noffsinger Chapter 1767 Becoming a divine guest
Chapter 1767 Becoming a divine guest
Chapter 1767 Becoming a divine guest
Zhang Fan, who was in a state of hesitation, did not notice the change in Xuan Yuan Hong's expression.
Admittedly, he was indeed somewhat frightened by the sudden revelation of the truth of the Mountain and Sea Dao. But it was his nature, and he also had the treasure "Real" by his side.
If only he could stay in this tiny place forever...
I'm really not willing to accept this.
After all, he wasn't like the old fisherman who seemed to be able to sit there and fish for a lifetime.
"Let me think about it again, let me think about it again." Zhang Fan was also a little unsure of what to do.
Xuan Yuan Hong did not urge him, but it seemed that he had already foreseen the final decision Zhang Fan would make.
In this world, time seems to stand still.
The old fisherman and the newly caught stone slab, one big and one small, sat upright, fishing.
Xuanyuan Hong spent most of his time inseparable from his Daoist partner, and would occasionally come over to check on Zhang Fan.
As for the other seniors that Xuan Yuanhong mentioned, Zhang Fan did not find them.
It seems they didn't want to be disturbed.
There are also living beings here, but their lifespans are extremely long, and they have no worries about aging until the destruction of the mountains and seas. This world also seems to have a life of its own, its size and scale increasing day by day. Its resources are inexhaustible.
In a sense, it can indeed be called a paradise.
There should be nothing to criticize.
but……
Ten years have passed, a hundred years have passed, and Zhang Fan still hasn't adapted to this place.
Even though he lived a carefree life every day, he always felt constrained.
Eight hundred years later, Zhang Fan finally couldn't take it anymore.
He approached Xuanyuan Hong with a solemn expression.
"It seems you've made up your mind." He had anticipated his arrival. Xuan Yuan Hong said with considerable emotion.
Zhang Fan nodded.
"You'd better think this through. Once you leave here, there's no chance you'll ever come back," Xuan Yuan Hong said very solemnly.
Zhang Fan couldn't truly understand the meaning behind those words.
After eight hundred years of confinement, he was finally freed. At this moment, his heart was like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins, eager to gallop freely.
"My mind is made up. I will never regret it."
"Alright," Xuan Yuan Hong sighed softly.
"When do we set off?" he asked again.
“Now,” Zhang Fan said in a deep voice.
“I’m afraid if I stay any longer, my will will falter again, and I won’t have the same determination,” he explained.
"Very well. Then I'll see you off on your final journey. The road ahead is fraught with difficulties, and there's nothing I can do to help you."
Accompanied by Xuan Yuan Hong, Zhang Fan walked out of that false world.
Feeling the immense pressure of the Dao once again, Zhang Fan felt a surge of instinctive fear.
But at the same time, he also experienced a great sense of freedom, like fish leaping in the vast sea and birds soaring in the boundless sky.
I just want to roar and let out a roar to release the joy in my heart.
Xuanyuan Hong let Zhang Fan express himself, and before parting, he handed him a jade pendant.
"If you encounter a fatal crisis, this jade pendant can protect you from disaster."
"However, it can only be used to defend against one attack."
"Where you go from here is entirely up to your own destiny."
Zhang Fan expressed his deepest gratitude and bid farewell to Xuan Yuan Hong.
Crossing the treacherous waters, treading the waves amidst mountains and seas.
The place where he came from, together with Xuanyuan Hong, suddenly disappeared into the mountains and seas.
Within that world.
Xuanyuan Hong, the old fisherman, the immortal guest, and three other figures all looked up at the same time.
Looking towards the figure of [Real] and the world of [Godslayer Transformation] where Li Fan himself was located.
My gaze swept across the area, and although I didn't pinpoint the exact location, I did get a general idea of where it was.
Zhang Fan has been in this realm for thousands of years, yet he still doesn't fully understand its intricacies. However, he does have a general idea.
"Actually, Brother Zhang is a nice person. It's a pity that there will never be another Zhang Fan here."
"After all, it is a true and false Great Dao. It is not shameful that it broke through the blockade and descended upon us in an instant. Fortunately, I have perfected the defense of this world, and no more pawns will be able to enter."
"Unless that person comes in person."
"Thank you for your hard work, Senior Pozhenzi," Xuanyuan Hong said.
Po Zhenzi's gaze never left the direction of the [Godslaying Transformation].
After a long silence, he said with a sense of loss, "It seems that I once fought alongside him. It's just a pity that I've lost my courage now."
After saying that, a gourd of wine appeared in his hand, and he drank it all in one gulp.
"We once believed that the survival of mountains and seas was the natural order. Not just you, but all of you here, who hasn't fought hard to save the world?"
