destiny eternal calamity

"Destiny...is this destiny?"

The Queen Mother of the West seemed extremely unwilling, but in the end she calmed down and regained her aloof demeanor.

"I'll just give it to you this time. Remember to visit Kunlun first next time you come."

She pointed a finger at Li Wei's brow, transmitting a magic incantation into his mind.

Li Wei was deeply shocked. He looked at her for a long time, and then disappeared from the spot.

Only a set of silk clothes that Xie Youshan had given him was left lying on the ground.

With a gentle wave of her hand, the Queen Mother of the West picked up the clothes and flew back to the Mirage Clan.

……

Inside the thirty-third floor of the mirage.

Xie Youshan was on high alert.

"Queen Mother of the West, what else do you want to do? If you attack the Mirage without a reason, I will not let your Kunlun go."

She looked at the Queen Mother of the West and said excitedly.

She was indeed no match for the Queen Mother of the West; even her most proficient illusionary formations were useless against this woman. But she could run away.

If the Queen Mother of the West insists on waging war against the Mirage Clan, then don't blame her for being unethical and intercepting and killing the younger generation of Kunlun.

"Your Majesty is overthinking it. I'm just here to talk to you about some things."

As she spoke, the Queen Mother of the West used her magic to show Li Wei the process of disappearing.

Xie Youshan suddenly felt that a piece of her heart was missing.

"Where did he go?" Xie Youshan asked, distraught.

I had thought that after today, the two of us would gradually grow closer and open our hearts to each other.

But unexpectedly, he disappeared from this world.

Did he return to that 'modern' world?

Seeing Xie Youshan's absent-minded appearance, the Queen Mother of the West confirmed her previous guess and curled her lips in disdain.

This mirage demon was blessed by heaven and earth with extraordinary talents, but unfortunately, it was obsessed with love and destined to suffer heartbreak from unrequited love.

However, this can be used to trick the other party into doing things for you.

"He will come back someday, but you might not be able to wait for him."

The Queen Mother of the West said indifferently.

"What do you mean?" Xie Youshan was immediately displeased.

She is a supreme demon with an immeasurable lifespan, how could she not wait for Li Wei to return?

"This world is about to undergo a dramatic change. The substances that allow for longevity are becoming increasingly scarce, and all cultivators at the Supreme Realm will perish in eternal calamity. How will you ever see your beloved again?"

Xie Youshan fell silent; she hadn't expected the future of this world to be like this.

She knew that the Queen Mother of the West had an extraordinary background, and these words were most likely true.

The number of supreme cultivators in this world is increasing, and the strong are always strong, while the lower races and individuals are constantly oppressed and have no chance to rise up. This is indeed not in line with the true meaning of the cycle of heaven.

Things will inevitably turn around when they reach their extremes; the changes mentioned by the Queen Mother of the West were indeed in accordance with the will of Heaven.

"What do you mean by telling me all this?" Xie Youshan asked, frowning.

The Queen Mother of the West must have something in mind, otherwise why would she reveal these secrets to her?

"I naturally have a way to ensure you live until that person returns, but I need you to do one thing for me."

The Queen Mother of the West's dagger was revealed when the map was unrolled.

Her plan requires Xie Youshan's talent for manipulating memories and even the soul at will.

"But the Mirage Clan cannot be without me..." Xie Youshan said with a bitter smile, looking at the mirage beneath her feet.

She was already tired of it, but a sense of responsibility prevented her from abandoning her people.

Without her presence, the Mirage Clan would likely have been devoured alive by other demon clans the very next day.

"It's alright, this doesn't matter where you are, it can be done even in your mirage."

After some thought, Xie Youshan agreed.

Anyway, I don't need to pay any real price; I'm just doing things for her.

If what the Queen Mother of the West said is true, then she is the one who needs something more from others.

--split line--

Li Wei was sent into the River of Time by the system and flowed downstream, returning to ten thousand years later.

He looked at the familiar bedroom, as if it were a different world.

Aunt Ying was even sitting next to him, with his arm around her waist.

The two remained in the same position without any change, and his clothes were neatly arranged.

It was as if everything he had experienced before was just a thought.

But he truly did spend a full year there ten thousand years ago.

He also brought back the "Blood Pact," Xie Youshan's "Mirage" blessing, and the final magic spell that the Queen Mother of the West passed on to him.

"The Secret of Yangzhou Cauldrons"

This thing is less of a magic technique and more of a breath that carries true meaning.

This is a physical entity, not some written incantation.

No wonder the system sent me to ancient times to find this thing; it's probably unique and there are no replicas.

Once it's lost, it's lost forever; it can never be found again.

However, in hindsight, the thing disappeared precisely because I took it, which is yet another paradox...

But the Queen Mother of the West was willing to give him the secret formula for the cauldron, probably because of what she called the "prophecy of Nuwa" and "destiny".

The fact that she identified him as the one who had foreseen the prophecy seemed to be related to the "mirage" that Xie Youshan had given him.

It was because the system transported him to that point in time that he was able to meet Xie Youshan; it was all interconnected...

He couldn't help but echo the sentiment of the Queen Mother of the West: "Destiny...is this destiny?"

"Hey kid, what are you talking about?" Xiao Shuying asked, puzzled, after hearing his words.

"Ah, it's nothing. Just lamenting the unpredictability of fate, haha."

Although I trust Aunt Ying a lot, it's better not to tell her about this time travel to the past and being imprisoned by another woman.

And it's ridiculous, isn't it?

Now that he had obtained the "Yangzhou Cauldron Manual," Li Wei decided not to delay any longer.

He released Xiao Shuying's delicate body and prepared to begin his breakthrough.

[Learned Technique: Nine Cauldrons Technique + (Tier 3/Perfect)]

[The cultivation technique can be upgraded; should I consume recharge points to upgrade?]

[Upgrading a third-tier cultivation technique to a fourth-tier technique requires 80000 recharge points.]

"Deduction!"

[Recharge Points - 64000 (20% discount)]

As the system deducted the recharge points, Li Wei felt the aura containing the "Yangzhou Cauldron Technique" that remained in his mind rapidly merge into the true energy he had cultivated using the Nine Cauldrons Technique.

A profound realization followed.

He could clearly feel that his spirit had become stronger.

The perception that was previously enhanced by the 'Mirage' has become even more acute.

Since most fourth-tier cultivation techniques involve the use of divine sense, Li Wei also gained sufficient insights into divine sense after being instilled with the understanding of the fourth-tier Nine Cauldrons Technique by the system.

As a result, his already powerful mental strength expanded vigorously, and gradually a divine consciousness was born.

At this point, he officially broke through to the Spirit Bridge Realm.

Throughout the process, Xiao Shuying stayed by his side to protect him. When she confirmed that he had successfully broken through, she couldn't help but open her mouth wide.

She knew that Li Wei hadn't asked His Highness for the fourth-tier cultivation technique yet.

Could this brat even create his own fourth-tier cultivation technique?

Li Wei opened his eyes. "I did it, Aunt Ying!"

Breaking through the Heavenly Dao's blockade was more exciting for him than advancing to the Spirit Bridge.

What a load of rubbish about the ruthless way of life! He still wants to arrange things for himself!

Just as Li Wei was about to celebrate wildly, as the saying goes, excessive joy leads to sorrow, countless memories suddenly flooded his mind.

Those were dream memories that Xie Youshan had erased over the past ten months.

Li Wei was stunned for a moment and sat there blankly for a long time.