Chapter 157: One of the Primordial Laws
In an unknown place.
The dim light from torches along the walls casts a faint glow, illuminating a throne at the center where a black silhouette sits. The figure’s usual nonchalant expression is gone, replaced with a solemn look and a hint of disbelief in his eyes. The encounter with Aldrian still lingers, leaving him shocked.
"How can he comprehend the Death Laws?" he wondered.
The Death Laws are one of the foundational forces that shape the universe. Since the dawn of creation, their presence signaled the emergence of laws that have structured the universe ever since. These laws maintain cosmic balance, much like the relationship between yin and yang, without them, the universe would spiral into chaos. The wheel of existence continues to turn smoothly because of these fundamental laws, with Death being one of the core pillars.
’Death’ can mean many things, but its essence remains the same: it signifies the end of existence, whether for a living being or an inanimate object. The death of a living creature, for instance, embodies part of the Death Laws, while an artifact that has been used until it crumbles is also considered to have ’died’ in its own way. Since the creation of the first existence, the Death Laws have been intertwined with life, shaping the cycle that sustains the universe.
As one of the primordial laws shaping the universe, the Death Laws can only be touched by higher beings. The karma required to comprehend these laws is so immense that it triggers a heavenly tribulation. Additionally, the complexity of the Death Laws makes them exceptionally difficult to grasp, it is natural that only beings with divine characteristics can understand them.
The Devil Lord knows all this from knowledge passed down to him by his own source. He understands the nature of the Death Laws, the form they take, and the aura they emanate when a cultivator comprehends them, which is why he was shocked to see them under the control of a low-level cultivator on this continent. Recognizing the terrifying potential of the Death Laws, he realizes that if one of his subordinates were killed by this cultivator, the situation would be dire.
He sensed that this cultivator is located in the southwest of the continent, where a disturbance was reported a few hours ago. The rumbling sounds of lightning strikes even reached his location, prompting him to grow serious.
It was unusual—too many strange events were unfolding on this continent at once, and he couldn’t help but wonder what was happening. From the mysterious swordsman, to the phenomena in the skies over demon territory and the Ivory Empire, the birth of a mid-tier divine artifact, and now a heavenly tribulation echoing across the land.