He felt a profound sense of solidity, as if he no longer feared death.

Even if life perishes and the Dao vanishes, it is insignificant in his heart.

Very peculiar.

He now has a sense of indifference towards all things, but it doesn't mean that his family, friends, and the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty are unimportant.

On the contrary, he still has responsibilities towards these people and matters, just without being troubled by poor outcomes or failures.

In other words, he is transparent.

At this moment, Xu Qing thought of Elder Fang.

It seems that with Elder Fang, he now feels a mutual understanding, and can appreciate a bit of Elder Fang's mindset.

But they are ultimately different people.

"Unmoved by honor or disgrace, leisurely watching the flowers bloom and fall in the courtyard; indifferent to leaving or staying, idly following the clouds rise and fall beyond the heavens," Xu Qing murmured.

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…

Jiuli World, Black Water State, Great Black Mountain!

Xu Qing's Heavenly Demon Body appeared here, gazing at the scorching sun in the sky.

His aura is now very concealed, able to deceive the Heavenly Dao of Jiuli World for a short time.

But over time, the Daoist Nature of the Five Elements Dao will start to gather around him.

He wonders if it's due to cultivating the Five Elements Divine Light, as after ascending to the Heavenly Immortal, Xu Qing directly confirmed one thing. The Dao he would merge with in the future would definitely be the Five Elements Dao.

Yet, Xu Qing still finds some puzzling aspects.

It's that these Five Elements Daoist Natures are drawn to him by the bronze mirror's allure.

Very peculiar, the bronze mirror clearly doesn't exhibit any characteristics of the Five Elements Dao, yet naturally attracts the Daoist Natures of the Five Elements Dao.

If not for Xu Qing's recent ascension to the Heavenly Immortal Realm, he couldn't perceive this.

The bronze mirror evidently accompanies Xu Qing's growth, creating more mysteries.

It seems to be concealing something or doing something.

Xu Qing distinctly feels that his fate is tied to the bronze mirror, yet harbors unease within.

When he was weaker, he couldn't perceive this.

Xu Qing hopes to obtain some insight from the old demon of Black Mountain.

The air around him becomes intensely hot, quickly turning the vegetation to ash.

A black sun approaches Xu Qing.

Xu Qing also sees behind the sun two lifeless suns trailing, hauntingly like sinister ghosts.

Xu Qing suddenly realizes something.

The first two generations of the Black Mountain old demon, in some sense, have become protectors of the third generation old demon.

Is this the ultimate fate of the Black Mountain Daoist?

Each generation paving the way for the next, continuing through generations, ultimately reaching an unimaginable realm.

He can see that the first two generations of old demons have lost self-awareness; though said to be in transformation, they evidently completely obey the third generation's orders.

Accurately speaking, it is a special bond.

"Are you very worried about your son?" The third generation old demon paused before continuing coldly, "This is the fate of the old demon of Black Mountain."

Xu Qing: "What is there to worry about, some things I certainly can't accomplish. His path, he chooses it himself, he walks it himself. What I can do is simply try to provide him greater allowance for mistakes, but the path must be walked by oneself."

Regarding his descendants, Xu Qing cannot remain indifferent, but neither will he protect them constantly.

Sometimes, suffering while young is also a blessing.

The greatest benefit of a family heritage isn't what you can gain, but ensuring that after losing something, you still have the opportunity to retrieve it yourself.

Others play games with one life, dead stays dead, intolerant of errors.

A good family heritage can tolerate your mistakes until you achieve some success.

This is life's greatest unfairness.

Some are born to experience life, others to be experienced by life.

The Black Mountain old demon: "He has his fate; he will ultimately reach that step, and you have yours."

Xu Qing: "Can you see my fate?"

"You have obtained this mirror and can wield it, so your fate is already set."

Xu Qing couldn't help but smile, "I thought you could offer something useful to me."

"My words are useful enough for you."

Xu Qing: "What exactly is fate?"

"Fate is fate, which you cannot choose or escape."

Xu Qing sighed gently, "In truth, you are quite pitiable, you know?"

