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To control time, the first step is mastering how to convert matter into energy.
The human body is an incredibly complex system, with each cell operating independently yet interconnected. The idea of making someone rapidly age under the influence of unnatural time abilities is unrealistic. Just the process of cell division and aging would require an immense amount of energy.
Without sufficient energy intake, the body would simply become mummified rather than age.
Thus, to make someone revert to youth or become elderly, the body must first be completely converted into energy. The power of space would then fix this energy in place to prevent it from dissipating. Next, mental powers would influence the individual's mind, leading them to believe they had become younger or suddenly aged. This perception would then be stabilized, allowing the energy-formed body to revert to flesh and blood.
The technical complexity of this process, Tang San estimated, was beyond the understanding of most Creator Gods. However, that didn't prevent them from using this ability.
After all, understanding the technology and being able to use it are two separate things.
Perhaps, in this universe, once one reaches a certain level, they can naturally wield such abilities without needing to study them intentionally.
However, based on Tang San's theory that the universe itself is also cultivating, the will of the universe seeks to understand itself better. While it cannot prevent gods from emerging, it can impose rules that bind them, effectively turning them into workers for the universe. The cosmic will can't convey its intentions directly, and the "workers" each have their own ideas, leading to a lack of unity.
This results in a universe that appears chaotic but still has order within the chaos.
"Your will is strong; time cannot affect you," the Lord of Eternity said with a deep breath, withdrawing the Wheel of Space and the Ring of Time. He then separated Easton King, the Holy Dragon, and the Eternal Angel, returning to his "cosmic" form, and admitted defeat. "I won't fight anymore. You win. Without using the Eternal and Creation God-King Throne, I can't do anything to you. And now that you've taken part of that throne, even if I borrowed its power, I still couldn't defeat you."
"No! We must fight!" The Haotian Hammer split, forming Nine Hao. At that moment, all nine of its heads had manifested, though the eighth and ninth were somewhat hazy, as Tang San had yet to obtain his eighth and ninth spirit rings. "How can you surrender? You are a Creator God…"
"...or rather, a fragment of a divine soul," the Lord of Eternity stretched lazily, leaving himself wide open and saying nonchalantly, "I'm not the original Creator God. He was proud and noble—why must I be the same?"
"And you, Austin Griffin, you're not the original you either. Although your memories make you believe you are, I'm telling you—you're not."
Austin Griffin felt his mind spinning, but he persisted, "No matter what, I will fight you... Tang San, don't agree to this. Otherwise, this doesn't count."
"If they don't want to fight, I can't force them." Tang San implied that he wouldn't fight either. As for Austin Griffin's challenge not counting, it didn't matter—there would be other opportunities to settle things later.
This infuriated Austin Griffin, who immediately grabbed the back of Tang San's head and began scratching at his hair with his little paws. All nine heads bit at his scalp, but they couldn't harm Tang San in the slightest.
After all, the Nine Hao was part of the Haotian Hammer, Tang San's own martial spirit. Even if it had a desire to "devour its master," it couldn't succeed.
Meanwhile, the twelve jade-like segments tied to the back of Tang San's head trembled in fear. After over a century in the Eternal Domain, it had gained many benefits and, due to Tang San's passive influence, had evolved into a new form.
But unfortunately, it still couldn't stand up to a god of destruction like Austin Griffin. All it could do was remain as still as possible, hoping not to get swallowed in a single bite.
However, Austin Griffin was just venting frustration at this point and didn't really want to engage in an internal battle with Tang San.
After all, since the Lord of Eternity had conceded to Tang San, by extension, it was almost like conceding to Austin Griffin as well. The only reason for Austin Griffin's dissatisfaction was that there hadn't been an all-out, decisive fight.
"Alright, stop messing around. We can fight again another time." Tang San gently lifted Austin Griffin off the back of his head and patted his little head. Enjoying the affection, Austin Griffin squinted his eyes in comfort.
Then, Austin Griffin became aware that the Lord of Eternity was watching, and his destructive consciousness immediately withdrew into Nine Hao's body. The ninth, hazy head disappeared, leaving only the eighth, still faintly formed, while the other seven heads regained their independent consciousness.
Technically speaking, the nine heads of Nine Hao together formed Austin Griffin's consciousness. The ninth head of destruction acted as the main consciousness, while the others were subsidiary.
In other words, Austin Griffin was a natural-born multiple personality! The seven heads, along with the eighth, which was on the verge of solidifying, affectionately nuzzled Tang San's head, clearly enjoying the comfort of being cradled in his arms.
Seeing this, the Lord of Eternity gave a knowing smile, but a strange look also crossed His radiant, glass-like face.
After all, Austin Griffin, like Him, was part of the original Creator God. Watching him be treated like a pet stirred a peculiar feeling.
Especially when He thought of Austin Griffin's previous master, Long Haochen. If he were still alive and searching for his Hao yue, how would he feel if he discovered that his Hao yue had become someone else's Nine Hao?
In some ways, that guy could be quite stubborn…
Once Tang San reabsorbed the Haotian Hammer into his body, the Lord of Eternity led him to the center of the platform, where the Throne of the Eternal and Creation God-King resided. "Sit on it," He said, "then use your Blue Silver Emperor to refine it. This throne is the true core of the Eternal and Creation God-King."
"Others may only have the right to use it, but only someone like you, who possesses the power of creation, can refine it into something that belongs solely to you."
"After that, I too will belong to you."
Tang San froze for a moment and then asked, "Why does that sound so strange?"
It almost felt like the Lord of Eternity was offering Himself up.
"This is a necessary measure," the Lord of Eternity said, his gaze flickering as He explained. "After all, you wouldn't want the fact that you now possess the Eternal and Creation God-King Throne to be known by the God Realm, would you?"
Tang San: "… I think you need to calm down a bit. While I do have an eye for beauty, I don't engage in that sort of thing without emotional connection—unless forced. But it seems like you can't force me."
(End of Chapter)