Chapter 684: A Defying Being That Surpasses the Ultimate Leap!

Ye Wuque turned, took a step forward, and vanished into the underground space.

The Mysterious Being watched Ye Wuque's departing silhouette, its eyes still unable to hide a tone of awe.

"Not even four hundred years old…"

"Such unfathomable power…"

"Simply terrifying…"

The Mysterious Being murmured, its voice full of emotion and shock:

"Hundreds of times more monstrous and terrifying than its father…"

"The greatest variable of this Epoch…"

The Mysterious Being slowly turned around.

Suddenly—

appeared atop a tattered wooden boat.

Sitting alone at the bow.

On the boat, there was also a pile of bone frames exuding infinite terrifying aura.

Each of those bones emitted a pressure that could make the Supreme shiver!

That was a Dark Being that once shook the Zhutian!

That was a heroic spirit who once fought bloodily on the No Return Path!

The Mysterious Being muttered to itself, not knowing what it was saying.

But in its eyes, a strange glimmer of expectation and hope appeared.

That light was like a lantern in the Darkness.

Weak, yet steadfast.

Then—

The Mysterious Being slowly stood up.

Its right hand suddenly swung toward that pile of terrifying skeletons!

"Hum—!!!"

A flash of light!

The terrifying skeletons began to change shape!

Bone by bone, they began to reassemble!

Fragment by fragment, they began to splice together!

Spikes of bone began to extend!

After a moment—

They suddenly transformed into a terrifying silver long spear, its cold light dazzling the Zhutian, its edge shocking the ages!

The spear was entirely silver‑white, its shaft slender, its tip razor‑sharp!

Countless ancient runes were engraved on its shaft, each rune containing power that could destroy heaven and earth!

At the tip, a cold glint seemed capable of piercing the Eternal Time and Space!

It was—

The old comrade who once fought alongside him across the Zhutian!

The Mysterious Being grasped the spear, a smile curling at the corner of its mouth.

The smile was gentle and nostalgic.

"Old comrade…"

The Mysterious Being whispered, its voice full of emotion and warmth:

"We shall fight side by side again…"

Then—

The Mysterious Being gave one last glance at the profoundly mysterious Reviving Array.

That array had once consumed its endless effort.

That array had once borne its endless hope.

That array, now—

has already fulfilled its mission.

The Mysterious Being thrust the spear!

"Boom—!!!"

The profoundly mysterious Reviving Array instantly turned to ash and vanished!

Along with everything here—

All vanished without a trace!

As if it had never existed!

The Mysterious Being finally said in a deep voice:

"Hehe…"

"Seven Great Seeds have finally all awakened."

"Originally thought we would die here completely."

"Didn't expect to pick up a life again…"

He paused, and in those murky eyes, a sudden gleam of towering invincibility that illuminated the Zhutian and an unparalleled aura burst forth!

"Since that is so—"

"My body hasn't moved in a long time."

"It's time to go out and move around…"

He took a step—

and vanished completely from here.

On the other side—

After Ye Wuque left, he first went to the Great Thousand Divine Universe.

At this time, the Great Thousand Divine Universe was much more desolate compared to its usual bustling scene.

The towering mountain gate still stood.

The continuous palaces still shone brilliantly.

But—

The comings and goings of disciples had greatly decreased.

The Great Battlefield, usually bustling, was empty.

The Scripture Repository Hall, usually filled with voices, was silent.

Many disciples and senior members had gone to battle the Bane Creatures.

Some went to the Bian Huang.

Some went to other Great Thousand-level Universes.

Some even set foot on the No Return Path.

Those left behind were mostly young disciples with shallow cultivation.

Their faces all bore tension and worry.

It was fear of the future.

It was bewilderment about the unknown.

Ye Wuque went to see a Universe Lord.

The Universe Lord seemed to be waiting for him.

He sat cross‑legged in the Great Hall, his aura calm, but the deep Dark Eye flashed with solemnity and austerity.

"Wuque, you have come."

The Universe Lord spoke slowly, his voice still gentle yet carrying a hint of heaviness.

Ye Wuque slightly bowed his hands:

"Universe Lord."

The Universe Lord nodded, indicating for him to sit.

Then—

He began to brief Ye Wuque on some matters.

"After the Ominous Calamity erupted, the Zhutian Wanjie, the situation changed in an instant."

"Our Great Thousand Divine Universe, though deep‑rooted, also suffered considerable losses."

"When you go out to train, be extra careful."

"Especially—"

He paused, his voice full of solemnity:

"Pay particular attention to the Ominous targeting."

"Your performance in the Bian Huang battle has already drawn the Ominous Faction's attention."

"They will certainly devise ways to eliminate you."

Ye Wuque nodded, a cold glint flashing in his eyes:

"I understand."

The Universe Lord looked at him, his eyes full of gratitude and expectation.

Then—

He stood up, his towering figure seeming to support the whole heavens and earth.

"I will head to the No Return Path at once to provide support."

He said in a deep voice, the tone full of austerity and urgency.

Ye Wuque felt a chill in his heart.

No Return Path!

There, the true ultimate battlefield!

There, the key that decides the Fate of the Zhutian Wanjie!

"Universe Lord…"

He couldn't help but say, his voice tinged with worry and curiosity:

"May I ask, Universe Lord, what exactly is the situation deep within the No Return Road…?"

The Universe Lord let out a slight sigh, his voice heavy with helplessness:

"I cannot clearly explain the specifics."

"All I know is—"

"On the Ominous Faction's side, a large number of terrifying great beings suddenly appeared."

"Our side suffered heavy losses, countless dead and wounded."

He paused, a deep worry flashing in the Dark Eye:

"There are also rumors that—"

Within the Ominous Faction, there is a defying‑heaven being that stands above the Ultimate One Jump Tier, seemingly about to awaken…

In any case…

The situation is not optimistic…

Ye Wuque was startled!

Above the Ultimate Leap!

What kind of defying‑heaven existence is this?!

The strongest enemy he had previously encountered was the Dark Source Ancestor of the Other Shore World.

That was already a Dark Being of the Ultimate One Jump Tier!

That alone could plunge the entire Nine Heavens Ten Earths into despair!

And now—

There is still a defying‑heaven being that surpasses the Ultimate Leap?!

What terror could that be?!

Deep of No Return Road—

The situation has already reached this extent…

The voice of the Lord of the Great Thousand Divine Universe continued, filled with emotion and solemnity:

"Zhutian Wanjie, many supreme beings have all stepped onto the Deep of No Return Road…"

"As the Lord of the Great Thousand Divine Universe—"

"It is also time to set foot there…"

He sighed.

In that sigh, there was worry for the future.

There was reluctance toward the Great Thousand Divine Universe.

There was also concern for Zhutian Wanjie.

Then—

He turned.

He stepped forward.

Setting out—

No Return Path!

Ye Wuque watched the Lord's departing silhouette, standing there for a long while.

That figure was towering and solitary.

Resolute and decisive.

Like countless sages—

Knowing the road ahead is a dead end, yet still go forward without hesitation.

Knowing they might fall, yet still stand up.

This is—

Guardian.

This is—

Hero.

"No Return Path…"

Ye Wuque murmured, his voice full of resolve and battle intent:

"I should also go."

He turned, also stepping forward—

Disappearing into the Great Thousand Divine Universe.

Behind—

The Great Thousand Divine Universe remained towering.

Countless young disciples were diligently cultivating.

They did not know what the future would hold.

But they knew—

Only by becoming stronger can one survive.

Only by becoming stronger can one protect.

Only by becoming stronger can one, in this apocalyptic calamity—

fight for a sliver of life.