Starting with Hyuga, traversing countless heavens

However, after an Earth Immortal attains enlightenment, the world begins to decline. Haotian is not the consciousness of the world, but rather more like Hongjun who has successfully merged with the Dao.

Therefore, Haotian's power within the Divine Kingdom is undoubtedly at the peak of the Human Immortal realm, equivalent to a Human Immortal who has survived two tribulations.

Hinata Hoshino smiled. With the Yuzhou Cauldron and the Five Fires and Seven Birds Fan in hand, he was certain to win as long as he wasn't within the Haotian Divine Kingdom. At most, he would be expelled from the Haotian Divine Kingdom.

Moments after Hyuga Hoshino landed, an eye opened in the sky, as if searching for Hyuga Hoshino, the intruder. In that instant, Master felt the aura of Haotian.

This further convinced the Master that the King of the Underworld was merely another identity of Haotian.

Indeed, Hinata Hoshino could sense that the Kingdom of Haotian God not only possessed divinity but also carried an aura of death, and that there were still some of His dead believers there.

Now Hyuga Hoshino is certain that Haotian is not the world consciousness. He did not see Hyuga Hoshino. The Yuzhou Cauldron mobilized the power of the human world as a cover. To Haotian, this was just an extra sheep among a flock of sheep, which he could not recognize.

Hinata Hoshino headed towards the border, intending to check on Lao Que.

The celestial tribulation is Haotian, and so is the human tribulation. Defeat Haotian, and at the same time, help Haotian become a true human.

"If one's calculations are reduced, poverty and hardship will follow, and one will encounter many troubles. People will dislike one, punishment and calamity will follow, good fortune will avoid one, and evil stars will bring disaster. If one's calculations are exhausted, one will die..."

"Oh, the Taishang Ganying Pian, which Taoist priest is chanting this sutra?"

Hinata Hoshino calmly walked to Ning Que's side, and Ning Que covered his face with the "Taishang Ganying Pian" and recited it softly.

Ning Que immediately became alert. Someone appeared silently beside him, and he didn't know whether they were friend or foe. His years of experience in killing bandits made him wary.

"Why be nervous? You have your weapon at hand, and I am powerless to kill a chicken."

Ning Que shook off the book from his face, drew his twin swords, and slashed at Hyuga Hoshino. The swords struck his clothes but didn't even cut a thread, leaving several nicks in the blades.

"Arthur please take a seat."

Ning Que judged that the other party was a cultivator, and that he was probably no match for him. If he had any ill intentions, he wouldn't have been chatting with them for so long.

"Odd changes to even."

“Symbols look at the quadrants.”

"The cunning frog."

"I'll pat your belly all over."

Ning Que was somewhat incredulous, "You also came from another time?"

"almost."

How did you travel through time?

"The backstab of the Truck Immortal".

"How did you know I was...?"

"I can predict the future."

Ning Que hurriedly got up, mounted his horse, and rode off. Hinata Hoshino was somewhat helpless, wondering if he was really that scary.

"What are you following me for?"

Ning Que turned around and found Hinata Hoshino following him at a distance. His fears had come true; someone had come to freeload.

Hinata Hoshino was speechless at Ning Que's inner thoughts. He was incredibly rich; you could tell from his clothes that he couldn't possibly be poor. How could he be afraid that Ning Que couldn't afford to eat?

"Cough Syrup!"

"I don't!"

"No, you do."

The chase was entirely driven by Ning Que. Hinata Hoshino shrugged and went straight to Ning Que's cottage.

"Dong dong dong."

"Who?"

Sang Sang opened the door, and standing in front of her was Hinata Hoshino. She instinctively felt both closeness and fear.

We draw near to those who save the world, and we fear those who destroy it. It's all instinct, not a matter of strength or weakness.

"I'm Ning Que's friend, just dropping by for a visit."

The sight of the marinated ocean dragon meat that Hinata Hoshino had prepared beforehand made Sangsang's mouth water. It was meat.

Although it was somewhat desolate, one could still occasionally hunt some wild game. However, Ning Que wanted to save money to take the entrance exam for the academy in Chang'an, so he usually used the meat to exchange for money, not to mention eating such a large piece of meat in one meal.

"Here, slice it and then steam it. This is cured pork, which is already salty, so don't add any seasonings."

"Oh, please come in, I'll go cook right away."

"Sangsang, Sangsang, young master today..."

