Immortality Starts With Diligence(Xianxia Litrpg)

666. Ambush and Rescue

Lin Fei sauntered through the Time-Space Corridor. "Time Bubbles?" he mused as he locked onto Rainbow Supreme's location. Observing her enter a Time Bubble to cultivate, Lin Fei maintained his distance. Discovering a Time Bubble was indeed a stroke of good fortune.

At that moment, Lin Fei was also attuned to the essence of the Time-Space Corridor. He could distinctly sense the acceleration of time within—it sped up significantly compared to the chaos outside, at least by several folds, if not tenfold.

In such a case, within Lin Fei's Eternal Realm, time would accelerate by a hundredfold. His realm inherently operated at ten times the temporal flow of the chaos, thus amplifying the effects of the corridor's acceleration.

The experience within the Eternal Realm was markedly different. Even though it was already at the level of a True Immortal-grade world, the passage of time saw the continuous growth of the divine demons residing within it, enhancing the realm's progression.

However, reaching the status of a Chaos Realm was challenging. Solely relying on the evolution of life within the Eternal Realm was insufficient; it required external forces such as absorbing the essence of worlds and Chaotic Behemoths to achieve substantial enhancement or transformation into a Chaos Realm.

Lin Fei did not actively seek out Time Bubbles. The tenfold acceleration offered by the corridor itself was commendable enough. Besides, his primary mission was the covert protection of Rainbow Supreme, not personal cultivation. He was merely seizing the opportunity to cultivate alongside his protective duties.

Time passed gradually. Rainbow Supreme and her companions had been cultivating for an extended period, each immersed in deep meditative practices, at a crucial juncture in their training.

With a whoosh, at that very moment, not far from where Rainbow Supreme and her companions were cultivating within the Time Bubble, five mysterious Supremes appeared. Exchanging glances, a flicker of cold intent shone in their eyes.

"There are three Supremes cultivating in the Time Bubble," one noted quietly.

"These three seem weak, probably just ordinary Supremes," another observed.

"It seems our luck has come again. Assaulting Supremes in the Time-Space Corridor is the safest of crimes; no one will ever know."

"Let's make our move!"

The consensus among the five was quickly reached—they were accustomed to waylaying Supremes within the Time-Space Corridor. They proceeded with extreme caution, ensuring no other Supremes were around before launching their attack.

With a thunderous roar, the five acted decisively. Their combined strike was cataclysmic, instantly shattering the Time Bubble. The formidable force of their combined powers struck directly at Rainbow Supreme and her two companions.

"What's happening?"

"Damn it, it's an ambush!"

"Quick, defend!"

Rainbow Supreme and the others were jolted awake by the attack. Facing the united front of five Supremes, waking up was the only response, albeit too late. The ferocious power of the five assailants pummeled the three Supremes.

In an instant, the overwhelming force began to crush their bodies. Rainbow Supreme alone seemed to be holding on desperately, but her form too rapidly began to disintegrate—thirty percent, fifty percent, seventy percent, ninety percent...

A look of despair gradually filled Rainbow Supreme's eyes.

"Am I to die here? I've just reached Supreme status, my future was boundless, and now to die here? I cannot accept this!"

Rainbow Supreme roared, her voice filled with defiance and a profound unwillingness to accept her fate.

To perish here, unknown and unheralded, slain within the corridors of time-space—how could Rainbow Supreme reconcile herself to such a fate?

She aspired to ascend as a top-tier Supreme and even, perhaps, to become a Master of Chaos! She believed fervently in her potential; therefore, she could not resign herself to a premature demise.

However, the vast gulf in strength between her and her assailants was insurmountable. No amount of mental fortitude or willpower could alter the harsh reality of her situation. If her corporeal form were wholly obliterated, Rainbow Supreme would indeed perish.

"Heh, what does it matter if you are unwilling?" sneered one of the attackers. "Of all the Supremes we have slain, which among them was willing to die? But it makes no difference. Whether you accept it or not, or however fiercely you struggle, it is all in vain. Today, your death is certain, and your treasures will become ours."

The five Supremes laughed among themselves. Since banding together and venturing into the Time-Space Corridor, they had enjoyed a run of uninterrupted success. They had never faced any serious challenge, dispatching even powerful Supremes through their coordinated ambushes.

The treasures they had accumulated from their slain foes had significantly augmented their powers. Some were even nearing the threshold of top-tier Supreme status. Yet, to achieve such an exalted rank was not an easy task.

As despair and defiance warred within Rainbow Supreme, a sudden, mysterious radiance descended.

"Illusory Realm!"

A figure approached step by step from afar, while the power of the Illusory Realm had already made its presence felt. This was Lin Fei intervening at last! He had noticed the five Supremes earlier but had refrained from immediate action, opting instead to assess Rainbow Supreme's capabilities and to see if she could turn the tide herself.

Regrettably, Lin Fei was disappointed. Rainbow Supreme had not managed to avert the crisis and was instead on the brink of death. Seeing that she was truly in dire straits and unable to sustain herself any longer, Lin Fei finally intervened.

"Who is it?"

"Who's there?"

The five Supremes were startled and instantly turned to look behind them. They saw Lin Fei approaching, and even the descent of the Illusory Realm, but they were powerless to resist it.

The power of the Illusory Realm targeted the spirit, and though these five Supremes were formidable in strength, their spiritual resilience was merely average—indistinguishable from that of ordinary Supremes.

Consequently, Lin Fei's Illusory Realm enveloped them entirely, casting a veil of confusion over their eyes. Soon, all five were immobilized, their gazes vacant and lost.

Lin Fei advanced step by step towards Rainbow Supreme. He spared not a glance at the five incapacitated Supremes; their fate was already sealed the moment they were ensnared by the Illusory Realm. Lin Fei's Eternal Realm flickered subtly, sweeping the five Supremes into his Eternal Realm.

As the five Supremes vanished, Rainbow Supreme was taken aback.

"Is it you?" she recognized her rescuer—the mysterious Supreme she had encountered outside the Time-Space Corridor, whom she had desperately tried to evade. Yet now, he had saved her.

"Thank you, friend, for your rescue," Rainbow Supreme managed to say, still wary but polite.

"There's no need for thanks; I am merely fulfilling a promise," Lin Fei responded. "The Time-Space Corridor is a rare opportunity; continue your cultivation. We can discuss everything after you finish your training. With me here, no one will disturb you."

Lin Fei's tone was filled with a quiet confidence that brooked no doubt.

"Those five Supremes..." Rainbow Supreme still harbored some concerns. The sudden disappearance of the five Supremes made her skeptical of their deaths.

Lin Fei was undeniably strong, but could he really have killed five Supremes so swiftly? She suspected that Lin Fei had merely suppressed them, and it was possible they might still escape, which could spell trouble later.

"You can consider those five Supremes dead," Lin Fei assured her, shaking his head. "Once inside my Eternal Realm, not even a top-tier Supreme can escape."

His voice carried an unwavering confidence, leaving no room for doubt.