Gates of the Myriad Realms Chapter 609

Chapter 592: Battling a Saint!

A torch.

The torch illuminated the dark ruins.

A phantom path emerged from afar, subtly appearing under the torchlight, extending all the way to Shen Ye.

—This happened ever since Shen Ye gave up on that survival entry.

The faint words still hovered in mid-air:

“You have awakened the dormant species mission ‘Eternal Poem’.”

“‘The Blessed Seal of Destiny’ illuminates the darkness, and a path guiding your direction will be born in the fire.”

“This is the path of human freedom, and it is your choice.”

“Go fulfill your mission.”

Shen Ye showed a thoughtful expression.

Indeed.

Historically, humanity had walked this path once before.

—But they failed.

Now it was his turn to walk it?

With so many powerful mission cards having failed, what confidence did he have?

However, to be free from control and to increase his strength, he had to complete this journey!

Shen Ye looked down at his hands.

One hand held a torch, the other a dagger.

Through the torch, he could know everything the messenger had experienced.

The laws on the dagger were unrestricted.

It was dangerous.

But also an opportunity.

“Door.”

Shen Ye uttered a word.

The Door of Psychic Connection quietly appeared.

“Set the obstacle as the length of the path.”

He pushed open the door.

And stepped through.

The surrounding light and shadows changed.

In an instant.

Shen Ye arrived at an underground plaza.

Chatterley casually summoned two azure dragons, sending streams of dragon’s breath towards the distant monsters.

Susu and Uncle Seven stood by her sides.

“Are you done?”

Chatterley asked.

Her tone had changed slightly.

—The ability to “summon divine beasts” belonged to her first personality, “Lancy.”

In other words.

At this moment, she wasn’t fully exerting herself, but was stalling the battle, waiting for Shen Ye to return.

“Done.”

Shen Ye said.

He hadn’t expected the end of the path to be here.

So, to reach the Pale World and meet its master, he had to defeat these monsters?

As Shen Ye was thinking, the pale light emanating from the torch condensed into a will and communicated with him.

“Defeat the thirty-six types of monsters here to obtain the ancient law fragment ‘Balance’.”

“You must obtain the ‘Balance’ law fragment to proceed to the next step.”

“Please give it your all!”

Shen Ye was stunned.

He looked at the “mantis” monster in the distance, and with a thought, synchronized his memory with his good duck.

In a moment.

His good duck’s memory also synchronized:

“Completely correct.”

“To use the ‘Pale’ law, the first step is to obtain a law fragment.”

“According to the information I’ve obtained—”

“It is generally believed that one must defeat thirty-six types of monsters to obtain a law fragment.”

“This is the historical experience of those who entered the Pale World before, and it is a commonly accepted reliable method.”

Shen Ye was a little hesitant.

—I already have the “Balance” law fragment!

Should I kill this monster now?

“Since you’re back, let’s go all out and take down this monster.”

Lancy said.

“No, wait a moment.” Shen Ye said.

“Something else?” Lancy asked in surprise.

Shen Ye looked at the monster.

He saw the “mantis” being hard-pressed under the attack of the two azure dragons.

“Strange, why are you fighting so easily?”

Shen Ye asked.

“It can prohibit you from using laws, but we have no laws; we represent ‘Truth’.”

Lancy said.

A creation of the Truth World…

In ancient times, and even in ancient mission card battles—

The Truth World had not yet appeared.

So.

This monster must also be seeing a creation of Truth for the first time.

“Stop.”

Shen Ye suddenly said.

Lancy chanted an incantation.

The two azure dragons immediately flew back and landed in front of her.

“What’s happening?”

Susu whispered.

“Nothing— I’m just a little curious,”

Shen Ye said, taking a few steps forward, looking at the “mantis” monster opposite, and asked:

“Why do you want to kill me?”

The “mantis” paused, hearing him say that.

It wanted to pounce.

But this group of people was truly formidable, using battle techniques it had never encountered before.

“Nonsense— for hundreds of millions of years, every being who stepped into the Pale World had to fight us to obtain law fragments.”

The “mantis” said.

“Then, I don’t want to obtain law fragments.” Shen Ye said.

The “mantis” was stunned again.

“If I don’t try to seize the ancient fragment, will you still kill me?”

Shen Ye asked again.

—Even if the mission cards ultimately failed, they still walked this path.

At this moment.

