The warm glow of the Great Sun added a touch of warmth to the cold Starry Sky.
Jiang Ping was inexplicably shocked after hearing the old man's words.
Sailing for a million years?
People often look up at the Starry Sky and have all sorts of wonderful daydreams.
Although Xuanhuang did not rush into the tide of technology, many cultivators dreamed of the Starry Sky and made many research achievements.
For example, the world is constantly moving slowly through the Starry Sky; this is an established fact.
However, the White-Haired Old Man meant something different: the Xuanhuang World was not a normal long-distance voyage, but rather a journey at supersonic speeds, which could even be described as interstellar travel.
Xuanhuang is traveling in a certain direction in a way that defies common sense!
"Are we fleeing, or heading towards some dazzling Starry Sky?"
Jiang Ping couldn't help but ask.
He was very curious. If Xuanhuang traced back to ancient history, a million years was actually a very small timeframe, but this world suddenly changed course a million years ago and began its wandering journey.
Something must have happened.
Both.
Zhong Yong replied, his voice neither warm nor cold.
Jiang Ping didn't interrupt, listening quietly. He was about to learn the greatest secret in millions of years.
Zhong Yong continued, "You should know about the Xuanhuang Blood War. This interdimensional war, which has lasted for millions of years, is still ongoing."
Jiang Ping nodded. This matter was known throughout the world, and according to the warning, a great war might be staged again in the near future.
He couldn't help but ask, "What kind of ethnic group is it that our ancestors have been unable to completely resolve over millions of years?"
Xuanhuang was not weak; over the past million years, it has produced many Celestial Flower- tier powerhouses, leaving behind countless myths and legends, but ultimately all of them failed.
"Yes, that world is vast, with countless powerful beings and a foundation even deeper than Xuanhuang. It has given birth to several Peerless Dao Ancestor."
Zhong Yong spoke.
That world was called "Hengyuan," and it was also dominated by humans, demons, and evil beings, but it specialized in the path of the soul, and its cultivation system was different.
Then, he sighed with emotion.
In terms of vastness and resource level, Xuanhuang is no less than Hengyuan. Originally in its prime, if it hadn't been for the bloody battle, it might have already become an unparalleled existence through its own accumulation.
However, since their encounter with the Hengyuan Realm, their fates have been altered. One after another, the Dao Ancestor who shook the Gu Shuo perished in the bloody battle, leaving only the regrets of later generations.
If no extraordinary figure emerges in this era, things will be very difficult in the future, and the Xuanhuang World will most likely "die young."
"Is there still some peerless being guarding that place?"
"This has never happened in the last million years."
Zhong Yong shook his head. If there were truly such terrifying beings among the alien races, Xuanhuang would have been swallowed up the very first time they touched it.
They still have the ability to fight back, meaning the difference in skill level is not significant.
"Of course, it's unknown at the moment."
Zhong Yong added another sentence.
Unlike the Xuanhuang World, which was repeatedly ravaged, Dao Ancestor mostly died young, leaving only their Ancestral Artifact to radiate their remaining glory.
Hengyuan Realm has always been peaceful and has never been invaded.
Many Dao Ancestor in that realm were able to enjoy their later years in peace, allowing time to refine their Dao practice.
As this continues, aside from unparalleled existences, there has never been a break in the line of top-tier Dao Ancestor.
In the last bloody battle, Hengyuan only sent out an advance force, which resulted in the annihilation of all beings above the Xuanhuang Daojun level, demonstrating the formidable strength of this realm.
"In our Xuanhuang era, no Peerless Dao Ancestor has yet been born, but there are already quite a few unparalleled figures in that realm."
Zhong Yong sighed.
The Dao Monarch Realm is the highest realm in the mortal world. Even if Xuanhuang were to fight with his last breath, very few people in this world could reach this realm.
Once you reach the Ancestral Realm, advancement becomes even more difficult. Many prodigies spend their entire lives and may still be stuck in the Dao Ancestor Initial Realm, let alone the Late Stages.
Moreover, Hengyuan Realm wouldn't give them time to accumulate power; they would relentlessly pursue them from behind.
