Chapter 229

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Protagonist:

Jiang Xuan

Jiang Xuan ultimately still let Meng Qi join the Immortal Traces; this was Meng Qi's opportunity.

Although Jiang Xuan's deep inner heart could not help but ripple a thread, he was by nature detached, and this thread of emotion quickly dissipated like clouds and mist.

In his view, worldly affairs all have their karmic causes and conditions; there is no need to be overly persistent. Jiang Xuan merely lightly shook his head, a faint smile emerging on his face, as if laughing at Meng Qi's innocent simplicity, yet also seeming to sigh at fate's wondrous arrangement.

Then, Jiang Xuan's gaze fell upon the emerald-green Bodhi Seed in his hand, joy appearing in his eyes.

With the Tathagata God Palm General Outline, cultivating the remaining eight forms had a path; although he currently only grasped the first form, Jiang Xuan felt no excessive urgency or anxiety.

He merely silently recited a sentence in his heart: "The Great Dao is to be expected!"

His tone carried a few parts of carefreeness and casualness, as if this were merely a faint little interlude on his life's road; whatever the future holds, he would walk and see, everything following nature, handled with detachment.

Jiang Xuan quietly attached the Tathagata God Palm's divine sense onto Meng Qi's body. At that time, the Mo Jie fragments had already collapsed and perished almost entirely, while Jiuzhen Heshang was also just like a Life Flame in the wind, dissipating between Heaven and Earth; after all, he had long been in a dying state.

The voice of the Liu Dao Hui Lun Zhi Zhu from the lofty realm boomed in the ears of Meng Qi's squad: "The Mo Jie collapses, the Yuan Mo vanishes; you all have actually exceeded the mainline task completion, merit doubled, two thousand each, return immediately!"

In an instant, darkness surged like a tide, enveloping everyone within it.

When everyone opened their eyes again, they were already in the Lun Hui Guang Chang; only... that thread of Jiang Xuan's divine sense was quietly left behind.

This place was far from the True Realm's clamor and turmoil; Jiang Xuan's divine sense was slowly peeled away from Meng Qi's body.

Jiang Xuan raised his eyes to look at those slowly rotating planets in the distance, a faint smile rising at the corner of his mouth, and laughed: "As expected, there is someone behind this?"

Jiang Xuan had long since made up his mind; this time the Yuan Mo's power increased without cause, there must be hidden machinations behind it; this was a deliberate scheme targeting him.

The black hand manipulating all this from behind the scenes, though unable to know what exactly Jiang Xuan went to Lanke Temple for, was firmly certain that Jiang Xuan was absolutely not a friendly force, but a heart-and-belly grave threat.

Since they had already determined Jiang Xuan as an enemy, then whatever he plotted became a target the other side would spare no effort to stop.

"Clearly knowing I have the Heavenly Lord backing me, yet still daring to act so recklessly and without scruple, these Liu Dao Hui Lun Zhi Zhu..."

The corner of Jiang Xuan's mouth curled slightly, a light of thorough understanding flashing in his eyes, and he softly murmured: "I have probably already guessed who is making trouble behind the scenes."

He himself had the Heavenly Lord's support behind him, but he was also clear that this world hides dragons and crouching tigers; if the power behind that person scheming in the dark is not inferior to the Heavenly Lord, this game will become even more complex and unfathomable.

While Jiang Xuan was immersed in contemplation, this universe suddenly underwent a violent change of wind and clouds, beginning a drastic contraction.

Endless pressure surged from all directions, seeming to want to crush this thread of Jiang Xuan's divine sense into powder. However, Jiang Xuan's expression remained calm and composed; in his eyes, such means were merely trifling skills.

"Even if fallen into the deepest slumber, once those Great Divine Ability Users leak even a thread of power, it is enough to stir up shocking waves in the Myriad Realms outside the True Realm..."

Jiang Xuan's divine sense gazed at that continuously shrinking universe, the corner of his mouth rising, blooming a brilliant smile; that smile held not a shred of fear, but was instead filled with resilience and resolve.

"Since you have made the first move, then don't blame me for being impolite. Even if you have the ability to penetrate heaven and pierce earth, I will also think of every way to chop off the claw you stretch toward me!"

Jiang Xuan's words gently reverberated in this increasingly cramped universe space; though merely a thread of divine sense, it emitted an aura not to be underestimated.

"If you have already thoroughly awakened from slumber, or even if merely a part of your consciousness has returned, then I won't say another word, I'll immediately run and hide in the Taishang Laojun Palace, absolutely not staying a moment longer."

Jiang Xuan's voice suddenly rose high; those words containing boundless power were like rolling thunder, and in the end directly shattered the surrounding stars into dust, stirring up a storm of energy in this vast universe.

