Chapter 603: The Great Wilderness Universe's Side Story (Part 1)

Chapter 603: The Great Wilderness Universe's Side Story (Part 1)



The Taihao Realm had vanished, and even the Unchanging Land had disappeared, leaving only the Great Wilderness in existence. As Xu Yan walked the Dao and slew the World Devouring Malice, the portion of the Taihao Realm and the Unchanging Land that had been devoured by the Malice exploded, reverberating through the void.

Although the World Devouring Malice had been eliminated, the remnants of the Unchanging Land and Taihao still remained, intentionally left untouched by Xu Yan.

A thousand years after the eradication of the World Devouring Malice...

"Faster! Everyone, put in more effort! Devour all of this!"

Tian Zi shouted excitedly as he manipulated the Great Wilderness Heavenly Dao, consuming the remnants of the Unchanging Land and the Taihao Realm. The Heavenly Dao swept through the four directions, causing the Great Wilderness to rapidly expand.

"All of you, work harder! Immortal Sovereign, you bastard, stop torturing your nemesis and quickly infuse your power into the Heavenly Dao to speed up the devouring process!"

Tian Zi was in high spirits, shouting for everyone to lend a hand.

Taicang no longer controlled the Heavenly Dao, as he stood with his arms crossed behind his back, watching the World Devouring Malice disappear and the Taihao Realm and the Unchanging Land, which had been devoured by the Malice, reappear. His heart was filled with mixed emotions.

"Black Chi King, do you still want to stay in the Great Wilderness? Work harder, or I won't take care of you later!"

Tian Zi glared at the Black Chi King as he spoke.

"The World Devouring Malice is gone. The Heavenly Dao will slowly devour the remnants. What's the hurry?"

The Black Chi King looked helpless, but Tian Zi was a mischievous fellow, always eager to stir up trouble. If he didn't put in the effort now, he would surely find a way to cause trouble later, forcing them to continue their hard labor.

"Only the Great Glutton King has the foresight to work without me telling him."

Tian Zi was very pleased with the Great Glutton King's performance.

Within the Great Wilderness, numerous beings were infusing their power into the Heavenly Dao, enhancing its devouring speed. The Great Wilderness was growing rapidly, but it would take more than a short time to reach the size of the Unchanging Land in its heyday.

Even after devouring the Unchanging Land and the remnants of Taihao that had been expelled by the World Devouring Malice, it would still take a considerable amount of time to digest them.

"Jade Yao, stop feasting on your young lover and help out! Hurry up and get to work!"

Tian Zi glared at Jade Yao as he spoke.

Jade Yao's face turned ashen with anger, and she glared at Tian Zi, "Tian Zi, what nonsense are you spouting!"

Wu Tiannan's face turned awkward.

"Did I say something wrong? Jade Yao, hurry up! Once you're done, you can coo with your young lover again."

Tian Zi glared as he spoke.

"You bastard! What nonsense are you talking about!"

Jade Yao was so furious that she almost exploded, "I'm going to tell my master! Tian Zi, you're talking rubbish and humiliating me!"

"I'm not humiliating you. I'm speaking the truth. How old are you? And how old is Wu Tiannan? Isn't he your young lover?" Tian Zi argued with a defiant look.

"You're asking for a beating!"

Jade Yao swung her hand to strike, but Tian Zi muttered, "You woman, you dare to do it but not admit it," and quickly flew away.

In the end, he also told Wu Tiannan, "You shouldn't cling to your golden boy all day. You're strong enough, so help out and work!"

Damn!

Wu Tiannan's face darkened, but he had to comfort Jade Yao's anger. However, the more Jade Yao thought about it, the angrier she became. The term 'eating young lovers' was originally coined by the Seductive Witch.

"Seductive Witch!"

Jade Yao instantly disappeared from her spot and went to confront the Seductive Witch, who was busy in the Yin Realm of the Great Wilderness. When Jade Yao arrived, she shouted angrily, "Seductive Witch, you've gone too far!"

The Seductive Witch looked bewildered, "Jade Yao, I didn't provoke you!"

"If it weren't for you spreading the rumor that I eat young lovers, why would Tian Zi dare to talk such nonsense!"

Jade Yao became angrier as she thought about it, and she engaged the Seductive Witch in battle.

The Seductive Witch didn't back down either, responding as she fought, "Did I say anything wrong? I'm absolutely right! Besides, what's wrong with eating young lovers? It's your good fortune! If it weren't for Wu Tiannan, this young lover of yours, how could you have become one of the Ancestor of the Dao's true disciples? I, the Seductive Witch, also want to eat young lovers, but I dare not!"

Jade Yao was shocked, "Seductive Witch, you shameless woman, do you really have your eyes on Xu Yan?"

Hearing this, the Seductive Witch's face turned pale with fear, "Jade Yao, what nonsense are you spouting? Who's thinking about Xu Yan? Don't you dare slander me!"

She was terrified!

If this got out, wouldn't Xu Yan eliminate her?

Even if Xu Yan didn't care and brushed it off with a smile, the people around him, like Yun Miaomiao and Du Yuying, were not to be trifled with. They would definitely come knocking on her door.

