One side was battered by torrential rain, while the other basked beneath clear skies.
While the Underworld was turbulent and murderous intent filled the wilderness, the Immortal Realm was peaceful and tranquil.
Experts from all sides had retreated into seclusion, seemingly gathering strength in secret for the storm that was about to arrive.
Eastern Divine Continent, Tide Sound Valley.
After this period of secluded cultivation, Shen Yun had made astonishing progress in his comprehension of the Dao of Time.
He sat alone in the idle courtyard, immortal light swirling at his fingertips as it condensed into a string of obscure and incomprehensible Great Dao runes that flickered in and out of existence in the void.
Just then, a multicolored butterfly fluttered over, its wings light and graceful as they swept through the faint glow.
Yet the instant it touched the runes, a bizarre scene unfolded--
The multicolored butterfly froze like a reflection caught in place. Its movements instantly stiffened, then it slowly retreated in defiance of reason.
After retreating three feet, it bizarrely began flying forward again. Back and forth it went, trapped in an endless cycle.
"The foundation of time lies in order."
Shen Yun murmured softly as he gazed at the trapped butterfly, seemingly gaining a sudden insight.
Time was Formless and Faceless, like a river surging ever onward. This was the first attribute the Creator had bestowed upon it.
If one wished to control this power, the first thing to do was reverse the order, making the flow of time deviate from its original track and serve one's own purposes.
"If my guess is correct, Jade Void Immortal Venerable must be highly proficient in formation arts." Shen Yun Muttered Internally.
When it came to changing the order of heaven and earth, formations were undoubtedly the most