Zhu Zhengwei's mind completely froze.

He thought it might be someone else, but he never expected...

It would be Zhang Zhi?

Previously, hadn't he chosen separate directions with the Octopus Beauty, stepping into the outside world, traveling through the distant stars?

Over the past few hundred years, he must have gone through some experiences and encounters, perhaps even had some miraculous adventures, but to become as powerful as Emperor Tang in an instant seemed unlikely.

After all, Emperor Tang was one of the strongest beings in the Mortal Realm.

"Could it be?"

An odd thought suddenly occurred to Zhu Zhengwei.

Was his identity imagined as Zhenyuanzi, while Zhang Zhi was imagined by those miners to be the reincarnation or avatar of some great figure?

It's very possible.

And the identity he gained, who could it be?

A chilling notion suddenly came to Zhu Zhengwei, an identity so noble it was beyond imagination.

Zhang Bairen!

After all, the player Immortal Herbs previously didn't know the name of this Immortal, only that his surname was Zhang and that he had endured trials in the mortal world, gained immortality, and experienced worldly hardships, which is how the name Zhang Bairen was chosen.

And who is Zhang Bairen?

The legendary Jade Emperor of the Celestial Court!

Indeed, it's recorded in Journey to the West.

The Jade Emperor from childhood practiced cultivation, enduring 1,750 tribulations, each lasting 129,600 years, finally achieving true fruit and becoming the Supreme God among Gods...

Full name: Supreme Celestial Emperor, Holder of Seals of Heaven and Earth, Pilgrim of the Truth, Gold Summit Palace, Nine Realms, Lord of the Ten Thousand Ways, Unfathomable Great Virtue, Bright Hall, Golden Palace of Heaven, Supreme Jade Emperor, Pardon of All Sins, Great Celestial Venerable, Leading the High Emperor.

This is a terrifying name so long that you'd need to look it up on Baidu to remember it all, and even a person skilled at reciting lists would find it hard to get straight, a testament to its supreme nobility!

Moreover, its background and experiences match perfectly.

"Could it really be true?"

Zhu Zhengwei found it unbelievable, looking toward Zhang Zhi in the distant starry sky, and said softly, "However, if Laozi's reincarnated avatar could appear, then the reincarnation of the Jade Emperor could also make sense."

After all, Laozi practiced the Way of the Supreme, roamed freely, creating incarnations in various heavens, which is normal.

The Jade Emperor, even more so, reincarnated after countless tribulations.

Both belong to the kind of existence that cultivates avatar-related skills.

"And the worldly identity of the Jade Emperor, possessing earth-shattering power comparable to the Human Emperor, is not surprising..."

Zhu Zhengwei secretly observed this second guest from Earth, "Perhaps at the moment when the Primordial Chaos world is fully formed, his traveling self, along with his background and worldview, some memories began to awaken...."

He believed there was a high possibility he guessed right.

Thus, the question followed.

What exactly is Zhang Zhi's identity?

Merely a Jade Emperor's avatar that gained self-awareness, or the reincarnated main body of the Jade Emperor?

There's a big difference.

And does he inherit part of the Jade Emperor's memories?

Furthermore, what does he think of himself, the elder brother??

Zhu Zhengwei's mind kept turning as he looked at this visitor from the Four-dimensional Cosmos.

"I'm a Moor..."

At this time, like the previous Emperor Tang, Zhang Zhi was listening to the last words of this universe, those airborne tombstone inscriptions, and his next step might also set his sights on the nearest Earth.

"No matter what, I must act!"

Zhu Zhengwei felt a bit calm inside, not as tense as when he first met Emperor Tang.

It was the second time, and he somewhat got used to the roller-coaster feeling of tension, also because Zhang Zhi, to some extent, was on his side.

"Tap tap tap."

Lost in thought, Zhu Zhengwei appeared from the void and approached the other.

In the distance, the plain-looking middle-aged Zhang Zhi stood in the void, listening to the last words, his gaze turning with a hint of surprise, and he spoke, "Brother, how did you end up in this bizarre universe?"

Indeed, it was Zhang Zhi.

I was going to ask how you ended up here.

How did you suddenly come over to visit me?

But he wouldn't say that, Zhu Zhengwei remained calm, maintaining the dignity and demeanor an elder brother should have, and replied with a smile, "I've been in this Outer Realm Chaos for quite some time now, and didn't expect you'd grow so fast, stepping to this point... and meet here by chance."

"Indeed, meeting here was unexpected."

Zhang Zhi showed a complex expression and shook his head, "Over the years, I've had some unique encounters. Instead of growing, it was more like awakening! After leaving, while wandering one of the planets, I suddenly awakened many old memories, with a flood of memories being infused from all parts of the world."

Zhu Zhengwei thought to himself it was indeed so.

Zhu Zhengwei extended his palm in the void, and a stone table slowly appeared.

Clatter.

Zhu Zhengwei poured tea for both of them.

Zhang Zhi also sat down to drink tea, looking calm. They drank a few cups before speaking again.

"Brother, I recalled our visit to Bamboo Scenic Village back then... I brought students up the mountain to see you, and we drank tea the same way." His eyes seemed to carry ancient memories.

"How long has it been since we last met?" Zhu Zhengwei sighed, "I've been busy lately, and while I've had time to spare, I didn't know how to face the meeting."

"It's been two thousand years since we've met." Zhang Zhi smiled, and he actually had chances to see his brother, like during the Shiguang Empire incident, but he hesitated then, only sending Emperor Shiguang to ask on his behalf.

Both men were not adept at expressing emotions, always having this feeling of not knowing what to say upon meeting.

In retrospect, Zhang Zhi had always played the role of a figure following his elder brother's footsteps, carrying feelings of reverence and longing.

Recalling the past, Zhang Zhi found his old memories becoming hazy. The land of Bamboo Scenic Village, and the later Shiguang Empire, were like ancient, distant memories.

Zhu Zhengwei turned his teacup in his hand and said, "We both have reincarnated and reborn, having experienced a rebirth and re-cultivating ourselves."

"Indeed, I never thought my identity would also be a reincarnation of an ancient being."

Zhang Zhi now knew he was a mortal incarnation of the Jade Emperor, and he also understood his brother's real identity as the ancient primordial figure, Zhenyuanzi.

Both of them were colossal figures in Daoism.

At this moment, there were countless words to say, yet they didn't know where to start, but this tranquil reunion, drinking tea, felt like a long-lost serenity.

They chatted about amusing incidents over the years, and Zhang Zhi shared his experiences and feelings from recent years, much of which Zhu Zhengwei had read in his Longevity Diary.

This wasn't a meeting between two major powers.

It wasn't like the tense conversation with Emperor Tang, making Zhu Zhengwei take every step cautiously.

At this point, they seemed more like two long-lost brothers reuniting, sharing their experiences over the years.

And indeed, after the chit-chat, Zhang Zhi raised a question, "Although I'm an avatar, I found I couldn't connect with the main body of the Celestial Court. I wonder what happened in Heaven?"

Isn't it strange if you could connect?

The Celestial Court, who knows how long it will take to come into being.

The current Chang'an City, and the Mortal Realm, took so long.

"There is a great tribulation in Heaven." Zhu Zhengwei casually replied, as that was the only explanation, since both the Celestial Realm and Buddhism couldn't be contacted...

"Great tribulation?" Zhang Zhi was surprised and couldn't help but say, "A great tribulation, perhaps foreign invaders to our Primordial Chaos world? Could it be, from this Outer Realm Chaos?"

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