Chapter 1148: Within The River Of Universes, I Am The Legend (2)

Two hours later, at the Eldritch Court’s Ling Jiang Saintdom headquarters.

Within the Spacetime Intersection Layer was a chaotic realm of spacetime that even ordinary Overlords struggled to set foot in.

A figure, ethereal and seemingly eternal, stood in the distance, his gaze fixed upon a black-robed silhouette suspended in space.

Legend of the River? Wu Yuan? Is this real?

Eldritch Progenitor Luan Jiang's heart surged with excitement, yet he could scarcely believe it.

𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

He felt Wu Yuan wouldn't lie, but what he revealed was so shocking that Eldritch Progenitor Luan Jiang felt he was dreaming.

Wu Yuan stood in the endless void, his form instantly expanding to nine million li in height. An ancient, boundless aura spread out, enveloping the entire void. In this moment, heaven and earth seemed to be trampled beneath his feet.

Whoosh!

Wu Yuan grasped his weapons—nine Mo Yuan Sabers. He drew them as one!

Swoosh!

A storm of blade rays suddenly blossomed, nine rays of light igniting simultaneously. Where the blade rays passed, visible spatial rifts appeared in the void.

Whoosh!

As the nine blade rays merged into one and slashed towards the boundless void, the silhouette of a miniature Abyss coalesced, then violently exploded. Wu Yuan stood amidst the crumbling Abyss, as if he existed in another spacetime entirely.

It was dreamlike, yet devastatingly powerful!

This saber technique? Wu Yuan?

Standing at a distance, Eldritch Progenitor Luan Jiang looked on with utter astonishment.

Though he was present only as an incarnation projection, his perspective and perception remained keen. The profundities of this single strike were nearly beyond his comprehension. That concept of ultimate destruction caused even his mind to stir slightly, not to mention the power unleashed by the final strike, which was beyond imagination.

The terrifying might of this saber technique had clearly touched the very limits of what the universe's spacetime could withstand.

The Threshold Dao Pioneer level? This is absolutely peak fifth-stage Overlord level!

Eldritch Progenitor Luan Jiang was deeply shaken as he assessed Wu Yuan's strength.

The peak fifth-stage Overlord level represented the pinnacle level of sempiternal lifeforms throughout the long ages past, and signified brushing the Dao Pioneer stage.

Whoosh!

Sheathing his sabers, Wu Yuan's form flickered, and he appeared before Eldritch Progenitor Luan Jiang.

"Eldritch Progenitor, what do you think?" Wu Yuan asked, bowing slightly.

What greeted Wu Yuan was a complex gaze, and a long silence.

"Wu Yuan," Eldritch Progenitor Luan Jiang finally spoke. "You must be Devil Emperor Xia, aren't you?"

"Yes." Wu Yuan nodded, not denying it.

Wu Yuan wasn't surprised that he found out. After all, Eldritch Progenitor Luan Jiang knew him very well. Moreover, the saber technique he had just demonstrated was very similar to the one in the battle recordings of Devil Emperor Xia.

How difficult was it to produce a Legend of the River? It was nearly impossible for several similar Legends of the River to emerge in such a short time.

"This means you possessed Peak Perennial strength over ten thousand years ago?" Eldritch Progenitor Luan Jiang sighed in amazement. "Truly a miracle."

Wu Yuan smiled, but said nothing more.

"Judging by your saber technique today, your strength seems to have increased since then," Eldritch Progenitor Luan Jiang observed.

"Indeed." Wu Yuan nodded.

When he battled Saint Hong Yun and Saint Da Yang over ten thousand years ago, his physical attacks were only at the limit of the Perennial stage, not yet reaching the Threshold Dao Pioneer stage. Only his physical defense had reached the Threshold Dao Pioneer stage.

Over the past ten thousand years, especially during his journey to Ancient Dream Mountain, his qi refiner self had made significant progress. However, his body refiner self had also been diligently contemplating and cultivating, gradually gaining a clearer understanding of the path forward.

His spirit’s evolution to the eternal level was an unexpected benefit. Wu Yuan's saber technique 'Blade of the Abyss' had been refined to near perfection, arguably the pinnacle beneath Dao Pioneer ultimate techniques. To grow stronger? The only way was to pioneer a Dao!

