Chapter 3063: Re-entering the Vortex

Chapter 3063: Re-enter the Vortex

The news of the Xu Wang Vortex spread like wildfire, instantly revitalizing the Taigu Hong Huang. The supreme beings who were on their last breaths but not yet sealed were all energized. The world truly held endless wonders; anything was possible.

This much was evident just by looking at Ye Chen.

After his trip into the vortex, his lifespan had fully recovered to its peak. That offered hope.

"Three days later."

Ye Chen stood up, leaving those words hanging in the air, then walked away with his wine flask in hand. He needed a quiet place to properly heal. The wounds inflicted by that little one were indeed peculiar—his eternal bloodline couldn't heal them immediately, and there were also mysterious hidden injuries.

And then there were the people from the future.

Thinking back now, he still found it hard to believe. From Xiao Wa's actions at the time, it was clear he prioritized the future people. Otherwise, Ye Chen wouldn't have escaped so easily.

Now that he understood the situation, going back in couldn't be done through brute force. He needed to use his wits, making delaying the primary strategy to buy time for the supreme beings of past generations to recover their lifespans, and then quickly escape.

"In your opinion, what is Xiao Wa's origin?"

Hong Yan was also there, walking alongside him.

"It should be something that transcends the Tiandao."

Ye Chen replied casually. Xiao Wa was so mysterious that this was the only plausible explanation. The Nv Di didn't know his origins, nor did Ye Chen, but one person definitely knew: the First Generation Sheng Mo.

At that thought, he glanced at Hong Yan.

Qi Huan's sacrifice likely included her memories, and it might have involved Xiao Wa. If the First Generation Sheng Mo knew, then Qi Huan might have known too. Although she had perished, her sister was still alive.

Hong Yan shook her head gently. Qi Huan's sacrifice had indeed included some memories, but nothing related to Xiao Wa.

Finally, Ye Chen withdrew his gaze, still puzzled. They were clearly sisters, so why was Qi Huan so powerful while Hong Yan was so weak? Was it because of her half-saint, half-demon state?

This guess seemed quite reasonable.

Being half-saint and half-demon, and connected to the Sheng Ti, she would naturally be bound by the Tiandao, unable to prove the Dao and become an emperor. If Hong Yan had been a complete Sheng Mo back then, her achievements probably wouldn't have been any less than Qi Huan's.

Frankly speaking, although Hong Yan could be a bit naive and had a touch of silliness about her, this woman possessed extraordinary talent, perhaps even surpassing Qi Huan's.

"Is it appropriate to talk about me like that?"

Hong Yan turned her head, her eyes narrowing, a hint of flames flickering within them. After all, she could read minds.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, look who it is!"

Ye Chen quickly changed the subject. He spotted Xiao Yuan Huang and Kui Niu up ahead and strode over, leaving Hong Yan behind. His quick thinking always helped him avoid awkward situations.

Pfft! Pfft!

Soon, sounds of spitting blood echoed.

Perhaps too excited, Ye Chen slapped Xiao Yuan Huang and Kui Niu on the shoulders with considerable force, causing the two great emperors to stagger and cough up old blood.

"He did it on purpose, that guy."

The two steadied themselves, their faces darkening. Even though they had proven the Dao and become emperors, they still couldn't quite match Ye Chen. Overall, though, they had made progress.

At least, this Ye Tian Di couldn't kill them with a single fart anymore, and that was sufficient.

"After so many days apart, have you missed us?"

Lord Long, Long Wu, and the others had also arrived, along with that fellow Ren Wang. Each of them carried the halo of a great emperor, but no matter how brightly they shone, their presence couldn't outshine Ye Chen's.

Ye Chen couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

Saying it had been many days wasn't entirely accurate. It had been many days in the outside world, but in the Xu Wang, it had been thousands of years. Certain traces of time couldn't be concealed.

"Don't stand around, follow along."

The group huddled together, arms around each other's shoulders, heading off to find a place for a few drinks. From behind, they looked like a band of rowdy companions, making Hong Yan's hands itch to intervene.

Ah!

Not long after, screams rang out.

It was Ren Wang.

That guy had been taken down by Ye Tian Di. He didn't use anything fancy, just went for the treasured editions. Once his own supply ran out, he could always get some from Ren Wang for amusement.

When he reappeared, it was at the altar.

Unlike the previous two times, the First Generation Sheng Mo showed no movement this time, only staring at him intently. Ye Chen could see wariness etched in his eyes.

Ye Chen understood this well.

It was likely because he carried Xiao Wa's aura that the First Generation Sheng Mo was so wary. This only further confirmed his suspicion: the Sheng Mo knew Xiao Wa's origins and likely his terror, to the point where even just the aura made him cautious.

"What exactly is its origin?"

Ye Chen sat down and smiled at the First Generation Sheng Mo.

"Want to know?"

The Sheng Mo grinned menacingly, baring his stark white teeth.

"Go on, tell me!"

Ye Chen lifted his wine flask and crossed his legs, treating the Sheng Mo more like an old friend than an enemy.

The Sheng Mo fell silent, just smiling, his grin growing more sinister and violent. He knew, but he wouldn't tell Ye Chen.

Ye Chen didn't press further and continued studying the Tiandao, his original intent to alter its laws unchanged.

Rules were formless and intangible.

Like birth, aging, sickness, death, or the blooming and wilting of flowers—all part of the unseen order. They couldn't be seen or touched, yet they existed. As for the Tiandao, it could be seen as a collection of these rules, originally without intelligence. But if the will of all living beings threatened it, things would change.

