Chapter 321 You Can Return Slowly
Bang!
Yu Cang's fragmented spiritual aggregate was shattered the moment it took off into the air.
The pressure on the third level is even more overbearing than that on the second level. Neither the body nor the spirit is allowed to exist here. One must abandon all of this in order to move forward to a higher level.
Only after actually heading towards the third floor did Yu Cang understand the meaning of what Nian said, "There is nothing above it."
Here, there is no basis for material and spiritual existence.
The concept of "space" is diluted here and cannot even support the existence of matter. Yu Cang is trekking on the third level, feeling that everything outside of "himself" is nothingness, and there is a constant gravitational force coming from the nothingness, trying to pull him apart.
Just like being exposed to outer space, with no matter around, the pressure difference between your body and the outside world would crush your lungs and blood vessels, burning all your body fluids. Space is merely material nothingness. At the third level, even space itself is extremely thin, let alone anything else.
From time to time, there are clouds drifting around, but they only look like clouds. The material that makes up those "clouds" is so stable and heavy that even the thin space cannot tear them apart.
After the spiritual aggregate was shattered, what was revealed was a golden existence that looked like a human figure. When anyone saw this golden existence, the word "Yu Cang" would flash through their mind.
This is his real name - words are just a way of existence of the real name.
Nian carried Yu Cang upwards, but the speed was not fast.
In fact, even if Yu Cang's body and spirit were not crushed by the pressure of the first two layers, they would still be torn apart by the pull of space when they came to this place.
"Nian, hurry up." Yu Cang said, "I can bear it."
Yu Cang knew that by maintaining his current pace, Nian was taking care of himself.
But fortunately, after adapting, Yu Cang felt that the current speed was still not a problem.
But there was no response.
After a moment's silence, Nian suddenly spoke:
"Yu Cang... Has the human world fallen?"
"What's fallen?"
"The last time I came to Fengyue Cangjian, the wild beasts were wreaking havoc. After that... I don't know."
"Not yet," Yu Cang said. "Yan Nation has stopped the wild beasts outside the Great Wall, and the other nations have their own methods. For humans, the wild beasts are not an unstoppable disaster for the time being."
"temporary……?"
"Yes, it's only temporary." Yu Cang nodded. "New dangers are brewing, and we are all looking for solutions."
Nian nodded silently, and then remained silent for a long time before continuing:
"Yu Cang, you didn't come here to seek mother's reward, did you?"
"What's the meaning?"
"You want to dominate your mother's power, don't you?"
"……no."
"You don't have to lie to me." Nian shook his head slowly, "I have seen the Emperor Star fall to the Blue Star. The power of the Emperor Star is like this - and only with such power can we truly fight against Huang."
“…”
Seeing that Yu Cang didn't speak, Nian continued:
"Yu Cang, you are the one chosen by the Emperor Star. You will end this era. I understand your determination to gather all your strength, so there is no need to hide it."
Looking at the ever-growing Nian, Yu Cang suddenly said, "Why must the method of borrowing power be to dominate?"
"This is the mentality that a strong person must have," Nian said. "What's more... those chosen by the Emperor Star will gradually awaken their 'Emperor's Heart' through constant suffering. Only by truly controlling all power can one align with the 'Emperor's Heart' and thus reach a higher realm."
"Emperor's Heart..." Yu Cang couldn't help but look at his golden body.
As it continued to move towards the top of the third floor, cracks began to appear on this golden body.
The "Emperor's Heart" that Nian mentioned...could it be referring to the desire to dominate everything that came to him spontaneously when he was climbing a high mountain?
That’s true.
At that moment, he did have an intuition that if he followed this mentality, he would reach the third level of Fengyue Cangjian with unstoppable force, understand his true self's aspirations, obey the orders of heaven, and finally return to the human world with the chanting of his name by all living beings.
After that, everything in his growth path will become extremely natural and easy. He will become a true emperor, ruling over everything, and finally devote all his strength to a decisive battle with the boundless wilderness.
The feeling was so real. He knew that as long as he took the first step, all the rest would follow naturally - the price was the necessary and unavoidable suffering and growth.
So, he gave up.
His growth does not need to conform to the emperor's wishes.
He chose to do it all on his own terms.
Yu Cang smiled lightly.
"Look, do I still have that so-called 'Emperor's Heart'?"
"You... huh?" Nian seemed stunned, and even the speed of rising slowed down a lot.
To be honest, he did not feel the domineering and aggressive aura that he felt when he first met Emperor Star.
