Xing Yue Jung strode confidently toward Ji Tu Yan, a bright blue aura emanating from his body like flames.
"Ji Tu Yan, answer my question. Did you have a hand in the murder of my family members?"
"I risked everything for the past 3,000 years to make the Jing Biao Empire independent from the cursed Fantasy Empire, to achieve my goal of avenging my family. But after all I did for you, you fool!"
"Even so, you knew everything from the beginning. I don't trust that, you vile bastard Yuto, but I trust my instincts, which tell me he's telling the truth. So, tell me who caused my family's deaths." Xing Yue Jung's tone was icy cold and filled with murderous intent.
The Heavenly Peacock faction leader, Cheng Ming, stopped him.
"Stop, Xing Yue Jung. Promise me..." "For your own good, we still have 8 minutes and 40 seconds to think," Cheng Ming's voice was calm.
Xing Yu Jong paused, canceling his aura and his murderous intent.
"Alright, we'll wait."
A faint smile appeared on Cheng Ming's face as she looked at Xing Yu Jong.
A deep sigh escaped Ji Tu Yan's lips as he collapsed to the ground, knowing he would die if Xing Yu Jong or any of his team members tried to kill him. He felt relieved that Xing Yu Jong had stopped.
But his expression changed to fear as he looked at Cheng Ming, whose face was a mixture of anger, disgust, and a desire to kill him.
Despite this, he and Xing Yu Jong headed to the cockpit.
"So what do we do? Our survival rate is 0%. And according to Yuto, it turns out that both Michael Kaiser and Ricardo are the Rulers of the Tree of Existence 7 and 8, meaning that Michael Kaiser's wing (shard) was hit." Narrative Time and Ricardo, the wing of absolute imagination—they are powerful entities, and for the other people, they will be a force to be reckoned with. So what will we do? Shi Xiao spoke in a reserved tone, tinged with anxiety, looking at the electronic tablet as she rapidly pressed it to perform calculations to devise the best plan for survival without ending up with Yuta.
"What did you discover, Shi Xiao?" asked General Tao Jun Kai of the 5th Division in a calm voice, concealing his concern that their opponent was the most dangerous enemy they would face. If they killed Ji Tu Yan, they would become the enemy rebels of the Jing Biao Empire, one of the strongest empires in the existential path they inhabited.
It was a difficult choice for them, yet they had to choose the one who would determine their existence and the existence of all their loved ones, even if it meant that every entity in this world would hate them.
"How much time do Bai Fang Yu have left?"
"5 minutes and 54 seconds."
"Very well, I will choose the best option for everyone," said Xing Yu Jung. Calm as a sword's edge, he glanced at Ji Tu Yan out of the corner of his eye, which glowed with a cold, sky-blue light.
"Ji Tu Yan will die."
Ji Tu Yan's features turned black as he looked at Xing Yu Jong advancing toward him, a light blue aura emanating from his body like flames.
"Xing Yu Jong, wait a moment. Are you really going to believe everything that vile bastard says? He's just deceiving you. Trust me." Ji Tu Yan's voice was filled with fear as he trembled violently.
He was afraid of what was coming, for it was worse than death—an erasure from existence, a non-existence.
Xing Yu Jong continued his steady advance toward Ji Tu Yan, showing no intention of stopping.
Then he snapped his fingers.
An invisible wave erupted, wiping Ji Tu Yan from everything. No trace of him remained. He was erased—concepts, laws, narratives, everything. He was gone. Anything that revealed or showed his existence, even in the memories of others, had been erased, except for his own memories, the memories of his comrades, and the memories of Yuta and his companions, as they were too strong for Xing Yu-jung's erasure effect to work on them.
[00:03:45]
Xing Yu-jung glanced at his wrist to see that there were 3 minutes and 45 seconds left until the deadline.
He let out a sigh of strength and determination as he readjusted his military cap and headed to the cockpit, his appearance exuding power and authority. His military uniform, slung over his shoulders, further enhanced his commanding and majestic presence.
He took his seat.
"Activate an external camera to speak with him." Ji-Tu Yan's eyes glowed with a sky-blue light as he leaned back in his cockpit, his fist resting on his cheek.
"Yu, we fulfilled your condition. Ji-Tu Yan died as he requested. Now it's time for you to do your part of the agreement." "
His calm expression concealed a longing to learn the secret of his family's killer.
A faint smile appeared on Yuta's face, who had reverted to his former self with black hair and violet eyes.
"Yes, I will keep my promise. Your family's killer is Ji Tu Yan and the leaders of the Jing Biao Empire. Since my companion killed them all, and you killed a head, then your revenge is over. Isn't that right?"
Xing Yu Zhong's expression turned even colder, and he sighed.
"Well, since we've made an agreement, the Jing Biao Empire will be a vassal state, and that rebellion will end from this day forward." His tone was...
A faint smile appeared on Michael Kaiser's face as he rested his arms on Yuta's head.
"You ended a war and a rebellion just by being there. You're truly amazing, you bastard."
