Urban Undying Lord
Chapter 742: 761: Comprehending History

Chapter 742: Chapter 761: Comprehending History

The moon was high in the sky, and Heaven and Earth were in deep silence.

Ye Xuan, gazing at the moonlight through the window eaves, seemed exceedingly tranquil, as if he was meditating on something. His aura appeared elusive and smoky, making him somewhat hard to read.

He had impulsively decided to stay with the Chu Family that day, driven by his curiosity about a certain matter—if reincarnation truly cycled ceaselessly for all beings, did people similar to those of bygone days still exist in the world?

The mother and son of the Chu Family faintly resembled his family from the past, not just in appearance but also in disposition, which evoked an extreme sense of familiarity in Ye Xuan.

However, despite their resemblance to his relatives, there were significant differences. The mother of the Chu Family had lost her husband early in life and had raised her three children alone, unlike the events experienced by the Ye Family in his past.

Moreover, Ye Xuan was curious—since the eldest son of the Chu Family was boarding at school, could this person be exactly like him during his youth?

With this curiosity, Ye Xuan decided to stay. He planned to meet the eldest son of the Chu Family personally, perhaps even harboring a subtle hint of anticipation deep within his heart.

“If reincarnation cycles endlessly for all creation, could there be another Liu Baiyi in this world?” Ye Xuan murmured, a trace of hope in his eyes.

“Sir.” Huang, the burly man, quietly appeared behind Ye Xuan, bowing respectfully.

“Is everything taken care of?” Ye Xuan asked, standing with his hands behind his back.

“Do not worry, master. I handle matters without leaving a trace. The so-called Lin Family has been completely annihilated, and I personally executed Lin Qianqian.” Huang spoke as if discussing a trivial matter. Clearly, such small tasks were easy for him, given his past frequent involvement in annihilation deeds.

“Hmm.”

Ye Xuan nodded slowly before turning to face Huang, “The Chu Family mother and son are mere mortals after all. Only through thorough eradication can they be spared from the Lin Family’s vengeance. You did well.”

“Heh heh.”

“Master flatters me. These are but duties I ought to perform. However, I harbor a great doubt in my heart, why does the Chu Family mother and son resemble your family from the past…?” Huang trailed off, evidently astonished by such bizarre occurrences.

“I too find it strange. Logically speaking, after a hundred thousand years, whether in technology or cultivation, everything should have reached its peak. So why has everything returned to square one after a hundred thousand years?” Ye Xuan said gravely.

“I have something to say, but I’m unsure if it’s appropriate,” Huang spoke softly.

“You and I are like brothers; speak freely,” Ye Xuan said gently.

“Though a hundred thousand years have passed and the Human World remains, both you and I have changed. This world is merely a part of your journey. I hope you understand that, ultimately, we are just passing through,” Huang said seriously.

“Ha ha.”

Ye Xuan burst into laughter at the sight of Huang’s serious expression. Naturally, he sensed Huang’s concern that he might wish to remain in the Human World upon seeing the Chu Family mother and son.

“You, always laughing and joking, yet you become so serious when it matters.”

Ye Xuan smiled and teased, “Having returned to the Human World this time, I only have one thing on my mind. Nevertheless, the Human World is where you and I once belonged, and revisiting our old haunts is a form of relaxation. How could I possibly stay here for long?”

“I’ve worried too much,” Huang smiled sycophantically, realizing he had been overthinking.

…

Tian Lan Academy.

Vehicles flowed incessantly, and passersby moved in pairs and groups. Various luxury cars were parked in front of Tian Lan Academy, and a large number of students were coming and going.

Ye Xuan stood in front of Tian Lan Academy, his eyes somewhat vacant as his thoughts drifted, and memories buried deep in his mind surged forth.

Seeing the old sights triggered sentimental thoughts. Everything seemed unchanged, yet everything seemed transformed. Ye Xuan felt a sense of surreal nostalgia, and a profound sigh emerged from his heart.

Without further hesitation, Ye Xuan strolled into Tian Lan Academy. He was here not just to revisit old places, but he also had two tasks to accomplish.

A gentle breeze blew, and willow trees swayed. Walking through the academy, Ye Xuan felt the distinct youthful ambiance of the campus and gradually displayed a reflective smile on his face.

Deep inside the campus, there was a century-old locust tree rooted in the soil, its umbrella-like canopy blocking out the harsh sun. Upon reaching the tree, Ye Xuan placed his hands on the century-old tree, and his thoughts began to flutter again.

Ye Xuan vaguely remembered that, during his younger years, his favorite activity was to read under this tree, always accompanied by Xia Qingzhu.

Unfortunately, times had changed. The tree was no longer the same, nor were the people the same, everything was irretrievable. Even the childhood friend whom he had cherished was extinguished by his own hand.

After a moment of remembrance, Ye Xuan quietly left from under the tree without any lingering attachment.

Tian Lan Library.

This was not only the academy’s library but also the largest library in Jiangnan City, containing a wide range of books, and one of the purposes of Ye Xuan’s visit.

The library was very quiet, so silent that not a whisper could be heard. Students sat reading quietly, and Ye Xuan’s entrance did not attract anyone’s attention.

Ancient and Modern History!

Ye Xuan moved through the library and finally found the book he was looking for. Then, he held the book in his hands and silently began to read.

To understand the developmental process of the world, books were undoubtedly the most direct means. Ye Xuan was eager to learn why, after a hundred thousand years, everything had returned to the starting point.

The book, Ancient and Modern History, was considerably thick. It would take an ordinary person a month to finish, but for Ye Xuan, it only required a few short minutes.

“The Cataclysmic War?”

After closing the book, Ancient and Modern History, Ye Xuan’s eyes showed surprise, and he murmured to himself, now aware of the current state of history.

According to the records in Ancient and Modern History, the world originally had cultivators, and technology had developed to a terrifying extent.

However, when human civilization reached its zenith, what they faced was annihilation. The tremendous war between cultivators and technological humans erupted as a result.

With cultivators possessing the power to destroy Heaven and Earth, and ordinary humans unwilling to be enslaved by cultivators, the conflicts that broke out between the two parties almost destroyed the entire Human World.

It must be said that, when technology developed to its peak, even cultivators faced disaster. This war completely annihilated the cultivators, countless Cultivation Secret Books were burned, and from that point on, no cultivators existed in the world, and cultivation itself became taboo.

Following the destruction was a resurgence. Although the cultivators were wiped out, humanity also faced near extinction. Both technology and civilization regressed to an extreme point, which is why the Human World had returned to its starting point after a hundred thousand years.