The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat heavy.
Han Xuanji truly hadn't expected that a casual question would elicit such a heavy answer.
Even an existence of the Eternal Holy Lord's caliber fell silently, unable even to reincarnate. This gave him a completely new understanding of the Eternal Continent.
He had always felt that with the Sacred Court as his backer and the Holy Lord Master protecting him, his path of cultivation was at least safe.
Now it seems that the waters of this place are much deeper than he imagined.
Even the Holy Lord will die, so what right does this insignificant, Eternal True Lord have to be complacent?
However, he didn't let this feeling linger in his heart for too long.
After all, sentimentality can't put food on the table, much less be used for self-cultivation.
Instead of spending time lamenting how dangerous the world is, we should spend that time improving our own capabilities.
"The power of another universe is so great? Even the Eternal Holy Lord perished like this?"
Han Xuanji raised her head, looked at Mo Chenxiao, and asked a more practical question.
If the other universe is this powerful, wouldn't the Eternal Continent be doomed?
Upon hearing this, Mo Chenxiao shook his head slightly, his tone somewhat lighter than when he recounted the Holy Lord's fall:
"There's no need to think of them as too terrifying. In other universes, those who can harm the Holy Lord are extremely rare."
That powerful being from another universe, his status and strength in that universe are no less than that of our top Holy Lord.
Moreover, after that battle, he was also killed by that senior in a desperate attempt to save him.
This level of confrontation is rare. It's because the other side was too arrogant, thinking they were invincible without the help of Saint King. Little did they know that the top experts of the Eternal Continent's Dao of Principle are no pushovers either.
"Moreover, after that battle, the strong on the Eternal Continent have a completely different understanding of the other universe. Their power is indeed strange, and some of them are even born with extremely domineering power, but strange does not mean invincible."
Every force, as long as it exists, must have its own laws.
Once you grasp the patterns, you can find ways to control them.
However, while we are studying them, they are also studying us. The deeper our understanding of each other, the more evenly matched the battles become. The kind of fatal situation caused by information asymmetry rarely occurs nowadays.
Han Xuanji nodded slightly.
He sensed something from Mo Chenxiao's tone.
If the situation were truly so dire as to be a matter of life and death, the fact that there was an alien invasion would have been common knowledge long ago.
But in fact, he had stayed in Thousand Souls City for so long and had never heard anyone mention the words "other universe".
There was no related discussion within Nine Mysteries City.
This indicates that the war is currently confined to a controllable range, with both sides probing each other and wearing each other down, but neither intending to truly overturn the table.
While the cultivators at the front were fighting, most of the cultivators in the rear didn't even know where the enemy was.
This at least shows that the situation has not deteriorated to the point of being unmanageable.
If this becomes public knowledge one day, then it might truly be a case of the entire nation becoming soldiers.
However, since Mo Chenxiao had brought up the topic today, Han Xuanji decided to ask another question that had been weighing on his mind:
Is this the only alien universe beyond the edge of time and space?
Having transcended the Chaos Universe and ascended to the Eternal Continent, he originally thought this was the end of his cultivation journey.
But now it seems there are always higher heavens beyond the heavens.
If one universe exists, could there be a second, or even a third?
Mo Chenxiao glanced at Han Xuanji.
Ordinary True Master would take a long time to digest the concept of "there are heavens beyond heavens" upon hearing of the existence of other universes, but Han Xuanji had already begun to ponder "how many heavens are there beyond heavens?"
This perspective is somewhat reminiscent of my younger self.
Yes, just as handsome and talented.
Beyond the Eternal True Tree Realm lies an endless Endless Void.
Mo Chenxiao spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of remoteness.
" The Endless Void is not empty, but rather an endless spacetime and countless worlds with different rules."
The term "alternate universe" refers to clusters of worlds comparable in size to our Eternal True Tree Realm, possessing complete systems.
There should be more than one such cluster of worlds in the Endless Void, but currently only this one is hostile to us.
Mo Chenxiao also began to popularize some knowledge:
"After leaving the protection of the Eternal True Tree Realm, many things that are commonplace on the Eternal Continent will change. For example, reincarnation. On the Eternal Continent, as long as the Dao Fruit of Holy Lord Imperishable, there is a chance to re-condense the True Spirit from the spirituality of the Eternal Divine Tree and live forever in the cycle of reincarnation."
But in the Endless Void, without the spiritual protection of the Eternal Divine Tree, death is truly death, with no chance of a second chance.
For example, some overly powerful abilities will be subject to varying degrees of restriction in the outside world.
This is a protective mechanism of the Eternal Divine Tree for its own Principle, and also the foundation for maintaining the operation of the entire world.
Similarly, powerful beings from other universes would have their powers restricted if they came to our world.
He looked at Han Xuanji, his gaze carrying a hint of scrutiny:
Do you know why this is the case?
Han Xuanji pondered for a moment, then slowly replied:
"Our power as cultivators comes from the Eternal Divine Tree. By comprehending the Great Dao and mastering the Principle, we essentially gain a certain power. Although this power is not actively bestowed by the Eternal Divine Tree, it is ultimately related to the Eternal Divine Tree. Within its sphere of influence, this power can be exerted to its fullest extent."
However, once outside, although the power remains, it loses the direct blessing of the divine tree and is naturally subject to limitations.
A hint of approval flashed in Mo Chenxiao's eyes:
"That's exactly the point. Similarly, when beings from other universes come to our territory, their power will be suppressed."
When the two sides clash in the outside world, the competition is no longer about who has more profound Law Power or who has more powerful authority, but rather who has a more thorough understanding of the essence of their own power.
The closer one is to the source of power, the less weakened they are by external forces.
This is why truly top-tier cultivators never rely on external aids, but instead focus their energy on mastering their own power.
Han Xuanji nodded thoughtfully.
Mo Chenxiao's words contained both an element of explanation and a hint of warning.
He was reminding himself that in the end, the path of spiritual practice ultimately depends on oneself.
Some things can protect you for a while, but not forever.
What truly allows you to stand firm anywhere is your control over your own power.
"Alright, that's enough for today."
Mo Chenxiao waved his hand, his tone returning to its usual casualness:
I've told you everything I need to say. You know what's going on in your mind. Saying more will only distract you.
"Yes, thank you, Master."
Han Xuanji nodded, but didn't ask too many questions.
He was actually quite curious about the Eternal Divine Tree, but it seemed his master didn't want to reveal more, so he didn't bother asking.
As the other person said, talking too much can be distracting.
Once he reaches the level of Holy Lord or even Saint King Realm Stage, this matter will be clarified sooner or later.