"But now you are like a lifeless dead man, deeply mired in slumber, yet still daring to act so wantonly and recklessly; do you really think I'm easy to bully?!!"

Jiang Xuan angrily reprimanded, the sound waves continuously reverberating in the universe.

And inside Lanke Temple in the True Realm, Jiang Xuan's main body was leisurely discussing the Dao with the Bodhisattva, when suddenly he seemed to sense something, keenly perceiving the various events occurring in the distance, and could not help but burst into laughter.

"Many thanks for the Bodhisattva's teaching!"

Jiang Xuan immediately stood up, respectfully bowing to this Lanke Temple's Bodhisattva to express gratitude, then without the slightest hesitation turned and strode out of Lanke Temple.

"Qian Sui, where are you planning to go?" The Bodhisattva, seeing this, softly asked.

"Going to beat someone up."

Jiang Xuan didn't turn his head back, only his voice transmitted from afar, carrying an undeniable domineering air.

"Why must you make such a great commotion? Acting like this, I'm afraid it will harm others and harm yourself."

The Bodhisattva still had that unwavering appearance, persuading in a gentle tone.

"Bodhisattva, your words are not right."

Jiang Xuan replied with a smile: "Someone has already bullied their way to our home's doorstep, and is still insatiably greedy, wanting to gain an inch and push for a foot, even wanting to trample two feet on our heads; in such a situation, how can this breath be swallowed? And how can it be tolerated?"

The smile on Jiang Xuan's face did not diminish, he continued: "The Buddha says, if it cannot be endured, then there is no need to endure further."

In the midst of his words, he had already made up his mind to have a good contest with that person making trouble in the dark.

"Dry him dead!"

Jiang Xuan's figure vanished in an instant, disappearing from the original spot.

Long after, only the Bodhisattva's faint sigh lingered, echoing leisurely.

The next moment, Jiang Xuan had already manifested in that universe where the thread of divine sense was.

His two eyes shone with divine light, like brilliant stars, seemingly able to penetrate this universe's layers of mist, probing every hidden corner between Heaven and Earth.

Perhaps due to the Heavenly Lord's recognition, although Jiang Xuan was an outsider, stepping into this unfamiliar world he suffered not the slightest suppression.

On the contrary, the power he displayed could perfectly match this world's power system, without any abruptness, as if he originally belonged here.

"Aren't you scheming painstakingly to find me?"

Jiang Xuan gazed at the boundless Void, his voice like a great bell, shouting loudly: "I, Jiang Xuan, have come today!"

However, answering him was only a deathly silence; in the entire universe only his voice lonely echoed, persisting for a long time. The corner of Jiang Xuan's mouth rose in a silent smile, the smile carrying a thread of mockery, and also the excitement of an imminent battle.

In an instant, his whole body's aura suddenly soared; the power of the Five Lives Red Dust War Xianlu was released without reservation.

The universe seemed unable to bear the burden, emitting "crack crack" painful groaning sounds, as if it would collapse and disintegrate the next second.

Jiang Xuan erupted with full power; since stepping onto this Red Dust War Xian Road, he had never so unreservedly displayed his power. In the past, even when facing Ancient Supremes, he likewise responded with composure, gaining the upper hand.

And now, the light belonging to the Red Dust War Immortal finally bloomed without reservation, like the most dazzling star in the night sky, illuminating this dark universe.

This was merely an ordinary, unremarkable universe; within this vast Yi Shi Jie, such universes were as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, beyond counting. How could it possibly withstand the terrifying power of Jiang Xuan?

Simultaneously, a mysterious power from outside pressed down ceaselessly, attempting to close and shrink the universe, while Jiang Xuan exerted his full power to hold it open. The two sides were deadlocked, and for a while, the entire universe seemed trapped in a stalemate, motionless.

After a moment, the situation suddenly changed.

The endless light was actually devoured in an instant by an inexplicable power, and the entire universe plunged into darkness in an instant.

Immediately after, in this deathly silence of darkness, this universe exploded with a boom, turning into countless fragments that scattered in all directions.

At the very moment the universe exploded, Jiang Xuan's gaze was like a torch, his eyes suddenly narrowed, and he stared fixedly in one direction; that gaze seemed able to penetrate layer upon layer of space and reach the Other Shore of truth.

"I found you..."

Jiang Xuan whispered softly, his voice carrying a barely perceptible joy and determination.

Having said that, he took a step forward, his silhouette instantly crossing countless distances to arrive in a vast, boundless Void.

In this Void, apart from a spherical planet floating quietly in the exact center, there was nothing else.

