Chapter 233: Ambush

You've finally come?!

Bad!

Upon the endless river of time stretching through past and future, a seven-colored divine being sat motionless with closed eyes, a brilliant divine halo swirling infinite light and shadow behind its head.

No matter how the river surged, it remained unmoved.

Yet in the next instant, the seven-colored divine being opened its eyes, its lustrous, glazed-gaze filled with shock.

Thirteen human True Immortals have gathered?!

Before it could act, boundless sorrow spread across the infinite streams of time and space.

"Pity our human race, how much suffering we endure."

A soft sigh, half-complaint, half-sob, echoed through the air—so poignant it could move any living being to tears.

Even Gu's thoughts were disturbed; grief surged upward, slowing its movements for an instant.

In that instant, countless threads of cause and effect rose, one end bound to its body, the other stretching across time and space toward the present world.

Someone had traced back from the fruit of its recent "peeking."

Startled, it prepared to sever the threads.

"Should I really cut them? Could this be another trap?"

"Thirteen human True Immortals gathered—would they use only this trick?"

"Perhaps they're waiting for you to sever the karmic threads."

Conflicting thoughts surged; endless doubts filled its mind.

No!

It's deception!

But when it purged its distractions and moved to sever the karmic threads—

"Gu!"

A thunderous shout shook infinite time and space.

A magnificent, supreme, radiant fist imprint surged along the karmic threads, striking straight at it.

Boom—!

The past timelines trembled; Gu took the blow head-on, its divine body slammed violently into the river of time stretching through past and future, stirring up colossal waves!

Before it could prepare, a hand bound by myriad chains, blazing true flames that scorched all things, celestial strings tuned to the laws of Dao, sword qi that extinguished spirit and soul…

One after another, endless and unceasing.

Gu silently endured, constantly severing the illusions and the influence of the white-haired human immortals.

Finally, a blade of terrifying light descended, severing all things—its brilliant, endless divine halo behind its head finally shattered under the strain.

"Are these human True Immortals mad? What purpose does this serve beyond delaying the assimilation of Hun Tian Yi?"

As this final thought flashed through its mind, Gu finally broke free.

Its grand divine body dissolved into streams of colorful light, scattering into the distant past, vanishing from sight.

…

…

In reality, within Qing Xu.

The immortals exchanged thoughts continuously.

"Thus, Gu should lose its ability to interfere with reality for now."

Xu Xing's crimson longsword once again transformed into the human-shaped Yue Ying.

"Hehehe! We haven't fought together in so long, yet our coordination hasn't dulled."

The shadowy human immortal chuckled wickedly.

The battle back then was just like today.

Xu Xing held his sword against "Xuan," Hong Zun held back "Tian," Bie Xuening and Xiang Yuanjun chased down "Gu," who had not yet merged with the past.

And "Tai" was beaten to death by the remaining human immortals—no resistance, not even a single moment.

Now, at the very place where "Tai" perished, Gu has received the same treatment… even worse.

Too bad its survival ability far surpasses "Tai's"—it's nearly impossible to keep it here.

Gu's threat is temporarily neutralized.

The others continued discussing who would be sent to the Beast God Realm.

…………

In the Beast God Realm, within an unnamed cave.

Xi Yun and Xi Li, having washed clean by the river and dressed in fresh clothes, were practicing the Nourish Body Scripture with strict precision.

As they moved, the glowing objects in their hands shrank visibly. After a while, they stopped and carefully stored the remaining glowing matter—now no larger than a grain of rice.

Sensing the stronger flow of energy within them and their steadily increasing strength, they exchanged smiles, then sat down on one side of the cave.

They picked up a bread-like food, broke it in half, and ate it slowly, bite by bite.

"Brother, when will the Legacy Master return?" Xi Li asked.

Cleaned and washed, her features were delicate; her hair tied with a short cord made of tanned bark, yet her face still looked pale and thin—clearly from long-term malnutrition.

Xi Yun's appearance and complexion were very similar to hers; hearing his sister's question, he replied softly:

"Don't worry, he should be back soon."

Xu Xing had been gone for some time; in the beginning, the two had been uneasy.

But as they kept practicing the Nourish Body Scripture, they gradually grew calm.

Power, after all, brings the greatest sense of security.

After eating half a loaf of bread, the hunger caused by practicing the Nourish Body Scripture diminished considerably, and the two began discussing their respective insights from the practice.

"Good."

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A sudden figure blocked the light coming from the cave entrance.

Both hearts leapt in alarm, but after looking up, they calmed down.

They quickly rose and bowed respectfully: "My lord, you've returned."

"Your progress is quite good."

Xu Xing stepped forward, looked at the two, and suddenly said: "Since you follow my method, there's no need to call me 'my lord'—just address me as 'Senior.'"

Xi Yun and Xi Li paused, then bowed again after understanding.

"Yes, Senior."

The Ascension Plan's success is still uncertain, so 'Master'… better not.

There's no rush if the chance comes later.

"I've made some minor improvements to that technique—use this revised version from now on."

Before the two could react, he pointed again; a spiritual light sank into their foreheads, unfolding into an arcane scripture.

Nourish My Body Forging Scripture

Thousands of characters flowed freely, accompanied by various diagrams and light patterns.

Not only were the movements far more complex, but they also required precise qi circulation methods—far more intricate than the Nourish Body Scripture by more than several times.

The brother and sister had never encountered cultivation techniques before; seeing this now, they felt dizzy, yet dared not slacken for a moment, focusing entirely.

Such an opportunity was too rare—if they missed it, they could never forgive themselves.

"If anyone asks, judge their character yourselves—if they are not utterly wicked, you may teach them this scripture."

Huh?

They had always heard "Techniques must not be passed lightly," but now suddenly hearing "All techniques not forbidden may be taught," left them stunned.

"Understood?"

Both snapped to attention: "Yes!"

Xu Xing said no more and turned to look outside the cave.

Though the most troublesome in this realm is still the half-mad Hun Tian Yi, the immediate issue to resolve is the human race's plight.

Indeed, I could strike Hun Tian Yi with one sword, then wait for the Daoists of the Tai Xuan Realm to arrive before settling accounts.

But after Hun Tian Yi is wounded by me, can the human race still overcome the currently dominant Beast God Clan?

Might it not provoke Hun Tian Yi into desperation, manipulating time to descend personally—then who in this realm could stand against Him?

Even if the Daoists of the Tai Xuan Realm arrive, what meaning is there in a world where the human race has been entirely erased?

The Nourish My Body Forging Scripture I created, though unable to fully block the Dao Net's influence, can weaken it to some degree.

Combined with the sword strike I will deliver next.

Even if Hun Tian Yi truly descends in desperation, it will grant the human race of this realm a sliver of breathing room.

"Senior."

It was Xi Yun.

"What is it?"

"Is there still any hope for the human race to revive?"

Xu Xing smiled.

"Soon." (End of Chapter)