This could be seen in the laws of the emperors.

Rules were clearly the Tiandao's domain, yet living beings had comprehended them. In a sense, this was challenging the Tiandao—the so-called defying heaven was exactly that. The legendary heavenly tribulations were nothing more than a way to erase those who defied heaven, simply because living beings had touched the heavens' majesty and posed a threat to the Tiandao.

So, the stronger all living beings became, the weaker the Tiandao would be, like a lever in the unseen world tipping the balance.

Ye Chen said nothing, his eyes flickering with light and shadow, sitting as still as a rock, deep in contemplation. The more he understood, the more extraordinary the Tiandao seemed. Even at the peak of Tian Di, with his overbearing combat power, he was still insignificant before the unseen forces.

He didn't know if his current thoughts and insights were correct; he only knew the path ahead was long, requiring more time to explore. Living longer wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

This line of thinking lasted three days.

In those three days, there were rumblings of ultimate emperor tribulations, and three more people became emperors—one from the older generation and two from the younger. The rise of the later generations was now unstoppable.

It was only on the fourth day that he stood up.

He went to the mountain peak at the edge of the Taigu boundary, where figures were already standing densely. Many sealed supreme beings had had their seals lifted, and since their lifespans could still recover, they all wanted to take a look.

"Dammit, got emotional too early."

Taixu Long Di tucked his hands away, sighing endlessly. He had thought his fate was sealed, but who knew there'd be such a surprise.

As he spoke, he glanced at Lord Long and also at Long Yi and them. You three really brought honor to the family! You got your freedom back and even proved the Dao?

"Just luck."

Lord Long stroked his beard, while Long Yi and Long Wu stood with their backs straight and chests puffed out. The legendary aura was gradually taking shape. They had always said it: make that self-inflicted cut, and now, as an emperor supreme, you can hold your head high.

The way he looked at Ren Wang and the others was full of satisfaction. How did such a shameless person become an emperor?

"Come on, take good care of these."

Many supreme beings, like Dou Zhan Sheng Huang and others, were passing on their affairs, handing treasures to their juniors. In case they didn't return, at least they wouldn't go to waste.

"No problem."

Xiao Yuan Huang chuckled, while Kui Niu and Ren Wang grinned broadly. Once you give them to us, don't expect to get them back.

"Hold steady."

Ye Chen waved his hand and took in all those whose lifespans were ending, sealing them precisely into his own Dao. Even if they survived the vortex, going in again could still lead to their destruction. He needed to revive them with his indestructible consciousness. As long as he lived, the emperors would live.

"Old Seven, take it easy."

Xiao Yuan Huang patted Ye Chen's shoulder, using a fair bit of force, but it made his hand ache.

Still, his demeanor as he spoke was quite serious. Not just him—every new emperor present felt the same.

This time, it wasn't just one person going; he was also taking Lei Dai Zhizun with him. If they died in there, the emperors and divine generals would be buried too. One misstep, and it would be total annihilation.

"I've got it under control."

Ye Chen pulled out his wine flask and glanced at Cang Miao.

The Nv Di had arrived, descending from the sky.

"Three days without seeing you—what have you been up to?"

Ye Chen said leisurely.

The Nv Di said nothing, just gave Ye Chen a sideways glance. Kid, are you implying something? Just say it outright!

"So many treasured editions—three days isn't enough to go through them."

"Keeping them to yourself isn't fair."

"If you can't handle the loneliness, you could find me. I'd be happy to help; my skills in bed are top-notch."

Ye Chen was straightforward, saying it directly while sipping his wine, chattering away. Only the Nv Di among the emperors could understand. Indeed, with so many treasured editions, who knew how long it would take to study them.

Flames ignited in the Nv Di's eyes.

"See, getting all flustered and embarrassed!"

"Remember to return them once you're done; I'll be relying on them for the rest of my life."

"I have more, if you want?"

Ye Chen's mouth just wouldn't stop, rambling on endlessly. After all, he'd lost his treasures, so why not complain about it?

Then, he entered the Xu Wu Xu Wang, kicked in by the Nv Di. Did he really think everyone was as shameless as him?

Ye Chen pursed his lips and headed straight for the depths.

This time, he was casual about it, not picking a specific vortex—any one would do, since they all led to unknown realms.

"Kid, take it easy."

A voice rang out—it was Xuan Di. Even though he was sealed in the Dao, his consciousness was clear. One slip-up, and it would be total wipeout.

Ye Chen said nothing and fully sealed the Dao.

Ahead, he could see a vortex, larger than the previous ones and spinning rapidly. Centered on it, everything within hundreds of thousands of li was empty; anything there would be sucked away by the terrifying devouring force. Once inside the vortex, everything would be ground to pieces.

As before, the most frightening thing wasn't the vortex itself but the destructive power within, which even Huang Di feared.

As he spoke, he stepped into the Xu Wu, and before he could land, he felt the devouring force pull him straight into the vortex.

Just like the first time, his emperor body and primordial spirit were both obliterated to ash in an instant, leading to complete destruction. It was a good thing he had fully sealed the Dao—if the supreme beings could see this, they would be horrified to the core.

At the edge of the Taigu, the Nv Di watched silently.

Compared to the other supreme beings present, she was the calmest. Ye Chen had come out alive the first time and the second time, and her faith in the Sheng Ti Zhizun had never wavered.

He didn't know if Ye Tian Di would be touched to tears if he were here—maybe even get his treasured editions back.