Grandpa, times have changed.

As beings who attained enlightenment in the Tai Xuan Realm, He, Gu, and Tai Du all had the opportunity to steal the authority of the Tai Xuan Realm and use its power for their own purposes.

It has been like this for several years.

He laid out plans in advance, setting up 'Origin Anchors' in the myriad realms of the Chaos Sea, and then seized the opportunity to steal the power of Tai Xuan, expelling the four human true immortals—Sword Ancestor, Sword Venerable, Yuanjun, and Hongzun—from the Tai Xuan Realm.

At that time, Tai Xiu's cultivation was not as good as mine, so he might not have been able to do that.

However, given the profound nature of the Tai Xuan authority, if used, it should still be possible to gain a sliver of hope for survival amidst the siege of human immortals.

But He never used it until His death.

Was it used elsewhere?

or……

You've already used it without even realizing it!
Thinking of this, a strange glint flashed in Xuan's eyes.

He raised his hand, grasped the lightning in front of him, and put it away. He then placed his hands behind his head and lay down by the lake.

But that doesn't quite make sense either.

If Taizhen survived by stealing Taixuan's power, then why is he hiding from me and Gu?
Although He and Gu had some conflicts in the past, these contradictions gradually eased under the growing threat of the human race.

He remembered that Taihe and Gu finally reconciled!

Most importantly, even if Tai has not completely perished yet, He has no motive or reason to interfere with the process of proving His Dao.

"If only I could go to Qingxu..."

Tai died in Qingxu back then.

This was witnessed by Him, Gu, Tian, ​​and the Thirteen True Immortals of Tai Xuan.

If there are indeed suspicious circumstances surrounding Tai's fall, a trip to Qingxu might uncover some anomalies.

pity……

The Sword Ancestor blocked their path.

Let alone Qingxu, it would be difficult for Him to even get close to the Central Continent, or even cross the front lines of the starry sky.

The only way is to send someone from the past to investigate.

but……

Let's talk about it later.

With a soft sigh, He closed His eyes.

……

……

In the blink of an eye, another half month has passed.

The events that had occurred earlier had also spread within the Starfield Guardian's inner circle—

The Dongzhen Cang clan attempted to prove their Dao.

No wonder!
No wonder the two True Immortal seniors appeared, no wonder even the Sword Ancestor personally came to the front line of the starry sky battlefield.

After understanding the ins and outs of the matter, some star field guardians couldn't help but feel some pressure because of this incident.

Although this attempt to preach the truth ended in failure, what about the next one?

In fact, they had heard before that 'Dao soldiers' were made from 'Dao slaves' who were transformed after the Dongzhen Cang clan failed to advance.

Although I knew at that time that the Dongzhen Cang clan was attempting to prove the Dao, it was still nothing compared to witnessing it with my own eyes...

Therefore, although no large-scale conflicts broke out on the Starry Sky Frontline battlefield in the past two weeks, it was very obvious that the atmosphere between the two sides had become much more tense.

But.

The atmosphere on the Star Front battlefield has changed, but other places remain the same.

Dongzhen is also good.

Whether it's proving the Way or not.

Or perhaps it is the supreme Dharma...

All of this is far too distant for the vast majority of people.

"I still have no clue. I might go to Qingxu to take a look next."

On the mountainside where the Sword Ancestor's Hall is located, within the inner sect of the Sword Sect, two figures are walking side by side up the mountain steps.

It was none other than Xu Xing and Bie Xuening.

"Qingxu?" Bie Xuening asked, somewhat puzzled.

Why go to Qingxu?
Do you suspect that this matter is related to 'Tai'?

Qingxu is the place where Tai fell.

The purpose of my junior brother going to Qingxu at this time is self-evident.

"Did you figure something out?"

"No, not at all." Xu Xing shook his head slightly, then explained, "I'm just going to take a look; maybe I'll discover something."

After all, even if nothing is found, there is no loss.

"Based on the information available, it can be determined that the abnormal situation that occurred during the Dongzhencang clan's path to enlightenment was not due to external factors."

"However, there are only a few who can interfere with the Dao attainment process of a Dongzhen Cang Clan member from within, and at the same time keep it from me and Xuan."

"But whether it's the ancient or the heavens, we can't contact them now. Why don't we go and take a look at Qingxu?"

Although Tai has perished, he was still one of the four ancestors of the Cang Clan, even though he had no motive or reason to do so...

But as I said before, even if nothing is found in the end, there will be no loss.

“Why can’t it be Xuan?” Bie Xuening suddenly asked.

“Xuan…” Xu Xing frowned slightly, “It shouldn’t be that bad.”

