Creating Heavenly Laws

"The Heavenly River flows endlessly, with neither beginning nor end.

"In the Heavenly River Dimension, Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, using the Heart of the Heavenly River to observe the operation of the dimension’s origin Dao.

Compared to the stable Chaos Void Dimension, the Heavenly River Dimension was far more inclusive.

It didn’t even reject foreign time beings.

Though there were other contributing factors, this trait was also tied to the nature of the Heavenly River Dimension itself.

Its inclusivity far surpassed that of the Chaos Void Dimension.

"The Heavenly River embraces all things.

"Lin Yuan’s expression was thoughtful.

Within his inner universe, a mighty, surging heavenly river gradually began to take shape.

This was Lin Yuan’s realization of the Heavenly River Dimension, manifested in his inner universe.

Now, his inner universe could no longer be described simply as a ‘universe’.

It was more like a vast, boundless dimensional space.

"The secret art I once cultivated, 'Heavenly River', originated from this very Heavenly River Dimension.

"Lin Yuan mused silently.

The secret art Heavenly River had been a reward from the ninth floor of the black tower in Devil Jade Space.

But its true origin stemmed from a trace of understanding the time being "Zhu Yin" of the Chaos Void had gained regarding the Heavenly River.

Those insights had been spread around until the master of the Devil Jade Tower collected and refined them into the secret art and placed it on the ninth floor of the black tower.

"Seems I have a bit of fate with this Heavenly River Dimension.

"Lin Yuan nodded slightly.

The Heavenly River secret art he once cultivated and the true Heavenly River Dimension were naturally on entirely different levels.

Still, that secret art had been a derivative of this dimension.

"Hmm?

""They’ve all withdrawn?

"Lin Yuan’s gaze shifted toward the distance.

Time beings were now beginning to leave, actively vacating the dimensional space.

After successfully retrieving the Heart of the Heavenly River and forcing the nine time beings from the Taixu Dimension to pay a price, Lin Yuan publicly declared his claim over the Heavenly River Dimension.

Any time being at the second rank realm was the overlord of a dimensional gap—so claiming the entire Heavenly River Dimension was perfectly justified.

Lin Yuan naturally had no reason to give up the benefits he had secured.

Both within and outside the dimensional space, strength ruled.

If you were powerful, you could seize all kinds of resources and advantages.

If you were weak, you’d be exploited and suppressed.

And Lin Yuan’s strength was far beyond that of an ordinary second rank time being.

Even though he hadn’t managed to capture Hui Zu in their battle, it was obvious to all who watched—Between the two second rank time beings, Lin Yuan held the upper hand.

Hui Zu had withdrawn without hesitation.

Clearly, Lin Yuan’s power surpassed Hui Zu’s and the average second rank.

In that case, the time beings who had originally split the Heavenly River Dimension among themselves no longer dared to think otherwise.

Once Lin Yuan clearly declared his takeover of the Heavenly River Dimension, they all retreated without hesitation.

Stay?

What, wait for Lin Yuan to personally drive them out?

That would’ve been utterly humiliating.

For time beings, the Heavenly River Dimension was indeed precious—But it wasn’t irreplaceable.

The vast dimensional gaps held more than just one Heavenly River Dimension.

"Not only did they leave so readily, they even handed me the Hearts of the Heavenly River they had.

"Lin Yuan thought to himself, recalling how those time beings had offered him the Hearts of the Heavenly River they’d previously acquired.

A sign of goodwill.

The conventionally nurtured Hearts of the Heavenly River were far inferior to the one Lin Yuan had just obtained.

They were merely stage thirteen, First Realm treasures.

Their main use was allowing one to observe the operation of the Heavenly River Dimension’s origin Dao.

As for refining them?

They had limited effect—perhaps slightly tempering the bodies of water-element time beings.

Their practical value was minimal.

Outside the Heavenly River Dimension, the Heart of the Heavenly River wouldn’t even count as a First Realm treasure.

Given that, those time beings naturally knew what to do.

Offering them to Lin Yuan to build goodwill with a second rank time being was the best move.

"Milky Way.

""Milky Way.

"At that moment, Mo Xu-jun and the others appeared, calling out to Lin Yuan.

"Well?

""How are those Hearts of the Heavenly River working out for you?

"Lin Yuan smiled.

He had taken several spare Hearts of the Heavenly River and given a few to Mo Xu-jun and his companions.

