From the Ming Dynasty, we will conquer the world

Xu Xing slowly withdrew his fist, looking at the shattered body of the Primordial Demon Ancestor, but his expression remained largely unmoved. The separated physical body and primordial spirit returned to their original state.

At this moment, Xu Xing's power had reached a level that transcended the limitations of the real universe.

Even without using the Haotian Mirror, with a thought, he could traverse the boundaries of the universe, penetrate countless heavens, and observe countless universes that intersect or even overlap.

This is a completely new level that Xu Xing reached after receiving the blessings of the three great emperors and integrating all his knowledge into the realm of "Xuande".

He could also sense that after the Primordial Demon Ancestor died in battle, the entire universe had been subtly tilting towards his physical body, and was operating due to the fluctuations of his divine soul.

This is somewhat similar to the sign of all things facing the sun when the Nine Tribulations Ghost Immortal breaks through the shackles and becomes a Yang God in the Yang God universe. However, Xu Xing can no longer be simply summarized by the word "Yang".

He is not even the center of the universe, but has truly grasped the entire universe, with heaven and earth as one with him, yet able to separate at any time, transcending them.

Xu Xing felt this power, turned around, looked at the "Mysterious and Boundless World" that was almost torn apart by the aftershocks of the battle, and the Earthly Immortal Realm, and couldn't help but sigh softly, then swept his sleeve away.

With a flutter of the sleeves, the fabric is light and airy, like clouds spreading out, encompassing the entire universe within the sleeves, and pushing time forward relentlessly, reconstructing all broken scenes in an instant.

Only the places where a few great supernatural beings and Zhang Sanfeng and others stood remained independent; time, when it struck them, flowed away like hitting a reef.

But it is precisely because of this that they can more intuitively feel just how powerful the cultivation and realm of this "Lord of the Nine Heavens" and "Great Heavenly Venerable of Mighty Spirit and Martial Might" truly are.

In the blink of an eye, time had returned to before Xu Xing had taken Di Huaiying and the others to the "Six Paths of Reincarnation".

Di Huaiying's eyes widened in shock as he saw a dense cloud of auspicious light suddenly rise from the extremely familiar Master Xu before him, and a halo of light appear behind his head. He didn't even resemble an immortal, but rather a celestial being high above the Great Luo Heaven, looking down upon the mortal world.

As soon as this thought arose, the same honorific title appeared in everyone's mind.

The Supreme Lord of the Nine Heavens, the Mighty and Powerful Heavenly Venerable!
Di Huaiying realized something, and his previously calm expression suddenly changed. He said urgently:
"Tafa, you...you succeeded?!"

Although Di Huaiying had never been to the Upper Realm, he was, after all, a former candidate for Heavenly Official. He was familiar with the titles of the Supreme Gods in the Heavenly Rules system and knew that titles such as "Highest Heaven" and "Great Heavenly Venerable" belonged exclusively to the true Supreme Gods.

For example... the Jade Emperor of yesteryear!

Even if the others did not understand the intricacies, they could still sense from the spontaneous praise what it meant to be all-powerful and boundless.

Xu Xing turned around, smiled at everyone, and said calmly:

"Lord Di, everything is settled. The Plague King, Wutian, and even the Primordial Demon Ancestor have all been executed. The old Heavenly Court and Mount Ling are now entirely under my control."

"Now that the great task of vanquishing the demons is accomplished, we should discuss how to modify the Heavenly Rules, or perhaps, adopt a different set of rules?"

Although Di Huaiying's cultivation level is not yet at the level of an emperor, he has extraordinary potential. What is most commendable is that this great spirit official has served as a prime minister for many years and is good at recognizing and assigning tasks to people. He is now able to give full play to this talent.

Therefore, Xu Xing valued this person's idea highly.

As the two conversed, the heavens and earth seemed to revere them, and all things paid homage.

Even within the cycle of the six realms of reincarnation, the laws of heaven and earth spontaneously drive the primordial energy, manifesting endless auspicious phenomena to pay homage to and celebrate this newly born Great Heavenly Venerable and Supreme God.

