"It's not over yet."
Han Xuanji stopped and did some deduction, discovering that this fellow was not completely dead, leaving some fragments of his soul in various parts of the Immortal Realm.
That makes sense; after all, it's not easy for Daluo Golden Immortal to completely kill someone.
Especially for Daluo Golden Immortal who has comprehended the power of the Nether Sea's origin, there are quite a few ways to protect oneself.
"Ah?"
Jiang Hao was astonished. The Divine Ability power Han Xuanji had just unleashed was incredibly strong; how could the opponent possibly have survived?
At this moment, the Nether Crow spoke, explaining:
"You think Daluo Golden Immortal is so easy to kill?"
"Such beings have long since retrieved their true spirits from the River of Fate and hidden them extremely deep, not to mention they can divide their souls into countless fragments. The struggle between powerful beings is far more complex than you think."
Nether Crow spoke with great logic and reasoning, leaving Jiang Hao utterly astonished.
Daluo Golden Immortal?
So that terrifyingly powerful expert was actually Daluo Golden Immortal?
Jiang Hao was completely convinced.
It turns out that the usually kind Han Xuanji is someone who can easily annihilate Daluo expert with a mere wave of his hand.
This left him somewhat dazed and incredulous.
The renowned Yun Wuji is said to have begun his ascent to the Daluo and is hailed as the greatest genius of all time.
What about Han Xuanji?
Jiang Hao felt as if he had discovered some earth-shattering secret.
etc.
Did Su Ming and the others already know about this?
Thinking of this, Jiang Hao's mood suddenly sank a little.
He was the real outsider when it came to feelings.
Han Xuanji naturally had no time to pay attention to what Jiang Hao was thinking, nor could he simply let this Soul-Devouring Ancestor go. The Hunyuan Taiji Realm was incredibly powerful, even if Jiang Hao had only achieved Hunyuan Taiji through his divine soul.
However, if we say that Hunyuan One Qi Daluo Golden Immortal transcends the Heavenly Dao and is not bound by the Heavenly Dao Dao's cause and effect cycle, then at most he has just become powerful enough to fly solo, which is far from enough to stir up the River of Fate in the Immortal Realm and defy the Heavenly Dao.
That Hunyuan Taiji Realm represents a deeper level, where one wields the power of the Great Dao's origin, making them truly omnipotent.
No matter how well the other party hides their true intentions, it will be of no use.
Even if the other party had good concealment skills, they still couldn't escape the scrutiny of his Eyes of Divine Pupils of Fate.
Han Xuanji's eyes narrowed. With his supreme divine sense of the Hunyuan Taiji Realm, he instantly traced the causal connection between the Soul-Devouring Ancestor and countless divided souls, locking onto all the divided souls hidden in various parts of the Immortal Realm the Unseen.
"Destroy."
Han Xuanji uttered a single word.
This sound did not resound throughout the Nether Sea, but echoed directly across all of the Soul-Devouring Ancestor's "causal threads"!
The next moment, regardless of whether those fragmented souls were lurking in the bodies of mortals in some small world, attached to some inconspicuous magical Law Artifact, or hiding deep within the restrictions of some sect's secret realm...
All the fragmented souls, regardless of their strength or how deeply hidden, were annihilated in the same instant, without warning!
It was as if an invisible giant hand had gently erased all traces of the " Soul-Devouring Ancestor " from the canvas of fate.
This was an obliteration originating from the power of the Hunyuan Taiji Realm, surpassing the imagination of mortals.
From this day forward, the Soul-Devouring Ancestor will never exist again—in the past, present, or future!
"Alright."
Han Xuanji spoke calmly.
"Alright?"
Nether Crow and Jiang Hao exchanged glances, their eyes filled with doubt.
Soon, Nether Crow remembered what he had just said and immediately understood.
Han Xuanji ignored their shock and turned his gaze to the Wall of Sighs that stood before him, radiating an aura of endless death.
Under his gaze, this wall of despair was as clearly visible as the lines on the palm of one's hand.
At this moment, Jiang Hao also remembered the important matter and was about to explain.
Unexpectedly, Han Xuanji interrupted him, saying directly:
"No need to say more, I know about your situation."
"This... Senior Brother Han saved my life, I dare not ask for too much."
