Ye Xuan was speechless. Could this guy have cultivated to transcend time just for the sake of eating meat?
He had to admit, Ye Xuan was somewhat shocked at this moment.
Transcending time!
Tian Qi had reached this level in such a short period!
This wasn’t just terrifying—it was downright abnormal!
At that moment, Tai Gu Yuan appeared in the scene. He glanced at Tian Qi and said softly, “His heart is simple. The simpler it is, the faster one cultivates!”
Ye Xuan fell silent.
In that instant, he recalled a saying from Qin Guan: “Cultivation has no barriers; it’s the human heart, cluttered with too many thoughts, that creates obstacles.”
Clearly, Tian Qi’s heart was simple, pure.
Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile, pulling out a roasted lamb leg and handing it to Tian Qi. Tian Qi, overjoyed, grabbed it and started gnawing.
Then, Tai Gu Yuan suddenly said, “You lot need to speed up! Only two days left!”
Ye Xuan nodded.
The inheritance continued.
Ye Xuan sat cross-legged, his mind filled with the countless legacies of the ancient Tai Gu clan.
Time!
Was time simply the passage of years, the past?
Strictly speaking, yes.
The river of time was the cumulative product of those passing years. Was transcending time difficult? Naturally, extremely so, because one had to fully master the river of time before transcending it!
Fortunately, the inherited methods included many cultivation techniques, ancient practices that could help them quickly grasp the river of time.
At this moment, Ye Xuan felt a pang of awe.
Independent cultivators couldn’t compare to such superpowers!
These great clans had their own legacies. Realms that seemed insurmountable outside had detailed cultivation methods here, so precise they’d make your head spin! As the old saying went, “What you spend a lifetime pursuing, they’re born with!”
No comparison at all!
Ye Xuan shook his head, pushing these thoughts aside, focusing on mastering the river of time.
While studying it, a sudden idea struck him.
Why transcend time?
Why not merge with it?
Instead of transcending, I could *be* time.
With this thought, Ye Xuan decided to try.
But soon, he grew frustrated! He found he couldn’t merge with the river of time—it completely ignored him!
In that moment, Ye Xuan suddenly missed his Qingxuan Sword!
If it were the Qingxuan Sword, it would surely merge with him.
Still, Ye Xuan wasn’t ready to give up.
After a moment’s silence, he spoke, “River of Time, I know you have a spirit. Since you’re sentient, can we talk?”
No response.
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “From what I understand, though you are time, you’re not absolutely safe. Countless great powers in this world could destroy you, right?”
Still no response.
Ye Xuan pressed on, “You must have seen my sister, right? Time, if you merge with me, your fate will be tied to mine. If I don’t die, no one can destroy you. In other words, if you choose to merge with me, my backing becomes yours!”
Still no response!
Ye Xuan smiled faintly, “Since you’re unwilling, then fine…”
Before he could finish, he suddenly noticed the river of time around him trembling. The next moment, it actively began merging with him!
Seeing this, Ye Xuan’s heart surged with wild joy!
Damn!
It actually worked!
He’d only meant to try his luck with some sweet talk, but he hadn’t expected to actually succeed!
Life was full of surprises!
Delighted, Ye Xuan hurriedly began merging with the river of time. As he did, his heart was overwhelmed with awe.
He was like a small fish, and the river of time was a vast ocean. Only upon entering it did he realise how insignificant he was before it!
Transcending time?
Ye Xuan suddenly realised a truth: so-called transcending time wasn’t surpassing it; it was merely avoiding its effects. In the face of the river of time, one remained insignificant, for the power of time was omnipresent.
Transcending wasn’t surpassing!
Like a fish in the sea: it might leave the ocean and claim to have transcended it, but it couldn’t say it was mightier than the sea.
With this realisation, Ye Xuan felt enlightened.
He slowly closed his eyes, earnestly merging with the river of time!
And so, the third day arrived.
In the grand hall, Dao Ling and Shi Tian suddenly opened their eyes, both emitting a terrifying aura, which they quickly retracted.
They exchanged a glance, then burst into laughter.
They had transcended time!
With the help of the Tai Gu clan’s ancestors, they had directly transcended time.
As if recalling something, they turned to look at Ye Xuan, still sitting quietly, like a monk in deep meditation!
Both frowned.
Had he not broken through yet?
At that moment, Tai Gu Yuan suddenly said, “How do you two feel now?”
Dao Ling grinned, “Like I’m invincible! Haha…”
Tai Gu Yuan shook his head with a smile, “Very normal. When I first transcended time, I felt just as cocky!”
