The words fell, and a massive, ancient Ancient Spirit Boat tore through the spatial rift, emerging into the world. Complex Dao patterns constantly evolved across its surface, radiating an aura of profound age and history.Standing atop the vessel, Tianxing Old Ancestor’s face was flushed crimson, his beard trembling with barely contained fury. He glared down at the territory of the Ancient Qin Family, his killing intent soaring to the heavens.He glanced toward the empty space beside Lu Xuan, bowing respectfully. “Daoist Friend, you won’t need to lift a finger this time!”
Lu Xuan’s face twitched. “Good.”
It was clear that Tianxing Old Ancestor had been holding back his rage the entire journey. Now, he was ready to explode.
Tianxing Old Ancestor turned to Tianyuan Old Ancestor. “Senior Brother Tianyuan, let me handle this! I’ve been itching to wipe out this paltry Ancient Qin Family for ages!”
Tianyuan Old Ancestor nodded in agreement. His divine sense had already swept over the Ancient Qin Family. Their three strongest experts included two Eight-star Great Emperors and one Seven-star Great Emperor. However, the two Eight-star Great Emperors were withered, their vitality sinking—Twilight Emperors clearly nearing the end of their lifespans and far from their peak. Tianxing could easily annihilate the entire Qin Family alone.
A deafening roar erupted! Tianxing Old Ancestor stomped his bare feet, instantly rocketing down from the Ancient Spirit Boat. The pressure of an Eight-star Great Emperor surged out like a vast, boundless ocean, rolling spiritual energy crashing down directly toward the Ancient Qin Family.
Qin Wuyang instantly felt a wave of terror, his voice trembling. “The Grand Dao Sect has truly come!”
Beside him, the two Eight-star Great Emperors looked grim. The Grand Dao Sect’s Nine-star Great Emperor had also arrived. This was not a friendly visit.
The two Qin Old Ancestors, one in black robes and one in grey, forced a smile. They rose on a divine rainbow, stepping into the void, and bowed respectfully toward Tianxing Old Ancestor. “Fellow Daoists of the Grand Dao Sect, we apologize for our poor welcome to our clan! May we ask what brings you here?”
Before they could finish, Tianxing Old Ancestor let out a cold snort. “To annihilate your Qin Family!”
The declaration sounded like thunder across the sky.
Tianxing Old Ancestor immediately activated the power of the Grand Dao Scripture. Terrifying energy gathered from all directions. With every step he took, his momentum grew stronger, surging toward the Qin family like a collapsing mountain range and a tidal wave combined.
The two Qin Old Ancestors staggered in the void, their hearts filled with dread. Though they were also Eight-star Great Emperors, the gap between them and Tianxing Old Ancestor was immense. It wasn't just a difference in strength; it was a difference in life itself. Their vitality was waning, their aura decaying like withered flames, while Tianxing Old Ancestor was a blazing, scorching sun. Even working together, they were no match for him.
“Daoist Friend, let’s talk! We can talk!” the two Qin Old Ancestors cried out in alarm.
But Tianxing Old Ancestor ignored them. He swept his sleeve, his momentum reaching its peak. Great Emperor Dao patterns swirled around him as he launched a devastating attack at the two Qin Old Ancestors!
Boom!
A colossal palm print, capable of blotting out the sky, descended. Imbued with the power of the Grand Dao Scripture and Tianxing Old Ancestor’s supreme techniques, its might was earth-shattering.
The two Qin Old Ancestors gritted their teeth, forced to activate their trump cards to resist. But it was useless. Tianxing Old Ancestor’s palm was majestic and overbearing, instantly smashing the two Old Ancestors out of the void, sending them crashing heavily into a mountain range.
Crack!
The mountain shattered, rocks flew, and the Qin Family’s land was ripped apart for miles. A massive five-finger palm print was left etched into the earth.
Pfft!
The two Qin Old Ancestors spat blood, their faces ashen. They were instantly severely injured.
Seeing this, the entire Qin Family was utterly stunned. But beyond the shock, there was only fear. Silence descended upon the world.
