The Calamity Lord was well aware that Ye Xuan, hiding in the shadows, must be plotting something sinister.
Though he hadn’t known Ye Xuan for long, he knew the youth was deeply cunning.
And now, with Ye Xuan not showing himself, it was clear he was planning some devious trick!
Having suffered at their hands before, the Calamity Lord no longer dared to underestimate Ye Xuan and his two companions. Their combined strength was enough to threaten his life.
Still uneasy, the Calamity Lord retreated another thousand zhang. Not stopping there, he spread his divine sense like a net, instantly covering the space-time within millions of li around him.
Yet, he still couldn’t detect Ye Xuan!
The Calamity Lord frowned, muttering, “Where is he?”
Dao Ling hesitated, then said, “He’s already fled!”
The Calamity Lord glared at Dao Ling, snapping, “Nonsense! You think I’d believe your gibberish?”
Dao Ling was speechless.
Damn it!
This guy wasn’t falling for it!
The Calamity Lord remained vigilant, scanning his surroundings. Ye Xuan’s absence left him uneasy.
Moreover, his instincts told him something was off.
Why?
The last time he shattered the physical bodies of Ye Xuan and his companions, the trio had been on the run. Yet now, they dared to appear before him.
What did that mean?
It meant they likely had a way to deal with him!
With that thought, the Calamity Lord didn’t hesitate. He turned and vanished at the horizon’s edge.
He wasn’t reckless. If things felt wrong, he’d naturally slip away!
Seeing the Calamity Lord flee, Dao Ling and Shi Tian nearby were stunned.
He just ran?
At that moment, Ye Xuan appeared in the field, gazing at the horizon with a slight frown.
The Calamity Lord’s actions caught him off guard. He hadn’t expected the man to flee so decisively!
Dao Ling said in a low voice, “Brother Ye, what now?”
Ye Xuan shook his head, somewhat helpless. If the Calamity Lord was set on escaping, the three of them truly had no way to stop him. A powerhouse of that level was too hard to pin down.
Just then, the Northern Domain Lord appeared. Looking at the horizon, he said softly, “He’s already called for reinforcements. It won’t be long before those behind him show up.”
Ye Xuan suddenly said, “Senior, we need to leave!”
The Northern Domain Lord turned to Ye Xuan, “Leave?”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Staying here will only drag you into this. Of course, we’ll always remember the help you’ve given us.”
He knew the Northern Domain Lord was strong, but if they stayed, they’d surely implicate the entire Northern Domain.
The Northern Domain Lord was about to speak when Ye Xuan smiled, “We’ve already decided!”
The Northern Domain Lord said gravely, “You could head to the Primordial Temple. If you can enter it, even the Calamity Lord and those behind him might not be able to touch you!”
Ye Xuan frowned, “The Primordial Temple?”
The Northern Domain Lord nodded slightly, “Yes! It’s a forbidden land here. No one dares enter, not even the four Domain Lords. But I think you three should be fine.”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Why’s that?”
The Northern Domain Lord said solemnly, “You three are blessed with the Fortune of the Great Dao!”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “Then we’ll give it a try!”
The Northern Domain Lord nodded, “Head south. After ten thousand li, you’ll find the Primordial Temple!”
Ye Xuan clasped his fists, smiling, “Senior, until we meet again!”
With that, he led Dao Ling and Shi Tian away.
Suddenly, Ye Xuan stopped. He turned and asked, “Senior, do you have any wishes?”
The Northern Domain Lord was momentarily stunned, then quickly said, “To transcend time!”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly, “I’ll help you fulfill that wish right now!”
The Northern Domain Lord froze, “Now?”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Yes, now. Otherwise, I might forget once I leave!”
The Northern Domain Lord: “…”
Ye Xuan looked up and said softly, “Qing’er, I know you can hear me. This senior is a good person. Grant him a bit of fortune, will you?”
Boom!
The space-time above the Northern Domain Lord’s head split open, and a beam of white light shot directly into his crown.
Rumble!
The Northern Domain Lord’s body trembled violently as countless streams of information flooded his mind. After a long while, he opened his eyes, trembling with excitement, “So that’s how it is… So that’s how it is…”
From afar, Ye Xuan called out, “Senior, take care!”
With that, he walked off into the distance.
The Northern Domain Lord suddenly bowed deeply, “Thank you, Young Master Ye!”
Young Master Ye!
In that moment, he realized that behind Ye Xuan stood an unimaginably terrifying existence.
How terrifying?
Beyond description!
Ye Xuan and his companions vanished into the distance.
The Northern Domain Lord turned and left. Now, he had a new direction. Transcending time was only a matter of time!
Far off, Dao Ling, walking beside Ye Xuan, suddenly said, “Brother Ye, I know you want to rely on yourself, but could you ask your sister to help me out? I don’t want to rely on myself anymore!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Dao Ling said seriously, “Brother Ye, I’m serious!”
