Chapter 325

"I don't know much either."

Xu Qingzhi pondered for a moment and said, "As far as I know, there is actually only one universally recognized method."

She looked at Lin Qing and said, "Any Ultimate Existence can carve out a miniature universe within their body, but this is merely an Inner Universe; it cannot truly exist within the endless Chaos. However... it is rumored that if three Ultimate Existences respectively master the 'Past Space-Time Rules', the 'Present Space-Time Rules', and the 'Future Space-Time Rules', then with these three great powers joining hands, they can carve out a small universe capable of existing within the Chaos!"

"Past, Future, Present?"

Lin Qing murmured, finally understanding why this method was said to be nearly impossible.

Indeed, it was nearly impossible.

Gathering three Ultimate Existences was already incredibly difficult; requiring these three to respectively master the Past, Future, and Present Space-Time Rules made the difficulty even more unimaginable.

"If you have some understanding of Level Three Civilizations, you will discover that almost all leaders of Level Three Civilizations are actually three."

Xu Qingzhi said, "For example, the three Lords of the Divine Kingdoms in my Kingdom of Kings Realm are three masters of civilizations, all leaders of my Kingdom of Kings Realm. Even the Void Divine Race of the God-Level Civilization, or the Yu Xingyuan Demon Race, are the same."

Lin Qing finally understood.

No wonder the Three-World Gods of the Void Divine Race were exactly the three existences of Past, Future, and Present.

Could it be... that this universe was carved out by the Three-World Gods of the Void Divine Race?

"But this is too difficult..."

Lin Qing shook his head slightly and said, "I once heard Your Majesty the Light King say that cultivators of the Future Rules are one in ten thousand. If even among ten thousand Ultimate Existences there might not be one Future Rules cultivator, this is somewhat..."

"That is not entirely true. How could there be ten thousand Ultimate Existences?" Xu Qingzhi was startled and said, "What Your Majesty the Light King told you should be the proportion within the total number. In reality, the probability distribution of Future Rules cultivators is not balanced."

She explained, "If we must say it, generally among Transcendents, there might not be one cultivator of the Future Rules even among a hundred thousand people. But at the Eternal level, among those powerful ones who can achieve Eternal Existence, which one does not possess extremely high talent in time cultivation? Therefore, the proportion of Eternal Existences cultivating the Future Rules is also much higher. As for Ultimate Existences, there is no need to mention it."

Lin Qing had a sudden realization and added, "But it is still very difficult, otherwise Level Three Civilizations would not be so rare."

Xu Qingzhi smiled and said, "That is natural. Even among Ultimate Existences, mastering the complete Future Rules is rare, at least rarer than the number of Level Three Civilizations."

Hearing this, Lin Qing felt somewhat strange and asked in confusion, "Fewer Eternal Existences mastering the Future Rules than the number of Level Three Civilizations? Why?"

To create a Level Three Civilization, one must have three Ultimate Existences of Past, Present, and Future. Even if Ultimate Existences mastering the Future Rules are few, their number should at least equal the number of Level Three Civilizations.

"This involves another method of carving out a Level Three Civilization."

Xu Qingzhi said, "If the three Ultimate Existences of Past, Future, and Present are missing one, a legendary 'Pillar-Class Universe Treasure' can be used as a substitute. As long as it is a Pillar-Class Universe Treasure containing Future Space-Time Rules, it can substitute for an Ultimate Existence of the Future Rules."

"A Pillar-Class Universe Treasure containing Future Space-Time Rules?"

Lin Qing suddenly understood.

He possessed a personal Universe Treasure with the potential to grow into a Pillar-Class one.

"No need to think too much about it."

Xu Qingzhi shook her head slightly and said, "I know that you beings from the Void Sea of the Main Universe all hold expectations in your hearts, wanting your home civilization to transcend the universe and become a Level Three Civilization. But since the birth of the universe until now, over countless years, there have been only those few Level Three Civilizations."

She glanced at this Void Sea and said, "Moreover, your Void Sea belongs to one of the more mediocre areas among the many Void Seas in the universe. Not even one has walked into the River of Space-Time, let alone an Eternal Existence."

"Walk into the River of Space-Time?" Lin Qing asked curiously.

He had heard of the River of Space-Time. That was a realm only Transcendent powerful ones could glimpse and sense, a dimension above the transcended universe!

Transcendent powerful ones could only detach from the universe by following the traces left by the flow of the River of Space-Time.

But he did not know that Transcendents could also enter the River of Space-Time?

"Yes, truly enter the River of Space-Time."

Xu Qingzhi said, "Any kind of Time Subtlety... for example, Time Acceleration, Time Deceleration, or the Future Sight Subtlety within the Future Rules, etc. As long as one cultivates it to perfection and causes the world within their body to undergo transformation, they can enter the River of Space-Time."

"Any kind of Time Subtlety perfected?" Lin Qing pondered thoughtfully.

