Baikong Fled in Defeat, the Journey Home Began

The figure that came from the void beyond the realm...

Was none other than Great Emperor Baikong!

"Great Emperor Baikong won!"

At that moment, the powerful cultivators present recognized the returning figure as Great Emperor Baikong. Their expressions shifted as they cried out.

"Hahahaha..."

Ancient Sage Lan Qing and the Creation Ancient Sage instantly threw back their heads and laughed.

"Something's wrong!"

"That old ghost Baikong is wounded!"

Just then, Elders Zhao Sheng and Qin Yi narrowed their eyes, noticing something amiss.

Ancient Sage Lan Qing and the Creation Ancient Sage seemed to notice something as well. Their smiles abruptly froze!

Everyone saw Great Emperor Baikong racing back.

His left arm was gone.

At the wound, a terrifying surge of blood baleful power was eating away at the imperial blood spilling out.

Great Emperor Baikong's expression was dark and ugly, a flicker of panic flashing through his eyes.

"Ancestor..."

Ancient Sage Lan Qing and the Creation Ancient Sage cried out.

A weakened imperial pressure bore down as Great Emperor Baikong flew overhead.

With a sweep of his hand, a powerful force enveloped Ancient Sage Lan Qing, the Creation Ancient Sage, and the dozen or so Great Sages and Saints from the Spiritclear Sect!

"Go!"

Great Emperor Baikong swept everyone up and tore open a spatial rift.

Under everyone's gaze, he flew into the spatial rift and fled...

"We must leave too! Now!"

Before everyone could recover from their shock...

The Crimson Flame Valley's Flame Lord Ancient Sage seemed to think of something, and his expression changed drastically.

Panicking, he warned Netherflame Ancient Sage, who was still dazed, and the Great Sages behind them.

Netherflame Ancient Sage abruptly came to his senses as well. Together with Flame Lord Ancient Sage, he led the powerful cultivators behind them away at full speed...

"They... they've all left!"

"Hiss... did everyone see that? Great Emperor Baikong... had an arm severed..."

"Could it be..."

Humm...

The many powerful cultivators present seemed to realize something as well. As they all looked up...

A figure shrouded in towering killing intent and terrifying blood baleful power returned from the void beyond the realm and descended above their heads!

"Master!"

Chu Luo was overjoyed when he saw that figure radiating imperial might!

Especially when he saw that his master was completely unharmed.

He knew then that his master had won!

"Damn it, that old bastard ran fast!"

"He must have trained specifically for it..."

Great Emperor Yin Ya cursed from the air, his chest heaving.

Then he dispersed his overwhelming aura and returned to Chu Luo and the others.

At that moment, the powerful cultivators from the other factions stared at Great Emperor Yin Ya's back, their hearts shaking with shock!

None of them had expected it.

This newly ascended Great Emperor Yin Ya had actually defeated the Spiritclear Sect's Great Emperor Baikong!

It was simply unbelievable!

"Master, you're amazing!"

Chu Luo stepped forward. Only after confirming that his master was uninjured did he relax and give Great Emperor Yin Ya a thumbs-up.

"Hahahaha..."

"Of course! My good disciple, you have no idea. That old bastard had a few tricks, but not many. He was no match for your master!"

"If that old bastard hadn't run so fast, I'd have slaughtered a Great Emperor today just to liven things up for you!"

Great Emperor Yin Ya planted his hands on his hips, looking smug.

He seemed to relish Chu Luo's praise!

Moreover, at that moment, Great Emperor Yin Ya showed none of the lofty majesty or cold aloofness expected of a Great Emperor.

Instead, he felt like the little old man next door!

Chu Luo rolled his eyes at his master.

His master wasn't humble in the slightest...

"Old bastard, would it kill you not to brag?"

"Slaughter that old bastard Baikong? If killing a Great Emperor were that easy, you wouldn't have let that old ghost escape..."

Elder Zhao Sheng curled his lip and snapped.

"You old bastard, would it kill you to keep your mouth shut?"

"No one would mistake you for a mute if you didn't speak!"

Seeing Zhao Sheng take a jab at him as usual, Great Emperor Yin Ya raised his voice and fired right back...

"Hmph."

Elder Zhao Sheng gave a soft snort and said no more.

Watching from the side, Chu Luo and Elder Qin Yi covered their faces and shook their heads...

The two elders' habitual bickering also helped the dozen or so Forbidden Sect disciples relax, and they couldn't help snickering...

"Fellow Daoist Yin Ya, your prowess is unmatched. You have my admiration!"

