Grandpa, times have changed.

Chapter 617 An Absurd Yet Beautiful World

Standing still in the chaotic sea, the swirling chaotic energy surged past him.

Ning Wanzhu and Ming Yu gazed into the distance.

Even in the state of 'sensory sublimation', they did not notice any change; the entire chaotic sea remained desolate.

Just as the celestial net connecting and the endlessly folding red patterns covering many worlds had no effect on this realm.

However, they knew in their hearts that this [Second Abyss Realm], which they had just named, had indeed become different.

after all……

"Activate the world search function and filter the worlds where the Dongzhen cultivator Yuan once stayed within the [Second Abyss Realm]."

Mingyu spoke directly.

Although Tongxuan is already an extremely high level among cultivators.

However, finding a specific world in this vast and boundless chaotic sea, among countless worlds, is still extremely difficult.

Why didn't I ask the Sword Ancestor for the specific world coordinates back then, in order to show my determination...?

In short, without the help of the Immortal Network, it would probably take forever to find it.

But with the help of the Tai Xuan Immortal Network, it's a different story!

As the executors of this expansion of the Immortal Network, the two possess extremely high authority in this [Second Xunyuan Realm].

This can be considered a reward for their tireless efforts in building the 'Fairy Network Connection Nodes' day and night.

[Command detected. Target worlds are being filtered based on preset criteria...]

Ning Wanzhu also looked at her personal interface in front of her, which showed a progress bar showing the percentage of instructions being executed, shared by Mingyu.

Soon, the progress bar finished loading.

[Filtering complete, target world confirmed!]

[The number of worlds visited by Yuan, a cultivator at the Cave True Realm, has been detected. Do you wish to extract key information?]

Seeing this, Mingyu clenched her fists again, and Ning Wanzhu did the same.

"Yes!"

[Extracting...]

[Extraction complete! Playing soon...]

Play?

The two paused, not yet realizing the meaning of those words, when suddenly several strands of immortal netting extended out before them.

Intertwined and entwined, they eventually formed a curtain of light.

As the image appeared on the light screen.

The sun sets in the west.

A young man with black hair and purple eyes, wearing a black overcoat, sat on the edge of a steep cliff.

In his arms, a woman with delicate features, a tall figure, and long blue hair was staring at him intently.

The magnificent sunset glow fell upon the two of them, creating an incredibly beautiful scene.

"There are no suitable spirit objects in this world, but I will definitely find a way to save you."

The young man with black hair and purple eyes solemnly promised.

"It's alright, as long as I can be with my lord..." the blue-haired woman said softly.

After saying this, the two transformed into a beam of light and left the world depicted in the image, bathed in the glow of the setting sun.

Ning Wanzhu: "..."

Mingyu: "..."

[The first world has finished playing; the second world will begin soon!]

The screen jumps.

In a lush, green forest, Yuan strolled alone, appearing extremely relaxed.

Clearly, the second world marked by the Tai Xuan Immortal Network is the world where Yuan first stopped to rest and recuperate in this [Second Xun Yuan Realm].

At that time, he hadn't even realized that Yinling had followed him.

……

……

Meanwhile, within the [First Earth Immortal Realm].

Amidst the surging chaotic energy, there was a world that wasn't particularly conspicuous, but whose outer crystal walls had many patterns and whose energy level was at the Nascent Soul stage.

Mission World 11.

This is the world where Lin Changsheng, who performed the best in the Nascent Soul group of the 'Immortal Sect Grand Competition' besides Chang Xiao, went to carry out his mission.

The interior of the world.

A majestic mountain that rises straight into the sky, with clouds and mist swirling around its waist.

A mythical bird or beast with a slender body and dazzling golden tail feathers circled the mountainside.

Wherever it passed, specks of golden light drifted down from its fluttering wings and settled in various parts of the mountains.

The ancient cypress trees on the cliff sprout new buds, the slender branches by the roadside grow flower buds, and the sweet spring water steams up in the glow of the sunset.

On the shore, a snow-white deer with a pair of crystal-clear antlers and a white tiger with wings on its ribs looked up together, gazing at the golden clouds that were constantly spreading across the sky.

"Now that the Ascension Platform has been established, one can attain the realm of Nascent Soul, accumulate three thousand external merits, and achieve perfect merit. Then one can ascend to the 'Immortal Realm' and seek the Great Dao again."

The vast and ethereal sound spread throughout the heavens and earth, resounding throughout the universe.

Down the mountain.

A high platform constructed from the branches of all the strangest plants in the world.

