One Sword's Chill Across Three Thousand Worlds — You Little Brat Are Actually a Logic Genius
One Sword’s Chill Across Three Thousand Worlds — You Little Brat Are Actually a Logic Genius
Ah Da’s towering figure, clad in Dark Iron Battle Armor, stood before the Ancient Battleship like a peerless war god.
A powerful and terrifying aura emanated from his body. His long spear swept across, causing the void to crack open into great ravines stretching tens of thousands of miles.
All the Sword Qi falling toward Gu Xianer was cut down by him, and none could get close to her.
Quasi-Nirvana Realm aura spread out, suppressing the entire starry sky, causing many ancient beings to change their expressions slightly as they felt Ah Da’s power.
The other young beings also looked at Gu Xianer with considerable envy.
None of them had a Quasi-Nirvana Realm existence secretly protecting them like she did.
Zhao Yunze’s strike just now had truly left them in a sorry state, and had even cost them a life-saving treasure.
“By my lord’s command, I protect Xianer xiaojie.”
Hearing her, Ah Da’s reply was simple and cold, as if devoid of any emotion.
“I don’t need your protection.”
The corners of Gu Xianer’s mouth curled up slightly, wearing an “I saw this coming” expression.
In her view, Gu Changge was a guy who said one thing and meant another. Though his words were merciless and he would scold and disdain her...
...every time danger came, Gu Changge would protect her in one way or another.
Of course, if she could bully him instead, that would be even better.
Ah Da stood at the front without another word, like a majestic, towering primordial Devil Mountain, awe-inspiring to behold.
Meanwhile, at the distant Space Tunnel, Zhao Yunze’s entire body glowed, his aura surging like a vast sea. Every strand of his hair shone brilliantly, with sword light flowing through it.
Seeing that this strike had failed, his expression darkened, and he turned to leave, intending to step into the opened Space Tunnel.
Above the firmament, terrifying auras rose and fell, great fog billowed, and spatial turbulence swept in.
“Damn it, are we just going to let him escape like this?”
Seeing this scene, the many ancient beings’ expressions were equally ugly. Even if they acted now, they couldn’t stop Zhao Yunze.
This filled them with frustrated anger. If a true True Daoist of the Beyond were to descend now, would Zhao Yunze still have any room to act so arrogantly?
Boom—
But just then, from the depths of the universe not far away, a vast and surging aura suddenly emerged.
Heaven and earth collapsed, the cosmos evolved, and stars trembled one after another, about to shatter into ash under this aura.
The Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains forces fleeing through the Space Tunnel all changed expression.
“His aura...”
“That leader of the Beyond... he’s back...”
Someone’s voice trembled, fear surfacing on their face.
They still remembered the scene of their supreme experts being grievously wounded. That sight had been too shocking—even now it made their scalps tingle.
Even more people turned pale, utterly terrified.
At this moment, everyone fled without the slightest pause, transforming into divine rainbows rushing toward the Space Tunnel.
“That leader of the Beyond has returned?”
“Perfect timing.”
Sensing this aura about to descend upon this place, Zhao Yunze’s expression also changed.
But soon, dense killing intent and battle lust surfaced on him.
“Come, fight!”
“I’d like to see just how strong this person really is!”
He didn’t leave. Instead, he roared, halted his steps toward the tunnel, and in a flash appeared high in the cosmic sky.
Everyone watched this scene in shock, their hearts trembling. They never expected that at this moment, Zhao Yunze would not only refuse to flee, but actually intend to battle Gu Changge.
His courage was truly immense, worthy of admiration.
Chi, chi, chi...
The next moment, streak after streak of sword light appeared, illuminating the deep and shattered universe, Sword Qi stirring the nine heavens.
Each streak was as thick as a mountain range, bearing the sight of ascension through radiant mist, brilliant and dazzling.
As Zhao Yunze slashed out, these Sword Qi rang out, thousands upon thousands of them, heaven and earth roaring, the stars of the universe seemingly split apart.
This incomparably vast strike seemed to pour out the power of heaven and earth itself, merging with his sword intent, destroying everything in its path.
Everyone’s souls trembled; they couldn’t help but shake. Under this sword, they faced the peril of utter annihilation, like mere ants.
However, in the universe, sword light also appeared—resplendent like an eternal great sun rising there.
Supremely sharp, supremely powerful, supreme to an inconceivable degree, Illuminating the Skies through the ages.
One sword’s chill across three thousand worlds!
Overwhelmingly powerful, yet even more domineering. All living things in heaven and earth seemed to feel sorrow, joy, and rage because of this one sword...
