Chapter 3080: The End of Nine Lives

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In the unknown domain, the little child's laughter was crisp and innocent, his steps unsteady yet eerily agile. He crossed millions of *li* of emptiness in just a few strides. Compared to his ferocious and brutal appearance that day, he looked much more pleasing now—if only he didn't have that greedy habit, he would be perfect.

Ye Chen didn't stop, fleeing continuously while his brows furrowed slightly. He glanced at Di Zun, whose eyes flickered with uncertainty. Di Zun had been pulled back, but he hadn't truly revived.

Ye Chen had thought it would be simpler.

Di Zun was different from Ye Fan; no matter if alive or dead, the fact of his nine *shi* reincarnation couldn't be hidden. To revive someone like him, one had to go through the *Lun Hui*.

With that in mind, Ye Chen forcibly split it apart again, separating the fused *Lun Hui* back into nine *shi*. Then, he engraved the current Di Zun into the first *shi*, which had become an empty shell.

Next, he reversed cause and effect. In the normal trajectory, Di Zun was the cause, the beginning of the nine *shi*; he was the effect, the end of the nine *shi*. But with his great divine powers, Ye Chen overturned certain rules, making himself the first *shi* and Di Zun the ninth.

"This works?"

In the void, a voice seemed to echo, sounding like Di Zun's—hoarse and aged. Though Di Zun hadn't fully revived, he had some awareness and could clearly sense Ye Chen's actions.

That's right, it worked.

Such things couldn't be done in the outside world, but in the ruleless unknown domain, it was possible to overturn everything. The process seemed simple but was incredibly complex: tracing the marks, splitting the *Lun Hui*, reversing the nine *shi*, and inverting cause and effect. Every step was tinged with the colors of time and space, allowing them to bypass the hidden barriers and skip over the seven intermediate *Lun Hui*.

"Return."

Ye Chen shouted lightly, his gaze sharp. Under numerous reversals, he severed the ninth *shi*.

In that instant, the karmic ties between him and Xianwu Di Zun, forged by the *Lun Hui*, were completely cut off.

"You're quite the talent."

Di Zun still hadn't awakened, but in the void, his sigh could be heard. Though he didn't know where he was, he knew the nine *shi Lun Hui* had truly ended.

Blood overflowed from Ye Chen's mouth, and his face turned pale. He had pulled Di Zun back and severed the *Lun Hui*, but he suffered backlash as a result.

After all, Di Zun had been part of those nine *shi* and had once sacrificed himself for Ye Chen—they were each a part of the other.

As the executor, Ye Chen bore all the backlash, just as Di Zun had done years ago when they swapped the *Lun Hui*.

Now, regardless of who was the first *shi* or the beginning of the nine *shi*, they were no longer connected.

Di Zun was Di Zun, and Ye Chen was Ye Chen.

On one side of the void, the little child had already pounced over. Because Di Zun appeared out of nowhere, defying its will and challenging its dominance, it wanted to devour Ye Chen.

Ye Chen fled, dodging its pursuit, and dragged his exhausted body to the exit, trying to escape the unknown domain.

The little child followed like a shadow, intercepting him. In just one encounter, it tore off his arm. This little one looked cute but was truly savage.

Ye Chen ignored the pain, using *Dun Jia* as protection, engraving the *Tian Zi* into his palm, and slapped the little child away with one strike.

By the time the little child steadied itself, he was gone.

Returning to the illusory realm, Ye Chen's steps were unsteady. He had revived Di Zun and endured all the backlash, leaving him with flaws.

Suddenly, a path formed of *Yong Heng* energy extended from the distance, stretching right to his feet and pulling him from the illusory realm to the peak of Taigu Peak.

The one who guided him was, of course, the Tian Ting Nü Di. She had already remade the roots of all the supreme beings and knew what Ye Chen had gone to do and whom he intended to revive, so she waited here.

As she expected, forcibly reviving Di Zun had left Ye Chen with flaws. By severing one *shi* of *Lun Hui*, he seemed to have an air of appearing out of nowhere.

"The *Dun Jia Tian Zi* are running low."

The Nü Di spoke softly, fully aware of the situation, and casually pulled out Di Zun, who was sealed in a cauldron.

Di Zun was still in deep sleep, like an ice sculpture. Due to the *Lun Hui*, his revival made him an existence without roots. Even sealed, his lifespan was draining away rapidly.

This revival wasn't complete, and the cost was high. Just looking at Ye Chen made it clear how painful it was.

Her words were straightforward: the *Dun Jia Tian Zi* were limited, so any future revivals needed careful thought. They should prioritize reviving the supreme beings to maximize combat power in the upcoming decisive battle.

"I understand."

Ye Chen sat down and took out a wine flask. He was already aware of this. They were at a point of life and death; any misstep could lead to eternal doom.

Reality was this cruel—it allowed for emotions but demanded ruthlessness. Some were destined to live, while others would become dust in history.

Meanwhile, the Nü Di had taken a *Dun Jia Tian Zi* and gently pressed it into Di Zun's body, reshaping his roots.

Ye Chen slowly turned his head and watched quietly. Di Zun was probably the last person besides Ye Fan that he could revive in the *Zhutian*.

When it came to supreme beings, *Zhutian* had to yield to *Tian Ting*.

As before, reviving supreme beings was far more significant than reviving quasi-emperors.

Back then, *Tian Ting* had lost many emperors, and the remaining *Tian Zi* would all be used on them—but even that might not be enough.

The reshaping process went smoothly.

Before long, Di Zun fused with the *Tian Zi*, forming his root source. Then, marvelous visions of the great realm appeared, creating a universe of a single character that surrounded Di Zun. Heavenly sounds could be heard, echoing endlessly through the Taigu wilderness.