"But in reality, reincarnation is the true destiny of this place. Those who try to break free from reincarnation are heretics. Po Zhenzi, haven't you figured it out yet?"
A voice came, and Po Zhenzi just snorted coldly and took a few more gulps.
"Old Man Wangji, you talk too much."
"Knowing is one thing, accepting is another."
"Furthermore, when we built this shelter together, there was no agreement that we couldn't back out!"
……
The atmosphere suddenly turned cold.
"Ha, it's taken the bait!" came the old angler's cheer, breaking the deadlock.
After playing with the hooked fish for a while, the old fisherman casually threw it back into the fishing grounds, then stopped fishing and stood up abruptly.
I met up with a group of old friends.
All eyes immediately turned to him.
"That which remains unchanged is temporary. That which changes is eternal."
"We are simply staying here, waiting for the right opportunity. If it comes, we will act. If not, we will continue to rest. Why bother arguing?" the old fisherman said calmly.
"You should know that we are not the only ones hiding and waiting for the real change in the mountains and seas." The old fisherman's gaze seemed to penetrate the undercurrents of the fishing grounds and reach all parts of the mountains and seas.
"All of us old folks combined are probably not as strong as one of them," he said with a self-deprecating laugh.
Xuanyuan Hong said repeatedly, "Senior Fisherman is too modest. Although all saints are equal except for true gods, you are all once gods. If we were to fight, you would not be afraid of anyone."
"To become a god..."
These two words seemed to touch upon some ancient memories for everyone present, and they fell silent once again.
"In the beginning of time, in the primordial era, the saints fought endlessly. Their aim was to seize the creation of mountains and seas and obtain the sacred opportunity to become gods."
"They've lost their way because of this, just like we were back then."
"No amount of persuasion will help. Only by truly becoming a god and experiencing everything can one gain true understanding."
“Except for you, Xuanyuan boy.” The old fisherman slowly walked to a pleasing spot in the landscape and sat down again.
He grabbed the stone slab, which had been completely stunned after overhearing a shocking secret, and pulled it to his side.
Fishing has resumed.
Xuan Yuan Hong smiled wryly: "Compared to you seniors, I am merely self-aware."
"After countless cycles, the true and false have changed again. Let it be. We can't resist it anyway."
"But this time, I think there might be something different about it."
After a discussion, the sages dispersed.
Hidden from the world.
"It's just a bit of a pity for Brother Zhang."
"He is indeed a very honest person. I wonder if we will ever have the chance to meet again." King Xuantian sighed.
……
Zhang Fan, who had fled far away, was unaware of all that had happened in this world.
He has gradually recovered from the initial excitement of leaving.
He would never admit it, but deep down he was already somewhat regretful.
The path to enlightenment was truly fraught with peril and boundless danger. Some of it far exceeded his expectations.
Seeing is one thing, experiencing it firsthand is another.
Finding another place to stay almost exhausted Zhang Fan.
"If the Dao is obliterated between mountains and seas, how much more so in the void beyond mountains and seas?"
Zhang Fan was increasingly horrified.
There's no turning back now that the arrow has been released; Zhang Fan has lost his way back and can only grit his teeth and continue onward.
Fortunately, there are still more than ninety chances to use it.
Just as Zhang Fan was feeling fortunate, his expression suddenly changed drastically.
"Another person nearby possessing the [True Power] has appeared? Temporarily unavailable?"
"What does it mean?"
At this moment, Zhang Fan was still reeling from the shock of suddenly seeing the truth of the Mountain and Sea Dao Annihilation.
From birth until now, possessing both true and false Dao techniques, he has always believed himself to be the legendary protagonist, the chosen one. Therefore, even after his cheat-like abilities were discovered, he remained unscathed.
Not long after leaving the beginner village, I encountered someone with the same template as myself.
"What's going on?"
Zhang Fan was both shocked and furious.
But before they could even think about it, the surrounding possibilities were already engulfed in flames.
Under the scorching heat, Zhang Fan was forced to reveal himself.
"Fellow Daoist, please wait..."
Zhang Fan was still thinking of discussing with the other party what exactly was going on with their similar situations.
Unfortunately, the other person who was with him showed no intention of communicating with him whatsoever. The offensive not only did not slow down, but became even more intense.
The surrounding flames possessed the power to incinerate the heavens and destroy the earth.
Even the surging waves of Daoyan were suppressed by the fire for a time.
Zhang Fan tried to escape, but no matter what he did, he couldn't break through the fiery blockade.
"They actually want to kill me!"
Zhang Fan finally realized what was happening, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes at the critical moment of life and death.
"In that case, don't blame me!"
Having lived in the protected world for many years without any worries about life or death, their cultivation and combat skills have become quite lax.