When the Dongzhen Cang clan attempted to attain enlightenment, in order to ensure their successful attainment without backlash, He immediately released His restrictions on the extraordinary order.

After a moment's hesitation, Xu Xing changed his words:

"But you can also have that suspicion."

Based on the information currently available, in terms of both motivation and ability, only 'Tian' meets both conditions simultaneously.

But all of this is based on the premise of 'known facts'!
They don't actually know much about the Cang tribe itself; for example, they know very little about the more distant ancient times.

Up to now, only one thing is certain—

Ancient times witnessed the birth of Xuan!
This is because Xu Xing obtained a fragment of real history earlier.

In terms of ability, all four Dao attainers of the Cang Clan were able to evade external detection and interfere with the Dongzhen Cang Clan's path to enlightenment from within.

"Indeed, I was thinking too one-sidedly before. I am grateful for my senior sister's reminder."

Perhaps there are some unknown reasons involved?
"Ah."

Bie Xuening's face didn't show any extra expression, but it was foreseeable that she was quite happy inside.

During their conversation, the two had already reached the foot of the mountain.

But then they saw dozens of figures already waiting in the square at the foot of the mountain.

They included both men and women, and their cultivation levels were all around the Perfection of the Returning to Emptiness realm. The leader was a man wearing a black trench coat who looked about seven-tenths like Hong Zun.

He was also the only one among those present who had reached the Dao.

"Junior Hongsheng greets Senior Sword Ancestor and Senior Sword Venerable."

Upon seeing the two appear, Hongsheng bowed respectfully.

The people behind him were the same, but compared to the energetic Hong Sheng, they seemed rather listless.

Bie Xuening glanced at everyone and then disappeared.

Only Xu Xing remained, slowly walking up to them and scanning each of them with his gaze.

Body cultivators, magic cultivators, weapon refiners, alchemists... Each of them was once a prodigy of the immortal sects, who once competed with Yuan in the era when he first showed his talent, but ultimately suffered a severe blow and never recovered.

Originally, Hongzun's plan only included the Supreme Dao Sect, but after hearing about this, the other True Immortals also got interested and sent over the geniuses from their own sects who had been attacked by Yuan.

Regarding this point...

Hong Sheng was actually quite helpless; it was obvious that he was going to be utterly defeated in this match against Yuan.

As a result, he was thoroughly humiliated, and yet so many people were watching...

That dad is so inhuman!

"Thank you for your help, senior."

"Come with me."

The moment the words left his mouth, everyone felt a blur before their eyes.

When the scene became clear again, they found themselves in a vast, white space with no end in sight.

Before they could react, a figure wearing a black coat, with black hair and purple eyes, appeared in front of them.

渊！
Upon recognizing the newcomer, the crowd froze for a moment, but their expressions quickly turned strange as they looked at Hong Sheng.

Upon comparison, it became apparent that their outfits were quite similar...

Yuan didn't seem to care about the crowd's reactions, and simply chuckled:
"Everyone, long time no see."

His voice was clear and resonant, carrying through the vast white space. It was a casual greeting, yet it immediately caused everyone present to freeze in shock.

Apart from Hong Sheng, no one else dared to look him in the eye.

"..."

Hey!
A bunch of idiots!

Hong Sheng cursed inwardly.

When I went to see them before, they were all listless and ignored me, but now they turn into quails as soon as they see Yuan!
Taking a deep breath, Hongsheng stepped forward, his face tense, and bowed respectfully.
"Please enlighten me!"

Yuan returned the greeting, but appeared remarkably relaxed:
"Brother Hong, you're too kind."

There was a time when he couldn't stand Hong Sheng, and he hated his arrogant attitude of looking down on everyone.

Not to mention that this guy kept saying "You're not good enough for Wanzhu," no wonder he couldn't possibly have a good impression of him!

Time has passed, and he has already attained the True Realm, while the other has only just achieved the Dao. They have experienced a lot over the years, and their state of mind has naturally changed as well...

No wonder!
He's not that magnanimous; to this day, he still dislikes that guy!

However, this guy is quite upright in his actions. Although he is somewhat arrogant, he has never resorted to underhanded tactics and has always caused trouble for him in a fair and square manner.

Moreover, not long after he achieved enlightenment, this guy went into seclusion, so I never found a chance to beat him up.

But today...

He went looking for a beating, so he's not to blame!
"Brother Hong, please make the first move. We'll stop here once we've made our move," Yuan said with a gentle smile.

But for some reason, Hongsheng felt a chill run down his spine when he saw this scene.

He thought it was the lingering psychological trauma from the past affecting him, so he calmed himself down.

