"Since you are the chosen master of the Reincarnation Seal, I am also willing to invest in you for certain reasons," the Heavenly Emperor said with a slight smile at the end.
"Investment?" Cao Ya actually wanted to refuse from the bottom of his heart, but time flowed like water in the void, and a ripple seemed to spread through countless ages, invading the heavens and the universe, turning the seas into dust, and causing all things to wither.
Out of fear, how could he dare to refuse the Heavenly Emperor's "goodwill" to his face?
"Don't be nervous, I mean no harm." The Heavenly Emperor seemed to sense Cao Ya's wariness and said gently, "I'm giving you an opportunity in exchange for a promise for your future."
"Don't worry, the Reincarnation Seal is watching. I won't force you to agree."
“You haven’t cultivated the ‘Heavenly Emperor’s Jade Book’ and don’t follow the path of an emperor, so you’re definitely not my backup plan.”
"So, Xuanjie, are you willing to agree?"
The Heavenly Emperor looked at Cao Ya with a smile, seemingly indifferent whether Cao Ya agreed or refused.
This appearance was originally due to the Samsara Seal.
Offering a chance is genuine; asking for a promise is fake.
It's just to repay the Samsara Seal!
No matter how strong Cao Ya is, he is still just a celestial being. The Heavenly Emperor may look at him with a second glance because of his comprehension, but that's about it. He won't really believe that Cao Ya's future can reach the other shore.
Legend has it that the probability is high, and there is a chance of good fortune, but the other shore is extremely distant.
If the Heavenly Emperor had not been recognized as the master of the Reincarnation Seal, he would have been too lazy to bother with the Mysterious Ring. He would have been hiding in the Time Blade, waiting for the right opportunity and observing the changes in the world. Why would he have taken human form?
That's why he appeared so calm and gentle.
He had no desires and no wants... Cao Ya had no right to interfere with what he sought!
As for that promise, it was mostly to save face for Cao Ya.
As the former ruler of all the heavens and myriad realms, the Heavenly Emperor knew very well that occasional attention to detail was enough to win over a genius's heart and make him serve him to the death!
Even though he had no intention of subduing Cao Ya.
We have to give reincarnation some face.
However, Cao Ya was unaware of the situation and was conflicted at that moment.
As someone from the other shore and the former ruler of the Heavenly Court, one can imagine how profound and special this opportunity would be for the Heavenly Emperor!
Giving it to someone smaller would be a disgrace to the Heavenly Emperor!
Cao Ya was envious of this opportunity, but the problem was that he was quite worried about the promise made by the Heavenly Emperor.
Without this promise, he would be even more worried!
Suddenly, the Samsara Seal on his hand trembled slightly, as if communicating with Cao Ya and asking him to agree.
Cao Ya frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and decided to believe in the Reincarnation Seal.
The Reincarnation Seal has willingly recognized him as its master, so it probably won't harm him!
Just like the Overlord's Blade against Meng Qi, the Human Emperor's Sword against Gao Lan, the Demon Saint's Spear against Qing Qiu, and the Underworld Sea Sword against the Seven Killings Taoist.
The Heavenly Punishment Axe is not the same as the one used against Guldor.
Who told the Heavenly Punishment Axe to never truly acknowledge Guldor? Its master, from beginning to end, was the Eternal Mother!
Seeing that Cao Ya had agreed, the Heavenly Emperor was indifferent. He nodded slightly, reached out with his right hand into the void, and the darkness parted, revealing a shimmering divine blade in his palm.
Time's Blade!
Time is like a knife, each cut aging us!
The most precious time-related peerless divine weapon in the universe, and its quality is even better than the Eastern Emperor Bell when it was intact!
"I'll also send you to the Middle Ages, leaving my mark, which will greatly benefit your journey to creation. Legends shouldn't be an obstacle for you, right?" The Heavenly Emperor laughed, his eyes calm, like a supreme god looking down on all worlds, treading on the endless river of time.
