Chapter 1578: Bright Moon Illuminates Past and Present

Crystalline raindrops drifted down, like a refreshing elixir that invigorated the mind and body, or a heavenly dew descending to nourish all creation.

Chu Feng stood on the ground, tilting his head back to swallow large mouthfuls. As he activated his breathing technique, all the pores on his body opened wide, greedily absorbing this indescribable heavenly treasure.

His body, like parched earth or a barren desert, was thoroughly drenched by this sweet rain, causing him to tremble uncontrollably.

His unique Stealing-Guidance Breathing Technique drew large swathes of radiant rain near the stone jar to his physical body. He opened his mouth and swallowed this special nectar; his entire body breathed along with it, his pores rapidly absorbing the "heavenly essence."

Chu Feng felt as if his body was being filled. The crisis he had only been able to perceive at the deepest level of his consciousness was slowly being resolved, and the deepest parts of his parched body were brimming with vitality.

Previously, his evolution had been too rapid. It was hard to say whether the benefits and drawbacks of the Pollen Path had become imbalanced. In the early stages, aggressive advancement, coupled with potent alien soil and mystical pollen, allowed for rapid power enhancement.

However, once a certain level was reached, there was bound to be a risk of the path breaking.

Chu Feng, in particular, had evolved in huge leaps and bounds, far exceeding ordinary people. This was related to his astonishing physique and inseparable from his mastery of three mystical seeds.

Yet, even so, having reached this stage, his body was already extremely "weary," entering a dreadful "fatigue period." He had to stop.

According to the old monster in Young Lady Xi's family, his body would need at least five thousand to ten thousand years to "cool down." Only then could it regain its vitality and avoid the collapse of his evolutionary path.

But how could he afford to waste that much time?

He had been pondering this problem, constantly searching for a solution. He had also explored some vague avenues, catching glimpses of hope, but the path remained difficult.

Now, having arrived here, he saw a turning point!

What he had seen earlier—the secret liquid refined from corpses—was effective, that went without saying, but it could also harbor immense hidden dangers.

Now, the colossal Immortal Lotus, piercing through the clouds, had drawn in this "heavenly essence," causing his body to rejoice. The subtle, damaged hollows deep within his body were improving, undergoing mutation, slowly becoming more resilient, and showing signs of revitalized life.

The Myriad Tribulations Reincarnation Lotus, towering into the clouds, had thirty-six leaves, each of a different color, with each leaf representing an epoch. As its leaves swayed, it was as if the Saha world itself was undulating and resonating.

At its summit, three colossal flower buds, resembling mountains, emitted countless auspicious lights that surged skyward as their petals slightly opened, creating a spectacle even grander than the creation of heaven and earth!

It was these three massive flower buds, swaying gently, that stole wisps of essence from the mountains and rivers of the High Heavens beyond all worlds, drawing them across realms and transforming them into brilliant radiant rain that showered down upon the isolated island.

This was stealing the secrets of heaven, seizing a wisp of spiritual essence from the High Heavens!

Chu Feng swallowed large mouthfuls. The stone jar on his person also glowed, enjoying this heavenly essence.

The Stealing-Guidance Breathing Technique possessed astonishing abilities. Not only was Chu Feng's physical body breathing, but his spirit was too. This mystical heavenly essence entered his soul light, was sought and absorbed, continuously refined, and integrated into both his body and soul!

Additionally, he was proactive, taking out various containers, hoping to collect more of the heavenly essence.

However, he could only collect some within the vicinity of the stone jar.

Watching the containers gradually become clear and sparkling as the heavenly essence surged within them, a sense of gain and satisfaction welled up in his heart.

After such a bathing, Chu Feng absorbed it with his body while also trying his best to collect it with containers, regardless of whether there would be so-called resistance later. For now, he would collect it.

This heavenly essence arrived quickly and departed just as fast, stopping after a short time.

Chu Feng stood still for a long time, silently contemplating. He sensed that some of his inherent hidden dangers might be eradicated in the near future!

The process of improving his "hollow" body and nourishing his weary self might take several months; it wouldn't happen overnight, but required time to endure.

However, a few months' time was truly negligible and fleeting compared to the original cooling period of thousands to tens of thousands of years.

How could this not make one's heart tremble with excitement? His body was trembling slightly!

The thirty-six leaves of the Myriad Tribulations Reincarnation Lotus rustled and swayed, as if they would shatter all ten thousand paths of the heavens and cause the High Heavens to fall. Faintly visible, the path of reincarnation vaguely emerged, densely woven like a spiderweb. This abnormal sight was extremely terrifying!

A normal evolver standing here would certainly tremble with fear and dread!

The strange Immortal Lotus was absorbing the residual heavenly essence in the world. As wisps of aura converged, only fine threads of mist remained, which it then bestowed upon the vengeful spirits and mummified creatures on its leaves.

Chu Feng's heart jolted. These strongest beings of past eras, hanging on the leaves, would gain considerable benefits over countless years.

His eyes flickered with divine light. Could he act here? These creatures might all be enemies in the future, obeying the commands of the dark hand behind the path of reincarnation.

But he wasn't confident. This place was too sinister, especially with the protection of this lotus. If he were to strike, he didn't know if it would provoke a counterattack.

"First, reap the benefits, then try to slay these monsters before leaving!"