In the past few millennia, when had the Qin Family ever suffered such humiliation? They were an Overlord-level Power, standing high and mighty in the Southern Wilds!
In that moment, the arrogance that had settled over the Qin Family for thousands of years was shattered by Tianxing Old Ancestor’s single palm strike. There were, indeed, gaps even among Overlord-level Powers!
Just then, the distant void tore open. Over a dozen Ancient Spirit Boats bobbed in the depths of the sky. These were the major human factions of Yanzhou, the state where the Qin Family resided. Such a monumental event had drawn them all to observe.
Witnessing the Qin Family being attacked by the Grand Dao Sect, the onlookers in Yanzhou were terrified. The Qin Family was the strongest force in Yanzhou! Were they truly going to be annihilated today?
Meanwhile, Tianxing Old Ancestor radiated brilliant divine light, like a blazing sun, and continued his assault. He slowly spoke, announcing the Qin Family’s fate.
“Today, the Qin Family is removed from the Southern Wilds!”
The cold voice echoed through the void, sounding like a death knell in the ears of the Qin Family members.
Panic seized the Qin Family. The two Eight-star Great Emperors looked at Qin Wuyang. “Quickly, contact the Supreme Profound Sect!”
Qin Wuyang immediately activated a secret technique, sending a message to Nanchenzi Old Ancestor of the Supreme Profound Sect. The Qin Family members seized the opportunity to activate their protective formation.
But it was too late!
Tianxing Old Ancestor’s momentum exploded again, fierce and domineering, like a thunderbolt shattering the darkness. The energy he unleashed boiled over, like a surging ocean, instantly destroying the Qin Family’s formation.
Crack! Crack!
In an instant, countless formation patterns extinguished, turning into dust and smoke.
Tianxing Old Ancestor then teleported in front of the two Qin Eight-star Great Emperors, unleashing his supreme killing technique.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The void trembled! The earth tore apart! The two Old Ancestors were beaten mercilessly, reduced to a miserable, dying state. Their physical bodies were nearly destroyed, exposing white bone, and their divine souls were shredded. Their Great Emperor Dao Foundations were fractured, leaving them with only a single, faint breath of life. They could fight no more.
Not far away, Qin Wuyang’s face was twisted in a snarl. He roared savagely, “Grand Dao Sect! We may not be your match, but the Supreme Profound Sect is on its way! They have promised to protect us! If you dare to strike my Qin Family, the consequences are beyond what you can bear!”
“Oh?” Tianxing Old Ancestor sneered. “The Supreme Profound Sect is coming? Then it seems I must speed things up!”
With that, he delivered a final blow to the two Eight-star Great Emperors!
The two Qin Old Ancestors were powerless to resist, watching helplessly as the colossal palm descended.
Boom!
In a flash, the bodies of the two Old Ancestors exploded, instantly dying. Their Dao and lives were extinguished, their Form and Spirit Destroyed!
Seeing this, the Qin Family members were dumbfounded. Their two strongest Old Ancestors were just… gone? Their minds went blank. They simply couldn't accept it.
At that moment, Tianxing Old Ancestor’s will moved, and a phantom golden hand materialized in the air, reaching for Qin Wuyang. Qin Wuyang had nowhere to hide and was immediately seized by the illusory golden hand.
Tianxing Old Ancestor’s expression was icy. He prepared to crush him.
But then, a dazzling divine light erupted from Qin Wuyang. The imprint left by Nanchenzi of the Supreme Profound Sect was activated. A figure condensed in the void—it was Nanchenzi, the Nine-star Great Emperor of the Supreme Profound Sect.
Nanchenzi’s white beard fluttered as he scanned the surroundings, a look of surprise in his eyes. He turned his gaze toward Tianyuan Old Ancestor and slowly said, “Daoist Friend Tianyuan, please show my Supreme Profound Sect some respect…”
Before he could finish, Tianyuan Old Ancestor simply waved his sleeve, instantly scattering Nanchenzi’s phantom projection.
