One person established a clan

Chapter 481 Homeland
This reaction surprised Su Cheng and the others.

How could the people of Zihua Heavenly Realm recognize Aunt Jing's identity?

"Your Highness, Goddess..."

Seeing that Duanmu Jing also looked confused, the middle-aged woman quickly changed her words: "I am the third daughter of the Zhu family."

"The Zhu family."

Duanmu Jing gradually opened her beautiful eyes wide: "Is it Zhu Hong?"

The middle-aged woman smiled with relief: "So Your Highness still remembers me."

Such a scene left the group of cultivators behind her speechless.

Su Cheng was quite curious. "Aunt Jing, are you old acquaintances?"

"Yes, we had dealings with each other back then."

Duanmu Jing's eyes flickered slightly, and she explained softly, "She is the daughter of a powerful clan in the Zihua Heavenly Realm, and her status is extraordinary. As for now..."

"The world has changed over the millennia, and the power within the country has changed frequently. The situation is no longer what it used to be."

Zhu Hong smiled and replied, "I am now the ancestor of the Zhu family. I have been guarding this place for a hundred years and served as the border garrison commander."

Duanmu Jing nodded in understanding. "I never imagined that little girl from back then would have grown to such a level."

"Your Highness is too kind. You, on the contrary, remain as beautiful as ever."

Zhu Hong couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Ten thousand years have passed, yet you haven't left the slightest mark on yourself. It's truly enviable."

"The border envoys, could these men be...?"

The middle-aged cultivator hesitated before asking, "Not an invading enemy?"

Zhu Hong's expression suddenly turned cold. She turned around and snorted, "You Lang clan disciples are so ignorant that you can't even recognize the Heavenly Star Goddess?"

"This"

The group of cultivators looked at each other, speechless for a moment.

Seeing this, Duanmu Jing smiled and said, "After all, it was an old story from ten thousand years ago. The twelve stars have gradually drifted apart, so it's normal that later generations don't know about it."

"There is no one to carry on this legacy."

Zhu Hong shook her head helplessly and dismissed the cultivators with a flick of her sleeve.

She calmed herself slightly and turned back with a puzzled look: "Your Highness, may I ask what brings you here today?"

"We have come to discuss important matters."

"Is it important?"

Zhu Hong's eyes flickered slightly as she sized up Su Cheng and the others. "Could they be from the 'Supreme Heavenly Domain'?"

"It has nothing to do with that place."

Duanmu Jing shook her head and interrupted, "We represent the Five Desolate Regions on this trip."

Upon hearing the words "Five Desolate Regions," Zhu Hong's expression suddenly turned solemn.

"Your Highness, you have not appeared for nearly ten thousand years, could it be..."

"I was reborn in the Five Desolate Domains and learned many ancient secrets."

Duanmu Jing's expression turned solemn: "This matter concerns the survival of the Twelve Star Heavens, so I have come to discuss it with you all."

Zhu Hong's expression changed several times before she said in a deep voice, "Your Highness and fellow Daoists, why don't you come with me to Aurora Island for a chat? I will immediately send a message to summon other old friends."

"Good work."

Duanmu Jing nodded slightly.

Seeing the senior turn to lead the way, Su Cheng once again mounted his sword, carrying everyone towards a floating island shrouded in immortal mist in the distance.

"It's all thanks to Aunt Jing."

He whispered, "However, the Supreme Heavenly Realm she just mentioned is the one you had back then, Aunt Jing."

"Back then, I was considered the lord of this realm, and that's where the name 'Celestial Star Goddess' came from."

Duanmu Jing smiled faintly: "But I had already abdicated the throne before I left, so I didn't mention it to you."

Su Cheng nodded in realization.

"My nemesis." Shi Xuan gently tugged at his sleeve and whispered in his ear, "Take a close look at that Purple Flower Heavenly Realm. Do you sense anything unusual about it?"

"Ok?"

