Chapter 766: Information on the Tribulation of the Primordial Spirit

Chapter 29, Section 7: The Dragon Ancestor's Obstruction

In the Three Bay Galaxy, outside Mount Qianshan Star, an unusual number of Seven Tribulation and Half-step Seven Tribulation realm experts were arriving.

"I truly didn't expect such a magnificent being as 'Eastriver City Lord' to emerge in our era," the black rock-like 'Dark Star Alliance Master' exclaimed with a proud expression. "He is already an Eight Tribulation realm lifeform. If he successfully passes his tribulation, he will profoundly influence countless future eras throughout the entire River of Spacetime."

"Dark Star, I truly admire you," the Hundred Flowers Manor Lord chuckled from the side. "You're adaptable; you managed to gain the Eastriver City Lord's forgiveness after offending him."

"That's simply the Eastriver City Lord's benevolence," the Dark Star Alliance Master replied, completely unconcerned. What's shameful about humbly begging the Eastriver City Lord for forgiveness? He's an Eight Tribulation realm existence! Future Seven Tribulation realm experts will find it difficult just to meet him.

"The Eastriver City Lord's talent is extraordinary; his appearance in this era is a great fortune for us," the Yellow-robed Abbot also smiled.

Dozens of Seven Tribulation and Half-step Seven Tribulation realm grand cultivators had already gathered in this void. Since the headquarters of the White Bird Pavilion were inaccessible to outsiders without permission, the various grand cultivators had come directly to Qianshan Star! Qianshan Star was a publicized cave dwelling of the Eastriver City Lord. Even if the Eastriver City Lord wasn't currently there, given his realm, he would naturally sense their presence outside Qianshan Star. If he wished to see them, he would naturally summon them. If not, they would simply have to disperse.

"Here comes Demon Eye."

The grand cultivators saw the Demon Eye Alliance Master, a squat figure resembling a meatball, crossing the void with his short legs. His smile was impossible to hide, and everyone knew that the Demon Eye Alliance Master had an extraordinary relationship with the Eastriver City Lord, making them all quite envious.

"Look at Demon Eye, gloating."

"It's because he was lucky enough to meet the Eastriver City Lord when he was still weak."

"Same for World Ancestor. I heard he 'fished' for the Eastriver City Lord and formed a connection even before the City Lord reached the Six Tribulation realm."

The grand cultivators discussed amongst themselves.

"Our luck isn't bad either. The Eastriver City Lord is from our era, so we have some connection. As for those juniors in the future... it will be many times harder for them to meet an Eight Tribulation realm Yuanshen," these grand cultivators clearly understood. Being from the same era was a form of destiny, and they naturally had to seize the opportunity. Although the Eastriver City Lord hadn't yet undergone his tribulation, it was precisely because of this that the chances of meeting him were greater. If they didn't quickly curry favor now, it would be too late once Meng Chuan successfully passed his tribulation.

Om!

Space-time distorted.

The dozens of grand cultivators all saw a space-time passage appear before them, leading into the depths of Qianshan Star.

"Let's go."

"Hurry and pay our respects." The grand cultivators flew forward together, but as they traversed the space-time passage, they naturally separated.

The Hundred Flowers Manor Lord could no longer see his companions. He followed the space-time passage to its end, arriving in a garden where a black-robed, white-haired man sat reading a book.

"Greetings, Eastriver City Lord," the Hundred Flowers Manor Lord bowed, utterly humble. Merely seeing Meng Chuan's figure caused his mind to waver, making it difficult to control himself. This was without Meng Chuan intentionally exerting any power; if he were to use some techniques, even the minds of Seven Tribulation realm grand cultivators would twist and willingly submit to his control.

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

"I heard that the Eastriver City Lord has become an Eight Tribulation Yuanshen and is about to face his heavenly tribulation. It is my great fortune to be coincidentally in the same era as you, City Lord. I once obtained a secret treasure from the Yuanshen lineage and have specially come to offer it to you, wishing you success in passing your tribulation." With a flip of his hand, a scroll of illusory books appeared before the Hundred Flowers Manor Lord. This was his greatest stroke of luck and most precious treasure.

Now, he offered it without hesitation! If Meng Chuan successfully passed his tribulation, he probably wouldn't even deem this treasure worthy. Offering it before the tribulation, however, meant that if it truly played a significant role during the tribulation, the karmic ties would be immense. Even if it didn't provide much help, Meng Chuan would likely not refuse a valuable treasure before his tribulation.

"Oh?" Meng Chuan noticed the illusory book and vaguely sensed its extraordinary nature. The book flew before him, and Meng Chuan reached out to take it. He briefly infused it with his power.

"This is...?" Meng Chuan was quite surprised. He hadn't thought much of it initially, but he had stumbled upon a major 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 Nightmare Hall. In fact, for Meng Chuan, this treasure was even more important.

"The Book of Worlds," Meng Chuan murmured, gazing at the book. This book, named 'The Book of Worlds,' could evolve illusory worlds based on set rules, provided one's realm was high enough. The more detailed and perfect the established rules, the more powerful the evolved illusory world would be.

