After the auction ended, Ye Muxuan's cave returned to calm, and the many affairs of the Demon Iron Sect were no longer relevant to this small world.
Ye Muxuan was solely focused on how to enter the Chaos Ruins.
The Leaves of the Xuyan Mother Tree have a shelf life; if exposed to the outside, they will dry out and lose their effectiveness within a century. Even now, with that purple wooden box preserving them, it only extends their lifespan to several decades.
So while Ye Muxuan continued to comprehend the origin within the void space, he also kept an eye on the news in the Dark Hall to see if the Demon Iron Sect had any suitable missions for him.
Time slowly passed, and Ye Muxuan had already comprehended the fifth move of the Chaos Realm, which was also the Second Form of the Source of Time. Meanwhile, within the void, the Flat Cylindrical Object body finally devoured all the much-plundered essence.
Within the void, all was empty except for the Three Lives Scroll Great Sage Xihe, which floated in the air.
Ye Muxuan's consciousness was still lingering on the edge of the void. That incomplete edge contained wisps of the Space-Time Origin, which was quite effective for his comprehension of the Space-Time Origin Law.
At a certain moment, the void space trembled, and Ye Muxuan's wisp of consciousness, which was on the verge of being destroyed, was completely annihilated!
On the dark peak, Ye Muxuan suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze flashing, his divine power surging, and dark cracks appeared in the space in front of him.
It was just a wisp of consciousness; even if it were annihilated, it wouldn't amount to much—not even as damaging as losing a hair. But this commotion in the void piqued Ye Muxuan's curiosity and even surprised him.
Calming his mind, he touched the Flat Cylindrical Object again with a wisp of consciousness, only to find that there was no reaction whatsoever, and it no longer drew his consciousness into the void.
There might be some unexpected circumstances, but even without the help of the Flat Cylindrical Object, the necessary cultivation still needs to be achieved through one's own efforts and understanding.
Since he could not continue there, Ye Muxuan suppressed his thoughts and continued to pay attention to the messages from the Dark Hall while continuing to comprehend the Three Thousand Void Calamity Beast Diagram.
Of the three thousand layers, he has now comprehended the Tenth Layer, and with the aid of the Light of the Mind, his will has also been elevated to the Peak Chaos Realm.
The next step is a huge leap: the will of the God King!
Many powerful beings can possess the will of the Chaos Realm Eternal True God, but possessing the God King-level Will within the Chaos Realm is extremely difficult. As for Eternal True God possessing the will of God King? That's practically a legend!
Even Ye Muxuan himself never thought that he would possess the will of God King while he was still Eternal True God. Instead, he looked forward to possessing the will of God King after entering the Chaos Realm.
In addition, one must also consider cultivating the Will Secret Technique. The God Eye Secret Technique that the Mountain Sitting Guest passed on to me was only a secret art at the Eternal True God Level. Once I reached the Chaos Realm, its usefulness would be greatly reduced.
Soon, a full cycle passed, and Ye Muxuan's will had firmly stabilized at the Peak Chaos Realm. At this moment, a message from the Dark Hall caught Ye Muxuan's attention.
A member of the Dark Hall, codenamed "Star Moon," is searching for something called "You"! The reward will be calculated based on the completion of the mission.
This mission is quite bizarre, but there are plenty of bizarre missions in the Dark Hall.
Upon seeing this message, Ye Muxuan knew that the Great Sage Xihe had returned.
Perhaps she hasn't yet reached the Chaos Realm or returned to the Peak Chaos Realm in her previous life, but she definitely has the ability to protect herself!
Their first meeting was in the Star Moon Sea of Universe Boat, during their final battle after leaving the Universe Ocean to embark on their Reincarnation. They were fighting against the Sector Beast King, You.
This is Xihe looking for him.
Perfect timing! He also wanted to see just how strong Xihe really was now. However, since she was a reincarnated cultivator, he wasn't surprised that she had reached the Chaos Realm.
After all, the energy of heaven and earth on the Origin Continent can be transformed into divine power in the blink of an eye; the progress is too fast.
Soon, this inexplicable mission was accepted by "Cleaving Edge," Cleaving Edge also revealed that he had information about "You" in the Demon Iron City.
Thirty days later, a spacetime portal formed not far from Demon Iron City, and Difu Xi, dressed in elegant purple robes, appeared in Nightmare Iron City.
As the most outstanding descendant of Difu Lineage, the current ruling Emperor Lord of the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom, Difu Xi is accompanied by two powerful individuals at the Peak Chaos Realm as her protectors. Both of them were raised by the royal family of Difu Lineage from childhood, and their strength and loyalty are indispensable.
