After reuniting with his parents, wife, and children, the weight on Chu Feng's heart finally eased. A long-absent smile returned to his face.
He settled in this realm. Even as he continued forward, he made up for the time he had failed to spend with them.
But beyond this realm, there was no peace.
Heaven and Earth flourished ever more in the new era, but the Weird Race reappeared and performed more than one sacrifice.
Though each was a minor sacrifice, they still brought about the passing of eras.
Chu Feng was powerless. He could only watch the Weird Race carry out those sacrifices.
After all, he was still only an Immortal Emperor. There was nothing he could do to stop them.
He knew their sacrifices were meant to replenish the Weird Immortal Emperors and Weird Ancestors they had lost. They would only grow stronger.
But he had no way to intervene. An Immortal Emperor could do little.
Another era began. Chu Feng had yet to advance to the Sacrificial Dao, but to his delight, Lin Nuo returned as an Immortal Emperor.
And the person at her side drew every eye.
It was the Pollen Path Ancestor.
She had left years ago to make one final attempt. She had truly succeeded, returning to life with strength that surpassed even her former self, beyond anyone's ability to fathom.
Chu Feng's joy defied words. His spirits soared.
The Heavens now had another Sacrificial Dao powerhouse!
From that day on, Chu Feng had someone he could speak with, a living Sacrificial Dao powerhouse who could guide him.
His progress quickened.
"In that battle, the Desolate Heaven Emperor, Heavenly Emperor Ye, and the Female Emperor killed nine Weird Ancestors. Of the ten, only one remained," Chu Feng said to the Pollen Path Ancestor.
"After