Please be my partner.

Thinking of this, Mellen suddenly had a thought. He remembered the Divine Dragon Style he had learned in the Initial World when he first entered the Outer Heaven, and he also thought of his experience in the Great Hua World.

At the time, Mellen thought he had traveled through time. After investigation, he discovered that although the Great Hua World and the Initial World were similar, there was no trace of the Divine Dragon Stream.

Therefore, with the help of the martial arts of the Great Hua world, Mellen perfected the Divine Dragon Stream lineage. After returning to the original world, he passed on the perfected Divine Dragon Stream to his master Zuoqiu Wudi and his senior brother.

Looking back now, all of this came in handy.

As Mellen's thoughts shifted, his mind traveled back in time and found the person he was looking for... Senior Brother Zhang Wei.

After Zhang Wei received the complete version of the Divine Dragon Style from Mellen, he was taken to the Great Hua World for training.

Mellen's original intention was to have Zhang Wei join the Wudang Sect. Although the Wudang Sect in the Great Hua World was only a branch in the lower realm, it still had the right to accept disciples. In addition, given Mellen's influence, the Supreme Elder should not make things difficult for him.

However, Zhang Wei did not heed Mellen's advice. Firstly, upon entering a world where martial arts flourished, Zhang Wei was eager to explore and experience it. Secondly, unlike Mellen, who traveled throughout the world seeking masters, Zhang Wei had been learning the Divine Dragon Style from Zuoqiu Wudi since childhood and had a deep affection for it, so he was unwilling to easily join other sects.

Of course, regarding the second point, Zhang Wei himself can still distinguish between right and wrong. If his cultivation encounters problems in the future, then making appropriate sacrifices for the sake of martial arts progress is acceptable.

However, with the complete Divine Dragon style as a foundation, at least before the legend, there's nothing to worry about.

With this in mind, Zhang Wei began his arduous journey of self-cultivation and training.

More than a decade passed in this way, and Zhang Wei's martial arts cultivation steadily improved, eventually reaching the peak of Martial Saint.

On the summit of the Great Snow Mountain, Zhang Wei sat cross-legged, gazing at the enormous palm print on the mountain and feeling the immense, unyielding power within it, his heart filled with countless emotions.

"Junior Brother's casual palm strike decades ago was enough to subdue the Heavenly Shaman, leaving me far behind. I wonder how high Junior Brother's cultivation level has become after all these years."

Just as Zhang Wei was marveling at this, a slightly amused voice suddenly came from the side: "You've indeed improved a lot, you're at least three or four stories tall now."

Zhang Wei was startled at first, then his face lit up with joy. He turned around abruptly and saw Mellen standing behind him, smiling at him.

Zhang Wei laughed and said, "Junior Brother, what brings you here?"

Mellen smiled and said, "I had some things to take care of, so I came back."

The two sat down on the ground and chatted casually.

Zhang Wei rambled on and on, talking about Zuoqiu Wudi, Zuoqiu Shiyu, and his fellow junior brothers and sisters.

In fact, with Mellen's current level of cultivation, he could see through the past and future at a glance, and his understanding of them was much clearer than Zhang Wei's, but he did not interrupt.

After a long while, Zhang Wei clicked his tongue and suddenly asked, "Junior Brother, did you come back this time to deal with the affairs of Dahua? I did hear recently that the current situation in Dahua seems to be somewhat unstable."

Mellen tilted his head and glanced in a certain direction, his eyes filled with a misty light. He then smiled and said, "Let the children have their squabbles. It's no big deal. I came back this time specifically to see you, Senior Brother."

"Looking for me?" Zhang Wei was taken aback for a moment, then patted his chest and said, "Just tell me what you need. I'll do my best to help."

Mellen smiled and said, "This is indeed a task that is very suitable for our senior brother to undertake."

"I hope to develop and expand the Divine Dragon School, ideally to become a powerful sect like the Wudang Sect, which can span many worlds and enjoy a prestigious reputation in countless worlds."

Zhang Wei's face gradually showed surprise, but he obviously misunderstood what Mellen meant and asked, "Junior Brother, you want to rebuild the Divine Dragon Stream? Hehe, to tell you the truth, Master and I thought about this a long time ago. We all felt that this matter could only be accomplished with your leadership. If you really want to rebuild the Divine Dragon Stream, I, Master, and my junior brothers and sisters are all willing to follow your lead."

At this point, Zhang Wei hesitated for a moment and asked, "Junior Brother, you should be a disciple of the Wudang Sect now, right? Is it alright for you to rebuild the Divine Dragon Stream with this identity?"

