I am Xiao Sheng

Chapter 1456 Chaos Crisis
Chapter 1436 Chaos Crisis

Time was passing by, and even though Shifang Daoren had made contact with Changshengzi, he did not stop to wait. Instead, he continued to move forward. He was worried that if he stopped, the enemy would notice. Before receiving a reply from Changshengzi, he had to be cautious and continue to move forward, so as not to arouse the enemy's suspicion!
"I haven't found any problems with myself. It's just that the Great Thousand World has been affected to some extent. This effect is because the Chaos World has been in existence for too long and has been eroded by the power of Chaos. However, it's not serious. Judging from the current situation, I haven't been targeted."

As soon as Changshengzi finished speaking, Shifang Daoren breathed a sigh of relief, but he was still worried and said again, "Are you sure there's no problem? This is no small matter. If possible, you'd better double-check whether the erosion of chaos is also a scheme. After all, this is the chaotic world, and I suspect that Yangmei and Shichen are hiding in the chaos!"

Although he was very unhappy to hear the Ten Directions Daoist questioning him, after all, it was a denial of his abilities, for his own safety, Changshengzi still patiently and carefully examined himself again. He found that there was nothing wrong with him. The erosion of chaos was only his own problem and had nothing to do with the conspiracy. This was the inevitable impact he would suffer as he entered chaos and was about to move towards the edge of chaos. Everything was within the normal range!

"I'm certain there's nothing wrong with me!" The moment Changshengzi uttered these words, his voice faltered. In that instant, an unusual power flashed through his Great Thousand World, making him unsure if he was truly without hidden dangers. What was that power, and why could it appear so silently within his Great Thousand World?

When Changshengzi paused, Shifang Daoren immediately sensed something was wrong. Something must have happened, so he quickly asked, "Changshengzi, what happened on your end? Answer me!"

At this moment, Changshengzi finally came to his senses and said in a heavy tone, "Shifang, perhaps your worries are justified. Suddenly, a mysterious and unusual power flashed through the Great Thousand World. I may have been targeted as well, but he is hiding it more deeply and can silently erode the Great Thousand World."

"Damn it, I knew there would be a problem. Both the Dark King and I were tricked, so how could you not be tricked? During that journey through chaos, we and our true selves were exposed. It wouldn't be difficult for anyone to find out about our relationship. Now the worst has happened, and we need to be prepared! Can the origin of the Great Thousand Worlds be separated? Can you use the origin of the Great Thousand Worlds to undergo a transformation, using the Great Thousand Worlds as nourishment to return!"

Although this method was crazy, at this point, the Ten Directions Taoist had no other choice. This was almost the only chance to minimize their own losses and ensure their escape route.

"It's difficult. If this were the primordial world, it wouldn't be a problem, but now that I'm deep in the chaos, it's quite difficult to do this. In fact, the slightest mistake could lead to my death and the annihilation of my soul. The corrosive power of the depths of the chaos is too strong. The power of the Great Thousand Worlds is severely suppressed. It's almost a dead end to try to return by using the Great Thousand Worlds as nourishment!"

Changshengzi's words shocked Shifang Daoren. They had only thought about how to protect themselves and had not expected that the Great Thousand World would be suppressed in the Chaos. But now it had happened, which meant that all the original settings were wrong. Moreover, under the current circumstances, Changshengzi was also facing a crisis. Who was plotting against them? Was it the Chaos Dao?
Unfortunately, even the Ten Directions Daoist couldn't be sure. After all, he hadn't personally experienced or witnessed the true state of the Great Thousand World. Even if he had a thousand words in his heart, he couldn't express them. Rashly offering opinions could easily plunge Changshengzi into an even greater crisis. This was an immeasurable calamity, and being in the midst of it, no one knew what would happen next!
"Chang Shengzi, can you stabilize yourself, stabilize the origin of the Great Thousand World, and do you have any backup plans? If it is dangerous to continue, can you stop?" After thinking for a long time, Shi Fang Dao Ren finally asked this question.

