After the distortion of space and time settled, the group appeared above the island that had once been assigned to Bai Yue after he became a disciple of Gan Wu Country Lord.
Back then, when Bai Yue left for the Primitive Mystical Region, Gan Wu Country Lord had deliberately preserved this island, keeping it untouched as a residence prepared for his return.
It was precisely because of such seemingly trivial yet heartfelt details that Bai Yue's relationship with Gan Wu Country Lord gradually transformed—from one that initially carried a hint of calculation, into a sincere and pure bond.
At the very beginning, when Bai Yue entered the Gan Wu Secret Realm and became Gan Wu Country Lord's disciple, his intentions were far from innocent. He had merely hoped to rely on Gan Wu Country Lord's status and influence to secure protection for himself.
But after truly becoming a disciple, the unreserved care and patient guidance Gan Wu Country Lord showed him slowly changed everything.
Perhaps after suffering too many setbacks, Gan Wu Country Lord had already let go of his obsession with breaking through to higher realms. He no longer interacted with others through schemes or calculations. Aside from being unable to face certain old friends due to heavy karmic debts, he lived freely and openly—an attitude toward life that Bai Yue deeply admired.
Because of this, even during the years Bai Yue spent in the Virtual Universe Corporation, on the Outside Territory Battlefield, and within the Ancestor God Religion, he frequently met with Gan Wu Country Lord in the Virtual Universe, exchanging insights and experiences.
Compared to this, Bai Yue's later relationship with Primordial Chaos City Lord was very different.
If Gan Wu Country Lord was both teacher and friend, then Primordial Chaos City Lord represented a far more traditional master–disciple bond, solemn and hierarchical.
"Haha, Bai Yue and the others have arrived!"
From afar, Gan Wu Country Lord's voice rang out. He had already sensed the fluctuations of God Kingdom teleportation.
As Bai Yue stepped out of the palace where the teleportation tokens were stored, two figures were waiting at the entrance—Gan Wu Country Lord, clad in radiant yellow armor, and Thunder God, bald and dressed in a white robe.
"Teacher Dry Witch. Thunder God," Bai Yue greeted.
After more than three thousand years apart, the reunion naturally stirred excitement. Everyone exchanged news of their experiences and changes over the years.
"Lord of Hunyuan! Excellent—truly excellent!" Gan Wu Country Lord laughed heartily as he carefully examined Bai Yue. "I never imagined that while I, Dry Witch, have wasted endless ages without hope of advancement, I would unknowingly cultivate a Universe Lord. Fate truly loves to mock us."
"This is only the beginning," Bai Yue replied calmly. "I will reach even higher realms—and so will you, Teacher."
"Good! That is the spirit cultivation demands," Gan Wu Country Lord said approvingly. His gaze then shifted to Luo Feng, Hong, and Thunder God. "Cultivation must be sharp and unyielding. Once you lose that edge, you sink into the long river of time—like me—and never move forward again."
"We will remember your words," the three replied solemnly.
Journey to Yun Mo Planet
Soon after, the group set off toward their destination: Yun Mo Planet.
With Gan Wu Country Lord present, travel within Ganwu Universe Country posed no difficulty whatsoever.
"Within the Ganwu Universe Country, there is nowhere I cannot reach," Gan Wu Country Lord said with a trace of pride. "Moreover, many of my Undying subordinates have left coordinates across Human Territory. With God Kingdom teleportation, I can reach nearly any Universe Country in moments."
"Not only that," he continued, "I also have alien race servants scattered throughout the universe. Through the tokens they left behind, I can directly teleport to even the most remote regions. This saves unimaginable amounts of travel time."
After teleporting to the closest node near Yun Mo Planet, the group boarded the Feiyuan Divine Boat, a third-rate Hongmeng spiritual treasure.
Four to five days later—
Buzz!
The ancient ship shuddered, slowing to a halt as it was expelled from the Dark Universe and returned to the Original Universe.
Below them, Yun Mo Planet lay shrouded in thick ink-black clouds, with faint purple starlight leaking through.
After Hu Yanbo's fall, this planet had been seized by a powerful universe faction, which used it as a brutal training ground—forcing countless martial artists from various planets into cruel trials, forging them into expendable warriors.
Reversing Time
Outside Yun Mo Planet's atmosphere, Bai Yue stood in the void alongside Gan Wu Country Lord, Luo Feng, and the others. Beside them floated Babata's black-robed projection, trembling as he gazed down at the planet.
"I see it," Bai Yue said softly.
"Watch carefully," Gan Wu Country Lord added. "Every time one witnesses the reversal of life and death, it is awe-inspiring."
"Rise."
With a single thought, Bai Yue caused the time within this region of space to flow backward.
Scenes rewound at astonishing speed.
The occupation of Yun Mo Planet vanished. Battles reversed. Destruction unraveled.
Suddenly—
Bai Yue halted.
A blood-colored triangular Yunmo Starship appeared, its interior faintly revealing several figures.
"Babata," Bai Yue asked, "is this it?"
With another thought, the figures became clear. A handsome man in a black robe stood at the front of the control room, figures gathered behind him—and Babata himself at his side.
"Wuzha… Big Silly Juxia…" Babata's projection trembled violently. "Yes—yes, it's them!"
Bai Yue and Luo Feng both sighed.
Even after so many years, Babata's feelings toward Hu Yanbo and his companions remained unchanged.
"Then let it be complete," Bai Yue decided silently.
"Fix."
His will locked onto the Yunmo Starship, Hu Yanbo, and the nine soul servants.
"Time reversal."
The river of time surged forward again.
Moments later, the blood-colored starship floated quietly in the present.
Reunion
The hatch opened.
Hu Yanbo stepped into the void, followed by the nine Undying servants, all wearing expressions of disbelief.
"Babata," Hu Yanbo whispered.
"Boss!"
Babata rushed forward, entering his restored mechanical body and embracing Hu Yanbo tightly.
"Boss… Boss…"
From a distance, Bai Yue and the others watched in silence.
Hu Yanbo and his servants were still dazed, memories of death fresh in their minds.
"How long have we been dead?" one servant asked.
"About fifty-four thousand years," Babata replied.
"Only… that long?" Hu Yanbo murmured.
"And how were we resurrected?"
Babata pointed toward Bai Yue.
"It was the great Lord of Hunyuan."
Hu Yanbo and his servants turned, their hearts trembling as Bai Yue and the others approached.
"Teacher Hu Yanbo," Bai Yue said gently.
Introductions followed.
Yet despite Bai Yue restraining his aura, Hu Yanbo and the others remained tense.
Bai Yue understood.
The higher one stands, the lonelier one becomes.
In front of an existence capable of reversing time itself, fear was only natural.
"You will find my Virtual Universe contact," Bai Yue said with a faint smile. "If you need anything, contact me anytime."
With that, Bai Yue, Gan Wu Country Lord, Hong, and Thunder God departed, leaving Luo Feng behind.
Only then did Hu Yanbo and his servants finally breathe freely.
"Boss," Babata said helplessly, "he's actually very easy to get along with."
Hu Yanbo stroked Babata's head and sighed.
"You and Luo Feng grew up beside him. We did not. Respect is still necessary."
The others nodded in agreement.
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