Master Chen, Sikong Yang, Chao Qing, Mountain Master He, and others watched in awe as the terrifying Wuhai Divine Projection, once a source of immense terror, was utterly shattered and annihilated by a mere shout from Dongbo Xueying. In that moment, they gained a clearer understanding of his current might!
They gazed after Dongbo Xueying as he carried his wife away into the distance, each sighing with emotion.
They wished to help, but were powerless to do so.
“He is the greatest Transcendent our Xia Clan has ever witnessed,” declared Sikong Yang. “His cultivation journey has been brief, yet he stands peerless beneath the heavens. Even divine manifestations cannot withstand a single utterance from him. The cataclysm unleashed by the Great Demon God of Witchcraft through spatial tears was vanquished by Xueying alone. He saved the Xia Clan, yet now he cannot save his own wife.”
“The path of cultivation is filled with regrets,” Mountain Master He murmured. “But watching Xueying, who shares such deep feelings with Master Jing Qiu, I wonder when he will ever recover from this loss.”
“This is something no one else can assist with,” Chao Qing added.
“No matter how immense one’s power, it cannot replace the companionship of a beloved one. Alone and lonely, what use is great strength?” murmured Lord Bu, his voice distant.
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Dongbo Xueying carried his wife in his arms. With a flash, the surroundings transformed. Step by step, reality shifted, and soon he arrived at the summit of Xuueshi Mountain.
Xuueshi Mountain of Yishui City lay in the north, its peak perpetually covered in snow.
Dongbo Xueying placed beside it a reclining chair padded with thick blankets, gently laying his wife down and wrapping her securely.
“Jing Qiu, this is our home,” Dongbo Xueying knelt beside her, gazing at the scenery around them and the distant Qing River flowing below. “I’ve brought you here one last time to see it. Soon, I will send you to Hongshi Mountain. From then on, you will reside there… As for me, I will cultivate diligently. The stronger my power grows, the greater the chances I will find a treasure capable of restoring your soul.”
“Even if your soul collapses before that day arrives, I will continue to cultivate,” Dongbo Xueying continued beside her. “Perhaps if I become a Fourth Heaven Divine Projection, I might beseech a mighty being to resurrect you from the River of Time.”
“Though it sounds nearly impossible, reaching the Fourth Heaven Divine Projection rank is a formidable challenge even in the Divine Realm, where such beings are mighty rulers. Yet, I will do it.”
“No matter how difficult, I will never give up.”
Dongbo Xueying continued, “Ah, had I known this would happen, I should have sent Mountain Master He to cultivate at Hongshi Mountain instead. The higher his cultivation, the greater his control over the Star Tower would be! However, Hongchen Island’s rules allow one to bring family members, and bringing Mountain Master He… Well, that would be rather awkward. After all, he isn’t truly family, hahaha…”
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Hongshi Mountain, Hongchen Island.
A white-haired, rosy-cheeked elder stood by a lake, his gaze fixed upon the void. Beside him stood the green-haired woman Xi Wei and the artifact spirit Hongshi.
“Ancestor,” Xi Wei and Hongshi both bowed respectfully.
“Ancestor, please help Dongbo Xueying!” Xi Wei pleaded, though with trepidation, for she knew that just because one begged did not mean the other would necessarily comply. “This young one is also a disciple of the Holy Master’s inner circle and deserves nurturing. Though his talent is impressive, he is merely an inner circle disciple, not even qualified to be a direct disciple.”
From a perspective of benefit, it was simply not worth investing much into one with such potential.
“Let’s see, let’s see.”
The white-haired elder laughed heartily. “I guessed it already. That Time Temple was merely an artifact spirit, and it acted with strict, clear rules. It wouldn’t make unprofitable moves! Dongbo Xueying is indeed an extraordinary Transcendent in the mortal world, but when we widen our view to the endless abyssal worlds of the Divine Realm and the entire River of Time, there are still many stronger than him. After all, only those with top-tier Primordial Intent can be considered truly outstanding geniuses. His potential still falls short.”
