Vast Universe Domain

"Vice Dean? What happened to you all?"

Seeing the expressions on Wang Chen and the others' faces, Qi Tianyuan was full of confusion.

"Nothing. But we still can't see the Dean right now."

Wang Chen chose not to tell Qi Tianyuan the truth.

After all, this was not something he could decide on his own.

"Alright, then."

Qi Tianyuan naturally saw that Wang Chen and the others were hiding something from him.

But since it was inconvenient for them to say it, he could understand.

"Vice Dean, then I'll return to the Heavenly Dao Hall first. If you need anything, just call me."

As he spoke, Qi Tianyuan took out a Token and handed it to Wang Chen.

Before Wang Chen could say anything, he vanished from the spot.

Watching Qi Tianyuan flee in a puff of smoke, Wang Chen looked at the Token in his hand and could not help shaking his head with a smile.

"This kid..."

"Vice Dean Wang, what should we do now? Activate the grand formation?"

One of the Forbidden Institute's higher-ups asked.

"Activate it. Those Innate Divine Saints may already be plotting how to strike against us.

Too many powerful figures have emerged from the Forbidden Institute. To Them, we are far too great a threat. They will not let this opportunity slip away."

Wang Chen nodded.

Though his tone was calm at this moment, he understood in his heart that this calamity could not be avoided.

"Vice Dean, didn't you say those Innate Divine Saints were injured too? Why would They still come attack us?"

The woman was somewhat puzzled.

"Although They are all injured, They have the advantage in numbers. Even if I only suffered minor injuries, I would never be Their match."

Wang Chen explained with a grave expression.

"Stay vigilant. Those fellows will definitely come."

Heavenly Desolation Continent.

At this moment, Ye Xinran was absorbing beast souls while making her way toward the Heavenly Extremity Sacred Land in the Eastern Domain.

Because of her physique, she only needed to devour the beast souls, and they would automatically be refined afterward.

It was merely a little slower than absorbing them herself.

But being able to admire the scenery along the way while letting her physique automatically refine the beast souls made her feel that she was getting quite the bargain.

"Xuanyuan Hao, will you break off the engagement when you go back?"

As if she had thought of something, Ye Xinran suddenly asked Xuanyuan Hao again.

Hearing this, Xuanyuan Hao's mouth twitched.

Xuanyuan Hao: No, why are you asking this again?

This made Lin Tianci burst into laughter.

Jin Xiaoya, on the other hand, seemed to be pondering something. She wanted to speak, yet could not bring herself to say it.

In the void.

An old man was cautiously following behind them.

Seeing Jin Xiaoya's expression, the old man shook his head and sighed as well.

"Miss, you must think this through..."

At the very peak of the heavens.

Ye Chang'an looked down below with an amused expression.

"Several Dao Protectors are following behind them, yet not one of them has noticed the others. These treasures that conceal one's aura truly are necessities for great lineages."

At that moment, the system's voice suddenly appeared in Ye Chang'an's mind.

[Mission issued: Protect the Forbidden Institute from the blow of the Innate Divine Saints]

[Mission reward: The Host and his daughter will each advance by one major realm]

"Hmm? A mission was issued? This is a first."

Ye Chang'an was rather surprised by the system suddenly issuing a mission.

"What is the Forbidden Institute?"

[An overlord-level force in the Vast Universe Domain]

"The Vast Universe Domain?"

[The Vast Universe Domain is the universe's highest-level world]

"Come on, System. You want me to do a mission in the highest-level world? Are you kidding me?"

[The Host is not alone]

Hearing that, Ye Chang'an nodded.

That was right. He was the Primordial Divine Hall Master.

"How difficult is this mission?"

Before undertaking it, Ye Chang'an still wanted to clarify its difficulty.

[If it were difficult, would the reward only be one major realm?]

"That's all? Let's get moving. By the way, who would be suitable to call?"

Having gotten his answer, Ye Chang'an was brimming with ease and confidence. Such a trifling mission was beneath notice.

[Xiao Liu]

"Xiao Liu? Alright."

Following the system's suggestion, Ye Chang'an directly summoned Xiao Liu.

