Chapter 1362: Chapter 1361: The Strongest in the Future

As Lu Yang reappeared in the world, Yun Zhi, originally reduced to a mere projection, reverted to her true form, her realm stumbled and firmly settled at the Half-step Harmonization Realm.

"Eldest Senior Sister, did you need me for something?" Lu Yang chuckled lightly, appearing before Yun Zhi with an easy posture, incongruously calm amidst a battlefield strewn with shattered stars and spilled Immortal blood.

"You..." Yun Zhi was amazed, sensing in her Junior Brother a confidence like never before.

Lu Yang’s gaze was bright and clear, heavy with the weight of a thousand pounds when it landed on the hidden mastermind, an unbearable burden.

"You... you’ve achieved Omniscience?!" The hidden mastermind’s eyes widened in disbelief.

There was no hint of realm pressure coming from Lu Yang, but his penetrating gaze was more terrifying than any realm pressure could be.

He recalled the words spoken by Fairy Eternity before, and indeed, this was the most powerful being of the future.

"The hidden mastermind... or should I call you Fu Xu?"

"Considering you are the senior of us all, I should pay my respects."

As he spoke, Lu Yang indeed bowed with hands clasped in front of him, his gesture standard and serious: "Junior Lu Yang pays respects to the progenitor of the Qi Cultivation Realm, the original Primordial Immortal Body, senior Fu Xu."

Jiang Pingan and Meng Junzi, upon learning the true identity of the hidden mastermind, were both shocked; they had not imagined his origins to be so astonishing, traceable to the distant and unverifiable Ancient times, the founder of the Qi Cultivation Realm, implying he was also the creator of the entire Cultivation System.

Lu Yang rose with a smile, continuing to say: "The eight sages including the Firmament Tree, Shaohao, Emperor Shi, and Huo Zheng, were senior’s friends, and they also created many realms including the Foundation Establishment Golden Pill based on senior’s principles, protecting the Human race from harm by the Demon Race."

"Senior predicted the Dao Fruit System and selflessly shared the cultivation methods with the other sages."

"After that, senior also discovered the realm beyond Dao Fruit – Transcendence, as well as the method to reach the Transcendence Realm."

With every sentence Lu Yang spoke, the hidden mastermind’s realm shook and uncontrollably dropped further.

Listening to Lu Yang revealing his true name, recounting ancient history, especially remembering that part of history he regretted most, he showed a pained expression and bellowed,

"Stop talking!"

Lu Yang ignored him and continued to help him recall the past.

"The Firmament Tree condensed the Time Line Dao Fruit, Shaohao condensed the Heavenly Tribulation Dao Fruit, Huo Zheng condensed the Five Elements Dao Fruit, Emperor Shi condensed the Soul Dao Fruit... senior Fu Xu, you condensed the Devouring Dao Fruit."

"To achieve Transcendence, you first devoured Emperor Shi and his Soul Dao Fruit, and then successively devoured the Dao Fruits of others."

"Stop talking!!!" The hidden mastermind roared hysterically, never before had he lost his composure like this.

Lu Yang, oblivious to his plea, responded in an equally loud voice: "Since the beginning, senior Fu Xu’s concentration on Dao Fruit was for the purpose of devouring his friends to achieve Transcendence. Senior’s single-minded pursuit of the Dao, I truly admire from the bottom of my heart!"

"Don’t talk anymore..." As Lu Yang articulated Fu Xu’s most sordid thoughts, Fu Xu stumbled backwards several steps; his once unbeatable aura faded away, like an old man without a spine, unable to straighten his back ever again.

After accomplishing Transcendence, he felt no joy but instead an immense emptiness, as all those acquaintances were no longer around.

He began to indulge in life crazily, experiencing different lives.

He was like a gust of wind; after blowing through, there was not a trace left in the world, forever unable to fill the void in his heart.

Therefore, he envied the friendship of the Five Ancient Immortals, and at the end of the Fire Dynasty era, he deliberately possessed the Yingtian Immortal to sow discord amongst the Four Ancient Immortals.

In the old timeline, after coming in contact with Fairy Eternity in the Laurel Fairy Palace, he was reminded of friendships from the Ancient Times, reined in his killer instinct, and wanted to continue living disguised as Yingtian Immortal.

However, the old timeline’s Lu Yang shattered his little scheme; he had to come to the new timeline against his will in order to survive.

"Considering everything, I also have to thank senior Fu Xu for making it possible for me to achieve Omniscience."

