Let's Call It Universe, "Windwing Evasion"

"Call"

As the last wisp of Grand Yin True Water and Grand Yang True Fire were completely absorbed by Ji An divine and demonic body, the towering waves and endless flames that had enveloped the courtyard receded rapidly like a tide.

It was as if the earth-shattering scene just now was merely a dream.

Ji An, who was sitting cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes.

His skin radiated a strange luster, as warm and smooth as jade yet subtly revealing a metallic edge, like the most perfect crystallization in the Heaven and Earth.

His ordinary clothes remained undamaged after being exposed to water and fire, but the aura he exuded was completely different!

The courtyard was deathly silent because of Ji An's breakthrough.

Even with Ji Yichuan's temperament, he was already too shocked to speak at this moment.

Ji Yichuan stared at his eldest son as he slowly stood up, his usually cold and icy eyes now filled with shock.

Shock, ecstasy, disbelief—a torrent of emotions swirled in his eyes as he exclaimed incredulously, "The Crimsonbright Nine Heavens Diagram — Fourth Layer! Xiantian Lifeform! An Eight-Year-Old Xiantian Lifeform!!"

Even with those quick cultivation methods, it's highly unlikely that someone could cultivate to become Xiantian Lifeform by the age of eight!

Take, for example, the "Blood Demon Indestructible Body," which required a full three years of demonic rune inscription, as if it were being tortured in hell for three years.

You can't expect a five-year-old to practice cultivation; ordinary children can't handle it.

Therefore, the "Blood Demon Indestructible Body" technique is mostly practiced by older assassins.

His voice trembled with excitement.

As the strongest member of the Ji Clan West Prefecture, he understood better than anyone what this meant!

Throughout the entire Yan Mountain region, in the past thousand years, not a single person has ever mastered the Fourth Layer the "Crimsonbright Nine Heavens Diagram"!

Let alone an eight-year-old child.

"An--An'er--" Yuchi Xue was already in tears.

Looking at the crystalline divine light flowing from her son's body, an overwhelming joy washed over her like a tsunami, and she choked out, "My An'er—he's done! He's become Xiantian Lifeform."

Even before her family was wiped out, the entire clan couldn't find an eight-year-old who could Xiantian Lifeform the "Crimsonbright Nine Heavens Diagram".

Ji Ning rushed over, her little face full of excitement. "Brother! You're so strong! I'll definitely catch up with you!"

Ji An smiled slightly as he watched Ji Ning rushing towards him.

For some reason, although both of them were reincarnated, Ji Ning's personality was more like that of someone whose body was originally older, completely opposite to Ji An's.

As for Bai Ze and the Black Snake, they were so shocked that they couldn't speak. For divine beasts, it takes hundreds of years to become a Xiantian beast.

Ji Yichuan took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his turbulent emotions, and looked at Ji An's longsword.

At this moment, only half of the twisted and charred hilt remained; the sword itself had long since been completely melted away and vanished under the terrifying power of the Grand Yin True Water and the Grand Yang True Fire.

"Your sword—" Ji Yichuan said.

Ji An looked down and smiled helplessly, "Although it was Divine Weapon, it couldn't withstand the power of water and fire; it was destroyed."

This sword was randomly selected by Ji An from the Ji Clan's treasury before his breakthrough.

Because Ji An cultivates Qi Refining, he has not yet reached the Xiantian.

Naturally, he couldn't use magical artifacts, which is why he went to the mansion's treasury to specifically select a divine Divine Weapon.

Of course, things weren't much better. Just as he was breaking through, he was destroyed by the descending Yin Water and Yang Fire. He clenched his fist, feeling the surging Crimsonbright divine power within his body. Moreover, now that he had broken through to the Xiantian, his sword and Divine Weapon were probably no longer able to keep up with his pace.

"It's alright," Ji Yichuan said casually. "Divine Weapon of this level is not worthy of your current cultivation level. Come with me." With that, he turned and left.

"Father?" Ji Ning asked curiously.

"Go to the treasure vault." Ji Yichuan said without turning his head, "Choose a true Divine Weapon for your brother."

Ji An skipped a beat. A treasure vault? As a regional overlord with a history of thousands of years, the Ji Clan West Prefecture must have weapons suitable for him at this stage in its treasure vault.

This weapon is a crucial step in his next plan.

He immediately followed in his father's footsteps, with Yuchi Xue, Ji Ning, and the two divine beasts close behind.

The treasure trove of the Ji Clan West Prefecture is hidden deep underground in the core area of the residence.

The four humans and two demons quickly arrived at the treasure vault's entrance. Ji Yichuan stepped forward and pushed open the door.

