After the Skyfall

Chapter 874 One-year appointment

"What was that chasing us just now? Our warship was almost destroyed. Luckily, we crossed four worlds in a row, otherwise we might not have been able to get rid of it."

Inside the warship, Lin Yue was still shaken. Although she didn't know exactly what had happened, she could feel the immense danger she had just experienced. If it weren't for the warship's amazing defenses after its modification, she might have actually died near the moon.

“The Crystal Palace on the moon has accumulated too much polluted energy. Just now, a murderous intent carrying this terrifying energy rushed over, which was indeed somewhat dangerous,” Li Yi said. “Sister Lin, don’t worry, you are safe inside the Immortal Dao Warship.”

Then, he looked at the knife-shaped coin in his hand.

Within the gleaming light and shadow of the knife-shaped coin, the remnant soul of Emperor Huaqing was condensed.

"Hua Qing, what did you find inside? Why did such a sudden change occur?" Li Yi asked.

"I manipulated the sword coin to transform into a celestial blade and cleaved open that crystal palace, discovering a grand array operating within. That array was based on dragon marrow and phoenix gall, and forged with the remains of countless ancient powerhouses," Hua Qing's remnant soul said. "I intend to use my power to destroy that array and help you solve the problem of Earth's pollution."

"But just as I was about to make a move, from the depths of the hall, two beams of light transformed into two divine swords and attacked. After I fought back with one blow, I dared not linger and immediately fled far away. That killing intent must have come from them."

"However, I did not return empty-handed. Although I did not have time to make a move, I still managed to cut off a corner of the great formation and disrupt its operation. Although this is not enough to completely solve the problem of pollution on Earth, it can reduce the degree of pollution."

Upon hearing this, Li Yi's expression turned serious: "You mean, there's someone inside that Crystal Palace protecting the operation of the grand formation?"

“It’s not necessarily a human.” The remnant soul of Emperor Huaqing shook his head and said, “It might be an evil creature with intelligence, or some kind of being. In any case, the opponent’s strength is very powerful, especially in that situation filled with polluted spiritual energy. When I disrupted the operation of the great formation, I actually had the idea of ​​weakening the opponent’s strength, otherwise I would have to face the same crisis again next time.”

“Once some of the polluted spiritual energy dissipates, the strength of the evil creatures in that crystal palace will definitely be affected. However, you can no longer go near the moon recently. An energy tide has formed there. If you get close, you will not only be polluted, but you may also continue to be targeted by that terrifying killing intent.”

"Fortunately, the moon is far enough away from the earth that even if the influence is large, it is difficult for it to reach the earth."

"I see. I didn't expect you to be able to think of so much in such a short time," Li Yi said.

Even knowing they were outmatched, they were still able to destroy a corner of the great formation, reduce pollution, weaken the enemy's strength, and lay the foundation for subsequent actions.

“However, although I didn’t go all out this time, my remnant soul is damaged, and it’s difficult for me to help anymore. You’ll have to rely on yourself from now on. I want to go to the Incense World to recuperate.” Hua Qing then took the opportunity to make another request.

Li Yi narrowed his eyes: "Don't rush this. After I get to Earth and check the situation, I will send you to the Incense World to recover."

He did not believe the other party's side of the story.

"Then you must hurry. My remnant soul is damaged and cannot last long. Even with sufficient spiritual energy to nourish it, it will be difficult to survive for long," Hua Qing's remnant soul said.

If it weren't for the special nature of the world of incense offerings, he wouldn't be able to hope for resurrection in his current state.

"Don't worry, I will keep my promise." After Li Yi finished speaking, he had Hong Ji open the hatch, and he leaped out, then his gaze swept over the hull of the Immortal Dao Warship.

But a gruesome gash had been torn open on the hull, which was made of crimson gold. The gash pierced through three decks and nearly ripped the immortal warship in half.

Such an attack would absolutely obliterate Lin Yue, leaving her without a trace, and even Li Yi's divine body would suffer damage.

"It seems that simply blooming a single Dao flower is not enough to completely solve the pollution problem on Earth. Only when the three flowers gather at the top will we be qualified to have a chance to encounter the strange creatures on the moon."

Li Yi roughly estimated the opponent's strength from this attack.

Although the opponent is very strong, the strength is limited and not completely insurmountable. After all, Li Yi is a god in his own right.

"I'll have the Taoist Master Tiangong repair it later. Although it's badly damaged, the important parts weren't attacked, so the loss is acceptable," Li Yi thought to himself.

He then waited quietly for a while in the world of spiritual cultivation in the Dharma-ending Age.

After confirming that there was no danger following him, he planned to return to Earth aboard the Immortal Battleship.

However, just as he was thinking this, Li Yi suddenly froze, then looked up at the sky not far away, where strong spatial fluctuations were appearing, and spiritual energy was constantly spreading out.

"The gate to the outer heavens has opened, and cultivators at the Perfect Realm have once again descended from the outer heavens into this world of Dharma decline."

Li Yi immediately understood what was going on, and then he recalled something.

That was when he last came to this Dharma-ending World, he met with several Great Perfection cultivators. At that time, he said that he would come here again to give the cultivators of the Outer Heavens a chance to cross over and leave.

A year has passed in the blink of an eye.

