NFBE Chapter 967: New Rules of Heaven
Chapter 967: New Rules of Heaven
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen stood side by side before the ruins of the once majestic Tiandao Temple. Now, only broken walls remained, and the shattered glazed tiles gleamed eerily in the chaotic air. The air was filled with a sense of decay, as if even time had stood still.
Yun Yao gazed at the massive altar before her. It was engraved with ancient and mysterious runes, each one emitting a terrifying aura of oppression. These runes, once symbols of the Heavenly Dao Temple's rule, were now dim and lifeless, as if they had lost their souls.
"We've finally come to this." Chu Mochen's low voice sounded in the silence. He reached out and held Yun Yao's hand, and the warmth of his palm dispelled the chill.
Yun Yao nodded slightly, her gaze firm. However, at this moment, a blinding light suddenly erupted from the center of the altar, and a faint figure emerged from the light. The figure gradually became clearer, revealing itself to be a chain of light and shadow, entwined with countless tiny runes, each of which constantly shifted in shape, as if revealing some ancient secret.
"If you want the Three Thousand Worlds to last forever, there must be someone who will guard the Divine Palace forever and endure the endless cycle of reincarnation." A cold and mechanical voice came from the chains, echoing throughout the ruins.
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen exchanged a glance, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes. This sudden voice broke the brief peace and also brought new difficulties.
"Is this the final shackle?" Yun Yao murmured to herself. She could feel the powerful force contained in the chain. It was a power that could suppress everything, but it was also a hopeless bondage.
Chu Mochen clenched the Hongmeng Pen in his hand, the tip trembling slightly, as if responding to the powerful pressure. "No matter what, we will no longer be bound by the so-called heavenly way." His voice was filled with determination, a kind of unyielding defiance to fate after enduring countless hardships.
However, just as they were about to act, a familiar figure suddenly emerged from the ruins. It was Liu Yan'er! Liu Yan'er, now shorn of the dignity and arrogance she once possessed as a messenger of the Heavenly Dao deity, had long since lost her. Her clothes were tattered, her hair disheveled, and her eyes were filled with fatigue and confusion. Yet, within them, a strange light flickered.
"Yun Yao, Chu Mochen." Liu Yan'er's voice was hoarse, with a barely perceptible tremor. "Do you think that by defeating the Lord of Order, you can truly control everything?"
Yun Yao looked at her warily, "Liu Yan'er, what else do you want to do?"
Liu Yan'er smiled bitterly. "I once thought that becoming a god would grant me everything, that I could escape the clutches of fate. But I was wrong. From the beginning to the end, I was just a pawn, manipulated by the heavens." Her voice was filled with regret and resentment. "But I don't want you to repeat my mistakes."
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen exchanged glances, each seeing confusion in the other's eyes. Liu Yan'er's transformation was too sudden to be believed.
"What do you mean?" Chu Mochen asked coldly.
Liu Yan'er took a deep breath. "That chain isn't just a shackle, it's a trap. Once someone touches it, they'll be trapped in the Divine Palace forever, becoming the guardian of the Heavenly Dao, losing their freedom and their very self."
Yun Yao frowned, "Then why did you tell us?"
Liu Yan'er smiled bitterly and shook her head. "Because I don't want to see anyone else being teased by fate like me. And..." Her eyes became firm. "I also want to atone for what I have done."
At this moment, the chain suddenly vibrated violently, and the runes flashed more frequently, as if urging them to make a choice.
"There's no time left. You must make a decision quickly." Liu Yan'er said anxiously, "The Three Thousand Worlds have begun to destabilize. If this isn't resolved in time, everything will come to nothing."
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen felt a tightness in their hearts. They could feel that the space around them was slightly distorting, which was a sign that the world was about to collapse.
"I'll do it." Chu Mochen suddenly said, looking at Yun Yao with a firm gaze, "Yao'er, you've been through too much. This time, let me take on all of this."
"No!" Yun Yao immediately retorted, "We agreed to face all difficulties together. How could I let you endure the endless cycle of reincarnation alone?"
The two men were in a stalemate, neither of them willing to give in.
Liu Yan'er looked at them, a flicker of envy in her eyes. "If I had met someone willing to face everything with me, perhaps my ending would have been different." Her voice was filled with emotion. "But now, you can't hesitate any longer."
At this moment, Yun Yao suddenly had a flash of inspiration. She remembered the true meaning of the law of creation that she had realized when she was fighting against the Lord of Order - true power lies not in destruction and restraint, but in creation and change.