Although he had only seen it once more than ten thousand years ago, the Emperor Star left a deep impression on him.
Even his mother, who he considered invincible, almost succumbed to the power of the Emperor Star... If the Emperor Star had not been on its last legs when it fell to the Blue Star, the outcome would be unknown.
Now, Yu Cang did not feel the power of the Emperor Star... Strange, he had clearly sensed with his own eyes that Yu Cang had awakened the Emperor Heart at the first level...
Could it be that people who take the Emperor Star as their destiny star will not be affected by the power of the Emperor Star?
This is a paradox, because for a life, there is no doubt that it first has a destiny star, and then gradually develops its own personality in the process of growth.
It can be said that it is inevitable that personality will be influenced by the destiny star.
People with the same destiny star may differ in personality details and views on good and evil, but certain characteristics of the destiny star will definitely be similar in their personality.
"Emperor's Heart" is a quality that people with the Emperor Star as their destiny star will definitely possess.
Nian was silent, he didn't know how to respond.
At this time, Yu Cang spoke.
"Nian, from what you said, you don't seem to mind me 'dominating' your mother?"
This sounds a bit filial.
Who would have such an idea?
However, if we put it into perspective, the story of a family in ancient times joining the army and dying on the battlefield one after another does not seem difficult to understand.
For the current starry sky, it has indeed reached a critical moment of "the country is destroyed and the family is ruined."
After hearing Yu Cang's words, Nian did not get angry, but said slowly:
"I... don't care about anything else. I just hope my mother can live."
“…”
"Every living thing in this world is a burden to Mother. She could have cast it all aside, journeyed alone into the depths of the starry sky, and enjoyed her long life. But for us, she willingly remained bound within this tiny 'eggshell.'"
"Eggshell?" Yu Cang noticed something.
"Yes, this world is nothing more than the 'egg' that nurtured Mother." Nian said slowly, "Mother was born with the first rays of dawn in this world. As long as she survives her fragile childhood, she will be able to break through the 'eggshell' and reach the starry sky.
"However, due to the loneliness of her childhood, Mother divided her strength and created us in the eggshell. In fact, Mother had already passed her childhood. As long as she decided to 'peck' the eggshell, she could immediately break through the realm of mythology, reach a higher realm, and enter the starry sky. There, the world that truly belongs to Mother.
"Of course, you should have imagined that pecking through the 'eggshell' would mean the end of the world. Mother loves us very much, so she just keeps watching us grow and reproduce, confining herself in this tiny eggshell.
"The mythical realm is an eternal destination for other beings, but for Mother, it is merely a starting point. For us, Mother stayed in her childhood for countless years... During these years, she was unable to freely travel.
"Ten thousand years ago, when Emperor Star tried to dominate Mother, I was also furious. But thousands of years later, I've figured it out. The starry sky has become like this now. Even if Mother breaks through the eggshell, she can't escape the fate of being infected by the wilderness and thrown into Emperor Star's control. At least...
"At least I can let my mother have a real trip."
Listening to Nian's story, Yu Cang felt silent.
So, is this really the case? This world is just a hatching egg.
"Then... I heard that ten thousand years ago, your mother once tried to destroy the world. Why was that? Was it because she finally decided to travel to the starry sky?"
"The destruction of the world... the reasons are very complicated. Countless years have passed, and the beings who once accompanied my mother have changed a lot. Even my mother certainly couldn't have remained steadfast forever."
"Can you give me a brief overview?"
"First of all, it must be because Emperor Xing brought news related to Huang, and mother wanted to go out and take a look before everything ended."
"What's next?"
"Secondly... Mother is also tired. Because we are all merely a part of Mother's power, it is difficult for us to possess a power that surpasses or is different from Mother's. In Mother's eyes, this beautiful world is actually easy to tire of.
"Of all the countless scenes in this world, the one Mother loves and cherishes most is the moment of creation of all living things... Mother has described that scene to us countless times, that grand spectacle of all things flourishing. However, after creation, Mother has never seen anything like it again.
"So she thought—perhaps, the excitement of the end of the world could be similar to that time. Mother wanted to see it."
"Huh?" Yu Cang was dumbfounded. This was an answer he hadn't expected. "Why does it sound a little...?"
"A little childish?" Nian's eyes seemed to reveal a smile, "That's normal, mother is still a child."
"..." Yu Cang didn't dare to respond.
Thinking about it this way, it's really not easy for this world to exist peacefully for so many years...
