A dark light flashed past, illuminating the figure's face. It was extremely exquisite, but it was impossible to tell if it was a man or a woman. Its lips moved slightly as it said in a gentle voice, "Human, that direction is where the third barrier fled. Humans have eternal life, but there's more than one universe in that direction."
On the other side, the water droplet creature spoke with the same voice, "Then let's go to another universe. Let's go."
"Yes, Master."
The next moment, Luo Chan disappeared with them. The huge sea of insects behind them also disappeared. That was where the hive civilization was. At this moment, they were taken away by Luo Chan and appeared outside the karma celestial phenomenon.
Then, the sea of insects entered the karma celestial phenomenon. Only the figure and the water droplet creature remained.
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In the Ninth Heaven Universe, the moment the sea of insects entered the karma celestial phenomenon, Jingmen Shangyu suddenly woke up. He looked into the distance, and his expression changed drastically.
"Not good."
She immediately opened the door and stepped out. When she appeared again, she was already in front of Lu Yin. "The hive civilization is here."
Lu Yin's expression changed drastically. He released the Karma Heavenly Dao and merged it with the karma celestial phenomenon. He could instantly check the surroundings of the Ninth Heaven Universe.
His heart suddenly sank as he looked at Jingmen Shangyu.
Jingmen Shangyu took a deep breath. "They're heading towards the Tian Yuan Universe."
Lu Yin clenched his fists. The situation he was most worried about had happened, but how could it be so fast?
He guessed that even if the hive civilization attacked the human civilization again or went to the Tian Yuan Universe, it would not be so fast. They would need at least a few years to reproduce. It did not matter if so many insects died, but the loss of Qing Xian was difficult to make up for in a short period of time.
In the battle in the Ninth Heaven Universe, the hive civilization had lost more than 20 Qing Xian and two Insect Lords. Going to the Tian Yuan Universe now?
"Which direction?"
Jingmen Shangyu pointed in a direction. "With the insect sea's speed, they'll reach the Tian Yuan Universe in half a year."
"Half a year?"
Lu Yin was surprised. It was not too fast, but too slow. With Luo Chan, they could clearly reach there in an instant. Why would it take half a year?
"They're luring us there."
Jingmen Shangyu nodded. "Back when we were fighting the hive civilization, the insects retreated and reproduced. They were forcing us to stop them and use Luo Chan's innate advantage. It's the same now."
"Does the hive civilization know that I'm from the Tian Yuan Universe?"
"Not necessarily, but they won't lose out by doing so. We need time, and so do they."
Lu Yin's eyes flickered. "I need to rush to the Tian Yuan Universe as soon as possible."
Jingmen Shangyu frowned. "More than a year. Even with the help of the One Leaf Green Lotus, it would still take more than a year. Even if Qinglian Shangyu went alone, it would still take the same amount of time."
Lu Yin's expression turned ugly. By the time he reached the Tian Yuan Cosmos in a year or so, the battle there might have already ended.
Even though there were many experts in the Tianyuan Universe, especially Uncle Jiang, who had been able to block Master Grass's attack, and Mister Mu and the others, Lu Yin was still not optimistic.
He didn't know exactly how strong Luo Chan and Dan Xiao were.
More importantly, since the hive civilization dared to act so quickly, they definitely had something to rely on.
Lu Yin knew that the Insectoid Nest's four Insectoid Lords were second only to the Immortal Master, but did Dan Zhu really know all of them?
Even now, he might not be able to see the Nine Clouds Universe clearly. Dan Bi's position in the hive civilization was much lower than his in the Nine Clouds Universe, so he might not be able to see everything clearly.
Lu Yin was more inclined to believe that the hive had an even more terrifying existence.
Otherwise, how could they become a fishing civilization?
From Lu Yin's point of view, this fishing civilization was somewhat lucky. This civilization was far from being as strong as the Death Universe, which had forced the Nine Clouds Universe to play dead. But even if it was luck, it was based on strength.
He wouldn't underestimate the hive civilization.
"They gave us half a year's time to test whether we would support them or not, and to ensure that they have the ability to destroy the Tian Yuan Cosmos at any time. Luo Chan's talent is too terrifying," Alarmed Guard said in a low voice.
Lu Yin's expression was gloomy. "No matter what, I have to do my best to reach the Tian Yuan Cosmos. Maybe they can hold on until I return."
Alarmed Guard was helpless. "I'm sorry, I can't help you. Once I leave, the hive civilization might appear in the Nine Clouds Universe in the next moment."
Lu Yin said, "I understand."
He hadn't expected that his previous question would come true. Alarmed Guard not going to the Tian Yuan Cosmos to provide support was the best choice. Even if he went, he wouldn't be able to make it before the hive civilization arrived. The final result might be the destruction of both the Tian Yuan Cosmos and the Nine Clouds Universe. Alarmed Guard had been pacing back and forth, unable to reach anywhere.
If Alarmed Guard couldn't provide support, then what about Master Grass?
Just as Lu Yin was about to speak, his expression suddenly changed. He looked at the starry sky.
At the same time, Alarmed Guard also looked over. The two looked at each other in shock. "Eternal Life Realm."
An Eternal Life Realm creature stepped into the range of the Karma Celestial Phenomenon and shook it. It was a bug.
"Immortal Master?" The two spoke at the same time. Their expressions were terrifyingly serious.
Was it the Immortal Master?
It didn't matter. They only knew that an Eternal Life Realm creature had appeared in the hive civilization and was heading toward the Tian Yuan Cosmos at the same speed as the sea of bugs. Half a year to lure the Nine Clouds Universe to provide support. This was an open scheme.
