The Last Dance in the Human World
Wang Xuan looked at Fang Yuzhu, worried about her, because he roughly knew the path she wanted to take, which might very well turn her into a butterfly in the flames.
She wanted to leap into the Supernatural Light Sea, follow it far away, and enter the true realm of the extraordinary.
In the past, she may have been unprepared and wary of that terrifying sea of light, but now she There Are Supreme Treasures in hand and wants to use the Sky-Veiling Bracelet to fight against the terrible assimilation phenomenon.
"Sister Yuzhu, don't take the risk! The situation hasn't deteriorated to that point yet!" Wang Xuan had personally witnessed the white-haired woman fall in front of the Land of Dreams, and the desolate scene of blood and brilliant light blooming together was something he didn't want to recall even now.
In any case, Wang Xuan did not want to see Fang Yuzhu walk into the all-consuming flames after Yu Chaofan's annihilation, to perform her last dance in the human world.
"If we can gather several treasures, such as the Divine Palace, the Carefree Boat, the Immortal Umbrella, and the Sky-Veiling Bracelet, the chances are not small. We can cross the sea and avoid sinking."
Fang Yuzhu spoke up, believing that several treasures could block the assimilation of the Sea of Light.
Yan Mingcheng spoke up, saying, "My wife and I are more inclined to play it safe. This time, we located the last remnant of the Sea of Light and confirmed that it was heading along the Cosmic Earth Abyss. We want to follow behind it, not seeking merit, but simply hoping to keep in contact with the residual radiation of the extraordinary and slowly move forward. Perhaps we can also get closer to the ultimate place."
Fang Yuzhu shook her head and said, "The last time the Supernatural Light Sea appeared, it traveled along the endless cracks of the Earth Abyss. When it finally disappeared, it was bound to be very sudden. Following behind it will not yield anything."
Bai Jingshu said, "That Earth Abyss may have left behind the last extraordinary pool of water, like an underground lake, which may give rise to the last extraordinary pure land."
She and Yan Mingcheng really didn't want to be too radical; they would just follow the sea. If they found a transcendent pure land, they could continue to stay in this Great Universe, which would be a good option.
Wang Xuan was surprised and said, "During the retreat of the Supernatural Light Sea, it is possible that it left behind an underground lake, which could give rise to an underground world related to the extraordinary?"
"People strive to rise higher, and water flows downhill. Some 'basins' and 'caves' along the way may retain some of the power of the Sea of Light, leaving a glimmer of hope for the extraordinary," Yan Mingcheng said.
Everyone present was stunned; they had no prior knowledge of these things.
This is a secret that Yan Mingcheng and Bai Jingshu unearthed from the ruins of other Super Civilization, but he didn't keep it from them and will tell the powerful figures in the Supernatural Realm.
"They call them Earth Abyss or caves, but they are actually some terrifying planes. How could there be basins in the Cosmic Void? They are strange planes behind void rifts."
The Shadow couple were confident they could persuade the Buddhist and Taoist families to join forces, and they also wanted to enlist the help of the two founders of the Supernatural Palace and the Gouchen Imperial Palace, using their Carefree Boat.
Adding their own Immortal Umbrella, Fang Yuzhu's Sky-Veiling Bracelet, and Wang Xuan's Nurturing Life Furnace, they could then collect five supreme treasures.
"There's no hope for the treasure in Shang Yi's possession. I hope both of his bodies die in the Highest Mental World. He's caused a great deal of harm. I suspect he's the mastermind behind all the bloody tragedies of ancient times!"
As for the Life Pool, it was out of the question. Their controllers were determined to analyze the creepy spirits and activate those ancient technological motherships, hoping they could "return home."
"No chance. No one in the Ghost Spirits has ever been able to embark on their journey home, let alone them." Yan Mingcheng was not optimistic about this path.
He, Bai Jingshu, and Fang Yuzhu had researched that when people from another universe Traversing Space-time to come, it caused a section of the starry sky to collapse. There are still remnants there to this day, which means that a massive amount of energy must have been consumed back then.
"The remaining motherships no longer have the power to open that path."
Moreover, they suspect that after sending several groups of people to "experience" the world, the civilization in the universe behind them had already encountered problems. Otherwise, why would they stop opening up the route and stop sending newcomers?
"Sister Yuzhu, let's stick to this safer path and not take too many risks. Besides, I'm still exploring this path, and it's very likely that I'll be able to master it in the future; there might be a turning point!" Wang Xuan said, not wanting anything to happen to her.
Fang Yuzhu said, "Actually, this so-called safe path is not necessarily safe. Following the Sea of Light from a distance will inevitably lead to missing it, while getting too close may cause the Supernatural Light Sea to occasionally backflow due to reasons such as the repulsion of the Planar Crevice. Being caught off guard in that situation could be even more dangerous, potentially leading to annihilation at the bottom of the sea."
