"Shameless!"
"I'm a mighty ancient Fierce Beast, and you actually planted a Slave Seal on me!?"
An ancient Fierce Beast?
Ancestor Po Jun looked disdainful. Compared with the Primordial Ferocious Beasts of the Immortal Realm, this one fell short by who knew how much.
"A mere ancient Fierce Beast dares spout such arrogance."
"It will be your honor to become the mount of our Divine Son of Returning Origin Holy Land."
The Heaven Devouring Moon Swallowing Wolf was instantly choked into silence.
Returning Origin Holy Land?
Why did that name sound so familiar?
Returning Origin...
Returning Origin Immortal Sect!?
At that thought, he turned completely to stone. It was the only force that had survived that War of Annihilation!
It even had ties to the Immortals of myth...
And that most terrifying, most mysterious hidden foundation...
It was over. He really had suffered eight lifetimes' worth of rotten luck!
There was nothing he could do. At this point, all he could do was lie flat and give in!
"Though this Emperor Armament is badly damaged, it still counts as a rare treasure."
Ancestor Po Jun waved his hand again, sweeping it and the Heaven Devouring Moon Swallowing Wolf into a Spatial Vortex.
"Once the other ancestors and I finish repairing this Emperor Armament, we'll return it to you."
"Don't worry. This Emperor Armament is your fortuitous opportunity. We old fellows wouldn't covet it."
Su Changge looked utterly unconcerned.
An Emperor Armament?
Not only did he have a Half Immortal Artifact, but compared with his Azure Heaven Sword, an Emperor Armament was merely so-so.
Rumble!
Heaven and earth roared, the void trembled, and an aura of destruction poured out.
Without the Emperor Armament's support, the tomb was slowly collapsing.
"Changge, return to the North Abyss Dao Domain as soon as possible."
"The Returning Ruins Secret Realm is about to open. The opportunities within it are beyond anything this Small World can offer."
"There, you will encounter the outstanding talents of your generation. It's time you stirred the winds and clouds of the North Abyss Dao Domain."
The Returning Ruins Secret Realm?
He had heard it was the Returning Emptiness Land of a supreme expert of the Demon Race.
It even held the legacy of a Demon Emperor, far beyond what a ruined Great Emperor's Tomb like this could compare with.
The Returning Ruins Secret Realm held complete Demon Race legacies. With good luck, one might even enter a mysterious land and obtain supreme fortune.
Although the Returning Ruins Secret Realm belonged to the Demon Race, some top human powers and immortal great sects had reached an agreement and obtained a number of entry slots.
Only cultivators at the Venerable Realm or below could enter the Returning Ruins Secret Realm, making it an excellent trial ground for the younger generation as well.
This should count as a grand event.
Stir the winds and clouds? Maybe I can trigger plenty of system choices. Those system rewards are so enticing!
A sharp gleam flashed in Su Changge's eyes, revealing a trace of anticipation.
"Yes. With matters here settled, I will set out today."
Those outside knew nothing of what had happened in the Great Emperor's Tomb.
They could, however, feel the Great Emperor's Tomb shaking violently, a terrifying aura spreading from it as though it were about to collapse.
"Has something else happened? Why do I feel like the Great Emperor's Tomb is collapsing?"
"This aura of destruction is far too terrifying! It's like an entire world is being destroyed!"
"That young lord couldn't have..."
Hearing their discussions, Sage Gui Yin swept his gaze over them.
An invisible pressure instantly descended, leaving many afraid even to breathe.
If they dared utter another word of discussion, that pressure would mercilessly crush even their hearts!
"You had better pray that nothing happens to the Divine Son, or else..."
Sage Gui Ying's icy voice echoed between heaven and earth, making everyone shudder.
A Sage's might was not to be affronted!
Just then, a streak of light shot out from within.
"Lord Divine Son!"
Sage Gui Ying and Yun Xinyan were overjoyed. Seeing Su Changge safe and sound, their anxious hearts finally settled.
"Lord Divine Son, are you injured? What happened inside?"
Yun Xinyan still felt lingering fear.