After reaching the All-Knowing Realm, not only was he privy to the ancient and modern history of this timeline, but he was also crystal clear about events from the old timeline.

He knew that his old timeline self had resurrected Immortal Fairy Eternity, lived a life much richer than his own, enviable to others.

"Alright, I’ve just broken through to a new realm and was a bit overjoyed, so I spoke rather too much."

"After giving thanks, it’s time to settle the scores between us," Lu Yang’s expression turned cold, no longer the warm and scholarly demeanor from before.

Lu Yang stretched out a finger and pointed at Fu Xu’s forehead across the void.

Fu Xu’s body twitched uncontrollably as his endless life force rapidly drained away; he fell into the Heavenly Person Five Decays, aged instantly to a skeletal-like state, emitting waves of foul stench.

"Wait, you can’t kill me! Otherwise, I’ll modify the timeline back to the old one, and then all of you will disappear!" Fu Xu shouted, facing the brink of life and death, this was his last resort.

Lu Yang, as if hearing something extremely funny, couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

He crouched down, grabbing the head of Fu Xu, who was pleading persistently, his pleas mixed with threats.

"Let’s not even mention that you’re not proficient in using the Time Line Dao Fruit, and can’t use it in a short time."

"Even if you could use it, why do you think our timeline would disappear?"

"Wh-what..." Fu Xu was dumbfounded, what did this mean? The Firmament Tree had told him that there was only one timeline.

"It was Senior Firmament Tree who told you that there was only one timeline, right?" Lu Yang, having ample time, said slowly and deliberately.

"But has Senior Firmament Tree ever considered what would happen if someone undergoes Harmonization with their own body?"

"You did indeed create this timeline. Think carefully about the things that happened on this timeline. Eldest Senior Sister achieved Harmonization; although her realm fell, the fact that she once achieved Harmonization is enough. She used her body for Harmonization, solidifying this timeline."

"The same logic applies to the old timeline. There, Eldest Senior Sister also successfully achieved Harmonization in battle, solidifying the old timeline."

"Why do you think you could shake a timeline where a Harmonizer exists? Is it the shortcut to Transcendence that gave you confidence, or the Time Line Dao Fruit that you’re not proficient with?"

Lu Yang looked at Fu Xu, whose expression had gone blank, like a clown.

"So you see, the new and old timelines coexist. When you use the Time Line Dao Fruit, it’s merely your consciousness hopping back and forth between the two timelines."

"I bet in the old timeline, only your corpse remains."

"However, there is some good news to tell you?"

"What good news?" Hope rekindled in Fu Xu.

Lu Yang said with a smile: "Senior Firmament Tree and the others had a terrible death; they didn’t even have a gravestone. When you die, I will erect a stele for you, so go in peace."

"No—"

Fu Xu let out a wail, like a deflating balloon, rapidly shriveling away into nothingness.

"Done and dusted."

Lu Yang dusted off his hands, having resolved a major trouble for his old timeline self, and he was in quite a good mood.

"Is it over?" Yun Zhi flew over and asked.

Lu Yang shook his head: "There’s one last thing."

"What is it?"

"Resurrect Fairy Eternity."

"Resurrect Fairy Eternity?" Yun Zhi subconsciously repeated.

"Qilin Immortal and Wu Yao made a deal to swap me in to resurrect Fairy Eternity."

Lu Yang gave a mischievous smile towards Yun Zhi: "Fairy Eternity’s resurrection is also related to you, Eldest Senior Sister."

"But resurrecting Fairy is a bit tricky," Lu Yang scratched his head, "I already possess the Eternity Dao Fruit, occupying the Immortal Rule, so her Eternity Dao Fruit can’t be used."

"But it’s just a small trouble after all. I just need to discard my own Eternity Dao Fruit to make room. Don’t worry, I won’t fall in realm."

Yun Zhi was taken aback and was just about to persuade her junior brother when she saw Lu Yang decisively discard the Eternity Dao Fruit, shouting loudly.

"Fairy Eternity Yellow Bean!"

The colors of heaven and earth changed, and immortal power converged overhead, eventually forming into a dazzling soul.

"Hmm, it feels like I’ve slept for a very long time. Who are you two?" The dazzling soul yawned and rubbed her eyes, seemingly still half asleep.

"Fairy, nice to meet you for the first time. My name is Lu Yang, and this is my Eldest Senior Sister, Yun Zhi."