First Meeting with Huo Qilinzi

Outside the Azure Dragon King's small world.

After bidding farewell to the Demon Clan, Zhou Tong and the Big Black Dog set off on their journey.

"Kid, what were you doing last night?" The Big Black Dog asked with a lewd expression.

"What's it to you?" Zhou Tong was speechless; this Big Black Dog had such a gossipy side.

"I was worried about you. Last night, Yan Ruyu's maid kept an eye on me; without me, I was afraid you would suffer. You have so many Great Emperor Array Platforms that we carved on you. Don't let us lose all our hard work instead of borrowing the Azure Emperor Weapon! Tell me honestly, what were you and Yan Ruyu doing last night?"

The Big Black Dog spoke righteously, but the lewd smile on its lips was not concealed at all.

"Go to hell!!" Zhou Tong ignored it and kicked it away.

"Woof!!" The Big Black Dog was at a disadvantage, and a commotion ensued.

With everything prepared, Zhou Tong didn't keep it a secret from the Big Black Dog this time and brought it directly to meet Ye Fan. Zi Xia and Xiao Nannan didn't show up, as they had already hidden inside Ye Fan's Myriad Mother Qi Cauldron and had no intention of coming out throughout the entire process.

However, the Big Black Dog and Ye Fan were truly sworn enemies, and they immediately started arguing as soon as they met.

After a commotion, Zhou Tong separated them.

"Alright, stop arguing. We can head to the Central Plains Ancestral Temple now! There are only three days left until the opening of the Feathered Divine Dynasty Ancestral Temple. To avoid any accidents, we should go as soon as possible," Zhou Tong, glancing at the two of them.

"Are you allowed in?"

Ye Fan looked at Zhou Tong with some suspicion. "I've also gone out to investigate during this time. Not everyone can enter the Ancestral Temple. Only a very small number of people from the Five Regions are qualified to enter. This is the result of discussions among the various sects. Apart from the immortal sects, it's very difficult for others to get their hands on it. Do you intend to force your way in?"

With their immortal lineage, they, as representatives of the world, naturally have the power to suppress everything. Even if other minor sects want to oppose this decision, it's useless. Of course, independent cultivators can also enter if they are strong enough, but they need to undergo several difficult trials and earn their qualification through battle.

"Kid, what are you afraid of? This kid has hooked up with Yan Ruyu of the Demon Clan. Are you afraid he's not qualified?" The Big Black Dog glanced at Ye Fan, still somewhat dissatisfied with his desire to leave Big Dipper.

"Zhou Tong, you and Princess Yan really..." Ye Fan's eyes lit up in surprise.

Not long ago, I said that it would be difficult for someone with his personality to find a wife, but in the blink of an eye, he got the most perfect woman in Big Dipper, which made me slap myself in the face.

"It was a matter of fate, I suppose!" Zhou Tong didn't say anything more.

"Congratulations!!" Ye Fan was genuinely surprised. He had never imagined that Zhou Tong and Yan Ruyu would end up together, but upon further reflection, he felt it was somewhat normal.

"When you first met, you helped Ji Haoyue out of a predicament once; fate is truly a mysterious thing!" Ye Fan said with a smile.

Zhou Tong smiled. When he was with Yan Ruyu, there wasn't much of an emotional factor involved. Other factors were more prominent because both of them prioritized proving their Dao. Everything else basically had to give way to proving their Dao.

Yan Ruyu saw in Zhou Tong the hope that the Chaotic Ancient Method could enable her to attain enlightenment; Zhou Tong also needed an Imperial Weapon to deal with some insurmountable methods, and the Azure Emperor Weapon's ability to assist in cultivation was also something Zhou Tong needed, so it was a win-win situation.

It's hard to say whether things will change in the future.

Feelings can be cultivated over time.

It's basically the "get on the train first, buy the ticket later" kind of thing.

The ancestral temple of the Central Plains Feathered Divine Dynasty Ancestral Temple will open in three days. Outside the former first ancestral lineage of the Central Plains, powerful figures are already everywhere, and all kinds of Mighty Lord have appeared. Even the ancient tribes have sent a large number of experts.

The Central Plains, a land of dragon veins, teems with people, clouds from all directions gather here!

Zhou Tong and the others also arrived here. Of course, Zhou Tong and Ye Fan had changed their appearances, and the Big Black Dog had turned into a kitten.

"Kid, are you sure you can bring the Azure Emperor Weapon in? I saw a lot of Array Patterns at the entrance, specifically for detecting things like Imperial Weapon!" The Big Black Dog immediately transmitted its voice as soon as they approached the ancestral temple.

"Don't worry, this Array Patterns won't detect anything!" Zhou Tong said softly.

At the same time, within his Wheel Sea, the complete Array Diagram of the Sun Sacred Emperor slightly rotated, rippling out a circle of chaotic mist that completely obscured the Chaos Green Lotus.

Could the Array Patterns set up by a mere holy land detect what's hidden in the complete Great Emperor Formation Diagram meticulously crafted by the Sun Sacred Emperor? That's a pipe dream!

