Chapter 1080: 18: Changes in the Inner Universe (Subscription Requested)_2

Chapter 1080: Chapter 18: Changes in the Inner Universe (Subscription Requested)_2

After all, the division of soul, strictly speaking, already counts as a completely new lifeform, although it is exceedingly similar to the original body.

“What about your original body?”

Lin Yuan asked.

“My original body…”

‘Cang Yulong’ remained silent for a moment. “It should be trapped in a certain time loop now.”

“I see.”

Lin Yuan understood.

Being trapped in a certain time loop referred to the attempt to break through to the Thirteenth Tier.

When Chaos Realm perfection assaults the Thirteenth Tier, one will inevitably fall into a time loop.

Only by breaking through the time loop can one step into the Thirteenth Tier.

Failing to break through means being eternally trapped within.

Under normal circumstances, whether it’s a Chaos Great Saint or a Peerless Great Saint, one has the qualifications to attempt the Thirteenth Tier.

“What exactly is a time loop like?”

Lin Yuan asked with curiosity.

The Eye of Myriad Laws had once voluntarily discussed this topic with Lin Yuan.

Saying that unless one reaches Chaos Realm perfection, there’s no need to delve into it too deeply.

“I don’t know either; my original body didn’t leave behind those memories.”

“Perhaps it wasn’t willing to share such matters.”

‘Cang Yulong’ shook his head and replied.

“Your original body may well have a day to break free of the time loop.” Lin Yuan sensed ‘Cang Yulong’s’ despondence and offered a word of comfort.

Theoretically, any Chaos Realm perfection trapped in a time loop has the potential to escape.

However, theory is merely theory; failing to escape within ten Cosmic Eras renders the chances infinitely slim thereafter.

“The hope is probably small.”

‘Cang Yulong’ looked at Lin Yuan, his expression returning to normal. “I wish to make a transaction with you.”

“A transaction?”

Lin Yuan considered ‘Cang Yulong’ and asked, “What kind of transaction?”

“With your strength, you should be able to craft a Cause and Effect Vestment using the refining method I provide.”

‘Cang Yulong’ said, “The Cause and Effect Vestment can shield against causal connections. My chosen successor is still too weak, with insufficient comprehension of the law of cause and effect; otherwise, it wouldn’t have been captured by the Nine Profound Venerable.”

‘Cang Yulong’ sighed with some resignation.

Though ‘Cang Yulong’ is currently safe, the moment he leaves Lin Yuan’s protection, he will still be locked onto by the Nine Profound Venerable through the law of cause and effect.

Even though ‘Cang Yulong’ has already handed over the Mysterious Space to Lin Yuan and has virtually no other value left on him.

But if the Nine Profound Venerable merely wants to vent anger…

“Cause and Effect Vestment?”

Lin Yuan’s expression remained unchanged, as he asked, “Since it’s a transaction, what can you offer in return?”

“That inheritance space is indeed left behind by my original body and contains some Great Saint-level legacies.”

‘Cang Yulong’ paused for a moment before continuing, “But all the legacies are incomplete; the vital components are not included.”

This was a common practice, aimed at preventing the inheritance space from being forcibly breached and its contents falling into enemy hands.

Without the critical elements, the value of the inheritance would be greatly reduced.

The legacy Lin Yuan had previously acquired from the Profound Xuanhuang lineage as well as the Demon Jade Space had similar mechanisms with roles like Protectors, who safeguarded the critical components of the legacy.

If one did not acquire the legacy through legitimate means, the key contents necessary to activate it would remain inaccessible.

“In addition, I am also willing to share the cultivation-related memories of my original body.”

‘Cang Yulong’ offered.

This was already the highest price he could afford—a division of soul’s most precious asset is its memories.

“Oh?”

Lin Yuan’s expression shifted slightly.

He wasn’t particularly interested in the key elements of the legacy.

With his Against-Heaven’s Understanding, as long as parts of the legacy were intact, he could naturally extrapolate the entire content.

But the cultivation memories of a Great Saint?

Lin Yuan was genuinely intrigued.

Previously, neither the Xuanhuang nor the Moyu Tower Master had left behind anything of this sort.

Even if there had been visual references, they couldn’t compare to actual memory fragments, which included the Great Saint’s sensations and perspectives—enormously valuable compared to ordinary imagery.

“Deal.”

Lin Yuan nodded.

A division of soul might not be the original body of a Great Saint, but its cultivation realm remained intact; there was no way Lin Yuan could forcibly conduct a Soul Search, leaving voluntary memory-sharing as the only option.

“Good.”

‘Cang Yulong’ smiled, “Here’s the refining method for the Cause and Effect Vestment; the materials have long been gathered.”

Before being hunted by the Nine Profound Venerable, he had initially planned to request a respected practitioner to craft the Cause and Effect Vestment, but hadn’t had the chance before being captured.

“These…”

Lin Yuan quickly scanned the materials and gave a slight nod.

The refining method of the Cause and Effect Vestment wasn’t complex, but it required a deep comprehension of the law of cause and effect and the application of cosmic power to infuse and imprint the law within the vestment.

Lin Yuan successfully crafted it in just half a day.

‘Cang Yulong’ carefully examined the result, a satisfied look spreading across his face.

According to his initial plan, he would have had to petition a respected practitioner to refine the Cause and Effect Vestment, which would invariably carry certain risks.

“Here are all the critical elements of the legacy and a portion of my original body’s cultivation memory fragments.”

‘Cang Yulong’ wasted no time, bringing out a crystalline, transparent stone.

Lin Yuan picked up the stone and briefly examined it to confirm there were no issues before storing it away.

Then, he handed over the miniature world containing all the Stone People clan to ‘Cang Yulong.’

But prior to doing so, Lin Yuan had already selected one Stone People individual from within the miniature world and relocated them to his own internal universe.

He intended to take them as a disciple upon his return, fulfilling a promise he had once made to ‘Cang Weiyang.’

…

The transaction was complete.