The stifling sensation of space wrapped around Zhao Yi, as if he were trapped in a quagmire.

Clearly, there was nothing around, yet that invisible sense of oppression kept pressing in on him.

Zhao Yi understood that it was the male protagonist's Space Law constantly shrinking this pocket of space.

Then.

Pressure seemed to come relentlessly from all directions, issuing a terrifying force toward Zhao Yi.

Seeing Zhao Yi's current state, an unprecedented smile appeared on the male protagonist's face.

"If I recall correctly, this is probably the first time you're so embarrassed in front of me. Seeing you like this is nothing short of delightful."

"I'm utilizing my Space Law quite well, aren't I? The world you're in is about to cut you into pieces, leaving you to die in ultimate terror, and you're unable to move, watching your own death unfold before your eyes."

After hearing this, Zhao Yi shook his head lightly: "I must admit, the Space Law is indeed powerful, and as one of the top laws in the Three Thousand Worlds, it's not only eerie but also remarkably aggressive."

"But unfortunately..."

As he spoke, he lightly uttered two words.

"Past!"

With that, time reversed rapidly, everything resetting.

Around Zhao Yi, dramatic changes occurred. The next moment, the male protagonist was shocked to find himself at the moment he had just torn the space apart, with no time to wield his Power of Space.

Opposite, Zhao Yi looked at him expectantly, amusement filling his expression.

The male protagonist's face changed: "Impossible!"

'This is absolutely impossible!'

"Last time, you could only reverse time for a segment, far from achieving this. You should know that I had already locked the space with my Space Law, and even to reverse time, your Time Law should at least be on par with or far exceed my own."

"But my Space Law has reached Great Success. One more step, and I'll be at the realm of the Great Daoist Sage, and that's only thanks to the Nether Tree. How could you possibly achieve this step?"

"How long has it been…?"

As he spoke, the male protagonist's face turned fearful.

He wasn't frightened by Zhao Yi's power, but by the speed of his advancement.

He knew he was progressing rapidly, and now his strength in the Three Thousand Worlds had few equals.

Yet in front of Zhao Yi, he always seemed much weaker.

Zhao Yi smiled slightly, speaking calmly: "What? Is it possible that only you are allowed to grow stronger in this world and no one else?"

"You're being too fantastical."

The male protagonist frowned: "But I clearly relied on the Nether Tree to reach this stage, what ability do you have?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yi looked at him with disdain.

"Relying on the Nether Tree to increase your strength? You think you can match me?"

"Originally, you were qualified to be my rival. It's a pity you wasted a good hand, and it's you who walked every step to where you are today."

At that moment, they fell silent, confronting each other from a distance.

The male protagonist badly wanted to kill Zhao Yi right then, as he had become an unbearable adversary.

Yet, whenever he thought of that inscrutable Time Law, he had no idea how to attack.

His Space Law might not even have a chance to act before Zhao Yi reversed time.

Such an attack was meaningless.

Nonetheless, he was not without a solution. He still had the Treasure Tower Spirit as a trump card.

After aligning with the Nether Tree, the Treasure Tower Spirit had been bestowed with supreme abilities.

He only needed to follow him to conquer one world after another. As everything died, the tower absorbed the power of death, continually growing stronger.

To the present day.

Inside the tower, there was a strange space.

Any creature entering would be devoured by the tower without leaving a trace within a short time.

The Treasure Tower Spirit understood the male protagonist's thoughts and said to him: "It's no use, Zhao Yi has the Time Law protecting him, and if you try to get close, he'll undoubtedly use his Power of Laws. But from this distance, I cannot draw him into it."

"This is your last chance. If discovered, he will be wary next time, making it much harder to catch him off guard and draw him into the Treasure Tower World."

The male protagonist replied in his mind: "I could use the Power of Space to blink next to him, but doing so would cause spatial fluctuations, making it hard to hide from him."

"Ah…Zhao Yi is indeed too difficult to deal with, yet I am already so strong."

"He is undoubtedly my lifelong nemesis..."

The Treasure Tower Spirit had been with him for some time, knowing precisely how the male protagonist fared in front of Zhao Yi.

Although the male protagonist regarded Zhao Yi as his lifelong enemy, it only wished to say, from Zhao Yi's perspective, if the male protagonist hadn't aligned with the Nether Tree to comprehend the Space Law and grown so quickly, Zhao Yi might not have taken him seriously.

Indeed.

He might not even get the chance to stand before Zhao Yi and could be killed by Zhao Yi's followers.

Although harsh, this was the reality.

At the moment.

Even with a trump card in hand, the inadequate distance gave no opportunity to use it, making it a uniquely frustrating situation.

As the two conspired.

The Nine Dragon Jade Seal in Zhao Yi's hand suddenly spoke: "Master, the person opposite is discussing with the Treasure Tower Spirit how to deal with you."

Zhao Yi paused, then asked curiously: "How do you know?"

"Master, have you forgotten? I previously comprehended the power to see through illusions, which allows me to perceive the essence of all things and it was how I discovered the River of Time." 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"Simply put, it's seeing through appearances to discern the essence, discerning all behind superficial disguises. The Treasure Tower Spirit and the male protagonist are communicating with Divine Sense, and naturally, this too falls under its purview. While Divine Sense is elusive, nothing escapes me."

Zhao Yi nodded: "If that's the case, tell me what they're plotting."

A short while later.

The Nine Dragon Jade Seal relayed the entire conversation between the male protagonist and the Treasure Tower Spirit, and after Zhao Yi listened, he pondered for a moment, then said: "Absorbing the power of death to form a world?"

The Nine Dragon Jade Seal explained: "It's merely a Little World, but due to the unique rules within it, the rules are extremely eerie, and if careless, one's life could indeed be at stake."

Zhao Yi suddenly recalled a world he previously visited, immediately changing his expression: "Could it be that the rules of the Treasure Tower Spirit's Little World are similar to the rules of a Game World?"