The headquarters of the Ni Tian organization, located in the river of time.
"The whereabouts of that destined person are lost?" Elder Hu Zuo frowned as he listened to the report from the man below.
What surprised Hu Zuo even more was that Bian Mu, who was on the assassin list, was also killed. This was no small matter.
If Zhan Xingfei and Zhan Xingchi were killed, Hu Zuo could still accept it. But Bian Mu, ranked third, was actually killed, his bones gone.
"Elder, do we need to dispatch more manpower to intercept?" the man below asked.
Elder Hu Zuo shook his head slightly and replied, "Since even Bian Mu was killed by him, it is evident that the strength of this destined person is no longer what it used to be. Dispatching more people will only increase the losses of our Ni Tian organization."
"Forget it. Since that destined person is heading towards our headquarters, we will wait for him here. Also, notify everyone not to act rashly and to await the arrival of that destined person."
"Yes!" The man below stood up, bowed, and then turned to leave.
As the man departed, Elder Hu Zuo pondered for a moment and then murmured, "The three leaders have likely encountered trouble, otherwise they would not have been silent for so long. Could all of this be related to that destined person?"
At the same time, Li Xuan's consciousness had seen the rise of Lin Chu to its very end.
That battle was between the Dark Demon God and Lin Chu.
"Since you have summoned this god, use your flesh and blood to appease me!"
As soon as the Dark Demon God's voice fell, a demonic light instantly enveloped the four people, including the Dark Sky Demon King, below. Before the Dark Sky Demon King and the other three could even resist, their bodies turned into pure demonic energy and rapidly merged into the Dark Demon God's body.
As this demonic energy merged, the sword wounds on the Dark Demon God's body, deep enough to see bone, were instantly healed.
"This kind of existence seems to have surpassed the strength of the Heavenly Venerate realm." Just as Lin Chu was sighing, a voice also entered his ears at this moment.
Lin Chu immediately turned around and looked behind him upon hearing the voice. Seeing that the speaker was the ancestor of the Xiao family, Xiao Yan, he immediately bowed and said, "Lin Chu, descendant of the Xiao family, greets all my ancestors."
Xiao Yan nodded slightly, his eyes filled with benevolent light, and said, "I did not expect my Xiao family to continue for so many years and still be so strong. However, if this crisis is not resolved, not only will the Xiao family's lineage be difficult to continue, but even all beings under the Chaos Heaven will be unable to survive."
Lin Chu quickly said, "Ancestor, do you have any solutions? This embodiment of order should be able to stop the Dark Demon God, right?"
"You do not need to hold much hope for this embodiment of order. Although this Dark Demon God has disrupted the balance of the Chaos Heaven and the rules of order have intervened, this Dark Demon God has already surpassed the constraints of the Chaos Heaven."
"To resolve this problem, the embodiment of order alone is not enough. Furthermore, even if we were still alive, we would likely not be a match for the Dark Demon God in a one-on-one fight." Xiao Yan waved his hand slightly.
"Is the Dark Demon God that strong?" Lin Chu was stunned and looked back at the Dark Demon God in the sky.
At this moment, the embodiment of order had already engaged in battle with the Dark Demon God. However, as Xiao Yan had said, Lin Chu had already discovered that the embodiment of order was gradually falling into a disadvantage. It was likely that the embodiment of order would be completely scattered by the Dark Demon God in a short period of time.
As Lin Chu thought of the billions of lives in the Chaos Heaven and the Ten Directions Continent after the Dark Demon God's victory, his face also showed determination.
"Esteemed ancestors, are there any ways to completely kill this Dark Demon God? Even if it costs my life!" Lin Chu turned back and said to Xiao Yan again.
Xiao Yan smiled slightly, and the other eight figures also showed admiration in their eyes.
After a slight pause, Xiao Yan said with a hint of hesitation, "You are indeed a worthy descendant of my Xiao family. To be able to disregard your own life and death requires great perseverance. There is a method, but you cannot accomplish it alone. Moreover, we nine are merely spiritual consciousnesses, and we may not be able to provide assistance."
"May I know what the ancestors require?" Lin Chu was overjoyed and quickly asked.
"This method is the evolution of the Heavenly Dao. With the strength of this Dark Demon God, only the Heavenly Dao of this Chaos Heaven can expel and suppress him. However, we cannot sense the Heavenly Dao of the Chaos Heaven, and it may not even exist anymore."
"Otherwise, the rules of order would not be so weak. But to evolve the Heavenly Dao, two individuals with connected bloodlines are needed. With the combined strength of our nine, we can also help you to comprehend the Heavenly Dao."
