Chapter 764: Historical Three Primordial God Eight Tribulation Lords

In a unique layer of spacetime, Meng Chuan observed True Monarch Chining, who possessed a domineering aura about his brows. The vertical eye on his forehead made Meng Chuan feel a subtle threat.

"Is that vertical eye his most powerful technique?" Meng Chuan mused. "Now that I've reached the Eight-Tribulation Essence Soul realm, I can sense a hint of danger from it."

"Our universe has finally birthed another Eight-Tribulation Essence Soul," True Monarch Chining said with a smile. "May I have the honor of inviting Brother Dongning to my cave dwelling?"

"My pleasure," Meng Chuan replied with a smile.

"Let's go."

True Monarch Chining waved his hand, instantly transporting Meng Chuan's Essence Soul avatar across vast distances of spacetime to a secluded cave dwelling near the Guyu Realm. This dwelling was located right beside the Guyu Realm, protected and concealed by the same immense array that shielded the realm itself.

"Here, other Eight-Tribulation beings won't be able to spy on us," True Monarch Chining said with a smile. They entered a garden within the dwelling. With a flick of his sleeve, tables appeared before them, laden with rare fruits and fine wine. "Please, sit."

"True Monarch, you just mentioned that our universe has birthed another Eight-Tribulation Essence Soul. Not counting me, who's only just stepped across the threshold, how many existed before?" Meng Chuan asked, pouring himself some wine. He was quite curious, noting that one could roughly estimate the number of Essence Soul Eight-Tribulation beings from the ratio of physical body to Essence Soul cultivators at the Seven-Tribulation level.

"Three."

True Monarch Chining continued, "One is a unique special life-form known as the Peacock Palace Lord. Unfettered and unburdened, she left our universe long ago to roam the endless expanses of spacetime."

Hearing the name Peacock Palace Lord, Meng Chuan instinctively sensed a being. He saw a woman adorned with resplendent feathers, seated on a palace throne, giving a sermon to a multitude of listening beings. The peacock woman's purple eyes gazed upwards and met Meng Chuan's gaze. As Meng Chuan perceived her, she also perceived him.

"I look forward to meeting you, fellow Daoist," an invisible message conveyed, filled with goodwill. The connection then severed.

"The Peacock Palace Lord is the most benevolent of them all," True Monarch Chining explained. "However, she is also intensely curious about the endless expanses of spacetime. Perhaps she felt her home universe no longer held much attraction for her. Her true body and numerous Essence Soul avatars have traveled to various spacetimes, exploring far and wide." Meng Chuan nodded slightly.

"There's also the 'Lord of Truth'," True Monarch Chining added.

Meng Chuan immediately sensed this being. In a far-off part of the boundless spacetime, outside their home universe, countless beings fervently chanted the name 'Lord of Truth'. The Lord of Truth's Essence Soul universe was home to innumerable living beings. At that moment, dressed in a black robe, he also looked towards Meng Chuan. The Lord of Truth's gaze possessed a terrifying magical power. Their eyes met across the vast distance. A Seven-Tribulation cultivator would likely have had their consciousness twisted instantly. However, upon seeing Meng Chuan, the Lord of Truth did not unleash any attack, as he could discern that this was an existence of his own level.

"Our home has gained another fellow traveler. Unfortunately, with the Dragon Ancestor present, you must abide by his rules everywhere," a thought from the Lord of Truth reached Meng Chuan, though Meng Chuan offered no reply.

True Monarch Chining continued, seated, "The Lord of Truth once sought to control the minds of all beings across the entire universe, intending to make them all worship him and turn the home universe into his personal domain. This greatly angered the Dragon Ancestor, who personally intervened and annihilated many of the Lord of Truth's avatars across various spacetimes. However, the Lord of Truth had long before befriended a disciple of an Eternal Being and prepared an escape route, which is why he dared to act so brazenly in the home universe. Thus, even the Dragon Ancestor could not completely eliminate him."

"Control all beings in the universe?" Meng Chuan secretly gasped. In terms of destructive capability, Heavenly Emperor Wanxing was indeed far inferior to the Essence Soul Eight-Tribulation 'Lord of Truth', who clearly had contingency plans.

"Now, in our universe, excluding you, Dongning, there is only one, the Plum Blossom Mountain Lord," True Monarch Chining stated.

