Chapter 199: Time’s Dominion

In the vast universe, the rise and fall of a star system is nothing more than a brief shimmer of light. Gazing at the cosmos always brings a sense of inevitable melancholy—where will we be in a few centuries? Nations, flickers of civilization, Earth—they are merely specks of dust in the deep void. A moment of starlight, a millennium in the mortal realm. Like insects heralding a fleeting autumn, we all strive to traverse life. At the edge of deep space, what really awaits? In Li Hao’s eyes, when Dao clashes with its adversary, life and death are natural affairs—it all comes down to the strength of one’s fists.

He turned his gaze toward Chaos.

At this moment, Chaos had slain several Ninth Rank clones and many Eighth Rank masters. Growing fiercer with each battle, he now held the advantage. Clearly, this true Ninth Rank presence, augmented by the power of time, is incredibly formidable.

Yet Li Hao could only sigh inwardly.

Time…

Time…

Sometimes, it is just too treacherous.

Much like his first encounter with time—it’s an intoxicating sensation that ensnares you. He had defeated countless foes with time’s power, but paid the price with four cycles of life and death.

Had it not been for those reincarnations, Li Hao would have long perished, lost within time itself.

Chaos, you’re not getting any younger!

Millions of years ago, these beings were already Ninth Rank.

Youth is a thing of the past!

Time relentlessly marches on like an unstoppable force, decimating one Ninth Rank clone after another. But do you really possess an infinite lifespan?

He had nearly pushed his time power to the level of Eighth Rank.

Each burst drained an enormous amount of his life energy.

Yet in truth, Chaos barely felt the strain. Only those who have wielded time can understand that drifting along its endless river makes one feel virtually immortal.

In his early days, Li Hao would deplete his life energy with every modest use of time.

It would bring him to the brink of death.

Chaos, can you truly reverse life and death?

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If you cannot sustain this fierce battle, how much longer can you hold on?

How long can your Ninth Rank power keep you alive?

Two million years?

Three million years?

Or perhaps even longer?

Time has locked down heaven and earth, scattering those Ninth Rank clones one by one. They appear imposing, yet haven’t you noticed? Your hair has turned white.

How many can truly resist the allure of time?

In the end, even Li Hao couldn’t escape its pull.

In the early days, he repeatedly invoked time—borrowing power from the future, venturing into the past.

When did he finally awaken?

It happened after several consecutive deaths!

When his lifespan was chopped in half, memories worn away, emotions dulled—when he found himself nearly devoid of desire…

That was when he finally realized that time had lured him into the abyss.

Even a mighty king would hesitate to command time, knowing deep down that he’d likely succumb to its seduction.

He was so resolute that he simply refused to engage.

I know I can’t resist, so I choose not to.

Li Hao never had that luxury. Later, gaining clarity, he rejected it entirely—thus, Chaos came to master time. At this moment, Chaos might well be experiencing the pinnacle of his existence!

Over twenty Ninth Rank clones and dozens of Eighth Rank Imperial Worthies—aside from Dragon War killing several himself, Chaos had already slain seven or eight more!

Such a peak even surpassed the moment he first ascended to Ninth Rank.

“Hahaha!”

A booming laugh accompanied a thunderous crash as Chaos stamped down another Ninth Rank Imperial clone, gasping and laughing. In that instant, he had truly reached his zenith.

Invincible!

So many mighty warriors had once rampaged before him—even if they were merely clones, each still embodied the spirit of their true selves.

But now, one by one, they fell to his might!

Even when surrounded by enemies capable of slaying a true Ninth Rank, their numbers dwindled under his carnage.

Time is overwhelmingly powerful!

He didn’t need many techniques—just two were enough.

First, Freeze Time and Space.

Second, Traverse the Long River.

The former immobilizes his foes, while the latter boosts his speed to the extreme. Slaughtering enemies and overpowering the strong—it’s shockingly simple.

At this moment, Chaos seemed to finally understand why Li Hao never lost a battle!

With such abilities, who can possibly stand against him?

Opponents of his rank were virtually annihilated in an instant!

Huff!

The sound of his breath echoed all around.

Every warrior, soaked in blood, bore a grim expression.

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Although they were just clones, they still had flesh and blood.

Relying on time’s power, Chaos continuously dispatched them. When he arrived, there were over twenty Ninth Rank clones; now, only half remain.

Even the arriving Eighth Rank warriors were largely cut down by Chaos.

At this moment, if not for Hun Tian leading the Ninefold Guard to surround Chaos, he might have broken through by now!

However…

It seemed as if each Ninth Rank master had witnessed something, their eyes shifting with sudden realization.

Chaos’s once-black hair was now nearly entirely turned white!

A faint aura of decay began to emerge around him.

The faces of those around stirred—some even glanced back at Li Hao, thoughts racing through their minds.

This is…

Even though Chaos’s time power is formidable, why does it seem to be corrupting him?

Someone looked toward the Tianfang Lord.

At that moment, the Tianfang Lord appeared to have anticipated it all. He cast a mere glance at Li Hao and said nothing.

Time can be deadly.

Time cultivators traverse the past and future, freeze time and space, but using another’s time inevitably invites trouble and drains vast life energy. In his later battles, Li Hao seldom used time directly—mostly reserved as an auxiliary.

In earlier times… Li Hao endured multiple cycles of life and death.

But Chaos, he does not walk the path of life and death.

Even if he did, he lacked the resolve to embrace it. Can a Ninth Rank Imperial truly muster enough energy for endless reincarnations?

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Even if he could, he would never be consumed by the determination to conquer life and death. As for Chaos, whether he can reverse death is aside—the question is, does he even have the energy to endure another cycle?

After all, he is a Ninth Rank Imperial!

The Tianfang Lord eyed Li Hao, his gaze shifting subtly. This guy must know the pitfalls of time, yet Li Hao never mentioned them. At this moment, as Chaos fought to break free from encirclement, the truth was clear.

In the vast universe, the birth and death of a star system is nothing more than a brief shimmer of light. Gazing at the stars brings a sense of predestined melancholy—where will we be in centuries to come? Nations, the glow of civilization, Earth—they are merely specks of dust in the deep void. A moment of starlight, a millennium on Earth. The chirp of insects signals a fleeting autumn; we all struggle in our crossing. What awaits at the end of deep space?