Chapter 293: The Revival Lord of the Celestial Eternal Race!
In the blink of an eye, a month had passed.
During this month, the events at the White Crane Celestial Palace spread like a tsunami, sweeping through most of the Nine Heavens Realm.
Countless beings trembled in fear.
"What? A peerless Great Demon from the Celestial Eternal Race appeared and heavily injured dozens of top experts from the three races at the Beast Race’s White Crane Celestial Palace?!"
"Hiss! That existence even surpasses the Martial Emperor’s invincibility, yet couldn’t defeat that Great Demon?"
"And that Great Demon fought against dozens single-handedly, utterly sweeping them! So ferocious! It’s simply an insurmountable might!"
"It’s over. Something big has happened."
"The sky is collapsing, the sky is collapsing..."
Immediately, countless people despaired.
Especially those who understood the ancient war, or even those who had experienced it, their hearts trembled even more.
Don’t be fooled by the current prosperity of the Nine Heavens Realm; it was developed over the past tens of thousands of years. Back then, that war almost destroyed the entire realm, countless powerful individuals bled, and the accumulated foundation from ancient times was nearly exhausted in that war.
In short, it was terrifying!
At this moment, the Celestial Eternal Race, the protagonist of these rumors, was utterly baffled and at a loss.
What??
We are to make a comeback?
How come I didn’t know?
Weren’t we hiding well? And there was no notification from above about a grand counterattack. How did you guys know?
Oh, an invincible Great Demon? Could it be that our Celestial Eternal Race has really produced an invincible expert? Is this true?
Ah, these big figures are really something, such great news, and they don’t notify anyone, annoying!
Thus, the Celestial Eternal Race members hiding in various corners or working undercover started to get excited.
They kept secretly contacting each other, inquiring about the highest-level matters, specifically about the "invincible Great Demon."
As a result.
Unfortunately, due to their eagerness and reckless contact, they were discovered by the counter-espionage organizations of the three races and captured on the spot.
A lot were caught.
Several dens were eliminated.
Of course, those captured were not considered big figures, and it wasn’t a critical blow to the Celestial Eternal Race.
At this time.
In a mysterious space in an unknown location, imposing figures sat cross-legged, their bodies hidden in darkness, faces unclear, resembling cold statues in the shadows.
The atmosphere was very heavy.
"Do you think that father and son duo could really be people from our Celestial Eternal Race? Perhaps descendants of some true ancestor?"
After a long time, one of the figures asked.
"Absolutely not!!"
Immediately, another figure refuted angrily:
"That little bastard caused the fall of our Tianxu Palace, can’t possibly be one of our Celestial Eternal Race! Who would betray their own race?"
"If it were to gain enemy trust by enduring humiliation, that would be different, but he shows no such inclination, and instead, the Human Race, Demon Race, and Beast Race are all hunting him down!"
"So this father and son are just calamity bringers condemned by everyone, they can’t be ours!"
The shadows were silent.
In fact, they had a glimmer of hope. Who wouldn’t wish for an invincible powerhouse to suddenly emerge from their side?
But... it’s unrealistic.
"Furthermore, his father, the so-called invincible Great Demon, is very mysterious. We haven’t discovered his origins to date. All we know is that each time he acts, his power grows stronger."
One shadow said.
"This father and son duo is indeed abnormal. Their actions are incomprehensible to me. I can’t figure out... what their motives are."
Another shadow spoke.
"Yes! I found that they seem to constantly offend people, like mad dogs biting anyone they see, resulting in enemies everywhere. Now, with heaven and earth vast, everyone condemns them."
Yet another shadow echoed.
"Let’s just see how things unfold first, let this trouble-stirring father and son and the Nine Heavens’ three races tear into each other. Once they are worn down, we’ll seize the opportunity to take over the Nine Heavens Realm and avenge our past disgrace!"
An elderly voice said.
"Elder Cang, what do you mean by this? Could it be, our Celestial Eternal Race already has the strength to clean up the aftermath?!"
A shadow asked excitedly.
Because, to reap the benefits, one needs capital; otherwise, it might end in mutual destruction, being counter-killed by the opponent.
"Yes."
The old speaker nodded. His last name was Cang, and due to his seniority, everyone respectfully called him "Elder Cang."
Elder Cang’s body was hidden in darkness, he spoke calmly:
"Our Celestial Eternal Race has indeed birthed an outstanding existence, who grew under my silent observation, a talent unparalleled, a peerless prodigy, and now... can shoulder the responsibilities of a race."
"Is this true?!"
"Who is he!"
"Why hasn’t there been any hint of him!"
"Where is he?!"
