Ancestor Lu Ming Returns! Living for Ten Thousand Years, Watching the Clouds Rise and Fall!

Gu Yuena hovered in the air as the seven-colored divine light gradually retracted, merging into her body.

Her skin became even more crystalline and translucent, as if composed of pure light. Deep within her violet eyes, the sun, moon, and stars seemed to be born and perish.

Her figure appeared even more slender and graceful, the silver dress clinging to her exquisite, curvaceous frame. Under the reflection of the halo, her stunning legs added a touch of both holiness and allure.

It was a sight that made one dare not look directly, yet unable to tear their gaze away.

Gu Yuena slowly opened her eyes, feeling the divine power surging and roaring within her, and nodded in satisfaction.

She raised her hand in a beckoning gesture, and the golden cultivation scroll flew into her grasp.

With a sweep of her divine sense, the contents of the technique were completely branded into her mind.

She drifted down to the ground, her gaze sweeping over Di Tian and the others who were kneeling before her. Her voice was both majestic and gentle.

"All of you, rise."

"This Spirit Beast Heavenly Tribulation Life-Saving Method was bestowed by the Heavenly Dao to benefit our entire Spirit Beast clan."

"Today, I shall impart this method to you all. I hope you will practice it diligently so that in the future, when you face your tribulations, you will no longer have to worry for your lives."

As she spoke, she flicked her finger, and several golden specks of light flew from her fingertips, sinking into the brows of Di Tian, Xiong Jun, Bi Ji, and all the other Great Beasts present.

"Thank you for your immense grace, Master!"

Feeling the profound and mysterious technique now present in their minds, Di Tian and the others were instantly ecstatic.

They prostrated themselves once more, their voices filled with endless gratitude and reverence.

Unable to wait a moment longer, they sat cross-legged and began to comprehend this heaven-defying divine technique.

At this moment, the petite and adorable Three-Eyed Golden Lion, the Beast of Auspice, who had been standing to the side, walked up.

She looked up at Gu Yuena, her golden eyes shimmering with the brilliance of wisdom and destiny.

"Sister Na'er."

Her voice was crisp and melodious.

"With my blessing of luck, everyone can accelerate their comprehension and cultivation speed of this technique."

"Combined with the power of the technique itself..."

A light never seen before flickered in the eyes of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

"The destiny of our Spirit Beast clan will begin to undergo a earth-shaking transformation starting today!"

Di Tian, Xiong Jun, and the other Great Beasts were gathered around the golden Spirit Beast Heavenly Tribulation Life-Saving Method scroll.

They were all overjoyed, unable to contain their excitement.

"Heaven blesses our race! Heaven blesses our race!"

"With this divine technique, we no longer need to fear the lightning tribulations from the Nine Heavens!"

"The Master is blessed by the heavens, bringing a monumental turning point for our Soul Beast race!"

Cheers rose one after another, echoing over the entire Lake of Life, filled with the relief of surviving a catastrophe and infinite longing for the future.

However, amidst this jubilant atmosphere, that most exquisite silver figure appeared somewhat lonely.

Gu Yuena stood quietly by the lake, her amethyst eyes capable of captivating all living beings.

She did not look at her ecstatic clansmen, but instead cast her gaze toward the distant horizon, her eyes filled with an inseparable longing and sorrow.

The power of a newly attained Half-step God King surged within her like a river.

Yet, this majestic power could not fill the void in her heart.

She slowly raised her slender, jade-like hand and gently withdrew a pendant from her full chest, which was wrapped in a silver dress.

The pendant was tied with a simple red string, and the charm itself was just a plain-looking wooden carving.

It was carved with a simple auspicious cloud pattern and did not even possess a trace of soul power fluctuation.

Yet, Gu Yuena treated it as a treasure, gently stroking the texture of the wood with her delicate fingertips, her movements so soft as if she were afraid of disturbing something.

"Husband..."

She parted her red lips, her voice as low as a mosquito's hum, choked with emotion.

"I miss you so much."

This pendant was a gift from that man, Lu Ming.

It was on a warm, sunny afternoon that he had placed it around her neck with his own hands.

He said it was a Peace Talisman from his hometown.

Although it looked ordinary, Gu Yuena had always worn it close to her body, never taking it off.

Strangely enough, whenever she wore this pendant, she felt an inexplicable sense of peace.

A warm, gentle aura would envelop her entire body, as if she were being nourished by the purest life force, and even her state of mind during cultivation became increasingly serene.

She had once felt that this pendant, which appeared to be a mundane object, was definitely not simple.

But she had carefully investigated it countless times and could not discern any clues.

"I am now a Half-step God King, a peak Rank One Deity. For there to be a treasure even I cannot see through, unless..."

Unless this is an item of an extremely high grade, perhaps even a Super Divine Artifact that surpasses the Silver Dragon Spear.

But this thought only flashed through her mind before she dismissed it herself.

"Perhaps it is just made of a special material."

