Zhou Fan had been wondering about the lack of other paths in the future. Even in the Origin Era, there seemed to be more people using alternate paths. It seemed that all paths made by people not on humanity's side were completely isolated from humanity. Only someone like Ying Xiong, the Grand Empyrean, or other Path Creator born after the split would have paths present.
He wondered just how many people had become the enemies of humanity during the Race War Era. It sounded like the fish had even become humanity's enemy, which surprised Zhou Fan. It didn't seem like the type. Whatever it was, he would learn about it eventually. He had already learned too much about a future he had yet to experience.
He now somewhat understood his connection with this Lord Lu. However, it didn't explain any direct connection that would lead the future to go against him. He could only think of the so-called prophet. It was as if he was intentionally making trouble.
"Do you know of the prophet who had been spreading information about the Origin Era?" Zhou Fan asked.
"Yes, I do. Very well actually." Shen Ce said.
"I have reason to believe he is intentionally going against the Origin Era."
"What does that have to do with you?"
"He is lying on Lord Lu's name to do so."
Zhou Fan's words made Shen Ce's face go dark. "I see."
She thought about it for a moment before speaking. "There is nothing I can really do about it, but take this information to the Temple Master, show him your medal, and tell him I vouch for you. The situation will naturally be solved then."
Zhou Fan nodded. He did not need anything else from Shen Ce.
"Thanks for the help." He said before leaving.
He quickly made his way over to the Temple Master.
He got closer and closer, before he felt some intent in front of him. If he took another step forward without permission, he wouldn't even know how he died. Although the Temple Master had his eyes closed, Zhou Fan could tell he was being watched.
"Shen Ce has sent me with information of someone lying using Lord Lu's name."
The Temple Master opened his eyes. "Come." He said without hesitation.
Zhou Fan quickly arrived.
"Explain yourself."
"The prophet that spread the information about the Origin Era has spread another piece of information, and this one involves Lord Lu. It is almost entirely a lie, and it is being told with bad intentions." While speaking, Zhou Fan showed his medal, which added to his credibility.
It was a new experience, trying to get someone else to do his dirty work for him.
The Temple Master listened and nodded thoughtfully. His ancient body seemed like it would dissipate at the slightest touch, yet every movement held unimaginable power.
"Hmm. Do you have any proof?"
Before Zhou Fan could answer, the Temple Master shook his head and stood up. "Who cares, I'll go find out for myself."
The Temple Master grabbed Zhou Fan and took a step forward.
In that step, he arrived at the portal to exit the Nine Heavens Universe. With another step, he was gone.
Every two steps he took led them out of a Universe and into another.
Before long, they arrived in a Universe different than the rest.
It was far larger than any Universe he had ever seen, and everything in it was completely balanced.
Zhou Fan could tell that this was the Origin Universe, the very Universe he had been born in.
He could feel a hidden resonance with the Universe, but the Temple Master didn't seem to notice that at all.
He took a step forward, entering deep into the Origin Universe. Here, there were many, many powerful presences.
Zhou Fan even felt some familiar powers, though he imagined their creators were elsewhere.
"Temple Master. You dare barge in here?" A voice said. Space shattering like glass. But it didn't affect the Temple Master.
He looked around, and eventually sensed someone.
He took a step forward and arrived in front of a young looking man sitting on the ground.
His eyes snapped open.
At the same time, seven people appeared. They each wore different clothes and gave off different feelings. What they all had in common, however, was their terrifyingly powerful aura.
The Temple Master acted as if they weren't even there.
"What is this new prophecy involving Lord Lu?" He asked.
"Lord Lu of the Nine Heavens is connected with the Origin of Cultivation within the Origin Era. That's all."
"And is that true?"
"Of course it is." The prophet said.
The Temple Master turned to Zhou Fan. "I can't sense the intent to lie on him. What do you have to say?"
"It is not exactly a lie, but he is using Lord Lu's name to cause damage to the Origin Era. Also, it is only barely true."
Before the Temple Master could respond, the prophet sneered.
"How would you know, brat. You're only an Earth Immortal."
"Because I am the Origin of Cultivation, and the only connection I have to Lord Lu of the Nine Heaven's is that he is my Great Grand Disciple by seniority."
Zhou Fan's words silenced the area. Even the Temple Master was clearly stunned.
"You came from the past?" One of the seven powerful people asked.
Zhou Fan nodded.
"And you weren't stopped by the Master of the River of Time?" Another asked.
"That fish wouldn't dare." Zhou Fan said.
His words stunned everyone again.
"You say you are Lord Lu's Great Grandmaster by seniority?" The Temple Master asked.
"It appears that way from what I've heard. The one you know as the Mi lord is something of a disciple to me in the Origin Era."
"Understood. In that case, do you want me to kill the prophet?" The Temple Master asked seriously.
"Hey, y–" The prophet began to say.
"Quiet down while your fate is being decided." The Temple Master said.