"Stabilizing myself is not a problem, but stabilizing the origin of the Great Thousand World is impossible. Even if I stop, the Great Thousand World will still be eroded by chaos. Now I am in a dilemma. As for our backup plan, as long as the Great Thousand World still exists, it is not a big problem. I am worried that the Great Thousand World will not last until the end of the immeasurable calamity!"

Yes, if the vast world cannot hold out until the end of the immeasurable eon, what is the point of stopping? It is better to risk continuing forward, perhaps there is still a glimmer of hope. However, continuing forward is also an unknown choice, and we do not know what awaits us ahead. It is precisely because of this that Changshengzi said such a thing!
"Impossible. There is always a glimmer of hope. Even an immeasurable calamity cannot wipe us out. There must be some power that we have overlooked. Think carefully about what power you or your world possess that can resist the erosion of chaos. So many worlds are in chaos, why is there no problem, but it is you who is experiencing this problem? Even if you are driving your world towards the edge of chaos, this should not happen!"

When the words of the Ten Directions Daoist fell, Changshengzi's gaze also sharpened. This was a problem he had never thought about. He was only thinking about how to reach the edge of the Chaos World as quickly as possible, waiting for the opportunity to appear, and rushing out when the Chaos World was destroyed. He had not thought about his current problem. After all, he had not made many calculations before!
"I understand now. I made a mistake. The reason why the Great Thousand World can stand in the chaos is because it can absorb the origin of chaos and transform the chaotic energy. I controlled the Great Thousand World and put all my power into defense, which restricted the most fundamental power of the Great Thousand World!" Soon, Changshengzi realized that he had made a low-level mistake. But was such a low-level mistake really caused by his momentary negligence?

Although he had some doubts, he had no evidence. Under these circumstances, Changshengzi did not mention it to Shifang Daoren, as it would only increase Shifang Daoren's worries. Moreover, as long as he understood the problem and made timely changes, the crisis would be overcome, and there was no need to cause any more trouble!

"Then you redo everything and see what's going on. Time waits for no one. If there are problems, we'll figure out a solution. If all else fails, there's only one option: cut your losses. Even if it comes at a price, you must protect yourself!" At this moment, Shifang Daoren suddenly thought of Yang Mei and Shichen. If he could find these two and learn the secrets of chaos from them, perhaps things wouldn't be like this. He had been traveling through the chaos for so long, yet he hadn't discovered the Great Thousand Worlds of the Three Thousand Chaos Gods and Demons, nor the Great Thousand Worlds of those Chaos Beast Kings. Could it be that their Great Thousand Worlds had all disappeared, swallowed up by the chaos?
This is simply impossible. The only explanation is that these vast worlds are all hidden, and they need to understand everything about Chaos better. Even at this moment, the Ten Directions Daoist wondered if these guys were also pushing their own vast worlds towards the edge of Chaos, preparing for the worst. This is not impossible. After all, whether it's the three thousand Chaos Gods and Demons or the Chaos Beast Kings who have transformed into Primordial Golden Immortals, they all understand Pangu and know about the existence of the 'Pangu Axe.' It's not impossible for them to take shortcuts; they're just more discreet.

Although he had such doubts in his heart, Shifang Daoren did not speak them out because he was in the midst of chaos. He did not mention them to Changshengzi, fearing that if he spoke, something unexpected might happen, or even alarm Yang Mei and Shichen.

Thinking about the changes of Pangu and his own experiences on this journey, Shifang Daoren couldn't help but be wary and suspicious. Before fully understanding everything, being cautious was always the right thing to do, because one only has one life. If he were to fall into danger, he might also implicate his own body, which would be an immeasurable eon.