He had obtained the “Balance” law fragment from history.

More importantly—

His current goal was to “survive for twelve hours.”

To survive.

Don’t make enemies.

After all, if even the mission cards couldn’t accomplish it, why should he force a head-on confrontation?

The third reason was—

“All laws in the myriad worlds are witnessing this moment.”

Indeed.

Saints could control laws and decide who could use them.

But entries were different!

Entries were powers directly bestowed by the Dharma Realm!

Based on these three points, his best strategy would be—

To survive for twelve hours first.

Survive.

And obtain that “unique, unknown human entry” before anything else!

Besides, he was also a bit curious.

—If one came to this Pale World without aiming for the “Pale” law, how would the monsters react?

According to his good duck’s information—

This had never happened before!

It was worth a try.

“Did you understand? I came with sincerity.”

Shen Ye said.

“What sincerity?” The monster asked.

It asked.

Asking means it can be negotiated.

Negotiating means there’s a chance.

Perhaps he should try his best.

But in this process, he shouldn’t use the power of the “Balance” law, to avoid provoking it.

Then—

Shen Ye raised his hand, his fingers moving slightly.

The next second.

Faint words continuously appeared in the void:

“You have used the entry ‘Behind the Scenes Operator’ to bestow a prefix upon the other party’s entry.”

“According to your will, bestow the prefix upon the other party:”

“Pleasurable.”

“Description: The other party will develop a certain degree of liking for you due to this prefix.”

Liking…

That’s right.

Although he didn’t know where things would lead, he’d start with basic goodwill!

He saw a prefix immediately appear above the monster’s head:

“Pleasurable ???”

The “mantis” immediately sensed it and said, “Are you bestowing an entry upon me?”

Shen Ye smiled and said,

“Just a small token of my esteem, to prove that I am not your enemy.”

“Are you truly not here for law fragments? Or rather, do you not desire to obtain ‘Pale’ law?” The “mantis” asked.

“That’s right.” Shen Ye said.

“Then what exactly are you doing in this world?”

“I’m here to establish diplomatic relations,” Shen Ye’s mind raced, and he continued: “Your side has occupied the Pale World for so long, and no one has ever defeated you, so I believe you can establish a friendship with me.”

“Friendship.” The “mantis” repeated.

—The monsters were allies.

If he made one connection, would he gain the friendship of all the monsters?

Shen Ye’s mind raced, and he continued:

“I come on behalf of the Truth World, hoping to gain an ally.”

“Are you willing to form an alliance with me?”

The “mantis” stared at him for a long time.

“Attention,” Lancy transmitted, “There are many dense psychic fluctuations around it; other monsters must be communicating with it.”

“Are we really going to establish relations?” Uncle Seven asked.

“If you form relations with monsters, you will completely offend the Pale World, which is contrary to your human mission.” The Boat of Chaos reminded.

“Yes, Shen Ye, you need to think carefully.” Susu also said.

But Shen Ye transmitted:

“I checked history; although everyone knows of the ‘Pale’ law and some have briefly used it, no one has ever truly developed it.”

“—No one has become a saint through ‘Pale’.”

“It’s worth a try.”

Shen Ye rapidly communicated with the creations of Truth.

On the other side.

The “mantis” seemed to have received some instruction and said:

“Can you bestow prefixes to the entries of other beings?”

“Yes.” Shen Ye said.

“Then,” the “mantis” slowly said, “I need another prefix.”

“—Please give me an ‘unrestrained’ category entry prefix.”

As soon as the words fell.

*Snap.*

A soft sound.

The “mantis’s” body exploded, turning into a cloud of blood mist.

It died.

In the center of the plaza.

The coffin, inscribed with countless runes, slowly rotated.

*Rumble—*

The coffin opened.

Another “mantis” appeared.

It gently leaped and landed in front of Shen Ye.

“…” Shen Ye.

“…” The “mantis.”

“…” Shen Ye.

“…” The “mantis.”

The atmosphere was incredibly strange.

But the “mantis” said nothing, only staring at Shen Ye.

Shen Ye thought for a moment and said:

“You neither attacked nor spoke because you said something ‘taboo’ just now, and so you were erased by some force.”

“—Is that so?”

The “mantis” nodded repeatedly.

*Snap.*

It once again turned into a cloud of blood mist, its body exploding and dying.

*Rumble—*

In the center of the plaza.

The giant coffin rotated again.

