Chapter 332- Cultured Villain vs. Humanoid Weapon (37)
The other person had also used a power that should not exist in this small world, helping him to seal the energy that erupted from Pei Zijing’s body.
Could it be that this Zombie King does not belong to this small world? Where exactly is he from, and what is his purpose?
Mu Jin knew very well that the other person could not be Shadow, so who could he be?
In the clash of energies, Mu Jin seemed to see a faint shadow reflecting on the Zombie King’s body. The shadow was of a man dressed in white robes, with a very ethereal aura.
So, is this shadow the true appearance of the Zombie King? But Mu Jin couldn’t afford to think too much, as all his strength was currently focused on sealing the power back into Pei Zijing’s body.
When they finally managed to compress all the leaking energy back into Pei Zijing’s body with great effort, the small world finally stopped trembling, and the collapse was halted.
However, Mu Jin quickly noticed that all activity in this small world seemed to have come to a halt. Everything around him—whether people, zombies, or mutated plants and animals—seemed to freeze in this moment, not moving at all.
He even saw the trajectory of someone’s blood splattering in mid-air during battle, and it stayed suspended there. So, did time really stop in this dimension? Everyone around was frozen in this instant.
No, it wasn’t everything.
At least he saw the Zombie King in front of him had retracted his power, turned around, and was now walking towards him, step by step.
As the man walked toward him, his appearance gradually began to change. First, he transformed into the Wallis he had known in his past life, and then into Lin Yuan from the cultivation world.
Afterward, his appearance finally morphed into the form of the figure that had appeared when the energy was sealed inside Pei Zijing’s body.
The man’s long black hair was loosely tied behind his head. He wore a white robe, and his appearance was still stunning, handsome with a sharp, commanding edge.
Although he seemed to intentionally suppress his oppressive aura, it still couldn’t hide the formidable presence he carried. Mu Jin instinctively became cautious; he knew very well that this person was strong, and at the very least, he was definitely no match for him.
However, when the man got close, he flashed a smile that could be considered friendly and said, “You must be Qiong Qi’s partner.”
Mu Jin nodded upon hearing this, instinctively feeling that this person didn’t have any ill intentions toward him. Even so, he didn’t dare relax his guard.
After realizing the profound energy emanating from the man, Mu Jin suddenly guessed that the time freeze in this small world might be related to this person.
Before Mu Jin could voice his thoughts, the man seemed to have already seen through them and nodded, saying, “You’re right. The reason the time in this small world stopped is indeed because of me. I have something to say to you.”
“In a small world like this, I can’t awaken my memories in the usual way. Once I awaken, the dimension wouldn’t be able to withstand the energy within my body.”
Mu Jin believed the man’s explanation. After all, the reason he could travel from one dimension to another and follow Qiong Qi’s soul without losing his memory was entirely because of System 003.
As for others wanting to enter the small worlds, without the help of a system, it is impossible to fully retain their sense of self while effectively suppressing their own fundamental powers. Therefore, extracting memories and implanting them directly into the small worlds is clearly the safest method.
Mu Jin was someone who understood the situation, so he treated the man before him with great respect. The man then introduced himself: “My name is Qian Chen. I am the administrator of these countless small worlds. Some call me the Main God of these dimensions.”
Qian Chen.
This was the first time Mu Jin had heard this name. He was somewhat surprised by the identity Qian Chen revealed. Mu Jin naturally knew that every small world had its own governing “Heavenly Dao.” The idea that there would be an overarching administrator for all these small worlds wasn’t entirely unexpected.
But he understood very well that becoming the Main God required immense strength.
Even though the energy levels of these small worlds were not particularly high compared to his origin world, managing all the small worlds meant receiving vast amounts of energy and wielding immense control over the flow of fate.
In other words, this person’s divine rank was certainly extremely high—at least far above Mu Jin’s own. Within the Heavenly Realm, no one would dare underestimate someone like him.
While Mu Jin was grappling with his curiosity, Teng Fen’s reaction upon hearing the name “Qian Chen” was one of utter shock.
Compared to Mu Jin, who had only recently ascended to the ranks of immortals as a minor flower deity, Teng Gen had lived in the Celestial Realm for a far longer time. Though he usually avoided meddling in others’ affairs, preferring to laze about and sleep, he had heard of the Main God of these countless worlds—Qian Chen.
He knew that Qian Chen was an immensely powerful deity. Back then, the reason Qian Chen chose to oversee these small worlds was, reportedly, because his strength was so overwhelming that even the Celestial Emperor was wary of him. Moreover, Qian Chen had no interest in vying for power or engaging in conflicts.
When these countless small worlds first came into being, they were highly unstable and required a guardian. Qian Chen stepped forward, using his energy to stabilize the small worlds. In doing so, he also distanced himself from the chaos of the Celestial Realm, finding a measure of peace and quiet.
The energy within these small worlds is naturally inferior to that of the primordial Celestial Realm, yet dangers lurk everywhere within them. Over time, these small worlds even became a place of tribulation.
Countless immortals, demons, and Buddhas chose to enter these small worlds to temper themselves. As the overarching administrator of these dimensions, Qian Chen continuously monitored such events.
