"Elder Shan, isn't it good that Xiao Bai is with you?" Li Xuan asked, puzzled. With Shan Wuxie's strength, he was probably unrivaled in this three-dimensional space. Yet, Shan Wuxie's words implied that Xiao Bai would follow him.
Li Xuan was also very curious about the "Chosen One" Shan Wuxie mentioned. Although Yang Diao had previously spoken of him possessing great fortune and being a Chosen One, Li Xuan still didn't quite understand what a Chosen One truly was.
Shan Wuxie shook his head slightly and replied with a bitter smile, "Your arrival has already entangled me in your karma. If I continue to be with you, this old body of mine will likely find its resting place prematurely. As for letting Xiao Bai follow you, it is because your fortune can protect her."
Shan Wuxie paused, his expression growing more solemn. "More importantly, I can sense that those four have already located my approximate position. If Xiao Bai were to stay with me any longer, the consequences would be dire."
Li Xuan immediately understood. Shan Wuxie had sensed the presence of the other four and thus intended to have Xiao Bai follow him. However, Li Xuan quickly became worried. How could Shan Wuxie contend against four powerhouses of the same level?
Furthermore, if a battle of such magnitude were to occur, wouldn't the entire Land of Chaos be destroyed?
"Young Master, for a battle of their caliber, let alone the Land of Chaos, this entire three-dimensional space would likely be leveled," the voice of the Heavenly Dao Brush echoed in Li Xuan's mind.
Li Xuan was stunned. If that were the case, what was the point of Xiao Bai following him? And if it were truly so, wouldn't the billions of beings in this three-dimensional space face the crisis of extinction?
"I will return to the four-dimensional space. Even if a battle erupts, it will not affect this place. Moreover, entering the three-dimensional space from the four-dimensional space is, in principle, extremely difficult. If it weren't for my soul form and the favor of Ancestor Ling Xiao Bai, I wouldn't have been able to cross the barrier between the two dimensions to get here," Shan Wuxie said, looking into the void, perhaps sensing Li Xuan's thoughts.
Only then did Li Xuan breathe a sigh of relief. However, he then looked at Shan Wuxie and said, "Elder Shan, with your own power, you are likely no match for those four. From what you said earlier, it's clear that Ancestor Ling is extremely important to them. Those four will undoubtedly not give up. Your situation at that time will likely not be good."
Shan Wuxie smiled slightly and replied, "It's alright. I've traveled the world for so many years and have a few friends who understand me. Moreover, I am the Master of the Yuan Realm. If it comes to a fight, I do not fear those four. If the Heavenly Dao is provoked, I will find a way to survive."
"The Heavenly Dao can actually appear?" Li Xuan asked, looking at Shan Wuxie in surprise.
Shan Wuxie nodded slightly. "As long as the origin of the four-dimensional space is threatened, the Heavenly Dao will appear to intervene. With the power of my Yuan Realm, even if I cannot destroy the origin of the four-dimensional space with a full-force strike, I can still shake its foundation. Furthermore, those four are not ordinary individuals. A full-force strike from them will surely draw the attention of the Heavenly Dao."
Only then did Li Xuan feel reassured. Since Shan Wuxie had already planned a fallback for him, Li Xuan had nothing to worry about.
"Elder Shan, I will take good care of Xiao Bai," Li Xuan promised with a resolute expression.
Shan Wuxie nodded and said, "You are the Chosen One, and I believe your words. Moreover, I believe that with your abilities, you should be able to enter the four-dimensional space. When that time comes, you can come to my Yuan Realm."
"Alright!" Li Xuan nodded. Then, as if remembering something, he spoke again, "Elder Shan, have you ever heard of the Ghost Realm?" xxs
"You actually know about the Ghost Realm?" Shan Wuxie asked, a hint of surprise in his expression as he looked at Li Xuan.
Li Xuan scratched his head and said, "My sister went to the Ghost Realm and told me before she left. I just remembered that you are from the four-dimensional space, so I asked."
"Your sister?" Shan Wuxie looked at Li Xuan with some curiosity and said, "The Ghost Realm is one of the top ten powers in the four-dimensional space. However, thousands of years ago, the Lord of the Ghost Realm dissolved and disappeared, causing the Ghost Realm's status to drop to the bottom. Even so, the Ghost Realm is not to be trifled with by ordinary people."
"After all, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse; the Ghost Realm's influence remains. Your sister managed to ascend to the four-dimensional space before you, so isn't her talent even higher than yours?"
Seeing Shan Wuxie's astonished gaze, Li Xuan forced a wry smile and said, "My sister's strength is naturally far superior to mine. I didn't expect the Ghost Realm to be so well-known."
Li Xuan thought about not mentioning that Li Yao was the Empress of the Ghost Realm. After all, it was a matter of great importance. Even though Li Xuan could sense that Shan Wuxie seemed like a good person, to cause less trouble for Li Yao, Li Xuan could only keep it a secret.
Shan Wuxie didn't think much of it. After listening to Li Xuan's words, he nodded slightly. "Our Yuan Realm is actually a bit inferior to the Ghost Realm. For your sister to be favored by the Ghost Realm, her talent should not be ordinary. Perhaps when you reach the four-dimensional space, the gap between you and your sister will widen significantly."
Li Xuan smiled wryly. The gap between him and Li Yao was not just a little. However, when he thought of Li Xuan's background and origin, Li Xuan felt relieved. Moreover, Li Yao was his sister, and the stronger she was, the better.
"However, you don't need to be discouraged. You are the Chosen One. How can worldly matters be predicted by ordinary logic?" Shan Wuxie said, perhaps fearing he had dampened Li Xuan's confidence.
Li Xuan smiled and said, "I don't believe in fate or destiny. My destiny is in my own hands."
Shan Wuxie smiled and did not argue. Then he stood up and looked at the thatched hut. After a moment, he said, "Xiao Bai has already begun to awaken. Once she awakens, the Ancestor Ling's abilities will be fully released. During this time, you shall stay here and watch over her."
"Alright," Li Xuan nodded in response.
Shan Wuxie pondered for a moment and then continued, "I have no children in my life. Xiao Bai and I have lived together for sixteen years, and she is like family to me. Since you will be taking care of her on my behalf, I cannot let you do this without reward."
After Shan Wuxie finished speaking, he waved his hand, and a stream of spiritual light instantly entered Li Xuan's mind.
"You are a sword cultivator, and I have a sword technique to impart to you. This 'Opening the Heavenly Gate with a Sword' is my enlightenment over more than ten years in the wilderness. How much you can comprehend depends on your own fortune."
After absorbing the information, Li Xuan's eyes instantly revealed a look of pleasant surprise. The power of 'Opening the Heavenly Gate with a Sword' was truly not low.
"Thank you, Senior," Li Xuan bowed respectfully to Shan Wuxie.
Shan Wuxie waved his hand, and his figure slowly faded into the void, beginning to dissipate.
"Remember, protecting Xiao Bai will bring you nothing but benefits."