Tian Yuan

An Xiruo witnessed the battle between Pan Ran and Chen Qingyuan back then and recognized them at a glance without needing to observe them much.

The other party's imperial aura is far superior to what it used to be.

An Xiruo, deep within the starry sky, was merely an avatar of her true will, her body transparent and appearing and disappearing. She carefully examined Pan Ran several times, as if looking into a black hole, unfathomable and unable to fathom his true nature.

According to An Xiruo's speculation, the person in front of her has most likely crossed the most crucial step and reached the pinnacle, looking down upon all living beings in the myriad worlds.

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on reaching a new level."

An Xiruo was not intimidated by the other party's strength. She remained calm and offered a casual congratulation.

"My achievements today are entirely due to Fellow Daoist Chen's leniency and guidance."

Pan Ran always remembered this kindness and would never forget it.

That year, he was injured and went straight to the Chaotic Sea of ​​Boundaries, where he created a closed barrier to recuperate and cultivate.

After thousands of years of arduous cultivation, he finally took this step, saw the view from a higher vantage point, and was so moved that he could not calm down for a long time.

After calming himself down, Pan Ran returned to Shenzhou. This time, he didn't rush to Dizhou, but instead used secret techniques to explore the local customs and historical traces of Shenzhou.

He sensed the fluctuations of An Xiruo's imperial aura and decided to make a trip to the Northern Wilderness to greet her as a sign of respect.

If it were any other emperor, Pan Ran would simply ignore them and not care at all.

However, if An Xi were Chen Qingyuan's confidante, the situation would be quite different.

"Fellow Daoist, you are only missing an opportunity; the key still lies with yourself."

An Xi Ruo said indifferently.

"Throughout history, countless heroes have met their untimely demise because they could not find the right opportunity. I will remember this kindness of Fellow Daoist Chen for the rest of my life."

Pan Ran was a sword cultivator who proved his Dao through killing. Countless lives had been lost at his hands.

If he were to unleash his malevolent energy, it would be enough to engulf a large star system, causing immeasurable and terrifying consequences.

Although he proved his path through killing, he clearly distinguished between gratitude and resentment.

If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely repay Chen Qingyuan for this favor.

"What brings you here today, fellow Daoist?"

After the pleasantries, An Xiruo got straight to the point, her words filled with wariness, even suggesting she was prepared for a fight.

An Xiruo wasn't confident about fighting a peak opponent. However, if the opponent dared to cause any trouble, she would definitely fight back with all her might and would never back down.

"Fellow Daoist An, please don't misunderstand. I only came here to pay you a visit, and I have no other intentions."

Pan Ran clasped his hands together and bowed slightly in greeting.

Seeing that the other party was so polite, An Xiruo could not straighten her back and returned the greeting, saying, "Fellow Daoist has already reached the peak, there is no need to be so polite."

"You are Fellow Daoist Chen's confidante, how dare I be rude?"

The reason Pan Ran showed such respect to An Xiruo was simply because of Chen Qingyuan.

Firstly, he owed a favor, and secondly, Chen Qingyuan was utterly perverted.

Who knows how far Chen Qingyuan will go in the future? Building a good relationship is not a bad thing.

An Xiruo nodded without speaking, still on guard, looking at Pan Ran with indifferent eyes, showing no intention of inviting him.

Sending Pan Ran deep into the heart of the Qingzong territory would be far too dangerous.

Even if the other party showed friendliness, An Xiruo dared not take the risk.

Knowing that An Xiruo had reservations, Pan Ran naturally wouldn't go any further. Just as he said, this trip was only to say hello and express goodwill, and he had no malicious intent whatsoever.

Before leaving, Pan Ran flipped his left hand, and a purple jade slip appeared.

call out!

The purple jade slip slowly floated to An Xiruo's front.

An Xiruo glanced at the jade slip, but didn't reach out to take it for the moment. Instead, she looked at Pan Ran with a puzzled expression: "What is this?"

"The jade slip contains some of my insights into enlightenment and breakthrough, which I hope will be of some help to Fellow Daoist An."

After saying this, Pan Ran turned and left.

Crisp and neat, without any sloppiness.

In the blink of an eye, Pan Ran had already crossed the starry sky and disappeared without a trace.

After checking several times and confirming that there was no danger on the jade slip, An Xiruo picked it up and entered it with her divine sense.

After a quick glance at the contents of the jade slip, I found that it indeed contained many unique insights.

An Xiruo's mind was as clear as a mirror, and she knew why Pan Ran had shown her kindness.

Nearly two thousand years have passed. How is my elder brother doing?

Gazing into the distance, An Xiruo's thoughts drifted further and further away.

......

The imperial capital, now shrouded in eternal night.

Chen Qingyuan and Emperor Taiwei sat facing each other, playing chess, occasionally chatting, and sometimes sipping tea.

Several years passed in the blink of an eye, and Chen Qingyuan's state of mind had stabilized.

"It seems this game of chess is never going to end."

Emperor Taiwei smiled.

"Let's play again next time."

Chen Qingyuan's eyes were no longer so desolate and empty; they had regained their sparkle.

Emperor Taiwei: "Agreed."

Time is precious, and since Chen Qingyuan has already recovered, there is no need to continue.

Swah——

With a flick of his sleeve, Emperor Taiwei caused the chessboard on the table to vanish.

Then, Chen Qingyuan slowly stood up and bowed to Emperor Taiwei to express his gratitude.

With the help of the Great Emperor Taiwei, Chen Qingyuan adjusted his mindset in just a few years, saving a great deal of time, and was ready to prepare for proving his Dao.

After bowing, Chen Qingyuan turned and walked to the side.

With each step, colorful clouds and golden lotuses surged forth.

The surrounding lotus flowers and ancient trees retreated to the sides on their own, not daring to block the way.

hum-

Every time a lotus leaf unfolds, it releases billions of starlight, which converge into a long river of time, vast and surging endlessly.

The river of time flowed beside Chen Qingyuan, but dared not cross over his head.

The ancient trees on both sides bowed at this moment, countless supreme rules intertwined, the Great Dao resounded, and the forbidden zone trembled.

At this moment, the forbidden laws of Eternal Night Ruins and the Realm of Rebirth receded, their sharpness fading like a receding tide.

Chen Qingyuan, dressed in a light-colored, wide-sleeved, front-opening brocade robe, had a cold and solemn expression. His black hair was tied up with a crown, and his hands hung gently at his sides. Every time he took a step, strange phenomena would appear, as if a celestial being had descended to earth.

The emperors gazed intently, inwardly proclaiming to the heavens and man!

This group of extraterrestrial supreme beings had never imagined that a quasi-emperor at the ninth step of the Divine Bridge could display such unparalleled brilliance.

Seeing this today has deeply moved me.

Wow!

After taking more than ten steps, the void beneath Chen Qingyuan's feet began to change.

The profound rules and aura of countless lotus flowers and thousands of ancient trees surged from all directions of the Eternal Night Ruins, all converging at Chen Qingyuan's location to form a path to heaven!

All paths blend together, creating a beautiful scene.

This road goes up from the bottom to the top, reaching straight to the heavens.

What lies at the end of the road? The emperors cannot see it.

At first glance, all that could be seen was a blurry scene.

"Is he about to attain enlightenment?"

The emperors who witnessed this scene were shocked.

Is it truly feasible to prove one's path through personal experience?

Even at this point, some people still harbored doubts.

Indeed, this kind of thing overturns the fundamental rules of the universe, and it has never been recorded in history books, so it is hard for some people to accept.