The cosmic consciousness's expression turned to shock as it received the light in Chen Tian's eyes, an occurrence it had never heard of and found utterly astounding. Chen Tian provided information, his gaze returning to its original state. The cosmic consciousness slowly released its hands, asking, "Could it be that you are truly leaving us this time?"
"I am a part of him, and I must eventually return. You also understand the importance of reincarnation."
Tiandao spoke sternly, though reluctance was evident. Chen Tian's recovered memories were not just of his past life but also of his status as Chen Tian's reincarnation. Before his reincarnation, Chen Tian had been Chen Tian's cycle body, but he hadn't regained his memories or known his identity until now. With the complete awakening of his origin, that memory finally resurfaced. Chen Tian remembered everything, and his reluctance had to be hidden within. He was a part of his original self and, even in reincarnation, it was a destined path.
"Alright, I believe your choice. I only hope that our universe will birth a monarch like you. My apologies for the intrusion."
Despite its reluctance, the cosmic consciousness felt the surrounding power tightening and knew it had to leave. Otherwise, serious consequences would arise. Large universes did not have mutual pathways, and forcibly entering this universe would cause significant trouble. This was why the cosmic consciousness was expelling Chen Tian and the other individual; their presence here was no different from causing disaster and served no purpose. Previously, the cosmic will had visited twice, each time resulting in earth-shattering trouble that was difficult to resolve.
Before trouble could manifest, it was best to expel them. The cosmic consciousness's form dissipated, and it slowly spoke before Chen Tian, "Next time, have your main body visit this universe. After all, it is where you were born, and someone is still thinking of you."
"Is it her? I know. I will tell my main body. I will make a visit."
The "I" here referred to Chen Tian's main body, not himself. Tiandao understood this clearly, but its objective was achieved. As long as Chen Tian visited this universe, there would be no regrets.
Chen Tian watched the cosmic consciousness depart. His appearance returned to its initial state, his aura gradually merging with this universe, transforming him completely. Chen Tian turned back to the cosmic consciousness and bowed, saying, "Thank you very much!"
"Helping you is also helping me. Xie Yuan has been immobilized by me. He still needs you to resolve him personally."
"Thank you."
Chen Tian turned his back, and his figure vanished into the mist. A light opened in the void. Upon closer inspection, it was the void where Chen Tian and Xie Yuan had fought, exactly the same, even the residual aura unchanged. Chen Tian's face was grim as he disappeared into the void. Outside the void, Xie Yuan looked at his surroundings, finally rid of that troublesome fellow. Now, he only needed to complete his mission.
"Where do you think you're going?"
A voice echoed in Xie Yuan's ears. A figure stood beside him. Startled, Xie Yuan threw a punch, but it met empty air. Chen Tian stood before him. Xie Yuan looked at Chen Tian, his expression akin to seeing a ghost. "Impossible, how are you still alive!"
As he spoke, his body trembled. Was this person human or ghost? How had he survived such a fatal wound? Such an injury was something even he could not fully recover from without paying a heavy price. Chen Tian's state was no different from his peak condition before.
This meant Chen Tian was at his full power. Xie Yuan had considered that the Chen Tian he had killed earlier might have been a clone, but the feeling and power signature were absolutely not something a clone could replicate. When his claw pierced Chen Tian's body, Xie Yuan had crushed Chen Tian's origin.
Xie Yuan was certain the origin had been shattered; he had personally crushed it. A being without an origin should not be alive. Such a creature did not exist in the universe.
"Heh heh!"
Chen Tian couldn't possibly reveal that the cosmic consciousness had helped him. The universe was not something just anyone could interact with.
Chen Tian took a step forward, his speed exploding. With a thunderous sound, Xie Yuan was sent flying before he knew when.
Xie Yuan struggled to stabilize himself, unable to remain upright. He saw Chen Tian had become much stronger, suddenly so powerful, and he couldn't believe it.
"Could he have the bloodline of the Undead?"
Xie Yuan suddenly thought of the Undead, one of the seven races, possessing an immortal characteristic. Even with their origin shattered, they could repair and heal, rendering them unkillable and immune to pain. Each death and revival would increase their strength.
This was the same as Chen Tian's current state. He subconsciously regarded Chen Tian as having the bloodline of the Undead.
If Chen Tian knew Xie Yuan was thinking this, he would likely laugh. Chen Tian wouldn't tell Xie Yuan how he had revived.
"Don't think I'm afraid of you."
The symbol on his brow began to emit light. Just as he was about to transform into that giant being, Chen Tian covered Xie Yuan's entire face with his palm. A force flowed from his palm, and under its influence, the runes on Xie Yuan's brow slowly transformed into light and entered Chen Tian's palm.
"This, this aura, this energy, it doesn't exist in the universe. Who... who are you?"
"Stop, stop! Don't absorb my energy!"
Xie Yuan was terrified. Chen Tian's palm had a suction force that drew in all his power, including the runes. Chen Tian's body accepted this power. He opened his right hand, and streams of energy formed three pills. Yet, Chen Tian didn't stop absorbing, continuing to absorb Xie Yuan's lifespan this time.
Three green pills floated in Chen Tian's palm. Chen Tian clenched his fist, and the now-skeletal Xie Yuan turned to dust.
The entire world emitted a repelling wave. Chen Tian transformed the energy instantly, and the repelling wave disappeared.
Chen Tian gasped for air and landed on the ground.
"This absorption ability... I just recovered and already used it so extensively. I almost consumed my own energy and lifespan. But it's good that these three pills should restore the numbers to normal. These three life pills can save the numbers."
The numbers had paid a heavy price for merging with Pigeon. To recover, they needed energy, and with their origin and lifespan burning, they had very little left. Had Chen Tian not arrived in time, the numbers would have completely disappeared. Chen Tian flew towards Pigeon's aura.
At this moment, Pigeon had just flown back to the fortress with the sleeping numbers on its back. Their internal aura was weakening, their life hanging by a thread.
"What do I do? What should I do!"
Pigeon couldn't think of a solution. They knew the cost clearly, and it led only to death. The numbers couldn't die; Pigeon wouldn't allow it. They wouldn't allow it.
He and the numbers, along with others, still had world crises to resolve. How could they die here?
"Cough cough! Pigeon, don't worry about me. It's fine. Fighting a good fight at the end was exhilarating."
"Hold on, hold on! Numbers, you wanted to fight, not me. Can you hold on? Who will think of a solution!"
Pigeon watched the numbers close their eyes and began to panic. Who could help him?
The bond between the numbers and Pigeon was profound, both before and after accepting their memories. Pigeon couldn't bear to see the numbers like this!