CHAPTER 1913: CHAPTER 1914: THE PLACE OF CONNECTION

Even though the path one pursues is not an absolute secret, it is not something casually disclosed to others.

After all, even the seven distinct Heavenly Dao Breaths have incredibly similar aspects in certain branches.

In battles at the Hollow Void Level, once involved in a struggle for the Heavenly Dao, minor deviations could determine victory or defeat, or even life and death.

Bei Tang Qian Xiao could sense the meaning behind Xu Nanzhi’s words at this moment, yet he couldn’t comprehend what exactly she intended to express at this time.

"So..."

"The Earth Core Lotus gave you the right to have more direct contact with a certain Heavenly Dao Breath. Although it’s not a hundred percent, you’re closer to the source than others. I can do it, and with the Earth Core Lotus, surely you don’t think you’re incapable compared to me?"

Xu Nanzhi spoke with a slight twist, yet directly pierced the defenses of Bei Tang Qian Xiao’s heart.

If before Bei Tang Qian Xiao was merely unwilling, now he was intensely motivated with a strong fighting spirit.

"I understand."

Xu Nanzhi laughed lightly and turned to glance at Chen Mengmeng, who nodded on the other side, having already calculated the opponent’s position.

"The distance isn’t far, but in this environment, distance means little, so finding them will still be troublesome."

"No problem, I roughly know what to do now."

This time, without waiting for Xu Nanzhi to speak, Bei Tang Qian Xiao spoke first to take over the conversation.

Xu Nanzhi smiled slightly, then handed a talisman bearing her mark to the side of Xu Nanzhi.

"Although you have the Earth Core Lotus for communication, keep this just in case."

"Alright."

Upon receiving the talisman, Bei Tang Qian Xiao gazed into the void, then raised his hand, causing a powerful cyclone to burst before him.

The immense airflow’s pull caused everyone to stagger, but Bei Tang Qian Xiao, completely unaffected, vanished before everyone.

Chen Mengmeng paused in shock at the scene and looked at Xu Nanzhi.

"Sister NanZhi, what is she...?"

"It’s normal not to understand. It’s illogical, indifferent to cause and effect. That’s what’s most unique about the Road of Destruction; overwhelming force can easily overpower intricate methods. Creating might be difficult for us on this path, but toppling something is simpler than any other force."

Also on the road of destruction, Xu Nanzhi spoke softly, yet omitted mentioning how distinctly different Bei Tang Qian Xiao’s destruction path was from her own.

Bang!

The sound of an explosion came from another direction, putting everyone on high alert instantly. The next second, amidst a fierce Gang Wind, appeared Yu Shuang and the long-vanished Yu Yanshu before everyone.

"Yan’er!"

Xu Nanzhi exclaimed excitedly.

She knew that during the upheaval of the Luo Clan, Yu Yanshu was also there, but unfortunately, Yu Yanshu chose to leave alone before Xu Nanzhi escaped that cage.

And now, Yu Yanshu leaned wearily against Yu Shuang, looking pale and pitiful.

"Yan’er, are you alright? How are you now?"

The concerned words reached Yu Yanshu’s ears, but she only slightly raised her head, responding in a weak voice while looking at Xu Nanzhi.

"Master’s wife, Master indeed brought you out..."

Xu Nanzhi frowned and said seriously, "Is this really the time to talk about that? What’s most important now is you!"

"I... I’m fine, just... a bit exhausted..."

Yu Yanshu’s words seemed calm, but looking at her expression and state, she was clearly in poor condition.

Knowing that she couldn’t get anything out of this stubborn girl, Xu Nanzhi could only turn to Yu Shuang, who found Yu Yanshu first.

However, Yu Shuang’s expression was also grave, shaking her head: "I don’t know why it turned out like this either. When I saw her, she was already like this, continuously maintaining the entire swamp’s Great Formation, seeming as if she has reached the point of exhaustion."

Upon hearing this, Xu Nanzhi’s brows furrowed tightly, then turned to Yu Yanshu: "Alright, Yan’er, we’re all here. Dismantle the Great Formation, and we’ll take you out of here."

"No... I can’t..."

Yu Yanshu’s head remained down, her tone still weak but incredibly firm.

Xu Nanzhi bent down, speaking comfortingly.

"Rest assured, we won’t let you fall into the hands of those Demonic Path people."

"No, master’s wife... you misunderstood. I’m not worried about that."

Yu Yanshu spoke a complete sentence with difficulty, then, with Yu Shuang’s support, barely managed to stand.

With puzzled gazes fixed upon her, Yu Yanshu spoke: "I’m here not because I’m hiding from those Demonic Path people, but because this place itself is what the Demonic Path wants."

Yu Yanshu’s words instantly bewildered everyone. After exchanging glances, all they saw were confused expressions, none detecting anything special about this swamp.

"Yan’er, can you explain in more detail, is there something special about this swamp?"

"It’s a passage."

After Yu Yanshu finished, she pondered only briefly before continuing.

"You all know Master’s father, Su Zhedian, right?"

Xu Nanzhi looked around and then nodded, "Yes, go on."

"In the years Master’s father disappeared, he wasn’t in this world, but was in another realm. Over several decades, he exhausted all his efforts to completely open the passage between the two worlds, making it possible for ordinary people to reach that other world."

Xu Nanzhi nodded in response: "I know, ChengYu is currently in that world."

"Master is over there?"

This unexpected news clearly surprised Yu Yanshu greatly. After confirming through Xu Nanzhi’s eyes, Yu Yanshu affirmed even more insistently.

"Then I certainly can’t leave this place."

"Why?"

Xu Nanzhi still didn’t understand Yu Yanshu’s reasoning, but Chen Mengmeng, standing by, seemed to have an idea and spoke up.

"Is it because this place is one of the passages to that world?"

"Yes."

Yu Yanshu nodded heavily, then looked around and said: "I discovered this place by accident. Although this place is filled with Demonic Path spies... I also have some means to retaliate, until I found their traces here, and a broken seal."

"A seal?"

"Yes, though not confirmed, it should be a seal left by Master’s father, forcibly broken by Earth Immortal Techniques. I don’t have the skills like Master’s father, so I’ve been using this method of enclosing the area as a temporary solution."

Upon hearing Yu Yanshu’s explanation, something occurred to Xu Nanzhi, prompting her to ask.

"So, you were attacked by an Earth Immortal?"