Covering the Heavens: Starting from the First Great Emperor

Chapter 158 Because I am Xu Yuanming
Various whispers, chaotic yet normal mental fluctuations came through, making Xu Yuanming somewhat lost in thought. Was this world really this complicated?
What exactly is going on? Has this meant they've returned to a simpler, more ordinary life?
This situation is somewhat similar to what happened before he traveled through time.

"Mr. Yang, what do you think of this place? Isn't it a bit scary? You see, if something suddenly appears here and the parents report it, it will be difficult to handle. After all, animation is not like a novel; it has to be based on the original manuscript."

"Ok."

Xu Yuanming was somewhat bewildered upon hearing this. What did it mean?
Anime was reported by parents?
This is really not good, as for the original manuscript being altered...

Haha, it's hard to give a good evaluation; some of them will be very good, and some will be very bad.

"Mr. Yang, your other novel was recently published. Please take a look when you have time. I have made some revisions to the original text."

Xu Yuanming peered over.

The man referred to as General Manager Yang was a middle-aged man. He nodded and said, "Okay, it's been so long since I've written a book. It was fine at first, but I didn't expect my old health problems to flare up again. I'll take a look when I have time."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuanming frowned, somewhat incredulous that someone could fall ill in this world, especially someone who writes novels.
It's one thing for a creator god to fall ill, but what if...

Suddenly, Xu Yuanming had a thought.

Could this be his original world?

He could not sense any fluctuations or traces of the Dao among these people.

Xu Yuanming carefully observed the man referred to as "General Manager Yang," and then his lips twitched.

"It seems that's really the case. What can surpass the trilogy? Only truth, true truth, truth without any falsehood!"

He sighed; the person in front of him was the author of the trilogy.

With that thought, Xu Yuanming disappeared.

This is April 19, 2025, while the day he traveled through time was December 27, 2024.

From the moment he arrived in that world, only one hundred and forty-three days had passed in this original world!
Xu Yuanming's heart sank. No wonder he felt at ease after coming to this world; it turned out he had returned to his hometown.

Xu Yuanming looked at the sky. He had come to the city where he had studied at university, and everything here felt so unfamiliar.

He was somewhat dazed and confused as he walked down the street.

Xu Yuanming didn't know whether to be happy or sad about this.

Now, he could simply ignore everything and live in this world.

With this strength, who in the world can rival us?

A being with the strength of a peak Immortal Emperor exists in this world where there is no cultivation power.

How was that saying said?
The Immortal Emperor Returns to the City?

Hahaha……

Thinking of this, Xu Yuanming suddenly burst into laughter.

People around him kept their distance, wondering if he had encountered someone with a mental illness.

Furthermore, this person's attire was strange; he wore a long robe, had a majestic figure, and exuded an imposing aura that inspired fear.

But after the fear, there was also a sense of relief.

They didn't know why, but they just couldn't feel any hostility towards the person in front of them.

Xu Yuanming's appearance has not changed. He is dressed in the same clothes, and has never changed them. If he wanted to, no one in the world could be more handsome than him.

But what does appearance matter to him?

He doesn't need anything to embellish himself; he is who he is, and there's no need for him to change.

Xu Yuanming strolled down the street, and he became the center of attention.

Among them were many handsome men, but upon seeing him, they couldn't help but lower their heads.

No matter how proud a person is, they will pale in comparison to Xu Yuanming.

Suddenly, a young girl with a camera blocked the street and smiled, saying, "Sir, may I trouble you for a moment?"

Xu Yuanming smiled and said amiably, "Speak."

He was very approachable, unlike the impression he gave off; he was like a friendly older brother next door.

"You...you're not afraid of being on camera, are you? If you don't want to, then consider this my order confiscated."

The girl was somewhat anxious.

Xu Yuanming waved his hand.

"It doesn't matter."

In the heavens and earth, countless beings worshipped him, let alone in this world. Nothing could change his mindset.

His voice is like a gentle spring breeze.

If his former rivals knew this face, they would be shocked, wondering if the person in front of them was actually Xu Yuanming.

