Vast Universe Domain

"Vice Dean? What's wrong with you guys?"

Seeing the expressions on Wang Chen and the others, Qi Tianyuan looked confused.

"It's nothing, but we can't see the Dean right now."

Wang Chen chose not to tell Qi Tianyuan the truth.

After all, he couldn't make the decision on this matter.

"Alright."

Qi Tianyuan could obviously tell that Wang Chen and the others were hiding something from him.

But if they were inconvenient to say, he could understand.

"Vice Dean, I'll head back to the Heavenly Dao Hall then. Just call me if you need anything."

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

Before Wang Chen could say anything, he immediately disappeared from his spot.

Watching Qi Tianyuan disappear in a flash, Wang Chen looked at the token in his hand and couldn't help but shake his head and smile.

"This kid..."

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

A high-ranking official from the Forbidden Institute asked.

"Activate it. Those Innate Divine Saints might already be plotting how to attack us.

Too many experts have emerged from the Forbidden Institute, posing too great a threat to them. They won't miss this opportunity."

Wang Chen nodded.

Although his tone was calm at the moment, he knew in his heart that this tribulation was unavoidable.

"Vice Dean, didn't you say those Innate Divine Saints were also injured? Why are they still attacking us?"

The woman was a little confused.

"Even though they are all injured, they have the advantage in numbers. Even if I only sustained minor injuries, I would still not be their match."

Wang Chen explained with a grave expression.

"Everyone stay alert. Those guys will definitely come."

Heavenly Desolation Continent.

At this moment, Ye Xinran was heading towards the Heavenly Extremity Sacred Land in the Eastern Domain while absorbing beast souls.

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

It was just a bit slower than actively absorbing them herself.

But she felt it was worth it to admire the scenery along the way while her physique automatically refined the beast souls.

"Xuanyuan Hao, are you going to break off the engagement when you get back?"

As if thinking of something, Ye Xinran suddenly asked Xuanyuan Hao.

Hearing this, Xuanyuan Hao's mouth twitched.

Xuanyuan Hao: Seriously, why is she asking this again?

This made Lin Tianci laugh.

Jin Xiaoya, on the other hand, seemed to be thinking about something, wanting to speak but holding back.

In the void.

An old man was cautiously following behind a few people.

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

"Miss, you need to think clearly..."

At the peak of the sky, far above.

Ye Chang'an watched below with a playful expression:

"The few protectors are following behind, and none of them have discovered each other. These treasures that hide one's aura are indeed essential items for major families."

Just then, the system's voice suddenly appeared in Ye Chang'an's mind.

[Mission Issued: Protect the Forbidden Institute from the attacks of the Innate Divine Saints]

[Mission Reward: Host and daughter each advance one major realm]

"Hmm? A mission was issued? This is the first time."

Ye Chang'an was surprised by the system's sudden issuance of a mission.

"What is the Forbidden Institute?"

[A hegemonic force in the Vast Universe Domain]

"Vast Universe Domain?"

[The Vast Universe Domain is the highest-level world in the universe.]

"No way, System, you want me to go to the highest-level world for a mission? Are you kidding me?"

[The Host isn't alone.]

Hearing this, Ye Chang'an nodded.

That's right, he was the Hall Master of the Primordial Divine Hall.

"Is this mission difficult?"

Before starting the mission, Ye Chang'an still wanted to clarify the difficulty.

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

"That's it? Let's go. Oh right, who should I call?"

Getting his answer, Ye Chang'an felt relaxed and confident. A mere mission was nothing to him.

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[Xiao Liu]

"Little Liu? Okay."

After listening to the System's suggestion, Ye Chang'an directly summoned Xiao Liu.

"Little Liu, let's go to the Forbidden Institute in the Vast Universe Domain."

Seeing Xiao Liu appear, Ye Chang'an said directly.

"Hall Master, what about me? I want to see it too."

Shangguan Shi, who was nearby, came over.

"Alright, then we'll go together." Ye Chang'an replied.

[A channel has been opened for the Host.]

Just then, the System spoke again.

And a golden, radiant spatial portal appeared before the three of them.

"The System is quite thoughtful."

Ye Chang'an nodded with satisfaction and was the first to walk into the portal.

Seeing this, Xiao Liu and Shangguan Shi immediately followed.

Forbidden Institute.

On a back mountain shrouded in ethereal mist.

A golden portal suddenly appeared.

Soon, three figures emerged from within.

"Is this the Vast Universe Domain? This isn't spiritual energy, is it?"

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

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

"I see. This Divine Source Qi is so potent. Why don't I bring Xinran here to cultivate?"

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

"That's true. However, Xinran is too young now, and her cultivation level is still too low. Her improvement is rapid, so there's no rush for her to cultivate in the Primordial Divine Hall."

[A reminder to the Host: This System and Xiao Liu have not hidden your and Shangguan Shi's auras, so you have been discovered.]

The System suddenly said something that made Ye Chang'an freeze on the spot.

Ye Chang'an: ???

"It's fine, with Little Liu here, there's no need to panic."

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

The one leading them was the Vice Dean, Wang Chen.

"Who are you?"

Looking at Ye Chang'an and the other two, Wang Chen's expression was grave.

Of course, what made him so tense was naturally Xiao Liu.

He and several other high-ranking officials of the Forbidden Institute could not see through Xiao Liu's aura, but they felt an extremely strong sense of pressure.

"Who are you?"

Ye Chang'an retorted.

Even though the few people's auras were powerful, with Xiao Liu present, he and Shangguan Shi didn't feel the slightest bit of pressure.

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

Upon hearing this, Ye Chang'an nodded, a slight smile on his lips, and said calmly, "I am here 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 task, it meant that the Forbidden Institute definitely couldn't withstand those Innate Divine Saints.

"Who exactly are you people?"

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

Then, as if remembering something, he tentatively asked, "You aren't that mysterious force that suddenly appeared in the lower realm, are you?"

The universe's inner world and realm divisions:

Heavenly Desolation Continent:

Qi Refining, Qi Sea, Core Formation, Heavenly Spirit, Spiritual Power, King Profound, Imperial Extremes, Saint, Great Sage, Emperor Realm

Heavenly Realm:

Heavenly Human, Heavenly Domain, Heavenly Revelation, Heavenly Authority, Heavenly Branch, Heavenly Venerate, Heavenly Saint, Heavenly Mandate, Heavenly Lord

Divine Realm:

Void God, True God, Heavenly God, Divine Lord, Divine King, Divine Emperor, Divine Sovereign, 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 Sovereign, Dao God, Dao Venerate, Dao Master