This was the terrifying aspect of time-attribute cultivation techniques.
Even though it was only at the beginner level, just the single move he had grasped — "Time Swamp" — was enough to alter the flow of time within a designated spatial range, turning it into an invisible swamp…
Regardless of whether it was your body, spiritual energy, or techniques you cast, all of it would be affected!
The more you struggled, the deeper you would sink, just like in a real swamp.
Even beings whose realm was higher than yours would still be dulled momentarily by this move… and all Su Xiaobai needed was that one moment — to either strike or escape with ease!
If it reached the intermediate, advanced, or even the highest level… the more powerful the Chronicles of Time, the greater Su Xiaobai's control over time would become, and the might he could unleash would become utterly horrifying!
Amid the many pleas for mercy, Su Xiaobai withdrew the time technique… Only then did the crowd scatter in fear and panic, not daring to linger.
That feeling of having their lives held completely in someone else's hands had left them deeply terrified.
"The Chronicles of Time is beginning to take shape. With my current one-click cultivation speed, reaching the highest level will only take a day or two at most… Might as well start looking forward to the Sun and Moon Devouring Body. I wonder what this Saint-grade body refinement technique will feel like?"
A glint flashed through Su Xiaobai's eyes.
Saint-grade techniques were so profound that even Martial Saints themselves struggled to comprehend them… If he succeeded in cultivating it, who knows how many levels his strength might leap!
"Ding! Shadow No.7 is under attack!"
"Ding! Shadow No.7 has counter-killed the enemy!"
Just as Su Xiaobai was pondering over the Saint-grade technique, a notification from the system suddenly sounded.
Hearing this, Su Xiaobai frowned slightly.
Shadow No.7 was the one he had specially stationed at Human Base No.1, inside the Su Family Estate, assigned to protect Su Ling'er at all costs…
And now, someone at Human Base No.1 still dared make a move against Su Ling'er? Were they tired of living?
Wait… could it be those guys from the Siwu Clan?
But didn't those guys just launch an attack a few days ago and suffer a crushing defeat?
Besides, the space rift wasn't supposed to fully open for a few more days…
"System, swap!"
Su Xiaobai immediately chose to return.
Better to be safe than sorry… Besides, matters in the Vast Domain were settled — it was time to give those Siwu brats a proper "thank-you"!
Suddenly, Su Xiaobai's entire body began to rapidly fade.
From solid form to semi-transparent, then to a mere outline, until at last he turned into a mass of pure darkness… only a three-dimensional black humanoid silhouette remained in place!
"Hmm?"
For an instant, Su Xiaobai lost all five senses.
The moment his senses returned, an earth-shattering cacophony of battle exploded in his ears!
Boom Boom Boom!!!
Regaining perception, Su Xiaobai snapped his head up, and saw the skies above Human Base No.1 — countless Siwu Clan lifeforms, all of varying shapes but with power at the Fifth-tier Martial King level, were engaged in fierce combat with a group of human Martial Kings, all wearing Forbidden City insignias on their shoulders!
"Fifth-tier Martial Kings?!"
"The space rift has been forced open!"
Su Xiaobai's gaze sharpened.
Battles between Fifth-tier Martial Kings raged across every part of Human Base No.1… Many areas were caught in the crossfire — not only were buildings razed to the ground, even the underground shelters were turned into bottomless chasms from the sheer devastation!
The entire Human Base No.1 lay in ruins!
Clearly, the space rift had been torn open again… and this time, not just Fourth-tier Martial Kings — even the Siwu Clan's Fifth-tier Martial Kings had swarmed in!
"Brother!"
Su Ling'er, standing behind the shadow, suddenly saw it morph into Su Xiaobai and cried out in delight.
Xiao Bai Long also sensed the familiar aura and gave a joyful "Yaya" chirp, lowering its head to rub against Su Xiaobai's face.
"Mr. Su!"
"King Su!"
The members of the Dongfang Family, as well as the human Martial Kings assigned by Luo Yu to protect Su Ling'er, all rushed over to pay their respects respectfully.
They could all clearly feel that Su Xiaobai's aura had not only become more vast and terrifying — even his entire presence had undergone a complete transformation… as though he had become a true deity!
Their gazes toward him now carried even more reverence and awe.
"Ling'er, are you all right?"
