Chapter 1638: Washing the Moon Finally Detaches

The last Bronze King was the culmination of all ancient Bronze Civilizations across mountains and seas.

The Dao Chronicle Projection Orb, on the other hand, was a reproduction of all divine abilities, spells, and techniques that had ever existed, from nothingness to creation, along a certain path of possibility.

It was a clash of titans, an even match!

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

Infinite light and heat erupted in the Shuoxing Sea the moment they collided. Even those merely caught in the periphery, not directly involved in the collision, like Guangwu and the surviving members in Shuoxing Sea, looked on in horror.

"Everyone, let's work together and endure this wave!" Bai Shuyue growled.

The Eternal Straw Cape silently draped over her. Deep within the core of the Dao Net, beneath the black mountains and white waters that suppressed the Immeasurable Wall, Bai Shuyue leaped out.

Unlike the True Immortals who had already begun to flee, the remaining factions of the Dao Net held their ground, cooperating with Bai Shuyue's commands.

"Dao Net, enhance my being!" Bai Shuyue murmured.

As if an extension of her limbs, the Shuoxing Sea Dao Net contracted further, becoming smaller and smaller. It finally transformed into a light veil, glowing with a subtle, ethereal luster, settling upon Bai Shuyue's body.

Bai Shuyue did not break through the restrictions left by Cheng Dao to leave the Dao Net core. Instead, she reversed the Dao Net and wore it. This was how she appeared in the star sea!

Even after a millennium of enlightenment, her current strength was still insufficient to support the entire Dao Net, even though it had been damaged in the great battle. However, the Great Dao Embodiment Division, led by Nangong Fusheng, bore the majority of the pressure for her. And every member of the Myriad Immortal Array was like her arm, assisting her in meticulously controlling the Dao Net.

"Is this what it feels like to be truly powerful?"

At this moment, Bai Shuyue had channeled the entire Dao Net's power into herself. She had surpassed the power ceiling of ordinary nameless True Immortals, subtly touching the threshold of transcendence. Being in such a realm, what she perceived, thought, and saw was vastly different from before. Coupled with Bai Shuyue's extraordinary talent, insights surged like an endless storm in her mind every single moment.

While gaining enlightenment, Bai Shuyue was also doing her utmost to resist the impact of the Dao Chronicle Projection's clash with the last Bronze King. As if facing the combined force of two peerless masters, under this immense pressure, Bai Shuyue frantically transformed her insights into actual power every minute, every second.

Theoretically, no one could maintain such composure when constantly on the brink of life and death. But Bai Shuyue possessed the ability of continuous reincarnation and rebirth, so she remained utterly calm from beginning to end, despite the threat of falling.

As those True Immortals attempting to flee were annihilated in the impact; as the nameless beings within the Dao Net hysterically contributed their energy under the pressure of death; as Yuansu of Guangwu Star Sea stood entranced by the immense collision of the Dao Chronicle Projection Orb and the Bronze King's power… Bai Shuyue merely observed silently, completely free of distractions. She did everything in her power to neutralize the incoming impact.

The projections from time and space seemed endless. Bronze civilizations once covered mountains and seas. Time itself seemed to lose all meaning before this violent collision and explosion.

But the infinite light finally began to dim. The entire Shuoxing Sea was almost completely annihilated. The great tide of Dao Annihilation seized the opportunity and engulfed it.

Only the high wall and the Dao Net remained. Both still stood firm.

Under the protection of the Shadow of the Guardian Mound, the high wall, though impacted, remained relatively intact. However, it had clearly sustained significant damage, and the Dao Annihilation seemed to have found a weakness, excitedly surrounding and attacking it.

Under Bai Shuyue's guidance, the Dao Net, though eight-tenths damaged, ultimately survived this catastrophe.

And… a mysterious generative force emerged like a spring from the Dao Net's core, rapidly mending the broken Dao Strings. The True Immortals and nameless True Immortals who had served as the Dao Net's support but had unfortunately perished in the previous calamity seemed to return from the dead. Their Dao paths reappeared!

However, if one followed the direction of the reappearing Dao Strings, they would find that all these new strings originated from a single source: Bai Shuyue! She was like a completely different person compared to before the clash between the Dao Chronicle Projection and the Bronze King.

In that time, which felt like both an instant and an eternity, Bai Shuyue meticulously controlled and sustained the Dao Net while reflecting all surrounding changes in her eyes. The evolution of True Immortal Dao paths, the divine abilities recorded by the Dao Chronicle Projection, the ancient anecdotes of Bronze Civilizations, and even the annihilation of possibilities and the ripples of Dao Annihilation…

For others, this was a catastrophe like the end of the world. For Bai Shuyue, however, it was an excellent opportunity for enlightenment. Her terrifying spiritual insight, accumulated over more than thirty lifetimes, was unleashed to its fullest in this scenario. The Dao paths of the True Immortals who had perished in the collision were now fully mastered by her, allowing her to easily resurrect them.