"However, you are alone now. Are there any living relatives with connected bloodlines? Of course, if it's a female, it's even better," Xiao Yan said, looking at Lin Chu.
Lin Chu shook his head slightly, looking at Xiao Yan and the eight ancestors with a complicated expression, and said, "From the time I was born, my parents were tragically killed by nefarious hands. To this day, I have no living relatives with connected bloodlines by my side."
"A descendant of my Xiao family was actually harmed by someone?" Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow, clearly somewhat enraged.
"Now is not the time to pursue this matter. Let's first think of a way to deal with the Dark Demon God. We don't have much time left," Xiao Aoshuang said as soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking.
Lin Chu's gaze followed Xiao Aoshuang's. The Dark Demon God and the embodiment of order fighting in the sky had reached the final stage. The light on the embodiment of order was dimming, clearly unable to last much longer.
"Esteemed ancestors, this person is nominally my second uncle, and also my father's younger brother. Do you think he can be used?" Lin Chu retracted his gaze, looked at Xiao Jingren who was severely injured below, and asked Xiao Yan and the other nine with a complicated expression.
"The murderer of your parents, is it him?" Xiao Yan looked at Lin Chu, then shifted his gaze to Xiao Jingren below and said.
Lin Chu sighed softly, "Although I wish to avenge my parents with my own hands, it seems there are no other direct descendants of the Xiao family left besides him. Moreover, this matter started because of him, so let him atone."
"It is rare for you to set aside personal grievances for the greater good. You are indeed a worthy descendant of our Xiao family. Although we don't know if he can be used to evolve successfully, it is the only option at present. Our time is running out, so we will do as you say."
Xiao Yan looked at Lin Chu with emotion, then nodded to Xiao Aoshuang and the other eight.
"Unfilial descendant, today's consequences are your fault. If not for the critical situation, I, Xiao Yan, would have personally cleaned house. Are you willing to accept the method for atonement?" Xiao Yan and the other nine descended around Xiao Jingren and shouted sternly.
"Cough cough... I am willing to obey the ancestors' arrangements." Xiao Jingren coughed twice, glanced at Lin Chu, and then knelt down and said.
Xiao Yan and the other nine exchanged glances and nodded slightly. Then, a spiritual light flashed from each of them, connecting and forming a chain.
"Heaven has loss, and there is not enough left. The Great Dao is myriad; abandon one and pursue the trivial. However, it should be established to circumvent. The universe is vast, embracing all rivers."
"Using yin to transform yang, using yang to transform yin. Cyclical, the Heavenly Dao is eternal."
As the voices of Xiao Yan and the other nine resounded, Lin Chu and Xiao Jingren both disappeared from their original positions.
In a void, Lin Chu and Xiao Jingren appeared together.
They sat cross-legged facing each other, and the round disk slowly circulating below them gradually became brighter.
As Lin Chu and Xiao Jingren began to comprehend, Xiao Yan and the other eight reappeared behind them. Xiao Yan glanced at Lin Chu and Xiao Jingren, a hint of relief in his eyes.
"I didn't expect these two to succeed. As for the outcome after the Heavenly Dao is evolved, it can only depend on themselves," Xiao Aoshuang said.
"This young fellow should be the youngest generation of our Xiao family, but his strength and talent are the best. Perhaps after evolving the Heavenly Dao, he might even reach that level."
"Now our nine have very little spiritual energy left, and will soon completely dissipate into this world. It might as well be to lend him a hand. This way, his future path will be smoother," Xiao Yan said, nodding slightly.
"I agree with this proposal. Although we have not interacted for long, we can see that this young fellow can grasp the situation and distinguish between what is important and what is not. Moreover, if the Dark Demon God is suppressed and killed, this child will also have to face this descendant. After all, he is the enemy of this young fellow's parents," Xiao Zhan said in agreement after Xiao Yan finished speaking.
"Since we are all going to dissipate into this world, let's help our Xiao family descendants to improve a bit. It can be considered our last effort for the Xiao family," Xiao Xiong said.
"..."
"Since that is the case, let us begin." Seeing that everyone had agreed, Xiao Yan nodded slightly.
Xiao Aoshuang and the others moved in unison, transforming into streams of spiritual light that surged into Lin Chu's body. After more than ten breaths, the spiritual light that filled the sky completely entered Lin Chu's body and disappeared.
"Young fellow, the heavy responsibility of the Xiao family now rests on your shoulders." Xiao Yan looked deeply at Lin Chu, then moved, transforming into a dazzling stream of spiritual light that shot into Lin Chu's forehead.