Michael Kaiser turned his gaze to Ricardo, who seemed uninterested in what was happening, though there was still some doubt. It seeped into his heart.
"Why didn't Sheng Yu-jong kill him, even though he was the strongest fighter in the rebel army? Is there something he's hiding from us? That fool! I can read the narrative, but something is preventing us from doing so." Ricardo's voice, filled with confusion and doubt, spoke through his heart.
Yet, he decided to ignore the matter for now, as it wasn't the right time to discuss such things.
"Sheng Yu-jong, you can go now, and we'll talk when the time is right about why I'm keeping you alive. But there are several things you need to do."
"I know you don't trust me because you haven't left your ship. I don't blame you for that; the likelihood of my betrayal is still high. However, remember, sometimes things aren't always what they seem."
"So remember my words well. Time is passing quickly, and we must always be prepared."
Yuta spoke to Sheng Yu-jong with a small smile that made him appear more terrifying than dignified.
"Alright, I'll listen to what you say.""As for our upcoming meeting, it will be very soon."
He then entered the dimensional gate, leaving Yuta and his companions staring blankly after her.
"There's something strange, Yuta, but I don't know exactly what it is," Xing Yu-jong muttered to himself as he looked around at the emptiness.
"Mr. Xing Yu-jong, we're about to leave this fantasy world. Is there anywhere you'd like to go?" The Heavenly Peacock Squad leader, Cheng Ming, spoke in a routine tone as she operated the tablet she'd taken from Shi Xiao.
"How about we take a break and go somewhere nice to rest after all these fierce battles?"
Xing Yu-jong smiled slightly as he looked at Cheng Ming, who seemed slightly shocked by the warmth of his smile.
He pressed a button.
"Younger sister, Xing Yuxiao-ling, come to the cockpit. There's something I want to tell you."
In one of In a private room reserved for high-ranking officials, a captivating girl sat wearing a military training uniform. She was fair-skinned with milky white skin, deep black eyes, and a beautifully proportioned, alluring figure. Her hair was tied back in a ponytail as she battled several monsters of levels comparable to the rulers of the fantasy worlds. Yet, she showed no fear.
In fact, she fought them fiercely, her allure undeniable.
"Kaaaaaaaa!"
One of the monsters let out a loud scream as it charged towards Xing Yuxiao Ling, who gritted her teeth as she dodged the attack.
"That damned bird!"
She immediately launched an attack, severing the monster's head, and it fell dead. After all, only Boundless-ranked entities or higher could kill each other; only a Boundless-ranked entity could kill another Boundless-ranked entity, or a higher-ranked entity could kill a lower-ranked entity.
However, none of the soldiers present within the command, apart from the 12 squad leaders, were human beings. They were all created entities. The rulers of fantasy worlds are creatures weaker than their creators. Since Ji Tu Yan was gone, only 12 people remained on those ships, which numbered in the thousands. Furthermore, the original world or home of Sheng Yu Zhong was erased because he was spiritually connected to Ji Tu Yan. After his death, the fantasy world he created was destroyed. However, there were also fighters who managed to leave their worlds, but they represented only 37% of the fighters, unlike the soldiers created by Ji Tu Yan.
Moon, the ruler of the fantasy world, occupied 63%.
"Young sister, Sheng Yuxiao Ling, come to the cockpit. There's something I want to tell you."
A look of surprise crossed Sheng Yuxiao Ling's face as she listened to the voice coming from the loudspeaker. She stopped the simulation.
She sighed angrily.
"What does that stupid brother want from me this time?" Sheng Yuxiao Ling's voice was filled with annoyance as she looked towards the loudspeaker. Voice
"Okay, I'm coming, Big Brother Xing Yue Jung."
[Okay, hurry up, it won't take long.]
Xing Yuxiao Ling was communicating telepathically with Xing Yue Jung as she headed towards the cockpit.
After several minutes, she was surprised to find that she hadn't seen or even sensed a single soldier created by Ji Tu Yan. The number of spaceships, which had been in the thousands, had dwindled to only 1,546 because Shen Yi, the leader of the Black Bear Squad, had placed them in a dimension he had created.
Xing Yuxiao Ling's handsome expression turned worried as she moved towards the cockpit.
"What happened while you were in closed training?" Xing Yuxiao Ling's voice was filled with concern.
"Nothing happened. I just got my revenge."
"I'm not asking... Wait a minute. What did you say? Repeat that." Xing Yuxiao Ling's voice was so disbelieving that she almost collapsed. The ground beneath her feet was weak and their strength was gone.
"I avenged our family's murderer. You're not lying. Just tell the truth. Mr. Ji Tu Yan is the murderer. It's true because I don't feel his presence anywhere."
"And that means you erased him. I'm right, brother."
Xing Yuxiao Ling looked at her brother, Xing Yujun, with a mixture of happiness, shock, sadness, and longing.
Tears began to stream from Xing Yuxiao Ling's wide eyes.
