Grandpa, times have changed.

In the Tai Xuan Realm, in front of the inner sect's Sword Ancestor Hall of the Sword Sect.

Xu Xing gazed into the distance, while beside him stood a figure dressed in simple white robes and wearing a bamboo hat, exuding an extraordinary air.

However, he was the Speaker of the Righteous Alliance, or more accurately, the former Speaker—Chen Shang.

"I wonder what instructions the Sword Ancestor has for me, a junior, to summon me to the Sword Sect?"

One second he was on the front lines of the starry sky battlefield, the next second he felt a red flash before his eyes, and when he opened them again, he was in the Sword Sect.

"Yuan is coming back."

A simple sentence, yet it left Chen Shang stunned.

This news left him somewhat stunned.

There was no prior warning, so how come the first Speaker is suddenly returning?

"I feel it's necessary to tell you all."

"..."

Chen Shang hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

He's no longer the Speaker of the Righteous Path Alliance, and he doesn't participate in major decisions within the alliance anymore. Wouldn't it be a bit... a bit much to talk to him about this?

emm...

However, in the eyes of the True Immortal Ancestor, whether he is the Chairman of the Righteous Path Alliance or not probably makes little difference.

He had mentioned the matter of the first Speaker to me before the Immortal Sect Grand Competition, so this time he probably just casually pulled together someone he was familiar with...

"May I ask, Senior Sword Ancestor, what is the current condition of the First Speaker? May I inform the Alliance of this matter?"

He asked the two most important questions.

"Yuan is not in good condition. As for whether to send the message back, it's entirely up to you."

"..." Chen Shang paused for a moment, "This junior understands."

Even today, the vast majority of the Righteous Alliance still believe that the first Speaker has long since returned.

They all thought the first Speaker had simply gone into seclusion.

After all, a few years is far too insignificant for cultivators at the True Realm.

There were even a group of cultivators within the alliance who had long since gone into seclusion, and they didn't even know that the first Speaker had ever left the Tai Xuan Realm...

The truth that 'the Holy Emperor Abyss that appeared at the Martial Arts Ceremony was only a wisp of divine soul' is known only to a small number of high-level cultivators, and even most cultivators at the Dao Integration Realm are kept in the dark.

Therefore, even if the first Speaker does return, the overall situation of the Alliance will not be greatly affected.

"Just stay at the Sword Sect for now. I'll make arrangements for you on the Starry Sky Frontline Battlefield," Xu Xing said. "Once Yuan returns to the Tai Xuan Realm and recovers somewhat, I'll arrange for you to meet with him."

As he spoke, he turned to look at Chen Shang.

"When the time comes, you and Yuan can discuss and decide what to do."

"Thank you very much, Senior Sword Ancestor," Chen Shang said solemnly.

"Go."

Xu Xing casually escorted him down the mountain.

Du Ruoheng's sword intent spirit was already waiting where Chen Shang appeared, leading him to the arranged accommodations and discussing matters related to the Abyss with him.

The first person in a thousand years, the youngest Dongzhen in history, the one who ushered in an era of great change...

Looking back over the past two thousand years, there has never been a more legendary person than him!

If you still don't take this seriously, then there's something wrong with your brain.

However, just as the matter of the Ruins was being discussed and a result was being reached, the matter of the Holy Emperor's Abyss followed one after another...

Being the sect leader is truly a daily grind.

……

……

Shortly after.

After escorting Chen Shang down the mountain, Xu Xing returned to the Sword Ancestor's Hall and went directly to the place where the Immortal Net's core was stored.

As he was observing the core trajectory, strands of immortal net suddenly extended from the void, intertwining and entwining, eventually transforming into a curtain of light behind Xu Xing.

The image shows Ning Ruo sitting behind a silver-gray desk, leaning back in her chair.

Xu Xing paused, then turned and looked back.

"Brother Xu, how's it going over there?" Ning Ruo asked.

"The avatar of Huo left in the Taiyi Realm sent out a wisp of doubtful light, intending to secretly send Yuan and Yinling back to the Taixuan Realm," Xu Xing explained.

"However, I still managed to discover him when he arrived at the Second Realm."

"I took the opportunity to kidnap Yuan and Yinling. Judging by the time, they should be able to return to the Tai Xuan Realm soon."

He briefly explained the whole story.

That wisp of doubt that veered in my mind was indeed quite secretive; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it came and went without a trace.

However, the Immortal Network was built around his power, and he has now touched the source of the Dao, in addition to his particular attention to his whereabouts.

Multiple factors combined to so easily abduct Yuan and Yinling from Huo's hands.

"I understand. I'll let them know to come back as soon as possible."