Lu Yin's breathing quickened. If he had held onto the hope that the Tian Yuan Cosmos could hold on for half a year before, now he didn't have any hope at all.
Uncle Jiang had blocked a move from Master Grass, but he couldn't really fight against an Eternal Life Realm creature.
In the entire Tian Yuan Cosmos, unless Mister Mu or Uncle Jiang broke through, no one could fight against an Eternal Life Realm creature.
How could this be?
Lu Yin didn't expect the hive civilization to have an Eternal Life Realm creature. Were they not afraid of the karma chain?
Alarmed Guard closed his eyes and sighed deeply. "Lu Yin, stay. Although it's cruel, this is the best result."
Lu Yin's face twitched as he looked into the distance. Stay?
Impossible. He had to go back. He wouldn't give up on the Tian Yuan Cosmos, his hometown, or his family.
There were too many people he cared about there.
Family, friends, teachers, and disciples. Along the way of cultivation, faces appeared in front of him. If all of them died, he would go crazy.
Alarmed Guard's tone was heavy. "The big picture is more important."
Lu Yin growled, "Everything I care about is there. That's my big picture."
"You can't go back in time." Alarmed Guard was certain.
Lu Yin's eyes were red. "I have to try no matter what."
Alarmed Guard stared at Lu Yin and saw his eyes getting redder. His persistence, determination, and even determination to face death shocked her. How many years had it been? Ever since she broke through to the Eternal Life Realm, her heart had changed. Her previous hot-bloodedness and impulsiveness had been wiped away by time. What was left was the big picture.
There was nothing wrong with looking at the big picture, but they were humans. They had emotions, impulses, madness, and persistence.
For some reason, Lu Yin's face seemed to overlap with another face, causing Alarmed Guard to be confused.
Lu Yin took a deep breath. "Senior, I'm leaving. There's no time to waste. Imparting the Nirvana Tree technique can be done on the Azure Lotus. I'll have to trouble you to send me to the limits of Alarmed Guard's range. On the way to the Tian Yuan Cosmos, I'll definitely be able to teach a group of people the Nirvana Tree technique."
Alarmed Guard looked deeply at Lu Yin. "Do you think the Tian Yuan Cosmos can last for half a year?"
Lu Yin frowned. "Senior, there's no time to waste."
"There's still one path."
Alarmed Guard looked at the treetop. "There's a mural left behind by Azure Lotus Guard in the Karmic Sea. If you can comprehend it, although it won't help you reach the Tian Yuan Cosmos ahead of time, you can use the Karmic Phenomenon to do something."
Lu Yin's eyes widened. "Do what?"
Alarmed Guard looked at him again. "You've done it before in the spiritualized universe."
Lu Yin's mind raced. Karma, spiritualized universe, city wall?
"Karmic City Wall?"
Alarmed Guard nodded. "That's a defense that Azure Lotus Guard built for spiritualization and Nine Firmaments. Other than him, no one else can use it. Before he left, Azure Lotus Guard connected me to the Karmic Phenomenon. That's why I could quickly sense the invasion of the hive civilization, but that's already the limit."
"Only you can comprehend it. Perhaps you can build a city wall for the Tian Yuan Cosmos until your reinforcements arrive."
Lu Yin looked at the Karmic City Wall. It really was a defensive city wall.
Ordinary people could not see it, but he had seen it before. Even he, who had comprehended karma, had spent a lot of effort to see it.
If he could really build a karmic city wall for the Tian Yuan Cosmos, even that Eternal Realm expert from the hive civilization would have to pay a price if he wanted to break it. Everyone cared about the price of the karmic chain.
Even Luo Chan could not directly penetrate karma.
However, the biggest problem was when he could comprehend it. Could he really comprehend it?
If he spent too much time on it, it would be useless.
He could not afford to waste even a second now.
Right, the die had four pips. Time Stop Space.
Lu Yin's eyes flashed. He could enter the Time Stop Space to study the mural. Regardless of whether he succeeded or not, he would only be delayed for a while.
"Senior, please take me there." Lu Yin was anxious.
Alarmed Shangyu opened the door, and Lu Yin stepped out. When he reappeared, he was already in the Karmic Sea.
He looked around, as he had never seen this place before. The Karmic Sea was huge, and the lotus pond was just a corner of it.
At this moment, he appeared above a white ocean surrounded by clouds. Even with his vision, he could not see the end of it, as if it was blocked.
Beneath the clouds, he saw a stone wall with a city wall carved on it.
Alarmed Shangyu said, "Since you've decided, don't regret it. If you can't comprehend it before the hive civilization reaches the Tian Yuan Cosmos, then give up." With that, she left.
Lu Yin bowed to Alarmed Shangyu and then landed in front of the mural.
He understood Alarmed Shangyu's intentions and wanted to keep him here as long as possible, but he also had his own plans.
The stone wall was connected to the cloud sea. Lu Yin placed his hand at the point where the wall met the cloud sea and exerted force. With a crack, the stone wall split open. It worked.
He did not hesitate to split open the stone wall and connect it to the cloud sea. He raised his hand, and the die appeared.
Four pips.
Lu Yin grabbed onto the stone wall, and the scene before him changed as he entered the Time Stop Space.
In the distance, Alarmed Shangyu stared blankly. The stone wall had been smashed?
Within the Time Stop Space, Lu Yin suppressed his complicated thoughts and calmly sat in front of the stone wall. He was not in a hurry to comprehend it.
He needed to calm his heart, as only then could he attempt to comprehend it.
He sat there for half a year, and during that time, he did not even open his eyes. He just sat there calmly until his heart was as calm as still water.
When he opened his eyes again, he calmly looked at the stone wall and the mural on it. He released his karma, and his gaze deepened.
New.