Mellen shook his head and said, "Senior Brother, you've misunderstood."

Disappointment was visibly evident on Zhang Wei's face as he muttered to himself, "That's right, given Junior Brother's current status, how could he possibly..."

Mellen was somewhat amused and exasperated. He noticed that Zhang Wei had become extremely active after the topic of rebuilding the Divine Dragon Stream came up, so he decided to stop being coy and said directly, "Senior Brother, it is inconvenient for me to step forward now. I hope that you will be the one to develop and expand the Divine Dragon Stream."

Zhang Wei suppressed his disappointment and nodded seriously, saying, "You don't need to tell me. Actually, I've always had this idea. Over the years, in addition to my cultivation, I've also taught a few disciples."

Mellen laughed and said, "Senior Brother, you still don't understand what I mean. Come with me."

As he spoke, Mellen placed his hand on Zhang Wei's shoulder, and the world seemed to freeze.

The clouds drifting in the sky, the howling wind, the fluttering snow... everything seemed to freeze in place.

Zhang Wei's eyes widened. He didn't know what was happening; he just felt like he was entering a strange experience.

With a step, Mellen led Zhang Wei out, and space distorted, turning the outside scenery into chaotic colorful lines. When the colors returned to normal, they had arrived in the initial world, and beneath their feet was Hanjiang City.

Looking at the bustling traffic below, Zhang Wei's eyes were still somewhat dazed. He guessed that more than 20 years had passed, and his junior brother's strength must have become extremely strong, but he never imagined that he would be like a god.

But this was just the beginning. What happened next truly left Zhang Wei speechless.

Then, with a flick of his wrist, time, which had been frozen in place, began to flow backward...

The hurried office workers returned to the subway, the leisurely students put their newly purchased trinkets back in their original places, and the balloons that had floated away landed back in the children's hands...

Old buildings are replaced with new ones, skyscrapers are replaced with low ones, and modern cities are degenerating into backward villages and towns.

The sun and moon appear alternately, and faster and faster, almost becoming afterimages, but they rise and set in completely opposite directions.

Zhang Wei's face had turned completely blank. The shock of what he was seeing was too great, causing his brain to sluggish and making it impossible for him to make sense of what had happened.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhang Wei heard Mellen's voice: "It should be about time."

Zhang Wei's thoughts began to slowly turn, and he asked hoarsely, "Where...where is this..."

"This place was about 3700 years ago," Mellen said calmly.

Zhang Wei slapped his face and said with a wry smile, "Junior brother, what exactly happened?"

Mellen laughed and said, "Senior Brother, do you know about the legendary realm?"

After briefly explaining to Zhang Wei what the Other Shore is, Mellen continued, "Now that I have just embarked on the journey to the Other Shore, my every move is probably being watched by the other Other Shores. Under such circumstances, no matter what moves I make, I will inevitably be targeted by the powerful beings of the other Other Shores."

"So, senior brother, I need your help."

Zhang Wei's lips twitched, and he said, "Is this your 'inconvenience'?"

Mellen nodded slightly.

Zhang Wei said speechlessly, "Junior brother, aren't you overestimating me? I'm just a weakling who hasn't even finished taking the first step in martial arts. How could I possibly get involved in the battles of you powerful beings from the other side?"

Mellen shook his head and said, "Don't worry, senior brother. The eyes of those from the other side are now focused on me. They won't notice you. Even if you are in danger, it will only be within the current world."

"Furthermore, I will keep a close eye on you, and if things really don't work out, I will take you back immediately."

Hearing what Mellen said, Zhang Wei felt a little better. After thinking for a moment, he exhaled and said, "Okay, I'm willing to stay here to revitalize the Divine Dragon Stream."

Mellen smiled and said, "Thank you very much, Senior Brother. Please feel free to ask if there is anything that needs to be prepared."

Zhang Wei thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Let's leave it for now. Let me check the situation here first."

Mellen nodded, and as he stretched out his palm, he saw countless strands of light intertwine and transform into a crystal sphere the size of a thumb. During this process, Mellen's body became ethereal.

Zhang Wei exclaimed in surprise, "Junior Brother, what's wrong with you...?"

Mellen laughed and said, "Didn't I tell you? My true form cannot be moved lightly now. What came here to see you was just a wisp of my thought."

"Take this crystal ball with you. It contains my understanding of martial arts and the improved Divine Dragon Style. With it, you will be able to cultivate to the peak of the legendary realm."

