Absolute Resonance - Chapter 1834

Chapter 1831 The Three Vanished Affinities

“Naturally, they are the three affinities that should have been born from my three affinity palaces back then.”

When Li Luo said this, his expression was filled with complex emotions, because when he reached his current realm, those previously impenetrable illusions could no longer obscure his vision.

Therefore, he naturally knew what had happened to him back then.

For example, his innate three affinity palaces.

Those three affinity palaces were not empty from the beginning; at the moment of their birth, three affinities were also conceived within them.

In other words, when Li Luo tested his affinities back then, under normal circumstances, he shouldn’t have been empty-faced, but rather he should have directly detected three affinity palaces and three affinities.

What unparalleled talent!

After all, three affinity palaces and three affinities are the configuration of a King Realm expert.

But Li Luo already possessed them the moment he entered the realm of affinity cultivation.

Such talent, throughout history, is unparalleled!

It’s hard to imagine that if Li Luo had started with this configuration, he would likely have become famous throughout the entire Eastern Divine Continent. Even the Heavenly King lineages of other inner divine continents would have been drawn to him, coveting his power and attempting to recruit him.

However, that would have been a different story altogether.

But none of that happened. Because Li Luo’s Three Phases, which should have shaken the world, were quietly concealed by a force at the moment of their birth.

And Li Luo now knows the source of that force—it was the work of the sect leader before him.

“You even saw through my greatest trump card. You truly deserve to be called the savior who can end the chaos.” The sect leader sighed softly at this moment, her golden eyes beneath the mask filled with even more praise and appreciation.

She clearly did not deny her involvement.

Li Luo seemed somewhat annoyed, saying, “You’ve stifled the glory that a peerless genius, the greatest of all time, should have enjoyed.”

The Sect Master let out a light, ethereal laugh, saying, “Then I truly apologize.”

“But if I hadn’t concealed your three elemental attributes, they would have been absorbed by the Myriad Element Seed. After all, you know that the Myriad Element Seed is a scheme orchestrated by the Dark Sect Master. I cannot control the Myriad Element Seed; I can only exert influence through a deeper level of planning.”

Li Luo wasn’t truly angry, because he knew this was a scheme between the Sect Master and the Dark Sect Master against each other.

However, what intrigued him slightly was how the Sect Master, after losing control of the Myriad Element Seed, concealed his three elemental attributes—by what medium and means, and at what time?

It certainly wasn’t during the attribute testing; the time must have been much earlier, otherwise, it wouldn’t have been able to deceive the Dark Sect Master.

A mysterious light flickered in Li Luo’s eyes, as if countless images flashed through them. Finally, he said with some surprise, “So you used Sister Qing’e as a medium to accomplish this scheme.”

Back then, when Li Taixuan and Tantai Lan entered the sect’s ruins, they obtained the Myriad Manifestations Seed and also found Jiang Qing’e, who was still asleep and resembled an infant. At

that time, Tantai Lan was already pregnant. The Myriad Manifestations Seed entered her body and merged with the fetus in her womb, a process fraught with danger, severely injuring both mother and child. In the critical moment, Jiang Qing’e dissolved her own vital energy in her slumber to nourish both mother and child.

This is the main reason why Tantai Lan said that she and her child owed Jiang Qing’e a debt.

The sect leader’s method intervened at this moment, bypassing the Dark Sect Master’s perception of the Myriad Manifestations Seed and injecting the power that concealed Li Luo’s affinities ahead of time.

Otherwise, if this step fails, and Li Luo truly reveals his three phases from the very beginning, it will instead become resources to nourish the Dark Sect Master, allowing him to descend to earth earlier and more perfectly.

Only then will there be truly no chance of a comeback.

This made Li Luo sigh; the battle of wits between the Sect Master and the Dark Sect Master was truly breathtaking and awe-inspiring.

“With your current level of strength, what use is my concealment? You have already seen through all the secrets; take it for yourself,” the Sect Master said.

Li Luo smiled and said no more. He looked at his body, as if he could see into its deepest recesses, where a layer of mist flowed, obscuring all perception.

But now, this mist no longer had any effect on Li Luo.

He stretched out his palm and gently clenched it.

Three orbs of light slowly rose from his palm, each radiating profound mysteries, and three phases of nature emerged.

Those were…

the Heavenly Dragon Phase.

The Golden-Winged Roc Phase.

As expected, the first two affinity attributes were passed on to Li Taixuan. After all, this was Li Taixuan, and Tantai Lan possessed the first affinity attribute, so there was indeed a high probability that it would be passed on to him through the bloodline connection.