"If you have time, please visit our Pill Sect. We can discuss the Dao and exchange insights..."

Just then, Great Emperor Yaoming stepped forward, cupped his hands toward Great Emperor Yin Ya, and spoke with a smile.

"Ahahaha..."

"You're too kind, Fellow Daoist Yaoming!"

"When I have time, I'll certainly pay your Pill Sect a visit..."

Great Emperor Yin Ya replied with a smile.

Behind Great Emperor Yaoming, Ancient Sage Qingdan's expression shifted slightly.

If this old bastard came to the Pill Sect, how could that possibly end well?!

"All right. Now that matters in the secret realm are settled, we can head back!"

"The Crimson Flame Valley and the Spiritclear Sect certainly won't let this rest!"

"We should return now and report this to the sect master, so we can prepare for those two factions' next moves..."

Elder Qin Yi spoke up to remind them.

Great Emperor Yin Ya nodded slightly.

He knew full well that, given those two sects' rotten ways, they would never let this rest!

Besides, his good disciple had slaughtered both sects' ranked prodigies.

Standing nearby, Chu Luo suddenly remembered.

He hadn't just slaughtered the prodigies of those two factions. He had killed Wang Lin too...

The Wang Family certainly wouldn't let this rest either...

But seeing how many people were present, Chu Luo swallowed the words he had wanted to say...

His master knew about it anyway...

"Let's go. We'll head back now!"

With those words, Great Emperor Yin Ya and Great Emperor Yaoming led the two sects' disciples aboard the same Void Warship and tore through the sky...

Seeing the powerful cultivators of the Forbidden Sect and the Pill Sect leave...

The powerful cultivators of the other top factions also departed with their respective disciples...

After the many factions had left...

A young man dressed in white stood aboard a slowly ascending Void Warship. As he gazed in the direction the Forbidden Sect's group had departed, his eyes flickered.

This white-robed young man was none other than the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion's prodigy, Spirit Diviner!

"Master, I've decided. I want to choose Chu Luo of the Forbidden Sect as my battle protector!"

"With Chu Luo as my battle protector, I'll have a better chance of becoming one of the Heavenly Secret Children..."

Spirit Diviner spoke with the corners of his lips lifting slightly.

Beside Spirit Diviner stood a white-haired old man.

This white-haired old man was the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion's ninth elder, whose name resounded throughout the Three Thousand Great Worlds.

Ancient Sage Xuanji!

Ancient Sage Xuanji furrowed his brow slightly. Looking toward the Forbidden Sect, he gave a helpless smile and said:

"My disciple, are you sure you want to choose this brat as your outside support?"

"This brat is as lawless as his master. I'm afraid he'll stir up some trouble for you when the time comes..."

Spirit Diviner smiled and answered:

"Master, Chu Luo's combat prowess is extraordinary. You didn't see him strike down Zhu Yue and Du Sheng!"

"If I can gain Chu Luo's help, my chances of becoming one of the Heavenly Secret Children will be even greater..."

"Unless those monsters in the top hundred of the Heavenly Prodigy Ranking step forward, no one else could possibly be Chu Luo's match..."

Hearing this, Ancient Sage Xuanji considered it for a while. Seeing that his disciple had made up his mind, he reminded him:

"Since you insist on choosing Chu Luo, I'll find some time to accompany you to the Forbidden Sect!"

"However, we'll have to wait until the Forbidden Sect resolves the trouble coming its way!"

"The Crimson Flame Valley and the Spiritclear Sect will certainly never let this go!"

"The Three Thousand Great Worlds will have quite a spectacle to watch..."

"A great era is approaching. My good disciple, you must seize every moment to improve your strength!"

"The ancestor guarding the border of the Sea of Darkness sent word not long ago. The Primordial Ruins connecting our Three Thousand Great Worlds to the Sea of Darkness will open in five years!"

"The Primordial Ruins follow a hundred-thousand-year cycle, and another hundred thousand years are about to pass..."

"Therefore, the pavilion's ancestors have decided to join forces with all the top factions of the Three Thousand Great Worlds in two years and hold the Heavenly Prodigy Ranking Battle!"

"When the Primordial Ruins open in five years, we'll be counting on you ranked prodigies!"

Hearing this, Spirit Diviner's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed:

"No wonder not a single one of the other top factions' greatest monsters came when the Great Emperor Secret Realm opened this time..."

"So... they've all been preparing for the Heavenly Prodigy Ranking Battle in two years..."

Ancient Sage Xuanji nodded and swept his hand, sending the Void Warship tearing through the sky...