Perhaps only Sunlight has passed in the Outside World.
But within that System Space, within that illusory world, Su Yang truly experienced countless eras of change!
If we extrapolate the timeline, it could even stretch from the beginning of Primordial World all the way to the present day!
This shows just how long and arduous the training and accumulation of knowledge Su Yang undertook to reach the pinnacle of the mortal realm!
He pushed open the door, slowly walked down the second floor, and entered the lobby on the first floor.
Just then, a butterfly fluttered in from outside the door and landed lightly on Su Yang's outstretched fingertip.
Or perhaps it was the mysterious aura that he inadvertently exuded at that moment that attracted this spiritual being to approach.
Su Yang's lips curled slightly, and he whispered, "It's fate that we met, little one, go on."
A wisp of gentle magic emanated from his fingertips and slowly flowed into the butterfly's body.
The butterfly froze instantly, and after a moment absorbed all the power.
Su Yang gently raised his hand, and the butterfly fluttered its wings and slowly flew away from the inn.
Before leaving, it even turned back to look at Su Yang, as if it were sentient.
The commotion in the lobby quickly attracted everyone's attention, and people appeared from all directions and headed towards the hall.
Ji Ziyue was the first to arrive.
She was cultivating in the backyard of the inn when she heard the noise in the front yard, and appeared there in just a few steps.
"Senior, are you here to listen to a storytelling performance?"
Ji Ziyue mistakenly thought Su Yang was just an ordinary listener, so she asked him a question.
Upon hearing this, Su Yang slowly turned around, glanced at her, and sighed softly, "It's only been a few years, and you don't even recognize me anymore?"
"What the hell? You big bad guy?"
Ji Ziyue stared at him in disbelief, exclaiming, "Your hair is wrong! How did your body become so old?"
As soon as these words were spoken, several figures instantly appeared inside the inn.
Ruthless Great Emperor, Footprint Emperor, Willow Deity, Xiao Jiu, Duan De, and Black Emperor appeared almost simultaneously!
Following closely behind, Empress Nuwa, Empress Houtu, Sect Master Tongtian, and Zhenyuanzi also descended one after another.
When they saw Su Yang's weathered and aged face, their eyes were filled with shock and astonishment!
What exactly happened to Su Yang?
How could he have aged so much in just three years?
That's right— Su Yang spent countless years in the System Space, while only three years passed in the Outside World because he did not adjust the system's time flow!
After three years apart, seeing Su Yang in this state again, everyone gasped, their eyes filled with shock and bewilderment!
Why did it turn out this way?
The Ruthless Great Emperor could hardly hide his surprise and doubt. He stepped forward, lightly touching Su Yang's cheek with his fingertips, his voice trembling slightly:
" Mister Su, what exactly happened? With your cultivation level, it's impossible for you to have declined to this state in just three years. It's only been three years!"
The Sect Master Tongtian's eyes widened, unable to hide his horror, and his voice was filled with disbelief as he questioned.
Both Empress Nuwa and Empress Houtu stared at Su Yang in astonishment. Even in the Primordial World era, many powerful beings showed signs of aging.
But they had long been used to the young Su Yang, and now that an extremely old Su Yang had suddenly appeared, everyone was confused and shocked.
" Husband, what's going on?"
The Ruthless Great Emperor's gaze turned cold, a sharp killing intent flashing in his eyes. He thought Su Yang had been ambushed, which was why he looked so old.
Su Yang chuckled lightly, not taking it to heart.
As his inner magical power circulated, his face immediately returned to normal, and he regained his youthful appearance.
He looked exactly the same as when he entered the System Space before, without any difference.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this. Just moments ago, they had been worried that Su Yang could no longer regain his youthful appearance and would have to appear before them with this aged body.
Su Yang took a deep breath and slowly turned his gaze toward the Outer Chaos.
But that one glance made him realize something was amiss.
"Um?"
He spoke softly, then a meaningful smile appeared on his face, but he offered no explanation.
After reaching the pinnacle of the mortal realm, Su Yang's cultivation level improved unprecedentedly, and even his perception power far surpassed what it had been before.
" Mister Su, what exactly happened just now?"
The Sect Master Tongtian looked at Su Yang and couldn't help but ask a question.
In the eyes of the Sect Master Tongtian, Su Yang would never have deliberately transformed himself into such an old and decrepit state unless he had experienced a major upheaval.
The others were also filled with curiosity, and Empress Houtu and Empress Nuwa asked questions one after another.
"Little one, what happened to change your appearance?"
"Yes, little brother, have you been framed? Tell your sister, and I'll get justice for you!"
Upon hearing this, Su Yang gently shook his head and said calmly, "It wasn't out of anyone's calculation; I simply made a choice and embarked on a true path to heaven."
Upon hearing this, everyone's faces immediately showed surprise and doubt.
Immediately afterwards, they all noticed that Su Yang's aura had undergone a tremendous change.
"Damn it! Kid, what are you up to? Weren't you Quasi-Immortal Emperor before? How come you're only exuding the aura of a mortal now?"
The Black Emperor was the first to notice something amiss and immediately questioned him loudly.
As it finished speaking, everyone's attention returned to Su Yang.
My heart was filled with confusion and doubt.
It should be noted that Su Yang was previously Quasi-Immortal Emperor, who was comparable to the peak of the Daluo Golden Immortal in the Primordial World, and could even contend with Quasi-Saint powerhouses!
But why has his strength declined to such a state now?
What he's displaying right now is clearly just the cultivation fluctuations of an ordinary mortal!
" Mister Su, what state of being are you at right now?"
The Sect Master Tongtian took a deep breath and asked with a solemn expression.
Upon hearing this, the others held their breath, their eyes fixed intently.
Su Yang smiled slightly and slowly said, "Cultivation? I am currently at the pinnacle of the mortal realm, which can also be called the Realm of Returning to Void and Merging with the Dao."
" Returning to Void and Merging with the Dao?"
Upon hearing this, the Sect Master Tongtian, Empress Nuwa, Empress Houtu, and even Zhenyuanzi all fell silent.
As native cultivators of the Primordial World, they naturally understood what " Returning to Void and Merging with the Dao " meant.
That is the final step before the path to immortality, the highest realm that mortals can reach!
Previously, Su Yang was comparable to a peak Daluo Golden Immortal, and could even contend with a Quasi-Saint!
How could we possibly regress to the state of Returning to Void and Merging with the Dao?
This "drop" in cultivation level was utterly incomprehensible to Empress Houtu, Empress Nuwa, Sect Master Tongtian, and Zhenyuanzi!
It should be noted that even when the former Sect Master Tongtian severed his cultivation, he only regressed from Heavenly Dao Sage to the Quasi-Sage Peak.
Who else could fall from near-Immortal Emperor status directly to the limits of mortal life like Su Yang?
It's absolutely unbelievable!
Seeing the puzzled looks on everyone's faces, Su Yang smiled slightly and slowly said, "The reason for this, hehe, can be explained to you."
"On the surface, it seems I have regressed to a mortal, merely reaching the state of Returning to Void and Merging with the Dao. But in reality..."
Su Yang's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile.
His gaze was originally fixed on the Empress Nuwa, but in an instant, he shook his head slightly and shifted his gaze to Zhenyuanzi.
Su Yang's voice was low and slow but clear. " Zhenyuanzi, with your great power, attack me."