Unknown Star Domain
In this star domain, there was a massive planet surrounded by hundreds of smaller planets of varying sizes. Upon closer inspection, one would realize these planets formed an enormous array!
A star domain array!
On the largest planet stood a clan.
The Shi Clan!
Within the city, a young man sat cross-legged, flanked by two elders, both at the Inner Contemplation Realm.
The young man was Shitian.
Before Shitian’s rise, the Shi Clan was already a supreme family ruling eight hundred star domains, unmatched in the Zhou Tian Universe except by the ancient Zhou Clan.
Now, with a prodigy like Shitian, the Shi Clan could stand toe-to-toe with even the Zhou Clan.
The Shi Clan’s protection of Shitian was nothing short of obsessive.
As long as Shitian was there, surpassing the Zhou Clan was only a matter of time.
At that moment, a black-robed elder slowly approached Shitian and bowed slightly. “Young Master, the Man of Destiny and the Defiant One have sent messages!”
Shitian, seated, opened his eyes and smiled. “Messages for me?”
The black-robed elder nodded. “Yes.”
Shitian took the letters and read them. After a long pause, he sneered, “These two are quite the pair, aren’t they?”
An elegant elder behind Shitian took the letters and read them. After a moment, he said, “They’re both trying to get you to target the other first, buying themselves time.”
Shitian laughed. “Do they think I’m an idiot? I can see through that.”
The elegant elder shook his head slightly. “It’s not that simple.”
Shitian turned to him. “Teacher, have you noticed something else?”
The elegant elder said softly, “They might join forces.”
Join forces!
Shitian frowned. “They’re both prideful prodigies. Would they really?”
The elegant elder shook his head. “Under normal circumstances, no. But if you’re too strong, they might.”
Shitian said gravely, “What about their pride?”
The elegant elder shook his head. “Pride is fleeting. A momentary laugh means nothing. The one who laughs last is the true victor. Both of them see this clearly.”
Shitian fell silent.
The elegant elder continued, “Though the Xuanguan Universe is inferior to the Zhou Tian Universe, don’t forget that the mysterious Pavilion Master came from there. And according to our intelligence, she’s created a new realm called ‘Time’!”
Time!
Shitian frowned slightly. “Teacher, who is this Pavilion Master?”
The elegant elder shook his head. “Unknown.”
Shitian remained silent.
The elegant elder went on, “Your contest with the Defiant One and the Man of Destiny is a battle for fate. Thus, a clash between you three is inevitable. Right now, they’re weaker—perfect for striking. But if you go yourself, they’ll likely unite.”
Shitian sneered, “What do I have to fear?”
The elegant elder frowned. “How many times have I told you? Confidence is good, but never underestimate anyone, especially not these two—they’re no ordinary foes!”
Shitian nodded slightly. “Teacher’s lesson is noted.”
The elegant elder nodded. “Remember, don’t be too full of yourself, or you’ll regress. Among the younger generation, you’re nearly invincible, but your mindset still has flaws—that’s your weakness.”
Shitian nodded. “I’ll keep that in mind.”
The elegant elder opened his palm, and two scrolls floated to Shitian. “These are their profiles. Study them.”
Shitian nodded, took the scrolls, and began reading.
The elegant elder quietly withdrew.
Soon after, he arrived in a starry expanse. Not far away, he saw a woman dressed in simple cloth robes, with a small cloth bag slung across her shoulder.
The elegant elder bowed slightly. “Pavilion Master Qin Guan, please wait!”
In the distance, Qin Guan stopped and turned, smiling. “Is something the matter?”
The elegant elder bowed again. “Shi Ru greets Pavilion Master Qin.”
Qin Guan smiled. “You’re from the Shi Clan!”
The elegant elder nodded. “Indeed.”
Qin Guan nodded slightly. “Do you have business with me?”
Shi Ru hesitated, then said, “The Shi Clan wishes to invite Pavilion Master Qin to visit as a guest. Might you have the time?”
Qin Guan shook her head. “No, I’m quite busy with many matters.”
She looked at Shi Ru and smiled. “Just tell me what’s on your mind.”
Shi Ru bowed deeply. “We’d like Pavilion Master Qin to offer guidance to my student, Shitian.”
Qin Guan blinked. “The one beyond the rules, right?”
Shi Ru nodded eagerly. “Exactly!”
Qin Guan shook her head.
Shi Ru was stunned.
Qin Guan smiled. “Sir, I have matters to attend to. Farewell!”
With that, she turned to leave.
Shi Ru suddenly said, “I understand Pavilion Master Qin has guided the Man of Destiny, Ye Xuan!”
Qin Guan stopped and smiled. “He’s a super, super VIP of my Immortal Treasure Pavilion. Is there a problem with me guiding him?”
Shi Ru looked at Qin Guan. “Pavilion Master Qin, in this battle for the fate of the Great Dao, have you chosen the Man of Destiny?”
Qin Guan shook her head. “I have no intention of interfering in their contest. Guiding Young Master Ye is my personal matter, unrelated to your Shi Clan.”
Shi Ru hesitated, then said, “Pavilion Master Qin, I meant no offense.”
