Chapter 1128 - 552: Rule of Time, Fleeting as a White Colt Crossing a Gap

"Not there?"

Zhan Tian raised an eyebrow. Where has he hidden himself?

"Yes!"

Kang Bai nodded. Just recently, the Ritual Department had an issue around the Molan Mansion. Originally, I wanted him to handle it conveniently, which is how I found out.

"Alright then!"

Zhan Tian nodded. It must have been because I warned him last time to beware of Hidden Kill, so he changed locations.

The two of them had now arrived in front of Liu Sheng’s small courtyard.

"Has anyone been watching?"

Zhan Tian looked at the faint light screen, which enveloped the courtyard like an eggshell, and asked.

"Occasionally someone appears nearby, but the Chief Eunuch said not to bother."

Kang Bai felt quite puzzled. Why wouldn’t the Chief Eunuch want him to take action?

Yet Zhan Tian figured it out at a glance.

Liu Sheng didn’t tell him about the maid’s matter, probably fearing he would blame himself.

However, Zhan Tian clearly had a different view on Liu Sheng’s actions.

There is always a time when things are overlooked.

"Kill them!"

Zhan Tian walked towards the courtyard and then added, "No matter who it is!"

"Yes, Elder Zhan!"

Kang Bai nodded. If it weren’t for Liu Sheng’s stopping him, he would have acted long ago.

Now that Zhan Tian has spoken, "Hmph, hmph..."

His eyes instantly turned icy.

He wanted to see just who it was—bold enough to infiltrate the Ritual Department.

Thinking just because the Chief Eunuch is injured, they can act recklessly!

Zhan Tian entered the courtyard and pushed the door open, finding Liu Sheng seated on the ground, without any detectable aura.

"Hmm?"

Zhan Tian wondered lightly, even he couldn’t sense his old companion’s presence.

"Impressive!"

He couldn’t help but praise.

"You’ve come."

Liu Sheng slowly opened his eyes.

"Just came from the Imperial Palace, nothing major, I thought I’d take a look at you."

Zhan Tian sat opposite him, releasing a thread of jade-colored light that surrounded Liu Sheng’s head.

Moments later.

"I see now, no presence at all; it’s because of this jade crown. The array is quite impressive."

"Figured it out?"

Liu Sheng smiled slightly.

But the mocking in Liu Sheng’s smile was evident to Zhan Tian, prompting him to examine further.

"Not an array?"

There were fluctuations from an array, but he was sure it wasn’t an array.

Now even he was bewildered, "What exactly is this thing?"

"No idea!"

"I acquired it by accident long ago. If it weren’t for this period of idle time, I would have forgotten."

This thing just happens to completely conceal his presence,

making recovery more convenient.

"It’s really something—conceals the aura completely, perfect for an assassin."

"Get lost!"

Liu Sheng glared at him, such wild thoughts.

"Alright, how is it going? Is there hope?"

The two didn’t idle in conversation further; Zhan Tian asked earnestly.

He truly hoped his old companion could Break Nine at the Peak of Eighth Layer, which is a chasm that has thwarted countless top-tier talents.

In Great Yu, records about it are sparse, almost superficial.

If Liu Sheng could achieve a Realm Breakthrough, not to mention anything else, at least his experiences could be referenced.

"There is!"

Liu Sheng replied, "And there’s considerable hope."

He already felt his realm was entirely loosened. No surprises, a break of nine within half a year, possibly sooner.

Breaking Ninth Layer!

Just these two words held immense allure; even Liu Sheng couldn’t hide his excitement.

"Good, good, good!"

Even Zhan Tian was excited, repeating "good" thrice.

If he could also Break Nine, then... On the Eastern Continent, Zhan Tian would be the strongest!

But Liu Sheng, with thoughts behind his eyes, glimpsed at Zhan Tian, clearly aware of what Zhan Tian was thinking—but... it’s too difficult.

"By the way, is there something major going on at the Imperial Palace?"

Liu Sheng shifted gears in conversation.

"What major event could there be? Just the burial ground, and other trivial matters from the other continents."

Speaking of these, Zhan Tian lost interest entirely.

"I wonder if this time it will go smoothly."

Liu Sheng’s eyes showed a slight hint of concern.

Seeing him like this, Zhan Tian immediately scolded, "Why worry so much? Is anyone concerned for you?"

"Focus on your Realm Breakthrough, forget about those messy things."

"Haha."

Liu Sheng smiled slightly, but Zhan Tian saw it as a smile filled with unwillingness.

"Ah!"

"Alright!"

"Suddenly realized being a nobody isn’t too bad."

"Then continue to be one!"

Zhan Tian patted his old friend’s shoulder, "Just like me now, don’t care about anything. Whatever they say, so it is—suddenly feels good."

"You, hah..."

Liu Sheng shook his head in resignation. If Your Majesty weren’t in seclusion, he would certainly reprimand him.

"Take heed of the burial ground opening, people from several continents are coming; it’s a matter of Great Yu’s reputation, can’t be careless."

Though having some resentment in his heart, Liu Sheng still reminded him.

After so many years in Great Yu, there are feelings after all.

Moreover... he had a knot in his heart; he hoped to hear what he wished to hear.

"Got it!"

"Leaving now, worry less, focus solely on your Realm Breakthrough; the Ritual Department I’ll oversee."

Zhan Tian stood up, brushed off his clothes, and walked out of the room with hands behind.

"Three months, hmm?"

Liu Sheng murmured, then slowly closed his eyes.

Before leaving, Zhan Tian instructed Kang Bai to convey the opening time of the burial ground to Chen Xuan.

Primordial Realm.

Above the river of time.

After comprehending the final light point, his figure continued to descend.

"What?"

Chen Xuan suddenly opened his eyes, watching the scene before him swiftly change. All along, he’s only been able to navigate above the river of time; beneath was an invisible force obstructing him, making it impossible to advance.