Published: January 22, 2025
In the sea of souls of Qin Chen, the judgment divine thunder power was not suppressed by the black-robed middle-aged man. The faint lightning flowed slowly within Qin Chen's soul, resisting the probing power of the black-robed man.
"This power, could it be... Let's see..." The black-robed man's pupils constricted as he abruptly looked up, and within his eyes, it seemed as though two vast rivers were flowing.
It was the river of time and fate.
At his level of existence, he could trace the past and future of a person through their karma, seeing their destiny.
And now, he was calculating Qin Chen's past and future.
However, to his shock, Qin Chen's past and future were a blur before him. As powerful as he was, he could not see through Qin Chen's fate.
"Impossible! With my strength, who could block my probing of the future? Could this power be...?"
The black-robed middle-aged man thought of a possibility, and his whole body trembled.
"I understand now, I understand."
The black-robed man murmured to himself, turning to look at Qin Chen again. However, this time his gaze was filled with shock, horror, fear, and a hint of surprise.
Simply using words could not describe the emotions in this person's eyes.
The shadowy figure beside him nervously asked, "Master, what’s wrong?"
Having followed his master for so many years, it was the first time he had seen such an expression on his face.
"I'm fine, Xiaosha."
The black-robed man gradually calmed down. He looked at Qin Chen, his eyes conveying something indescribable.
"I never expected that in my lifetime, I would witness such a setup. Incredible, truly incredible. I am not worthy..."
The black-robed man looked at Qin Chen with astonishment in his eyes, shaking his head repeatedly.
Feeling the intensity of the man's gaze, Qin Chen harbored doubts in his heart. He felt there was something unspoken behind the man's words, a hidden secret about himself.
Seeing Qin Chen's expression, the black-robed middle-aged man spoke calmly, "Do you have many questions in your heart? For example, why I came to the Underworld, what actually happened back then, what this place is all about, and why Xiaosha did everything previously?"
He looked at Qin Chen with deep, penetrating eyes, as if he could see through him, directly observing the Ancient Universe Tower in Qin Chen's mind, seeing the Chaotic World within it, and everything in the Chaotic World.
A flash of pity briefly appeared in his eyes.
"I humbly request the senior to clarify my doubts." Qin Chen respectfully bowed.
The black-robed middle-aged man turned, gazing into the Endless Void. After a long while, he softly said, "Would you like to hear a story? Once you finish listening to this story, you will understand."
A story?
Qin Chen quickly replied, "Senior, please tell."
The black-robed middle-aged man pondered for a moment before continuing, "Once upon a time, there was a young boy born in a small mountain village. His parents died early, leaving only a younger sister to rely on. Although they lived in poverty, they were very happy because the villagers treated them well. The siblings grew up eating the food provided by the village, practically raised by the entire community."
"But the world was chaotic, and everyone lived on the edge. His parents were killed by bandits while out one day. So the boy dedicated himself to martial arts, wanting to become a strong warrior to protect his sister and the village."
"However, where could a boy without connections go to practice martial arts? He could only grow up in obscurity. But the boy was not content with such an ordinary life, so he ventured deep into the mountains, having heard that there were immortals within who could offer him a chance at enlightenment."
The black-robed middle-aged man's voice was soft, as if he was lost in memories.
Qin Chen glanced at the black-robed man and asked, "What happened next?"
The black-robed middle-aged man, with a deep gaze, looked into the distance: "The boy did not find any immortals, but perhaps his determination moved the heavens. One day while he was outside, he heard a thunderous roar and saw a distant peak collapse, with rays of light illuminating the sky. He, curious and afraid, approached that place and ended up rescuing an old man from a ravine."