The Investiture: Unlimited Blade Works Nezha
Chapter 349 - 348: The Curtain Falls Under the Starlight

Chapter 349: Chapter 348: The Curtain Falls Under the Starlight

Yunxiao, using her full Quasi-Saint power and Dao Fruit, tirelessly pushed Three Immortals Island upward. Nezha, on one hand, summoned all his avatars to maintain the operation of the Fake Tai Chi Diagram and, on the other, started calling for reinforcements.

There was no choice but to summon help—the gap between theory and practice was still too wide!

The spectral shadows of the Immortals inside weren’t sure if they could return, but finally, they saw hope.

"Hahaha, we’re going back, we’re finally going back!"

"Our descendants will no longer have to gather in the depths of the abyss."

After countless murmured yearnings turned into steadfast resolution, this time, whether they succeeded or not, they could wait no longer.

Forty thousand residual Immortal shadows began to methodically channel their remaining Mana into the Chaos Origin Golden Bowl.

As the Mana sustaining their existence was exhausted, their bodies turned to ash and scattered across Three Immortals Island.

The other Immortals who witnessed this weren’t afraid. Instead, they felt as though they had found their final destination.

This was the curtain call beneath the starlight!

Countless strands of colorful Spirit Light continuously surged into the Chaos Origin Golden Bowl. Nine Sand Dragons grew thicker, and the speed of Three Immortals Island’s ascent sharply increased.

This direct feedback spurred more Immortals to accelerate their Mana infusion, leading even more Immortals to turn to ash and dissipate over the island.

"Elder sister, look at them."

Yunxiao, as the master of the Array, was naturally aware of the actions of the Immortal shadows. For the first time, she felt a sense of duty beyond caring for her siblings.

She didn’t feel pity or sympathy but instead spoke firmly, "Three Immortals Island will return to the Primordial realm."

After finishing her words, the output of her Mana increased once again.

Above, Nezha remained unaware of what was happening below, but he sensed through the Array that the speed of the island’s ascent had soared dramatically.

Three hours later, the first wave of reinforcements arrived—Duobao Daoist from the Jie Sect.

"Junior Brother, don’t be distressed; I’ve come to assist you."

Duobao Daoist was highly skilled; instead of rushing into action, he first observed the surroundings and immediately identified the core of the Array—the Fake Tai Chi Diagram.

As a top-tier Artifact Refining master in the Primordial realm, he instantly recognized that this object was far from superficial, and he couldn’t help but regard Nezha with some newfound respect.

"Ah, this clever kid. He even dared to forge a replica of our Honored Master’s Tai Chi Diagram."

After understanding the operation of the Array, he expertly found a way to support Nezha in activating the Two Forms Star Formation.

A top-tier Quasi-Saint indeed exhibits unparalleled strength.

If Nezha’s Mana was a deep pond, then Duobao Daoist’s Mana, accumulated and refined through countless Yuan Hui, was an oceanic river. With his assistance, both Nezha and Yunxiao’s burdens were greatly alleviated.

The second wave of reinforcements was the Four Sea Dragon Kings. The speed of the island’s previous ascent fell far below expectations, and the Sea Clan faced exponentially increasing pressure blocking the tidal currents. Forced by circumstances, they had to summon additional manpower.

Fortunately, with powerful allies now in the fold, after three months, Nezha finally glimpsed the shadow of Three Immortals Island.

Five more days later, a massive island emerged, carried upward by nine mighty Sand Dragons, from the pitch-black Returning Ruins. Only a little over a hundred of the strongest Immortal shadows remained on the island. Upon seeing the Primordial sky again, it seemed they fulfilled their final wish, gradually dissipating until only one figure remained—the one most favored by Qi Fortune and with the highest cultivation.

Over forty thousand Immortal shadows had all scattered themselves across the land they cherished.

Nezha, now almost completely exhausted, swallowed a heap of Elixirs and Spirit Fruits before shouting, "Move!"