For Xu Yuanming to speak like that, it's already a miracle that this demon didn't attack you with a sword, let alone speak so politely at this moment.
"Thank you so much!"

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After that incident, a second person came.

Xu Yuanming accepted all comers and continued walking slowly.

Finally, he arrived at the school gate. Although only four months had passed, it felt like a lifetime had passed.

Xu Yuanming was somewhat moved; unknowingly, he had once again become the focus of attention here.

Suddenly, a young man recognized Xu Yuanming.

"Hey... Xu Yuanming, holy crap, am I seeing things?"

"Who? Who is Xu Yuanming?"

"I'm not saying this to be rude, but you don't even know him! That incident caused a sensation across the internet. A perfectly healthy student suddenly disappeared from school. At the time, our school was also under pressure from the Education Bureau and all those big shots. They were all put under pressure online."

"Holy crap, you... you're still alive? You disappeared right after class last year, your family even called the school, and now all your roommates have been accepted into graduate programs, and your family has received two million yuan. And now you're suddenly showing up here?"

Xu Yuanming smiled slightly. If it were before, he might not have recognized this person, but after achieving success in cultivation, he understood everything clearly.

"Wang Jiawei, long time no see."

"Xu Yuanming... are you a human or a ghost? You weren't wrongfully killed, and you've come to claim my life in broad daylight?!"

The young man named Wang Jiawei rubbed his eyes, somewhat incredulous.

Xu Yuanming simply smiled and said, "We must believe in science."

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With Xu Yuanming's appearance, the story spread online again, and this impossible thing happened.

Various speculations have emerged online.

For example, Xu Yuanming actually ran into the deep mountains and forests to hide from something, but after so much time, he couldn't bear it any longer and finally came back.

He was discovered by an old immortal who happened to be passing by, and was taken to cultivate. However, he was too talented, and after only a few months of cultivation, he attained immortality and returned to this world.

"..."

There are many, many similar cases, and the internet is full of speculation.

The first guess is the most common, after all, such things do happen, especially the idea of ​​cultivating oneself to become an immortal.

Let's trust science!
Anyway, Xu Yuanming is now famous, and even government officials have invited him to visit.

Many important figures met him and asked him how he was doing.

Everyone felt something was wrong. As one of the top universities in the country, it has cameras everywhere. Why would they suddenly disappear?
However, no one suspected anything, simply assuming that there was a malfunction and that this situation was not recorded.

Of course, some people also came to Xu Yuanming to become his disciples.

However, he did not agree and repeatedly stated online that we should trust science.

Xu Yuanming did not try to change anything. He was just an ordinary person, and everything just unfolded as it was. He walked on like a passerby, as if he did not belong to this world.

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The roommates had mixed feelings after seeing Xu Yuanming. They were afraid that their postgraduate admission would be canceled, but they also felt a little happy, after all, Xu Yuanming was still alive and their friendship was still there.

They breathed a sigh of relief when they learned from Xu Yuanming that their postgraduate admission would not be cancelled.

Immediately afterwards, many people approached Xu Yuanming.

Xu Yuanming's temperament was so extraordinary that many people wanted him to become an actor.

But without exception, he declined all of these offers.

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Time slowly passed, and everyone looked at Xu Yuanming with strange expressions.

The person in front of me is completely different inside and out compared to a few months ago.

He always wore the same face to everyone; his smile was genuine and without any falsehood.

But that makes it even more chilling. What could possibly turn a person like that in just a few months?
As the saying goes, even a clay figure has a bit of fire in it.

But when it came to Xu Yuanming, he showed no anger whatsoever, as always.

Being around this kind of person is frightening, a fear that comes from the bottom of one's heart.

Especially his former roommates, they felt the most that Xu Yuanming had really changed, he was like a completely different person.

At first, some people told Xu Yuanming to stop pretending, saying there was no one else here, only his roommates.

Xu Yuanming simply said, "I am who I am, why should I pretend? This is who I am."

From words, from mindset, from demeanor...

Judging from various angles, this person doesn't seem like Xu Yuanming.

But he still calls himself Xu Yuanming.

