Just who these two individuals were, what kind of existences they represented, Gu Qingfeng did not know, and at this moment, he did not wish to know. He only wanted to rush over as quickly as possible to see what kind of mountain it was, and whether it truly was the source of the thunderous roar.
Closer.
It drew nearer and nearer.
The outline of the mountain also grew clearer.
Perhaps it was a mountain.
But it more closely resembled a mass of Primordial Chaos.
A mass of Primordial Chaos that seemed to contain the true essence of the Great Dao, the profound mysteries of heaven and earth.
This Primordial Chaos was ever-changing, illusory and intangible. It was so intangible it seemed as if it had never existed, so illusory it seemed as if it did not belong to heaven and earth, nor even to the past or the future.
The mountain of Primordial Chaos looked as if it resembled a Black Tortoise and Serpent, yet even more like a tomb—the Black Tortoise like a grave mound, the Black Serpent upon its back like a monument.
When Gu Qingfeng clearly saw this mountain of Primordial Chaos, his heart couldn't help but jolt.
He recognized this mountain. It was none other than Wu Dao Mountain.
Yes.
Wu Dao Mountain.
Back in the mortal world, he had once witnessed Wu Dao Mountain descend with his own eyes, and had even personally ascended it. Not only that, he had ignited the Original Sin Karmic Flames upon Wu Dao Mountain. Therefore, his impression of Wu Dao Mountain was extremely profound, and he was absolutely certain that this mountain of Primordial Chaos, distant as the horizon yet close as if right before him, was definitely Wu Dao Mountain.
Suddenly!
A thunderous roar rumbled forth.
Wu Dao Mountain disintegrated and vanished. At the same time, the entire space also dissipated like smoke, vanishing like a bursting bubble. Gu Qingfeng found himself back within the Desolate Ancient Black Hole filled with endless Chaotic Currents.
He searched the vicinity for a while but found nothing. He did not continue the search, his mind preoccupied with thoughts of Wu Dao Mountain.
To be honest.
While Gu Qingfeng was somewhat surprised that Wu Dao Mountain had appeared within the Chaotic Current space of the Desolate Ancient Black Hole, it was merely surprise.
In the past, he hadn't understood.
He hadn't understood whether the Wu Dao Age belonged to the past or the future.
After experiencing so many events, he gradually came to understand.
The Wu Dao Age belonged to both the past and the future.
It belonged to the past because, during the Desolate Ancient Era, someone had once opened the Wu Dao Age. Although the opened Wu Dao Age soon vanished again, it had been opened nonetheless. Since it had been opened, that meant the Wu Dao Age had appeared in the past.
It was said to belong to the future because of the prophecy recorded in the Book of Fate: 'When Original Sin finds its True Lord, the Great Dao falls, heaven and earth are reborn, the Present Ancient Era ends, and the Wu Dao Age opens.' Being a prophecy, it concerned the future.
Therefore.
When Wu Dao Mountain appeared in the Chaotic Current space of the Desolate Ancient Black Hole, Gu Qingfeng did not find it incomprehensible.
Even when he discovered the source of the thunderous roar came from Wu Dao Mountain, he wasn't particularly astonished.
Every time the thunderous roar sounded, it felt like a summons to him. Whether it was himself, the Avici Endless Evil Asura, the one who searches the highest heavens and lowest hells, and so on—none were exceptions, all were strongly affected. Just thinking with one's toes would reveal that the thunderous roar was related to Original Sin. It was not impossible that the source of the roar was the very origin of Original Sin.
Back on Wu Dao Mountain, although he hadn't seen the so-called origin of Original Sin, he had inexplicably ignited the Original Sin Karmic Flames. He had originally thought he could eradicate Original Sin, but instead, he had awakened it.
Whether it was igniting the Original Sin Karmic Flames or awakening Original Sin, both were enough to indicate that Wu Dao Mountain had a significant connection to Original Sin. Perhaps the so-called origin of Original Sin was buried upon Wu Dao Mountain.
