Beyond the world.
Tian Di and Wu Ming appeared, watching the purple essence transform into meteors and scatter across the lands of the great Zhou’s four borders. They exchanged silent glances.
After half a day, Tian Di sighed leisurely, “I never expected Friend Jue Tian to be so resolute. Even at the moment of death, he still brings us such a big trouble…”
“Just some essence escaping, nothing more than seeking someone with heavenly fate and opportunity…”
Wu Ming took it in stride: “At worst, it’s just the rise of rulers among the barbarians, and perhaps a dozen more Tianxian hostile to us…”
“That’s true!”
Tian Di smiled bitterly, his face pale, and even his form seemed somewhat scattered.
Killing a Golden Immortal at the cost of his own life consumed not only his essence but also the authority and status of this entire world!!
Wu Ming had a sense that this deity’s authority over the world had decreased by at least half! This was the price to pay for forcing a native Golden Immortal to death!
As for himself?
Because the Huangting World was created by Wu Ming, and with the primordial energy stored in the Yuanli Pool to replenish, it did not consume much—merely a drop in the bucket.
At this moment, if Wu Ming harbored ill intentions, the Tian Di before him would likely have little power to resist.
This might also be part of the calculations of the deceased Jue Tian Xianshen, truly ensuring that his enemies would not have an easy time even in death.
“Now that this matter is settled, I must return to the heavenly court immediately. For the next hundred years, I will focus on recovery and cannot go out…”
Tian Di smiled bitterly: “As for worldly affairs, I entrust them to you, my friend!”
Knowing his weakened position, even Tian Di’s tone had changed somewhat.
This essentially meant preparing to retreat for a hundred years, allowing Wu Ming to do as he pleased in the Great Zhou world.
This noble act, or perhaps pragmatic approach, greatly satisfied Wu Ming: “Please rest assured, my friend!”
He wasn’t the type to betray allies after feasting with them. Seeing how considerate Tian Di was, Wu Ming naturally reined in some of his previous intentions.
After Tian Di vanished, Wu Ming instantaneously arrived at the Main Temple.
“With the Qie Tian Platform, I can actively draw primordial energy from chaos, ensuring an endless supply of reserves…”
Looking at the Primordial Energy Pool, which had barely diminished despite the recent battle, he wore an expression of excitement.
After absorbing the Main Temple Space, this inconceivable artifact finally became complete and even more powerful. Earlier, even while suppressing and eliminating a Tianxian, it hadn’t consumed much energy.
“With the power of the Main Temple, anyone below the eighth level, even a Golden Immortal, would be suppressed!”
Wu Ming sighed, his eyes gleaming with fervor: “Great Luo!”
After exploring the steampunk universe, the path to Great Luo was now second nature to him, theoretically perfected, lacking only real-world resources.
“The Great Luo path involves retrieving all incarnations and leaving an imprint in the river of time with massive energy…”
“Not a single incarnation can be left behind…”
Wu Ming murmured.
Although he had dispatched many incarnations, most had already been recalled. Now, only one remained in the Great Zhou world, and another in the Western Fantasy universe, incarnated as William Wallace.
The incarnation in the Great Zhou world could be recalled instantly, but the Western Fantasy universe had once given Wu Ming a strong sense of danger and even signs of an eternal path.
Now, he was finally certain.
“This Western Fantasy universe is currently ascending… No wonder it felt so strange to me!”
Excitement flashed in Wu Ming’s eyes.
The energy generated by a world’s ascension could elevate a sixth-level supernatural being to the seventh level. But the ascension of a universe could even challenge Great Luo!
“In terms of first-mover advantage, who could possibly rival my incarnation, the Conqueror King who has already conquered the Sear Continent?”
“And with the lure of the eternal path!”
Wu Ming abruptly made up his mind: “I must go to that universe to pursue ascension to Great Luo!”
This would not be a mere projection but his very essence going in person.
In fact, this was also why Wu Ming was so eager to clear up the Great Zhou world alongside Tian Di.
To ascend to Great Luo, his essence must go personally. If he failed, he might even perish. Thus, matters in the Great Zhou world naturally needed to be settled beforehand.
Of course, the affairs in Great Zhou were numerous and complex, not settling into peace merely by defeating Jue Tian Xianshen.
Fortunately, there was still ample time. According to Wu Ming’s observation, the universe’s ascension had just begun, so there was no danger of missing the opportunity.
…
Dingzhou City.
It had now been renamed Jingyang, serving as the capital of the martial state.
Halfway up Daqing Mountain, inside the Baiyun Temple.
Wu Ming’s figure suddenly appeared.
“Infinite Tianzun! Purple Qi from the East, this is an omen of extreme nobility!”
The abbot of Baiyun Temple was a true cultivator. At this moment, he saw swirling purple clouds and dazzling five-colored lights, almost blinding.
After rubbing his eyes again, all the omens vanished, leaving only a youth standing in the courtyard. Knowing something unusual must have occurred, he hurried forward respectfully: “This humble Daoist, Fei He, belongs to the Yuqing sect. May I ask what instructions the senior here has for me?”
Inwardly, he speculated that this person’s abilities and aura surpassed even Yuqing Patriarch countless times. Could he be one of the legendary Tianxian?