The Dao Net had lost eight-tenths of its strength. Compared to Shuoxing Sea, Guangwu Star Sea suffered even heavier losses. Out of over a hundred True Immortals, only thirteen survived. One of the two nameless leaders also perished. However, the full display of their divine abilities in their final struggles became nourishment for Bai Shuyue's enlightenment.

"In a sense, I've achieved the path of 'slaying immortals to prove the Dao' through another method," "though not by my own hands." Bai Shuyue looked at Yuansu, who seemed somewhat dazed.

Although the Dao Chronicle Projection ultimately defeated the Bronze King, it was also severely weakened. The light and shadow recorded within it became dim and fragile, making it uncertain whether it could be released again.

"Nevertheless, our initial objective was barely achieved," "though the cost was unexpectedly heavy," Yuansu said with a bitter smile. After observing Bai Shuyue, who had appeared inexplicably with an unfathomable aura, he could only depart dejectedly.

They had only agreed on the time to exchange the Shadow-Bearing Dao method and to observe the Transcendent Remnant. "Guangwu Star Sea wields such a powerful killing weapon yet didn't inform us beforehand. Their intentions are truly despicable!"

"If the Bronze King's true strength hadn't far exceeded expectations, forcing them to use it, our outcome might have been even worse than it is now," Chaos said coldly, not bothering to conceal the killing intent in his words. His old friends, Shan Hua and Wan Sheng, had both perished in this calamity. He now completely distrusted the Guangwu Star Sea and its sinister motives. As for their promise to invite them to view the Transcendent Remnant, he was even less inclined to believe it.

Other nameless beings also abandoned their greedy thoughts due to this tragic event. Among the entire surviving Dao Net, only Bai Shuyue remained resolute in her intent.

"You all need not worry. Having paid such a heavy price, how can we abandon the reward they promised?" "I will go in person, draped in the Dao Net, to attend the meeting." "I will exchange the Shadow-Bearing Dao for the opportunity to observe the Transcendent Remnant."

The members of the Dao Net showed various reactions. Some eagerly tried to dissuade her, some felt a resurgence of greed, while others were deep in thought and intensely excited.

Regardless, Bai Shuyue's decision was made. Given her performance in this calamity, where she almost single-handedly turned the tide and saved them from imminent collapse, no one could oppose her.

For the next two years, without the allure of Immortal Bait, the Dao Annihilation around the Dao Net gradually subsided. Using the rebuilt Dao Net as a framework, a new star sea also emerged. Although it was still named Shuoxing Sea, it was no longer the same entity.

Meanwhile, in the direction of Guangwu Star Sea, at the far end of the darkness, intermittent waves of Dao Annihilation could be detected. Clearly, Guangwu Star Sea's actions to sever other Immortal Baits had not yet concluded.

The agreed-upon deadline had passed, and Yuansu still hadn't appeared. The immortals of the Dao Net all believed the other party had deliberately broken their word, and they cursed incessantly. Bai Shuyue, however, continued to gaze silently into the distance, waiting patiently.

"It seems Guangwu Star Sea is facing greater trouble than anticipated."

Years passed, until thirty-three years later. The Dao Annihilation fluctuations from the other end finally subsided completely.

"It's time," a glint of determination flashed in Bai Shuyue's eyes. She did not wait for someone from Guangwu Star Sea to arrive; instead, she took the initiative to go herself!

In an instant, the Dao Net once again transformed into a shimmering veil, draped over her. Bai Shuyue took delicate, light steps towards the Dao Annihilation ahead. Like a dragonfly skimming the water, she caused ripples of Dao Annihilation to surge. Yet, Bai Shuyue was not swallowed by the Dao Annihilation. Instead, she trod lightly upon the Dao Annihilation, traversing it swiftly towards Guangwu Star Sea!

In her previous life, Bai Shuyue had survived drifting through the Dao Annihilation with the help of the Eternal Straw Cape and the Dao Net. In this life, after a millennium of accumulation and enlightenment during the collision, Bai Shuyue now possessed the strength to traverse the Dao Annihilation in a short period!

The people within the Dao Net, carried along by her, traveled through the Dao Annihilation. They were uncontrollably excited but also dared not be careless, each performing their duties to maintain the stability of the Dao Net veil. The journey was uneventful and without danger.

When they finally emerged from the Dao Annihilation into a new, vibrant star sea, everyone felt as if they had crossed a lifetime, as if in a dream.

Bai Shuyue, clad in the Dao Net, had traversed the Dao Annihilation. Such a significant disturbance naturally drew the immediate attention of Guangwu Star Sea. Figures flew from all directions, surrounding her. All possessed nameless power, and Yuansu was among them.

