Secret Buyer

A researcher spoke timely:

"Based on current data, it is speculated that the apocalypse might have been caused by the arrival of Object Number Two."

"Additionally, the text on the jade pendant around Object Number Two’s waist has been fully identified; it is an ultra-ancient script."

"Its front reads ’Xuanqing’, and the back reads ’Xuandu’."

Chen Xiaofan slowly nods, Xuanqing, Xuandu?

What does it mean?

A researcher reports quietly:

"According to the mythological materials left by the Dong Xia Kingdom, Xuandu is the name of a mythical immortal..."

Chen Xiaofan laughed:

"Are you saying we found an immortal?"

The researcher hesitated, "But according to various tests and data, his physical strength exceeds cognitive boundaries; what difference is there between that and an immortal?"

Chen Xiaofan fell silent and somewhat confused; is there truly an immortal in this world?

"Director, come and look at this!"

A researcher suddenly shouted, their voice distorted as if seeing something unbelievable,

Chen Xiaofan raised an eyebrow and stepped forward, the screen image came from a satellite that had survived unscathed,

It showed six enormous, incomprehensible, and cognitive-defying figures suspended in the sky!

"Energy detection... has surpassed the instrument’s detection limits!"

"Life field measurement... unable to determine!"

"Radiation detection value is zero, spacetime particle values are fluctuating greatly!"

Reports filled with panic reverberated, Chen Xiaofan stared fixedly at the figures on the screen,

For a long while, his lips trembled, "Immortals..."

The entire disaster research institute was deathly silent.

.........

Reality Universe.

In front of the decrepit Taoist temple.

Zhang Fusheng suddenly squinted his eyes, his intuition surged, sensing the threads of cause and effect wildly pulsating.

Have the members already reached the world he had arranged?

He deduced that among the members, it was highly likely someone had been controlled by the Supreme—this didn’t mean they had betrayed,

The Supreme equates to the will of heaven; everything is within the realm of heavenly intention.

However.

Wa Huang’s Stone is still exerting its influence.

The Supreme’s interference with the present world is negligible; in other words, he cannot deceive the Supreme,

But he can use the Supreme’s pawns to transmit false information to the Supremes,

If the operation is deft, his chance to break the stalemate might be on the horizon...

Amidst the swirling thoughts.

"Little Junior Brother??"

The female immortal in the sky spoke with astonishment, the crowd in front of the decrepit Taoist temple was bewildered and shocked,

Meng Ahnan, who was merged with the Fuli Celestial Venerable’s Divine Statue, was also in a daze, "Are you... calling me?"

He was initially puzzled, then seemed to understand something, a hint of delight in his voice:

"You know Fuli Celestial Venerable? You have seen Fuli Celestial Venerable! You recognize this face!"

At that moment, the Fuli Celestial Venerable’s Divine Statue vanished from where it stood; when it appeared again, it was in the celestial vault.

Lin Dongxi’s pupils contracted sharply, instantly realizing something, and once more utilized [Cause of All Results],

Attempting to strike at Meng Ahnan’s future possibilities, but this time he failed.

After merging with [Fuli Celestial Venerable’s Divine Statue], Meng Ahnan seemed... to have no future.

No, to be more precise, his existence itself resided in the past, present, and future simultaneously!

A trinity.

All offensive means targeting his future possibilities naturally fell in the present, easily intercepted by Meng Ahnan.

"Who exactly are you?"

Lin Dongxi’s expression was serious, once again channeling the upper realm’s will, slender fingers swept up a star river pouring down!

Fuli Celestial Venerable’s Divine Statue reached out, tore the star river apart, and a heavy punch sank down, causing the whole celestial vault and earth to collapse and crash upon Lin Dongxi’s head!

The latter was struck as if by lightning, his golden body shattered, his skull cracked, spitting immortal blood,

Zhang Fusheng, who was in deep thought, awoke, surprise flashing in his eyes—prior to this, he had reviewed all future possibilities of this battle,

But there hadn’t been this scene in any of them!

His proficiency in Cause and Effect is unmatched by his little senior sister’s....

Could Meng Ahnan have leapt out from the cause and effect?

Zhang Fusheng frowned, but Meng Ahnan was too frail, ultimately just a True Saint, even though his body wasn’t invested with any cultivation,

But merely relying on the control over the eighty-four thousand Dao is enough to suppress the opponent... In this way, how does Meng Ahnan manage to escape the bounds of causality?

Even the Supreme still has parts within the realm of cause and effect!

