Cultivation Chat Group Chapter 3162: 3160: I will return a hundredfold of the grievances you once suffered for them!

Chapter 3162: I will return a hundredfold of the grievances you once suffered for them!

Within the ancient recollections of the Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao, a figure named Tyrannical Song had emerged over a millennium ago during the struggle for the "Ninth Heavenly Dao." This individual had displayed remarkable potential, truly possessing the traits required for "Immortality."

Had it not been for the covert meddling of the Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao and the lingering remains of the Eighth Heavenly Dao’s undying shell, it was highly probable that Tyrannical Song would have ascended as the Ninth Heavenly Dao.

Because of that secret interference from the shadows, the throne of the Ninth Heavenly Dao has remained unoccupied to this day, with no cultivator successfully proving their Dao.

In its eyes, the current Tyrannical Song was merely a peak-level "Immortal."

Even with a thousand years of progress, the Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao assumed the man had, at most, reached the heights of that famous Confucian scholar—dominating the world and remaining unrivaled under the heavens. However, it believed he should still lack the power to influence matters existing above the heavens.

Being supreme beneath the sky does not grant one supremacy over the heavens.

Yet, the voice of this very Tyrannical Song was now vibrating directly in its ears, brazenly interfering with its undying existence!

Furthermore, what was the meaning of those words?

The "transcendence and eternity" that it craved but could not reach?

How completely absurd!

How could a mere mortal qualify to speak of surpassing immortality?

"You hide your physical form while using secret sound transmissions; do you honestly believe such pathetic parlor tricks can deceive me?" the Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao stated slowly. "Transcendence and eternity? Do you even grasp the essence of those concepts?"

"What right does someone who has never touched the Immortal Heavenly Dao have to debate 'transcendence and eternity' with me?"

"I have endured through four Heavenly Dao cycles, and now my path to proving my Dao is solidified. The Ninth Heavenly Dao's seat hangs empty in the void; none can obstruct me now!"

"I am the one destined to transcend and grasp eternity!"

"In comparison, what are you?"

The Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao projected an air of extreme arrogance—though in reality, it was being exceptionally careful.

Failing to pinpoint the origin of the voice, it took precautions by secretly channeling its full power while maintaining the haughty conversation. It began accelerating the spread of the 'Stellar Destruction Virus' affecting every practitioner across the universe.

With the Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao pouring in every resource, the progress bar of destruction instantly hit its limit!

Across the Myriad Realms, countless stars ignited with unnatural brilliance, blinding to behold!

The sheer intensity of the heat and radiation from this sudden stellar firestorm was enough to wipe out life in entire solar systems.

This was merely the prelude. In the following seconds, these stars would burn through billions or even quadrillions of years of their natural lifespan.

Once the process finished, the Myriad Realms would face total annihilation and collapse.

Only those made of undying substances would manage to survive in the wreckage.

And this time, there was no Heavenly Dao willing to sacrifice itself to reset the karmic cycle of the worlds.

Every corner of existence was under its watchful gaze.

No one could stop it this time!

[None can hinder my path to immortality!]

[I shall rise to the Throne of Wealth beyond immortality upon the ruins of the old universe, becoming the pioneer who transcends the Heavenly Dao!]

[The ultimate freedom and the ultimate peace!]

"I stand alone in the Myriad Realm!" The Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao finally allowed itself a moment of relief as it watched the irreversible destruction of the universe begin.

However, it was only a brief lapse—it would not fully let down its guard until the end was absolute.

It understood perfectly that this Ninth Heavenly Dao Reincarnation was the final opportunity.

"Clap, clap, clap..." Suddenly, the sound of rhythmic clapping resonated from behind the Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao.

"Impressive. That was a magnificent speech and a truly dramatic performance," the voice of Tyrannical Song remarked at the same time.

Two figures materialized out of the void behind the Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao.

One of them was the source of the clapping.

The Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao had no need to pivot; its body was composed of sand, granting it a full 360-degree field of vision.

It observed the two newcomers.

