Carefree Path of Dreams

“Another two destroyed…”

On Planet Stael, Fang Yuan’s gaze had never been more solemn.

Even he had never imagined that the Huaxia Universe would be so difficult to penetrate. Of the remaining three arks, two were lost when trying to enter the universe membrane.

“This isn’t a problem with the ark itself. But because the arks weathered too much along the journey, the resistance of the Huaxia Universe was the final straw. Luckily, one survived. Is that the one with Clement?”

His thoughts transferred entirely on Clement, and he could sense everything around him.

If it had been other Netherheaven Demon Gods, it would have been almost impossible.

However, these chosen ones were half-assed Netherheavens spawned by the Creator, or rather, they were Outer God progeny of the Creator Space, so he naturally found it easy to control them and sense their surroundings.

However, after sensing carefully, Fang Yuan’s expression changed. “The truth is actually…”

…

“What happened? This universe…”

Clement entered the Huaxia Universe but did not leave the ark, and instead, he looked around curiously. “How is it so different from our universe? There’s no energy from the universe. It actually feels more like… the Great Cosmological Abyss?”

He had assumed that the Huaxia Universe would be a universe with even more powerful existences than the Outer God Universe. However, from the looks of it, it appeared more like… ruins?

“Also, where are the planets?”

From what Clement knew, there should be countless planets in a universe, with some even breeding life and forming all kinds of civilizations.

However, this knowledge was useless in the Huaxia Universe.

As far as his eyes could see, the entire universe was chaos, without even one star or planet.

“Although it isn’t the Great Cosmological Abyss, it’s pretty close…” Clement took a deep breath and stepped into the universe. “There are still energy fluctuations in the void, but they’re extremely weak… Where should I go?”

He did not have a destination, so he chose a direction at random and started exploring.

…

“The Huaxia Universe is already basically nothingness?”

In the Outer God Universe, Fang Yuan felt as though he was in the Huaxia Universe himself. “Wasn’t it urgently calling for reinforcements? But it’s actually… already finished? How ironic! However, something seems off…”

Regretfully, no matter how much it felt like he was there, he was not, so Fang Yuan could not be certain.

Perhaps, he could only obtain more information if he personally arrived in the Huaxia Universe.

Fang Yuan calmed down and started deducing what happened.

“The Huaxia Universe I was in was at war with a certain powerful force, and the situation was extremely dire. Even Dao Ancestor Heaven Rise died. He split his Dao Fruit in two and placed them in other universes, one of which became my stats window. Everything was done in the hope that I, a traverser, would return and aid my home after my cultivation succeeded…”

Originally, he had thought that he was just an ordinary person who dreamed of alternate worlds.

However, after cultivating, Fang Yuan gradually started to realize that the world that he dreamed of was his past life, and he had begun his enlightenment all due to this.

If he were not a traverser, then the half Heaven Rise Dao Fruit probably would not have landed in his lap and become his stats window.

“Who would have thought that by the time I achieved Dao Fruit and was powerful enough to return, the Huaxia Universe was already a bunch of ruins. Who won, and who lost? Or did they… perish together?”

Currently, the universe was in a state like it had been completely destroyed, and everything was regressing into void, without any possibility for rebirth.

“But it also feels like there’s something different…” Fang Yuan pondered. “Looks like… I’ll have to go there personally!”

He had done so many things in preparation, but now that he looked at the results, he realized that he had been overcautious.

The grand war that he had been yearning for yet secretly fearing seemed to be long over. Even the universe had been destroyed and was regressing into void.

Of course, although he decided to go to the Huaxia Universe, he could not simply leave just like that.

At least, he had to give Clement some benefits like increasing the exploration progress and so on. Then he would get him to continue exploring, and at the same time, he would send a few more over.

He should also reap all the benefits of this universe first.

“Speaking of which, there are many Dao Ancestors in this universe, yet only a few are my enemies. However, the one that is truly beneficial to me is Obscure Gate!”

It was impossible to increase your strength by one Dao Fruit by simply devouring a Dao Ancestor!

If that were possible, then these Outer Gods would have started killing each other long ago, and there would never be peace.

Fang Yuan had managed to create two Dao Fruit-level incarnations by not devouring Dao Ancestors, but by luck.

It would also be difficult for him to create a third one.

However, the Space-Time Great Dao that Obscure Gate had mastered was extremely beneficial to his Connate Space-Time Undying Great Dao, somewhat tempting him.

Sadly, even him, a Dao Ancestor with the power of five Dao Fruits, did not have much confidence in dealing with it.