Then, he suddenly slashed down with his sword.
Splash~~~
Time flows like water, entangling Cao Ya.
Sending me to the Middle Ages? You might as well just help me strengthen my "true self" and become a legend... Okay, I'm quite confident about becoming a legend, but as for destiny, I'm currently very unsure...
Traveling through time and space... Hey, this is indeed a great opportunity...
However, the Heavenly Emperor said "also"... Ah, that's right, Meng Qi and the others who went to Jin'ao Island, all of their surviving Dharma bodies were sent back to the Middle Ages due to the aftershocks of the powerful beings and the power struggle between the two beings from the other shore...
But I wonder if Meng Qi and the others lived in the same era? The medieval period lasted for hundreds of thousands of years; even slight differences would mean a gap of at least several thousand years...
Yes, we must trust the Heavenly Emperor... As an being who attained the other shore through the Way of Time, the Heavenly Emperor's control over time must be absolutely exquisite...
Anyway, I can't resist it, can I...
In an instant, many thoughts flashed through Cao Ya's mind.
Suddenly, a dazzling flash of light appeared before his eyes—
Whoosh!!
The sword reflects the heavens, as if a long river of time is flowing, without beginning or end, starting from an unknown place and returning to an unknown place.
At the same time, Cao Ya's true spirit, soul, and physical body all fell into a special state of slowness, as if they had stepped into a slow-moving world.
Holding the Samsara Seal, Cao Ya was unable to move and was passively thrown into the river of time. Under the onslaught of time, he became drowsy and almost forgot everything.
He's a celestial being, not even a legend; it would be far too dangerous for him to venture into the river of time.
You must understand, the river of time is something only those with extraordinary abilities can access; even legends fall short of it, let alone celestial beings!
Fortunately, protected by the Reincarnation Seal and concealed by the Radiant Blade, Cao Ya managed to maintain his sanity and did not forget any of his memories.
After an unknown amount of time—perhaps a moment, perhaps ten thousand years—suddenly, the river of time surrounding Cao Ya dimmed, the sword light dissipated, and he was thrown into a large city.
Before Cao Ya could determine his location and the current time, he suddenly sensed many sharp gazes.
Many of them even made him feel threatened!
A celestial being!
And at the very least, one must be at the peak of the Celestial Immortal realm!
Thinking back to what the Heavenly Emperor had said about the Middle Ages, Cao Ya pondered, "Could it be that I've directly encountered the saints of the Middle Ages?"
He steadied himself, his divine power swirling around him, freeing him from the influence of the river of time. He looked around and suddenly froze.
"Uncle-Master?! You're here too?" A familiar voice made Cao Ya pause for a moment.
Across from him, Meng Qi paused for a few moments, then was overjoyed.
With a powerful celestial being as his backer, what is there for Master Xuanjie to fear?
"Master Uncle?"
Throughout the city, numerous Dharma bodies gazed into the distance, seemingly lost in thought.
Cao Ya scanned the area and saw that it was a large city with unique architectural styles, unlike anything from later generations.
Not far in front of him, a large group of Dharma Bodies were confronting each other. He sensed the aura among them and discovered beings such as the ancient Heart Saint, Number Saint, Benevolent Saint, Weapon Saint, Qi Saint, "Azure Moon Sword Immortal" Ren Qiushui, as well as Meng Qi and He Qi, who were also in the same camp as the Saints, besieging a group of demonic Dharma Bodies.
And those demonic avatars actually exuded the aura of the Demon Emperor's Claw.
Cao Ya immediately realized that this was a battle in which the ancient saints surrounded and killed Wu Daoming, the "Supreme Heavenly Demon"!
Wu Daoming is the current master of the Demon Emperor's Claw!
Besides the righteous magic body, Cao Ya also saw a tall and imposing man with a strong and distinct facial contour. His arrogant and domineering aura filled the world, and he looked down on all living beings!
Overlord!
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