Qin Guan nodded slightly and turned to leave.
Shi Ru wanted to speak but stopped. Soon, Qin Guan vanished into the distance.
At that moment, another elder appeared beside Shi Ru, gazing at Qin Guan’s departing figure in the starry sky. His eyes flickered. “Elder Ru, doesn’t she claim to never cultivate? Why don’t we…”
Shi Ru suddenly turned and slapped him.
*Smack!*
The elder was sent flying tens of thousands of feet!
The elder was dumbfounded.
Shi Ru glared coldly at the stunned elder. “She says she doesn’t cultivate, and you believe her? Without cultivating, could she roam the endless stars? Without cultivating, could she wander with a body full of treasures? Can you use your brain?”
The elder: “…”
Shi Ru looked toward Qin Guan’s distant figure in the starry sky, silent.
Pavilion Master Qin!
He didn’t know how strong she was, but she dared to wander the stars with a body full of treasures and remain unscathed!
That was absurd!
Moreover, the Immortal Treasure Pavilion had branches across the myriad realms, and even the Zhou Clan made exceptions, allowing Qin Guan to open pavilions with countless privileges and benefits…
The Shi Clan didn’t fear such a person, but they didn’t dare provoke her lightly either!
After a moment, Shi Ru turned and left.
…
At the edge of the starry sky, Qin Guan suddenly stopped. She turned and saw a woman in a purple dress holding a black folding fan, a faint smile on her face.
The purple-dressed woman’s lips curved slightly. “Qin Guan, long time no see!”
Qin Guan smiled. “Zhou You!”
Zhou You walked up to Qin Guan, smiling. “I thought you wouldn’t come!”
Qin Guan smiled. “I went back to see someone.”
Zhou You blinked. “Who?”
Qin Guan smiled faintly. “The son of my father’s friend. Let me tell you, Young Master Ye has such thick skin—he’s so much fun! If you meet him someday, you’ll definitely enjoy being friends with him. He’s like you, with a cheerful personality!”
Young Master Ye!
Zhou You mentally noted the name, then smiled. “Will you stay a few days this time?”
Qin Guan shook her head. “No, I have something to take care of.”
Zhou You was curious. “What?”
Qin Guan smiled. “To establish a heart for the universe!”
Zhou You froze.
Qin Guan smiled faintly. “Zhou You, until we meet again!”
With that, she turned and left.
Zhou You suddenly said, “Qin Guan, will you keep walking this path forever?”
Qin Guan nodded. “Yes.”
Zhou You smiled. “Won’t it get lonely by yourself?”
Qin Guan smiled. “A bit, but it’s also freeing!”
She waved her hand. “Until we meet again!”
Until we meet again!
Zhou You stood in silence.
Her intuition told her they might never meet again.
After a long pause, Zhou You turned to leave. “In one hour, I want all the information on that Young Master Ye from the Xuanguan Universe!”
…
**Xuanguan Universe**
In the study, Ye Xuan quietly read the books left by Qin Guan. Though written in the Milky Way’s script, mastering a language was trivial for him.
He was engrossed, especially in Qin Guan’s own writings, which held immense value.
Suddenly, Ye Xuan frowned and looked up. Two elders stood not far from him.
Both were at the Inner Contemplation Realm!
Ye Xuan set down his book. “And you are?”
The lead elder said hoarsely, “Let’s talk somewhere else.”
With that, he and the other elder vanished.
After they left, Ye Xuan picked up his book and continued reading.
Little Tower suddenly warned, “Little Master, they asked you to go talk!”
Ye Xuan shook his head.
Little Tower was puzzled. “Why not go?”
Ye Xuan said calmly, “They might want to beat me up.”
Little Tower: “…”
At that moment, the two elders reappeared in the study. The lead elder glared at Ye Xuan. “Let’s talk somewhere else!”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Whatever you have to say, say it here.”
The elder fell silent.
Ye Xuan blinked. “Not talking?”
The elder said gravely, “Somewhere else!”
Ye Xuan shook his head. “No.”
The elder: “…”
Ye Xuan suddenly asked, “You’re from the Shi Clan, right?”
The elder’s eyes narrowed but he answered frankly, “Yes.”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “Where’s your Young Master Shitian? Didn’t he say he was coming for us? Why send you?”
The elder stared at Ye Xuan. “Somewhere else!”
Ye Xuan frowned. “The battle for fate—isn’t it between us and your Young Master? Is the Shi Clan interfering?”
The elder sneered. “Who said the battle for fate can’t involve family forces? Don’t you know that family power and background are part of one’s strength?”
Ye Xuan was silent for a moment, then said, “I was planning to lay low and taste life’s hardships, but since you put it that way… I’ll come clean! I’m actually a second-generation!”
As his voice fell, he opened his palm, and the Qingxuan Sword appeared.
*Boom!*
Ye Xuan instantly reached the Inner Contemplation Realm!
The two elders froze.
*Boom!*
At that moment, Ye Xuan surged from Inner Contemplation to the Time Realm!
The lead elder’s eyes widened. “What the hell…”
