Chapter 4146: Just a Pawn
Lin Moyu saw Tun Yuan he didn't know when Tun Yuan had arrived, but he was now hiding within the Spirit Demon Clan, intending to leave with them. Tun Yuan was formed from Great Dao filth fused with a member of the Spirit Demon Clan, so he possessed their attributes and was not expelled.
Whether Tun Yuan leaving with the Spirit Demon Clan was good or bad for them wasn't Lin Moyu's concern. Back when the Spirit Demon Emperor sensed Tun Yuan's birth, they were deeply wary and sought to kill him. After countless years, Tun Yuan was finally born, and though he was nearly killed, he stubbornly survived and surpassed his former peak. Now, he had infiltrated the Spirit Demon Clan and was leaving with them. What would happen next, Lin Moyu thought, would be interesting to watch.
The Spirit Demon Clan originated from chaos and already possessed chaotic attributes. Even their descendants born after arriving in the realm could adapt to chaos. Tun Yuan, having fused with a Spirit Demon, also possessed some chaotic attributes even if he wasn't used to it at first, he would adapt.
The Spirit Demon Clan's land gradually shrank, while the palace grew larger. Most of the clan entered the palace, where they prayed and worshipped, unaware that upon returning, they might face punishment from the Supreme. Amid their prayers, the palace emitted a strong light, opening a spatial rift. Vast chaotic energy surged from the rift like a storm. The chaos wind was extremely destructive, instantly shattering many wild beasts. The Beast Kings fared better and managed to endure. The Beast Emperors stood in front of all the beasts, their auras uniting to unleash a tremendous force, blocking the chaos wind.
The palace opened a passage to the chaotic world, and after a few seconds, transformed into a beam of light and rushed through, leaving this realm behind. Thus, they bid farewell to the realm they had lived in for countless years.
After the Spirit Demon Clan left, the spatial rift slowly closed, but chaotic energy continued to pour out. Lin Moyu sensed the world rejoicing the realm needed chaotic energy, as it was the source of its power. Yet, chaotic energy was also terrifyingly destructive; as it swept over the land, the Spirit Demon Clan's former territory was shattered, ground to dust. The earth was scraped away layer by layer, turning the area into a basin. But for the realm, this was barely a scratch; once the rift fully closed, the land would naturally recover.
For Lin Moyu, this scene was a rare opportunity. When the world and chaotic energy interacted, the chaos was decomposed in real time, transformed into the fundamental power the world needed a process containing the world's deepest secrets. Unlike in the Land of Severed Daos, where Daos were suppressed and perception dulled, here he could clearly observe the entire process. Lin Moyu seized the chance to study and comprehend it.
Gradually, he became engrossed, noticing things he had never seen before. As chaotic energy was decomposed, it evolved into various Great Dao powers, which were absorbed by the myriad Daos. After absorption, the Daos collided and intertwined, producing two forces: one yin, one yang one was the essence of the Dao, the other was filth. Lin Moyu had already understood this, especially the Dao essence; he had not only absorbed it but personally fused it, calling it the Dao Origin Qi. Of course, the Dao Origin Qi he fused wasn't quite the true Dao essence, but it was close.
In addition, as chaos was decomposed, a new kind of substance was created something he had never seen before. This substance was extremely subtle, almost invisible, yet truly existed. It attached to the Daos, merged with them, and dispersed throughout the world. Lin Moyu sensed faint traces of life within it, yet it was also void like, unseen and untouchable.
"Soul…"
Lin Moyu suddenly realized this was the origin of souls. These tiny, special substances drifted everywhere in the world and eventually became souls. Souls, together with the Daos, scattered throughout the world and were used by all living things. In that moment, he was enlightened the true source of souls was not the world, but chaos. The world's Daos created bodies; souls came from chaos. This was the true process by which the world created life.
With this understanding, Lin Moyu gained much, resolving many things that had puzzled him and becoming more transparent and enlightened.
When the chaotic energy finally disappeared, Lin Moyu came to his senses only to find himself surrounded by wild beasts. Nine Beast Emperors were closest, but they didn't attack immediately. Overhead, the mutant wild beast watched him closely. Outside, tens of thousands of Beast Kings stared, along with countless ordinary wild beasts. Layer upon layer of encirclement left him no escape.
Countless murderous eyes fell upon him, but Lin Moyu was utterly calm. He said lightly, "Why don't you attack?"
The mutant wild beast spoke: "You are special. If you submit to me, I promise not to kill you."
Lin Moyu laughed, "A mere pawn dares ask me to submit?"
The mutant wild beast clearly didn't understand he didn't know he was just a piece on the chessboard of the world. The Candle Dragon was the player of this world's chessboard, while Lin Moyu had already stepped beyond being a pawn. To hear a pawn say such ridiculous things was beneath Lin Moyu's notice.
The Beast Emperors didn't understand any of this; to them, Lin Moyu was doomed. Even if he were Eternal, he would die today.
Lin Moyu sighed, "Very well, today I'll go on a killing spree. Your usefulness ends here."
"It just so happens I'm about to step into eternity. I'll use you as my stepping stones and see how powerful I become after becoming Eternal."
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The scene of Lin Moyu surrounded by wild beasts was transmitted back to the Hengduan Mountains. Suddenly, several Eternals became uneasy even they would die if surrounded like this. Lin Moyu was indeed strong, able to return safely from the Great Wilderness. But a Dao Lord was still a Dao Lord how could he face so many wild beasts?
"We must go save Daoist Lin!" An Yuyan was the most anxious, wanting to rush to help.
The Lord of Power agreed, "Yes, let's go together."
The Old Yin Head shook his head, "No need to rush. Don't you see how calm Daoist Lin is? He clearly doesn't see these beasts as a threat."
The Human Emperor added, "Indeed, there's no need to hurry. Daoist Lin isn't worried at all, which means he's confident. With his abilities, even if he can't win, he can certainly protect himself."
An Yuyan was still uneasy how could Lin Moyu face so many wild beasts? The Human Emperor continued, "Trust Daoist Lin. If we go, we might disrupt his plans."
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