One was indeed Tyrant Song, while the other seemed familiar... a strikingly handsome man, truly a masterpiece of appearance.

This handsome man wore a terrifyingly calm smile as he looked at the Dark Heavenly Dao—as if he held every variable in his palm.

How had these two joined forces?

More unsettling was the fact that while these two were visible to its "sight," they were completely absent from its "sensory perception."

Even when it tapped into its Heavenly Dao Authority for a scan, the feedback insisted that "no one was present" in that location.

This state of being was far too unnatural.

It surpassed the Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao's comprehension.

"If you are familiar with the phrase 'The Only One in the Myriad Realm,' what makes you assume you are the one destined to be the first to 'Transcend the Heavenly Dao'?" Tyrant Song asked with a relaxed grin.

The sandy form of the Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao shivered. Following Tyrant Song’s leading question, it began to suspect a terrifying truth.

Yet, it instinctively fought against accepting it.

[Impossible. If he were truly a 'Transcending Immortal,' he wouldn't have let my actions proceed this far. Furthermore... he clearly hasn't achieved the status of being the 'only one' in the Myriad Realm!] The Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao desperately sought logic to reassure itself.

Once a being achieved transcendence and eternity, they were no longer bound by space, time, or universal laws.

They became the law-givers themselves.

Every "unbreakable" rule would crumble before them.

To a Transcending Immortal, 1+1 could equal whatever they desired; time could flow in reverse, and objects erased from history could be summoned into the future. Even the trait of being "undying" lost its absolute nature in their presence.

Furthermore, in theory, once one "transcends," they become a singular, unique entity across all timelines.

All versions of themselves would merge into one.

Yet, this "Tyrant Song" didn't appear to have reached that finality.

Therefore...

[He is likely only 'near-transcendence,' which is why he came to interfere—fearing I might transcend first and gain power over him.] The Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao finally settled on a "logical" conclusion.

But it believed he couldn't be stopped!

"You are incapable of stopping me!" the Dark Heavenly Dao declared, its voice booming to bolster its own confidence.

"Oh? Are you talking about the collapse of the Myriad Realms?" Song Shuhang smiled faintly.

He reached out, bringing his thumb and middle finger together.

Snap—

With a casual snap of Tyrant Song’s fingers...

The stars that were in the midst of exploding suddenly stabilized and returned to their natural states.

Even the destruction caused by the initial bursts vanished instantly... not a single living soul in those star systems was harmed.

The viruses it had meticulously embedded in the stars were gone, as if they had never existed in the first place.

There was no transition, no "process" involved!

When the Sixth Heavenly Dao had once manipulated causality, there was a visible "Time Reversal" where dead stars reignited and the universe physically healed.

But this scene lacked a "cause." It was a "result" that simply manifested out of nowhere.

This was a total violation of the world's rules.

Something that transcended the natural laws of reality had just occurred.

A cold dread filled the heart of the Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao.

In that moment, it felt a crushing sense of hopelessness and a fierce refusal to submit.

The despair came from the realization that the opponent's powers proved he was a genuine "Transcending Immortal."

The refusal to submit came from the fact that it had worked so hard and was so close to the goal, only to have the prize snatched away by another.

Why did a being like "Tyrannical Song" have to exist?

Wrapped in a tangle of dark thoughts and misery, the Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao’s mind felt blocked, and it nearly exploded in a fit of rage.

And this... was precisely the gift Song Shuhang intended for it.

The despair it had once inflicted upon the people of the Future Child's era would now be returned by Song Shuhang, with heavy interest.

I, Tyrannical Song, might struggle to pay back spirit stones with interest, but when it comes to repaying despair, I can provide a hundredfold return!

"Do you feel the bitterness? The despair?" Song Shuhang said quietly. "Know that your despair has only just begun."

Beside him, Senior White offered a small smile.

Moving in perfect sync with Song Shuhang without a word, Senior White raised his hand and activated an "Image Printing Technique."

A pre-recorded scene was projected into the void.

It displayed a collection of the most exquisite "crystals" in existence.

They were pure, flawless, and shimmered with an "immortal" glow.