Even more terrifying was Ming Yu, a friend even more formidable than Xu Yan, who, although just a close friend, would undoubtedly intervene on Xu Yan's behalf if she heard about this.

Seeing the Seductive Witch's face turn pale with fear, Jade Yao became triumphant, arching her eyebrows as she said, "Don't deny it! You've set your sights on Xu Yan, haven't you? Seductive Witch, you shameless woman, how dare you covet the Ancestor of the Dao's true disciple! You're quite bold!"

"You're slandering me!"

The Seductive Witch's voice turned stern, "Jade Yao, you're being malicious! Don't you dare slander me!"

"Hmph, if I'm slandering you, who else would you have your eyes on besides Xu Yan? Seductive Witch, don't deny it!"

Jade Yao let out a series of cold laughs.

Tian Zi was excited, watching Jade Yao and the Seductive Witch battle, looking like he was enjoying the show.

The Seductive Witch's face grew paler with fear as she noticed several onlookers appearing, including Du Yuying and Yun Miaomiao. Cold sweat broke out on her forehead.

Dangerous! Extremely dangerous!

"What, you can't speak now? Hmph, I know you have ill intentions, Seductive Witch! How dare you covet the Ancestor of the Dao's true disciple!"

Jade Yao kept laughing coldly, eager to see how miserable the Seductive Witch would become.

"Indeed, Xu Yan is remarkable!"

Xie Lingfeng was also watching the spectacle, filled with admiration.

"How dare you slander me! I never said such things!" The Seductive Witch's voice trembled with indignation.

"Slander? Then tell me, who is this 'tender grass' you've been thinking about?"

"I didn't!"

"You just said you envied me and wanted to taste the tender grass. Now you deny it? Are you feeling guilty?"

"Don't you dare accuse me!"

"Where am I accusing you? If you're not guilty, then speak up. You, Seductive Witch, are known for your thick skin. What could possibly stop you from speaking the truth? If you do, I, Jade Yao, will be the first to support you in your pursuit."

A cold smile almost escaped her lips.

"You..."

The Seductive Witch was seething with anger.

"Afraid to speak now, are you? Feeling guilty, huh? So, I was right. You, Seductive Witch, indeed have your sights set on the Dao Ancestor's True Disciple!"

Cold sweat formed on the Seductive Witch's forehead, a sign of danger.

At this moment, she sensed a dangerous aura.

"Jade Yao, you little vixen, your intentions are truly despicable. I, the Seductive Witch, have nothing to hide. I'll just come out and say it. The one I've been thinking about is Xie Lingfeng, the Xie Clan's young master!"

The Seductive Witch harrumphed and declared loudly.

Pfft!

Xie Lingfeng stumbled, his eyes wide with shock as he stared at the Seductive Witch.

What the hell?

How did this involve him?

The others were equally stunned, their gazes turning towards Xie Lingfeng with peculiar expressions.

Even Jade Yao was momentarily frozen, turning to look at Xie Lingfeng in the distance, feeling a bit dazed. This woman, the Seductive Witch, wasn't she thinking about Xu Yan?

No, that's not it!

She just didn't dare admit it!

"You..."

Before Jade Yao could respond, the Seductive Witch continued, "I, the Seductive Witch, know my place. How could I possibly think of the Dao Ancestor's True Disciple, the second greatest swordsman in the world? Xie Lingfeng is his close friend and a fellow disciple of the Dao Ancestor. What's wrong with me admiring him? Are you jealous?"

Jade Yao was left speechless.

Xie Lingfeng's face darkened as he turned and swiftly departed. These two women had thicker skins than he'd imagined!

Finding Wu Tiannan, he complained, "Brother Wu, your sister is quite something. How did I get dragged into this?"

Wu Tiannan's face turned awkward, "It was an accident, purely an accident. But I think the Seductive Witch might have feelings for you..."

"Don't be ridiculous. In my heart, there's only the sword, not women!"

Xie Lingfeng lifted his head proudly and left with his sword.

Wu Tiannan's mouth twitched.

"Why would the Seductive Witch set her sights on Lingfeng? I heard her allure is incredibly powerful. If she bewitches him and disrupts his sword heart, what are we to do?"

Xie Lingfeng's mother, Fu Yun, looked at Xie Tianheng with concern.

"At this point, for the sake of Lingfeng's sword heart, I, as his father, must take on this burden."

Xie Tianheng spoke solemnly.

"Hmm?"

Fu Yun was taken aback, "How will you handle it?"

"I will face the Seductive Witch directly and bear the brunt of her allure for Lingfeng's sake!"

Xie Tianheng seemed determined.

"Xie Tianheng, what are you thinking? You actually have feelings for that seductive woman!"

Fu Yun's anger surged.

"Wife, let me explain. It's not what you think!"

"Are you trying to argue?"

"No, I didn't..."

Chaos ensued.

In the void, the Great Wilderness Universe was expanding, breaking through the void and growing stronger. However, compared to the vastness of the Unchanging Land, it still had a long way to go.

Time passed, and another two thousand years swiftly went by. The Great Wilderness had undergone significant changes, with numerous powerful cultivators. The Heavenly Dao Realm had already reached the fifth level.

