Chapter 3133: Not in This Universe?

In Taigu Honghuang, the sky remained as dim as ever, like an eternal night shrouded in a dark veil that enveloped the ancient universe, creating an oppressive atmosphere. It was this very oppression that drove some individuals to seek amusement every few days, hoping to dispel the lingering gloom.

At the mountain peak, Nü Di stood tall and imposing.

Shen Zun was there too, the most relaxed among all the Zhizun. He skipped his duties at the Taigu Great Array and lounged around, earning frequent scoldings from the other Zhizun.

"You've finally arrived."

Shen Zun took a swig of wine, his words drawn out lazily.

Nü Di shook her head lightly.

Ever since the universe's explosion and the impact it caused, her ability to make deductions had become unreliable. But one thing was certain: Ye Chen was still alive.

Suddenly, she turned her head sharply.

Like her, Shen Zun froze mid-sip, the wine jug halting in his hand.

"Ji Ningshuang?"

After a long pause, Shen Zun murmured.

"It's undoubtedly her."

Nü Di spoke up, scanning the entire world. Just a moment ago, she had clearly sensed the aura of Yao Chi, tinged with the colors of dreams. That meant Ji Ningshuang was using the immortal arts of Meng Dao to dream her way back through the ages and return to this universe. Nü Di only perceived Ji Ningshuang's presence, with no trace of Ye Chen. This was puzzling—why only Yao Chi's aura and not Ye Chen's? Were they not together? Or had Ye Chen not mastered Meng Dao enough to dream his way to this universe's homeland?

After that instant, neither of them detected Ji Ningshuang's aura again, and both let out a sigh of relief.

At least, Yao Chi was still alive.

In Cang Yu Jie, the buzzing from the alternate space continued uninterrupted. Ye Chen in the cauldron glowed brilliantly, like a radiant gold ingot. The seals binding him were weakening, with beams of light spreading out, each one carrying eternal hues.

From that day onward, three days had passed.

For those three days, Ruoshui worked tirelessly, the young girl pushing herself to the limit without rest. Her persistence subtly accelerated the rate at which Ye Chen's seals were weakening.

Once again, she collapsed to the ground.

The law copper furnace, the flames, and the phoenix all vanished, dissolving into nothingness.

Ye Chen rose, summoning a gentle force to support Ruoshui. He placed his hand on her jade-like shoulder, channeling his surging Shengti blood essence into her body.

Indeed, with the seals weakening, he could now mobilize his Shengti bloodline. Every strand of this blood essence was like a supreme divine elixir, restoring Ruoshui's depleted energy.

"What kind of bloodline is this?"

Ruoshui murmured inwardly. Previously, Ye Chen's bloodline had been suppressed along with him, but now that she could sense it, she was truly startled. Ye Chen's origin was as vast as an ocean, brimming with vibrant life force. Even with her level of cultivation and experience, she had never encountered anything like it. She only knew that this bloodline was incredibly dominant, surpassing any she had seen before. The suppression from it made her soul tremble, and she could barely contain the unease.

Not just her, but the Zhizun in the cauldron were also stunned, their expressions filled with shock. It was their first time witnessing Ye Chen's bloodline, and they were utterly astounded by its rarity. Even without exerting any pressure, it felt like a massive mountain weighing down on them, making it hard to breathe. They couldn't tell if it was the bloodline's suppression or the eternal force at play. Forget fighting it—in its presence, their so-called divine status seemed like a ridiculous farce.

"The aura is getting even more dazzling."

The little old man stroked his beard, sighing in admiration. From the certain aura deep in Ye Chen's bones, it rivaled that of Shen Zhao Yun. As for his own shishu, it still fell a bit short.

Shen Yunsuan also coughed awkwardly. Even after becoming a god, in Ye Chen's eyes, he was still just a insignificant figure.

That was the way of the world—it was vast, full of all sorts of talents. Sharing an era with someone like this made even the Zhizun feel awkward, let alone them.

"Boss, there are Zhizun approaching."

The Hun Dun Ding's words drew everyone's attention outward.

