Chapter 529 276: The Origin of the Book of Space-Time

Hundreds of billions of years ago, Yang Huai'an had already broken through to become a Tier Twelve Life.

He himself had lived through more Starry Sky Eras than he could count.

He had absorbed a great deal of power from Chaos Silent Extinction Energy Groups to reach this point.

Even within Wuji Mountain, his strength was enough to rank among the very best.

The other figure was a member of the Beast Race with an eagle's head and a pair of black wings.

Every flap of its wings would stir up a cataclysmic, world-ending storm.

This storm tore through the ages, containing an incomparably vast energy.

Even the slightest touch of this wind would cause an entire layer of the cosmos to fall into eternal stillness.

However, Yang Huai'an was completely unafraid. Holding his Duster, he extinguished the world-ending storm with a single, gentle sweep.

The Duster in his hand danced through the Space Layers, unleashing various forms of Silent Extinction power.

The surrounding dimensions continuously collapsed, eventually seeming to become a single point in the Void.

This was the power of a Dimensional Strike, enough to bury an entire cosmos, along with its River of Time!

However, despite their constant collisions and struggles, these two Tier Twelve Lifes were completely unable to affect the colossal tree between them in the slightest.

This colossal tree was like a dividing line, splitting the entire planet into two halves.

Wang Xiao noticed as well. The left and right sides of this colossal tree were starkly different, one black and one white.

'This is… a planet that has formed a Tai Chi Diagram.'

Wang Xiao's eyes flashed.

He was, of course, more than familiar with the Tai Chi Diagram.

Back before he had comprehended the Great Dao Rules, it was the Tai Chi Diagram that had allowed him to build such a solid foundation.

It had allowed him to reach his current level of power, one step at a time.

However, this was the first time Wang Xiao had ever seen a planet that perfectly resembled a Tai Chi Diagram.

Was this a natural formation, or was it artificial?!

Just as Wang Xiao was reeling in shock and doubt,

HUM!

the Book of Space-Time suddenly began to vibrate violently in his mind.

Then, lines of information were suddenly transmitted to him.

[Tai Chi Diagram: An Immortal Object, a lost fragment of the Book of Space-Time. It can transform into the White Jade Golden Bridge to nullify all attacks. It can stabilize the primordial elements and revert countless cosmoses to Hongmeng Chaos.]

[After the Tier Twelve Life is driven out of the Tai Chi Diagram, it can be refined.]

As Wang Xiao stared at the information appearing in his mind, his gaze sharpened.

'Another lost fragment of the Book of Space-Time?!'

'The Tai Chi Diagram… it's referring to this unbelievably enormous planet?!'

A storm of shock raged within Wang Xiao.

After all, he had just acquired a lost fragment of the Book of Space-Time not long ago.

He never expected to encounter another one so soon!

He refused to believe the Book of Space-Time had deliberately led him here.

After all, the decision to search for Ji Wuchang and Gu Tiandu had been his own.

'Then again, maybe not. It's possible some unseen force guided me to make this decision.'

Wang Xiao raised an eyebrow.

He couldn't tell whether or not his actions had been influenced.

This time, however, it seemed the interference from the Tier Twelve Lifes prevented the Book of Space-Time from simply refining the object directly as it had before.

Instead, the Book of Space-Time just kept vibrating.

It was as if it were urging Wang Xiao to drive these Tier Twelve Lifes away as quickly as possible.

'Should I intervene?!'

Wang Xiao's brow furrowed.

He didn't know what kind of transformation the Book of Space-Time would undergo after refining the Tai Chi Diagram. He also didn't know how it would affect him, so for the moment, he dared not act rashly.

After all, he still couldn't tell if his finding these lost fragments of the Book of Space-Time one after another was pure coincidence or the result of the Book's subtle influence.

Of course, the most important thing was that he still couldn't completely control the Book of Space-Time, nor could he prevent it from harming him.

With this in mind, his thoughts churned, and he began to communicate directly with the Book of Space-Time.

'After you refine the Tai Chi Diagram, what kind of transformation will you undergo? And how will it affect me?!'

'Also, what exactly are your origins? Can you explain clearly?'

'Why did you appear on Earth, and why have you been helping me all this time?'

'If you don't explain these things clearly, it will be difficult for me to help you without reservation.'