The great Dao's divine pronouncements, like the clanging of swords and the sudden shattering of jade, resounded wave after wave from beyond the heavens, enveloping the entire cycle of reincarnation. Even the beings within it bowed their heads in sincere praise.

Immediately afterwards, one after another celestial palace unfolded, the Three Pure Ones Heaven descended suddenly, and even the mysterious, dark, and unfathomable Great Luo Heaven was projected here to demonstrate the majesty of the Emperor.

Then, beams of light fell from the Dao Realm Immortal Palace, transforming into various shapes and landing on the disciples of the Ping Tian Sect, making them appear no different from immortals and Buddhas, exuding majesty and an awe-inspiring, unassailable power.

This was not Xu Xing's supernatural power, but rather the response and resonance of the laws of heaven and earth to the Emperor's Way.

Xu Xing raised his head, looked at the disciples of the Pingtian Sect, the immortals and Buddhas of the Earthly Immortal Realm further away, and all sentient beings in the material universe, and said in a loud voice:
"The demonic path has wreaked havoc on the world, poisoning all living beings; the Heavenly Court has lost its way, and the moral order has collapsed; Mount Ling has closed its doors, and compassion has not been shown. Therefore, the heavens have sent forth omens, and Mars has given a warning. I have inherited the will of the former sages and upheld the true intention of the Dao, to destroy the Heavenly Court, shatter Mount Ling, and sweep away the deep-seated ailments of the demons from the universe!"
"All living beings in the universe who wish to renounce their old ways may follow the purple aura from the east and traverse the Milky Way to the west. When the frost falls in a year, the Xuan Yuan Dao Temple will be opened. It will explain the mysteries of Yin and Yang and impart the art of longevity. It will not discriminate between the wise and the foolish, nor between immortals and mortals, but as long as one has a heart that yearns for the Dao, all will be able to hear the great Dharma."

"This is not a private undertaking of one family, but a common path for all beings. In the past, when Nuwa mended the sky, she still left a glimmer of hope; now, we, the people who establish this path, should usher in an era of lasting peace."

"All the gods and immortals can watch with their own eyes, and all the ghosts and demons of the underworld should listen carefully. If there are any who obstruct the path and defy Heaven—even saints will be punished!"

After the announcement, all sentient beings, no matter where they were, could see a magnificent purple aura stretching across the sky, guiding the way forward. At the end of the Great Dao was an extremely majestic figure, seemingly the origin of all Dao.

Meanwhile, in the vast and mysterious world, Zhang Sanfeng looked at Xu Xing before him, stroked his beard, and accidentally plucked out two or three strands before stamping his foot and sighing:
"Sigh! Well then, this old Taoist has also benefited greatly from this battle. I might as well stay here, study the profound mysteries and comprehend the laws, and then come back to fight you again after I break through."

Xu Xing gestured with his hand and smiled:
"The Daoist Master's methods exist in heaven and earth. With the old master's abilities, he should be able to comprehend them soon and become one of us."

Xu Xing's words were sincere. Zhang Sanfeng was his guide in the Taoist way, and his mindset was naturally in harmony with the Great Tao. With some hard work, he could understand the true meaning of this legacy and make further breakthroughs.

Guan Qi laughed heartily, turned around, and disappeared from the spot, leaving only a lingering echo.

"I am more interested in the Three Lives and Seven Incarnations, the Six Paths of Reincarnation. Let's meet again in a year!"

Seeing that Guan Qi was so sensible, Zhang Sanfeng chuckled and transformed into wisps of light, disappearing from the spot and falling into the chaotic Great Luo Heaven to capture the Dao Venerable's lingering essence.

Only Li Ruohai remained where he was, still holding his gun with both hands, but he pursed his lips and narrowed his eyes, suddenly feeling as if he were in another world.

Li Ruohai originally thought that after bearing the Getter Line and the Spiral Force, and experiencing more than 20 years of bloody battles, his temperament had fundamentally changed.

After all, compared to this experience, the past seventeen years of life in my hometown seem far too thin.

But only now has she realized that some things may never change.

