The woman in black was also puzzled by the identity of Dongbo Xueying before her, as she did not recognize him. However, from the conversation nearby, she understood that she and Qiu Bai had been resurrected from the River of Time solely because of this Dongbo Xueying.
Feeling Chi Qiu Bai embrace her, the woman in black smiled faintly, her heart brimming with sweetness—this was something she had longed for all along.
“Old Ghost Bai, send them away. The deal is done, and I’m leaving,” said the Annihilation Emperor.
“I must also thank the Annihilation Emperor for this,” Dongbo Xueying promptly expressed his gratitude.
Without the Annihilation Emperor’s involvement, Dongbo Xueying would never have dared to trust Bai the Monarch.
“Hahaha…” The Annihilation Emperor chuckled, casting a glance at Bai the Monarch before turning and stepping into a spatial rift, vanishing without a trace.
Bai the Monarch spared Dongbo Xueying only a brief look, unwilling to say more. He knew his reputation was far from stellar.
“Let’s go,” Bai the Monarch commanded.
“Let’s go.” Dongbo Xueying waved his hand, storing Chi Qiu Bai and his wife within a spatial treasure before following Bai the Monarch into the spatial rift to begin their journey back.
With Bai the Monarch escorting them, the return journey was naturally much safer. In truth, given Dongbo Xueying’s current strength, only a being at the level of a Paragon could truly threaten him. Even the so-called ‘Demon Lord Luo’ could, at most, suppress him—nothing more.
Whoosh. Whoosh.
Finally, they passed through the outermost layer of the Dark Abyss, traversing the hazy darkness before continuing along the spatial rift. As they traveled, Dongbo Xueying could feel the oppressive will of the Dark Abyss—representing destruction, darkness, and slaughter—gradually receding.
When they emerged from the spatial rift, they found themselves in the void, now within the bounds of the Divine Realm.
“Dongbo Xueying,” Bai the Monarch said as he stepped out of the rift, standing in the void with a faint smirk. “This time, you managed to take the original copy of the Blood Devil Scroll’s first volume from my domain. That’s quite impressive. But don’t get too cocky. Focus on your cultivation and strive to transcend the River of Time as soon as possible. If you fail, you’ll only have a mere billion years of life. A pitiful little thing who can’t transcend, taking an original supreme technique from me—that would be my disgrace.”
“There’s no need for the Monarch to worry about that,” Dongbo Xueying replied indifferently.
The commander of the Destruction Legion, a Four Heavens Sky God, had repeatedly emphasized to him that “realm is the foundation.”
Dongbo Xueying understood this well. Without transcendence, everything would be in vain.
“Monarch, let us part ways here,” Dongbo Xueying said. Bai the Monarch nodded and turned to leave, returning to the Dark Abyss. Meanwhile, a starfield airship appeared before Dongbo Xueying, and he boarded it to begin his journey through space-time.
…
Standing on the deck of the starfield airship were Dongbo Xueying, Chi Qiu Bai, and the woman in black, Wu Xi. Both of them had now been restored to their physical forms—a trivial task for Dongbo Xueying.
“I never imagined I, Chi Qiu Bai, would have a day like this,” Chi Qiu Bai said, standing at the bow of the ship and gazing at the radiant spatial rift around them. “To have my body restored, to return to the Divine Realm, and to have Xiao Xi with me again.”
“Qiu Bai,” the woman in black smiled softly.
Dongbo Xueying was overjoyed to see this.
Changfeng had lived a life of torment, enduring years of torture under Darhao’s cruel methods before being further twisted by the Wailing Demon Sect’s cultivation of the Blood Devil Scroll. His past life had been one of suffocating misery, and even his beloved Wu Xi had been tortured to death by Darhao—a tragedy in every sense.
Now that everything had been reversed, Dongbo Xueying was genuinely happy for Chi Qiu Bai.
“Xueying, I will remember this kindness,” Chi Qiu Bai said. “But given your current strength and status, I fear I may never be able to repay you.”
“Why speak of repayment, Changfeng? Where do you and your wife plan to go now? Back to the Xia Clan World, or will you stay in the Divine Realm?” Dongbo Xueying asked. “The Xia Clan World also contains the Red Rock Mountain World, which you can enter effortlessly if you wish.”
“Let’s return to the Xia Clan World,” Chi Qiu Bai said, looking at his wife. “Xiao Xi and I have been away from our homeland for far too long.”
The woman in black smiled in agreement.
“Very well,” Dongbo Xueying nodded.
The starfield airship moved swiftly, and upon reaching their destination, Dongbo Xueying escorted them directly into the material world of the Xia Clan.
…
Above the Xia Clan World, suspended in midair.
The woman in black, Wu Xi, stood in the sky, gazing at the vast, bustling world below. Her eyes sparkled as she whispered, “The Xia Clan… home…”
“We’re back,” Chi Qiu Bai said with a smile.
“I’ll take my leave now, so as not to disturb you two any longer. Hahaha, contact me if you need anything,” Dongbo Xueying said with a laugh before vanishing with a single step.
Left alone, Chi Qiu Bai and Wu Xi finally had their long-awaited reunion, locking eyes with one another.
“There’s so much I want to do,” Chi Qiu Bai said.
“Me too,” Wu Xi replied. “Qiu Bai, come with me. I’ll take you somewhere.”
The two then soared through the skies as streaks of light.
…
Dongbo Xueying left the Xia Clan World with the true divine artifact dagger in tow. At his current level of strength and with the dagger fully refined, carrying it posed no issue.