Dao Ling said solemnly, “Senior, my brother Ye…”
Tai Gu Yuan glanced at Ye Xuan, silent.
Dao Ling and Shi Tian exchanged a puzzled look.
Still no breakthrough?
Just then, Tai Gu Yuan said, “Young Master Ye, time’s up!”
Ye Xuan didn’t respond.
Tai Gu Yuan’s expression froze. Was this lad trying to pull a fast one?
Nearby, Dao Ling hesitated, then said, “Senior, he might be at a critical moment. Can we give him a bit more time?”
Before Tai Gu Yuan could reply, a voice rang from outside, “Clan Leader Tai Gu Yuan, three days are up!”
Hearing this, Tai Gu Yuan fell silent.
Time was up!
He looked at Ye Xuan again, who still gave no response!
Dao Ling was about to speak when Shi Tian said, “Senior, the three of us brothers will hold them off. Let Brother Ye stay here to continue cultivating. What do you think?”
Tai Gu Yuan remained silent.
Shi Tian suddenly said, “We’ll take Ye Xuan out!”
With that, he gave Tai Gu Yuan a deep bow, “The kindness of the Tai Gu clan today will be etched in the hearts of us four brothers. If the Tai Gu clan ever needs aid, we will do our utmost to help! Senior, until we meet again!”
He then took Ye Xuan and left.
Dao Ling also bowed slightly, then followed.
Tian Qi glanced at Tai Gu Yuan, stuffed a piece of roasted meat into his hand, and ran off.
Tai Gu Yuan looked at the meat, laughing and crying at once.
The Tai Gu Sacred Tree said gravely, “Clan Leader…”
Tai Gu Yuan said softly, “This is all we can do for them! If we keep helping, we’d have to face Xianling head-on! In the past, I wouldn’t hesitate to clash with Xianling. But now…”
He shook his head slightly, “We’ve declined! If we really went head-to-head with Xianling, we old folks wouldn’t care, but what about our clansmen hidden in the shadows?”
Looking into the distance, he said softly, “Our ability is limited. Good deeds must have their limits.”
The Tai Gu Sacred Tree nodded, “Understood!”
As if recalling something, it looked outside, “What about Young Master Ye?”
Tai Gu Yuan, after a long silence, said, “I’m puzzled too!”
Looking out, he added, “I hope they pull through, or our investment will go down the drain!”
…
Outside.
As Dao Ling, Shi Tian, and Tian Qi emerged with Ye Xuan, three terrifying auras locked onto them!
It was Master Yun, Lord Jie, and the leading Venerable Lan.
Venerable Lan looked at the three, her expression calm.
Lord Jie’s gaze fell on Ye Xuan, his face unkind.
Venerable Lan scanned the trio, a cold glint flashing in her eyes, “Transcended time!”
At this, Master Yun and Lord Jie’s faces darkened.
These three had transcended time in such a short period?
Venerable Lan glanced at the distant Tai Gu Sacred Hall, her face grim!
She knew, of course, that their rapid transcendence was due to the Tai Gu clan’s help. Otherwise, Ye Xuan and the others couldn’t have achieved it so quickly.
Lord Jie suddenly pointed at Ye Xuan in the distance, “He hasn’t broken through yet!”
Venerable Lan looked at Ye Xuan, frowning, “Not yet…”
Below, Dao Ling suddenly laughed, “Everyone, can we talk?”
Venerable Lan looked at him, “Talk about what?”
Dao Ling smiled, “What do you think of us four?”
Venerable Lan’s expression remained calm, “What are you getting at?”
Dao Ling said seriously, “Don’t you think we’re exceptional? Frankly, outside, there are no greater talents or prodigies than us four brothers! If you keep targeting us, what if we grow stronger and come back for revenge? Won’t that cause you trouble?”
Venerable Lan nodded, “Indeed, it would be troublesome!”
Dao Ling quickly said, “So why target us? If you apologise now and offer some compensation, we can let bygones be bygones! How about it?”
Venerable Lan looked at Dao Ling, “Are you trying to bluff me?”
Dao Ling: “…”
Venerable Lan added, “You’re right. If you grow stronger, you could indeed cause us great trouble! So, we must kill you before you do!”
She glanced at Dao Ling, “Thanks for the reminder! Kill!”
At her command, Master Yun charged forward.
Nearby, Dao Ling’s expression froze.
Shi Tian sighed softly, “You idiot! Without Brother Ye’s brains, don’t try to bluff…”
Dao Ling: “…”
