“White Robe Star Venerate, Lu Xuan?” A storm of emotions raged within Liu Ruyan.
She meticulously recalled everything about the White Robe Star Venerate, Lu Xuan.
According to Nangong Baixue’s memories, Lu Xuan had appeared out of nowhere, rising suddenly, taking disciples suddenly, and becoming invincible just as suddenly!
The realization sent a jolt of profound shock through Liu Ruyan. “How incredibly similar this is to Sir!”
“Sir never cared for praise or slander. Just like Lu Xuan, who was once called the ‘Trash Peak Master’ across the Southern Wilds, yet never paid it any mind. His sudden display of power began with taking Ji Fuyao as his first disciple.”
“This is Sir! He enlightened the world, so selfless.”
“Alas, in my previous life, Sir suffered too many betrayals and schemes. Perhaps he has lost faith in this world?”
“No, but this is Sir. He always said, ‘Always believe that beautiful things will happen.’”
Liu Ruyan’s mind raced through countless memories. This was a fragment of a scene, spilling forth as a seal within her inner world cracked.
She mused internally, “Back then, even I treated Sir in such a way. He must have been deeply hurt. He must have been the one who sealed me.”
Liu Ruyan looked as if she was on the verge of tears. At this moment, she felt that in the Fallen Star Sea, no one was more important than Sir.
“I must continue to break through, to shatter all seals. Only then will I return to the Ancient Ancestor Realm!”
With this thought, Liu Ruyan slowly rose. She had already stepped into the Three-star Myriad Phase Realm. She needed Top-grade Star Stones, she needed Star Cores to break through!
Now that she knew her true identity, her heart held not a shred of reverence for the likes of Shenwu Emperor Tianye or Yang Zhengshan, Mountain-Moving Ape. Trash! They were nothing but trash!
She was an Innate Ancient Ancestor, born almost simultaneously with Sir! Born with the heavens and earth! Besides her, there were three other Ancient Ancestors; they, too, must have been sealed by Sir.
A moment later, Liu Ruyan stepped out of the inheritance grounds. She had already inherited a fragment of the Qianhuan Sect’s Ancient Ancestor power. Illusion Arts! She was Ancient Ancestor Mei; Illusion Arts were merely one of her many tools. The most crucial aspect of this inheritance was the awakening of her past life.
Liu Ruyan gazed towards another inheritance power, that of the Dao of True Illusion. She felt an unseen force, a premonition that in the future, a battle would erupt between her and the inheritor of that Dao. “I will win,” Liu Ruyan murmured to herself. Because she was Innate Ancient Ancestor Mei. She had only ever lost to Sir once.
Soon, Liu Ruyan, clad in a long dress, her slender legs swaying gracefully, returned to the void. She spoke indifferently, “The Qianhuan Sect’s Ancient Ancestor inheritance is nothing special.”
The many Old Ancestors of the Qianhuan Sect were stunned. Damn it! This Liu Ruyan was truly shameless! She had clearly taken one of their Ancient Ancestor inheritances, yet now she openly disdained it.
Noting their reactions, Liu Ruyan let out a soft laugh, then turned to Yun Zeng. “Let’s go. Back to the First Star Ring.”
Boom! Liu Ruyan ascended into the sky, brilliant divine light surging beneath her feet. She sat cross-legged directly on the Cloud Ship, an utterly terrifying ‘momentum’ swirling around her. This was no mere Illusion Art from the Qianhuan Sect; it was the ‘Dao’ of her awakened past life. Mei!
Sixth Prince Yun Zeng’s Cloud Ship sped away like lightning into the distance, while ripples of divine light emanated from Liu Ruyan, the Dao of Mei surging outwards like a tide. Liu Ruyan continuously shattered the seals within her body. Before her, vast quantities of Top-grade Star Stones burned into mist, pouring into her. Her cultivation began to skyrocket.
Three-star Myriad Phase Realm initial stage!