Although revealing his identity would bring even the Emperor Lord of the Thunder Ancient Kingdom, whose bloodlines had gone out of control, back to their senses, Difu Xi still brought two protectors with him.
Not taking along free protectors isn't being noble; it's being foolish.
When the talented descendants of the current ruling Emperor Lord of the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom arrived in Demon Iron City, the Demon Iron Sect, as the host, naturally had to show their appreciation. Therefore, in addition to the two God King hosting a banquet, many outstanding disciples from the younger generation also came forward to entertain Difu Xi.
The Demon Iron Sect truly lives up to its reputation as Sect, boasting numerous Void True God among its younger generation, including several Eternal True God. Its Sect disciple is unparalleled, having reached the Eternal True God Limit and even comprehending a Chaos Realm technique.
They all considered themselves geniuses among the younger generation, so it was natural for them to discuss things in this setting, and after a few words, they would naturally start gesturing to each other.
And then, that was it. All the disciples of the Demon Iron Sect who attended the banquet kept quiet after returning home.
What do you mean? You're saying that even with a group of Eternal True God attacking together, you were still suppressed by someone with one hand? You're saying that your senior brother couldn't even withstand a single move from that person?
They all have a sense of shame, okay?
It can only be said that the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom truly lives up to its reputation as the strongest Ancient Country. Their talented descendants are simply not comparable to those cultivated by other forces.
Soon, after dealing with many matters, Difu Xi met Cleaving Edge, who was also Ye Muxuan.
Inside a tavern in Demon Iron City, in a separate hall, Difu Xi and Ye Muxuan sat facing each other, while two Chaos Realm protectors remained outside and did not enter.
"I never expected you to be Cleaving Edge." Sipping her wine contentedly, Difu Xi sized up Ye Muxuan and asked curiously, "I remember, we weren't here before, were we?"
All she needed to know was that Cleaving Edge was the Shadow Blade True God, and that she had already met him. As for what he had done during his time on the Origin Continent, she didn't care.
As for his strength, she never doubted it. How could someone who could cultivate to become Eternal True God in such a barren place as the Universe Ocean, and achieve a divine body ten thousand times stronger, be weak?
"I never expected that you would be reincarnated as Difu Xi, and even become a member of the ruling Emperor Lord's lineage." Ye Muxuan felt no restraint around Difu Xi. They both came from the Universe Ocean, and as long as they didn't break off relations, there was still a bond of goodwill. They were both smart people, so why make things unpleasant?
"Reincarnation is inherently uncertain, and I'm extremely lucky." Difu Xi drank, beaming. Indeed, being reborn into the royal family meant that at least in the early stages, he wouldn't face any life-threatening dangers and would have access to resources unimaginable to others.
As long as one displays extraordinary talent, cultivation resources will be inexhaustible.
Of course, if they lack talent, they're just a bunch of parasites. The royal family won't watch them starve, but they won't pay much attention either.
"I remember that reincarnation in the Chaos Realm usually requires reaching the Eternal True God level to awaken memories. Judging from your appearance, it's not like you only recently awakened your memories." Ye Muxuan sized up Difu Xi. If it was Eternal True God level that awakened memories, he didn't believe that Xihe from back then could become Difu Xi in just over twenty epochs.
"His Kingdom Lord was fortunate enough to obtain a heaven-defying opportunity, and entrusted some treasures suitable for reincarnation to me, the strongest Chaos Realm. Moreover, I am also God King's will, so I have retained my memories since my reincarnation." Difu Xi did not hide this fact. On the Origin Continent, reincarnation is not rejected. In fact, some God King will voluntarily reincarnate if their foundation is not strong enough. Therefore, all those God Kings have reached the third level of the Infinite Divine Body on the Divine Power Path.
"However, I didn't reach your level." Speaking of this, Difu Xi still felt a little regretful. Although Tianmu Kingdom had a peak-level Sector Beast, she was just a Law Lord had just begun to show her abilities at that time. How could she possibly be qualified to meet it?
"This is your Xiyue Mirror." Ye Muxuan raised his hand, and a mirror appeared in his palm, which he handed over.
Difu Xi accepted the Xiyue Mirror, holding it in both hands and gently caressing it, feeling the familiar aura that penetrated her soul. Memories of the past flowed through her eyes. After a long while, she put the Xiyue Mirror away and whispered, "Thank you."
This Xiyue Mirror was her strongest treasure in her previous life, a gift bestowed upon her by the Kingdom Lord. It accompanied her through countless trials and tribulations, witnessing many storms. Although she now possesses royal resources and is not lacking in treasures—even the Eternal True God alone has several Chaos Treasures comparable to the Xiyue Mirror —Xiyue Mirror it remains precious to her.
"You came to see me not just to catch up, did you?" Ye Muxuan said, sipping his wine.
