Chapter 1389: Isn't This Bullying the Honest?

Lu Xuan dares to leave the World Tree; then our opportunity arises again!

The gray-robed old man's voice was filled with resentment and killing intent.

Behind him stood several strongmen from other tribes, all concealing their aura, eyes like blades, staring covetously at the World Tree.

"This grudge must be avenged!" said another big-headed hemp-clothed old woman, gritting her teeth.

Previously they lost over a dozen Dao Jun Realm experts, plus countless Longevity Clan juveniles.

All thanks to Lu Xuan!

"Lin Tian, Wang Hai and the others died too tragically. Our clan has always drawn the temporal power of other great worlds; I never expected Lu Xuan to draw our clan's power." The hemp-clothed old woman still couldn't forget the miserable state of her people.

The temporal power within their bodies was drained dry, and even their corporeal white worms burst and died!

The gray-robed old man snorted coldly: "If it weren't for the prior decree of the Past Sect's experts, we would have already moved to destroy the World Tree!"

The hemp-clothed old woman shivered: "Past Sect, we absolutely cannot provoke them—especially a tribe like ours."

The gray-robed old man said: "Wait a bit longer. Wait for Lu Xuan to step into the Butterfly World."

He snorted coldly, a playful smile on his face: "Once Lu Xuan steps into the Butterfly World, he will inevitably fall into a life‑death vortex, unable to escape; then will be our chance for revenge."

Meanwhile, Lu Xuan's giant spirit vessel had already drifted farther from the World Tree.

Ji Fuyao, Ye Chen and the others did not go up the pavilion; instead they gazed toward the World Tree.

The once vast world now seemed somewhat tiny, like a lush tree standing in the Long River, emitting nascent Dao Resonance, as the reverse‑flowing Long River scoured it, sending ripples of shimmering light.

Countless Longevity Clan juveniles still sought to cling to the World Tree to draw temporal power.

But the World Tree is no longer what it once was; as soon as those Longevity Clan juveniles approach, they are instantly erased by the tide of temporal power.

"All this feels like a dream."

Yang Ling'er's beautiful eyes sparkled, and the star‑moon pendant on her chest glittered with brilliant Divine Light.

Everyone withdrew their gaze; they were still at the far end of the reverse‑flowing Long River, yet even so, the Long River was vast, with no notion of banks, completely like an endless sea.

Yang Xuan extended his divine sense; a wisp of fervent sword‑intent fell into the Long River, but was quickly erased by temporal power.

His head felt a sharp pang.

Impossible to probe!

With their strength, they simply couldn't see through!

The Long River's water was not clear, but rather mottled, dotted with numerous points of light and some dark fragments.

Lu Xuan said: "Those points of light, or those fragments, are likely the remains of ancient relics or the corpses of powerful beings."

His words fell.

"Crack!"

The ancient vessel directly crushed several pure‑white skeletons, sending fragments flying.

Everyone felt somewhat shocked.

How many powerhouses and ancient relics lie buried in this reverse‑flowing Long River!

Chen Zhangsheng rubbed his nose and said: "With Master's ancient vessel, I don't have to painstakingly draw water."

Ji Fuyao gave a "pfft" laugh, recalling the scene of earlier crossing the Long River.

If they encountered great wind and waves, the third junior brother's small boat would constantly toss, nearly sinking, and most of the time it leaked; fortunately they survived unscathed.

But Master's giant vessel was as huge and steady as a sea beast; standing on it felt like walking on flat ground.

Half a day later.

The World Tree had shrunk to a tiny dot.

As they were about to leave the end of the Long River, Lu Xuan moved his thought, activating the Dao markings; on the great ancient vessel, the Cause‑and‑Effect Great Dao roared, concealing the vessel's mark.

Ji Fuyao and the others distributed themselves, entering the Nine‑Story Pavilion.

"Good heavens! Each room is its own world, richer in power than the World Tree's stellar force!"

"A thought, and a world appears!"

"Master is awesome!"

Ji Fuyao, Ye Chen and the others exclaimed in astonishment.

Another half day passed.

