Chapter 2012: See Nu

"Splash!"

When Xu Xiaoshou opened his eyes again, everything had changed.

Along with the clear and pleasant sound of flowing water, scenes flashed rapidly before his eyes.

There was the small, secluded room he first saw when he arrived at Shengshen Dalu, the Tiansang Ling Palace, E Lake, and the first time he met Elder Sang.

There was the Tiansang City Lord's Mansion, the Eight Palaces, the Bai Cave, the Dongtian Wang City, the Yunlun Mountains, the Void Island, and the period of time, sometimes reliable, sometimes not.

There was Yujing City, the Four Symbols Secret Realm, the God's Remains, the Five Great Sacred Emperor Secret Realms, and all the places he randomly ran to in the southeast and northwest of Shengshen Dalu, all intertwined with the layouts of Ancestral Gods or those who attempted to become Ancestral Gods.

Swish, swish, swish!

The scenes flashed by at light speed.

Then, one by one, the figures etched in his mind from these scenes, whether dead or alive, still pursuing their Dao, or even having their fighting spirit extinguished, appeared.

Every scene, every character, the past they carried, the future that might unfold, their outward disguises, and their inner thoughts—all were incredibly clear at this moment.

When he first drew out the "Textile Mastery" passive skill, Xu Xiaoshou saw an invisible large hand outside the world, weaving the Heavenly Dao and manipulating everything.

It was so out of reach!

But now, he felt as if he had grown from a novice who only knew the elementary sword art "White Clouds Drifting" to someone who could touch the heavens.

He even felt that he could also weave the Heavenly Dao!

As long as he wished, he could become that large hand!

His mind was clear, as if he had gained some insight.

With a thought, it was exactly as he expected.

"Yi Dao Pan (100)."

The usually plain and unremarkable passive system interface, in the "Yi Dao Pan" section, even had the font flashing with a luxurious golden light.

It represented the peak, with nowhere left to advance, yet it also signified completion.

At this moment, it was impossible not to be excited.

Xu Xiaoshou meticulously and carefully scrutinized that line of words that stood out, and in a trance, he could clearly perceive several familiar powers contained within.

"The taste of Nuo..."

Not just Nuo Zu, not just this Nuo Zu who had communicated across the river of time.

Even the powers of Ming Zu and Shi Zu, whom he had seen in the world beyond the three doors, Xu Xiaoshou could now glimpse one or two after the completion of his Yi Dao.

In the ethereal, there was an intuition, a urging.

Xu Xiaoshou did not hesitate, probing his consciousness into that line of brightly shining golden text.

His thoughts reeled, and the world spun.

But there was no longer any delay or dizziness, but rather a natural arrival. After all, with his Yi Dao complete, it was basically impossible for any mental influence in the world to successfully affect Xu Xiaoshou.

"You've come."

It was as if he was once again in the world beyond the three doors.

White smoke still drifted around him, but the feeling of walking with difficulty never reappeared.

Relaxed, free, unrestrained...

This feeling of exhilaration was completely different from being in battle.

It was as if he had overcome the most difficult bottleneck; when he lowered his head, his head lowered smoothly, and he could clearly see that his ten fingers could move freely.

He looked up.

Seeking the source of the sound.

Not far away, it was still that ancient table.

But in front of the table, there were no longer three people; Ming Zu and Shi Zu were gone, leaving only Nuo Zu.

He still wore the Nuo robe with clashing colors and bizarre designs, paired with the ferocious, fanged, and mighty Nuo mask, which gave people a sense of dread, like the sole chief of an ancient tribe who held the power of life and death, radiating an eerie aura.

Xu Xiaoshou examined him closely.

This time, nothing was blurry.

He could even make out the loose threads and patches on Nuo Zu's clothes, and even the material appeared to be quite ordinary.

But this Nuo robe seemed to have been worn for an extremely long time, so long that it was imbued with Nuo Zu's power, and the Nuo robe seemed to gain life, becoming a part of "Nuo."

"I've come."

Xu Xiaoshou met his gaze, without fear.

He even had the thought of reaching out and taking off Nuo Zu's mask to glimpse his true face.

Unfortunately, the Nuo he saw at this moment was still an illusory thought.

Just like their cross-temporal meeting across the river of time, this time was the same; Nuo Zu seemed to be a predetermined program, and it would be difficult to change the will he had left behind long ago.

"Let me think carefully..."

Nuo Zu sat before the table, still appearing tall and imposing, with an unbridled demeanor, lightly tapping his forehead with a finger. His voice was still layered and hoarse, and he muttered to himself:

"Yes, it's the first time this will has been activated."

