The Ancient Immortal Domain is a desolate land sealed by the passage of time. Nowadays, few people in the Myriad Domains of the Heavens are willing to go to the Ancient Immortal Domain, as Spiritual Qi is sparse and resources are barren.
At this moment, above the Jiang Clan's station, a Nine-Dragon Golden Chariot slowly descended, divine radiance permeating and auspicious Qi steaming.
Jiang Ye, clad in a dragon-patterned black robe, stood at the front of the chariot. His golden hair swayed in the wind, and his eyes seemed to hold a surging divine sea. His entire being was naturally formed, like a young God King, making people dare not look directly at him.
His expression was indifferent as he prepared to board the chariot.
"Divine Son Jiang Ye, please wait."
At this moment, the Void Realm trembled slightly, and a fragrant breeze assailed him. Following it was the figure of Shen Luowan.
Today, she wore a turquoise smoke-colored long dress, her sleeves fluttering lightly, her skin as fair as snow, and her jade-like face flawless, like an ethereal immortal standing alone in the world.
Compared to her cold and aloof demeanor of a few days prior, Shen Luowan's attitude today had clearly undergone a significant change. A perfectly appropriate smile graced her face, and her tone and words became increasingly eager and humble, like a maidservant seeking her master's favor.
"So, it's Princess Luowan." Jiang Ye's face held a faint smile, but his eyes remained as deep as an abyss, making it impossible to discern his true thoughts.
"This humble one heard that Your Highness, the Divine Son, is heading to the Ancient Immortal Domain, and specially came to see you off." Shen Luowan moved with light lotus steps, approaching Jiang Ye and bowing slightly, her posture respectful.
"Thank you, Princess, for seeing me off," Jiang Ye said in a calm tone.
Shen Luowan smiled faintly, a hint of imperceptible embarrassment flashing in her eyes. She cautiously asked, "Young Master Jiang, I was presumptuous a few days ago and caused much offense. When will you return from this trip to the Ancient Immortal Domain?"
Jiang Ye turned his head and glanced at her: "You want to ask about the Immortal Ancient Ruins?"
Shen Luowan nodded, her gaze frank yet containing a hint of unease: "If Young Master is interested, my Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty is willing to assist."
Her voice was soft, but her tone was not entirely submissive; it was more like she was extending an olive branch.
Because with the emergence of the Immortal Ancient Ruins, who knows how many top Dao lineages in the Heavens would want a piece of the pie.
Without strong support, they would likely be devoured by a pack of wolves.
For the Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty, it would no longer be an Opportunity, but a disaster.
Jiang Ye smiled slightly, but did not respond directly. Instead, he looked at the distant Void Realm and said indifferently, "It's too early to discuss the matter of the Immortal Ancient Ruins now. Let's talk about it when This Divine Son returns from the Ancient Immortal Domain. There's no need for Princess to worry."
His tone was flat, without promise or refusal, yet it carried an inherent pressure within its calmness.
A flicker of contemplation crossed Shen Luowan's eyes.
Jiang Ye did not explicitly refuse and hinted that he would participate in the matter upon his return, which meant she still had a chance.
Her heart tightened slightly.
This Divine Son of the Jiang Clan never easily placed his chips in others' hands. He could speak with her because she still had value; he did not respond clearly because her sincerity had not yet moved him.
Although Shen Luowan's attitude was already very humble, it was not enough!
Jiang Ye said nothing more and directly boarded the Nine-Dragon Chariot.
Ye Qingyun had been missing for nearly fifty years; he could not give the other party too much time to grow.
Weakness is not necessarily without threat; arrogance is the original sin... Deep within the Ancient Immortal Domain, in a secluded corner, lies a quiet place called Wangchen Village.
This place is surrounded by mountains on all sides, perennially shrouded in thick fog. The sky and earth are dim, and the spiritual energy is reversed. Even a powerful Earth Realm expert who enters can easily get lost, unable to discern directions, as if in a Chaos illusion.
However, in the deepest part of this thick fog, a serene pure land is hidden.
Lush mountains, gurgling streams, thatched huts built according to the terrain, stone bridges spanning across, and chicks pecking food amidst bamboo fences—a scene of leisurely human life.
