"White Robe Daoist Friend, we have come to pay our respects."

Lu Xuan slowly emerged from his cave dwelling. "Old Ancestors, good to see you."

Tianyuan Old Ancestor asked, "Where is Senior White Robe?"

Lu Xuan smiled. "That's me."

Tianyuan Old Ancestor, completely convinced, smiled. "Daoist Friend, you've possessed him again."

Lu Xuan: "..."

Soon, Ji Fuyao, Ye Chen, and Chen Changsheng also stepped out of the cave dwelling, standing behind Lu Xuan and bowing to the assembled Old Ancestors.

The Old Ancestors' eyes gleamed as they appraised Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen. "Excellent, truly excellent. Both possess heaven-defying prodigy."

Then, they turned their gaze to Chen Changsheng, puzzled. "Changsheng, are you going too this time?"

Their doubt was clear; Chen Changsheng was only at Profound Venerate Stage Three.

Chen Changsheng gave his honest smile but said nothing.

Lu Xuan said, "With me here, there's no problem."

The Old Ancestors warned, "White Robe Daoist Friend, once inside the Bronze Ancient Palace, your strength will sweep through the Emperor Realm area. But remember, do not step into the Above Emperor Realm area, or Half-step Supremes will surely try to kill you!"

Lu Xuan replied casually, "No worries."

Soon after, countless spiritual peaks of the Grand Dao Sect shimmered with divine radiance, like a dazzling galaxy, shooting brilliant light into the void. Many Peak Masters rose into the air, each leading top true disciples.

Fang Yan, Luo Lingkong, Liu Xuan, and others smiled at Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen.

But when they looked at Chen Changsheng, they snorted dismissively.

Chen Changsheng smiled. "Please take care of me."

Fang Yan, bristling with annoyance, said, "Junior Brother Chen Changsheng, I don't know why, but whenever I see you, I just want to punch you."

Everyone burst into laughter.

Moments later, Cangxuan Old Ancestor extended his right hand, and a Star River materialized before them. Within this Star River, boundless mysteries unfolded, with Spirit Fish, manifestations of Heaven and Earth Principles, swimming gracefully. It was a truly profound sight.

Cangxuan Old Ancestor looked at everyone. "Come aboard."

Everyone immediately stepped onto the wondrous long river.

With a thought, Cangxuan Old Ancestor transformed the Star River into a massive Black and White Dao Palace, which instantly tore through space and streaked towards Fuzhou.

The Sect Master and others stood in the void, watching them depart, and said with a smile, "I hope this time, our Grand Dao Sect gains abundant opportunities. This time, the Supreme Fruit Position, our Grand Dao Sect is determined to win!"

Boom! The Black and White Dao Palace sliced through the firmament, the heavens and earth rumbling in its wake.

Three days later.

Crack! Space tore open! The void twisted! The Black and White Dao Palace descended upon Fuzhou.

Many factions had already gathered there, awaiting the Bronze Ancient Palace's descent.

Upon seeing the Grand Dao Sect arrive, countless divine senses and spiritual perceptions swept over them.

It was well known that the Grand Dao Sect now controlled the Bronze Token, and thus would preside over the opening of the Bronze Ancient Palace.

"Boom!" Five Nine-star Great Emperors of the Grand Dao Sect stepped out from the Black and White Dao Palace, their aura overwhelming.

Everyone was startled. Only now did the Grand Dao Sect truly reveal its hidden power.

A moment later, Lu Xuan and his disciples slowly emerged.

Many were astonished. "What is Lu Xuan doing here? Does he also intend to seek opportunities in the Bronze Ancient Palace?"

"Surely he's not thinking of subduing the Bronze Ancient Palace himself?"

People whispered and laughed, their voices filled with ridicule.

For a moment, Lu Xuan became the center of attention, even overshadowing the five Nine-star Great Emperor Old Ancestors of the Grand Dao Sect.

Lu Xuan, looking completely unconcerned, scanned his surroundings, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

He recalled that when he first took Chen Changsheng as a disciple, he was teleported to Fuzhou, which was then a desolate wilderness, hundreds of miles of deadly terrain.

Yet now, numerous Merchant Guilds had established themselves, even setting up massive Long-distance Teleportation Arrays!

Lu Xuan smiled faintly. This was indeed a business opportunity.

