The Stars Beyond

Chapter 489: Facing The Evil Dragon

The three gods were maimed, with only half of their bodies left. They were heavily injured by the flapping cicada. Covered in blood, they were captured and thrown among the wreckage of the spaceship.

"This isn't just a manifestation of the Wanderer level, has he entered the twelve stage?" Although the black-haired man in black-gold armor was a divine incarnation of a mighty god, he completely lost his composure and was unable to believe it!

"How is this possible? The Eleventh Stage is already the limit of mythical theory. In this mortal world, no one has ever been able to surpass this stage. How could he achieve this while living in the mundane world?" The woman in red dragon-scale armor was also completely dumbfounded. She felt a chill down her spine just thinking about it.

Half of her body was severed by the cicada's wings and she was now covered in blood. Before this, she was still indignant and full of hostility as she was seeking revenge for Yuan Lei. Now, she just hoped this was all a dream, that she had never come here.

"It's impossible. The mortal realm has never seen the Twelfth Stage. No one can stand in that domain. It's a no-man's-land. Anyone who tries to enter will die!" The tall golden-haired man couldn't accept it. Now, with half of his body shattered, his giant sword broken, he was weakened after being heavily injured by the Golden Cicada. His emotions were in a mess.

Who were they? They were all mighty beings of their respective eras. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were the protagonists of their age on their transcendent planets. In the most brilliant age of mythology, being able to emerge as the strongest among the thousands and becoming a mighty god, naturally had places where ordinary people couldn't reach.

Even they could only look up to the Twelfth Stage in silence, thinking about it quietly. They had never heard of anyone being able to break into that desolate and dangerous place. Now, how could they not be astonished by it?

"You mean the Twelfth Stage? I had already reached that height several days ago, when I was in the Land of the Undying. Now, I've gone even further than you can imagine," Wang Xuan said calmly. He believed that he had surpassed the Twelfth Stage, perhaps having the strength of the Thirteenth Stage.

These words stunned the three gods on the spot, giving them a feeling of suffocation.

They roared in their hearts, how could this be possible? Such a person had emerged!

They couldn’t believe it. Especially since the other party was a mundane young man that achieved such accomplishments even in the twilight of mythology. Currently, most mighty beings in the mortal realm were limit-breakers at the Tenth Stage. Some were even just at the Ninth Stage, and only broke through the limits when they were in the Great Barrier.

To some extent, they were the people at the top of the pyramid. But now, a mortal stood above their heads and was looking down on them.

"He could perhaps fight against Qi Tian in the real world!" After exchanging glances, the three couldn't calm down anymore and their emotions fluctuated wildly.

In their speculation, Qi Tian must have reached the end of the Eleventh Stage when he was in the mortal realm. He had then later become a peerless transcendent, stronger than others in this depleted era.

The incarnations of mighty gods in the real world were mostly on the First or Second Stage of the Wanderer level, so Qi Tian should be able to hold onto the Third Stage!

"When will the Evil Dragon Qi Tian arrive?" Wang Xuan asked calmly and composedly, "You don't need to be stubborn for the sake of your dignity. I'll give you a decent death after you speak." Otherwise, he would search their spirits, making their deaths miserable.

"He should be able to arrive within half a day." Although unwilling and angry, they still accepted reality.

All three of them saw the supreme treasures and were destined to be silenced. However, it might be even more terrifying if the other party intended to torture them. Death might be better than the alternative.

"Let's go." Wang Xuan said, and a cicada appeared. Its wings trembled lightly which made the residual power of the rules turn into ripples, causing the three spirits to collapse and explode in an instant. He killed gods in an instant again!

The mechanical bear controlled the silver-white spaceship and went over to Wang Xuan. It absorbed the active metals from the huge spaceship wreckage, harvested its energy, and replenished what it needed.

Soon, the small silver spaceship was reassembled and repaired. It was mainly because the foundation was too solid as it was transformed from the wreckage of the evil spirit’s spaceship.

Wang Xuan released Zhao Qinghan, Wu Yin, Chen Yongjie, and others from the Life Essence Furnace, sending them back to the spaceship. He told them to stay away from here for the time being and not to stay with him.

