The U-level evil demon Yan lay in a black coffin.

Its body emaciated, revealing a dense texture of black muscle, covered in wisps of white steam.

The coffin floated in the hazy void.

Thick, impenetrable shadows moved back and forth around the coffin, continuously rotating.

Yan panted, struggling to speak: "After being sealed by the Holy Pillar, I feel I have sunk into utmost weakness."

In the void, countless shadows condensed into a giant hand, lifting Yan, turning it over to inspect it, and a voice emerged:

"Indeed, you died once, all powers were stripped away, and then you were sealed, which heavily damaged your vitality, requiring some time to recover."

More shadows surged forth, forming a vertical pupil, emitting a scattered voice:

"We must avoid the Holy Pillar—it kills us, then coalesces our power into a treasure—this is the current pilgrimage's method."

Yan struggled to climb out of the coffin, harshly shouting:

"Are we just going to let it be? Do we have to go around that kid from now on?"

The shadows spoke in unison:

"No, we do not fear him, but we must be cautious of the threat posed by the Holy Pillar."

Yan's voice grew more intense:

"This is a disgrace!"

"—I propose, the decisive battle starts immediately!"

Its voice spread far and wide.

Countless shadows silently appeared in the void.

They were busily moving, quickly shuttling around, with an unknown purpose.

Silent whispers echoed throughout the void.

It seemed as if numerous powerful evil demons were discussing something.

...

On the other side.

Wu Xiaode left the arena and arrived before the Bronze Holy Pillar.

He put the remaining seven-color treasure into the Holy Treasure Ring, leaned against the Holy Pillar, and began thinking about how to use the power of Doomsday next.

Suddenly.

A voice came from the void:

"There's a good news and a bad news, which one do you want to hear first?"

Liu Ping appeared quietly, looking far from relaxed.

Wu Xiaode was surprised: "Why are you here—wait, weren't you expelled from the battlefield along with Gu Qingshan?"

"Great art often turns dreams into reality, so it's not strange for me to appear anywhere." said Liu Ping.

"Let's hear the good news first." said Wu Xiaode.

Liu Ping looked at his watch and started speaking: "What you did has guided the direction of the entire Ten Directions World, the destinies of countless people will change, and the dominance of the evil demons will be challenged."

"In this rare moment of calm, you can have a little rest, approximately one hour."

"Let's hear the bad news." said Wu Xiaode.

"In an hour, the entire Ten Directions World will be completely sealed off, no outsiders can enter."

"The evil demons will begin attacking the Tribunal, even aiming to destroy the Holy Heaven responsible for adjudication, and initiate the final decisive battle." Liu Ping said.

"Can you and Gu Qingshan join the battle?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"We don't have the qualification to join the battle, nor can we reach the Ten Directions World—more importantly, the evil demons are about to completely seal off the Ten Directions World, no one can get in or out." Liu Ping shrugged.

"Can't my art borrow your powers anymore?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"No, there are 59 minutes left now." Liu Ping said.

"...Time is on our side." Wu Xiaode said.

"It's useless, this time the entire evil demon clan's power is united, time simply doesn't dare to intervene, otherwise it will immediately undergo evil transformation." Liu Ping said.

Wu Xiaode's gaze dropped slightly, suddenly becoming sharp, softly saying:

"This is the decisive battle, right."

"Yes, you're quick to respond, they no longer allow any changes in the situation, preparing to directly enter the decisive battle." Liu Ping said.

"So, how much time is left?"

"57 minutes." Liu Ping said.

"While the Ten Directions World hasn't closed yet, I'm going to do something, then hurry back to join this battle." said Wu Xiaode.

"Go." Liu Ping said.

Wu Xiaode nodded, stood up, stepped forward, and suddenly disappeared.

Liu Ping sat down in Wu Xiaode's former position, transforming into Wu Xiaode's appearance, guarding the Bronze Holy Pillar.

"Tsk, even if I turn into him and command this Holy Pillar, I still can't reverse the situation."

He couldn't help but sigh:

"Although the evil demons aren't ready, the sentient beings are completely overmatched..."

On the other side.

Wu Xiaode landed in the Inner World of Kunlun Mountain.

He threw a punch into the void, immediately cracking it open, then walked in.

"Master of Time, please take me on a journey to the future—just around that moment I once died will do."

Wu Xiaode spoke.

Time changed.

Countless scenes appeared and disappeared instantly, flashing rapidly.

Gu Xinghai's voice accompanied them:

"Because you did too much in the past, this caused various unknowable changes in the future."

