The Strongest Gene Chapter 876 - Decisive Battle (3)

“I’m not short,” Wang Yao grumbled, a hint of pique in her voice.

Chen Feng chuckled, shaking his head. “I don’t believe you. Secondhand information is unreliable. Even direct observation can be deceiving. Only by experiencing it firsthand…”

“Hmph!” Wang Yao shot him a glare, but then a laugh escaped her lips. This fellow’s personality, she mused, was truly unchanging.

“Hehe.” Duma let out a dry chuckle from the side, finding the display of affection a bit overwhelming. Even after so many years, he found their intimacy difficult to bear, his face visibly paling as their affection grew more pronounced.

Fortunately, Chen Feng knew when to shift focus. He proceeded to recount recent events to Wang Yao. She, in turn, understood his ultimate ambition: to become the controller of this world. It was, she admitted, an understandable desire.

She rose, surveying the desolated world around them. Half of it had been devastated by Luo Yuan, its inhabitants enslaved and living in a state worse than death. The remaining half struggled in perpetual hardship. This was the current state of a world devoid of vitality. After all, Luo Yuan viewed it merely as a stepping stone for his return to the past; he had no incentive to preserve it.

Thus, Chen Feng felt compelled to complete Luo Yuan’s grand design. His immediate goal was world control, followed by a rewind of time. However, his destination was not Luo Yuan’s intended era, but rather the peak of this world’s history – the Genetic Era he deeply remembered.

Wang Yao met Chen Feng’s gaze, her expression earnest. “Have you truly decided?”

Chen Feng nodded, his resolve firm. “Mhm.” His mind had been made up for a considerable time.

“Dominating the world is not the most difficult part,” Wang Yao stated, taking a slow breath. “However, reversing time, especially to a precise moment, is exceptionally challenging. Even with the power of time at your disposal, it will demand immense energy. Furthermore,” she added gravely, “you might cease to be a true god, or perhaps, you might even cease to exist entirely.”

Within this current reality, Chen Feng stood as a true god, his power immense. Since vanquishing Luo Yuan, he had become virtually invincible. Gaining control of the world would undoubtedly be a simple feat, especially with the powers of luck and misfortune still under his command.

Consequently, subjugating the world presented no significant obstacle for Chen Feng. He could reshape it at will, restoring its vitality and setting it on a stable course.

In this new world order, Chen Feng was the undisputed monarch, even if he chose not to claim the title formally. Rewinding time, conversely, was a far more daunting task. To turn back the clock for the entire world required not only the power of time but also a colossal amount of divine power. Such power could not materialize from nothingness. The question then became: whose divine power would be depleted? Without question, it would be Chen Feng’s.

With Chen Feng as the agent, the world as the canvas, Wang Yao’s temporal manipulation as the catalyst, and Chen Feng’s divine power as the fuel, the rewind would commence. The potential consequence was Chen Feng’s complete loss of divine power. The further back they intended to travel, the greater the toll on him. Was this truly the outcome he desired? Moreover…

“Luo Yuan and Ye,” Wang Yao murmured, bringing their names to his attention. Though they were currently deceased, their potential return to an era when they were alive presented a significant risk. Luo Yuan had inadvertently triggered Ye’s awakening during his temporal travels. Now, should Chen Feng act carelessly, he might inadvertently revive both of them.

In such a scenario, how would a depleted Chen Feng contend with them? His demise would be certain and agonizing. Therefore, utmost caution was paramount in executing this plan. Temporal reversal allowed for absolutely no margin of error.

Chen Feng nodded. “I understand.” He had already grappled with these very possibilities.

His gaze hardened with determination as he declared, “I have no alternative; I made a promise to them that I would save them. Furthermore, I have meticulously considered every aspect of this endeavor. There will be no complications. In this world, no one can impede me. No one can sway my resolve either.”

Chen Feng was certain. With Luo Yuan’s demise, he now stood as the undisputed strongest.

“Mhm.” Wang Yao inclined her head. With Luo Yuan gone, she would no longer oppose Chen Feng’s course of action.

“Then, let us commence,” Wang Yao proposed.

“Very well.” Chen Feng drew a deep breath. “The source of my power closely mirrors Luo Yuan’s. Consequently, controlling the world will be remarkably straightforward. The critical element of this plan hinges on reversing time, and for that, I will require your assistance.”

“Understood,” Wang Yao responded with solemnity.

Shua!

Faint wisps of divine power emanated outwards. Chen Feng began to glow with an intense, incandescent radiance.

Bang!

Divine power gathered. In Chen Feng’s grasp, a unique world power began to manifest. In Wang Yao’s hands, the unique power of time coalesced. Gradually, the two distinct powers merged.

Bang!

The moment the two forces collided, a destructive shockwave radiated outwards. An alarming surge of energy erupted from their immediate vicinity, forming a translucent vortex. This vortex contained the essence of time itself, holding all possibilities within its depths. Without question, should this vortex engulf the entire world, the very flow of time would reverse.

This was the power to reverse time; this was the profound might of time. Yet, just as they initiated their endeavor to rewind existence, a brilliant streak of light flashed into view. Originating from an unseen corner, concealed within the void, an ethereal figure materialized.

Swish!

The individual appeared abruptly and charged directly towards them.

“Luo Yuan!” Wang Yao exclaimed in shock, her eyes widening. It was clear she had not anticipated Luo Yuan’s presence. This had to be the clone Chen Feng had previously spoken of.

“You court death.” Chen Feng’s gaze turned ice-cold. Having anticipated the possibility of Luo Yuan’s clone appearing, he had made preparations. A mere clone? A high-tier true god? In the past, such an entity might have intimidated him. However, he was now the controller of this world, the absolute apex. Confronting Luo Yuan? Chen Feng let out a sneer. “I have been awaiting your arrival.”

Bang!

Instantly, the might of a peak true god surged forth. As a safeguard against Luo Yuan, Chen Feng had conserved a portion of his power. This residual energy was unleashed, piercing directly through Luo Yuan.

Although Luo Yuan might have once possessed formidable strength, he was now merely a clone. Such an existence, a high-tier true-god clone, posed no threat to Chen Feng, nor could it disrupt his meticulously laid plans. Astonishingly, even after being impaled, a smile persisted on Luo Yuan’s countenance.

Luo Yuan erupted in laughter. “Haha. I knew I couldn’t defeat you. However, did you ever consider why I am here? You are attempting to achieve what I have strived for all this time! Hehe, why would I possibly try to stop you? I will not impede your progress. Instead, I will assist you!”

Shua!

An unusual power erupted from his hand, breaching the vortex of reversed time. The instant it integrated, Wang Yao felt a surge of alarm.

Wang Yao’s expression flickered. Indeed, the energy Luo Yuan had infused into the vortex was the power of time itself. Though minuscule, this infusion immediately destabilized the vortex, which had only just achieved a fragile equilibrium.

“You all seem to have forgotten that long ago, Duma also possessed a wristband. I have replicated his power as well!” Luo Yuan declared with uproarious laughter, reveling in the correctness of his decision.”