Jiang Ping raised an eyebrow and said, "Is this bell-ringing ceremony at the Initial Land related to the Hengyuan Realm?"
Zhong Yong shook his head again. "It wasn't Hengyuan Realm that attacked."
Just as Jiang Ping was about to breathe a sigh of relief upon hearing this, the old man said:
"It might be even more dangerous than Hengyuan!"
Jiang Ping: "..."
Zhong Yong said, "As I told you, Xuanhuang has been wandering at supersonic speeds through the Starry Sky. In these millions of years, Xuanhuang has encountered more than just Hengyuan."
The Starry Sky is boundless and dazzling; every twinkling star could be a vast expanse of heaven and earth.
Xuanhuang is one, Hengyuan is another, and naturally there are other interfaces as well.
"Xuanhuang has fought many bloody battles, not only against Hengyuan, but also against other worlds. The most dangerous time was when he encountered a Great Thousand World with Peerless Dao Ancestor presiding over it."
Jiang Ping was deeply shocked. Such a being was legendary even in the eyes of the Dao Ancestor. How did Xuanhuang survive?
"That time, my Xuanhuang clan still had Peerless Ancestor artifact protecting us, which is why we narrowly escaped."
"Unfortunately, this Peerless Ancestor artifact was ultimately destroyed by the Hengyuan Realm."
Zhong Yong revealed a hint of regret.
That was the Civilization Artifact that contained the entire Xuanhuang, but it was shattered by an extraterrestrial enemy.
"So, this time it's an encounter with a new world?"
"That's right."
Zhong Yong nodded and said, "Xuanhuang has been locked onto by the powerful Dao Ancestor of the New World; there's no way to avoid it, we are destined to meet."
How long have you been in contact with them?
"Within just a few years."
He added, "If the other party approaches on its own initiative, the time will be even shorter."
Jiang Ping was inexplicably upset. He had just Initial Land, but now a real enemy had appeared out of nowhere.
Moreover, the opponent's strength is unknown, and the outcome is unpredictable; a bloody battle could easily erupt.
"This Initial Land warning stemmed from this, but my private meeting with you is for another matter."
Zhong Yong looked at the mid-level Chaos Dao Monarch before him, who was not even a hundred years old, and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes. He said:
"The Hengyuan Realm has gone to great lengths to oppose my Xuanhuang, spending millions of years doing so. Do you know why?"
Please enlighten me, senior.
Jiang Ping bowed, recounting a million years of bloody battles. His intention was not simply to annex Xuanhuang; there must be a deeper reason.
Zhong Yong nodded and said, "This matter is extremely confidential. Within the Fate Child, no more than five people know about it."
"This seems to be of great importance. Should Master Turtle avoid the situation?"
The Turtle Shell suddenly opened.
Zhong Yong glanced at him, then looked at Jiang Ping: "No need."
He said, "It's related to a Starry Sky Envoy."
"Starry Sky Envoy?"
The Turtle Shell was puzzled; even it had never heard of such a name before.
"The Xuanhuang changed its course, and we wandered for millions of years, all because we encountered that Starry Sky Envoy."
Zhong Yong spoke, a hint of longing flashing in his eyes.
Starry Sky Envoy, as the name suggests, is Peerless Figures who can travel through the boundless Starry Sky, an indisputable Peerless Dao Ancestor.
Millions of years ago, Xuanhuang encountered it and learned many secrets about the Starry Sky from that being.
"At the edge of deep space lies a vast and boundless land, which is said to be so arduous that even the Dao Ancestor could not traverse it in his entire life."
"The Eternal Continent is its name."
Zhong Yong, his voice trembling with awe, even the Turtle Shell seemed to tremble. "Could it be Eternal Existence realm, the domain of the Martial Immortal?"
"Nature."
"That is the center of the entire Starry Sky, the origin of all realms, and holds many ancient secrets of the universe."
With longing in his eyes, Jiang Ping couldn't help but ask, "So, Xuanhuang has been wandering for millions of years to reach the Eternal Continent?"
"Um."
