Chapter 00447: Reunited on the Ancient Path
# Reunited on the Ancient Path
Chapter 447
Novel: Abandon The Universe
Chapter 447 Reunited on the Ancient Path
2022-05-06
Chapter 447 Reunited on the Ancient Path
“Catch me…” Liang Guocai barely finished those four words when a meteorite came rolling in.
Liang Guocai quickly unleashed his treasured artifact to strike the meteorite.
Yet even as he intercepted it, the Void Immortal Ship had already vanished without a trace.
A few days later, the madly fleeing wolf-demon finally slowed, and Luo Caisi—whom the demonic wind had carried away—landed in the void.
At last she was able to speak.
“Thank you for rescuing me, venerable senior,” she said with a deep bow in greeting.
That beast had kicked Liang Guocai out of the void, and its speed in vanishing into the void proved that even if it were not a seventh-level immortal demon beast, it was not far off from that level.
Otherwise, it could not have ambushed Liang Guocai so thoroughly.
“Luo Caisi, don’t you remember me?” the wolf-demon asked, widening its eyes innocently as it looked at Luo Caisi.
In its heart it thought, It’s a pity that even though Old Bu and I have been looking for you, you don’t recognize me.
“Recognize you?” Luo Caisi frowned in confusion as she stared at the wolf-demon.
The creature had no choice but to explain, “I am Gudao. Old Bu and I have been searching for you all along. And you don’t even remember me… truly, truly…”
Lan Xiaobu had often been concerned about Luo Caisi, for Gudao had really never cared about her.
This fellow fondly recalled the old days in Mubei Market—who wouldn’t call him ‘Dao Ye’ upon meeting him? He would mooch meals and drinks from people’s taverns without even needing any Immortal Crystals.
Not only that, he was treated to the finest wines and dishes.
But later, after arriving in the Five Universe Immortal Domain, he was chased into the void by some trash.
If Gudao—the ancient one—had not had even a few tricks up his sleeve, he would have long been skinned and stewed into soup.
That matter had to be settled.
Even if he could not settle it himself, he would have Old Bu help him get it back.
“Gudao?” Luo Caisi looked at him in puzzlement, but then suddenly realization dawned upon her.
Her voice trembled with excitement as she cried, “Gudao, are you the Qinling Gudao? The one who was with Taichuan?”
Seeing that Luo Caisi had finally recognized him, Gudao was overjoyed.
He quickly said, “Yes, I am Qinling Gudao. And Taichuan? Is he doing alright?”
“Is the Old Bu you speak of Lan Xiaobu? Is he well? Is he still alive?” Luo Caisi’s excitement grew even stronger.
Having left Earth for so many years, there was no news to her greater delight than this.
Gudao snorted, “How could Old Bu be in any trouble? Not only is Old Bu the city lord of Mu Bei Great Immortal City, he is also the founder of the Great Desolate Immortal Sect. In the Five Universe Immortal Domain, when Old Bu speaks, who dares contradict him?”
Luo Caisi said eagerly, “Is Lan Xiaobu in the Five Universe Immortal Domain?”
“Of course. Back then, Old Bu and I went to the Five Universe Immortal Domain and ushered in a grand era…”
Luo Caisi interrupted, “Hurry, take me to the Five Universe Immortal Domain.”
At once, Gudao’s expression fell. “I’ve lost my way. Don’t even mention the Five Universe Immortal Domain. For so many years in the void, I’ve never seen a proper land—only some ruined, uninhabited planets where one could barely survive.”
The more Gudao spoke, the colder Luo Caisi’s heart became.
Gudao had escaped the Five Universe Immortal Domain while being chased.
After escaping, he unleashed his innate divine abilities, accelerating his speed more and more.
In doing so, it took him more than a year to finally shake off his pursuers.
In the end, Gudao found himself trapped in the void, unable to find any route back.
Worse still, he drifted farther and farther away, eventually leaving the Five Universe Immortal Domain behind.
Once, on a broken planet, he discovered a fragmentary divine thread.
With the help of that remnant, his cultivation advanced at exponential speed.
His original plan was to cultivate to a certain level and then search for a way back to the Five Universe Immortal Domain.
What he did not expect was that even while in seclusion, he would be caught like a turtle in a jar.
At that time, Gudao had already become a level-six immortal demon beast.
The ones who captured Gudao were Liang Guocai and a few of his henchmen.
Liang Guocai had set his sights on Gudao, planning to make him his pet beast.
That was why he spared no effort to supply Gudao with all kinds of cultivation resources.
Gudao, possessing extraordinary talent, quickly cultivated to perfection as a level-six immortal demon beast.
Yet Liang Guocai kept him sealed, depriving him of any freedom.
So that Gudao pretended not to understand when questioned by Liang Guocai, not wishing to reveal too much.
It wasn’t until Luo Caisi appeared, and he recognized her, that Gudao managed to trick Liang Guocai into releasing the vessel’s restrictions on the Immortal Ship and escape with Luo Caisi.
“So that’s what happened,” Luo Caisi murmured to herself, then asked, “Gudao, where should we go now?”
“When Old Bu and I were together, every destination was chosen by Old Bu’s whims. Now that I am with you, naturally you are the one in charge. But before that, I must undergo my tribulation. I’m about to cross into the realm of a seventh-level immortal demon beast. Once I pass this tribulation, our chances of survival will greatly improve. With a mere claw swipe, I can easily strike down a trash like Liang Guocai by the dozen.”
“Alright, then go ahead with your tribulation. Once you overcome it, we shall set out to find the path to the Five Elements Universe,” Luo Caisi replied immediately.
In her heart she felt deeply ashamed—both Taichuan and Gudao were taken in by her; Gudao was entrusted to Lan Xiaobu while she took care of Taichuan herself.
