The earth-shaking battle in the Border Region had ended, but the shockwaves that swept through the Myriad Heavens and Worlds lingered.
The heavens were in an uproar.
Many experts who had achieved the Perfected Dao Fruit and remained hidden in the shadows were stunned, shaken by Gu Changsheng's methods.
Then, under countless gazes filled with awe, wariness, or tangled emotions, Gu Changsheng left the Border Region with Lu Ren, Gu Hanxiao, and the others.
The Border Region fell empty once more.
But what had just happened sent waves through every Great World in the heavens.
Both Lu Ren and Gu Changsheng had displayed overwhelming strength.
Gu Changsheng in particular had vanished for years, yet his power remained terrifying. He had defeated the Primordial Demon Ancestor with ease.
"Gu Changsheng is still alive? He seems even stronger than before!"
"What did the Thousand-Lifetime Devil Ancestor promise Gu Changsheng to make him release the Primordial Demon Ancestor?"
"Whatever it was, it couldn't have been ordinary!"
"Now that Gu Changsheng has returned, I doubt anyone will dare go after Lu Ren!"
Countless experts broke into discussion.
The Immortal Path Great World, Saint Luo Heaven!
Atop a towering peak.
Su Zi withdrew her gaze and turned to the Golden Robe Elder beside her. "Master, now that Gu Changsheng has returned, I'm afraid your plan has come to nothing!"
The Saint Luo Ancient Ancestor smiled. "His return couldn't be better. Knowing his temperament, he may well move against Li Wangsheng. When that happens, both sides are bound to suffer, and this old man might reap the fisherman's profit!"
Su Zi nodded, understanding what the Saint Luo Ancient Ancestor meant.
Years ago, Gu Changsheng had tried to carve out the Chaos Great Dao, only to be suppressed and grievously wounded by Li Wangsheng. Gu Changsheng had