Zhong Yong nodded and said, "That Starry Sky Envoy passed through Xuanhuang and left two items in this world."
"One of them is Star Chart recording all the heavens and myriad realms, so that we won't get lost in the boundless universe."
"Secondly, a token that allows one to join a powerful force associated with Eternal Existence."
Zhong Yong became more and more excited as he spoke.
Both the Star Chart and the token represent tremendous opportunities across the myriad realms.
Without Starry Sky coordinates, Xuanhuang would still be confined to a remote corner, until its eventual decay.
If one could travel to that power with the token, the significance would be self-evident; one might even glimpse the secrets of eternity.
That's eternity, an existence that never dies!!
But good fortune never comes in pairs; it can be both blessing and misfortune.
"This secret has been discovered by the Hengyuan Realm."
Jiang Ping spoke with absolute certainty.
Mentioning this matter, Zhong Yong was somewhat angry. "Hengyuan Realm was also encountered when I, Xuanhuang, first embarked on my long voyage. At that time, our first meeting was wonderful, and our friendship lasted."
Hengyuan Realm was initially very polite and hospitable, but beneath those smiling faces lay the greatest wickedness in the world.
This realm possesses profound cultural heritage. After encountering Xuanhuang, it glimpsed Xuanhuang's secrets and learned of the existence of the Star Chart.
They brought this matter to light, hoping to travel together to the Eternal Continent.
The Xuanhuang Elder did not refuse, because the first encounter was wonderful, and he would also gain a powerful partner.
In the beginning, the two realms went through hardships together and fought side by side.
However, when the interests were amplified to an unlimited extent, and when Dao Ancestor learned of the Eternal Token, everything changed.
Ultimately, the two sides broke off relations and began a bloody war that lasted for millions of years.
"Countless years of fighting, countless deaths, all because of a single token."
The Turtle Shell couldn't help but evoke a sense of melancholy.
"Ultimately, it concerns Eternal Existence; who doesn't yearn to live as long as heaven and earth?"
Zhong Yong.
He glanced at Jiang Ping and said, "Although Hengyuan is eyeing us covetously, Xuanhuang may still have hope. We've even created the Unrivaled technique of 'Reverse Effect into Cause,' so we might just be able to create a miracle."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ping immediately took out the scriptures he had prepared beforehand and presented them with both hands.
Zhong Yong stroked his beard, revealing a smile that suggested he was a promising student.
He flipped through the scriptures and nodded. "Indeed, it's quite good. If one can master it, the Dao Ancestor will have a much better chance, and even we might be able to shorten our breakthrough time."
"Tell me, what do you want?"
Zhong Yong knew this young man's character very well; he never acted without a benefit in mind.
He added, "If you want that token, we might consider it."
If it were Fate Child else who actively requested it, even just to see a token, he wouldn't pay them any attention.
But the person before us is different. He created the miracle of Chaos Dao Monarch. He is not even a hundred years old yet, but he has already reached the Fifth Layer of Dao Monarch. He is far more heaven-defying than the rest of the Fate Child.
He can be considered the foremost person in terms of Xuanhuang talent.
Jiang Ping is qualified to possess this item!
"Agree immediately!!"
The Turtle Shell transmitted its excited voice.
That is a token related to eternity, a once-in-a-millennium opportunity.
Jiang Ping shrugged, but said, "Possessing a treasure is a crime; I cannot protect it for now."
Zhong Yong smiled, quite satisfied with this person's attitude, and said, "The Xuanhuang World is a cautionary tale. You do have self-awareness. Let's discuss this matter after you Dao Ancestor."
"As for resources..."
He frankly admitted that the Dao Monarch's resources were not kept and had already been fully opened to all the top talents.
"However, some top-grade Dao Elixir in many secret realm herb fields have matured, and I can make an exception and harvest them for you ahead of time."
"Senior Xie!"
Jiang Ping cupped his hands in greeting. What he lacked right now was the elixir to break through the barrier. As long as he had enough of the elixir, breaking through the Monarch Barrier in a short time would not be difficult.
"Please state any other requests you may have."
"This junior would like to invite a few people to Initial Land."