The "them" here naturally refers to Ning Wanzhu and Ming Yu.

"Then send them directly to the Sword Sect."

"it is good."

Just as Ning Ruo was about to say something more...

But then they discovered that more threads of the celestial net were extending out, intertwining to form a curtain of light.

A crisp melody rang out.

The screen displays the interface typically used for initiating video calls.

Meizuya initiated a video call. Answer/hang up.

Meizu?

By the way, shouldn't this be unnecessary for video calls via the Xianwang network?

Before Xu Xing could make a move, a strand of immortal net extended from Ning Ruo's light screen and directly touched the 'hang up' button.

Xu Xing: "..."

The screen flickered, as if it had frozen.

Soon, the figure of the Demon Ancestor appeared in the light screen, lying on her side on the soft couch, clutching her chest, looking extremely heartbroken.

"You actually hung up on me... huh?!"

Upon seeing Ning Ruo, she immediately sat up:

"You're the one who clicked 'hang up,' aren't you!"

"Naive," Ning Ruo said calmly.

"You're the childish one. What I call a sense of ritual, you know what romance is, right?"

At this point, Meizu seemed to remember something, and disappeared from the screen.

When he reappeared, he went directly into the Sword Ancestor's Hall and appeared beside Xu Xing.

"Fine, you can only watch from afar anyway, so I won't hold it against you."

"..."

"By the way, I came to ask about Xiao Yinxue."

Meizu did not continue to provoke, but directly stated his purpose.

After all, it involved his only disciple.

"As for Xiao Yinxue..." Xu Xing shook his head slightly, "I don't know much either. The only thing I can confirm right now is that Fellow Daoist Huo left an avatar to guard against the 'supreme being' on the other side of the Chaos Sea."

Huo himself is somewhat obsessive, but he won't be ambiguous about this kind of thing.

"However, judging from His current behavior, that 'supreme being' probably not planning to get involved in our conflict with the Cang Clan, and it's unlikely that He would attack Xiao Yinxue."

The embodiment of delusion remains there, serving primarily as a 'protector' and 'warning'.

If the supreme being were to attack in person, even a mere avatar of the Bewitching One would not be able to hold out for long.

But if He really does that, it proves that He is not 'content' and may very well interfere at the most crucial moment.

At that time, Xu Xing will not hesitate to abandon the Immortal Net, or even the Dao traces left in the Ancient Tai Xuan Heaven, and personally go to the other side of the Chaos Sea to try to kill it.

That person is an enlightened being.

It's not the special state of a 'Heavenly Will Immortal' from the Earthly Immortal Realm.

The role that a fully enlightened being plays at a crucial moment is absolutely beyond anyone's imagination!
Of course, the best outcome would be for that 'supreme being' to understand the implications, behave itself, and refrain from any unnecessary actions.

"In short, rest assured. If necessary, the jade talisman given by Fellow Daoist will also protect Xiao Yinxue and help her return."

"Yes, yes, I am relieved to hear that you say so, Brother Dao." If that's what you say, it means you have some confidence.

It wasn't that she, as the master, doted on her disciple; it was mainly because she knew that there was such an extraordinary 'supreme being' on the other side of the Chaos Sea.

Otherwise, with Xiao Yinxue's cultivation level, she wouldn't worry about going anywhere.

Immediately, Meizu looked at the light screen floating to the side.

"I've finished asking. What were you talking about just now?" she asked curiously.

"Is it related to Yuan, the fellow Daoist brother who your disciple likes?"

Although she wasn't particularly interested in the matter, since she was already there, she figured she might as well ask around.

"Yes."

"Oh, okay, then you two continue. I'll listen to your conversation."

"I've said everything I needed to say."

"Ugh?"

Ning Ruo ignored her and looked at Xu Xing instead.

“Brother Xu, I’ll go and inform them first, and also change the central location of their Ascension Platform.”

"it is good."

Then, the light screen disintegrated into strands of immortal netting and disappeared.

“Brother Dao,” Meizu suddenly said.

"Well, what happened?"

Do you think she has a problem with me?

Xu Xing: "..."

This is a difficult question to answer.

……

……

late at night.

In the night sky, stars dot the sky and the bright moon hangs high.

Xu Xing, who had just delivered a small gift, returned from the outer sect of the Sword Sect and was now walking on the mountain steps leading to the Sword Ancestor's Hall at the top of the mountain.

Although Meizu did not go back, she went to find Bie Xuening, so she did not go with him.

The evening wind was chilly, carrying a biting cold.

Before long, he arrived at the mountain peak and saw the ordinary-looking, gentle-tempered figure standing in front of the Sword Ancestor's Hall.

Confused.

