Wait a minute, where is my master?

The ancestor from the Kunlun Immortal Palace spoke, then conjured two more bundles of spiritual power.

One of them expanded directly above the guest hall, forming a colossal, hollow spiritual power ball.

The other one,

dispersed into countless spiritual power balls roughly the size of the Nine Provinces Realm model, densely floating below.

"This matter concerns a major crisis in the safety of the Nine Provinces Realm, and it was something that I, during my hundred-year retreat, exhaustively divined and suddenly perceived.

"However, at that time, the divinatory symbols were obscure, with only a few hints.

"It wasn't until the last two years, as the time for the cataclysm drew nearer, that the signs became much clearer. Furthermore, after consulting numerous ancient texts and even communicating with the Upper Realm several times, did I confirm it.

"The origin of the cataclysm descending upon the Nine Provinces Realm is actually the Million Realms Tidal Wave."

"The Million Realms Tidal Wave?"

Jin Xu looked puzzledly towards Senior Chi.

He had been gazing at those spiritual power balls in mid-air, wondering if the big one represented the Upper Realm.

"It's normal for Jin Taoist not to have heard this term; I too had to consult many ancient texts to become aware of this phenomenon," Senior Chi said, then stretched out his hand to stroke his newly regrown white beard, continuing to explain to the young Taoist.

"The so-called Million Realms Tidal Wave is the term we use in the Nine Provinces Realm. In other Small Thousand Worlds, it is also known as either a heavenly blessing or an apocalyptic disaster.

"Of course, according to the Upper Realm Taoists, this is actually an opportunity.

"It's just that this opportunity is far too great, and for the Small Thousand Worlds that can't withstand it, it becomes a disaster."

As he spoke, he gently pushed his palm towards the air.

In an instant, myriad streams of spiritual power condensed and flowed toward the hollow spiritual power balls in the air.

"When this opportunity arrives, there will be an endless surge of mysterious energy from the void, washing over the countless Small Thousand Worlds and the Upper Realm like great rivers.

"Typically, this process will last for days or months, varying in duration, and as time passes, this force will gradually become more violent.

"At that time, a very small portion of the energy will slowly seep into the Small Thousand Worlds that can endure it, creating a spectacle of heavenly dew descending. By then, the chances for the emergence of spiritual energy, spiritual veins, and heavenly materials and earthly treasures within those fortunate Small Thousand Worlds will be greatly increased.

"And for those that can't endure it..."

Senior Chi said up to this point, then with a fierce wave of his hand, the streams in mid-air instantly stirred into a series of huge waves, violently lashing out.

"Pop, pop, pop..."

Dozens of smaller and thinner-walled spiritual power balls burst upon impact.

Included among them was the Nine Provinces Realm, reduced to one-ninth of its size.

"Alas, the original spatial strength of the Nine Provinces Realm was more than enough to withstand it without worry. But now..."

The ancestor from the Kunlun Immortal Palace sighed as he said this, turning his gaze towards the young Taoist beside him.

"Seeing this, the crisis facing the Nine Provinces Realm indeed appears to be perilous. Senior Chi, what do you propose the young Taoist like me should do?"

Jin Xu had understood the cultivation version of the live simulation demonstration.

However, faced with such a natural phenomenon akin to a force of nature, the young Taoist was unsure of what he could do.

"To stop the Million Realms Tidal Wave with my own power?"

"Or to directly plate the shell of the Nine Provinces Realm with golden spiritual power?"

"Surely you don't expect me to strike it with 'Hand Palm Thunder,' do you?"

His expression remained utterly serene, yet his stream of thoughts in his mind veered increasingly off track.

Just as Jin Xu was about to come up with even more preposterous tactics, Senior Chi's voice echoed in his ear.

"Originally, I had planned to bring together the strength of the Four Great Immortal Sects along with our sect, and with the aid from the Upper Realm Taoists, construct a formation within the Nine Provinces Realm based on the landscape, to strengthen the external space and thus withstand the celestial tidal wave."

"However, this method cannot fully guarantee the safety of the Nine Provinces Realm, as none of us have ever seen the heavenly and earthly tides,"

The ancient tomes also state that the appearance, strength, and pattern of this phenomenon are completely irregular."

"Moreover..."

Senior Chi paused briefly before continuing,

"If we choose this method, it would mean we're effectively giving up on those small worlds attached to the outer perimeter of the Nine Provinces Realm. After all, the formation's power is limited, and it will certainly need to prioritize protecting the Nine Provinces Realm itself."

"Fortunately, perhaps it is because heaven doesn't seal all the exits, or maybe because heaven possesses the virtue of cherishing life, that our Nine Provinces Realm has someone like you, Jin Taoist."

Upon hearing this, Jin Xu's face flashed with a hint of surprise as he couldn't help but say,

"Uh (⊙o⊙)... Senior Chi, you can't seriously be thinking of having me wrap the entire Nine Provinces Realm in golden spiritual power, can you?"

"Ah?!"

Upon hearing this, Senior Chi was first taken aback before he laughed and said,

"Jin Taoist, you jest, such a feat is not within human capability.

"I see that your cultivation is profound, and you can easily break through the extremely sturdy space between two realms. Therefore, I would like to request that you take action before the heavenly and earthly tides arrive, to draw back all the small worlds attached to the periphery of the Nine Provinces Realm.

"At that time, the Origin of each small world, once merged back into the Heavenly Dao of the Nine Provinces Realm, would make everything absolutely secure. Additionally, the living creatures within those nearby small worlds would also be spared from that catastrophic disaster."

...

...

As Jin Xu reflected on this, he suddenly felt a fuzzy touch at his feet.

Looking down, it was Little White in the form of a husky, gently rubbing its head against his ankle.

"What's wrong, Little White?"

The little Taoist asked softly.

"Temple master, can you please accept that white-bearded old man's request to help?

"My dad, my mom, the High Priest, Zhonghua, Zhong Pao, and so many other companions I grew up with are all in the Demon Realm.

"If you don't take action, temple master, when the heavenly and earthly tides descend... Woof?"

The husky had not finished speaking when Jin Xu suddenly pinched its mouth shut.

The little Taoist smoothly slid off the chair, half-kneeling in front of Little White, he tapped on the dog's head then smilingly said,

"Little White, do I seem like someone who would stand by and watch others die?"

"Right, Little White, not to mention your family and tribe are in the Demon Realm, even if they weren't, the young master would certainly not watch idly as the countless living creatures of the Nine Provinces Realm suffer an undeserved calamity."

Yu Yaoer, revealing her true form in the water jar, leapt up and chimed in to support him.

Jin Xu, hearing this, released the husky's mouth and replied cheerfully toward the direction of the water jar with a laugh,

"That's not necessarily the case, though."

The Little Fish Demon did not fall back into the water jar this time, but rather mysteriously swam through mid-air to the side of the jade table, flicking her tail at the little Taoist and saying,

"Young master, don't be stubborn. Although you don't like meddling in others' affairs, there hasn't been an injustice you've seen that you didn't address."

At these words, Jin Xu helplessly shrugged his shoulders and sat back down on the chair.

Little White, lying on the ground, seemed to realize something suddenly.

It looked up in surprise and said,

"Temple master, you've been sitting there for over half an hour; aren't you considering whether to agree to help that white-bearded old man?"

"Of course not."