“You…” Nanchenzi’s face was filled with disbelief as his figure disintegrated into the world.
Witnessing this, Qin Wuyang’s scalp went numb. Even the Supreme Profound Sect couldn’t deter the Grand Dao Sect?
Tianxing Old Ancestor exerted force and squeezed.
Pfft!
Qin Wuyang’s body instantly burst open, his blood staining the sky. His Dao and life were extinguished.
The Qin Family members froze in place. All three Old Ancestors were dead, just like that?
In the distant void, the people of Yanzhou were stunned. Who could have imagined the Grand Dao Sect’s killing intent was so terrifying? The Ancient Qin Family, even with the promised protection of the Supreme Profound Sect, was annihilated! Tianyuan Old Ancestor had completely disregarded Nanchenzi’s face.
Such a display made them fearful. If the Grand Dao Sect had previously been a sleeping giant, merely inspiring awe, today that giant had awakened and begun a warpath, inspiring sheer terror. When the sword is drawn, blood must flow. Clearly, the Grand Dao Sect intended to make an example of the Ancient Qin Family, using them as a warning to the Three Thousand States of the Southern Wilds.
Someone speculated, “The Ancient Qin Family must have been involved in ambushing the Grand Dao Sect’s genius, otherwise the Grand Dao Sect wouldn’t be this insane!”
Another Great Emperor agreed. “It must be. The Grand Dao Sect has suddenly become terrifying.”
Next, Tianxing Old Ancestor began a slaughter. It was a massacre. No one in the Qin Family was a match for him. Without any suspense, Tianxing Old Ancestor swept through them like autumn leaves, annihilating the Qin Family with lightning speed.
The Qin Family’s territory became a river of blood.
Cangxuan Old Ancestor shook his head lightly, commenting softly, “It is better to offend Tianyuan Old Ancestor than to provoke Tianxing Old Ancestor.” Tianyuan, though a Nine-star Great Emperor, could still be reasoned with. But Tianxing, once enraged, would go completely berserk.
Next, Tianxing Old Ancestor plunged into the subordinate forces of the Qin Family, such as the Heavenly Blade Sect and the Black Rock Sect. Everywhere he went, he annihilated them with a single strike. Tianxing Old Ancestor’s killing intent was boundless; since he decided to destroy the Qin Family, he acted decisively, cutting the grass and pulling up the roots. Moreover, the Supreme Profound Sect was on its way, so he needed to hurry! He was not the type to waste time bickering during a fight!
Soon, Tianxing Old Ancestor was Traversing the Void, his figure moving like the wind, heading straight for the Qin Family’s subordinate forces. He would leave no one alive.
Tianxing Old Ancestor was like a god of death, ruthlessly harvesting lives. By this point, no one in Yanzhou dared to stop him. His focus had already shifted to the treasuries of these factions. Killing without taking treasure was meaningless!
Tianxing Old Ancestor flew through the sky, divine rainbows soaring, constantly piercing the void as he shuttled back and forth across Yanzhou. The other major forces in Yanzhou could only watch in silence.
Their hearts were churning. Who could have imagined that the strongest Eight-star Emperor-tier Major Power in their state would be annihilated just like that? It was terrifying! The Ancient Qin Family had stood for tens of thousands of years! They had become the first Overlord-level Power to be destroyed since the Great Era descended.
Everyone recalled the dread of previous epochs when the Great Era arrived. The competition of the Great Era was built on withered bones; below the Supreme Path, all were lost souls. The annihilation of the Ancient Qin Family was just the beginning; soon, more factions would vanish into the river of history.
The forces in Yanzhou were deeply shaken, remaining silent for a long time.
Several hours later, Tianxing Old Ancestor returned. He never procrastinated, having single-handedly wiped out the Qin Family’s subordinate forces, including the Heavenly Blade Sect and the Black Rock Sect. He held several Storage Rings, containing the entire haul from the Qin Family’s destruction: over a dozen Emperor Weapons, several Supreme Grade Spirit Ore deposits, Emperor-tier techniques, spirit herbs, pills, talismans… the list was endless! It was a fruitful harvest!
