Urban Undying Lord
Chapter 544 - 544 563 Heading to Nuwa Palace

544: Chapter 563: Heading to Nuwa Palace 544: Chapter 563: Heading to Nuwa Palace Stunned, incredulous, unable to imagine, let alone believe, such were Ye Xuan’s emotions at that moment—all because the face that had just appeared before his eyes was his own!

The same gaze, the same features, the only difference being the profound loneliness in the other’s eyes, which marked the difference between Ye Xuan and this mysterious phantom.

It was as if this mysterious phantom were Ye Xuan’s future, today appearing before him by transcending the barriers of space and time, meeting with his present self.

“He…he is my future…how…how is this possible?”

Ye Xuan whispered in shock, unable to believe this fact, for it seemed utterly fantastical.

Having broken the barriers of space and time, having crossed the River of Time from the future to the present, not even a Saint possessed such an ability; this surely touched upon the workings of space and time, simply too incredible to conceive.

Buddhism holds a belief.

Past life, present life, future life—everyone’s life encompasses these three selves, representing the entirety of a person’s existence.

The Past Self, the Present Self, the Future Self—if one were to perfect their existence across the three lives, they could attain the position of Amitabha Buddha, akin to the saintly level of enlightenment that legends like Zhunti Jieyin achieved.

Yet, such beliefs are too ethereal, and although the Three Realms contain the Six Paths of Reincarnation that allow all beings to reincarnate, each life is different, and a single timeline will not witness two identical people.

If such a phenomenon were to truly occur, it would only lead to the collapse of the Heavenly Dao and the annihilation of all things, with even the extremely profound laws of the great Dao descending upon the Three Realms, rendering them into silence and nothingness.

Yet, the appearance of this mysterious phantom broke this taboo; Ye Xuan was utterly certain that the person before him, if not his future self, was unquestionably closely related to him.

His thoughts in disarray, feeling as if he were in a dream, Ye Xuan pondered for a long time but could not find the answer he sought.

Boom!

Suddenly, this mysterious realm cracked inch by inch, and with a deafening roar, the realm vanished from sight.

When Ye Xuan opened his eyes again, he was still within the Dou Niu Palace, with the Heavenly Punishment Halberd still stretching across his knees.

With no roof in the temple, the stars stretched across the sky, and a breeze blew, making Ye Xuan’s hair flutter with the wind, his eyes lost in extreme bewilderment.

Ye Xuan inspected his inner self, his Undying Primordial Spirit still within him, immortal power coursing through his body like a river in flood, making the events that had just occurred seem nothing more than a dream, hardly believable.

Yet Ye Xuan knew that what he had just experienced was not a dream, for he vividly remembered the Chaotic Sky Seven Killings Spear in his mind, and the halberd technique used by the mysterious phantom was imprinted in his soul.

Ye Xuan forcefully calmed his turbulent emotions, gently caressing the cold, dark body of the spear, a feeling of connected bloodlines emerging in his heart.

“What a Chaotic Sky Seven Killings Spear, what a technique of Life Severing…

With such a halberd technique, I can face great enemies from all directions.” Ye Xuan murmured softly, a slight smile forming at the corner of his lips.

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A century softly passes, time like a song.

To mortals, a hundred years is a lifetime, but to an Immortal, a hundred years is but a moment, perhaps just enough for a single seclusion or a visit with a friend.

Boom!

The doors to the Dou Niu Palace swung open, and Ye Xuan, dressed in black attire and without any Heavenly Emperor regalia, slowly walked out from within the palace.

“Pay homage to the Heavenly Emperor.”

The twenty-four Patrol Angels, the Twenty-Eight Constellations, the Heavenly Gang Thirty-Six Stars, and the Earthly Fiend Seventy-Two Stars, along with a group of Immortals from the Heavenly Court, waited outside the Dou Niu Palace.

They bowed deeply to Ye Xuan, expressing their reverence.

Thunderous roars!

The Heavenly Vault shook, and dragon chants filled the sky.

In the distance, Shen Gongbao approached riding the Heavenly Emperor’s Magic Chariot, coming to a stop directly in front of Ye Xuan.

