[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ten-thousand-laws-of-the-occult-i-am-the-spirit-":3,"chapter-ten-thousand-laws-of-the-occult-i-am-the-spirit--ten-thousand-laws-of-the-occult-i-am-the-spirit--chapter-420":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Ten Thousand Laws of the Occult, I Am the Spirit Sovereign",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2356603,4609,"Chapter 420: Facing the Ancient Saint, Super Entertainment","ten-thousand-laws-of-the-occult-i-am-the-spirit--chapter-420",420,"\u003Cp>At the beginning of this live broadcast across the myriad worlds, no one expected that a legendary-tier weakling would be able to steal the spotlight from a crowd of brutal demigods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must know, if one were to compare combat power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any single one of those demigods, if plucked out at random, could slaughter dozens of legends like Li Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap in combat power brought about by the difference in status is just that cruel and difficult to overcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this ironclad rule of common sense, which has persisted for long eons, was actually broken in public by Li Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As of now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least three demigods have already been tricked to their deaths by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in terms of progress in the tournament, Li Yu is far in the lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself seemed to sense this as well; after passing through nine consecutive arrival planes and entering the tenth, he found it empty—devoid of other life and with no cosmic disasters brewing—so his pace immediately slowed, and he stopped his frantic shuttling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although to the viewers, the Son of the Vortex God had once again delivered a perfect performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet on Li Yu’s face, there was not much pride or joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others might not know, but he himself was certainly clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to glimpse the loopholes from the very beginning and leave behind top-tier demigods like Morning Star, Undying Blade, Godslayer, and First Corrupt Head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, it was because he cheated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Truth Soul Body was not activated for nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had glimpsed almost all the \"cosmic disasters\" and knew exactly which plane they were brewing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To clear the level was simply effortless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he even had a method to clear the level with zero damage, the kind that wouldn't even require wasting the Water of Life or the Philosopher's Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason he didn't use it was largely because it would be too flashy and obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were to swagger through without paying any price, even if he explained it away as \"coincidence\" or \"good luck,\" it would still invite suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Master of the Curtain indeed enjoys reversals and drama, but He is not a blind and foolish god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there were too many coincidences, He might not be able to resist \"changing the script.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When that happens, with the suppression of Sovereign-level narrative authority, let alone a True Lord of Food-Offering like Li Yu, even if he had already ascended to a [True Immortal of Creation], or even a more powerful Sequence Two, he still would not be able to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is just like a failing student!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you steal the answers, you must deliberately copy a few wrong, otherwise, you cannot bring it to a close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more importantly, there is another reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is the Ancient Saint’s pursuit in the third round!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Truth Soul Body is already open, one should naturally glimpse as much as possible and arrange as much of the future as one can.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The route Li Yu chose concerns whether he can survive the pursuit of the Ancient Saint’s avatar projection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is why!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Li Yu clearly knew the path ahead was smooth, he did not speed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was waiting, waiting for that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he deliberately slowed his speed, appearing to have returned to his cautious self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this moment arrived very quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disaster mode was dangerous to the extreme; in just a few dozen breaths, nearly ten demigods perished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition to the initial [Calamity Daoist], [Nirvana Venerable], [Son of Black Maitreya], and [Time-Stop King], others were added subsequently, such as [Messenger of the Hanging King], [The Great Unclean One], [Extermination Witch], and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one was an extremely powerful expert capable of traversing the multiverse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alas, all of them fell to nearly unsolvable cosmic disasters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their fall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also made all the viewers feel the cruelty and danger within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, they felt Li Yu’s performance was even more absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, at this time, the other demigods who cleared the level also began to appear one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With luck and strength combined, many demigods only had to endure one or two disasters before successfully passing nine arrival points and entering the safe zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the last demigod contestant, namely [First Corrupt Head], escaped in a sorry state after hard-tanking three cosmic disasters in a row.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside and outside the Gate of Myriad Worlds!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The passionate voice of the Master of the Curtain, which could stir the emotions of any living being, resounded once again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The second round is over, the third round is about to begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The avatar projections of the gods will be deployed in three breaths; all heaven-favored ones, please prepare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Additionally, the third-layer map has been opened in advance; it is a smaller but more complex multiverse, like a maze. The safe point is at the very depths of this multiverse maze.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whichever one enters the only safe point first, it signifies the end of this grand tournament, and the champion will be born.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the voice of the Master of the Curtain sounded, all the heaven-favored contestants entered a state of tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of the demigods even inevitably felt an imperceptible fear deep within their souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they were all extremely brutal demigods, what they were about to face were all True Gods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The source was the Main Gods of the opponents they had killed during the one-on-one duels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a case of enemies meeting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Master of the Curtain’s script setting was indeed ingenious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also made all the viewers fully acknowledge the gold content of this first Boundless Grand Tournament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you kidding?