CHAPTER 1934: CHAPTER 1523: STARLIGHT SAVES THE MORTAL WORLD

The image suddenly shrank countless times, revealing the upstream part of the river that had disappeared.

"The River of Time, its foundation still exists. The fact that we are still living well in this world is the best evidence. Its being swallowed by the Path-obliterating Calamity is just an illusion."

Li Fan looked ahead at the extraordinary scene displayed by Emperor Tai Tian.

A continuous, faintly blue-glowing river reaching upward, tainted by some unknown darkness.

It turned intermittent.

"The invasion of the Path-obliterating Calamity does not progress from ancient times to now in sequence. Instead, it is simultaneous, playing out at every point in the river. Some historical intervals disappeared without warning, while some places temporarily survive."

"We are located within such a surviving node!"

Emperor Tai Tian’s gaze looked towards the distant past of the River of Time: "The question remains. The reason we exist is because, in that seemingly completely swallowed darkness, there are still those who persist!"

"The day they are all completely lost..."

"We will cease to exist as well."

"And even how we disappeared, we wouldn’t be aware. As if we were never meant to exist in this world. At that time, no matter how powerful, even the Lord Guardian Hill who controls the Eternal Life Path, may not escape the fate of annihilation." Emperor Tai Tian sighed deeply.

"!" Li Fan’s heart trembled violently.

Amidst chaotic thoughts, he realized why Lord Guardian Hill would go to the Realm of Eternal Silence.

It’s a rescue mission.

And also self-rescue.

"After understanding this, all strongmen in the Mortal World have unified their goal. To maintain their existence by traversing the Time of Silence, to the previous surviving node, to provide aid. Repeating this process ultimately..."

"Returning to the distant past where the Path-obliterating Calamity can be thoroughly resolved."

"It’s a pity for me, my time has come. Heart willing but not strong enough. Going against the flow is already my limit. Traversing the Time of Silence is far beyond my capabilities." Emperor Tai Tian sighed again, looking somewhat forlorn.

The truth revealed by Emperor Tai Tian far exceeded Li Fan’s expectations.

There wasn’t even such awareness in his past memories.

The brain, in extreme shock, found it hard to accept, to respond for a time.

After a long silence, Li Fan suddenly realized something, quickly asked: "Could it be that, back then, our sudden awakening, knowing the correct understanding of the current River of Time, was because..."

Li Fan pointed to the intermittent River of Time, above where he stood.

"There were guests from the future, traversing the Time of Silence, to aid us?" Li Fan’s voice trembled slightly.

Emperor Tai Tian solemnly nodded.

Li Fan gazed at the scene before him, seemingly seeing all the strongmen united in an effort to save the engulfed River of Time.

The emotions surged, hard to release for a long time.

After a while, they slowly calmed down.

After the brief surge of passion ended, he stared at the scene before him, with more questions arising in his mind.

How exactly could one traverse the Time of Silence?

And how could one be sure that returning to the oldest moment would find a solution to the Path-obliterating Calamity? If countless people, together, go through hardships, only to ultimately find everything irretrievable...

What is to be done then?

...

After pondering for a long time, Li Fan eventually couldn’t hold back and voiced the many doubts in his mind.

Emperor Tai Tian’s expression was solemn: "If we do not try, what awaits us is only annihilation. By trying, we might grasp a line of vitality."

"We can only hope that those strongmen of the distant past can hold on until the reinforcements arrive."

Emperor Tai Tian raised his hand, pointing beyond the heavens.

"Know this, those who can go to the Otherworldly Era are the peerless strongmen of history. And those qualified to traverse the Time of Silence and go to the Realm of Eternal Silence are one in a billion. Such people, even without a glimmer of hope, would still fight to survive. How could they let the possibility of this crisis affect their will?" Emperor Tai Tian’s expression and tone were more serious than ever.

"Although you have inherited the Guardian Hill’s legacy, transcendence is almost certain. But if you maintain this mindset, once on a bigger stage, you might not qualify to go further."

"The Eternal Life Path can only protect your longevity here in Xiaoyao."

Li Fan looked at the small segment of the River of Time pointed out by Emperor Tai Tian, showing a taught expression.

"Among us cultivators, upon hearing of this plan, who wouldn’t be impassioned, willing to contribute their strength? I, due to my fate and creation, cannot participate. It’s truly an immense regret."

"However, you still have a great opportunity!"

"Stumbling here, perhaps, is also destined." Emperor Tai Tian said, gradually muttering to himself. His expression was a bit entranced, as if thinking of some incredibly stirring notion, the shadowy body once shrouded in death intent slowly began to emanate a special aura.

"Surviving here has already lost much meaning. So today, I will impart to you my comprehension of the Path of Reverse Flow!"

"If one day you can go to the Realm of Eternal Silence to aid, then my sacrifice today wouldn’t be in vain!"

Emperor Tai Tian seemed to suddenly have an epiphany.

Light shone brightly on his body.

His figure gradually drifted into the Reverse Boat, slowly merging with the boat’s body.

The Reverse Boat suddenly floated up, then in a flash, rushed toward Li Fan.

Li Fan, who was deeply moved and touched by Emperor Tai Tian’s heroic and bold words earlier,

now instinctively wanted to dodge as the Reverse Boat flew uncontrollably toward him.

But Li Fan was no match for Emperor Tai Tian.

Even if Emperor Tai Tian was left with only a shadowy figure.

Thus, he could only watch as the Reverse Boat flew into his body.

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Soon changed back.

"We can only hope that those strongmen of the distant past can hold on until the reinforcements arrive."

Emperor Tai Tian raised his hand, pointing beyond the heavens.

"Know this, those who can go to the Otherworldly Era are the peerless strongmen of history. And those qualified to traverse the Time of Silence and go to the Realm of Eternal Silence are one in a billion. Such people, even without a glimmer of hope, would still fight to survive. How could they let the possibility of this crisis affect their will?" Emperor Tai Tian’s expression and tone were more serious than ever.

"Although you have inherited the Guardian Hill’s legacy, transcendence is almost certain. But if you maintain this mindset, once on a bigger stage, you might not qualify to go further."

"The Eternal Life Path can only protect your longevity here in Xiaoyao."

Li Fan looked at the small segment of the River of Time pointed out by Emperor Tai Tian, showing a taught expression.

"Among us cultivators, upon hearing of this plan, who wouldn’t be impassioned, willing to contribute their strength? I, due to my fate and creation, cannot participate. It’s truly an immense regret."

"However, you still have a great opportunity!"

"Stumbling here, perhaps, is also destined." Emperor Tai Tian said, gradually muttering to himself. His expression was a bit entranced, as if thinking of some incredibly stirring notion, the shadowy body once shrouded in death intent slowly began to emanate a special aura.

"Surviving here has already lost much meaning. So today, I will impart to you my comprehension of the Path of Reverse Flow!"

"If one day you can go to the Realm of Eternal Silence to aid, then my sacrifice today wouldn’t be in vain!"

Emperor Tai Tian seemed to suddenly have an epiphany.

Light shone brightly on his body.

His figure gradually drifted into the Reverse Boat, slowly merging with the boat’s body.

The Reverse Boat suddenly floated up, and then in a flash, rushed toward Li Fan.

Li Fan, who was deeply moved and touched by Emperor Tai Tian’s heroic and passionate words earlier,

now instinctively wanted to dodge as the Reverse Boat flew towards him uncontrollably.

But Li Fan was not a match for Emperor Tai Tian.

So he could only watch as the Reverse Boat flew into his body.