"You will ultimately believe my words."

Xu Qing: "Perhaps I'm still young, I really can't believe these words."

As he spoke, the Heavenly Repairing Tribulation Hand flicked his finger.

Innate Finger!

Previously, when Xu Qing cast the Innate Finger, it would deplete his energy or consume Primordial Qi. Now, regardless of using a thousand fingers, it's as natural as breathing.

This isn't because the Innate Qi in his body has become infinite.

But rather...

This finger, once cast, seems to have its own mind and life, able to continuously draw and even absorb the external Primordial Qi in a duel, replenishing its depletion.

This finger is endless and flawless!

The Black Mountain old demon's expression remained calm, and the terrifying black sun flame erupted, flooding Xu Qing's Innate Finger Strength like a tide.

Behind it, two suns also unleashed power, igniting Xu Qing instantly.

In a flash, Xu Qing dissolved into nothingness.

Rainbow Transformation!

Seeing Xu Qing's escape, the Black Mountain old demon frowned.

This boy, truly decisive.

Moreover, that Escape Technique...

"Rainbow Transformation? Is this the 'Six Paths' Divine Skills?" The Black Mountain old demon recalled some very old matters.

The two words 'Six Paths' signify even a kind of taboo.

"Master, did you fight with my father?" Xu Xuanhu quickly arrived.

"Is fighting strange? Too bad there's no chance to kill your father," the Black Mountain old demon sneered.

Xu Xuanhu: "..."

Actually, he held some special sentiment towards this master.

Recently, the third generation old demon often came to hit Xu Xuanhu.

This was also a form of tempering for Xu Xuanhu.

However, he also saw the real condition of the first two generations of old demons.

The third generation old demon casually explained this to Xu Xuanhu, saying someday all three would follow him.

This is the fate of the Black Mountain old demon.

Xu Xuanhu thought of this, feeling a chill.

Yet the third generation old demon took it for granted.

Still, Xu Xuanhu's heart occasionally entertained the thought that they might always protect him.

This special bond surpasses even that of biological parents.

But why do his master and the others sacrifice themselves for the next generation?

Xu Xuanhu can understand mortals doing this, but can't fathom why beings with long lifespans choose and accept such a fate.

Truly incomprehensible.

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…

Xu Qing escaped fast, not because he feared the third generation old demon, but because the first and second generation old demons were too terrifying, especially the first generation old demon whose strength felt at least at the level of True Monarch Yuyang.

In some sense, the third generation old demon might have been holding back.

Or possibly, the first and second generation primarily focus on protecting the third generation.

Thinking of this, Xu Qing felt slightly bitter.

These three generations of old demons will all be Xuanhu's protectors in the future.

Xu Qing feels compelled to strive, lest he be protected by his son.

Yet Xu Qing still doesn't understand why Xuanhu would become the fourth generation old demon.

"Bronze mirror, does this have anything to do with you?" Xu Qing wondered silently within, yet received no response from the bronze mirror.

He didn't expect any reply from the bronze mirror either.

After the recent battle, Xu Qing distinctly sensed the aura of Jiuli World's Heavenly Dao.

He opened the ancient path of the starry sky and returned to the Five-Colored Altar on Ying Huo Star.

Upon returning, Xu Qing was suddenly startled.

Beside the altar, he saw a monk with a head full of fleshy tufts, appearing blurry.

He immediately recognized the figure as the long-missing Shakyamuni's phantom, but this time, he felt the figure had somewhat changed from before.

"Are you injured?" Xu Qing's voice was low.

"Young one, you actually have such keen perception," Shakyamuni's phantom expressed slight surprise.

Xu Qing was shocked: "Who could injure you?"

He now understood much of Shakyamuni's actions in the Taixu Universe.

Even though it's just a phantom, it possesses the essence of Shakyamuni. To injure such a being, the Heavenly Immortal Realm is insufficient.

"It's nothing. I accidentally met an old acquaintance this time, and chatted a bit."

"Who is your old acquaintance?"

Shakyamuni's phantom smiled faintly, "You've heard of them."

He proceeded to say two words.

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