Chapter 484

Chapter 484: Lush Green

"Is it really the remnants?"

Su Wen sighed, feeling helpless.

Ever since he learned about the true effects of the will of the cosmos setting up barriers, he felt quite powerless.

The barrier set up by the will of the cosmos to protect the divine fate bearers of the Ninth Age kept all his allies out while letting in enemies!

What did this signify?

Of course, he had a new idea about the Shadow God’s gamble.

If his trading powers could communicate with the past, then could it be possible one day for him to have face-to-face communication with the Shadow God in her complete state?

Then, would the Shadow God learn from him that martial arts had been developed, leading the Ninth Age to carve out its own Path?

And then… would this be what triggered the subsequent events?

If what he predicted was true, then the Shadow God’s costly act of severing various cultivation systems would not be a gamble but a paved pathway for the flourishing of the Ninth Age.

"Child, there’s no need to worry too much."

Rui smiled slightly and comforted him, "Although our generation is nearly gone…"

"We can still hold on a bit longer for your Ninth Age."

As she spoke, Rui’s eyes shimmered, and she said solemnly, "And only you and Dou are truly the current Great Gods!"

"You both possess the ability to control Time and Space, and you have the power to change the past and the future!"

"So you…"

Just then, Rui suddenly had a realization and paused.

"Child, Dou has been exiled to the unknown lands by the Will of the Remnant Universe."

"If not for that, we may have already achieved ultimate victory."

"So, in future battles, even if you lead your forces and gain the upper hand, seemingly annihilating the remnants is a must…"

"You must remain vigilant against the Will of the Remnant Universe and even against the will of our own cosmos."

"At that level, you need to guard against all powers that are beyond your control!"

"Avoid any unforeseen accidents."

"Looking at Dou’s exile, perhaps the collective will of our cosmos is not as reliable as it seems."

Su Wen, upon hearing this, thoughtfully replied, "Rui, the Master Lady, I understand."

The will of the cosmos!

He didn’t comprehend it!

But he was quite familiar with the river of time and the River of Fate.

These two vast rivers, existing in the realm of chaos, possessed power and status far superior to that of the will of the cosmos.

Yet even so, there were conflicts and contradictions between these two powerful rivers; they had their own joys and sorrows, their own schemes, and untold memories from the past.

And what about the will of the cosmos?

For the beings of the Nine Ages, is the will of the cosmos… truly reliable?

This is a question worth pondering deeply!

No matter what, before the universe settles, it’s always wise to remain cautious about the things around us.

What if the vast changes of the Nine Ages were actually caused by the will of the cosmos?

What if the victory they seek isn’t what the will of the cosmos desires?

Using one’s individual thoughts to guess the collective will of the cosmos is already a wildly absurd idea!

After exchanging a few simple words, Rui extended her right hand, and her battle robe suddenly began to transform.

In the next moment, a robe radiating vitality appeared on Rui.

Then came the green hat, green accessories, green boots…

One beautiful piece after another emerged, creating a stunning outfit but carrying a hint of irony.

"Rui, the Master Lady, what is this…?"

Su Wen raised an eyebrow, pretending not to know.

"Your matters are almost handled," Rui said with a forced smile, "Now, it’s time to deal with that person’s affairs."

"I always thought I knew everything."

"Including myself, the number of sisters… I only know of twenty-four."

"Though we know that scoundrel is definitely out there flirting around."

"After all, he’s the strongest being in the world, the greatest commander, the ultimate guardian…"

"No matter how extraordinary the celestial beauties are, encountering a man oozing masculine charm, speaking gently, with a good temper, and able to sense your emotions—anyone’s heart would stir."

"But this number is just too much!"

The stories and experiences the Little God of Wealth shared with her over the past five years left her powerful mind, honed over countless ages, utterly bewildered.

She knew Dou was charming, but this was just too much!

She even calculated that based on the stories and clues the Little God of Wealth mentioned, they could compile dozens of different historical books for profit.

Who knows, they might even become the talk of the entire cosmos!

With that thought, she felt as if she were drowning in a vast green ocean.

That scoundrel!

If only his fate weren’t uncertain!

She truly wanted to raise her long sword and chase him for three thousand years!

"Little God of Wealth, do you think my outfit fits the current situation?"

Rui shifted her tone, gritting her teeth, "Wearing this green hat, this green robe, completely covered in green."

"…"

As she spoke, the environment around Rui began to tremble slightly.

She knew Dou’s nature well.

And Dou hadn’t hidden his flirtatiousness from them at all.

It was just that upon learning about the immense number of "sisters" for the first time, she couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed.

"Rui, the Master Lady, would you mind if I recorded your outfit now, to show Dou when we meet in the future?"

Su Wen thought for a moment and then spoke.

"Of course!"

Rui replied, "If that scoundrel hadn’t gone missing, I’d wear this in front of him every day—he’d be uncomfortable for billions of years."

Su Wen nodded in agreement, "Yes, let Dou be uncomfortable for billions of years, and even make him feel a knot in his heart every time he recalls this!"

Then, Su Wen stood beside Rui, echoing her words.

Handling matters with Dou wasn’t that straightforward.

Of course, he couldn’t judge the overall social norms of the First Age based on his own values growing up.

Given how kind Rui, the Master Lady, had been to him, it seemed worth supporting her by cursing Dou a bit, quietly waiting for the day Dou returns to annoy him.

He believed Dou would understand this once he learned of it.

"Forget it."

After a moment, Rui looked up at the sky and said softly, "Dou’s lovers and beauties have probably long turned to dust beneath the passage of time."

"So, there’s really nothing to quibble about."

"As long as Dou can return, I can completely act as if I don’t know these things…"

With a heavy sigh, the vast Battle Secret Realm fell into a long-lost silence.

Simultaneously, a sense of solitude and desolation began to rise and permeate the surroundings.