Chapter 255: Chapter 244: Protection
"That great battle, the Dark Holy Banquet shook the entire cosmos, showcasing an unparalleled might... Yet, in the end, the Dark Holy Banquet was defeated. The details of the process I don’t know, only that a figure stepped forward and fought fiercely against the Dark Saint Venerable... Both perished, and the Dark Holy Banquet lost its pillar and completely collapsed. It was from that time that the Dark Holy Banquet was erased from the cosmos," Chi Lian the Celestial God said.
"And this time, the Dark Holy Banquet has resurfaced, I fear... they intend to make a comeback."
Chi Lian the Celestial God’s face showed a look of concern. Though he had not personally experienced that cosmic war, according to his teacher’s description, the war was extremely brutal, with the flames of war spreading across the entire cosmos, obliterating countless billions of beings in an instant... For the cosmic countries and the living beings of myriad races, it was an unforgettable, colossal catastrophe.
"A comeback... Could it be that they want to ignite another war?" Wang Xu looked shocked. That cosmic war was so devastating that even figures like the Endless Saint Venerable, who stood at the pinnacle of the cosmos, could not survive. The ferocity of the war was evident.
"According to current circumstances, it indeed seems so. The Dark Holy Banquet would never reveal itself lightly. Now that they have exposed themselves, it is clear that the strength of the Dark Holy Banquet has taken shape," Chi Lian the Celestial God said. "And their dispatch of an assassin to kill you is the best proof of this."
"Why do you say that?" Wang Xu asked.
Chi Lian the Celestial God’s expression was solemn: "Because of your identity."
"You are the champion of the Qualification Battle and also a disciple of the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion. These two points alone are enough to attract the Dark Holy Banquet’s attention to you."
Wang Xu clenched his fists, his face slightly pale. What Chi Lian the Celestial God said was all too clear.
The Dark Holy Banquet’s comeback has only one goal— to complete what was left unfinished in the last cosmic war.
Thus, it will inevitably oppose the entire cosmos once more, and in the entire cosmos, anything that poses a threat to it will undoubtedly be eradicated.
Wang Xu, being the champion of the Qualification Battle, with outstanding talent and boundless potential, such a genius growing up will certainly pose a threat to the Dark Holy Banquet, and the best way to eliminate a threat is to kill Wang Xu.
Cold sweat seeped from Wang Xu.
The Dark Holy Banquet’s strike involved a Celestial God Realm individual. If not for Chi Lian the Celestial God and the others arriving in time, Wang Xu would have long been in grave danger.
Wang Xu understood that such a terrifying force as the Dark Holy Banquet would stop at nothing unless they achieved their goal. This time they failed to kill Wang Xu, but next time the person sent will surely be stronger than the black-robed individual this time. By then, without the protection of the Celestial God Realm, Wang Xu would have no means of resistance!
"What should I do now?" Facing a seemingly inevitable death, Wang Xu forced himself to stay calm, but the pressure weighed on him like a mountain, suffocating him.
Chi Lian the Celestial God, seeing his unsettled heart, spoke: "After returning to Tai Long, make sure to go to the Tai Long Palace and seek the protection of the Tai Long Sovereign, or you may seek help from the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion. As one of the three major forces, if the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion stands up, even the Dark Holy Banquet cannot touch you."
Wang Xu gave a bitter smile, the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion?
He shook his head. When he was dispatched to the border war and completely abandoned, the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion had already closed its doors to him. Returning now would only bring humiliation.
"If neither option works, you might consider joining my Mohe Cosmic Country," Chi Lian the Celestial God said outright.
"My Mohe Cosmic Country may not be as powerful as the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion, but as long as the nation stands, it can guarantee your safety for another day."
The Sovereign of Mohe sent Chi Lian the Celestial God to complete the Gold Token mission, initially to build a good rapport with Wang Xu. With a debt of gratitude, if Wang Xu achieved greater feats in the future, it would only be beneficial for the Mohe Cosmic Country.
But Chi Lian the Celestial God did not expect, during the Gold Token mission execution, that a concealed Celestial God aura was hidden in the void, so he did not directly step through the Gate of Space-Time to leave but remained discreet, staying close to Wang Xu.
Wang Xu’s Endless Life, however powerful, was of no avail against a deliberate concealment by a Celestial God Realm. He completely failed to notice that there were as many as three Celestial God Realms lurking and focusing on him in the dark.
"Thank you for the kind offer from the Sovereign of Mohe, I will consider it carefully." Wang Xu understood that Chi Lian the Celestial God was indirectly trying to recruit him, but faced with the overwhelming presence of the Dark Holy Banquet, a single Mohe Cosmic Country simply couldn’t stop it. It would only implicate him, and Wang Xu did not wish to part from Tai Long for this reason alone, so he politely declined Chi Lian the Celestial God’s offer.
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A year later, Wang Xu returned safely to Tai Long.
Wang Xu stood outside the warship, offering a grand gesture of respect to Chi Lian the Celestial God and Fierce Crow Celestial God: "Thank you, two seniors, I will forever remember this kindness."
Chi Lian the Celestial God and Fierce Crow Celestial God had protected Wang Xu all along. Fortunately, it seemed the Dark Holy Banquet had forgotten Wang Xu’s existence, and no actions were taken throughout the year, allowing for a smooth journey.
"The Dark Holy Banquet will not give up easily. Take care of yourself," Chi Lian the Celestial God had laid out all the paths in front of Wang Xu. It was now up to Wang Xu to choose.
