Chapter 416: On the Path

Chapter 416: On the Path

Lu Heng's account was neither exaggerated nor overly detailed.

He concealed some significant information, such as Sister Yuanjun's affairs. He primarily highlighted the terrifying nature of the Earthly Behemoth and the constant devouring of life essence from the Celestial Desolation Realm by the behemoth.

After finishing his rough narration, Lu Heng turned his gaze towards the Candle Dragon, awaiting the response of this ancient living fossil.

Upon hearing Lu Heng's account, the Candle Dragon's brow remained furrowed.

He said, "This formidable beast is truly terrifying, even rendering the cultivation of my dear friend feeble as that of a mere child in its presence. Moreover, it incessantly consumes the life essence of beings in the Celestial Desolation Realm... No wonder there are no immortals left in the world after the collapse of the ancient Heavenly Court."

The Candle Dragon murmured, "This mysteriously unknown colossal beast may have accompanied those supreme beings who descended during ancient times. While those formidable adversaries were vanquished by the Emperor, this beast remained behind, ceaselessly extracting the life essence of beings in the Celestial Desolation Realm."

"It is precisely for this reason that the lifespan of beings in the Celestial Desolation Realm greatly diminished."

"In the ancient era of the Heavenly Court and even earlier, cultivators who opened the heavenly door could easily live for thousands of years. If they achieved the Three Blossoms Convergence and the Five Energies Convergence, stepping into the realm of innate perfection, they could attain immortality and near-indestructibility, with endless longevity."Fịndd new updates on n(o)v/e/lbin(.)com

"Ever since the collapse of the Heavenly Court, cultivators in this world have experienced a significant decline in their lifespan. It is no easy task to live for thousands of years, and even the divine beasts and demon clans, who can live longer, suffer from the depletion of their life essence... So, it turns out that there is a colossal beast outside devouring the source of life for beings?"

The Candle Dragon murmured, "Before, we thought that the diminished lifespan of cultivators was due to the turmoil and the damage to the world's source within the Celestial Desolation Realm... Now it seems there is another reason."

Lu Heng shook his head and said, "My friend, you are mistaken. Although that creature indeed incessantly absorbs the life essence of beings in the Celestial Desolation Realm, the decrease in cultivators' lifespans may not necessarily be directly related to it."

"Is it possible that such a terrifying monster has been entwined around the outer edges of the world, and yet my dear friends, have you never sensed its presence?" Lu Heng voiced his slight confusion.

Regarding this, the Candle Dragon sighed and said, "As for the current state of the Celestial Desolation Realm, it has been sealed off by several other worlds, combined with the damage to the world's source. We are like turtles trapped in a net, struggling to break free from this world, let alone venture beyond the outer barriers to gaze upon the true essence of the heavens and earth."

"The black dead sea at the end of the South Sea, which is the barrier we cannot surpass."

Lu Heng, on the other hand, burst into laughter and said, "I actually believe that Xiao Ai is contemplating how to maximize the extermination of the enemies from beyond the realm when the day of counterattack arrives."

Speaking of this, the three individuals exchanged glances and burst into another round of carefree laughter.

Finally, amidst Xiao Ai's bewildered and puzzled gaze, Lu Heng and the other two simultaneously raised their wine glasses with smiles, toasting to one another.

Lu Heng smiled and said, "I hope that when the day of counterattack arrives in the future, my two dear friends won't stand in my way and allow me to indulge in a satisfying killing spree."

Jiu Mie laughed and said, "You narrow-minded the old wolf Lu, picking on others unjustly. Last time, I uttered a simple phrase about the benevolence of the heavens and the avoidance of needless bloodshed. You still remember it to this day, truly demonstrating a petty disposition. Rest assured, when the day of counterattack comes, the old ascetic cultivator, I will never impede you. You may command the divine thunder to vanquish all evil, while I remain indifferent."

On the perpetually gloomy face of Candle Dragon, a smile emerges as he says, "My esteemed friends, with such fervor, you mustn't leave me behind. However, I am unlike both of you. I have endured the Earthly Catastrophe nine times, accumulating a total of nine lifetimes' worth of cultivation... Don't let our current positions deceive you; the three of us are equal."

"Once the day of counterattack arrives, I, Candle Dragon, will instantly harness the accumulated cultivation from countless lifetimes, effortlessly surpassing both of you. At that time, my dear friends, you shall roam the battlefield under my protection, slaying enemies without restraint."

"As long as I, Candle Dragon, remain undefeated, my dear friends can defy death."

Candle Dragon burst into hearty laughter, exuding an unparalleled sense of pride.

Jiu Mie widened his eyes and retorted, "Well, you audacious Candle Dragon. Truly shameless, I must say. Although you possess nine lifetimes of cultivation, the old ascetic cultivator, I have endured the trials of mortal existence, living not as long as you, but my level of cultivation may not necessarily be lower than yours."

"The Emperor Fu Xi's ability to dominate all realms within a mere hundred years proves that strength doesn't necessarily correlate with age... Haha... At that time, it remains uncertain who will be protecting whom."

On the Cliff of Dao, as these three individuals conversed, a momentary pause permeated their discussion.

They exchanged a brief glance and burst into laughter once again.

Laughing with unparalleled delight.