"It's quite unexpected; perhaps I have already perished at this moment, yet I didn't expect to witness the success of a latecomer."

Xu Xiaoshou took a few steps closer, facing him across the stone table.

He could see Nuo Zu, and Nuo's will should have been left when the turntable was made, so he should be able to see him as well.

Perhaps too much time had passed.

After all, Ming Zu had been in oblivion for tens of thousands of generations, and this power should have gradually weakened over time.

Nuo Zu, after all, still couldn't see him.

"What a pity..."

Compared to unilaterally receiving information, Xu Xiaoshou preferred to converse, as the latter would yield more useful intelligence.

After a brief comparison, Xu Xiaoshou quickly understood why Dao Qiongcang had told him that the Nuo Zu in Cui Yin's words was only of "low-level Saint Emperor, inferior to Zhan Zu."

The intensity of the Nuo Zu's consciousness before him now was at most at the level of a Wang Ze Saint Emperor; in fact, Xu Xiaoshou could shatter it with a single blow.

Of course, he wouldn't do that.

He simply sat down calmly in front of the stone table, listening intently.

In the world of Nuo before him, He should be seeing him for the first time.

In Xu Xiaoshou's world, this was not their second meeting; Xu Xiaoshou still respected Nuo's character.

"It's a pity there's no tea, it's a bit dry..."

The Nuo Zu before him was a bit amusing; he clearly couldn't see anyone, yet his gaze swept around, not knowing if he could see the environment.

Finally, probably seeing nothing, he feigned profundity and looked up at the void, sighing:

"Having reached this step, you have initially gained my recognition."

"However, the great calamity is approaching, and merely this is not enough. You still need to transform your Yi Dao comprehension into combat power; at the very least, you cannot come to see me with only this level of cultivation."

Nuo Zu paused, then spoke of other matters.

When facing Demon Medicine Cui and others, He probably wouldn't communicate in this tone, but rather invite them as equals.

But in this meeting of consciousness within the turntable, Nuo Zu clearly knew that he had helped the owner of the turntable, and thus treated him as one of his own:

"At the level of intent, there are myriad planes, and I still have many treasures remaining. You can use this intent as a key to trace my遗宝 (yíbǎo -遗物,遗留的宝藏)."

"If you gain something, try to call me."

Xi He…

Xu Xiaoshou tapped his finger on the stone table.

"I am Xi He, residing behind the Heavenly Realm, in the Zu Ting Tai Yao Mountain."

"Since you have reached the culmination of the Yi Dao, you must have become a Venerable Supreme, with few rivals in the world, and can ascend to the Heavenly Realm."

You took that for granted...

First, the Heavenly Realm has already been shattered, aren't you surprised, aren't you shocked?

Secondly, things are very messy here...

As a small fry like me, even if my Yi Dao is complete now, there are still two old immortals who shattered the Heavenly Realm above me, so I really dare not act recklessly.

But speaking of the Heavenly Realm, Xu Xiaoshou thought of Ba Zun'an, who went to find the new Heavenly Realm and entered the Shi Realm.

The variable has been sent.

When the Shi Realm was first opened, time would certainly not flow steadily like in Shengshen Dalu; it might all be in chaos.

If Ba Zun'an successfully "accidentally" encountered Nuo Zu, whether in the past or the future.

Even if it was just a fleeting glance, relying on the mutual appreciation between strong individuals, or their fierce rivalry, the two would definitely develop some connection.

Conflicting karma.

And with the complete Yi Dao protecting him.

Xu Xiaoshou was confident that he could detect some "Sword Me" aura from the Nuo Zu he saw at this moment.

But unfortunately...

None!

This proves that, whether in the past or in the future, Ba Zun'an should not have found the Heavenly Realm or met Nuo Zu yet.

Nuo Zu rose from the stone table and stepped forward slowly, speaking as he walked:

"One plane, one era, either no one appears in a generation, or only one person of destiny appears in a generation."

"You, through my power, had your soul transferred here. You do not enjoy the destiny of this world, yet you have become a Venerable Supreme. At this time, you may have already met, or have decisively defeated, the person of destiny in this world."

Person of Destiny…

That could only be Ba Zun'an.

In this era, if Ba Zun'an isn't called the Person of Destiny, who dares to be called the Person of Destiny?

Only he, as it seems now, is the only one who has hope of shaking the battle state of Dian Nuo with half a Qing Ju.

"If you are an enemy, please seize their Dao to validate yourself, ascend to the Heavenly Realm quickly, and call upon me."

