The Old Universe appeared calm and peaceful, but beneath that tranquility, no one knew how many undercurrents were surging.
Nether Serpent Old Ancestor and the Eastern Ancient Five Great Lords were two separate battles. Qin Heng had not hurried to call Yan Feng over to help, instead letting that boy continue his secret cultivation alone outside.
Throughout the frontier regions of the Old Universe, many prodigies of the Nine Great God Kingdoms' current era were tempering themselves. Many battles had already ended, while others were still brewing.
Dong Huaiyue and Feng Qianxue temporarily settled on Warm Moon Mountain, becoming Qin Heng's neighbors.
After discussing preparations for war, Qin Heng did not waste any time and once again immersed himself in cultivation, striving toward the Eternal Realm.
At the same time...
Somewhere within the Illusion God Realm, Nether Serpent Old Ancestor's figure moved through the void and arrived before an estate steeped in ancient, weathered airs.
Beneath the estate gates, a young man sat cross-legged with his eyes closed. His body was covered in dust from the Virtual World, while dead branches and fallen leaves littered the ground around him. He had not moved in the slightest for a very long time.
Nether Serpent Old Ancestor landed on the ground and slowly approached, saying blandly, "The divine path perishes, yet mortals remain undying. Longevity Lord, it has been a long time. I wonder whether you still remain in this world?"
The young man's eyelashes twitched. His virtual body, which had been idle for years, opened its eyes as his consciousness descended into the Illusion God Realm.
"Who are you, sir? What business do you have seeking my ancestor?" the young man asked.
Nether Serpent Old Ancestor said, "No need to ask. Call your ancestor out."
"Not just anyone can meet the