In the distance, large patches of divine grass, like evening clouds, were suspected to be divine plants that grew after immortal blood and dragon blood had been spilled.

Additionally, there were dazzling golden flower buds, blooming like a blazing sun.

Chu Feng collected a large pile. He didn't know the medicinal properties of these plants yet, so he would take them out first.

Finally, he set his sights on the stone zither at the roots of the Myriad Tribulations Reincarnation Lotus. He wanted to take this item with him no matter what.

Anyone would hold a sense of awe for such an ancient artifact. Records on the megalith stated that powerful beings had once coveted it but had all failed.

Furthermore, not far away, there was a large pit suspected to have been created by the impact of an Emperor's bronze coffin. No matter how one looked at it, this place was utterly terrifying, implying it involved conflicts at the highest level!

Perhaps, this zither was an artifact left behind from that great battle.

Chu Feng was very solemn and careful. Holding the stone jar, he tried to touch the exposed root tip of the Myriad Tribulations Reincarnation Lotus, intending to detach the stone zither.

Unexpectedly, the stone jar glowed faintly, directly shaking open the lotus root tip. The jar was surprisingly proactive, allowing the stone zither to emerge from under the soil and roots!

Chu Feng's pupils contracted. The more this happened, the more it indicated how terrifying and ancient this zither was; it was actually favored by the jar, its origin unimaginable!

Of course, this also showed that the stone jar seemed even more powerful, appearing increasingly unfathomable!

"A zither with broken strings?"

As the loose soil cleared and the exotic lotus's roots retracted, the stone zither revealed its true appearance. Of its several strings, only one was intact; the others were broken. Was this an ancient artifact that had been destroyed?

Chu Feng glanced at the deep pit in the distance, made by the Emperor's coffin, then looked at the stone zither again, and accepted it. In a duel between apex-level invincible beings, nothing was unbreakable!

He had taken everything he could; his gains were substantial. But humans are always unsatisfied, and Chu Feng felt it would be wonderful if the heavenly essence could descend a few more times.

However, he didn't know how to trigger it. Perhaps it relied entirely on the Myriad Tribulations Reincarnation Lotus to draw it in on its own.

Chu Feng, holding the stone zither and carrying the stone jar, approached the Myriad Tribulations Reincarnation Lotus and carefully and cautiously touched its main body. Initially, nothing special happened.

However, after a brief moment, a beam of light, like primordial rivers and seas, or a cosmic river pouring down, emerged, threatening to engulf and crush him.

That was heaven and earth, that was time, that was reincarnation, that was the great epochal shifts, the eternal succession, the constantly alternating manifestation of rules.

Was "reincarnation" simply a constant reset?!

Chu Feng froze. He saw immeasurable beams of runes, too vast, too boundless, truly like a primordial universe crashing towards him, striking his body, leaving him inexplicably shaken.

He couldn't comprehend it, but he could feel that irresistible mighty force.

The genesis and decline of the Dao, the waxing and waning of all things, worlds decaying and then reviving, the exposition of the world's essence—everything was merely a cycle of reincarnation.

For a moment, Chu Feng's body glowed, as if he had drifted through a thousand lifetimes in the human world. In a trance, during the brief moment he stood there, he seemed to have experienced many cycles of reincarnation.

"No, that wasn't my reincarnation; I saw those old scenes. Seas flowed, people were overthrown; the ancient histories of past sages turned to dust. Great worlds came and went; all spirits and plants became stardust. All worlds, past and present, are but a cycle."

Chu Feng murmured. In that momentary daze, he felt an endless well of emotion.

A rustling sound echoed. At the summit of the colossal lotus, there were three flower buds. Auspicious light emanated from them; the petals were not yet in full bloom, but this time, scenes were reflected through their crevices.

Chu Feng's hair stood on end, and his pupils contracted sharply.

There were actually beings inside the flowers?!

And not just in one bud—people were seated cross-legged in all three!

Earlier, he hadn't noticed them. Now, through the auspicious aura of the Grand Dao, he saw blurry figures through the petal crevices.

The three individuals were as silent as fossils, seated cross-legged within the flower buds.

Who were they? What kind of people were they?!

Chu Feng was astonished. The people in the flower buds were clearly different from the mummified beings on the leaves.

Did this represent the strongest Dao Fruits at the apex of all worlds, carried by the flower buds of the Myriad Tribulations Reincarnation Lotus?

Who exactly was evolving and propelling all of this?

Chu Feng stared at one flower bud. In a trance, he felt as if he had entered it, becoming one of the cross-legged figures. In that instant, it was as if he had traversed the river of time, spanning ancient and modern eras. Around him, Grand Dao principles layered upon each other, like massive waves crashing by his side. Yet, he remained unmoving!

Let all worlds change and primordial might wash over, a bright moon hung high, suspended and illuminating the great river of time, perfectly still.

Extreme might, countless sources of the Grand Dao transformed into towering waves, billions of runes, astonishing surges crashing through past and present, while silent was that bright moon, manifesting in all worlds.

Motion and stillness coexisted. Chu Feng felt as if his true self was genuinely seated cross-legged within the flower bud!

Wishing all fellow readers a happy double festival! May good fortune arrive, all troubles vanish, joy always be present, and everything go as wished.