"Where's Xu Yan?"

Tian Zi looked around at the assembled crowd, but Xu Yan was not among them.

"Tian Zi, if you have something to say, just speak. Our senior brother will surely know."

Meng Chong spoke up.

He had already reached the pinnacle of the Mixed Origin Realm, but he still needed some time to consolidate his cultivation before embarking on the Waywalking Method.

"Alright, I gathered everyone to seek advice on how to develop the Great Wilderness further. Having just this one universe seems a bit monotonous."

Tian Zi scratched his head as he spoke.

"Just continue expanding the Heavenly Dao and growing the Great Wilderness, right?"

Meng Chong rubbed his head.

"It's just too monotonous."

Tian Zi sighed.

"Then what do you suggest?"

Su Ling Xiu asked.

"I want you all to help me brainstorm ideas to make it less boring."

Tian Zi said helplessly.

If he had ideas, would he need to gather everyone for a discussion?

"Have you seen the sun, moon, and stars?"

Xu Yan's figure appeared, pointing towards the celestial bodies.

Three thousand years had passed since he slew the World Devouring Malice. Xu Yan had been walking the Dao ever since, and in these three thousand years, he had only managed to walk three li.

A thousand years to walk one li—Xu Yan wasn't sure if this pace was fast or slow.

But he deeply understood the difficulty of walking the Dao!

"What about the sun, moon, and stars?"

Tian Zi asked curiously.

"With the Great Wilderness at the center, each star will be a universe, surrounded by the sun and moon, with the cycle of yin and yang intertwining..."

Xu Yan began to explain.

Taicang pondered for a moment, then added, "Xu Yan's idea is excellent. I also won't reside in the Great Wilderness anymore. I'll establish a star as my abode, and other cultivators can do the same."

The others listened intently. They all had their Cavern Worlds in the Great Wilderness, but now they could also establish stars and create their own sects.

"Countless stars will form a stellar domain, and numerous stellar domains will surround the Great Wilderness. Within the Heavenly Dao, there are countless sun, moon, and stars. As time passes, life will flourish, and cultivators will traverse the stellar domains. Their ultimate goal is to reach the Great Wilderness, seeking the ultimate transcendence.

"The levels of the Heavenly Dao Realm should also be raised. Only by coming to the Great Wilderness can one break through the Heavenly Dao Realm, for this is where the Heavenly Dao originates. Only here can one truly comprehend the essence of the Heavenly Dao."

"Martial Dao, though diverse in paths, all lead to the same ultimate destination—the Heavenly Dao Realm..."

Xu Yan began his explanation.

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up. With the advancement of the Heavenly Dao, these initial Heavenly Dao Realm experts, the mighty warriors of the Great Wilderness, had gained the protection of the Heavenly Dao, and their strength had been growing alongside its development, further promoting its evolution.

Each of them had their own unique insights into the Heavenly Dao, and they could establish their own sects and pass on their martial arts. After all, everyone's understanding and cultivation methods in the Great Wilderness Martial Dao were distinct.

"Yes, let's do it!"

Tian Zi clapped his hands and spoke.

Then, he turned to Xu Yan and said, "Xu Yan, how long have you been walking the Dao? I feel like the Heavenly Dao is still inferior to you!"

"Walking the Dao is difficult, truly difficult!"

Xu Yan sighed.

"The Heavenly Dao is second only to the Great Dao. Although the current Heavenly Dao hasn't reached the initial stage of walking the Dao, it's not far off. Once it devours the Indeterminate Chaos Land and the remnants of Taihao, it will advance to the next level and possess the initial might of walking the Dao."

As a Waywalker, Xu Yan could instantly perceive the power of the current Heavenly Dao's rule. This was the Heavenly Dao passed down by his Master, and now, in the Era of the Heavenly Dao, the Heavenly Dao continued to grow, eventually becoming the second most powerful rule after the Great Dao's.

Perhaps, aside from his Master and his six fellow disciples, there were no other existences that could rival the Heavenly Dao.

Xu Yan turned to Taicang and the others, smiling as he spoke, "You all cultivate the Heavenly Dao, and eventually, you will also walk the Dao. But it's the Heavenly Dao you walk, not the Great Dao. Above the Heavenly Dao Realm is the path of walking the Heavenly Dao."

Taicang was special; he wasn't merely walking the Heavenly Dao, he had the potential to walk the Great Dao.

"Senior Brother, have you seen Master?"

Su Ling Xiu asked curiously.

"No, I can't even see his silhouette!"

Xu Yan shook his head and sighed, "Master's strength... the distance he's walked on the Dao is beyond imagination. I even suspect that in a certain sense, Master might have surpassed the Great Dao."

Everyone was not surprised by this; the depth of the Ancestor of the Dao was unfathomable, beyond their comprehension.

"Do the sun, moon, and stars also belong to the Great Wilderness?"

Tian Zi scratched his head and asked.

"This..."

Everyone fell into deep thought.

Suddenly, as if a profound message was being conveyed, everyone in the room seemed to sense something.

(End of Chapter)

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