He also knew that the three major Time Rules all possessed various Subtleties; he was just unclear on exactly which ones.

However...

Looking at it this way, none of the three Sacred Land Ancestors of this Void Sea had cultivated any single Time Subtlety to perfection.

"How many Subtleties do the Time Rules have?" Lin Qing could not help but ask curiously.

"Ten. Among them, the Present Rules have four Time Subtleties, while the Past and Future Rules each have three Time Subtleties."

Xu Qingzhi explained very patiently, "The Present Rules are the four Subtleties I just mentioned to you: Time Acceleration, Time Deceleration, Time Stasis, and Time Reversal. These also represent the four influences on Present Time."

She added, "As for the Past Rules and the Future Rules, these two major rules are rare and quite similar. The Past Rules have the three Subtleties of Past Sight, Past Body, and Descent into the Past. The Future Rules have the three Subtleties of Future Sight, Future Body, and Descent into the Future."

Lin Qing silently memorized this in his heart.

So... the Future Rules are composed of these three major Time Subtleties: Future Sight, Future Body, and Descent into the Future.

"However, although powerful ones cultivating the Present Rules are the most numerous, within this group, the proportion who can reach the Eternal and Ultimate levels is even rarer."

Xu Qingzhi sighed, "After all, for the Past Rules and the Future Rules, achieving perfection in the three major Subtleties is enough to achieve Eternity. But for the Present Rules, one must achieve perfection in the four major Subtleties to achieve Eternity. Especially the Time Reversal Subtlety, which is also extremely difficult."

Lin Qing nodded thoughtfully.

He suddenly asked, "Is there anyone who cultivates two Time Rules simultaneously? For example, cultivating both Past and Future at the same time?"

"Almost impossible."

Xu Qingzhi shook her head. "The three major Time Rules represent the three states of the universe: Past, Present, and Future. Essentially, they are conflicting. For instance, the deeper you comprehend the Future Rules, the more difficult your cognition of the Past Rules and Present Rules becomes. It is almost impossible to cultivate both, even with a clone. This is an issue of consciousness and cognition."

She looked at Lin Qing and said, "Even the Three-World Gods of the Void Divine Race are the same. Do not think too much. Cultivating both will only affect each other and ultimately ruin your future."

Hearing this, Lin Qing could not help but shake his head slightly.

Originally, he had been thinking of having his clone cultivate either the Past or Present Time Rules simultaneously. Now it seemed he should just stick to cultivating the Future Rules honestly.

"Actually, if the three major Time Rules can be cultivated to their limit, none of them have defects."

Xu Qingzhi seemed afraid he would not let go of the idea and urged, "Moreover, the Future Rules are universally recognized as the strongest rules. Even if you cultivate one more, your strength will not increase much."

Lin Qing nodded and said, "Rest assured, I understand."

"That is good." Xu Qingzhi breathed a slight sigh of relief and said, "After you reincarnate into the Kingdom of Kings Realm and restore your strength, you can let the Chaos God Clone use the Light King Token to return to the Void Sea. At that time, you can ascend to the position of Main God."

Lin Qing nodded slightly and asked, "Is there anything I should pay attention to in the Kingdom of Kings Realm?"

"Before your Chaos God Clone returns to the Void Sea, do not reveal your identity as a Chaos God." Xu Qingzhi said solemnly, "A Chaos God who has not yet transcended... everyone understands that you possess such a great opportunity as the Chaos God Heart. Some factions might act against you and seize your Chaos God Heart."

Lin Qing raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "I am reincarnating into the Kingdom of Kings Realm with the permission of Your Majesty the Light King. Would others dare to act?"

"In your hometown's words, the King of Hell is easy to meet, but his little ghosts are hard to deal with."

Xu Qingzhi said, "The Realm of Kings, as a small universe, is vastly larger than the Void Sea, with countless powerful beings and a mix of good and evil. Except for Dongyan Di Jun and the various Kings, almost no one knows your origins. Even if you produce the Light King's Token from Your Majesty the Light King, only Eternal Existences might sense the aura of a Supreme Existence; those below Eternal would barely recognize it and might not believe you."

Lin Qing was slightly stunned.

True.

What kind of magnificent existence is Your Majesty the Light King?

As the master of the Heavenly Light Divine Kingdom, he is supreme throughout the entire Realm of Kings; even other Supreme Existences must bow and submit, and Eternal Existences can only look up to him.

To Your Majesty the Light King, beings below Eternal are likely no different from ants.

You are just a little one who has recently reincarnated, not yet transcended, yet you produce a token claiming Your Majesty the Light King is behind you; who would believe that?

It's like in Earth's twenty-first century: if an ordinary person facing robbers suddenly claimed to know the President and produced an identity document given by the President, would the robbers believe him?

Indeed, it might not work.

Those powerful beings are ants to Your Majesty the Light King, but to you, they are a huge trouble.

"Remember, do not trust anyone."

