Chapter 943 - 879: If I Am the Heavenly Dao, So Is He

When the Central Continent was frowning with worry, Xia Wuyou suddenly pulled out the token from his bosom. This token from the Self-Improvement Sect had been with him all along, precisely for facilitating contact with Han Yu.

Now, the token began to vibrate violently once again.

Xia Wuyou quickly pressed down on the token and responded, and before long, a streak of aurora flashed across the horizon.

Returning was not only Han Yu but also the pale-faced Hun Bugui and Shi Xiu.

He ultimately found the two too slow, so he had to personally bring people along.

Hun Bugui’s expression was extremely unpleasant; did he need someone to bring him?

Was he slow?

He was simply unwilling to die!

Clearly seeing the purple tribulation thunder overhead, a normal cultivator would dodge it, yet Han Yu insisted on rushing towards the Endless Sea Domain.

Did he really not see that Shi Xiu and I didn’t want to come along?

Hun Bugui grumbled internally, then faced the gaze of a group from the Central Continent, including the mocking smile of Mu Zili.

Old enemies meeting again, full of rancor?

No, Mu Zili just felt that the vicissitudes of life were unpredictable, looking at his former opponent. Both parties that had laid their plans in the Central Continent now became cannon fodder for their respective powers.

Thinking about it just felt ironic.

Hun Bugui wasn’t surprised to see Mu Zili; Mu Zili’s betrayal of the Celestial Dao Sect was not a secret. It was even because Mu Zili leaned towards the Central Continent that Hun Bugui even considered cooperating with Han Yu.

"Can you first find me a place? I need to make a breakthrough."

Han Yu’s first words surprised everyone; Quan Xiaotong’s expression changed rapidly as he quickly arranged for a place.

There wasn’t a need to arrange much, but Han Yu’s breakthrough could be unpredictable: sometimes excessively large, and sometimes silent, requiring a separate Celestial Wave Crossing to keep away from others.

Soon the arrangements were made, and Han Yu hurriedly left, dumping Hun Bugui and Shi Xiu here.

With Han Yu gone, Hun Bugui and Shi Xiu immediately felt uneasy, constantly feeling as if the people from the Central Continent were looking at them like they wanted to eat them.

That’s normal; the troubles Yama Hall caused to the Central Continent were numerous. Had Han Yu not brought them back, Xia Wuyou and the others might have already pounced on them.

Even if the gaze carried a bit of hostility, it was quite restrained.

Then the group’s gaze shifted to the side; the Artifact Spirit didn’t follow?

Yes, this time the Artifact Spirit did not follow.

Regarding this, it sighed, "He asked me to stay behind and explain things to you all first."

Breakthroughs don’t require it, but communication with the Central Continent does.

Quan Xiaotong was the first to voice his question, "He wants to break through? What’s going on?"

The Celestial Dao Sect has already turned chaotic, and with the Inquiry Stone unable to collect, how did Han Yu manage to acquire Qi Fortune?

The Artifact Spirit thought for a moment, then recounted the deal with Hun Bugui, the entrance to Yama Hall, and Han Yu’s ventures into Yama Hall.

The group listened, dumbfounded, their expressions constantly changing, especially upon hearing that Han Yu encountered Yama Hall’s First Hall Master, their faces changed drastically.

Then came the deal with the First Hall.

Quan Xiaotong originally thought of dispersing some people, but the Artifact Spirit waved its hand and said, "No need, I think Yama Hall will have guessed it, and the Celestial Dao Sect probably isn’t much different."

Everything seems to have already been laid bare.

"Currently, there are three parties; the Celestial Dao Sect has the Celestial River, Yama Hall has the Millstone, and Han Yu and I have a Heavenly Dao artifact too. This is your only opportunity in the Central Continent."

The Artifact Spirit spoke slowly, surrounded by expressions of disbelief.

So, the Central Continent isn’t entirely without a chance?

"It’s different; the other two parties’ Heavenly Dao artifacts are easier to provide for, Han Yu’s Heavenly Dao artifact relies entirely on himself, it’s too unfair."

Quan Xiaotong furrowed his brow even tighter; this had always been the reason he understood Han Yu’s difficulty.

Everything had to be done by himself.

"And later Han Yu should confront the Celestial Dao Sect once more, you all..."