Jiang Hao naturally didn't want to trouble Han Xuanji any further.
The Land of Returning to the Ruins is extremely dangerous, and he would be even more unwilling to see Han Xuanji get injured because of it.
You're overthinking it.
Han Xuanji said calmly:
"I have my own reasons for coming here."
"Oh."
Jiang Hao nodded, deeply moved.
Ultimately, Han Xuanji had never asked him for anything, so what merit did he have to deserve Han Xuanji's help?
Seeing this, the Nether Crow seemed to understand something and quickly acted as a guide, saying:
"Sir, please give your orders. I will answer to the best of my knowledge."
Jiang Hao looked at Nether Crow's face and couldn't help but shake his head.
This guy is such an opportunist!
In his presence, they all called themselves "Lord Crow," acting incredibly arrogant, but now they're just humble Little Crow.
Han Xuanji nodded slightly and said:
"Walk."
Han Xuanji took the lead, and Jiang Hao and Nether Crow suppressed their fear and followed closely behind without hesitation.
With Han Xuanji leading the way, the depths of the Nether Sea seemed like a backyard garden, where they could stroll leisurely.
Soon, the two men and the raven arrived at the foot of the Wall of Sighs.
Only after observing the Wall of Sighs up close did Jiang Hao realize its true terrifying nature.
This was no simple barrier; he felt immense pressure simply by standing in front of it.
He dared not imagine how he could cross this barrier and reach the true Land of Returning to the Ruins.
At this moment, the Nether Crow spoke:
"Boss, according to Xiaoya's calculations, a good opportunity will arrive in about a year."
Han Xuanji didn't speak, because the system notification sounded.
[The 8-star sign-in location " Wall of Sighs " has been detected. Sign in now?]
Eight stars?
Han Xuanji was somewhat surprised; she hadn't expected such a pleasant surprise.
"System, check-in."
[Congratulations, host, you have successfully checked in at the eight-star check-in location " Wall of Sighs " and obtained "Fragmented World Origin".]
[My Dao essence is exhausted; I cannot continue signing in.]
[The Broken Origin of the World: The broken origin of countless worlds after their fall, containing the lost power of the Heavenly Dao.]
Within the System Space, an extra gray energy orb appeared; its very existence was a miracle.
Han Xuanji nodded secretly; this thing would be quite useful to him.
If he completes the refinement, his Great Dao will become even more perfect.
As expected of an eight-star sign-in reward.
Han Xuanji nodded secretly, quite satisfied, and then looked at the Wall of Sighs.
"Those who wish to Ruins of Return, this wall serves as a barrier."
His voice was flat, devoid of emotion.
"Stay close."
Having said that, he simply pointed his fingers like a sword and casually made a slash at the incredibly solid wall in front of him, a wall so solid that even Daluo Golden Immortal would sigh.
"Sizzle--!"
A tearing sound rang out.
The Wall of Sighs, formed from the remnants of countless worlds, was as if cleaved in two by an unparalleled divine weapon, revealing a perfectly smooth crack!
Beyond the rift emanated an even more chilling aura; that was the Land of Returning to the Ruins!
Jiang Hao and Nether Crow were stunned. With just a casual slash, they could tear apart this chasm of the Nether Sea. What level of skill was this?
"Walk."
Han Xuanji took a step forward and entered the rift.
Jiang Hao and Nether Crow dared not delay and immediately followed closely behind.
The moment you pass through the crack, it feels as if you've crossed the boundary between life and death.
The dangers he encountered in the Nether Sea are nothing compared to what he faced here.
The raging " Wind of Returning to the Ruins " alone was enough to annihilate Golden Immortal cultivator like him. The omnipresent power of death around him was like icy seawater enveloping him, making it difficult to breathe.
Jiang Hao coughed lightly, his face turning pale. If Han Xuanji hadn't enveloped him with a faint ray of light, he might have been seriously injured the moment he stepped into this place.
The Nether Crow gripped Jiang Hao's shoulders tightly and sighed:
"This place... is even scarier than before!"
"Kid, now you know why Master Crow didn't want to bring you along before, right?"
"Um..."
Only then did Jiang Hao realize how naive he had been.
They actually thought they could enter and pick the blue Other Shore on their own.