Buzz!
Time passed, and who knows how long it had been. A buzzing sound suddenly echoed in the silent void. Lin Chu and Xiao Jingren opened their eyes simultaneously.
In their eyes, black and white wheels rotated, and their auras instantly became ancient and mysterious.
"It's time to end this." Lin Chu glanced at Xiao Jingren, his voice devoid of emotion. As soon as he spoke, his figure disappeared from his original position. Watching Lin Chu disappear, Xiao Jingren's eyes moved, and his figure slowly faded away.
Bang!
On the River of Forgetfulness, a loud bang echoed, and the embodiment of order instantly dissipated into motes of spiritual light.
"A mere embodiment of order, and you dare to try and stop this god's path." The demonic voice of the Dark Demon God reverberated, shaking the entire world.
The Divine King Xiao Changfeng and others below were shaken by the immense sound, their qi and blood churning, and despair filled their eyes.
Even an existence as powerful as the embodiment of order could not stop the Dark Demon God, so their subsequent fate was likely predictable.
"A bunch of ants, occupying such a good plane. If my people could grow here, how could they be inferior to humans?" The Dark Demon God glanced at the Divine King Xiao Changfeng and others below, his face clearly showing dissatisfaction.
With a wave of his large hand, demonic energy swept towards the Divine King Xiao Changfeng and the others.
Seeing this, the Divine King Xiao Changfeng and the others changed their expressions. With the Dark Demon God's strength, how could they withstand it?
"The Way of Heaven is naturally ordained. By acting in this manner, are you not placing the billions of beings in my Chaos Heaven in your eyes?" Just as the Divine King Xiao Changfeng and others closed their eyes to await death, a voice reverberated.
Hearing this, the Divine King Xiao Changfeng and the others eagerly opened their eyes and looked towards the source of the sound.
The arrival was none other than Lin Chu.
"It's the Young Venerable!"
"Why has the aura of the Young Master become so ethereal?"
"The Young Venerable actually blocked the attack of the Dark Demon God? Has the Young Venerable's strength increased again?"
"..."
With Lin Chu's appearance, the Dark Demon God's attack was instantly dispelled. After realizing it was Lin Chu, hope flickered in everyone's eyes.
If there was any hope left, it was likely only Lin Chu. Furthermore, everyone noticed that Lin Chu's aura was somewhat strange. The Lin Chu who had appeared at this moment undoubtedly became their last straw.
"Your aura... truly makes this god uncomfortable." The Dark Demon God looked at Lin Chu, who had appeared out of nowhere, and after Lin Chu effortlessly neutralized his attack, a hint of solemnity appeared in the Dark Demon God's eyes. After a slight sensing, he frowned and said.
Buzz!
As soon as the Dark Demon God's voice fell, a buzzing sound echoed in the sky again. Everyone looked towards the sound and found that the arrival was Xiao Jingren.
What surprised everyone even more was that Xiao Jingren's aura was extremely similar to Lin Chu's. Thinking of the relationship between Lin Chu and Xiao Jingren, the Divine King Xiao Changfeng and the others exchanged glances, with a hint of tension in their eyes.
"This aura... have you already comprehended the Heavenly Dao?" When Xiao Jingren appeared, the Dark Demon God's expression finally changed. An existence at the Dark Demon God's level would naturally sense it quickly.
If the Dark Demon God had some doubt when Lin Chu first appeared, then Xiao Jingren's appearance now undoubtedly confirmed his suspicions.
"If not for this special circumstance, I would have preferred not to comprehend the Heavenly Dao. Dark Demon God, I will give you a chance now. As long as you swear an oath to guarantee that you will never set foot on the land of the Chaos Heaven again in this life, I will let you go." Lin Chu said slowly.
At this point, how could Lin Chu not know that the spiritual consciousnesses of the nine ancestors of the Xiao family had completely dissipated in order to comprehend the Heavenly Dao?
Originally, these nine, upon their deaths, had sealed their spiritual consciousnesses in the Nine-Orifice Exquisite Pagoda to protect the descendants of the Xiao family. As long as they were willing, they could reincarnate at any time.
But now, they had lost their last chance. And all of this was due to the existence of the Dark Demon God.
"What a bold statement! Do you really think that by comprehending the Heavenly Dao, this god will fear you?" The Dark Demon King sneered, and as soon as his voice fell, his demonic aura surged.
"Since you have rejected my suggestion, there is only one other choice." Lin Chu seemed not at all surprised by the Dark Demon God's reaction, his voice echoing calmly.
After a slight pause, he continued, "Then, it will be to suppress you!"