Chapter 308

The gravity demon god fell completely, lying dead in the midst of Chaos.

A single strike from the God-Slaying Spear extinguished all of his vitality.

Even until his utter demise, his eyes still held a deep expression of disbelief.

This disbelief was both at Chen Ku's strength and shock at why Chen Ku possessed so many spirit treasures.

But all of this no longer matters.

After slaying the gravity demon god, Chen Ku let out a long breath.

Then, without hesitation, he also took into his possession the innate supreme treasure, the Gravity Ring.

"Ah, Ku..."

"I truly did not wish to make a move."

While feeling the profound gravity laws surging forth from the Gravity Ring, Chen Ku also said this.

If the gravity demon god heard these words, he would surely be so angry as to come back to life.

Of course, Chen Ku's words were merely a habitual sigh.

Having slain the gravity demon god, he gained an innate supreme treasure and a top-grade innate spirit treasure.

Chen Ku was quite satisfied with this.

After all, it was the companion spirit treasure of a Great Dao demon god; if properly utilized, it would surely display astonishing power.

More importantly, with his heaven-defying comprehension, he might even use these two treasures to grasp the corresponding gravity laws.

After a moment, Chen Ku suppressed his joy and turned to look in the direction where Yang Mei the Great Immortal and the other had previously disappeared.

Yang Mei the Great Immortal is stronger; surely their battle will soon end.

Indeed!

Only a moment later, Yang Mei the Great Immortal stepped through the void and returned to this place.

"The gravity demon god... was slain by you?!"

Upon returning, Yang Mei saw the scene of the gravity demon god lying dead in the universe.

He was greatly astonished, looking at Chen Ku in disbelief as he asked.

Chen Ku nodded and said nothing more.

Immediately, Yang Mei the Great Immortal's expression became even more shocked.

"What tremendous strength!"

"Hehe, as expected of one who can break the shackles of the primordial heaven and earth, proving the Dao as a Primordial Luo Golden Immortal."

Yang Mei the Great Immortal did not stint on his praise.

Originally, he thought Chen Ku could merely repel the gravity demon god, or at best fight to a standstill, which would already be good.

He did not expect the latter to be so overwhelmingly dominant, directly slaying this Great Dao demon god in one blow.

At the same time, Yang Mei the Great Immortal's eyes also shone brighter.

Chen Ku's strength is so outstanding, it shakes ancient and modern times.

Thus, the two of us joining forces to explore this Chaos secret realm will have even greater confidence.

Meanwhile, Chen Ku now spoke up:

"What about the soul demon god?!"

He asked this to inquire about the result of Yang Mei the Great Immortal's battle with the soul demon god.

However, upon hearing this, Yang Mei the Great Immortal's expression stiffened, and he then said in a muffled voice:

"The soul demon god has already fled!"

Fled?!

In other words, Yang Mei the Great Immortal did not kill his opponent?!

Chen Ku was startled, giving Yang Mei the Great Immortal a meaningful glance.

But in the end, he still said nothing more.

Nodding, Chen Ku continued:

"If so, then it doesn't matter!"

"Exploring this Chaos secret realm is still the priority!"

Yang Mei nodded.

Then, after another move, he directly broke the sealing power of the Chaos secret realm.

For Chen Ku and Yang Mei, this was nothing difficult, naturally requiring no further words.

For a moment, a familiar scene reappeared!

Immortal light shone brilliantly, divine radiance flowed like a waterfall hanging upside down, pouring out from within the Chaos secret realm.

The aura of holiness and peace also spread out, causing people's expressions to change greatly.

This sufficiently indicates that this Chaos secret realm indeed harbors some unknown great opportunity.

The two exchanged a glance, then took a step forward and directly entered the Chaos secret realm.

And just as they entered.

Whoosh!

A peerless sharp killing intent suddenly swept out, causing Chen Ku's expression to tighten.

Sword intent!

It was a profound and fierce sword intent, surging with unmatched vigor.

Both Chen Ku and Yang Mei felt great curiosity, fixing their gaze.

At a glance, Chen Ku's expression changed greatly.

This is... a top-grade innate spiritual root, sword wood?!

Not bad!

Chen Ku saw that not far ahead, a spiritual root was shining brightly, rolling with aura.

This spiritual root is different from other spiritual roots in the world.

Its height is immeasurable, its branches and leaves lush.

Miraculously, each of its leaves takes the form of an innate sword embryo, giving a feeling of sharpness exposed, fierce and unstoppable.

Moreover, upon the entire spiritual root, there are vast expanses of sword-path divine patterns intertwined, outlining countless ineffable trajectories, profoundly mysterious.

This is indeed a top-grade innate spiritual root, sword wood!

Legend has it that swords forged from the mature branches of this sword wood are of top-grade innate spiritual treasure rank upon their birth.