The protective blue barrier surrounding the Returning Ruins shattered instantly. Wudang Saint Mother activated her hidden contingencies: Fifty thousand Sea Clan gods linked to the Array were blasted skyward by an invisible force.

The sight of tens of thousands of sea creatures flying overhead was unimaginably spectacular!

The moment the light curtain disappeared, the accumulated boiling seawater, like a ferocious beast, rushed forth with a deafening roar and furiously crashed down.

If the Sea Clan forming the Array hadn’t been blown away by the impact, they would have been swallowed by the depths of the Returning Ruins, wiping out their entire army.

After the watery explosion subsided back into calm, Three Immortals Island rested within the ocean. To avoid it being swept into the Returning Ruins again, it was dragged a million miles westward before finally settling down.

This gigantic collaborative project, which brought together strength from numerous factions, finally reached its conclusion. Unfortunately, the Immortals from the island could no longer witness it.

The Daoist Ancestor’s governance rules in the Primordial era primarily involved suppressing the strong and protecting the weak. But the weakest were so powerless that the Daoist Ancestor found it impossible to empathize with them fully.

Now, hundreds of thousands of beings had returned to the Primordial realm, ensuring its prosperity. This represented Merit in the eyes of the Heavenly Dao.

Merit rained down like the heavens themselves had opened; Nezha received thirty percent, Yunxiao and her siblings received thirty percent, Duobao Daoist received ten percent, the Dragon Clan and Star Gods received ten percent, and Wudang Saint Mother and the Jie Sect Immortals received ten percent.

The last ten percent rightfully belonged to the shadows of the island’s Immortals. Though they had perished, the Heavenly Dao did not withhold their Merit; a fraction of this share flowed into Shuo Immortal’s remaining soul, while the rest scattered across the island.

With this infusion of Merit, exceptional individuals would soon emerge on the island, embarking on the Immortal Path.

Nezha, gazing at Shuo Immortal’s tearful embrace posture, asked emotionally, "What is your name?"

Shuo Immortal firmly responded, "What I was called before doesn’t matter anymore. My home is in the East, and no matter where I am reborn through Reincarnation, I will return here. So, call me Dongfang Shuo."

Nezha, observing his resolute expression, couldn’t help but think about his own longing: "Home, huh? I wonder when I’ll have the chance to return for a visit."

With a sigh, he collected Shuo Immortal’s remaining soul, planning for it to be arranged alongside the East King.

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Was everything resolved? Hardly. Over there remained a massive hole waiting for Nezha to repair!

But this was a specialized task. While the others rested, Nezha recovered his strength and took Old Zhao’s Qiankun Ruler and the River Map and Luo Book to begin practical surveying.

His companions were Fu Xi and Gold Star Taibai.

Gold Star Taibai followed standard procedures, but why was Fu Xi tagging along? Nezha couldn’t help but wonder.

Still, glancing at the water barrier fending off the immense pressure of the sea nearby, he decided to keep silent—perhaps generosity ran deeply within the Dragon Clan!

Now that Three Immortals Island had left the Returning Ruins behind, Nezha continued his measurements all the way to Chaos.

No surprises here—this was precisely where Taiyi had pierced through.

The rupture at this location was enormous, and the constant inflow of seawater exerted immense pressure. Requirements for construction materials and environmental conditions were extraordinarily stringent.

Moreover, the magnitude of this task exceeded Nezha’s operational range. After documenting all the data, the first thing he did was search for external help!

His own teacher was busy dealing with matters concerning the Creation Jade Scroll fragments and brimming with grievances. Nezha dared not approach Nuwa Palace under such circumstances, so this time, he opted to head to Lishan.

Using spatial coordinates left behind from previous visits, Nezha arrived at Lishan, covered head to toe in grime like a muddy monkey.

Lishan Old Mother, instead of showing disdain at Nezha’s state, appeared deeply satisfied. Immortals valued presenting themselves impeccably, yet there were few who willingly worked so earnestly.

Nezha, grinning sheepishly, scratched his head a few times and said, "Teacher, I’ve brought you a gift!"