"So actually, I don't mind Emperor Star dominating Mother right now." Nian said slowly, "With the wild beasts rampant now, if it weren't for Emperor Star, she might be trapped in Fengyue Cangjian forever, until Blue Star also fell.
"And following Emperor Star... at least, Emperor Star dominates Mother for the sake of all living things in the entire starry sky. Although 'dominate' doesn't sound pleasant, it's a great cause. I believe Mother will also grow a lot in this process."
Yu Cang was suddenly at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
This tone... why does it sound like that of an old father who is worried about his child's employment.
Are your roles reversed?
Yu Cang thought for a moment and said:
"Don't worry, Nian," he said sternly, "Your mother will definitely fly freely, and I will not become her shackles. I came here to find a comrade, not a servant."
Nian was silent for a moment.
Yu Cang continued, "I'm not an Emperor Star, nor do I intend to become one. I can't bear the burdens that an emperor has to shoulder. I just want to bring my friends along and beat that damn Huang up so badly that he never dares to come after me again."
Years are just silent.
After a long while, he said:
"Hold on tight, I'm going to speed up."
…
Towering Peak
Jiangshan and the other three looked up at the sky nervously.
"She passed, Xiao Cang passed!" Jiang Shan's eyes widened. "The third floor! Holy shit, holy shit, it really is the third floor, Xiao Cang went to the third floor! Zhong Sheng, what's up? What did I say? What did I say!"
“…” Zhong Sheng remained silent, but it was not difficult to see from his eyes the deep shock and disbelief.
The third level... all beings chanting the name... the future myth!
It has only been over four hundred years since Ye Yan became a god, and Yan Country is about to... have another myth?
It really is God bless Yan Country!
At this moment, Zhong Sheng couldn't help but feel like crying.
Emperor Chang'an's time is coming to an end, and Ye Yan is away from home, actually because he is looking for a way to prolong Emperor Chang'an's life.
Everyone knows that when Emperor Chang'an truly passes away... Yan Country will definitely be in chaos!
The momentum of Yan Country is not obvious enough because of Ye Yan. Just look at the hunting tribe next door...what a mess they are in now.
Even now, Ye Yan doesn't dare to return to China rashly, for fear of sending the wrong signal to those people in the dark.
After all, Yan State is still too big. If chaos really breaks out, it will be difficult for Ye Yan to end everything alone in a short period of time.
Apart from anything else, what if the hidden danger of the Desolate Heaven Realm that Yu Cang discovered a few days ago erupts at this moment...
Therefore, if Yan Country can produce a third myth now, it will be a major event to boost the morale of the entire Yan Country!
Behind the two of them, Qi'er also became happy. She kept clapping her hands and was happy along with Jiangshan and Zhongsheng.
Although the girl didn't know much about the concept of mythology, she knew that mythology was a very powerful person!
Her brother will become a very great person, so she is very happy!
Suddenly, the girl noticed something. She raised her head and looked at Gu Jieshuang beside her.
"Sister...are you unhappy?"
"...Nothing." Gu Jieshuang took a deep breath, and then a smile appeared on her face, "Of course I'm happy for the boss."
"Hehe~"
After comforting Haoqi'er, Gu Jieshuang raised her head with an inexplicable look in her eyes.
Myth... this is too exaggerated.
She could barely make it to the second floor, and the boss...how could she possibly catch up with him?
Myths have a lifespan of a thousand years, and she...
Gu Jieshuang's fists had already clenched quietly.
On the side, Zhong Sheng, who had reacted, ignored Jiang Shan who was looking smug next to him. He took out his personal terminal and started sending messages outside.
Entering the third level, there will be sentient beings chanting your name... This is a big deal!
Ordinary soul card masters don’t know what the meaning of this is, so the association must make corresponding preparations. Otherwise, if someone with bad intentions interferes and uses the power of public opinion, it will be troublesome!
Xiao Cang may return at any time, so we must prepare early!
…
call……
Breaking through the clouds, Yu Cang and Nian finally arrived at the third layer of clouds.
Yu Cang raised his head, and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.
The sky on the third floor... is so beautiful.
I don’t know whether it is morning or dusk here. The sky is slightly bright, and countless gorgeous auroras are spreading across the horizon, as gentle as silk.
In the sky above, the clouds were sparse, and a gorgeous white dragon lay gently on the thin clouds, bathing in the aurora, as sacred as the god of all things.
Well, He is God.
