Chapter 202: Eternal Struggles Through Time

In the vast Cosmos, the birth and death of a star system is nothing more than a fleeting, mottled glow. Gazing at the stars always brings a sense of inevitable sorrow—where will we, our homeland, civilization’s flame, or even Earth be in a millennium? The stars last but a moment while humanity endures for ages. The chirps of insects echo only for an autumn; yet we all struggle to cross. What lies at the end of the infinite void? In Li Hao’s eyes, among the enemies of the Dao of Struggle, life and death are commonplace—only the might of one’s fists truly counts.

He turned to look at Chaos.

At this moment, Chaos had slain several Ninth-Rank clones and many Eighth-Rank warriors. As he fought on, his ferocity grew, and he even appeared to hold the upper hand. Clearly, the arrival of the true Ninth-Rank master, enhanced by the power of time, was a fearsome force.

Yet Li Hao sighed inwardly.

Oh, time!

Oh, time!

Sometimes, it truly is too destructive.

Just like when he first encountered time—the allure was intoxicating, almost impossible to resist. With time on his side, he defeated countless foes, though it cost him four cycles of life and death.

Had it not been for those cycles, Li Hao would have perished, lost in the endless folds of time.

Chaos, you’re not getting any younger!

A million years ago, these warriors were already Ninth-Rank.

They are far from being young!

Time advances relentlessly—unstoppable and overwhelmingly mighty, it has eradicated multiple Ninth-Rank clones. But tell me, is your lifespan truly infinite?

He pushed time to nearly the level of Eighth Rank.

Each use drained an enormous portion of his lifespan.

Yet Chaos seemed unfazed; only those who have wielded time understand that drifting in its endless river makes one feel nearly immortal.

Earlier, Li Hao had dabbled with time—a few times at the cost of nearly all his lifespan.

Each instance brought him perilously close to his life’s end.

Chaos, can you truly reverse life and death?

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If you can’t fight like this indefinitely, how long can you sustain it?

How long can your Ninth-Rank power keep you alive?

Two million years?

Three million years?

Or even longer?

Time seals the heavens and earth, scattering those Ninth-Rank clones one by one. They may look ferocious, but haven’t you noticed your hair turning white?

How many can truly resist the allure of time?

In truth, Li Hao couldn’t either.

In his early days, he repeatedly used time—drawing on future strength and journeying into the past.

When did he finally awaken to the truth?

Only after enduring several near-death experiences!

When his lifespan was nearly severed, his memories faded, and his emotions dulled, it was then—when he had almost nothing left—that he realized time had lured him into the abyss.

Even mighty kings dare not harness time, for they know all too well they would succumb to its temptations.

He chose his strength by simply refusing to partake.

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

At first, Li Hao lacked the capital to do so; but later, when he regained clarity, he also refused—leading to today’s Chaos commanding time. Perhaps this moment is the pinnacle of his life.

Over twenty Ninth-Rank clones and dozens of Eighth-Rank Emperor Lords—aside from Dragon War who had slain several, he had already defeated seven or eight more!

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

“Ha ha ha!”

A booming laugh and a resounding crash—Emperor Chaos struck down yet another Ninth-Rank Emperor clone, gasping for breath as he roared with laughter. At that moment, he had truly reached his zenith.

Invincible!

Surrounded by countless attackers—once, formidable warriors strutting arrogantly before him, each clone a reflection of their true self—he had slain them one after the other!

Even with so many surrounding him, capable of dispatching a true Ninth-Rank, their numbers dwindled, all annihilated by his hand!

Time is just too formidable!

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

First: Freeze Time and Space.

Second: Traverse the Long River.

The first stopped his enemies dead in their tracks; the second elevated his speed to the extreme. Killing and overcoming the strong—it was all shockingly simple.

In that instant, Chaos understood why Li Hao had never suffered defeat in battle!

With such power, who could stand against him?

Nearly every peer was being annihilated in seconds!

Phew!

The sound of his exhale resonated all around.

Every warrior, drenched in blood and battered, now bore a grave expression.

Even the Tianfang Lord was breathing heavily.

Though only clones, they still possessed flesh and blood.

Using the power of time, Chaos relentlessly dispatched them—when he arrived, over twenty Ninth-Rank clones were reduced to half their number.

The reinforcing Eighth-Rank warriors were likewise decimated by Chaos.

Had it not been for Hun Tian, with the Ninefold Guard closing in, Chaos might have already broken through!

However…

Every Ninth-Rank warrior seemed to glimpse something; their eyes subtly shifted.

Chaos’s once-black hair was nearly turning white!

A faint aura of decay began to emanate from him.

Faces hardened! Some even glanced back at Li Hao, their minds filled with sudden, troubling thoughts.

This…

Though Chaos wielded the power of time mightily, why did it seem as if he was spiraling towards decay?

Some looked over at the Tianfang Lord.

At that moment, the Tianfang Lord, as if he had long foreseen it, merely glanced at Li Hao without a word.

Time can kill.

Time cultivators, journeying through past and future, freezing time and space—using time not their own, each use inevitably brings trouble and drains vast lifespans. In his later years, Li Hao rarely relied on time in combat.

Most of it served only as an auxiliary.

In the early days… Li Hao endured countless cycles of life and death.

Yet Chaos’s path did not follow the cycle of life and death.

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Even if his power allowed it, he never truly sought the path of life and death—so whether he could reverse it or not, does he even have the energy for another cycle?

After all, he is a Ninth-Rank Emperor!

The Tianfang Lord eyed Li Hao with shifting expressions—this fellow must know the pitfalls of time, yet Li Hao had never mentioned them. And now, with Chaos surrounded and breaking through.

In the vast Cosmos, the rise and fall of a star system is nothing more than a fleeting, mottled glow. Gazing at the stars always brings a sense of destined sorrow—where will we be a thousand years hence? Our homeland, civilization’s flame, even Earth, are but specks of dust in the deep void. The stars last a moment; humanity, a millennium. The song of insects spans only an autumn, yet we all strive to cross. What truly lies beyond the endless expanse?