Heaven Chosen.

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After the Asura went Super Saiyan, the man roared toward the sky, creating a loud rumbling sound that could be felt on the boat's deck. Raising the axe that slowly turned to dust as it returned to the highest heavens, Tian Xing saw the Heaven Chosen challenging the authority of the heavens themselves.

Seeing this act, Tian Xing couldn't help but shake his head at the Asura's method, which only enraged the deity further, now with a personal vendetta. Unlike before, when they descended from the highest heavens solely because the Heavenly Dao commanded them.

"Such a poser."

Hearing Yelena's exclamation, Tian Xing chuckled. It was true; the man didn't need to taunt them like that. But now that he had, the theme of mortals versus gods would become a common one for all creations. Wanting to continue the conversation, Tian Xing paused and slowly rose from his portable chair as he saw the phantoms of his daughter and Wanda Maximoff forming in the sky.

Taking the Golden Branch, ready to paint the fate of all creations, Tian Xing saw that the Heaven Chosen only frowned before lowering his stance, probably after seeing the thick golden aura of Merritt surrounding his daughter.

Seeing that the Asura wasn't entirely indiscriminate, knowing who was innocent and who was arrogant, Tian Xing lowered his Golden Branch as well. Sending a karma message so Ember could look in his direction—since she had descended with her phantom only to see him—Tian Xing watched as his daughter waved her hands at him. Gazing at this scene, just after witnessing an intense and fierce battle, he shook his head and chuckled at the drastic change in the situation.

Waving back toward his daughter, who didn't know his exact location but could sense his general direction, Tian Xing saw Ember return to a mote of light and ascend to the highest heavens after she was satisfied with waving for some time.

Wanda did the same as his daughter's personal caretaker, also turning into a mote of light after Ember finished searching for him. Just like that, the intense and adrenaline-filled Asura was left tongue-tied, unsure of how to react to this scene—a reaction Tian Xing likely would have shared if he were in the same situation.

Turning to Ying Yue, Tian Xing asked, "Yue, can I have more buns? Master quite likes them. And since there will be another phase to watch, it's better to have a snack ready for the show."

Raising an eyebrow as she handed him the buns, she asked, "But Master, isn't it already over? The Heaven Chosen has already defeated the gods. There's nothing left for him to defeat now. Given that the Heavenly Tribulation is slowly disappearing, Yue believes that the highest beings in all of creation can no longer descend here. Simply because, the method of descending with phantoms will be restricted until the Asura destroys more Veils, preventing these beings from exerting their influence on the mortal worlds as extensively as before."

Shaking his head, Tian Xing pointed to the next heaven, clearly visible to them. Seeing her eyes widen in surprise, he explained, "Yes, the highest gods have been defeated, but not our neighbor's sweetheart."

Seeing the neighbors of the next heavens currently looking at their mortal worlds in curious wonder—this being the first time they had seen such phenomena—Tian Xing then looked at the Asura phantom slowly dissipating as the power from the breakthrough began to wane.

Turning to Ying Yue, Tian Xing continued, "And this time, it won't be just him fighting against the heavens. We mortals must also fight, since the restrictions on descending have been lifted. Especially for the next worlds, like our neighbors, who will surely become nosy and want to interfere in mortal affairs."

Frowning at her master's explanation, Ying Yue couldn't help but ask, "But does this mean destroying the Veils is bad, Master? If the result is constant war between mortals and gods that will surely kill many innocent lives, isn't it better to just let the Veils remain as they are and run normally?"

Relaxing back into his portable chair while eating red bean buns, Tian Xing shrugged at Ying Yue's question, knowing that, in the eyes of the Tao, no one truly dies since they can continue being reincarnated, making this event of killing each other no more than children's mischievous play.

So, he simply said, "I don't know whether it is good or bad, since Master is not the Heaven Chosen anymore. But one thing Master knows is that the Two Doctors' motivation is currently aligned with this Asura. So, Master suggests going with the current flow instead of opposing fate, which would lead to many difficulties. But still, for those who want to go against the flow, Master believes the Tao will also provide a way for those who persist."

Nodding her head, Ying Yue asked, "Does Master want to go against the flow? To oppose the Heaven Chosen's goal of destroying the Veils? Because it seems to Yue that Master embodies the challenge set by the Dao, knowing it will improve Master Tian Ming's proficiency due to the great harvest after understanding it."

Shaking his head, Tian Xing replied, "No, my sweetheart, because I believe the Tao has already chosen someone with the same motivation. Just as Master said centuries ago, there will be many Heaven Chosen this time."

Seeing his comprehension of the holomorphic shape of the mathematical equation or fate calculation become broader and more complex—now encompassing two distinct and entirely different concepts from the next heavens—Tian Xing continued, "Moreover, who said that understanding the Predetermination Dao is no longer challenging? Or that it doesn't grant me significant benefits?"

Raising an eyebrow, Ying Yue asked, "Is it not?"

Knowing she was confusing cultivating Shen energy with comprehending Shen energy, Tian Xing answered, "No, my Yue, Master still gains insights as before, with no drop in quality. It's just that Yue misunderstood the difference between cultivating and comprehending."

With a drawn-out "Ahh," Ying Yue finally understood what her master was trying to convey. Pausing, she then asked, "Does this mean, Master, that we could cultivate normally again with whichever energy we prefer to dabble in? Since there is no distinction between Qi, Jing, Shen, or any other energy, doesn't everyone have an equal chance?"

Nodding his head, Tian Xing agreed, "Yes, that's right. That's why I said earlier that Master doesn't know whether this is a good thing or a bad thing. So, we'll just wait and see whether this Heaven Chosen is on the right path that will ultimately benefit all creations or if it will lead us into endless debt due to the resulting chaos."

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