Lu Yin’s expression grew conflicted. In the past, he would have abandoned the Nine Odysseys Megaverse without hesitation. It was not that he had recently grown attached to it, but rather that it was also a part of human civilization. He could not easily abandon it.
Immortals had the perspective to make such choices: should they forsake the Tianyuan or the Nine Odysseys?
But Lu Yin could not. The Tianyuan was his homeland, and he could not abandon it. The Nine Odysseys was also a part of human civilization, and he did not want to abandon it either.
He understood the point of Greater Sancte Awe Gate’s question.
If the Nest civilization abandoned Nine Odysseys and targeted the Tianyuan, Greater Sancte Awe Gate would not be able to intervene. If the Immortal Lord decided to get involved, the Tianyuan would face a terrible crisis. Luo Chan’s existence would also prevent Greater Sancte Awe Gate from acting. In that situation, she would only be able to choose to abandon the Tianyuan.
What about Lu Yin?
It would mean little for Lu Yin to help the Tianyuan. Immortals also possessed different levels of strength, and the Immortal monster could not possibly compare to the Immortal Lord.
It would be suicide to try to help the Tianyuan. Greater Sancte Awe Gate would prefer Lu Yin to consider the bigger picture and remain in the Nine Odysseys Megaverse, defending that place in order to protect human civilization as a whole.
But Lu Yin could not do that. While he understood the Immortal’s thoughts, he knew that he could not act in such a manner.
Also, if the Nest civilization did decide to attack the Tianyuan, it was nothing but a fantasy to expect Greater Sancte Awe Gate to abandon the Nine Odysseys Megaverse to help protect the Tianyuan. From any perspective, the Nine Odysseys Megaverse could not be forsaken for the Tianyuan.
A crisis was inevitable, and making a choice and abandoning one place was a decision that life would always force upon people.
“I choose... to destroy the Nest civilization,” Lu Yin finally responded, his expression dark.
Greater Sancte Awe Gate gave a small smile. “I hope so.”
“I don’t want to wait around. I’ll enter the Aevum Inch to confront the Immortal beast.”
“And move closer to the Tianyuan?”
“Yes. When the battle ends, I’ll return to the Tianyuan.”
“What about the Nirvana Tree Path?” While Lu Yin had not directly stated which megaverse he would forsake, the fact that he was returning to the Tianyuan made his stance clear. He would share fates with the Tianyuan. If the Nest civilization did not abandon their goal of destroying humanity, they would return to attack again. Given how difficult it would be to defeat the Nine Odysseys Megaverse, the Tianyuan would most likely be their target.
Lu Yin had said that he preferred to destroy the Nest civilization, but where were they?
So long as Luo Chan lived, the Nest civilization could disappear whenever they wished. They could not be found, which meant that waiting was their only option.
Lu Yin chose to wait in the Tianyuan Megaverse.
The Nine Odysseys Megaverse had Immortals, but the Tianyuan did not.
However, if Lu Yin left, how would the Nirvana Tree Path be shared?
Lu Yin said, “Senior, please make the arrangements. In one month, I will share the method.”
Greater Sancte Awe Gate offered a grateful bow. “Thank you, Lord Lu.”
That title of Lord Lu demonstrated that she understood Lu Yin’s choice, and also that she respected it.
Lu Yin dismissed such thoughts and turned to stare at the horizon. The Tianyuan Megaverse... It was time to go home.
...
In the dark, unfathomable depths of the Aevum Inch, the Heavenly Karmic Macrocosm of human civilization stretched outward, extending into the unknown...
There was a megaverse that was being reset.
Universes collapsed, appearing to be nothing more than illusions. The Mother Tree fell, burning. However, there were no cries or sounds of despair. The creatures of the megaverse had been wiped out long ago.
From afar, the shattering megaverse in the middle of being reset gleamed like a brilliantly colored sphere of glass.
At that moment, Luo Chan waited quietly outside the megaverse, staring at it. There was no way to know what the insect was waiting for.
The days passed, and in the blink of an eye, half a month had gone by.
Luo Chan continued to stare at the megaverse being reset.
That continued until a streak of white appeared, accompanied by a suffocating pressure. It was an Immortal. Such pressure could only belong to an Immortal.
Luo Chan trembled with excitement while prostrating in outer space in a completely submissive manner. “Master.”
The white figure moved closer. It had the appearance of a droplet of water, but with antennae and eyes. Glistening eyes studied Luo Chan as a gentle, melodious voice spoke. “This body has finally completed its transformation.”
“Congratulations, Master! At the cost of resetting five megaverses, the transformation has succeeded.”
“Heh... You are also me, and yet you speak better than I do. Do you also look forward to the day when I use your body to enter the Immortal realm?”
“I eagerly await that day.”
“It’s such a pity. In life, there are gains and losses. Your ability is too strange, which means that you will never have such a breakthrough. Such a waste.”
Luo Chan said nothing, remaining prostrate in the stars, head bowed.
“Come. Take me to see it. I very much look forward to this perspective.”
The next instant, Luo Chan delivered the droplet-like creature to a certain megaverse. In front of the two stood Shan Xiao.
She stared at the creature that looked like a droplet and bowed low, causing her golden hair to cascade downwards. “Master.”
Right after that, another figure emerged from the void to stand before the droplet. The two stared at each other.
Shan Xiao and Luo Chan both turned to the newcomer and offered another bow. “Master.”
The droplet-shaped creature locked eyes with the figure. Its antennae twitched as it gazed in obsession. “Perfect... This body. Who would have thought that a frail human civilization could hold such vast potential? It has given me a second chance at metamorphosis.”
At the same time, the figure lifted a hand and brushed the droplet’s antennae, speaking with the exact same voice, steeped in the same obsession. “This creature is remarkable as well. To endure endless cycles of decay and rebirth... Given enough time, it is destined to reach the Immortal realm. It’s a pity that only one may emerge from an entire race.”
“The cosmos is full of marvels, teeming with countless kinds of beings. Who can say what creatures we’ll meet in the future? Heh.”
“And how much might those beings change us? Metamorphosis—that is the one constant theme of the cosmos.”
“Our transformation alone can truly reshape the cosmos.”
“So perfect. I savor this wondrous feeling.”
Luo Chan and Shan Xiao remained prostrated as they listened to the conversation between the identical voices. It sounded as though someone was speaking to themselves, and yet there were two creatures staring at each other. It was eerie, and unsettling.
“Luo Chan.”
“Here.”
“Broken Time is dead, and Chang has gone missing as well.”
“Yes.”
“Both of them were creatures whom I favored, ones who might have succeeded in eventually transforming. What should we do?”
Luo Chan’s body trembled. “Exterminate the human civilization. Wipe them out.”