The treasure vault was vast, illuminated by a deep blue ice crystal. Rows of shelves made of cold iron were neatly arranged, displaying various items categorized by type: boxes of Essence Stones shimmered with a warm light; precious ores and spiritual herbs were sealed in jade boxes; some strange animal bones and scales exuded a primal aura; and most of all were various weapons and armor, their cold light chilling.

Ji Yichuan didn't look at the Essence Stones and ordinary spiritual materials, but led Ji An directly to a relatively independent area at the deepest part of the treasure vault.

The shelves here are more rustic and fewer in number, but each item exudes a completely different aura, subtly revealing a spiritual quality.

"These are all rank-up magic treasures, although they're all damaged," Ji Yichuan explained. "But since they were originally used by Violet Palace Cultivators, and An'er hasn't yet reached Qi Refining, these magic treasures only have damaged runes. However, in terms of their own strength, they're basically comparable to non-rank-up magic treasures."

Ji An's gaze swept over these silent "wrecks," most of which were dull and even covered with cracks.

His gaze finally settled on a long sword lying quietly on a jade shelf.

This sword is long and narrow, about three feet and seven inches long, and its blade is dark blue-green.

The sword's lines are smooth, and even though it is damaged, it still exudes a chilling sharpness, as if looking at it too long would cut your eyes.

Even Ji An's body, which had reached the Xiantian, was giving him a warning.

He reached out almost instinctively and grasped the sword hilt.

Buzz-!

"What a fine sword!" Ji An couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, and then twirled the sword.

The dark blue blade sliced through the air, accompanied by a faint whistling sound.

Ji An felt that the sword's sharpness alone was enough to easily cut through the Divine Weapons he had used before.

"Are you sure you've chosen this one?" Ji Yichuan's voice rang out from the side.

Ji An nodded. "Father, this is it. What's its name?"

"It has no name." Ji Yichuan stepped forward and introduced, "An'er, what you are holding is the highest-grade weapon in the Ji Clan West Prefecture Treasury, which was once the most precious, and is now—the most regrettable piece of weapon."

"An'er, when you become Qi Refining Xiantian Lifeform, even a magic weapon that hasn't reached a certain level of cultivation won't be as powerful as this when you infuse it with your true essence."

Ji An nodded.

Magical artifacts are powerful because they are mysterious and unpredictable.

The magical treasures used by those at the Qi Refining Xiantian are naturally incredibly diverse.

However, Ji Godfiend Body Refinement is best suited for close combat. He possesses a near-immortal body and powerful strength, speed, and regenerative abilities.

Therefore, this longsword is the most suitable.

"This longsword, even I could use it for a long time now. From now on, you shall be called Universe," Ji An said silently.

Ji An named himself "Universe Sword) because of his own ambition: he wanted to travel throughout the entire Chaos Universe.

Although he had previously considered trying to curry favor with powerful figures, given the current situation, it's really hard to say who will be whose powerful backer.

There's also the silver book in Ji An's own Sea of Consciousness, whose name is also "The Universe".

"Father, Mother," Ji An said solemnly, "I will name it the Universe Sword!"

Inside the main hall, the four were having dinner.

"Father, Mother," Ji An looked up at Ji Yichuan and Yuchi Xue, "I have now reached the Xiantian, and I plan to leave home for a while to gain experience."

Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent. A look of worry appeared in Yuchi Xue's eyes. "An'er, you're only eight years old. Although you're already Xiantian Lifeform, how dangerous is the outside world? Powerful demonic beasts, cultivators from other forces—"

"Mother is alright." Ji An smiled slightly, his aura as Xiantian Godfiend emanating from him. "I cultivate the 'Crimsonbright Nine Heavens Diagram,' making me far superior to ordinary Xiantian Lifeform. As long as I don't venture deep into the core danger zones occupied by those great demons, I'll be safe. Besides, staying in the West City all this time, there are really no opponents to hone my skills against."

The Fourth Layer the Crimsonbright Nine Heavens Diagram, although it is only at the Early Xiantian, is equivalent to the late stage of the Xiantian compared to other Godfiend Body Refinement methods.

Moreover, Ji An had also comprehended the True Meaning of the Dao, although it was only the Minor Dao of Thunderfire.

Therefore, none of the Xiantian Lifeform in the Ji Clan West Prefecture are his match, not even the Fire God "Ji Lie".

"And Mother, I've lived in Western Prefecture I was a child. I've always lived in this tiny place! I want to see the countless tribes outside, I want to go out and adventure like Father, to fight against the great demons, and even slay them."

Ji Yichuan looked at his eldest son in silence.

The eight-year-old Xiantian Godfiend has mastered the "Thunderfire Sword Fragment" and his eldest son is more mature than his peers from a young age, even more mature than his second son.

