“Resist the Pen of the Great Path?”
Hearing this, Jun Xie’s pupils suddenly shrank.
What was the Pen of the Great Path?
It was a divine pen that could determine the fate of all beings! And yet, someone could resist its power…
At that moment, Old Gu sighed softly, “Let’s go!”
With that, he turned and left.
Jun Xie was silent for a moment before following.
He didn’t ask who it was again—there was no point.
…
Elsewhere.
Ye Xuan and Dao Ling were frantically shuttling through space-time, fleeing!
Though they couldn’t defeat Shi Yuan and his group, escaping was another matter. Shi Yuan and the others couldn’t catch them easily. After all, Dao Ling was in the Time Realm, and while Ye Xuan wasn’t, he had the Qingxuan Sword!
Their speed was incredible, crossing countless star domains, but Shi Yuan and his group pursued like maggots on bone, relentless.
In the midst of space-time, Dao Ling glanced at Ye Xuan beside him. “Brother Ye, where are we going?”
Ye Xuan said gravely, “To the Zhou Clan!”
Dao Ling hesitated, then asked, “Will the Zhou Clan help us?”
Ye Xuan said seriously, “We’re just passing through the Zhou Clan, not staying. Understand?”
Dao Ling paused, then gave a thumbs-up. “Brilliant!”
Passing through the Zhou Clan!
As long as they crossed Zhou Clan territory, Shi Yuan and his group would have to follow. The Zhou and Shi Clans were already at odds. Would the Zhou Clan let Shi Yuan and his men pass through?
No way!
So, when they passed through, Shi Yuan’s group would face two choices: retreat or confront the Zhou Clan!
Either way, it would benefit Ye Xuan and Dao Ling!
At that moment, Dao Ling suddenly asked, “Brother Ye, do you know the way to the Zhou Clan?”
Ye Xuan hesitated, then said, “I… don’t think so.”
Dao Ling’s face darkened instantly.
Ye Xuan felt a pang of frustration.
Damn it!
How could he forget something so crucial?
How to get to the Zhou Clan?
Dao Ling glanced around, then said, “If we keep going like this, they’ll catch up eventually!”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “I have a plan!”
He pulled out the Xuantian Token and activated it. Soon, the token emitted a low hum.
Moments later, a phantom-like old man appeared before them. He bowed slightly, about to speak, when Ye Xuan and Dao Ling vanished into the depths of the starry sky.
The old man was stunned.
From the edge of the starry sky, Ye Xuan suddenly called out, “Senior, which way to the Zhou Clan? Point us in the right direction!”
The old man’s expression froze. He hesitated, then said, “Young Master Ye, you’re going the wrong way!”
He knew it was Ye Xuan who summoned him, as only Ye Xuan held the Xuantian Token in the Immortal Treasure Pavilion.
At the edge of the starry sky, Ye Xuan’s face turned as black as a pot’s bottom when he heard this.
Damn it!
The wrong direction?
They had to backtrack?
Ye Xuan suddenly turned to Dao Ling. “Brother Dao Ling, I’ll take a step first. Take care!”
With that, he used the Qingxuan Sword to shuttle back to the Shi Clan’s territory.
Dao Ling, left behind, was dumbfounded. “What the hell, Brother Ye… don’t sell me out!”
At that moment, Shi Yuan and his group appeared before Dao Ling.
Dao Ling hesitated, then said, “Everyone, the sword is with Brother Ye… and he’s heading to the Dao Clan now. If you chase him, you can still catch up!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Hearing Dao Ling, Shi Yuan and his group’s faces darkened.
Truth be told, their real target was indeed Ye Xuan and his Qingxuan Sword!
As for Dao Ling… they couldn’t let him go either!
Shi Yuan glanced at an elder beside him. The next moment, three elders charged at Dao Ling!
Shi Yuan, with two Time Realm experts, turned back!
In the distance, a ferocious glint flashed in Dao Ling’s eyes. “Come on! One against three—what’s that to me?”
With a shout, he charged forward!
*Boom!*
Space-time shattered, and Dao Ling was blasted back tens of thousands of feet. As he stopped, he fell into the Realm of Death, his body growing faint.
The full force of three Time Realm experts was terrifying!
Seeing them charge again, Dao Ling’s eyelids twitched. “No… I’m done!”
With that, he turned and vanished into the horizon.
In the past, he’d have fought to the end, even if he couldn’t win. But now, he thought it wiser to play it safe.
As long as the mountain remains, there’s no shortage of firewood!
Seeing Dao Ling flee, the three Time Realm experts’ faces darkened, and they chased after him without hesitation!
Elsewhere, after Ye Xuan used the Qingxuan Sword to return to the starting point, he immediately used it again to pierce through space-time, heading toward the Zhou Clan.
With the Qingxuan Sword, he pushed his speed to the limit, crossing dozens of cosmic star domains in the blink of an eye. Yet, he still hadn’t reached the Zhou Clan!
Ye Xuan frowned.
Was it that far?