Lin Changsheng looked up, his eyes filled with undisguised shock.

Although he had completed his mission, he did not immediately choose to settle the account and leave, but instead prepared to see what would happen after the ascension platform was deployed...

Then there was this scene.

Ascension?

The Immortal Realm?
At this moment, he finally understood the purpose of the Ascension Hall in the outer sect!

Below the platform, locals, who had just transitioned from 'Trainers' to 'Beast Tamers' and were accompanied by various exotic beasts, were also looking at the sky, utterly shocked.

After a long while, Lin Changsheng was the first to come to his senses.

"We should go, Qing."

A small bird with purple feathers and bright, lively eyes was perched on his shoulder.

He appears to have nothing special about him, but the terrifying power contained within him is even greater than that of Lin Changsheng, a Nascent Soul sword cultivator!
Monarch-level Prophecy-type Beast.

It was also the first monarch-level beast he tamed after coming to this world.

Upon hearing Lin Changsheng's words, Qing paused, turned her head to look over, and a hint of complexity and curiosity appeared in her bright eyes.

"it is good."

A voice that was both delicate and alluring.

As the only monarch-level being among the prophetic beasts, she cannot actually be considered a 'demon', but rather a manifestation of the 'prophetic' rules of this world.

If we have to categorize it, it should be classified as 'spirit'.

Originally, this world was just an ordinary technological world.

But one day more than 3,500 years ago, an accident occurred that completely changed the world.

This world was 'bombed' by an external world, and the rules of the two worlds influenced each other, causing changes within the world.

Some of the world's rules broke away from their original 'conceptual' state and descended into the world, forming nine monarch-level mythical beasts.

The various creatures that originally existed in the world were also affected, began to mutate, and thus gained control of all sorts of powers.

However, highly intelligent individuals like humans were not affected, and were instead constrained by the unaffected part of the rules, unable to control any extraordinary abilities in their pure human form.

I thought this would be the beginning of the end of humanity.

Strangely, those beasts that possessed various extraordinary abilities not only did not hate humans, but were instead attracted to some humans with pure and upright hearts.

A pure and upright heart...

To be honest, when Lin Changsheng learned this, he thought he was listening to a fairy tale.

But this is the reality of this world!
Under these circumstances, Lin Changsheng couldn't do anything to the strange beasts of this world, so he turned to the only 'outlier' among them as a breakthrough point.

That is, green.

As the embodiment of the 'prophecy' rules of this world, she knows everything that has happened in the past, and can even glimpse some of what will happen in the future.

This also explains why, while she is neither hostile to humans, she is also not close to them.

After a brief exchange, Lin Changsheng and she fought to a draw. This unknown yet powerful human, clearly inferior to himself, was able to hold her own against him—all of this intrigued Qing greatly.

Thus, Qing, who had never left his nest in over three thousand years, followed a human out of his nest for the first time.

It was with her help that Lin Changsheng was able to find other monarch-level beasts in various hidden places around the world.

They eventually succeeded in repairing the damage left by the world's collision years ago and designed the 'Beast Taming Cultivation Method' that was most suitable for this world.

"Remember what you promised me," Qing reminded him.

She knew the world too well, so she had no interest in anything about it, and was even bored with this boring human world.

She's thought about it from time to time over the years.

If this world is reborn, will there be unknown possibilities that even we ourselves cannot foresee?

However, this unknown yet powerful human appeared while it was still just a thought.

He also promised himself that he would take him to witness more of the unknown!
"Don't worry." Lin Changsheng smiled.

Then, looking ahead, he suddenly remembered the other monarch-level beasts he had encountered.

'If my demise would bring about positive change in this world, then I would be willing.'

That was the response those monarch-level beasts gave him when he told them the truth and explained everything he was going to do.

Several of them had traveled with trainers among humans who possessed pure and upright hearts.

However, humans in this world are unable to control supernatural abilities.

So when those trainers who initially accompanied them, possessing pure and upright hearts, passed away, they too were saddened and returned to their own resting place, rarely appearing in the world.

Lin Changsheng felt that those monarch-level alien beasts were like the embodiment of 'truth, goodness, and beauty'.

They were even willing to sacrifice themselves for a better future for the world...

It is a world that is somewhat absurd, yet incredibly beautiful, like a fairy tale.

Will everything I do in this world really bring about a better change for the world?

He sighed softly to himself.

Lin Changsheng withdrew his gaze and brought up his personal interface.

Silently, he chose to settle the matter and spent 1 Ascension Point to take Qing with him.

