Within the Immortal Realm of the Pangu Universe.
In a grotto-heaven blessed land.
As Dao sounds rang out, a long-absent figure slowly emerged from endless immortal radiance, clad in robes as white as snow, with the White Jade Ancient Sword hanging at his waist and a Green Lotus Mark on his forehead swirling with Daoist rhyme.
It was Chu Kuangren.
As he emerged from seclusion, waves of mysterious creation power spread outward from him, covering hundreds of millions of miles.
The Academy, which was closest to Chu Kuangren, bore the brunt of it.
Under the influence of this creation power, countless immortal medicines and immortal fruits grew wildly. A withered tree instantly transformed back into a luxuriant immortal tree. The sight was astonishing.
Countless people bathed in this creation power, overcome with excitement.
"I feel like my bottleneck is about to break."
"This power can actually nourish all living things."
"Look! That withered tree at our Academy's entrance has come back to life. This is truly miraculous."
"Where is this creation power coming from?"
"It's the Immortal King..."
Someone noticed something and became incredibly excited.
Everyone looked toward the source of the creation power.
They saw Chu Kuangren approaching through the air, standing apart from the crowd.
Lan Yu, Chu Hong, and the others gathered around him.
"Master, congratulations on emerging from seclusion."
Lan Yu sensed the power within Chu Kuangren. Compared to before his seclusion, he was clearly stronger.
And not merely by a little.
Chu Kuangren chuckled and glanced at Lan Yu and the others. Everyone had made good progress in their cultivation. Lan Yu, Chu Hong, and several others had already reached the pinnacle of Great Encompassment, only half a step away from Dao Integration.
"Where's Linglong?"
Chu Kuangren asked.
"Linglong is busy with the Empire's affairs."