Su Xiaobai nodded to them, then smiled and patted Su Ling'er's head. He also patted Xiao Bai Long's head, "How are you doing, Xiao Bai Long?"
"Yaya!"
Xiao Bai Long cried out happily.
"Brother, I'm fine!"
"But something happened in the base. Just now, some bird-man tried to attack us!"
Su Ling'er said worriedly.
"Don't worry. Leave these guys to me!"
Su Xiaobai grinned widely.
He turned his head and looked up toward the skies tens of thousands of meters high, where Siwu Clan beings were battling Martial Kings of the Forbidden City…
Clearly outmatched, the human Martial Kings were covered in wounds, but still kept charging forward, gulping down pills and howling as they fought!
Su Xiaobai casually pointed a finger.
In an instant, a formless yet raging spiritual force burst forth, soaring straight to the skies tens of thousands of meters above!
Pfft!
Like puncturing a sheet of paper, that terrifying, solid spiritual power smashed the Siwu Clan lifeform into pieces on the spot!
The Forbidden City Martial King blinked in shock, then turned — only now noticing Su Xiaobai's presence…
He immediately flew over and saluted: "Greetings, King Su!"
Su Xiaobai ignored him.
His gaze quickly shifted to other Siwu Clan lifeforms.
"Golden Silkworm Wuwang · Six Divine Fingers!"
With a flick of his wrist, six enormous fingers formed of invisible spiritual power roared forth — in just a blink, they crossed millions, even tens of millions of kilometers, and shattered the arrogant, murderous Siwu warriors mid-slaughter!
"So strong!"
The Forbidden City Martial King's expression tightened.
Witnessing this scene, the Dongfang Family and other human Martial Kings all showed expressions of shock and fear.
"Ling'er, wait for me here!"
Leaving those words behind, Su Xiaobai vanished and reappeared in front of the largest space rift.
Through the rift, Su Xiaobai could clearly see what was happening on the other side.
Luo Yu was leading the Forbidden City Martial Kings in battle against the Siwu Clan!
The Siwu Clan had dispatched several First-tier Martial Emperors to besiege Luo Yu, trying to kill him outright…
But Luo Yu, who had once inherited power from a Semi-Saint, was not so easily slain!
However, with his movements tied up, the Forbidden City Martial Kings were clearly overwhelmed…
Several Siwu Clan members had already bypassed the frontlines and entered Earth directly.
They were slaughtering without restraint, making the sun and moon dim, shaking heaven and earth…
The battlefield was a scene of apocalyptic chaos and grandeur!
"Number 8, stay here. Kill any Siwu that dares come through!"
Su Xiaobai left his instructions, then stepped through the space rift!
As his body passed through, the deafening roars of battle and crushing pressure instantly surged toward him!
"King Su?!"
Luo Yu spotted Su Xiaobai emerging from the rift, and his expression instantly changed.
He roared urgently, "Get back! They're after you!!"
"Sculpted Moon Azure Dragon, I've been waiting for you… for a long time!"
Almost at the same moment, a First-tier Martial Emperor — who had been lurking outside the battlefield — suddenly tore through the void and launched a terrifying blade strike at Su Xiaobai without warning!
The Siwu Clan had long known that Sculpted Moon Azure Dragon was Su Xiaobai.
When Su Xiaobai cleared the 108th level, the Siwu higher-ups had collectively gasped and nearly considered abandoning Earth altogether…
But they quickly regained composure.
Even if one could pass the 108th level, it only proved Su Xiaobai's strength was at most sub-emperor.
Still far from the level of a First-tier Martial Emperor!
So they planned to use this opportunity, now that the rift allowed even Fifth-tier Martial Kings through, to launch a surprise kill — to eliminate this future threat once and for all!
And just as they expected, once the Fifth-tier Martial Kings invaded, Su Xiaobai immediately showed up…
Their 'gift' for him was delivered perfectly in that very instant!
"You think you… can kill me?"
Su Xiaobai sneered.
The Peerless Crimson Chain appeared in his hand.
Countless shadows of emperor-grade, king-grade, and transcendent-grade techniques rose from his body!
An aura that made everyone present — whether transcendent, Martial King, or even Martial Emperor — feel a chill in their hearts exploded forth—
"Slash!"
A blade light that pierced through the heavens and earth, blotting out all vision, thundered down!
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