To Lin Yuan, ordinary Hearts of the Heavenly River offered no help in tempering his body.

Better to let Mo Xu-jun and the others use them to observe the dimension’s origin Dao.

After all, the operation of the Dao was there for all to see.

It didn’t diminish because one more being was watching.

As long as it didn’t affect him, Lin Yuan was willing to help those he was on good terms with.

"Very well.

"The time beings responded immediately.

But they also looked a little embarrassed.

They had originally planned to seize the Heart of the Heavenly River and present it as a congratulatory gift for Lin Yuan’s ascension to a time being.

In the end, they received Hearts from Lin Yuan instead.

Not only that—he even took over the entire Heavenly River Dimension, adding it to the Chaos Void's domain.

You had to know, Mo Xu-jun and the other seven time beings had fought countless bloody battles to establish a foothold in the Heavenly River Dimension.

But in the end, it couldn’t compare to one sentence from Lin Yuan—"I’m claiming the Heavenly River Dimension.

"Like a decree!

That single sentence caused those troublesome time beings to obediently withdraw.

Mo Xu-jun and the others felt like they were dreaming.

Especially Rahu—a newly ascended time being, and yet he was already able to enjoy the privilege of observing the operation of the Heavenly River Dimension’s origin Dao?

In the past, such a thing would’ve been unthinkable.

After a bit more conversation—Mo Xu-jun and the others left to continue comprehending the Heavenly River Dao.

Lin Yuan also prepared to begin his own comprehension.

Just then—A hazy figure began to condense.

It had the appearance of a child, dressed in luxurious black robes, with two curved horns on its forehead.

It smiled at Lin Yuan.

"Hmm?

""What a unique Chaos origin Dao.

"Lin Yuan immediately sensed the figure, and recognized that the child had appeared silently by relying on its own Chaos origin Dao.

"Don’t worry, I come in peace," said the black-clad child.

"My name is Wan Chengkong.

"Lin Yuan looked at him.

Understanding immediately dawned.

Before his arrival, this dimensional gap had held many First Realm time beings.

As for Second Realm?

There were only two—One was the "Mother of the Spiral World".

The other was "Wan Chengkong".

These two Second Realm time beings wielded enormous influence and great power.

This black-clad child must be one of them.

Lin Yuan wasn’t surprised.

His clash with Hui Zu had drawn quite a bit of attention—no doubt both Second Realm time beings had noticed.

Wan Chengkong had chosen to appear only after Lin Yuan resolved the affairs of the Heavenly River Dimension—likely to avoid provoking unnecessary alertness.

"I’m called Milky Way," Lin Yuan said with a smile.

The child was merely a projection—not a threat.

"Milky Way," Wan Chengkong nodded.

He hadn’t heard the name before.

Even trying to trace it back through the time stream yielded only obscurity.

"Since you've claimed the Heavenly River Dimension, I assume you plan to reside here long-term.

" Wan Chengkong smiled.

"Consider this a gift.

"He flipped his hand, revealing a pile of time sand before Lin Yuan.

"A hundred pounds of time sand?

"Lin Yuan was taken aback.

Even for Second Realm time beings, that was no small amount.

For First Realm time beings, a hundred pounds was a sky-high sum—the nine time beings from the Taixu Dimension had barely scraped together that much.

"To someone of your power, brother Milky Way, a hundred pounds is nothing.

"Wan Chengkong shook his head.

"Thanks.

"Lin Yuan thought for a moment, then accepted the sand.

Had it been thousands of pounds, he would’ve reconsidered—worried about entangling himself in deeper karma.

But a hundred?

For a Second Realm being, it was generous but not unreasonable.

"This dimensional gap has always been just me and that lunatic from the Spiral World.

Now that you're here too, brother Milky Way, it’s a good thing.

"Wan Chengkong said.

"A lunatic?

"Lin Yuan looked at him.

The Mother of the Spiral World had a notorious reputation for being deranged and extreme.

But Wan Chengkong’s name wasn’t much better.

He was known to be incredibly domineering.

"Alright, I won’t say more.

"Wan Chengkong smiled.

"Since brother Milky Way is so skilled at sealing your own timeline, would you be interested in teaming up to explore a certain special dimensional space?

""That place has never been discovered by other time beings.

But I can’t fully explore it alone.

With your help, it might be possible.

"Wan Chengkong extended an invitation.

