The green-skirted girl, the Heavenly Dao Avatar, stirred with a thought, her gaze quickly finding Lu Xuan commanding a landmass spanning tens of thousands of miles, traversing the starry sky. Her eyes sparkled with starlight. “That Lu Xuan, he really goes overboard with things!” she mused, then turned and flew directly towards the Inner Starry Sky Region.
Hours later, Lu Xuan encountered the Yao Family, Cangmu Academy, and other powerful factions. They had already heard tales of Lu Xuan’s rampage in the Outer Starry Sky Region, and upon seeing him this time, they all offered profoundly respectful bows. “Lu Xuan, could you perhaps leave some opportunities for us?” a grey-robed elder from Cangmu Academy asked, forcing a smile. “Elder Cang Li of our Academy often speaks of your disciple Ye Chen. If we ever leave the Bronze Ancient Palace, he hopes for a chance to discuss alchemy with Ye Chen.”
Lu Xuan’s face twitched. He knew Ye Chen didn’t particularly care for Elder Cang Li, who could be a bit too enthusiastic sometimes. As for the Yao Family, out of consideration for Ye Chen, Lu Xuan left them some areas to seek opportunities. The Yao Family Old Ancestor waved goodbye to Lu Xuan. “Lu Xuan, when you leave the Bronze Ancient Palace, please visit our Yao Family if you have the time.”
Lu Xuan’s lips curved slightly. “I will.” Once he left the Bronze Ancient Palace this time, he planned to rescue Ye Chen’s mother. Seventeen years. It was time for her to emerge from Sin Valley!
Watching Lu Xuan’s retreating figure, the Yao Family powerhouses’ expressions were complex. “Who would have thought that the Grand Dao Sect would produce such a formidable figure in this era!” one exclaimed. “That Lu Xuan is simply defying the heavens! They say he once fought in Tianluo State, carrying the entire Ye Family landmass on one hand. Now, he’s commanding a landmass spanning a hundred thousand miles, traversing the void to enter the Inner Starry Sky Region!”
“He doesn’t seem to fear those Quasi-Dao Supremes at all, does he?” another wondered. The Yao Family members looked up into the distance. Everywhere Lu Xuan went, isolated islands and continents were absorbed, forming a new, colossal landmass. The starry sky grew increasingly desolate, nothing but void as far as the eye could see!
Half a day later, the domain Lu Xuan commanded beneath his feet was a staggering ten million miles wide. The green-skirted girl shook her head. She saw Lu Xuan had reached his limit. After a moment of thought, she imparted a Spirit Art to him. Lu Xuan instantly felt himself merge with the vast landmass. “Little Qing, you truly are the Heavenly Dao!” Lu Xuan praised the green-skirted girl, a rare occurrence. Having always been subjected to Lu Xuan’s ‘cold shoulder,’ a hint of playful annoyance and a charming smile bloomed on her face. “Lu Xuan, you’re just too annoying!”
Lu Xuan quickly passed the Spirit Art to Chen Changsheng. “Third Junior Brother, you take the reins.” Chen Changsheng’s face twitched. He desperately wanted to refuse. They had already extracted all the Star Stones from this ten-million-mile landmass; there was no need to keep dragging it along! He suspected his master simply wanted to show off. But he couldn’t voice his thoughts. He could only grit his teeth and activate the Spirit Art. “Heaven and Earth boundless, the terrain is Kun…” Lu Xuan, meanwhile, pulled out a recliner and leisurely lay down.
Chen Changsheng activated the Spirit Art, and endless brilliant Dao patterns surged. Honestly, it was exhausting work. Xuanzhang Old Ancestor and the others chuckled nearby. “Lu Xuan is truly the Sleeping Dragon of our Grand Dao Sect, and Changsheng is our Young Phoenix! With both the Sleeping Dragon and Young Phoenix, our sect is destined to obtain the Supreme Fruit Position on this Southern Wilds’ Supreme Path!”
Lu Xuan’s face twitched. What the hell? That sounds like an insult. It’s all these ‘big brains’ causing trouble.
Not long after, Lu Xuan and his group passed by a vast domain. Xuanji Holy Lord suddenly floated up from this domain. Her Three Thousand Zang of White Hair cascaded like a waterfall, each strand surging with brilliant Dao patterns, forming her ethereal robe. Her grace was unparalleled. Even with Lu Xuan’s colossal domain radiating divine light like a giant sun, it still couldn’t conceal Xuanji Holy Lord’s brilliance. This time, she was finally startled for a moment by Lu Xuan’s immense presence, casting a glance back. In that instant, the strands of hair on her face fluttered, revealing an endlessly beautiful countenance. Her eyelashes were long, her brows delicately arched, and her fair, crystalline face was flawlessly perfect, her elegance peerless, enough to topple kingdoms. Her nose was finely sculpted, her earlobes snow-white with a crystalline sheen, adorned with ancient jade beads. Yet, she appeared utterly cold and aloof, untouched by the mortal world.