Shi Tian hesitated, then said, “Brother Dao Ling, that mindset isn’t good. We need to rely on ourselves. Strength gained through our own cultivation is what matters!”
Dao Ling sighed softly, “You don’t know about Brother Ye’s cheats! Anyone who uses them loves them!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Just then, the Southern, Eastern, and Western Domain Lords appeared before Ye Xuan and his companions.
The Southern Domain Lord clasped his fists and said, “Young Master Ye!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Something up?”
The Southern Domain Lord said gravely, “Young Master Ye, the Northern Domain Lord just went into seclusion. He…”
Ye Xuan blinked, “What’s that got to do with you?”
With that, he led his companions and vanished!
The three Domain Lords’ faces turned ugly.
Soon after, the trio arrived at a barren plain. At its edge stood a grand hall, hundreds of zhang tall, majestic and imposing, exuding an ancient, timeless aura.
The three headed toward the Primordial Temple. Along the way, their brows furrowed as they noticed numerous demon beast carcasses scattered about. Some were ancient, but others were fresh, and all were stripped to the bone, with no flesh remaining.
Exchanging glances, Ye Xuan and his companions grew wary.
Before long, they stopped. Not far to their right was a small slope, behind which crouched a youth with long, disheveled hair down to his waist, like a bird’s nest. In front of him was the massive corpse of a demon beast, and he was frantically gnawing at its raw flesh.
Eating a demon beast!
Raw, no less!
Ye Xuan and his companions exchanged shocked looks.
Dao Ling said in a low voice, “This guy’s got heavy tastes!”
Just then, the youth turned to glare at Dao Ling. As he did, Ye Xuan and the others saw his face—his eyes gleamed with a predatory ferocity!
The youth stomped his feet, shattering the ground beneath him, and propelled himself forward with terrifying force, lunging at Dao Ling like a ravenous wolf.
Dao Ling frowned, “What’s your problem?”
As he spoke, he charged forward.
Boom!
The surrounding space-time trembled violently, and both combatants were flung back. Dao Ling stopped, a hint of solemnity in his eyes as he looked at the youth, “This guy’s physical body is terrifying!”
Ye Xuan glanced at the youth and noticed it too! The youth seemed to be a body cultivator!
Suddenly, Shi Tian said, “He also has the Fortune of the Great Dao!”
Ye Xuan and Dao Ling froze.
Shi Tian stared at the hostile youth and said gravely, “I didn’t expect to find someone else here with the Fortune of the Great Dao!”
Ye Xuan, curious, asked, “How can you tell?”
Shi Tian explained, “I have a secret technique, Aura Observation, that lets me see fortune. This person’s aura is the Fortune of the Great Dao, just like ours!”
Dao Ling frowned, “If we all have the Fortune of the Great Dao, aren’t we on the same side? Why’s he so hostile?”
Ye Xuan rolled his eyes at Dao Ling, “Are you daft? It’s exactly because we all have the Fortune of the Great Dao that he’s hostile!”
Dao Ling suddenly understood!
He’d nearly forgotten—they were competing for the Fortune of the Great Dao.
Shi Tian said gravely, “This guy wants to take us out!”
Ye Xuan glanced at the youth, whose eyes brimmed with killing intent.
Ye Xuan suddenly said, “Let’s beat him up first!”
With that, the three vanished from their spots.
The youth froze, then let out a furious roar and charged forward!
The field erupted with continuous explosions. Soon, the youth was thoroughly thrashed.
Moments later, Ye Xuan and his companions stopped, all somewhat shaken.
They realized this youth’s physical body was extraordinarily tough!
Even with their combined efforts, they couldn’t break his defenses!
Dao Ling glanced at his right hand, which was cracked, while the youth in the distance seemed unscathed—though he wasn’t exactly comfortable after being pummeled by the trio.
No injuries, but it didn’t look good!
Shi Tian suddenly said, “He seems to only fight recklessly!”
Ye Xuan nodded, having noticed the same. During their clash, the youth fought without technique, swinging wildly. If not for his freakishly tough body, they could’ve easily taken him down.
With the Qingxuan Sword, Ye Xuan might break his defenses, but given the youth’s absurd resilience, even a hundred slashes might not do the trick!
What a freak!
Of course, if the three went all out, they could probably wear him down to death.
In the distance, the youth glared at Ye Xuan and his companions, his face twisted with rage. Suddenly, he leaped forward, charging at them with full force.
Ye Xuan said calmly, “Put some muscle into it. Show him why the flowers are so red!”
With that, the three vanished again.
This time, they didn’t meet the youth head-on.
Boom, boom, boom!
The youth was mercilessly battered by the trio’s coordinated assault. Against their perfect teamwork, he had no chance to fight back, only able to take the beating passively.
After nearly a quarter-hour of thrashing, the three finally stopped.
The youth’s hands trembled as he glared at them, roaring, “One-on-one!”
“One-on-one?”
Ye Xuan said seriously, “Brother, times have changed! It’s all about numbers now. Unity is strength—haven’t you heard?”
The youth: “…”