And the immortal swords forged from it further carry the sword-path law within, their power immensely powerful.

In other words, the greatest use of such a spiritual root is not to bear top-grade immortal fruits to aid cultivation, but for use in artifact refining.

Just entering the Chaos secret realm, and already such a discovery—truly an unexpected joy.

"Haha, this sword wood, I, your humble self, claim it!"

Chen Ku was not polite.

Even though Yang Mei the Great Immortal stood beside him, he still spoke thus, yielding to none.

As the words fell, without waiting for Yang Mei's response, Chen Ku immediately stepped forward and directly acted, beginning to harvest this spiritual root.

Seeing this, Yang Mei the Great Immortal's expression shifted, as if weighing something.

But in the end, he still did not speak, nor did he move to block Chen Ku.

His gaze was deep, making it impossible to see what he thought.

Though the sword wood is powerful, it is ultimately just a dead thing.

And at this time, there is no powerful guardian.

Therefore, Chen Ku did not expend too much effort, and simply pulled it up by the roots.

Afterwards, he placed it in the Buddha Land Pure Land, nourishing it with pure and harmonious qi, so its aura would not dissipate.

Until now, Yang Mei spoke again.

"Haha, congratulations, little friend, on this harvest!"

"We shall now continue deeper into this secret realm to seek more opportunities."

In Yang Mei's words, there seemed a sense of urging.

But this time, Chen Ku did not immediately respond.

He stood firm in the void, gazing intently toward the deeper parts of the secret realm.

Hu...

Faintly, he seemed to hear a vast, mighty river-like sound echoing, unknown what it was.

More importantly, in the dark, Chen Ku actually felt an ominous sensation arise in his heart.

Danger!

This was his first thought.

Know that Chen Ku has already reached the cultivation of Mixed Yuan Luo Golden Immortal, and masters supreme divine arts like Zi Wei Dou Shu for avoiding misfortune and seeking fortune.

Each of his sensations is not baseless.

Thus speaking, perhaps there truly lies some great unknown danger in the depths of this secret realm.

Therefore, after a moment's contemplation, Chen Ku instead shook his head.

"To have gained such a harvest this time, I, your humble self, am already content!"

"The depths of the secret realm hold uncertain fortune and misfortune, therefore...... I, your humble self, do not prepare to go deeper."

Upon these words.

Yang Mei the Great Immortal was instantly stunned.

What?!

You want to withdraw already?!

How can that be?!

I painstakingly persuaded Chen Ku and brought him here.

Even that earlier top-grade innate spiritual root sword wood, I gave up contention and yielded it to Chen Ku.

You brat, now you say you won't do it and just won't?!

Am I not then made a clown?!

Yang Mei the Great Immortal suddenly became anxious.

"Little friend Chen Ku, the depths of the secret realm must surely hold even more astonishing great opportunities!"

"How can you little friend just withdraw like this?"

"Or else, continue exploring with me?"

Yang Mei thus persuaded.

However, Chen Ku's attitude appeared quite firm.

"Haha, no matter how good the opportunity, one must have the life to enjoy it."

"Moreover, I, your humble self, in the midst of the Honghuang heaven and earth, still have more important matters."

"Therefore, that so-called greater opportunity, let it be left to Senior Yang Mei."

Chen Ku thus responded, unmoved.

Upon hearing this, Yang Mei the Great Immortal's expression became even uglier.

"Well then, this strand of Primordial Purple Qi of mine can be gifted to you, little friend."

"But please, little friend, continue deeper and assist me in exploring this Chaos secret realm."

"Is that acceptable?!"

As he spoke, Yang Mei the Great Immortal flipped his palm, and that strand of Primordial Purple Qi reappeared, floating up and down, profound and mysterious.

This time, Chen Ku raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Oh?

Yang Mei actually doesn't hesitate to gift Primordial Purple Qi, and also wants to exchange for my assistance?!

"Could it be.... this guy knows what's in the depths of the secret realm?!"

For a moment, Chen Ku couldn't help but have this thought arise in his heart.

After all, the preciousness of Primordial Purple Qi needs no further explanation.

And if Yang Mei didn't know the details, how could he make such a great wager?!

In other words, if Yang Mei didn't know what specific opportunities lie in the depths of the secret realm, how could he be certain that he alone couldn't seize it?

This space demon god who looks like a good person is indeed not a kind soul either.

Chen Ku came to a slight realization in his heart.

However, looking at the Primordial Purple Qi right before his eyes, and Yang Mei's solemn expression.

Chen Ku did not hastily refuse.

After pondering for a moment, he ultimately still nodded.

"Alright!"

"Since Senior Yang Mei says so, I also find it hard to refuse again."

Chen Ku decided to agree after all.