The rest of his words stuck in his throat, neither coming out nor leaving his mouth. He truly was a great cultivator; such speed! But he was also poor and couldn't afford to entertain such a distinguished guest.

"I'm not expensive, I'm just a customer, there's no need for this."

"Oh oh oh."

"Master, you are back."

"Yes, I'm back."

Ning Que only knew that since he was already there, he might as well make the best of it. He couldn't resist, and since they didn't seem to have any malicious intent, he simply endured it.

Sangsang also sensed that the atmosphere was a bit strange. "Young Master, isn't he your friend?"

"Yes, we have a very good relationship."

Hinata Hoshino smiled, emphasizing the word "good" with particular force. He liked that frustrated expression of someone who couldn't stand him but couldn't do anything about it.

"Hello, Zhang Xingye."

"Ning Que, you should know."

"Old Que, why are you so gloomy? I brought meat with me."

"Ahem, I'm so sorry."

Sangsang steamed the dragon meat and brought it out, along with three bowls of hot and sour noodle soup.

Hinata Hoshino suddenly asked Sang Sang a question, "Sang Sang, do you think it's better to be a human or a god?"

“Look at the young master, if the young master wants Sangsang to be a human, then Sangsang is a human. If the young master wants Sangsang to be a god, then Sangsang is a god.”

"Good answer. Here, let me buy you a drink."

Ning Que was a little cautious. He picked up the wine bottle that Hinata Hoshino handed to Sang Sang and took a sip. It was incredibly sweet and exceptionally fragrant.

Sangsang finished her drink in one gulp and immediately fell asleep. Ning Que nervously went over and pinched Sangsang's philtrum, but Sangsang did not respond. Ning Que became a little anxious.

Hinata Hoshino chuckled softly, "Drinking too much makes you dizzy. If you don't believe me, check your pulse."

Ning Que felt a faint pulse, very steady, as if he were just asleep.

It's just an illusion, but it's more than just an illusion; everything that happens afterward will be revealed in the dream.

Hinata Hoshino wanted to know if, if the original plot were to be repeated over and over again, Sang Sang could guarantee that she would always make the same choice.

Moreover, does Haotian really not want to destroy the divine kingdom he established?

This thing is also a constraint for Haotian himself; he cannot leave this world, and he cannot elevate himself to a higher level.

To put it bluntly, the gambler, the founder of Taoism in this world, awakened Haotian, who possessed his own thoughts.

Hinata Hoshino was somewhat confused as to why He needed to activate Eternal Night to reclaim primordial energy. However, most cultivators mobilized the primordial energy of heaven and earth through mental power, rather than absorbing it.

To put it bluntly, He might want to break free from this constraint and gain true freedom.

After settling Sang Sang in, Ning Que was surprised to find that Sang Sang's body was warm, rather than cold.

"Eat meat?"

"eat!"

Ning Que took a bite, his eyes widening. It was meat, but it had a refreshing taste like eating cold jellyfish salad.

"What kind of meat is this?"

"Dragon meat."

"Shenlong?"

"Western Dragon. Eat more, there won't be any left to eat later."

Ning Que didn't understand, but he listened to the advice to eat more and ate like crazy.

Even a dragon from the magical side still possesses the life energy it should have. For an ordinary person to eat it in large quantities is like holding a pile of ginseng and chewing it like dried bean curd.

Ning Que quickly felt a burning sensation on his body, followed by a cool sensation.

"You...you, this meat is poisonous! Ugh!"

Hinata Hoshino chuckled, "They don't appreciate kindness."

Chapter 298 Master, Tang State as his hall, twelve disciples

Hinata Hoshino could always sense that someone was watching Ning Que. If he wasn't mistaken, it was Master Fu, the number one expert in Ever Night.

"Go and meet."

Hinata Hoshino murmured something, took a step forward, and followed the gaze to the second floor of the academy.

"Have friends come from afar."

"The proper response should be: 'If friends come from afar, though they are far away, we shall surely punish them.'"

Hinata Hoshino stepped into the back mountain. Beside a stream, Master was drinking, and Chen Pipi was cooking.

"Together?"

"It's disrespectful."

Hinata Hoshino sat down, and a clean bowl and chopsticks were placed in front of her.

"Master, your skill is truly profound."

"No, no, no, I'm just a coward who's been hiding for too long."

"Hiding never solves the problem."