Eternal Holy Emperor
Chapter 657 - 602 Great Power’s Advice in September

Chapter 657: Chapter 602 Great Power’s Advice in September

Jiuyue Great Power, with hands clasped behind his back, looked up at the Heavenly Dome and suddenly spoke softly, "Little guy, in fact, we’ve all been watched. In this world, their presence lingers, always secretly surveilling us—the entire earth, the entire world, the universe."

"Ever since the Mythical Era, we have been at a disadvantage. Although they are not yet able to completely enter this universe, it’s only temporary. Sooner or later, they will certainly descend, bringing the most terrible catastrophe."

"They’ve always been hiding in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike, and they will target the outstanding Heavenly Prides of our universe. The more powerful, the more exceptional, the more likely they are to be singled out."

"You need to be careful, because they might already have their eyes on you."

Suddenly, Jiuyue Great Power turned his gaze to Ye Chen and spoke in this manner.

Ye Chen fell silent; by this time, he had naturally understood that the "they" Jiuyue Great Power referred to were the Alien Race that destroyed the splendid and flourished Mythical Era.

After the great destruction of the Mythical Era, for unknown reasons, the dominant Alien Race suddenly withdrew from this universe. However, they did not leave completely, as a considerable number of powerful Alien beings remained.

As with the Alien Clan Great Power that Jiuyue Great Power had contended against, or the Outer Domain Gods that the Purple Mansion Great Power had once suppressed, in fact, all were terrifying existences of the Alien Race.

The strong of the Alien Race were still hidden somewhere within this universe, among them were truly formidable beings, including Alien Clan Great Powers, and maybe even some of King Level.

Most likely, the reason these Alien strong could not brazenly appear and attack the Heavenly Prides was because of the Sovereign Emperor of Ten Thousand Realms.

The Emperor of Ten Thousand Domains was exalted above all, although not yet of the Emperors and Kings from the Mythical times, he was known as the existence closest to them. Ye Chen had witnessed an Emperor from Ancient Times take action on the River of Time, contending against the supreme beings of the Alien Race, formidable to the Absolute Peak.

It could be said, the unmatched invincibility of the Emperor of Ten Thousand Domains has always deterred the Alien Race lurking in this universe from making any rash moves, only ever striking when the opportunity presented itself.

Jiuyue Great Power’s demise also had something to do with the Alien Race wanting to take advantage of his old age to attack and suppress him.

Ye Chen said, "Senior, rest assured, I’ve made preparations for all of this. Even if they want to strike, even if they want to kill me, it won’t be that simple."

"In that case, I’m relieved," Jiuyue Great Power replied.

In the end, Jiuyue Great Power looked at Ye Chen and asked, "Regarding the power of the Gulan World and this Power of Faith, how do you plan to use it?"

Faced with Jiuyue Great Power’s sudden question, Ye Chen shook his head, indicating that he had not fully decided.

Jiuyue Great Power’s expression turned serious and said, "Little guy, I know you are outstanding, as an inheritor of the Combat Saint Lineage, and the first Supreme Genius of the Ten-layered Heaven Level after the Mythical Era, and even aspiring to carve out the Chaos Dao, naturally born to great fortunes. If you continue to grow, you will inevitably become one of the Supreme Overlords of this universe, standing at the peak of the Dao. But I hope you understand a few points—"

"The power Gulan World grants you is ultimately temporary and external. Only the strength of your own is truly eternal."

"Do not rely too much on the Gulan World’s strength. If possible, I hope you will only use the Gulan World’s power when absolutely necessary. Tempering yourself and relying on your own strength to pursue breakthroughs are the true paths to the peak of the Dao."

"The Power of Faith may quickly enhance your cultivation, but this power also carries its limitations. Utilizing it to grow your cultivation can only result in forced growth, which is detrimental to the foundation of the Dao, ultimately a lower method. My inability to break through the shackles of the Great Power Realm during my lifetime was probably due to the drawbacks of the Power of Faith. While it’s useful in the short term, it’s not sustainable in the long run. It will limit the climb to the ultimate peak of the Dao."

"Of course, this might just be my unique cultivation method because, during the Mythical Era, there were true Emperors and Kings who attained the Supreme Fruit Position through the Power of Faith. It’s not necessarily suitable for everyone, and the mystery behind it isn’t very clear to me, but I recommend it’s best not to choose it."

"Naturally, you can also use the Power of Faith to enhance your perception, to comprehend the Dao of Heaven and Earth. In this respect, it will not harm you."

To this end, Ye Chen certainly understood the benefits and drawbacks of the Power of Faith. Likewise, he had never intended to rely on the Power of Faith for obtaining the ultimate power, even though this power could allow him to break through quickly and be on par with Ancient Great Powers, but rapid growth would only mean an unstable foundation.

Moreover, as Jiuyue Great Power had said, the Power of Faith was ultimately an external force, only one’s true power was eternally supreme.

His future was limitless, hailed as the strongest and most potent contender for the Emperor’s path, and with Mythical Tenth Layer Heaven potential, he couldn’t possibly sacrifice his future for a short period of unmatched strength.

Most importantly, he saw a glimpse of the future in the River of Time, a vision of a future where he was supremely majestic, besieged by the loneliness of a world where he stood unmatched but devoid of all else.

On a small island lay the graves of his wife, relatives, and all those close to him, while he stood alone in front of a broken universe, overlooking the vast populace, with only the Divine Dao for company, a lifetime of solitude.

That sense of loneliness and grief was unforgettable to this day.

He didn’t want to witness all that again, hoping to become stronger, more supreme and invincible than the future self he had seen, able to face all the enemies of all times alone, able to Break Ten Thousand Eras, truly invincible throughout the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, and able to see through past, present, and future.

Only in this way, would he be able to prevent that glimpse of the future from materializing.

Because the future had not been completely determined, changes were possible; fate could not take its toll.

Therefore, for a supremely unbeatable future, he could not damage his prospects for a transient period of invincibility.

If necessary, all that was vital in the current Gulan World could be sacrificed.

Ye Chen said, "Senior, you can rest assured, I understand the principle behind this."

"Good, that you understand is enough. Lastly, I only want to say one thing—"

Jiuyue Great Power gave a slight smile, a hint of mirth on his majestic face, and his towering figure gradually faded into a cascade of light rain, with only his parting words echoing, "As my successor, you truly excel, and I like that—"

Ye Chen silently watched everything unfold and gently said, "Senior, have a good journey!"