Extra Story: The Saints' Farewell

Within the chaos, countless Imperial Passes stood tall. Inside each Imperial Pass, immortals and gods moved like tides, including both Great Desolation immortals and outer realm gods. Outside the Imperial Passes were twisted spatial vortex channels, connecting various worlds.

Inside a towering restaurant, an outer realm bard was telling a story.

The bard, with white skin and green hair, wore a Taoist robe. His harp lay beside him, and a striking wooden clapper sat on the table, creating a rather incongruous sight.

The bard struck his clapper and announced, "Today, I will tell you all the story of the origin of these thirty-three Imperial Passes.

Legend has it that a long, long time ago, the great Great Desolation world experienced an immeasurable calamity. Myriad races from all heavens broke through the chaos, intending to conquer the Great Desolation world. But how could they covet our Great Desolation world?"

An old Taoist below chuckled and said, "You don't look like a native of the Great Desolation, do you? How did the Great Desolation world become yours?"

The other customers also burst into laughter. Nowadays, many people in the chaos pretended to be Great Desolation natives. Just recently, someone impersonated a disciple of the Great Desolation's Great Immortal Zhenyuan and defrauded a divine system.

A hint of pride appeared on the bard's face. He reached out and produced a card with golden patterns, declaring proudly, "Look at this! I've obtained my Great Desolation ID Card, and now I am a Great Desolation deity."

The old Taoist's expression changed, and he immediately clasped his fists in salute, saying, "So you are truly a fellow Taoist from the Great Desolation. Please forgive my earlier impolite words!"

Since suppressing the invading enemies from the outer realms, the Great Desolation had also emerged from the chaotic domain. The Dao Ancestor had implemented the Great Desolation ID Card, but it was extremely difficult for outer realm deities to obtain one. Every outer realm deity who acquired a Great Desolation ID Card had made special contributions to the Great Desolation and deserved respect.

Other outer realm deities in the restaurant's eyes turned green with envy. Who didn't know that the Great Desolation was the most perfect and powerful world in the Primordial Chaos? Having such an ID card meant one could travel unimpeded in most chaotic domains.

The green-haired bard put away his ID card and said smugly, "I don't mean to show off, but I've always been a low-key person. Now, let's continue the story...

At that time, hundreds of Holy Gods descended from the outer realms, intending to suppress our Great Desolation world in one fell swoop.

But our Great Desolation world only deployed eight Saints: Sect Master Taishang, Primordial Lord of Heaven, Sect Master Tongtian, Empress Nuwa, Empress Pingxin, Sect Master Jieyin, Sect Master Zhunti, and Demon Ancestor Luohu.

The statues of these eight great Sect Masters still stand within the Imperial Passes for us to admire.

If you visit, you can also see the statues of other great deities, such as the supreme and noble Supreme Emperor of Heaven, the compassionate Buddha Tathagata who saves the world, the blood-sea-raging Sect Master Styx, and so on. In those days, they slaughtered the gods of the outer realms until they were routed.

The eight great Saints of the Great Desolation, facing hundreds or thousands of outer realm Saints, merely sneered and cut them down like vegetables, turning the battlefield into a river of blood and the outer realm Saints into wailing specters..."

By the window, Bai Jin coughed violently, choking.

Shi Ji opposite him smiled and said, "Senior Brother, the stories are getting more and more outrageous. In a few more years, it might be said that tens of thousands of Saints attacked the Great Desolation."

The girl giggled, "I wonder what Master and Martial Uncle are thinking!"

Bai Jin looked out wistfully and sighed, "They must be heartbroken! The victory in that great battle was won for us by Martial Grandfather's life."

"...That great battle lasted for thousands of Great Desolation years and was later recorded as the Chaotic Ancient Era.

Later, just as the outer realm evil gods were about to summon the Heavenly Dao to suppress the Great Desolation, the great Dao Ancestor descended. With a wave of his hand, he banished all Heavenly Dao, suppressed all outer realm Saints, and even forced them to sign the Imperial Pass Treaty, thus ending the Chaotic Ancient Era.

According to the Imperial Pass Treaty, the Great Desolation would open thirty-three Imperial Passes as gateways for external communication, and all worlds in the Primordial Chaos would also open their gates to the Great Desolation, establishing the Great Desolation's absolute dominance.

