1453 Place That Might Not Exist
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
In Suixs world, Xu Qing and Erniu gazed at the rift in the sky, each lost in their own thoughts.
This experience in the outer sea was truly bizarre for Xu Qing, with both the strange entities he encountered and the elderly human.
It made him feel a myriad of emotions.
Especially the words the old man said before leaving, which caused Xu Qings worldview to reverberate extensively.
Thirty-six star rings... Primordial Sea...
Xu Qings mind stirred. After he obtained the body formed from the flesh and blood of Desolate, he had a faint impression of the thirty-six star rings.
However, this was the first time he had heard of the Primordial Sea.
Although I cant rule out the possibility of it being a lie, theres a high chance that its true...
Xu Qing pondered.
At the side, Erniu suddenly slapped his thigh and spoke with a serious expression.
Little Qing, I finally understand!
When Xu Qing heard this, he immediately looked over. He wanted to hear Eldest Senior Brothers thoughts. After all, that human old man who claimed to be from the fifth star rings Immortal Capital was too earth-shattering regardless of his cultivation or his words.
It wouldnt be an exaggeration to describe it as unbelievable.
Ernius expression was solemn as he looked at Xu Qing.
Previously, when we were at sea, when I said it was safe, we would encounter big monsters... From the looks of it now, it was this old man who did it!
He did it on purpose!
Erniu felt a little regretful, like he had truly believed he had the power of words.
Clearly, his thoughts were different from Xu Qings. He didnt pay attention to the explosive information contained in the old mans last words.
Xu Qing, upon hearing this, was thoughtful. He had already grown accustomed to his senior brothers unconventional way of thinking.
In the end, that senior said that the fifth star ring is dominated by the human race and is the world of immortals... However, we cant completely believe his words.
Xu Qing mumbled inwardly. He then looked at the rift in the sky.
As for Erniu, it was unknown if he really didnt pay attention to this information or if he was too careless. At that moment, when Xu Qing was staring at the rift, his gaze landed on the place where the old man was shaking his straw sandal earlier.
He leaped over and started searching there.
Soon, he really found four dried straws in the surrounding mud.
After picking them up as though he had obtained a supreme treasure, Ernius eyes revealed ecstasy. He brought them to his mouth and took a fierce, then frowned, realizing he couldnt bite through them at all.
Just as he was about to continue, he noticed Xu Qings pondering expression and blinked.
Dont think about it, Little Qing.
Those things are too far away from us.
Besides, its hard to judge whether that old man has good or evil intentions. In my opinion, other than wanting to see your state, he also wants to form a karmic relationship with us!
Otherwise, why would he treat us to those meat skewers?
Xu Qing nodded and suddenly spoke.
Eldest Senior Brother, you only said that you couldnt judge if he was good or evil. You didnt question the authenticity of his words...
Xu Qings eyes were filled with deep meaning.
You... knew about the information that that human senior mentioned long ago?
When Erniu heard this, he coughed and thought to himself that Little Qing was becoming more and more sneaky. It wasnt easy to fool him. Hence, he laughed and looked left and right. After that, his eyes lit up.
Lets not talk about this. Oh right, you noticed that golden rat, right? We have them too. They are being incubated at Little Jianjians place. I wonder if they have successfully hatched by now.
No, since this golden rat is so amazing, we have to make a trip to the Imperial Capital and get the little rats back from Wu Jianwu.
Xu Qing didnt speak and kept looking at Erniu.
Seeing this, Erniu changed the topic again and shook the four straws he had harvested earlier at Xu Qing.
Also, for that old golden rat to care so much about these straws, they must be treasures!
I took a bite just now and realized that this thing is very hard. I actually couldnt bite it!
Erniu looked at the straws in his hand.
However, that old golden rat is indeed brainless. If you cant bite it, does it mean it cant be eaten?!
Erniu was proud.
Its not like Ive never seen something I cant bite through. I have a way to deal with such a situation!
As he spoke, he gritted his teeth fiercely. In order to divert Xu Qings attention, he decided to risk it all.
Hence, in front of Xu Qing, he actually raised his hand and cut open his stomach.
He then stuffed the two straws into his stomach...
After doing this, he tightened his gaping stomach from both sides as if buttoning up a short, tying the black hair all over his body into knots, which, in a way, could be considered as stitching it up.
As for the remaining two straws, he generously threw them at Xu Qing.
Although I dont know what they taste like, look, I still ate them.
Erniu had a smug expression as he patted his stomach.
Xu Qing sighed softly.
Xu Qing already had his own judgment about his senior brother using various ways to divert the topic.
He believed that there must be a reason why his senior brother couldnt talk about it...
At the thought of this, Xu Qing didnt probe further. Instead, he held the two straws in his hand and kept them in his storage bag.
After that, his expression was calm.
Lets go.
Seeing that Xu Qing no longer asked, Erniu heaved a sigh of relief inwardly and hurriedly nodded. He then rose into the air with Xu Qing and sped toward the rift.
In an instant, the two of them passed through the rift. When they appeared, they were no longer in the world of Suix but on the surface of the outer sea.
As for Suix they left, Xu Qing still didnt see its entire true appearance, because the instant they flew out, it seemed as if Suix had been painted and then melted into the sea.
It strangely disappeared.
This scene caused Xu Qings gaze to become increasingly deep. In the end, he looked into the depths of the outer sea in the distance.
He was thinking about the fifth star ring that the old man had mentioned.
The surface of the sea was calm and silent.
Erniu stood beside Xu Qing and noticed Xu Qings gaze. He sighed again inwardly and suddenly spoke.
