A Reunion in a Foreign Land

Meeting an old friend in a foreign land is a joyous thing, let alone in another universe.

In this vast world, Wang Xuan is a stranger in a foreign land. When he unexpectedly reunites with an old friend, one can imagine his feelings. His emotions fluctuate wildly in an instant, and some long-forgotten memories are unlocked.

However, he forced himself to remain calm. He couldn't show anything unusual here. He was Kong Xuan now, and Sky City was full of experts. It wouldn't be good if someone noticed anything.

It was a tall, slender figure, even her clothes were very "Mother Universe- style," quite unconventional, short shorts and a shirt, she still had this preference after all these years.

She carried a pair of divine wings forged from divine metal, as if she were carrying technological weapons such as particle cannons. Occasionally, she would turn her head to reveal her profile, wearing a pair of specially made glasses with flowing runes, exuding a quiet and scholarly air.

However, when she took off her glasses and stared at the towering bronze structure— the Life and Death Arena —she revealed a hint of wildness and allure, as she conversed with the woman beside her using Divine Sense.

Zhou Qinghuang, an old friend, wasn't the first person Wang Xuan wanted to see, but she was a very familiar friend from the same city.

She entered the mortal world from the celestial realm and spent over a hundred years "rolling around" in the mortal world, living most of her time in Ancheng, the Old Earth, from her prime to her full head of white hair.

The first time she met him was in a secret realm in outer space of Old Earth. She and Gu Mingxi were putting on a show to "fish" for Wang Xuan, but unfortunately they messed it up. Wang Xuan decisively took the bait and spat out the hook, almost beating Fairy Gu to death.

Later, as they became more familiar with each other, they had no more reservations and gradually became friends. Especially after the mythical empire collapsed, when Zhou Yun and New Star Zaibatsu families were unfriendly to them, Wang Xuan even helped them educate Zhou Yun and the others.

Having lived in Ancheng for over a hundred years, Qi Liandao, Ghost Monk, Old Zhong, Chen Yongjie, Zhou Qinghuang, and Gu Mingxi would occasionally gather at Huang Ming and Kong Yi's Zh Xian Tea House to reminisce about the extraordinary past and watch each other grow old year by year.

Wang Xuan was in high spirits. In this new universe, he finally met an acquaintance from the Mother Universe, which meant that others would also have the opportunity to find him and eventually reunite with him.

"I hope everyone lives well," he murmured to himself. What he feared and worried about most was that some unpredictable things might happen.

It's not surprising that Zhou Qinghuang has now become an immortal.

She, Kong Yi, Gu Mingxi, Cao Qingyu, and others were already the most renowned young geniuses in the Immortal Realm. Before being "slashed" into the mortal world, they had all surpassed the Earth Immortals and were close to the Master of Nurturing Life.

At the end of the mythological era, she was shaken repeatedly, which forced her down from the realm of Carefree Journey, and she eventually became a mortal.

Over a century of decline has tempered both body and mind, solidified one's cultivation, only to have it shattered again. The heart endures tribulations amidst torment, transforming from a lofty fairy into a vulnerable woman coveted by a tycoon's disciple, until her peerless beauty gradually fades and her hair turns white.

Later on, she didn't even want to see Wang Xuan anymore and went into seclusion with Gu Mingxi because she was no longer young and her youth the Vanished, and she didn't want acquaintances to see her old age.

Her experience is just a microcosm of what happened after the fall of the Transcendent Immortals. If the mythology of the supernatural center comes to an end in the future, it will be equally tragic. It is impossible for all races and all supernatural beings to be able to move with the "center".

However, Zhou Qinghuang was also lucky. 104 years after the Supernatural Finale in the Mother Universe, "Ancient and Modern" reappeared, bringing a turning point. It took away a generation that had experienced the peak of mythology and also the lowest point of the decay of the extraordinary.

If we assume that the two universes have the same flow of time, then Wang Xuan's Mother Universe has been in Supernatural Finale for 201 years.

After a century of immersion in spiritual cultivation and another century of arduous training, it's quite normal for Zhou Qinghuang, a genius who has experienced the different rules of Great Universe, to eventually become an immortal after mastering the Master of Nurturing Life.

"Golden Years, recorded..." The Mysterious Mobile Phone, spoke, unlocked itself, and floated out, ready to be photographed from any angle.

"Damn it!" Wang Xuan reacted quickly, grabbing it and shoving it back into the Blessed Land Fragment.

