Chapter 213 – The Final Destination 最终归宿

Lin Yuan said firmly, "... I'm sure!"

"Alright, I'll help."

Grandpa Lu raised his hand slightly. The two rings flickered faintly, and a red glow spread from the ring in his hand, instantly enveloping Lin Yuan. At the same time, Lin Yuan's Jiuchong Ring resonated with a soft light, as if two ancient and mysterious forces were intertwining. In the next moment, both figures vanished from the spot, as though pulled into another dimension by some mighty power.

"...Not taking me with you again?" Lu Chenglin stared blankly at the spot where they had vanished.

[Endless Chaotic Space]

When Lin Yuan opened his eyes, he found himself in a dim, shadowy space. Tiny specks of light floated around him like stars—fragments of time and space, or perhaps unformed memories. As he surveyed his surroundings, Grandpa Lu's figure emerged slowly from the chaos.

But the old man was no longer the Zhongshan-suited elder. His body was undergoing a startling transformation: his silver hair turned jet-black, his sagging skin tightened, and his posture straightened, exuding the aura of a sword drawn from its sheath. His clothes turned into a dark crimson robe, with faint light flowing in the sleeves. He gave off strong vitality and an indescribable dignity.

Lin Yuan gasped. "Senior, you—"

The youthful Grandpa Lu smiled, his voice steady and magnetic. "This is just an old appearance, a lingering trace of my past self. Ready, little one?"

As he spoke, the rings glowed again with brilliant red light, piercing the surrounding chaos like dawn breaking. Lin Yuan felt a warm energy surge through his body, and the space around him began to shift.

Nine figures emerged slowly, encircling Lin Yuan.

They varied in looks and ages, yet all bore familiar facial features, as though mirroring Lin Yuan's distinct life trajectories.

Cultivation World Lin Yuan: Wearing a white daoist robe with long hair tied up, a golden wheelblade spinning beside him. His eyes held the weight of ancient dao principles; he had been a servant disciple, sought enlightenment in immortal mountains, slayed demons, and pursued eternal life.

Apocalyptic World Lin Yuan: In a protective suit, a laser rifle on his back, yet still wearing a gentle smile. In a world overrun by zombies, he used wisdom, wood-elemental powers, and courage to protect countless survivors.

Interstellar World Lin Yuan: Dressed in a splendid military uniform with authority badges, his gaze sharp and profound. He led starships against insect swarms and won great military honors.

Ninja World Lin Yuan: Clad in a dark red ninja outfit, a headband marked with "火" (fire) on his forehead, eyes steady and wise. A rising powerhouse in the ninja world, master of mysterious sage arts.

Game World Lin Yuan: In a black combat suit, wielding a blue-energy pickaxe. He had fought through virtual battles to carve a path to survival.

Ancient Battlefield Lin Yuan: Clad in silver armor and wielding a dragon-engraved longsword, he had charged across battlefields as a general, helping his father command thousands million of troops.

Magic World Lin Yuan: Blonde, blue-eyed, in a wizard's robe, a wand embedded with a time-space crystal in his hand. He had explored forbidden mysteries in the wizarding world.

Entertainment World Lin Yuan: In a tailored suit, dashing under flashbulbs. A globally famous star who overcame atypical depression and conquered hearts with his acting.

Urban Supernatural World Lin Yuan: Slender, emanating ghostly aura. As a "ghost general," he walked between yin and yang, eliminating evil spirits and demons.

All nine Lin Yuans turned to look at the main-world Lin Yuan, their gazes intense with indescribable emotions. They slowly moved toward him, the red light growing brighter.

They were merging.

Bathed in light, the main-world Lin Yuan felt memories and powers from different worlds pouring into his body. Every experience, every ability, became his nourishment. As the fusion completed, his posture straightened, his aura transformed—a noble dominance transcending all living beings emanated from him.

