Reaction

In the void.

Zhou Yu stood there, absorbing the Origin Energy left behind by the thirty-seven Empyrean Gods and True Immortals after their deaths. Yet even after absorbing it all, he did not gain another simulation opportunity.

Zhou Yu was not surprised. The further he went, the more energy he needed. He had now simulated five times in total; this was no longer like the first time, when a single Top-Tier Celestial Immortal had been enough.

"Cang You, now is not the time for a final battle with the Seamless Gate. We can settle the score with them later." The Yao Emperor flew over and spoke as well.

"I understand, Yao Emperor. Thank you for coming to support me this time." Zhou Yu thanked him.

"Your strength is probably no weaker than mine now. Even if I had not come, you would not have had much trouble dealing with Buxiu." The Yao Emperor smiled. "I knew you had not wasted these years. You became a True God by yourself back then, so how could you possibly have made no progress over such a long time?"

"I only gained this strength through some fortunate opportunities." Zhou Yu smiled.

At the same time, within the Great Yu Human World, inside the Hall of Ten Thousand Races.

The divine power incarnations left there by the many True Gods and Dao Ancestors all wore smiles.

The Yao Emperor had been able to rush over so quickly because everyone had left divine power incarnations here. The moment the Two Realms Tribulation Dragon Life-Death Formation appeared around Zhou Yu, he had informed the True Gods and Dao Ancestors here of the situation, allowing the Yao Emperor to arrive swiftly.

At the same time, the other True Gods and Dao Ancestors had all extended their divine senses to observe. After all, if a battle truly broke out, they would all need to react quickly.

"Haha, Buxiu tried to steal a chicken and lost the rice instead. He lost nearly forty Empyrean Gods and True Immortals in one go. What a delight!" Kuafu laughed heartily. "Brother Cang You, that was a divine ability you used, right? Among divine abilities capable of reaching that level, the only one I can think of is Sanshou True God's from back then."

"It was indeed a divine ability. I encountered a fortuitous opportunity, then spent a long time researching before creating it."

Zhou Yu nodded. He did not say that he had obtained it by chance, only that he had created it himself.

"To create such a divine ability yourself is truly impressive."

"However, aside from that divine ability, the reason you could destroy those Empyrean Gods and True Immortals should have been that unusual move. I believe it was a technique containing the Power of Time and Space," another Dao Ancestor said.

"The Power of Time and Space? No wonder!"

"Still, Buxiu had also mastered fifth-level power. Ordinary Power of Time and Space would likely have struggled to produce such an effect. Cang You True God's Power of Time and Space must have reached an extremely profound level."

"It should be the fourth level."

A thin, elderly man dressed in a Daoist robe spoke.

This was naturally Patriarch Bodhi.

Within the Three Realms, his attainments in the Power of Time and Space were indisputably the greatest. Naturally, he could see Zhou Yu's realm.

To be honest, Patriarch Bodhi was quite astonished at this moment.

The Power of Time and Space was undoubtedly an extremely difficult power. In the Three Realms, including himself, only three True Gods and Dao Ancestors had mastered it, while the other two had not studied it deeply.

Yet Zhou Yu had actually reached the fourth level. That was already very high.

"Over these long years, I did not comprehend the Heavenly Dao. I devoted myself solely to studying time and space, which is why I have achieved what I have today." Zhou Yu sighed. "Even so, I still cannot compare to Bodhi."

In truth, Zhou Yu had only recently broken through in the Power of Time and Space. With a True God-level soul and his absurd talent, even an exceptionally difficult power like the Power of Time and Space had swiftly reached the fourth level.

Zhou Yu also knew that displaying the Power of Time and Space would certainly draw Elder Yuan's attention. Fortunately, it was only at the fourth level. He had also told everyone that he had created it himself, and Patriarch Bodhi stood in front as a target to draw attention. There should not be much of a problem.

"To reach this point without guidance is already extraordinarily difficult." Patriarch Bodhi said, "Cang You True God, you and I should exchange insights."

"I would be delighted."

Naturally, Zhou Yu agreed. He knew that Patriarch Bodhi had encountered something that delighted him. Although Zhou Yu's Power of Time and Space was only at the fourth level, Patriarch Bodhi had never even seen someone at the fourth level within the Three Realms before, leaving him to explore it on his own.

