He Left Home Young and Returned Old, with a Heap of Feelings and Thoughts

After the voice faded, Lu Changzhi focused on the system notifications and records.

A flash of light appeared, and more information appeared.

"Used successfully, would you like to view?"

"Check."

As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Zhen's personal information popped up.

[Name]: Luo Zhen

[Realm]: Creation Realm, Level Three

[Qualification]: High-Grade Spirit Rank

[Talent]: Heavenly Sha Lone Star; Gold and Jade on the Outside inwardly rotten; Nine Deaths and One Life.

"Another talent?"

Lu Changzhi's expression shifted, somewhat surprised.

Now, I'm looking at the relevant information.

[Nine Deaths and One Life]: Special Talent. Effective against the "Lone Heavenly Sha Lone Star" talent. When the current target is affected by the Heavenly Sha Lone Star talent, they will suffer the same calamity and pain as those affected. However, due to the unique nature of the Heavenly Sha Lone Star talent, a sliver of hope will remain; though they endure the suffering, they will survive, their lives reduced to a single, agonizing existence.

Afterwards, Lu Changzhi took another look at the introduction of the Lone Star of Heavenly Sha Lone Star.

Sure enough, some changes occurred, from "an increased chance of others encountering misfortune" to "an increased chance of oneself and others encountering misfortune."

"So..."

Lu Changzhi thought for a moment, looking in the direction Luo Zhen had left, and found it somewhat amusing.

"He ruined his own comfortable life."

To be honest, this still surprised him somewhat.

Originally, others suffered while Luo Zhen reaped the benefits.

Now, Luo Zhen will also suffer along with them.

Of course, special talents are always special; even with Nine Deaths and One Life, there is still a chance of survival.

I survived a close call, I'll try again next time.

Lu Changzhi was very satisfied with this.

They delivered a devastating, talent-level punishment.

"The system is working as effectively as ever."

While Lu Changzhi was lost in thought, the atmosphere around him became quite strange.

The Azure Cloud Sect members looked as if they had swallowed a dead fly.

This Cloud Heaven Holy Land is indeed completely unreliable.

Now, they've simply abandoned them and left.

Then look at Yuan Hou, who is now staring intently at the large banner that has been erected.

The most unacceptable thing has actually happened.

The Five Symbols Sect has found a powerful ally even stronger than the Cloud Heaven Holy Land!

"Senior, we won't disturb you any longer."

An elder from the Azure Cloud Sect cautiously spoke, then tentatively left.

With someone taking the lead, the elders of the Azure Cloud Sect immediately fled as if their lives depended on it.

"Yuan Hou, would you like to come in and have a seat?"

Cang Wenyu's voice rang out, startling Yuan Hou awake.

In an instant, Yuan Hou's expression changed repeatedly, but he dared not linger for even a moment and hurriedly left.

All parties departed.

The remaining Five Symbols Sect elders and disciples were filled with apprehension.

After all, this was a legendary Saint King- level powerhouse.

What will happen next is unknown.

High in the air, Jiang Yuanyin sheathed his long sword.

Beneath the straw hat, his eyes slowly closed.

His thoughts instantly expanded, enveloping the entire Five Symbols Sect area.

"Saint Rank illusion array, and this killing array too. The great era has begun; the sect was indeed prepared."

"Huh? This is a teleportation array? Didn't they say no one could set up a new one? Which old guy has been hiding another trick?"

"I heard that the dolls they left behind have already begun to influence the sect, and the child beside the current sect leader should be one of them."

Jiang Yuanyin, or rather Jiang Qing, focused his attention on Lu Changzhi, who was not far from Cang Wenyu.

"Let this old man take a look... Hmm? I'm Saint King, yet I can't see through it? What kind of monstrous methods did those two leave behind before they departed?"

After trying a few times without success, I had no choice but to shift my attention and look elsewhere.

The saying goes, "Leaving home young and returning old, one is filled with a multitude of emotions and sentiments."