A sigh of sorrow escaped the lips of both Shi Xiao Chengming and Xing Yuxiao Ling as they looked at her.
............
At 8:20 PM, Yuta sat on the floor, leaning back against a bed, gazing at the moonlight with a faint smile.
"Time really does fly by. Life is short, no matter how long a creature lives, even 100 years or until the end of time, it will always be short." The desire for eternal life is beautiful, but it's not perfect. Immortality without power is nothing. Even entities that transcend concepts and laws die when they fight entities of the same power level.
"Life is like a boat. The more you sail on the sea of time, the more you will face the waves of fate. Even after you overcome them, the boat will become worn out and unfit for sailing. You are left with two choices: either continue and sink, or swim and endure the waves of fate."
"Even a flower sprouts through a crack in a rock. A person who doesn't try will not succeed. A drop of water breaks a rock if it keeps dripping on it."
A faint smile appeared on Yuta's face as he looked towards the moon. He stood up and headed towards the balcony with a small smile.
"What is it, Vexia? Why did you come?"
After Yuta spoke, the nine-tailed white fox said:
"Why did you manipulate the narrative and change your power level to Beyond Outerversal when it's not even your maid's level? It's light years above that."
A smile appeared. A light smile on Vexia's face as she looked towards Yuta.
"So they don't discover I've come to visit you, Your Majesty, Emperor Yuto, the Ruler's Path," Vexia's voice was filled with respect as she bowed slightly.
Yuta ignored all her attempts to demonstrate her subservience and respect.
"So what brings you here?" Yuta's voice was icy cold as he looked at Vexia, whose face betrayed a sly smile.
"Well, as you command, Your Majesty. The reason I came is..."
The next day, in the elite class, Soliver and Yoshika Kyotowa were standing by a desk.
"Several new dogs will be joining by tomorrow due to document issues. Well, have a good day."
The director of SuLever left the elite class immediately afterward.
After he left, Yoshika Kiyoto spoke in a calm tone, his words undeniably clear:
"Well, now that the morning announcement is over, it's time for the lesson, which will be about Go. The first lesson will be about what it is, and you'll learn about the rest next year."
"What is Go?"
He wrote the question in bold on a wooden board while looking at the few students present.
"Go are entities with different forms and races, some resembling creatures, insects, or physical objects. They are divided into nine ranks, and each Go possesses its own Dao essence."
"Like all creatures, they need food to live. Some eat natural food, while others consume conceptual food, like the life-and-death cicada that feeds on the River of Time. The Sky-Light Go feeds on the concept of energy found in one of the roots of the Tree of Life, on which our lives hang like leaves."
"So it seems that several things have happened in my absence. The world is evolving very rapidly." "
"It seems there isn't much time left."
Yuta was talking to himself, his eyes closed, his face covered by his arms.
"Leon, Inuyasha, Nicholas, Kazuhiro, and Kristian will all be organized by tomorrow."
"I already have the Mana Core, Sacred Aether, and Dragon Roots, and the Gu Origin is the last one left. I only need the Mana Core, Sacred Aether, and Upper Roots. I'll get them from the Mystery Market."
"It won't be long before it starts. It's currently May 10th. There are 14 days until midterms, 46 days until finals, 50 days until the end of the year, and 77 days until the Mystery Market arrives in this world."
"There's still plenty of time. 77 days is a lot of time, and a lot can happen. Especially that Bing Tao Xin. He followed me to this world. How bold and impressive!"
"Write all of this down in your notes so you can prepare." For the written exam taking place on May 18th.
The students began writing their notes as usual, while their teacher, Yoshika Kiyoto, looked at them with the same analytical gaze she used to observe, checking the students' progress, which was impressively high.
"So, he's tied with the Mythology class student, Gia Guilford, it seems," Yoshika Kiyoto muttered, glancing at Yuta, who appeared to be asleep as usual, until she realized he was awake.
Yoshika Kiyoto narrowed her eyes slightly as she looked at Gowther, who seemed lost in thought, and threw a chalk stick at him.
He caught it easily, but it exploded a fraction of a second after he touched it, turning his hair blond and his face white. He looked at Yoshika Kiyoto with slight annoyance, but said nothing, simply wiping his face with a towel he pulled from his own dimensional space.
Ding...Ding...Ding...Ding...Ding
"That's class for today, but remember..." The written exam will be on May 18th.
"There's an important announcement I need to share with you."
The students, who were gathering their belongings, stopped and looked at Yoshika Kiyotowa, her expression unreadable.
Yoshika Kiyotowa looked at them for a few seconds before speaking.
"Next year, on February 18th, 676, we will be conducting a study with the Heavenly Immortals Academy. We were supposed to do it this year because on May 30th, we will be attending the celebration of the thousandth anniversary of the defeat of the Demon King, which will take place on June 3rd and end on June 15th—12 days before the final exam."
"You may leave now."
The students then left the classroom, talking amongst themselves.
"Heavenly Immortals Academy, Yao Changji."