Chapter 29: Altars

As Chen Tian examined the Chaos Dantian, he was perplexed by what he saw. "What in the name of God is this?" he exclaimed in confusion.

While the Yin Yang symbol remained intact, it was apparent that something had changed.

Unlike before, the Yang side was now empty, devoid of the Yang energy that had once resided there.

Chen Tian's eyes darted around the space, trying to make sense of the mysterious surroundings.

His focus shifted towards the center of the space, where he saw a peculiar altar. It was decorated with elaborate carvings and symbols, which appeared to be of unknown origin. The intricate design left him perplexed, but he could sense an unusual energy emanating from the altar.

It stood tall in the center of the space, a circular platform with eleven smaller platforms extending outward like spokes on a wheel.

Each of these smaller platforms had an elemental word etched in dimmed letters: Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Lightning, Light, Darkness, Creation, Destruction, Space, and Time.

Chen Tian furrowed his brows in confusion as he approached the altar. His consciousness drew closer to the ancient stone that bore an inscription in a language he couldn't decipher.

Suddenly, his attention was drawn to a particular word that stood out, etched into the rough surface with an eerie glow. It read "Chaos."

As Chen Tian examined the word more closely, he felt an overwhelming surge of power emanating from it. The Chaos energy was unlike anything he had ever sensed before, sending shivers down his spine.

"By the heavens, what is this energy?" Chen Tian muttered to himself, his eyes widening with both fear and fascination.

Despite the danger he sensed, he felt a strange attraction towards the Chaos energy.

He reached out to touch the stone, his hand trembling slightly as he brushed his fingers over the letter.

Boom

Another piece of information appeared inside his head.

As Chen Tian felt overwhelmed and confused by the sudden influx of information, he realized he needed to take a break and clear his mind before he could process anymore.

He stepped back from the altar and took a deep breath, feeling the cool air fill his lungs. He closed his eyes for a moment and let his thoughts drift away.

As he opened his eyes, his mind felt clearer, and he could focus on the task at hand. Looking at the altar, he knew exactly what it was.

Chen Tian remembered that the Chaos God Body had compatibility with all elements, but he couldn't use it.

It felt like something was missing, and now he understood what it was.

"So this Chaos dantian is now mine," murmured Chen Tian as he surveyed the small altars surrounding him. "And these altars..."

All around him, small altars represented different elements, but they were missing their original power. Chen Tian realized that if he wanted to give them their power back, he would need to search for their original source.

Chen Tian's gaze rested on the altar, where the word "chaos" was etched. He knew that only by reclaiming the original source of their power could he tap into his elemental abilities. Unfortunately, he had no clue as to how to retrieve it.

With a heavy sigh, he rubbed his temples, feeling frustrated and exhausted from the recent events.

Chen Tian had just returned from the cultivation world. He was hoping for some rest, but it seemed that fate had other plans for him.

The altar before him was a relic of great power, and he knew that deciphering its secrets was crucial to unlocking his full potential. But with no clues or guidance, Chen Tian felt like he was stumbling around in the dark.

"I will focus on learning The Heaven Devouring Chaos Technique and Chaos Insight, as I cannot address these altars at the moment," Chen Tian said to himself. He decided to stay a bit longer to master both skills, which were conveniently imprinted in his mind.

The learning process didn't take much time, and soon he learned both skills.

"Enough; I can't take it anymore," Chen Tian muttered under his breath.

The events of the day—or was it night already?—had taken their toll on him.

Physically, he felt fine, his body still buzzing with energy after gaining the Chaos God Body.

However, mentally, he was drained, and the thought of dealing with anything else right now was unbearable.

With a heavy sigh, Chen Tian made up his mind to call it a day. He knew he had to take a break.

As he withdrew his consciousness from the Chaos dantian, now fully his own, Chen Tian found himself back in his room. With a slight tilt of his head, he searched for his phone and checked the time—it was a mere 5:00 in the morning.

The room was still cloaked in darkness, but Chen Tian could see everything clearly. The moon outside his window was full, casting an eerie light across his bed and the small table beside it. He sighed softly, feeling a sense of unease wash over him.

The events of today still weighed heavily on his mind.

"I need to sleep, but before that, I have to take a shower. My body is drenched in sweat and blood," he muttered, looking at the door of his room. "Thankfully, no one seems to have heard my screams, or else I wouldn't know what to do."

Chen Tian had endured a difficult night that had left him feeling mentally drained. The events of the night had taken a toll on both his mind and body.

Despite feeling physically energized, his mental state was not the same.

As he stepped into the shower, the warm water cascading down his body, he closed his eyes and let out a deep sigh. The sensation of the water washing away the grime and filth was soothing, and he felt a sense of relief wash over him.

He took his time, letting the water run over him until he felt refreshed and clean.

After he finished, he wrapped a towel around his waist and walked back to his room. He collapsed onto his bed, exhausted and drained.

He needed rest, so he closed his eyes, surrendering himself to sleep.

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