Han Xuanji stood within the area enveloped by the Clock of Years, looking up at the hundred-foot-tall amber-colored giant clock, and sighed inwardly.
He had learned how precious such a treasure that could alter the flow of time was when he was cultivating in Thousand Souls City.
The rules of heaven and earth in the Eternal Continent are extremely perfect and solid, unlike those smaller worlds. Many powerful beings can easily manipulate time in smaller worlds, but in the Eternal Continent, even beings at the Sage Realm Stage cannot manipulate the Time Principle.
He himself had also explored the Dao of Time, and could briefly affect the opponent's attack speed or accelerate his own speed in battle. However, to control the flow of time in a certain area for a long time was a realm that only top experts could reach.
This place must have been created by a Saint King was extremely skilled in the Dao of Time. What's even more remarkable is that this area is not some independent little world, but is actually within the main world of the Eternal Continent. Therefore, it does not affect the cultivation of powerful cultivators at all.
Just like if Han Xuanji went to a Primal Chaos, even if the flow of time was different, it would be meaningless.
Because it's impossible to truly comprehend the Great Dao, it's simply a waste of time.
Even the worlds created by powerful Saint King are only suitable for certain types of cultivators, and are extremely inefficient for Han Xuanji.
Seeing the barely concealed surprise on Han Xuanji's face, the Immeasurable Saint Emperor smiled and said:
"You are now in the Late-stage Sage. Although the effects of the Clock of Years on you are not as dramatic as those below the Sage, they are still quite considerable."
For the next period of time, you will practice your spiritual cultivation here.
"I will only emerge when I reach the Holy Lord Realm."
Upon hearing this, Han Xuanji's lips twitched slightly.
Are they afraid he'll defect, so they're locking him up in solitary confinement?
But then he realized he had been overthinking it.
Based on his past performance, the Immeasurable Saint Emperor should trust him greatly and not feel that it would be difficult for him to step into the Holy Lord Realm.
The Saint Emperor had probably already planned this out: once Han Xuanji ascended to the Holy Lord level, he would announce it to the world and officially proclaim the name of the Young Emperor.
By then, the deed will be done, and it will be too late for other forces to try and poach your members.
Han Xuanji wasn't worried about not being able to break through, but a thought suddenly popped into his mind.
If you can get ten Eternal Point Count a day here, wouldn't a thousand years of seclusion mean instant financial freedom?
Does this count as exploiting system vulnerabilities or bugs?
However, since there's no administrator in the system, his account probably won't be banned.
Han Xuanji quickly suppressed these wild thoughts and bowed to the Immeasurable Saint Emperor in agreement.
The Immeasurable Saint Emperor gave a few more instructions before turning and leaving.
This place is extremely secluded; even Saint King- level expert cannot freely explore its contents.
For Han Xuanji, there were no taboos here, as long as the Clock of Years was not disrupted.
If anything unexpected happens, the Immeasurable Saint Emperor can quickly detect the anomaly through his aura sensing.
As soon as the Saint Emperor's aura completely dissipated, Han Xuanji was about to find a place to sit down when a system notification sounded in his mind.
[Detected the " Time Domain " twelfth-star sign-in area. Sign in now? Each sign-in costs 150,000 points, up to ten times. A special sign-in can be completed by spending 200,000 points.]
"Um?"
Han Xuanji was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter.
It turned out to be a place imbued with the Dao essence of twelve stars.
It's truly a case of "searching high and low without finding it, only to have it come to you effortlessly."
He painstakingly searched everywhere for a high-star sign-in spot, but instead, it just happened to come to him.
The Immeasurable Saint Emperor is giving both money and fortuitous opportunity; he's really generous.
However, this check-in cost a lot, 150,000 points per check-in, enough for ten check-ins.
Han Xuanji guessed that as a secret place of the Sacred Court, those who could come here to cultivate in seclusion were definitely the pillars of the Sacred Court, and even some powerful beings at the Saint King level would come here to comprehend the mysteries of the Dao of Space and Time.
