Chapter 1054: The Greatest Prodigy In The River of Universes (2)

Overlords across many universes marveled and sighed, but without a doubt, the greatest shock and impact was felt within the Ling Jiang Universe.

The numerous Overlords of various Saintdoms within the Ling Jiang Universe—the Eight Mountains Alliance, the Nine Phoenix Alliance, the Desolation Divine Court, and even the Immutable Land—all paid close attention. After all, Wu Yuan's rise could potentially affect them.

"Ming Jian was frightening enough, but whether he could achieve eternity was still uncertain, with no absolute guarantee.

"Wu Yuan? I've inquired with the True Saint. As long as Wu Yuan doesn't perish midway, it's almost certain he can achieve eternity. Historical precedents all point to this."

"Eternity? If he achieves eternity, suppressing the universe’s essence, that would be our opportunity as well– a chance at eternity!"

Many Overlords in the Ling Jiang Universe were excited. They all saw hope of achieving eternity themselves—Heaven's Stowaway!

Achieving eternity as a Stowaway meant failing to be baptised by the Primordium, making their future path of eternity extremely challenging and likely trapping them forever at the Perennial stage.

But for these Overlords within the universe, if they could achieve eternity and gain truly eternal, undying lifespans, that was already an immense stroke of fortune. How could they dare hope for more?

It was worth noting that though this samsara cycle of heaven and earth was still in its early stages, the Overlords were extremely knowledgeable. Many understood secrets from past samsara cycles, and knew that Overlords in most universes ultimately had no hope of taking the path of a Heaven's Stowaway. It was far too dependent on luck.

Besides the Eldritch Court Universe and Immortal Court Universe, almost no other universe dared claim they would definitely produce someone who could achieve eternity with their own power.

Now, the Overlords of the Ling Jiang Universe saw hope in Wu Yuan.

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Of course, the group most elated after the battle was naturally the Ling Jiang Saintdom of the Eldritch Court.

Countless Overlords and tens of thousands of Sovereigns all learned about it.

"Wu Yuan is simply too heaven-defying! Do you know what? When I first heard the news from Sovereign Lei Fang, I thought he should at least try to make his lie more believable!"

"Only lies need to be fabricated, the truth needs no explanation! Haha!"

"Don't just call him Wu Yuan? Address him as Overlord!"

"Overlord Wu Yuan is truly unbelievable."

"As far as I know, there isn’t a fourth-stage Overlord in our Saintdom yet."

"Seems so." Countless Sovereigns of the Ling Jiang Saintdom of the Eldritch Court discussed and marveled, the atmosphere buzzing with excitement. Even those who had only exchanged a few words with Wu Yuan in the past now claimed that 'Overlord Wu Yuan was once my buddy'.

"The number one genius of the River of Universes!"

"Indeed, absolutely the number one genius of the River of Universes. Looking across the thirty-six universes, since the beginning of heaven and earth, which genius could compare to Overlord Wu Yuan?"

"In the future, Overlord Wu Yuan will definitely be the strongest in the River of Universes, truly creating a legend!" These Saintdom Sovereigns had, in an extremely short time, become Wu Yuan's staunchest supporters.

In the Myriad River Realm of the Ling Jiang Plane in the Eldritch Court Voidrealm.

"Haha, Overlord Wu Yuan has been a monstrous prodigy since childhood. I knew it very early on. He didn't need any guidance in cultivation, simply born a genius." Sovereign Cang Feng boasted to a group of late-stage Sovereign powerhouses.

These late-stage Sovereign powerhouses all flattered him.

As Wu Yuan was a member of the Cang Feng Eldritch World, a fact no one could deny, Sovereign Cang Feng's status naturally rose.

In reality, when Sovereign Cang Feng first received the news, he was flabbergasted, then overjoyed. A late-stage Overlord – what tremendous backing!

More thoughts began forming in his mind – He was a late-stage Sovereign powerhouse. If he could obtain Wu Yuan's help in the future, it wasn't impossible for him to advance further.

Of course, compared to Sovereign Cang Feng, more Eldritch Court Sovereigns wanted to befriend Sovereign Kua Chi.

Wu Yuan's master, and his only Master? A Master was like a father! This special relationship was enough to make many Eldritch Court Overlords treat Sovereign Kua Chi with great respect.

Unfortunately, Sovereign Kua Chi had cut off all contact.

