Eternal Tale

Yin Tianshou’s gaze was profoundly deep as he looked at the vast snowfall, remaining silent.

Cui Ying slowly stepped back, feeling as if someone was choking her, making it extremely difficult to breathe. If this were true, it would be utterly absurd for the creators of the small boundary.

She suddenly let out a mocking laugh, filled with self-deprecation, melancholy, and a sigh.

The spark that had just ignited in her heart vanished abruptly. The small boundary was too insignificant, not even a ten-thousandth the size of the Mengmu Sea Region.

It turned out it wasn’t the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance at all. When this grand plan was in preparation, they were already standing against the Three Thousand Great Worlds.

Perhaps, on a larger scale, it was a confrontation between the sources of two worlds, unrelated to the will of living beings.

As a Great Ascension Venerable, she thought much deeper than ordinary cultivators and understood far more. She remained silent, her gaze gradually becoming calm.

Cui Ying glanced at Yin Tianshou with a hint of heartache. He was only in the Void Refinement phase back then; how could he bear such news? The will of the world’s source would never change because of the will of some living beings.

”Cui Ying, I have experienced so much and have long understood these truths,” Yin Tianshou spoke softly. ”The Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance also understands this, which is why they never stop us from seeking revenge.”

”Tianshou, did they attract all the hatred of the boundaries?””Yes and no. I am just worried that if Chen Xun truly has the power to destroy the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance, how will he retreat safely? We have no say in the Boundless Great World.”

”We can only take it one step at a time. The Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance has countless strong individuals. I’m afraid he won’t reach that point. If we’re still alive, we should pave the way for him.”

”Hehe, Cui Ying, don’t forget that Chen Xun was once a creator of the boundary. He has many powerful allies around him, and his charisma is no less than mine back in the day.”

Yin Tianshou stroked his beard with a smile, slowly looking in a certain direction. ”Black Bull and that man called Ji Yan will help him. I heard that man has gathered many Xuanxiao Sea Dragons from the other side of the sea abyss.”

”Indeed, over the past six hundred years, this person has caught the attention of various immortal palaces. He hails from the Celestial Sky, orchestrated the downfall of three major sects, and was subsequently imprisoned in the Immortal Prison, sentenced for two thousand years.”

”Hmm... In terms of destructiveness, this person surpasses Chen Xun. Keep a close watch on him.”

”After he was released from the Immortal Prison, he didn’t break any rules, just expanded his business, but he purchased many war magical artifacts and even negotiated cooperation with forces selling immortal slaves on the Southern Yu Continent.”

”Hmm? What is Ji Yan planning? Is Chen Xun really so assured to entrust the garbage recycling plant to him?”

”Not sure. Over the years, the Flood Dragon clan of the Eight Veins has been very low-key. I heard that the upper echelons of their sea region speak of Ji Yan with fear, though ordinary cultivators don’t know him.”

”Understood. Send someone to keep a close eye on him. Those criminals Chen Xun brought out of the Immortal Prison have now all reached the Unity stage. If they cause chaos in the Mengmu Sea Region, we will be held accountable.”

Yin Tianshou frowned slightly, not really afraid of them breaking the rules of the grand world, but worried they might be brewing some grand conspiracy. ”Don’t do anything unnecessary. If they are genuinely doing business, we should protect them well.”

”Alright,” Cui Ying nodded gently.

The two exchanged a glance and instantly disappeared from the spot, heading to their true cave abode. Consuming the longevity fruit requires careful attention, especially such a potent treasure, which must be refined meticulously.

...

In the sky, Chen Xun and Black Bull sat on a small, shabby boat, munching on Taiwei Purple Immortal Fruits as if they were ordinary fruits.

They spoke in low voices, occasionally making slurping sounds.

Although these fruits couldn’t extend their lifespan, they were quite invigorating and tasted superb.

Chen Xun wore a smile, while Black Bull sat on the ground with its head lowered, embraced by Chen Xun, a bright and honest smile on its face, with a pile of snow on its head.

Black Bull didn’t bother to shake off the snow; it enjoyed the slightly icy sensation on its head, finding it quite amusing.

Chen Xun wore a look of reflection. His confidence in Old Yin wasn’t just casual talk.

He rarely felt this confident, but the key was the Heavenly Origin they had cultivated over the centuries.