"Fortunately, I made it in time..." Nian couldn't help but smile.
"What caught up?"
"Fireworks," she said softly, "To prevent Mother from feeling lonely in heaven, every time a new year passes, I will go to the human world and record various deeds, so that they can release fireworks... The light and brightness of the fireworks will penetrate the clouds and reach Mother's eyes.
"My mother likes the human world, and I want her to see how lively it is."
"Is that so?" Yu Cang suddenly revealed a look of realization, then said in a somewhat strange tone, "But do you know? In human history, Nian has always been an evil beast, and fireworks are used to drive you away."
"Hahahaha... is that really the legend?" Nian seemed completely unconcerned and laughed softly, "Yeah, I always bother them. Anyone would be annoyed... It doesn't matter. I'm already satisfied as long as I can make my mother happy."
Yu Cang couldn't help but smile.
"Yu Cang, can you wait a moment?" The young man said softly, "I want to... accompany my mother first."
"--Can."
"Thank you, Yu Cang."
Nian nodded, then jumped lightly, stepped on the thin clouds, and came to the side of the gorgeous real dragon in the sky.
Only by comparison can one see how huge the real dragon is. The young boy, who is already not small for Cang, snuggles up to the side of the real dragon, looking as petite as a doll.
Collapse, collapse...
Countless cracks continued to form on Nian's body. For a moment, his figure appeared and disappeared, as if he would disappear at any time.
Those who have reached this point have already reached the limits of existence. If they were to dissipate here...
"Mother, long time no see." Nian gently touched the Creator's scales with his forehead.
The aurora slowly streaked across the sky, and the Creator did not look back.
"……haven't seen you for a long time."
Nian smiled.
"Mother...this is the last time I will come to see you."
“…” The Creator was silent.
"I should be dead." Nian seemed to be talking about something trivial that had nothing to do with him. "I'm sorry... I missed watching three thousand fireworks with you."
The reason why Nian's traces here are conscious... is because he has come many times, every time the year ends and the seasons change, he comes. His traces are clearer than those of others, countless times clearer.
Although he was only a trace of consciousness, he knew that his true body had not been here for three thousand years...
He must be dead.
"There aren't that many fields." said the Creator.
Only 2,613 games are missing.
He added in his heart.
Although I don’t really care about it, He wakes up at this time every year and performs some visions...so I still remember it clearly.
"I'm sorry." The young man lowered his head slightly.
The Creator did not speak, and after that, Nian did not respond again.
Nian's body slowly and irreversibly crumbled and dissipated, finally turning into a streak of aurora and melting into the sky.
Among Feng Yuecang, no one can stand at the same height as him. If anyone comes here by force, he will only disappear.
Even before, when Nian came to see Him, he was just standing on the clouds below, but this time, Nian chose to snuggle up to Him.
The Creator was silent for a long time.
The fireworks on earth... haven't risen yet.
"……well."
He suddenly sighed and turned around gently.
"Since you didn't stop me, I'll give you a chance to speak."
He knew that Nian had been captured by Yu Cang using the power of the Emperor Star. If Yu Cang didn't want Nian to come to him, Nian would not be able to come up.
And after Nian comes up, it will dissipate. Yu Cang must know this - not everyone can give up the power they already have, let alone someone as powerful as Nian.
Although, this could also be a reflection of Yu Cang’s greed—he gave up Nian and wanted more.
But it doesn’t matter—He doesn’t hate such little thoughts that much.
"Hello." Yu Cang smiled. "Excuse me, do you have a name?"
"...No." The Creator looked away. "You want to name me? It's up to you."
It would be foolish to name Him.
Even in the information Jiangshan gave to Yu Cang, the Creator was referred to as "that existence" without any specific name.
Within Fengyue Cangjian, the sky where the Creator resided was higher than the third layer, surpassing the limits of his "true name." This world was unworthy of bearing his name.
Even if Yu Cang named him, the name would have no meaning... He couldn't even say it.
Yu Cang just smiled, then turned and said, "Every level should have a trial, right? What about this level?"
"You no longer need to continue to rise, so there is no need for trials."
"Why?"
"Your limit cannot reach me."
Physical limits, mental limits, and existential limits.
Coming here, Yu Cang has reached the ultimate. Going further, he can't even exist, so how can he continue?
"How will you know if you don't try?"
"...Heh." The Creator seemed to smile softly, "You want to stand at my level—you want to dominate me?"
"No, I don't want to."
"Why, now Emperor Xing can't even admit his own thoughts?"