Wang Xiao knew that without the Book of Space-Time's help, it would have been nearly impossible for him to get this far.

But that was all the more reason for him to be cautious.

He didn't want to become someone's pawn without even realizing it.

Although the Book of Space-Time had yet to show any malice, he had to take precautions.

This time, the Book of Space-Time was silent for a long while.

Just when Wang Xiao thought he wasn't going to get an answer, the Book of Space-Time finally sent a message.

'You have too many questions. The Book of Space-Time can answer some of what is known.'

'First, after refining the Tai Chi Diagram, the Book of Space-Time will indeed undergo a transformation. However, this transformation is something you can only use once you reach the level of a Tier Twelve Life. The transformation itself will not affect you in any way.'

'Second, you have likely already guessed that the Book of Space-Time comes from the Unobservable Cosmos. As for its specific origins, the Book is incomplete and does not know them itself. Perhaps you will find out after you enter the Unobservable Cosmos.'

'Finally, the Book of Space-Time was struck by some powerful force, causing it to be lost on Earth, where you happened to find it.'

'The reason I have been helping you is that I hope you can find all of the Book of Space-Time's lost fragments and then enter the Unobservable Cosmos.'

'There seems to be a secret there, waiting to be uncovered!'

As Wang Xiao listened to the Book of Space-Time's reply, his eyes flickered.

'So the Book of Space-Time really is from the Unobservable Cosmos.'

'But as for more specific information, I can't tell if the Book of Space-Time has truly lost it or is just unwilling to reveal it.'

Wang Xiao couldn't help but ask:

'How can I believe what you're telling me is true?!'

The Book of Space-Time sent a message:

'You're worried that the Book of Space-Time will turn on you. That is an easy problem to solve.'

'The Book of Space-Time can separate a sliver of its Origin and give it to you. Through this Origin, you can perceive everything about the Book and wield most of its abilities.'

'At the same time, you will be able to sever your connection to the Book of Space-Time at any moment.'

Wang Xiao asked,

'How will you give me your Origin?'

The Book of Space-Time sent another message:

'You only need to release your River of Destiny. The Book of Space-Time can then merge its Origin into it.'

Wang Xiao's eyes flashed, and the energy within his body surged.

In an instant, a River of Destiny flowing with the aura of Time suddenly appeared, coiling around him.

His River of Destiny was a complete manifestation of his own being, making it virtually immune to external influence.

He could summon and dismiss it at will, and not even a Tier Thirteen Life could interfere with it.

Wang Xiao didn't believe the Book of Space-Time could pull any tricks, either.

If it could, it would have already controlled him by now and wouldn't need to go to all this trouble.

The instant the River of Destiny appeared,

HUM!

the Book of Space-Time began to vibrate violently, its pages flipping nonstop.

Then, a streak of golden light shot out from the Book of Space-Time and plunged into Wang Xiao's River of Destiny.

The next moment, Wang Xiao felt a thread of inexplicable power appear within his River of Destiny.

This power was like a single thread.

Through this thread, Wang Xiao and the Book of Space-Time formed a much deeper connection.

It was strong enough to allow him to control all the items the Book of Space-Time had previously refined, including Immortal Objects like the Door of All Wonders and the Seven Treasures Wondrous Tree.

Moreover, he could use this thread to sever his connection to the Book of Space-Time at any moment, preventing any potential backlash.

Sensing the Book of Space-Time's sincerity, Wang Xiao quickly made his decision.

'Fine. I'll help you drive these two Tier Twelve Lifes out of the Tai Chi Diagram now!'

He would have to journey to the Unobservable Cosmos sooner or later anyway.

The Unobservable Cosmos hid a great secret, one that not even a Tier Thirteen Life could unravel.

Perhaps, by relying on the Book of Space-Time, he could make a unique discovery.

Now that the Book of Space-Time had laid some of its cards on the table, he didn't mind helping it retrieve its remaining lost fragments.

After all, thanks to the sliver of Origin he'd received from the Book of Space-Time, he could now sever their connection at any moment.

He no longer had to worry about being controlled or suffering a backlash from it.

Just as he was preparing to make his move,

RUMBLE—

the planet that resembled a Tai Chi Diagram suddenly began to tremble violently.