The Artifact Spirit sighed heavily.

The various sect leaders felt a stir in their hearts and spoke up, "We can also go to help."

The Artifact Spirit shook its head repeatedly, "Han Yu asked me to convey that you can only find ways to protect yourselves at that time."

The tribulation thunder overhead was already beyond what Han Yu could handle; the only thing he could do was find a way to prevent the Celestial River’s descent.

So self-preservation, in the Central Continent, can only rely on oneself.

"Sending people to help is something we can do, even risking lives to pave a path for him."

Several sect leaders couldn’t help but speak up, including Xia Wuyou and Wang Ye.

"Han Yu doesn’t need you to die."

The Artifact Spirit directly rejected, it stayed to ensure this group would protect themselves, not rashly follow.

"How embarrassing this is for the Central Continent!"

Quan Xiaotong sighed deeply, indescribably dejected.

"This is inherently a three-party contention, with that wretched thing already on the table, he can’t help it."

The Artifact Spirit sighed again, especially after knowing the affair with the Old Sage from Han Yu, it knew, once the Ping attached itself to Han Yu, he couldn’t escape.

Never did it think it was the Artifact Spirit of a Heavenly Dao artifact.

Mu Zili, deep in thought, spoke slowly, "So, Han Yu is not only an agent of the Heavenly Dao, but even the third candidate possessing a Heavenly Dao artifact, right?"

A stone stirred thousands of waves; many in the Central Continent had already assumed Han Yu as Emperor Han, but never expected Han Yu also had this agent status.

"Nonsense of being an agent of the Heavenly Dao, it’s just the Heavenly Dao treating him like a workhorse!"

The Old Taoist unknowingly came over, sighing wistfully.

Then he solemnly looked at the Artifact Spirit, suddenly speaking, "So! You are a Heavenly Dao artifact?"

The Artifact Spirit shook its head, "I am the Artifact Spirit of a Heavenly Dao artifact."

"No, impossible!"

The Old Taoist was the first to shake his head in refutation, even speaking with a determined tone.

And he had ample reason.

With a solemn face, the Old Taoist said, "For thousands of years, before my fall, I was guarding the Celestial River. In other words, besides that one in the Celestial Dao Sect, I am the most knowledgeable of the Celestial River. Through millennia, there’s no way for an Artifact Spirit to be born."

"Moreover, Heavenly Dao artifacts cannot create Artifact Spirits."

As he spoke, his eyes were piercingly fixed on the Artifact Spirit, addressing coldly.

"You should also be a part of the Heavenly Dao’s arrangement."

Therefore, perhaps Han Yu isn’t the sole pawn of the Heavenly Dao, and maybe the Artifact Spirit is too.

Even bizarrely, the Old Taoist’s eyes widened, sizing up the Artifact Spirit with a peculiar look.

"You... aren’t actually the Heavenly Dao, are you!"

Words can’t express the shock this caused; many from the Central Continent nearly knelt before the Artifact Spirit upon hearing this.

The conversation gradually escalated until even the Heavenly Dao emerged.

The wise old man is not the Heavenly Dao; since Han Yu acts as the agent of the Heavenly Dao, he cannot be the Heavenly Dao.

Then the only one left is the Artifact Spirit.

Hui Bu Gui felt a shiver run down his spine, sensing he had heard something extraordinary, he gestured to Shi Xiu and tried to sneak away.

Damn it, even the Heavenly Dao of Central Continent came out, such a critical matter, how could they allow the two of them to overhear.

Do you people from Central Continent not understand avoiding others when discussing matters?

Being so generous, right?

Not considering whether outsiders want to listen, disregarding other people’s feelings.

Upon hearing this, he already felt things were about to go wrong!

The two of them heard such a critical matter, how could the people of Central Continent possibly let them get away.

He wanted to leave, but Shi Xiu refused to.

"Why don’t we... why don’t we follow them?"

Shi Xiu spoke softly, she understood that, no matter how dire the situation in Central Continent may be, they wouldn’t treat people like cannon fodder.

More importantly, she saw with her own eyes how well Han Yu treated his own people.

She was thinking of whether not to go back once she got out.

"Are you crazy, don’t you want to live?"

