LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 165
Chapter 165 Long Time No See, A Niu:
“Could it be the world from the third simulation?”
Inside the cozy bedroom of his new home in the courtyard, sunlight poured through the windows like golden brushstrokes, gently illuminating the room.
Xu Xi sat on a wooden chair, casually scrolling through the news on his phone, specifically updates from the Chaofan Family platform.
As Earth continued to expand, the Extraordinary House had evolved beyond just being a trading platform. It now served as a hub for information, including alerts about newly discovered world ruins.
Whenever a new ruin emerged, it automatically sent notifications to all extraordinary practitioners.
At that moment, Xu Xi’s attention was drawn to the announcement of a newly discovered ruin.
The ruin was massive, appearing out of the void and seamlessly merging with a barren mountain range. The martial aura it exuded was so intense that it left countless people in awe.
Extraordinary practitioners from the Control Bureau who attempted to approach were swiftly overwhelmed by its oppressive energy, which felt as vast and deep as a prison.
As a result, the ruin had been classified as extremely dangerous, and all personnel had been evacuated while experts conducted further investigations.
“Martial world ruins are already rare,” Xu Xi mused. “To have one appear now… could it be connected to the simulated world?”
He stood up, a mix of curiosity and anticipation filling his heart.
If this ruin originated from the martial world of the third simulation, it could provide valuable insights into the current situation.
Even if it didn’t, resolving the potential threat to prevent harm to the real world was reason enough to investigate.
With a determined expression, Xu Xi concluded, “I’ll go check it out.”
He reached out, and a wooden weapon resembling a combination of a staff and a sword materialized in his hand.
A gift from Krisha, the Supreme Crown imbued with the powers of time and space, radiated a bright glow.
Xu Xi tapped the ground lightly with the staff.
Ripples of spatial energy spread outward, enveloping him. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared and reappeared on the outskirts of Yanshan City.
“Let’s see… the location of the ruin is…”
Closing his eyes, Xu Xi extended his holy-domain-level domain and extraordinary spiritual power, rapidly scanning and pinpointing the precise location of the ruin.
“Swish! Swish! Swish!”
A surreal sight unfolded.
The clear blue sky stretched endlessly above, yet with every step Xu Xi took, he traversed vast distances as though walking on air. Clouds parted effortlessly in his wake.
This sequence repeated as he corrected and refined his spatial trajectory.
When he finally stopped, he found himself standing before an unfamiliar barren mountain.
At its base stood a vast and imposing ruin, more majestic than the Tianjian Sect battlefield he had once seen.
Yet, Xu Xi felt none of the oppressive energy described by others.
“What lies within this place?”
The ruin’s pale yellow surface resembled ancient depictions of “a round sky and a square earth.” A semicircular dome of earthy brown sand encapsulated the area, forming a unique yellow sky.
From a quick observation, Xu Xi estimated the flying sand’s intensity alone to be equivalent to attacks above the Nascent Soul level.
“No wonder the lower-level extraordinary practitioners felt it was overwhelming,” Xu Xi murmured. “It’s likely their lack of experience misjudging the power of heaven and earth.”
With cautious steps, Xu Xi approached.
The domain of his inner world parted the sandstorm as he moved, creating a clear path that led him deeper into the ruins.
But just as he stepped inside, something unexpected occurred.
The swirling sandstorm, which had shielded the ruin, suddenly collapsed, revealing the structure within.
What lay before him was a town—ruined, bloodstained, yet hauntingly familiar.
At the same time, dark silhouettes emerged from the ruins, forming a bustling crowd.
At the forefront of this crowd was a man who looked neither tall nor imposing.
On the contrary, he was average in appearance, with a tanned, sun-worn face that bore the marks of a humble farmer. He carried an elderly woman on his back.
“Mom, we’re almost there! Ms. Wu said Brother Xu is nearby!”
The man’s voice was filled with excitement.
The old woman lightly patted his head, her tone soft but firm.
“A Niu, you must always listen to Brother Xu. He is like a star king who descended from the heavens to save us.”
“Don’t worry, Mother. I’ll definitely listen to him!” the man replied with a goofy grin.
Behind him, the crowd grew larger. They were old and young, men and women, all chattering about “Mr. Xu” and “Ms. Wu.”
Xu Xi recognized them immediately.
These were familiar faces—townspeople from Qingniu Town, starving soldiers from the Qingniu Army, and the many who had sought survival alongside him.
They had been pitiful in life, struggling endlessly for food and safety. Most had never truly lived, their fleeting moments of joy too few to count.
But now, regret was no longer etched on their faces.
They were alive again.
Xu Xi smiled, his heart swelling with happiness.
When the people saw him, their joy was palpable.
“Brother Xu!”
“Mr. Xu!”
Voices called out in excitement, and the man at the forefront ran eagerly toward him, his elderly mother still on his back.
“Long time no see, A Niu.”
“Long time no see, Aunt Zhang.”
Xu Xi patted A Niu’s shoulder, noting the man’s flushed cheeks, a mixture of excitement and emotion.
“Brother Xu, I missed you so much,” A Niu said, his voice trembling as tears welled up in his eyes.
“It’s okay, A Niu. I’m right here,” Xu Xi replied gently, his tone soothing.
He began to understand the reason for this miraculous reunion, for the reappearance of these people who had once passed away.
There was only one person who could make this happen.
“Is it Yingxue?” Xu Xi asked, his voice firm with certainty.
Before he could say more to comfort the crowd, a loud, furious roar erupted from above.
“By the Dragon God’s decree!”
“I, Rexanchez Astartes Neltharion Akunolokia Kakalogita, shall bring the wrath of the dragon!”
“Kneel and beg for mercy, you scum from another world!”