Chapter 1436: The Meaning of Grape’s Existence

“I’m heading to the Chaotic Mist Area to search for treasures that can help Senior Brother recover,” Wang Xuanxin said.

“I’ll go too,” Zhou Kailing added.

“Senior Brother and I will trade all the Xuanhuang and innate supreme treasures we’ve refined over the years for Primordial Purple Qi crystals,” Guangxu chimed in.

Soon, the Human Warriors gathered outside the small world pledged to do everything they could to find items that could aid Xu Gang’s recovery.

Meanwhile, aboard the Chaotic Ship, Xu Fan suddenly felt a pang in his chest.

“I just felt a strange unease. Is something happening in the Three Thousand Realms?”

“Yulun and Xu Gang have both reached the level of Chaotic Great Saint Powerful Beings. With their combined strength and the strategic position of the Three Thousand Realms,” Xu Fan thought, “unless they’re targeted by a Leader of the God Demon Empire, there shouldn’t be any major issues.”

“It won’t be long now. Once I return, we’ll have nothing to fear,” Xu Fan felt a growing urgency, and for the first time, he found himself longing to get home as quickly as possible.

He set aside the half-finished Path Mark Light Shadow Diagram and stood up, stepping out of the small world.

In the center world, Xu Fan approached a powerful being from the Holy Hui tribe, who was in charge of the Chaotic Ship.

“Elder, is there any way to increase the speed of the Chaotic Ship?” Xu Fan asked, presenting the Path Mark Light Shadow Diagram as a gesture of goodwill.

“If we push it to its limits, we can double the speed, but it comes with some risks. Is there an urgent matter, Master Xu?” the Holy Hui tribe powerful being replied, examining the unique diagram with a satisfied nod.

“Elder, there’s an urgent situation at home, and I need to return as soon as possible. How quickly can we reach the Chaotic Mist Area?” Xu Fan asked respectfully.

“The fastest we can get there is in twenty thousand years, but what are you willing to offer in return?”

The Holy Hui tribe powerful being set the Path Mark Light Shadow Diagram aside and looked at Xu Fan intently.

“In twenty thousand years, I’ll teach you everything I know about Realm Chess, including all the strategies I’ve developed over my lifetime.”

This was the offer Xu Fan had prepared beforehand, knowing it was the most valuable thing he could offer to the Holy Hui tribe powerful being.

“I’m no slouch at Realm Chess myself; I’ve already learned most of your strategies,” the Holy Hui tribe powerful being chuckled.

Hearing this, Xu Fan waved his hand, and a neatly arranged Realm Chess board appeared between them.

“If I can’t defeat you within a thousand years, you’ll get everything I promised without any cost to you.”

“But if I win, I hope you’ll help me reach the Chaotic Mist Area within twenty thousand years,” Xu Fan said earnestly.

“Interesting. You think you can beat me in a thousand years? Alright, I’ll take that bet.”

The Holy Hui tribe powerful being picked up a piece and made the first move.

Without hesitation, Xu Fan placed his piece on the board.

At that moment, Xu Fan and Grape’s clone poured all their computing power into the game, calculating every possible move.

“Master, Grape’s clone has been by your side for so long without being of much use.”

“This time, let Grape prove its worth.”

The Grape clone, which Xu Fan always carried, represented about thirty percent of Grape’s total computing power.

“Are you willing to burn your essence to boost your computing power?”

“I’m about 70% confident I can win this game within a thousand years. Are you sure you want to sacrifice your clone just to give me an extra boost?” Xu Fan thought to himself.

“If the Master commands it, Grape will only guarantee success if there’s a 90% chance,” Grape replied.

“You know, sacrificing 30% of your essence means advancing to a higher level of existence will be nearly impossible once you return,” Xu Fan said, his tone tinged with reassurance.

“Advancing to a higher level is only meaningful if it allows me to serve the Master better.”

“Right now, the Master’s current task is the very reason Grape exists.”

“Please grant Grape the authority.”

There was a faint trace of reluctance in Grape’s voice.

“Alright~”

In an instant, Grape’s computing power multiplied dozens of times over.

The analysis of the powerful being from the Holy Hui tribe was completed in a flash, and dozens of strategies to defeat him within a thousand years were calculated.

Nine hundred years later, the powerful being from the Holy Hui tribe stared at the chaotic chessboard and reluctantly dropped the piece in his hand.

Though he hadn’t lost yet, the confusion of the board made it impossible to follow, sapping his will to continue.

He realized the situation had cornered him, and every move from here on out would lead him deeper into the trap set by Master Xu.

“Incredible, truly incredible!”

“Even the greatest chess master in our Holy Hui tribe couldn’t defeat me within a thousand years.”

“I agree to your earlier proposal. I’ll push the Chaotic Ship to its limits and arrive within twenty thousand years,” the powerful being from the Holy Hui tribe said.

Truthfully, accelerating the Chaotic Ship to that extent didn’t affect him much—it just required more energy.

“Thank you, Elder. Please give me some time to prepare the materials, and then I’ll share my insights on the Game of Realms with you.”

“Very well, go quickly and return quickly. I’m eager to hear your thoughts,” the powerful being from the Holy Hui tribe said with enthusiasm.

Ten thousand years later, the Three Thousand Realms drifted aimlessly through the unrefined material of the Chaotic Mist Area.

On the Three Thousand Realms, a massive teleportation formation lit up, and Wang Xiangchi stepped out with Han Feiyu and Wujie.

“Grape, how’s Senior Brother? Is his chaotic divine soul stable?” Wang Xiangchi asked as soon as they arrived.

“He’s still in a weakened state, but overall, he’s stable,” Grape’s voice responded.

“I’ve brought this chaotic spirit root Heavenly Mystery Flower from the Heavenly Merchant Clan. I heard it can strengthen the chaotic Holy Soul. Grape, can you test if it’s usable on Senior Brother?”

Wang Yulun took out the potted Heavenly Mystery Flower and teleported it directly to Grape’s treasury.

“This chaotic spirit root Heavenly Mystery Flower is as valuable as a Primordial Supreme Treasure. I hope it can help Senior Brother,” Wang Xiangchi said with hope.

Over the past ten thousand years, Xu Gang’s chaotic Holy Soul had fluctuated, sometimes even slipping into a state of near-extinction.

At that moment, in the small world where Xu Gang’s chaotic Holy Soul was stored, a single drop of blue liquid fell onto it.

That tiny drop caused the previously flickering, unstable chaotic Holy Soul to begin solidifying.

From a faint, flickering flame, it transformed into a lightly glowing human-shaped silhouette.

“It’s effective, but unfortunately, it’s consumable. It can save a chaotic divine soul in crisis but can’t restore its foundation.”

Hearing Grape’s words, the light of hope in Wang Xiangchi’s eyes dimmed for a moment, but then his resolve hardened.

“Feiyu, Wujie, let’s go. We’re not done yet.”

With that, Wang Xiangchi instructed Grape to prepare the teleportation formation to the Chaotic Mist Area.

“Master, let’s sell this Primordial Supreme Treasure sword!” Han Feiyu said, holding out the sword.

“No, this sword is meant for you. We’ll use it as a last resort,” Wang Xiangchi said firmly, shaking his head.

His Senior Brother was more important than his own life, but his disciples were no less precious.