Chapter 542 283: When the Cosmos Faces Silent Extinction, Old Friends Reunite

Wang Xiao knew Niu Tianba wasn't helping him so tirelessly for nothing; he definitely had ulterior motives.

His tone was calm as he asked,

"What is it you need my help with, Brother Niu?"

Considering Niu Tianba had given him a map of the region within a hundred light-years and explained some of the dangers and details of the Cosmic Star, Wang Xiao didn't mind helping him out.

Of course, that was as long as he wasn't being used as a shield or a pawn.

Seeing Wang Xiao agree so readily, Niu Tianba let out a hearty laugh.

"I knew you were a straightforward man, Brother Wang. This won't be difficult for you at all. I just need you to come and back me up."

Wang Xiao looked at Niu Tianba, confused.

Niu Tianba explained,

"It's like this. Remember how I mentioned we need Dragon Divine Wood to resist the acid rain?"

"Our settlement recently set its sights on a woodland rich with Dragon Divine Wood."

"Unfortunately, another settlement has its eyes on it too. Both sides want control of the Dragon God Woodland, but neither has been able to get the upper hand."

"We had originally agreed to a competition in one month. Each side would send three people to fight, best two out of three. The winner gets control of the Dragon God Woodland."

"Now, if you'll just accompany me there, Brother Wang, with the strength of the two of us, we could secure control for our settlement easily, even without a competition!"

Although their strength was greatly diminished after entering the Cosmic Star, they were still Tier Twelve Life forms.

However, compared to those who hadn't reached the level of a Tier Twelve Life, their power was absolutely overwhelming!

After all—

they could still wield the Power of the Great Dao.

Most beings below the Tier Twelve level couldn't even use the Power of the Great Dao.

Therefore,

if Wang Xiao went with him, they would have an absolutely crushing advantage over the other settlement!

The other settlement only had a single Tier Twelve Life.

Two against one, their victory was practically guaranteed!

The other party wouldn't risk a direct confrontation with two Tier Twelve Life forms over a mere Dragon God Woodland.

Wang Xiao understood Niu Tianba's plan. After a moment's thought, he nodded.

"Alright. Where is this settlement? I can go with you."

A hint of joy appeared on Niu Tianba's face.

"It's about tens of billions of miles west of our settlement."

Wang Xiao nodded slightly.

"Then let's head over now."

'I'd also like to make contact with other settlements and see if I can gather any new information.'

'A distance of tens of billions of miles would only take a little over ten days to cross directly.'

Niu Tianba chuckled.

"It seems you're a man of action too, Brother Wang. Excellent. Let's finish this drink and be on our way."

He drained his cup in one gulp and left the settlement with Wang Xiao.

Immediately,

the two of them stepped forward, one after the other, traversing Space as they flew toward the other settlement.

Along the way,

Niu Tianba looked at Wang Xiao and said,

"Brother Wang, this Xu Muying you mentioned... is she your partner? Would you like me to help you ask around for news about her?"

"Trying to find one person in a place as vast as the Cosmic Star is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. It's an impossible task for one person."

Wang Xiao knew Niu Tianba was just trying to show goodwill, worried that he might not put his full effort into helping later. He replied,

"You could call her a dear friend. When she entered the Cosmic Star, she hadn't even reached the level of a Tier Nine Life. I don't know if she's even still alive."

'He and Xu Muying did have feelings for each other, but in his eyes, transcending the limits of life was paramount.'

'Until he reached the apex, he viewed external emotions as nothing but a hindrance.'

'Xu Muying herself was strong-willed, her desire to pursue the Great Dao no weaker than his own.'

'So, rather than partners, they were more like fellow travelers on the same path!'

Hearing this, Niu Tianba clicked his tongue and said somewhat awkwardly,

"The Cosmic Star is dangerous, but there are also opportunities to be found. Your friend might still be alive... she may have even grown stronger, you never know."

'He knew just how dangerous the Cosmic Star was.'

'Even a Tier Twelve Life could perish here.'

'Let alone a Cultivator who hadn't even reached the Tier Nine level.'

'A single encounter with one of the strange winds would be enough to kill them instantly.'

However,

since he needed Wang Xiao's help, he wasn't about to be so blunt.

"Let's hope so."

Wang Xiao knew Niu Tianba was just trying to comfort him, so he didn't press the matter.

The two traveled at an incredible speed. After about three days—

WHOOSH—

A scorching yellow wind abruptly swirled around them.

It appeared without any warning.

The yellow wind carried a bizarre power.

The moment Wang Xiao touched the yellow wind, he felt as if his body was dissolving.

He felt as weak and powerless as if he'd been bedridden with a serious illness for a month.

Niu Tianba's eyes narrowed, and he shouted,

"It's a bizarre wind! Use the Power of the Great Dao to block it and get out of its range, quickly!"

The instant he finished speaking,

it felt as if a thousand rivers were surging through his body. He let out a bellow like a bull.

A scorching red light erupted from his body.

The red glow carried a piercing killing intent that frantically sliced at the surrounding yellow wind.

SLICE! SLICE! SLICE!—

Niu Tianba's red light tore an opening in the yellow wind.

With a flash, Niu Tianba shot through the opening.

Wang Xiao's eyes narrowed as well.

He didn't need Niu Tianba's warning.

The moment he made contact with the bizarre wind, his Ninefold Divine Domain flared to life.

A massive Tai Chi Diagram abruptly materialized.

It enveloped him, carrying him through the bizarre yellow wind and out to its edge.