“I have no business here, I merely came to see someone!”
Wu Ming waved his hand: “You are all irrelevant. Leave quickly!”
“Understood, Master!”
Although the request was highly unreasonable, circumstances compelled compliance. Fei He Daoist agreed without hesitation, and the entire temple immediately erupted into chaos.
He also knew his place, realizing that whoever this noble guest had come to see must be extraordinary. Among the temple’s residents, only the traveler staying in the guest room fit the description.
Immediately sealing the temple gates, he himself, along with his Daoist disciples, blocked the entrance to keep visitors away. Once a respected Daoist, he was now reduced to a mere gatekeeper.
Wu Ming paid no heed to these matters. On the contrary, he was quite satisfied with the old Daoist’s understanding and discretion.
He took a deep breath and walked to the back courtyard of the temple.
Here were some peach trees. A gentle breeze blew, sending numerous pink petals swirling into the air, carrying a faint fragrance that refreshed the heart and mind.
Wu Ming leisurely approached a side room: “Sister, since you’ve come, why not go to the palace?”
Creak!
The door suddenly opened, revealing a woman in plain clothes with a sword, of unparalleled beauty—none other than Wu Ming’s adopted sister, Wu Qing.
Since the last Alchemy Conference, this woman had been cultivating in the Yuqing blessed land and was now just a step away from becoming a terrestrial immortal.
Moreover, with Wu Ming and Wu Zhi’s rising status, she had also gained increasing influence within the Yuqing sect.
All of this was known to Wu Ming through the old Yuqing Daoist.
Initially to ensure Wu Qing’s safety and for future convenience, Wu Ming had secretly arranged for the old Yuqing Daoist to become a cycle-walker.
Through this old Daoist, various elements within the Yuqing sect that were previously unfavorable to Wu Qing had been preemptively neutralized, subtly and effortlessly, like spring rain nourishing the earth.
“This place is quiet, perfect for cultivation!”
Wu Qing, who was cold as ice before others, finally showed a hint of a smile upon seeing Wu Ming: “It’s been a while, little brother. You still look the same as ever!”
In her heart, Wu Ming would always be the younger brother she needed to protect.
Even after later learning he was a reincarnated great adept, now a Tianxian, it remained so.
“Sister, you’ve come just in time. Stay at the palace for a few days and meet my children…”
Wu Ming said, then sighed: “Brother is about to embark on a distant journey, with uncertain fortune or misfortune. It’s good that you’ve come to see me off!”
“A distant journey, uncertain fortune or misfortune?”
Wu Qing’s delicate brows furrowed: “No wonder I suddenly felt a surge of emotion while cultivating in the blessed land, knowing it had to do with you, so I came out… Where are you going?”
“A very far… far world, full of danger, yet I must go… because my path to enlightenment lies there!”
Wu Ming spoke truthfully: “Of course, I can’t bring you all with me…”
“I understand!”
In Wu Qing’s eyes, a flicker of emotion passed, as if many feelings surged, yet were all suppressed: “Be careful… don’t die out there!”
“Hehe… Naturally!”
Wu Ming rolled his eyes inwardly and replied.
“The peach blossoms are blooming so beautifully. Walk with me!”
Wu Qing suddenly bit her lip and said.
“Okay!”
Wu Ming agreed, walking side by side with her through the peach garden, feeling that the entire spring’s beauty paled in comparison to her radiant face framed by peach blossoms.
…
As for Wu Qing’s arrival, Wu Zhi naturally expressed great delight.
In fact, for this best friend and older sister, she inwardly harbored a hint of fear.
Upon hearing that Wu Ming was about to retreat into seclusion—actually, to embark on a distant journey—Wu Zhi was equally reluctant but helpless.
Wu Ming’s determination to pursue the Dao was firm. Once a decision was made, it could not be changed.
Moreover, separated by a universe, even though she had already unified the world here, she could offer Wu Ming no help at all.
And to genuinely assist him, even a Tianxian might not suffice unless it was a Golden Immortal.
Therefore, despite her reluctance and sorrow, Wu Zhi could only reluctantly accept reality.
Surprisingly, Wu Qing seemed to have accepted it more readily, showing Wu Ming even more tenderness, as if trying to make up for years of neglect.
Half a month later, on the day Wu Ming was about to leave, she suddenly departed without saying goodbye.
In truth, with Wu Ming’s cultivation, Wu Qing’s movements couldn’t possibly be hidden from him. But since parting had always been a source of sorrow, and she found it hard to endure, Wu Ming had no intention of forcing her to stay.
After Wu Qing left, he entered the room and saw a scroll left on the table. The paper had slightly yellowed but was well-preserved, obviously carefully maintained, perhaps even protected with Daoist techniques.
“Green willows by the riverbank, I hear my beloved singing on the shore. The sun rises in the east while rain falls in the west; they say it’s not clear, yet it is…”
On the scroll was a poem, one he had written long ago.
“They say it’s not clear, yet it is; they say there’s love, yet there’s none… How wondrous fate is, who can truly understand?”
Holding the scroll, Wu Ming recalled the scenes from when he first arrived in this world, lost in thought…
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