"Isn't it possible to mobilize five supreme treasures? In case of repulsion from Planar Crevice or other unexpected events, we can take your route and cross the sea directly. What do you think?"
Yan Mingcheng did not seek stability at all. If it weren't for his wife and daughter, and it was just for himself, he would have wanted to cross the sea and go far away. After more than two thousand years of separation, protecting and making up for his daughter has become his instinct.
"Okay!" Fang Yuzhu nodded.
Wang Xuan said directly, "I want to broaden my horizons with you, but I don't necessarily want to cross the sea with you. I still have parents and friends. I grew up in my Old Earth and can't bear to leave all of this behind."
He added, "I can give you the Nurturing Life Furnace, but the Sword Immortal needs it recently, so I need to take her to the Planar Crevice to help her recover."
Upon hearing this, the group nodded after some thought. Wang Xuan himself had a secret path to explore, so it was good for him to stay. Perhaps he could forge a completely new path and give the extraordinary one more hope.
"I'll leave you a priceless treasure for your protection." Fang Yuzhu looked at him. Since they couldn't travel together, she could only wish him to find another path. Leaving him this treasure might be useful for crossing the sea if he ever had nowhere else to go, allowing him to catch up later.
"We'll see when the time comes. Actually, if a treasure stays in the mortal world, its power will gradually weaken and eventually fade away, making it of little use to me," Wang Xuan said.
He is confident because he has preserved his cultivation level without relying on any supreme treasure, and can now be compared to a terrestrial immortal!
"I believe we will meet again in the future, and we will both succeed, though our paths may differ!" Zhang Daoling said solemnly.
He, Xu Fu, and the Nether Blood Sect Ancestor naturally had to follow, as the present world was not suitable for them.
The Nether Blood Sect Ancestor sighed, "I've already chosen a site on the northern grasslands; it seems the livestock group is doomed."
Not only them, but all Peerless Grade masters will be notified. Whether they leave or not is up to them; they have been given a choice.
Demon Lord Yan Qingyan said, "It is foreseeable that most people will leave. The Transcendent Immortals survive will see their cultivation decline every day. Even the most peerless masters will most likely become mortals in the future."
Zhang Daoling shook his head and laughed, "Not necessarily. Some people, after their strength has declined significantly, are thriving in the mortal world and are already preparing to get married and have children."
People make different choices. Some of the Transcendent Immortals, after returning to the mortal world, were attracted by the bright lights and bustling modern life. Coupled with the bleak future and the lack of hope, many decided to give up and "fall" into the mortal world as humans.
"We will set off in two days. Although the terrain of that Planar Crevice is complex, the Supernatural Light Sea will not keep us there for long." Yan Mingcheng told everyone that if there were any unfulfilled wishes in the mortal world, they should deal with them as soon as possible.
Although it's called Planar Crevice, it actually involves more than one dimension; otherwise, it wouldn't have been able to hold back the Supernatural Light Sea for so long.
That place is like an endless abyss, very mysterious!
After hearing their mention, Wang Xuan wondered if the place was related to the legendary demons and hell, and if it was truly a road to the other side.
"You're overthinking it!" Yan Mingcheng shook his head and told him that it was more like a rift between two Great Universe, a remaining path that formed multiple dimensions.
Those cracks are not visible under normal circumstances; they only appear when the Supernatural Light Sea impacts them.
Zhang Daoling and the Nether Blood Sect Ancestor left quickly, as they had many disciples and grand-disciples to arrange. They would take some people with them, and leave more disciples in the mortal world.
"In the future, we will reopen our gates in a new Supernatural Universe and re-establish our lineage!"
The Shadow couple set off with Wang Xuan to meet his parents. As they were about to part ways, the two couples naturally had some things to say to each other.
Fang Yuzhu made arrangements for Jiang Siyuan and asked him if he wanted to risk crossing the sea, but he shook his head and refused. He now only wanted to stay in the mortal world as an ordinary person and experience the New World after the changes of the times.
Just before the Great Barrier completely collapsed during the decay of the extraordinary realm, Fang Yuzhu used a complete Heavenly Herb and the power of a supreme treasure to regenerate flesh and blood in his bones.
Finally, she dissolved the only remaining rare fruit from the Ascension Divine Bamboo, merging it into his physical body and primordial spirit.
Jiang Siyuan had objected because he knew very well how precious the fruit of the Ascension Divine Bamboo was, surpassing many celestial medicines, and could give Fang Yuzhu an extra life in a critical moment.
However, Fang Yuzhu shook her head.
In the instant before the myth collapsed and the Supernatural Rule were silenced forever, she swiftly accomplished all of this, reviving Jiang Siyuan.
If it had been a moment later, and the extraordinary had ceased to exist, there would have been no way to save him.