Every single crystal was a treasure beyond value.

"Take a look. Do you recognize these?" Song Shuhang inquired.

Across from them...

As the Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao viewed the projection, its "Immortal Body" shook with fury.

Buzz!

That was him!

Or rather, it was likely him from a different "World."

His dark exterior would only turn into that pure white state under one specific condition—when his consciousness was utterly wiped out, leaving only a "mindless immortal shell."

It was essentially his corpse.

Not a mere "remnant of a Wielder of the Will," but the true cadaver of a Heavenly Dao.

It was clear that in that other world, he had been turned into the enemy's trophies.

Following the anger, a clearer sense of doom washed over the Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao—it was looking at its own inevitable conclusion.

If nothing changed, would it not soon become one of those flawless immortal crystals, just like its counterpart?

In this situation, was there any escape?

Was there any strategy left to save itself?

"Tyrannical Song, do you not feel the solitude?" the Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao suddenly spoke—it was attempting a last-ditch effort to survive.

Even if the odds were nearly zero, it had to try.

"Hmm?" Song Shuhang played along, putting on a confused face.

"As one who has surpassed immortality, standing alone above every practitioner in the universe, you must be incredibly lonely without any 'peers' on your level," the Fourth Dark Heavenly Dao said with gravity. "Once you transcend, time is meaningless. Even if you can move through it, everyone else remains a prisoner of 'time' while you are above it. You must be isolated. Therefore... you require a companion of your kind!"

It was hinting that if it were allowed to transcend, it could become Tyrannical Song's "peer," curing his loneliness.

The argument actually had some weight to it.

Extreme loneliness has been known to drive invincible beings to do strange things.

Some might create powerful enemies to challenge them, or peers to keep them company.

Though Tyrannical Song had only recently transcended, he was already beyond the constraints of "time." What if he had already experienced the weight of eternal solitude?

Perhaps, on a whim, he might grant a chance for another to "transcend"—even as a rival—just to break the silence.

"There is some logic in what you say. If I were the only one in a 'transcended' state with no equals, I might indeed feel that way," Tyrannical Song admitted, seemingly agreeing with the bluff.

"As expected of one who has survived since the Fourth Era, to come up with such a theory on loneliness," Song Shuhang remarked, clicking his tongue in feigned respect.

Even the handsome man beside him nodded along.

[Could there really be a path forward?] A flicker of 'hope' ignited within the Dark Heavenly Dao.

"If I had lived through multiple Heavenly Dao cycles like you, maybe I would lose my purpose after reaching 'Transcend Immortality' and try to raise a 'rival'."

"If I had existed for hundreds of millions of years, maybe the loneliness would drive me to create a 'companion' after transcending to keep me company."

"But unfortunately, I'm only 18 years old... maybe 19 after the New Year. I'm far too young and haven't even finished university. I have no concept of what 'eternal loneliness' feels like, so I can't give you that chance," Tyrannical Song said, giving the Dark Heavenly Dao a thumbs-up while flashing a bright smile.

Senior White couldn't restrain himself and burst out laughing: "Pfft—"

That laughter was so radiant it seemed to make the Myriad Realms pale in comparison.

"That was a good one. Big White Two would probably love that joke," Senior White praised.

Opposite them, the Dark Heavenly Dao was speechless with shock.

It stared at Song Shuhang in disbelief: "How old?"

"19," Tyrannical Song replied with mock humility.

Buzz! The Dark Heavenly Dao’s emotions spiraled out of control.

"Also... let me ask you something. Why do you think I purified your 'Body of Eternity' and kept it in my inventory?" Song Shuhang added.

A soul-crushing premonition seized the Dark Heavenly Dao once more.

"Even if I did feel lonely and needed to create a 'peer' to stand beside me... it certainly wouldn't be you," Song Shuhang declared.

Just look at the Senior White standing here with me.

In what category could you possibly compete with our Senior White?

Are you better looking? Wealthier? More liked? Anything?

Do you really think you can stand on the same level as my Senior White?

Ask yourself, do you even come close?