Ye Xuan looked puzzled. “Senior, what are you laughing at?”
The Spirit of the Universe hurriedly replied, “Nothing! Nothing at all!”
Ye Xuan glanced at the Spirit. This fellow was definitely thinking something wicked.
The Spirit smiled. “Come on, let me show you the world of the first-generation civilisation.”
With that, it led Ye Xuan to the entrance of the Holy City. The moment the Spirit entered, someone greeted it. “Little Yu, you’re here!”
Ye Xuan looked towards the speaker. It was a burly man with no cultivation at all, just an ordinary person.
Ye Xuan instantly grew puzzled.
The Spirit smiled. “Yuan Shan, finished your work?”
The man called Yuan Shan laughed. “Yes! Little Yu, come visit my home when you have time!”
The Spirit nodded. “All right.”
Yuan Shan smiled, then turned and left.
As the Spirit led Ye Xuan deeper into the city, everyone they passed on both sides of the street greeted the Spirit warmly.
It was clear that the Spirit was very popular here.
The Spirit asked, “Curious why none of them have any cultivation?”
Ye Xuan nodded.
The Spirit said calmly, “I no longer pass down the Dao to them.”
Ye Xuan looked at it. The Spirit continued softly, “Here, everyone can live one or two hundred years before entering reincarnation. Their lives are short, but there is none of that endless chaos and strife.”
Ye Xuan fell silent.
The Spirit went on, “The Master of the Avenue Brush once did the same in the Milky Way galaxy. Later, however, a new civilisation emerged there, and he did not stop it. Now the beings of the Milky Way are slowly venturing out, advancing across the entire universe.”
It glanced around and shook its head with a smile. “I have no intention of letting these people leave this place. There is no conflict here. They live out a wonderful life in peace. That is enough.”
Ye Xuan asked, “Why have you brought me here?”
The Spirit replied, “You’ll find out soon.”
As they spoke, they arrived before a grand hall.
The Spirit led Ye Xuan straight inside. The moment they entered, Ye Xuan saw an old man sweeping the floor. The elder wore a simple grey robe and was hunched over, looking extremely aged.
When the old man saw the Spirit, a sharp glint shot from his cloudy eyes.
Ye Xuan’s eyes instantly narrowed. This fellow was a cultivator!
The Spirit smiled. “Old Chi, surprised?”
The old man’s face was expressionless. “What, finally decided to kill me?”
The Spirit shook its head. “No. Why would I kill you? I came this time to set you free.”
The old man frowned. “What trick are you playing now?”
The Spirit laughed. “Don’t you want to leave?”
The old man said nothing.
The Spirit suddenly continued, “Old Chi, let me introduce someone. This is Young Master Ye, the current helmsman of our universe.”
At those words, Old Chi looked at Ye Xuan, his brows furrowing.
Ye Xuan was also puzzled. He turned to the Spirit, which smiled and said, “This old fellow is the Great Martial Ancestor of the first-generation civilisation. If he follows you, he can help you. More importantly, you can spar with him first!”
Ye Xuan glanced at the Spirit, somewhat doubtful. “You really want me to achieve godhood that badly?”
The Spirit said earnestly, “Though we stand on different sides, honestly, I quite admire what you’re doing. So I’ve decided to lend you a hand. Really, I have no ulterior motives!”
Ye Xuan’s expression remained calm. He said nothing.
The Spirit laughed. “Will you take him with you? His strength is no less than Hongchen’s! And his power is very special. If you fight him, you will definitely gain a lot!”
Hearing this, Ye Xuan looked at Old Chi, who was also looking back at him.
He could sense that the Spirit’s attitude towards him was abnormal.
Far too friendly.
After a moment’s thought, Ye Xuan said, “Then I’ll have to trouble Senior for some guidance.”
The Spirit burst into laughter, then waved its sleeve. In an instant, it brought Ye Xuan and Old Chi away.
When they reappeared, the three of them were in the middle of a starry void.
The Spirit looked at Old Chi and transmitted, “Fight. Hit him hard. Just don’t kill him.”
Old Chi’s brows furrowed slightly. On the surface, this fellow seemed quite nice to the young man. What game was he playing?
At that moment, the Spirit turned to Ye Xuan and said seriously, “He is very strong. If you get hurt later, you can’t blame me.”
Ye Xuan glanced at the Spirit. “Of course not.”
The Spirit smiled. “Fight, then. You two can start now.”
Ye Xuan did not overthink it. He looked at Old Chi. “Senior, please guide me.”
Old Chi nodded. “Very well.”
With that, he suddenly stepped forward. The moment his foot landed, the space in front of Ye Xuan exploded. A terrifying force surged out of nowhere.
Ye Xuan’s expression changed instantly. He swung his sword.
Boom!
A burst of sword light erupted, but Ye Xuan was still sent flying ten thousand zhang backwards.
At that instant, Old Chi stepped forward again. As his foot fell, the space before Ye Xuan cracked open. A fist radiance blasted out.
Ye Xuan thrust his sword straight ahead.
Boom!
The sword light was forced back once more, and Ye Xuan along with it.
While retreating, Old Chi suddenly spread his palm. He silently chanted an ancient incantation. In an instant, the entire starry sky split apart. Countless blood-red lightning bolts flew out from all directions, converging into a colossal fist seal tens of thousands of zhang wide. It smashed fiercely towards Ye Xuan. Wherever the fist seal passed, the star river was annihilated inch by inch.
In the distance, a grave look flashed through Ye Xuan’s eyes. He spread his palm. Countless strands of Human Sword Intent soared from his body. Millions of human swords finally merged into a single enormous sword ten thousand zhang long.
Ye Xuan pointed forward. “Sever!”
The sword tore through the void, shredding everything in its path.
Boom!
In an instant, the Human Sword slashed directly onto the fist seal. An area spanning millions of li turned pitch black. Immediately after, countless sword lights and lightning bolts exploded outwards. The shockwaves from the clash instantly spread millions of li away.
Seeing this, the Spirit of the Universe watching from the side instantly frowned.
It realised it might have underestimated this bastard a little.
This bastard could really fight!
In the distance, a trace of surprise also appeared in Old Chi’s eyes. “This is the power of faith from all living beings?”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Yes.”
Old Chi gave a slight nod. “Impressive.”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Please continue to guide me, Senior!”
Old Chi fell silent for a moment, then looked at the Spirit of the Universe. The Spirit’s expression was calm, but it transmitted, “Fight. Use your big moves. Just don’t kill him.”
Old Chi thought about it, nodded, then turned to Ye Xuan and transmitted, “He told me to beat you up, as long as I don’t kill you.”
Ye Xuan glanced at the Spirit of the Universe and said nothing.
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