"If you are a friend, please invite them, handle the aftermath, ascend to the Heavenly Realm together, and also call upon me."

"When we meet again, I will inform you of the matters concerning the great calamity, thus it is."

At this point, Nuo Zu stopped, leaving only a broad back, lost in thought.

In the end, he said no more.

His consciousness dimmed, about to dissipate.

Indeed…

Xu Xiaoshou had already guessed that the Nuo he saw this time would provide much less information.

After all, he had even caught a glimpse of the "Dian Nuo" in battle form in the world behind the three doors.

And it was true; Nuo Zu's words, when compared with the current situation, were actually mostly incorrect.

However, Xu Xiaoshou did not let Nuo Zu leave so easily.

In the world behind the three doors, he was a powerless observer and information receiver, unable to do anything because of his weakness.

Now, he was a peerless master whose Yi Dao was comparable to an Ancestral God of Zero. Believing that Nuo Zu was still alive and knowing that Nuo Zu also cultivated Yi and cultivated Self...

Could he, by using Nuo's will here as a bridge and expending some effort, communicate with the true body of "Master Xi He" who was still amidst the great calamity?

He had been searching everywhere for help, but couldn't find anyone...

He was in a high position, and even seeing Demon Medicine Cui was considered "helping others cultivate Self." He surely never imagined that someone could, and would, dare to seek him out in return...

But Xu Xiaoshou was never limited by established rules.

In fact, there were no rules to constrain people, saying that one could not trace back to Nuo Zu, or that doing so would incur ominous signs of a great calamity.

To put it bluntly.

The success of this Yi Dao was largely due to Nuo Zu.

Having received his kindness, and knowing that he was truly in dire straits, how could he not repay it?

Xu Xiaoshou slapped the table and leaped up.

Before Nuo Zu's will disappeared, he raised a hand and heavily struck the back of his head.

"Master Xi He, take this palm!"

With a snap, it was a pity, Nuo Zu had no power to parry and was directly blasted into dust.

Xu Xiaoshou thought to himself that this fellow was too fragile, corroded by time to no longer resemble an Ancestor, yet his Dian Nuo form was terrifyingly strong, and now he couldn't even sense killing intent.

But he still didn't give up!

"Accept me, accept me, accept me..."

At this moment, his inner voice spun wildly.

His strong consciousness, transformed into an obsession, passed through this palm strike.

It fiercely branded itself onto the remnants of Nuo Zu's consciousness that had turned to dust.

"Accept me, accept me, accept me..."

Xu Xiaoshou wanted to see Dian Nuo, but this was his only needle-in-a-haystack method left.

He could only gamble!

He gambled that Nuo Zu was strong, strong enough to recognize his complete Yi Dao, which contained his contribution.

He gambled that Nuo Zu was strong, strong enough to cross chaotic time and pinpoint the location of this consciousness that dared to call out his esteemed name.

Yes, Xu Xiaoshou could only gamble that Nuo Zu was strong enough.

He currently only had his Yi Dao to show for himself; other aspects were still lacking, and with Demon Medicine Cui pressing down, he couldn't expose himself freely.

If Nuo Zu wasn't strong, there would be no direct communication between them, so this attempt's success or failure didn't depend on him, but on Nuo Zu.

Just...

No reply.

He waited and waited, called out again and again, but it was like shouting into the vast starry sky; how could there be a response?

Perhaps at this moment, Nuo Zu was already gone...

Shengshen Dalu still had war, and Dao Qiongcang at the Crossroads had also developed some abnormalities. Xu Xiaoshou couldn't put all his energy into an illusory Dian Nuo.

He had to leave.

There was still a chance to meet Nuo Zu again.

After helping Dao Qiongcang suppress Yao Zu and solidifying his comprehension-type Grand Dao like Yi Dao, by bringing his sword, or his name, and various passive skills back to zero in terms of combat Dao, there was a chance to win this game.

At that time, stabilize Shengshen Dalu and the back lines of Xing Jie, then pour his strength into Kong Yuhen and the Shi Realm passage, pursuing Ba Zun'an.

If Dao Qiongcang was still around, he could even discuss this matter with him.

Nuo Zu could also be found directly, without resorting to such a needle-in-a-haystack method.

He waited a little longer, still no reply.

Xu Xiaoshou sighed, loosened his intent, and withdrew himself.

But at the same time, his main body at the Crossroads suddenly burst blood from all seven orifices, his entire head exploding into watermelon-like fragments.

"Ugh!"

Xu Xiaoshou's consciousness was also heavily impacted.