In the southeast corner of the village, there is a small courtyard with bluestone paving and bamboo fences surrounding it.
A young man with a handsome face and a calm demeanor sat at a stone table, holding a dark beast bone and meticulously carving it.
His expression was serene, his movements skilled, and his Qi stable like still water, yet occasionally, divine light flickered in his eyes, like stars sinking into the deep sea, inspiring awe.
This person was none other than Ye Qingyun.
Beside him in the courtyard sat an old man, hunched and wrinkled, wearing a coarse linen cloth that had faded from washing. His eyes were as sharp as blades, and he leaned on a black lacquered cane.
"Qingyun, you spend all day holed up in this broken place carving broken bones. Have you comprehended anything?"
Ye Qingyun shook his head and said, "If the heart is not calm, the Dao is difficult to comprehend!"
The Shou Lao hesitated, about to say something.
Suddenly.
The distant mountain forest shook violently, and a low roar came from within the fog!
Immediately after, a colossal figure burst out of the fog!
It was a six-eyed giant ape, gray-white all over, with arms like mountains and a gray fierce pattern on its chest. Its aura was cold and terrifyingly ferocious.
"Has the Blazing Flame Barbarian Ox broken into the village?" The old man's brows were relaxed, showing no signs of tension.
Ye Qingyun's expression, however, darkened slightly. His figure moved, instantly disappearing from the small courtyard and rushing towards the direction of the eruption.
In the blink of an eye, Ye Qingyun arrived in the dense forest of the village.
He saw a massive Blazing Flame Barbarian Ox, its entire body burning with crimson flames, wildly crashing into the surrounding trees, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
This Blazing Flame Barbarian Ox's Demonic Qi soared to the heavens, having clearly reached the Peak of the True King Realm, just a step away from breaking through to the God-King Realm.
Ye Qingyun's figure appeared before the Blazing Flame Barbarian Ox like a ghost. With a flick of his palm, a green light instantly bloomed from his fingertips, transforming into a sharp, transparent Sword Qi that fiercely slashed towards the Blazing Flame Barbarian Ox.
This Sword Qi, though seemingly light and ethereal, contained a terrifying power of severance. It instantly pierced through the Void Realm, emitting a piercing whistle, like a sword flying from beyond the heavens, carrying endless pressure.
The Blazing Flame Barbarian Ox roared repeatedly, its massive body suddenly shaking, easily tearing open its skin, and directly slashing onto the Blazing Flame Barbarian Ox's head.
Poof!
With a muffled thud, the Blazing Flame Barbarian Ox's massive body suddenly froze and crashed to the ground, its head separated from its body, the surface as smooth as a mirror, and blood gushing out like a fountain, staining the surrounding ground.
A Yao Beast at the Peak of the True King Realm was so easily slain by Ye Qingyun with a single strike!
If outsiders saw him, they would be incredibly shocked that he possessed such cultivation at less than a hundred years old.
The Ancient Immortal Domain is not what it used to be; within a hundred years, if one can enter the Unity Realm, they are considered a Genius Prodigy.
And Ye Qingyun is currently at the fifth stage of the True King Realm!
Such a Prodigy in the outside world would undoubtedly attract countless top Dao lineages to fiercely compete for him.
Ye Qingyun waved his hand, and streaks of light flickered, burying some Magical Artifacts of the Blazing Flame Barbarian Ox.
Just then, a slightly displeased voice came from behind him: "Qingyun Sword Art? Hmph, why don't you use the Primordial Reversion Profound Art I taught you? Always using this move, it has no novelty at all!"
Ye Qingyun's face twitched, and he said somewhat awkwardly, "Wouldn't that be overkill? I need to save it as a trump card."
The Shou Lao seemed to appear out of thin air. Although he looked hunched and aged, and his aura was very Ping Fan, his eyes contained an endless starry sky, and Dao rhyme flowed naturally, making anyone who looked at him feel awe.
"Hmph, you certainly know how to talk your way out of things." The Shou Lao glared at Ye Qingyun in annoyance, but deep in his eyes, there was a hint of an imperceptible smile.
"Oh, right, Old Village Chief is looking for you. He wants you to go to the ancestral hall."
"Grandpa Village Chief? Then I'd better hurry, or I'll be punished again..."