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With Lynn Luyao's reminder, Wei Chen instantly understood.
In the Endless Sea, there was plenty of food known as Sea Rice, which was cultivated by the Sea Tribe and served as their staple diet.
However, recently, the sunlight had been growing dimmer, and the light reaching the Sea Rice had weakened further due to the deteriorating conditions of the seawater.
This led to one consequence: a significant drop in Sea Rice production!
Because of this decline, the Sea Tribe in the Endless Sea found it increasingly difficult to survive. What else could they do but raid the mainland for supplies?
Moreover, the Sea Tribe sent out a ragtag army; if they died, so be it. In fact, some members of the Sea Tribe might even welcome the loss of some useless members, as it would save on food.
Wei Chen felt a sense of pride in his cleverness; Lynn Luyao's casual hint had sparked his understanding.
"Lynn Luyao, it's because of the weakening sunlight that has caused the reduction in Sea Rice production, which is why the Sea Tribe has to raid the mainland for food, right?" Wei Chen asked calmly.
Lynn Luyao, whether sincere or feigning interest, gave Wei Chen a thumbs-up and smiled. "Young Mistress, you are correct. The weakening sunlight follows a cycle that occurs every eleven years."
The eleven-year cycle was discovered through repeated attacks by the Sea Tribe.
At first, people did not understand what this eleven-year period represented; they only felt fear. Each time brought dread—the calamity of eleven years was terrifying.
But as time passed, some Great Beings began to observe patterns. Gradually, they realized that every eleven years not only marked the Sea Tribe's raids on the mainland for food but also indicated other changes, including fluctuations in sunlight that were becoming more pronounced.
After numerous observations, the conclusions drawn left many observers in disbelief.
There was a powerful force within Fate that controlled the vast starry river. Changes in this river affected sunlight and caused everything within the magical realm to undergo transformation.
The reduction in Sea Rice production was something the Sea Tribe did not wish to see either. For survival, they had no choice but to raid for food on land.
The taste of human food could never compare to their own Sea Rice; raiding human supplies was truly a last resort for them.
Of course, the poor taste of human food is merely the opinion of the Sea Tribe. From the perspective of humans, the Sea Rice of the Sea Tribe has a strong algae flavor that is truly difficult to swallow.
In any case, if it weren't for the eleven years of suffering, the Sea Tribe would not have resorted to plundering food, and humans would not have faced threats from them.
However, in reality, there is an understanding among the Three Great Clans regarding the threat posed by the Sea Tribe.
That is, as long as the Sea Tribe does not invade the territory of the Three Great Clans, they will remain indifferent. On one hand, they do not want to offend the Sea Tribe or engage in war with them; on the other hand, it is a shameful balancing act.
The balancing act is something only those in power can comprehend.
It is similar to the Red Demon Tribe; if it weren't for the invasion of the Sea Tribe, with such a vast area and sparse population, along with suitable temperatures and water sources, they would have flourished long ago. It is precisely because of the existence of the Sea Tribe that the Three Great Clans do not worry about their subordinate forces expanding freely; after all, when the Sea Tribe arrives, they will have to retreat for several years.
It is a tragic balancing act and a tragic story, but it is a bloody fact nonetheless.
This kind of balancing act was mentioned by the Dark Mage to Wei Chen. Wei Chen could understand; if he were to become the Dark Demon Emperor himself, he would do the same. Letting his clan fend for themselves and allowing the Sea Tribe to wreak havoc was acceptable as long as it did not threaten his own people.
That is also why none of the Three Great Clans wish to intermarry with outsiders—the primary reason.
It is not out of disdain for those clans or a desire to maintain pure bloodlines; rather, it is to avoid provoking other clans so that when the Sea Tribe attacks, they can stand by without guilt.
For instance, if Lynn Luyao from the Red Demon Tribe were to marry Wei Chen, could he really stand by when the Sea Tribe invaded? Could the Black Magic Clan remain indifferent?
It would be unwise to invite such enormous trouble over a single woman.
Everyone has a scale in their heart that weighs and measures—this is the balancing act.
So even if Wei Chen has feelings for Lynn Luyao, he will suppress those feelings as much as possible. Even if he truly intends to marry, she would be a concubine rather than a legitimate wife who holds significant power.
Being in a high position is very complicated. Wei Chen has discussed this with the Demon Lotus Emperor; his reluctance to become an authority figure is not unfounded. Even being with one woman requires weighing considerations—it can be exhausting.
Wei Chen believed that there was another way to break free from those constraints, a way that did not require consideration of any trade-offs.
It seemed simple: become stronger, become incredibly strong, become the strongest!
Once he possessed top-tier strength, what would he have to worry about? Everything would be in his grasp; he would be the master of the galaxy, and what would he fear then?
In the Demon Realm, as long as one had the most formidable power to completely suppress the Sea Tribe within the Endless Sea, it wouldn't matter how scarce food became; he could endure hunger without concern.
He could marry whomever he wished and take care of whichever tribe he desired.
However, while it sounded simple in theory, executing it was anything but easy.
It wasn't just difficult; it was immensely challenging.
For Wei Chen, it felt particularly daunting.
He had only reached the peak of the Holy Demon Realm and had yet to pass even the first hurdle of the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Realm.
With his powerful Mental Strength, perhaps he could succeed; perhaps he couldn't—who knew? He would only understand once he truly encountered a strong member of the Sea Tribe.