"Though it only evolves illusory worlds, unlike a real universe," Meng Chuan thought, "creating a real universe is something only Eight Tribulation realm peak experts can achieve, and its evolution takes a long time. However, this illusory world... because it's illusory, its time flow can be adjusted at will, allowing for easy evolution. This secret treasure, while not as valuable as an Eternal Secret Treasure, surpasses the treasures of the Mengsha Realm."

Meng Chuan had not expected to receive such a significant gift just by meeting grand cultivators from his own 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 strength, I cannot truly utilize such a treasure. Only at a higher realm can one deduce and evolve more advanced illusory worlds. This treasure can only truly fulfill its purpose in the Eastriver City Lord's hands."

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

"A chance to transcend and become an Eight Tribulation realm expert," the Hundred Flowers Manor Lord replied, looking at Meng Chuan. He offered his most precious treasure, seeking an opportunity. Because at his stage of cultivation, without a special grand opportunity, he was destined for death. He knew... in the boundless River of Spacetime, all sorts of possibilities existed. If an Eight Tribulation Yuanshen wished to help him, an opportunity could still be found.

Meng Chuan gazed at the book in his hand and said, "I can't guarantee it, but if I successfully pass my tribulation, I will do my best to help you."

"The City Lord's promise is enough," the Hundred Flowers Manor Lord clearly understood. He knew that his treasure wouldn't be enough to gain the assistance of a true Eight Tribulation Yuanshen, or even an audience. Meng Chuan would only give such a promise before his tribulation. Even a mere chance to become an Eight Tribulation realm expert was not easy to obtain.

With a single thought, Meng Chuan created an illusory world, simultaneously receiving many Seven Tribulation and Half-step Seven Tribulation realm experts. Of course, he only met them through his avatars.

"The Book of Worlds," Meng Chuan exclaimed in awe.

Grand cultivators from the same era who came to visit all 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 increase its foundation. His willingness to accept them signified forging a slight connection, as they were, after all, grand cultivators from his own era, and Meng Chuan wished to show them some respect.

While Meng Chuan was hosting the various grand cultivators of his era on Qianshan Star...

...in a certain region of his home universe.

Whoosh.

A tall, slender figure with two curved horns appeared in this region, gazing remotely at Meng Chuan, who was hosting the grand cultivators on Qianshan Star.

"Black Demon," a voice resonated.

The tall, slender figure frowned slightly and looked up, seeing a dragon-headed elder dressed in magnificent black robes. The elder's eyes were vast, and his aura influenced the surrounding rules; even the operational rules of the home universe were forced to recede. Where he stood was his absolute domain.

"Dragon Ancestor," Black Demon Ancestor said. Despite his extreme arrogance, he held considerable respect for the Dragon Ancestor.

"Before Meng Chuan's tribulation, do not go to see him," the Dragon Ancestor stated calmly.

"I'm not even allowed to see him?" Black Demon Ancestor asked, surprised.

"No."

The Dragon Ancestor nodded. "You are too bold."

"Dragon Ancestor, you overestimate me. He has an Eternal existence backing him; how could I dare cause trouble at a time like this?" Black Demon Ancestor chuckled. "Even if I wanted to deal with Meng Chuan, I couldn't."

"While you can't kill him, even a slight impact on his mental state would jeopardize his tribulation," the Dragon Ancestor said coldly. "Furthermore, if he hasn't become an Eight Tribulation realm expert, he hasn't formally acknowledged an Eternal as his master. Without a formal master... with your audacity, you'd dare to do anything."

"He is an Eight Tribulation Yuanshen, with extraordinary mental fortitude and willpower—that's his greatest strength. Even if I used every trick in the book, I could at most only slightly affect him. Perhaps he might even turn misfortune into a blessing and make some progress in his mental fortitude," Black Demon Ancestor chuckled.

The Dragon Ancestor merely watched him.

"Alright, alright, I'll listen to you; I won't go see him." Black Demon Ancestor, knowing the Dragon Ancestor's temperament well, asked, "Do you truly value him that much?"

"Becoming an Eight Tribulation Yuanshen in over thirty thousand years is considered top-tier across the boundless River of Spacetime, even among Eight Tribulation Yuanshens," the Dragon Ancestor said indifferently. "And he has formally acknowledged an Eternal as his master. You should understand his importance to our home universe's faction of Eight Tribulation realm powers."

Black Demon Ancestor fell silent. He naturally understood. However, the Eastriver City Lord truly loathed his Black Demon Hall. His righteous nature, which abhorred evil, inherently put him at odds with Black Demon Ancestor. For him to turn over a new leaf? Turning over a new leaf would mean negating his own path of cultivation.

"Very well."

Black Demon Ancestor smiled faintly. "If he successfully passes his tribulation, I will disband the Black Demon Hall. But Dragon Ancestor, you should know how difficult the Eighth Yuanshen Tribulation is. Do you truly believe he can overcome it?"

The Dragon Ancestor looked at him but said nothing. In truth, the Dragon Ancestor lacked confidence; the Yuanshen Tribulation was indeed formidable. However, at this crucial moment, he would not allow any Eight Tribulation realm expert to cause trouble, ensuring Meng Chuan could undergo his tribulation without interference.

"If he successfully passes his tribulation, I will completely leave this universe. But truthfully... for our universe to produce an Eight Tribulation Yuanshen, especially an Eternal disciple, the hope is simply too low," Black Demon Ancestor said with a laugh, his figure then dissolving and vanishing.