Without overthinking, he continued shuttling. After crossing dozens more star domains, he frowned again—he was heading toward the Guanxuan Universe!
At that moment, the space-time before him split open, and Shi Yuan and his three companions stepped out!
Caught up!
Ye Xuan stopped, took out the Xuantian Token, and activated it. Moments later, an old man appeared before him, looking at Ye Xuan with a sheepish smile. “Young Master Ye!”
Ye Xuan stared at him. “The direction you gave me wasn’t toward the Zhou Clan, was it?”
Nearby, Shi Yuan sneered, “Of course not!”
The old man hesitated, then said, “Young Master Ye, the Shi Clan is quite decent. There must be some misunderstanding. Since it’s a misunderstanding, we can sit down and talk. Don’t you think?”
Ye Xuan smiled. “It seems you’re not from the Immortal Treasure Pavilion, but the Shi Clan!”
The old man smiled faintly. “I am from the Immortal Treasure Pavilion. I just don’t want to see such a deep misunderstanding between you and the Shi Clan, so I gave a false route. Please understand, Young Master Ye!”
Ye Xuan stared at him. “Do you know what you’re doing?”
The old man smiled. “Are you trying to pressure me with the Pavilion Master? If so, you’ll be disappointed. From what I know, the Pavilion Master has left the Zhou Heaven Universe!”
Ye Xuan looked at the Xuantian Token in his hand, silent.
At that moment, the space-time nearby suddenly split open.
*Boom!*
A mysterious figure stepped out, clad in a wide black robe, wearing a mask, and holding a black spear in their left hand.
Seeing this figure, Shi Yuan and his group’s faces turned grave!
Who was this?
Ye Xuan’s gaze fell on the mysterious figure, his heart on guard!
This person’s aura far surpassed that of Shi Yuan and his companions!
Suddenly, the mysterious figure vanished, charging straight at the Immortal Treasure Pavilion elder!
Seeing this, the elder’s face changed drastically. He clenched his right fist and struck out.
*Boom!*
The space-time before him turned into a massive abyss!
An instant later, a tearing sound rang out, and a spear pierced through the elder’s forehead.
Seeing this, Shi Yuan and his group’s faces changed dramatically!
This elder was a Time Realm expert!
Killed just like that?
In the distance, the mysterious figure walked out slowly, looking at the stunned elder and saying hoarsely, “Traitor!”
With a wave of their sleeve—
*Boom!*
The elder was erased!
The mysterious figure turned to Ye Xuan and bowed slightly. “Young Master Ye, sorry for the trouble!”
Ye Xuan said gravely, “Are you one of Pavilion Master Qin’s people?”
The mysterious figure nodded. “The Pavilion Master learned you’d come to the Zhou Heaven Universe and ordered the local Immortal Treasure Pavilion leader to assist you. But, fearing some might disobey her orders, she had me stay in this realm!”
Ye Xuan quickly pointed at Shi Yuan and his group. “Take them out!”
Shi Yuan: “…”
The mysterious figure hesitated, then said, “Young Master Ye, I’m sorry, I can’t act!”
Ye Xuan was puzzled. “Why not?”
The mysterious figure said gravely, “Young Master Ye, the Pavilion Master said this is a battle for the destiny of the Great Path. It’s better if you fight for it yourself. We can offer some assistance, but we can’t fight for you, or this battle for destiny would lose its meaning.”
Ye Xuan fell silent.
The mysterious figure continued, “Young Master Ye, I’ll take my leave!”
As he turned to go, Ye Xuan suddenly said, “You can offer some assistance, right?”
The mysterious figure nodded. “Yes!”
Ye Xuan quickly stepped beside him, took out a small pagoda, and placed it in his hand. “Senior, can you safeguard this for me?”
The mysterious figure hesitated, then asked, “Just safeguard this?”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Yes!”
The mysterious figure nodded slightly. “That’s a small matter, of course! Rest assured, Young Master Ye, no one in this universe can take this from me!”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Then I’m at ease!”
With that, he entered the pagoda and began frantically absorbing the unprocessed energy within him.
Seeing Ye Xuan enter the pagoda, the mysterious figure was stunned!
He quickly said, “Young Master Ye, I only agreed to guard the pagoda, not you!”
Ye Xuan looked puzzled. “Senior, I didn’t ask you to guard me! Just protect the pagoda. Don’t worry about anything else—even if I’m beaten to death, don’t interfere!”
The mysterious figure’s throat bobbed. “Young Master Ye… I… you can’t do this…”
Ye Xuan had already closed his eyes!
Time!
He just needed a little time to reach the Time Realm!
Outside, the mysterious figure looked at the pagoda in his hand, utterly bewildered.
Can you play like this?
In the distance, Shi Yuan suddenly snarled, “Sir, the Shi Clan has always been on good terms with the Immortal Treasure Pavilion. Is it worth making an enemy of us for a human?”
The mysterious figure hesitated, then said, “Actually… it’s quite worth it…”
Shi Yuan: “…”