The eleven-year cycle was real and necessary. The hand of Fate controlled the movement of the galaxy and regulated the intensity of sunlight.
That great hand was the true master, the real king.
Perhaps that hand belonged to the Dimension Controller?
When Wei Chen's Spatial Plane within him fully took shape, he would become the sovereign of that Spatial Plane, and everything within it would have to obey him.
Recently, as Wei Chen reached the peak of the Holy Demon Realm, he could no longer absorb much magical power. The magic he recently absorbed was all infused into his Spatial Plane. Unbeknownst to him, his Spatial Plane had already begun to change; it was no longer just a complete Spatial Prototype but had taken on some substantial characteristics of a Spatial Plane.
Within Wei Chen's body, the meridians formed rivers, each muscle resembling mountains, and every acupoint akin to interconnected galaxies.
The Spatial Plane was no longer a mere prototype; it had begun to take shape.
As the influx of magical energy increased, those elements became more tangible.
The changes within Wei Chen were known only to him; neither the Demon Lotus Emperor nor the Great Xia Divine King could perceive them.
Both the Demon Lotus Emperor and the Great Xia Divine King possessed keen senses, particularly attuned to Wei Chen's Sea of Consciousness. However, the transformations occurring within Wei Chen were difficult for them to detect. Especially for the Great Xia Divine King, who resided within Wei Chen's Sea of Consciousness, he remained oblivious to the changes in Wei Chen's body. Initially, the Demon Lotus Emperor could sense the Spatial Prototype within Wei Chen, but as it evolved into a preliminary Spatial Plane, its aura had already converged, rendering its divine potential invisible to him.
Recently, the Demon Lotus Emperor had been carefully observing Wei Chen's body, trying to uncover the state of the Spatial Prototype within him. Yet he found nothing; it was as if the Spatial Prototype had vanished entirely.
The Demon Lotus Emperor wanted to inquire about what was happening with Wei Chen, but he hesitated to voice his questions. He felt increasingly left behind in his pursuit of Wei Chen. Moreover, he realized that he was no longer truly the Demon Lotus Emperor; Wei Chen had become the genuine embodiment of that title. By merging with the Demon Lotus Heart, Wei Chen had assumed the mantle of the Demon Lotus Emperor.
However, out of habit, the Demon Lotus Emperor still referred to himself as such, while Wei Chen remained simply Wei Chen.
The Demon Lotus Emperor had yet to grasp how to condense the Time Martial Soul. He was not in a hurry; he took his time enjoying the scenery along the way, which lifted his spirits. Although he understood that catching up to Wei Chen would become increasingly difficult, he was willing to pursue him step by step.
There was nothing particularly remarkable about it; paths are forged by those who walk them. With Wei Chen leading ahead and the Demon Lotus Emperor following behind, he refrained from asking too many questions of Wei Chen for fear that his footprints might affect his own journey.
After all, as a former top-tier powerhouse, the Demon Lotus Emperor knew very well what needed to be done at each stage better than anyone else.
In this manner, he continued moving forward—not in terms of advancing his Time Martial Soul but rather in terms of his mindset.
Chasing after someone else's footsteps is destined to be painful. However, as long as one does not follow another's path and instead carves out their own route, they will ultimately reap great rewards.
The Demon Lotus Emperor feared neither failure nor the passage of time. Having lived many years and now reborn with another chance at cultivation, he felt no urgency at all.
Whenever he thought of Wei Chen, a wave of envy would wash over him.
The Demon Lotus Heart was something he had given to Wei Chen, but what he envied was not that. It was Wei Chen's Ancient Bloodline and the formidable Mental Strength that Wei Chen was about to possess, which could counter the Great Beings of the Ancient World. At first, he believed that all of Wei Chen's great fortune was bestowed upon him by himself, but gradually he realized it was not the case.
Wei Chen's great fortune seemed to be illuminated by Fate's unseen hands...
Just like the eleven-year cycle of the Demon Realm, perhaps it too was guided by Fate's hands.
The strong in the Demon Realm had the power to extinguish the sun, yet they could not control the temperature of its light or govern the movement of the stars.
Wei Chen pondered deeply.
He looked at Lynn Luyao and calmly asked, "Lynn Luyao, why is it that the Sea Rice in the Endless Sea has decreased due to sunlight, yet food production on the Demon Realm continent remains unaffected?"
Lynn Luyao smiled and replied, "Actually, food production on the Demon Realm continent has also decreased; it's just that we had accumulated a lot beforehand. There is no famine, and the reduction isn't very noticeable. Those who aren't focused on such matters wouldn't see it. In our Red Demon Tribe, which is originally a fertile land of the Black Magic Clan, food production has also been declining recently. This must be due to the weakening sunlight."
"As for why food production on the continent isn't drastically affected, I speculate it’s because the temperature and terrain there are more complex, so sunlight's influence isn't as significant as it is over the sea."
Lynn Luyao's analysis made sense and answered all his questions.
Wei Chen looked up and thought to himself, "What does it mean to be strong? No matter how powerful one is, can they surpass the movement of the stars? Can they overpower that great hand controlling sunlight? Only by becoming such a strong being can one truly be considered powerful! My grandfather's strength, even that of the Great Xia Divine King, seems utterly pale and powerless before that hand."
In truth, Wei Chen was mistaken; the Great Xia Divine King could extinguish an entire galaxy with a single hand and possessed that kind of power.
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