What the Ten Directions Daoist could think of, the awakened Changshengzi could not think of. He could think of it too, but he dared not act rashly. Only by truly delving into the chaos and touching its boundary could he understand how terrifying it was. That terrifying aura was constantly eroding the Great Thousand Worlds. Even with the defense of the world walls, it was difficult to resist its erosion. So even though he suspected that the Great Thousand Worlds were doing the same thing as him, he did not want to search for them.

Just then, a deafening roar erupted from the chaos, and a terrifying aura of destruction burst forth. As that light rose, a familiar aura flashed through Changshengzi's mind—the aura of the world. However, the world was heading towards destruction; a vast world could not withstand the erosion of chaos and was destroyed!
"It's the shockwave from the destruction of the world. It seems there really is someone like me who wanted to take a shortcut, trying to break out of the chaos during the immeasurable calamity. Unfortunately, he failed. Chaos is more terrifying and horrifying than imagined. Without sufficient origin and a powerful world, it's impossible to take this path!" In an instant, Changshengzi understood everything and realized why he hadn't encountered any enemies on this trip. It was all because those enemies also had their own plans and schemes!

When a great world is destroyed, all living beings in that world are also destroyed. It's a pity that we don't know who created this great world, nor do we know whether the creator suffered any backlash. After all, the destruction of a great world is not just a simple destruction; it is also accompanied by a backlash from its very origin!

When that thunderclap exploded, it seemed to herald a cataclysmic change. Before Changshengzi could even contact Shifang Daoren, another thunderclap rang out, and yet another great world was destroyed by the erosion of chaos. For those who were unprepared, whose great world's origin was not strong enough, or even those whose own strength was insufficient, chaos was a disaster!

"Good heavens, one after another, great worlds are being destroyed. It seems those chaotic gods and demons have all made preparations. While they appear to be heading to the primordial world, they've secretly left these contingency plans in the chaos. It's a pity I don't know how many great worlds can withstand it, how many can hold out until the end." Feeling the terrifying aura of destruction erupting, Changshengzi sighed, a hint of worry in his eyes. If it weren't for the appearance of the Ten Directions Daoist, perhaps he too would have followed in their footsteps, perishing and destroying their escape route!

"Shifang, go back. Don't stay in the Chaos any longer. There are many dangers here. I have the help of many people, so there won't be any problems. But it's very dangerous for you to be alone in the Chaos. If you encounter the three thousand Chaos Gods and Demons, you may die. Remember, don't put all your hopes on me. This place is just your last resort!"

Although Changshengzi wanted to tell Shifang Daoren not to worry about their escape route, he ultimately dared not do so, because if he misled Shifang Daoren, it could very well destroy their chances of survival!

Upon hearing Changshengzi's words, Shifang Daoren sighed inwardly. He wasn't a fool; he naturally understood the meaning behind those words. Changshengzi wasn't absolutely certain, and the Great Thousand World, their last resort, wasn't safe either. It was best not to use it if possible, otherwise, they might very well perish!
“I understand. Take care. If things are hopeless, then retreat decisively. Don’t have too many concerns. This is an immeasurable calamity. Your own safety must be the priority. As long as you live, the Great Thousand World still exists, and we have more chances of survival and more possibilities. I’m going back!” Without waiting for Changshengzi’s reply, Shifang Daoren turned and headed in another direction. Although he wanted to return to the Primordial World, he didn’t know if the Chaos Dao was watching him, so he took some precautions to prevent the Chaos Dao from seeing through him.

As the Ten Directions Daoist severed his connection with Changshengzi, Changshengzi, who was in the Great Thousand World, sighed and murmured to himself, "Take care of yourself too. I don't know if I can hold on until the end, or if this perfect Great Thousand World can last until the end of the immeasurable calamity. I hope everything will turn out well!"

Faced with such a dangerous situation, and it came so suddenly, Changshengzi dared not have too many expectations. After all, this was an immeasurable calamity, and it was already difficult to ensure his own safety. If he had any more demands, it would only be self-deception. Under the great calamity, dangers lurked everywhere, and living was the best outcome!

(End of this chapter)