Zhang Wei solemnly accepted the crystal ball. The crystal ball merged into his palm the instant it touched. Zhang Wei clicked his tongue in amazement. He could clearly sense the location of the crystal ball. That was good, so he didn't have to worry about accidentally losing it.

After doing all this, Zhang Wei looked at the increasingly illusory Mellen and thought about the fantastical adventure that was about to begin. His long-lost emotions surged, and he strode into this world from 3700 years ago.

After watching Zhang Wei leave, Mellen's figure completely disappeared from sight.

All of this may sound slow, but for Mellen himself, it was only a blink of an eye.

In addition to Zhang Wei, Mellen also sowed many seeds at different times. Some of these were disciples he spent some time teaching, while others were inheritances casually given by the old man who had a serendipitous encounter.

Murren knew that his little tricks might fool people for a while, but as these seeds slowly grew and gradually made ripples over time, they would eventually be noticed by those great beings on the other side.

Given the current clear-cut alignment of factions, the opposing powerful beings from the other side will certainly not allow Mellen to get his way, while the powerful beings from the other side on his own side will probably be happy to see him suffer a setback and will most likely not offer any assistance.

Even if they were willing to help, Mellen might not accept it.

So, if we want to give the 'seeds' more time to germinate and grow, Mellen needs to do something else.

Moreover, this 'movement' must be reasonable and logical, something that the powerful beings on the other side of the enemy will inevitably pay attention to!

Mellen's gaze shifted, landing on an 'old friend'. A slight smile played on his lips as he muttered to himself, "Brother, it's not that I'm using you as bait on purpose. It's just that your situation is also very dangerous. If I don't get involved, you probably won't have any chance at all."

As the mists of time gradually dissipated, what appeared before Melen was... Long Zizai, who was desperately searching for the path to the other shore.

Long Zizai possessed exceptional talent, background, and fortune, making him the most likely disciple from both factions to embark on the journey to the other shore. However, his "pay-to-win" approach ultimately couldn't compare to those who "cheated."

With Xiao Li, a genuine being of time, around, Mellen's path to transcendence in the Outer Heavens was incredibly smooth.

Even the crucial juncture of 'embarking on the journey to the other shore,' which would normally be a certain tribulation, was quietly concealed by the arrangements left by Xiao Li in the ancient era. As a result, both the powerful beings on their side and the powerful beings on the opposing side felt that Mellen was somewhat unfathomable.

This is precisely why the powerful beings on their side regard Mellen, the newly ascended being, as their biggest competitor for the Dao Fruit of this era, and have expressed their undisguised hostility.

Long Zizai doesn't have the same conditions as Melen. It can be said that once he shows any signs of embarking on the journey to the other shore, he will inevitably attract the attention of the powerful beings on the other shore. Or rather, he may already be in their sights.

In this situation, even if Long Zizai finds an opportunity to embark on the journey to the other side, it is almost impossible for him to overcome this obstacle on his own.

In that case, it would be perfectly justifiable for Mellen to use him as 'bait' to attract the attention of other powerful beings from the other side.

In a frozen world, Long Zizai suddenly felt a chill and couldn't help but shiver.

Sniffing, Long Zizai looked puzzled. Although this world was cold, it shouldn't have been a problem for him.

Unable to come up with a solution, Long Zizai simply gathered his thoughts and continued forward.

Chapter 686 Dragon's Freedom on the Other Shore

Speaking of Long Zizai, he is truly blessed with extraordinary talent.

Upon entering the Outer Heavens, in order to avoid conflicts with the rules and to obscure the Heavenly Dao, all disciples undergoing training are required to have a layer of immortal magic applied to seal themselves.

However, this immortal technique only sealed their current cultivation level; it was useless against their race and origins.

As the son of the Dragon King and the crown prince of the Northern Abyss Dragon Palace, Long Zizai was born with the divine dragon species. Even though all his immortal cultivation was sealed, the innate divine power of the dragon remained. With this power alone, he was naturally comparable to a legendary martial artist, and even in legends, he was not considered weak.

With this level of skill, it's practically equivalent to being two or three versions ahead of the game, and he's a top-tier player with god-tier gear, going back to the starting village to smurf.

Furthermore, since dragons are born as royalty among the demon race, a fact that is also true in many worlds of the Outer Heaven, it makes it easy for dragons to create legendary traces. In many worlds, they only need to reveal their true form and fly around in the sky once to be sought after and worshipped by countless people.