It was as if from some unknown distance, a pair of sky-ripping claws suddenly tore open, piercing into his skull, seemingly wanting to pry him open to see his very core.

"Who?!"

A hoarse and overlapping voice exploded in his ears.

It was clearly a human voice, even the vocal lines were similar to Nuo Zu's voice heard through consciousness, but it was no longer distorted, no longer empty and vain, no longer monotonous, no longer just simple information.

It was real and vibrant, yet incredibly complex, filled with madness and chaos, like a chorus of devils. After one sound, layers of echoes exploded in his consciousness, each a different vocal line:

"Who?!"

"Who, who, who?!"

"Who, who, who, who, who, who, who?!"

There were roars of beasts, cries of birds, chants of spirits, and the guttural sounds of monsters, all exploding together, shaking one's mind and instilling terror.

Xu Xiaoshou's head instantly reformed, but he was still in a state of disbelief, as if his head had been blasted open by a sky-shattering hammer, buzzing and dizzy.

He had gambled correctly!

Nuo Zu was very strong!

But he never expected him to be this strong?

From across countless planes, across chaotic time, tearing through barriers for a direct conversation, this fellow's single word almost made him explode and die?

No wonder he dared to challenge the great calamity alone...

No wonder Shi Zu was manipulated like a little chick in his hands...

Under the blessing of complete Yi Dao, Xu Xiaoshou's consciousness was actually unharmed, only startled and pained.

But his body and soul truly couldn't bear it anymore.

Could Dian Nuo be in a battle state right now?

If this roar had recognized him, even if it had only identified his goodwill, it shouldn't have been so terrifying...

Or was it that he was too weak?

Xu Xiaoshou felt it was probably the former.

What was absurd, however, was that in his sudden fright, he instinctively retreated. Although he was the one looking for Nuo, upon hearing Nuo's voice, he decisively abandoned the source of the sound and retreated.

"Can't handle it..."

Xu Xiaoshou was in a dilemma, feeling incredibly miserable.

Without becoming an Ancestor, he didn't even have the资格 (zīgé) to converse with this guy.

But to become an Ancestor for such an absurd reason as wanting to converse would inevitably awaken Demon Medicine Cui, and then all his previous efforts in hiding for so long would be meaningless, wouldn't they?

"Damn it!"

Isn't it just pain?

After much thought, it boiled down to one word: "Do it."

Xu Xiaoshou directly activated Limit Giant, also activated Immovable King, Absolute Refusal, and finally even held the Broken Scythe Shield, activating Human Path and Hungry Ghost Path.

All his strongest defensive postures were unleashed, raising his physical body to the Ancestral God level. As for his soul, he really couldn't raise it; he could only rely on "transformation" to sustain his life.

Only after these preparations did he dare to anchor himself at the last known location of the sound source and search for the person again.

Xu Xiaoshou was still gambling!

He gambled that after Dian Nuo accidentally received information about "assistance," even if the assistance... took a circuitous route, he should still wait a little longer.

"Audacious!"

Xu Xiaoshou stepped onto the long river of Yi Dao, cursing loudly, "I want to help you, yet you roar at me?!"

There was a long silence again, but Xu Xiaoshou didn't rush to leave.

The towering, burly figure of the Limit Giant, however, somewhat fearfully covered its ears.

He waited a little longer, and this time he was prepared. Suddenly, a chill that pierced his spine shot up from under the Limit Giant's buttocks and into his large intestine.

"You, you, you, you, you, you, you..."

With a bang, the Broken Scythe Shield glowed brightly.

The Limit Giant's head swelled suddenly, and blood flowed like a waterfall from its ears, pouring onto the Crossroads.

Xu Xiaoshou endured the terrifying and overlapping voice, using his consciousness to discern the meaning of the voice, which was not in the language of Shengshen Dalu:

"Who are you, and where are you?"

He really couldn't talk to him anymore.

One more word, and he hadn't even fought Demon Medicine Cui yet, he'd be roared to death at the Crossroads first.

A gentleman doesn't rest until he avenges his grudges. Don't let me catch you after I become an Ancestor, or I'll show you how to truly roar the words "ear to ear instruction."

"Hah!"

Xu Xiaoshou stood upon the long river of Yi Dao, first spitting, then shouting into the boundless void:

"Ba Zun'an!"

"Go to Shi Realm, seek Ba..."

He paused, then Xu Xiaoshou suddenly changed his words, his expression arrogant and aloof:

"My name is Ba Zun'an!"

"Little Xi He, laughable Dian Nuo, to fully grasp my name, you still need seventy percent of your power... I'll give you a chance, if you can find me, I will help you!"

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