Junior Brother, dont think about it.
Just now, you asked me if I knew long ago. I didnt answer not because I wasnt willing to tell you but because I am not willing to say the name of the place youre thinking about.
Those three words are taboo and ominous.
Regardless of whether its in my current life or my many previous lives, I have indeed never seen that old man before. However, the moment he said that name, I had some guesses about his identity.
This isnt the first time he appeared in Wanggu.
Master also indirectly knows that this old man was the one who told me about the taboos and inauspiciousness of that place. In fact, over the countless years, Master has investigated in detail and told me that the other party might have appeared three times in the history of Wanggu.
The first time was when he appeared in front of those Summer Immortals back then and told them the words fifth star ring. After that, the Summer Immortals left and seemed to have gone there, but no one has returned until now.
The second time, Master suspected that the old man appeared before the Ancient Sovereign Mystic Nether left. According to the judgment of the Empress and Master, Ancient Sovereign Mystic Nether is clearly no longer in the holy land. In that case, where did he go?
Now, this should be the third time. For you or for me, he appeared.
The place he is at, those three words... Masters judgment is that... its a place that doesnt exist. However, the moment people hear it, it will have a true foundation. The more they say these three words, the more true its existence becomes.
Xu Qing abruptly looked at Erniu.
Erniu looked at Xu Qing.
A long time later, Xu Qing spoke softly.
Then, Eldest Senior Brother, whats your judgment?
Erniu raised his head and looked into the distance. After a long time, he shook his head.
Masters judgment makes sense. I agree with a portion, but theres also a portion that I have doubts about.
After all, Master has never been there either. I feel that that place might be real. Its just that its hard to say if this person has good or evil intentions.
And in this gods universe, there are too many strange things. Anything is possible.
Just like me, Erniu mumbled.
To Xu Qing, this last sentence was like heavenly lightning that thundered in his mind, causing his breathing to become hurried.
Compared to this sentence, all other information wasnt that important in Xu Qings opinion.
lie still didnt know his eldest senior brothers true identity. However, Xu Qing naturally had many guesses about the bizarre scenes that had been shown by his eldest senior brother in the past.
Eldest Senior Brother, you...
Xu Qing looked at Erniu.
Erniu fell silent. After a long time, his eyes revealed a rare confusion.
Junior Brother, some people call me divine sinner, and some call me a freak...
What exactly am 1? Master doesnt know, and neither do I.
Ive actually been searching.
As for my memories, as time passed and I revived again and again, every time I recall some of the past, Ill forget some of the present.
Actually... Ive forgotten some of the things and habits of this life.
Im afraid that one day, Junior Brother... 1 wont recognize you or Master... Itll be only in my next life that Ill think of you guys at a certain moment.
Ernius voice grew softer and softer.
Xu Qing felt a surge of indescribable emotions in his heart. He couldnt pinpoint what this feeling was, only that it was very bitter and astringent.
Noticing Xu Qings expression, Erniu had a fleeting look of smugness, feeling a sense of pride. He thought to himself, Oh, Little Qing, no matter how cunning you are, your senior brother is still your senior brother. Fooling you is easy. Now, I need a perfect ending.
At the thought of this, Erniu coughed lightly.
Lets not talk about these sad things. Junior Brother, you dont have to be too sad. Remember to give me more good things in the future.
For example, the flesh and blood of gods, divine authorities, and of course, those filthy spirit stonesthe more, the better. Its not that Im greedy, but the more you give me, the deeper my memories can be.
Xu Qing nodded and took out a spirit stone from his storage bag, handing it to Erniu.
Erniu quickly took a look and kept it. He spoke unhappily.
Just one?
Xu Qings expression was bitter.
Eldest Senior Brother, you used to love eating spirit stones the most. You only ate one every time. Have you... forgotten this habit?
Erniu was stunned before he looked at Xu Qing.
Xu Qing had a sincere expression.
Erniu hesitated and took out the spirit stone. After looking at Xu Qing, he made up his mind and took a bite. After a few crunches, he swallowed it.
After that, just as he was about to speak, Xu Qing took out an iron sword. With a wave of his hand, he cast a spell and covered it in rust before handing it over.
Huh?
Erniu was suspicious.
Eldest Senior Brother, every time you finish eating a spirit stone, youll say that it tasted a little bad and eat a rusted sword...
Xu Qing spoke.
Erniu fell silent. After a long time, he laughed.
Junior Brother, I was joking with you just now. How could I lose my memory? Its completely fine.
Xu Qings gaze was clear as he looked at Erniu and spoke softly.
Eldest Senior Brother, 1 dont know how much of what you said before was true or false, but I can sense that you care a lot about those three words... So, 1 want to tell you.
I will work hard to make sure that nothing unpleasant will happen to you and everyone I care about.
If I cant do it, then... well endure it together.
Xu Qings voice landed in Ernius ears and echoed in his heart, stirring up waves.
lie looked at Xu Qing and an impulse rose in his heart. He wanted to disregard everything and tell him everything.
Xu Qing shook his head.
Eldest Senior Brother, you have secrets, so do I, and so does Master... Tell me when you think its suitable.
Erniu fell silent. After a long time, he smiled and nodded vigorously.
Alright!
Were almost there...
Outside the Wanggu World, in the starry sky, one holy land after another stirred up a space storm that swept up a terrifying aura as they approached Wanggu.
Behind these many holy lands was an eight-armed statue. On the top of the statue, everything was distorted.
There seemed to be a person sitting cross-legged inside.
My hometown, my disciples, and... the Primordial Sea..