Chapter 497: Time-Space Source Point

"I once roamed the Time-Space Mother River, traveling back to the initial origin and forward to the infinite future. Let us set aside the infinite future for now, but in the past, I discovered the initial Time-Space Source Point."

"However, the Time-Space Mother River has no end and no origin; how could a Time-Space Source Point appear? This was a strange matter. I then investigated along various clues and discovered one thing: this Time-Space Source Point seemed to be artificially created."

"There is time and space beyond the Time-Space Source Point; the Time-Space Source Point I discovered was not the ultimate Time-Space Source Point."

This phantom, suspected to be the Heavenly Emperor, spoke words that were truly shocking.

Li Heng fell into deep thought upon hearing this.

He had long pondered: apart from the Heavenly Court, were there other forces, civilizations, or Worlds in the Da Xu Kong that could rival the Heavenly Court? After all, the Da Xu Kong is infinite; such forces could naturally appear.

But he had not discovered any forces of this level in the Da Xu Kong.

At the time, he speculated that perhaps these forces were hiding.

And now, the Heavenly Emperor's words confirmed this point even more; not only were there unknown forces in the future, but had something strange appeared even in the initial past?

Li Heng immediately revealed an intrigued expression.

What does a Time-Space Source Point signify?

It means telling others that this is the initial time and space, the initial origin, and you can only trace back to here; you cannot continue forward. To go forward is a void, devoid of any meaning.

It is just like the Taiyi Period of the Five Primordials system.

Yet now, this Time-Space Source Point was artificially manufactured?

Are there living beings or forces that do not want future beings to return to the more ancient past? What is the purpose behind this? To monopolize better opportunities? Or are they hiding and concealing something?

At this moment, the Heavenly Emperor phantom continued to speak.

"After discovering this, I continued to investigate and found some interesting things. From this, I also learned some information about the Calamity; for instance, the Calamity is not appearing for the first time, and the Heavenly Court I founded is not the only victim."

"However, it was limited to this; I still could not figure out the origin and essence of the Calamity. The time and space beyond the Time-Space Source Point, that more ancient past, although interesting and even making one feel it was some ingenious idea, was of no help in solving the Calamity. So, I did not continue to investigate and left."

"I cannot explicitly state the key information; if you are interested, you can go and see for yourself. Perhaps you are different from me and can derive different information, or even glimpse the True Reality."

As this person said these words, their tone seemed to undergo a subtle change; did it seem like mockery, or perhaps a sigh?

"After giving up on exploring the past, I cast my gaze toward the infinite future. But the future derived from the Time-Space Mother River, which stands above the myriad heavens, is too vast. If one were to describe it as infinite, this infinity has reached a degree unknown."

"In the process of roaming, I even discovered several powerful beings whose auras were similar to mine, originating from the future."

"Although they originated from the future, the future of the Time-Space Mother River is real and not an Illusion, and these powerful beings also truly exist. Perhaps for these powerful beings, the present we are in is merely the past, and we are the ones who are an Illusion?"

"So I exchanged a few moves with them and discussed the Dao; in the end, I barely won a few moves. I continued to explore further, discussing the Dao all the way, but ultimately gave up."

"I ultimately failed to reach the infinite end of the Time-Space Mother River."

"How exactly was the Time-Space Mother River formed? Is it a natural creation or an artificial one? This is truly sigh-worthy; no wonder they have lived for so long by relying on the Time-Space Mother River."

Speaking of the Time-Space Mother River, this Heavenly Emperor felt some emotion.

Li Heng's mind stirred upon hearing this.

It sounds like this Time-Space Mother River is extraordinary; even this Heavenly Emperor, who is hailed as the first among the heavens and could win against true future powerhouses, could not reach the end of time and space?

But what did "they" in the Heavenly Emperor's words mean?

"They" lived for a long time by relying on the Time-Space Mother River?

While Li Heng was thinking, this Heavenly Emperor phantom did not stop speaking and continued.

"Ultimately, I failed to reach Above the Divine, unable to occupy all futures and reach the end. This exploration into the origin and essence of the Calamity was a failure after all; it is somewhat a pity."

"So in the end, I decided to cast everything aside and wage war on the Unknown Realm. It is also to head outside the Da Xu Kong, and also to head to the downstream end of the Da Xu Kong river, to glimpse everything that is Unknowable."

"This is also what I want to say to the second Heavenly Emperor."

After saying this, the phantom gradually disappeared and faded.

Li Heng raised an eyebrow; that was it?

He could understand the last words the Heavenly Emperor said; for the Da Xu Kong, time and space do not matter, and for the Unknown Realm, this is even more so.

Outside the Da Xu Kong, or the downstream end of the Da Xu Kong river. Neither has any meaning; in any case, they are both Unknown. Perhaps the two words "Unknown" are the most fundamental essence and origin.

"Fellow Daoist, do you seem unsatisfied?"

"Know when to stop; you are not the second Heavenly Emperor."

Seeing Li Heng's reaction, this Heavenly Emperor phantom, which was originally just a recording of the past, suddenly reacted. It seemed to possess intelligence and spoke with a smile.

Li Heng raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, unhurried.

He also smiled and said, "What if I insist on obtaining all the information, including your inheritance?"

The Heavenly Emperor phantom shook its head.

"Fellow Daoist, why go so far? With your foundation, Fellow Daoist, why covet this shallow Heavenly Emperor inheritance? An adult competing with a child for candy is somewhat beneath you."

"Coincidentally, this is childish for a child, but just right for an adult," Li Heng continued to smile and say.

"Fellow Daoist is truly a wonderful person. However, if you really want to obtain all the information and secrets, I can make a deal with you, Fellow Daoist..." the Heavenly Emperor phantom said calmly.

After a while.

Li Heng pondered in his heart after hearing the content of the deal.

This was not because the content of the deal was harsh; on the contrary, it was too simple and too lenient, like a pie falling from the sky, a free gift.

"With your character, Fellow Daoist, I am sure you will fulfill it."

After stating the content of the deal, the Heavenly Emperor phantom said calmly.

Li Heng was speechless upon hearing this.

Is this betting on the character of him, Li?

One must know that his moral bottom line is very flexible; after all, if one lives in this world without a flexible bottom line, one would definitely be depressed every moment, or even be played for a fool.

However, there is no harm in agreeing. With Source Power on his person, even if the Heavenly Emperor had some Causality secret technique to bind him, he could easily break free.

"Very well, I agree."

Li Heng readily agreed.

"Good, then Fellow Daoist is now the Acting Heavenly Emperor."

The phantom of the Heavenly Emperor spoke.

"I would rather call him the Imperial Teacher, the teacher of the Heavenly Emperor."

Li Heng smiled leisurely.