Xu Xing was not surprised at all and laughed:

"Fellow Daoist Huo, what brings you here so late at night?"

What brings you here...?

Don't you know why I'm here?!
The script was painstakingly arranged, but it was revised multiple times due to unforeseen circumstances.

I finally finished the ending, but on the way back, I was intercepted!
Huo's expression was somewhat complicated.

"Yuan...how is he now?"

Since the fact that he went to the Taiyi Realm can't be kept secret anyway, we might as well be more direct.

“Just like when I took him away from you, fellow Daoist,” Xu Xing said directly.

He also put it quite bluntly.

"..." Huo paused for two seconds, "Judging by the time, it should be about time."

The moment his words fell.

call out!
A crimson beam of light pierced through the air and appeared before Xu Xing.

Although it is only a very thin line, it seems to encompass the entire universe and contains boundless meaning.

With just one glance, Huo discovered two points of brilliance hidden within.

One purple and one blue, they were Yuan and Yinling.

Seeing this scene, Huo felt increasingly conflicted, and couldn't help but recall all the things that had happened in the Chaos Sea.

"Brother Dao's methods are truly becoming more and more profound."

They silently abducted Yuan and Yinling from me, and I didn't even realize it for quite a while.

"You flatter me, fellow Daoist."

The crimson blade of light swam around Xu Xing's fingertips like a fish before darting into the Sword Ancestor's Hall.

"Yuan was able to return safely this time thanks to you, fellow Daoist. You should go and see him."

Xu Xing did not intend to prevent Yuan and Huo from meeting.

"Perfect, let's see what he thinks now after going through your script."

He paused for a moment, then nodded:

"……it is good."

Then, the two entered the Sword Ancestor's Hall and proceeded to the dojo.

The crimson aura that had just swept into the hall had dissipated. Under the suppression of the Sword Ancestor's Hall's 'Suppression of All Laws', the boundless and vast Dongzhen body was completely suppressed, and even the loss of spirituality was completely stopped.

Only a beautiful blue-haired woman remained, holding a young man in a black coat who was unconscious, her face showing anxiety.

Hearing footsteps coming from behind her, she immediately turned around alertly.

He stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

"It's you!"

Although she didn't see what happened in the second half of the journey.

But she remembered the thing that this wicked person did to deceive the Lord, causing her spiritual dissipation and making the Lord sad.

"Bad guy!"

Xu Xing looked at Huo with great interest.

Confused: "..."

To be honest, I haven't treated you badly, have I?

I've already grasped the will of Heaven in this vast world to appease you, isn't that good enough?

"Let me introduce you," Xu Xing began. "He is Huo."

“Yuan’s friend,” Huo added calmly.

"..." Xu Xing was silent for two seconds, but in the end he did not expose him. "I am Xu Xing. I am from the same place as Yuan. I am his fellow townsman."

Yinling looked a little confused, but quickly realized what was happening.

This is the person the Lord asked him to wait for!

"Hello……"

She wasn't very confident.

The lord had told her to wait for others, but she secretly followed them instead, even though the lord later said he didn't blame her.

But when he actually saw the person he was waiting for, Yinling still felt a little guilty.

"Do not be nervous."

Xu Xing opened his hands, and a celestial globe with eighty-one ritual objects floated quietly in his palm.

The eighty-one ritual steps are inscribed with intricate symbols, each linked to the next, progressing in a progressive manner.

A dazzling aura flowed from the very center of the ritual track, turning the originally bronze track into a translucent pale blue.

As the eighty-one rune ritual tracks rotated and intertwined, dazzling boundary patterns were projected, revealing immeasurable information in every instant.

It was the Boundary Evolution Instrument that Yuan left in the 'Homecoming' laboratory back then!
As a magical artifact of the Tongxuan level, if it appears in the Chaos Sea, or in a great world of the Hedao or Tongxuan level, each boundary pattern here can project to form a 'shadow world'. While possessing the characteristics of the corresponding world, it can also consume the energy of the Boundary Evolution Instrument to bring out the corresponding resources and methods from the 'shadow world'.

Though the realm of existence is illusory, it can become real in a single thought!
Its power is even stronger than the 'Daoyan Daqianlu' obtained by He Yunqi of the Taiping Realm!
“You have lost your physical foundation and your spirituality is unstable, so I will return this to you for now.”

For a being like Yinling, who is born with an extremely high status, the original physical foundation is the most suitable.

Toss lightly.

The Jieyan Instrument then spun and floated toward Yinling, merging with her and giving her a physical foundation once again.

Due to the suppression from the Sword Ancestor's Hall, no changes are immediately apparent.

After doing all this, Xu Xing looked at Yuan.

Next up is Yuan… (End of Chapter)