"Perhaps, we don't need to follow its rules." Yun Yao's eyes gleamed, "We can create new rules ourselves."
Chu Mochen and Liu Yan'er looked at her in surprise, not understanding what she meant.
Yun Yao took a deep breath and spoke slowly, "We already possess the Chaos Godhead and master the laws of creation. Why should we be restricted by this chain? We can use our power to redefine the way of heaven and create a brand new set of rules, freeing the Three Thousand Worlds from their constraints."
Chu Mochen's eyes lit up, and he immediately understood Yun Yao's idea, "Okay! Let's do it!"
Liu Yan'er hesitated for a moment. "But how easy is that? Creating new Heavenly Dao rules requires immense strength and supreme wisdom. The slightest mistake could lead to even greater disasters."
Yun Yao said firmly, "How do we know it won't work if we don't try? Along the way, we've defeated so many seemingly impossible enemies and overcome so many unimaginable difficulties. This time, we will definitely succeed too."
After saying this, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen simultaneously raised their hands, and chaotic energy surged out of their bodies, converging into a huge vortex in the air. The Hongmeng Pen burst into a brilliant light in Chu Mochen's hand, while Yun Yao mobilized all the power in her body, integrating the laws of creation into it.
As they moved, the surrounding space began to vibrate violently, and countless points of light emerged from the void. These points of light contained the memories and power of the Three Thousand Worlds. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen absorbed these points of light one by one, integrating them into the rules they created.
However, just as they were about to complete the creation of the new rules, something unexpected happened. A black crack suddenly appeared in the center of the vortex, and a huge black hand stretched out from the crack, grabbing directly at Yun Yao and Chu Mochen. The black hand exuded an evil and powerful aura, like a demon from the abyss.
"Be careful!" Liu Yan'er shouted, rushing forward without hesitation, blocking Yun Yao and Chu Mochen. She gathered a ray of light in her hand and struck the black hand with all her might.
"Liu Yan'er!" Yun Yao and Chu Mochen didn't expect that she would suddenly come to their aid.
The black hand collided with Liu Yan'er's light, causing a deafening roar. Liu Yan'er was blown away by the powerful force, blood oozing from the corner of her mouth, but her eyes remained firm.
"Go! Leave me alone!" Liu Yan'er shouted, "Complete the new rules. This is our only hope!"
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen felt a pang in their hearts, but they knew now was not the time to hesitate. They gritted their teeth and continued to devote themselves to the creation of rules.
Thanks to their efforts, the new laws of heaven finally took shape. It was a circle of light and runes, imbued with endless vitality and hope. The moment the circle formed, the black hand roared in frustration and instantly vanished into thin air.
The chain that had once been filled with oppression began to gradually crumble under the influence of the new rules. The runes on the chain shattered one by one, turning into tiny specks of starlight and merging into the new rules of heaven.
Eventually, the chains vanished completely, replaced by a brand-new order of heaven. In this order, there was no absolute rule or constraint, every world had the right to develop freely, and every life could control its own destiny.
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen breathed a sigh of relief; they had succeeded. Meanwhile, Liu Yan'er slowly collapsed to the ground, her life force rapidly fading.
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen immediately ran to her side. Yun Yao held her hand, a complicated look flashing in her eyes, "Why? Why did you save us?"
Liu Yan'er smiled weakly. "Perhaps it's because I finally understand that true strength isn't about how much power one possesses, but about being able to take responsibility for one's own choices and fight for justice in one's heart." Her voice grew softer. "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to make amends..."
Before she could finish her words, Liu Yan'er's hands dropped weakly, and her life was forever frozen at this moment.
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at her silently, their hearts filled with emotion. The former enemy finally sacrificed himself for them. This turn of fate was truly heartbreaking.
"She... can be considered to have been liberated." Chu Mochen said softly.
Yun Yao nodded and said, "I hope she can find her own happiness in another world."
They buried Liu Yan'er beside the ruins of the shrine and erected a simple stone tablet. Then, the two stood hand in hand under the new laws of heaven, gazing at the three thousand worlds in the distance that had been revitalized.
"We have successfully rewritten the laws of nature." Yun Yao said with a smile.
Chu Mochen put his arm around her shoulders and said, "No, we have created a new beginning together. In the future, there are more stories waiting for us to write."
Behind them, the Supreme Library slowly rose, bearing witness to a new legend across the Three Thousand Worlds and commemorating Yun Yao and Chu Mochen's magnificent journey of victory. Their story, like a brilliant star, will forever shine in this vast universe, inspiring countless those who pursue freedom and dreams to bravely rewrite their own destiny.