However, such an arrogant approach can easily attract excessive attention, and some legendary powerful figures even want to tame the dragon as a mount or a guardian beast.

However, after Long Zizai quickly passed through the initial stage, his subsequent rate of strength improvement was simply terrifying. Those who had designs on him were either killed by him and used as resources for his strength improvement, or they were subdued by him and became his subordinates.

In this way, Long Zizai's speed of strength improvement in the Outer Heaven was almost comparable to that of Mellen.

At this time, almost all of these disciples from the two great immortal sects had already achieved legendary status. However, even the fastest among them had only completed about a third of the path to legend. Long Zizai, on the other hand, was the second person after Mellen to reach the peak of legend, and was qualified to consolidate his current foundation and begin his journey to the other shore.

Of course, qualifications are just qualifications. If it were so easy to gather foundational points now, there wouldn't be so few powerful beings on the other side of the outer heavens.

In fact, in the history before the Outer Heavens, the number of powerful beings from the Other Shore born during the rise and fall of an era was usually no more than a handful, not to mention those from the Other Shores of previous eras that have been revived in the current era.

This era is different. In order to invade the Outer Heaven, the two Dao Lords invested a lot of resources to cultivate the other shore powerhouses on their side. In order to deal with the invasion, the Heavenly Dao of the Outer Heaven also had to dilute more power to help its side give birth to more other shore powerhouses.

Under this mutual confrontation, the number of powerful beings from the other shore in this era has reached a terrifying twenty. This is the confirmed data. There may be other powerful beings from other eras who have revived and are secretly observing the situation from the shadows.

More powerful beings from the other shore mean a more intense competition for time nodes, and the opening of more time nodes will act like fertilizer, eventually converging on the Dao Fruit of the Era, making the Dao Fruit of this Era more abundant than in previous Eras.

Some powerful beings from the other shore even call this era the final era, claiming that it will give birth to the strongest era Dao Fruit in history.

At that time, not only the powerful beings born and revived in this era, but also the kings of those eras who left the outer heavens may return and join the ranks of those vying for power.

Of course, the latter point is just a rumor and may not come true.

Now that Long Zizai has reached the peak of legend, he naturally wants to pursue the path to the other shore. You should know that the path to the other shore in the outer heavens involves time. Even in the immortal realm, there are very few supernatural powers related to time, and they are extremely difficult to master.

If one can embark on the journey to the other shore in the Outer Heavens, not to mention the rewards that the Immortal Sect will give after helping the two Dao Lords, the opportunity to comprehend the power of time alone will be extremely rare.

With this opportunity, he might be able to comprehend a time-related divine power after returning to the Immortal Realm. If he is fortunate enough to upgrade this time-related divine power into a time-related immortal technique when he becomes a true immortal in the future, then he will not be weak among true immortals.

And this, perhaps, is the greatest gain from the experience of the Outer Heavens.

Gathering his scattered thoughts, Long Zizai looked at the huge ice lake before him, his eyes gradually burning with fervor. He had already vaguely sensed what he wanted within it.

After achieving legendary status, Long Zizai naturally began to seek opportunities that could help him embark on his journey to the other side. He had previously pursued several seemingly valuable treasures, but in the end, they all came to nothing.

The place Long Zizai came to this time was a world completely frozen. It is said that this world was once prosperous, but it was destroyed in the aftermath of the battle between two powerful beings from the other shore.

Of course, saying it's the aftermath of a battle between powerful beings from the other shore isn't entirely accurate. Normally, even if powerful beings from the other shore occasionally clash, they would manipulate time to restore everything. At that point, ordinary people wouldn't even know that they've been destroyed and reborn without their knowledge. Only legendary powerhouses would retain some vague impressions.

This is also the fundamental reason why powerful beings on the other side are often elusive, only occasionally leaving behind mythical stories.

While the two legendary figures were fighting, a legendary peak ice dragon happened to notice some clues. So, in order to get a glimpse of the power of the other shore, the ice dragon disregarded the danger and went after them.

The result was naturally not good. The ice dragon was only affected by a negligible amount of power in the aftershocks and was put on the verge of death. It barely managed to escape by using all its strength.

Finally, he entered the frozen world, and his own power dissipated, freezing the entire world.

Because this little incident went unnoticed by the two powerful beings from the other side, they simply restored the world affected by the aftershocks of their battle, completely ignoring the ice dragon that had already fled far away.

In other words...

"A trace of the power of the Other Shore still remains within this ice dragon!"