Secret Realm Ruins.
In the vast expanse of the universe, there are many unknown regions—some are the cave dwellings of ancient mighty beings, others are unique areas, and some are the ruins of ancient sects. These ruins are often fraught with danger, but alongside the peril come countless opportunities.
Ye Xuan held Qing’er’s hand as they slowly walked toward the distant starry sky. Amidst the galaxy, the siblings strolled hand in hand, surrounded by the deep and distant cosmos.
Ye Xuan suddenly spoke, “Qing’er, why did you come so suddenly? Is something up?”
He was still surprised by her unexpected arrival.
Qing’er replied simply, “I missed you!”
I missed you!
Ye Xuan tightened his grip on her delicate hand, a smile tugging at his lips, his heart as sweet as honey.
Qing’er’s affection for him was the purest in the world!
To have such a sister was the greatest fortune of his life!
At that moment, Lan Qing appeared before Ye Xuan, bowing deeply before saying, “Young Master Ye, there are two ruins: the Ten Thousand Tombs Divine Realm and the Heavenly Burial Ground.”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Give me the locations!”
Lan Qing hesitated, then bowed again, “Young Master Ye, forgive my boldness, but the dangers of these two places are unimaginable! You…”
Ye Xuan said seriously, “I’m not afraid!”
Lan Qing gave a wry smile, “Young Master Ye, let me tell you something to show you how terrifying these places are. The Ten Thousand Tombs Divine Realm is said to house the graves of incredibly fearsome ancient powerhouses. According to our Immortal Treasure Pavilion’s findings, this place might originate from the legendary Era of Ten Thousand Clans!”
Era of Ten Thousand Clans!
Ye Xuan frowned slightly, “You know about the Era of Ten Thousand Clans?”
He knew the Sages came from that legendary era.
Lan Qing shook his head, “I don’t know much. The Pavilion Master only mentioned that it was a brilliant era, filled with countless exceptional individuals! It can be said that the Era of Ten Thousand Clans was the pinnacle of martial civilization in our current universe.”
He smiled slightly, “In the Pavilion Master’s words, the Era of Ten Thousand Clans was the foremost of all eras!”
The foremost era!
Ye Xuan nodded, “I understand!”
Lan Qing said gravely, “Young Master Ye, both the Ten Thousand Tombs Divine Realm and the Heavenly Burial Ground likely originate from that era! As far as I know, Yang Clan powerhouses once explored these places, but none ever returned!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “I understand! If I were alone, I definitely wouldn’t go, but I’m not alone!”
He raised Qing’er’s hand with a grin, “I’ve got my sister with me!”
At his words, Qing’er’s lips curved into a slight smile, so radiant it seemed to dim the starry universe.
Lan Qing glanced at the plain-dressed woman. She seemed utterly ordinary, standing there without a trace of aura, almost too plain!
Of course, Lan Qing didn’t truly believe she was ordinary.
He bowed slightly and handed Ye Xuan two scrolls, “Young Master Ye, these are the locations.”
Ye Xuan took the scrolls and smiled, “Thanks!”
He opened one, glanced at it, then turned to Qing’er, “Let’s go!”
Qing’er nodded, and the two vanished at the edge of the starry sky.
…
In the vast cosmos, Ye Xuan rode his sword, Qing’er by his side.
She didn’t ride a sword, simply holding his hand, a faint smile on her face.
Ye Xuan, curious, asked, “Qing’er, when you clashed swords with Dad, that strike nearly destroyed both the current universe and the boundless universe! Why is your sword so powerful?”
Qing’er fell silent.
Ye Xuan blinked, “Hard to explain?”
Qing’er turned to him, “I’m thinking of how to simplify a complex issue so you can understand.”
Ye Xuan’s expression froze.
Qing’er said softly, “Within the mortal realm, all are ants. Beyond it, still ants. A true powerhouse is unbound by anything, comprehending all, transcending all…”
She looked at Ye Xuan, “If you ask how strong I am, I can’t answer.”
Ye Xuan was puzzled, “Why not?”
Qing’er smiled faintly, “Because even I don’t know how strong I am!”
Ye Xuan asked, “Invincible?”
Qing’er shook her head, “Calling me invincible is an understatement!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
The small tower suddenly spoke, “Sister Destiny, who’s stronger, you or Master?”
Ye Xuan looked at Qing’er, curious about the same question.
Who was stronger: Qing’er, Dad, or Big Brother?
Qing’er’s expression remained calm, “You’ll know the answer when Big Brother becomes invincible.”
Ye Xuan fell silent.
He knew a clash between the three swords was inevitable.
No one could stop it!
As if recalling something, Ye Xuan asked, “Qing’er, Qingqiu is your former self, meaning if you all wished, you could merge again, right?”
Qing’er nodded, “Yes.”
Ye Xuan looked at her, “If you merged, would you become even stronger?”
