Farewell to the Chen Family, Leaving the Northern Domain

The Human Ranking vanished, as if it had never appeared at all.

But now, the entire Great Profound Realm had gone mad over the Human Ranking's opening.

A gift from the Heavenly Dao—this was a gift from the Heavenly Dao.

Even if they couldn't compete for a spot in the top ten, the top hundred—or even fifth hundred—would still be a fine choice.

Chen Changan didn't pay much attention to the Human Ranking's opening. After all, it had little to do with him.

After leaving the capital of the Great Zhou Kingdom, Chen Changan and the others arrived at the meeting place he had arranged with Chen Zhengyuan.

"Ancestor, you're here."

"The Human Ranking opened yesterday. Do you know what exactly it is, Ancestor?"

In Chen Zhengyuan's heart, Chen Changan was a super-powerful expert who had lived for ten thousand years. Surely he knew what the Human Ranking was, even if no one else did?

"The Human Ranking is a list formed by the Heavenly Dao."

"Mm? And then?"

"What do you mean, 'and then'? I know as much as you do. This is the first time I've encountered anything like it, too."

"Even the Ancestor doesn't know?"

Chen Changan nodded. He didn't bother pretending or making things up. There was no need.

"Let's get to the point."

"The matter in the Great Zhou Kingdom has been settled, and that place is no longer suitable for the Chen Family."

"From now on, the Chen Family has only one goal: first, become the foremost family in the Northern Domain."

The foremost family in the Northern Domain?

That task would be no small feat for them.

Although the Chen Family's strength had been improving rapidly, they could hold their own in the Great Zhou Kingdom. But across the entire Northern Domain, they were still far from impressive.

Seeing the tension on everyone's faces, Chen Yunxuan smiled and said, "Don't worry. With me here, I'll make sure the Chen Family becomes the foremost family in the Northern Domain."

Chen Zhengyuan gave his son a careful once-over. After their trip to the capital, Chen Yunxuan seemed different to him.

Very different!

He had become much more mature. His presence had grown more imposing, and the pressure he gave others had become intense.

"Yunxuan, you have your own task."

"Mm? What task do I have, Ancestor?" Chen Yunxuan asked, bewildered.

"Your task is to become the number-one person in the Northern Domain within a year."

"Remember, I said the number-one person in the Northern Domain, not the number-one person among the younger generation."

Chen Changan's words left Chen Yunxuan stunned.

Become the number-one person in the Northern Domain within a year? The strongest person in the Northern Domain was at the peak of the ninth level of the Divine Ability Realm.

Didn't that mean he had to reach the Divine Ability Realm within a year and surpass even the peak of the ninth level in combat strength?

Chen Yunxuan felt the pressure. Though he was improving quickly now, his progress would slow once he reached a certain level.

Reaching the Divine Ability Realm in a year would indeed be difficult.

"Rest assured, Ancestor. I'll become the number-one person in the Northern Domain within a year."

"I absolutely won't let you down, Ancestor," Chen Yunxuan said, his gaze resolute.

"Good. Once you've become the number-one person in the Northern Domain, the road ahead won't lie within the Four Domains. It will lead to... the Central Heaven Domain!"

The Central Heaven Domain?

The Chen Family had once been in the Central Heaven Domain. The Four Domains were no more than barren lands on the outskirts of the Great Profound Realm. The people of the Central Heaven Domain looked down on them and would never go there.

The Central Heaven Domain was where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth gathered, and where powerful experts emerged in droves.

In Chen Yunxuan's eyes, the Northern Domain was vast. But compared with the Central Heaven Domain, it was no more than a corner of an iceberg.

To become a true powerhouse, he had to venture into the Central Heaven Domain.

Chen Yunxuan looked seriously at Chen Changan, a foreboding feeling rising in his heart.

"Ancestor, are you... leaving?"

Chen Changan had suddenly said so much and made arrangements for both the Chen Family and himself. It was obvious he was preparing to leave.

At those words, Chen Zhengyuan and the others grew tense as well.

The Ancestor had only just returned. Was he leaving again already?

"That's right. I'm leaving."

Chen Changan didn't deny it. He nodded and admitted it.

Chen Changan had already stayed here much longer than he'd originally planned.

After leaving Mu Yunyao, his plan had been to travel the world with Da Huang, carefree and at ease.

He had returned to the Chen Family simply to see how the descendants of its bloodline were doing.

He hadn't expected to learn about the Fetal Pearl, or for all the events that followed to unfold.

Now that things had more or less been dealt with, Chen Changan was ready to leave.

He would enjoy life as he searched for the Fetal Pearl.

"Ancestor, will you... come back?" Chen Zhengyuan asked reluctantly.

"Perhaps one day, we'll meet again in the Central Heaven Domain."

"There will be a day when we meet again."

"Here are two Spirit Transformation Pills. Keep them."

"Don't take them unless you have no other choice."

"Only use them if the Chen Family faces the brink of life and death."

The Spirit Transformation Pills in Chen Changan's possession could instantly break anyone through to the Spirit Transformation Realm, whether they had any cultivation or not.

But there was a drawback: the user would be stuck in the Spirit Transformation Realm for the rest of their life, and their strength would be far inferior to someone who had reached the realm through steady cultivation.

They were only good for saving a life when there was absolutely no other choice.

"Thank you for this gift, Ancestor."

"Whatever the case, we share the same bloodline. Consider it a parting gift."

"You'll have to rely on yourselves from here on."

"Don't forget, the Chen Family once basked in glory. You are no worse than anyone else."

"Yes, Ancestor."

"Every road meets again!"

"Everyone, I'll see you in the Central Heaven Domain."

Chen Changan gave them a faint smile, then turned and left with Da Huang.

Watching Chen Changan's retreating figure, the Chen Family members were filled with mixed emotions.

Perhaps ever since Chen Changan had appeared, they had found an anchor, someone they could rely on.

They knew Chen Changan wouldn't stay with the Chen Family forever, but they hadn't expected him to leave so soon!

Chen Yunxuan stared after Chen Changan and silently swore that he would go to the Central Heaven Domain and become a powerhouse.

It wasn't only for the Human Ranking, or to make a name for himself.

More importantly, he didn't want to disappoint the Ancestor!

"I'll lead the Chen Family to heights it has never reached before."

"I'll never let down the Ancestor's faith in me."

"Ancestor... we'll meet again!"

Whoosh!

Chen Yunxuan drew a deep breath, his gaze turning firm once more.

"Father, we should be going, too. I'm afraid I won't be staying with the Chen Family over the coming year."

"I'll use this year to conquer the Northern Domain!" Chen Yunxuan said solemnly.

"Good!"

"Go without worry. I'll take care of the family. Besides, we have the Spirit Transformation Pills the Ancestor left behind, so you don't need to worry about anything here."

"Remember, don't bring shame to the Chen Family, and especially don't bring shame to the Ancestor."

"I believe you can do it!"

"Yes, Father."

Chen Yunxuan nodded firmly, then turned and left without looking back.

"We... should work hard, too."

"Yes, Family Head!"