Chapter 754: Half-Step Eight-Echelon Being 'Meng Cun'

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Within a secret space in the Heaven and Earth Great Hall of Cangyuan World, Meng Chuan, who was sitting cross-legged next to the floating Eternal Secret Treasure Seal, opened his eyes. He gazed at the pool of dark red blood before him, then looked up again at the suspended Eternal Secret Treasure Seal.

"The blood of an Eight-Tribulation Realm mighty figure," Meng Chuan thought. He immediately perceived the endless profoundness formed by the blood's micro-particles. Although it was far less terrifying than the mist surrounding Qianyuan Mountain, it was still something he couldn't fully comprehend in a short period. "It would take at least tens of thousands of years to fully grasp it, I suppose."

Even if he were to fully comprehend it, that wouldn't necessarily mean he could create his own Eight-Tribulation Realm physical body technique. After all, a truly perfect physical body must be perfectly suited to oneself. It must be self-created!

"The Eternal Secret Treasure," Meng Chuan murmured. He beckoned, and the grey seal descended into his hand.

Under Meng Chuan's control, the grey seal's formidable power was entirely contained, with not a trace escaping. While the fundamental rules could barely activate a sliver of the seal's power, the 'Space-Time Rule' was enough to truly unleash its terrifying might.

"What a terrifying Eternal Secret Treasure," Meng Chuan thought. He could clearly perceive the rules governing the Eternal Secret Treasure, a rule that embodied destruction. From various stages of the timeline and different spatial dimensions, this rule annihilated everything. Meng Chuan felt that by activating it with the Space-Time Rule, he could unleash ten, or even dozens, of times his own strength.

"With this, perhaps I could even contend with an Eight-Tribulation Realm mighty figure," Meng Chuan mused. "But if it were exposed, I'm afraid that Eight-Tribulation Realm mighty figures would descend upon this point in time, awakening here to snatch the Eternal Secret Treasure one by one. Cangyuan World certainly couldn't withstand a group of them."

"As Patriarch Cangyuan said, one must reach the Eight-Tribulation Realm to take it out, otherwise it would lead to great disaster," he silently affirmed. For someone like Ancestor Dragon, who has cultivated to the peak of the Eight-Tribulation Realm and can even create universes, possessing three to five Eternal Secret Treasures wouldn't attract covetous gazes. If one cultivates to the level of 'peak Eight-Tribulation Realm,' like Master Moshanshan or Primordial Black Demon, it would be extremely difficult for them to be slain unless an Eternal Being intervened. For them, possessing Eternal Secret Treasures would be quite normal.

However, an ordinary Eight-Tribulation Realm cultivator possessing an Eternal Secret Treasure would likely invite disaster. For instance, this very pool of blood before him represented a deceased Eight-Tribulation Realm cultivator of the physical body lineage.

"Perhaps I'll only be able to openly possess the Eternal Secret Treasure after becoming a disciple of an Eternal Being," Meng Chuan mused. "Disciples of Eternal Beings hold a very special status in the endless space-time. As Dao Lord Shanwu mentioned, even powerful figures like Ancestor Dragon can be slain by Eternal Beings. However, if a disciple of an Eternal Being dies, their master can retrieve them from the past space-time." Of course, if one dies of old age, nothing can be done. Such death is caused by the decay of one's mind and will; even if retrieved from the past space-time, the deteriorated mind and will still cannot sustain their own power, making survival impossible. Not even an Eternal Being can save them then.

"After cultivating for over sixteen thousand years, I've finally reached the Half-Step Eight-Tribulation Realm," Meng Chuan said, nodding slightly. To achieve this speed, besides his inherent talent, external resources were also crucial. For instance, while others could only comprehend the 'Space-Time Operation Rule,' he could delve into both the 'Space-Time Operation Rule' and the rule of the Eternal Secret Treasure Seal. Although these two rules of the same level didn't offer significant short-term benefits, their profound impact became apparent over the long years of cultivation. Furthermore, the opportunities from Qianyuan Mountain also played a role. Every great achiever has had significant opportunities. Emperor Wanxing and Pavilion Master Bai Niao both encountered grand opportunities! However... opportunities only favor the talented! For those without talent, providing opportunities would be a waste.

Whoosh.

Meng Chuan's gaze swept past the grotto-heaven, then the Goddess River Domain, and finally settled on a couple residing on 'Cangtai Star,' a prosperous world in a distant river domain. Cangtai Star is a prosperous world that hosts the Eternal Tower's river domain-level headquarters, overseen by a Six-Tribulation Realm mighty figure, with over ten Five-Tribulation Realm cultivators also present. The couple managing a 'Treasured Pavilion' there were Meng An and his wife. Meng An had now cultivated to the Four-Tribulation Realm! On Cangtai Star, he could be considered among the stronger cultivators, yet he remained inconspicuous. After all, a Six-Tribulation Realm cultivator presided over it.

"An'er and his wife, have their true bodies from the outer domain settled on this Cangtai Star?" Meng Chuan wondered. His son and daughter-in-law had been wandering in the outer domain, but after settling on Cangtai Star, they hadn't moved again, seemingly having grown fond of the life there. Cangtai Star was indeed very prosperous and beautiful.

