Dialing her communicator, Lan Jue told Jueti about the Violet Princess's arrival.
"These marauders are highly intelligent.
She's probably here to test you. "Jueti's voice was low.
"Dad," Lan Jue said, "how strong were the aliens you fought that time?
You've reached the pinnacle of humanity.
Are you affected by the laws of the universe? "
Jueti was silent.
Lan Jue's heart skipped a beat. In the past, no matter how many questions she asked her father, he was always the first to answer. But this time …
Jueti took a deep breath. "I didn't want to tell you, but since you've asked, there's no harm in telling you.
Yes, when your power reaches a certain level, it will be restricted by universal law.
When you reach the level of Nirvana, you'll feel it.
The so-called Boundless Magic is the beginning of a bottleneck.
When humanity lost the realm of immortals.
There would be no place to resist universal law.
The so-called immortals of ancient times were experienced experts. Their comprehension and influence of protogenia had reached a point where the laws of the universe couldn't withstand them.
To become an immortal is to break through the limits of universal law and enter a place where the laws of the universe are concealed. "
"That place is the realm of immortals.
In the beginning, no one knows how it came to be.
It's said that it was created by an ancient being.
But as the number of immortals grew, the realm was unable to conceal itself from the laws of the immortal world.
In the end, it collapsed.
Many immortals died or used other methods to hide their power.
Whether it's the realm of immortals, gods, or the pure lands of Buddhism, they're all small spaces like this.
It's to protect those who have reached the limits of protogenia. "
"There's no record of this in the ancient records of our world.
But after so many years of cultivation, I can guess.
I can vaguely guess that those who become immortals, gods, and buddhas aren't happy.
They're greatly limited.
They can only survive in that small space.
My talent and heritage are excellent, and I've improved my strength step by step.
When I was your age, my heart was filled with indomitable will. I wanted to be the strongest of humanity.
In the end, I did it. However, at the same time, I gradually felt that something was amiss. "
"Back when I was in the Nirvana level, I could sense some power in the universe beginning to bind me. But back then, I didn't care about such things. I broke through to the Infinite without any hesitation.
That's when I sensed danger.
However, my own energy is constantly growing.
At my level, I can't just stop cultivating just because I want to.
Thus, I gradually reached that level. "
"In ancient times, when one reached my level, tribulation lightning would appear. After passing the tribulation lightning, one would be able to enter the Immortal World.
It was said that the lightning tribulation wasn't that dangerous at the beginning.
However, as the Immortal World became more and more burdened, the lightning tribulations that descended from the Immortal World became more and more powerful.
Only the truly strong could withstand the lightning tribulation and enter the Immortal World.
That's because the Immortal World needs the protection of truly powerful experts. "
"But it's different now. There's no Immortal World. We can only rely on ourselves for everything.
There was no lightning tribulation, but I felt the suppression of the laws of the universe.
If I fought, the laws of the universe would sense my level and suppress me, attempting to destroy me.
My life force would drain away at an even faster rate.
That's why I've been living in seclusion on Planet Ziluo all these years, avoiding contact with the outside world as much as possible.
I didn't want to interfere with the laws of the universe.
But in the past two years, I've begun to feel that I can no longer suppress my power. It's constantly leaking out, and my life force is being drained away.
If this continues, I'll leave this world in three years at most. And that's if I don't fight. "
Although Lan Jue had already guessed at his father's situation, he still couldn't help but gasp when he heard it from Jueti's own mouth.
He hadn't expected his father's situation to be this bad.
"Dad, what about the last time you fought …" Lan Jue's voice rose a few octaves.
Jueti smiled calmly. "There are things a man can do, and things he can't.
Don't tell me it's really possible to be restricted by that bullshit universal law? "
"Is there any way to solve your problem?" Lan Jue asked.
Jueti's voice was low. "Unless I can find an immortal realm. I don't think I have the ability to create one.
Or I can strengthen my life force and hide it from the heavens. That way I might be able to hold on for a little longer.
I'm very close to becoming an immortal, but if I want to break through I'll need to fight against the laws of the universe. That's not something I can handle right now.
But if I do break through and become an immortal, I'll have the ability to hide from the heavens. At least I won't die so easily. "
"After my last visit to the alien planet, I came back and thought about it carefully.
If there's someone stronger than me, it must be an immortal.
That person wasn't an immortal, but it's definitely a higher level.
They must need a way to resist the laws of the universe.
That's why, even though that person was strong, he didn't give chase. That's probably why.
There was an Arcane Immortal among the aliens, but he wouldn't dare go all out. Otherwise he'd be destroyed by the laws of the universe. "
As she listened to Jueti, Lan Jue's thoughts became clearer.
Lan Jue asked Jueti. "Father, if you can surpass an Arcane Immortal and reach a higher level, would you be able to resist the laws of the universe?"
Jueti answered. "From the records of the Former Era, it's possible.
For example, if you reach the level of a Golden Immortal, you might be able to resist the laws of the universe.
I also believe there are people like that out there.
But I don't think it's possible.
You and your brother can try it in the future.
The way the aliens resist the laws of the universe is to rely on their immense life force. They devour the life force of other creatures to replenish themselves.
As for them imitating humans and saying that they wanted to mate with you, it was all for the sake of perfecting their genes.
They're a fearsome race, powerful and wise. "
Lan Jue's voice was low. "If the aliens and humans start fighting, then we'll have to face an Arcane Immortal.
What do you think our chances are? "