Explain more about this Lord Lu." Zhou Fan said.
The Celestial Emperor nodded and explained in depth.
However, no matter how much he spoke, Zhou Fan could not see any other similarities.
"Your knowledge about him is full of holes." Zhou Fan said.
It was clear that the Celestial Emperor didn't know very much.
"Back then, I was just an ordinary follower, one of trillions and quadrillions. To be honest, it would almost be more accurate to call me a fan. However, I am one of the few from that era that exist today, and have even become a Celestial Emperor."
Zhou Fan shrugged his shoulders. It seemed there was nothing else he could learn about this Lord Lu.
Seeing Zhou Fan turn away, the Celestial Emperor warned him.
"This is far more important than you think. The people coming are far more terrifying than a Celestial Emperor. If I could display my full strength, I could easily kill you, but these people could easily kill me at my peak. They may even have ways to display their strength without causing the Universe to collapse or forcefully expand the Universe."
Zhou Fan fell into thought. It seemed that the situation really was becoming perilous. "So do you have a suggestion or are you still useless?"
The Celestial Emperor ignored his rude words and spoke. "I can only suggest one thing. You must go to the future, travel to the Nine Heavens Universe, and meet with Shen Ce."
"Who is Shen Ce?" Zhou Fan asked.
"When Master Lu began to help humanity truly fight back during the Race War Era, she was an extremely important person. Her Innate Talent allowed her to spread eyes all over the Universes and command countless soldiers. She served directly by his side, and if you can meet with her, I am sure she could help you understand your connection to him, and perhaps find a way for you to solve this problem." The Celestial Emperor explained.
"There are two issues. One, how could I go to the future? Two, why would Shen Ce help me?" Zhou Fan asked.
"For the first issue, I can almost certainly confirm that the reason someone cannot go to the future is not a natural occurrence, but something done by the Master of the River of Time. Master Lu once fought and injured the Master of the River of Time. Perhaps the Master of the River of Time won't attack you since you are from this era, and I also have a suspicion that that green fish is the very Master of the River of Time I am talking about." The Celestial Emperor said.
Zhou Fan nodded. He had somewhat guessed as much.
"As for Shen Ce, tell her I sent you and show her the Universe in your Chest. I am sure that she will help you then."
Zhou Fan fell into thought. If what the Celestial Emperor said was true, then the Origin Era was on the verge of extinction, even if they were completely unaware. Soon, countless powerful beings would descend upon them. Their fate would then be completely outside of their control.
After just a few minutes, Zhou Fan nodded. "I suppose I will take a trip to the future and see what I can do. In the worst case scenario, the Origin Era is destroyed, and I take revenge in the future."
The Celestial Emperor nodded. "Good luck. I will watch over the Origin Era while you are gone. For the sake of Master Lu, I do hope you survive this journey."
Zhou Fan set off. He first visited the green fish.
It was surprised to see him visit. As always, it was struggling to wrest control of the River of Time.
"What can I do for you?" It asked.
Zhou Fan appeared in front of it. "Forgive me."
He grabbed it, and with his finger, carved into its scales. It was frightened and confused, but did not dare to resist.
At the end of his carving, Zhou Fan connected a thread to him and the carving.
The carving slowly faded away from the fish's scales, but the fish could feel it was still in effect.
"I don't know if this is necessary or if it will be effective, but know that this formation allows me to instantly kill you, and its power grows whenever I break through. Luckily, it can also serve as a lifesaver for you."
The green fish nodded, not understanding what was going on.
Zhou Fan did not explain any further, leaving. He headed directly towards one of the clouds of time. He entered it, and in the distance, he could sense the existence of an infinite river.
Without hesitation, he stepped into that river.
He did not know where it would take him, but it would be some point in the future for sure. After all, it had only recently been created in the Origin Era.
He felt as if countless years, yet also an instant, had passed in a moment.
Suddenly, it all froze.
The River of Time stopped moving, and Zhou Fan stood on top of it.
In front of him, a green fish with long whiskers appeared.
"Green Fish." Zhou Fan said calmly.
The fish was silent for a moment before speaking. "I've been meaning to thank you. That formation you carved into me pissed me off for countless years, but just as you had said, it managed to save my life when that Lu punk attacked me."
Zhou Fan felt as though he had found an opportunity. "Can you tell me about him?"
The fish trembled before speaking. "I really don't dare. You are all powerful and talented, but he struck far more fear into me. After all, you never attacked me, he beat me to near death. If I speak about him, I fear he might appear and beat me again."
Zhou Fan wanted to pressure him, but seeing the fish trembling so strongly, he didn't.
"Then at least send me to the correct point in the future."
The fish nodded. "Once again, thank you. And good luck. I took action to protect the timeline once, but there may be many more attacks in the future. I will do what I can."
With that, Zhou Fan felt the River of Time move again.