But after all, there are too many powerful people around me.
What Zhang Fan occasionally gained from seeking advice was an opportunity and fortune that others could hardly attain in a lifetime.
"Those who take the bait are willing!"
Zhang Fan narrowed his eyes, his gaze seemingly piercing through the sea of fire to find the person hidden behind the scenes.
Use your hand as a lever and gently throw it out.
The rod dips, and the fish is caught!
As if without any reason, Lin Fan, who had unleashed a storm of flames, was captured by Zhang Fan.
His face was full of astonishment.
Instinctively wanting to struggle, but it felt as if it were bound by heavy fishing lines, unable to move at all.
When the enemy was captured alive in an instant, Zhang Fan hesitated when it came time to kill him.
After all, he had never killed anyone in his life.
Moreover, not only was the other party's life and fate very similar to his own, but even their aura was faintly the same.
"What kind of connection should there be between us?"
Zhang Fan pondered to himself.
Just as he was hesitating, it felt as if a gust of wind blew past him.
Lin Fan, who had taken the bait, was burned to ashes as if by a raging fire.
Zhang Fan was immediately startled.
Before he could react, a streak of black fire struck him squarely between the eyebrows.
Am I really going to perish here?
Scenes from the past flashed through Zhang Fan's mind.
I feel frustrated and lost.
There is also anger towards the attacker.
Just as the pitch-black fire was about to consume Zhang Fan's soul.
A green light flashed, stopping all the attacks.
"Brother Xuanyuan!"
Zhang Fan reacted instantly.
What saved his life was the jade pendant that Xuanyuan Hong had given him before they parted.
He thought that with the "truly" treasure in his possession, he would never need it in his life. Little did he expect that his journey of a thousand miles would be triggered after only half a step.
Knowing he would never have a second chance, Zhang Fan secretly hardened his resolve.
"Separation of life and death!"
The moment he finished speaking, Zhang Fan seemed to split in two.
One was filled with deathly aura, like a zombie that had been sleeping for ten thousand years. The other was full of vitality, like a ten-thousand-year-old green tree.
The embodiment of death slashed its own head with a vicious blow.
As his head was severed, Lin Fan, not far away, also let out a scream.
For some unknown reason, his head was also severed off.
It's not just about the physical body.
Even the soul and consciousness were separated by this single, connected strike.
It fell into Zhang Fan's hands.
"die!"
Without further hesitation, Zhang Fan used his death aura to point a finger at the space between his own falling head and forehead.
His body shattered into pieces.
They took their formidable enemy, Lin Fan, with them.
The disappearance of the embodiment of death did not affect Zhang Fan's actual survival.
The endless greenery nourished him, allowing him to recover from his injuries quickly.
The psychological impact of this battle was far greater than the physical and spiritual shock it caused him.
But there were gains nonetheless.
"Really" has been able to restart, and the situation has temporarily turned from danger to safety.
and……
"I can feel that the other party's true power has been absorbed by me."
Zhang Fan closed his eyes, sensing the growth of a strange energy within his body.
"The old fisherman mentioned more than once that what is called 'truth' is actually the transformation of truth and falsehood, the great path of truth and falsehood."
"I have also asked Brother Xuanyuan in private. It seems that only I can comprehend and cultivate this path. Even someone as talented as him cannot even glimpse a fraction of it."
"But now, a second one has appeared."
"And that's far from all."
After killing Lin Fan, Zhang Fan also obtained some of his memories.
Before meeting him, Lin Fan had already encountered three other people who also possessed true power. Lin Fan fought his way through, but unexpectedly, he still met his end at his hands.
"This person's secondary cultivation is the Great Dao of the Blazing Fire..."
"Ordinary goods."
Zhang Fan frowned slightly, then relaxed.
According to the other party's memories, this Great Dao is already among the highest levels of the Mountain and Sea Dao, something that ordinary cultivators cannot obtain even after a lifetime of seeking it.
"I already had a vague idea that the old angler's identity might not be simple. But I still didn't expect that he might be even more extraordinary than I imagined..."
Zhang Fan, belatedly realizing this, finally understood what Xuan Yuan Hong meant when he said that they could never go back.
But Zhang Fan only regretted it for a moment, and his will quickly became firm again.
"Compared to those eternal times of peace, this killing and plundering is far worse..."
"It suits me better."
Even though there was no substantial gain this time, Zhang Fan felt an irrepressible excitement deep inside.
"Let me see just how many people like me there are in this vast expanse of mountains and seas!"
“Kill as many as you encounter. Until…”
"Find the mastermind behind this!"
Even though Zhang Fan didn't understand, he might be caught in a huge conspiracy.
He wants to break the deadlock; he wants revenge!