"You're something else, kid. You even understand these Array Patterns? You've deduced the Nine Secrets: Zu formation to this level?" The Big Black Dog looked at Zhou Tong in astonishment.

"Where are the Demon Clan?" Ye Fan clearly didn't care about these things. Zhou Tong said he had made thorough preparations, so there shouldn't be any problems. After so many years together, he still trusted Zhou Tong a lot.

What he wants to know now is why the Demon Clan race hasn't come out.

"No need to wait anymore, the Demon Clan won't come. I've already given all of the Demon Clan race's spots to me!" Zhou Tong casually took out a few letters and handed them to Ye Fan and the Big Black Dog.

The ancestral temple of the Feathered Divine Dynasty was jointly sealed off by the four major divine dynasties of Central Plains and the Yaoguang Holy Land. To enter, one must possess this letter, which serves as a token.

Entering the valley where the ancestral temple is located, it feels like stepping into a large market. There are numerous stalls and many suspended palaces, all selling various rare and precious items.

The emergence of the Central Plains Ancestral Temple had such a huge impact that these wealthy merchants all rushed to it, discovering a tremendous business opportunity.

"No matter where you are, these merchants are always the most well-informed!" Ye Fan sighed.

"They're well-informed, so it's a good opportunity to go and see if there's anything we need to replenish!" Zhou Tong Nine Secrets: Zu character formation and always needs various materials. He also likes to browse these shops when he has free time to see if he can find some good stuff.

However, just as the group was walking toward the shops, a man suddenly blocked their way.

He had long, light blue hair and an extraordinary aura. He stood alone against Zhou Tong, Ye Fan, and the Big Black Dog, like an immortal divine mountain standing there.

His eyes were bright, like two magic lamps, seemingly able to see into the souls of others. A light flickered in his pupils, as if he had thoroughly understood the true nature of the people before him.

His physique was robust and slender, powerful and masculine, radiating a halo of divine light that enveloped his body; one could say that this man was exceptionally outstanding.

Some people can stand out from the crowd even when standing in a sea of people. The man in front of us is undoubtedly such a person. He Transcendence the masses, attracting thousands of eyes. He has the bearing of an emperor and is like an immortal ancient god.

Huo Qilinzi!

Even though they had never met before, Zhou Tong immediately guessed the other person's identity upon their first encounter.

His resemblance to Huo Lin'er in temperament and hair color alone was enough to prove his identity; coupled with the incredibly strong aura of Ancient Emperor, his identity was beyond doubt.

"Huo Qilinzi, why are you blocking my way?" Zhou Tong looked at Huo Qilinzi.

In fact, the moment Huo Qilinzi appeared in front of them, Zhou Tong knew that his identity had been exposed. Huo Qilinzi had sensed their identities and that's why he rushed over.

It wasn't that Zhou Tong made a mistake, but rather that Ye Fan and the Big Black Dog's methods of concealing their identities weren't sophisticated enough, and they couldn't escape the Huo Qilinzi's all-seeing eye.

"Huo Qilinzi!" Ye Fan was shocked when he heard Zhou Tong address him that way.

He looked closely at the person in front of him and was immediately surprised.

Ordinary people cannot perceive it, but Ye Fan's spiritual sense can clearly hear it. The sound of his blood flowing in his body is like a mountain torrent and a tsunami, roaring continuously. He senses a powerful potential, like a great Great Emperor lying dormant in his body, ready to be resurrected at any time!

This is the scent of Ancient Emperor's blood, a sign only possessed by Ancient Emperor with the most concentrated bloodline.

Huo Qilinzi Qilin Ancient Emperor.

"During the Ten Thousand Races Grand Meeting, I had just Dao Severing and was still consolidating my strength, so I missed a good show. I never expected that there would be someone like you among the human race." Huo Qilinzi looked at Zhou Tong.

"You want to fight me now?" Zhou Tong retorted.

"That's not what my brother meant." Huo Lin'er appeared, her long, light blue hair flowing like the essence of the sea, her skin as white as jade, as beautiful as an unreal jade sculpture.

"I'm not in a hurry. I've already sent you the challenge. Now is the best time for you to fight me. In a few years, when I advance another level and there's a whole realm difference between us, even if I seal my cultivation, I can still kill you instantly," Zhou Tong said softly.

Sealing cultivation levels to the same level is only effective if the levels are within the same major realm, ensuring a fair fight. If the difference is a major realm, sealing cultivation levels is mostly useless.

The absolute difference in understanding the Great Dao brought about by a higher cultivation level cannot be compensated for by sealing one's cultivation.

Even if a saint seals their realm to the level of a king, they can still easily annihilate countless kings.

Just as Huo Qilinzi was about to accept the challenge, Huo Lin'er reacted quickly and grabbed her brother.

"Actually, we didn't come here for any other reason. If we do go in and we end up clashing, we shouldn't kill each other," Huo Lin'er said cautiously. She pulled her impulsive brother, Huo Qilinzi, back and they left together.