Eternal Tale

Southern Yu Continent, Wuji Daoist Temple.

The temple stood proudly on a spirit mountain, surrounded by a serene and elegant environment. With only a few hundred disciples, all dressed in simple robes.

Today, the temple master, Venerable Yu Ning, was in a great mood. His injuries had finally healed, and the shadow of the ambush from years ago had been lifted. For over a thousand years, he hadn’t dared to step into the Mengmu Sea Region, and his interactions with the Mu family had significantly decreased.

”Greetings, Master.”

”I intend to head to the Mengmu Sea Region to participate in the grand event of the various Daoist academies. The main purpose is the Dao Discussion Conference after the competition. This is an opportunity not to be missed. You all should cultivate diligently in the temple.”

”We will follow Master’s instructions.”

A disciple with his hair tied in a topknot bowed respectfully, but at that moment, a strange smile flashed in his eyes. ”Master...”

Venerable Yu Ning looked into the distance, having already summoned his magical artifact for flight, and turned his head slightly. ”What...”

Buzz!

Suddenly, this disciple brazenly attacked Venerable Yu Ning, and at the same time, two more figures struck from above and below!”What? It’s you again!!!”

Venerable Yu Ning’s eyes widened in fury, his voice booming through the sky with an overwhelming anger. He shouted at the three figures who had suddenly attacked, ”Fellow Daoists, what grudges do we have that you must escalate to such a point?!”

Among the three figures was Old Woman Yunying, and the other two were Ghost Face Clan venerables. They had finally joined forces, resolving a thousand-year misunderstanding, realizing they were on the same side!

She was shrouded in mist, a cold smile on her lips. That evil tree of the Mu family must be connected to this person. Even if they couldn’t kill him, they would make him utterly terrified!

They remained silent, the terrifying rule power intertwining in the void, a fierce killing intent permeating the world, causing the Mountain Protection Array to crumble inch by inch!

This attack triggered a series of celestial phenomena, stirring up a storm, shaking the entire spirit mountain, and affecting an area spanning thousands of miles.

Venerable Yu Ning’s power was sharp and domineering, evenly matched with the three attackers in their duel, but inwardly he was lamenting, even beginning to roar: Why am I being ambushed again?!!!

Boom!

The four figures clashed with overwhelming force, engaging in a fierce battle in the sky, each aiming to kill without leaving any room for the opponent.

The scene of this duel left the disciples on the ground trembling, unable to muster even a trace of spiritual power, as the world around them became hazy, obscuring their vision.

They silently screamed in their hearts: Hang in there, temple master...

...

Mengmu Sea Region, central sea area.

Ji Yan watched the grand competition while socializing with cultivators from all sides, simultaneously orchestrating the situation within the Prison Pavilion. This matter held several important purposes for him.

First, to strategize on all fronts, ensuring a safe retreat for Crossing the World and others, serving as a crucial rehearsal. He aimed to challenge the rules of the sea region’s Immortal Palace, for how else could he face the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance and ensure their safe retreat in the future?

Second, to showcase strength, not only concerning the true influence of the garbage recycling plant but also regarding a more significant step in collaboration with the Xuanxiao Sea Dragon of the neighboring sea region!

Third, to avenge Crossing the World. If his own thoughts weren’t clear, how could he achieve clarity himself?!

Fourth, to control the Mu family. He was very concerned about the Mengmu business, as it related to future cooperation with the Lingbao Immortal Pavilion. He intended to extend his reach into the Southern Yu Continent, eventually touching the powerful Chi family!

He had prepared a plan to destroy the Chi family over the centuries, intending to let them crumble in their own madness without shedding a drop of blood.

Ji Yan’s expression was calm, a barely noticeable chill in his eyes. Anyone daring to block Crossing the World’s path to the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance would face annihilation, their bones scattered, their three souls eradicated, and their seven spirits cleansed!

...

Half a day later.

Suddenly, a piece of news exploded like thunder on the Nine Heavens Immortal Sound Array Disk: the garbage recycling plant was attacking the ancestral land of the ancient Mu family, Mu Yuan Island!

Over ten thousand Unity True Lords were dispatched, followed by millions of cultivators. Now, Mu Yuan Island had become an isolated island, desperately seeking aid from all directions!!

This news shook all sides, leaving them bewildered. Have they gone mad?! Isn’t this a slap in the face to the various Daoist academies, the sea region’s Immortal Palace, and these attending powerhouses?!

To cause such a major incident at this time, what on earth was the person in charge of the garbage recycling plant thinking?!

On the viewing platform.

Mu Di was taken aback, the Nine Heavens Immortal Sound Array Disk in her hand unconsciously falling to the ground, rolling to the side.

Her brow was filled with anger, emotions suppressed like a volcano about to erupt, her chest heaving violently.

Yet she didn’t shout or scream, only stared coldly at Ji Yan, who sat there as if nothing had happened!

”What’s the situation with the Mu family...” Mu Di still maintained her composure, her primordial spirit inquiring within the star compass, ”If they dare to act, I will ensure their garbage recycling plant faces eternal damnation.”

She clenched her fist tightly, recalling the man who claimed never to hold grudges, gritting her teeth: ”Try touching Mu Yuan Island.”

”Young lady, Mu Yuan Island is fine... they... they...”