Qing’er’s lips curved, “Guess!”
Ye Xuan was momentarily stunned, then shook his head with a smile, “Qing’er, you’re getting cheeky!”
Qing’er looked at him, “No need to merge. I alone can protect you for life!”
Ye Xuan was silent for a moment, then said, “So, in the current universe or the boundless one, no one can threaten me, right?”
Qing’er nodded, “Yes! With me here, even if those two joined forces, they couldn’t kill you!”
Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile.
Qing’er added, “You won’t die, but that doesn’t mean…”
She paused.
Ye Xuan, curious, asked, “What?”
Qing’er was silent for a long while before saying, “You won’t die, but your story might end. Like a book, every story has its finale.”
She leaned her head gently on Ye Xuan’s shoulder, whispering, “As long as I’m here, your story will never end. If he dares, I’ll make his end first!”
Her gaze flicked to a certain spot, a chilling glint in her eyes, “If you dare let the next Chosen One appear, I’ll kill you too!”
Someone: “…”
Ye Xuan was about to speak when he sensed something and turned. In the depths of the starry sky, a man and a woman stood.
The man wore golden battle armour, holding a long spear, exuding a fierce aura.
The woman wore white battle armour, gripping a sheathed long blade.
Both were curiously watching Ye Xuan and Qing’er.
Catching their gazes, Ye Xuan smiled lightly as a greeting.
Suddenly, the man and woman appeared before them.
The man looked at Ye Xuan, “Heading to the Ten Thousand Tombs Divine Realm?”
Ye Xuan, slightly surprised, smiled, “Yes!”
The man sized him up, shaking his head, “A mere Upper God Realm? Forget entering the Ten Thousand Tombs Divine Realm—you wouldn’t even cross the River of Death at its edge!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Are you two also going there?”
The man replied, “Yes!”
Ye Xuan grinned, “We’re just going to take a look!”
The man glanced at Ye Xuan but said nothing. The white-armoured woman’s gaze lingered on Qing’er. She had always been confident, but seeing Qing’er, she suddenly felt inferior.
Ye Xuan ignored them, turning to Qing’er, “Let’s go.”
Qing’er nodded.
She preferred being alone with Ye Xuan. Apart from him, she found everyone else unpleasant and disliked their stares.
After Ye Xuan and Qing’er vanished into the distant starry sky, the man beside the white-armoured woman whispered, “That pen at the man’s waist is the legendary Great Dao Pen!”
The woman nodded, “I saw it!”
The man’s eyes flickered, lost in thought.
The woman sensed his intent and said gravely, “Though his realm is low, possessing the Great Dao Pen suggests he’s no ordinary person!”
The man smiled, “No matter how extraordinary, he’s just Upper God Realm!”
He opened his palm, revealing a small beast resembling a rat. It was frantically staring in the direction Ye Xuan had gone.
The man looked into the distance, excited, “The Treasure-Seeking Rat says he carries countless divine items, at least hundreds of billions of cosmic veins, and even the legendary Cosmic Origin Vein!”
Cosmic Origin Vein!
The woman’s brows furrowed, “You’re sure?”
The man looked at the rat and grinned, “Certain! Absolutely certain!”
The woman was silent for a moment, then said, “The more this is true, the more I feel he’s not simple—especially that woman beside him!”
The man asked, “The woman?”
She nodded, “Yes! That woman…”
The man shook his head with a smile, “She looks delicate and weak. Even if she has strength, how strong could she be?”
His lips curved, “I’ve never seen the Treasure-Seeking Rat this excited, this frenzied.”
The woman still seemed worried.
The man continued, “One last job! The Great Dao Pen is yours! We split the cosmic veins evenly!”
After a moment’s silence, the woman said, “Fine!”
The next moment, they vanished.
…
At the edge of the distant starry sky, Ye Xuan and Qing’er suddenly stopped. The man and woman appeared before them.
Ye Xuan, puzzled, was about to speak when the man vanished, thrusting his spear at Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan was dumbfounded.
What the hell?
Huh?
At that moment, a sword pierced the man’s brow without warning.
Boom!
The man was pinned in place!
The sword was the Path-Executing Sword!
The man and the white-armoured woman were stunned.
The man looked at Ye Xuan and Qing’er in terror, “You… you…”
Ye Xuan, silent for a moment, said, “What are you trying to do?”
The man, horrified, stammered, “I… I’m from the Cangxuan Sect! I…”
Qing’er calmly said, “Where’s the Cangxuan Sect? Point the way!”
The man stared at her in fear, “You…”
The Great Dao Pen suddenly spoke, “To the right!”
Qing’er opened her palm, and the Path-Executing Sword shot out.
Millions of miles to the right, in a certain world, a sword plunged straight into a mighty sect!
Boom!
Before the sect’s powerhouses could react, their bodies and souls were obliterated!
The Cangxuan Sect ceased to exist!
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