This rune was condensed with Yi Tianxing's own spiritual will, even incorporating the power of his soul. Human belief could alter heaven and earth. Just like the countless fantasy worlds of the past, which were born from the thoughts and imaginations of humans and countless living beings, ultimately evolving into real worlds. With the fusion of the myriad worlds, the Eternal Continent and the Eternal World came into being. Belief could truly change everything.
ROAR!!
Within the Chaos Dragon Rune Yi Tianxing visualized, a soul-shaking dragon roar echoed. Suddenly, a surge of true energy was forcibly drawn in by the Chaos Dragon Rune and devoured, fusing into the rune itself, visibly solidifying it. This Chaos Dragon Rune absorbed no less than nine strands of True Dragon Qi before it was completely condensed. It then transformed into a stream of light and drilled into the Divine Spring's eye.
Immediately, a rune resembling a real dragon was visibly engraved on the surface of the spring's eye. It seemed alive, naturally moving and swimming about. It emitted a strange brilliance and, faintly, enhanced the spring's ability to refine the world's essence, even slightly tempering the true energy produced.However, the rune was so small that after a blink of an eye, it fused into the spring, becoming almost impossible to perceive.
"Nine strands of True Dragon Qi to condense just a single Chaos Dragon Rune... the consumption is unbelievable. No wonder many cultivators have to pause for years, even longer, at this stage. The pressure is simply too great. Likely, it's because the Chaos Dragon Rune is extraordinarily powerful that it requires so much True Dragon Qi."This thought surfaced in Yi Tianxing's mind.
Moreover, his spiritual will had also been heavily consumed. If he relied solely on it, he wouldn't last much longer before exhausting himself. In normal conditions, it would be impossible to condense too many runes in one sitting.
"Again!"Fixing his mind, he began visualizing once more.
Another Chaos Dragon Rune appeared, again drawing a large amount of true energy, condensing into a rune, and imprinting itself onto the spring's eye.One rune, two runes, three runes...Unknowingly, a hundred Chaos Dragon Runes had been visualized and condensed, carved into the spring's eye. Vaguely, the spring now exhibited dragon-like images swimming and roaring atop it.
"No good. I'm reaching my limit. If I push further, it'll damage my foundation. I must stop."Yi Tianxing sensed an overwhelming fatigue weighing down his mind, akin to having stayed awake for three straight days and nights, ready to collapse at any moment.
"Wait, the Wish Power Beads! They're formed from pure wish power and can strengthen the soul and mental will, even boost cultivation. They're practically universal treasures. I wonder if they could replenish my spirit, or even replace true energy to condense the runes."
Suddenly, a flash of insight struck him.
Wish Power Beads were renowned as the panacea of the world, a wondrous power.Without hesitation, he summoned a Wish Power Bead, placed it in his mouth, and held it under his tongue.
Immediately, a refreshing coolness spread through his mouth and into his body. His exhausted mind jolted awake, instantly feeling like he had taken a bite of ice cream on a hot summer's day—utterly refreshing. His spirit soared, and the previous fatigue was swept away.
He resumed visualization effortlessly.And as each rune was visualized, a strange force naturally pulled energy from the Wish Power Bead, allowing the rune to rapidly solidify.In a flash, each rune was completed and drilled into the spring's eye, vanishing from sight.
Overjoyed, Yi Tianxing pushed himself harder.
One rune after another was condensed. Before he knew it, another hundred runes had been imprinted onto the spring's eye.Meanwhile, the Wish Power Bead in his mouth was silently consumed until nothing remained.His spirit, however, remained vigorous, his mental will completely rejuvenated.The effect of the Wish Power Bead was truly miraculous.
"One white Wish Power Bead can only condense a hundred runes. Although it doesn't consume my true energy, using Wish Power Beads this way seems a bit wasteful. Maybe there's another method..."Yi Tianxing pondered briefly.
Then, acting immediately, he placed another Wish Power Bead in his mouth and simultaneously swallowed a Heavenly Astral Pill.This way, while the Wish Power Bead replenished his spirit, the rune could also absorb the energy from the Heavenly Astral Pill for condensation.