”Speak!”

”They claim they’re just passing by to admire the scenery of Mu Yuan Island, but their words are extremely provocative. If any Mu family member steps off the island, they might... accidentally fall into the sea...”

”Outrageous, absurd, report to the Daoist academies, report to the Linglan Immortal Palace!”

”No news has come through...”

”What?!”

Mu Di was shocked, her heart sinking into an abyss. Something was wrong, ”Make the true ancestral land of the Mu family silent, cut off all connections with the outside world from the Mu Yuan Realm! Quickly!”

”Yes!”

The news from the Mu family within the star compass was also in chaos, and it seemed the Wuji Daoist Temple was facing significant issues, with no response from the temple master, eerily silent.

Mu Di sat in her seat, her brow twitching uncontrollably, her gaze never leaving Ji Yan, a sense of dread enveloping her, as if someone was gripping her throat. The powerhouses from all sides frowned secretly, causing trouble at such a grand event?!

”Who is Ji Yan?!”

”That would be me.”

Ji Yan stood up respectfully, bowing with a friendly smile, ”It’s just a misunderstanding. I apologize for the disturbance caused by my garbage recycling plant. I’ve already ordered them to leave. It will take some time, but no harm will come to the Mu family, and I’ll take responsibility for the compensation.”

The pressure from the powerhouses in the prestigious seats eased with his words and attitude. This Unity junior seemed quite sensible, at least not acting recklessly despite having some abilities.

Mu Di’s sense of dread surged like a tide. Hearing his words didn’t bring her relief; instead, it felt too strange... too illogical!

At this moment, the attention of the sea region’s four sides slightly shifted to Mu Yuan Island, and the garbage recycling plant... Could it be?!!

Mu Di suddenly screamed in shock, her pupils contracting violently as she stood up abruptly, realizing something, her face filled with terror and disbelief.

...

Mu Yuan Realm, the true ancestral land of the Mu family.

Yu Fangshuo and the fat man let out chilling smiles, sitting on the ground playing with the soil.

They looked up at the sky, the entire Mu Yuan Realm closing in, the central evil tree surging with its rule power to protect this realm!

”Brother Fangshuo, hehe, I heard a Great Ascension powerhouse is descending... this Mu family really provoked someone they shouldn’t have.”

”Don’t casually discuss this matter. Just do what we need to do, and don’t mention anything unnecessary, understand?”

”Hehe, alright, alright.”

The fat man chuckled, his gaze cold as he looked at the sky, his expression eerily strange.

Boom—

Suddenly, a thunderous light erupted in the sky, and a giant ship slowly appeared in the distant sky, with several magnificent figures standing atop, overlooking the entire Mu Yuan Realm.

”Who dares intrude upon my Mu Yuan Realm?!”

”Too presumptuous!”

”Cultivators, halt!”

...

As they appeared, several aged and authoritative voices echoed from all directions. At this moment, Mu Jin and Mu Qingyao gazed at the sky, their expressions shocked... How could it be them!!!

Chen Xun, Nangong Heling!

At this moment, thunder roared in the sky, a terrifying aura of slaughter, and a pair of cold, merciless eyes slowly opened in the void, overlooking all living beings!

All the Mu family members felt their spiritual power being drained, their bodies instantly going weak, cold sweat covering them, their scalps tingling.

”I recall... wasn’t it your Mu family who invited us to your ancestral land as guests?”

Chen Xun stood with his hands behind his back, his cold voice echoing throughout the Mu Yuan Realm, ”What, are we not welcome, Mu family members? The matter of scheming against my third sister a thousand years ago should be addressed.”

These words pierced like icy frost, causing the Mu family members to tremble with immense fear and helplessness. The terrifying rule power spread throughout the Mu Yuan Realm, with a single word, mountains and rivers trembled, the heavens and earth shook!

Mu Jin’s lips were tightly sealed, her body swaying like a withered leaf in the wind. Chen Xun was actually a Great Ascension... Venerable!

”Summon the ancestral spirits!”

”The visitors are hostile, everyone, defend!”

”Say no more, anyone daring to step into the Mu Yuan Realm is a mortal enemy!”

...

One by one, the Mu family’s ancestors awakened, their aged figures soaring into the sky, the central human-skin tree swaying madly, its rule power enhancing these ancestors.

Their cultivation levels were visibly rising at an astonishing speed!

Chen Xun’s eyes were cold and merciless, slightly pointing to the sky, the rule power trembling in the void, ten thousand paths resonating, his words echoing like the thunder of the heavens: ”...Heavenly Origin Starfall.”

Black Bull’s eyes were sharp, merely waving a formation flag, emitting a grand ancient bull’s bellow: ”Moo~~~!”

Boom—

The Mu Yuan Realm trembled instantly, beams of rule light rising from outside the Mu Yuan Realm, using the rule power of the heavens and earth as a guide, forming a domain-suppressing array!

Nangong Heling’s sash fluttered, an Yin-Yang Five Elements Sword crossed her waist, and a towering radiant tree emerged from the void, its immense divine power enveloping her.

Her black pupils gradually transformed into Yin-Yang eyes, coldly and mercilessly gazing at the eerie divine tree of the Mu Yuan Realm, her lips barely moving:

”...Tree Realm, Dominate!”