Xu Yuanming said, "People grow. During this period, I have experienced a lot, so I have changed. You don't need to worry. Just treat me the same as before."

This is a strange statement; it doesn't sound like something someone who has returned from this situation would say.

But this was Xu Yuanming's true thought; he had no need to lie, he didn't need to lie.

Because he is Xu Yuanming, not the so-called Celestial Venerable of Destiny, Immortal King of Destiny, or Dao Ancestor of Destiny.

These are just titles; Xu Yuanming has always been Xu Yuanming, never changed, and never wanted to change anything.

Days passed by, and gradually, more and more people came to Xu Yuanming.

However, Xu Yuanming started from scratch, and the things he used to love most came to him again. Of course, that was before.

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Xu Yuanming returned home.

They were still exactly the same, except that the parents had aged considerably. When they saw Xu Yuanming again, the two elders couldn't hold back their emotions and burst into tears.

The neighbors all said that this was not the real Xu Yuanming.

But Xu Yuanming's mother bit it off, and that's how Xu Yuanming came to be.

Night fell, the stars twinkled, and moonlight shone on Xu Yuanming's face; he seemed to belong to a different time.

Others use the moon to highlight a person, but at this moment...

The moon, however, became an adornment, becoming more sacred and meaningful because of Xu Yuanming.

"The bright moonlight shines before my bed, I wonder if it is frost on the ground. I raise my head to gaze at the bright moon, I lower my head and think of my hometown."

Xu Yuanming now truly understands the greatness of this poem.

"In youth, I knew not the taste of sorrow, and loved to climb high. I loved to climb high, and forced myself to write new poems, feigning sorrow. Now I know the full taste of sorrow, and want to speak but remain silent. Want to speak but remain silent, and instead say, 'How pleasant is the cool autumn day.'"

As Xu Yuanming savored the ancient poems, he felt an unprecedented sense of ease during this peaceful period.

No one can hurt him, and he doesn't need to become an Immortal Emperor to protect himself.

Gradually, I forgot about these things.

The Dao system within his body had lost its luster, not because of this world, but because Xu Yuanming's ambition and heart were not here.

After experiencing immense pressure, Xu Yuanming felt a sense of ordinariness, which he found very difficult to adjust to. He thoroughly enjoyed this kind of life.

He doesn't need to work hard for anything; he's not short of money, since fools bring him money every day.

Gradually, everyone distanced themselves from him.

The online discussion about him gradually faded away, and the little girl who initially filmed Xu Yuanming's videos became famous.

With a million followers, you've become a big blogger.

Xu Yuanming is still the same as always.

Not long after, the girl arrived. She was dressed in designer clothes and drove a luxury car, which she parked in front of Xu Yuanming's house.

After meeting Xu Yuanming's parents, she got straight to the point: she had come to see Xu Yuanming.

The two elders looked at each other, sensing the changes in Xu Yuanming during their time together, but they didn't say anything.

This is their child; there's no reason not to believe it.

This was also the first time Xu Yuanming had been moved since returning here.

"I need to see him. It's very, very important. Thank you for your help."

Although the girl said this, her tone and manner were completely inconsistent, carrying a powerful aura that was aggressive and intimidating.

Xu Yuanming's mother opened her mouth: "Yuanming... he's not home."

"Not home?" The girl's voice rose slightly.

In just a few months, she was no longer the shy and naive girl she once was.

She believed the woman was lying, and indeed she was.

Xu Yuanming's mother was indeed lying because of a statement Xu Yuanming had made earlier.

He didn't want to be disturbed, especially by someone like the girl in the picture.

As a mother, Xu Yuanming's mother was willing to lie.

"I did my research before coming. Xu Yuanming is definitely home. I do have something to discuss with him. Please..."

Before she could finish speaking, a person suddenly appeared in the doorway.

The girl sensed it and looked back; the look in her eyes was distinctly different from when she first met her.

The harmony of that time turned into coldness.

Xu Yuanming's voice was calm: "What brings you here?"

The girl took a deep breath, "I'd like to ask you..."

"roll."

Xu Yuanming smiled.

(End of this chapter)