Xu Xing gazed at the young woman, sensing the ever-evolving, ever-rising power within her, and remained silent for a long time.

Although he always knew that Li Ruohai would never give up on catching up with him, Xu Xing still felt a pang of pity when he witnessed the girl's efforts and sacrifices.

While feeling reluctant to let go, he also felt a sense of relief at having found a kindred spirit.

Xu Xing knew that people like Li Ruohai never needed condescending sympathy or pity, but rather recognition and respect as equals.

Overwhelmed with emotion, Xu Xing stepped forward, embraced Li Ruohai, and whispered:
"Finally, I see you again."

Xu Xing tried to remain calm, but feeling the familiar warmth, he couldn't help but add:

"That's great, that's great."

Li Ruohai originally wanted to share with him his progress in martial arts over the years, as well as everything he had seen and heard, but after hearing this sentence, only one feeling remained in his heart.

At this moment, none of that matters.

For people who love each other, the most important thing is always the time spent together. Without one of them, no matter how great their achievements are, it cannot be considered a complete relationship.

At this moment, Xu Xing also felt an unprecedented happiness and fulfillment, and he had an impulse to introduce Li Ruohai to his former friends and let her know everything about him.

Moreover, he really misses those friends from back then, and now that he has the ability, why can't he go back and visit them?

Thinking of this, Xu Xing suddenly said:

"With the Haotian Mirror here, you won't be delayed much. Why don't you come with me first, just to relax? Once we've finished dealing with this, I'll go with you. Is that alright?"

These words showed none of the airs of a "Supreme Martial God of Calamity and Mighty Spirit," but rather resembled those of an ordinary man chatting casually about everyday life and counting the days. In truth, he was just an ordinary person.

Li Ruohai raised his face and responded heavily. Although the girl tried her best to restrain herself, her beautiful face still unconsciously exuded a bright and spirited charm.

"Ok!"

-

Winter of the eighth year of the Ming Dynasty's new calendar.

Xu Wei was already quite drunk and his vision was blurred. When he vaguely looked up, he saw two figures standing side by side on the snow-covered avenue outside the mansion.

One of them was tall and straight, wearing a blue robe and a golden crown, with a jade belt around his waist. Although his face was not clearly visible, he naturally exuded an extraordinary air.

Xu Wei felt that it could not even be described as a celestial being descending to earth, but rather that wherever this person stood, that place would transform into a celestial palace of the Dao, pure and immaculate, untouched by dust.

The other person was dressed in red, which fluttered in the cold wind like a blazing red flame, releasing both intense vitality and awe-inspiring power.

Xu Wei's vision blurred again, and the two men had already arrived at the main gate of the mansion. Then, a very familiar voice rang out, echoing throughout the banquet, laughing loudly:

"I hope you all won't mind that I've come uninvited?"

Even though Zhang Juzheng and the others were quite drunk, upon hearing this voice, their eyes widened immediately, and they turned around to see Xu Xing leaning against the door, smiling as he looked over.

"Step on the law!"

Qi Jiguang slammed his fist on the table and stood up, so forcefully that he shook all the bowls and plates on the table, causing them to float half a foot in the air, and the tabletop to shatter into dust.

Although Lu Zhu remained seated, Xi Yu noticed that several cracks had quietly appeared in the wine glass in his hand, and some water seeped between his fingers. His loss of composure showed just how shocked he was.

After a while, Lu Zhu shook his head. He didn't want to say anything at first, but in the end, he couldn't help but mutter a curse under his breath:
"your mother!"

Xi Yu was quite shocked at first, but after hearing this swear word, she couldn't help but smile. She then looked at Li Ruohai, her beautiful eyes sparkling with a hint of meaning.

Uh ~
Xu Wei let out a long breath, expelling all the alcohol, before slowly standing up. Xu Xing took a step forward, came to him, and gently helped him up, saying only:

"Uncle, I'm back."

Xu Wei's lips trembled, and he subconsciously cursed:

"I'm not blind!"

After finishing his tirade, Xu Wei stroked his beard, looked Xu Xing up and down, then reached out and gently patted him, saying only:
"It'll be good to come back, it'll be good to come back."