"It was only a ruined Great Emperor's Tomb. Apart from a damaged Emperor Armament and a dog, there was nothing."
"Truly dull."
Everyone was rather dumbfounded.
Even a damaged Emperor Armament was a Supreme Treasure!
Why did this lord sound so disdainful?
And what did he mean by a dog?
Would a Great Emperor choose to have a dog buried with him?
"Let's go. This Great Emperor's Tomb is about to collapse too. Let's get farther away."
Hearing this, everyone wanted to cry but had no tears. They had planned to scrape up a little more profit after Su Changge left.
Now it was all going to be gone!
"The Returning Ruins Secret Realm is about to open."
"With matters here settled, it's time to return to the North Abyss Dao Domain."
"Xin Yan, there was no Great Emperor's legacy inside. Take these cultivation resources. They will help you cultivate better." Su Changge took out three storage items and handed them to Yun Xinyan.
Yun Xinyan was also astonished. The enormous quantity of cultivation resources within was enough to support decades of cultivation for their Yun Family!
Luo Qingyu stared blankly at the scene, a trace of envy flashing through her beautiful eyes.
Suddenly, she thought of Luo Yan again.
How laughable!
For all these years, she had always been the one giving, while he had never given her anything.
In the end, he had even used her as a tool.
"I put my trust in the wrong person." At that thought, she let out a long sigh, looking utterly forlorn.
"Oh, Luo Qingyu."
"Take this Storage Ring as repayment for this time."
Su Changge tossed Luo Qingyu another Storage Ring. The cultivation resources inside were not plentiful, but they were not few either.
Luo Qingyu caught the Storage Ring in a daze. For a moment, she could not grasp why Su Changge was giving her something.
"Th-thank you, Lord Divine Son." Once she came to her senses, she hurriedly thanked him.
At this moment, she was deeply moved as well.
In talent, comparing Luo Yan with Su Changge was like comparing a native with an Immortal.
In character, they were even farther apart-a hundred and eight thousand miles!
At that thought, she silently made a decision.
"The lingering Great Emperor's aura inside will spill out."
"If you don't want to die, leave now."
With that, Su Changge took the two of them back to the flying vessel.
Then formations circulated and waves of air churned as the enormous flying vessel tore through the sky amid dazzling divine light.
Watching the departing flying vessel, the stunned crowd finally came to their senses.
"Quick! Take the disciples and evacuate immediately!"
"The destructive aura from the tomb's collapse will raze this entire area!"
Su Changge was not their guardian. Offering them a kindly warning already counted as benevolence.
On the flying vessel's deck.
Su Changge stood with his hands behind his back. He had to admit that although the Heaven River Realm was only a small world, it was still full of surprises.
The Returning Ruins Secret Realm was about to open. He believed that even greater surprises would await in the North Abyss Dao Domain!
"Lord Divine Son, why did you give Luo Qingyu cultivation resources?"
As though afraid Su Changge might misunderstand, Yun Xinyan hurriedly explained, "I'm not questioning you, Lord Divine Son... I'm sure you must have had a reason for doing so."
A gentle breeze brushed past, slowly lifting his black robes. A faint smile hung at the corners of his lips, as though everything had been within his expectations.
"You have to use both the whip and the candy."
"Lord Divine Son, you mean..."
Su Changge smiled and said, "Someone who spent years with her, day and night, never gave her anything, while I gave her something after knowing her for only a day. What do you think will happen?"
"Then she'll surely be moved, and she will sincerely work for you in the future!"
Understanding dawned on Yun Xinyan.
Then admiration appeared in her beautiful eyes. "Lord Divine Son, you are so clever and resourceful. I admire you immensely!"
Su Changge shook his head with a wry smile. In truth, he had set a trap for her.
First, he had given Yun Xinyan a huge quantity of cultivation resources in front of everyone, drawing Luo Qingyu's attention. She would surely think of Luo Yan and feel envy well up in her heart.
Then, striking while the iron was hot, he had given her a little something as well.
That would easily establish an initial favorable impression.
Later, he could even develop her into his Hidden Agent within the Returning Unity Sect.
For him, this offered a hundred benefits and not a single harm.
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