Legend of the chosen ones: Beyond Destiny

Chapter 1262 - 632: Dire News, Dire News, and Dire News (Part 3)

Strangely, Brother Shan and the others seemed to have no reaction at all, which means they either didn't feel it or weren't within the interference range.

Yet, I've tried many different ways of perception, whether auditory, visual, or olfactory, and even switched out eyeballs and auditory devices in my rebirth form, enhanced and varied them, including infrared detection... none could explain this discordant feeling, and I couldn't detect any anomaly.

So, based on my own knowledge, I can initially hypothesize—within the Forest Country, there exists some sort of interference. Furthermore, this interference might be sentient, capable of changing anytime, and unwilling to let me perceive its presence.

Perhaps, until now, it is still observing me—"

Isis listened silently, showing no objection, merely reminding: "Sir, all hypotheses require falsifiability, or they cannot be established."

"It's quite simple."

Ji Jue said: "With this level of interference, although I have no means, I can still directly perform the Great Evil sacrifice twice to check the opponent's level.

Or, just ask Hua Xu Monarch to take a look, wouldn't everything be clear?"

"..."

In the silent air, a helpless sigh was heard.

No longer hidden.

"...Even if Hua Xu Monarch were still here, he wouldn't bother with such trivial matters, and there's no need to bluff me with these things, Ji Jue."

The helpless voice asked, "Why trouble the dead?"

One Leaf Bodhi appeared out of nowhere in front of Ji Jue's eyes.

As if it had always been there in front of him.

Thus, a leaf obstructed his vision... overlooking too many insignificant details.

At this moment, it was gently plucked by a hand that didn't exist here, revealing everything hidden behind the leaf anew.

In the tightly sealed workshop, an elusive figure appeared out of nowhere.

No, it should be said that he had always been here, since the descent of Shangrila, accompanying Ji Jue, step by step, just never noticed by Ji Jue.

Or perhaps he was unwilling to appear before Ji Jue.

On that face as youthful as a boy's, there was no sadness or joy, calm and indifferent, as if always bearing a hint of indescribable sorrow.

His eyes, however, were aged and blurred, hard to discern their age.

His naked upper body was covered only by a piece of faded burlap over his right shoulder, washed so many times it had faded, full of holes, much like monks commonly seen in the White Country.

No, it should be monks resemble him!

The moment the figure appeared before him, without needing words, Ji Jue realized the identity of the comer, confirming his speculation!

The true creator of Shangrila, the Lord of Chaos who traversed Central Earth in the twilight of the chaotic era, and passed away in the White Country—the King of Compassion and Generosity!

Another Old Deng surviving till now!

Thinking of how the figure, like Hua Xu Monarch, had secretly spied on him for God knows how long, Ji Jue was irritated, scoffed coldly, "You old folks, even your hobby of peeking is identical, huh?"

Ci Ji King showed no anger, remained indifferently, completely unconcerned.

Without needing Ji Jue to speak, he had already sensed Ji Jue's true intention.

"No need for probing, Ji Jue, I wouldn't lose my temper over mere words and provocation," he answered calmly. "If possible, I wouldn't want to influence you."

Ji Jue chuckled, "You've been watching for so long, why feign sincerity?"

"Do you think I want to watch?"

Ci Ji King's expression clearly turned strange, as if witnessing someone make an absurd claim: "Isn't this what you brought upon yourself?"

"..."

Ji Jue was stunned.

"You must have interacted with Hua Xu Monarch?" Ci Ji King asked inquisitively, "Didn't he ever tell you not to wander around aimlessly?"

"..."

Ji Jue hesitated, unable to speak.

Wait, how did I wander… but wait, this is true!

Slap!

Ji Jue helplessly raised his hand to cover his face.

The attraction among Wolf Blood Oath, his Mutated shape, and the resonance between Shangrila transformed into Forest Country! Isn't it equivalent to him accidentally reaching into Shangrila…

But it wasn't intentional!

It's just like the mobile phone's WIFI, accidentally getting connected, what can he do?!

Wait...

He suddenly realized, his eyes revealed surprise: does this mean Ci Ji King's consciousness still remains in Shangrila!

"Don't overthink, I died many years ago."

Before he could speak, Ci Ji King already replied first: "Unlike Hua Xu Monarch, I decided to repay everything I achieved back to the world.

The version of me you see is merely a stamp left behind in Shangrila, like the afterimage remaining in water when the moon disappears; though existent, it's unreal, just a thought.

Rather than calling it Ci Ji, it's rather the remnant left by Ci Ji, supposed to return to nothingness, but disturbed by your grasp, unable to rest."

"What do you mean by disturbed by my grasp?"

Seeing Ci Ji return his blame, Ji Jue immediately widened his eyes: "This can't all be blamed on me, right?"

"..."

Ci Ji fell silent, staring at him peculiarly for a long time: "Looks like Hua Xu Monarch really didn't tell you anything… makes sense, being the kind of person he is, he'd do anything for so-called fun."

Ji Jue cautiously said, "Speak clearly, I am on great terms with Hua Xu Monarch, don't sow discord, okay!"