Shen Ye suddenly shouted:

“Boat of Chaos!”

“What now?” The Boat of Chaos said.

“That coffin is engraved with various runes, which should be some kind of control power; go and evolve them!” Shen Ye said.

“Can I do it?” The Boat of Chaos asked nervously.

“From ancient times until now, no one has ever seen the power of ‘Truth’ here— go and try!”

“Alright.”

On the high platform.

The colossal giant ship descended.

It released streams of water shadows, like surging waves crashing on the shore, continuously impacting the coffin.

As time passed.

On the surface of the coffin, some runes began to blur.

The coffin opened with a rumble.

Another “mantis” flew out and landed opposite Shen Ye.

It remained silent, only slightly lowering its body, as if to show it had no intention to fight.

Shen Ye also said nothing.

“At least we now know that the monsters are under some kind of instruction or restriction and are compelled to eliminate all beings attempting to acquire the power of the ‘Pale’ law.”

Chatterley said.

“Yes.” Shen Ye agreed.

—This matter was heading in a direction he had completely unforeseen!

“Susu, you can control everything; go and help.”

Shen Ye said.

“Okay!”

Susu flew out from the Dharmakaya behind him and landed on the coffin.

As soon as she landed, she disappeared into the depths of the coffin.

—She had begun to “parasitize”!

“Our advantage is that no one in the myriad worlds knows the characteristics or operating mechanisms of the powers of Truth’s creations.”

Chatterley said.

“Hope it succeeds.” Shen Ye said.

As the two were speaking, suddenly, the “mantis” spoke:

“Someone is coming— it’s a Saint, and he’s here to kill you.”

*Snap.*

The “mantis” once again turned into blood mist.

The giant coffin slowly rotated, starting to release “mantises.”

In the void.

Innumerable psychic fluctuations arose simultaneously, stating in unison:

“Need to…”

“Buy… time…”

Before these clamorous sounds had faded, lines of faint words suddenly appeared in the void:

“Things unheard of for billions of years.”

“All the destinies of the myriad worlds converge at this moment.”

“Please react cautiously.”

Shen Ye’s heart trembled.

This world indeed held secrets!

—And not ordinary secrets!

The messenger and Red Queen had also sensed this, but they had their own historical missions and couldn’t get involved!

Now, this matter fell to him…

“Go? Or stay?”

Chatterley asked.

“Stay— this matter concerns everything, and even our own destiny.” Shen Ye said.

The two looked at each other.

“I’ll buy some time.” Shen Ye said.

“Okay, be careful and don’t die. Leave this to me.” Chatterley said.

Before her words finished.

Shen Ye was suddenly pulled by a powerful force, disappearing from his original spot.

Chatterley quietly appeared, her expression unprecedentedly serious, her entire power reaching its peak.

“Susu, Boat of Chaos, now you both fully cooperate with me.”

Chatterley said quickly.

She appeared directly on the high platform, one hand pressed against the coffin, the other forming a hand seal.

—”Feeding” activated!

On the coffin, a rune was immediately absorbed into her hand.

The two great creations of Truth trembled in unison.

“Did you go all out?”

Susu asked.

“No reservations at all? Isn’t that too desperate?” The Boat of Chaos also asked.

“The Saint is coming; we must resolve this quickly, or Shen Ye will be in danger!”

Before her words finished, Chatterley’s tone shifted, and she suddenly let out a fierce roar:

“Go all out! Now!”

The rune in her hand vibrated continuously, as if about to release some power.

However, an identical rune immediately materialized, beginning to contend with the original one.

—This was Chatterley’s ace in the hole!

The power of “Shadow Divine Mother,” born from the fusion of “Lord of Non-existence” and “Lord of Living Souls”!

This ability, combined with “Feeding,” could devour everything and manifest everything!

On the coffin.

With one rune missing, all the other runes immediately began to rearrange themselves.

Taking advantage of this opportunity—

The Boat of Chaos furiously outputted its “natural evolution” power, beginning to change the shape of the runes.

Susu, meanwhile, fully suppressed the restrictions on the coffin, preventing them from releasing protective attack spells.

All three great creations of Truth were serious, going all out!

On the other side.

It was still the Pale World.

The surface.

Shen Ye gently landed.

A voice immediately rang out opposite him:

“You managed to take down the assassin I sent, so you have some skill.”

A white-haired old man in a black tuxedo stood with his hands behind his back.