Both he and Black Bull had maxed out their longevity points for the Great Ascension stage, each with 440 points, and had begun to allocate points toward the Tribulation Crossing stage.

Though extra points weren’t very useful, they were quite beneficial for those who had just broken through a major realm. The leap in life level naturally increased endurance, causing a sudden surge in strength. This system indeed understood the logic of cultivating immortality.

They spent only fifty years cultivating the Heavenly Origin to a million years. It was now as large as a small mountain, round and full, containing the pure qi of the initial opening of heaven and earth—Heavenly Origin Qi!

However, the transformation of the qi of heaven and earth by this object was somewhat terrifying, like a giant beast of heaven and earth growling.

Every time it recovered, the vitality, spiritual qi, essence qi, and qi of the Five Elements of the Immaculate Immortal Ridge vanished in an instant.

At that moment, the Immaculate Immortal Ridge became an orphan of the grand world, as if it had detached from the world’s heaven and earth, falling into an endless abyss.

Everyone within felt an instant emptiness, cold sweat covering their bodies, as the mana and the rhythmic flow of blood and qi in their bodies also disappeared...

This bizarre situation lasted for a full three days, spreading over thousands of miles, before the Heavenly Origin seemed satisfied and stopped, with the depleted Heavenly Origin Qi fully restored.

Since then, Chen Xun and Black Bull dared not refine the power of rules at the Immaculate Immortal Ridge anymore, only going to the secluded Nine Heavens Peak to refine it alone.

Heavenly Origin Qi would not generate out of thin air; it needed the qi of heaven and earth to nourish Chen Xun and Black Bull in return.

But in a natural state, the two would cycle back and forth, maintaining a balanced state.

Chen Xun and Black Bull understood this object more deeply, realizing their World Soul was entirely stabilizing and nurturing it, preventing it from dissipating into the heavens like ordinary Heavenly Origin after cultivation.

However, every time they refined the power of rules, the Heavenly Origin noticeably shrank, requiring the World Soul to stabilize and expand its form.

The Heavenly Origin did not disappoint them. After a million years, refining the power of the Great Dao indeed became faster, nearly converting into a rule power in a year.

But they continued to increase the Heavenly Origin’s years, not encountering any bottlenecks for the time being. However, the speed of refining the power of the Great Dao seemed to have reached its limit, with about a year being the baseline.

Instantaneous refinement was impossible for now; refining was also a form of enlightenment. They were already satisfied, having shortened the time by a hundredfold, and would not be greedy for more!

They had now converted five hundred rule powers, and according to Old Yin’s calculations...

Now, in the Great Ascension stage, they were invincible. Anyone who came could be fought, and they were absolutely unkillable.

This was the true reason Chen Xun was so confident in saying this. Their cultivation no longer needed to be slowly endured over time; it could be steadily improved with the Heaven and Earth Treasure, with immortality in sight.

At this moment, Chen Xun’s transmission disk stirred, and a friendly voice came through:

”Crossing the World.”

”Hehe, Ji Yan.”

”According to the date, today is Miss Nangong’s debut day, as well as the day you and Brother Bull leave the Immortal Palace.”

”Indeed.”

”The ancient Mu family can attack at any time. The retreat is already paved, ensuring your safe withdrawal. As for the Chi family on the Southern Yu Continent, I will give you an explanation in the future.”

”Good.”

”Tomorrow, the grand competition of the Eight Directions Academy in the Mengmu Sea Region, held once every five thousand years, is a grand event. My garbage recycling plant received two invitations, and I have sent one to the Immaculate Immortal Ridge.”

”Thank you, much appreciated.”

”Crossing the World, when will you depart? Aren’t you curious about the changes over the years?”

”No need, I trust you. Once that evil tree is destroyed, we will set off. The rest of the matters between us have long been settled.”

”Then I await your news.”

”Alright.”

Chen Xun smiled gently, very serene, as the image on the transmission disk faded. Unconsciously, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

It’s been a thousand years... Did you think I, Chen Xun, had forgotten? Dare to target my Dao Ancestor’s family, even if you fall into the Nine Nether Yellow Springs, I’ll resurrect you just to kill you again!

Black Bull gently patted Chen Xun’s back, giving him a look. The black coffin was ready for that evil tree, and the Merit Ledger could finally record another entry!