“You arrived early. Did you uncover any clues?”
Yun Xiaoyao shook his head, a dignified expression on his face. “Just got here.”
Chen Beifeng, solemn and cautious, added, “Me too.”
Ji Yue Old Ancestor’s gaze sharpened. He descended, stepping onto the ruins of the Sikong Family. A brief probe was all it took for him to let out a gasp of awe.
“What immense power!”
Ji Yue Old Ancestor’s rough hand caressed the shattered earth. From the gaping fissures, a mysterious yet destructive power emanated, the Eerie Power surging like a dark tide within the cracked abyss.
“The force behind this attack must be exceptionally skilled in wielding Eerie Power!”
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Yun Xiaoyao, Chen Beifeng, and the Luo Family Old Ancestor, along with others, landed on the ravaged ground. They felt a profound, heavy energy, a power unlike anything they had ever encountered in the Eastern Wilds.
Ji Yue Old Ancestor reached out, drawing a wisp of Eerie Power into his hand, scrutinizing it intently. Yun Xiaoyao and the others likewise collected strands of the strange energy, examining them with grave expressions. This power was utterly unheard of.
This was the residual Eerie Power from when Lu Xuan had effortlessly reversed the Sikong Family Ancestor’s Divine Radiance Great Sword, transforming it into Eerie Power to annihilate the entire Sikong Family. After Lu Xuan’s departure, this Eerie Power had dissipated, flowing like a dark current through the ruins.
Ji Yue Old Ancestor’s expression turned stern. “The lingering might of this power… Is this meant to be a show of force for us?”
Yun Xiaoyao frowned, asking, “Ji Yue Old Ancestor, how does this power compare to that of the Ji Family?”
Ji Yue Old Ancestor looked at Yun Xiaoyao with a bewildered, almost annoyed expression. “It’s naturally far inferior,” he retorted, as if the question itself was foolish. How could any power compare to that of the Ji Family?
Moments later, Ji Yue Old Ancestor’s brow furrowed deeply, countless lines appearing on his forehead. He swept his sleeve. “Let me trace the source of this power!”
Boom!
Ji Yue Old Ancestor shot into the sky, tracing the path of Lu Xuan’s power backward, hoping to discover the origin of that terrifying strike. Soon, he drew closer to the Eerie Abyss.
“Hm?”
Ji Yue Old Ancestor’s frown deepened further. He suddenly sensed a familiar power, one that made his heart tremble. A storm raged in his heart. This is… Xuanji Holy Lord’s aura?
“Yes!”
“Yes, it is!!”
Ji Yue Old Ancestor had visited the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone multiple times to see Xuanji Holy Lord. Though her conversations with him had been few and far between, he distinctly remembered her aura!
Ji Yue Old Ancestor’s old face flushed. “Why is Xuanji Holy Lord here?”
Is she here for me?
This is indeed the power of Xuanji’s Art… There’s no mistaking it!
At this moment, Yun Xiaoyao and the other Old Ancestors stared at Ji Yue Old Ancestor, dumbfounded. What’s gotten into Ji Yue Old Ancestor? Who is he thinking of? Something’s not right.
Soon, Ji Yue Old Ancestor realized his lapse in composure and cleared his throat. “Ahem…”
Many questions swirled in his mind. The Domain Gate hadn’t opened yet, so how had Xuanji Holy Lord arrived in the Eastern Wilds? He had tried to break through the Domain Gate to the Southern Wilds himself, but it was futile! The Heavenly Dao’s rules transcended the Five Domains, a barrier he could not breach.
But then, another question arose. From his understanding of Xuanji Holy Lord, she was utterly devoted to the Dao and would never casually destroy a faction. Moreover, with her current strength, it was unlikely she could have annihilated the Sikong Family so effortlessly. There had to be someone else involved!
Who could it be?
“Boom!”
Ji Yue Old Ancestor strode a thousand feet in a single step, entering the Eerie Abyss. He saw the bleached bones of several Cloud Mist Sect Old Ancestors, then continued to wander through the depths of the abyss.
