Chapter 198: Only Eternity Remains

“Oh.” It could only offer a half-hearted response.

Gu Qingyi lifted his head, gazing at the scene before him. He murmured, “Now that I’ve reached the rank of Radiant Sword God, it’s finally time to take that next step!”

Ever since Gu Qingyi broke through to the level of Radiant Sword God, he could sense a faint stirring from the Skydome Sword deep within him.

It felt like the presence of his old master, Xuanyuan Lingxue, was beginning to awaken…

Xuanyuan Lingxue had been both mentor and friend to him, though their time together was short.

But without her guidance in the past, he wouldn’t be where he was today.

Not to mention meeting Nangong Lin!

Thinking of this, he took a deep breath, twirled his wrist and summoned the lifelike Skydome Sword.

With a gentle sweep of his fingertip along the blade, Gu Qingyi caught a glimpse of the secret to becoming the Eternal Sword God.

To become Eternal Sword God, being at the Radiant Sword God rank wasn’t enough! You had to possess the Skydome Sword because it was the legacy left behind by the last Eternal Sword God.

The Skydome Sword had split off from the Eternal Sword and held the most important position among them.

That’s why there could be countless gods at other levels, but only one true Eternal.

Now, if he wanted to step into eternity, he would need to fuse the Skydome Sword, Peerless Sword, Emerald Sword, and Radiant Sword together.

Only when the Four Swords became one could he truly become Eternal.

“Dahuang, it’s time to take that step. Come on, let’s head to the Cosmic Void!”

“What! Boss, you’re really going to take that step at last?”

“Yeah, now’s the moment.”

“Great! I’m with you all the way, Boss!”

“Whoosh, whoosh!”

Two figures soared into the air, tearing open the fabric of the void and disappearing inside…

In the Cosmic Void, the two descended quietly.

Gu Qingyi and Dahuang arrived above what was once Blackwater Prison!

Gu Qingyi glanced around, taking in the sight of the prison—now nothing but emptiness. He couldn’t help but sigh.

“Things have changed. In the end, all things return to the void. Only by stepping into eternity can one become the Creation God and rule over everything!”

“Dahuang, guard me! Fusing the Four Swords might take half a day and I can’t be disturbed!”

Dahuang’s face became solemn. “Understood, Boss! As long as I’m breathing, nothing will get in the way of your ascension!”

“Good! Thank you, Dahuang!” Gu Qingyi nodded with satisfaction and let out a mighty shout.

“Skydome Sword, appear!”

“Peerless Sword, appear!”

“Emerald Sword, appear!”

“Radiant Sword, appear!”

The moment the words left his mouth…

The space around them trembled violently. The Four Swords, radiating endless might, appeared.

Each sword glowed with a strange light, then floated in a peculiar alignment by Gu Qingyi’s side.

Seeing this, Gu Qingyi immediately sat cross-legged.

He occupied the center.

Skydome Sword in front.

Peerless Sword on the left.

Emerald Sword on the right.

Radiant Sword behind.

A world-shaking fusion array formed. Five beams of light shot skyward, then returned, forming a glowing ring that wrapped around Gu Qingyi and the Four Swords.

The fusion was slow, almost agonizing…

……

While Gu Qingyi worked to fuse the Four Swords, Nangong Lin groggily woke up in Divine Sword Mountain.

Reaching out, Nangong Lin touched the cold, empty spot beside her on the bed and let out a soft sigh.

“Looks like it’s about time. I should go visit Ruyan and check in on my goddaughter while I’m at it!”

She got up, and as she glanced down at her bare skin, she noticed the marks left behind—deep kisses and faint bruises.

“Oh, this is so embarrassing… There are so many obvious marks, it’s a little awkward to face anyone right now.”

Blushing, she hooked her finger and summoned her clothes from the floor.

“Luckily there aren’t any tears—covering up should hide them all.”

With her face still red, she quickly dressed, layer by layer.