Now, the thirty-three Imperial Passes have become the center for communication and trade among all the heavens and myriad worlds..."

By the window, Bai Jin shook his head and sighed, "It wasn't that simple. When expelling the outer realm Heavenly Dao, I also gave it my all."

The girl asked curiously, "What about now?"

Bai Jin smiled and said, "Now, perhaps I can do it with just a wave of my hand to expel the Heavenly Dao."

The girl's eyes sparkled, and she exclaimed admiringly, "Senior Brother, you're so amazing."

Bai Jin shook his head slightly, "It's not me who is amazing, but our Martial Grandfather. The path I walk was paved with his life for me."

Shi Ji and the girl fell silent.

Bai Jin's expression suddenly shifted, and he said, "Two Junior Sisters, I must take my leave." With that, his figure faded and disappeared.

Within the chaos, Saint Taishang, Saint Jieyin, Empress Pingxin, and many other Saints had gathered.

Bai Jin's figure flashed, and he immediately bowed, saying, "Greetings, Master, Martial Uncle, Martial Uncle, Adoptive Father." All the Saints parted, not daring to accept his bow.

Saint Taishang smiled and said, "Bai Jin, you are the Dao Ancestor, and it is we who should bow to you."

All the Saints bowed their heads and said, "We pay our respects to the Dao Ancestor."

Bai Jin quickly moved aside, saying, "I dare not accept. How can elders bow to a junior?"

All the Saints rose and looked at Bai Jin with great satisfaction. Even after becoming the Dao Ancestor, he remained so principled and courteous; it was truly rare!

"Master, Martial Uncle, Martial Uncle, Adoptive Father, why have you summoned me?"

Saint Taishang smiled and said, "Bai Jin, we have come to bid you farewell."

Bai Jin's expression shifted, and he said sadly, "Martial Uncle, you are leaving too."

Saint Taishang nodded slightly, "We were meant to leave long ago, but we were always worried about you and the Great Desolation.

We delayed until now. Now that everything in the Great Desolation is on the right track, and with you here, the Great Desolation is safe. We also plan to tour the chaos."

Primordial Lord of Heaven nodded and said, "Bai Jin, if the Great Desolation encounters a crisis, you can contact us, and we will return immediately."

"Martial Uncle, but I can't bear to part with you."

Sect Master Tongtian stepped forward, patted Bai Jin's shoulder, and laughed heartily, "Bai Jin, you are my most proud disciple. I am proud of you. Don't act like a little girl. I will come back to see you."

Saint Zhunti smiled and said, "We are going to follow in our teacher's footsteps. We hope you can catch up one day."

Bai Jin's brow twitched, and he asked tentatively, "Teacher? Are you referring to Martial Grandfather? Didn't Martial Grandfather merge with the Dao?"

Zhunti was stunned. "Merge with the Dao? No! Teacher left the Great Desolation after the great battle."

Bai Jin looked at Saint Taishang with disbelief, slowly turning his head.

Taishang smiled and nodded, "Master has already bid us farewell."

"Ah, the tears of my gratitude! Grand-Master actually lied to me. He said he couldn't hold on any longer and told me to merge with the Dao to take his place."

In the chaos, an old man leaning on a wooden staff rode a ferocious beast of chaos, slowly wandering.

"Achoo!" "Achoo!" The old man sneezed several times in a row. He rubbed his nose and muttered, "Who is thinking of me?"

A smile appeared on his face as he murmured, "Becoming the Dao Ancestor, Bai Jin should do a very good job! It's much more comfortable like this, with no worries and a light heart!"

Within the chaos, Saint Taishang chuckled, "Master seems to have said similar things to me, but I didn't believe him."

Primordial Lord of Heaven nodded and said, "Master also said it to me, and I didn't believe him either."

Sect Master Tongtian frowned unhappily, "That's not right. That old man said it to both of you, why didn't he ask me? Who does he look down on!"

Bai Jin's mouth twitched twice. Good heavens, so Grand-Master wanted to pass the buck long ago. Give me back my tears of gratitude! As for why he didn't ask Master, do I even need to ask? If my Master became the Dao Ancestor, wouldn't the entire Great Desolation be turned upside down by him! In that regard, it shows Grand-Master still has a bit of responsibility.

Bai Jin looked at Saint Taishang expectantly and said, "First Martial Uncle, if I become this Dao Ancestor, will I be unable to leave the Great Desolation?"