Gu Yuena sighed softly and placed the pendant back against her chest. Feeling that familiar, gentle warmth, the desolation in her eyes grew even deeper.

Meanwhile.

Tiandou City.

The bustling streets were filled with a constant flow of people and carriages.

In a private room of a teahouse facing the street, a figure sat by the window, leisurely sipping fragrant tea.

The man was dressed in white, spotless and pristine. His face was so handsome it didn't seem mortal, and his temperament was transcendental, completely out of place with the clamor of the mundane world.

In his arms lay a small, snow-white cat, lazily yawning with a posture that was both languid and noble.

It was Lu Ming, who had just returned from the sea.

He raised his eyes to look at the golden Sky Screen that had not yet fully dissipated, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"Silver Dragon Spear? Nana made the list again, and the reward is quite good."

His tone was calm and gentle, as if he were discussing the most ordinary of household matters.

The white cat in his arms stirred, and then a flash of light flickered.

She transformed into a stunning woman wearing a white tiger-fur skirt, her figure curvaceous, exuding a blend of wildness and charm.

She stood respectfully behind Lu Ming, though her amber eyes still held a trace of lingering astonishment.

"Master, Lord Gu Yuena's Silver Dragon Spear is a true Super Divine Artifact. To think it only ranked fourth on the Exotic Treasures Ranking... are you not surprised at all?"

In her understanding, that spear, forged from the spine of the Dragon God, was already the pinnacle of weapons in this world.

Lu Ming gently set down his teacup, producing a crisp sound.

He nodded, his expression indifferent.

"This is all within my expectations."

Hearing this, the White Tiger felt even more shaken.

Even the rankings on the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking were within Master's expectations?

To what unfathomable realm had Master's cultivation truly reached?

Beside them, another figure, Bai Xiuxiu, also found her heart in turmoil.

Today, she had changed into a light blue, tight-fitting long dress, which perfectly outlined her already curvaceous, devilish figure.

A pair of straight, slender jade legs were made even more provocative by the high slit of the skirt, and her entire being radiated a mature and alluring charm.

She gazed at the calm and indifferent profile of Lu Ming, her beautiful eyes shimmering with brilliance.

Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena—that was an existence she had once looked up to.

Even the life-bound Super Divine Artifact of such an existence was only ranked fourth, yet Master appeared to take it as a matter of course.

The mystery and power of this Master had once again redefined her understanding.

Lu Ming paid no mind to the ripples in the hearts of the two women. He closed his eyes, and his vast divine sense instantly enveloped the entirety of Tiandou City.

He was searching for the aura of the Blue Silver Emperor, Ah Yin.

"Hmm?"

The next moment, he slowly opened his eyes, his brows arching almost imperceptibly.

"I didn't expect Ah Yin to be at the Ye family."

His tone carried a hint of surprise.

The Ye family was a bloodline descendant he had left behind on the Douluo Continent; he was well aware of this.

He simply had not expected that Ah Yin, who should have been with Tang Hao, would be present in the residence of his descendants at this moment.

Lu Ming stood up and placed a soul coin on the table.

"Let's go and take a look."

Outside the Ye family residence.

The towering gatehouse testified to the antiquity and heritage of this family.

But at this moment, a crowd of onlookers had gathered around the residence, pointing at the main gate and whispering among themselves.

"Look, the Clear Sky Douluo is at the Ye family again!"

"How many times is this now? I heard he's forcing the Ye family to pick a side, demanding they join Shrek to attack Jialing Pass together."

"It's more than just picking a side. I even heard that the Clear Sky Douluo wants the Ye family to enter into a marriage alliance with their Clear Sky Sect—and he wants every eligible woman in the Ye family to marry over there!"

"Hiss—that's way too overbearing!"

"Do you think the Ye family will agree?"

In the crowd, an old man stroked his beard and shook his head.

"It's unlikely. The Ye family has been peace-loving and kind for generations. Their clansmen are masters of the healing arts, dedicated to saving lives, and they have an excellent reputation in Tiandou City.

The family head, Ye Qingxian, strictly adheres to the ancestral teachings. I fear she won't be easily dragged into this war."

Lu Ming walked over slowly, taking in all these discussions, his expression calm and unruffled.

He headed straight for the Ye family gates.

"Halt! This is the Ye family residence, idlers are not..."

Several Ye family guards at the entrance immediately stepped forward, intending to block his path.

However, the moment they saw Lu Ming's face, the rest of their words caught in their throats.

The guards' eyes grew wider and wider, their grip on their spears faltering. Their faces were etched with shock and disbelief.

He looked just like him!

It was too similar!

The appearance of the man before them was identical to the portrait of the Ancestor that had been enshrined in their Ye family ancestral hall for ten thousand years!

No, he even possessed a certain spirit that surpassed the portrait—a sense of detachment that transcended time and the mortal world.

"An... Ancestor?!"

A young guard muttered subconsciously, though he immediately felt it was absurd and shook his head vigorously.

Hadn't the Ancestor passed away long ago?

How could this be...