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Chapter 4586 The fisherman forgotten by time, who seeks neither to obey nor defy the heavens, but on

Deep within the void vortex, an endless mirror lake unfolds.

It was as if all the stars in the sky had fallen into it, shining with brilliant starlight, like the Milky Way flowing.

And above this boundless mirror lake in the void.

A figure was sitting cross-legged.

It was a middle-aged man wearing a straw hat, sitting quietly in the vast universe.

The veil hanging from his straw hat obscured his face.

But one could still vaguely discern that detached and calm expression, carrying a sense of transcendence from the world.

A mysterious and profound aura swirled around him.

It's as if it's surrounded by billions of galaxies, giving rise to various Great Dao runes.

It also carries an ancient feel, as if it has been sitting here for countless years.

At this moment, this extraordinary figure, holding a fishing rod, seemed to be fishing in this mirror-like lake.

Anyone who comes here and sees this scene will feel that something is very wrong.

Jun Xiaoyao looked in the same direction, a strange light flashing in his eyes.

He realized that the ethereal figure fishing was not the real person.

Rather, it was something like a brand or afterimage.

However, even if it was just a fleeting afterimage.

However, his transcendent aura and the ancient charm emanating from him are also impossible to ignore.

Not to mention in this special place.

If you say it has no origin at all, Jun Xiaoyao wouldn't believe it.

A thought crossed my mind.

Jun Xiaoyao stepped forward, cupped his hands slightly, and asked in a humble yet assertive manner.

"May I ask why you are here, senior?"

Hearing Jun Xiaoyao's words.

The figure seemed to raise its head slightly.

Her gaze, hidden beneath the bamboo hat and light veil, fell upon Jun Xiaoyao.

In an instant, Jun Xiaoyao felt as if an invisible gaze had pierced through him.

Of course, Jun Xiaoyao also has many secrets that are not so easily seen through.

"I didn't expect that after so long, someone would finally come."

"And he's also an interesting young friend."

“Senior…” Jun Xiaoyao said.

The aloof man spoke calmly, his voice hoarse and drawn-out.

"As you can see, I am holding a fishing rod, so naturally I am fishing."

"fishing?"

A glint flashed in Jun Xiaoyao's eyes.

I glanced at the Mirror Lake, which was as clear and still as the starry sky, without a single ripple.

"Senior, there don't seem to be any fish here."

"Besides..."

Jun Xiaoyao then looked at the end of the fishing rod held by the extraordinary man.

"It seems that your fishing rod doesn't have a hook or bait either."

Upon hearing this, the aloof man suddenly chuckled.

He raised his finger and pointed in the direction from which Jun Xiaoyao had just entered through the void vortex.

"Isn't that little bug outside the bait?"

"Now that the bait has been taken, where do you think the fish is?"

Jun Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow slightly.

He naturally understood the little bug the transcendent man was referring to.

It should be the Ten Thousand-Legged Demon Spider at the fifth level of the Emperor Realm outside the void vortex.

A ferocious beast at the fifth level of the Emperor Realm, it is considered a powerful being at the top of the hierarchy in the vast world.

But in the eyes of this detached man, they were nothing more than tiny insects.

It is evident that this extraordinary man, though merely a remnant of his former self, still bears some remnant of his former self.

But its true strength is unimaginable.

Thinking to himself, a subtle glint flashed in the depths of Jun Xiaoyao's eyes.

A faint smile curved at the corners of her lips.

"It seems that you see me as a fish that has taken the bait."

"Haha, young friend, you are quite interesting."

The extraordinary man's eyes, hidden beneath his straw hat, were as deep as the universe.

"Among all living beings in this world, who isn't a fish struggling in the long river of fate?"

"I just wanted to see if the fish had the strength to jump out of the water."

These words made Jun Xiaoyao's mind tremble slightly.

He could sense that this aloof man didn't harbor much ill will towards him.

Jun Xiaoyao solemnly clasped his hands in greeting.

"Just who is this senior?"

This extraordinary man must have an extraordinary background.

"I?"

"I'm just a fisherman forgotten by time."

"Look, this is the Nine Heavens River, hence the name Heavenly River."

"Of course you can fish there."

"And what's strange is that the fish were fighting tooth and nail to get in. Isn't that odd?"