"No wonder you're so confident," Eldritch Progenitor Luan Jiang said, his gaze complex. "But are you sure you want to expose your strength in this battle?"

"Eldritch Progenitor," Wu Yuan smiled and said, "I wish to build my reputation, to imprint my mark across every corner of the River of Universes, to have countless beings extol my name... I believe this is the pursuit of every eternal powerhouse."

Luan Jiang fell silent.

That which is never forgotten will always echo. Like those Legends of the River whose tales spread ceaselessly—could there not be forces pushing and pulling behind the scenes?

"Besides," A glint of killing intent flashed in Wu Yuan's eyes. "If the Immortal Court wants to kill me, am I not allowed to strike back?

"Rather than passively endure, it’s better to take the initiative," Wu Yuan said calmly. "I want the Immortal Court to know that in this era, within the River of Universes, I am the legend, unrivaled."

Eldritch Progenitor Luan Jiang was stunned for a moment.

"Hahaha! Haha!" He suddenly burst into joyous laughter.

"Well said! Within the River of Universes, you are the legend.

"Wu Yuan, you can rest assured. I will speak with the other Eldritch Progenitors and do my utmost to dispatch some Saints to assist you. Whether the Immortal Court wishes to fight or not, we shall force them to face us."

...

I had been planning to seek an opportunity to reveal my strength.

Wu Yuan's body refiner self mused as he traversed the void.

He was already on his way back to the Greenridge Macrocosm.

This will be an excellent opportunity.

As Wu Yuan traveled through the Spacetime Intersection Layer, observing scenes billions of light-years away in lower spatial dimensions.

True Saints cannot interfere with the River of Universes. I shall use the blood of the Immortal Court's powerhouses to forge my reputation.

Wu Yuan's battle intent soared to the heavens.

This was the usual state of affairs. The Eldritch Court and the Immortal Court were in constant conflict. If one side tried to ambush a peerless genius from the other, the opposing faction would naturally retaliate when the opportunity arose. It was a battle between powerhouses, where victory ultimately depended on which side had superior skill and strength.

...

A hundred years passed in the blink of an eye, yet the Xuanhuang Cosmiris remained unopened.

In the Ling Jiang Universe, at the Taiyuan Divine Court headquarters.

Whoosh~

Accompanied by an invisible ripple, two streaks of light coalesced into solid forms, manifesting before a group of Overlords.

Overlord Xin Ya, Overlord Jiang Meng, Overlord Si Pan, and others were all waiting here.

"We pay our respects to the Saint!"

"Overlord Ming Jian." The nine Overlords bowed respectfully.

The nine Overlords had long received news that Ming Jian and Saint Dong Lin would arrive soon, so they had gathered here to await them.

"Rise, all of you." Saint Dong Lin gazed down at the nine Overlords. "Overlord Jiang Meng, Overlord Xin Ya, are you two willing to participate?"

Overlord Jiang Meng and Overlord Xin Ya exchanged glances. They were both third-stage Overlords.

"I am willing," said Overlord Jiang Meng.

"Saint, I will not participate," Overlord Xin Ya shook his head. He had his own plans and naturally didn't wish to take risks.

"Very well." Saint Dong Lin nodded. "I will wait another ten years at the Saintdom headquarters. Once the Overlords from other allied Saintdoms arrive, I will depart immediately for the Xuanhuang Cosmiris."

The Blood Dream Alliance had multiple True Saints who had established their Saintdoms within the River of Universes. True Saint Bu Xiu was one of them. There were also some Saintdoms established in other universes.

Usually, Overlords from different Saintdoms rarely interacted with each other, but at times like this, they would still work together. After all, most Overlords who wished to enter the Xuanhuang Cosmiris had to rely on Saints to pave the way.

"Daoist Ming Jian, what about you? Will you come with me then?" Saint Dong Lin looked at Wu Yuan.

"Daoist Dong Lin, let us part ways here for now," Wu Yuan said with a smile. "I still have some matters to attend to. When the Xuanhuang Cosmiris opens, I will head there on my own."

