The gray humanoid figure suddenly fell silent, merely staring intently at Dongbo Xueying.
Being scrutinized by such a colossal being made Dongbo Xueying feel somewhat uneasy.
“Truly unexpected that I, Gu Qi, would one day have a disciple,” the gray humanoid figure mused. “The feeling of having a disciple is… quite peculiar.”
“Gu Qi—that is my name.”
The enormous gray figure continued, “This is my first time taking a disciple, so I’m not entirely sure how to teach one. You already possess the Guardian Treasure, and soon you’ll receive the complete *Wanderer’s Secret Code*. From then on, your cultivation will depend entirely on yourself. However, the cultivation system of your universe, which revolves around comprehending the mysteries of laws, becomes immensely powerful in the later stages. I suggest you continue cultivating it alongside the *Wanderer’s Secret Code*. Do not abandon your original path.”
Dongbo Xueying nodded obediently.
Indeed.
In terms of combat artistry, their system was undoubtedly formidable. Its only weakness lay in other aspects—such as physical strength, which paled in comparison to the Mother Goddess Cult, let alone the Voidwalker lineage. Just mastering the first layer of the *Wanderer’s Secret Code* had already caused Dongbo Xueying’s physical power to surge, rivaling that of a top-tier guardian. Combined with his mastery of laws, he could now contend with even a Sacred Guardian!
And this was only the first layer! If he cultivated a few more layers, he might even challenge a Paragon while still at the Sovereign level!
The Voidwalker system and the law-based system truly complemented each other.
“In the future, if you encounter other cultivation systems, you may draw inspiration from them. If you find one exceptionally suited to you, you may even cultivate it alongside your current path,” the colossal figure rambled on. “All cultivation systems were created by someone. Different paths ultimately lead to the same destination. Drawing wisdom from various sources will greatly benefit you.”
“I’m not skilled at teaching disciples, so I can only offer you advice.”
“Ah, yes. Your universe was created by that old fellow Tianyu, so by default, you belong to his faction. His faction is quite powerful now, with Tianyu and the Island Master of Heart Lake standing as its pillars. In the future, you may seek refuge with them. That would be far better than relying on a lone wanderer like me,” the gray figure chuckled.
Dongbo Xueying understood that this avatar likely shared memories with its true body, so “Ancestor Tianyu” and the “Island Master of Heart Lake” must be beings of comparable stature.
“Tianyu’s faction is located in the Seven Seas Sacred Realm,” the gray figure continued. “In truth, Tianyu cares deeply for you all. He has left behind guidance—once your strength is sufficient, you will receive it, directing you through the chaos void toward the distant Seven Seas Sacred Realm. As for me… my homeland lies in another sacred realm.”
“I participated in a war that engulfed the entire sacred realm. That battle shattered it into several fragments. Severely wounded, I fled into the chaos void. It was only in my weakened state that I realized I might perish at any moment—hence my decision to leave behind a legacy. Fortunately, I survived the ordeal.”
“I am restless by nature, wandering endlessly. Moreover, that war left me with a few mortal enemies, making it unwise for me to linger in one place.”
“So don’t come looking for me! And never, ever reveal that you are my disciple, Gu Qi’s! If word gets out, your life will be in grave danger. My enemies are no weaker than I am.”
“If you were to perish because of me, my only disciple gone, I would be heartbroken—who knows when I might find another?”
“And one more thing…”
The gray figure hesitated before adding, “If you truly wish to know my whereabouts, you may ask Tianyu or the Island Master of Heart Lake when you meet them. They both know.”
“Enough talk. Prepare yourself, boy—it’s time to receive the legacy.” The gray figure gazed at Dongbo Xueying, then couldn’t resist adding, “You still haven’t called me ‘Master,’ have you? Though I haven’t taught you much, and the *Wanderer’s Secret Code* wasn’t my creation, I did bestow upon you the Guardian Treasure and pass on this legacy. Surely that warrants some gratitude?”
Dongbo Xueying felt a pang of embarrassment.