Ye Chen, however, paid no mind.

He no longer cared about any Zhizun. His focus was solely on breaking his own seals. As the saying went, sharpen the axe before chopping wood. Once he returned to normal and regained his peak strength, he would go on a rampage.

Looking outside, three Zhizun arrived together, but that was only on the surface—two more were hidden in the shadows. Ye Chen had seen them all before; they had all participated in the ambushes against him.

Unfortunately, the alternate space was concealed by Zhou Tian, so the five Zhizun circled around without detecting anything.

"Just you wait."

"Not a single one will escape."

Ye Chen said nothing, but his expression said it all. He had been ganged up on more than once, and one day, he would settle the score. Since he had come this far, he couldn't let the heavens down.

Before long, Ruoshui stood up again.

Once more, the law copper furnace appeared, with Ye Chen sitting steadily like a statue.

"Senior, you don't belong to this universe."

As Ruoshui refined the laws, she sent a mental message. After all this time, if she still couldn't figure it out, she wouldn't deserve the title of Zhizun.

"Not bad, you're sharp."

Ye Chen smiled. There was no point hiding it anymore, and nothing left to hide anyway.

"I see."

Ruoshui murmured softly, finally understanding why Ye Chen was so powerful. In his own universe, he was probably like her shizun—an unbeatable existence at the same level.

Ye Chen withdrew his thoughts and glanced at the vast expanse. His perception had been restricted before, but now that his vision was unblocked, he could clearly capture the workings of the universe.

This universe did have a Tian Dao.

Unlike the heavens he knew, this universe's Tian Dao was elusive and unpredictable, sometimes causing massive changes in the cosmos that left him a bit bewildered.

With his perception and vision enhanced, his Zhou Tian deductions were nearing full release. The restless Ye Chen performed another deduction, searching for Ji Ningshuang.

Bang!

In the void, there seemed to be a resounding clash, like metal colliding, tracing back only to be blocked by a barrier. It was as if he had slammed his head against a wall, the impact echoing loudly and triggering a terrifying backlash.

"Not in this universe?"

Ye Chen furrowed his brow, forming this guess in his mind. The so-called void barrier seemed to be the universe's boundary. No matter how profound Zhou Tian deductions were, they couldn't cross universes. Not even Nü Di could do it.

Of course, this was just a guess; he wasn't certain. He only knew that Ji Ningshuang was still alive.

Boom! Rumble!

Suddenly, thunderous booms echoed through the immortal realm, more precisely from the divine realm, where Zhizun were locked in a fierce battle. The shockwaves reached the immortal realm, toppling everything in their path. No one except the Zhizun could stand firm. Countless stars exploded, and vast stretches of starspace collapsed.

Ye Chen looked up; since arriving in this universe, this was the largest battle fluctuation he had witnessed.

Buzz!

A piercing buzz filled the cosmos.

Upon closer inspection, it was a blood-stained broken blade falling from a rift in the vast sky, actually plummeting from the divine realm.

Boom!

The broken blade was incredibly heavy, carrying destructive force as it instantly crushed an ancient star. A halo of annihilation spread across the eight directions, knocking over fleeing mortals in waves. Those with weak cultivation and foundations had their bodies destroyed on the spot.

"Shishu's divine blade."

The little old man suddenly jumped up.

Ye Chen glanced sideways at the little old man—impressive eyesight for such a distance! But then again, since he could achieve godhood on the spot, though without tribulation, his vision had transformed, so it wasn't surprising.

"Has shishu been defeated?"

The little old man swallowed hard, his face pale. If his shishu's life-bound weapon had fallen from the divine realm, it was likely a bad sign.

"He won't die."

Ye Chen said casually.

As if— that was the Asura Tian Zun, tough as nails and incredibly resilient.

Indeed, Kuang Yingjie was still alive.

But his condition wasn't great; he was covered in blood and bones, constantly under siege and pursuit, though he was used to it by now.

"Hold on."

Ye Chen retracted his gaze. Just wait until I break free, until I charge into the divine realm—I'll take you along for the ride.