Tribulation of Myriad Races

At the same time.

Great Ming.

Zhu Tiandao and Niu Baidao were drinking tea together.

An index copy laid before them.

Zhu Tiandao took his time enjoying the tea. After a while, he finally spoke, “You’re already aware of this. The kid has gone mad right after leaving. I doubt he dares to return any more.”

Niu Baidao nodded and helplessly said, “I thought he would only take some time to expand his experience. At most, he would only visit his father. I did not expect him to actually be crazy enough to get so many people killed during his first trip out of the Human Realm.”

“I should have seen this coming. After all, he got a bunch of people killed back when he left Great Xia as well.”

Zhu Tiandao said, “I’m not even sure if I can really stop those Invincibles from handing him over if he returns. I guess it isn’t a bad idea for him to stay away for now.”

Niu Baidao nodded, “Are you betting on his success?”

“I’m still unsure.”

Zhu Tiandao laughed, “Dao affirmation is too unpredictable. Even at Ye Batian’s level, nobody can say for sure that he will succeed. At most, I can say that the kid has the potential to succeed. Also, his characters might be strong, but I feel like his physical cultivation is much stronger than his willpower cultivation.”

Niu Baidao nodded, “What do we do now?”

“What do you mean?”

“Should we continue sending reinforcements?”

“Who can we even send? You?” Zhu Tiandao laughed, “Old Niu, are you interested in an adventure?”

“Me?” Niu Baidao gave a hollow laugh and said, “Forget it. I’m such an old man. If I go, I might be unlucky enough to encounter an Invincible. That will be the same as throwing my life away. In fact, some of the current myriad race Invincibles are quite familiar with me due to our interactions back then. I’m not the right person for this job.”

Zhu Tiandao sneered and said, “It’s pointless even if you agree to go now. Can you even find him? He’s not trapped anywhere. He can constantly be on the move.”

After a short pause, Zhu Tiandao said, “This is not our current priority. Rather, we need to focus on the situation in Great Xia. Things are growing more and more volatile there. It is only a matter of time before it implodes. As their neighbor, we might be caught in the chaos as well…”

Niu Baidao nodded, “And what are you trying to say?”

“We can’t slack anymore.”

Zhu Tiandao stood up, clasped his hands behind him, and sighed. Facing north where Great Xia was, he sighed and softly spoke, “Prepare yourself. When Great Xia implodes, we will need to deal with the aftermath even if we somehow manage to not get involved in it. Those fools from Great Xia are too stubborn. In fact, Su Yu is just as stubborn. They want to solve everything themselves. They are unwilling to trust anyone. They are unwilling to seek help from anyone…”

Niu Baidao looked north as well and nodded, “I understand. By the way, are we really not doing anything for Su Yu?”

“What can we even do?”

“Should we invite his father into Great Ming?”

“No. Great Qin King and the others are there. It’s probably safer for him to remain there.” Zhu Tiandao said, “Also, start making preparations for the Luminous Domain Mansion delegate. It’s going to open soon.”

Niu Baidao nodded, “Alright. One more thing. Are you really going to affirm your dao at the same time as Xia Longwu to catch everyone by surprise?”

“…”

Zhu Tiandao looked at Niu Baidao with an odd gaze and asked, “What are you talking about? It’s still too early for me. I won’t be affirming my dao anytime soon.”

Niu Baidao nodded, “Yes, I understand. I already knew the secret when you were in diapers. By the way, how does it feel to wear diapers as someone more than two-hundred years old?”

“What?” Zhu Tiandao asked blankly, “Old Niu, what are you talking about?”

Niu Baidao laughed, “It’s nothing. I’m merely curious. Don’t worry. I’m just curious. Between you and Xia Longwu, who’s stronger?”

“I don’t even understand what you’re talking about.” Zhu Tiandao rolled his eyes, “What exactly are you trying to say? Have you finally lost your mind after growing so old?”

“Not really.” Niu Baidao sighed, “Stop pretending. Can we be honest with each other? I’ll admit that I’m already a ninth-stage Sunmoon. I’ve been concealing my true cultivation with looping turtle blood essence. In fact, that was why I raised so many looping turtles in the academy. Now that my secret is out, can you be honest with me? How does it feel to wear diapers as a two-hundred years old man?”

