The Return of Stars to the Jianghu

Chapter 134 Joins the Battle of Mount Emei More Than 4 Years Ago

That mass of black mist was like an abyss in itself, filled with endless eeriness and mystery. It was not merely a simple cloud of black gas, but more like a vessel for some terrifying power, constantly churning and twisting, as if something chilling was quietly brewing within it.

With trepidation, the group cautiously approached the eerie scene of two figures intertwined with black mist. Their hearts pounded like drums, as if they could hear the tension and unease in each other's hearts. They knew that the impending battle would be a severe test on their path of cultivation, a matter of life and death, a matter of their future.

However, just as they were about to touch the two figures, a powerful surge suddenly erupted from within the black mist. This surge, like a tsunami, swept across the entire space in an instant. Immediately afterward, a jet-black beam of light shot out from the black mist, tearing through the night sky like lightning, and hurtling directly towards the group.

"Watch out!" Song Han's voice echoed in the night sky. He channeled his inner energy, condensing it into a solid barrier to block the black beam of light. However, the speed and power of this beam far exceeded everyone's expectations. They only had time to utter a cry of alarm before being struck directly by the beam.

In an instant, everyone felt a powerful force erupt from within them, as violent as a landslide or a tsunami. Their bodies, impacted by this force, were sent flying like kites with broken strings, crashing heavily to the ground. Their faces turned ashen, clearly indicating they had suffered serious injuries.

Luo Yifei struggled to lift his head, gazing at the gradually dissipating black mist, and said in a trembling voice, "What... what was that thing? It was so powerful!"

Song Han said in a deep voice, "We must be careful. What's in this black mist is not something we can easily deal with. Its power is strong and strange, far beyond our imagination."

Upon hearing this, everyone took a deep breath and stood up again. They knew the battle to come would be even more difficult, but they were prepared. Supporting each other, they walked towards the two figures and the black mist once more. This time, they were much more cautious, constantly alert to their surroundings.

The two figures remained standing there silently, seemingly unaware of the arrival of the others. However, the black mist grew increasingly dense, spreading across the entire space like thick ink. Within this mist, something seemed to be brewing, awaiting a certain moment.

However, to everyone's surprise, just as they were about to approach the two figures, the dense black mist suddenly fluctuated violently. Immediately afterwards, an even more powerful wave emanated from it, instantly propelling the black mist into the sky. Then, to everyone's astonishment, the black mist vanished into thin air like smoke, disappearing without a trace.

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Beyond time, at the edge of the world, there seem to be endless mysteries and possibilities.

"Don't hesitate, press it now." Wen Bin's voice was calm and firm, as if an invisible force was pushing Sun Li.

Sun Li took a deep breath and bravely pressed the button in front of her. After she regained her composure, she slowly spoke, "That's an oasis on Mars, connected to a cultivation world called Xuantian Continent. And the demon race from that world has actually arrived on Mars."

“That’s right, just like I showed you before.” Wen Bin nodded in confirmation. He was used to this kind of situation; it was something that often happened when connecting time tunnels.

"But why are our teammates Shen Lixi and Luo Yifei in that world?" Sun Li couldn't help but feel confused and worried.

"See for yourself." Wen Bin gently pulled up a flashback of important events that Shen Lixi and Luo Yifei had experienced over the past four years. In the flashback, they had gone through countless life-or-death trials and gained a great deal of growth and insights.

“But just a few hours ago, Shen Lixi was diving into the sea ahead of us.” Sun Li’s voice was tinged with confusion.

“When you spoke with the World Tree, more than four years had passed in their time. However, for you, time is not linear now, and you need to abandon your concept of time,” Wen Bin explained. “We are no longer in the three-dimensional world. But you can try to project your consciousness into the three-dimensional world and meet them there. However, such an operation may put a great strain on your brain, especially for a three-dimensional being like you, and the first time you try it may be difficult.”

"Where are they now?" Sun Li asked anxiously.

“They are on the Xuan Tian Continent,” Wen Bin replied briefly.

"How can I see them?" Sun Li asked impatiently.

“I can teach you a simple method,” Wen Bin explained patiently. “You can enter the three-dimensional world through consciousness projection, but please note that doing so will distract your consciousness and you may not be able to fully control your actions.”

“It doesn’t matter, I’m willing to do anything to see them,” Sun Li replied firmly.

Wen Bin nodded and began to teach Sun Li in detail how to project her consciousness. After some practice, Sun Li's consciousness was successfully projected into the three-dimensional world.

She suddenly found herself in a completely unfamiliar environment, surrounded by an endless, dense forest. Her heart raced, filled with unease and confusion.

She had no idea that this was more than four years ago, near Mount Emei on the Floating Life Continent.

She looked around, trying to find those familiar figures—Shen Lixi and Luo Yifei. However, apart from the quiet forest, she found no trace of anyone else.

Just as she was feeling lost, the sound of fighting suddenly reached her ears. She quickly composed herself and cautiously walked towards the sound. Soon, she arrived at an open space. In the open space, she saw a scene that shocked her—Shen Lixi and Luo Yifei were being attacked by several men in black, and they were fighting fiercely.

Upon seeing this, Sun Li felt a surge of intense impulse. Without hesitation, she rushed forward. Although she was merely a projection of consciousness, her strength was in no way inferior to those men in black. She quickly joined the battle, fighting alongside Shen Lixi and Luo Yifei.

However, because their world is fundamentally different from Sun Li's world, they cannot see Sun Li's figure, but can only feel the powerful assistance she brings.

Besides Sun Li, two other people joined the battle—Li Hongbo and An Ying. Together with Shen Lixi and Luo Yifei, they fought against the men in black, displaying astonishing strength and teamwork. Their coordination was seamless, and every attack was perfectly timed, putting the men in black in a difficult position.

Shen Lixi and Luo Yifei noticed a strange scar on the wrist of one of the men in black.

After a fierce battle, the men in black were finally driven back. They retreated in disarray, leaving behind a scene of carnage and wounded warriors. After the battle, Li Hongbo stepped forward and looked at Luo Yifei and Shen Lixi, saying, "You must be from another world, right? In this world, things from different worlds cannot be exchanged at will. So, please leave behind the books and swords you have."