"It's you?! You can actually cross the Dao Annihilation? How is that possible?" Yuansu exclaimed in shock, recognizing Bai Shuyue. Bai Shuyue smiled: "If you can go, so can I. The time has come; I am here for our appointment today."

Facing the encirclement of nameless beings, Bai Shuyue, who had come alone, remained composed and showed no trace of fear.

After a deathly silence, Guangwu Star Sea, after some deliberation, finally decided to treat her as a guest. It wasn't that they genuinely feared Bai Shuyue. It was simply that the timing of her arrival was remarkably opportune. During their period of weakness after the great war, their chances of victory in a direct confrontation were not high. Moreover, Guangwu Star Sea truly could not withstand any more turmoil in the short term.

Thus, surrounded by the immortals, Bai Shuyue arrived beneath the Immortal Fishing Embankment. Outside, densely packed, over a hundred celestial pillars encircled the central nine pillars. From the inside out, they ascended in strength, forming a stepped embankment that attracted the Dao Annihilation.

"So this is Guangwu Star Sea's method of fishing for Dao Annihilation." "The principle is simple, yet effective." Bai Shuyue discerned its profound mystery at a glance, nodding secretly.

"Open!" The immortals of Guangwu Star Sea united their efforts, murmuring quietly in unison. In the central area encircled by the hundred celestial pillars, undercurrents gradually surged, and the Dao Annihilation rippled like waves. It was as if something within the Dao Annihilation was being attracted.

Before long, faint glimmering specks of light drifted out from the central Dao Annihilation abyss. Initially, they were like countless stars scattered across the sky. As the chants of the Guangwu assembly grew more fervent, these scattered lights became increasingly brighter, even dazzling! Their brilliance surpassed even the collision between the Dao Chronicle Projection and the Bronze King. The hundred celestial pillars surrounding the Immortal Embankment also suddenly shone brightly in unison, shooting out threads like ropes that entangled the myriad starlight.

"Open!" The Guangwu immortals shouted again in unison. A seemingly slender figure was slowly pulled out from the vortex. Though solitary, it seemed to carry the weight of mountains and seas! All the Guangwu immortals appeared to be under immense pressure, their auras surging to their limits. At the same time, the hundred celestial pillars of the Immortal Embankment all tilted to varying degrees. The source of all this pressure was the figure that had emerged from the Dao Annihilation!

The Dao Net veil on Bai Shuyue rustled as if blown by a strong wind. The immortals within the Dao Net stared intently at the Transcendent Remnant. Their hearts were pounding with excitement.

"Is this…"

"…transcendence?"

They gazed intently for a long time, expecting many insights to emerge. However… although they knew it was transcendent, the specific mysteries of why and how it transcended were hard to discern.

"This?" The immortals exchanged confused glances. The gap between expectation and reality was too vast. Some, unwilling to give up, continued to observe. But the result was no different. The secrets of transcendence, even when right before their eyes, were beyond their ability to glimpse.

The Dao Net members slowly began to understand why Guangwu Star Sea had obtained this remnant but only chose to use it as Immortal Bait.

"To be in a mountain of treasures, yet unable to recognize its true nature." "What a pity, what a lament, what a hate!" The immortals were crestfallen.

The Guangwu Star Sea members, seeing the expressions of the Dao Net immortals, did not offer any mockery. Because… they were the same.

Of all those present, only Bai Shuyue was different. What others saw was merely a half-decayed husk. But in Bai Shuyue's eyes, what she saw was a solitary sail upon the mountains and seas!

"Boundless mountains and seas, a solitary sail can cross…" "This is transcendence, this is transcendence." Bai Shuyue murmured to herself, her inner joy clearly evident.

The Dao of this Transcendent Remnant before her was not her own Dao. But it pointed Bai Shuyue in a clear direction. Since she began cultivating, Bai Shuyue had always relied on her own exploration. Occasionally, the Immeasurable Wall or Cheng Dao would offer guidance, but they never outlined a definite path.

Only now… after Bai Shuyue had personally seen a complete Transcendent Remnant, did she truly see the direction she should take next.

"The Dao Annihilation of mountains and seas blocks the way, we must each manifest our divine abilities to cross." "One must forge their own unique Dao path…"

As if in resonance with Bai Shuyue's thoughts, the dormant solitary sail within the Transcendent Remnant suddenly unfurled! In an instant, Bai Shuyue felt as if she were beneath that solitary sail, on a wooden boat. All she saw around her were boundless mountains and seas, and endless Dao Annihilation!

"Hmm?" Bai Shuyue, however, suddenly awoke from her excited enlightenment. For she inexplicably discovered that on this solitary sail, besides herself, there were other vague figures present. Moreover, the figure before her was surprisingly familiar!