Chapter 406 - 291: Farewell

"Die!!"

Zhao Xuanqi’s form rapidly filled the Dream Gu’s terrified eyes, ultimately consuming his entire vision.

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Outside Shangjing, Wang Sea stood on high ground, watching the chaos unfold within the city. He saw the explosion of silver light and the appearance of the unknown flesh-and-blood tentacles.

A faint sense of foreboding rose in his heart, and a worried expression crossed his face.

Everything Zhao Xuanqi had done before he left had given Wang Sea a bad feeling. He was afraid something had happened to Zhao Xuanqi, especially after those unknown flesh-and-blood tentacles had appeared.

’No, I have to go into the city and see for myself.’

Wang Sea’s expression was grim. Although Zhao Xuanqi had repeatedly warned him beforehand that no matter what happened, not a single member of the resistance was to set foot in Shangjing until they heard from him, he ultimately couldn’t suppress his worry.

However, just as he was preparing to leave, a streak of silver light shot out from the chaotic city of Shangjing, rushing in his direction.

Five minutes later, Zhao Xuanqi appeared before Wang Sea.

His clothes were tattered, and his body was noticeably thinner due to the Rainbow Transformation, making him look rather disheveled.

"What in the world... did you go through?"

Wang Sea couldn’t help but ask. He couldn’t understand what kind of existence could leave someone with Zhao Xuanqi’s power in such a state.

"You don’t need to know. In short, it’s all been taken care of. Two of the Four Marshals, Grell the Black Earth Dragon and Black Sade the Dream Gu, have been killed by me. The Neon Headquarters has also been destroyed. Almost all of the Neon Headquarters’ upper echelon, including the Neon Commander and five restricted-level masters, are dead. You can begin your operations now."

Zhao Xuanqi said to Wang Sea.

Grell and Black Sade... are both dead?!!

Upon hearing this news, Wang Sea froze on the spot.

"As quickly as possible, compile an intel list. I want the specific locations of every restricted-level master. The sooner, the better."

Zhao Xuanqi continued, breaking Wang Sea out of his stupor. Then, he gently patted Wang Sea’s shoulder and said, "Remember what I’ve taught you. Understand it with your heart, and then pass it down."

Wang Sea opened his mouth to speak. He was reminded of the Cyan Dragon Sect’s records—the mystery of the Holy Beast Divine General’s disappearance.

"You..."

Wang Sea began, unable to stop himself.

"If fate allows, you will know. Go now. There are more important things waiting for you to do."

Zhao Xuanqi said with a smile.

Wang Sea fell silent for a moment, then nodded. "I understand."

For the next seven days, Zhao Xuanqi rushed from place to place based on intel provided by the various resistance groups, killing as many restricted-level Holy Seeds as he could. However, his gains were limited.

These beings were no fools. Knowing that a crisis was at hand, most went into hiding to weather the storm. Only a small fraction of them revealed their whereabouts.

Although Zhao Xuanqi was unrivaled in the world, he was, after all, only one person. The world was vast, and he couldn’t possibly search it all in such a short time.

At the same time, over those seven days, he also clearly felt the power of the Holy Seed System rapidly waning. Having lost their source, they could not hold on for much longer.

Among the Four Fiends, the Three Calamities Bird was still unaccounted for. But the beast had been severely wounded by him and had now lost its source of power. Its strength had likely fallen below the level of a Divine General. Even the Celestial Dao of this world had judged it to be no longer a major threat, so Zhao Xuanqi didn’t need to concern himself with it any further.

He had done what he needed to do. The rest was up to the warriors of this world.

They would build a new nation and forge a new era upon this land, ravaged and scarred by war.

The Divine Land, and indeed the entire world, was changing dramatically with each passing day.

「Seven days later. Night. The Cyan Dragon Sect Secret Land.」

The massive changes that had occurred in such a short time had not yet reached the Secret Land.

Zhao Qin was sound asleep in her room.

Suddenly, in her slumber, it seemed she began to dream.

She saw a tall man cloaked in silver light standing beside her. A gentle smile graced his familiar, youthful face.

"Sister, from now on, you can do what you want to do. For our dead parents, go and see this new world they had hoped for. This is all I can do. I’m so glad I got to meet you, but forgive me for not being able to stay and walk with you a little longer. I still have my own path to follow, and I cannot linger."

"From now on, take care of yourself. Don’t worry about me."

The man spoke to Zhao Qin in a soft voice, then his large, warm hand slowly caressed her cheek.

SNAP!

Zhao Qin awoke with a start from her trance, only to find the room empty.

A moment later, as if sensing something, she abruptly pushed the door open and looked up at the dome of the Secret Land. She saw a streak of silver light flash past, piercing through the stone of the dome and vanishing into the unknown distance.

Zhao Qin stared blankly in the direction where the silver light had vanished, as tears she could no longer hold back streamed endlessly from her eyes.