Xu Qingzhi said softly, "The three great Divine Kingdoms and numerous nations are constantly at war; it is normal for enemies from opposing nations to kill you. Obtaining such a great opportunity as the Chaos Divine Heart is actually a great merit!"

She shook her head slightly. "Moreover, Your Majesty the Light King probably only promised to help you reincarnate, right?"

Lin Qing nodded slowly and said, "Indeed so."

"Therefore, after you reincarnate, it is normal for Your Majesty the Light King to be unwilling to help you further."

Xu Qingzhi sighed, "To an existence as magnificent as Your Majesty the Light King, even your death is a trivial matter; at worst, he can resurrect you in the future, but that might not be until billions of years have passed."

Lin Qing nodded slightly. "I understand."

"In short, just trust yourself."

Xu Qingzhi said, "Do not even trust that my Xu family will sincerely help you. Opportunities as great as the Chaos Divine Heart are important aids on the path to Eternal; many people will develop greed. After I achieved the status of Chaos Divine back then, I dared not tell anyone except my master and my elder brother."

Lin Qing was unexpectedly startled and said, "You are a disciple of a Supreme Existence, yet people still targeted you for the Chaos Divine Heart?"

"Of course there were, and quite a few."

Xu Qingzhi sighed, "Even with the background of my master, a Supreme Existence, it is still possible to be targeted by people from other hostile factions; those people also have Supreme Existences behind them, so why would they fear me?"

Lin Qing fell silent for a moment and couldn't help but ask, "They are all top factions within the Realm of Kings, yet they fight so fiercely? Do the three Masters of Civilization not care?"

"This is precisely what the three leaders ordered."

Xu Qingzhi sighed, "A Level Three Civilization is probably quite different from what you imagine; slaughter, plunder, and war are very common. Especially regarding treasures within the Chaos, people will fight to the death over them; only Supreme Existences can coexist peacefully among themselves."

Lin Qing vaguely understood in his heart; there must be some special reason behind this.

"Therefore, before you recover and become the Chaos Divine again, you must patiently lie low and trust no one, including me."

Xu Qingzhi said, "I am also being watched within my family. As a disciple of Dongyan Di Jun, I am constantly monitored by enemy factions. If I went to find you, you would have trouble too; it is better for you to be alone, even if it means rising a bit later."

Lin Qing understood her meaning, nodded, and added, "However, with my cultivation level, once I reincarnate and recover my memories, I can instantly restore myself to the Void Master level and become the Chaos Divine again; it won't affect anything."

Even if everything starts from zero after reincarnation, the powerful essence from before reincarnation still exists, and the life form of the Divine Office has already merged into his soul.

As his life level gradually recovers, his genes, Divine Office, and so on will also continuously recover.

Moreover, once memories are restored, under the complete spatial rules and powerful will, he can easily absorb endless void energy, quickly restore his strength, and it won't take long at all.

"You are mistaken."

Xu Qingzhi shook her head slightly. "You possess a will that is nearly real; after reincarnation, you can indeed retain all memories, but even so, you cannot instantly restore yourself to the limit."

"Why?" Lin Qing asked in confusion.

"You must know that in a Level Three Civilization, there is no time tribulation brought by the Yu Xingyuan, so void beings can live forever."

Xu Qingzhi sighed, "The cultivation environment of a Level Three Civilization is inherently good, making it easy for immortal void beings to be born. Over the accumulation of countless years, no matter how vast a small universe is, it cannot hold so many void beings."

Lin Qing was slightly stunned.

Indeed so.

The main universe has the Yu Xingyuan and the time tribulation, so void beings cannot live forever either.

But a Level Three Civilization is different.

"Therefore... Level Three Civilizations all encourage conflict and launch wars."

Xu Qingzhi said, "All void beings must serve in the military and participate in wars. Wars are launched between various nations, or against the Yu Xingyuan; this is the method to reduce the population."

She looked at Lin Qing and said, "At the same time, the cosmic rules of Level Three Civilizations also have limits on energy supply; one must pay enough money to obtain energy supply. Otherwise, void beings will age and die without energy. Furthermore, various regions of a Level Three Civilization universe will allocate different energy supplies based on local contributions and so on."

Lin Qing was somewhat stunned by what he heard.

So... a Level Three Civilization is like this?

At this moment, he suddenly understood why Xu Qingzhi had said those things before—

Without sufficient strength and background, it is better to live in the true universe.

"However, with your strength and talent, I believe this difficulty should be nothing."

Xu Qingzhi said, "After you restore your strength as the Chaos Divine and your Chaos Divine avatar returns to the Void Sea, it is best to contact me only after you have transcended, so that you will have sufficient self-defense capabilities."

"Alright, I understand." Lin Qing nodded slowly. "Thank you for your guidance."

Ten thousand more years passed, and Lin Qing finally decided to cast the Reincarnation Art to reincarnate and go to the Realm of Kings.

(End of this chapter)