The truth was, after undergoing the trial to refine the Black Gourd, he hadn’t truly considered himself this senior’s disciple. Having just succeeded and arrived here, he hadn’t yet adjusted mentally.
Regardless, this Voidwalker, Gu Qi—a being of immense power yet a novice at teaching—had shown him great kindness and genuine concern for his safety. Dongbo Xueying bowed sincerely. “Your disciple, Dongbo Xueying, pays respects to Master.”
“Good. You may have many masters, but you are my only disciple. Remember—secrecy is paramount! Do not expose our connection. Your master is currently entangled in troubles, drifting through the void to evade them.” The gray figure chuckled before his massive form gradually turned translucent, revealing countless intricate threads woven throughout his body.
These threads formed the colossal gray figure—in essence, his entire body was a supermassive array diagram, infinitely more complex than the first layer of the *Wanderer’s Secret Code*! It surpassed even the fundamental laws governing material realms, the sun, and the moon in profundity.
This was the legacy left behind by the most ancient creator of the Voidwalker lineage.
Even Gu Qi had only cultivated up to the fifty-fifth layer! Because he hadn’t reached the pinnacle, he couldn’t transmit the legacy directly. Thus, he left behind an avatar imbued with a sliver of his soul—a soul that contained the complete *Wanderer’s Secret Code*—to pass on the inheritance.
“Boom—”
The enormous gray figure shrank rapidly, transforming into a streak of light that shot straight into Dongbo Xueying’s glabella.
“Hummm!”
His consciousness roared.
Both his true body and his avatar lost awareness in an instant.
Time became meaningless.
When Dongbo Xueying finally jolted back to clarity, he immediately inspected his divine heart. It now resembled flawless crystal, with the *Wanderer’s Secret Code* seamlessly integrated into every part of it, undetectable yet transmitting information. Currently, he only knew the second-layer array diagram. Upon mastering one layer, the next would naturally reveal itself. The *Wanderer’s Secret Code* was now one with his soul—irrevocable by any means.
“Hmm?” Dongbo Xueying stared in astonishment as the vast world around him began collapsing. A protective force shielded him from harm as the miniature cosmos shattered like a crumbling house, fragmenting piece by piece until it finally vanished into nothingness.
Amidst the destruction, he remained untouched.
Before him stretched an expanse of stars.
“Within the territory of the Spacetime Island.” Sensing the karmic threads, he immediately pinpointed his location.
“To think my Voidwalker master participated in a war that shattered an entire sacred realm… That level is still far beyond me.” Dongbo Xueying sighed inwardly. Though their interaction had been brief, he held genuine respect for this master.
Throughout his cultivation journey, he had formally taken only three masters: Bloodblade the Divine Emperor, the Reddust Sacred Master, and now the Voidwalker Gu Qi. Though figures like Chi Qiusheng, Gong Yu, and Sikong Yang had guided him after he became a Transcendent, their teachings had been directed at a group, not him alone.
Among his three masters, Bloodblade was undoubtedly the closest to him. Gu Qi came next—despite their short acquaintance, this immensely powerful yet utterly inexperienced teacher had shown him sincere care. As for the Reddust Sacred Master, their connection was the most distant, as the Sacred Master had already perished by the time Dongbo Xueying entered Redrock Mountain.
Among cultivators, the master-disciple bond was sacred.
“Regardless, this master truly cares for me. And to think I’m his first disciple… I wonder who his mortal enemies are, that he fears implicating me.” Dongbo Xueying shook his head. Such matters were still far beyond his reach.
—
Within the vast hall of the Mother Goddess Cult, the Tusked Sovereign sat alone in meditation. His heartbeat resonated through the hall, causing faint tremors.
Suddenly—
“Sovereign, Dongbo Xueying has reappeared—within the Spacetime Island’s territory!” A message arrived.
The rhythmic heartbeat ceased abruptly. The Tusked Sovereign opened his eyes, icy killing intent swirling within them.
“Finally, he shows himself.”
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