In high spirits, Tianxing Old Ancestor smiled at Ji Fuyao, Ye Chen, Liu Xuan, and the others. “When we return, I will distribute cultivation resources to you!”
The top true disciples replied, “Thank you, Old Ancestor!”
Tianxing Old Ancestor pointed to the ruins of the Ancient Qin Family and instructed, “Remember this: when you kill an enemy in the future, you must cut the grass and pull up the roots!”
The true disciples nodded.
Just then, Tianyuan Old Ancestor looked at Lu Xuan and the others. “Cangxuan, Tianxing, you should return to the sect first. Daoist Friend Nanchenzi has already reached the border of Yanzhou. I will meet him.”
He knew that having annihilated the Ancient Qin Family, a battle between him and Nanchenzi was inevitable.
Tianxing Old Ancestor and Cangxuan Old Ancestor nodded. A battle between Nine-star Great Emperors was not something they should interfere with.
Soon, Cangxuan Old Ancestor summoned the ancient Black and White Dao Palace. The Grand Dao Sect members stepped inside, and the palace instantly transformed into a streak of light, tearing through the void and shooting toward the Grand Dao Sect.
Three days later, Cangxuan Old Ancestor brought everyone back to the Grand Dao Sect.
Qing Yan, Wang Man, and the Ye Family Old Ancestors bid farewell to Ji Fuyao, returning to the Blackflame Mountain Range and Qingcheng, respectively.
Before leaving, they said, “Empress, perhaps we can begin planning to Re-establish the Fuyao Dynasty now!”
Ji Fuyao tilted her exquisite neck slightly, her starry eyes gleaming. “I will consider it.”
They nodded and departed using the Grand Dao Sect’s teleportation array.
Back on Azure Mystery Peak, Lu Xuan eagerly checked Chen Changsheng’s profile. As always, his realm, techniques, and insights were all listed as unknown. So mysterious… The System had already marked Chen Changsheng’s location: Baiya Prefecture.
Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen’s first action upon returning to Azure Mystery Peak was to rush into the thatched hut. They even started fighting over who got to cook. They hadn’t cooked for Master in days since leaving the peak, and both were eager to prepare a meal for Lu Xuan.
Ji Fuyao’s delicate lips parted as she looked at Ye Chen. “Junior Brother, I’ll do it.”
Ye Chen countered, “Senior Sister, I insist!”
Unable to resolve the dispute, Ji Fuyao simply raised her hand and instantly suppressed Ye Chen.
Ye Chen looked crestfallen. “Senior Sister, it’s just cooking. Was that really necessary?”
Ji Fuyao, busy preparing the ingredients, replied, “Junior Brother Ye Chen, you haven’t been on Azure Mystery Peak lately. You should try my cooking.”
Just then, Lu Xuan slowly rose from his recliner outside the hut and walked inside, filling a kettle with Azure Nether Celestial Water from the ancient vat.
Ji Fuyao looked curious.
Lu Xuan smiled, walking out of the hut and leaving them with his back. “Fuyao, Ye Chen, don’t prepare my portion for the next few days.”
Ye Chen was puzzled. “Master, why is that?”
Ji Fuyao poked her beautiful face out of the hut, tilting her head as she watched Lu Xuan. “Master, what’s going on?”
Lu Xuan chuckled. “I need to go out for a few days, maybe even ten or more. My return date is uncertain.” He knew that recruiting Chen Changsheng this time would be a difficult task. After all, this third disciple was extremely Ultra Low-Profile!
Ji Fuyao watched Lu Xuan’s slightly excited demeanor, her beautiful eyes narrowing as her mind raced. Master was usually so indifferent and detached. The only thing he truly cared about was their cultivation. He treated Emperor Weapons like dirt and supreme techniques as nothing. The only thing that could possibly motivate him was a disciple!
And Master said he was leaving for days?
There could only be one truth!
Master was going to recruit a new disciple!
With this thought, Ji Fuyao asked expectantly, “Master, will the new one be a Junior Brother or a Junior Sister?”