Chapter 552

Chapter 552: Future

Mu Fanyin waved her sleeves.

She stored Taotie, Su Mu, and Feng Wuji into her Purple Palace.

"Daoist friend, you should withdraw too." As the chaotic tide surged, the mysterious Dao Ancestor spoke.

"No issue."

The ancestral dragon couldn’t wish for more—the less one knew, the longer one lived. He had no desire to involve himself in worldly conflicts or uncover so-called secrets.

He dashed out of the chaotic area and vanished.

Even so, Mu Fanyin remained uneasy. She channeled her power, sealing all directions with her own Dao, turning the vicinity of the ancestral dragon’s lair into a forbidden zone.

That face grew two eyes, formed from chaotic energy, evolving the cosmos and universe with profound wonder.

"Upon reaching the Dao Ancestor Realm, one glimpses future trends."

Mu Fanyin went straight to the point: "I wish to know—what future did you witness?"

The mysterious face developed full features, its expression sharpening.

"Why should I tell you?"

It revealed the cold, formidable countenance of a man who stared piercingly at Mu Fanyin, withholding the answer she sought.

"I could also share the future I’ve seen," Mu Fanyin smiled with dimples, radiating innocence.

"I shall consider it."

The mysterious man’s expression darkened unpredictably.

Upon attaining the Dao Ancestor Realm, one could traverse past and future.

But they could only glimpse fragments, never the full course.

And the future shifted constantly.

Their perceived future was static.

A single misstep might alter fate.

Consider the Great Calamity in the Immortal Realm of the Pangu universe—forced prematurely by the Qing Xuan plane’s emergence. This was such a turning point.

"Very well, I will tell you."

After a long silence, the mysterious man finally declared, "We shall swear upon the Dao of heaven to harbor no deceit."

"Agreed."

Mu Fanyin immediately consented.

Together, they pledged their oaths to the Dao of heaven.

An invisible constraint settled over both their Dao hearts.

"You go first," Mu Fanyin prompted.

"I glimpsed the future thrice. First—five epochs past, the moment I entered the Dao Ancestor Realm—I witnessed one corner." The mysterious man solemnly recounted, "That day, I saw the yin realm."

"Second—a mere epoch ago—I witnessed the Nine Great Heavenly Books. I also saw the Nine Great Celestial Lords… and those called the Nine Young Masters."

Mu Fanyin had a smile at the corner of her mouth and said, "It’s getting closer and closer."

Upon hearing this, the mysterious man’s eyes were complex, and he continued, "The third time, I saw a book."

"It was Him."

The mysterious man seemed to have lost all strength, and his expression became listless. "At that moment, I felt all my diligent cultivation had no meaning anymore."

"After going round and round, ultimately, one cannot escape the natural law."

Mu Fanyin’s smile became even more brilliant as she said, "Since that’s the case, why don’t you go chase after Him? Moping over oneself won’t bring any change to the future."

"How is that easy?"

The mysterious man sighed and said, "The more one knows, the more powerless one becomes."

"Sometimes, I also envy that old lascivious dragon, living freely and unrestrainedly."

"If it cannot be changed, then comply with nature."

Mu Fanyin said lightly.

"Daoist friend, what did you see?" The mysterious man looked towards Mu Fanyin, his eyes revealing a strong desire for knowledge.

Every Dao Ancestor could catch a glimpse of the future.

However, the future each one sees could be different.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have agreed with Mu Fanyin to share information.

"I became a Dao Ancestor seven epochs ago."

Mu Fanyin said unhurriedly, "The first time, I also saw the future, but it was extremely blurry. What I saw were the six treasures of the yin realm, rising and falling, ultimately falling into the world."

The mysterious man narrowed his eyes.

The six treasures of the yin realm, and the Nine Great Heavenly Books of the yang realm, are treasures of the same level.

They were all divine artifacts that evolved at the time of the creation of the heavens and earth.

"Then, what about the second time?"

The mysterious man asked.

