion. "You have divined correctly; within this realm, I am incapable of laying a hand upon humans."

"Therefore, you have emerged victorious." World Light conceded with placid acceptance, his admission swift and unhesitating. However, upon hearing this declaration, Su Tu's eyes betrayed no hint of triumph; instead, a questioning tone entered his voice. "Victorious?"

"Within the grand game you have orchestrated, is there truly a 'winning' option?"

"Could an entity that has traversed countless cycles truly be so negligent as to overlook the possibility of failure?" Su Tu's voice was exquisitely soft, audible only to World Light. He had indeed managed to subvert World Light's grand design, disrupting his scheme. Yet, Su Tu could not bring himself to believe that this was the entirety of World Light's preparations. A player who had participated in a game across innumerable timelines would inevitably anticipate and prepare for unforeseen variables. Amidst boundless opportunities, they would undoubtedly forge a multitude of contingency plans – this was the profound wisdom accumulated through the relentless march of time.

World Light's gaze remained fixed upon Su Tu's countenance, a subtle smile gradually forming at the corners of his lips. "Haha, as anticipated from the final cycle, truly, monstrous talents emerge one after another. Did you also foresee this?"

"Initially, my intention was to indulge you with a brief spectacle, but it appears this particular scenario does not align with your preferences." As he spoke, World Light slowly raised his hands and then, with deliberate grace, performed three distinct claps. In the ensuing instant, emanating from his palms, a ripple of silver light exploded outwards. In the blink of an eye, the world around them froze, as if an invisible 'pause' button had been engaged. The clouds ceased their drift, leaves hung suspended in mid-air, and all existence came to an abrupt standstill. Only World Light and Su Tu retained the freedom of movement.

Time had halted! A thought, utterly unbelievable, bloomed within Su Tu's mind. This was no mere illusion born from the frantic interplay of Heart and Spirit, but an actual, tangible cessation of time. He had always understood that World Light, having endured countless cycles of existence, must wield unfathomable power, yet he had never conceived of a strength sufficient to command time itself. This capability far surpassed any notion of deities, by an immeasurable degree!

"No, to command time is to achieve mastery over the river of causality, reaching such a pinnacle implies proximity to the Daluo realm. If World Light possessed such formidable power, he would not be eternally ensnared within these endless cycles. Perhaps it is the unique nature of this very space that has granted him this extraordinary ability." Su Tu's mind raced with rapid deductions.

At this precise juncture, World Light's voice echoed. "Indeed, my influence is confined solely to this particular dimension." Upon hearing these words, Su Tu's head snapped upwards, his gaze meeting World Light's faintly smiling eyes.

"He can perceive my thoughts!" The realization had barely registered when World Light spoke again: "Well, not precisely 'perceive,' to be more accurate... I can 'hear' them."

"Within this space, I embody the very rules, the immutable law, the Grand Dao itself. Barring the restriction against harming you humans, I am, in essence, omniscient and omnipotent!!" World Light unfurled his arms, his form instantaneously expanding to an awe-inspiring, majestic presence.

The radiance from myriad worlds appeared to pierce through all known realms, and upon being reflected onto him, bestowed upon World Light an ineffable, divine aura.

Space commenced its transformation, molding itself into countless layers of 'cubes' before him, as if twisting at his slightest caprice. The very fabric of the sky and earth inverted, with the dense, heavy ground now suspended above, and the vast blue sky plunging beneath.

Indeed, just as World Light had proclaimed, every single rule within this domain was dictated by his will alone. He was the supreme 'Daluo' governing this entire world.