Dressed in a black Daoist robe with the Immortal Extinguishing Sword strapped to his back, Shen Gongbao bowed deeply to Ye Xuan and said, “This trip to the Nuwa Palace, this old servant wishes to accompany the Heavenly Emperor.”

With the Immortal Extinguishing Sword in hand, even a group of Immortals stepped back, and even a Quasi-Saint had to think twice.

Though Shen Gongbao was merely a Daluo Golden Immortal, the presence of the Immortal Extinguishing Sword signified the stance of the Heavenly Sect Master, and even Quasi-Saints had to tread carefully.

If Ye Xuan were to face defeat at the Nuwa Palace, relying on the Immortal Extinguishing Sword and the prestige of the Heavenly Sect Master, he could certainly ensure Ye Xuan’s safe return to the Heavenly Court.

After all, everyone in the Three Realms of Heaven, Earth, and Hades knew how highly the Heavenly Sect Master valued Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan was the rising hope of the Jie Sect.

Anyone who wished harm upon Ye Xuan was considered a mortal enemy of the Jie Sect lineage.

“We wish to accompany the Heavenly Emperor to the Nuwa Palace.”

A roar like the crashing of the mountains and seas, and a multitude of Immortals volunteered.

Whether they were Daluo Golden Immortals or Taiyin Mystic Immortals, all present Immortals bowed, wishing to accompany Ye Xuan to the Nuwa Palace.

“This trip to the Nuwa Palace is a personal matter for this Emperor.

You guard the Heavenly Court.

I alone shall go,” Ye Xuan said calmly.

“Absolutely not!”

Shen Gongbao’s expression drastically changed, and he immediately spoke out to intervene.

He bowed deeply to Ye Xuan, anxiety written all over his face, and said, “Heavenly Emperor, I dare not disobey any order, but I must accompany you to the Nuwa Palace!”

No wonder Shen Gongbao was so anxious; this journey to the Nuwa Palace was full of Great Divine Power bearers and was likely to include Quasi-Saints attending this grand event.

How could he explain to the Heavenly Sect Master if Ye Xuan encountered any danger?

“My mind is made up; no need to say more,” Ye Xuan shook his head and smiled, his voice firm and resolute, leaving no room for Shen Gongbao to continue persuading.

Ye Xuan’s idea was simple.

The trip to the Nuwa Palace was attended by major Divine Power bearers, the least of whom was at the second watermark of the Daluo.

Even if he took the Heavenly Court Immortals with him, they would only be there for show with no real effect.

It would be better for him to go alone.

Ye Xuan was known for his resolute personality, not only by Shen Gongbao but by other Immortals as well, who knew that once Ye Xuan made up his mind, it could not be swayed.

“Heavenly Emperor, since you insist on going alone, I have nothing more to say.

However, please take the Immortal Extinguishing Sword with you, so I may have peace of mind.” After a moment of silence, Shen Gongbao unloaded the Immortal Extinguishing Sword and, with a bowed head, handed it to Ye Xuan.

Shen Gongbao’s reasoning was simple; since Ye Xuan intended to go alone, as long as he had the Immortal Extinguishing Sword, even if he truly faced a Quasi-Saint, he could safely retreat to the Heavenly Court.

After all, the Immortal Extinguishing Sword was a Spiritual Treasure of the Heavenly Sect Master, and even Quasi-Saints had to consider it carefully.

“Good, I shall borrow the Immortal Extinguishing Sword for a time.”

Ye Xuan nodded, accepted Shen Gongbao’s kindness without refusal, and took the Immortal Extinguishing Sword, which eased Shen Gongbao’s worries.

“In at most a hundred years, or as few as thirty, I will return to the Heavenly Court.

You must guard the Heavenly Court and ensure no mistakes occur.” Ye Xuan strapped the Immortal Extinguishing Sword behind his back, and with one step, transformed into a streak of red light shooting towards the Thirty-Three Heavens.

“We bid farewell to the Heavenly Emperor!”

The Immortals bowed deeply, bidding farewell to Ye Xuan, but worry was evident in everyone’s eyes, fearing the perilous journey to the Nuwa Palace.

After all, those who could visit the Nuwa Palace were all Great Divine Power bearers.

Who would fear the Name of the Heavenly Emperor of Ye Xuan?