Chapter 372

Chapter 372: The Concept of Time and Fate

After checking out the weapon storage, Jiu Ying took Su Wen, the Star God, and the Fighting God to explore other areas.

In some unexpected nooks and crannies, Jiu Ying always managed to uncover treasure vaults packed with various supplies, trial grounds, and legacy sites.

As Jiu Ying explained, back then, she watched A Xing prepare for the future by setting up backup plans in case things went south, and she even set up a few herself out of curiosity.

She never thought they’d actually come in handy.

It was a lucky break in the midst of misfortune.

While searching for these backups, Jiu Ying also introduced Su Wen to the true gods from the previous ages.

In the Third Age, there was the God of Sleep.

In the Fourth Age, there was the God of Fate.

In the Fifth Age, there was the God of Theater.

In the Sixth Age, there was the Heavenly God.

This order was a bit different from what the Battle Master had guessed, but it was close enough.

When talking about the other true gods, Jiu Ying spoke with a lot of respect for her predecessors.

Even if their contributions weren’t as big as hers, as a junior, she felt a deep respect for those who pushed forward and gave their lives for the universe.

But when it came to the Heavenly God of the Sixth Age, Jiu Ying hesitated.

Finally, she warned Su Wen to be careful if he ever ran into the Heavenly God in the future.

She didn’t have solid proof that the Heavenly God was up to no good, but some of the Heavenly God’s actions in the Eighth Era were really out of line, causing a lot of dissatisfaction among them.

After that, Jiu Ying stayed in the main realm and started teaching Su Wen, the Star God, and the Fighting God using her vast knowledge and experiences.

Of course, her main focus was still on Su Wen.

Even though she was a bit unclear about the concept of sub-timelines, she could still grasp it.

So, deep down, she knew that even if this timeline failed, as long as the main Time and Space remained, there was still hope!

The Ninth Age!

The final age of the universe!

It was a truly unique age!

Jiu Ying also shared her thoughts on the Battle Master’s plan to go back in time and change history.

She believed that coming to the future, understanding everything that lay ahead, and even tapping into the powers of the God of Wealth through the river of time and the River of Fate would unleash a strength greater than that of the First Age!

Changing the past was too risky!

If things went wrong, even one’s existence could be wiped out.

But knowing the future and using that knowledge to change the present was a whole different story!

After months of deep thought based on her observations, she came up with a concept.

The Concept of Time and Fate!

During the intense battles against the Remnant Universe in the Eighth Era, she was fortunate enough to lead the Undying Legion into the Remnant Universe.

In the Remnant Universe, there’s also a sense of Time and Space and Fate.

So she believes that the river of time and the River of Fate have ancient and profound origins, not just products of one or a few universes.

The rivalry and consumption between universes are common in the vast chaos.

If the river of time and the River of Fate span the entire chaos, they shouldn’t interfere.

Especially after learning that Yuan Bao and Luobao can communicate with the river of time and the River of Fate respectively, Jiu Ying becomes even more convinced.

The God of Wealth, Su Wen!

He definitely has something special that surpasses her and the other true gods!

Otherwise, why would he attract the river of time and the River of Fate so… eagerly?

This universe, having lost to the Remnant Universe eight times and facing a final desperate battle, how could it draw support from the river of time and the River of Fate?

By what right?

The competition and consumption among universes is a stark law of darkness!

As for the Battle Master calling the river of time Little River?

Even if the Fighting God of the First Age is strong, considering he didn’t destroy the Remnant Universe, even if he is stronger than her, he probably isn’t that much stronger.

Therefore, she believes that the so-called river of time the Fighting God of the First Age knows might not be the same as the river of time that opens sub-timelines, which is very greedy.

Most importantly, even if the Fighting God of the First Age is serving, he remains the Fighting God; he doesn’t understand the river of time at all!

Yuan Bao and Luobao agree with this.

In Luobao’s words, although the river of time is a dark river, black through and through, almost rotten.

It shouldn’t become weak just from deducing a few past and future changes in Time and Space; if the river of time were that weak, the River of Fate would have long since crushed it.

Perhaps this is also the reason why the river of time initially gave no face to the Battle Master.

To allow you to place your consciousness here is already very generous.

What more do you want?

The intricate details within this are probably not as simple as one might think.

To be honest, since Jiu Ying overturned his understanding of "Little River," he strangely felt a sense of relief.

If the river of time has a higher level, extending from the universe to the entire chaotic dimension, that would be a good thing for him.

Having this level of support on his side rather than the Remnant’s is indeed beneficial!

Even though he doesn’t know what the chaotic-level river of time wants to do with the resources in his hands, does that really matter?

At his current level, he needs to focus on improving himself and the strength of those around him before dealing with the Remnant.

In the future, he would surely understand the reason.

"God of Wealth, are you about to leave?"

In a beautifully furnished classroom, Jiu Ying suddenly asked.

After two years of companionship, she had taught Su Wen everything she could.

For what Su Wen couldn’t learn for now, she had him forcibly remember some materials, information, abilities, divine powers, and secrets.

Remembering but not being able to use them is better than not being able to find them when needed.

During these two years, the Star God and the Fighting God have also made great progress.

"I have that feeling; it should be soon!"

Su Wen was taken aback and then asked, "Why do you suddenly ask this?"

Jiu Ying chuckled, pointing at Su Wen’s forehead and said, "You may not see it, but I can see it; dark energy is billowing from your forehead, like a big chimney."

"In the words of a fortune teller, you have a blood disaster coming your way!"

Su Wen raised an eyebrow. Could this be the reason for his quick deaths during past sub-timelines explorations?

Especially during the first time, when he opened a door and was killed by a beast from the Arrow Realm.

Looking back, it seems that each time he opened a new sub-timeline, he survived longer than in the previous one.

And his luck was also better.

So, did the God of Wealth’s luck in various sub-timelines run dry, becoming terribly unlucky because of being absorbed by the main Time and Space?

If so, he genuinely felt a bit guilty towards his various selves in the sub-timelines.

A true god, dying in such a miserable way.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, Jiu Ying frowned.

She then looked up to the sky, her eyes flashing with a cold light.

"Just as I thought."

"God of Wealth, every exploration experience in the sub-timelines is very important for you."

"You still have much to learn."

"So for this blood disaster you’re facing, I will shield you!"

"Although I am merely a killing avatar of my true self, in the Ninth Age when my true self fell."

"I!"

"Am the Shadow God!"