Chapter 229: Chapter 221: 10 Years
Hoo!
The roaring flames spread across the sky, covering a radius of thousands of li.
The temperature of this flame was not high, yet it possessed a bizarre ability to reduce everything in the world to ashes. Wang Xu stretched out his arms, the Endless Fire extending outward beyond thousands of li, the range gradually expanding as cold sweat slowly seeped from his forehead.
"Three thousand li!" As the Endless Fire expanded to three thousand li, Wang Xu’s face turned as pale as snow, and he immediately retracted the Endless Fire, exhaling a long breath.
The larger the Endless Fire grew, the more challenging it became. The first layer "Sea of Fire" was something Wang Xu had yet to achieve.
Wang Xu sat cross-legged, closing his eyes to meditate, with the rolling sea of fire from a thousand li above hanging over his head, burning fiercely.
The Endless Fire had massive destructive power; though it had minimal effect on those in the Mixed Universe Realm, it was enough to instill fear and despair in cosmic martial artists below the Mixed Universe Realm.
The larger the Endless Fire, the stronger the damage. If Wang Xu could perfect the first layer "Sea of Fire," even those in the Mixed Universe Realm would be injured.
Moreover, within the range of the Sea of Fire, any attack that penetrated the Endless Fire would certainly be affected, providing Wang Xu with an effective defense circle spanning ten thousand li—an offensive and defensive technique he was naturally determined to cultivate further.
In the Sand Tower, one hundred and fifty years had passed.
A strand of gentle light drifted in the void, like rootless duckweed, floating aimlessly.
This thread-like light leapt in space, swaying and dancing, slicing the air itself like an invisible blade, sharp beyond measure.
Yet, this thread-like light didn’t last long before it quietly vanished, leaving no trace.
"Failed." Wang Xu shook his pale face.
Wang Xu had spent thirty-six years barely comprehending the mysteries of the second layer "Silk Thread" of the Endless Saber, and another sixty-four years shrinking the Light and Dark Blade Aura bit by bit until it gradually formed the shape of a thread.
Although the blade aura transformed into a thread, it couldn’t truly showcase the power of the thread.
"How can I truly step into the second layer?" Wang Xu fell into contemplation, ceasing his cultivation to think, perceive, and deduce from various perspectives and methods.
Relentless cultivation yielded very limited progress. Only by stopping occasionally, discarding distractions, and contemplating deeply could substantial insights be gained, making future cultivation more intuitive.
The sea of fire hovered above Wang Xu’s head, burning fiercely, as he sat cross-legged in the void, his eyes mesmerized.
...Time passed by day after day, and nearly two hundred years went by within the Sand Tower.
"I’ve got it!" Wang Xu suddenly stood up, a bright gleam flickering in his eyes.
He swung the White Jade Long Saber, releasing thread-like blade auras that shot out instantly, sometimes seeming fast, sometimes slow, reaching the horizon in a blink of an eye, with traces often too elusive to catch.
This thread was more stable than what Wang Xu had executed last time.
The previous threads were like being blown by a hurricane, constantly in an unstable state.
This time, the threads Wang Xu unleashed were much steadier and lighter, like genuine threads dancing in the air, with a subtler charm.
But the threads didn’t last long, crumbling and dispersing after only a few breaths.
"Longer and more stable than before... Yes, this time I’ve got it, the direction is right!" Wang Xu was excited, for the direction in cultivation is crucial. Once the right path is found, everything else will no longer be an issue.
"Continue!" Wang Xu continuously unleashed strands of thread-like blade auras, as though the entire sky was showered with a rain of threads, weaving rapidly through the void, creating a magnificent spectacle.
Two hundred and eighty years later.
A strand of light floated softly in the void like a thread, yet wherever it passed, the air split, the void distorted, quietly revealing a deep black spatial crack.
This thread of light was as steady as a mountain, like a gentle breeze blowing through, threads flying with the wind—all merged into nature.
The most crucial part was that this strand of thread not only sliced through the air but also affected space.
"Success!" Holding the White Jade Long Saber, Wang Xu wiped the hot sweat from his forehead and displayed a satisfied smile as he witnessed the scene.
The Endless Saber, second layer "Silk Thread," was finally accomplished.
Unlike the "Light and Darkness," the traces of the silk thread blade aura were more elusive and subtle, as thin as a hair, gracefully fluttering. Despite seeming to move slowly, it could traverse the void in an instant, slicing everything in its path in half.
The silk thread lacked the domineering, destructive aura of the Light and Dark Blade Aura, leaning more towards subtlety, leaving no trace, in aim to slice the enemy in half unexpectedly before they could even react.
"The strength of the silk thread lies not only in its instantaneous cutting power but in its clinging ability, like a tenacious bone cancer."
Cosmic martial artists in the Mixed Universe Realm possessed unprecedented regenerative abilities. Like those Wang Xu had encountered before, unless utterly obliterated, they could still recover and rebuild their physical form.
When the silk thread sliced an enemy, cutting them in half was a mere scratch for cosmic martial artists in the Mixed Universe Realm. However, the silk thread blade aura could entangle those martial artists, causing continuous damage, even more so than the Light and Dark Blade Aura, enough to strike terror in the hearts of Mixed Universe Realm cosmic martial artists.