Boom—
The two sword lights collided in the depths of the universe, producing a sound like mountains collapsing and the cosmos crumbling, as if eternal divine light pierced through heaven and earth, sweeping away and destroying everything. Rules fell into chaos, the Great Dao collapsed.
Endless Chaos Energy surged toward the Eight Wastelands of the universe, submerging all the shattered borderlands.
Ancient Battleships trembled one after another, countless runes rushing out, appearing in the void, then collapsing as they resisted this shockwave.
Everyone felt their souls were about to be ground away by light of this magnitude—simply impossible to look at directly.
Even Sacred Emperor Realm existences couldn’t hope to see clearly what happened within. Their eyes shone with divine light, but in the end they couldn’t help but grunt, blood streaming from their eyes.
Then, the shockwaves here dissipated, and all the radiance faded.
The starry sky seemed to have been pierced through once more, with terrifying great ravines appearing, and even patches of nothingness visible.
“What terrifying fluctuations! And this is merely the first exchange.”
“That person from the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains is somewhat strong.”
People’s voices trembled, feeling a wave of dread.
“Young Master Changge’s condition seems off. Could he be injured?”
Some ancient beings of the Beyond frowned, sensing something was wrong.
Given Gu Changge’s previous overwhelming might, that strike just now should have grievously wounded Zhao Yunze.
From the looks of it now, it could only mean Gu Changge’s condition was not good.
This made them sigh inwardly, but they quickly understood—it wasn’t surprising. On the contrary, they breathed a great sigh of relief.
If Gu Changge had remained completely unscathed after fighting three True Daoists, that would have made them suspicious.
Now that Gu Changge was injured, they felt considerably relieved. This was how it should be.
“He’s really injured...” Gu Xianer’s delicate brows knitted together, her slender hand pinching the corner of her skirt, her heart inexplicably vexed.
Although Gu Changge had faked injuries before to deceive her...
This time, she felt Gu Changge probably wasn’t faking—he was truly injured.
After all, those were three genuine True Daoists.
At this moment, she somewhat hated her own weakness, completely unable to help Gu Changge.
He even had his Quasi-Nirvana Realm subordinate sent to protect me...
“As expected of Yunze, the Young Domain Master, the number one of his peers sixty million years ago—look at him not falling behind in his exchange with Gu Changge just now.”
Within the golden-surging Space Tunnel, some young prodigies of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains watched this scene, unable to help feeling their hearts surge with excitement.
Lin Wu, Xiao Yang, and the others also developed some respect for Zhao Yunze.
At such a critical juncture, to stand against Gu Changge and forcefully turn the tide.
“Don’t get ahead of yourselves. You must know Gu Changge is around the same age as them. This is nothing to be proud of.”
“If the two were the same age, Yunze the Young Domain Master would probably be slapped to death by him in one strike.”
However, someone soon poured cold water on them, their words icy, their expression grave.
The number one of his peers from sixty million years ago, and only now barely able to block a single strike from Gu Changge.
This matter made their hearts sink. If Gu Changge were given more time...
By then, even the barrier outside Sky Deer City probably wouldn’t be able to stop him.
Such a monstrous freak was simply powerful to the point of despair—one couldn’t even muster the thought of resisting or competing.
“And haven’t you all noticed? Gu Changge’s current strength is clearly much weaker than before...”
“It seems his battle with the three True Daoists of our world didn’t go easily for him either. Otherwise, Yunze the Young Domain Master probably wouldn’t be his match.”
“...I don’t know whether this is something to be happy about, or something tragic.”
Some elders’ gazes were like torches, light flickering within, staring fixedly at the white-robed man walking over from the depths of the distant universe, their voices unimaginably heavy.
These words silenced the many experts of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, their hearts inexplicably restless and irritable.
In the war against the Beyond, the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains were already at a disadvantage, and now a freak like Gu Changge had appeared.
With just one person, he pressed down on all of them until they could barely breathe.
Thud.
Thud.
From the depths of the universe, Gu Changge walked over.
He looked very young, utterly transcendent, handsome and elegant.
He carried an otherworldly immortal air about him; every gesture stirred the great momentum of heaven and earth, as if he were no mortal man.
But those approaching footsteps seemed to resound throughout the universe, making everyone’s hearts clench, as if gripped tightly by an invisible giant hand.
Zhao Yunze’s entire body shone brilliantly as he stood atop the firmament, his gaze unprecedentedly grave, fixed on Gu Changge. His own radiance was equally dazzling, making him look like a peerless sword immortal.