"I can only place you at a conspicuous coordinate, only this position is stable."

"There are still 54 minutes left on the Holy Pillar, you must hurry back."

"Understood." Wu Xiaode said.

He lightly landed, standing on a low wall, obscured by dense tree branches.

Looking out——

Outside was the alley next to the building for families.

Wu Xiaode silently waited behind the branches.

After a while.

He saw himself ordering food at the barbecue stand, sitting down and slowly drinking beer.

Xia Huilan hurriedly approached from the alley entrance.

A few thugs were harassing her.

Grabbing a beer bottle, I followed the gangsters and smashed it hard.

A fight started.

The gangsters were finally scared away by the two knives in my hands.

At this moment, I followed Xia Huilan to her home and received the USB drive with the mecha technology from her.

"You're giving up your results? What do you plan to do?" I asked.

"I'm planning to resign and live in the countryside," Xia Huilan said.

"Isn't your job at the company pretty good? Last time I heard you were going to get promoted," I said.

"Promotion... so what? I've been living too hard, now it's time to give up, let me go back to the countryside and have some peaceful days," Xia Huilan sighed.

We exchanged a few more words.

At this moment, I left Xia Huilan's house.

Time has quietly and silently passed more than half.

——It turns out that under the full threat of the Evil Demon, even the Master of Time dared not leave me more time.

Wu Xiaode looked at the Book of the Dead.

On the page, the remaining time appeared:

"Last 10 minutes."

Wu Xiaode walked out from behind the branches, leaped lightly, jumped onto the apartment building, and came to Xia Huilan's door.

Knock knock knock——

The sound of knocking echoed.

The door opened.

Xia Huilan asked in surprise, "Little Wu, didn't you go back?"

Wu Xiaode quietly looked at her, finally speaking after a while:

"I suddenly remembered, there are some things I haven't finished telling you."

"Then come in," Xia Huilan led him inside.

Wu Xiaode walked to the window, looking at the peaceful and tranquil night outside, silent for a moment.

"Little Wu?"

Xia Huilan spoke.

"Give me your phone," Wu Xiaode said.

Xia Huilan unlocked the phone and handed it to him.

He lowered his head, quickly operating on the phone, and returned it to Xia Huilan after a while.

6 minutes left.

"Little Wu, you——"

Xia Huilan stared at the information on the screen, surprised.

"This is my secret account, inside is the money I've saved over the years," Wu Xiaode said.

"You actually have a secret stash?" Xia Huilan's voice raised.

"Yes, this money was originally saved to marry you, but for now, I'll give it to you," Wu Xiaode said.

Xia Huilan's cheeks turned red.

"I'll hold onto it for you," she put away the phone, lowered her head, and said in a barely audible voice, "Let's save together."

Wu Xiaode's face revealed a silent smile.

"Oh right, there's also this——"

He took the Holy Treasure Ring off his finger and slid it onto Xia Huilan's finger.

"Ah!" Xia Huilan exclaimed softly.

"Sister Lan," Wu Xiaode softly said, "once you awaken your ability, you'll be able to use it."

"There are some usable things in this ring, they will help you."

Xia Huilan was stunned for a moment, somewhat disappointed, yet relieved.

"This isn't a trick, Sister Lan, why the face? This ring is truly a space storage item," Wu Xiaode explained.

"Of course I trust Little Wu, but——I thought you really had an epiphany."

Xia Huilan said wistfully.

2 minutes.

Wu Xiaode smiled slightly, softly saying, "Alright, I can't interfere with fate too much."

"Sister Lan."

He stepped forward, hugged her.

Her body stiffened slightly, then softened, resting her head gently on his shoulder.

1 minute.

"Alright, Sister Lan, I have things to do."

"Hmm, be careful yourself."

He released her hand and walked toward the door.

Door.

Closed.

Time's up!

In an instant, Wu Xiaode traveled through time and space, directly returning to the battlefield.

In front of the bronze pillar.

Liu Ping was nowhere to be found.

Wu Xiaode pressed his hand on the bronze pillar, looked up to the sky.

Sky——

A majestic and holy temple was collapsing.

Countless evil demons were spread across the Ten Directions World.

Sharp and evil voices resounded in the Void:

"Submit to us, complete the evil transformation ritual, it's your only way out!"

"God, you as well!"

Boom——

The solemn holy temple completely collapsed, disintegrated, fell to the ground.

Wu Xiaode took a deep breath, clenched his fists.

"It seems it's already a time with no other way left..."

"Then come on!"

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