Just as An Lanxiu’s soul was about to vanish completely, a sword suddenly appeared and merged into her soul.
*Boom!*
Her soul trembled violently. The soul, on the verge of dissipating, was locked in place by a mysterious force, gradually solidifying.
That sword was none other than the Qingxuan Sword!
Ye Xuan appeared beside An Lanxiu, his expression eerily calm as he looked at her nearly transparent soul.
An Lanxiu gazed at him. “Four against one—I couldn’t win.”
Ye Xuan nodded. “I understand.”
He gently touched her cheek, his voice soft. “Heal first. Leave the rest to me.”
An Lanxiu nodded. “Alright.”
With that, she entered the small tower.
Ye Xuan turned, locking eyes with Shi Yuan, who was staring at him.
Shi Yuan’s heart was reeling. An Lanxiu’s soul had been gravely wounded by Time power—under normal circumstances, survival was impossible!
Yet, to his horror, the sword that entered her body had preserved her soul!
Weird!
Terrifying!
Shi Yuan was utterly shocked. Who was this young Ye Xuan? Why was the sword he wielded so heaven-defying? Such an artifact, even in the Zhoutian Universe, would be among the absolute top tier. How had he never heard of it?
Amid his shock, Shi Yuan grew increasingly uneasy and suspicious.
The unease of the unknown!
At this point, he was in too deep to back out—not just him, but the entire Shi Clan. Facing such a terrifying genius, the only option was to crush him in the cradle before he could grow.
A tiger left alive would eventually bite back. The roots had to be eradicated.
With that thought, Shi Yuan’s right hand slowly clenched, and the three other Time Realm experts locked their gazes on Ye Xuan.
Not just Shi Yuan—these three Time Realm experts were also growing fearful!
The talent displayed by these three was too terrifying. If allowed to grow, they would spell doom for the Shi Clan.
Shi Yuan suddenly barked, “Kill!”
Kill!
At his command, the four charged toward Ye Xuan!
In the distance, Ye Xuan slowly closed his eyes.
He hadn’t reached the Time Realm yet—continuing his breakthrough earlier would have cost An Lanxiu her life.
In the Realm of Death, four Time Realm experts attacking together was a terrifying force.
Outside, any one of them could destroy a universe. Now, all four were striking to ensure Ye Xuan’s absolute demise. They didn’t want to drag this out—delays could lead to complications. Only by killing Ye Xuan could they find peace.
The best way to face fear was to destroy it!
Ye Xuan’s eyes snapped open. He opened his palm, and a sword light flew into his hand, landing steadily.
*Boom!*
Ye Xuan instantly reached the Time Realm!
Though he hadn’t broken through to Time Realm earlier, he had reached Internal Guan!
With the Qingxuan Sword, he could elevate two realms!
Upon reaching the Time Realm, his aura continued to surge wildly, soon hitting its peak.
*Boom!*
In an instant, the Realm of Death trembled faintly!
The faces of Shi Yuan and the other three changed drastically.
What the hell?
This guy’s aura had surpassed the Time Realm?
At that moment, Ye Xuan swept his sword outward.
*Rip!*
The space in the Realm of Death rippled, and a cascade of sword light followed.
*Boom!*
The four, who had rushed toward Ye Xuan, were forced back by the sword light, retreating straight out of the Realm of Death.
The four stared at Ye Xuan, whose aura was still rising, their faces blank with shock.
Was he breaking through beyond the Time Realm?
They felt this was absurd!
What lay beyond the Time Realm?
No one knew!
In the current Zhoutian Universe, the highest realm was Time. And this realm existed only because of Qin Guan. Without her, no one would have reached it! Before Qin Guan, the strongest in the Zhoutian Universe were at Internal Guan’s peak. Though there was no Time Realm then, Shi Yuan and others were still among the universe’s top powerhouses, far beyond ordinary Internal Guan cultivators.
They had been striving to break Internal Guan’s limits, seeking a higher plane. Following someone else’s path versus forging your own were entirely different. When Qin Guan introduced the Time Realm and the concept of controlling Time, these top-tier experts had an epiphany, finding a new cultivation path—Time power, as Qin Guan described, to reach the Time Realm, transcending matter, laws, and all paths.
But no one knew that Qin Guan’s discovery of the Time Realm and controllable Time stemmed from the Qingxuan Sword!
The Qingxuan Sword contained Time power!
Qing’er hadn’t created a realm—she had no interest in such things. But she knew the path Ye Xuan would take, so she left Time power in the Qingxuan Sword to guide him.
