Chapter 204: The Inevitable Tides of Time

In the vast cosmos, the birth and death of galaxies is nothing more than a fleeting display of shifting lights. Gazing at the stars fills one with a melancholy sense of inevitable fate—where will we be in centuries? Nations, the glow of civilization, even Earth are mere specks of dust in the deep darkness. A moment in the heavens, a thousand years on Earth. A lifetime of insect chirps like a brief autumn; yet we all struggle against destiny. What lies at the end of the void? To Li Hao, life and death are natural—it all comes down to the strength of one’s fist.

He turned to look at Chaos.

At this moment, Chaos had slain several Ninefold clones and many Eight-stage warriors. The more he fought, the more formidable he became—proving that his true Ninefold self, empowered by the force of Time, was incredibly potent.

Yet Li Hao could only sigh inwardly.

Oh, Time!

Oh, Time!

Sometimes, Time truly proves to be treacherous.

Just like when he first encountered it—the feeling was intoxicating, making escape impossible. By harnessing Time, he defeated countless foes, even at the staggering cost of four cycles of life and death!

Without those cycles, Li Hao would have long perished—lost to the tide of Time.

Chaos, you’re not as young as you used to be!

A million years ago, these beings were already at the Ninefold level.

Young? Not in the slightest!

Time marches on relentlessly, invincible and mighty, decimating Ninefold clones. But is your lifespan truly without end?

He had pushed Time almost to an Eightfold stage.

Each use drained an immense amount of life.

Yet Chaos seemed almost unfazed—only those who have truly wielded Time understand that drifting in its currents can feel like eternal life.

In his early days, Li Hao had used Time a few times, each instance costing him dearly.

Until he reached the end of his life.

Chaos, can you reverse the cycle of life and death?

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If you can’t keep up this relentless battle, how long can you last?

How long can your Ninefold power sustain you?

Two million years?

Three million years?

Or even longer?

Time sealed off the realms, scattering those Ninefold clones one after another. They appeared fearsome indeed—but haven’t you noticed? Your hair has turned white.

How many can truly resist Time’s seduction?

Li Hao, in truth, could not resist it either.

In his early days, he repeatedly tapped into Time, borrowing power from the future and reliving the past.

When did he finally realize the truth?

Only after dying several consecutive times!

When his lifespan was halved, his memories eroded, and his emotions faded—when he had almost lost all desire…

…that he finally understood Time had lured him into an abyss.

Even a king dares not embrace Time, for he knows too well that its temptations can be unbearable.

If your strength lies in only one facet, perhaps it’s better not to fight it.

I know I cannot resist, so I choose not to.

At first, Li Hao didn’t have that luxury. Later, with newfound clarity, he refused it—and thus, today, Chaos commands Time. This may well be the most glorious moment of his life!

Over twenty Ninefold clones and dozens of Eight-stage Emperor Lords were on the field—aside from a few taken down by Dragon War, he had already felled seven or eight himself!

This pinnacle even surpassed the moment he first ascended to Ninefold.

“Hahaha!”

A burst of laughter and a resounding explosion of sound as Chaos struck down yet another Ninefold Emperor Lord clone, panting and laughing. In that moment, he truly reached his apex.

Invincible!

Surrounded by a horde of attackers—once, boastful warriors who, even as mere clones, represented their own might—

now, one after the other, they were obliterated by his blade!

Though so many besieged him—capable of killing real Ninefold beings—their numbers dwindled, slaughtered to near extinction!

Time is simply too powerful!

He needed only two techniques—no more.

First, Freeze Time and Space.

Second, Traverse the Long River.

The first stops enemies in their tracks, while the second propels him to extreme speeds. Slaying foes, eliminating strong warriors—it became as simple as that.

In that moment, Chaos seemed to understand why Li Hao had never suffered defeat!

With such power, who could possibly stand against him?

His peers were virtually being annihilated in an instant!

Huff!

An exhaled breath rippled around the area.

Every warrior, bloodied from battle, now had a grim expression.

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Although they were just clones, they still bore the mark of flesh and blood.

Harnessing the force of Time, Chaos continued to slaughter them. When he arrived, there were over twenty Ninefold clones; now, only half remained.

Even the Eight-stage reinforcements that came to aid were largely cut down by Chaos.

If not for Hun Tian and the Ninefold Guard surrounding him, Chaos might have pierced their lines already!

However…

Each Ninefold warrior seemed to perceive something, their eyes subtly shifting.

Chaos, whose once jet-black hair was now almost streaked with white!

A faint aura of decay began to emanate from him.

Faces around him shifted—some even glanced back at Li Hao, their minds suddenly filled with thoughts.

This…

Despite Chaos’s powerful wielding of Time, why does it seem he is now drifting toward decay?

One warrior looked toward the Tianfang Lord.

At that moment, the Tianfang Lord appeared to have anticipated everything—glancing at Li Hao without saying a word.

Time can be deadly.

Time cultivators, whether traversing past or future or freezing time, draw on non-personal Time. Each use inevitably brings trouble and consumes vast amounts of life. In his later years, Li Hao seldom relied on Time in battle.

Most of its use was relegated to support.

Earlier… Li Hao endured multiple cycles of life and death.

But Chaos does not tread the path of life and death.

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Even if he could, Chaos never truly embraced the will to master life and death. So even if reversing it were possible, does he truly have the energy for another cycle?

After all, he is a Ninefold Emperor Lord!

The Tianfang Lord looked at Li Hao, his gaze shifting—this man must understand Time’s drawbacks, yet Li Hao had never mentioned them. Now, as Chaos breaks through while surrounded…

In the vast cosmos, the birth and death of galaxies is merely a fleeting display of shifting lights. Gazing at the stars fills one with a melancholy sense of inevitable fate—where will we be in centuries? Nations, the glow of civilization, even Earth are but specks of dust in the deep darkness. A moment in the heavens, a thousand years on Earth. A lifetime of insect chirps like a brief autumn; yet we all struggle against destiny. What lies at the end of the void? Please download the app to read the latest chapters. In the vast cosmos, the birth and death of galaxies is merely a fleeting display of shifting lights. Gazing at the stars, who can know our destiny?