The more he thought about it, the more he felt his speculation might be correct.
To this day, he still clearly remembered when Wu Dao Mountain descended back then; it also felt like it was summoning him. After entering the Wu Dao world, this feeling grew stronger and stronger. When he truly set foot on Wu Dao Mountain, he even felt as if he himself were the True Lord of Original Sin. That feeling was indescribable, beyond words.
He had always wanted to ascend Wu Dao Mountain again. Unfortunately, ever since he ignited the Original Sin Karmic Flames on Wu Dao Mountain back then, the mountain had never appeared again. Now, having finally encountered Wu Dao Mountain's appearance again within the Desolate Ancient Black Hole, alas, it vanished again before he could even ascend.
"Sigh!"
Gu Qingfeng sighed, feeling somewhat dejected. He pulled out a jug of Hell Impermanence Wine and gulped it down in great draughts. Just then, a voice reached his ears.
"Brother Gu?"
Hearing this, Gu Qingfeng felt curious and looked around, only to discover a figure speeding towards him.
It was a man.
A tall, handsome, and powerfully built man.
This man's face was chiseled like a blade, with sharp, distinct features. Between his sword-like brows was an imposing heroic aura, and his tiger-like eyes shone as brightly as the great sun.
Although this man wore only a simple-looking gray robe, it could not conceal his vigorous and majestic presence.
When he appeared, he was like a towering hero, his might shaking mountains and rivers, his aura soaring to the heavens, a surging heroic spirit washing over those present.
His hands were clasped behind his back. His feet did not move, yet he glided through the Chaotic Currents.
Seeing this man, Gu Qingfeng was greatly delighted and called out, "Brother Mo!"
This abruptly appearing man was none other than the Free Emperor, Mo Wentian.
A benefactor who had once saved Gu Qingfeng's life, and also a towering hero whose might shook the Great Wasteland.
"Brother Mo, what are you doing here?"
Seeing Mo Wentian, Gu Qingfeng was extremely surprised. Before entering the Desolate Ancient Black Hole, he had been together with Da Xing the Mad Monk and Mo Wentian. But after entering the Desolate Ancient Black Hole, Mo Wentian had vanished without a trace. He never imagined they would meet here.
The Desolate Ancient Black Hole was vast and boundless, filled with endless Chaotic Currents. Who knew how many Spaces were contained within each Chaotic Current? It was no exaggeration to say that meeting someone within the Desolate Ancient Black Hole was even more difficult than meeting them in the Great Wasteland.
Suddenly.
Gu Qingfeng thought of the two people who, like himself, had rushed towards Wu Dao Mountain when it appeared earlier. Could one of them have been Mo Wentian?
Before he could ask, Mo Wentian preemptively Seeking the Dao: "You were also in that mysterious Space just now, right?"
Gu Qingfeng nodded and asked, "You were there too?"
"So it really was you, kid!"
Mo Wentian laughed heartily and said, "When I discovered there were others inside as well, I wondered if one of them might be you. I never thought...
It really is you!"
Gu Qingfeng asked curiously, "Who was the other one?"
Mo Wentian shook his head. "The situation was quite urgent at the time. My mind was solely focused on finding the source of the thunderous roar. Moreover, the mysterious Space could collapse at any moment, I didn't have the mind to investigate who that person was. If I hadn't run into you here, I probably wouldn't have been able to confirm that one of them was you."
"You were also looking for the source of that thunderous roar?"
"You were too?"
The two looked at each other and laughed. Gu Qingfeng was both a person of Original Sin and a variable of the Present Ancient Era, and he knew Mo Wentian was the same—both a person of Original Sin and a variable of the Present Ancient Era. If he could hear the thunderous roar, Mo Wentian likely could too. If the roar affected him, naturally it would also affect Mo Wentian. When the thunderous roar sounded, it felt like it was summoning him; similarly, Mo Wentian must have had the same feeling.
As the two were laughing, another voice came: "Wentian!
Brother Gu!
Long time no see!"