And was Zhou Yu any different? Patriarch Bodhi had mastered fifth-level Power of Time and Space and had comprehended it for endless ages. His accumulation was certainly incredibly profound. Exchanging insights with Patriarch Bodhi clearly meant Zhou Yu was gaining the greater benefit.

"Haha, Bodhi, do not forget the important matter. We are relying on you to investigate the Seamless Gate's movements within the Three Realms."

"I am naturally keeping an eye on the Seamless Gate." Patriarch Bodhi nodded.

The True Gods and Dao Ancestors spoke for a while, but in the end, the topic returned to the Seamless Gate's attack this time.

Suiren said, "The Seamless Gate acted first this time, and Cang You was forced to retaliate. Even if he killed some of their Empyrean Gods and True Immortals, they deserved it."

"If the Seamless Gate dares use this as an excuse for revenge, then they should not blame us for being impolite."

"Precisely."

"Buxiu sent Empyrean Gods and True Immortals to form a grand formation in an attempt to exploit a loophole? What a joke!"

The True Gods and Dao Ancestors all nodded.

It was best for both sides if this matter ended here. If the Seamless Gate retaliated, they would naturally strike back.

In fact, the Seamless Gate understood this principle as well.

After the Black-Robed God King returned, the other True Gods and Dao Ancestors of the Seamless Gate said nothing upon learning of the matter. They merely warned the Black-Robed God King to act more carefully in the future.

In truth, compared to the Nuwa Faction, the Seamless Gate faction needed even more time to prepare for the final battle. Letting this matter end here was the best outcome.

Although they had lost some Empyrean Gods and True Immortals, they had also forced Cang You True God to reveal his strength. In particular, the fact that he had comprehended the Power of Time and Space to such a profound level was something worthy of serious attention.

Elsewhere—

In the void near Zhou Yu's cave estate, the Yao Emperor did not stay long before quickly departing.

Meanwhile, Zhou Yu's true body and Second Primal Spirit soon completely passed the Heart Demon Tribulation.

Although this Heart Demon Tribulation had been powerful, he was already at the fourth level of Heart Force. He had passed it even more easily than the previous three tribulations.

"I have finally passed the Heavenly Tribulation." Zhou Yu felt the powerful divine power aura emanating from his divine body, and his heart was filled with emotion.

Although he had long possessed a True God clone, this body becoming an Empyrean God carried a different meaning for him.

"First, I should cultivate the Taowu Eighteen Gods and Devils." Zhou Yu soon returned to his cave estate.

He was now an Empyrean God and a Second-Grade Celestial Immortal. Cultivating the Taowu Eighteen Gods and Devils at this point required only about one bottle of Chaos Spirit Liquid for each clone.

If his true body and Second Primal Spirit became True Immortals first, then cultivating the Taowu Eighteen Gods and Devils with the immortal power of a Second-Grade True Immortal would require far more Chaos Spirit Liquid. Each clone would need ten bottles of Chaos Spirit Liquid for even a chance of success. The cost would be far too great.

Therefore, it was best not to break through on the Qi Refining Path yet. He should first cultivate the Taowu Eighteen Gods and Devils, then make his breakthrough.

"However, when the thirty-six Second-Grade Celestial Immortals become True Immortals later, they will need far more energy." Zhou Yu also realized this issue.

He had not mastered the Heavenly Dao, much less comprehended the Chaos Heavenly Dao, so he had no way to draw power from Chaos.

If he openly allowed his thirty-six clones to absorb power within the Three Realms, his clones would be exposed. He did not wish to reveal them so soon, much less let others know that he was a Second-Grade True Immortal.

After all, in terms of the strength of immortal power, a Second-Grade True Immortal had reached the threshold of a Dao Ancestor. Once he absorbed power without restraint, the disturbance would be far too great.

"I should go find Daoist Sanqing and exchange for some Daluo Immortal Pills." Zhou Yu had another Second Primal Spirit bring some treasures and head straight for the Heavenly Realm.

With the treasures he had obtained in the World Prison, taking out only a small portion would be enough to exchange for many Daluo Immortal Pills.

Supplying all thirty-six clones for their breakthroughs would be no problem at all, and there would even be plenty left over as reserves.