The Strongest Gene Chapter 879 - Return

“I declared it; this ordeal must conclude.” With an expression of utter calm, Chen Feng observed Xiao Ying toying with Luo Yuan. “In reality, all ceased the very instant the true Luo Yuan perished. You are, after all, a mere replica. Despite sharing identical consciousness and thought patterns, you are nothing but a clone.”

Luo Yuan began to murmur, “How is this possible…”

Bang!

The vortex of time began to churn violently. Deprived of its timestamp, the vortex was now fully unleashed. The entire world commenced its backward flow. With the exception of their immediate location, all things reversed course like a flowing river. Time was now in reverse.

Luo Yuan’s eyes were stretched wide. This was the very outcome he had desperately wished for, even in his dreams. For this singular moment, he had toiled relentlessly for years. Alas, though it was now unfolding in reality, it bore no relation to him any longer.

Abruptly, Chen Feng uttered, “Time for your departure.”

Swish!

A crimson flash streaked forth as Xiao Ying sent Luo Yuan hurtling away.

“No!” Luo Yuan’s face contorted in despair. The instant he was propelled beyond the designated zone, he dissolved into the temporal current. This particular Luo Yuan was merely a clone. Consequently, the moment he made contact with the river of time, he ceased to exist.

Bang!

The time vortex detonated with raw power, transporting them through every epoch of their existence. Initially, they witnessed Luo Yuan’s era. They observed Luo Yuan’s absolute reign over the world, solidifying his position as the sole monarch. Given that time was rewinding, the spectacle was rather comical. They saw Luo Yuan devolve from a supreme deity, the master of all, into a figure who had lost his dominion.

Next followed Chen Feng’s epoch. During this period, the world remained undivided. Chen Feng had abstained from worldly affairs, allowing the world to flourish positively.

Soon, the era of Ye dawned. The world underwent a drastic transformation. The human realm condensed into a solitary orb reflected within Ye’s eyes. This was the most agonizing epoch for humanity.

Shua! Shua!

Gradually, time reversed its course. At this precise juncture, a blinding luminescence flared. Just like that, the temporal vortex halted, forcefully arrested at this point.

Mhm? Chen Feng felt a jolt of surprise. He perceived that the time vortex seemed to have become ensnared by something solid. Chen Feng gazed into the distance. There stood Ye, who had been in constant flux with the temporal current, now resolutely stationary. His eyes blazed with intensity. His very being acted as an anchor, immovably securing the vortex of time.

“Has this moment finally arrived?” Ye’s lips curved into a subtle smile. “I am aware of your presence, Luo Yuan. I comprehend your objectives. Thus, I have awaited you here. I may face defeat in the immediate future. I may fall, granting you dominion over this world. However, since you are reversing time, let us engage in battle once more.” Ye’s gaze sharpened. “Hehe. I have anticipated this moment for a considerable duration.”

This was, in fact, the temporal juncture shortly before Ye and Luo Yuan’s grand confrontation. It was due to Luo Yuan that Chen Feng had received an immense boon from Ye, enabling his ascent to godhood. Not long thereafter, Ye had embarked into the cosmos to challenge Luo Yuan. In that monumental clash, both had endured grievous calamities. It appeared this was the contingency plan Ye had meticulously prepared.

“It seems you indeed emerged triumphant from that conflict,” Ye remarked with a faint smile. “Nevertheless, the ultimate victory shall still be mine.”

Shua!

His form flickered, entirely enveloped in a brilliant effulgence. Like a steadfast anchor, he stabilized the temporal vortex. His body surged forward, instantly penetrating the vortex’s core.

“To my understanding, after unleashing this vortex, your remaining power will be negligible. Here, I reign supreme. Thank you for reversing time, enabling me to…” Upon entering the vortex, his thoughts abruptly went blank.

Ye stared, utterly bewildered, at the three individuals before him. “Who are you?” Almost instantaneously, recollection dawned. Was this not that young man named Chen Feng?

Ye’s countenance shifted dramatically. “Why are you here? Where is Luo Yuan?” Could it be that Luo Yuan had delegated the task of temporal reversal to another? Was this a safeguard Luo Yuan had established against Ye? A torrent of possibilities flooded Ye’s mind. Meanwhile, Chen Feng’s gaze fell upon the gleaming fragment held by Ye. This fragment radiated a familiar energy – the very essence of time.

Chen Feng let out a sigh. “A timestamp.” Ye had evidently discovered a potent timestamp imbued with the power of time. Employing this artifact, he had held his position until the temporal reversal reached this specific point, freezing it in this instant. Had Luo Yuan been the one orchestrating the time rewind, he would have faced utter ruin here. “Xiao Ying,” Chen Feng commanded.

Swish!

Instantly, Xiao Ying darted forward, sending Ye careening backward. Concurrently, the timestamp clutched by Ye was deftly seized by Xiao Ying.

Ye was struck with a sense of bewilderment. What was happening? He recognized Chen Feng—the very mortal Ye had once bestowed a divine position upon, elevating him to godhood. How had this person gained the power to command the vortex of time? And then there was the young lady; her strength was astonishingly formidable. Ye was completely at a loss, finding himself utterly unable to perceive the true capabilities of the three individuals before him.

Chen Feng simply chuckled. "Hehe." Ye's meticulous scheme had appeared foolproof. Regrettably, he had overlooked Chen Feng's existence. He was unaware that following his own confrontation with Luo Yuan, Chen Feng had also engaged in a prolonged struggle with the same adversary. Both Luo Yuan and Chen Feng had significantly advanced their Cultivation during this extended conflict. In fact, by its conclusion, even those close to them had ascended to the realm of True God. Ye's power might have once been considerable, but against the current Chen Feng...

"You are far too weak," Chen Feng stated, his expression serene.

Bang!

Immediately, Ye's form was sent hurtling backward.

Even as he was repelled, Ye struggled to comprehend the situation. This was a contingency he had set in motion before his journey into outer space. Based on his estimations, Luo Yuan's might was nearly equivalent to his own. How could he be considered weak? At that very moment, he observed the young lady who had seized the timestamp from him. She cast a questioning glance his way before decisively consuming the timestamp.

Ka!

And so, the flow of time was restored.

"No!" Ye cried out in alarm. He understood that the instant time resumed its course...

Shua!

The moment the temporal vortex began to churn once more, Ye dissolved into nothingness. This once-mighty True God had finally been erased as time reverted to the era preceding the arrival of the gods, the epoch of the primordial descent. Time flowed onward, eventually returning to the period Chen Feng knew best: the Genetic Era.

Bang!

Precisely at this juncture, the temporal vortex ceased its motion. The fabric of reality, distorted by the temporal rewind, snapped back to normalcy. Azure skies and verdant waters reappeared. The familiar cityscape, with its towering skyscrapers and buildings, materialized before their eyes. Cities pulsating with vibrant life emerged from the past.

Chen Feng tightly clenched his fists. He had finally returned to the era he found most comfortable. The ancient races remained undiscovered. The primordial entities had yet to descend. The gods had not yet made their appearance. This was still humanity's golden age.

A smile graced Chen Feng's lips. "I am fond of this era." Naturally, returning to this specific point in time did not mean his responsibilities were concluded. At the very least, he needed to confront all those destined to emerge in the future before they could amass significant power. For instance...

Chen Feng retrieved a wristband and spoke softly into it.

"Luo Yuan. I am coming for you."