Chapter 754: Self-Produced Source Power

Without a doubt, he was approaching the essence of Source Power.

Although he still did not know whether this Source Power Authority had emerged from the Void as his reward, or if it had existed within this monster's body from the very beginning.

But at this moment, he could clearly feel that he had gained a measure of control over Source Power; if he had previously only been a user of Source Power, and had to constantly collect it himself,

then now, he was the owner of a portion of Source Power!

After possessing this incomplete Source Power Authority, he discovered that he was producing Source Power at every moment—it was practically creating something from nothing. Although the speed of this production could not compare to constantly reaping Golden Source Points on the End Battlefield, it did not rely on the outside world.

Furthermore, this seemed to be merely the surface characteristic of this incomplete Source Power Authority; there were deeper functions and essences that he had not yet fully comprehended and which awaited his further development.

It could be said that this was an absolute, bumper harvest.

Far surpassing any harvest he had ever had before!

At the same time, this also pointed out a direction for him.

A direction to investigate the essence of Source Power!

Should he actively seek out high-level Disaster monsters, especially those of the caliber that could swallow a Dao Lord, perhaps he could obtain more Source Power Authority from them?

Although he had no evidence for this, it was highly likely!

"The monster is dead, so why haven't I seen any sign of my master?"

At this moment, the Wudao Gong artifact spirit recovered from its shock and joy, suddenly realizing this point. Thinking of a certain grim possibility, its expression turned deathly pale, and it muttered to itself.

"You need not worry; your master has not completely perished. It is just that, having been swallowed into the monster's mouth earlier, she is gradually being transformed into the monster, and now that the monster is dead, it is difficult to eliminate these effects. She must undergo reincarnation to return to her true self."

Li Heng spoke calmly.

"Then, may I ask where the place of reincarnation is?"

The artifact spirit was stunned for a moment before asking again with renewed joy.

"Far away in the heavens, yet right before your eyes. All those who were not completely transformed into monsters, or who did not completely perish, have already had their souls and True Spirits reincarnated into this very World before us."

"But perhaps this reincarnation process will take a very long time—billions of years, or even trillions of eons—that is all possible. However, there is indeed hope for resurrection; I wonder if you can afford to wait?"

Li Heng looked at the artifact spirit and said.

"I can wait, for my master's sake."

The artifact spirit looked at this World that had just been opened up, lost in thought, and then nodded heavily, its words filled with determination.

"Changqing thanks Daoist Li here."

Hearing Li Heng's assurance, Changqing struggled with its emotions for a moment before calming down. It bowed to Li Heng, no longer harboring thoughts of destroying this World.

This was partly because of Li Heng's assurance, and partly because of what Li Heng had just said: this World could be considered a chance at resurrection for the countless strong individuals who had previously crusaded against the monster. If it were to strip away this chance for resurrection, it would be too heartless.

When it came down to it, those strong individuals had also died because of it.

"Why offer thanks? We both have our gains."

"However, I wonder what Changqing Daoist plans to do in the future?"

Li Heng shook his head and looked at Changqing.

"That corpse of my Dao Lord body also merged with that monster to become the foundation of this World. I think, if I still wish to complete myself and no longer be the remnant spirit I am today, I must guard this World well." Changqing's expression was complex, as it had pierced through some truths.

"Ahem, then what about the End Battlefield?"

Li Heng coughed a few times and hurriedly changed the subject.

Perhaps in the eyes of others, his act of splitting the corpse of the Zhongjie Daozhu with one sword strike was a helpless move; after all, being able to kill this monster was already a great blessing, so how could one care about anything else?

But only he knew.

That sword strike just now had indeed been executed with too much force.

However, he did not regret it; using a strike with overflowing power to ensure the complete destruction of this monster was well worth it. As for the loss of Changqing's Dao Lord physical body, so be it—that was better than it remaining inside the monster and being transformed into a new monster.

"Then what does Daoist think? Shall I give it to you?"

Changqing asked tentatively.

Although in its perception, Li Heng's strength and status seemed to have fallen, perhaps even to below that of a Dao Lord, it did not have the slightest intention of looking down on him. It still regarded Li Heng as a Daoist, and even as an existence more powerful than itself.

Who could guarantee that Li Heng wouldn't return to being Above Dao Lord?

"Daoist doesn't want it anymore?"

"Actually, I suggest you keep the End Battlefield open. After all, there are countless wonders within the Great Void, and there is no shortage of End Battlefields, just as there is no shortage of those who build Era Roads and Era Great Walls."

Li Heng said.

"But the monster at the end of the End has been eliminated, so the battlefield truly has no need to exist. Moreover, I must guard this Heaven and Earth to retrieve my former power."

Changqing frowned and said.

"I don't think this Heaven and Earth needs you to guard it; the foundation of this World, formed by the corpses of the monster and the Dao Ancestor, is terrifyingly deep. I fear there is no Heaven and Earth in the Great Void that can compare to it."

Li Heng shook his head and said.

"This... although the monster has been eliminated, the battlefield can indeed serve the purpose of screening strong individuals. It's just that I have lost the bait to lure those strong individuals into the trap."

Changqing appeared somewhat hesitant.

In the past, the greatest opportunity of the End Battlefield was the blessing of Void Destiny brought by crusading against monsters. But now that the monster was gone, the blessing of Void Destiny had also vanished. Li Qianjun and the others were the first, and also the last, group of people who could obtain such an opportunity.

"Why does Daoist belittle yourself?"

"If you reveal even a little bit of benefit, that would be a tremendous opportunity."

Li Heng shook his head and advised thusly.

He had to coax Changqing into continuing to operate the End Battlefield. Only then would he have a stable Source Power harvesting point, without having to run around everywhere. Although he could produce Source Power continuously now that he possessed the long-term Source Power Authority, Source Power was like money—who would complain about having too much? The more, the better!

"Alright..."

After Li Heng's coaxing, Changqing finally agreed, deciding to continue operating the End Battlefield, intending to screen a group of Supremes to be used for resisting the future calamities of the Great Void.

At least, that was what this Changqing said.

Of course, perhaps it decided this because it had discerned some of Li Heng's intentions and goals, but out of a desire to continue maintaining a good relationship with Li Heng, it decided to keep it running.

Perhaps only Changqing knew the reason for that.

"Meng Caidie pays her respects to Senior Li."

At this moment, a woman had appeared beside Li Qianjun.

However, her figure was faint and indistinct, merely a phantom image.

It was precisely because Li Qianjun saw that the disaster had ended and could no longer suppress his longing that he used the strength enhanced by the blessing of Void Destiny to resurrect Meng Caidie.

"Li Qianjun, you are too impatient. Even with your current strength, you cannot sustain Meng Caidie's manifestation by your side forever; she ultimately belongs to another Reality. You must keep growing stronger to resist the Great Void's correction of Caidie's existence."

Li Heng was not in the least bit surprised and offered this assessment.

Li Qianjun nodded; he naturally knew this.

"Rest assured, Senior, I will certainly continue to cultivate diligently!"

He looked resolute as he gave this guarantee.

Suddenly, the surroundings fell into silence, and the Great Void stood still.

A vast will suddenly descended.

Shock, confusion, curiosity—it seemed countless emotions were mixed within this will, yet it did not appear to be Chaos; it only felt incomparably profound, containing all existence in the world.

"Going to such great lengths this time?"

Li Heng said with a smile, not surprised at all.

"How on earth did you do it?"

The Great Void will could not help but ask.