“Someone is cultivating with Eerie Power here!”
“This aura… this cultivation technique is of an incredibly high tier!”
At this point, Yun Xiaoyao, Chen Beifeng, and the others followed him down, asking, “Who is cultivating in this place?”
Ji Yue Old Ancestor did not mention Xuanji Holy Lord. He sighed inwardly. Is Xuanji Holy Lord still in the Eastern Wilds, or has she left? What connection does she have with the mysterious force that annihilated the Sikong Family?
The Old Ancestors continued deeper into the Eerie Abyss, but found no further clues.
Finally, each faction left an Old Ancestor behind to guard the site, while the rest returned to their respective homes. Chen Beifeng and the others agreed, “If any news of that mysterious force surfaces, we will immediately inform each other.”
The Old Ancestors nodded in agreement.
Ji Yue Old Ancestor returned to the Ji Family. With a flick of his sleeve, he sent out a series of secret transmissions. Instantly, over a dozen black-robed figures appeared before him. Their faces were obscured, their eyes resolute, devoid of emotion.
Ji Yue Old Ancestor lowered his voice. “Disperse throughout the Eastern Wilds immediately and search for Xuanji Holy Lord’s whereabouts! Do not let a single whisper escape.”
“If you find any trace of Xuanji Holy Lord, do not act rashly. Report back to me at once!”
In a flash, the black-robed figures vanished like a receding tide.
Once they were gone, Ji Yue Old Ancestor clapped his hands softly and entered a secluded cave. Several exquisite women entered, gracefully shedding their robes to reveal their alluring forms. These were Ji Yue Old Ancestor’s cultivation partners, carefully selected young and beautiful women from across the Eastern Wilds.
Soon, indescribable sounds echoed from within the cave.
Not long after, Ji Yue Old Ancestor dismissed his cultivation partners, his eyes glazed over. His thoughts had drifted back to Xuanji Holy Lord. Ever since discovering her presence in the Sikong Family’s territory, all other beautiful women had become utterly lackluster.
Tasteless.
They held no appeal for him.
Ji Yue Old Ancestor gazed at the dim void, muttering to himself, “Xuanji Holy Lord, where are you?”
...
High above in the Starry Sky.
Everyone had finally finished eating.
Ye Chen, ever curious, turned to Chen Changsheng. “Third Senior Brother, the Tai Chu Realm can’t withstand Supreme-tier power. So, where did you hide your cultivation?”
The Green-skirted Girl, giggling, piped up, “All his cultivation below Supreme was hidden inside the Grand Dao Bell.”
Everyone was stunned.
The Grand Dao Bell!
No wonder the Grand Dao Bell had resonated so strongly with Chen Changsheng back then.
Ye Chen playfully punched Chen Changsheng’s arm. “Third Senior Brother, why didn’t you say so earlier?”
Chen Changsheng, calm as ever, replied, “The Heavenly Dao helped me.”
Ye Chen punched him again. “What about your other cultivation?”
Chen Changsheng simply pointed to the vast expanse above. “In the Starry Sky.”
The others were speechless.
Ye Chen, his ambition reignited, urged, “Third Senior Brother, at least show us your One-star Supreme cultivation!”
Chen Changsheng considered it. “Alright.”
The Green-skirted Girl immediately skipped over to Lu Xuan, a mischievous grin on her face. “Lu Xuan, hurry and give me the Star Core! Now that Chen Changsheng has broken through to Supreme, if I don’t upgrade, the Tai Chu Realm will completely crack!”
With a thought, a Lower Origin Star Core appeared in Lu Xuan’s hand.
The Green-skirted Girl immediately leaned in, her soft tongue playfully licking Lu Xuan’s palm as she snatched the Lower Origin Star Core.
Crunch! Crunch!
The Lower Origin Star Core was swiftly swallowed by the Green-skirted Girl.
She then took Lu Xuan’s hand and placed it on her belly.
Gurgle! Gurgle!
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