Chapter 1303: Your Moment
“It was Qi Xia who told you to activate the ‘Heavenly-level Moment’…” Lin Qin felt that there were still many doubts about this matter. “Why did you comply? Are you two working together?”
“It’s not exactly a cooperative relationship,” the Celestial Dog replied. “But as I said, I just want to live. Although I haven’t had much contact with him, I’ve known for a long time that crossing the Ram doesn’t end well.”
Lin Qin felt that the Celestial Dog might have been subtly psychologically influenced by Qi Xia, whether intentionally or not. Although the two had never interacted, the Celestial Dog had been keenly aware of everything Qi Xia had been doing all this time.
He might be the only person who truly knew the ‘complete picture’ of Qi Xia.
“So you were threatened?” the Earthly Dog nodded. “Brother Ram figured you wouldn’t die, so he had long prepared to entrust this task to you…”
“Calling it a threat isn’t quite accurate either…” The Celestial Dog shook his head. “He knew I could hear him, and I knew he knew. This feeling is very complicated—partly like cooperation, partly like a one-sided notification. But I want to survive; I didn’t have a choice.”
The Earthly Dog thought for a few seconds before asking again: “Did Brother Ram tell you… that as long as you activate the ‘Heavenly-level Moment’ now, this war could end?”
Upon hearing this question, the Celestial Dog was silent for a long while before answering: “He promised me that if I did as he said, I would live.”
After hearing this, everyone felt that the reasoning sounded somewhat off.
This plan could guarantee the Celestial Dog’s survival—but what about everyone else?
Just then, Yan Zhichun and Jiang Ruoxue arrived in a hurry from afar. When they saw that Lin Qin, Xiao Xiao, and Zheng Yingxiong were unharmed, they breathed a sigh of relief.
Lin Qin and the others also relaxed at that moment. With the arrival of the ‘Heart Seizer,’ their chances of defeating the two ‘Zodiacs’ before them had increased.
Lin Qin then relayed the upcoming plan to them, causing their hearts to leap into their throats once more.
Activate the ‘Heavenly-level Moment’ now?
Everyone instinctively turned their gaze toward Yan Zhichun. At this moment, she was probably the only one who could determine whether this absurd plan was reasonable.
Yan Zhichun stared at the Celestial Dog for a long time before slowly asking one question: “Activate… whose ‘Heavenly-level Moment’?”
The Celestial Dog did not answer immediately. Instead, he asked, “Are you Yan Zhichun?”
“Yes.”
Hearing this, the Celestial Dog swallowed hard, then pointed at Yan Zhichun and said, word by word: “Yours.”
“Mine…?” Yan Zhichun felt the situation grow even more bizarre. “What kind of joke is this… Activate *my* ‘Heavenly-level Moment’?! I’m a ‘participant’—what ‘Heavenly-level Moment’ am I supposed to activate?”
“‘Heavenly-level Moment’ is just a name,” the Celestial Dog said. “In theory, any ‘Immortal Art’ can bring about a ‘Heavenly-level Moment.’ And White… Qi Xia personally told me that if you were still alive, I should take you through that door to add the finishing touch to this rebellion. Afterward, he would also guarantee my survival.”
“This is getting more and more outrageous…” Yan Zhichun frowned, becoming wary of the Celestial Dog before her. “When people mention the ‘Heavenly-level Moment,’ all they think of is death and slaughter. Why would it be opened in my name?”
“Death and slaughter…? No, no, no…” The Celestial Dog shook his head, the fat on his face quivering slightly. “Like I said just now, death and slaughter are merely one possible outcome of the ‘Heavenly-level Moment.’ But that’s not the actual reality. Its function is simply to spread the ‘Immortal Art.’ Whether people die or not… depends entirely on what kind of ‘Immortal Art’ the ‘initiator’ bestows upon it.”
Upon hearing this, Yan Zhichun naturally found it hard to believe this Celestial Dog. After all, they had been on opposing sides before.
But this matter was Qi Xia’s arrangement. Looking at it from another angle… would Qi Xia do something to harm the ‘participants’ at a time like this?
Seeing that the group still didn’t trust him, the Celestial Dog hurriedly said, “If you don’t believe me, you can come with me into the ‘door’ and take a look. Once you go, you’ll understand everything…”
Yan Zhichun and Jiang Ruoxue looked toward the door at the end of the corridor. It seemed even more concealed than the ‘cargo hold.’ Where did it lead?
“Everyone…” the Celestial Dog called out. “I’ve told you everything I can. I just want to live. There are so many of you—what reason would I have to deceive you here? I’ll take you to activate the ‘Heavenly-level Moment.’ It satisfies the Ram’s request and saves my own life. That’s all.”
Jiang Ruoxue looked at Zheng Yingxiong, who nodded. Although the Celestial Dog’s words no longer carried the scent of ‘lies,’ the Earthly Dog’s still did.
“So what lie did you tell?” Lin Qin asked, looking at the Earthly Dog. “Are you deceiving us?”
“Of course not,” the Earthly Dog said, shaking his head. “How can you all harbor such malice toward someone who just likes to slack off and take it easy? I did have some thoughts of my own, but after hearing the Celestial Dog’s explanation, they’re gone. From now on, let’s move forward as an unbreakable team.”
With that, he turned and walked toward the ‘door’ deeper in the corridor. The Celestial Dog hesitated for a few seconds before following.
“No…” Zheng Yingxiong sighed. “The scent is strong… he’s still lying…”
Yan Zhichun stared warily at the Earthly Dog’s back and exchanged glances with the others. “Don’t worry, Brother Yingxiong. We’ll keep an eye on him.”
Everyone followed along, and within moments, they reached the doorway.
Yan Zhichun had Xiao Xiao lead the other members of the ‘Ultimate Way’ to wait outside while she, Jiang Ruoxue, Lin Qin, and Zheng Yingxiong entered.
The moment the Celestial Dog opened the door, a blinding white light flooded their eyes. Zheng Yingxiong immediately covered his nose and mouth.
Jiang Ruoxue quickly pulled Zheng Yingxiong aside and cautiously peered into the door.
The space inside seemed to lead to a strange realm. The time was the pitch-black hour just before dawn. Beneath their feet stretched a vast expanse of yellowish-white earth—so vast it seemed endless.
Seeing Zheng Yingxiong’s reaction, Yan Zhichun also sniffed the air. She found nothing unusual about the scent outside the door—just the ordinary smell of ‘the End.’
“Everyone, don’t close the door, or things will get troublesome,” the Celestial Dog said, turning back to the group. “Follow me.”
With that, he stepped into the strange space. The Earthly Dog followed immediately. After a few seconds of hesitation, Yan Zhichun, Lin Qin, and Jiang Ruoxue also stepped through. Xiao Xiao wanted to hold Zheng Yingxiong back, but he didn’t care about the peculiar sensation in his nose and quickly ran inside as well.
As soon as they set foot on this land, everyone felt something strange. The ground beneath their feet wasn’t hard. It felt like stepping on a membrane filled with water—buoyant yet resilient.
A foul, rancid breeze blew from all around, making the entire place feel vast and nauseatingly malodorous.
In the distance, a small black silhouette stood on the ground, looking like some kind of long-abandoned workbench.
Aside from that, there was nothing else here.
Staring at the almost endless expanse of emptiness, Yan Zhichun murmured, “Where… are we?”
The Celestial Dog raised his hands, slowly closed his eyes, and said softly:
“The ‘Sun.’”