Chapter 1 Don't Be So Pessimistic

"Don't be so pessimistic. According to our memories, Hong Meng is still quite friendly. Maybe you can even snag a Controller position?" Douluo Jiang Xuan said.

They still remembered that Hong Meng created the universe and all living things mainly because he was bored. At the same time, he only cared about those creatures who had a chance to become Controllers, and hardly cared about anything else.

"Controller? It's easier said than done, but how easy is it to become one?" Panlong Jiang Xuan sighed. Leaving aside whether Hong Meng would cause trouble for him after returning, the necessary prerequisites for becoming a Controller—a Hong Meng Body and a Xuan Huang Undying Body—were not something a normal creature could achieve.

That endless space was named Hong Meng Space by Hong Meng, and it also gave birth to a treasure like the Hong Meng Golden List, but to imprint one's true name on it and become a first-level Hong Meng Controller, one had to at least refine a Hong Meng Body.

And the Hong Meng Power was the most essential energy of the endless space. Even the God-Kings and Heavenly Sovereigns in the main universe would be completely melted upon touching it, unable to bear it at all.

The Hong Meng Body, which could bear the Hong Meng Power, was only the initial condition for becoming a Controller. After that, one had to open up a universe, breed Xuan Huang Qi (Mystical Yellow Energy), and refine a Xuan Huang Undying Body to truly reach the realm of a Hong Meng Controller.

In fact, Panlong Jiang Xuan also knew that there was a huge gap in the cultivation realm of that world.

For example, the gap between a Heavenly Sovereign and a Controller was too great. One should know that all the rules, order, cause and effect, luck, and even all the cultivation systems and realms of the main universe and the four subsidiary universes created by Hong Meng were set by Hong Meng.

As long as Hong Meng was willing to modify the rules and order, even a Heavenly Sovereign could be beaten violently by mortals, completely unreasonable.

So-called realms had no meaning to such big shots, because the realms were set by them in the first place.

This was like the gap between a True Immortal and an Immortal Emperor in the Perfect World. Although there was only one Quasi-Immortal Emperor realm in between, they were not in the same dimension at all.

"It's indeed difficult to use the existing methods, but don't forget that whether it was Lin Meng in the Panlong period or Qin Meng in the Stellar Transformations period, they both jumped to become Controllers by some special method."

Perfect Jiang Xuan said, this was the biggest bug in Hong Meng Space. That Hong Meng took special care of creatures who were expected to become Controllers, and he casually gave away the methods of creating universes and cultivating the Hong Meng Body and Xuan Huang Undying Body.

For example, Lin Meng, before becoming a Controller, only surpassed a subsidiary universe, but because of the particularity of his method, he achieved a Hong Meng Body in advance and was recognized by Hong Meng, so he could become a Controller.

"You are new to Chaos Space, so you may not be clear, but we have already deduced various methods, and even tried to create Zhutian Fa (Laws of the Heavens), including the Inner Universe Method similar to the Stellar Transformations period."

Perfect Jiang Xuan added that they had decided long ago that after entering the Chaos Space, they would not share memories and power immediately, but would decide after a simple understanding.

Panlong Jiang Xuan was a little excited when he heard this, but soon fell silent again: "The method is a good method, but deduction takes time, and if I go back now, I will probably encounter Hong Meng."

This was the most worrying point. Such a big shot, let alone just sharing power, even if he shared something like Dao fruits, it was impossible to be his opponent, and the essence was countless differences.

"Perhaps, you can reveal some things about the myriad realms to Hong Meng." Wuji Jiang Xuan suggested, "Don't forget, Hong Meng created the universe because the Great Dao was lonely and too boring. If he knows that there are myriad realms outside the Hong Meng Space, maybe you can really get a Controller position."

"Moreover, with Hong Meng's temperament, if he knows the existence of the myriad realms and knows that there are creatures in other worlds who are no weaker than him, wouldn't he try to explore them?"

