World True Intent

Zuo Ke, who was responsible for recording the contents, soon finished recording the Origin of Time in its entirety.

Zhou Lin, meanwhile, was immersed in its original artistic conception.

The secret arts contained within it numbered in the thousands and could be simplified into four major categories. They truly began by guiding one from the foundation of time.

There were nine chapters in total. Reaching the eighth chapter was enough to attain Invincible King strength, while reaching the ninth chapter would bring one to Ink Soul Venerable's level.

That meant mastering the complete Law of Time.

There were very few Venerables who specialized in time. Most cultivators in the universe were more skilled in space, only studying time after becoming Venerables.

Ink Soul Venerable, however, had become a Venerable by focusing exclusively on the study of time.

"What is time?" Ink Soul Venerable said directly on the first page. "When studying laws, the greatest taboo is failing to understand their essence."

Zhou Lin deeply agreed. He also had relatively profound insights into the laws and Great Dao of the Origin World. Although he did not understand their vast and profound mysteries, there was one basic point he could not be wrong about.

That was precisely what Ink Soul Venerable had said: one had to first understand the essence.

When comprehending the Dao or laws, it might seem mysterious and abstruse to outsiders, but one could not merely admire flowers through a fog. One had to understand where the essence lay.

"The essence of time is the same as that of space, but it is far less complicated. It can be divided into seventy-two types."

Zhou Lin followed along and turned to the second page. He was truly immersed in it. After skimming through the entire secret tome, he respectfully placed it back in the metal box.

This process still took more than half a month. The contents were vast and seemingly endless, and he especially could not understand the profound parts.

It felt exactly like an elementary school student trying to solve advanced mathematics problems.

Zhou Lin only wanted to remember that artistic conception and its unique charm.

"Won't you choose a few more?" Zhou Ming Wang asked. Since he had already decided to make Zhou Lin owe him a favor, he naturally had to go all the way.

Zhou Lin shook his head. "If you bite off more than you can chew, no amount of ancient texts can pile up to create a supreme powerhouse. This is already enough. I am deeply grateful."

Exchanging the complete Origin of Time would still cost tens of billions of points even with his authority. Zhou Lin currently could not produce such a huge sum.

He had used practically all his wealth and points to acquire the spaceship.

Only after becoming a Realm Lord and receiving the points awarded for passing the Primal Tongtian Mountain would Zhou Lin become much wealthier.

After leaving the Venerable Lord Hall, Zhou Lin said farewell to Zhou Ming Wang, then departed with the escort team aboard the spaceship. The staff of the Virtual Universe Company had already handled the matters and left a step ahead of them.

The spaceship soon left the outer layer and entered the expanse of space.

"Huh?" Zhou Lin suddenly felt something strange. "In the past, being in outer space felt the same as being on other planets or in other worlds, but now?"

He sensed a change in the rules.

First Grade True Meaning was originally a part of the Heaven and Earth Rules.

"The universe, the world?" A huge illusory world appeared in Zhou Lin's eyes. He hurriedly shouted, "Zuo Ke, stop flying! Don't enter the Dark Universe!"

"Your Highness, what is this?" Aido heard the shout and walked out of the rest cabin, but he only saw Zhou Lin's back.

Zhou Lin had already flown into the outside world.

The void outside the Moling Great World was pitch-black and endless, aside from some light and heat radiating from the continent in the distance.

There was nothing at all ahead of them.

"It is clearly empty, yet it still has rules and order." Zhou Lin created a Void Clone. Aido was still behind him, so he could not let Aido see what happened next.

The Void Clone was formless and colorless. It merged into the surrounding spatial fabric, then instantly moved a million li into the distant void.

Then, the Void Clone raised its hand once more and split the void open, creating a crack. This was a branch of Space True Intent: Space Cutting.

"Heaven and Earth Rules, World Rules?"

Zhou Lin felt that he had understood. Why could Space True Intent be used in the void, or on any world or planet?

Because it was itself a part of the World Rules.

What was a world?

The operation of all living beings and things, the two opposing aspects of yin and yang, and elements such as Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind together formed a world.

The Primordial Universe was the same. It was a world formed from two Higher Laws and eight Lesser Laws. Its rules were different, but fundamentally similar.

Zhou Lin once more fell into a state of sudden enlightenment.

He had originally thought that he would have to open up a Second Grade Space God Heart before he could naturally comprehend World True Intent. He had not expected to comprehend it so soon afterward.

"Worlds are different, and their rules change, but there are always similarities." Zhou Lin made a slight adjustment and was able to adapt to the rules of the Primordial Universe.

Or rather, he could adapt to the rules of various worlds. But if he truly went to another Origin World, this method would no longer work.

That was because Zhou Lin had yet to open up his own Dao. He had to rely on the system as an intermediary to change and adapt to the rules.

After opening up his own Dao, he would still have to cultivate new profundities upon visiting another Origin World. Only after becoming a Universe God would he be able to travel freely through all Origin Worlds.

It was only natural that Zhou Lin could comprehend World True Intent. His Chaotic Hole True Meaning had been directly bestowed by the system, which was equivalent to remolding him from the ground up.

The transformation of his talent had made Zhou Lin exceptionally perceptive. His rate of progress in the Primordial Universe was astonishing, marking him as an absolute prodigy.

World True Intent, however, was something he had truly comprehended independently.

A Transcendent who simultaneously mastered two First Grade True Meanings.

He also possessed a Second-Grade Void Realm Divine Heart. If he were in the Tianyu Universe, even Blood Blade God Emperor might be tempted to accept him as a disciple.

After comprehending World True Intent, the change in his strength was actually not that great. He still had not reached the level of a Marquis Immortal.

Perhaps, in terms of pure might, Zhou Lin possessed Great Chaos True Power and World Power, and cultivated two systems. He could already reach the level of a Marquis Immortal.

But true Marquis Immortals all possessed an Undying Body.

After burning their divine power, their might became extraordinary. In a true battle, the two concepts were entirely different.

Even a Realm Lord who could rival a Marquis could not kill a Marquis.

To kill a Marquis Immortal, one had to possess King-level Combat Power.

"Let's go, Aido." Zhou Lin turned around and looked at Aido, who was waiting where he stood behind him. After a few flashes, he returned to the spaceship.

Aido asked in confusion, "Judging by Your Highness's appearance just now, it seems you experienced a sudden enlightenment?"

"Mm." Zhou Lin took out fine wine from the storage box and personally poured Aido a cup. "My cultivation speed has been quite fast these past few days. I experience sudden enlightenment from time to time."

Aido was speechless.

What kind of statement is that? He experiences sudden enlightenment from time to time?

As Immortal Spirit Aido, he had cultivated for countless more years than Zhou Lin, yet he still had not passed the fifteenth level of Tongtian Bridge.

"Your Highness will probably become a Realm Lord very soon," Aido suddenly said. "At that time, I will no longer be able to remain by Your Highness's side."

His choice of words was extremely clever, describing his duties as a guard as following Zhou Lin.

How could Zhou Lin, so clever as he was, fail to hear the meaning behind Aido's words? He immediately said, "Once I become Immortal and then a Venerable, you can come to me again."

"Then I thank Your Highness in advance." Aido was overjoyed. He immediately stood and bowed to Zhou Lin.