He was no longer an ordinary college student but a being embodying the wisdom and strength of nine worlds.

Shortly after, Lin Yuan slowly opened his eyes.

"It's accomplished," the youthful Grandpa Lu smiled.

The space distorted violently, and the two reappeared in the real world, standing before Lu Chenglin.

"Grandpa… Where's Lin Yuan?" Lu Chenglin stared blankly at the figure before him. His friend had just vanished, but now there was a stranger with an otherworldly aura.

Grandpa Lu laughed, patting Chenglin's shoulder. "This is Lin Yuan—just not the same as before."

Lu Chenglin: "..."

His worldview seemed to be collapsing.

Lin Yuan ignored Chenglin's shock and looked up at the sky.

The crack still gaped open, a terrifying will stirring in its depths. Thick black mist poured out, devouring everything around it. The oppressive aura of destruction made the world seem to sink into an endless abyss.

Grandpa Lu's expression turned grave. "Although you've absorbed most of the Heavenly Dao fragments, defeating it… the outcome is still uncertain."

Lin Yuan nodded faintly. He made a quick hand gesture and flicked his fingertip, and a river of time materialized in the void.

Gazing calmly into its depths, he reached out and drew a familiar figure from the stream: yesterday's Lin Yuan, still an ordinary college student.

Lu Chenglin stood utterly stunned at the sight.

Lin Yuan looked at Grandpa Lu, then at his past self, then at Chenglin. He smiled, turned, and faced the sky.

He murmured softly, "Jiuchong, let's move. We need to make those damn Destruction Wills understand clearly, right now, the new Heavenly Dao of this world has come back, and no one can destroy this realm anymore."

[The End]

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林远认真地说: "... 我确定!"

"好,我帮你."

陆爷爷轻轻一抬手,两枚戒指微微闪烁,一道红色光芒自他手中的戒指扩散开来,瞬间笼罩住林远.与此同时,林远的九重戒指也发出共鸣的光辉,宛如两股古老而神秘的力量彼此交织.下一刻,两人的身影便消失在原地,仿佛被某种伟力强行拉入了另一个时空.

"...这次又不带上我?" 陆承霖看着他们消失的地方,目瞪口呆.

[无尽的混沌空间]

林远睁开眼,发现自己身处一片幽暗的空间之中,四周如星辰般漂浮着点点微光,像是时空的碎片,又像是某种未曾凝固的记忆.正当他打量四周时,陆爷爷的身影从混沌中缓缓浮现.

然而,此时的陆爷爷已然不再是那个穿着中山装的老者,他的身体正在发生惊人的变化,斑白的发丝逐渐变得漆黑如墨,松弛的皮肤变得紧致有力,身形挺拔,气质如同一柄出鞘的长剑.他的衣物也随之改变,变成了一袭暗红色长袍,袍袖间似有流光游动,整个人焕发着强大的生命力与难以言喻的尊贵气息.

林远倒吸一口凉气:"前辈,你..."

年轻的陆爷爷微微一笑,声音沉稳而富有磁性:"这一身,只是昔日的模样,留在这里的一丝执念罢了.小家伙,准备好了么?"

随着他的话音落下,戒指再次闪耀起绚烂的红光,光芒穿透了四周的混沌,如同破晓的晨曦,照亮了一切.林远只觉得一股温暖的能量流入自己的身体,同时,四周的空间开始发生变化.

九道身影缓缓浮现,围绕着林远而立.

他们的容貌各不相同,年龄亦有差异,但无一例外,他们的脸庞都带着熟悉的轮廓,仿佛照映着林远不同的人生轨迹.

第一个林远,身穿白色道袍,长发束冠,身旁有个金黄色的轮刃围着他旋转,眉目间带着一股苍茫道韵,正是修仙界的林远,他曾当过杂役弟子,在仙山中悟道,斩妖除魔,追寻长生的真谛.