Hui Bu Gui’s face changed drastically; if Shi Xiu stayed, he would probably have no chance of survival if he returned.

This time Shi Xiu seemed much smarter than him, with clearer logic, she sighed softly.

"Going back is a dead end sooner or later."

If holy artifacts descended on both sides, the battle would likely begin, and their roles as cannon fodder wouldn’t be any different from other minor pawns.

Hui Bu Gui was momentarily stunned, seemingly understanding the situation, he had always had thoughts of rebellion but was never quite decisive.

He didn’t expect Shi Xiu to be more determined than him this time.

And just as the two of them were communicating, they couldn’t leave even if they wanted to.

Because a group of people had already surrounded them.

The matter relating to the Heavenly Dao was of great importance, so naturally, ever since the old man spoke, the group had fixed their eyes on the two of them.

The old man was still waiting for the Artifact Spirit’s response, while the Artifact Spirit shook its head with a complex expression.

It had discussed this matter with Han Yu countless times.

The conclusion remained elusive, as it seemed as though anyone amongst them could be it, yet simultaneously none of them could.

However, if it really were the one, it pondered for a while and replied.

"I don’t know if I am, but if I am, then the same goes for Han Yu."

This was its answer.

If it were the Heavenly Dao, Han Yu definitely wouldn’t be a pawn; this was a promise to Central Continent and Han Yu alike.

...

"Your promise is bullshit!"

Han Yu was momentarily furious, damn it, just died once, and now dying again.

Can’t things be discussed remotely, why must I be dragged in to die.

Han Yu’s face turned dark, especially recalling not long ago when this old ghost promised not to kill him, now he died once again.

Ever since Yama Hall’s small world harvested that section of Enlightenment Forest, Ping hadn’t dared to make any moves, resulting in qi fortune remaining unused both in the small world and at the Western Territory camp.

Only until he found Endless Sea Domain here, just prepared, Ping killed him again.

This almost drove him crazy.

Heartless promises are what!

If the old ghost hadn’t conjured a light screen for him to watch the changes happening in the Sea of Consciousness, he probably would have exploded this time.

"I’m doing this for your own good; your Sea of Consciousness is undergoing upheaval, you might not withstand it, perhaps the holy artifact within you feels similarly, and it’s to lessen your suffering."

The wise old man sighed with a demeanor.

However, Han Yu was not receptive at all, the old ghost had earnestly told him Central Continent relied on him upon their last meeting, thought he wouldn’t need to see him again.

Didn’t expect to see him again right after.

"I don’t believe it, I’ve suffered every kind of hardship."

Han Yu gritted his teeth and spoke directly.

"Send me back, now, immediately!"

"Are you sure?"

The wise old man glanced at the light screen, his tone strange.

"I’m absolutely sure."

Han Yu nodded without hesitation.

The wise old man waved his hand, Han Yu felt the sky whirl, and the next moment, as soon as he opened his eyes, the depths of his mind exploded!

The departure and return happened in less than three breaths.

Han Yu returned with a dark face, quietly squatting on the curb watching the light screen.

Inside, it seemed like heaven and earth were re-evolving, the vast ocean devoured the land, divine fire consumed the forest, and mountain peaks continuously collapsed in the waves.

The Five Elements seemed to transform once more at this moment.

Han Yu initially watched angrily, yet the more he watched, the more captivated he became.

The wise old man didn’t interrupt, only silently stood beside.

After a long while, Han Yu withdrew his gaze.

Only then did the wise old man tease, "Do you want me to send you back again?"

He seemed to understand deeply the kind of impact the changes in the Five Elements world would bring to the Sea of Consciousness, it was in that instant Han Yu died of sheer pain.

Naturally, Han Yu’s face turned dark, didn’t bother responding, snorted coldly and turned away.

"If you can’t converse properly, don’t even try."

With the evolution of the Five Elements world, it gradually gained a more realistic feel.

He couldn’t quite describe it, but Han Yu always felt the Five Elements world seemed to gain genuine vitality.

Also, the Ping, this fellow similarly absorbed half of the qi fortune.

Although it looked unchanged, it seemed to have undergone slight changes.

This would likely wait for the Artifact Spirit to inspect.

"Do you understand the mysteries of the Five Elements..."

The wise old man spoke earnestly, slowly opening his mouth.