"Xiao Liu, let's make a trip to the Forbidden Institute in the Vast Universe Domain."

The moment Xiao Liu appeared, Ye Chang'an spoke directly.

"Hall Master, what about me? I want to go have a look too."

Shangguan Shi came over from the side.

"Alright, then let's go together," Ye Chang'an replied.

[A passage has been opened for the Host]

At that moment, the system spoke again.

A dazzling golden spatial gateway appeared before the three of them.

"The System is quite thoughtful."

Ye Chang'an nodded in satisfaction and was the first to step through the gateway.

Seeing this, Xiao Liu and Shangguan Shi immediately followed after him.

Forbidden Institute.

On a back mountain shrouded in immortal mist.

A golden gateway suddenly appeared.

Soon, three figures emerged from within.

"So this is the Vast Universe Domain? This isn't spiritual qi anymore, is it?"

Feeling the surrounding environment, Ye Chang'an murmured inwardly.

[Host, this is Divine Source Qi. Worlds below the Vast Universe Domain's level do not possess Divine Source Qi.]

"I see. This Divine Source Qi is so potent. Perhaps I should bring Xinran here to cultivate."

[Host, you might as well bring Ye Xinran into the Primordial Divine Hall to cultivate.]

"That's true. But Xinran is still too young, and her realm is still too low. Her cultivation is progressing quickly, so there is no rush for her to cultivate in the Primordial Divine Hall."

[Reminder, Host: The System and Xiao Liu did not conceal the auras of you and Shangguan Shi, so you have been discovered.]

The system suddenly said something that left Ye Chang'an frozen on the spot.

Ye Chang'an: ???

"It's fine. With Xiao Liu here, no need to panic."

Just as the system had said, several figures appeared before Ye Chang'an and the other two in an instant.

The leader was none other than the Vice Dean, Wang Chen.

"Who are you?"

Wang Chen looked at Ye Chang'an and the other two with a grave expression.

Naturally, Xiao Liu was the reason he was so tense.

Neither he nor the other higher-ups of the Forbidden Institute could see through Xiao Liu's aura, yet they could feel an immensely powerful pressure.

"Then who are you?"

Ye Chang'an asked in return.

Although their auras were powerful, with Xiao Liu present, neither he nor Shangguan Shi felt the slightest pressure.

"I am Wang Chen, Vice Dean of the Forbidden Institute."

Hearing that, Ye Chang'an nodded. The corners of his lips rose slightly as he said calmly, "I came to protect the Forbidden Institute."

"Protect the Forbidden Institute?"

Wang Chen and the others were stunned.

"Do you think you can withstand the attacks of those Innate Divine Saints?"

Ye Chang'an smiled confidently.

Since the system had issued this mission, it meant the Forbidden Institute definitely could not withstand those Innate Divine Saints.

"Just who are you people?"

Upon hearing Ye Chang'an's words, Wang Chen's pupils contracted.

Then, as if recalling something, he asked tentatively:

"You wouldn't happen to be that mysterious force that suddenly emerged in the lower worlds, would you?"

Worlds and realm classifications within the universe:

Heavenly Desolation Continent:

Qi Refinement, Qi Sea, Origin Core, Heavenly Spirit, Divine Ability, King Profound, Imperial Extreme, Saint, Great Saint, Emperor Realm

Heavenly Realm:

Heavenly Human, Heavenly Domain, Heavenly Enlightenment, Heavenly Authority, Heavenly Stem, Heavenly Venerable, Heavenly Saint, Heavenly Fate, Heavenly Lord

God Realm:

False God, True God, Heavenly God, Divine Lord, Divine King, Divine Emperor, Divine Venerate, Divine Tribulation

Primordial Yellow Ancient Realm:

Profound Origin Realm, Profound Domain Realm, Life and Death Realm, Samsara Realm, Creation Realm, Void Destruction Realm, Return to Truth Realm, True One Realm, True Self Realm

Vast Universe Domain:

Venerable Lord, Dao King, Dao Emperor, Dao Saint, Dao Lord, Dao Emperor, Dao God, Dao Venerate, Dao Master