Heavenly Emperor Returns to His Position in Fire Cloud Cave, Lu Yuan Slays His Stars Dao Fruit Incarnation in Ziwei Imperial Palace

Fuxi cast one last look at the land and people he loved so deeply, then at the sages standing solemnly and Shennong, the newly appointed Human Emperor. His gaze was clear and resolute.

Golden clouds rose beneath his feet as he gave a slight gesture toward Sage Taiqing.

Sage Taiqing waved his hand. The golden clouds merged into the saint's rosy light, joining the radiance of the other three sages to become an incomparably brilliant stream of light that shot straight into the depths of Endless Chaos—the Human Race's sacred land, Fire Cloud Cave!

"Farewell, Your Majesty the Heavenly Emperor!"

Countless ordinary members of the Human Race and cultivators alike knelt sincerely toward the stream of light. Their cries rose like mountains and crashing seas, shaking the Primordial World.

Gazing at that stream of light vanishing into Chaos, Grand Master Xuandu stood alone where he was, his robes fluttering. The complicated emotions in his eyes ultimately settled into calm acceptance and a faint, ethereal blessing.

"May blessings flow long on this journey, may you live long and see far, and enjoy immortal fortune forever.

"After this parting, mountains will stand high and waters will run far. Who knows whether we shall ever meet again? Perhaps quiet cultivation is the ultimate Dao."

With a soft sigh, Grand Master Xuandu turned to Shennong, who was excited yet expectant, and Daoist Duobao, who was filled with triumphant satisfaction.

After greeting them both, Grand Master Xuandu turned and departed for Shouyang Mountain.

He had received the merit of the Heavenly Emperor's teacher, with Heavenly Dao Merit bestowed upon him. It was precisely the time to enter seclusion, cultivate, deepen his Daoxing, and improve his cultivation.

Beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, in the depths of the boundless star sea, at the core of Ziwei Imperial Palace.