“…”

Zhu Tiandao stared at Niu Baidao for a very long time. Finally, he spoke, “It’s very dangerous for you to act like this.”

Niu Baidao nodded, “I know. But we’re on the same side, right? I’m just curious. How did you do that? Why did Dizhu agree? Do you have a high chance of succeeding?”

“…”

Zhu Tiandao said, “Stop messing with me. Old Niu, I don’t know what you’re talking about. If you’re really a ninth-stage Sunmoon, you should prepare for your dao affirmation. Stop indulging in these random imaginations.”

Niu Baidao smiled, “They are definitely not random imaginations. I’m merely thinking that if there is a chance, I can probably make an attempt as well. But in truth, I believe you have a high chance of succeeding. Since you can enter the Great Strength Realm at nine, you are probably standing at the very peak even among the peak Sunmoons at your age of 340 years old. Can Xia Longwu even be your match?”

“Old Niu, I think you’re really turning senile.”

“No.” Niu Baidao sighed, “I noticed many years ago. I’ve simply been keeping silent about it. I’m only saying all this today to offer myself. Since you’re going to take this chance to attempt your dao affirmation, I can also serve as your second insurance. I will probably fail in my dao affirmation. But that’s not the case for you.”

Zhu Tiandao laughed, “Wake up. My elder brother was the one who had reached the Great Strength Realm at nine. I’m over two hundred years younger than him.”

Niu Baidao nodded, “Sure. So be it. Perhaps you’re really a baby of premature birth. I still remember how you were born merely seven months after your old man returned from the Allheaven Battlefield. That was probably a premature birth. Oh, coincidentally, your mother died right after giving birth to you. Also, after the death of your elder brother, a lot of things started going missing from the treasury. At that point, your old man had no other children. He has always been extremely stingy and protective of his belongings. But somehow, he did not seem to care about those missing items. How odd.”

He shook his head, “So be it. Let’s move on from the topic. I need to think of a solution regarding Su Yu’s issue or the kid might really not return any more.”

But Zhu Tiandao merely stared at him without saying anything.

After a long while, he said, “Old Niu, when did you become so talkative? Are you trying to retire because you’re getting too old?”

“It’s still too early for that.” Niu Baidao smiled, “Don’t think about something that will never happen. I did not harbor any other meanings. You are free to trust or doubt me. If you can’t trust me anymore, you can just leave me out of your plans.”

“You must be going senile. After all, you’re someone from my old man’s generation.”

Niu Baidao nodded and stood up, “I’ll be taking my leave. As for you…I have nothing else to say. Just do what you think is right.”

“…”

Zhu Tiandao stared at Niu Baidao’s departing in silence before shaking his head. With a smile, he vanished. Why did that geezer still enjoy running his mouth so much even at such an old age?

“My pitiful elder brother…sigh. He died at nine. The heavens must have been jealous of his heavenly talent.”

A sigh rang out, filled with boundless sympathy for the dead elder brother. The death of his elder brother was a fact everyone knew. Old Niu must be turning senile. Why would he even think of such a weird possibility?

***

Everywhere in the Myriad Realms, people were talking about Su Yu.

Dao Cheng, Liu Wenyan, and the ancient city were also hot discussion topics.

Meanwhile, Su Yu had arrived at a familiar place.

An ancient city.

Yes. It was yet another ancient city.

He was aware that there were several ancient cities in the region. Previously, Huang Teng and Qin Fang had gone separate ways from him. Each had entered a different ancient city. There were three ancient cities in the Plain of Desires.

The Heavendoom City was the ancient city located in the middle. Since Su Yu had been escaping in a different direction, he reached a different ancient city.

“Empyrean Cloud.”

This was the name of the city. Empyrean Cloud. Su Yu’s heart thumped with excitement. He was in need of a safe space to cultivate. Perhaps…this would be a suitable place for him. This was an excellent choice.

Ancient cities were incredibly safe. At the very least, that was what Su Yu believed. As long as one didn’t create trouble, one would be mostly fine in an ancient city. Even if an Invincible somehow discovered that he was here, the Invincible might not have the courage to actually kill him in the city.

What a nice place.

“Shall I?”