Chapter 2343: with translation of chapter title

Xiao Feng – Desolate Wind

In the boundless high heavens, the cosmic energy torrent was so vast it could annihilate and destroy even star‑level controllers.

But it was used to write a line of text.

The natives of the Infinite Continent did not recognize the common script of human civilization; they only knew that the phrase represented some meaning.

And Han Zichen, Xue Ningzhen, and the others, upon seeing this line of text, became so moved that tears streamed down their faces.

Primordial Ancestor – Primordial Ancestor

He did not Appeared, but knowing they were about to leave, he thus saw them off in this way.

Tian Kong – Sky

Xing Kong – Starry Sky

As a controller, she looked at that line of text and felt utterly insignificant, just as before, merely a weak woman beside Brother Xiao Feng.

Qi Luck – Qi Luck

Through the Heart of the World, he saw his wife, whom he had married, her eyes blood-red, and her aura had already reached the level of a planetary-level controller.

He again used his intention as a guide, condensed a line of small characters, which appeared before Han Zichen.

I have a great opportunity, cannot be distracted, cannot leave. You go in peace, wait for my return. Also, bring a message to Ning'er and the others: I am sorry to them; when I return, I will surely make proper compensation.

Star-level Controller – Star-level Controller

Planet-level Controller – Planet-level Controller

Eternal-level – Eternal-level

Not long after, Han Zichen, like the others, was guided away by the power of the Extinction Slaughter Sovereign, leaving the Infinite Continent.

Dao Ancestor – Dao Ancestor

Slaughter Venerable – Slaughter Venerable

Fellow Daoist – Fellow Daoist

However, when calculated overall, the survival rate exceeded expectations, the breakthrough rate was also quite good, with a total of six people breaking through, a proportion that is quite considerable.

Old Xiao is still alive! Hahaha, I knew he wouldn't die so easily; he must be hiding and secretly developing!" Li Li, who now showed a middle‑aged appearance, laughed loudly.

Shen Chuo sighed: 'Xiao Feng has probably already entered the Eternal level. The energy torrent he summons can easily annihilate me hundreds or thousands of times; it's truly terrifying.'

Cross-universe Chat Room – Cross-universe Chat Room

Hundred Battles City – Hundred Battles City

At this moment, Han Zichen told everyone: 'Brother just sent me a private message, saying he encountered a great opportunity, which is why he disappeared for so long. He will return soon, and his strength will surely be extremely strong!'

This statement is unproblematic; even if she didn't say it, everyone could still understand it that way.

But when she spoke it herself, her eyes full of tears and her excited appearance, it made everyone involuntarily think of something else.

Universe Embryo – Universe Embryo

This female sword immortal, having searched for her husband for hundreds of years without result, upon seeing that line of text, seemed to have suddenly gone mad.

Xue Ningzhen stepped forward, took her hand, and comforted: 'Zichen, we all understand; don't be too excited, Brother will soon return and reunite with us.'

Han Zichen couldn't laugh or cry, seeing that they had misunderstood him.

Helplessly explaining, he said: "It's true. He also said she owes Ning'er and them an apology, owes the family an apology, asking me to help convey the apology, saying he will make up for it when he returns. Sigh, I'm fine, don't look at me like that, I just really miss him, and

haven't gone mad.

Only then did everyone put their minds at ease.

Then we'll go back first; after Old Xiao breaks through, we'll return home and reunite. The virtual universe still exists, although it has been updated many versions, but the account remains, so it doesn't affect our contact." Zhang Fan said.

A thousand years of time, immeasurably long.

Some fell ill from longing, some grew old and passed away.

The game world, naturally, could not remain unchanged; it had already been updated many versions, and moreover a new generation of game had been developed, only recently beginning operation.

The old game kept its servers open, still operating normally, but now hardly anyone logs in, turning into a cross-universe chat room for veteran players.

Everyone, first return to Bai Zhan City; the Dao Ancestor has something to say to you.

At that moment, the Extinction Slaughter Venerable said something to everyone, leading them to soar through Xing Kong, returning to that rocky planet in the interstellar ruins.

Everyone returned to the square outside the ruined Bai Zhan City; compared to when they left a thousand years ago, their numbers were much fewer, but each individual's strength was formidable.

Everyone sat on the ground, waiting for the Dao Ancestor's arrival.

Not long after, beside the Extinction Slaughter Venerable, the void twisted and a figure emerged.

It was a girl in black clothing.

As soon as she appeared, Shen Chuo in the crowd couldn't help but shiver.

But only Shen Chuo had this reaction.

No one else had ever seen the Lord of Time.

"Greetings, Lord of Time, Extinction Slaughter pays respects." The Extinction Slaughter Venerable bowed and performed the salute.

In terms of seniority, he is actually not younger than the Lord of Time, but in terms of strength, he is far inferior.

"No need for formalities."

The girl in black spoke, her gaze falling upon the more than three hundred people in the square.

The more than three hundred human cultivators also performed salutes, having seen the Primordial Ancestor.

Soon after, the Lord of Time lightly

"said: 'The thousand years of tempering have been completed; those among you who become controllers will, in five hundred years, enter another world, battle the strong of other races, and contend for the resources of the new universe.'"

"Primordial Ancestor, what are the resources of the new universe?" someone asked curiously.

The Lord of Time explained: "The new universe is a cosmic embryo captured by the Lord of the Universe, containing vast Qi Luck and creation; within it lies the opportunity to become a Dao Ancestor, even to surpass a Dao Ancestor. Not only you young ones, but many elders of the older generation will also go to contend. However, there's no need to worry about strength. In the new universe, the younger the living being, the greater the opportunity; the new universe will favor you, and when the time comes, the strong of humanity will also protect you, striving to gain as many benefits as possible."

Everyone indicated they understood.

"Primordial Ancestor, what about us who haven't broken through to become Controllers?" another person asked.

Lord of Time replied, "During this five-hundred-year rest period, if you can break through, you may also be selected. If you cannot, then you need not go. The new universe is everywhere filled with lawful turbulence; non-controllers lack the power of law to protect themselves, and in an instant they vanish like smoke, unable to survive."

"Like this..."

A series of sighs rose from the square.

The non-controllers lack even the strength to survive; going in means one death after another. Even if they aren't afraid of dying, it would be pointless—going there would be just giving themselves away.

"You may leave now. Whether to return to your hometown or your sect is up to you."

Lord of Time said, and with a casual gesture opened two void passages that could send people of different origins to different places.

To the Dao Ancestor, this was merely a trivial little act.

"Thank you, Lord of Time!" the triallists all

They performed a salute and bade farewell, carrying deep longing, and returned to the places they wished to go.

When most people had left, a white-clad figure stepped forward and asked, "Lord of Time, may I request to go to another place?"

This person was Han Zichen.

Lord of Time looked at her, nodded slightly, and asked, "Where do you wish to go?"

"Blue Star, the Blue Star of the Lord of Myriad Heavens, Xiao Feng." Han Zichen said.

"I want to go too!" Xue Ningzhen likewise stepped forward.

Their sect and hometown are not places they must absolutely return to.

Even Yu Cixue is the same—her hometown's parents have grown old, her descendants are unknown to her, and her sect has often returned there over the years.

Now she only wants to visit Xiao Feng's hometown to see where her man grew up and what scenery surrounds him.

Lord of Time looked at them, nodded slightly, and with a casual gesture opened the third void portal: "Go."

"Thank you, Lord of Time!" the three women said in unison, performed a salute, and immediately entered the void passage.

Lord of Time closed the passage and sneered, "This troublemaker."