Jiang Siyuan is now around thirty years old. He has lost his once earth-shattering cultivation and become a mortal, but he is still young and has vigorous vitality. He is stronger than ordinary people and can live a peaceful life in the present world.
"My hometown is New Star, and I'm going there. Yuzhu, I wish you success in your quest for the Dao, and I believe you will surely stand at the pinnacle of the true extraordinary path!"
"Siyuan, take care!" Fang Yuzhu watched him board the spaceship. She didn't have time to stay in the real world. All she could do was make some arrangements so that he could live well on the New Star.
She felt guilty. Jiang Siyuan had saved her twice, but she couldn't take him back to the Path of Immortality. His mind was made up; he didn't want to cross the sea and only wanted to stay in the mortal world.
As Jiang Siyuan left his Old Earth, he sat quietly in his spaceship seat, lost in thought. Finally, he sighed, "I know you are determined to seek the Dao. Your kindness to me is merely to repay a debt of gratitude, and has nothing to do with romantic feelings. I was once an extraordinary and powerful being, so how could I not yearn to return to my peak? But I do not wish to be a burden on your journey across the sea. I wish you to hoist your sails and cross the vast ocean to reach the other shore!"
The Shadow couple arrived and met with Wang Xuan's parents to say goodbye.
Yan Mingcheng said, "Take care, you two. We're about to leave. Wang Xuan is like a child to both of us. We've watched him grow up, and it's really hard to part with him."
Some time ago, Wang Xuan's parents were sent by the Shadow couple to a life-bearing planet in another world for a vacation. They had just been brought back and were not informed of Wang Xuan's bloody battle with humans in the starry sky.
"Are you all so eager for the extraordinary? What's wrong with the mortal world! I've read the cultivation history you gave me, the so-called Great Realm of the Human World. In my opinion, isn't it just the mundane world? Have you reached the end? Each of us living in the mortal world is a form of cultivation, whether we are ordinary people or extraordinary beings, it's all the same. It's about seeing mountains as mountains, seeing mountains not as mountains, and seeing mountains as mountains again. You left this Human World, became an immortal, and now you've returned to the Human World. Look again, is it still the Human World?"
"Alright, brother, stop talking. If you keep going, you'll definitely make me go mad with qi deviation." Yan Mingcheng told Old Wang to stop, feeling a bit of a headache.
Ever since the couple read about various major events in the history of cultivation, they could spout all sorts of theories at will. Yan Mingcheng had also given them proper classic texts and cultivation methods, but the Old Wang and his wife didn't take them very seriously.
Wang Xuan remained calm. He had been raised by these four people since childhood. Neither couple should look down on the other, and they all seemed to love lecturing.
In the past two days, the Supernatural Practitioner in the world have been restless, especially the strongest ones. How should they decide whether to leave? They have all received the news.
Two days later, a group of powerful Supernatural Practitioner set off on their journey in a spaceship toward the Planar Crevice.
Wang Xuan also came along in his own small spaceship, wanting to broaden everyone's horizons and also to see them off.
Unexpectedly, that plane cluster was not far from the Old Earth. The journey was not long; after passing through a wormhole, it took half a day to arrive.
Ahead lies our destination, a pitch-black universe with cracks emanating blinding light—these are Planar Crevice.
The Buddhist and Taoist families were indeed persuaded and came with their precious Divine Palace, accompanied by a considerable number of disciples and followers.
The two founders of the Supernatural Palace and the Gouchen Imperial Palace also appeared with the Carefree Boat, followed by a large group of top gods and immortals!
In addition, there were many others, such as the Demon Ancestor Qi Yi, who approached Wang Xuan with a complicated expression and said, "Young friend, I heard that you will stay in the mortal world. My second son Qi Liandao, has also stayed. I hope you will take care of him. If I offend him, please be lenient if it is not serious."
No matter how powerful he was in the immortal realm or how much he dominated the demon race, he is now just an old father who hopes that his children will have a better life after he passes away.
Wang Xuan said, "You're too kind, Demon Ancestor Supernatural Finale has ended, and everything is over. Besides, we became friends after a fight, and we no longer have any grudges."
Many people looked on with complicated expressions, already aware of Wang Xuan's achievements. In this special era, he was able to kill an Earth Immortal, and after his battle with Shang Yi, he was still alive and unharmed, while Shang Yi had disappeared without a trace.
In the distance, Yan Mingcheng was also talking with some powerful figures, coordinating how to better pursue the sea.
"I once said that Fang Yuzhu was too radical, like a butterfly in the firelight. In fact, it is extremely dangerous for us to enter the Planar Crevice and chase the Supernatural Light Sea. One wrong move and it could be the last dance on earth!"
Hearing these words, Wang Xuan felt a heaviness in his heart. That situation was entirely possible. He whispered, "To all the seniors, you must succeed."