Xuanji Holy Lord’s eyes shimmered. She had long heard tales of Lu Xuan, knowing his actions were often exaggerated, but seeing him again now, a ripple still stirred in her heart. Who else but him would command a domain spanning tens of millions of miles across the starry void? Only Lu Xuan. Lu Xuan, still lounging in his recliner, offered a casual cupped-hand salute. “Xuanji Holy Lord, thank you for saving my disciple earlier. I owe you one.”
Xuanji Holy Lord’s form radiated brilliant divine light, as if she had stepped out of a painting. Her lips parted slightly, uttering just two faint words. “No need.” Her gaze shifted to Chen Changsheng, a slight frown on her brow. In her memory, she had never encountered this person. Yet, this person was Lu Xuan’s third disciple, his strength unfathomable. Even she would have to temporarily avoid his edge.
Xuanzhang Old Ancestor and the others bowed respectfully. “Xuanji Holy Lord, countless years have passed, yet your grace remains unparalleled.” Xuanji Holy Lord nodded faintly, a fragrant aura wafting from her. “The Grand Dao Sect’s destiny this era is truly heaven-reaching.” Xuanzhang Old Ancestor quickly waved his hand, chuckling. “Oh, no, no.” Xuanzhang Old Ancestor produced a storage ring. “Xuanji Holy Lord, here are some Star Stones we collected. They should be of great use to you.”
Xuanji Holy Lord’s jade hand gently waved, not accepting. Her jade feet gracefully lifted, and she turned to leave, her white hair flowing, as beautiful as a celestial immortal. “Xuanji Holy Lord’s elegance is quite comparable to my Fuyao’s,” Lu Xuan said with a smile to Chen Changsheng, watching Xuanji Holy Lord’s retreating figure. “Fuyao yields three parts of white to Baili, but Baili loses a stretch of fragrance to Fuyao.”
Chen Changsheng: “…”
Xuanzhang Old Ancestor and the others: “…”
In the distance, Xuanji Holy Lord seemed to sense something. She suddenly paused, her snow-white neck turning. Her profound gaze, like a cold divine moon, shot back to Lu Xuan, but she said nothing. The next instant, her fair, slender jade legs moved with divine grace, and she continued to traverse the starry sky. Lu Xuan, meanwhile, changed direction and continued to traverse the void!
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Emperor Realm Area.
Ji Fuyao, in a fiery red dress, descended. Her figure was exquisite, the gown unable to conceal her proud curves. She was still in secluded cultivation within the Yanwu Sect’s Spirit Fire Land. Tianyuan Old Ancestor led Ye Chen into an Outer World Dan Sect’s inheritance ground, the Yundan Sect. Here, mountains and rivers embraced, the atmosphere grand and majestic. Countless spiritual peaks stood tall, and several long rivers flowed ceaselessly. Though countless ages had passed, the spiritual fields remained abundant with spiritual energy, and many high-grade spirit herbs still thrived in the herb gardens.
From Ye Chen’s chest, his jade pendant shimmered with light, and Yao Chen floated out, sighing with emotion. “The layout of this Yundan Sect is simply astounding, far more profound than even our Yao Family’s!” One must understand, the Yao Family was an alchemy family that had stood firm in the Southern Wilds for countless ages. Their family had long since encompassed an entire great state, meaning that Yaozhou, where the Yao Family resided, was entirely under their dominion. Over countless years, the Yao Family had transformed Yaozhou, making its Heaven and Earth Rules perfectly align with the natural Grand Dao, cultivating different spirit herbs in different regions with impeccable order. There was profound knowledge within this. Even so, Yao Chen was still deeply shocked upon seeing the ruins of the Yundan Sect.
A day later, in a ruined grand hall, Ye Chen obtained a Nine-star Emperor Tier alchemy cauldron and a fragmented alchemy inheritance from the Yundan Sect. Yao Chen and Ye Chen studied the Yundan Sect’s alchemy techniques and philosophy, praising them profusely. “Outer World alchemy is indeed superior to what we have in the Southern Wilds!” Yao Chen declared.
Ye Chen nodded. “Old Yao, from now on, I will cultivate both alchemy and martial arts. After the Bronze Ancient Palace closes, I will break through to become a Heaven-tier Alchemist!” Yao Chen looked at Ye Chen with immense satisfaction. “Good. Once you become a Heaven-tier Alchemist, you will surely gain the approval of the Yao Family Old Ancestor. Then, you and your mother can finally reunite.”