Xuanhuang Secret Realm.

Deep within layers upon layers of spatial folds, two auras were engaged in a chase—one fleeing, the other pursuing relentlessly.

However, it became increasingly clear that the pursuer’s aura far exceeded the one who fled.

As time passed, the fleeting aura began to fade slowly.

Yet, at every critical moment, just as the pursuer was about to close in completely, the one fleeing always managed to slip through the gaps among the numerous spatial layers.

This was akin to a hundred-meter giant chasing an ant; the latter, with the advantage of the terrain, could make the giant return empty-handed.

Of course, a chase between Ninth Rank powerhouses, transcending numerous spatial layers, was far more complicated than a pursuit within a single space.

Even within the peculiar environment of the Xuanhuang Secret Realm, the more time was dragged out, the more spatial layers the powerful side claimed, and the narrower the space for the one fleeing to shift and evade became.

In the end, it was like a bird in a cage, completely locked in.

Being caught was just a matter of time.

“It’s been two and a half years already.”

Xilan seized the opportunity, instantly moving from one spatial layer to another, once again increasing the distance from Hunyi.

But this was only a temporary reprieve; in less than half an hour, Hunyi had caught up again.

“I can feel more and more spatial layers being occupied, leaving me less and less room to hide…”

Xilan sighed inwardly.

Such was the gap absolute strength created. The spatial layers he had opened were less than a million, while Hunyi, the strongest Ninth Rank being of the Tianyu Clan’s Peak Clans, had opened more than thirty million!

If it weren’t for the Xuanhuang Secret Realm suppressing any instantaneous movement techniques,

and Xilan burning everything, even his Spirit Will, to gain a significant enhancement in strength,

he would have likely been captured by Hunyi long ago.

Even so, Xilan had a premonition that he might not hold on for much longer.

One reason was Hunyi’s imminent occupation of all nearby spatial layers, and the second was the dwindling supply of his Spirit Will, which could not sustain burning for much longer. Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire

“Just half a year more.”

Xilan steadied his spirit and glanced at Lin Yuan, who sat with closed eyes in a corner of his inner world.

Xilan trusted Lin Yuan deeply; since the Galaxy Master had said to hold on for three years for ‘ancestor’s’ support, Xilan had never doubted it.

“I wonder, which powerhouse of our human civilization is the Galaxy Master’s elder?” Xilan was curious. The Galaxy Master’s teacher was the Chikun Star Lord.

However, Chikun Star Lord was merely an invincible Eighth Layer; even if he broke through to Ninth Rank, he would still be far from providing the support they would need. An early Ninth Rank Evolver like them would be no match for a strong Ninth Rank life form like Hunyi, who belonged to one of the Peak Clans—it would be over in a single move.

Xilan himself had managed to endure this long by burning everything he had, coupled with the evasion techniques from a Supreme Evolution Path Inheritance Secret Method that came from human civilization, and the special environment of the Xuanhuang Secret Realm.

“Not the Chikun Star Lord… Could it be one of those Ninth Rank beings from our human civilization who have opened over twenty million spatial layers?” Xilan pondered inwardly.

This was his sole amusement during his period of being hunted.

To rescue them from the hands of Hunyi, an ordinary Ninth Rank being of the Myriad Heavy Realm wouldn’t suffice; at least one who has opened more than twenty million spatial layers would be needed to restrain Hunyi and secure a safe withdrawal.

“Twenty million spatial layers…” Xilan sighed inwardly, realizing the difficulty of opening spatial layers the longer he practiced at the Ninth Layer.

Opening spatial layers was just the surface; more crucial was the understanding of the essence of space. Without sufficient insight, it was impossible to maintain the layers, and even if forced open, they would quickly collapse.

Honestly, Xilan held a certain admiration for mighty beings like Hunyi who had opened spatial layers far beyond ten million, because he knew the difficulty involved.

At that moment,

Hunyi, who was pursuing from behind, transmitted his voice again.

“Xilan, I know you’re desperately fleeing to buy time, trying to protect the treasure you obtained within the secret realm.”

“Here’s what I can promise: if you hand over the Galaxy Master, I will let you leave, and you can take back all the fortunes and treasures you’ve gained in the secret realm with you.”

Hunyi continued, “You should know what a promise from me, Hunyi, means. Even though you and I belong to opposing camps, I will stick to it.”

Hunyi was also growing impatient with the chase. If it dragged on, he might waste another three to five months.

From the very beginning, Hunyi’s goal was to kill the Galaxy Master—or to be precise, to kill this avatar of the Galaxy Master as a small form of retribution for a recent battle.

As for Xilan… Hunyi never took him seriously.

If it weren’t for the Xuanhuang Secret Realm, with his strength, there would have been no need for such a prolonged chase.

“Hahahaha, you bird people still want to drive a wedge between me and the Galaxy Master.” Xilan remained unmoved.

As an Evolver from human civilization, Xilan was very clear about where his foundation lay.

At this moment, the greatest crisis he was facing was merely leaving this avatar behind here and potentially losing the chance to return the Secret Treasure fortune from the secret realm.

Hand over the Galaxy Master? Putting aside the act of betraying human civilization, merely considering the Galaxy Master’s current displayed potential and talent, Xilan was not foolish—how could he possibly make such a choice?

On the contrary, dying alongside the Galaxy Master in the Xuanhuang Secret Realm would deepen their friendship. seaʀᴄh thё ηovelFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

“Well, if that’s the case, prepare to leave behind this avatar once and for all.” Hunyi stopped trying to persuade any further. After more than two years of chasing and sending numerous telepathic messages, all of which were mocked by Xilan, he realized it was futile.

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