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An existence that can survive and win under these circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they haven't ascended to godhood yet, they are no different from a True God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the popularity ranking starting from this moment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is no doubt whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yu, that is, the Son of the Vortex God, is first by a landslide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless viewers and gods across the myriad worlds cast their gazes toward the live broadcast screen where he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much further can the only legendary-tier contestant go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can the Son of the Vortex God survive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a legendary-tier expert of the Path of Flesh and Blood, will he be killed in an instant before the Sovereign-level True God [Ancient Saint] who possesses the \"Authority of Flesh and Blood\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What other flashy moves can the Son of the Vortex God pull off?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will the Ancient Saint’s avatar projection show mercy because of the comments from Sovereigns like the Toad God, Myriad-Change, and the Blood God?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are simply too many suspenseful elements; they are impossible to count.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for opinions?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were before this, almost 100% of the viewers would have concluded: The Son of the Vortex God will definitely die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When dueling other contestants, Li Yu could take shortcuts and pass through cunning means, but now he is facing a Sovereign-level True God; even if it is just an avatar projection, it is absolutely not something a mere legendary-tier can handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least 30% of the viewers have started to waver in their stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reasons given are as follows:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Son of the Vortex God has already slapped everyone in the face so many times; I don't think this time will be an exception.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He cannot be viewed as an ordinary legendary-tier being; his combat talent is enough to move the Blood God, his scheming has pleased the Son of Myriad-Change many times, and with that cosmic artifact-armed-to-the-teeth gear, the Son of the Vortex God might not necessarily win, but self-preservation is definitely not a problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Master of the Curtain’s script is never a guaranteed death; there must be a way out. I suspect it only allows the invited gods to release an avatar projection of about demigod strength, only lower, not higher, otherwise it would be too unfair, and no one would be able to pass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps the Ancient Saint has also taken a liking to the Son of the Vortex God and is preparing to cuckold the Vortex God on the spot during this live broadcast of the myriad worlds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last viewer’s comment was convincing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the next moment, it actually became reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……Inside the empty arrival point universe, Li Yu was dawdling and had not yet headed to the eleventh plane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, at the other end of the distant universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure that no one could ignore—wherever it was, it was the center of the universe—appeared out of thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in an instant, it shifted to be in front of Li Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was clearly a \"True God\" draped in a chaotic robe; including Li Yu, who was almost within arm's reach at this moment, everyone below the gods, or even one could say below the Sovereign level, could not see His full appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could only see the robe that seemed to have imprinted the multiverse and various dimensions, as well as some horrifying scenes reflected along with the flickering of chaotic radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, layers of skin covered in emerald scales, seemingly containing infinite mysteries, secret patterns, and radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pairs of dark golden compound eyes capable of observing the multiverse and even higher-dimensional scenes simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where He is, is where Authority is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for how much Authority?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is also something no one can count.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the most obvious one, without a doubt, is \"Flesh and Blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment He descended!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flesh and blood life of this universe plane seemed to automatically lose all self and become His appendages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the only Li Yu, he felt it most profoundly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally understood the feeling described by the [Ten Great Sages] of the organization Holy Nest in Wanfu City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire being felt as if it were abruptly lying on an operating table, left to be slaughtered at will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yu even suspected that if the projection of the Ancient Sage's avatar before him were to have a single thought, he, the Son of the Vortex God, would instantly mutate, fall, or drop dead on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could discern whether this was an illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The invited avatar projection of the Ancient Sage did not strike immediately to slaughter Li Yu, the blasphemer who had killed Its chosen devotee, the [Sage of Threading Fate].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, amidst the astonished gazes of all the spectators, It uttered a holy decree, which, translated into human language, went as follows:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Submit to Me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can spare your life and bless you to become a new Saint, helping you ascend to a demigod right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With your methods, you shall surely become the first champion of the Boundless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanying the holy decree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the Ancient Sage's illusory blessing, a clear hook and a sweet treat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, all the spectators saw the \"change\" in Li Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching him break free from the Legendary rank and ascend to the Demigod rank, not only possessing a terrifying divine body, but also seeing his authorities only increase and never decrease; his charm was retained and enhanced, and he smoothly gained additional authorities such as \"Wisdom,\" \"Knowledge,\" \"Combat,\" and \"Transformation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, the comment interface was in an uproar once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although many spectators had anticipated this scene in advance, they still did not expect the Ancient Sage to invest such a massive fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to what the illusory blessing presented: if the Son of the Vortex God agreed, both his