"Explore the myriad realms?" Perfect Jiang Xuan was stunned, thinking of the mysterious True Immortal he had encountered.

Although he had never encountered him again, Jiang Xuan was not surprised. After all, the Perfect World was very big. Leaving aside the Boundary Sea, the Ultimate Ancient Land, and the Heaven Above, the ancient realms such as the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, the Foreign Lands, and the Immortal Realm were vast and boundless. It was naturally very difficult to find a True Immortal who wanted to hide.

As for Wuji Jiang Xuan's proposal, it was likely related to that incident. As their realms got higher and higher, they would inevitably come into contact with the myriad realms.

However, they were too weak, and it was almost impossible to learn about the myriad realms, but Hong Meng was an exception.

He was the first creature born naturally in that endless space, and he was the first Controller, with unimaginable strength. Even if the hope was equally slim, there was still some possibility.

"I think it's feasible. Anyway, it's now or never, and this is the only choice." Douluo Jiang Xuan said.

There was indeed no solution for Panlong Jiang Xuan. Although Hong Meng's personality was easy-going, he would definitely be curious about Jiang Xuan, a creature who was completely beyond understanding and control. Even if he had no malicious intent, some things were inevitable, so it was better to take the initiative to say something.

Moreover, it would be good to have a powerful ally if they really wanted to contact the myriad realms in the future.

"I... I'll try." What else could Panlong Jiang Xuan say? Facing Hong Meng, such an invincible creature, this was the only way.

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In the Yulan Calendar 4560, this year was extremely special for the entire Yulan Continent. A strong man known as Baruch fought against the Frost Dragon and the Black Dragon under the city of 'Linnan City', and finally killed the Frost Dragon and the Black Dragon, becoming famous all over the world.

The name Dragonblood Warrior also spread all over the world at this time. It was because of this title that Jiang Xuan completely determined that he was in the Panlong world, but he had found the timeline more than five thousand years ago.

The original Jiang Xuan was just a student at a magic academy on the Yulan Continent, and was only a fifth-level mage this year.

However, just before that, he entered the Chaos Space. Although there were some twists and turns, he finally shared his memories and power.

However, when he returned to the Yulan Continent, a middle-aged man was standing in front of him. The middle-aged man was wearing a simple linen long shirt, and his long hair was casually scattered. The whole person looked unkempt.

He stood quietly in front of Jiang Xuan, without any pressure or mystery, but Jiang Xuan could clearly feel that the surrounding void, time and space were chaotic. In some areas, time was accelerating tens of thousands of times, while in some areas, time was flowing backwards!

In addition, Jiang Xuan himself was also different. According to the memories of other Jiang Xuans, once the power was shared, after returning, the body would quickly transform, and rapidly reach the realm of other Jiang Xuans.

After that, as long as the understanding of the Dao was transformed and deduced, and the Dao fruit was reproduced in this life, he could truly stand in that field.

However, this time was different. He could feel the vast energy in his body, and his body had also transformed to a considerable extent, but it was completely stagnant, and he could not use a trace of power.

"Senior..."

Jiang Xuan said stiffly. In his memory, Hong Meng was indeed very kind, but this could not deny his identity as a Controller.

"You... are you from outside the Hong Meng Space?"

Hong Meng smiled peacefully, which Jiang Xuan never expected. He didn't feel any malice, but the other party directly pointed out his origin, which was really amazing. This meant that the other party had already guessed something.

After a moment of silence, Jiang Xuan was helpless. Facing such a creature, any means were futile, so he could only say, "Yes."

"What is it like outside the Hong Meng Space?" Hearing Jiang Xuan's answer, Hong Meng showed a hint of surprise in his eyes. Jiang Xuan could not feel any malice in him, but this was normal.

Jiang Xuan pondered, organized his words, and said, "This junior does not know the specific state outside the Hong Meng Space. I only know that it is called the myriad realms, and there are countless spaces like the Hong Meng Space, with countless universes, hundreds of millions of worlds, vast and boundless."

