116: Chapter 116 The Pain of Parting

Chapter 116: The Pain of Separation

“That fellow went up and mocked the Spiritual Void, saying that this was its house and to quickly make way for its master, or else it would eat it whole when it grew up!”

Lin Yu vividly expressed what the little fellow had just said.

It made Chu Xi giggle.

However, her gaze towards the little fellow was also full of anticipation.

Time-Space Giant Kuns also have a hierarchy.

It’s just that it’s hard to distinguish them when they don’t make a move.

Now it seems that this little fellow who recognized Little Yu as its master is quite extraordinary.

It’s truly the first time seeing an adult Spiritual Void being so obsequious.

The vortex in the Time River was indeed created by a Giant Kun, providing a habitat for many time-space creatures.

However, such a large vortex was clearly the masterpiece of a growing Giant Kun.

This little fellow actually knew how to leverage the situation; it was very clever.

As for the latter half of the little fellow’s words, it wasn’t wrong either.

The growth of a Time-Space Giant Kun’s body is very fast.

By the time it reaches adulthood, it will be three or four times larger than the Spiritual Void in front of them.

In its mature stage, it can even reach tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of kilometers in length.

It indeed has the ability to swallow a Spiritual Void.

It’s just that it happening to this little fellow made people unable to help but laugh.

“Alright, the entrance is no longer obstructed, let’s go in!”

Lin Yu said after putting the little fellow back into his inner universe.

With that, he pulled Chu Xi towards the entrance.

However, compared to Chu Xi’s cheerful mood at the moment, he was not feeling happy at all.

Chu Xi had only lived on the Eternal Continent for less than twenty years.

And more than half of that time was spent trapped inside here, making the probability of her being teleported back to the Eternal Continent extremely small.

He wondered what her mood would be like when she found out.

To be honest, his feelings for Chu Xi were no longer solely based on utility.

In this world, especially in a cultivation world where strength reigns supreme, it’s rare to find a woman who values emotions so much.

It was impossible for him not to be touched.

However, he was not an emotional being.

He wouldn’t stay here when there was an exit.

Future matters can be discussed later!

He took a deep look at Chu Xi, then pulled her directly into the dark, cavernous entrance.

However, before entering, he placed a message jade slip into Chu Xi’s hand.

The Space-Time Dark River is the convergence and connection point between the True Spirit Graveyard and space-time.

It is a mysterious river, like a giant black python, winding and coiling.

Its river water is not ordinary; it is formed by the fusion of pure shadow power and time power, emitting a cold and deep light, occasionally flashing with strange purple electric arcs.

The river surface is vast and boundless, with no end in sight, and the river water flows slowly without making any sound, as if the entire space-time is swallowed by its tranquility.

On the river surface, ripples occasionally appear; these ripples are not ordinary water waves but phenomena caused by space-time distortion.

Above the Space-Time Dark River, a thick layer of mist hangs, composed of time dust and true spirit particles, intertwined to form a natural barrier.

It obstructs external prying eyes,

Only those with heaven-defying strength can uncover its mysteries.

Lin Yu only had time to see the general outline of the place before he was instantly teleported away by a mysterious force.

And the hand he was holding Chu Xi with became empty.

...

In the vast starry sky, in a mysterious place.

Inside a luxurious floating divine palace, almost like a star fortress.

Chu Xi’s figure suddenly appeared from the void.

She shook her aching head.

The teleportation from the Space-Time Dark River made her feel like she was riding a cross-interstellar teleportation array.

This was soul fatigue caused by the immense distance.

It took her a while to recover.

But.

When she saw the scene before her, her head spun again, and her feet stumbled.

This environment was too familiar to her.

So familiar that she couldn’t believe it, and didn’t want to believe it.

Two lines of clear tears flowed down silently.

She used to long to return to this divine palace, to comfortably lie on her own bed and have a good sleep.

But now...

She stood still, like a puppet whose soul had been extracted.

Her eyes were hollow and lifeless, the former vibrant light long extinguished, leaving only endless stillness and despair.

Tears dried in her eyes, leaving tear stains on her face, like a desolate wilderness ravaged by a storm, a mess and utterly lifeless.

Her lips trembled slightly, but she couldn’t utter a single word; her throat felt choked, and every breath was accompanied by excruciating pain.

Her body swayed slightly, as if a gentle breeze could blow her down, yet she stubbornly refused to fall, as if falling would mean losing her last connection to this world.

The surrounding magnificent and beautiful imperial palace, gilded and splendid, felt like a luxurious cage, holding no interest for her.

In her mind, only the knife-like memories churned like a tide.

He risked his life to save her; he became haggard and emaciated for her.

His resolute yet cold face moved her; his broad and warm embrace captivated her; his soft and sweet lips enchanted her.

Everything about him played out like a movie in her mind, so clear it felt tangible.

But these images, which she cherished and refused to let go of, now turned into sharp blades piercing her heart, again and again, until that heart was shattered to pieces.

Her heart seemed to sink into a dark abyss, cold and desolate, no longer feeling a shred of warmth or hope.

It was as if life, to her, was merely a meaningless drudgery.

Ding~~~

Just then, a crisp sound came from the floor.

She looked at it blankly; it was a jade slip that had fallen from her hand.

Message jade slip!

Her already dormant heart suddenly started beating.

When she entered the Space-Time Dark River, her hand only held Lin Yu’s warm and broad hand, which gave her a sense of security.

But now, Lin Yu was gone, but there was an extra message jade slip.

She hurriedly picked it up and opened it with trepidation.

[Xi’er, this is what I most want to call you, and what I most want to hear you call me ‘husband.’ Don’t cry now; when we meet next time, I want to hear you call me that clearly.]

[Stay home, get stronger, and wait for me to find you. The Eternal Continent cannot trap your husband. Remember, no crying, and no acting recklessly!]

Two brief voices echoed in Chu Xi’s mind.

But these voices were like sweet dew in spring, dripping onto Chu Xi’s parched heart, nourishing every corner.

She stood still, closing her eyes, listening carefully to Lin Yu’s instructions.