"it is good!"

boom!
The vast magical power swept across the ten directions like a torrent, and as the five fingers clenched together, a mysterious light, like a star, shone forth.

In an instant, a deep, dark blue or dark purple radiance spread out, and within the extended dark band of light, it seemed as if fragments of starlight were flowing and disappearing, emitting a strange and unsettling fluctuation.

Innate Divine Power - Vast and Boundless Mysterious Light of the Thousand Thousand Worlds!
The light of the mystical can make the universe unpredictable, distort the truth of the world, and cause all magical arts and supernatural powers to collapse, transforming into the purest spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

With this supernatural power, Hong Sheng was virtually invincible before reaching the Nascent Soul stage, and could also dominate in the Divine Transformation stage. Even when he reached the Returning to Emptiness stage, few cultivators could rival him!

However, his over-reliance on his innate supernatural powers led to an unstable foundation, making him weaker than the top geniuses of the immortal sects.

Therefore, after reaching the Void Returning Realm, his cultivation level gradually fell behind.

This is why Hongzun later chose to seal most of the innate supernatural powers of Zhao Ruoming and Zhao Ruohan.

After all, Hong Sheng's example has proven that mastering too much supernatural power too early can actually hinder one's own cultivation.

Woo!
With a strange ringing sound, a dark purple fist imprint, powerful enough to shake the heavens and earth, took shape and swept towards Yuan, who looked calm and composed, amidst the subtle ripples it created.

Knowing that his opponent's skill level far surpassed his own, he didn't hold back at all with this punch, going all out right from the start!

"To see Brother Hong's extraordinary abilities again after so many years is truly moving..."

Yuan raised his right hand and easily dispersed the fist imprint with a single finger, as effortlessly as popping a balloon.

Seeing this, Hong Sheng felt a bitter taste in his mouth. Just as he was about to say something, he noticed a fist growing larger and larger in front of him...

"I……!"

boom!
The overwhelming power tore apart his magic power and shattered his indestructible body; even his formidable Dao-merging body crumbled under this single punch.

His facial features were deformed by the punch, caved inwards, and expanded outwards.

Finally, with a 'bang,' Hong Sheng's head exploded and turned into wisps of gray mist that drifted away.

hiss~!

The people behind him gasped, a chill running down their spines as they looked at Hong Sheng's headless body, from which gray mist continued to emanate.

Has Yuan become so ruthless after all these years?
Yuan, who was standing opposite everyone, looked at his fist with a sense of unfulfilled desire, but when he saw Hong Sheng recovering, his anticipation returned!
……

……

"That was really ruthless."

The residence arranged for Yuan by the Sword Sect.

A light screen floated in mid-air, showing the scene of Hong Sheng being punched in the head by Yuan, causing everyone to gasp in shock.

Ming Yu's expression was somewhat complicated as she looked at Ning Wanzhu beside her:
"It's because of what happened back then, isn't it?"

Among Ning Wanzhu's many suitors, Hong Sheng was considered quite 'famous'.

It wasn't because of his status as the 'son of a true immortal,' but because he was the only one who frequently mentioned it.

According to the information from Tingyulou.

The two first met at the Immortal Sect Grand Competition. Hong Sheng was immediately captivated by Ning Wanzhu's beauty and began pursuing her relentlessly after the competition ended.

However, Ning Wanzhu was completely indifferent to Hongsheng. After all, there was a significant age difference between them, and she only regarded Hongsheng as a little kid.

Hongsheng was heartbroken when he found out, but he didn't pester her.

Until later, Ning Wanzhu fell in love with Yuan, who was even younger...

"Honestly, you treated Hongsheng like a little kid, so how did he end up liking Yuan?"

"..." Ning Wanzhu blushed slightly and whispered, "This is different."

Seeing the mockery in Mingyu's eyes, she looked up and said, "Besides, don't you like Yuan too?"

Mingyu retorted, "I never said I didn't like people younger than me!"

Hearing this, Yinling, who was sitting at the table swinging her legs while looking at her phone, suddenly turned around, her eyes innocent:
"Isn't this a case of an old cow eating young grass?"

Mingyu: "..."

Ning Wanzhu: "..."

The two, who were slightly on edge, exchanged a glance, tacitly pretending not to have heard, and did not continue the topic.

"Is that so?" Yinling asked curiously.

Mingyu couldn't hold back and said seriously, "No, this is mutual affection."

"Oh."

Having received the answer, Yinling did not pursue the matter further. She still trusted the two mistresses very much, after all, the Lord also trusted them.

Without giving it any further thought, he looked up and continued to gaze at the light screen suspended in the air. (End of Chapter)