Three-star Myriad Phase Realm mid-stage!
Three-star Myriad Phase Realm late-stage!
…
Witnessing this, all the powerful experts under Yun Zeng were utterly shocked. What a terrifying ‘Dao’! In the distance, the many powerhouses of the Qianhuan Sect looked at Liu Ruyan’s retreating figure, equally astonished. The ethereal old man’s voice trembled. “She has forged her own Dao! Our Qianhuan Sect’s Ancient Ancestor inheritance has actually become her stepping stone.” He recalled some ancient epoch inheritances, and his heart was filled with shock. “Could Liu Ruyan be some great figure from the Ancient Epoch?”
Not all Ancient Ancestors are created equal! Ancient Ancestors from the Ancient Epoch were in a league of their own compared to today’s!
Yun Zeng’s army, commanding dozens of Cloud Ships, swept through the void, passing by numerous stars within the Second Star Ring. Liu Ruyan made no attempt to conceal her aura. Her past life was Ancient Ancestor Mei; she no longer needed to bow to anyone or “look at men’s faces” as she had in the past. All the powerful experts were profoundly shocked. Because the immense, heaven-shattering momentum emanating from Liu Ruyan traversed the starry sky, overriding the ‘Dao’ of all other powerful experts wherever it went. Everyone exclaimed, “How did Liu Ruyan become so terrifying?!” “She could have risen through sheer power, yet she chose to rely on her allure!” “Liu Ruyan is too terrifying now!”
A day later, Yun Zeng’s Cloud Ship returned to the First Star Ring.
At this time, a gray-robed middle-aged man approached Liu Ruyan, respectfully presenting a jade slip. He said, “Your Excellency, this is a jade slip left by Advisor Ju Shou. He claimed that if he were to die, this item should be handed over to you.”
Liu Ruyan extended her jade-like hand, took the jade slip, and activated it directly. Soon, Ju Shou’s aged voice emanated from it. Liu Ruyan made no attempt to conceal it, displaying it openly before everyone.
“Liu Ruyan, do not think that with my death, you can simply seize power.”
“I have already contacted Shenwu Emperor Tianye; he will descend upon this place immediately. You believe your schemes are flawless, but how could they escape my eyes?”
“Sixth Prince Yun Zeng has long been controlled by your Charm Arts!”
As the voice faded, the scene fell into a deathly silence. All the powerful experts under Yun Zeng looked at Liu Ruyan, then glanced at Yun Zeng. They weren’t blind, of course. They had long noticed Yun Zeng’s strange behavior. But with Advisor Ju Shou dead, no one wanted to stick their necks out. Moreover, Liu Ruyan herself seemed to have changed, becoming unfamiliar to them.
After a moment of silence, Liu Ruyan’s lips curved into a slight smile. She looked at the crowd. “What you’re thinking about Yun Zeng is exactly right.”
“Ju Shou thought himself clever. This dogshit scheme of his was meant to kill me, but he miscalculated again.”
She stopped pretending. She was laying her cards on the table. At this point, even if Shenwu Emperor Tianye descended, what of it? Tianye was nothing but an insignificant being before her! This feeling was truly exhilarating! No longer did she have to “look at men’s faces” to get things done.
“Hiss!” Everyone was utterly shocked. Had Liu Ruyan become a little too arrogant now?
A moment later, Liu Ruyan turned and led Yun Zeng back to her chambers. “Time to cultivate!” “And await the arrival of Shenwu Emperor Tianye!”
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Meanwhile, in the Tai Chu Realm, within the Grand Dao Sect.
On Azure Mystery Peak, Lu Xuan slowly emerged from his cave dwelling, stretching languidly. Ji Fuyao, Ye Chen, Xuanji Holy Lord, and Wuwu also stepped out. Lu Xuan smiled. “Alright, let’s go check on Fang Yan, Liu Xuan, and Luo Lingkong.”