"Countless spaces like the Hong Meng Space? Are there any powerful creatures?" Hong Meng looked at Jiang Xuan again and asked with joy.

"Yes!" Jiang Xuan said directly: "In the myriad realms, there are peerless Heavenly Emperors who dominate the ages, supreme beings who control chaos, ancient Dao ancestors who are in harmony with the Heavenly Dao... and even supreme beings who transcend above and can travel the myriad realms!"

"Good! My Dao is not lonely!" Hong Meng was even more delighted when he heard this. Wasn't he creating the universe and creating all things in order to find someone who could walk with him?

Now, Jiang Xuan gave him another answer. His Hong Meng Space was not lonely, and there were many similar ones, which had also given birth to peerless creatures who, like him, stood at the top.

Even, there were creatures who transcended above and could travel the myriad realms, free from the endless Hong Meng Space.

Hong Meng couldn't help but think that he also wanted to see the scenery of the myriad realms and see what was different from the universe and all things he had created.

Jiang Xuan did not disturb him, and he also had some doubts in his heart.

A few breaths later, Hong Meng sighed, the longing on his face faded, and he asked with a calm smile, "You seem to have some doubts?"

"Yes." Jiang Xuan said directly. Hong Meng had already spoken, so he naturally wanted to solve his doubts, otherwise such an existence could not fail to see it, and there was no need to deliberately ask.

"But it doesn't matter." Hong Meng was in a good mood. Although he had not seen the strong men Jiang Xuan mentioned with his own eyes, he felt it in his heart and knew that those creatures should be real.

"Senior, why don't you ask me how I came to this world?" Jiang Xuan was very puzzled about this. Hong Meng had already deduced that he was from outside the Hong Meng Space, but why didn't he go into it further, but only asked two simple questions.

"Hehe." Hong Meng smiled lightly and said, "Actually, I noticed you a long time ago."

Jiang Xuan was stunned, but then he heard Hong Meng explain: "You are one of the uncertain people born in this universe in this Yanji (Cosmic Era). I have noticed you since you were born."

Jiang Xuan naturally knew about the uncertain people. As far as he knew, in the five universes opened up by Hong Meng, there would be thousands of uncertain people in each Yanji.

Originally, it was said that Hong Meng controlled the Hong Meng Golden List, and his level was also extremely high, so there should be no creatures in this world whose fate he could not calculate, but the uncertain people were such exceptions. Even Hong Meng, who was a Controller, could not deduce their fate.

And these uncertain people were also the easiest to transcend and reach Hong Meng's level. Moreover, there were only tens of thousands of them in each Yanji, so Hong Meng would naturally pay attention.

After all, a Yanji was 60 million years, and in this long time, there were only tens of thousands of uncertain people, and most of them were not in different universes and times.

Of course, as far as Jiang Xuan knew, more than a thousand Yanji had passed since Hong Meng created the universe, but so far no one had been able to surpass him and become a Controller like him.

From this, it could be seen how difficult it was to become a Controller.

"Originally, you were an uncertain person, and I would not interfere with everything about you, but just today, everything except your body disappeared from my perception. Even if I searched the entire Hong Meng universe, there was no clue, so I speculated that you might be from outside the Hong Meng Space, so I came here to meet you."

Hong Meng explained, and also told Jiang Xuan that although he was from outside the Hong Meng Space, he was also born naturally, not reincarnated, and even the Hong Meng Golden List admitted that he was a creature naturally born in the Hong Meng universe, so he would not embarrass Jiang Xuan.

"As for how you came to this world, I will not ask. Everyone has their own secrets and opportunities. Since you have chosen you, there must be a cause and effect." Hong Meng said, he had existed for too long and had seen too much.

Of course, the myriad realms Jiang Xuan mentioned made him look forward to it, but with his personality, it was impossible for him to forcefully seize other people's opportunities. Most of the time, he followed his heart and paid attention to the nature of all things.