With a straw hat pressed down, one can use their divine sense to observe; observing a little longer won't hurt.

The world was utterly silent.

Jiang Yuanyin remained silent, and the others were unsure what to do.

Cang Wenyu, on the other hand, has now confirmed some things and informed Lu Changzhi of the relevant information.

After listening to Cang Wenyu's explanation, Lu Changzhi's expression became somewhat strange.

"So he really is the sect's patriarch?"

He wasn't too surprised by this.

When he noticed the discrepancy between the names, he had a rough idea of what was going on.

"But this claim by the 'Ancestor of Learning' is really..."

Lu Changzhi shook his head secretly.

He pursued learning, and not only did he become the patriarch of the Extreme Arms Holy Land, but he also became Saint King.

The ancestors rarely revealed their trump cards, but when they did, it was an outrageous one.

Cang Wenyu also couldn't help but feel emotional.

After all, he had only just found out himself.

I thought that after so many years of hard work and preparation, we had already achieved some results.

But looking at it now...

Old ginger is always spicier.

At that moment, another flying boat arrived from another direction in the distance.

The flying boat was enormous, displaying an extremely luxurious and imposing appearance, with a large flag erected at its bow.

The newcomers were none other than the people from the Extreme Arms Holy Land.

"Greetings, Ancestor."

"Greetings, Ancestor."

As the flying boat drew closer, the people on board bowed and greeted Jiang Yuanyin.

Jiang Yuanyin regained his composure, nodded gently, and said:

"The people from the other two holy lands have been driven away by me. From now on, this territory of the Five Symbols Sect belongs to my Extreme Arms Holy Land."

He paused, then looked at Duan Yi, the Holy Lord of the Extreme Arms Holy Land, who was at the head of the group. After a moment of silence, he spoke:

"I cannot stay outside any longer. Let Lin Jia decide on the specific matters here."

As soon as the voice faded, his figure vanished.

"Respectfully seeing off the Ancestor."

All the powerful figures from the Extreme Arms Holy Land bowed and looked at them.

After a short while, Duan Yi looked down at the Five Symbols Sect members and gestured for them to go back.

Afterwards, the elders of the Extreme Arms Holy Land returned to the flying boat.

"Changzhi."

Cang Wenyu transmitted his voice:

"Don't stop the illusions yet; wait until the matters discussed are finalized."

Lu Changzhi glanced at the flying boat of the Extreme Arms Holy Land and asked:

"Could it be that the sect leader of this Extreme Arms Holy Land is also...?"

"No," Cang Wenyu replied, and then gave Lu Changzhi a brief explanation.

Positions like sect leader and holy land master are generally not given priority consideration because they have a significant impact on the behavior of a particular force. Even if a sect has the ability to infiltrate such positions, it is usually not a priority.

The reason is simple: the elders and ancestors cultivated by the Five Symbols Sect share certain commonalities in their approach to things.

If placed in these positions, it's inevitable that similar power dynamics and approaches to action will emerge to some extent.

A single flower does not make a spring; a hundred flowers blooming together make a garden full of spring.

Of course, this is by no means just for the sake of prosperity.

More importantly, it provides opportunities for disciples, elders, and the patriarchs of the peak to broaden their horizons and grow better.

There are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding.

If one grows up solely in a safe and friendly environment, it's difficult to witness the diverse and complex nature of powerful and influential people, which is actually detrimental to the long-term future.

Too much good can lead to bad, and too much peace can lead to danger.

"The sect's patriarch truly has a long-term vision and profound meaning in his actions."

After hearing the explanation, Lu Changzhi couldn't help but sigh.

No wonder sects can survive in such a world.

"In that case, we could consider having the Holy Lord Huang Yunya's biological father."

Lu Changzhi's heart stirred slightly.

Since they're not on our side, there's no risk of accidental harm.

It's not unreasonable to ask a good neighbor to help you get better trial rewards!