After all, although he has already proven the Dao and attained the status of Mixed Yuan Great Luo Golden Immortal, he no longer needs Primordial Purple Qi.

But if he could obtain another strand, perhaps in the future he could still help forge a saint for Western Buddhism.

At that time, it would be the Five Saints guarding Buddhism.

Even if the Three Pure Ones saw it, they would probably tremble with fear.

Chen Ku's considerations are quite far-reaching.

When his words paused, he shook his head and sighed:

"Alas, suffering, suffering......"

"I am just someone who doesn't really know how to refuse!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Mei the Great Immortal, who had just shown a smile, immediately had his expression stagnate.

Hum!

What a brat who takes advantage and then acts innocent!

Yang Mei muttered this to himself.

However, he showed no expression on his face, and instead immediately handed the Primordial Purple Qi to Chen Ku.

Without further words, the two continued onward, venturing deeper into the Chaos secret realm.

This secret realm is even more vast and grand than the place where Chen Ku previously obtained the fragment of the Creation Jade Disc.

Therefore, after a while, Chen Ku's eyes finally beheld another astonishing sight.

Rumble rumble......

The sound of the great river surging forward became even clearer.

And upon focusing his gaze, he indeed saw an endless great river lying horizontally in the void, flowing ceaselessly.

That great river has no visible beginning, nor any visible end.

Each drop of river water is condensed from profound and obscure, mysterious and unfathomable legal principles.

Time flies like a shuttle!

The seas change, the fields shift!

Standing beneath the great river, Chen Ku couldn't help but feel the sensation of "ancient ages rushing by in a finger snap."

"This is...... the River of Time?!"

Chen Ku's heart was greatly shaken, recognizing this river as the legendary River of Time.

This river is famed alongside the River of Fate, representing the ceaseless flow of time.

Or put another way, this River of Time is none other than the tangible manifestation of the Time Law, ineffably mysterious and profoundly wondrous beyond words.

And yet, the most important thing is not the River of Time itself.

Chen Ku clearly saw, amidst the surging river water and rolling waves.

An ancient and mysterious small pagoda, overturned amidst the colossal waves of time, yet not sinking within them.

Pagoda of Time!

Chaos Spirit Treasure!

Yet another treasure condensed from the origin of the Time Law.

Chaos Spirit Treasures, though not as supreme as the Creation Jade Disc or the Chaos Pearl.

But compared to supreme innate spirit treasures, let alone innate supreme treasures, they are stronger by an unknown multiple.

Upon seeing this treasure, Chen Ku suddenly had a realization.

"No wonder......"

No wonder Yang Mei spared no expense and also asked for my assistance.

The value of a Chaos Spirit Treasure is indeed greater than that of Primordial Purple Qi.

Moreover, every treasure located within the river of time is extremely dangerous.

One careless mistake could result in being swallowed by the river of time, erasing everything about oneself.

Even someone as powerful as the space demon god Yang Mei worries that, relying solely on his own strength, he cannot obtain this treasure.

It must be said, Yang Mei is extremely cautious.

This scene allows Chen Ku to nearly confirm his earlier speculation.

This Chaos secret realm must have already been entered by Yang Mei long ago.

He only retreated after sensing the immense danger within.

Later, with the arrival of Chen Ku as an assistant, he dared to re-enter in order to seize the great opportunity here.

Thinking this, Chen Ku glanced around his surroundings.

He then made a somewhat startled discovery: at some unknown time, the Great Immortal Yang Mei had already vanished without a trace.

Even his aura could no longer be sensed.

"Hah... is he planning to be the snipe and clam, with the fisherman waiting to reap the benefits?!"

"He really is good at calculating!"

Chen Ku muttered a sentence, understanding Yang Mei Great Immortal's intention.

He is using me to take the lead, isn't he?

Although I have now confirmed that I have fallen into the trap set by Yang Mei Great Immortal,

Chen Ku's expression remained unchanged, calm and undisturbed, showing no sign of panic.

If I had not seen this before, it would have been fine.

But now, having personally witnessed the manifestation of the Chaos spiritual treasure, the Time Tower,

if I were to miss this opportunity, it would be too regrettable.

Such top-tier treasures cannot be left unclaimed.

As for Yang Mei's scheming?

I will simply observe and respond to his moves as they come.

Having thought this through, Chen Ku no longer hesitated.

He leapt forward directly into the river of time, beginning to attempt to seize this Time Tower.

And Chen Ku did not see.

At this moment, outside the river of time, the figure of Yang Mei Great Immortal was hidden within a spatial rift.

Watching Chen Ku finally take action, Yang Mei's face also involuntarily revealed a hint of a sinister smile.

"Hehe......"

"Boy, you are indeed still unable to resist the allure of Chaos spiritual treasures."

"This seat's scheming was not in vain!"