"Boom—" "Boom—" "Boom—"

Before the Vast Ancient Giant Boat appeared a massive whirlwind; the temporal storm surged, kicking up layer upon layer of huge waves, making even the giant boat rock.

Ji Fuyao, Ye Chen, Fang Yuan and the others were startled, rushing out of their rooms: "Master, what happened?"

Lu Xuan pointed ahead; there several gigantic sea beasts were battling.

Their bodies were huge, like a vast domain, black‑white in color, with broad backs and, at the center, several spinal ridges like undulating mountain ranges on a great land.

Several sea beasts roared, slapping their tails on the water, sending up towering waves.

The power of the Low‑Star Dao Jun Realm poured forth in all directions.

Ye Chen was somewhat astonished: "This sea beast can actually control the Time Great Dao, rivaling the Longevity Clan!"

Chen Zhangsheng said: "This is a Nightmare Beast, born in the temporal Long River, able to inhale and exhale temporal power; what we have encountered is merely its juvenile."

Qi Chunji and the others were somewhat astonished: merely a juvenile, yet it has reached the Dao Jun Realm!

Chen Zhangsheng sighed: "The Daos are myriad, worlds endless, not fair—some beings are born as Dao Jun Realm experts."

"In this reverse‑flowing Long River there are other sea beasts; oh, and there is a spatial‑bloodline sea beast called the Ming Beast, which looks even uglier than the Nightmare Beast."

Lu Xuan licked his lips: "The uglier, the tastier!"

Upon hearing that, Tie Xiaoqing immediately set down the great black pot on her jade back: "Lord Lu, I'm ready."

She directly began to warm the fire.

Lu Xuan smiled; with a thought, a golden‑yellow ancient book appeared.

It is the Book of Ages!

Everyone was stunned.

What an extraordinary heaven-defying ancient treasure!

Mo Diao Mao said to Li Liang, 'Hey, this ancient book is somewhat like your divine ability apparition?'

Li Liang said, 'My apparition can't compare to this ancient treasure.'

The golden ancient book looked ancient and mottled, filled with primordial qi; golden Divine Light burst forth like divine yang, and as the pages turned, the Book of Ages began to draw upon the power of ages.

Lu Xuan calmly said, 'Just right to fill the ages with energy.'

Hiss—

A massive Ages Dao Diagram directly enveloped the direction where the nightmare beasts were fighting; this diagram was obscure and complicated, intertwining 'Dao' and 'Li'.

The nightmare beast let out a roar, its huge body continually slapping the water surface.

But it was useless!

The golden Dao diagram directly sealed their bodies, and Lu Xuan directly seized them onto the ancient boat.

The Book of Ages absorbed much power; the nightmare beast's vitality was extinguished, and its body also shrank considerably.

Lu Xuan cut the bodies of several nightmare beasts into many pieces, which then fell directly into the big pot.

Not long after.

The aroma spread everywhere.

This is a different demon beast's qi; smelling it once can truly prolong life.

"Lord Lu, it's time to eat."

Tie Xiaoqing came over holding steaming hot food.

Steamed nightmare beast, braised nightmare beast, sweet-and-sour nightmare beast… various flavors.

Everyone sat around the evolved stone table and began to taste.

Abyss Kun and the white donkey also ate with relish, 'Marvelous, marvelous! No wonder it's a sea beast of the Dao Lord realm!'

Another two days passed.

Everyone encountered the abyssal beast.

Lu Xuan licked his lips, immediately becoming interested.

Abyss Kun was startled, 'Huh? Besides my Kun clan, there actually is another demon clan with such spatial talent divine ability?'

Chen Zhangsheng said, 'Different from your Kun clan, the abyssal beast excels in offensive spatial divine ability, whereas yours are defensive.'

"Isn't this bullying honest people?" Abyss Kun couldn't help but feel moved by the scene, becoming sorrowful, they looked up and sighed long, 'Damn the deceitful clan, using us as donkeys!'

Beside, the white donkey got angry, 'Damn it, what's wrong with a donkey? It has this explosive temper!'

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