Su Cheng's eyes flickered slightly as he subtly glanced at the approaching purple star.

Just as Xuan'er said, that indescribable, subtle sense of familiarity is becoming increasingly clear.

It's as if it's within this star.
There lies a familiar presence.

Aurora Island stands majestically with its mountain gate towering above it.

Led by Zhu Hong, Su Cheng and his entourage entered without hindrance and took their seats in the main hall.

"Let's get straight to business without delay."

Duanmu Jing cut to the chase, asking, "I wonder which force currently controls the Purple Flower Heaven Realm?"

Zhu Honggang had just instructed the servants to prepare tea and snacks, but upon hearing this, her expression became slightly subtle.

Duanmu Jing frowned and asked, "Is there something you're having trouble saying?"

"To be honest, Your Highness, this realm has been without a ruling power for thousands of years."

"This"

Duanmu Jing was somewhat surprised. "As far as I know, those forces joined forces to destroy Dugu back then, originally to seize power. Could it be that after Dugu's fate became unknown, they failed to gain control?"

"That was indeed the case back then."

Zhu Hong sighed helplessly: "Not only those few forces, but all the races in the world are eyeing power and want to seize the throne."

However, the constant conflicts and centuries of fighting among various races ultimately resulted in severe damage to their strength and widespread suffering.

The forces that plotted against the Dugu clan back then have long since perished and been wiped out, not even their collateral branches remain in the world; in the end, they gained nothing.

Duanmu Jing's expression grew increasingly somber, and she sighed inwardly.

Back then, those greedy people plotted against Dugu and even wiped out his entire clan, thinking they could control the Zihua Heavenly Realm.

Little did they know that they were nothing but a bunch of incompetent scoundrels, incapable of shouldering any responsibility.

"Alas, this matter is truly regrettable."

Zhu Hong sighed repeatedly: "Ten thousand years ago, the Dugu clan ruled the world, and we all thought we were suffering greatly because of them. It wasn't until there was no one in power and the situation became chaotic that we realized how hard-won the peace was back then."

"For ten thousand years, has there truly been no other family that has been able to control the world?"

Su Cheng suddenly asked in a deep voice, "Has the Heavenly Dao of this place shown itself?"

"The Way of Heaven is elusive and intangible; how could we possibly find it?"

Zhu Hong gave a helpless, bitter smile: "Young man, you really think too highly of us."

Su Cheng's heart stirred slightly.

It seems that not all celestial spirits can manifest in the mortal world.

Zhu Hong turned her gaze back: "Your Highness, why did you suddenly ask about this?"

"We wish to reunite the Twelve Star Heavens and restore the former Great Domain's Holy Might."

Duanmu Jing said frankly and directly, "Now that a crisis is imminent, only this method can save the world."

Zhu Hong's heart skipped a beat, and her face turned somewhat pale.

"Could something have happened?"

"The Southern Heavenly Domain has its eyes on this area."

Duanmu Jing pondered and said, "To be precise, they had their eyes on the ancient chaos sealed in the Five Desolate Domains as early as ten thousand years ago, and secretly made arrangements."

Once their plan succeeds, not only the Twelve Star Heavens, but even all the myriad realms will suffer.

"Primordial Chaos?"

Zhu Hong was momentarily stunned, but then, as if she had suddenly realized something, a look of horror appeared on her face.

"There really is a primordial aura sealed within the Five Desolate Domains!?"

Although there were some rumors about it ten thousand years ago, it was ultimately just hearsay, and no one would take such an ethereal matter to heart.

But now Her Highness the Goddess says this
"This is absolutely true!?"

"It's more than that."

Duanmu Jing took a small sip of tea and said in a low voice, "Even the entire Five Desolate Domain is a cage used to seal away chaos."

"Hiss!" Zhu Hong gasped, feeling a chill run through her body.

"In that case, shouldn't we escape this star system as soon as possible?"

"Don't worry, the chaos in the Five Desolate Domains has been suppressed and sealed, so there's nothing to worry about."

