Chapter 211: Fleeting Moments in the Cosmos

In the vast cosmos, the rise and fall of a galaxy is nothing more than a fleeting play of mottled light. Gazing at the starry sky fills one with a sorrow that comes from knowing fate has already been sealed. A thousand years from now, where will we be? Family, nation, the glow of civilization—Earth is but a speck of dust in the deep void. In a blink the stars may vanish, yet for humanity, a thousand years can pass. The chirp of insects lasts only an autumn, and still we all strive forward. But at the end of deep space, what truly awaits?

He turned his head to look at Chaos.

At that moment, Chaos had slain several Ninefold clones and even a number of Eightfold experts. Growing ever fiercer in battle, he now appeared to hold the advantage—a testament to the true Ninefold self combined with the formidable power of Time.

Yet Li Hao could only sigh in resignation.

Time!

Time!

Sometimes, it can be so destructive.

Just like his very first encounter with Time—it was an allure so intoxicating that one could not easily escape. By harnessing Time, he had vanquished countless foes, but the price was four cycles of life and death.

Without those cycles, Li Hao would have perished long ago, lost in the annals of Time.

Chaos, you’re no longer as young as you once were!

Millions of years ago, these warriors had already reached the Ninefold level.

There is no youth left!

Time relentlessly propels forward—unstoppable and awe-inspiring, it has decimated Ninefold clones one after another. But tell me, is your lifespan truly infinite?

He pushed Time almost to the brink of the Eightfold level.

Every use exacted an enormous toll.

In truth, Chaos felt little pain. Only those who have wielded Time understand that drifting along its endless current makes one feel almost immortal.

In his early days, Li Hao’s brief forays with Time would deplete his life span in one fell swoop,

driving him to the edge of death.

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

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If you can’t maintain such a fierce battle, how long can you last?

How long can your Ninefold power endure?

Two million years?

Three million years?

Or even longer?

Time seals the heavens and earth. Though it has mercilessly shattered Ninefold clones, haven’t you noticed your hair turning white?

How many can truly resist the lure of Time?

In the end, even Li Hao could not resist.

In his early days, he repeatedly called upon Time—drawing power from the future and wandering through the past.

But when did he finally awaken?

Only after dying over and over again.

When his life span was cut short, his memories faded, and his emotions dulled—only then, when he was nearly devoid of desire…

did he realize that Time had lured him into an abyss.

Even a mighty Monarch would dare not embrace Time, for they knew all too well that its temptations were unbearable.

He, however, excelled in one thing—he simply refused it!

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

At first, Li Hao had no such luxury. But once he became clear-headed, he refused its call. And so today, Chaos commands Time. Perhaps this is the most glorious moment of his life!

Over twenty Ninefold clones and dozens of Eightfold emperors—aside from Dragon War having slain a few, he himself had eliminated seven or eight!

This peak even surpasses the moment he first ascended to the Ninefold level.

“Hahaha!”

A booming laugh and a resounding crash marked as Chaos struck down yet another Ninefold emperor clone. Gasping for breath, he laughed heartily—at this moment, he truly stood at his pinnacle.

Invincible!

Surrounded by a throng of foes—once fierce warriors boasting unabashed arrogance, each clone embodied a piece of their true selves.

But now, one by one, they fell before him!

Even when swarmed by enemies capable of slaying a true Ninefold, their numbers dwindled, utterly decimated by his onslaught!

Time—so overwhelmingly powerful!

He mastered only two techniques, and that was all he needed.

First: Freeze Time and Space.

Second: Traverse the Long River.

The first ability immobilizes foes, while the second boosts his speed to its utmost limit. Killing, overpowering the mighty—it was all that simple.

In that moment, Chaos seemed to understand why Li Hao had never been defeated in battle!

With such power, who could possibly stand against him?

On the same level, nearly everyone would be instantly struck down by him!

Phew!

The sound of his breath echoed all around.

Every expert was drenched in blood, their faces etched with grim determination.

The web version loads slowly—please download the app to read the latest chapters. Even the Tianfang Lord was seen gasping heavily.

Even a clone possessed flesh and blood.

Relying on the power of Time, Chaos continued his ruthless massacre. At the onset, he had over twenty Ninefold clones—but now only half remained.

Even the reinforcements, the Eightfold warriors, suffered heavy losses at Chaos’s blade.

At this moment, had it not been for Hun Tian leading the Ninefold Guard in his assault, Chaos might have already broken free!

However…

One after another, the Ninefold experts seemed to perceive something, their eyes shifting in realization.

Chaos—his once-black hair now nearly streaked with white!

A faint aura of decay began to emanate from him.

The onlookers’ expressions changed; some even turned to look at Li Hao as thoughts suddenly surged in their minds.

This…

Chaos had employed Time with formidable skill—but why did he appear to be succumbing to decay?

Someone looked toward the Tianfang Lord.

At that moment, the Tianfang Lord seemed to have anticipated it. He glanced at Li Hao but remained silent.

Time can kill.

Time cultivators who traverse the past and future, freezing Time and Space—the use of others’ Time invariably brings trouble and drains immense life energy. In his later years, Li Hao scarcely used Time in battle.

Mostly, it served only as support.

In his early days… Li Hao lived through countless cycles of life and death.

But Chaos never followed the path of life and death.

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Even if he could, he never mustered the will for life and death. Regardless of whether Chaos could reverse life and death—if he could, would he possess the energy to endure endless cycles?

After all, he is a Ninefold Emperor!

Tianfang regarded Li Hao with a shifting gaze. This fellow surely understood Time’s drawbacks, though Li Hao had never mentioned them. At this moment, with Chaos surrounded and fighting to break free, the truth was undeniable.

In the vast cosmos, the rise and fall of a galaxy is but a fleeting play of mottled light. Gazing at the starry sky fills one with the melancholy of a destined end. A thousand years hence—where will we stand? Family, nation, the glow of civilization—Earth is merely a speck in the abyss. In a blink the stars, yet for mankind, a millennium passes. The chirp of insects is as transient as autumn; we all struggle to cross our fates. But what truly lies beyond the edge of deep space?