As he spoke, Xu Wei shifted his gaze to Li Ruohai, his right hand on Xu Xing's shoulder. With a flick of his wrist, he pushed his beloved nephew away, smiling brightly as he said repeatedly:
"Young lady, come, come, sit down. We've just started out here, so please have some food and don't be shy."

As Xu Wei was speaking, he saw that the table had been smashed to pieces by Qi Jiguang's palm. His originally kind and gentle gaze instantly turned as cold as ice.

Even a man like Qi Hu felt a chill run down his spine upon seeing this. Fortunately, he was prepared and darted into the kitchen, emerging with a large pile of items.

These items included a table, six or seven dishes, and a large bowl of rice.

Li Ruohai looked up at Xu Xing's helpless expression and couldn't help but chuckle. However, he still sat down, and his movements were no longer as bold and unrestrained as before, but rather somewhat... graceful.

As soon as Li Ruohai sat down, Xi Yu and Lu Zhu came over. Although both of them were quite good-looking, they still found it difficult to speak in front of his overly authoritative face.

Qi Jiguang didn't care about any of that. As soon as he put the table down, he shouted:

"You didn't even explain the method of stepping."

Xu Xing suppressed a laugh and was about to speak when he saw Li Ruohai look over, smile gently, and say softly:
"Master, say something."

"what?!"

Xi Yu, Lu Zhu, and even Zhang Juzheng, who had remained silent until now, couldn't help but turn their heads to look at Xu Xing.

Only Xu Wei laughed heartily and clapped his hands repeatedly, while Qi Jiguang gave a thumbs up and praised him highly.

Xu Xing smiled helplessly before sitting down and telling everyone this extremely long and tortuous story.

-

In the world of the Song Dynasty, Zhuge Zhengwo had just stepped out of his room when he saw Xu Xing leading a strange woman, standing under a tree, seemingly waiting for him.

Seeing Zhuge Zhengwo emerge, Xu Xing smiled, cupped his hands, and said:
"Lord Divine Marquis, how have you been?"

Zhuge Zhengwo was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter and waved his hand, saying:

"The name of the Divine Marquis has not been used for a long time!"

-

In the long river of time and the boundless void, Xu Xing and Li Ruohai continued to move forward. Li Ruohai looked at the blue planet ahead and asked:

"So, this is where your life truly began?"

Li Ruohai closed his eyes, using his divine sense to perceive everything on that planet. After a while, he opened his eyes and exclaimed:
"It has to be said, this is a miracle."

Xu Xing shook his head and said gently:

“Not this life, but a past life, but for me, that is indeed the case. It was that not-so-long period of time that shaped everything about me, so I want to bring you here to see it, to show you…”

With his current level of cultivation, although there are still things he cannot do in all the myriad worlds, finding his true homeland and making up for all regrets is more than enough for him.

Looking at that familiar yet unfamiliar planet, Xu Xing shook his head and said slowly:
"Still I cherish the waters of my hometown, which carry my boat for thousands of miles, alas..."

Li Ruohai nodded, walked up, and naturally took his hand, their fingers intertwined and tightly clasped.

The girl turned her head, revealing an unprecedentedly radiant smile that eclipsed the world and dimmed the stars. She spoke with an undeniable tone, each word distinct and clear:
"From this moment on, your past and future are intertwined with mine. It'll be too late for regrets, hmph!"

Xu Xing met her earnest expression and laughed loudly:

"Miss Li, I couldn't be happier to have you!"

While looking at Li Ruohai, Xu Xing was also looking at the path he had walked, at the worlds he had changed one after another, and at the vibrant life that they were radiating. He couldn't help but smile.

The universe is boundless and the void is limitless. The pursuit of truth is endless. Even a powerful figure like him may one day perish, his body and soul vanish, and he will be swallowed up by the chaotic sea.

But he did come, he made trouble, he broke through, and he changed things!
Looking at his hometown from his previous life, Xu Xing can now proudly and confidently say that he has not let down this unique miracle, and has lived a passionate, wonderful, meaningful, and interesting life with his second life! (End of Chapter)