NOVEL WEB Chapter 286:
Chapter 286: What a Coincidence, You’re Here Too:
Xu Xi had always believed that cultivation and daily life were not in conflict.
One should grow stronger when needed, and enjoy life when necessary.
Even after ascending to divinity, with the girls around him having reached the realm of eternal supremacy, Xu Xi’s daily rhythm remained much like that of an ordinary person.
Browsing his phone.
Enjoying the scenery.
Shopping.
“Now that I think about it, it’s been a year since I moved into this courtyard. It’s time to replace some furniture.”
“Moli, Krisha, Yingxue, Ailei…”
“Since I’m going out, I should bring back some gifts for them too.”
Setting down his brush and paper, Xu Xi formed a rough plan for his day.
He was going shopping.
Should he bring someone along?
Both the machine servant and the witch were excellent at household management. Either of them would be useful companions.
Subconsciously, his gaze drifted toward the courtyard window.
The atmosphere was harmonious and peaceful. Krisha and Ailei were still tending to the garden, trimming plants with care. The winter courtyard was beautifully serene.
But for some reason, Xu Xi felt as if this part of the city was colder than the rest of Yan Mountain City.
“…Hmm, maybe I should go alone.”
It was just shopping. There was no need to trouble anyone.
Summoning his Jianmu staff, Xu Xi silently activated the spatial laws, disappearing from the room without a sound.
Almost instantly, in the courtyard, both the witch and the machine servant paused their actions.
At the same time, the county princess, who had been grilling dragon meat by herself, stopped chewing.
—
Chaos, disorder, and boundless power surged.
At the intersection of time and space.
At the collision of realms and universes.
The endless tide of chaos roared. The river of time trembled.
A single, seemingly insignificant figure stood amidst it all, wielding a bloodstained wooden sword, slicing through the fabric of reality.
One sweep.
One strike.
The barriers that countless ascendants despaired over shattered effortlessly beneath her blade.
“Almost there, Brother.”
“Soon, I’ll completely elevate Earth and reach you ahead of schedule.”
Amidst the shattering remnants of a broken world, the celestial maiden stepped upon the mother river of time, whispering words that only she could hear.
Her voice was calm yet filled with endless longing… and a trace of anticipation.
For years, she had tirelessly infused fragments of the cultivation world into Earth, drastically accelerating its evolution.
It wasn’t just to enter Earth in her true form.
It was also to claim the title of being the first—before the other supreme beings.
Theoretically, as long as Earth absorbed enough world fragments, it could evolve to rival, or even surpass, the former Immortal Realm.
It would become a world strong enough to bear the existence of the supreme.
However, the quality of the absorbed fragments was just as important as the quantity.
“It’s almost time…”
“A little longer…”
“Once Earth fully merges with the Immortal Realm, it will finally be able to support my descent…”
The celestial maiden lifted her hand slightly.
Fragments of shattered worlds fluttered around her, carried away by the chaotic currents. Each fragment radiated with the aura of cultivation, pouring into Earth’s universe.
The blue planet continued to evolve.
Its energy fluctuated, blending together, carrying traces of multiple supreme beings’ presence.
But compared to the cultivation side, the others were noticeably weaker.
This is my hidden path.
A triumphant smile played on Xu Moli’s lips. She was certain of her impending victory.
She could already see the dawn of success.
“But it’s still not enough…”
“I need more… much more…”
Chaos quivered, time flowed backward.
Her delicate fingers tightened around the hilt of her sword.
With precise and unyielding divine power, she continued slicing through worlds buried within the river of time.
Yet amidst her relentless work… something felt strange.
It was too quiet.
No, something was definitely off.
—
The trees along the street had shed their lush greenery, leaving only bare branches swaying uncertainly in the winter wind. Snow blanketed the rooftops, covering all but the smallest shop signs.
Xu Xi’s plan failed.
The moment he swung his Jianmu staff and teleported out of his study into the bustling city streets…
It happened.
A coincidence.
An incredibly precise coincidence.
Amidst the swirling snow, at the very first street corner he passed, a familiar figure greeted him in a familiar tone.
“Good afternoon, Master.”
“Are you out shopping as well? What a coincidence.”
The machine servant stood before him, her silver-blue eyes gleaming even brighter against the white, snow-covered world.
“…Indeed, what a coincidence, Ailei.”
Xu Xi opened his mouth to speak, then closed it.
Was it really a coincidence?
He wasn’t sure.
But at this moment, it seemed impossible not to bring Ailei along.
“Please, Master, allow me to assist you. I will always be at your service,” the machine servant said with sincerity.
Xu Xi could only agree.
Snowflakes fell in large clusters, twirling in the air like delicate white butterflies. They landed on Xu Xi and Ailei’s shoulders, forming a soft, thin layer.
Then, at the second street corner—
A strong gust of wind swept past, perfectly blowing away the snow that had settled on Xu Xi.
“Master, what a coincidence…”
A seventeen-year-old girl stood before him, her youthful face untouched by time.
Her delicate features and silver hair complemented the snowy season.
Krisha stood at the corner, cradling her staff.
She tilted her head slightly, blinking at him.
Xu Xi: …
“Yes, it is quite the coincidence.”
After a moment of thought, he extended an invitation.
“Krisha, would you like to go shopping with me?”
“Yes, Master.”
The eternal witch joined the party.
Her face remained expressionless, her gaze empty, yet when her silver-gray hair swayed in the wind, Xu Xi felt as if he caught a hint of a smile.
Then came the third street corner.
At the far end of his vision, yet another familiar figure appeared.
A fiery presence crouched by the roadside, munching on something.
Upon spotting Xu Xi, she eagerly stood up and waved.
“Sir! You’re out too? What a coincidence!”
Wu Yingxue grinned widely.
She ran up to him without hesitation, naturally squeezing herself into the group.
Standing on tiptoe, her eyes sparkled with excitement.
“Sir, are you shopping? I can help carry things for you.”
“Well… that would be helpful, Yingxue.”
“No trouble at all! As long as I can help you, Sir.”
With a satisfied gulp, Wu Yingxue swallowed the last bite of roasted dragon meat.
The snowstorm raged, the wind howled, yet Xu Xi simply turned around, staring at the three girls who had all conveniently “coincidentally” run into him.
He fell into deep thought.
Was this really just a coincidence?
…
There was only one way to find out.
With hesitant steps, Xu Xi continued walking forward.
And just as expected—
“Brother, what a coincidence! You’re here too.”
She had made it in time.
Realizing she had overlooked something, the celestial maiden had corrected her mistake and promptly projected herself right in front of Xu Xi.