Chapter 765: Dragon Ancestor's Obstruction

In the Three Bays Galaxy, outside Qianshan Star, an unusual sight unfolded: numerous Seventh Tribulation and Half-Step Seventh Tribulation grand beings had gathered.

"To think that such a great being as the 'Dongning City Lord' would emerge in our era," mused the black rock-like Darkstar Association Master, a proud expression on his face. "He is already an Eighth Tribulation lifeform, and if he successfully overcomes his tribulation, he will profoundly influence countless future eras across the entire River of Spacetime."

"Darkstar, I truly admire you," the Hundred Flowers Manor Lord chuckled from beside him. "You know how to adapt. To think you offended the Dongning City Lord back then and still managed to gain his forgiveness." The Darkstar Association Master replied, completely unfazed, "That's merely the Dongning City Lord's benevolence." What's shameful about humbly begging the Dongning City Lord for forgiveness? He is an Eighth Tribulation being! In the future, it won't be easy for even Seventh Tribulation beings to meet him. "The Dongning City Lord's talent is extraordinary. His appearance in this era is a great fortune for us," the Yellow-robed Court Master also added with a smile.

Dozens of Seventh Tribulation and Half-Step Seventh Tribulation grand beings had already gathered in this void. As the headquarters of White Bird Pavilion was inaccessible to outsiders without permission, these grand beings had come directly to Qianshan Star. Qianshan Star was a publicly known cultivation abode of the Dongning City Lord. Even if he wasn't currently there, given his realm, he would naturally sense the arrival of Seventh Tribulation and Half-Step Seventh Tribulation beings outside Qianshan Star. If he wished to see them, he would naturally summon them. Otherwise, they would simply have to disperse.

"Demon Eye is here!" The grand beings watched as the corpulent Demon Eye Association Master, with his short legs, waddled through the void, a barely concealed grin on his face. Everyone knew that the Demon Eye Association Master had an extraordinary relationship with the Dongning City Lord, and at that moment, envy and jealousy filled their hearts.

"Look how smug Demon Eye is," someone remarked. "He's just lucky he met the Dongning City Lord when he was weaker." "And Ancestor Jie, too. I heard he 'fished' for the Dongning City Lord and formed a connection even before he reached the Sixth Tribulation realm," others muttered amongst themselves. "Our luck isn't bad either," they mused. "The Dongning City Lord is from our era, so there's still some connection. For future generations, it will be immeasurably harder to meet an Eighth Tribulation Primordial Spirit." These grand beings understood clearly that being contemporaries was a kind of fate, and they naturally had to seize the opportunity. Although the Dongning City Lord hadn't yet undergone his tribulation, it was precisely for this reason that the chances of seeing him were higher. If they didn't quickly seek his patronage now, it would be too late once Meng Chuan successfully passed his tribulation.

A hum resonated. Spacetime warped. Dozens of grand beings saw a spacetime passage appear before them, leading to the depths of Qianshan Star. "Let's go!" "Quickly, let's pay our respects!" The grand beings flew together, but as they entered the spacetime passage, they naturally separated.

The Hundred Flowers Manor Lord could no longer see his companions. Following the spacetime passage to its end, he arrived in a garden where a black-robed, white-haired man sat reading a book. "Greetings, Dongning City Lord," the Hundred Flowers Manor Lord said, bowing with utmost humility. Just seeing Meng Chuan's figure made his mind tremble, making it difficult to control himself. This was without Meng Chuan deliberately exerting any power; if he were to use some techniques, even the minds of Seventh Tribulation grand beings would twist, allowing themselves to be manipulated.

"Hundred Flowers Manor Lord," Meng Chuan said, smiling as he looked at him.

"I've heard that the Dongning City Lord has become an Eighth Tribulation Primordial Spirit and is about to face his heavenly tribulation. It is my fortune to be in the same era as you. I once acquired a secret treasure from the Primordial Spirit lineage and have come specifically to present it to you, wishing you success in overcoming your tribulation." As the Hundred Flowers Manor Lord spoke, a translucent, scroll-like book appeared before him with a flick of his hand. This was his most significant serendipitous treasure, and he offered it without hesitation. If Meng Chuan were to successfully pass his tribulation, he might not even value this treasure. Offering it before the tribulation meant that if it truly proved useful during the process, the karmic ties would be immense. Even if it didn't provide significant help, Meng Chuan would likely not refuse such a valuable treasure before his tribulation.

"Oh?" Meng Chuan saw the translucent book and vaguely sensed its extraordinary nature. The book floated before him, and Meng Chuan reached out to take it. He briefly infused his spiritual power into it. "What is this?" Meng Chuan was quite surprised. He hadn't expected much, but he had stumbled upon a great surprise. Although the Hundred Flowers Manor Lord's treasure was not comparable to an Eternal secret treasure, it was no less valuable than inherited secret treasures like those of the Black Demon Hall or the Nightmare Palace. In fact, for Meng Chuan, this particular treasure was even more important.

"The Book of Worlds," Meng Chuan murmured, looking at the book. This book, known as the 'Book of Worlds,' allowed a wielder of sufficient realm to set rules, and the secret treasure would then evolve a simulated world based on those rules. The more detailed and perfect the rules set, the more powerful the evolved simulated world would be.