What a strange occurrence.

Zhang Fusheng composed himself, deciding that if Meng Ahnan truly wanted to go all out, he would have to intervene immediately,

Though observing quietly from the side to understand Meng Ahnan’s true state is the best strategy...

Fortunately, it’s fine.

Meng Ahnan, who merged with the divine statue of Fuli Celestial Venerate, did not develop murderous intent, merely smashed Lin Dongxi’s head before suppressing him with another strike—and then withdrew.

Hu Lifo awoke to his senses belatedly, his heart pounding with fear, and instantly attempted to flee, but after escaping a million miles, he turned back—only to find himself still standing in the same spot!

"Spare my life, senior!" Hu Lifo decisively fell to his knees, his face wet with tears and mucus, making Lin Dongxi’s expression turn grim.

"This humble Daoist is not fond of killing."

Meng Ahnan emerged from the divine statue of Fuli Celestial Venerate, a faint smile on his face:

"However, I must ask the two fellow Daoists to accompany me on a journey to the Other Shore World...."

After a pause, he looked at the suppressed Lin Dongxi, his smile growing wider:

"I am extremely curious about the ’little junior brother’ mentioned by the fairy, so along the journey, I would trouble the fairy to enlighten me a bit on this."

Lin Dongxi did not respond, merely squinting his eyes,

The Lame Daoist showed no concern and pointed with his finger, causing the divine statue of Fuli Celestial Venerate to return to the dilapidated Taoist temple,

He then nodded slightly towards the old monk, Zhang Taishan, and others, and sighed:

"Let’s go!"

With one foot, he extinguished the long river of purple energy, then captured Lin Dongxi and Hu Lifo, transforming into light and heading towards the Other Shore World.

The world returned to tranquility, the collapsed celestial vault was restored, the crumbled earth was healed, and the rolling yellow sands resumed.

"Is it... over?" Lin Shiyu asked in confusion.

Shi Tianming and the little monk awakened, disbelief lingering on their faces, the former muttered:

"He is probably not a Venerate or a Great Power..."

Recalling the terrible power that collapsed the heavens and earth earlier, he couldn’t help but gulp,

By his side, the little monk took a deep breath:

"Is he a Great Divine Power User?"

"Or perhaps...."

He fell silent, not daring to utter that word.

Could he be a True Saint?

Is such a possibility conceivable?

The little monk didn’t know.

Even a thousand years ago, in the grand era rich with Celestial Venerates and Buddhas, Great Divine Power Users were extremely rare, and True Saints could be counted on two hands, let alone now?

"Buddha’s mercy..."

Shi Tianming shook his head, stating solemnly:

"This old monk must quickly inform the Longevity Bodhisattva of these changes here... Hmm? Where’s Fusheng, that child?"

He suddenly felt something, and the others followed his gaze, seeing that the pale young man had somehow walked into the dilapidated Taoist temple, standing before the two divine statues, his hand caressing them.

"Little benefactor, you mustn’t."

Shi Tianming hurriedly intervened—previously unaware, it was disregardable, but now knowing that this dilapidated Taoist temple was left by a Great Divine Power User, possibly a True Saint,

How dare he venture any offense?

However.

Zhang Fusheng seemed oblivious to the old monk’s words, gently patting the divine statues of Fuli Celestial Venerate and Fu Li Shizun, as if sensing something.

"Interesting."

He nodded slightly with a look of admiration, turned around, and faced the bewildered crowd,

Zhang Fusheng said with a smile:

"I plan to go to the Other Shore World, and I must ask you all to join me... Otherwise, going alone is too conspicuous."

The crowd exchanged glances, this child... speaking nonsense?

Lin Shiyu frowned, and Zhang Taishan rubbed his forehead in frustration, about to reprimand him, when shadows seemed to approach from the horizon.

Shi Tianming turned to look, his brows furrowing slightly before relaxing:

"It’s people from the new Federation, likely coming due to the commotion here... the little benefactor Fusheng might have been mentally impacted, afflicted by external forces."

He turned back again, pausing at the sight of the pale young man.

Zhang Fusheng, unnoticed, had climbed onto the shrine, seated between the divine statues of [Fuli Celestial Venerate] and [Fu Li Shizun].

Like a third divine statue.

The shadows on the horizon drew near.

"Let the universe await my observation." Sitting on the shrine, the young man with closed eyes murmured, reached out, and gently knocked on the void—

Time froze, rivers appeared, history unfolded wholly.

All past events lay vividly before his eyes.