That planet was entirely covered by a blue ocean; the seawater seemed like a liquid condensed from something spirited, and as the waves rose and fell, the entire planet seemed to breathe rhythmically, faintly emanating a mysterious aura of nurturing life.

A flash of light appeared in Jiang Xuan's eyes, and his powerful insight directly penetrated this planet.

In the deepest part of that ocean, he saw a magnificent hall. In the center of the hall stood a majestic statue of a divine spirit. The statue's entire body was a deep blue-black, like an endless abyss of water, profound to the extreme.

The statue held a Ba Ling Qian in both hands, stepped on a black dragon with bared teeth and dancing claws beneath its feet, had spirited water snakes hanging from its ears, and around it were piled many dazzling items emanating a mysterious aura, obviously not ordinary objects.

Jiang Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly, a look of realization flashing in them. He knew clearly in his heart that what this statue represented was precisely that legendary figure.

"Shui Zu!"

Jiang Xuan spoke this name softly, his tone carrying a degree of certainty and solemnity. This ancient innate water god, as one of the Liu Dao Hui Lun Zhi Zhu, possessed unfathomable strength.

"Interesting, truly interesting."

The corners of Jiang Xuan's mouth curled slightly, revealing a smile full of meaning. "Just what is the reason that you would willingly take the blame for someone else..."

Having said that, Jiang Xuan's aura circulated around him, having already prepared to face the unknown challenge, quietly awaiting the impending confrontation.

Jiang Xuan was certain in his heart that Shui Zu was absolutely not the black hand manipulating everything behind the scenes.

He and Shui Zu had no grievances whatsoever, and Meng Qi had no connection with Shui Zu either.

Even, to a certain extent, Shui Zu hoped more that Meng Qi could achieve Source Master Tianzun, rather than be controlled by Mo Fu, who was also one of the Liu Dao Hui Lun Zhi Zhu. Of course, Shui Zu did not know that Meng Qi had been chosen by Source Master Tianzun; this was merely an analogy made by Jiang Xuan.

"Regardless of the reason, since you have chosen to step out and block my way, I will beat you up first before we talk."

Jiang Xuan said while steadily advancing toward that star, radiance emanating from his entire body. Shui Zu, as a Great Divine Ability User of the Creation Realm, was at a lower-middle level within this realm, but if part of his consciousness returned to control his power, then with Jiang Xuan's current strength, let alone beating him up, even a single slap would likely leave him powerless to fight back, and even his life would not be guaranteed.

However, the current Shui Zu, in order to resist the merciless erosion of the Years, had fallen into the deepest sleep, almost no different from a dead man.

Ba Wang had confidence in sweeping away all obstacles after attaining the legend; facing a Shui Zu who was like a "dead man" at this moment, what did Jiang Xuan have to dare not act?

Even if he truly could not win, he could simply turn and flee. Although this unique world brought Jiang Xuan a sense of oppression, the phenomenon in this world where Great Divine Ability Users must completely sleep also created an opportunity for Jiang Xuan to challenge those above him.

Moreover, what was before him was merely a statue of Shui Zu...

Since entering this world, Jiang Xuan had always been in a state of suppression.

Moral Tianzun hung high in the Heaven, like a heavy Mountain, making him cautious at all times; the schemes and layouts of countless powerful beings spanned the Myriad Realms and the Long River of Time, penetrating past and future, leaving him unable to guard against them.

Before seeing Moral Tianzun, Jiang Xuan acted extremely cautiously, even concealing his appearance when revealing himself, and strictly forbidding Meng Qi from revealing his name, fearing that any carelessness would trigger unexpected changes. It was only after entering Taishang Laojun Palace that he felt slightly relieved.

But afterward, even something as simple as entering Lanke Temple was inexplicably blocked, and someone even did not hesitate to harm Meng Qi to lure him out, pressing step by step, which made Jiang Xuan's anger burn ever higher.

"You guys, every one of you sleeps like a dead pig, with only the most instinctive spiritual awareness wandering outside, not even daring to bring a fashen into the Six Paths of Reincarnation Space, only daring to plant methods when others are still weak to control the reincarnators."

"Just who gave you the guts to dare probe me?" Jiang Xuan thought angrily.

Moral Tianzun existed forever in the world; Jiang Xuan neither wanted to provoke him nor dared to easily offend him, but these people were either sealed by several of the Oldest Ones like Mortals, or slept without waking to resist the consumption of the Years, quietly awaiting the arrival of the final calamity, not daring to show their faces before the final calamity, yet now acting like this, truly making Jiang Xuan feel both angry and doubtful: "How do you have such courage?!"

In his words, Jiang Xuan's anger had already overflowed; he quickened his pace, walking toward the Shui Zu statue on that star. (Chapter End)