Second period.
Another elder took the platform to teach.
Body Arts and Movement Technique.
Xu Yuan's true self had learned Diamond Invulnerability, and that domineering technique would not allow him to practice another. But right now, he was not himself. He was "Yaseline," created through Whisper. He studied with fierce concentration throughout the lesson.
When the teacher let everyone practice on their own, she moved like a bird, darting across eaves, treetops, walls, and the courtyard, leaving afterimages in her wake. Clang!
The teacher hit the Spotlight again.
Xu Yuan drew his gaze back. This was perfectly normal. He kept practicing!
Suddenly.
Everything seemed to grind to a halt.
The surrounding buildings, Elder Wang, and Yalita all froze in place.
The void filled with crisscrossing light and shadow. The patterns were extraordinarily intricate, weaving together into one bright, circular "node" after another, each filled with scenes from history. Faintly glowing words appeared:
"Even though you have left auto mode and entered history in person, you must still beware of those Dimensional Defense Lines."
The Dimensional Defense Line!
Xu Yuan grew wary.
Yes.
Those were the Dimensional Defense Lines that had forced even the Overseer to return with clipped wings.
More Prompt Talismans appeared:
"The Dimensional Defense Lines have recorded the abilities of every Immortal Species. They use those abilities to identify individuals and eliminate you."
"Because this joint Whisper comes from both you and the Overseer."
"The Overseer's Whisper is extremely ancient and traditional. It is already being identified."
"This defense line cannot be touched. If you encounter it, you can only withdraw immediately and let everything continue along its historical course."
"Only when the time is right can you enter history again and continue your actions within another fragment."
"This is a Flashback Battle—"
"And you have completed this