"The first picture focuses on a dual-law fusion, supported by eight single-law sword marks."
Jiang Yan stared at the first picture of the Cosmic Chaos Monument, his thoughts settling into clarity.
"Since I've chosen the path of time–space dual cultivation, then this first picture will serve as my foundation."
His gaze sharpened.
"I'll take time–space fusion as the core, with the other eight lower laws as support."
At present, he had already crossed the threshold in two upper laws and eight lower laws. What he lacked was not breadth—but integration.
"The priority now is clear."
"To truly fuse time and space."
With that decision made, Jiang Yan sank fully into cultivation.
Inside his consciousness, the dual-law sword mark from the first picture gradually stabilized. The shifting, unstable fusion of laws slowly condensed—until it completely transformed into a true time–space law sword mark.
This was the terrifying power of a Chaos Monument.
Time passed in silence.
The aura of time and space around Jiang Yan grew denser, more profound, interweaving naturally around his body like invisible threads of causality and distortion.
Suddenly—
[Ding!]
[You diligently cultivate the Law of Time–Space. Critical Hit Rule triggered!]
[Ten-thousandfold Critical Harvest obtained!]
[Law of Time–Space: 3/100 → Threshold (Minor Mastery)]
Jiang Yan's consciousness jolted awake.
"The Law of Time–Space… has crossed the threshold."
A sharp glint flashed through his eyes.
In just a few days, he had successfully achieved an initial fusion of time and space.
Cultivating beneath the Cosmic Chaos Monument truly yielded twice the results for half the effort.
Of course—
The critical hit from his golden finger played an indispensable role.
"Come out. Time's up."
A voice echoed through his consciousness.
"Already seven days?"
Jiang Yan frowned slightly, clearly dissatisfied.
He switched his main consciousness back to his Earthling body.
If he wanted another opportunity to enter a cultivation chamber, he would have to challenge the Tongtian Bridge again.
Still…
In these seven days, his harvest had been enormous.
For the first two days, he had merely followed the artistic intent of the first picture, without a clear direction.
But in the final five days, once he committed to time–space fusion as his core, his progress skyrocketed.
Jiang Yan opened his personal panel.
[Name: Jiang Yan]
[Warrior Realm: Stellar Level 9 (96/100)]
[Spiritual Master: Stellar Level 9 (96/100)]
[Laws:]
• Time–Space: Threshold (Minor Mastery)
• Time: Major Mastery (88/100)
• Space: Perfection (97/100)
• Thunder: Perfection (99/100)
• Metal–Space: Major Mastery (81/100)
• Wind–Thunder: Major Mastery (52/100)
• Light: Major Mastery (78/100)
• Wind: Major Mastery (76/100)
• Metal: Major Mastery (79/100)
• Wood: Advanced (76/100)
• Water: Advanced (73/100)
• Fire: Major Mastery (76/100)
• Earth: Advanced (68/100)
[Thunder Prison Demon Realm: Seventh Layer (87/100)]
[Talent Secret Arts:]
• Time Stillness — Fifth Layer (26/100)
• Thunderstorm
• Duplication
• Breeding Clone
• Demon-Slaying Domain
[Techniques:]
• Demon-Hidden Slaughter Scripture (Realm Master Chapter — 37/100)
• Four Elephants Spear Canon (Realm Master Chapter — 21/100)
• Thunder Prison Suppression Codex (Realm Master Edition — 27/100)
"The Law of Thunder is still just short," Jiang Yan muttered.
He could feel it clearly—he was only one step away from gaining origin recognition for the Law of Thunder.
Among all laws, his greatest improvement during these seven days had been the Law of Space.
The Demon Slayer Clan body was innately favored by space—it was almost tailor-made for it.
In contrast, while the Law of Time–Space had crossed the threshold, its improvement was naturally slower due to its difficulty.
"When I leave this time…"
"I'll push the Law of Space and Law of Thunder to full perfection."
That was his next goal.
His gaze shifted to Bolan in the distance.
Bolan's expression was dark, filled with unwillingness and frustration.
Jiang Yan shook his head slightly and turned away, stepping out of the cultivation chamber.
"Ah—so close! Just a little more!"
"Why does time pass so fast?!"
Voices filled the air.
The geniuses who had entered the cultivation chambers alongside Jiang Yan all looked back unwillingly at their respective bronze gates.
"Jiang Yan!"
"Third Brother!"
Ai Chen and Hong emerged from the Dark Chaos Monument chamber and quickly walked toward him.
Luo Feng and Thor were still cultivating—they had entered their chambers a few days later.
Ai Chen excitedly clung to Jiang Yan's arm.
"The Chaos Monument really lives up to its reputation as one of the Three Treasures of Chaos City! My understanding of the Law of Time and Law of Light has deepened tremendously!"
Hong nodded, equally pleased.
The Dark Chaos Monument specialized in time and light—perfectly matching both of their paths.
Jiang Yan glanced at Hong, suddenly surprised.
"Brother Hong… has your Law of Time crossed the threshold?"
Hong laughed modestly.
"Just barely."
"Congratulations," Ai Chen said with a smile, completely unsurprised.
Among the top twenty of the Genius Battle, Hong had always been the closest—aside from Jiang Yan—to crossing a law threshold.
"Jiang Yan."
Kandri's voice sounded behind them, his tone warm.
"This is your first visit. Go find a residence first. Digest what you've gained, then enter the Virtual Universe and apply to challenge the Tongtian Bridge."
"Thank you, Lord Kandri."
Jiang Yan bowed lightly.
The three left the City Lord's Mansion together and searched for residences.
Chaos City was vast. Aside from a few special buildings, most cultivation residences were identical.
They chose a quiet area near the city center—where they would remain for the next thirty years.
Ai Chen's residence ended up directly beside Jiang Yan's.
Hong immediately entered seclusion to digest his gains.
Ai Chen, however, followed Jiang Yan inside with a soft smile.
"Honey," she said warmly, "I need your help to sort through my insights into time and light."
Jiang Yan smiled and gently pinched her cheek.
"Of course."
After more than ten days in Chaos City, nearly a month had already passed in the outside universe.
While guiding Ai Chen, Jiang Yan also split off a strand of consciousness and returned to Galactic City within the Virtual Universe—to check in on Janet and the others.
Several days later.
Ai Chen returned to her residence, completely satisfied, and entered true seclusion.
Jiang Yan glanced once more at the progress bars for Space and Thunder.
"There's no rush to challenge the Tongtian Bridge."
"First, I'll push both laws to Perfection."
With that decision made—
His main consciousness shifted once again into his Demon Slayer Clan body.
A new phase of cultivation had begun.
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