The Creator's gaze dropped and fell on Yu Cang for the first time. For a moment, the pressure was like a prison.
This is far beyond what a mortal can bear.
Yu Cang simply said, "I don't want to dominate any existence."
"Lies will only make me despise you even more." The Creator slowly stood up. For a moment, the aurora in the sky swayed, as if dancing for Him. "You are influenced by the Emperor Star, but you refuse to admit it. This will only trap your mind in a cycle of weakness. Look at you now. You have lost even the 'Emperor's Heart'. How can you dare to control me?
"If you seek demise, I will give you demise!"
As soon as the words fell, the clouds trembled violently, and a huge being slowly rose from the clouds, with auroras as vast as the ocean wrapped around its body. It seemed like a messenger of God walking in the sky, gorgeous, noble, otherworldly, and splendid. All the beautiful words in the world can be found in it!
"I have prepared countless dusks and doomsdays for this world," the Creator said softly, "This is just one of them. Before we fight, tell me, my son, what can you fight with?"
Yu Cang was silent for a moment.
In his perception, he is now just a name, and everything else does not exist.
Unable to use soul cards, unable to communicate power, unable to release knowledge, unable to do anything.
After all, his body and spirit have dissipated, and he now has no power to rely on.
"Let me tell you," the Creator said, "Here, only the power that truly belongs to you can be used—truly yours! It's not given by me, nor by borrowing the power of the Emperor Star!"
If Yu Cang accepted the Emperor's Heart now and completely took the power of the Emperor's Star for his own use, then perhaps he could still use it a little bit now.
But now, Yu Cang, who had given up his emperor's heart, could not use any strength at all. How could he fight?
"Does it belong to me..." Yu Cang looked at his palm.
The gorgeous angel in front of him suddenly opened his eyes, stood up, and countless auroras fell into his hands, turning into a dazzling sword.
Yu Cang seemed oblivious, still looking at his hands: "The power that truly belongs to me, to the name 'Yu Cang'."
A smile slowly appeared on his face, and facing the aurora surging like a waterfall in front of him, he slowly closed his eyes.
"My power... I possess a lot of power." Yu Cang gently raised his hand and extended his fingers. A ray of gorgeous starlight blossomed at his fingertips. "Emperor Star, you said you want me to take it myself, right... Then lend me a hand."
Buzz!
A cross-shaped starlight bloomed in this empty world, and suddenly, a loud dragon roar exploded above the clouds!
After seeing the real Emperor Star, Yu Cang finally found his own "form of destiny star".
"Stars, respond to me—" Yu Cang lightly tapped his finger, and countless starlights suddenly fell, "—Cangyan Junling Dragon!"
The Creator was stunned, and for the first time, a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.
Yu Cang... is using the power of his own destiny star?
But Yu Cang, who does not have the Emperor's Heart, is just an "outsider" to Emperor Star. How can such power be used at this level?
But Yu Cang did not give him time to be surprised. Cangyan Junlinlong and the messenger of God were fighting together. Yu Cang did not even look at them again. He stood up and headed towards the higher sky.
Bang, bang!
The golden body that symbolized his true name crumbled bit by bit, but after it shattered, what was revealed underneath was not nothingness—but Yu Cang's original body.
Yes, the original body has flesh and blood, spirit and will!
"Not just the Emperor Star." Yu Cang's eyes were filled with smiles as golden names flashed before his eyes, "Ye Lai, Feng, Qi Nu... all my comrades are watching me."
“…” The Creator suddenly fell silent, and He suddenly realized that something was wrong.
Yu Cang did give up the Emperor's Heart and did not choose to merge with the power of the Emperor's Star.
Because... now, the Emperor Star has long become one of his powers, just one of them.
Far from being influenced and controlled by the Emperor's Heart, it actually controls the Emperor Star...
No, maybe that's not really domination.
He clearly saw that every name surrounding Yu Cang was willing to become Yu Cang's strength - no, they were willing to fight alongside Yu Cang!
Bang!
A distant sound came from the human world, and countless fireworks finally rose up, and the light passed through layers of clouds and came here.
Yu Cang, walking on all the light and brightness of the world, came before the Creator and looked Him in the eye - without disappearing.
"I'm not here to seek domination. I'm here to find a comrade-in-arms." Yu Cang smiled sincerely and extended his hand.
"Creator, ten thousand years have passed, and the world has seen countless beautiful sights. You can return slowly."
(End of this chapter)
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