Saint Taishang smiled and said, "To be precise, you won't be able to leave this chaotic domain."

"Then what if I also want to travel the chaos?"

Saint Taishang chuckled, "Bai Jin, you are still young. You can endure a few more years. When you have cultivated a suitable successor and tricked them into merging with the Dao, you will naturally be free."

Tricked... tricked him? Bai Jin's mouth twitched. I was actually tricked by Grand-Master! The immortal old man, they've all become cunning. I'm still too pure, I really can't compete!

Empress Nuwa smiled and said, "Little Bai, I will often come back to see you in the future." Suddenly, she seemed to remember something and winked with a mysterious smile, "When I leave this time, I plan to give you a surprise."

Empress Pingxin covered her mouth and chuckled, "What a coincidence, I've also prepared a surprise for Little Bai."

Empress Nuwa smiled, "Little Bai gave me a gift before, and I haven't had a chance to show it off. Now that I'm leaving, I shouldn't let Little Bai's good intentions go to waste."

Empress Pingxin chuckled, "What a coincidence, I also have a gift from Little Bai. I plan to wear the gift Little Bai gave me when I leave."

The two Empresses' eyes met, sparks flying, like swords clashing.

Bai Jin's heart skipped a beat. He felt a sense of foreboding. Even though he was now the Dao Ancestor, he felt a pounding in his chest from the depths of the void. He had given many gifts, but he had prepared two of each. Could it be that the gifts they were about to reveal were the same?

Bai Jin quickly put on a fawning smile, "Empresses, I have received your kind intentions. The gifts I gave you are for private appreciation; there's no need to take them out."

Empress Nuwa and Empress Pingxin both looked at Bai Jin and said, "Little Bai, this doesn't concern you. Go aside."

"Uh..." Bai Jin immediately shut his mouth, his small eyes darting around rapidly.

Empress Nuwa smiled, "Sister, shall we do it together?"

Empress Pingxin smiled and nodded, "Alright!"

The two of them waved their hands simultaneously, and a divine light flashed. They had undergone a complete transformation.

Empress Nuwa wore a pure white long dress, a crown on her head adorned with a flashing Ice Soul Divine Pearl. She held a scepter, a white scepter entwined with beautiful vines, topped with a sun-like gem. A Bright Sun Queen appeared.

On the other side, Empress Pingxin wore a black long dress, a crown on her head adorned with four sparkling gems. She held a crystal-clear, black jade-like scepter, entwined with blood-red flower vines, topped with a moon-like gem. She was clearly a Dark Moon Queen.

Saint Taishang's eyebrows twitched. He couldn't help but look at Bai Jin, Are you an idiot? Why would you give the same gift to both?

Primordial Lord of Heaven nodded slightly, approvingly. "Not bad, it suits the temperament of both Empresses very well. Bai Jin's aesthetic sense is spot on."

Bai Jin's expression stiffened, and he quietly retreated.

Empress Pingxin and Empress Nuwa looked at each other, examining each other's outfits. They both sneered at Bai Jin and angrily called out, "Bai Jin!"

Saint Taishang quickly said, "Bai Jin, we entrust the Great Desolation to you. We're leaving now."

Taishang grabbed Primordial Lord of Heaven with one hand and Sect Master Tongtian with the other, and immediately fled into the chaos.

Tongtian was still struggling and shouting, "Don't drag me! I haven't said a proper goodbye to Little Bai yet! I still want to watch..."

Sect Master Jieyin and Sect Master Zhunti saw that the situation was not good and fled without a word.

As Sect Master Zhunti fled, he didn't forget to give Bai Jin a thumbs-up. As expected of the successor chosen by the Master, truly admirable.

Bai Jin could no longer concern himself with his Master and Martial Uncles. He retreated repeatedly, a sheepish smile on his face, "Empresses, please listen to my explanation."

"Explanation? How do you want to explain? Didn't you say the gift you gave me was one of a kind in the chaos?"

"Yes! Little Bai, didn't you say mine was the only one in the Three Realms?"

The two Empresses, with kind and amiable smiles, slowly walked towards Bai Jin.

Bai Jin was so anxious that cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He felt that things were getting worse and worse, and he turned to run.

"Little Bai, don't run!"

"Little Bai, stop right there."

The two Queens pursued him relentlessly.

The End!!