Meng Chuan 'saw' him as well. In a forest of plum trees, an old man was sleeping soundly. Meng Chuan merely sensed this scene before the connection faded.

"Only three Eight-Tribulation Essence Soul beings, and only one actually resides in our home universe," Meng Chuan sighed. He then asked, "True Monarch, do you know what the eighth Essence Soul Tribulation truly entails?" This was the information he cared about most—details on passing the tribulation.

"I am not clear," True Monarch Chining admitted. "I've only heard that the heavenly tribulations faced by Eight-Tribulation Essence Soul beings are all unique. If you want detailed information, I believe within our universe... Dao Lord Shanwu and the Dragon Ancestor know the most. Dao Lord Shanwu is a disciple of an Eternal Being, holding a special status in our universe, with the broadest perspective and most extensive intelligence. The Dragon Ancestor, having cultivated to the peak of the Eight-Tribulation realm and possessing vast connections, surely has insights into the eighth Essence Soul heavenly tribulation. Dao Lord Shanwu acts on a whim, so meeting him can be quite troublesome. However, the Dragon Ancestor is exceptionally caring towards the Eight-Tribulation beings of our universe. Before you undergo your tribulation, the Dragon Ancestor will likely make an appearance and meet you personally."

"The Dragon Ancestor will meet me personally?" Meng Chuan was surprised.

"Every Eight-Tribulation cultivator, before undergoing their tribulation, usually meets the Dragon Ancestor," True Monarch Chining explained. "The Dragon Ancestor will bestow a fortuitous encounter upon us to increase our chances of successfully passing the tribulation. At that time, you can ask the Dragon Ancestor for information regarding the tribulation."

"Understood." Meng Chuan felt a sense of admiration. The Dragon Ancestor's Nine Refinements Pagoda was established to grant opportunities to talented individuals from their home universe. For those nearing their eighth heavenly tribulation, he would even descend personally, bestowing fortuitous encounters to enhance their chances of success. Though the Dragon Ancestor had reached the peak of the Eight-Tribulation realm and had no inherent need to do so, his care for the cultivators of his home universe deeply impressed Meng Chuan.

"Dongning," True Monarch Chining said, setting down his wine cup. "I invited you here this time for a special spacetime."

"A special spacetime?" Meng Chuan inquired, puzzled.

"Yes." True Monarch Chining nodded. "It's a chaotic and immense universe. Due to its unique rules, it's far larger than our home universe. It's chaotic and does not reject outsiders. I gained a fortuitous encounter there, and my true body from beyond this realm has been battling in that universe for many years, becoming one of the 'Twelve Chaos Gods'. I invite you, after you successfully pass your tribulation, to send an Essence Soul avatar to that universe to assist me. In fact, if you are willing, I am confident I can ensure one of your Essence Soul avatars also becomes a Chaos God there."

"The benefits of becoming a Chaos God are far greater than those of an Eternal secret treasure," True Monarch Chining emphasized. "Once you successfully pass your tribulation, I expect many will invite you to explore the endless expanses of spacetime with them, but my offer will certainly rank among the top three." True Monarch Chining had some confidence to invite an Eight-Tribulation Essence Soul being. That universe, which he had managed for a long time, was his foundation for aspiring to become a top-tier Eight-Tribulation cultivator.

"Another larger universe, and a Chaos God?" Meng Chuan mused for a moment, then smiled. "True Monarch, after I pass my tribulation and consolidate my strength, I can certainly send an Essence Soul avatar to explore. However, whether it will also take on the role of a Chaos God, I cannot confirm at this moment." With nine Essence Soul avatars, sending one was not difficult. And he could withdraw it at any time; a single thought could disperse an avatar.

"Then it's a deal!" True Monarch Chining said with some excitement and anticipation. Eight-Tribulation Essence Soul beings were simply too rare, and seeking their assistance was incredibly difficult.

"I will definitely go," Meng Chuan promised. "But first, I must pass my tribulation and arrange everything properly."

"No rush, no rush. Even if it takes tens of thousands or millions of years, I am not in a hurry," True Monarch Chining stated patiently.

Meng Chuan nodded. His own plan, if he successfully passed the tribulation, was definitely to first seek a master and become a disciple of an Eternal Being. After that, he would naturally have time to venture out into the world.