Whoosh.
The starfield airship arrived at Bloodblade Divine Court.
Dongbo Xueying was in high spirits—not only due to his own meteoric rise in power but also because he had fulfilled a long-held wish by helping Changfeng.
“Changfeng’s talent was extraordinary even as a Transcendent, mastering dual souls and a second-grade True Intent despite the odds. His potential is immense. I wonder how far he’ll go after enduring so many trials,” Dongbo Xueying mused with anticipation. In his view, among all the figures in Xia Clan history, only Jing Qiu—a reincarnated Three Heavens Sky God—and himself surpassed Chi Qiu Bai in talent. Even his own children, though exceptional, fell slightly short compared to Chi Qiu Bai, given the vast resources and guidance they had received from birth.
Upon landing at Bloodblade Divine Court, Dongbo Xueying headed straight for Yin Stone Cottage.
Suddenly, a voice transmission reached him.
“Xueying, come to me,” the voice whispered in his ear.
“Master?” Dongbo Xueying immediately recognized it and altered his course toward his master’s location.
He arrived at a simple wooden courtyard.
Inside stood only Bloodblade Divine Emperor, clad in dark red robes, with no sign of the black bird.
Dongbo Xueying entered the courtyard and bowed respectfully. “Your disciple greets you, Master.”
“You’ve stirred quite the commotion this time,” Bloodblade Divine Emperor said with a faint smile. “Fighting one against three, slaying a mighty figure from the Abyss, and successfully retrieving the original copy of the Blood Devil Scroll’s first volume. Haha, the three Abyss Rulers must be feeling rather embarrassed. Though I kept an eye on the situation, I couldn’t intervene directly—had I done so, those three would have stepped in as well.”
“Your disciple understands,” Dongbo Xueying replied.
“The supreme techniques of the Destruction Legion are truly formidable. For you to achieve such strength after mastering them as a Four Heavens Sky God is remarkable,” Bloodblade Divine Emperor praised. “Your current power places you among the very top of mighty figures, nearly at the level of a Paragon.”
Dongbo Xueying silently agreed.
“With greater power comes greater responsibility,” Bloodblade Divine Emperor continued. “As the Bloodblade Pavilion Master, your jurisdiction must expand accordingly.”
Dongbo Xueying received a message from the Bloodblade Tavern’s internal system, detailing the changes to his assigned regions.
“Understood,” he acknowledged promptly.
This was a responsibility he could shoulder.
“At your current level, it’s time you learned certain truths,” Bloodblade Divine Emperor said solemnly. “The path of cultivation is fraught with conflict. If you don’t fight for opportunities, they will fall into your rivals’ hands. They will grow stronger and crush you beneath their heels. Fall behind once, twice… and you’ll only be left further and further in the dust. Thus, the path demands struggle—both within and without. Internal cultivation is vital, but external resources are equally crucial.”
“Your disciple understands,” Dongbo Xueying nodded.
He had personally benefited from the three unique relics—such as the Crimson Bracelet—left behind by the frozen, deceased Paragon. These artifacts, imbued with the ‘Dao of Space-Time,’ had significantly eased his comprehension of the Space-Time Divine Heart. Without them, advancing to Four Heavens Sky God might have taken him tens of thousands of years longer.
Similarly, the true divine artifact dagger had deepened his insights into the mysteries of ‘Slaughter’ and ‘Illusory Realm,’ accelerating his mastery of the *Extinction Profound Body* and amplifying the power of his spear technique, ‘Annihilation.’ Without it, he might not have prevailed in his one-against-three battle.
Such were the advantages of resources.
While inner cultivation was paramount, external aids served as powerful catalysts.
“Constant strife divides the Divine Realm and the Abyss into countless factions, with many mighty figures seeking my protection to ensure their survival,” Bloodblade Divine Emperor said. “However, I only guarantee the safety of their avatars within the Divine Court’s territory. As for external conflicts… I do not interfere in ordinary battles between mighty figures. Pang Yi, Destruction, and Zhushan—the three Paragons—likewise refrain from involvement.”
Dongbo Xueying nodded.
“Among my subordinates, aside from the numerous independent mighty figures, there are also the ‘Five Directional Emperors,'” Bloodblade Divine Emperor revealed.
“Five Directional Emperors?” Dongbo Xueying was puzzled; this was the first he’d heard of them.
“The title of Five Directional Emperor is reserved for those with strength approaching that of a Paragon. I invest heavily in their cultivation, and they typically lead the Bloodblade Divine Court’s mighty figures in external conflicts,” Bloodblade Divine Emperor explained. “However, only two currently hold the position: Gu Zang and Bei Hu.”
Dongbo Xueying knew of them.
Emperor Gu Zang was his senior brother, possessing near-Paragon strength.
Hall Master Bei Hu was an ancient mighty figure of comparable power.
“Others lack the requisite strength and thus are unworthy of the title,” Bloodblade Divine Emperor said, fixing his gaze on Dongbo Xueying. “Though you are merely a Four Heavens Sky God, your power qualifies you. Thus, I wish for you to become the third of the Five Directional Emperors.”
“From this day forth, the mighty figures of Bloodblade Divine Court shall follow your lead, along with the other two, in conflicts with rival factions,” Bloodblade Divine Emperor declared. “Greater responsibility brings greater rewards, which will greatly aid your transcendence.”
“Yes, Master. Your disciple understands,” Dongbo Xueying replied.
(End of Chapter)
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