“Since Obscure Gate is somewhat difficult to deal with, I’ll take a step back. And it would also be good to take out Black Mist…”

While Fang Yuan was contemplating, a message shot out from the universe to the strongest existence on Planet Stael, Fang Yuan himself.

A black beam of light crossed the universe in an instant, penetrated the atmosphere, landed in front of Fang Yuan, and then turned into a somewhat blurry figure.

“You are… Three-Faced Key?!”

Fang Yuan immediately knew about this existence from the Dao Fruit information that it was showing.

It was also an outsider born in the Great Cosmological Abyss. It had experienced many births and deaths of the universe and was likewise one of the most peak existences in the Outer God Universe.

However, unlike Obscure Gate, it did not have any Outer God progeny and had always kept a low profile.

“Existence that resides at the center of the universe, why did you look for me?” Fang Yuan asked using his spiritual will.

“Obscure Gate is my nemesis. I feel your strength and animosity… Anyone in this universe that is an enemy of Obscure Gate will obtain my blessings!” Three-Faced Key replied with his psyche.

Three-Faced Key and Obscure Gate are archenemies? Hmm, there was some mention of it in the previous reports.

Fang Yuan nodded. “However, being able to feel the animosity and killing intent that I’m emanating now… is no mean feat.”

“This is my unique power. You don’t need to worry about Obscure Gate knowing!”

Three-Faced Key said with a low voice, “I can tell you the location of Obscure Gate’s true body, and you help me destroy or seal it. What do you think?”

“This is also something I want!” Fang Yuan nodded in agreement.

He was truly interested in researching Obscure Gate, and for more than just the Space-Time Great Dao. In other words, Great Daos like space-time were the most basic of what he thirsted after.

What he truly wanted was still the understanding of what lay beyond Dao Fruit, even the intrinsic quality!

Since the Great Cosmological Abyss is able to birth Dao Ancestor-level existences, then it must contain something! In other words, the power of the Great Cosmological Abyss must exist! As long as I can understand this, my theory will be correct… Searching for the realm beyond Dao Ancestor in the Great Cosmological Abyss is definitely feasible!

“Very good. Let’s go!” Three-Faced Key shimmered and opened a space-time channel.

This ability made Fang Yuan raise his eyebrows. This Three-Faced Key is also quite remarkable. Whether it’s the ability to traverse freely in the universe or the ability to sense my killing intent, they’re both very incredible!

This kind of ability is rather similar to White Light Yurisige’s. The difference is that the latter appears after sensing a thirst for knowledge, whereas Three-Faced Key appears after sensing his killing intent toward an Outer God!

“Go!”

Fang Yuan was slightly vigilant. He took the Creator and the Great Destruction God into his body before stepping into the space-time channel.

Buzz!

The surroundings changed immediately into turbulent chaos. Stars flickered, and a constant stream of stellar energy washed over them.

“Obscure Gate has connected itself tightly with the core of this universe after experiencing multiple births and deaths of the universe. Here is the center of the universe!” Three-Faced Key said.

Kaboom!

As soon as Three-Faced Key appeared, all kinds of energies at the center of the universe started surging violently. Suddenly, a black gate appeared.

The black gate stood silently yet emanated an indescribable sense of grandeur and vastness. Looking at it, he seemed to see the entire universe!

“Is it trying to… refine the entire universe and become the Lord of the Universe?” Seeing this, Fang Yuan sneered.

For Dao Ancestors like him, refining worlds was a trifling matter, but the vastness of the universe made it different.

Although they could leave a universe and escape the catastrophe of its destruction, they were still minuscule compared to it.

If someone could refine a universe, it might be another way to ascend as well.

However, Fang Yuan only sneered at the attempt.

On the surface, a universe appeared to be without end. Even if one perished momentarily in the Great Cosmological Abyss, there would come a day when it revived. However, he had just sent people to explore the Huaxia Universe.

The scene with destroyed worlds and no new universe being born was still etched in his mind, making him realize that the seemingly eternal universes in constant births and deaths could also perish without any hope for revival!

The Huaxia Universe had proven that the path that Obscure Gate chose was a dead end!

Three-Faced Key materialized its true body, which was three silver vortexes in a pyramid pattern, and stated its conditions. “It’s there… Help me defeat it. I only want the Heart of the Universe, and the rest will be yours!”

“The Heart of the Universe? Sure!”

Fang Yuan knew at a glance. The so-called Heart of the Universe was the spot where Obscure Gate was.

Refining the universe in that spot was exceptionally advantageous.

From the looks of it, Three-Faced Key wanted to refine the universe as well and wanted to get rid of Obscure Gate to replace it in accomplishing this feat.

Although it was a dead end in Fang Yuan’s eyes, it might not be the case to the other Outer Gods!