He would not interfere with others undergoing their tribulations, but without a manager like him, allowing powerful entities and chaotic energy to run rampant would inevitably lead to the collapse of these small worlds.
The collapse of a small world would release energy that could impact the current reality, damaging its dimensions. Qian Chen’s management effectively prevented this from happening.
Of course, overseeing these worlds came with its benefits for Qian Chen. While managing them, he could also absorb the energy generated within them. The cyclical operation of each dimension naturally produced a certain amount of virtue.
Individually, the virtue generated might not seem significant, but when accumulated across all dimensions, the sum became incredibly substantial. All this energy and virtue gathered under Qian Chen’s control, continuously making him stronger.
There were even rumors that if Qian Chen ever decided to return to reality, no one in the Celestial Realm would be able to match his power.
At this moment, Qian Chen suddenly appeared before them. His amicable demeanor toward Mu Jin left Tenggen puzzled about his true intentions.
From his place within Mu Jin’s sea of consciousness, Teng Gen naturally took the opportunity to caution Mu Jin. Meanwhile, Mu Jin, after learning Qian Chen’s true identity and the extent of his power, felt a ripple of unease in his heart but maintained a calm exterior.
Qian Chen seemed quite pleased with Mu Jin’s composure. He glanced at Pei Zijin, who stood frozen in time before him, his energy forcibly suppressed and his face contorted in pain. A flash of disgust crossed Qian Chen’s eyes as he looked at him.
The man raised his head and said to Mu Jin, “This dimension is a newly born one, not something I intervened in or created.”
Hearing this, Mu Jin froze for a moment, feeling that Qian Chen’s words carried significant implications. After all, Qian Chen was the supreme deity of all dimensions. Even if many dimensions had formed on their own initially, once Qian Chen took over, he would inevitably infuse his divine power into them.
Thus, Qian Chen’s role was equivalent to that of their creator. Yet now, Qian Chen was claiming that this apocalyptic dimension had nothing to do with him. What could this mean?
As Mu Jin pondered, he saw Qian Chen walk over to Shi Haoyu, who stood not far from him. Lowering his head, Qian Chen kissed Shi Haoyu gently on the lips, then softly caressed his face.
Following Qian Chen’s actions, Mu Jin watched in shock as Shi Haoyu transformed into another form right before his eyes.
Although the expression on Shi Haoyu’s face remained unchanged, the familiar features, crimson hair, and red eyes unmistakably revealed his true identity: Ying, the very figure who had previously plotted against him.
Mu Jin was horrified. Ying had always been on the opposing side, constantly scheming against his lover in past dimensions. Ying had made numerous attempts to harm Mu Jin’s beloved and seize the energy within him.
Mu Jin had always harbored strong hostility toward Ying. Yet now, seeing the interaction between Qian Chen and Ying, he dared not act recklessly.
Although it was clear that Ying, like Jian Minghui beside him, had also been frozen and immobilized in this small world, Qian Chen must have intentionally revealed Shi Haoyu’s true form to him.
From Qian Chen’s attitude toward Ying, Mu Jin could tell that the relationship between Qian Chen and Ying was undoubtedly similar to his own relationship with Qiongqi.
The love in Qian Chen’s eyes as he gazed at Ying was undisguised, even as such a powerful being. This realization left Mu Jin uneasy. If Qian Chen stood with Ying, wouldn’t that place him directly on the opposing side of Mu Jin and Qiong Qi?
With this realization, Mu Jin quietly took a few steps to his right, positioning himself in front of Jian Minghui, intending to shield his lover. He grew increasingly wary of Qian Chen standing before him.
Qian Chen, of course, noticed Mu Jin’s movements. However, he wasn’t offended by the reaction. Instead, he turned his head and smiled gently, saying, “Relax, I harbor no ill will toward you or Qiong Qi.”
“And now, as you’ve seen clearly, you should understand who Shi Haoyu truly is. But remember this: no matter who he is to you, to me, he is my beloved.”
Although Qian Chen’s expression was warm, Mu Jin couldn’t help but detect a subtle hint of threat in his tone. His mind flashed back to the past when Ying had approached him, even suggesting that he wanted to be Mu Jin’s partner.
Mu Jin, who had a strong sense of possessiveness toward his lover, immediately recognized that Qian Chen was likely just like him. Therefore, considering Qian Chen’s intense possessiveness toward Ying, it was only natural to wonder if Qian Chen would view him as a thorn in his side.
In truth, Mu Jin’s instincts were sharp. Qian Chen was well aware of Ying’s lingering feelings for Mu Jin. Even now, Ying had not fully accepted Qian Chen. But Qian Chen, having his own reasons for restraint, would not harm Mu Jin in the slightest.
Noticing Mu Jin’s hostility toward Ying, Qian Chen raised an eyebrow slightly and addressed him coolly, “Ying split off from Qiong Qi’s essence. Absorbing energy from him to sustain himself was the most efficient and convenient method.”
“However, you shouldn’t resent Ying. Without his existence, do you think that Qiong Qi alone—after traversing countless small worlds before you arrived—could have preserved his divine soul without it being completely worn away?”
“If it weren’t to protect Ying, who remains connected to Qiong Qi, do you think I would have gone to such lengths to ensure Qiong Qi survived until the moment you came for him?”