The warship, as enormous as the stars, departed and soon engaged in Space-Time Teleportation, disappearing before Wang Xu’s eyes.
Turning around, Wang Xu gazed at Earth, shrouded within the Ninefold Celestial God Array, took a deep breath, and ventured forth alone in the void.
Suddenly—
"Who!"
Wang Xu halted abruptly, his eyes sharp and icy, and the Double-Headed Dragon Slash appeared abruptly in his hand.
He sensed two life forces approaching him, one of which had reached the Void Chaos Realm, and the other... damn it!
Wang Xu’s pupils suddenly contracted. This life force had actually reached the Celestial God Realm, and as the distance closed, it became even more vigorous...
It’s the assassins sent by the Dark Holy Banquet!
"Run!" Wang Xu broke into a cold sweat, immediately unleashing his maximum speed, and turned to fly toward the vast void.
"Junior Brother Wang Xu!" A voice penetrated the void, entering Wang Xu’s ears directly. This voice was magnetic and felt incredibly familiar to Wang Xu.
Wang Xu attempted to turn his head, and immediately he noticed two figures, one gray and one white, swiftly pursuing him.
"That’s... Senior Brother Luo Shou!" Wang Xu’s gaze was stunned, then a look of great joy appeared on his face.
Senior Brother Luo Shou was the first senior brother Wang Xu met when Senior Brother Red Sword led him to visit upon entering the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion. This Senior Brother Luo Shou appeared cold, but he was a good person, answering many of Wang Xu’s questions about cultivation.
Wang Xu halted his steps and curiously asked, "Senior Brother Luo Shou, why have you come?"
The two figures, one gray and one white, moved at great speed, arriving before Wang Xu in just a moment.
Aside from the gray robe and the white unicorn on his forehead, there was a middle-aged man in a white robe with a stern face and his hands behind his back.
"Junior Brother Wang Xu, hurry and pay respects to the Law Enforcement Elder," Senior Brother Luo Shou said.
The Law Enforcement Elder? Could it be the Law Enforcement Elder of the Cyan Yang Hall... Wang Xu immediately nodded and saluted, "Disciple Wang Xu greets the Law Enforcement Elder."
The Seventy-Two Halls of the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion, each hall has its own Law Enforcement Elder. If a disciple violates the rules, the Law Enforcement Elder will take action to punish them.
The middle-aged man in a white robe nodded, his gaze evaluating Wang Xu with a hint of appreciation: "First place in the Qualification Battle, not bad."
Wang Xu smiled and said nothing.
"We’ve been waiting for you here for half a year, so let’s skip the pleasantries. The two of us are here to take you to the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion," the Law Enforcement Elder explained directly.
"To the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion?" Wang Xu hadn’t anticipated this. There were many monstrous talents in the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion, and plenty more powerful than Wang Xu. For them to send a Law Enforcement Elder personally showed the Pavilion’s high regard for Wang Xu.
"If I’m not mistaken, you’ve been targeted for assassination by the Dark Holy Banquet," the Law Enforcement Elder’s expression darkened.
"The Heaven-Reaching Pavilion already knows?" Wang Xu’s heart couldn’t help but shiver. The assassination attempt by the Dark Holy Banquet was only known to Chi Lian Celestial God, Fierce Crow Celestial God, and Wang Xu, and to escort Wang Xu safely, they hadn’t leaked a word. How did the Pavilion find out?
"That’s right, we only learned of the assassination attempt six months ago. Fortunately, two Celestial God Realm protectors from Mohe Cosmic Country were there to safeguard you, or else the Dark Holy Banquet would have succeeded this time," the Law Enforcement Elder said. "Upon learning of this, the Pavilion Master ordered that your life must be preserved. He specially sent me to guide you; as long as you enter the Sacred Cosmos, not even the vast influence of the Dark Holy Banquet can assassinate you there."
Upon hearing this, Wang Xu’s heart sank. The assassination attempt by the Dark Holy Banquet had even alarmed the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion, increasing its terrifying nature once more. He no longer felt a sword hanging over his head but a knife at his neck!
"What about my family..." Wang Xu was worried about the people of Earth, as they were his compatriots, and he couldn’t abandon them.
"They can enter the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion as well." Hearing this, Wang Xu felt a huge weight lifted from his heart by half.
With the protection of the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion, Wang Xu no longer had concerns regarding his safety, and his family and the people of Earth were also safeguarded. He could focus on cultivating, becoming strong enough before leaving the Sacred Cosmos.
"Alright, it’s decided then," Wang Xu nodded in agreement.
With seriousness, the Law Enforcement Elder said, "You have three days, the people from the Dark Holy Banquet could come at any moment. Their methods are extremely terrifying, we must enter the Sacred Cosmos before they arrive."
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Earth.
Wang Xu dispelled the Ninefold Celestial God Array and entered Earth. Only two people could freely enter and exit the array, one was Lu Chen, the other was Wang Xu.
"Thankfully, Earth is safe and sound."
As Wang Xu observed the peaceful scene on Earth, he gently sighed in relief.
Scanning with his Spiritual Consciousness, Wang Xu’s expression suddenly froze.
"One, two, three... good boy," Wang Xu’s face broke into a smile. With his Spiritual Consciousness, he saw the harmonious scene of the Wang Family, and there were three small children whose auras closely resembled Wang Xu’s.
Wang Xu shook his head, realizing unknowingly, he had become a grandfather. (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to come to Qidian () to vote for recommendations, monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit to read.)