However, the third affinity attribute surprised both Li Luo and the sect leader.

That affinity attribute had no substantial form, was ethereal and indistinct, but vaguely resembled a blurred river, flowing through the past and present, surging endlessly, reflecting eternity.

This is…

“The Affinity of Time.”

Li Luo and the Sect Master spoke simultaneously.

“As expected of the greatest genius of all time, such an affinity has actually been born within you.” The Sect Master sighed, even she, a being who has amazed countless eras, was astonished by Li Luo’s affinity.

After all, even the Sect Master had never seen such an affinity.

However, the two were only amazed by the rarity of the “Affinity of Time.” To them, all affinities were not as important as attaining the tenth rank of the Dao, which was the true pinnacle of the path.

Therefore, Li Luo did not hesitate much. With a thought, the three accompanying affinities that should have attracted worldwide attention with the birth of his Affinity Palace were directly “sacrificed away.”

The three affinities dissipated within his body.

In an instant, Li Luo’s aura completely disappeared from the Sect Master’s perception.

Whether in the present, the past, or the future, there was no way to find him.

But in the darkness, the Sect Master sensed that an ineffable and powerful will was enveloping the entire world.

A hint of a smile and complex emotions flickered in the Sect Master’s golden eyes. This realm was something she had once sought, but she had fallen just short of it. Fortunately, she could now witness it with her own eyes, making her long-held obsession worthwhile.

“Li Luo, congratulations on attaining the tenth rank of Dao and forging the tenth rank of Formless.”

The Sect Master clasped her slender hands together, her cloud-like sleeves cascading down, and bowed slightly to Li Luo. This legendary figure, who had astonished the entire river of time, offered Li Luo congratulations that transcended the ages.

Li Luo also solemnly returned the greeting: “Thank you, Sect Master, for protecting me.”

The other party’s plans spanned the ages; without the Sect Master, Li Luo might not have achieved this.

“The Dark Sect Master was born because of me, and this calamity was caused by me. Naturally, I must do everything in my power to resolve it.”

The Sect Master smiled slightly and said, “If I hadn’t been too arrogant back then, venturing into the deepest part of the Dark World to try and completely eradicate the source of all evil, perhaps if I had simply let the times change, by the time you appeared, you wouldn’t have needed these troubles, and you could have attained the Tenth Rank and ended all chaos.”

“Attaining the Tenth Rank is incredibly difficult. If I had followed the original path, even if I had been born with the Three Palaces and Three Phases, I might not have been able to reach the end.” Li Luo shook his head. His journey had indeed been difficult, but through trials and tribulations, he had finally achieved the true Rank.

The start of the Three Palaces and Three Phases was certainly smooth sailing, enough to sweep away all enemies, but it might not have been enough to attain the Tenth Rank.

The Sect Master chuckled, but his figure gradually became illusory. This wisp of aura and obsession would eventually dissipate into the long river of time.

Li Luo watched the sect leader’s aura dissipate, his expression complex. Although she had orchestrated the calamity he had instigated, the sect leader had undeniably played a crucial role in his current cultivation level.

“Li Luo, no need for sentimentality. This was my mission, and I have fulfilled it perfectly,” the sect leader said.

She paused, a new emotion creeping into her ethereal voice. Her golden eyes fixed intently on Li Luo, and she suddenly said, “Li Luo, come closer.”

Confused, Li Luo leaned closer to the sect leader.

The sect leader extended her hand, her slender fingers lightly tapping, then suddenly flicked Li Luo’s forehead sharply.

*Thud!*

A crisp sound rang out.

A look of astonishment crossed Li Luo’s face, followed by a wry smile. He hadn’t expected this legendary sect leader, revered by countless Heavenly Kings across eras, to act so childishly. The sect

leader’s action seemed both inexplicable and yet held a hidden meaning.

“Hahaha!”

After flicking Li Luo’s forehead, the sect leader couldn’t help but burst into laughter. Her figure grew increasingly ethereal during the process, finally disappearing completely from Li Luo’s reflection.

The ethereal laughter echoed in the Star Palace, followed by a faint sound that dissipated.

“Li Luo, go.”

“My mission is complete. Now, it’s your turn to fulfill yours.”

“Although I didn’t successfully prove myself to the tenth rank, I still participated in this test of tenth rank. How wonderful! How wonderful!”

With lingering echoes, this legendary sect leader finally vanished without a trace in the long river of time.

(End of Chapter)