But the next moment, his whole body shuddered, and with a wah, a mouthful of blood sprayed from his lips, his aura rapidly withering.
“What...”
This sudden turn instantly caused the expressions of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains forces to change drastically, horrified and incredulous.
Zhao Yunze had looked perfectly fine just now—why would he suddenly vomit blood?
Could it be... that he had only been enduring it all along, and wasn’t actually unharmed?
After all, in a battle between two armies, if he weren’t truly unable to hold on any longer, how could Zhao Yunze suddenly cough up blood?
“It seems they still underestimated Gu Changge’s power. Even injured, he’s far from someone Yunze the Young Domain Master can match.”
The expressions of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains forces were graver than ever before.
“You are very strong.”
After spitting out that mouthful of blood, Zhao Yunze’s face was somewhat pale.
But he quickly recovered, staring at the approaching Gu Changge, his voice carrying wariness.
“That line doesn’t seem to be yours to say.”
Gu Changge’s face still wore a breezy, carefree smile, even giving people a feeling like basking in a spring breeze.
If they hadn’t sensed that Gu Changge’s strength was no longer as terrifying as before, everyone would have believed he was injured.
“But you’re injured now too.”
Zhao Yunze stared at him coldly, waves of bone-and-blood power beginning to surge from his body, starting to heal his wounds.
“True. What a pity—that’s why those three got away.”
Hearing this, Gu Changge didn’t deny it. He was quite frank, though his tone carried some regret.
The hearts of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains forces went cold. They hadn’t expected that after three True Daoists fought Gu Changge, they had fled in the end.
Though, judging from the earlier fluctuations, if those three were unharmed, why would they have abandoned everyone here?
“Right now, you can’t stop me.”
Zhao Yunze’s expression was icy as he gauged how much strength Gu Changge had left.
But he was quite certain—if he wanted to flee, given Gu Changge’s current state, Gu Changge couldn’t keep him.
“If you want to run, then run.”
“I indeed don’t have the power to kill you right now. So you’d better pray you don’t run into me next time.”
Gu Changge still smiled faintly, as if seeing straight through Zhao Yunze’s thoughts.
Killing Zhao Yunze wouldn’t be hard for him, but it wouldn’t be easy either.
After all, he was injured now, with less than a tenth of his strength remaining.
Gu Changge wasn’t worried about the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains forces discovering the deaths of those three True Daoists.
And even if they did discover it, they wouldn’t suspect him. Instead, they’d think someone else from the Beyond had acted, secretly scheming to eliminate the three fleeing True Daoists.
That debt of vengeance would ultimately still fall on the Beyond’s head.
Hearing this, Zhao Yunze’s expression turned cold. Feeling Gu Changge’s casual yet undisguised killing intent, he snorted coldly and said, “Then by all means, try.”
The people behind him all looked somewhat pale and fearful, and worried as well.
If Gu Changge set his sights on him, Zhao Yunze would likely be in danger.
Facing such a terrifying, simply inconceivable enemy, anyone would be unable to eat or sleep in peace, trembling with fear.
Even Yunze the Young Domain Master was no match for Gu Changge at his peak.
“Then I hope that next time you meet me, you’ll be begging for mercy.”
Gu Changge’s face still wore a faint smile.
Zhao Yunze’s expression darkened. Saying no more, he turned and swept his sleeve, stepping into the golden Space Tunnel behind him, where the vast army was gathered, preparing to leave this place.
This Space Tunnel had been opened and stabilized by a distant supreme expert, making it difficult to destroy.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t have been so confident.
Soon, the Space Tunnel began to close, and the mighty army of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains departed.
Gu Changge stood alone in this place, his expression unruffled, watching them all disappear without making a move.
The Beyond’s forces behind him didn’t dare speak lightly either, all maintaining silence.
Without Gu Changge, a single Zhao Yunze would have been more than they could handle. As the saying goes, don’t pursue a desperate enemy—in today’s battle, the Beyond had already won a great victory.
The Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains suffered devastating losses; the army that fled back was less than a tenth of what had come.
Only after everyone from the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains had completely vanished did some ancient beings of various powers and orthodoxies come forward, saying to Gu Changge with some respect, “Young Master Changge, what was the matter with that army deep within the Aether Abyss?”
This was on many people’s minds. Before this, none of them had imagined that Gu Changge had arranged an army of the Beyond deep within the Aether Abyss.
It was precisely this army that had charged out, catching the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains completely off guard.
So they all wanted to know—did Gu Changge now possess the correct route through the Aether Abyss?
