Rebirth as a Willow Tree, building the strongest tribe in all of eternity
Chapter 1644 - 997: The Universe Extinction

Chapter 1644: Chapter 997: The Universe Extinction

"Thank you, my lord, for your intervention!"

As the sky filled with thunder was forcefully crushed by the suddenly appearing Empyrean Hand.

The Banished Immortal, Stone Toughness, and others let out a long breath, emerging from the cave dwelling at the first moment.

Then, unanimously, they all bowed respectfully toward the immense hand, like the sky, above their heads.

Heaven have mercy, the impact of breaking into the Emperor Realm was far more terrifying than they had imagined.

The process of condensing the Emperor Road was still alright, as it was merely an experimental process.

However, the cost of trial and error was exceedingly heavy.

If they didn’t find a path truly suited to themselves and rashly condensed the Emperor Road, not only would the Emperor Road collapse, but it would also attract a punishment far greater than the Immortal King Tribulation.

If the lord hadn’t intervened in time at the critical moment, forcibly dissipating the Heavenly Tribulation, the rolling thunder, plain as it seemed, would have severely injured them, if not killed them.

Another day relying on the lord.

Several people exchanged looks, unable to help feeling wistful inside.

But speaking frankly, having someone powerful atop felt quite reassuring.

However, everyone also hoped that they could step into the Immortal Emperor’s Realm, to alleviate the burden on the lord.

What a contradiction.

Jiang Hui said nothing, nor did he comfort these youngsters.

A single setback means nothing, hasn’t everyone failed before?

True warriors emerge from repeated failures, don’t they?

Not to mention that these young ones all hold an invincible belief; they may be hit hard, but it’s only temporary.

The immense hand covering the sky gradually turned into countless silver-white specks of light, dissipating beneath the firmament.

"Farewell, my lord."

The heightened commotion from the failed attempt of several to ascend to the Immortal Emperor’s Realm, despite being snuffed out by Jiang Hui, still drew many curious onlookers.

In the pavilion on a small mountain.

Shi Hao stood alone, one hand behind his back, his eyes like two blazing suns swiftly scanning the crowd, looking at Stone Toughness, his cousin by blood.

As for his cousin failing to step into the Immortal Emperor’s Realm, Shi Hao found it surprising yet unsurprising.

Surprising because.

This cousin had actually joined Liu Village and, unknowingly, reached the Quasi-Immortal Emperor level.

Not surprising because Shi Hao understood that with his cousin’s talent, it was only a matter of time before he took this crucial step.

Quasi-Immortal Emperor is not his end.

This was a sense of perception from the void.

A breeze swept in, rustling the trees around the pavilion, showering petals down like rain.

Shi Hao felt deeply moved.

Along this journey, he never felt alone, nor did he feel despair.

Once upon a time, whether enemies or friends, were all alive, and as he looks back, scenes, objects, and people in the memories remain vivid, giving Emperor Huang Tian an inexplicable sense of comfort.

At this moment, Stone Toughness seemed to sense something, his eyebrows slightly raised, as he looked up at Shi Hao atop the mountain.

The moment their gazes met.

No coldness, no animosity, and no atmosphere of a battlefield emerged.

There was only calm and serenity, like meeting an old friend.

The past grievances had long been settled, vanished like smoke, how could there be any opposition left?

Though the original scenarios, where Stone Toughness sacrificed himself to help Shi Hao fight the three Dark Immortal Emperors, didn’t happen.

During these times, other things occurred that repaired relations between them, not orchestrated by Jiang Hui, but due to the karma embedded in their fates.

Shi Hao understood deeply that back then, Stone Toughness was just a kid not much older than himself, what could he understand, and what could he decide?

Moreover.

During the battle in the Void God Realm, the other had already bet his life. If it weren’t for him suppressing his strength to the Spirit Transformation Realm, Shi Hao wouldn’t have stood a chance against him.

Even when forced into a corner by Shi Hao, he never lifted his restrictions.

"Cousin!"

Shi Hao took a step forward, striding directly in front of Stone Toughness, his cheerful laughter ringing in Stone Toughness’s ears before he even appeared.

"Cousin," Stone Toughness likewise smiled slightly, a sense of relief reflected in his eyes.

As time passed, all their entanglements had been swept away by the wind, leaving only the bond of kinship and mutual respect.

Shi Hao patted Stone Toughness on the shoulder, jesting, "After all these years, Cousin has already become a Quasi-Immortal Emperor."

Stone Toughness shook his head, "My achievements are far from yours."

Though he was in seclusion when Shi Hao broke through, he could feel the overwhelming imperial might.

Though relieved in his heart, as prodigies, they naturally compared themselves. Now that Shi Hao became an Immortal Emperor while he had failed and was worried for him, Stone Toughness couldn’t help but feel a bit lost.

The face of the Banished Immortal showed no change, everything was as usual. His trademark smile remained, wearing a white straight-lined robe with golden and silver interwoven cloak, unstained as he approached Shi Hao and cupped his fists, "Congratulations to Brother Shi Hao for achieving the Great Tao before us."

"By chance, by chance," Shi Hao waved his hand in humility, showing a humble demeanor, yet his wide grin betrayed his uncontrollable excitement.

"..."

"..."

The Banished Immortal and Stone Toughness exchanged a look, slightly frowning.

Though they were both in Liu Village, their interactions were limited, hence their relations were not as close as with others.