"Are you going to confront Qi Tian? He's a peerless transcendent. Do you... have confidence?" Several people worried about him.

"Perhaps it's better to wait for Maiden Fang and the Demon Lord to return before considering going to war with him!" said Chen Yongjie.

The Evil Dragon had a great reputation. He survived the great tribulation without dying and had reappeared in this era. Him coming to the forefront indicated that he was confident in himself.

"Wasn’t there news about him snatching the Ascension Banner from a peerless transcendent when we were in the Land of the Undying? This person is very strong." said Zhao Qinghan with a frown.

"It's okay, this is the real world, not where he dictates." said Wang Xuan as he instructed them to leave immediately. He told them not to approach this place for the time being. They knew that he wouldn't change his decision once it was made, and finally left the area.

In the deep cosmos, in the cold void, it was the first time Wang Xuan sat cross-legged alone in the void. At his level, it was obvious that he could survive for some time in such harsh conditions. He was motionless and had his eyes closed. He was feeling malice in the air and was alert to the arrival of the Dragon as that elusive person required careful vigilance.

Naturally, he concealed the Life Essence Furnace. The consequences would be endless if its aura leaked out and startled the Dragon. This time, he was prepared to slay the Dragon! Half a day later, he sensed a powerful malice that was majestic and chilling. The incredibly intimidating malice came from afar and was rapidly approaching.

An old spaceship emerged silent and motionless from the wormhole, it then stopped not far away. A figure drifted out of the spaceship like it was ascending. He didn't care at all and just came over like nobody’s business. He remained calm and extremely confident despite seeing the huge spaceship wreckage near Wang Xuan.

"Three gods can't even handle such a small matter. I’m utterly disappointed." Qi Tian spoke calmly while still being in shadow form.

And at that moment, Wang Xuan felt that his inner landscape was about to open again. He was much stronger now than before. He immediately stopped it from opening the moment he sensed it. This time, he wanted to prevent it from being wide open for others to control.

"You've improved a lot and have made great progress." Qi Tian spoke, with his shadow swaying as he approached Wang Xuan and stopped not far away.

He was a man from three thousand five hundred years ago, so he understood special inner landscapes better than Wang Xuan. He was the second person to open the inner landscape during his mortal period.

Wang Xuan remained silent and just looked at him with cold eyes.

Qi Tian was very calm, saying, "I originally wanted to invite you to sit in the inner landscape, travel through it, and talk about the future. I didn't expect you to oppose that idea so much. How about entering my inner landscape?"

His words were gentle but confident, with a hint of dominance. He invited Wang Xuan to sit for a while but he was actually aiming to enter Wang Xuan's inner landscape and take control of it instead.

Wang Xuan said, "I didn't expect you to become like this after being resurrected from death three thousand years later. Is this the distortion of your humanity or the loss of your morals? Why did you become the person you hated the most?"

The shadow drifted while smiling silently, saying, "I'm different from those rivals. I'm prolonging the life of transcendence. Everything I do is for the bigger picture. Now I need you to contribute something. After all, you started too late and have no power to change anything, while I can reshape the world of transcendence. I can create a new mythology!"

Wang Xuan said coldly, "If you really have the ability, go and create your own world, while I focus on my domain and find a way out for the new mythology."

"There’s no need to rush. Let's sit down and have a chat. Let’s have a discussion in my inner landscape," Qi Tian said.

As he spoke, a misty space full of vitality and mysterious factors opened up behind him. Was this the Dragon's inner landscape? It was lively and mystery genomes were falling like snow.

With his clothes fluttering, he gradually revealed his true form. He was a very elegant young man that looked extraordinary and independent. It was the first time in recent history that he had revealed his true appearance in the real world. He was truly like an exiled immortal.

Standing quietly in the void, he had wavy black hair, clear eyes and a tall and straight figure. He was indeed handsome and extraordinary. His immortal aura had directly influenced the entire environment which gave off a sense of transcendence.

Then, Qi Tian's mortal body drifted directly into his inner landscape. It surprised Wang Xuan.

Could a physical body enter directly?　