第二个林远,身着防护服,身后背着激光枪,脸上却依旧保持着一丝温和的笑意,他是末世世界的林远,在丧尸横行的世界中,他凭借智慧,木系异能与胆识,守护了无数幸存者.

第三个林远,穿着华丽的军服,肩上佩戴着象征权威的徽章,眼神锐利而深邃,他是星际世界的林远,曾指挥无数星舰征战星空,和虫族厮杀,立下赫赫战功.

第四个林远,一身暗红色的忍者服,额头上绑着刻有 "火" 字的护额,双眼透露着沉稳与睿智,他是火影世界的林远,一位在忍界崛起的强者,掌控着神秘的仙术与力量.

第五个林远,身着黑色战斗服,手中握着泛着蓝光的能量锄头,他是游戏世界的林远,曾在一场场虚拟的战斗中,杀出一条生存之路.

第六个林远,披着银色甲胄,手持一柄雕刻着龙纹的长刀,他是古代战场的林远,曾身为将军,驰骋疆场,帮助自己的父亲,统领千军万马.

第七个林远,金发碧眼,穿着魔法长袍,手中浮现着一柄镶嵌一块时空凝晶的魔杖,他是魔法世界的林远,曾在巫师的世界里探索禁忌的奥秘.

第八个林远,穿着剪裁合身的西装,风度翩翩,站在无数闪光灯下,他是娱乐圈的林远,一位风靡全球的大明星,从非典型忧郁症康复,凭借演技征服无数人心.

第九个林远,身形修,浑身散发着鬼气,他是都市异能世界的林远,曾作为鬼将游走阴阳之间,消除邪鬼修,斩妖除魔.

九个林远齐齐看向主世界的林远,目光如炬,带着说不清的情绪.他们缓缓向林远靠拢,红光愈发炽烈.

他们在融合.

在光芒的洗礼下,主世界的林远感受到了不同世界的记忆和力量不断涌入自己的身体,每一个林远的经历,每一份力量,都成为了他的养分.随着融合的完成,他的身姿挺拔,气质大变,一种凌驾于众生之上的尊贵威压油然而生.

他已然不再是那个平凡的大学生,而是一个真正拥有九个世界智慧与力量的存在.

片刻后,林远缓缓睁开眼睛.

"成了." 年轻的陆爷爷微微一笑.

下一瞬间,空间剧烈扭曲,两人重新回到了现实世界,站在了陆承霖面前.

"爷爷... 林远呢?" 陆承霖一脸懵然地看着眼前的人,他的朋友明明刚才才进去,可是现在林远不见了,却多出一个气势不凡的人.

陆爷爷哈哈一笑,拍了拍承霖的肩膀:"他就是林远,只不过现在的他,已经不再是从前的那个林远了."

陆承霖:"..."

他感觉自己的世界观有些崩塌.

林远没有理会陆承霖的震惊,而是缓缓抬头,看向天空.

此刻,天空中的裂缝依旧存在,幽暗的缝隙中似乎有着某种,恐怖的意志在蠢蠢欲动.浓重的黑雾从裂缝中逸散而出,吞噬着周围的一切,那股压抑的毁灭气息让整个世界都仿佛沉入了无尽的深渊.

陆爷爷的脸色也凝重起来:"虽然你已经收容了大部份的天道碎片,但要对付它... 结局依旧未定."

林远微微点头,他缓缓掐诀,指尖轻轻一点,刹那间,虚空中浮现出一条时间长河.

他目光平静地看向长河深处,伸手一抓,一道熟悉的身影从中被拉了出来,那正是昨天的自己,那个依旧是个普通大学生的林远.

陆承霖看到这一幕,整个人已经彻底呆滞.

林远看向陆爷爷,再看向大学生的自己,最后看向陆承霖,笑了笑,转过身望向天空.

林远低声呢喃:"九重,走吧,让那些狗屁的毁灭意志知道,此界的新天道,回来了."

[完结]