Once the Bronze Ancient Palace descended, the Heaven and Earth Change would begin, allowing cultivators Above Emperor Realm to arrive via these Long-distance Teleportation Arrays.

Just then, a terrifying ripple emerged as the void tore open with a crash! A colossal Ancient Spirit Boat, like a floating domain, sailed from the depths of space, imbued with the ancient aura of countless ages. A massive banner, emblazoned with the characters "Supreme Profound Sect," fluttered proudly atop it.

Nanchenzi and others stood upon the Spirit Boat, gazing down at the world, nodding subtly towards a few Grand Dao Sect Old Ancestors.

A moment later, towering demonic energy surged across the firmament, like an overturned ocean, and surging vitality shot skyward.

Crack! From the spatial rift, several massive Spirit Boats descended, each bearing Nine-star Great Demons, their auras monstrous, with a host of Demon Race cultivators behind them.

On the Spirit Boats, two ancient characters, "Demon Court," shimmered with brilliant divine light.

Leading them was a Pig-headed Great Demon, whose gaze swept towards the Grand Dao Sect, a flash of killing intent in his eyes that quickly receded.

Lu Xuan's eyes lit up. "This guy looks delicious."

This time, he was going to the Bronze Ancient Palace, and he'd brought his pots and pans!

He was very much looking forward to an "encounter" with this Pig-headed Great Demon.

Soon after, the Ancient Yao Family arrived! Cangmu Academy arrived! Forces under Dark Shadow Island also made their appearance! ...And many other foreign races descended, piloting Ancient Spirit Boats.

In an instant, all the Overlord-level Powers of the Southern Wilds had gathered.

Chen Changsheng scanned his surroundings, recognizing many familiar faces.

With the descent of the Bronze Ancient Palace, almost all ancient major powers had emerged, making for a truly grand spectacle.

Chen Changsheng sighed inwardly. Many ancient Apex Great Emperors were suffering from Declining Vitality and a Withered Appearance, seemingly at the end of their lives, all hoping to find opportunities in the Bronze Ancient Palace to Defy Heaven and Change Fate!

The atmosphere in the arena grew heavy. Apex Great Emperors from Dark Shadow Island, the Demon Court, and various other foreign races occasionally glanced towards the Grand Dao Sect.

They were searching for the White Robe Great Emperor! But found nothing!

Tianyuan Old Ancestor and the others naturally took everything in.

The Grand Dao Sect was now the target of all eyes, but the other factions, wary of the White Robe Great Emperor, dared not make a move.

Just then, Liu Xuan, her jade-like feet moving lightly amidst swirling, brilliant petals, approached Ye Chen and whispered, "Junior Brother Ye Chen, Nangong Baixue and Qin Wang didn't come this time."

Ye Chen nodded, stating calmly, "I have nothing to do with them."

Liu Xuan continued, "But I've observed the disciples of the Supreme Profound Sect; their killing intent towards you is very strong."

Ye Chen said with an air of nonchalance, "I look forward to fighting them."

Fang Yan walked over, patting Ye Chen's shoulder. "Be careful once you're inside."

Ye Chen nodded earnestly.

Liu Xuan then looked at Chen Changsheng, giving a charming smile. "There's no need to worry about Junior Brother Chen Changsheng. He has his own clever tricks. I have a feeling he could handle even a Great Emperor with ease."

Chen Changsheng gave his honest smile. "Senior Sister, you're joking."

Just then, divine radiance surged in the sky, incredibly brilliant, as several Merchant Guilds simultaneously released bounty lists, manifesting a towering divine榜 across the firmament.

"Silent Destruction Sect Bounty Order!"

"Bounty on the White Robe Great Emperor's head: Quasi-Dao Supreme Opportunity!"

"Bounty on Ji Fuyao's head: Quasi-Dao Supreme Opportunity!"

"Bounty on Ye Chen's head: Three-star Great Emperor Opportunity!"

"Bounty on Chen Changsheng's head: Profound Saint Realm Opportunity!"

"Bounty on Lu Xuan's head: One Low-grade Spirit Stone!"

Instantly, Fuzhou erupted in a frenzy!

The Silent Destruction Sect had once again raised the bounties on Azure Mystery Peak's inhabitants!

Ji Fuyao's head was now worth a Quasi-Dao Supreme Opportunity?!

But why was Lu Xuan still only worth one Low-grade Spirit Stone?