Soon, Di Zun awakened.

The moment he opened his eyes, a light of age and weariness flashed, and he gazed at the dim sky with a dazed and aged expression.

This was his first true return to the world since his death in battle years ago. The past events were too numerous and distant; even with his state of mind, he couldn't hide his confusion for a moment.

Once he cleared his thoughts, he slowly stood up, glanced at the Nü Di, and finally fixed his gaze on Ye Chen, his expression a mix of emotions—uncertain whether to sigh or be shocked.

Once, they had shared the nine *shi Lun Hui*, but now they were separated, with no trace of that hidden connection left.

The longer he looked, the more his sighs and shock were overshadowed by contentment. The ninth *shi* had surpassed the first *shi*; everything had not been in vain.

Ye Chen smiled and handed him a flask of wine.

Even now, Ye Chen wasn't sure if Di Zun, when entering the *Lun Hui* and deriving the nine *shi*, had already foreseen everything—including Ye Chen obtaining the *Sheng Ti* origin and achieving the Dao as an emperor.

Di Zun's smile was full of depth.

He wasn't a god and couldn't foresee everything. In an era of imperial anomalies, no one could plan that far—not even the Nü Di.

But his certain obsessions and beliefs might have been more accurate than any divination; he firmly believed the ninth *shi* would shake the ancients and dazzle the present.

"Big boss."

Just then, a sudden call came—it was from the Hun Luan Zhi Huo, which had emerged from Ye Chen's *Dantian* sea.

But it wasn't calling Ye Chen; it was addressing Di Zun. Though the Hun Luan Zhi Huo was speaking, the true caller was Jiu Wu Xian Yan, still loyal to its master. It trembled violently, whether from excitement or choked sobs, no one could tell.

Di Zun smiled and gently stroked it.

Jiu Wu Xian Yan had played an indispensable role in Ye Chen's achievements.

That strand of immortal fire that streaked across the sky years ago was more than just flame or coincidence.

It carried the fortunes of the previous eight *shi*, all poured into the ninth *shi*. Ye Chen's endless opportunities and transformations stemmed from this.

Of course, fortune was only part of it; Ye Chen himself was more important. Without his unbreakable will and obsession, he wouldn't have reached this day.

Ye Chen and Di Zun exchanged smiles.

A certain state of mind was understood only by them. The schemes of the nine *shi*—true and false, real and illusory—had endured so many changes and variables, finally reaching their end and achieving complete merit.

The Nü Di stood gracefully, not interrupting, at the edge of the peak, gazing out at the vast illusory realm.

She was quite surprised by Di Zun. This minor great emperor had set up such a grand scheme, truly impressing her.

In a way, the most crucial step in this era was taken by Di Zun. Because of this scheme, a lineage of *Sheng Ti* supreme beings was created.

He was the architect of the nine *shi Lun Hui* and also a pawn in it.

Boom! Rumble!

Suddenly, lightning flashed and thunder roared in the void, manifesting an aura of imperial might and destructive visions.

It was the Di Jie—the Tian Di Jie.

And the one who triggered the Tian Di Jie was Di Zun. Back then, he was at the peak of great emperor, and without the suppression of *Zhutian*, he could have advanced to Tian Di. After endless years of accumulation, now fused with the *Dun Jia Tian Zi*, he not only gained a transformation but also achieved rebirth on the spot. Though his Tian Di position came late, it hadn't missed its turn.

Di Zun took one last gulp of wine and stood up, stepping out to face the Tian Di Jie.

"Have you lost your mind from drinking?"

The Nü Di reached out and pulled him back, because his step had headed toward the illusory realm. Maybe he really was drunk, or perhaps just revived, his mind wasn't quite right, leading him to mistake the direction.

If not for the Nü Di, he might have entered the illusory realm. Revival was difficult, but perishing would be instant—after all, not everyone mastered *Yong Heng*.

Di Zun gave an awkward smile and went elsewhere, finding a remote and uninhabited world, then ascended to the nine heavens in one step.

"A *Sheng Ti*?"

"Don't joke, that's Xianwu Di Zun."

"Di Zun?"

The gods and generals in the Taigu wilderness all looked up together. Not everyone had seen Di Zun's true form; they only knew that Di Zun and Ye Chen looked identical. Back then, he had manifested in *Zhutian* more than once, shocking the world. Without Di Zun's sacrifice, there would be no *Sheng Ti* supreme being.

"He's been revived too."

A god general murmured, staring in a daze. That was also a legendary emperor—the last one in *Zhutian* before the Dong Huang Nü Di. He had led a million gods and generals into the Taigu Road, only to be wiped out. Seeing him again felt surreal.

But thinking about it, they all relaxed. The emperors of past generations were all lively; adding one more Di Zun wasn't a big surprise.

"The emperors of *Zhutian* are all gathered."

An old god general stroked his beard, referring to the 130 Xuan Huang emperors, not counting the later ones.

"Truly eye-catching presence."

Xuan Di stroked his beard, speaking meaningfully. Among all those who had their roots remade, Di Zun stood out, directly advancing to Tian Di.

"Having such a successor brings me great comfort."

Gui Di clasped his hands, speaking earnestly. For some reason, the moment he saw Di Zun, he felt a sense of meeting too late.

"I calculate that only Ming Di is missing."

Ren Wang's words were profound, his eyes shining as he sat there, stroking his beard nonstop.

With Di Zun, Xuan Di, and Gui Di here, if Ming Di came too, the Di Dao F4 would be complete.

"Gathered together, it should be quite a sight."

Long Ye touched his chin and muttered to himself, already holding a memory crystal, waiting to record that historic moment.

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