"Although it only evolves simulated worlds, unlike a real universe," Meng Chuan mused, "creating a real universe is something only an Eighth Tribulation peak can achieve, and the evolution of a universe takes a long time. However, this simulated world, precisely because it is simulated, allows for the arbitrary adjustment of its time flow, making evolution effortless. This secret treasure, while not on par with an Eternal secret treasure, surpasses the treasures of the Mengsha Realm." Meng Chuan had not expected to receive such a significant gift simply by meeting the grand beings of his era.

"Your gift is truly substantial," Meng Chuan said, looking at the Hundred Flowers Manor Lord.

The Hundred Flowers Manor Lord smiled faintly. "With my limited power, I cannot fully utilize such a treasure. Only with a higher realm can one deduce and create more advanced simulated worlds. This treasure can only truly fulfill its purpose in the hands of the Dongning City Lord."

"What do you wish for?" Meng Chuan asked.

"An opportunity to transcend and become an Eighth Tribulation being," the Hundred Flowers Manor Lord replied, looking at Meng Chuan. He offered his most precious treasure in exchange for an opportunity. Because, having cultivated to his current level, without a particularly great fortuitous encounter, he was destined for death. He knew that in the boundless spacetime, all sorts of possibilities existed. For an Eighth Tribulation Primordial Spirit being to help him, an opportunity could still be found.

Meng Chuan looked at the book in his hand and said, "I cannot guarantee your success, but if I successfully pass my tribulation, I will do my utmost to help you."

"That promise from the City Lord is enough," the Hundred Flowers Manor Lord understood clearly. His treasure wouldn't be enough to gain the assistance of a true Eighth Tribulation Primordial Spirit, nor even an audience with one. Meng Chuan would only make such a promise before his tribulation. An opportunity to become an Eighth Tribulation being, even if just an opportunity, was not easily obtained.

With a single thought, Meng Chuan created an illusory world, simultaneously receiving many Seventh Tribulation and Half-Step Seventh Tribulation beings, though naturally, only his avatar was present. "The Book of Worlds," Meng Chuan marveled. All the grand beings who visited from his era presented gifts. Only this book truly astonished Meng Chuan. From his current perspective, the other treasures were not particularly noteworthy; they would simply be kept in Cangyuan Realm to enhance its foundation. His willingness to accept them signified the establishment of a minor connection, as he was still giving face to these grand beings of his era.

While Meng Chuan was hosting the many grand beings of his era on Qianshan Star, in a certain region of his home universe, a tall, slender figure with two curved horns materialized with a whoosh. His gaze swept towards Qianshan Star, observing Meng Chuan as he received the grand beings.

"Heimoluo," a voice resonated. The tall, slender figure frowned slightly and looked up. A dragon-headed elder, clad in a black, ornate robe, appeared. The elder's eyes were vast, and his aura influenced the surrounding rules; the very operating rules of the home universe receded, making his location his absolute domain.

"Ancestor Long," Ancestor Heimoluo said, though exceedingly proud, he showed considerable respect for Ancestor Long.

"Do not go see Meng Chuan before he undergoes his tribulation," Ancestor Long stated calmly.

"I'm not even allowed to see him?" Ancestor Heimoluo asked in surprise.

"No," Ancestor Long nodded. "You are too audacious."

"Ancestor Long, you overestimate me," Ancestor Heimoluo chuckled. "He has an Eternal being behind him; how dare I cause trouble at this moment? I wouldn't even be able to deal with Meng Chuan if I wanted to."

"While you cannot kill him, even a slight impact on his state of mind would threaten his tribulation," Ancestor Long said coldly. "Furthermore, before he becomes an Eighth Tribulation being, he hasn't formally acknowledged an Eternal as his master. Without that formal mentorship... with your audacity, you'd dare to do anything."

"He is an Eighth Tribulation Primordial Spirit, with an extraordinary will and mind—that's his strongest suit. Even if I used every trick, I could at most influence him slightly. Perhaps he might even benefit from the misfortune and make some progress in his mental fortitude," Ancestor Heimoluo countered with a smile. Ancestor Long simply stared at him.

"Alright, alright, I'll listen to you. I won't go see him," Ancestor Heimoluo said, knowing Ancestor Long's temperament well. "Do you truly value him that much?"

"To reach the Eighth Tribulation Primordial Spirit realm in over thirty thousand years, looking across the boundless spacetime, is considered top-tier among Eighth Tribulation Primordial Spirits," Ancestor Long stated indifferently. "Moreover, he has become a disciple of an Eternal. You should understand his importance to our branch of Eighth Tribulation powers in this home universe."

Ancestor Heimoluo fell silent. Of course, he understood. It was just that the Dongning City Lord profoundly loathed his Black Demon Hall. His nature, one that detested evil, inherently placed him in opposition to Ancestor Heimoluo. For him to reform? Reforming would mean negating his own path of cultivation.

"Fine," Ancestor Heimoluo said with a faint smile. "If he successfully passes his tribulation, I will disband the Black Demon Hall. But Ancestor Long, you must know how incredibly difficult the Eighth Primordial Spirit Tribulation is. Do you truly believe he can overcome it?"

Ancestor Long looked at him but remained silent. In truth, Ancestor Long had no confidence; the Primordial Spirit Tribulation was indeed formidable. However, at this crucial moment, he would not permit any Eighth Tribulation being to cause trouble, ensuring Meng Chuan could undergo his tribulation without interference.

"If he successfully passes his tribulation, I will completely depart from this universe. But honestly... for our universe to produce an Eighth Tribulation Primordial Spirit who is also an Eternal disciple, the hope is too slim," Ancestor Heimoluo said with a laugh, and his figure vanished.