He had tried it a long time ago and had failed. He didn't hesitate this time and stepped forward. Although he felt quite strenuous, when he recited the highest scriptures, his pace quickened, and he managed to break in with his physical body!

You could even do it like this?

He understood more now. He could also bring his body in now that he was powerful. Although it was difficult, it was achievable.

Of course, Wang Xuan would dare to follow the Evil Dragon into his inner landscape. If he had to fight here, it would be more convenient to sharpen his blade and destroy this place with treasures even without a home advantage. Thereby hunting the Dragon.

However, he harbored doubts.

Was this really Qi Tian's inner landscape?

After all, he had killed many people and had refined six peculiar inner landscape treasures.

This inner landscape was extraordinary, with stunning scenery, pavilions, and towers. There were many kinds of spiritual medicines planted in the spiritual medicine field. There were various flowers, herbs, and precious medicines.

Wang Xuan realized that this was a mental space where he could plant the medicines that he dug from higher-level spiritual worlds. Compared to the development of the Evil Dragon's inner landscape, Wang Xuan's place was too barren, with nothing. It was still in its primitive state.

He carefully observed and found that this lush inner landscape still had some problems. There were hidden traces of decay even in this vibrant space. It was becoming fragile, and transcendence was disappearing. It would probably collapse.

"Is this your inner landscape?" Wang Xuan asked.

Qi Tian said calmly, "You're overestimating me. This is not as good as special inner landscapes. After all, this is the inner landscape that corresponded to my avatar. In fact, even my inner landscape that corresponded to my main body in the immortal realm has problems and defects. Back then, I was targeted, hunted, and assassinated. Those people aimed to strip me of everything. I found that my inner landscape was damaged after my resurrection. It needs to be repaired."

"So, you've set your sights on me, wanting to use me to repair your foundation?" Wang Xuan asked coldly while staring at the man.

"Have some tea and let's chat slowly," Qi Tian smiled and led him to a pavilion outside the medicine field. There were two women there, one responsible for holding the sword for him, and the other had prepared tea utensils, ready to demonstrate exquisite tea art.

Both women were in a spiritual state. They were unable to stand here with their physical bodies. They were both beautiful and outstanding.

Wang Xuan was stunned. The Evil Dragon really knew how to enjoy himself, he even had immortal maidens.

Were they brought here against their will?

"They are my followers, as well as my confidantes. Come and taste it. The best tea tree in the immortal realm has borne tea fruits. Come drink a little as there isn’t much left. It used to be planted in front of the Heng Jun’s Gate, but it was stolen some time ago."

The woman's tea art skills were extraordinary. She provided a visual delight with her graceful movements. Qi Tian gestured to invite Wang Xuan to drink tea.

"Give me your physical body and all the corresponding innate foundations of your inner landscape. Don't worry, I will spare your life and ensure your survival," said Qi Tian. He finally set down his tea cup and got to the point.

Wang Xuan said coldly, "You have experienced such evil deeds yourself. Why do you have such malicious intentions, why do you think you have the right to demand from me?"

Qi Tian stood up, looked towards the sky, and said, "I aim for eternal achievements. I don't care about temporary notoriety. Everyone will be grateful to me when I reshape the mythological world in the future. They will all praise my virtues, and honor me as the ancestor of the transcendents!"

"My path is my own. I won't sacrifice my physical body and spiritual foundation. As for the inner landscape, don’t even think about getting it!" said Wang Xuan as he refused decisively.

"If that's what you want, then I'll have to take it myself," said Qi Tian. He then looked at the woman holding the sword, indicating to her that she could act.

At that moment, a dazzling sword light swept across the inner landscape, illuminating even the dark universe outside.

Wang Xuan sat still, but a strange scene appeared around him. A cicada flapped its wings, and a faint chaotic ripple expanded. With a loud bang, the unparalleled sword light was shattered.

"This is my inner landscape world. Do you think you can act wildly here?" Qi Tian said with a smile, but there was a hint of difference in his aura. In an instant, his killing intent surged.

"What can you do in your inner landscape? It will be destroyed regardless of what you do." said Wang Xuan as he remained calm. Before him, a giant dragon of the Great Dao slowly coiled up, another miraculous scene had appeared.