After double-checking that nothing was visible, she hummed a cheerful tune and stepped out full of bounce.

……

In a flash, Nangong Lin seemed to travel through time. From the heights of Divine Sword Mountain, she found herself deep in a lush bamboo forest, serene and green all around.

The air here was sweet and fresh, birds chirped with joy, and flowers filled the air with fragrance.

Amidst the endless sea of bamboo stood a cozy wooden house built entirely from bamboo. From afar it gave off a warmth impossible to describe.

The beauty of this idyllic place left Nangong Lin enchanted. She stood before the house, lost in the moment.

“Little Ruyu, do you like this? Here, open up—let mommy feed you, ah…”

Suddenly, a gentle woman’s voice floated from the wooden house.

That voice was so familiar, it tugged at the softest part of Nangong Lin’s heart.

She snapped back to her senses and shouted excitedly, “Little Ruyu! Sister Ruyan! I’m here!”

Inside, Liu Ruyan froze when she heard the shout and was about to get the door.

“Creak!”

Before she could, the door swung open from outside.

“Lian’er, why didn’t you tell us you were coming?” Liu Ruyan smiled as she greeted her.

“Oh come on, I just wanted to give you guys a little surprise…” Nangong Lin grabbed Liu Ruyan’s hand, then looked at Yan Ruyu nearby.

“Wow, she’s adorable—so delicate and cute, I can’t help but want to pinch her cheeks…”

Liu Ruyan teased, “Lian’er, Little Ruyu is still fragile. You can’t go around squeezing her.”

“Oh!” Nangong Lin paused, scratching her head. “I nearly forgot… I wanted to bring gifts, but the little cakes godmother prepared got eaten.”

“Well, if you want one of your own, you could always have a baby yourself,” Liu Ruyan said with a playful grin, her hand patting Nangong Lin’s stomach.

“Sister Ruyan! What are you doing?” Nangong Lin nudged her away.

Liu Ruyan just smiled and whispered, “Lian’er, did you two finally, you know, take things further? I’ve got a feeling you might be carrying a little one soon!”

“What!” Nangong Lin’s face flushed like a boiling kettle, a hint of panic in her eyes. “How did you know?”

“You’ve got that scent on you,” Liu Ruyan laughed, turning to pick up Yan Ruyu.

“A woman’s intuition tells me, if you do have a baby, it’ll definitely be a girl—maybe even twins!”

“Anyway, when are you two getting married? Look, my little Ruyu is nearly old enough to run errands for me…”

“If all goes well… in the next few days, I think…” Nangong Lin stammered.

A grin tugged at Liu Ruyan’s lips. “It’s agreed then! In a few days, we want to see a truly grand wedding!”

“Mm…” Nangong Lin replied softly, then looked at Yan Ruyu. “Come on, let godmother hold you!”

With a gentle laugh, Liu Ruyan handed Yan Ruyu over…

……

In the vast, endless reaches of the Cosmic Void, all was dark and still… Suddenly, something like a giant egg floated into view, flashing with brilliant light—as dazzling as a pearl, lighting up the universe.

The strange sight sent a wave of terror through the depths where the Outerworld Fiends hid, as if the end had come.

In that instant, all the fiends, sensing the danger, surged from their hiding places like a tide, rushing toward the glowing giant egg.

They meant to destroy whatever threatened them with death.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!”

Countless black shadowy figures gathered like ghosts, swarming around the giant egg.

“Attack!” roared the Fiend King.

The fiends lashed out with all their power, unleashing their deadliest skills to try and wipe out the enemy in a single blow.

At that critical moment, a furious voice echoed through the void: “No! You damned fiends, how dare you ambush my boss!”

“Outerworld Fiends, your doom has arrived today!” Dahuang bellowed.

Without wasting a second, he unleashed his powers and summoned eighty-one barriers in a single breath.

Layer by layer, they blanketed the giant egg, forming an impenetrable shield.