He knew that his son's talent and temperament far exceeded his expectations.

And he's right, the Ji Clan West Prefecture is indeed too small.

"Where are you going?" Ji Yichuan asked in a deep voice, his lack of direct objection tacitly indicating his agreement.

"I haven't thought about that yet, Father," Ji An said.

Of course, he wouldn't say that he already had a target in mind, which was the location of the Water Manor in the original story, Winged Serpent Lake.

Otherwise, his mother probably wouldn't have let him go, after all, the Winged Serpent was Xiantian Complete demon beast, and even Ji Yichuan couldn't do anything to it in the water.

Ji Yichuan glanced at Ji An, then finally nodded slowly. "Alright. Since you have the will and the ability, I won't stop you. Remember, the path of cultivation is long; self-preservation is fundamental. Never act recklessly; act within your capabilities."

"Your son will remember your teachings, Father," Ji An solemnly replied.

Although Yuchi Xue still felt extremely reluctant and worried, seeing that her husband had agreed, she could only suppress her emotions and carefully gave him many instructions on what to pay attention to while away from home: clothing, food, shelter, the habits of demonic beasts, and the treacherous nature of human hearts— Ji An Yi—

Listen patiently, and a warm feeling wells up inside you.

As for the original novel's description of Ji Ning, where he was told to bring a maid, that didn't happen.

After all, Ji An was already Xiantian Lifeform. Even those in the Houtian might not survive in the places he went to train, let alone a few maids, even though these maids also cultivated.

Just as dawn was breaking, Ji Yichuan and Yuchi Xue appeared outside Ji An's house.

The two walked straight inside.

Ji An had already gotten up and was sitting cross-legged on the bed, feeling the Crimsonbright divine power within his body.

Having broken through his Xiantian, his life level leaped forward, and his five senses became more acute. He noticed his parents as soon as they approached the door.

"Father, Mother." Ji An opened his eyes, his pupils shining brightly in the dim light. He stood up and bowed.

Looking at her son, who was as tall as herself, Yuchi Xue's eyes were filled with reluctance and pride.

Without saying much, she simply waved her hand, and a stack of neatly folded, brand-new animal hide clothing appeared out of thin air on the bed. The fabric was softer than what Ji An usually wore, clearly prepared by Yuchi Xue on purpose.

Next to it was a package containing carefully cured jerky, some emergency wound medicine, a treated water bladder, and some odds and ends but practical survival gear.

"An'er, take all of these with you." Yuchi Xue's voice trembled with a barely perceptible sob. "It's tough outside, sleeping in the open like this, unlike at home."

"Mother, I've also prepared some myself—" Ji An looked at the items, a warm feeling welling up in his heart.

"Just take them," Ji Yichuan's voice rang out from the side, still cold and hard, but less stern than before. "These were sewn and prepared by your mother herself, staying up all night. When you're away from home, the more prepared you are, the more at ease you'll feel."

Ji An's gaze swept over the clothes and utensils, and he could imagine his mother sewing them stitch by stitch under the lamp.

Moreover, he knew that his mother was not a normal cultivator.

This profound maternal love brought tears to his eyes, and he nodded solemnly, "Yes, I will take them all. Thank you, Mother."

He knew that this was not just a bag of luggage, but also his mother's concern.

In my past life, this was probably what they meant by a mother worrying about her son even when he travels a thousand miles.

Yuchi Xue watched her son put the items into Mustard Stone one by one, her eyes slightly red. She took a deep breath and then took out a booklet from her bosom.

This golden book, its pages resembling gold leaf, bears four ancient characters: "Windwing Evasion".

"An'er," Yuchi Xue handed the book to Ji An, her expression extremely solemn, "This is the most precious secret technique passed down by your mother, far surpassing the 'Wind Shadow Step.' Remember, this technique must not be passed on to anyone else in the Ji Clan except for you and Ning'er."

Looking at the "Windwing Evasion" before him, Ji An knew the importance of the secret technique, after all, it was created by Heavenly Immortal being.

He accepted it with both hands and nodded vigorously. "Mother, rest assured, I will remember this and never tell anyone!"

Looking at his eldest son, Ji Yichuan was filled with mixed emotions.

He patted Ji An on the shoulder. "Go. Remember, only by coming back alive is anything possible. Stay calm in the face of adversity and act within your capabilities. Ultimately, you must venture out on your own to conquer this land of Yan Mountain, and indeed, the wider Heaven and Earth beyond."

"I understand!" Ji An put away the gifts his mother had given him, bowed deeply, and said, "Father, Mother, I'm leaving." He then turned and walked out.