The return journey to the North Abyss Dao Domain went smoothly, with no further incidents.
Soon, the flying boat landed on the white jade square of the Returning Origin Holy Land.
"The Divine Son has returned!"
"On nights without the Divine Son, I simply can't sleep..."
Countless female disciples rushed over upon hearing the news, packing the enormous white jade square so tightly that not a drop of water could get through.
Every one of them wore an infatuated expression, looking as though they wanted to devour Su Changge alive!
Suddenly.
An amused voice drifted down from the horizon.
"Changge is weary from his journey. Stop bothering him."
"I only just returned and intended to pay my respects to you shortly, Ancestor. Please forgive me."
"It's nothing. Must you stand on ceremony with me over such a trivial matter?"
"That Emperor Weapon has been restored."
Ancestor Po Jun waved his hand, and a chain radiating vast Emperor's Might landed in Su Changge's hands.
Decay had been transformed into wonder. Golden runes flashed dazzlingly, and a terrifying Great Emperor's aura spread from within.
Emperor Armaments possessed spirits. What puzzled Su Changge was that the intelligence within this one did not resist him at all. Presumably, the ancestor had employed some means during its restoration.
"An Emperor Armament! The Divine Son obtained an Emperor Armament from a single trip to the lower realm?"
"The Divine Son truly is blessed with tremendous fortune!"
"Soak up that luck! Hurry and soak it up!"
"..."
Listening to everyone's chatter, Su Changge did not know whether to laugh or cry.
This did not really count as his own fortuitous opportunity, did it? He had merely snatched it from that stalk of chives.
Although it was an Emperor Weapon others could only dream of, he really did not find it comfortable to wield. Besides, wasn't the Azure Heaven Sword better?
"This Emperor Weapon is quite profound as well. It bears countless Sealing Formations, and those golden runes are a type of Suppression Rune."
Ancestor Po Jun explained, "Its function is to bind and suppress others. With your current strength, activating it at full power will let you bind and suppress Great Power Realm experts."
"My thanks to all the ancestors."
Although he had only met Ancestor Po Jun so far, various signs made it certain that many ancestors were watching over him.
Ancestor Po Jun nodded with a smile. "The Returning Ruins Secret Realm opens tomorrow."
"Time is short, so let me tell you about the arrangements for this journey first."
"In previous years, the trial teams were led by either First Saint Son Ye Lintian or Second Holy Son Bai Shanghuai. But those two fellows have gone together to train in a distant star domain."
"They cannot make it back in time, so you will lead this journey to the Returning Ruins Secret Realm."
"The Saint Sons and Saint Daughters will all follow your lead. As the Divine Son, you must also ensure their safety."
"The Returning Ruins Secret Realm is located in the Demon Ruins Dao Domain. All the detailed information is in this Jade Slip."
Ancestor Po Jun left a Jade Slip, gave him a few more reminders, then turned and departed.
The Demon Ruins Dao Domain ranked among the foremost of the Three Thousand Dao Domains, its area far beyond anything the Heaven River Realm could compare with.
Su Changge, however, was quite happy.
Staying in the holy land all the time and cultivating was far too dull. With such a vast world, slowly exploring it would be more interesting.
Early the next morning.
This time, exotic beasts filled the skies above the Returning Origin Holy Land, their terrifying power of qi and blood pressing across the heavens.
Divine birds soared, their wings magnificent and extraordinary, with strange runes flickering across them as though they could easily tear through the void.
Even more lavish carriages hovered in the void, ancient and mysterious. The dragons and phoenixes carved upon them looked lifelike, while rising runes further displayed their extraordinary nature.
Young figures sat upright in the lavish carriages.
Some were exceptionally handsome; others had immortal skin and jade bones, transcendent and peerless.
Although these figures were very young, the vast auras spreading around them were enough to prove they were top prodigies of the younger generation.
Looking farther up into the void.
An old man dressed in Daoist robes hovered high in the sky, his face aged and his profound gaze weathered by time.
An unfathomable aura radiated from his entire body.
He was a Supreme Elder of the Returning Origin Holy Land, serving as the escort for Su Changge and the others on this secret realm journey.
Someone with such powerful cultivation was merely an escort. Such extravagance displayed the Returning Origin Holy Land's formidable reserves.
Rumble!
Just then, a tremendous rumbling came from the void.
From deep within the Returning Origin Holy Land, a White Jade Carriage blazing with golden light swept across the sky.
The White Jade Carriage resembled a dazzling sun, drawing everyone's gaze.
"We pay our respects to the Divine Son!"
All the Saint Sons and Saint Daughters rose and bowed respectfully.
Su Changge's power was plain for all to see, and such formidable strength deserved their respect.
"The Divine Son's carriage is made entirely of Soul Nourishing Immortal Jade!"
"I must say, this carriage truly suits the Divine Son's bearing."
Envy inevitably appeared on the faces of the many disciples. Soul Nourishing Immortal Jade could nurture the body and nourish one's energy, and this was such an enormous piece of it!
"Since the Divine Son has arrived, shall we set off now?" the Supreme Elder asked with a chuckle, appearing extremely amiable.
The sight left many disciples somewhat speechless.
When the other Saint Sons and Saint Daughters arrived, this Supreme Elder had merely nodded slightly, yet he was actually so friendly when Su Changge arrived!
But on reflection, it made sense. The gap was too great; envy was pointless!
"Then let's depart," Su Changge said calmly.
He was leading this journey to the Returning Ruins Secret Realm, while this Supreme Elder was merely their escort, so he naturally assumed the right to give orders.
The Supreme Elder nodded. Light flickered in his palm, and an ancient, mysterious Token appeared.
Buzz!
The Token suddenly shone brilliantly. The void trembled, and ripples like those on water slowly appeared.
Then it twisted violently!
Void Passages resembling rivers of stars emerged.
They were not taking a flying boat because the Demon Ruins Secret Realm was too far away; carriages were more convenient and faster.
Exotic beasts roared and divine wings beat as carriage after carriage tore through the air, blotting out the sky as they rushed into the Void Passages.
"Hm?"
The instant Su Changge's White Jade Carriage entered, a figure quietly slipped in after it.
Like a faintly discernible shadow, it flashed past and vanished, but its icy killing intent was directed entirely at him.
"Divine Son, what happened?"
Yun Xinyan was massaging Su Changge's shoulders, her expression puzzled.
"Nothing. Just a small fry."
Su Changge appeared unconcerned. He had also sensed a familiar presence; he could simply leave it to that person.
Inside the Void Passage, Sage Gui Ying gripped the Black-Robed Man's neck with one hand.
"You... you're..."
The Black-Robed Man struggled in agony, yet he was like a little chick, left entirely at the other's mercy!
A vast surge of divine sense poured from Sage Gui Ying's profound eyes, continuously scouring the Black-Robed Man's memories.
"The Great Qin Ancient Dynasty?"
"Hmph! They even placed a restriction within his divine sense. A clown jumping about."
Crack!
Sage Gui Ying unleashed terrifying pressure, and a surging void storm instantly tore the Black-Robed Man apart and annihilated him.
"To think this Great Qin Ancient Dynasty has designs on our Sacred Ground Divine Son."
"They're truly seeking their own deaths."
"Unfortunately, the ancestor has ordered that this matter be treated as a trial for the Divine Son."
"Otherwise, a mere Great Qin Ancient Dynasty..."
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