"No." Difu Xi put away the Xiyue Mirror, looked at Ye Muxuan, and said very seriously, "I am True God who achieved the Infinite Divine Body. As long as I break through to the Chaos Realm, I will become First-Class Marquis of the Difu Lineage."
Ye Muxuan nodded. He was no longer a novice and naturally knew this information. Even among the royal family disciples, not every one of them could walk the path of cultivation, let alone achieve the Infinite Divine Body. As far as he knew, there was a First-Class Marquis in another branch of the thirteen royal families, the Emperor Chu Lineage, who did not have the Infinite Divine Body and was still at the Peak Chaos Realm.
Compared to the arduous path of cultivators comprehending the laws, tapping into one's own bloodline is faster and easier. The Chaos Law are clearer, but that's only for "country bumpkins" like Ye Muxuan who came from the Universe Ocean. For the many beings of the Origin Continent, birth is Immortal, and adulthood is becoming True God. By tapping into their bloodline, they can easily become Void True God with just a little time spent cultivating. This is far more powerful than cultivators who toil away without making any progress.
"First-Class Marquis has two slots for recruiting guest retainers, and I can make the decision," Difu Xi said earnestly, looking at Ye Muxuan. "I want to give you this slot."
Their gazes met in mid-air, and after a long while, Ye Muxuan finally spoke, "You think so highly of me?"
"Reaching the Chaos Realm through the Chaos Realm the Laws is the threshold for becoming a guest elder. You can only follow the Laws lineage, and I believe in your talent. In the future, you will not only reach the Chaos Realm, but you also have a high probability of becoming God King." Difu Xi looked at Ye Muxuan seriously and said, "I have been in the Wu Kingdom, where I was the strongest Chaos Realm under the Kingdom Lord. Now, I am in the royal family of the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom. Only after comparing myself to them do I realize that those small, peripheral countries cannot access truly top-tier resources."
Ye Muxuan remained silent.
In fact, he himself knew that, for example, the Chaos Ruins, which he had been trying to enter, would be a matter of a single word for the royal family, or even be arranged directly. But for a rogue cultivator like him, it would be extremely difficult.
The Chaos Ruins merely provide the cultivation resources needed by the Chaos Overlord; as for those higher levels, they are absolutely monopolized by the God King level. And God King? Which other forces' God King can rival the Two Great Ancient Kingdoms?
"If I reach the Chaos Realm, I'll have to accept the royal family's arrangements and can't run around like I do now. So, I hope I can choose this guest elder position myself." Difu Xi looked at Ye Muxuan seriously, not minding that her plans were exposed to him. "And you are my target."
I believe in you!
She knew that Ye Muxuan's disciple, Luo Feng, had enslaved the Sector Beast, and she was present during the final battle. Moreover, Luo Feng's talent was also extremely high; his True God Miniature Universe, with a diameter of one billion light-years, was legendary even in the Origin Continent. He achieved True God with 99,999 times the life gene, and his Miniature Universe at that time was also a standard one hundred million light-years in diameter.
Therefore, winning over Ye Muxuan is equivalent to winning over Luo Feng, and also equivalent to winning over Sector Beast that can grow to its peak level!
Although she likely won't be able to decide on all two guest elder positions after becoming Chaos Realm cultivator, and might need to give one up to win over other powerful forces, sacrificing one position to secure the allure of three Wei Lai God King, and even a peak-level Sector Beast, is well worth it!
If Ye Muxuan grows up and becomes strong enough, it wouldn't be impossible for her to decide both guest elder positions! After all, if her judgment is good enough and Ye Muxuan is strong enough, the royal family would love to have extremely powerful guest elders.
As members of the royal family, only good-for-nothings would slack off and not compete; any member with even a little talent would be competing!
Having been reborn into the royal family of Ancient Country, with abundant cultivation resources, she refused to believe that she would be trapped in the Chaos Realm and unable to become God King!
If she succeeds in becoming God King by following the laws of the Infinite Divine Body, she will definitely be stronger than the other God King of the royal family!
Moreover—only by standing at the pinnacle can one avenge the Kingdom Lord of the previous life!
These complex thoughts flashed through her mind without leaving a trace, but Difu Xi still looked at Ye Muxuan, waiting for his answer.
"Thank you." Ye Muxuan looked at Difu Xi, nodded, and agreed.
He's not stupid. With an opportunity to be backed by the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom, why would he continue being a rogue cultivator? They say it's better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of an ox—and what is the tail of an ox? It's awesome!
"Great!" Difu Xi exclaimed happily, raising his wine glass and downing three glasses in a row.
"Now that we've met again, I'll give you a gift. Just tell me, anything I can get my hands on, I'll give it to you." Overjoyed, Difu Xi smiled.