realm and the authorities and divinity he mastered would leap to become the first among all contestants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with his craftiness and cunning, it could be said that the championship was already decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many spectators and True Gods could not help but start berating the Ancient Sage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With you doing this, the level of excitement for what follows will plummet, and suspense will be as good as non-existent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the commentary from the Master of the Curtain could not help but complain about the Ancient Sage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had designed the [Revenge of the Main God] segment in the Battle Royale mode, and the reason It gave the gods autonomy instead of using narrative authority to fabricate puppets was to add suspense and drama, as well as to showcase the power of the avatar projections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet It had not expected the Ancient Sage to use it this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was actually planning that if the Son of the Vortex God agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would feed Its own avatar to Li Yu on the spot, helping him ascend to a demigod and turning him into an extremely powerful devotee of the Ancient Sage right there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be called a complete act of robbery combined with a blessing, and it was being done in public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at this moment, almost no spectators believed that Li Yu would refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the most cunning Master of Myriad Changes felt that the Son of the Vortex God would agree, because there was no other choice, unless he wanted to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Ancient Sage had taken action and dared to let him, the Son of the Vortex God, choose in public, It must have removed the influence of the Vortex God in advance, allowing the Son of the Vortex God to completely break free from the state of a devout believer and choose according to his own heart, or even further, had already begun to pollute his body and soul to make him defect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of status!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the Vortex God was only a thin line behind the Ancient Sage, but in reality, the gap was vast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True Gods below the level of Sovereign have zero chance of winning when facing a Sovereign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Ancient Sage had made up Its mind to \"cuckold\" Him, the Vortex God was almost unable to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely because of these various premises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the next moment came and Li Yu gave that unexpected answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stirred up a huge wave, and a frenzy of tips erupted once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are not worthy of being my master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yu merely spat out this sentence, and it already made countless spectators excited and restless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when he used the divine power within his body to directly shatter the illusory blessing on his body, restored his original appearance, and made an insulting gesture common to many universes in the Boundless Spirit Realm toward the Ancient Sage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spectators of the heavens and myriad worlds were completely hyped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All kinds of crazy and admiring comments surged like a tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, on the live broadcast interface, the gods also gave their tips one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most conspicuous one was undoubtedly the Toad God, who seemed to be laughing madly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its extremely joyful toad croak almost enveloped Wanfu City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt at this moment that its previous multiple \"investments\" and \"attention\" had not been in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Toad God could monitor the multiverse simultaneously and peek at countless forms of entertainment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Searching the entire Boundless Spirit Realm, nothing could compare to the liveliness of this scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yu, this \"Successor of the Spirit Venerable,\" truly did not live up to the path of godhood he was on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bold and daring, with no taboos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the price for Li Yu creating such a huge spectacle in an instant would not be small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he refused, the Ancient Sage's avatar froze slightly, followed by the malicious killing intent that had been hidden before, now completely exposed and directly filling the entire empty universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A claw covered in emerald scales suddenly reached out from that chaotic robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several cosmic forbidden arts were cast silently and instantaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yu had no time to make any move; he only subconsciously saw the great changes of the universe reflected in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All time and space were locked and solidified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it constantly produced a repulsive reaction toward him, as if he had become an invasive species in this universe, a cancerous tumor to be eliminated; even if he could take out cosmic wonders like the [Dream Helmet], [Labyrinth of Myriad Changes], or [Cloak of Invisibility] at this moment, they would be completely ineffective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even more terrifying was the invisible and intangible radiation storm that erupted in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly enveloped, Li Yu felt with absolute clarity that he was being erased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This extremely fast combo of forbidden arts made Li Yu feel an unprecedented crisis of death deep within his soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the live broadcast screen, the commentary of the Master of the Curtain sounded again, praising Li Yu while also believing that he would not survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Incredible! Unimaginable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Son of the Vortex God refused the Ancient Sage's recruitment with unimaginable perseverance. The faith of a fanatic actually resisted the pollution of a Sovereign-level True God. He will win the respect of countless spectators in the heavens and myriad worlds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the same time, he has also completely stepped into a desperate situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The enraged Ancient Sage avatar has simultaneously released three forbidden arts in an instant: 'Plane Seal,' 'Cosmic Exclusion,' and 'Spirit-Extinguishing Storm'... This means the Son of the Vortex God will be unable to escape, unable to hide, and will suffer conceptual erasure. As long as it is a living being, it will definitely die at this moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the authority of the Ancient Sage. Even if a True God of the flesh were there at this moment, they would be severely wounded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2931,"2026-06-21T04:11:02.280Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","5ea9441bcbe84ebf5ab21c057486fb0328538f285bb00cfcced7417a67b57f4d","ten-thousand-laws-of-the-occult-i-am-the-spirit--chapter-421","ten-thousand-laws-of-the-occult-i-am-the-spirit--chapter-419",427,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ften-thousand-laws-of-the-occult-i-am-the-spirit--cover.jpg"]