Chapter 1513: The Elder of the Sea of Space-Time

Chapter 1513: Chapter 1513: The Elder of the Sea of Space-Time

However, when Yang Yan looked at the old man with a half-smile, he couldn’t help but be startled.

Only then did he realize that this old man actually understood a divine skill similar to his Heart Communication!

The most crucial part was that he unknowingly invaded his Divine Sense and read his thoughts.

Yang Yan considered his own Soul Power to be quite formidable. Though perhaps slightly inferior to the one before him, he never imagined someone could infiltrate silently.

The old man grinned sinisterly, "I haven’t mastered such a Cultivation Technique. I’m just a bit more advanced in my level of cultivation, enough to hear your inner voice. Boy, are you trying to threaten me? And dare to slander me in your heart?"

As he questioned, the old man suddenly unleashed an aura as heavy as a mountain.

Boom——

Yang Yan only felt as if his thoughts had stopped, immense pressure oppressing his body and nerves.

Fortunately, the oppression came and went quickly, sparing him too much suffering.

Yet, in that instant, Yang Yan’s back was already drenched in cold sweat.

Yang Yan dared not act rashly now.

His innermost thoughts being probed made him hesitate to make any further move.

Thus, he adjusted his mindset, and respectfully bowed to the old man, saying almost ingratiatingly, "Senior, your powers are transcendent; surely, you won’t bother with a junior’s unintentional words. Please, have mercy and spare my life."

The old man snorted disdainfully, "If not for the sake of Nine Heavens and the World-Ending Demon Spear, I’d have ended you with a single palm already."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "I just knew a peerless expert like you would be broad-minded and wouldn’t trouble a junior like me. I wonder if you could take me across this Sea of Space-Time?"

The old man internally sneered, casting a slightly contemptuous glance at Yang Yan.

Apparently, he did not expect the boy to be so thick-skinned.

One moment thinking of destroying him, the next trying to form a relationship.

Though his original intent was indeed to bring Yang Yan over, the fact that Yang Yan proposed it made a difference.

The old man raised an eyebrow, coldly saying, "I could take you, but can you afford the fare? This boat, crafted by an Ancient Divine Beast, the Space-Time Beast, is exceedingly expensive."

Yang Yan was startled, not expecting such a small boat to have such terrifying origins.

Indeed!

After all, even True Dragons perish in this Sea of Space-Time; how could ordinary materials pass through such a perilous place?

The old man seemed to see through Yang Yan’s thoughts, nodding as he said, "Your guess isn’t wrong. This place is where an Immortal Monarch’s battle scars remain. Not even True Monarchs return from here."

Though Yang Yan didn’t know the extent of an Immortal Monarch’s power, he understood the horror of this place.

Despite his wealth and having collected numerous treasures recently, the fee proposed by the immortal was something he couldn’t afford.

For such a terrifying entity, the things in his possession, aside from the Bloodthirsty Mad Saber and World-Ending Demon Spear, would hardly catch his eye.

Yet, these two items were crucial to Yang Yan, and he was naturally unwilling to give them up.

The old man continued, "I see you can’t pay the fee, so let’s exchange it for a request."

Yang Yan had already surmised the old man came to take him across the Sea of Space-Time but knew such a dangerous place wouldn’t be easily traversed.

He awaited the conditions the other party would propose.

Hope it’s not too outrageous.

Feigning joy, Yang Yan smiled and asked, "Senior, as long as your request doesn’t violate the righteous path or harm my family or my safety, I will certainly help you achieve it."

The old man was momentarily stunned, then couldn’t help but laugh.

"You clever lad, with a few casual words, you’ve protected yourself so well. What demand can I make now?"

Yang Yan awkwardly chuckled without speaking.

The old man shook his head and continued, "Righteous path? What is the righteous path?! It’s naive for cultivators now to have such thoughts. As cultivators, we should contend with heaven and earth, seize opportunities from them."

"Hmph! Anyone who truly rises to become a dominant figure has their hands stained with blood, stepping stone by bone to climb upward."

"The righteous path... It no longer exists! If you still think that way, perhaps you shouldn’t cultivate."

Even though Yang Yan feared the old man, he couldn’t help but retort, "But we do this for the common people; why isn’t that the righteous path?"

The old man shook his head, his expression softening slightly as he stared into the depths of the Sea of Space-Time, saying quietly, "It’s simply survival of the fittest; weakness is the original sin."

Then, not waiting for Yang Yan to speak, he continued, "My request won’t violate your principles, so you needn’t worry. You can’t fulfill it now, but you may have a sliver of chance in the future, so we’ll discuss it then."

Yang Yan didn’t feel relieved, instead hurriedly asking, "May I ask, Senior, what exactly is the request? Could you at least let me know so I can prepare even if I can’t fulfill it now?"

The old man hesitated for a moment, then suddenly pondered, "If you truly have the ability in the future, release me from this Sea of Space-Time!"

Yang Yan was shocked.

He never imagined this old man was trapped in the Sea of Space-Time, unable to leave?!

The old man’s strength...

As this thought arose, Yang Yan realized and cast a glance at the old man, embarrassed.

Indeed!

The old man looked at Yang Yan with a faint smile, saying, "No need to guess! I’m only half a step away from the Immortal Emperor Realm. Perhaps I may leave on my own before you come to rescue me."

"So today, my request is just an additional path. With your talent and fortune, maybe you can go further!"

Yang Yan was immensely shocked.

The old man was at such a realm; he might not be merely trapped but possibly using it to attempt Immortal Emperor Realm...

That’s the pinnacle of immortality!

The old man discerned Yang Yan’s thoughts, but this time, he did not answer the questions in Yang Yan’s heart.

Subsequently, he tossed the Bloodthirsty Mad Saber and World-Ending Demon Spear to Yang Yan.

With a wave of his sleeve, he took Yang Yan onto the boat crafted by the Space-Time Beast.

Yang Yan only felt time and space shift, as if he traversed countless cycles in an instant.

Yet, this all seemed illusory, as if he had experienced nothing at all.

He was still motionless on the boat...

Such an experience left Yang Yan deeply curious, instinctively letting his gaze fall on the old man, longing to hear the answers he sought from his lips.