Published: February 3, 2025
Qin Chen felt an invisible force descending from the river of fate, as if trying to pry into his existence.
These unique powers seemed to transcend the endless horizon of the cosmic sea, attempting to invade this realm, yet were hidden behind an invisible barrier.
"This is... high-dimensional power..."
Qin Chen's pupils contracted, and he was taken aback.
After years of wandering in the Underworld and cosmic sea, he was no longer a novice. Having witnessed the strength of entities like the Underworld Deity and the god of inverse slaughter, he understood clearly that only high-dimensional powers could surpass the heavenly dao of the cosmic sea.
"Could it be that the ancient giants of the cosmic sea have noticed me?"
Qin Chen was startled. During his time in the Underworld, he was well aware that the reason the emperor of hidden darkness could stir up conflict between the Underworld and the cosmic sea was due to a certain high-dimensional entity secretly orchestrating events behind the scenes.
So far, this high-dimensional presence had never shown itself, remaining hidden and unknown.
However, this person’s covetousness for the Underworld was definitely beyond ordinary comprehension, and they had extensive knowledge about the Underworld. They even managed to rescue the emperor of hidden darkness under the watch of the Ancient Emperor Senior.
"Sisi, the Underworld, and the Primordial Universe must not be discovered by this individual; otherwise, it would surely lead to immense trouble."
Even Qin Chen felt a sense of dread at being watched by such an ancient powerhouse, experiencing an inexplicable sense of crisis.
Currently, his foundation was still not that deep; he needed to keep a low profile and act cautiously.
"What a pity. Although I gained many benefits in the river of fate this time, I also startled many ancient forces. From now on, I must be even more careful to avoid revealing too much."
A sense of urgency filled Qin Chen's heart as he silently warned himself.
Fortunately, his cultivation of the path of fate granted him a certain degree of mastery over fate's power, allowing him to obscure many divine secrets from prying eyes.
"However, for now, it’s best to conceal myself."
Qin Chen's thoughts shifted, and he immediately activated the power of the river of fate within his body, severing his connection with the Primordial Universe and Sisi.
With a loud rumble, the boundless aura dissipated, and the previously turbulent river of fate in the cosmic sea gradually calmed down, as if nothing had ever happened.
"Young Master Qin, what just happened?" The Divine Emperor Hua Zhi, on the river of fate, looked dazedly at Qin Chen, speechless.
"Oh, it’s nothing. Just as the moon waxes and wanes and the tides ebb and flow, perhaps the river of fate simply surged unexpectedly?" Qin Chen replied calmly.
"Surged?"
Hua Zhi was taken aback, thinking that Qin Chen was treating her like a child. What kind of explanation was that?
"Earlier, it seemed that I saw a shadow of emptiness descending upon the river of fate... containing supreme pressure..." Hua Zhi inquired tentatively.
The previous illusion of Sisi had given her the feeling that an unfathomably powerful cultivator had arrived, sending chills down her spine, compelling her to ask.
"Really?" Qin Chen questioned suspiciously. "I didn't see anything; could it be the spirit of the river of fate?"
Pfft!
Hua Zhi almost went mad. After wielding control over the river of fate for so many years, did she not know whether or not it had a spirit?
This guy was simply spewing nonsense, not a single truthful word.
"Forget it." Hua Zhi shook her head. "Young Master Qin, do you know what lies at the end of the river of fate?"
"Please enlighten me," Qin Chen replied respectfully.
"Come, I will take you to see," Hua Zhi thought of the previous shadow and, not daring to take Qin Chen's hand this time, stepped forward towards the upstream of the river of fate.
Qin Chen immediately followed Hua Zhi upstream against the current.