Moreover, the longer one spends in seclusion here to cultivate enlightenment, the more one can accumulate Dao essence, which is why the Dao essence in this place is so profound.
This is the culmination of countless years of accumulation by the Sacred Court, a long-established and supreme power.
After Han Xuanji finished imagining it, he sighed again.
Before coming here, he had been in seclusion in the Sword Pavilion for a hundred years and had just accumulated some Eternal Point Count, which he was now going to spend all of them.
However, he didn't seem to care at all.
He's not the kind of person who hoards points just to spend them; he uses them as soon as he gets them.
With his current financial situation, he can barely manage three regular check-ins; there's no need for special check-ins.
Immediately, Han Xuanji's mind stirred, and without further hesitation, he silently recited:
"System, check-in."
[Congratulations, host, for completing your sign-in at the Twelve-Star Sign-in Site " Time Domain " and obtaining the entry " Lord of Time ".]
[ Lord of Time: You have comprehended the mysteries of time and understood its changes. After merging with this entry, your affinity for the Time Principle will be greatly enhanced, and the speed of comprehending and executing all time-related Divine Ability Secret Method will be doubled. The host can perceive subtle changes in the flow of time around them and can manipulate the flow of time at a very low cost.]
[Congratulations, host, for completing your sign-in at the Twelve-Star Sign-in Site " Time Domain " and obtaining "A Wisp of the Power of the Origin of Time ".]
[ Power of the Origin of Time (A Wisp): This power was dropped by the Sacred Court Saint Emperor of Time of Time after he slew a Lord of the Time Domain in the depths of the Primordial Sea. Absorbing it can greatly enhance one's comprehension of the Dao of Time and increase the depth of one's understanding of the Time Principle. (Note: Absorption can only be performed with an extremely high level of understanding of the Dao of Time; otherwise, there is a chance of triggering an anomaly.)]
[Congratulations, host, for completing your daily check-in at the Twelve-Star Check-in Site " Time Domain " and obtaining the " Eternal Time Wheel Scripture ".]
[ Eternal Time Wheel Scripture: A top-tier Cultivation Method of the Great Dao of Time. It borrows the power of time to construct an independent temporal sequence. Cultivators can open up a small time domain, within which time is defined by themselves. Upon reaching its peak, one can intercept a segment of time from the river of time, seal the present, and freeze it for eternity.]
Han Xuanji read through the three rewards one by one, and was deeply moved.
"He's got something."
The terms "Lord of Time," "Power of the Origin of Time," and "Eternal Time Wheel Scripture " complement each other when put together.
The entry enhances affinity and comprehension, the power of origin deepens understanding, and the Eternal Time Wheel Scripture provides a framework for Cultivation Method.
The three complement each other, and the effect is far more than just one plus one equals two.
One day outside is equivalent to thirty days here.
Han Xuanji did not hesitate and first merged with the Lord of Time entry.
In that instant, he felt as if a thin veil had been lifted from the world around him.
He could clearly perceive the differences in the flow of time in every inch of space within the area covered by the Clock of Years, where it was fast and where it was slow, and how it differed from the outside world.
This is similar to how a poor student solves a problem; after looking at the standard answer, they work backward to deduce the solution, as if they've suddenly gained enlightenment, and they have complete control over the course of time.
This perception was extremely mysterious, and Han Xuanji quickly fell into this wondrous state.
In the void, there is no distinction between day and night. It took Han Xuanji more than thirty years to accurately grasp the meaning of the term "fusion".
Of course, it didn't actually take long to fully integrate the entries; most of the time was spent immersing oneself in a state of enlightenment.
In a short period of time, Han Xuanji's understanding of the Dao of Time increased rapidly, as if he had been given a cheat code.
Among all those who have gained profound insights into the Great Dao, he ranks among the top, second only to the Sword Dao.
Han Xuanji also glanced at the system panel, and sure enough, things weren't that good.
The system recognizes each day as the standard time of the Eternal Continent outside, not the time within this Time Domain.
"What a pity."
Han Xuanji sighed helplessly; as expected, system bugs weren't so easy to exploit.