Hearing this, Gu Changge glanced at these ancient beings, then nodded slightly and said, “As you all have seen, I do indeed hold the correct route through the Aether Abyss.”
As for how he obtained it, he didn’t elaborate.
“So that’s how it is. As expected of Young Master Changge—effortlessly accomplishing what the rest of us could not.”
“We are truly filled with admiration.”
The many ancient beings were shaken, having received this definitive answer, though they didn’t feel entirely at ease...
Before the interests of the entire Beyond, Gu Changge presumably wouldn’t conceal this matter. Of course, in others’ eyes, this might be connected to the destruction of the Nine Great Mountains.
The many young beings all wore complicated expressions. Thinking about how they were still fighting the younger generation of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, while Gu Changge alone had already intimidated an entire world...
Afterward, the Beyond’s army began its triumphant return. The mighty Ancient Battleships, flying vessels, and Devil Mountains streaked across the depths of the universe toward their stationed grounds.
Now that they knew the correct route through the Aether Abyss, the next step was to discuss how to breach Sky Deer City.
Having dealt with the two great barriers of the Nine Great Mountains and the Aether Abyss, Sky Deer City, this final barrier, was hardly worth mentioning.
The Beyond’s morale soared. Practically every Cultivator and living being wore expressions of excitement and elation.
In the countless years of war between the Beyond and the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, this great battle had been the easiest, and would also be the fastest.
Gu Changge’s prestige in the Beyond once again rose to an unprecedented peak.
At practically every moment, one could see members of the younger generation discussing the matter, their faces showing undisguised reverence and fervor.
Within a magnificent palace, immortal qi curled and colored mist drifted. Gu Changge sat cross-legged on the bed, strands of Chaos Energy cascading and intertwining around him, utterly hazy, setting him off like a young Immortal Emperor.
“Are you badly hurt?”
Gu Xianer’s voice rang out abruptly. Her dress fluttered, her figure slender and graceful, every glance carrying a cool, aloof immortal air.
She was one of the rare few who needed no announcement—she could enter Gu Changge’s palace directly.
At this moment, looking at Gu Changge, who seemed to be recuperating, she leaned in close and couldn’t help but speak.
A wisp of elegant, delicate fragrance lingered at Gu Changge’s nose. He opened his eyes, glanced at her, and said, “What are you here for?”
As if he were quite happy to see people.
Gu Xianer really wanted to roll her eyes at him. She had come to care about him!
However, she was long used to this attitude of Gu Changge’s and wasn’t surprised. She immediately shot back, “Naturally, I came to take a look at you. Seems your injuries aren’t that serious—you won’t be dying anytime soon.”
“So you came to my place, you little brat, just to mock me a couple of times?”
Gu Changge smiled with great interest, and suddenly pinched the pretty face that had leaned in close.
“Let go of me! I came to care about you!” Gu Xianer was extremely displeased. Whenever this bastard got the chance, he liked to bully her. It was truly too much.
“I can tell you came to care about me.” Gu Changge stared at her pretty face and smiled.
He had to admit, seeing Gu Xianer’s put-upon, aggrieved appearance put him in an exceptionally good mood.
This girl, in front of outsiders, was the picture of an aloof, otherworldly fairy untouched by mortal dust.
Even he wanted to tease her a bit—she gave no face at all.
“Then how do you want me to care about you? Would any of the healing items I have even be of use to you?”
Gu Xianer held quite a bit of resentment about this. Gu Changge’s strength had now reached the level of battling True Daoists.
Ordinary healing items simply wouldn’t work.
Where was she supposed to find such things for him?
“So that’s your excuse for showing up empty-handed?” Gu Changge raised an eyebrow.
Gu Xianer choked on her words. It’s not like I wanted to come empty-handed... this can’t be blamed on me.
If we were at Peach Village, I could still get a few of my shifus to come over...
But here, healing sacred treasures were even harder to find. Even if others had them, they carefully hid them away.
After all, during a war between two worlds, one more healing sacred treasure was equivalent to one more life.
“I didn’t come empty-handed...”
Still, she stubbornly refused to admit it, unable to help muttering.
“Oh? So you delivered yourself over?” Gu Changge stared with great interest at her completely empty hands.
Gu Xianer glared at him and said, “I came to see you—shouldn’t you be happy? Once you’re happy, your injuries will heal faster! That’s way more useful than any healing sacred treasure...”
“Well, well. I never knew before that you, you little brat, were actually a logic genius.” Gu Changge was amused to laughter by this girl.