Upon hearing this, Jun Xiaoyao remained silent.

The fish the man fishing was referring to.

Are they the countless prodigies vying to enter the Nine Heavens River for trials?

Could it be that the mysterious immortal land holds another secret?

Many questions arose in Jun Xiaoyao's mind.

However, this senior seemed unwilling to reveal his identity.

The next moment, the fisherman suddenly said.

"However, you remind me of an old friend."

"An old friend?" Jun Xiaoyao's expression changed.

"No, using the term 'old friend' is not quite appropriate."

"Or perhaps we should call them... fellow anglers."

"But my fishing buddy doesn't fish, he fishes for karma."

“You carry the aura of his lineage.”

The fisherman's words made Jun Xiaoyao ponder inwardly.

Behind him were the Jun family, the Jiang family, and the Yun clan, among other powerful forces.

It seems that this fisherman knows one of the elders in his family.

Moreover, the term "fishing for cause and effect" refers to...

Jun Xiaoyao pondered to himself.

The fisherman slowly and methodically put away his fishing rod.

"However, since the fish has already swum right up to me, it would be a shame not to give it a try."

"For the sake of that fellow angler, I can give you a chance."

Jun Xiaoyao's mind stirred.

The fisherman slowly stood up.

Suddenly, the surrounding void shifted.

There was no earth-shattering slaughter, nor any overwhelming pressure.

Jun Xiaoyao felt a sudden blur before his eyes.

I felt as if I were in the center of the universe, with billions of stars twinkling beneath my feet.

The fisherman's figure stands at the edge of the boundless sky.

At this moment, he no longer seemed like the air force boss who could never catch a fish.

He was like a true, enlightened immortal.

That aura startled even Jun Xiaoyao.

This fisherman's cultivation level is unfathomable; he should be among the top masters in the vast world.

Moreover, this is only a residual trace of the brand.

Its true form must be even more unimaginable.

The fisherman's voice rang out, carrying a soul-stirring question.

"All living beings in this world are trapped by the desire to become immortals."

"Let me ask you, if one day your cultivation reaches the heavens and you are granted the opportunity to become an immortal."

"You will be granted immortality by following the will of Heaven and bearing the mandate of Heaven."

"Or should we defy the heavens, shatter all the myriad paths of the heavens, and seize that sliver of opportunity to become an immortal?"

A few words, like an interrogation that cuts straight to the heart.

Strictly speaking, this is more rigorous than any other test.

Because what is being tested is not simply combat strength or cultivation.

It wasn't even a test of one's Dao heart.

Those who aspire to become immortals have unwavering resolve in their pursuit of the Dao.

What this tests is actually the so-called path.

What path should one take, and what kind of immortal should one become?

This made Jun Xiaoyao think of the vastness that has existed since ancient times.

The ideological conflict between the Heavenly Court and the Emperor's family.

The Heavenly Court acts in accordance with the will of Heaven.

Your family does not believe in fate; we believe that human will can overcome destiny.

From Jun Xiaoyao's perspective, he should naturally uphold the Jun family's ideals.

After all, he had defied the heavens back in the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm, and the will of the Immortal Realm even targeted him with the Seven Rebellious Emperors.

But now, Jun Xiaoyao has a new idea.

He naturally agreed with the Jun family's philosophy, but it wasn't that simple.

He, Jun Xiaoyao, has his own way of being carefree, and naturally he also has his own philosophy.

Jun Xiaoyao stood atop the starry sky, facing this profound question that penetrated his very soul.

His expression remained completely unchanged.

He simply spoke calmly.

"The will of Heaven is unpredictable, why should I obey it?"

"As for those who defy the heavens, there have always been such people throughout history, and I am no exception."

Jun Xiaoyao paused for a moment, then continued speaking.

His calm tone conveyed an absolute confidence and domineering presence.

"I, the ruler, am carefree and do not seek to obey or defy the heavens."

"If Heaven opposes me, Heaven will collapse; if Heaven obeys me, Heaven will survive."

"Heaven's will is not worthy to dictate my choices."

"Even becoming an immortal is not my only goal."

"Because someone once said that becoming an immortal is easy, but living a carefree life is difficult."

"Therefore, I, Jun Xiaoyao, do not seek to obey or defy Heaven, but only to roam freely in this world!" (End of Chapter)