After Mu Changqing departed, the entire Lin family, one of the powerful entities among the Alliance families, a top cultivation family on Blue Star, was reduced to ruins. It was as if they had been wiped away by force, leaving no trace.
This sudden upheaval sent shockwaves of terror across Blue Star. They couldn't fathom what kind of existence could instantly obliterate a behemoth like the Lin family on Blue Star.
The Alliance meeting reconvened, with all the top families of Blue Star gathered once more around the round table. However, their faces were grim, and silence prevailed. Even the Wu family, who shared an ancient enmity with the Lin family, felt a sense of mournful solidarity. The Lin family was no less powerful than their own Wu family, yet they were erased by an unknown entity. Could their Wu family not also be erased with a wave of the hand by the same unknown force? Facing such an unknown terror, they were left with nothing but profound despair.
"Everyone, what are your thoughts? Speak up." Xu Wensu sat at the head of the table, gently tapping it. The sound echoed in the deathly silent conference hall.
"That man in black robes revived from the Ghostly Nether Mountain Range, and immediately after, this massacre occurred. Without needing to guess, we know he is responsible." The Wu family patriarch was the first to break the silence.
"So what if we know? He erased a Combined Body cultivator with a wave of his hand, and a top family with a raise of his arm. Such an existence defies all conventions. Perhaps it is truly an ancient god awakening. What can we do to deal with him?"
"Are we just going to stand by and let him do as he pleases, erasing anyone he wants? Heh, is the mighty Blue Star reduced to sheep for the slaughter?" Someone spoke, indignant and full of anger and unwillingness.
"Why don't we find him and choose to surrender?" Someone suggested surrendering.
"Surrender? Heh, were the Lin family fools? Don't you think they tried to surrender? And what was the result? Not a single uncracked egg remained of the Lin family. Let's gather all of Blue Star's strength and fight him to the death, a battle of mutual destruction."
"Mutual destruction? Do we have the qualifications for that?"
The crowd argued incessantly, but in the end, nothing but despair remained. At this moment, Xu Wensu, who had been silent, sighed lightly, suddenly looked up, and shouted, "All of you, shut up. I will personally go find him and speak with him. If it proves futile, then prepare for the entire Blue Star to be erased."
With his words, Xu Wensu directly terminated the projection meeting without waiting for anyone else to speak. In that moment, he seemed to age hundreds of years, slumping onto the main seat, his face appearing somewhat haggard.
"Sir, is there truly no way to deal with him?" As Xu Wensu spoke, the ghost-like figure behind him slowly emerged. Its consciousness seemed incomplete. After a moment of silence, the figure settled onto a soft sofa not far away and said, "There is. Find my lost memories, and perhaps there will be a way. In my memories, this universe possesses a terrifying ancient formation. With Blue Star as the eye of the formation and the heavens as the banners, it can slay gods."
Hearing this, Xu Wensu's face lit up with joy. He straightened his body, his eyes filled with hope as he looked at the spectral figure. "Sir, have your memories recovered somewhat? A terrifying ancient formation, why have you never told me?"
The spectral figure remained silent for a moment, then slowly spoke. "Alas, it's not that I didn't want to tell you. It's just that my intuition tells me this formation is too strange. If it were truly activated, perhaps the entire Blue Star would pay a great price."
Xu Wensu fell into a brief contemplation. However, when he recalled the scene of Mu Changqing's attack, it all dissolved into a sigh of gentle helplessness. Afterward, he slowly rose, walked to the window of the tall building, and gazed down at Blue Star. After a moment, he let out a leisurely sigh.
"But, do we even have the right to choose? We don't even have the qualifications to surrender. Heh, how pathetic." After sighing, Xu Wensu turned to the spectral figure, bowed, and said softly, "Please, sir. No matter the cost, our Blue Star will find your lost memories from the ancient ruins for you."
After a pause, Xu Wensu stood up and continued, "I will personally go and meet this god-like figure. I will try my best to stall for time. I hope it's not too late." With his words, Xu Wensu began to make arrangements for everything.
The spectral figure looked at Xu Wensu's retreating form with a complex gaze, shaking its head slightly in resignation. He had naturally watched Xu Wensu grow; he was his protector. Watching him grow from a mortal to the strongest on Blue Star, a thousand years of time, recalling the past, truly brought back memories.
"Don't worry. Even if I have to break this old body, I will help you protect Blue Star and your ideals."
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Three days later, Mu Changqing, who had been wandering through various cities, savoring life on Blue Star, suddenly stopped. In the bustling street, the throng of people suddenly froze, as if time had stopped. Mu Changqing's brow twitched slightly as he stood with his hands behind his back, calmly gazing ahead.
Moments later, a figure in a Zhongshan suit tore through space, appearing not far in front of Mu Changqing. "Law of Space? Not bad. To achieve this level in this incomplete universe. If you were in a complete myriad of realms, you might even be one of the destined protagonists." Mu Changqing offered a faint smile, speaking to Xu Wensu who stood not far away. For the past few days, he knew he was being watched. However, he didn't care about the prying eyes of ants. Instead, he was somewhat looking forward to what amusement these ants might bring him.
Xu Wensu's face showed astonishment. He could understand Mu Changqing's words. But complete myriad of realms? Incomplete universe? Destined protagonists? Each word sent shivers down his spine, leaving him momentarily unable to react. Soon, Xu Wensu suppressed the turmoil in his heart. He knew that Mu Changqing's existence far surpassed his own comprehension, and the comprehension of Blue Star. What he said would naturally be difficult for him to grasp. Currently, the most important thing was to meet Mu Changqing and understand his purpose.
"Greetings, sir. I apologize for disturbing you." Xu Wensu's every move was extremely humble. Mu Changqing remained still, observing Xu Wensu for a moment before speaking. "Do you have something to say? Speak directly. No need to beat around the bush." Xu Wensu suppressed the fear he felt towards Mu Changqing's imposing presence, hesitated for a moment, bowed, and said, "Sir, what is your purpose for coming to our Blue Star? Why did you slaughter our Blue Star forces? How did our Blue Star offend you? Please tell us. If you are willing, our Blue Star is willing to surrender to you, and we only hope you will spare Blue Star."
Hearing this, Mu Changqing chuckled lightly, his hands behind his back, as he slowly surveyed Xu Wensu. He could see at a glance that this Xu Wensu was currently the strongest on Blue Star, and he was able to put aside his status and dignity to surrender to him. Such magnanimity bore some resemblance to that old fellow, the Dao Ancestor.