—Old John!

He had personally come to the Pale World just to hunt down Shen Ye!

Shen Ye lightly stroked the hilt of his sword—

Since Chatterley was fully engaged underground, he had to change his weapon.

Fellin, newly resurrected, transformed into the seventh-tier True Realm longsword “Sorrowful Snow,” ready to face the enemy.

Shen Ye spoke:

“I really don’t understand one thing.”

“What?” Old John asked.

“A Saint, traveling thousands of miles just to hunt down a King, what kind of spirit is that—”

“Is it shamelessness?”

Shen Ye asked, smiling.

“Your swordsmanship is very creative and integrates four laws; I admire it.” Old John said calmly.

“Then why are you still hunting me?” Shen Ye shrugged.

“I guess— before me, others also wanted your swordsmanship— after all, nobody’s blind; everyone knows the owner of this swordsmanship has the potential to become a Saint.” Old John said.

“So why didn’t you befriend me? If I become a Saint in the future, wouldn’t I be able to become good friends with you, mutually beneficial?”

Shen Ye asked again.

Old John smiled, a sneering expression on his face.

The next instant.

Dense clusters of light suddenly appeared in the void, spread across a hundred thousand miles, and descended upon Shen Ye along with the dismissive look in Old John’s eyes.

The battle erupted in an instant!

— Initiated by a Saint!

Shen Ye’s eyes darted left and right, quickly observing the surrounding light clusters.

There was no escaping.

—Should he use his door ability?

What if he was seen as a gatekeeper of the Truth World? Would Old John become even more manic?

No!

Shen Ye suddenly drew his sword and lightly slashed at the void.

Life Reflection!

This single slash directly collected all the light clusters onto the blade, simultaneously making everything around incredibly slow.

Having lost the four laws of “time,” “death,” “dream,” and “control,” and now using swordsmanship infused with the “balance” and “new life” laws, the effect had become completely different!

Shen Ye’s expression grew serious.

At that instant.

Even though everything had turned incredibly slow, he saw Old John sweeping towards him at an unimaginable speed.

How was that possible?

Was this the power of a Saint?

The longsword met Old John, but he grabbed the blade and crushed it into powder.

The world turned into a surging white light, rushing towards the sky.

*Rumble—*

The ground shook incessantly.

Two figures separated, standing on the newly formed ten thousand-foot-high cliff.

Old John casually scattered the bone blade powder in his hand, looking at Shen Ye with surprise.

“Although you’re about to die, I still have to praise you.”

He spoke.

“Praise me for what?” Shen Ye asked.

—Everything at this moment was to buy time.

“Although the longsword carried your technique, its effect was completely different. You let the longsword execute that move on its own, turning it into a feint.”

“Your true killing move is that dagger—”

“Longsword first, dagger second.”

“The dagger carries another brand of swordsmanship, and it wields the full power of the laws.”

“I guess— it’s a fate-aligned swordsmanship.”

Old John said, then suddenly formed a hand seal with both hands, grinning menacingly:

“All your techniques have been seen through by me—”

“They are mine now!”

The technique was complete!

One breath.

Two breaths.

Three breaths.

Old John’s face darkened.

“Did you get it?” Shen Ye asked curiously.

“Why?” Old John countered.

“Why what?” Shen Ye re-countered.

Lines of faint words appeared before his eyes:

“You used the entry ‘Mandala · Ouroboros’ to fuse ‘Life Reflection’ and ‘Scattered Flowers’.”

“Congratulations.”

“The two sword techniques have undergone super-limited evolution.”

“…”

—It was like this last time too.

Old John had inquired about the name of his swordsmanship.

And this time, he explicitly stated he would seize it.

One must know that in the myriad worlds, various methods are bizarre and unpredictable, hard to guard against.

Shen Ye couldn’t understand what means the opponent had.

—So he simply fused the two sword techniques directly.

Simple, direct, crude.

This way, the two sword techniques had already disappeared.

How could you seize them then?

“Old man, if you want to learn, I can teach you. Why resort to seizing?”

Shen Ye said with a smile.

“What a pity.” Old John sighed.

The hand seal in his hands began to shift, and he continued:

“I am the wielder of the ‘Enlightenment’ law, the holy one of all spiritual enlightenment.”

“Your swordsmanship being favored by me is a great honor.”

“Now I have lost interest.”

“—You can die.”