A heavy sigh echoed through the river of time and years as Li Xuan's eyes slowly opened.
After reviewing all the unsealed memories in his mind, Li Xuan finally understood everything.
In his previous life, his name was Lin Xuan.
And the one who ultimately became a Heavenly Venerate was Lin Chu, whom his grandfather had taken in.
After Lin Chu became a Heavenly Venerate, he continued to cultivate towards even greater heights, his sole purpose being to find Li Xuan.
It could be said that Li Xuan's current life and all his achievements were due to Lin Chu's power.
*Yin!*
Perhaps it was the unburdening of Li Xuan's heart, but the sword's cry of the Way of the Sword reverberated through heaven and earth. Even the headquarters of the Heaven-Defying organization, eighty billion years away from Li Xuan's location, felt a terrifying sword intent surge at that moment.
Li Xuan looked down and smiled, realizing his master swords were all unsealed.
Not only that, but Li Xuan discovered that his realm had broken through during his slumber.
Saint Emperor realm!
However, Li Xuan quickly accepted it. All that Lin Chu had experienced and realized had now been integrated into Li Xuan's memories. It was only natural for him to have achieved this breakthrough.
"Young Master, this change in you is truly immense," the Heavenly Dao Brush remarked with emotion.
Li Xuan nodded slightly and said, "I have a feeling I've become a different person. It's as if nothing else matters, and living in the present is enough."
The Heavenly Dao Brush paused for a moment before saying, "Young Master, you are becoming like a deity. But I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiment about living in the present. Cherishing those around you and living in the moment is indeed a form of happiness."
Li Xuan nodded, then his gaze shifted and looked into the distance.
"But before that, let's resolve the previous troubles." As Li Xuan's voice fell, his master sword instantly flew into the depths of the river of time and years.
The river of time and years, at the hundred-billion-year mark.
*Yin!*
With a sword cry, Hu Zuo and the others' faces changed drastically. Under this sword intent, they were utterly unable to move.
"Fall."
Li Xuan, as if able to see through the void, uttered a calm command.
*Boom!*
With a deafening roar, everything belonging to the Heaven-Defying organization instantly vanished into nothingness. Not only that, but everything at the hundred-billion-year mark of the river of time and years was also severed.
"Holy cow, Young Master, you are truly incredible now," the Heavenly Dao Brush exclaimed in shock.
Li Xuan smiled, then his gaze shifted to the void.
"Brother Chu, after all these years, shouldn't we meet?"
*Buzz.*
As Li Xuan's words fell, a figure instantly appeared before him.
The newcomer was none other than Lin Chu.
"Should I call you Brother Chu or Master?" Li Xuan asked with a smile, looking at Lin Chu.
Lin Chu also smiled and replied, "Strictly speaking, you should call me Brother Chu. After all, I only passed some things on to you; your path was walked by yourself."
Li Xuan smiled and nodded, "Even if you wanted me to call you Master, I wouldn't agree. I never thought we would meet again."
Lin Chu nodded, "I have worked hard for hundreds of thousands of years for this day. It's just a pity that Grandpa and Uncle Wang, and the others, are no longer with us."
Mentioning his grandfather and Uncle Wang, Li Xuan's expression turned somber for a moment. But soon, Li Xuan composed himself and said, "Brother Chu, what are your plans now?"
Lin Chu was silent for a moment before replying, "What I wanted to do has been accomplished. Now, I want to live for myself for once. For now, I'll go and explore the universe."
Li Xuan nodded, "That sounds good. But if you ever want to return, you're always welcome at my home."
"Okay," Lin Chu replied with a nod.
"Young Master, aren't you going to continue training and improving yourself?" the Heavenly Dao Brush asked, appearing before Li Xuan.
Li Xuan smiled and said, "I already have such a powerful younger brother, why should I still strive so hard? Besides, at this point, it seems no one other than those three can be my opponent. Under three swords, I am invincible."
Lin Chu chuckled upon hearing this and nodded, "Brother Xuan, you are currently only one step away from invincibility, the last step to breaking through the Divine realm. Whether you take that step depends on you."
"How lonely it would be to be invincible, and that's not my style anyway. I'd rather use this time to go back and spend more time with my wife and children. After all, I haven't been a good husband or a qualified father all these years," Li Xuan said with a smile and a shake of his head.
"Since this is Brother Xuan's decision, as your younger brother, I can only respect it," Lin Chu nodded.
"Farewell for now," Li Xuan said with a smile.
Lin Chu nodded, "Farewell for now."
Li Xuan nodded, and with a thought, his master sword instantly sliced through the void and disappeared.
"Master, is it over just like this?" As Li Xuan departed, Liu Li's figure slowly appeared beside Lin Chu and said.
Lin Chu smiled and replied, "Although I initially wanted Brother Xuan to walk the path to invincibility, since it is Brother Xuan's own choice, I cannot interfere. As long as he is happy, nothing else matters."
Liu Li nodded and then asked, "Master, are you really going to continue exploring the edges of the universe?"
Lin Chu looked up at the void and said, "That woman in the plain skirt, that man in the white robe, I've long wanted to see who among us is superior. Now that Brother Xuan's matter is settled, I will fulfill this wish."
As Lin Chu's words fell, his figure instantly vanished from where he stood.
"Two, do you wish to battle?"
... (Grand Finale.) ...