"Thank you, senior!" Hong Meng's words also made Jiang Xuan feel completely relieved, at least he could practice with peace of mind. He just didn't know if he had the opportunity to become a Controller.

"No need to thank me." Hong Meng smiled, but then seemed to think of something and said, "Your attainment in time and space seems to be not low?"

Even though Jiang Xuan had only shared his memories and power and had not yet transformed into a true Dao fruit in this life, Hong Meng still saw that Jiang Xuan's attainment in time and space was very high.

"This junior mainly cultivates the Dao of Time and Space." Jiang Xuan said, he also guessed a little. He remembered that in the Hong Meng universe, except for the main universe, there were no creatures who practiced time and space.

Jiang Xuan didn't know the specific reason, but Hong Meng's mention at this time was also very obvious.

"My four subsidiary universes are not as stable as the main universe. I see that after your return, your strength is enough to break through the shackles of the subsidiary universe, and you cultivate both time and space. It is not appropriate for you to continue to practice in the subsidiary universe." Hong Meng said, the four subsidiary universes were created to maintain stability. Time and space were not as solid as the main universe, so naturally Jiang Xuan could not be allowed to continue to stay here.

In fact, this was similar to the ascension set up by Lin Meng later. According to the division of the Hong Meng Space, the universe was divided into three levels:

The first level, also known as the Mortal Universe or the Material Universe, the transcendent power and rules existing in it were not too strong, and it would also derive civilization systems such as technology and machinery.

The second level was the Immortal Demon Universe. This level of universe could be regarded as a level of universe with the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths in Perfect World, the Shenluo Heaven in Wuji, and the Three Realms in Desolate Era. It had the will of the Heavenly Dao and various cultivation systems.

As for the third level, it was the God Universe, or the God Realm. This level of universe had the supreme laws and profound meanings. Even the extremely powerful creatures in the Immortal Demon Universe might not even be able to fly after entering the God Realm.

Taking the Hong Meng universe as an example, the main universe encompassed everything, and the three levels of the universe were integrated into it. The first and second levels of the universe were countless and existed in infinite parallel spaces. As for the third level of the God Realm, it was the real main universe.

The four subsidiary universes could only be regarded as Immortal Demon universes, but there were also many material planes and mortal planes among them.

After Jiang Xuan shared his power, he completely surpassed the shackles of the subsidiary universe. Even if the Dao fruit had not been deduced and transformed, the four supreme gods in the Panlong universe would not be his opponents.

Such a level of creature, even in the God Realm in the main universe, was comparable to a God-King. Naturally, Hong Meng could not let him continue to stay.

"Of course, if I take action, I will be interfering with your fate, so I will give you a little compensation and directly make you one of the Heavenly Sovereigns in the main universe."

Hong Meng said directly that he had set some rules and he would abide by them himself, so he had never cared about the uncertain people, unless the other party walked a path that could become a Controller.

But Jiang Xuan was too special, and he had to intervene to avoid destroying the balance of this subsidiary universe. Moreover, it was not easy for this universe to evolve to this day. Although creating a universe was not difficult for him, it was easier to create a Heavenly Sovereign in comparison.

"Become a Heavenly Sovereign?!"

Jiang Xuan was surprised. Although he didn't know how strong the Heavenly Sovereign was, since it was compensation, Hong Meng couldn't make him a creature that was equivalent to or weaker than he was now, right?

This also meant that the Heavenly Sovereign was at least stronger than he was now. One had to know that even if his Dao fruit was not yet formed, he was still a top True Immortal master in Perfect World. A realm stronger than him, wouldn't that be comparable to an Immortal King?!

More importantly, Jiang Xuan also had a way to open up an inner world. If he deduced it and cultivated it to great success at the same time, opened up his own universe, then there was a great hope of obtaining the position of Controller!