Duanmu Jing said meaningfully, "But the Southern Heaven Domain obviously has other plans. Once their plan succeeds, all realms will suffer annihilation, and we will have nowhere to escape."

Zhu Hong's face grew increasingly grim as she listened.

Although the chaotic aura was only recorded in ancient books, as the ancestor of the Zhu family who has survived to this day, she had some understanding of the terror of things.

If the Southern Heavenly Domain interferes, all twelve Star Heavens might truly suffer. "What exactly does the Southern Heavenly Domain intend to do?"

"No one knows."

Duanmu Jing said in a deep voice, "But the evidence is conclusive that they have been planning in the Five Desolate Regions for many years and have developed many strange things."

Zhu Hong frowned and remained silent for a moment.

If these words had come from someone else, she would not have believed them in the slightest.

But now it is the Heavenly Star Goddess herself who said it.
"How much of a chance does Your Highness think you have against the Southern Heavenly Domain?"

Zhu Hong suddenly whispered, "Even at the height of the Twelve Star Heavens, we were only on par with the Southern Heaven Domain. Now..."

"We must give it our all."

Duanmu Jing said frankly, "Besides, we have strong supporters this time, so we might as well have a showdown."

"Strong reinforcements?"

"It is indeed the Eastern Palace of Divine Power."

Duanmu Jing gestured and said, "The young lady beside me is one of the Shi Xuan Nu from back then."

Shi Xuan remained calm and nodded slightly in greeting.

After a moment of stunned silence, Zhu Hong's face quickly lit up with joy. "Truly worthy of His Highness! To be able to find such a powerful ally!"

"You're wrong about that."

Duanmu Jing covered her mouth and smiled: "I have also been trapped in the Five Desolate Regions all these years, unable to fully exert my abilities. The one who truly facilitated the alliance with the Eastern Palace is the person beside me."

"Oh?"

Zhu Hong followed the direction and looked at Su Cheng. "I still don't know who this fellow Daoist is."

"His name is Su Cheng, and he is also a cultivator from the Five Desolate Regions."

"This"

"Of course, he has another identity."

Duanmu Jing said with great interest, "He is the son of Dugu."

Zhu Hong was struck dumb and fell silent instantly.

Her eyes widened as she stared intently at Su Cheng, her expression filled with disbelief.

"Your Highness, is this...is this really true?"

"It's true."

Su Cheng spoke up at the opportune moment, calmly cupping his hands in greeting: "My mother is still alive and is currently overseeing the Five Desolate Regions."

Duanmu Jing smiled and nodded.

Zhu Hong was speechless for a moment, her mind in turmoil.

"This child."

After a moment's hesitation, a look of shame and guilt gradually appeared on her face, and she murmured hoarsely, "What happened back then... the head of the Dugu family..."

"My mother has long since stopped caring about this matter."

Su Cheng smiled slightly: "According to what you just said, senior, all our enemies from back then have perished, so we naturally won't hold our old grudges against Zihua Heavenly Realm."

"exactly."

Duanmu Jing softly echoed, "Otherwise, we wouldn't have taken the lead in coming to Zihua Heavenly Realm to seek an alliance."

Zhu Hong sighed softly, "I understand, but I still feel a little guilty."

"If you feel guilty, senior, you might as well help us persuade all parties to quickly gather the forces of Zihua Heavenly Realm."

Su Cheng chuckled and said, "After nearly ten thousand years, if we can bring the scattered Zihua Heavenly Realm back together, Mother will surely be gratified."

"This"

Zhu Hong hesitated for a moment, then quickly nodded emphatically, "Fellow Daoist is right! I'll go and do it right away!"

"and many more."

Su Cheng quickly stopped her, saying, "There is something else I would like to ask first."

“Please speak freely, young friend. I will tell you everything I know.”

"I wonder if there has been any unusual activity in the Purple Flower Heavenly Realm lately?"