"The second time, I saw two worlds," Mu Fanyin said, her red lips slightly upturned.

"Yin and yang realms?"

The mysterious man’s body trembled.

"Yes."

Mu Fanyin nodded.

"Hahaha…"

Suddenly, the mysterious man laughed heartily, "Although what we saw are not the same futures, the trend of the future is almost identical."

"Then, what about the third time?"

The mysterious man asked again.

"The third time, what I saw was Heaven’s Secret Pavilion."

Mu Fanyin’s expression was extremely animated.

The mysterious man’s expression stiffened. "Is this why you risked everything to break into the yang realm?

Mu Fanyin had destroyed her own cultivation, traversed both realms with her body, and severely wounded her primordial spirit, forcing her to reincarnate and restart her practice.

Given her identity as the Dao Ancestor of the Yin Realm, the mysterious man naturally targeted her.

This was the origin of the Mu Family’s massacre incident.

He never expected that Mu Fanyin, despite the high chance of Body perishes, Dao vanishes, had broken into the yang realm all for Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

"Heaven’s Secret Pavilion seems to have appeared in the yang realm over half a year ago…" the mysterious man suddenly realized.

"Giggle, giggle…"

Mu Fanyin laughed lightly. "Daoist friend, I could see Heaven’s Secret Pavilion standing proud in a corner of the future, proving its immense strength.

Naturally, I intended to join Heaven’s Secret Pavilion for protection.

Why not join Heaven’s Secret Pavilion yourself?

Let’s bury the past and start anew."

Her words were bold, reflecting a heroic woman.

The mysterious man’s expression shifted.

"The future can change," he solemnly said. "The Heaven’s Secret Pavilion you see might one day vanish amid chaos.

Can’t you see someone is already probing?

Whatever you think, they think too."

Mu Fanyin remained unconcerned.

"Faced with the trends of the future, neutrality is impossible.

I’m simply choosing the side I believe can win."

The mysterious man sneered. "The stage of the future won’t feature just two sides.

Our paths differ; we part ways."

Mu Fanyin said, "We have exchanged information. I won’t dwell on the past anymore. Farewell."

She took a step and vanished into the swirling mists.

"Heaven’s Secret Pavilion…"

The mysterious man muttered, "This person achieved Dao Ancestor status seven epochs ago, with foundations surpassing mine. The future she sees must be clearer.

Could the future truly relate to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion?

No, no…"

He repeatedly shook his head.

"That formidable being has already probed Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, but the outcome only destroyed Yuqing Palace without touching it.

In any case, placing many bets is never a bad idea.

Ancestral Dragon, Daoist friend."

The mysterious man called out.

"Daoist brother."

Vast sheets of mist dissipated as the ancestral dragon extended a huge head. "What are your orders?

You should visit Heaven’s Secret Pavilion too."

The mysterious man said, "Without investigating this Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, my heart isn’t settled.

Oh…"

The ancestral dragon looked shocked. "The master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion is unknown and unremarkable. How could he compare to you, Daoist brother? You worry too much.

Checking it out is still wise."

The mysterious man said, "I hear the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion knows everything. Ask him to investigate an impossible matter. Whatever you offer, I’ll repay you.

Agreed."

The ancestral dragon nodded.

He shook his body and flew toward the dragon palace entrance.

…

"The future the Chaotic Ancient God saw quite resembles mine," Mu Fanyin murmured. "This confirms major trends of the future cannot be altered.

However, he probably thinks it’s an opportunity."

An opportunity to Ascend to Dao One.

A mocking smile flashed in Mu Fanyin’s eyes.

Before the torrents of time, even mighty Dao Ancestors were like floating leaves, drifting with the current, or else torn apart by harsh winds, Body perishing, Dao vanishing.

"Those Dao Ancestors must see vastly differing futures."

Mu Fanyin’s gaze grew profound.

"Unfortunately, I saw It.

Chaotic Ancient God, you’re wise all your life. How could you miss that point?"