"Alright." Saint Dong Lin nodded. Over the past hundred years, he had interacted quite a bit with Wu Yuan and knew that Wu Yuan's cultivation years were short. Even his closest kin from his mortal days were still alive.

"Everyone, I'll take my leave now." Wu Yuan nodded to Overlord Xin Ya, then his form flickered and vanished into the void.

Overlord Xin Ya, Overlord Jiang Meng, and the others marveled silently, but all cupped their hands in farewell.

Over the years, as news of the battle at Ancient Dream Mountain spread, these Overlords had come to understand that Ming Jian was no longer on the same level as them. Saint Dong Lin's behavior just now further confirmed this point. Even Saints addressed him as 'Fellow Daoist', placing his status far above the other Overlords.

"Truly a monstrous prodigy," Overlord Si Pan sighed, his voice tinged with awe. "I dare not peer into his destiny... If I divine it, I fear the backlash would be catastrophic."

Upon hearing this, the assembled Overlords felt their hearts fill with even greater wonder.

...

Less than half a day later, Wu Yuan's qi refiner self returned to the Greenridge Macrocosm.

His body refiner self, cloaked in black robes, stood in a dim expanse of outer space. He had already been waiting for some time.

The two true selves reunited once more.

Wu Yuan harbored not a shred of concern about being spied on. Perhaps in the cosmic sea, True Saints and Dao Zenithels might be able to spy on him. But within the River of Universes? Wu Yuan possessed absolute confidence.

Whoosh!

His qi refiner self waved his hand, and a full set of nine sabers flew out.

The nine sabers had jet-black blades, with only a hint of crimson gleaming along their edges, giving them a rather fierce appearance.

The Rainbow Sundering Sabers.

Wu Yuan's body refiner self looked with a smile, waving his hand to store the weapons away.

This was a set of high-grade Xiantian artifacts.

Before returning to the River of Universes, his qi refiner self had sold off all the spoils from the battle at Ancient Dream Mountain, including those acquired from the three Saints and those Perennials and Overlords he had slain, as well as the Skybreaker Sabers.

He had sold them to the Blood Dream Alliance's treasury.

Combined with the ten thousand Blood Dream points gifted by Saint Shen Shui, he had amassed a total of fifty thousand Blood Dream points, just enough to exchange for this set of Rainbow Sundering Sabers.

Any single saber was merely a mid-grade Xiantian artifact, but when all nine blades of the same source erupted together, they synchronized perfectly with limitless power.

It's on par with the Mo Yuan Sabers, and far superior to the Skybreaker Sabers.

Wu Yuan mused silently.

On the journey back to the Ling Jiang Universe, his ether body began to decipher the Rainbow Sundering Sabers, enough to unleash most of their power.

With the Rainbow Sundering Sabers in hand, Wu Yuan's ether body's physical attack power now closely rivaled that of his body refiner self, though its physical defense still lagged somewhat behind.

My body refiner self and ether body, combined with my mana body.

A glimmer of light shone in Wu Yuan's eyes.

It's equivalent to three Legends of the River.

Ten Saints? Even if twenty Saints joined forces, I'd dare to face them in battle. Let's see just how big a force the Immortal Court sends.

In the years that followed, Wu Yuan’s two true selves simply cultivated quietly in the Greenridge Macrocosm.

On this day, sixteen years later.

Hum~

An invisible, vast fluctuation suddenly burst forth from the depths of the River of Universes. This fluctuation transcended time and space, sweeping across the boundless River of Universes in the blink of an eye, affecting every single universe within it. All those who had comprehended the Great Dao to the ninth-level Dao Field stage instantly sensed it.

Whoosh!

Wu Yuan's two true selves were simultaneously jolted awake, their senses tingling. His eyes turned to the void.

The Xuanhuang Cosmiris has opened early?

Wu Yuan's two true selves rose to their feet.

The exact time of its opening was something no one could fully predict, not even the Dao Master. They could only estimate a general timeframe.

A few moments passed.

"Wu Yuan. The five Saints have all arrived at the edge of the Ling Jiang Universe. Come join us as soon as possible," Eldritch Progenitor Luan Jiang's message rang out in his mind.