Seeing her suddenly freeze in surprise, Su Cheng tentatively asked, "I see numerous floating islands of the Immortal Clan drifting in the outer realms, far exceeding the norm."

"Hey."

Zhu Hong sat back down, looking dejected.

"To be honest, many strange things have indeed happened in the Purple Flower Heavenly Realm over the years, which is why so many immortals have chosen to migrate to other realms."

"Why?"

Duanmu Jing frowned slightly: "Is there still war?"

"That's only one aspect. What truly makes all parties tremble with fear is a bizarre plague."

Zhu Hong sighed helplessly: "Regardless of one's cultivation level, once one becomes deeply tainted, one's mind will be corrupted, and one will become cruel and violent."

Even if it can temporarily improve one's cultivation level, a disordered mind will inevitably lead to countless troubles.

"Is there such a thing?"

Duanmu Jing's eyes flickered, and she couldn't help but exchange glances with Su Cheng and the others.

Could this be the so-called plague?
"May we enter this realm and investigate?"

Faced with Su Cheng's questioning, Zhu Hong nodded frankly: "Of course it's fine. Besides, you are the son of Dugu, so you should be able to pass through the Zihua Heavenly Realm without any obstacles."

"Thank you very much."

"Let me lead you into the realm."

Zhu Hong then specifically instructed, "If it is not necessary, remember not to absorb and refine too much spiritual energy of heaven and earth, so as not to cause any trouble."

Su Cheng sensed her good intentions and smiled calmly, "I will remember it."

After Zhu Hong relayed the message to the various forces in this realm, she quickly led Su Cheng and his group deep into the interior of the Purple Flower Heaven Realm.

As the sea of ​​clouds surged, the vast land came into view.

Su Cheng silently gazed into the distance; the environment of this realm was not much different from that of the Five Desolate Domains.

"Let's go to Yunxian City first."

Zhu Hong, speaking from the front, said, "This is the largest human city in the Zihua Heavenly Realm, where high-ranking officials from various factions will also gather... Hmm?"

Before she could finish speaking, her expression suddenly changed, and she looked around in surprise.

Duanmu Jing looked puzzled: "What's wrong?"

"Something weird."

Zhu Hong said with a trembling heart, "A strange feeling suddenly arises between heaven and earth."

Lu Hongxi and the others were slightly surprised. They used their divine senses to explore their surroundings, but found nothing unusual.

"Could it be a cultivator from some other realm?"

"wrong."

Su Cheng and Shi Xuan were of one mind and looked up at the sky together.

Purple clouds gathered in the sky, gradually forming a vortex, revealing extraordinary phenomena in the heavens and earth.

"Is it the manifestation of the Heavenly Dao of this realm?"

"How could this happen?!"

Seeing Zhu Hong's incredulous expression, Duanmu Jing quickly said, "You've never seen this before?"

"This is the first time in ten thousand years that I have witnessed it with my own eyes."

A storm raged through Zhu Hong's heart. "How could something like this happen at this exact moment?"

The scene of purple clouds filling the sky was clearly visible for miles around, causing the entire Cloud Immortal City to tremble.

"Everyone, please be extremely careful!"

Zhu Hong suddenly snapped back to her senses and forced herself to remain calm, saying, "As people from other regions, you'd better conceal your auras to avoid any unforeseen complications."

As soon as he finished speaking, purple clouds poured down from the sky like a dragon, accompanied by a majestic power that shook the heavens and earth, and slowly approached the crowd.

"What exactly is this."

Zhu Hong's expression changed drastically in shock.

Lu Hongxi and General Hei had cold eyes and secretly gripped their weapons.

But at this moment, Su Cheng gradually felt a sense of familiarity.

"Descendants of Dugu"

A magnificent and resounding celestial sound suddenly resounded in the sky, penetrating directly into everyone's hearts and minds.

"After ten thousand years, I have finally returned to my homeland."

(End of this chapter)