"Such a life is indeed very peaceful," Meng Chuan said with a slight smile. His son, Meng An, had once been 'whipped' by Patriarch Cangyuan into relentless cultivation, undergoing multiple brutal trials in his early years. Now, he was completely relaxed and thoroughly enjoying his tranquil life.

"That's good too," Meng Chuan thought. His gaze shifted, landing on a location dozens of river domains away.

On a certain ship, seven Tribulation Realm cultivators were gathered, and among them was Meng Yu.

"Since we've all accepted this mission through the academy, we must cooperate," said the leading crimson rock creature. "Should anyone betray the agreement, they will face a joint pursuit by the other six of us, and I will also report it to the academy."

"Everyone understands the consequences of betraying the agreement. Chisou," an old man carrying a large gourd chuckled, "the six of us are meeting for the first time and aren't familiar with each other. Please introduce us."

"Alright," the crimson rock creature nodded. He first pointed to Meng Yu, who was clad in loose robes and looked somewhat thin. "This is Brother Meng Yu, the only one in our team who hasn't yet joined the academy. I personally invited him. Although his realm seems to be the weakest, only Four-Tribulation, I can guarantee that his strength is no less than mine! We share a bond forged through life and death."

"Oh?" The other five companions, all Five-Tribulation Realm mighty figures, looked at Meng Yu with a hint of surprise. A Four-Tribulation Realm cultivator capable of matching a Five-Tribulation Realm across realms?

"Brother Chisou is being generous," Meng Yu chuckled. "I just have passable sword skills. My methods aren't as comprehensive as true Five-Tribulation Realm cultivators, so please take good care of me when the time comes."

Back in Cangyuan World, Meng Chuan watched his grandson, Meng Yu, from afar.

"Among my Meng clan descendants, Yu'er is currently the strongest," Meng Chuan thought, "and he'll probably reach the Five-Tribulation Realm in a few more millennia." He still felt a deep fondness for this grandson. Meng Yu had ventured alone into the Kunyun Secret Realm early in his life, enduring countless hardships. Now, he was also adventuring and honing his skills in the outer domains, hoping to alleviate his grandfather's burdens. He remained completely unaware that his own grandfather was now a Half-Step Eight-Tribulation Realm cultivator.

"Now that I've reached the Half-Step Eight-Tribulation Realm, if I successfully transcend the tribulation in this lifetime and become an Eight-Tribulation Realm cultivator, then many in my home world can escape the cycle of reincarnation. However, Yu'er... he was born in the Kunyun Secret Realm, so he doesn't exist within the space-time river of Cangyuan World. I cannot make him transcend reincarnation." Meng Chuan understood this. Meng Yu could only rely on his own cultivation to carve out his own path. Although he felt he was being somewhat harsh on his grandson, since his grandson possessed talent, he needed more tempering. Secretly watching over him would suffice.

"Compared to other cultivators, he already has abundant resources," Meng Chuan thought. While he allowed his grandson to face trials, he also secretly provided him with appropriate opportunities.

"Once he reaches the Five-Tribulation Realm, I believe he'll learn more about the space-time river and will also come to know 'City Lord Dongning' Meng Chuan, won't he?" Meng Chuan frowned slightly. "At that point, it won't be possible to keep it a secret anymore."

"Well, so be it. Once he becomes a Five-Tribulation Realm cultivator, the situation of the Kunyun Secret Realm won't be hidden from him either. At that point, I'll have to tell him. A dignified Five-Tribulation Realm cultivator... surely has the resilience for that."

Meng Chuan's gaze shifted once more, turning towards another distant location. It was Emperor Wanxing's home world.

"It's time to go see the Pavilion Master." Meng Chuan greatly admired the Pavilion Master and had always wished to reach the Half-Step Eight-Tribulation Realm quickly so he could take over for him. For him, a Primordial Spirit Tribulation Realm cultivator, sending a Primordial Spirit clone to guard the place was a trivial matter, not worth mentioning. But for the Pavilion Master... it was his sole true body from beyond the domain that was stationed there.

"Hm?"

Outside Emperor Wanxing's home world, Pavilion Master Bai Niao, who was presiding over the grand array, felt a flicker of doubt. "Why is Meng Chuan here?" Through the threads of karma, he could sense Meng Chuan's location. He looked up to see Meng Chuan, in black robes with white hair, having already crossed vast space-time to arrive in this void, walking towards him.

Boom!

The space-time domain possessed by Pavilion Master Bai Niao collided with Meng Chuan's space-time domain. Although they were not enemies, the clash of their domains still caused Pavilion Master Bai Niao's expression to change. The 'domains' of other Seven-Tribulation Realm cultivators were all normal fundamental domains, formed by various Seven-Tribulation Realm rules. However, a space-time domain was on the Eight-Tribulation Realm level. Previously... in this era, only Emperor Wanxing could directly contend with him.

"Meng Chuan, you?" Pavilion Master Bai Niao exclaimed, a mix of surprise and delight on his face.

"I just broke through today, so I immediately came to see the Pavilion Master," Meng Chuan said with a slight smile.