Chapter 65: The Beginning Is Also the End

【Your plan succeeded】

【The setup to conceal your aura prevented the gods from pinpointing your location immediately】

【The chaos across the world distracted the gods’ attention】

【By the time the gods confirmed that the Power of the Domain was in Laush City, you had already taken the Witch far away, completely vanishing from the gods’ search range】

【You were cautious, alert, and hid with the Witch for a long time, only emerging from the hideout after a month】

【You looked up at the sky and realized that the gods’ blockade of the laws had become even tighter. Even with Elemental Perception, it was difficult to grasp the true essence of the elements】

【You felt regret, as this meant the already slim chance of achieving godhood was now infinitely close to zero】

【The only comfort was that the Witch’s Power of Equilibrium was clearly superior to that of the gods. Her cultivation was largely unaffected, and she was progressing at a speed you couldn’t comprehend】

【Leaving the hideout, you entered the nearest city】

【You noticed that all Divine Churches had begun to act, seemingly under the gods’ orders, searching for the existence of all Elemental Mages】

【You realized that your and Cressa’s journey was about to come to an end】

【If you continued to roam the world recklessly as before, one day you would attract the attention of the Faith Mages and the gods】

【Simulation Year 39, you are 53, Cressa is 45】

【Holding Cressa’s hand, you returned to the City of Allenson in the northern part of the world. After decades of reconstruction, the once-ruined city had been rebuilt into a prosperous one】

【Although the city no longer looked the same, and the people you knew were no longer the same】

【You still held a fondness for this place】

【You decided to live in seclusion here to avoid the gods’ frenzied search and spend the rest of your life here】

Decades of wandering.

Decades of moving around.

After ascending to the rank of Saint Magister, it finally settled.

The City of Allenson, the place where it all began, was chosen by Xu Xi as the final resting place.

He took Cressa, forged ordinary identities, and settled in a house near the city center, with a courtyard of his own, just like before.

The Witch’s eternal youth no longer needed to worry about being exposed.

The Power of the Domain was formidable. Now, Xu Xi could use the life and death attributes of the domain to create an appearance and aura of normal aging for Cressa.

This trick wouldn’t fool the gods, but it was more than enough to shield her from the spiritual energy perception of ordinary mages.

“Cressa, we’ll be living here from now on.”

“Yes, Mentor.”

“It might be a bit boring, is that okay?”

“No, Mentor.”

“Then let’s go in.”

“Okay, Mentor.”

Cressa’s face was serious as she followed closely behind Xu Xi, stepping into this new home.

The Witch remained young, Allenson was still Allenson, but the rebuilt courtyard was no longer the same, and the sun’s decline was inevitable.

The warm sunlight was gradually losing even its own warmth.

…

【Simulation Year 41, you are 55, Cressa is 47】

【Two years have passed since you settled in Allenson City. During this time, the Divine Churches continued to frantically search for traces of Elemental Mages】

【You remained calm, not panicking at all】

【What does searching for Elemental Mages have to do with you, a Saint Magister?】

【Is there a connection? Clearly, there isn’t】

【This year, under your careful guidance, Cressa also grasped the true essence of the domain. The Power of Equilibrium once again played its role, and the Witch broke through the gods’ blockade, ascending to the rank of Saint Magister without causing any ripples】

【You sighed again: My disciple Cressa has the potential to surpass the gods】

…

【Simulation Year 46, you are 60, Cressa is 52】

【Your face showed more signs of aging, but your mental state was good. Your overly powerful spiritual energy often made people forget your aging】

【Every year, you continued to use the Wisdom of Mortals, mastering a vast amount of new knowledge. You self-taught and created the Compendium of Forbidden Spells】

【Your Earth Attribute Forbidden Spell improved…】

【Your Wind Attribute Forbidden Spell improved…】

【Your Lightning Attribute Forbidden Spell improved…】

【You passed the Compendium of Forbidden Spells to Cressa, who took it seriously and, under your guidance, began to learn the powerful forbidden spells she had never encountered before】

…

【Simulation Year 48, you are 62, Cressa is 54】

【Your plan to nurture the Witch seemed to have failed】

【Decades of effort still hadn’t restored the Witch’s emotions. You had never seen the Witch smile or cry】

【You remained silent for a long time, eventually giving up on emotional restoration】

【The Witch has her own life. Perhaps for her, having no emotions is a good thing】

【The long life of seclusion made you feel a bit bored. You tried to comprehend the laws and embark on the Path to Godhood, but unfortunately, you failed】

【The overly tight blockade prevented you from glimpsing the essence of the world’s operation. This meant you couldn’t gain more knowledge or the truths needed for godhood. You couldn’t see your own path】

“After all…”

“It still doesn’t work.”

In the study of the new courtyard in Allenson City.

The 62-year-old Xu Xi lay back, his eyes closed, revealing deep wrinkles and heavy fatigue.

The wear and tear of time had become more pronounced.

Now, even without looking through Cressa’s eyes, Xu Xi could clearly feel the decay and weakness spreading throughout his body.

Thus, Xu Xi tried to break through to Demigod.

Unfortunately, the path was cut off, and he had no viable method to ascend to godhood.

As for Cressa, thanks to the strange balance of chaos and order, she continued to improve her strength, as if the world’s elements were actively drawn to her.

“Forget it, after all, this outcome was expected.”

“Rather than complaining about the gods’ ruthless methods, it’s better to spend the remaining time teaching Cressa more.”

Xu Xi coughed a few times, covering his mouth.

The sound was muffled.

His body was still healthy, but due to the limitations of the Wisdom of Mortals, his organs had begun to age to varying degrees.

How long he could live, Xu Xi himself couldn’t say.

【Simulation Year 49, you are 63, Cressa is 55】

【You noticed something unusual about the Witch】

【Originally, the Witch only maintained her aging disguise when going out, but for some reason, recently she refused to remove it even at home】

【You met Cressa’s eyes and understood something in the silence】

【You smiled helplessly, extending your rough, aged hand to pat the Witch’s head as before, claiming you liked the 17-year-old Witch because she looked beautiful】

【The Witch’s body trembled slightly, her lifeless eyes reflecting your aged appearance. Finally, she returned to the form you liked】