The shadowy figures were all taken aback, their hearts unintentionally racing, a hot-blooded sensation surging within.
During difficult times, a clan hopes for a great figure of talent and vision to stand as their backbone.
They were no exception.
For years they’ve been hiding, clearly powerful, yet forced to live in darkness, and they were long fed up with it.
If such a peerless figure could lead them, they would eagerly follow, without hesitation.
"Don’t worry, when the time is right, he will appear naturally. For now... it is not the time."
The Elder said calmly.
"Elder, can’t even we speak of it?" one of the shadowy figures asked reluctantly.
"Insolence!!"
The Elder suddenly rebuked, releasing a terrifying aura that swept across the dark space, saying sternly:
"As the high-ranking members of the Celestial Eternal Race, can you not remain composed?! If I were as impetuous as you, that person would likely never have had the chance to grow and would’ve perished on the path to ascendance!"
Upon hearing this, the others fell silent in fear.
The Elder scanned the surroundings, coldly saying: "Do not underestimate the Nine Hazes Three Races; the Human Race’s Martial Emperor and the Sun-Devouring Emperor have both reached the same realm as that one, and both the Demon Race and the Beast Race have such old monsters as well. Thus, that one’s identity must not be exposed."
The crowd was startled, yet dared not speak.
Meanwhile, a few elders of equivalent status to the Elder sat with closed eyes, remaining silent.
The scene fell into silence.
After a long time, the Elder calmly said: "If there’s nothing else, let’s end the meeting. We will continue to lie dormant and watch how the situation unfolds."
"Alright."
"Yes."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, their bodies gradually melding into the darkness as if melting away, disappearing without a trace.
...
White Crane Celestial Palace.
For a whole month, Qin Zi stood outside that Underground Palace waiting, without blinking—his eyes remained dry.
He fixed his gaze on the stone door.
Hoping it would open in the next moment, and his father would emerge, revitalized, smiling affectionately as he walked towards him.
But his hopes were dashed time and again, and as time passed, his mood grew heavier.
After all, his father never mentioned how long the Nirvana would take, and he couldn’t help but worry it might have failed.
However, he dared not check!
He feared his impulsiveness might ruin his father’s road to Nirvana, and if that happened, he’d never forgive himself!
So, he kept waiting.
Stuck between hope and despair, as if caught between fire and ice.
"Junior Brother Qin."
At this moment, Princess Bai Lu approached. She was silent at first, then bit her lip and said: "Stop waiting, you probably... won’t see him."
"What did you say?!"
Qin Zi suddenly turned, his eyes bloodshot.
He was like a beast startled awake, his fierce gaze causing Princess Bai Lu to involuntarily step back two steps.
The next moment, he took a deep breath, restrained his gaze, and said solemnly: "My father will definitely come out, he definitely will!"
Princess Bai Lu pressed her lips together, a hint of reluctance flashed in her eyes, but she said: "My father said there’s no energy fluctuation or Great Dao aura inside that Underground Palace."
Qin Zi’s body trembled!
Then he clenched his teeth and shouted: "What does that prove?! Maybe your father sensed it wrong? Maybe my father’s Nirvana Technique is unique, without any aura?!"
Princess Bai He was silent for a moment, then gently placed her hand on Qin Zi’s shoulder, her expression complex.
"Junior Brother Qin, have you considered that perhaps there is no Nirvana Technique in this world at all?"
Qin Zi appeared to have been dealt a fatal blow, his face turned pale, his gaze dazed, and his body staggered, as if all belief and strength had been drained from him, causing him to kneel powerlessly to the ground.
"Impossible, impossible..."
He murmured softly, tears silently flowing down his face, realizing that he’d thought of the same thing long ago.
He was merely avoiding it.
Father had deliberately given him a glimmer of hope, not setting a specific time for coming out, just to let him wait outside, allowing time to lessen the heartache of losing a father, so he could live well.
At this moment, exposed by Princess Bai Lu, he could no longer indulge in self-deception and completely broke down in tears.
"Father! Did you really think I couldn’t see through it? I know your thoughtful intentions! I know!!!"
He stretched his neck, shouting desperately.
Yet just then, the massive stone gate before him rumbled and lifted, and a poised figure in white appeared before his eyes.
"Huh?!!"
The screaming Qin Zi suddenly froze, even forgetting to close his open mouth.
"What do you know?"
Qin Chuan stood beneath the rising stone gate, his white robes fluttering, looking calmly at his son, seemingly puzzled.
"Boom!"
Qin Zi felt as if a thunderbolt struck his mind, rendering his brain completely blank, causing him to collapse onto the ground, fainting instantly.
Social demise!