"Exploring a special dimension?

"Lin Yuan fell into brief thought before shaking his head.

"Maybe another time.

"Wan Chengkong had specifically mentioned the sealing of time lines—suggesting that exploration might involve one’s personal timeline?

Lin Yuan knew his own situation best.

His timeline sealing relied on the Lord's Status.

Not his own power.

"Another time?

"Wan Chengkong looked slightly surprised.

Normally, time beings were extremely eager to explore special dimensional spaces.

Even those at the second rank.

A unique dimensional space might hold Dao rules that could allow a time being to progress further.

Especially if, as Wan Chengkong claimed, no one else had discovered it—it could be unimaginably valuable.

"Very well.

"Wan Chengkong nodded, with a hint of emotion.

"For us Second Realm time beings, reaching the Third Realm and becoming Lords is like ascending the heavens.

Only through the stimulation of certain special dimensions do we have hope.

""In that case, I won’t disturb you further.

"He looked at Lin Yuan.

"If you ever change your mind, you’re welcome to find me.

"With that, Wan Chengkong’s figure vanished.

"A special dimension?

"Lin Yuan fell into thought and began tracing along the timeline.

Once the words ‘special dimensional space’ were spoken—even without specifics—a slight karmic connection was formed between them.

That allowed him to trace through the time stream.

"It really is a special dimensional space.

"He viewed the future time stream, images flashing by.

In many of those futures, if he accepted Wan Chengkong’s offer, he’d end up locked in a stalemate.

Locked in a prolonged confrontation with the will of that dimensional space.

"Too inefficient.

"Lin Yuan shook his head slightly.

He immediately dismissed Wan Chengkong’s offer.

For others, it might be extremely worthwhile.

Even after endless years of stalemate, the eventual breakthrough might be huge.

But for Lin Yuan, it wasn’t worth it.

He still had over thirty Source Worlds to explore—each one of far greater value than that special dimension.

And when exploring Source Worlds, he merged completely with them—no need to battle against the world’s consciousness.

His efficiency was leagues higher.

"The Gate of Myriad Realms...

"The higher his realm climbed, the more he realized how terrifying the Gate of Myriad Realms was.

Its ability to bypass any world’s resistance to descend and transmigrate had essentially laid a direct path to third-rank Lordhood.

Even for third-rank Lords who disdained ordinary dimensions, Source Worlds were different.

Even Lords like the Radiance Lord had paid heavy prices to merge with a second Source World.

"My cultivation path...

I can take it slow.

"Lin Yuan thought quietly.

He didn’t need to wander endlessly through the dimensional gaps, searching for various spaces like other time beings.

He just needed to steadily explore his thirty-three Source Worlds, one by one.

Not long after Wan Chengkong left—The Mother of the Spiral World personally came to visit Lin Yuan as well.

And offered a congratulatory gift: five hundred pounds of time sand.

Lin Yuan was quite surprised—five hundred pounds?

Even for Second Realm time beings, parting with that much time sand must be painful.

"She got intel on me from Hui Zu?

"By watching the timeline, Lin Yuan reached that conclusion.

"They say the Mother of the Spiral World is mad and extreme, but clearly there’s more to her.

"Lin Yuan shook his head.

Personality traits like madness or dominance depended on who she was facing.

When facing the weak—or those who couldn’t stop her—she could act recklessly.

But when facing Lin Yuan?

Someone who had suppressed Hui Zu clearly had the ability to suppress both her and Wan Chengkong.

"Never thought I’d just become a time being, and already have nearly a thousand pounds of time sand in hand.

"Lin Yuan tallied his wealth, feeling pleased.

A hundred from the Taixu Dimension, a hundred from Wan Chengkong, and five hundred from the Mother of the Spiral World.

That was seven hundred pounds total.

You had to know, even a veteran like Mo Xu-jun, after countless years of accumulation, likely didn’t have that much.

"Power.

It all comes down to power.

"Lin Yuan thought.

He’d done nothing, yet acquired seven hundred pounds of time sand—just because of his strength.

As long as he was powerful enough, resources would come to him.

"Next, I’ll focus on exploring the third Source World.

"Lin Yuan understood his advantages, and how much the Source Worlds aided his cultivation.

With that thought, his consciousness quickly returned to his true body within the third Source World.

He had been in the third Source World for some time now.

Lin Yuan already had a deep understanding of this world and had adapted to his identity within it....

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