Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 456 Space-Time Rune

"Are you saying that the Heaven-Penetrating Mirror is inside this Space-Time Gate?" Xu Ping’an asked as he looked towards Xue Hu.

"Yes, it’s inside this Space-Time Gate. Although what we see before us is just a projection of the gate, it does have one function—that is to store treasures, with the Heaven-Penetrating Mirror among them," Xue Hu spoke.

"Then how can one obtain it, how can one enter?" Xu Ping’an continued to inquire.

"Indeed, but this projection of the Space-Time Gate has existed for over a hundred thousand years, and it has become extremely unstable. Once inside, if the Space-Time Gate collapses, there’s a high risk of being trapped forever, never able to escape," explained Xue Hu.

Xu Ping’an’s brows slightly furrowed. It seemed that the Space-Time Gate was truly dangerous.

Once trapped in the chaotic currents of space-time, one might be lost there for a lifetime, unable to return.

Trying to obtain the Heaven-Penetrating Mirror seemed very risky indeed.

"Is there something else you haven’t mentioned? If it were just as simple as this, you probably would have already gone inside, right?" Xu Ping’an looked at Xue Hu again.

Xue Hu chuckled and responded, "Brother Xu is indeed intelligent. Not just anyone can enter this Space-Time Gate. In order to enter, one must comprehend the Space-Time Momentum."

"Space-Time Momentum?" Xu Ping’an’s expression changed.

The so-called Space-Time Momentum is actually a kind of Grand Momentum of the universe.

It’s a prerequisite for understanding the Space-Time Dao Principle.

Before, Xu Ping’an had practiced the Time Fist Technique, and he had gleaned some understanding of the Temporal Dao Principles.

But he had not yet reached the level needed to comprehend the Temporal Momentum.

Time is the most difficult of the Dao Laws to comprehend in this universe.

Xu Ping’an had also attempted to comprehend it, but to no avail.

If entry to the Void Gate required comprehending Space-Time Momentum, didn’t that mean he had no chance?

Seeing the look on Xu Ping’an’s face, Xue Hu chuckled again and said, "Actually, there’s another way—that is, possessing a Space-Time Rune. With the Space-Time Rune, one can enter."

"Space-Time Rune? That sounds familiar," Xu Ping’an showed a hint of puzzlement once more.

"The Space-Time Rune was created by the last Grandmaster of the Holy Heavenly Sect, Wu Han, who is said to have comprehended the Temporal Dao Principles," shared Xue Hu.

"Temporal Dao Principles?" Xu Ping’an gasped in surprise.

He remembered the book about the River of Time that he had seen in the academy, and its author seemed to be named Tian Wu.

Before, he had not connected them, but now Xu Ping’an felt there was some inexplicable link.

"Does this Wu Han have any other names?" Xu Ping’an asked urgently.

"Other names? No, he only has this name, but he is also known by the style name Tian Wu," Xue Hu said.

Xu Ping’an’s eyes suddenly brightened.

Style name Tian Wu?

That matched—the Time Fist Technique he practiced and the author of the River of Time were one and the same: the Grandmaster of the Holy Heavenly Sect, Wu Han.

Was it really such a coincidence?

In the River of Time, there was mention of the Space-Time Rune.

This was an ability to transform Dao Laws into runes, and its creator was Wu Han.

Now it looked like Wu Han not only had insights into the Temporal Dao Principles but a deep understanding of the Spatial Law as well.

In that moment, Xu Ping’an’s admiration for Wu Han deepened.

"Where is this Space-Time Rune?" Li Xuanqing asked curiously.

"The Space-Time Runes are within the territory of the Holy Heavenly Sect, and there are three in total, which means there are only three opportunities to enter," Xue Hu explained.

"So, you’ve been wandering around because you’ve been

"Why should I share one with you?" Xu Ping’an said, chuckling lightly.

After saying this, he handed one of the Space-Time Runes to Li Xuanqing.

Li Xuanqing looked surprised and was just about to refuse, but Xu Ping’an stopped him, "Brother Li, there’s no need for courtesy between you and me."

Xue Hu, seeing Xu Ping’an give a Space-Time Rune to Li Xuanqing, was not surprised and continued, "Brother Xu, if you give the remaining rune to me, I am willing to trade a treasure for it."

"Sure, trade it for your Immortal Emperor Seal. I know you have it with you," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Before Xue Hu could respond, a cold snort from afar reached them, "Xu Ping’an, hand over the Space-Time Runes you have, and I might spare your life."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping’an’s eyes narrowed, looking toward the proud woman approaching with graceful steps.