...

In a small, unremarkable worldlet within the Greenridge Macrocosm was a pavilion halfway up an ordinary mountain.

The sun was setting, wisps of smoke rising from cooking fires.

Inside the pavilion, two figures sat on stone benches, leisurely drinking wine.

"Satisfied now?" Sovereign Bei You glanced at the man clad in beast hide, sitting at the other end of the table with a smile.

"Indeed." Sovereign Kua Chi nodded: "This wine is quite good."

"This wine? I casually picked it up from a mortal tavern on my way here," Sovereign Bei You teased. "You think it's good? I'll send you a river of such wine later."

"What do you know?" Sovereign Kua Chi shook his head: "When your mood is good, anything you drink is fine wine. If your mood is bad, you can't swallow any wine, no matter how good it is.

"I never thought I could truly nurture an Overlord," Sovereign Kua Chi sighed. "Although I know that him getting where he is today has little to do with me."

"This is fate." Sovereign Bei You shook his head: "I'm just his grandmaster, but you are his master... Besides, given Wu Yuan's achievements, do you think Overlord is his limit?"

Sovereign Kua Chi was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "Come, respected grandmaster of Wu Yuan, pour the wine."

...

The days passed.

More than two months later, Wu Yuan finally met up with Overlord Huan Jin, and the two began their journey to leave the Creation Dao Realm.

With Wu Yuan's special status, Overlord Huan Jin's ability to conceal spacetime, the fact that they were currently within the universe, even eternal lifeforms couldn't divine their whereabouts.

The storm caused by Wu Yuan's battle gradually subsided.

This was a spacetime far from the Long Shan Universe and the River of Universes, where spacetime intertwined in a haze, and bizarre celestial bodies could be seen.

Strands of pale yellow qi streams wandered through the dark void, occasionally transforming into various strange phenomena.

This was the cosmic sea.

And in this rather bizarre spacetime stood a majestic tower. It was completely black, countless light-years high, spanning the endless void. It seemed to have stood here since the concept of time was first conceived.

The tower held numerous secrets and countless worlds.

In one of the mysterious worlds within.

"I pay my respects to Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu." A figure in black robes greeted. He was quite majestic in form, with six arms and robes inscribed with many mysterious and complex characters.

"Luan Jiang, you performed well in the Nine Desolations Megaverse this time, obtaining the Divergent Hall Jade. With it, there's hope of obtaining a Xiantian Instrument in the future." A calm and gentle voice echoed in the mysterious realm.

This voice carried a deep warmth, naturally fostering a sense of closeness.

"Thank you, Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu." A rare smile appeared on Eldritch Progenitor Luan Jiang’s rather weathered face.

"By the way, there's one more thing I should ask the Eldritch Progenitor." Eldritch Progenitor Luan Jiang respectfully added: "How should Wu Yuan be rewarded?"

"There’s no need to provide additional rewards, just bestow the usual. He has already amassed massive gains and sufficient opportunities. How far he goes in the future is no longer something others can help with." Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu's voice was ethereal.

She didn't reveal her true body, but in Eldritch Progenitor Luan Jiang's perception, Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu seemed to be everywhere in this vast realm at once.

"Yes." Eldritch Progenitor Luan Jiang respectfully replied. Then, he slowly retreated, disappearing from this realm.

Soon after, a grand fluctuation rippled through the realm. Spacetime distorted, and a powerful consciousness descended here.

"Big Brother?" Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu's voice sounded again, with a hint of joy.

"Mm. I have reached an agreement with Yan Tuo, he will support us." This powerful consciousness responded: "My true body is returning from the Ancient Megaverse.

"I heard that a rather talented fellow has emerged from the Eldritch Court. I reversed time to observe his path of growth, but encountered obstacles. However, I could still glimpse quite a bit. He seems to be one of your chosen ones." This powerful consciousness continued.

"You've tried again and again across many samsara cycles of heaven and earth. Finally, one has grown up. He should have the potential to take the fourth step and will be of great help." This powerful consciousness continued: "But is it worth it? Your constant attempts, constant involvement in the Primordium and samsara, will eventually..."

"How will we know whether it's worth it or not without trying?" Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu's faint voice echoed. "Wu Yuan came from the Primordium, born divine. Now he stands out in the struggle of all beings. If he can reach the end... His hope of success is greater than ours."