“Ancestor?” the artifact spirit Hongshi asked anxiously.
“Though his potential may be somewhat lacking,” the elder said, “he is indeed a man of deep emotions and unwavering devotion. From his birth until now, at the young age of eight, he was already obsessively practicing spear techniques, risking his life for his younger brother, never once choosing cowardice or survival at the cost of honor for the Xia Clan… And now, for his wife as well. A man of such deep devotion will not forget the kindness shown to him.”
The elder, who had lived eternally and experienced countless lives, understood that though some possessed extraordinary talent, their hearts were often cold and ruthless, quick to turn their backs on those who had helped them.
“Yes, Dongbo Xueying is not the kind to forget kindness or betray loyalty,” Xi Wei quickly added.
“Alright, alright,” the elder nodded. “Though it may be a bit troublesome, I’ll help this young one. I’ve come to visit my old friend Hongchen’s place, so I should do something meaningful. I will assist his disciple. As for the vengeance for my old friend Hongchen, I certainly haven’t forgotten. But we must wait patiently for the right opportunity. It would be best if we could wait for Xia Hui Ming to also take this step and become a mighty being. With Hui Ming and me working together, there would be hope.”
“We are not in a rush,” Xi Wei and Hongshi replied together.
“You two are trapped here, and ultimately, only a Divine Projection born within the Xia Clan’s world and wielding a Cave Heaven artifact can free you. That is beyond my power,” the elder responded swiftly. “I shall venture forth to forge a karmic bond with Dongbo Xueying, and with that, I bid you farewell.”
“Humbly seeing off the Ancestor,” Xi Wei and Hongshi bowed respectfully.
Whoosh.
The silver-haired elder immediately stepped forward and disappeared into the cavernous relic. Under ordinary circumstances, a mere projection could never penetrate such a dimensional space. Yet the Ancient One shared an extraordinary bond with the Crimson Dust Sage, and the artifact’s spirit naturally made no move to obstruct his passage.
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Atop Xuueshi Mountain.
Dongbo Xueying sat beside his wife, recounting many past events, many things he wished to say. At that moment, merely over ten meters away, a white-haired, rosy-cheeked elder appeared silently, watching the scene with a gentle smile. His arrival was completely without warning, so much so that even Dongbo Xueying, who could now subtly draw upon the forces of this world, failed to detect it.
Suddenly, Dongbo Xueying’s expression shifted. He turned his head toward the white-haired elder beside him.
“How is this possible? I can now subtly command the forces of this world. Neither the Great Demon God of the Witch Deity nor even the Third Heaven Divine Projection from the Earth Temple could escape my perception. Yet, this figure appeared beside me without a sound, unnoticed until I laid eyes upon him?” Dongbo Xueying was profoundly shaken, instantly realizing, “This being’s realm far surpasses that of the Third Heaven Divine Projection.”
Understanding this, Dongbo Xueying stepped forward in excitement, bowing respectfully and solemnly. “Dongbo Xueying pays respects to the senior.”
“Fate has brought us together,” the white-haired elder said. “Hence, I have come to form a karmic bond.”
Indeed, it was fate.
It so happened that in this era, the Ancestor had descended to visit the old haunt of his dear friend, learning of his friend’s final words and more. Because of this descent, he had personally witnessed Dongbo Xueying overcoming numerous trials, becoming a Guardian Disciple and eventually an inner circle disciple. He had also witnessed the great battle outside. Thus, the Ancestor had developed a sense of closeness toward Dongbo Xueying. Combined with his recognition of the young man as a deeply devoted and emotional soul—though his talent and potential were not the most dazzling—he decided that this young one was worth helping.
“Senior…” Dongbo Xueying, with a faint inkling, spoke excitedly, “Could it be that you are willing to save my wife?”
The white-haired elder smiled gently and gave a slight nod.
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