Gudao had grown to this stage, and surely Taichuan’s life span must have been affected by now? So earlier when Gudao asked about Taichuan, she dared not answer.
Gudao, having spent so much time following Lan Xiaobu, was decisive in his actions as soon as a decision was made.
But in less than the time it took to burn half a stick of incense, a flash lightning bolt struck from the void.
Luo Caisi did not expect Gudao to begin his tribulation so soon.
She quickly retreated and, at the same time, took out all the remaining Immortal Crystals in her ring to aid Gudao’s tribulation.
However, Gudao’s cultivation method was clearly extraordinary; as soon as she offered her Immortal Crystals, they instantly transformed into Immortal Spiritual Qi and were absorbed by Gudao, hardly even a drop making a difference.
Luo Caisi grew frantic.
Being born into a prestigious family, she well knew the severe consequences of insufficient Immortal Spiritual Qi during tribulation.
But she was already poor—where could she possibly spare more Immortal Crystals for Gudao’s tribulation?
Before she could think any further, she was dumbfounded.
She could sense all the Immortal Spiritual Qi in the void converging around Gudao as he entered his tribulation, instantly forming a whirling vortex.
Wave after wave of lightning tribulation arcs struck him, and rather than being harmed, Gudao’s aura soared higher and higher.
Luo Caisi stood there in stupefaction, watching Gudao.
What kind of beast is he? And what fearsome cultivation technique is he using?
……
Meanwhile, the Reincarnation Cauldron, still speeding through the vast void, was struck squarely by a huge meteorite.
The impact shattered the meteorite into dust.
Inside the Reincarnation Cauldron, Lan Xiaobu was roused by the jolt.
His Reincarnation Cauldron was protected by an array—it was an array which automatically controlled its flight.
How could it possibly have collided with a meteorite?
Lan Xiaobu ceased his cultivation and stepped out of his cultivation chamber.
No sooner had he done so than, under his divine sense, another huge meteorite came crashing down.
The array laid out outside the Reincarnation Cauldron by Lan Xiaobu evidently worked—the Cauldron quickly veered away.
To Lan Xiaobu’s great annoyance, however, the meteorite also shifted its course just as rapidly.
Moreover, a dozen or so huge meteorites came surging in from around, almost sealing off every possible route for the Cauldron.
Boom! The Reincarnation Cauldron was struck again by a meteorite.
It was clear that someone intended to obstruct the Reincarnation Cauldron, using a meteorite array to intercept it.
Lan Xiaobu decided to stop the Cauldron altogether and stepped onto the platform of the Reincarnation Cauldron.
“Friend, are you headed to the Leviathan Ruins Sea?” A man far off cupped his fists and asked Lan Xiaobu.
This man was an Immortal King, his cultivation probably in the mid-stage of the Immortal King realm.
Beside him stood several men and women, all at the Immortal King realm.
They were all on a huge void platform constructed from an immortal array.
Lan Xiaobu was puzzled.
How could these Immortal Kings have arranged such a vast formation?
“Indeed, I am on my way to the Leviathan Ruins Sea. But I have been blocked by this meteorite array. I wonder who arranged this large formation?” Lan Xiaobu replied, cupping his fists.
The Immortal King continued, “This is the natural meteorite array guarding the entrance to the Leviathan Ruins Sea. We must wait here for ten years until the array automatically closes, and only then can one pass through it. If anyone tries to force their way through, no matter what treasured artifact they use, it will be blasted to pieces.”
An entrance to the Leviathan Ruins Sea guarded by a meteorite array? Lan Xiaobu was deeply puzzled.
If there truly was such an array, shouldn’t the Hundred Stone King have told him? But the Hundred Stone King had not mentioned it.
It seemed that this fellow was seriously underestimating things, as he had unwittingly set a huge trap for him.
Had the Hundred Stone King known of Lan Xiaobu’s thoughts, he would surely be wronged.
The Hundred Stone King had never even contemplated the existence of this meteorite array; and even if he had, he never imagined that Lan Xiaobu could reach its location in less than ten years.
Later, when Lan Xiaobu’s Reincarnation Cauldron proved swift, he no longer needed the Hundred Stone King to lead him.
When leaving the Cauldron, the Hundred Stone King hurriedly retreated, not giving the matter another thought.
Seeing that Lan Xiaobu had not yet figured it out, the Immortal King suddenly transmitted his voice to him, “Friend, you must leave quickly.”
Lan Xiaobu was perplexed—why must he hasten? He was about to ask when two figures appeared not far from the transmitting Immortal King, and they called out loudly, “Dao friend, hurry over here, or the next wave of meteorites will arrive. It’s very dangerous to stay there!”
Feeling the impending danger from the next wave, Lan Xiaobu quickly gathered up the Reincarnation Cauldron and landed on the void platform.
“Your treasured artifact was impressive earlier—able to shatter even the meteorites of the meteorite array!” A light, indifferent voice rang near Lan Xiaobu.
It was the same man who had just called him over.
In just a short while, his tone had shifted from enthusiasm to cool disinterest.
Lan Xiaobu, watching several Immortal Kings turn and depart, suddenly understood.
The Immortal Kings who greeted him earlier meant well—they were warning him that the meteorite array was impassable, and that any attempt to force through would lead to one’s downfall.
Their transmission urging him to leave was because they had seen that his flying treasured artifact could shatter meteorites.
Such a top-grade flying artifact, once it falls into the hands of someone with ill intent, could never be safeguarded.
The two of them who later summoned him to the void platform were primarily worried that he might be swept away by the meteorites.
Of course, they were also chiefly concerned that his flying artifact might be taken by those meteorites—that someone might be coveting it.
“Rest assured, my treasured artifact can still handle itself,” Lan Xiaobu said coolly.
(End of Chapter)