Eternal Holy Emperor
Chapter 609 - 556 Power of Faith Part 79

Chapter 609: Chapter 556 Power of Faith Part 79

A month had already passed since a spatial portal had appeared in the skies above the Tiandu Continent.

Ye Chen had long since left the Heavenly Gate outpost. He had returned to Xiafeng Country and was now sitting cross-legged on Hongtian Divine Mountain, where the Hongtian Great Saint had once suppressed the Sword Orchid Saint.

The Divine Mountain remained unyielding, having withstood invasions from numerous powerful forces from the Ten Thousand Domains, and it was once a hiding place for the strong members of the Heaven Slaying Alliance, shrouded in a foggy magic array that was personally set up by the Hongtian Great Saint.

Although it had been breached by the many powerful saints of the Ten Thousand Domains long ago.

It later became a retreat for a powerful saint from the Ten Thousand Domains, only to be forcefully driven away by Ye Chen upon his return, who recognized Ye Chen’s identity, causing their complexion to drastically change and leave on their own accord.

Today’s Ye Chen was overwhelmingly powerful, truly at his peak, and there were hardly any who dared to oppose him—such defiance was akin to seeking death.

From then on, this place became Ye Chen’s site for meditation, where he would sit motionless on the mountain peak every day, his breath hidden, and only occasionally would his eyes open and close, revealing dazzling sparks that shocked the heavens and earth.

Because of his presence, the area within ten thousand li around the Demon Beast Mountain Range, including the former Xiafeng Country, became an invisible territory that no one dared disturb.

Occasionally, strong figures from the Heavenly Gate would arrive to convey various messages.

On ordinary days, Ye Chen would oversee this vast domain. The once prosperous Royal Family of Xiafeng Country had nearly been completely destroyed by the attacks from the Ten Thousand Domain Forces, with blood flowing like rivers.

Thankfully, the strong forces of the Ten Thousand Domains did not brutally eliminate everyone; they only targeted the Royal Family and some internal forces, sparing the common people.

Subsequently, a major force from the Ten Thousand Domains named Xixia Valley occupied the Xiafeng Royal Palace as a stronghold. As for managing the entire Xiafeng Country, it was not their forte, resulting in the kingdom becoming chaotic and the people suffering after the collapse of the Royal Family.

The high-ranking figures of Xixia Valley remained aloof, hardly concerning themselves with these matters.

Until the return of Ye Chen, who immediately drove out Xixia Valley forcefully. He gathered the surviving members of the Royal Family, granted them power, and took control of the kingdom, thoroughly quelling all chaos.

Since then, Xiafeng Country had regained its peace and prosperity, with everything well-managed.

Even the most ferocious forces, facing such an invincible deity-like figure, had to rein in any unsavory intentions they harbored.

Ye Chen had also become a divine figure in the hearts of the people of Xiafeng Country, with almost every household venerating his portrait and offering daily prayers.

Occasionally, while Ye Chen meditated, he could sense mysterious powers emerging, defying spatial distance and traveling through the void.

These powers transformed into mysterious halos, initially the size of a baby’s fist, shimmering with a crystalline glow, hovering above his head.

It was neither divine power nor Heavenly Earth Power, but surged with Divine Dawn, very submissive to him and responsive like an extension of his arm.

Ye Chen could feel that this power, although not as vast and boundless as the Heavenly Earth Power, nor as sweetly enriching as the Divine Power within, was equally wondrous, elevating his thoughts in an extraordinary manner.

He was inherently extraordinary, gifted with talents stunning both ancient and modern times, capable of achieving the Mythical Tenth Layer Heaven and surviving fatal predicaments without perishing, successfully reincarnated, reborn across two lifetimes.

Yet, this glistening and misty power had greatly elevated his thoughts, highlighting its most terrifying aspect.

Being reborn in two lifetimes, and further being an heir of the Combat Saint Lineage, Ye Chen understood this power as the Power of Faith, as well as Telekinesis, originating from the Spiritual Power of all beings, a mysterious Spiritual Power.

Formless and shapeless, seemingly solid yet illusory, seemingly illusory yet solid, profound and mysterious, it was filled with mystique.

This formless power was exceedingly profound; it could be described as formless and yet had the essence of being tangible, capable of being used as a force for attack, or turning intangible, infinitely mystical, and full of secrets.

Though it seemed not to possess the Heavenly Earth Power’s capacity to destroy heavens and obliterate earths, the Power of Faith was always a mysterious force, almost possessed by every Ancient Great Power.

When they established their Immortal Forces, it was not merely for the sake of spreading their bloodlines but also for gathering the Power of Faith.

The Power of Faith, originating from the hearts of worldly beings, did not necessarily require the worship of a deity as is commonly believed. Merely keeping someone in mind could also generate the Power of Faith.

Naturally, the Power of Faith was infinitely marvelous, capable of significantly enhancing one’s mental perception and providing much clearer insights into the Dao.

With a sufficiently strong Power of Faith, one could even leap forward, continually breaking through boundaries and possessing great power.

Throughout history in the mundane world, many potentates established their own domains, not only to create forces and control the mundane powers but also to harvest this Power of Faith from worldly beings, enhancing themselves and breaking through boundaries.

However, the Ancient Great Powers saw even further; they didn’t just use the Power of Faith to enhance their own strength, they also engaged in research.

It is said that within it lies a chance for becoming an Emperor, with some of the oldest scriptures recording secrets from the Mythical Era, where an Emperor and a Sovereign ascended to the Supreme Heavenly Position through this path.

After the Mythical Era, no one could ascend, and those Ancient Great Powers researched the Power of Faith, hoping to replicate the Supreme Dao of that Emperor and Sovereign from the Mythical Era.

Ye Chen’s salvation of Xiafeng Country also made countless common folks within this small kingdom revere him like a Divine Being, the Power of Faith continuously emerging, though not ample, it had exceptional uses and could even enhance Cultivation.

Nevertheless, Ye Chen did not do so. Firstly, this Power of Faith was not substantial, and secondly, it was an external force; he believed only in being invincible alone. External forces could be utilized, but they should never form the basis.

Even so, during his meditative sessions, Ye Chen researched this Power of Faith.

In front of him, the Power of Faith was scarce, it had been a month, and it was only about the size of a normal person, shining brilliantly, circulating a hazy divine dawn, appearing amidst the mists.

His eyes sparkled brilliantly, with dazzling runes and Dao Traces interweaving, evolving like the heavens and earth, and also penetrating the essence of the Power of Faith.