"Hey bro, you saw that quiet girl with glasses too? You know what you're doing." The wolverine leaned in, gave a thumbs up, and said, "She took off her glasses just now, and she was incredibly wild. She's the type who can be both gentle and alluring."

"Brother Kong Xuan has good taste; girls who wear glasses are the most elegant and beautiful." Xiong Shan, Heavenly Grade Expert from the Black and White Bear Clan, nodded in agreement.

The wolverine asked in surprise, "Wearing glasses has a synergistic effect?"

"Of course, maybe it's just a case of loving the house because of the house; I like delicate women who wear glasses." Xiong Shan nodded honestly.

Those are sunglasses, okay? They're hiding incredibly dark circles under his eyes. The wolverine looked at him with disdain, but didn't dare argue with him; this Black and White Bear was extremely powerful.

"In this field, we have nothing in common!" Wang Xuan had no desire to discuss this topic with them right now.

"Come on, you even took out your communicator just now, did you get a picture?" The wolverine grinned, three feathers on its head sticking up, half-hidden, while the three burly men sitting on its head also grinned.

"Don't take pictures randomly. Those female immortals should be disciples of the Nine Spirits Cave. They are all of very high status." Chong Xiao, a core expert of the Black Peacock Clan, walked over and whispered.

"Is it the family that lost the cat, the terrifying lineage that's suspected of having Saint Demise Incident?" Six-Eyed Golden Cicada asked in surprise as he approached.

Chong Xiao reminded Wang Xuan that if they really wanted to film, they should find a different, more secluded location.

Wang Xuan looked at this usually serious and upright young man and didn't know what to say.

"Men!" Luo Ying turned her back on them.

Besides constantly trying to take a funeral photo of Wang Xuan, the Mysterious Mobile Phone also caused him trouble from time to time. He could only stare blankly, unable to explain himself in this situation.

He couldn't possibly meet Zhou Qinghuang now; the timing wasn't right.

Moreover, he had reason to believe that Zhou Qinghuang's background had already been investigated by the Nine Spirits Cave, and if he were to make contact with her, it might cause some unforeseen events.

Zhou Qinghuang's ability to attend the grand event is likely not only due to her exceptional talent, but also related to her Roots. Having spent time in Great Universe is a very special and precious experience, which is also a kind of accumulation of knowledge and experience.

"Kong Xuan, you stop right there!" The Candle Dragon Clan chased into the city with great momentum. The fact that their clan's number one True Immortal had been killed by ten punches shocked and angered them, and at the same time, they were also somewhat wary.

Now, Heavenly Grade Expert from that clan has come along, exuding a strong killing intent. If they had intercepted the enemy outside the city earlier, they would have killed them outright.

Wang Xuan ignored them. So what if they were at the Heavenly Realm? It's not like he hadn't killed them before. Late Heavenly Grade was one thing, but to have men and women at the early-stage Heavenly Realm also so hostile towards him? If they were in another place, he would make sure to "touch and grope" them, making their skulls fly side by side.

"Kong Xuan, I, Zhu Kun, wish to borrow your skull to forge a wine storage container. Do you dare to leave the city and fight again? If you're afraid, I'll tie one of my hands and fight you myself." A male True Immortal from the Candle Dragon Clan challenged with a smile.

Wang Xuan retorted tauntingly, "Trying to provoke me out of the city and then kill me with your Heavenly Grade Expert? If you're so capable, then do something underhanded right here. Otherwise, I'll say it again: you cowards, you're all the grandsons of this Black and White Bear."

He hugged the round, Bear Pang and rubbed it every now and then.

"You yourself called him a coward, how could I possibly have such a descendant?" Little National Treasure Bear Pang actually spoke up in dissatisfaction.

"Alright, just wait and see. We'll meet in the Life and Death Arena when the opportunity arises." A young man from the Candle Dragon Clan said fiercely, pointing to the towering bronze building in the distance. Then, the group of them quickly left.

At night, a gentle breeze carrying the misty, spiritual energy of the lake blows through the Inn Cave Mansion, along with the fresh fragrance of plants from the Purple Bamboo Sea. Moonlight spills down, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

Wang Xuan is practicing cultivation. The "Primordial Spirit Atlas" he brought from the Pingtian Academy is an auxiliary scripture he has been studying recently, and he is practicing it in conjunction with the "Great Spirit Coffin Technique".