And the Qingxuan Sword’s unique trait? It could elevate two realms, allowing Ye Xuan to jump two stages at any time. Now, having reached Internal Guan, two stages above was beyond Time.
What lay beyond Time?
Ye Xuan didn’t know, but he knew he’d soon find out!
His aura grew stronger, reaching a peak in moments. A terrifying force erupted from him like a volcanic explosion!
*Boom!*
The Realm of Death began to boil, then disintegrate!
Amid this aura, a mysterious, fearsome power emerged. The moment it appeared, the surrounding Time power turned illusory!
Time power couldn’t withstand this terrifying force!
What was this power?
Outside, Shi Yuan and the others watched, frozen like soulless statues.
Beyond Time!
This youth had truly reached beyond Time.
It was absurd!
Could it really work like this?
At that moment, Ye Xuan’s face twisted in pain, his features contorting as if enduring immense suffering.
Little Soul suddenly cried out in alarm, “Little Master, return to Time Realm! That power’s too strong—you can’t handle it yet!”
Without hesitation, Ye Xuan stopped and forced his realm back to Time.
He had to stop. If he didn’t, he’d die. That power, far beyond Time, was something he couldn’t withstand!
It was like a ten-year-old child wielding Qin Guan’s “Don’t Mess With Me.” The power was immense, but the recoil was unbearable!
One shot could kill the enemy—but also himself!
This was normal. Skipping two realms at once, his body couldn’t handle the power beyond his normal capacity. It was like overeating—consuming ten times a normal meal could kill you.
Back in the Time Realm, Ye Xuan felt much better, and the mysterious power vanished.
Shi Yuan and the others were beyond shocked. That scene had shattered their understanding.
Beyond Time!
This youth had jumped two realms, reaching beyond Time!
Too monstrous!
At that moment, Shi Ru appeared beside Shi Yuan and the others, staring at the Qingxuan Sword in Ye Xuan’s hand. “Clan Leader, it’s because of that sword. His ability to jump two realms comes from it. If we seize it…”
Shi Yuan and the others’ eyes blazed with greed!
The sword!
Ye Xuan himself wasn’t the threat—the sword was. If they could take it, they might reach beyond Time!
And beyond Time meant invincibility, didn’t it?
With that thought, the four exchanged glances and charged at Ye Xuan!
Seize the sword!
Their goal was no longer just to kill Ye Xuan but to take the Qingxuan Sword!
Elsewhere, Shi Tian watched silently, having said nothing from the start. No one knew what he was thinking.
In the distance, Ye Xuan opened his eyes, frowning as the four rushed him. He charged forward, sweeping his sword.
One against four!
A direct clash!
*Boom!*
In the Realm of Death, sword light exploded, and Ye Xuan was forced back!
Though his strength had surged, he couldn’t withstand the combined might of four.
These four were genuine Time Realm experts, with no fluff!
As Ye Xuan retreated, he frowned, sensing something. He spun, and a shadow appeared, a cold gleam aimed at his throat.
Incredibly fast!
Ye Xuan blocked with his sword.
*Boom!*
He was sent flying tens of thousands of feet. Before he could recover, several terrifying forces struck from behind.
A savage grin spread across Ye Xuan’s face. He spun, drawing his sword and slashing repeatedly!
This slash stacked over sixty thousand strikes!
In an instant, sword light poured like a waterfall, blotting out the sky!
*Boom!*
The sword light shattered on impact, and the overwhelming force sent Ye Xuan reeling back. His body began to burn!
The power of three Time Realm experts was too much. His retreat was so fast his body couldn’t handle the speed, igniting!
At that moment, a hand pressed on Ye Xuan’s shoulder.
*Boom!*
A powerful force pinned him in place!
Ye Xuan turned to see Dao Ling, his expression calm, his gaze deep, as if piercing the starry river.
Time Realm!
Ye Xuan knew this guy had reached Time!
Dao Ling smiled faintly. “Brother Ye, leave the rest to me. Watch closely—enjoy the show!”
With that, he vanished, charging at Shi Yuan and the others!
*Boom!*
In an instant, immense power shook the Realm of Death!
Shi Yuan and the others vanished as well.
A moment of silence.
*Boom!*
A deafening explosion rang out, and a figure was sent flying back hundreds of thousands of feet!
It was Dao Ling!
As he stopped, he spat out a mouthful of blood, his body already shattered!
Dao Ling was stunned.
In the distance, Shi Yuan looked at him. “Did you think we four are weak?”
Dao Ling: “…”
Nearby, Ye Xuan looked at Dao Ling. “Brother Dao Ling, please continue your performance. Don’t stop!”
Dao Ling: “…”