His last words have been fermenting for a year, and are probably known to everyone in Tianwaitian by now.

What surprised Li Yi was how these cultivation experts sensed his arrival in this world and reacted so quickly.

Li Yi thought for a moment and didn't rush to leave. Since he had unexpectedly come here, he might as well meet these Great Perfection cultivators. With his current strength, Great Perfection cultivators were no longer a threat to him.

However, it cannot be denied that these people are still a powerful force. If they are willing to follow him and leave, they can play a significant role in cross-disciplinary operations.

With that in mind, he simply stood on the Immortal Path Warship, waiting for these people to appear.

soon.

The gate to the Outer Heaven was completely opened, and dozens of figures immediately appeared before Li Yi. Each of these people was a cultivator at the Great Perfection level, and their arrival together clearly indicated that they were determined to achieve something.

When the eyes of the two parties meet.

"Taiyi, you have indeed kept your promise and have come to this world of Dharma decline again after a year. I, Yuqing Daoist, have come on behalf of the Outer Heavens to discuss the matter of crossing realms with you."

A slender Taoist priest, stepping on five-colored divine light, emerged from the outer heavens.

Other experts did not descend upon this world; they preferred to remain in the Outer Heavens, even at the cost of expending their power to maintain this spatial gate.

Li Yi laughed at this moment: "I said before I crossed over last time that this was your last chance. After I leave this time, no one will descend into this world again, and you will completely lose the opportunity to cross over."

"We have come with sincerity," said Daoist Yuqing earnestly.

"Sincerity? Upon meeting you, none of you will address me by my honorific title. I see no sincerity in you, but rather your sheer numbers. Could it be that you intend to join forces to capture me and force me to reveal the method of crossing realms?"

Li Yi smiled coldly: "If that's the case, then go ahead and make your move. Let's decide the outcome based on victory or defeat. That might not be a bad, simple and direct method."

Yuqing Daoist's expression turned slightly solemn. As a cultivator at the Great Perfection stage, he could sense the Dao mechanism. He did indeed sense an opportunity to cross realms and leave from Taiyi, but at the same time, he also sensed a very dangerous aura.

The opponent's strength is terrifying. If they make a move, it will be earth-shattering. Even if all thirty-three of us Great Perfection Realm experts join forces, we probably will have a hard time gaining the upper hand.

Moreover, his gaze lingered on the warship beneath Li Yi's feet.

The crimson-gold material was astonishing; it was something that could be refined into a Dao artifact, possessing terrifying defensive power. Moreover, the refining technique on it seemed to be the work of a disciple of the Dao Artifact Sect. However, such a treasure was actually torn to shreds by something.

It is evident that Taiyi recently experienced an extremely dangerous battle.

Through these details, Daoist Yuqing could get a glimpse of Li Yi's strength and make a rough estimate of his abilities.

"Fellow Daoist is joking. As the saying goes, it is better to resolve enmity than to create it. We are merely those who are trapped in our own world, only seeking an opportunity to cross realms. How can we turn against each other?" Daoist Yuqing smiled.

As soon as he said this, the hostility of the people behind him immediately disappeared.

Clearly, the others understood what Daoist Yuqing meant and knew they couldn't make a move.

"You're not going to fight, and you're not sincere either. How can I take you across realms? You know, ordinary people have to pay for a carriage ride. You're all well-known masters, each of you a respected elder in this world. Do you think you can just rely on your old faces to get me to give you a ride? You're not young and beautiful fairies. If you were exceptionally attractive, I might consider it."

Li Yi said calmly.

“Fellow Daoist, I naturally understand that there is no free lunch in this world. As long as you are willing to take us away from this world, you can name your terms. We will do whatever we can without delay.” Daoist Yuqing took a deep breath and said earnestly.

Li Yi glanced at everyone and said, "I will plant the Self-Sacrifice Curse on you so that you can be at my command. After you have made great contributions in the future, I will remove the Self-Sacrifice Curse and give you your freedom."

"The Sacrifice Spell? That condition is too harsh. Can we change it?" A cultivator at the Great Perfection stage couldn't help but ask immediately.

Everyone else frowned and remained silent.

Clearly, Li Yi's condition was too harsh. How could they, as cultivators at the Great Perfection stage, accept being treated like slaves by an outsider?

“It seems you are all living quite well in the Outer Heavens and haven’t felt the cruelty of the Dharma End,” Li Yi said. “However, my conditions are as they are; whether you agree or not is up to you. But I have heard that in nature, whenever the dry season comes, clever animals will find new water sources in advance before the water sources dry up, so as to safely get through the drought.”

"But dull animals only think of saving themselves when drought comes, but by then it's too late. I don't think you experts are even worse than animals."

Although his analogy was crude, the Taoist practitioners present certainly understood the principle.

Although the outer heavens still have spiritual energy, it will eventually dry up. No one can survive until the next spiritual energy revival. Therefore, they must cross realms to seek a new world before the spiritual energy is completely exhausted.

Moreover, this plan is feasible. Last time, they saw that Xuan Yuezi, one of the Seven Fairy Maidens of the Heavenly Dao Sect, had cultivated to the Great Perfection and was full of spiritual energy, which showed that she had obtained the opportunity to cross realms.

(End of this chapter)