Willow Branch's Great Change, Yang Mei Reappears

In the nameless cave dwelling of Mount Luojia, a lotus that had been maintained for a hundred years suddenly bloomed, then dissipated into specks of spiritual light.

Cihang's figure also reappeared within the cave dwelling. At this moment, he was no longer in his previous disheveled state. His aura was integrated, and his strength had greatly increased.

"Finally recovered!"

Cihang opened his eyes and let out a sigh.

His injuries this time were more severe than expected, having damaged his very origin.

He had finally refined a drop of Three Lights Divine Water, which allowed him to recover completely in just a hundred years.

"Mysterious Immortal Peak!"

Sensing his cultivation, Cihang smiled once more.

If he had been separated from Golden Immortal by a mere thread before, he could now prove the Dao of Golden Immortal if he wished.

However, Cihang had no such plans for the time being.

Previously, Cihang had discovered that although his cultivation technique was inherited from the World-Purifying White Lotus, because the World-Purifying White Lotus was shattered, his inheritance was incomplete.

Before breaking through, he wanted to perfect his cultivation technique and increase his foundation.

The reason why cultivators of the same realm had different strengths was greatly influenced by their cultivation techniques, inheritance, aptitude, and foundation.

Cihang yearned for powerful strength, but he would not take shortcuts for a temporary breakthrough that would affect his future foundation and achievements.

"My injuries have recovered, it's time to see what I've gained this time!"

A Jade Seal appeared in mid-air. Cihang directly formed a Dao seal with his hands and began to refine it.

Previously, he had obtained many Spiritual Treasures from Huoyi and other demons. However, except for the Void-Escaping Shuttle, they were all destroyed by this Jade Seal.

It could withstand the Glazed Pure Vase's absorption. Although his cultivation was insufficient, the grade of this Spiritual Treasure should not be too low.

With his cultivation improved, Cihang's speed in refining Spiritual Treasures also surged. In just a few days, he had achieved initial recognition.

"A top-grade Post-celestial Spiritual Treasure with thirty-six Post-celestial divine restrictions. No wonder it could withstand the Glazed Pure Vase."

This Jade Divine Seal was refined by Chiyu using the essence of a spiritual mountain. It was a powerful offensive treasure, and Cihang had personally experienced its might.

With this Jade Divine Seal, he no longer had to use Innate Spiritual Treasures to fight every time.

With his current cultivation, wielding Innate Spiritual Treasures would inevitably attract covetous glances.

Cihang did not rush to continue refining the Jade Divine Seal and instead took out the Glazed Pure Vase.

Previously, during his battle with Chiyu, he had noticed that the Willow Branch had undergone a strange change, possessing a spirituality it lacked before.

Especially after entering the Witch Race territory, this spirituality became increasingly intense, constantly attracting him.

However, he was eager to recover at the time and did not check the Willow Branch's changes promptly.

Ever since he inexplicably gained memories of the future, Cihang had been suspicious of the Willow Branch, but he had never found anything.

"What mysteries do you contain? Will you be able to resolve my doubts this time?"

As he spoke, Cihang sent a wisp of his divine sense into the Willow Branch.

This was not the first time Cihang had investigated the Willow Branch, but he had seen no abnormalities in its origin before.

This time, however, it was different. Deep within the Willow Branch's origin, Cihang sensed a mysterious and unfathomable place.

Without hesitation, Cihang's divine sense avatar stepped into that mysterious place.

In the blink of an eye, Cihang appeared in a vast and empty space filled with dense life force.

Just by stepping into it, Cihang felt his divine sense undergoing a sublimation.

"This is the true origin space of the Willow Branch? Such rich Life Essence!"

This was his first time entering this place, and the Life Essence within made Cihang increasingly aware of its extraordinary nature.

Here, the Life Essence seemed boundless.

The more this was the case, the more Cihang was certain of this place's extraordinary nature.

"I hope this time I can uncover all the mysteries."

Cihang's divine sense avatar moved towards the depths of the space.

Along the way, Cihang did not feel any danger. Other than Life Essence, there was nothing else here.

In this silent space, time itself seemed to have frozen.

Perhaps eons had passed, or perhaps it was just an instant. Cihang had no idea when or where he was.

Suddenly, a change occurred ahead. A life force far exceeding anything before emanated.

Looking up, a pure white great sun hung high in the sky, constantly releasing Life Essence.

Cihang instantly determined that this white great sun was the source of everything.

It was not a true great sun, but the origin of a Spiritual Root.

At the same time, Cihang was astonished. Although he did not possess a top-grade Spiritual Root, he had sensed the aura of a top-grade Innate Spiritual Root at the Jade Pool before.

And this great sun before him, whether in aura or life level, surpassed that top-grade Innate Spiritual Root at the Jade Pool.

"A Chaos Spiritual Root?

Whether it's a blessing or a curse, it all comes down to this moment!"

Having come this far, Cihang naturally wouldn't hesitate any longer. He immediately intended to use his divine sense to touch the Great Sun's origin and probe its fundamental nature.

"Swish!"

Before Cihang could even touch the Great Sun, an invisible wave surged out from it, instantly enveloping him.

Under the effect of this mysterious power, Cihang's consciousness seemed to traverse endless time and space, reappearing on a sea island.

"Is this Mount Luojia?"

Recognizing the familiar island, Cihang exclaimed in surprise.

He clearly remembered being in the origin world of the Willow Branch, so how could he have returned to Mount Luojia?

"No, although this is Mount Luojia, both its spiritual energy and divine aura are far superior to my own dojo.

This Mount Luojia is even slightly better than Queen Mother Xi's Jade Pool."

Cihang strode directly onto Mount Luojia.

Even though he didn't know why this had happened, he had a premonition that the answer lay ahead.

"Young friend, you have finally arrived!"

A white-browed Daoist suddenly appeared under a willow tree, looking kindly at Cihang.

"Cihang greets Senior. Who else could it be but you? And how did I end up here?"

Suppressing his inner surprise, Cihang cautiously guarded himself against the other party.

"I am Yang Mei. I mean no harm to you, young friend, so you don't need to be nervous."

Yang Mei explained with a smile.

"Yang Mei? The Chaos Demon God Yang Mei? Didn't Senior leave the Great Desolation long ago?"

Cihang was once again shocked by Yang Mei's identity.

This was an existence who had attained the Dao before Hongjun. If Yang Mei hadn't left the Great Desolation, there might not even be a Dao Ancestor.

"I did indeed return to chaos long ago. This is a sliver of my consciousness space that I left behind, and it is also how I brought you here.

Today's events are also to resolve a karmic affinity with you!"

Yang Mei explained gently to Cihang.

"Karmic affinity? So the memories I awakened were really because of Senior?

Then, am I reborn, or did I foresee the future?"

Cihang finally couldn't help but ask the question that had been bothering him.

"My appearance today is precisely for this matter. You will understand the cause and effect at a glance!"

Yang Mei sent a stream of memory light towards Cihang.

Before Cihang could react, he was already immersed in ancient memories.