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In the blink of an eye, five hundred years had passed.
"Open!"
The roaring sea of fire in the sky, with a soft shout echoing, suddenly expanded, enlarging from the original nine thousand li to an unexpected ten thousand li!
The ten thousand li sea of fire was formed!
"Wait, it’s not over yet." As the ten thousand li sea of fire took shape, Wang Xu felt the Cosmic Energy within him pouring out, consuming rapidly in vast quantities. He gritted his teeth and persevered, an unshakeable determination gleaming in his eyes.
In these five hundred years, Wang Xu’s realm had soared with leaps, advancing from the initial White Hole Level, jumping continuously to the Strongest White Hole Level, only a step away from being Invincible.
With the Mysterious Flame, Wang Xu’s realm ascension speed was extraordinarily swift. Additionally, aided by the time flow of the Sand Tower, his realm was uncontrollably climbing.
With the Cosmic Energy of the Strongest White Hole Level as a foundation, Wang Xu could finally let loose, expanding the Endless Fire continually. After so many years, he finally had the Endless Fire step into the First Layer, the ten thousand li sea of fire.
As the ten thousand li sea of fire was achieved, Wang Xu could clearly feel the flame’s heat soaring, increasing in power several levels compared to before it reached the First Layer.
"This time, even a Mixed Universe Realm Cosmic Martial Artist most likely can’t easily erase the Endless Fire," Wang Xu smiled.
Not only the Endless Fire but even the Endless Sword and Endless Saber had made significant progress.
The Endless Sword’s Second Layer "Cyan Blade" had fully materialized. Although its speed hadn’t changed much, its explosive speed greatly astonished Wang Xu. It must be known that speed requires time to gradually accelerate to finally reach its limit.
Standing on the Cyan Blade, Wang Xu originally needed five to six breaths to reach a speed of eighty thousand li. However, now, it took only one breath for his speed to immediately reach eighty thousand li, with a burst that leaped to one hundred and eight thousand li in an instant!
The Endless Saber’s Second Layer "Silk Thread" had evolved from an awkward prototype to proficiency. Now, with one slash, the silk thread seemed gentle, yet its true quality could rival that of a star!
"Phew!" Wang Xu exhaled deeply, his eyes profound and sharp, "Stayed in the Sand Tower for a full five hundred years, ten years have passed in the outside world, it’s time to leave."
A moment later, an earthy yellow Copper Tower emerged in Wang Xu’s hand, and as a misty Golden Light sprinkled down, a change in his thoughts made the surrounding scenes abruptly shift.
The Illusion Realm crumbled, and Wang Xu’s figure reappeared in the Land of Golden Sand.
"Finished cultivating?" The white-bearded elder still remained in place, he had never left. Upon seeing Wang Xu’s figure appear, he smiled while stroking his beard.
"Teacher, I’ve completed my cultivation." Wang Xu smiled slightly, the aura he exuded now drastically different from before.
Wang Xu respectfully bowed, "Teacher, it’s a kindness and virtue that’s unforgettable in my entire life. Now, I have more important matters to attend to, so I must take my leave, Teacher, goodbye!"
"Go, go," the Golden Sand Saint Venerable maintained a perpetual smile, as if he had never changed.
Afterward, Wang Xu gave a heavy bow, turned, and departed.
...
Outside the Land of Golden Sand.
"Ten years, just what kind of inheritance was he receiving that took an entire ten years!" The red-horned Cosmic Martial Artist glared at the Gate of Space-Time, teeth grinding.
"Damn it, regardless, I’ve waited ten years, no matter what, I must continue waiting, even if it takes the entire qualification battle!" Tuoke National Son’s face was gloomy, his resentment not the slightest bit weaker than the red-horned Cosmic Martial Artist.
"For him, I’ve wasted ten years; I must use his blood for sacrifice!" The spider-like man licked his lips, eyes filled with murderous intent.
Ten years was trivial for these Cosmic Martial Artists.
But within this Thousandfold Divine Country, ten years were exceedingly crucial.
From the moment the first complete map emerged, the time left for survival and combat in the Thousandfold Divine Country was only a hundred years, and in this hundred years, if they couldn’t maximally enhance their strength, stepping into the authentic qualification battle would lead to becoming the soul of another Cosmic Martial Artist.
All for the sake of Wang Xu, they had wasted ten years here, showcasing their unwavering determination.
Now, it wasn’t just about Wang Xu, but also the indignation from the robbery of their inheritance; this grievance had to be unleashed, and they had to retrieve everything from that guy!
As soon as their voices faded, the Gate of Space-Time stirred.
All eyes uncontrollably trembled, then converged intensely on the Gate of Space-Time.
A figure in black robes slowly emerged from the Gate of Space-Time.
"Kill!!!"
Instantly, killing shouts thundered, and all the long-awaiting Cosmic Martial Artists swarmed together! (To be continued. If you love this work, you’re welcome to vote recommendation tickets and monthly tickets on , your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at .)