The main reason was that the Old Turtle was too perceptive in the Mysterious Sea, and actually sensed that he and Wang Yusheng had similar life characteristics, which made him wary.

What if we encounter another extraordinary person who has seen Wang Yusheng and also finds him strange?

Therefore, he has recently been studying various methods diligently, and the results are quite obvious.

Of course, recently he has been focusing on the "Star River Cleansing Body Scripture," which has excellent body-refining effects and can cover up one's original nature.

In the dead of night, starlight spilled down, slowly flowing into every cell of Wang Xuan's body, cleansing his entire being. From afar, he appeared to be submerged in starlight, but if one looked inward and examined him closely, every cell of his was like a star, illuminating his entire body.

He was surrounded by trillions of orbs of light, his whole body radiant, holy and peaceful, as if he were sitting in the Universe Sea of Stars, his physique slowly improving.

Then, the sparks flickered and with a boom, ignited the sea of stars, illuminating the cold universe, and the deep space was instantly dazzling.

Fortunately, this starlight wasn't drawn all at once tonight, but rather accumulated over the past three months. Otherwise, if so much starlight had poured out all at once, it would have definitely attracted attention from all sides.

Wang Xuan's body seemed to be set ablaze, all his cells resonating and vibrating, real flames erupting from his body surface, burning his skin and flesh to shreds, slightly burning his internal organs, and charring his bones.

This was not just cosmic sparks, but also chaotic energy and Karma Fire. After accumulating to a certain degree, it ignited, cleansing and refining the body, and even exuding a destructive aura.

After a long while, Wang Xuan opened his eyes and said, "If it were someone else, they would die. Is this some kind of baptism? I feel like this is a self-improvement of cremation etiquette, Life-Ending Scripture!"

His body was completely withered. He shook his body slightly, and a layer of charred, blackened dead skin fell off, revealing new flesh!

Although this scripture was extremely risky and incredibly difficult to master, his foundation was so solid that it was far beyond that of ordinary people. Tonight, he mastered all eight layers of the scripture.

With only three layers remaining, he tried several times but encountered incredibly strong resistance each time. Even with his profound foundation, he was unable to penetrate them.

If it were a true immortal, they would have been burned to death just now. Wang Xuan only lost a layer of skin and was not seriously injured. After completing the first eight levels, his physique has indeed improved again.

"Forcing someone to practice the last three levels would probably cause a huge commotion, requiring the summoning of countless stars, which is not advisable at the moment."

He carefully studied and researched this scripture, which could be confirmed to be left by a true saint, and verified it in the direction of Dao-imperialized. For a moment, he was once again overwhelmed by the soft starlight.

Much later, Wang Xuan opened his eyes, his expression solemn. He had figured out some of the secrets: the last three layers of the scripture could actually be broken down into "new six layers".

This is quite terrifying. With the first eight levels plus the new six, that makes a total of fourteen levels of mental cultivation techniques!

Looking at this number, he had some doubts; perhaps it was related to breaking the limit.

He looked surprised. If nine is considered the ultimate number for perfection, does that mean someone would need to break through the limit four or five times to truly master this scripture?!

No wonder even powerful figures like Zhuo Yanran and those with profound backgrounds like Xuan Tian, Black Crane, and Jin Yu said that they couldn't master this scripture and reach the highest level. In the end, they could only damage their own cultivation and sever the various influences that the scripture exerted on them.

"Interesting. This scripture is worth serious study and thorough research," Wang Xuan muttered to himself, becoming increasingly interested and secretly marveling at its authenticity as a work left by a true sage!

The people Wang Xuan thought of were also in Sky City. For example, Xuan Tian, Black Crane, and Jin Yu were sitting on a section of the city wall that was as tall as a mountain, drinking wine under the moon.

"This is really intense. After the mutual insults, they started a real battle. It's a battle of Literary Duel combat, a mixed doubles battle. Nobody else can do this."

They were very cautious, talking in secret, afraid of being overheard by the two people fighting outside the city. The two women were really too fierce, their Imperial Daoized texture intertwining, giving them goosebumps.

"I don't know if Lu Renjia has arrived yet. I think only his appearance can draw some attention and extinguish some of the tension between these two best friends."

"Didn't we add each other as friends on the messaging app? Why don't we contact him now? If he's in the city, leave him a message immediately and tell him to come quickly. Tell him we're peeping at a pair of fairies fighting. Their clothes are tattered, but they're very beautiful. Their movements are very intense, and it's making our blood boil."