The next instant, Lin Changsheng and Qing on the platform vanished.

……

……

after a while.

Taixuan Realm, Sword Sect.

The outer gate of the Ascension Hall.

A hazy outline slowly emerged on the hexagonal platform at the very top of the Ascension Platform, eventually solidifying from its illusory form.

The look of disbelief in Lin Changsheng's eyes had not yet faded.

Similarly, this batch of ascended messengers also had the opportunity to observe the Chaos Sea in a state of 'perception sublimation'.

However, because the ascension missions for this batch of ascension envoys were less difficult than those for the first batch, only those who performed exceptionally well received the rewards.

Although Lin Changsheng did not collect all the ascension points, he not only completed all the tasks, but also created a cultivation system that retained some of the characteristics of the world itself.

Therefore, all things considered, this task's evaluation is among the very top-ranked.

Du Ruoheng did not urge him, but waited quietly for him to come back to his senses.

After a while...

"Disciple greets Sect Master!"

Lin Changsheng, finally regaining his senses, hurriedly bowed.

Du Ruoheng nodded slightly and smiled, "You did a good job this time."

Because the Sword Sect was unusually ranked second to last among the first batch of ascended envoys, that shameless old man Cheng Junming kept making sarcastic remarks about him in the group chat.

Fortunately, the second batch of Sword Sect Ascension Envoys performed quite well overall.

On the contrary, the Supreme Daoist sect...

Although they have the largest number of members, most of them are 'steady' leaders and pillars of society, each one extremely cautious and cunning.

Forget about changing the world to get a higher mission rating, very few people even manage to complete the minimum mission requirements.

As for the overall performance...

Naturally, it wasn't as eye-catching.

Of course, those 'prudent' juniors of the Supreme Daoist Sect didn't care about these 'empty titles' either.

But judging from what Lao Cheng said yesterday, it seems he's found a solution...

After pondering for a moment, Du Ruoheng said gently:
"Go back and get some rest. If you feel unwell, report it to the sect as soon as possible, and the sect will arrange someone to help you."

Upon hearing this, Lin Changsheng blurted out:

"Will you reimburse me?"

He regretted it as soon as he said it, and looked at Du Ruoheng with an embarrassed expression.

"..." Du Ruoheng's expression was also somewhat strange. "Don't worry, all expenses will be borne by the sect."

Given this kid's family situation...

I understand, I understand!

"Thank you, Sect Master," Lin Changsheng said hurriedly. "Then this disciple will take his leave."

"Well, let's go."

Lin Changsheng felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickly turned around and walked out of the Ascension Hall.

After watching him leave, Du Ruoheng glanced back at the other second batch of Sword Sect Ascension Envoys who were still on missions.

Junior Grandmaster Zhang Yunlu...

The method is simple and direct, but the results are good.

Moreover, he understood the mission and, while preserving the characteristics of the mission world as much as possible, collected the classic texts of that world and created a suitable cultivation system.

Although that cultivation system was still a bit rough, it was already quite an achievement for her to have reached this point with her accumulated knowledge.

The ascension points after settlement should not be low.

Then he looked at the other people.

To sum it up in one sentence.

Sword cultivators don't have many fancy tricks, and their adaptability is relatively poor when dealing with situations that cannot be resolved by force.

But overall, they are still much better than those 'prudent' junior disciples of the Supreme Dao Sect!

Seeing this, Du Ruoheng became even more satisfied.

After confirming that no one was around, he took out his phone from his storage ring.

Open the chat software and enter the 'Tai Xuan Immortal Sect Cattle and Horses Group'.

The latest speaker is Cheng Junming, the patriarch of the Taishang Dao Sect.

At a glance, Du Ruoheng noticed something was wrong.

Although the nickname in the group was only a few words long, lines of information immediately flashed through his mind the moment he saw Cheng Junming's nickname.

Name: Cheng Junming

【Sex: Male】

[Realm: Harmony with the Dao]

[Affiliation: Supreme Dao Sect]

[Position: Sect Master of the Supreme Daoist Sect]

The Dragon Elephant Sky-Supporting Sect's top henchman: "What is this? It can't even be blocked!"

The Supreme Daoist Sect's top lackey: "I'm going to award this 'presence halo' as a reward."

I'm not an ox or a horse: "6"

It works even through the spirit network?!

This must be the work of the patriarch!

As Du Ruoheng sensed the information in his mind, a strange glint flashed in his eyes.

If it were the junior grandmaster, he would probably quite like this kind of 'reward'...

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