As expected, the visualization became effortless again.The runes absorbed the pill's energy without depleting the Wish Power Bead too quickly.In no time, another rune was completed and merged into the spring's eye.
Realizing this method worked perfectly, Yi Tianxing continued relentlessly.
Time slipped by quietly.
Unknowingly, another Wish Power Bead was consumed completely.However, this time he had condensed a full thousand runes, consuming ten Heavenly Astral Pills in the process.
"It really works! Though the consumption of Wish Power Beads and Heavenly Astral Pills is significant, trading resources for rapid cultivation is well worth it. At least it saves a tremendous amount of time and strengthens me faster."Yi Tianxing mused to himself.
Resources could always be regenerated, but strength was irreplaceable.
Although Wish Power Beads were relatively easy to obtain, producing Heavenly Astral Pills required more time. Once cultivation began in earnest, the consumption rate would skyrocket. Nevertheless, compared to growing stronger, resources were a small price to pay.
"In times of chaos and heroes rising, strength is everything. Resources can always be replenished. No need to be stingy!"Yi Tianxing thought firmly.
Before long, he fell into a state of secluded cultivation.
Meanwhile, the construction within Xuanhuang Town continued steadily.
Various buildings and facilities were being completed rapidly.Especially within the marketplace, where villages constantly came and went, trading large amounts of goods. Countless rare treasures were funneled into Xuanhuang Town.The Eternal Coins became the accepted currency across the region.In the Hongmeng Heavenly Emperor Tower, the Money Tree gathered wish power nonstop, producing a steady stream of Wish Power Beads hanging from its branches.
The Money Tree's coins had even started emitting golden radiance, with some Eternal Coins showing signs of evolution, preparing to reabsorb the world's essence.
Three days passed in a flash.
On this day—Outside Xuanhuang Town, a young man arrived.
This young man was noticeably handsome, with sharp, clear features. His face exuded pride and supreme confidence. His eyes were cool and indifferent, his body radiating arrogance. Dressed in long robes with a jade belt and a sword strapped to his back, he stood tall, as though he alone was the center of the universe, the protagonist of all things.
The arrogance etched in his brow came from his very bones, from his soul.His gaze swept across everything as if he already owned it.
"Xuanhuang Town... What a town. To achieve such brilliant illumination in the darkness, with soldiers exuding deep and stable auras, and citizens brimming with vitality... truly a paradise for humanity. A place like this should be ruled by me, to climb to the peak of the Eternal Continent and become a sacred land for mankind."The young man murmured as he walked into the town.
Everywhere he looked—buildings, people, soldiers—he viewed as if they were already his possessions.That feeling of inevitable ownership was unmistakable.
However, he concealed his ambition well, not making it too obvious.
He wandered around the town, the more he saw, the more delighted he became.Silently, he nodded in satisfaction and whispered, "Excellent. This place is heaven's gift to me. Xuanhuang Town... it is destined to be mine."
"Kid, what nonsense are you spouting? How dare you plot against our Xuanhuang Town! Heaven's gift to you? Are you insane? Have you lost your mind?"Suddenly, a cold rebuke rang out.
Nearby, a middle-aged man who had been carrying a heavy log suddenly threw it to the ground with a thud, glaring fiercely at the young man and shouting.
In Xuanhuang Town, everyone was a cultivator. With their sharp senses, even a pin drop could be heard.Although the youth had spoken softly, the middle-aged man had heard it clearly.
At once, he was furious.
What did he mean Xuanhuang Town was "heaven's gift to him"? Was he scheming against Xuanhuang Town? Did he want to seize it?Unforgivable!
Soon, murmurs rippled through the surrounding townsfolk.
"What's going on?"
"Isn't that Uncle Shi? Why is he arguing with that stranger?"
"Who does that brat think he is? Claiming he'll take our Xuanhuang Town? Dream on!"
One by one, the townspeople's gazes turned unfriendly.In an instant, the youth found himself surrounded.
The people of Xuanhuang Town were no cowards.Each had fought bloody battles to survive, none would back down easily.Moreover, unity ran deep among them.A hint of hostility filled the air.