NOVPUBBaili Xiao’s words left Xu Zimei feeling astonished.
Whether it was the Ten Great Divine Spells or the Heaven-shaking Skill, these things belonged to the Heaven Beyond Heavens.
People from the Yuan Central Continent couldn’t come into contact with them, even the Sect Master of the True Martial Holy Sect couldn’t.
Baili Xiao, who had never been to Heaven Beyond Heavens, how did she know about them?
"How about that, are you surprised?" Baili Xiao smiled.
It was rare to see Xu Zimei with a look of surprise.
"Are you curious about how I know about the affairs of the Heaven Beyond Heavens?"
"I am indeed curious," Xu Zimei nodded.
"Have you ever thought about something," Baili Xiao replied.
"Empress bore the Destiny already hundreds of thousands of years ago.
Why did I reincarnate and cultivate again, not in some other era, but precisely in yours?"
"I’ve never thought about it, and even if I did, I wouldn’t understand," Xu Zimei said.
"Don’t tell me you are here to target my bearing of Destiny."
"It depends on your understanding," Baili Xiao said.
"There are many things far more complicated than you can imagine; you are just a drop in the ocean, an ant.
If I were you, I would just enjoy the remaining time and then embrace destruction.
You should never forget your identity."
"My identity," Xu Zimei frowned slightly.
His identity, in her words, definitely wasn’t the Saint Heir of the True Martial Holy Sect.
Then, there was only one left, the Demon Lord.
At this moment, Baili Xiao, in Xu Zimei’s eyes, was shrouded in mist; he suddenly realized that he couldn’t quite see through her anymore.
Or rather, instead he saw through Baili Xiao, but not the Jade Pure Fairy.
Watching Baili Xiao’s retreating figure, Xu Zimei felt as if he was being conspired against.
"Sigh," Xu Zimei suddenly stood up, looking at the figure of Baili Xiao as she left.
He smiled, a brilliant smile.
"I’ve heard that water can pierce through stone, an iron rod can become a needle.
I’ve also heard that a mayfly can shake a tree, an ant can overlook this whole earth.
The biggest credit for me being alive till now is, ’I don’t believe in Destiny.’"
Hearing Xu Zimei’s words, Baili Xiao slowly turned around.
She didn’t reply, just looked at Xu Zimei tragically yet calmly.
A slight breeze blew between them, carrying dust, yet as if carrying nothing at all.
"I can kill you right now, believe it or not," Xu Zimei continued with a grin.
"I’m just a piece on the chessboard, there are many white pieces, killing me will only lead to others," Baili Xiao said calmly.
"But I just hate this particular piece," Xu Zimei smiled.
"You say we are black and white pieces, our fate determined by the player.
So who determines the player’s fate?"
Watching Baili Xiao remain silent, Xu Zimei continued: "And you, have you become accustomed to being a mere pawn?
Used to being just a piece on the board.
Don’t think I’m like you; I don’t want to be a pawn, I’m going to make the player kneel and call me daddy."
"You are too weak," Baili Xiao stated blandly.
"How strong should I be then? A Great Saint? Or a Dao Fruit Powerhouse?" Xu Zimei laughed.
"Or perhaps I should open the twelve Vein Gates and give it a try."
"The gap in realm is irremediable," Baili Xiao stated blandly.
"When the time comes, you will understand how powerless, weak, and futile you are."
"Like when Chu Yang died?" Xu Zimei laughed.
Baili Xiao suddenly looked up, her gaze emanating a cold light.
"You will die a more miserable death than him."
"I’ve already died once, what is there to fear?" Xu Zimei said calmly.
"I will make each enemy kneel before me, even if it is Cang Tian, I will overturn him.
To me, death is nothing."
"The trend is irreversible," Baili Xiao seemed unwilling to elaborate further and turned to leave directly.
"The trend is irreversible, but is this so-called trend the era of prosperity I will create and rule over all, or is it the era of the player looking down on the world?"
Xu Zimei said faintly,
"Don’t be so confident—perhaps the chess player is also a chess piece."
"Madman," Baili Xiao muttered coldly under her breath.
She walked off into the distance.
Xu Zimei didn’t say anything more and slowly sat down, leaning against the edge of the nearby platform.
Many things came to his mind.
Baili Xiao had said that he should have been dead.
And she was right; in his previous life, he should have died under Chu Yang’s sword by this time.
Or rather, from the moment he was born, he had already been targeted.
Had it not been for his defiance of destiny in this life, he wouldn’t have accessed this information.
He slowly raised his head, and at that moment, the Demonic Qi gently swirled in his pupils.
His gaze, deep and profound, was directed toward the distant horizon.
It seemed to pierce through layers of void, pass through the Heavenly Primordial tiny world, cross Hundreds Miles City, over mountains and seas, as if taking in the entire world in a single glance.
Street vendors were shouting, selling freshly steamed buns.
At this moment,
someone topped the high school exams,
someone’s wealth was vast,
an ordinary youth was sent to the Immortal Sect,
high officials joyously held feasts,
families celebrated the birth of many children,
cultivators broke through long-standing boundaries,
birds cut through the still skies,
towering waves beat against the azure vast ocean,
and gigantic mountains collapsed thunderously,
All sorts of worldly events unfolded before his eyes. After a long while, Xu Zimei withdrew his gaze.
He chuckled and said, "This world really does present a vibrant and bustling scene."
"What’s wrong?" Gong Yuner asked curiously.
"Do you think I’m a bad person?" Xu Zimei looked up and asked.
"I don’t know you well," Gong Yuner replied.
"But I think good or bad isn’t something that can be clarified by one or two actions.
And good people can turn bad, and bad people can turn good."
"You’re right; human nature is complex," Xu Zimei laughed.
"Some live in high towers, some in deep trenches,
some shine brightly, some are covered in rust,
There are thousands of kinds among people, but one day, I will conquer these wonderful landscapes, conquer these so-called people, conquer this world."
He remembered something he had said before.
Wherever the sun and moon shine, all shall be Demonic land, wherever rivers flow, all shall submit to me.
"Perhaps, it’s time to visit the Ancient Demon Cave."
"You will achieve it," Gong Yuner remarked.
"As long as you become the Great Emperor, you will be the strongest in this world."
"No," Xu Zimei patted the dust off his clothes and slowly stood up.
His gaze and voice were calm as he said, "What I meant is, to conquer Heaven Beyond Heavens."
...…
In December’s harsh winter, snowflakes fell mid-air, accompanied by the howling cold wind.
Gong Yuner looked at the figure before her.
She felt that it was incredibly mighty and vast, and the words that had fallen lingered in her ears.
Conquer Heaven Beyond Heavens!
A person who had never been to Heaven Beyond Heavens claimed he would conquer it.
But at this moment, she didn’t think it was ignorant or even absurd. Instead, she etched that imposing figure and his words into her mind.
She knew she would remember this moment for the rest of her life.
...
"Who dares to offend the Eastern Continent? The Taiyuan Heavenly Sect is here," a thunderous shout came from afar.
