Hongxuan Heavenly Emperor gently lowered his hand. Mingzhi Tian said, "Since ancient times, feelings have not been mutually pleased. I understand this, but even gods are evolved from humans, aren't they? I believe His Heavenly Emperor must have had confidantes in his youth. Everyone's destiny is different. With the revival of all things, a forcefully twisted melon may quench thirst, but it is not sweet. Accept what comes, and everything will eventually dissipate. Cherish the present moment."
Hongxuan Heavenly Emperor sighed, "A man's ambition lies in the four directions. A child grows up and doesn't stay. Fine, I cannot truly manage you forever. Go as you please."
Yun Yan was overjoyed and quickly bowed respectfully, "Thank you, Master, for your blessing! Thank you, esteemed brother."
Yuan Yi looked at Mingzhi Tian, "Sect Master, may we begin?"
Mingzhi Tian nodded, "Begin."
Yuan Yi then controlled the fully perfected Floating Void Realm's Nine Heavens mechanical puppet to charge a sword, which violently sliced through space!
Blazing blue flames ignited, opening a teleportation portal...
Mingzhi Tian tentatively asked, "Are you sure we can accurately reach the Ancient Cultivation Realm?"
Yuan Yi gave him the answer, "Naturally."
The group entered the spatial tunnel together, and in a flash, they were gone!
Ancient Cultivation Realm—
A void rift opened, and several people emerged.
"This is the Ancient Cultivation Realm?" Yun Yan seemed to have arrived at a new land, a dwelling place for him and Fu Mei.
Mingzhi Tian closed his eyes and spread his arms, sensing everything around him...
Although he was not from the Ancient Cultivation Realm, this was the beginning of everything, holding too many indelible emotions.
Hongxuan Heavenly Emperor's brow furrowed, "This is the so-called Ancient Cultivation Realm? There is no immortal spiritual energy, and even the most basic spiritual energy is insufficient?"
Mingzhi Tian slowly opened his divine eyes and smiled faintly, "Do you regret coming to the Ancient Cultivation Realm?"
Hongxuan Heavenly Emperor shook his head, "The Celestial Realm cannot accommodate me, Hongxuan Heavenly Emperor. Entering the Ancient Cultivation Realm is not necessarily a bad thing."
Mingzhi Tian said, "Accept what comes. Although the spiritual energy here is scarce, everyone still cultivates diligently and conscientiously. But before that, I must make it clear to you all that the highest cultivation here is only at the Divine Might Realm. I hope you will show mercy and not destroy heaven and earth."
Hongxuan Heavenly Emperor asked in confusion, "What is the Divine Might Realm?"
Mingzhi Tian was dumbfounded, "Uh... it's below the Divine Emperor Realm."
Hongxuan Heavenly Emperor, half-believing, "There are still realms below the Divine Emperor Realm?"
Yun Yan patted Mingzhi Tian's shoulder, "Zhì Tian, rest assured, Master and I will exercise discretion."
Yuan Yi inquired, "Sect Master, where are we going now?"
Mingzhi Tian felt a splitting headache! He covered his forehead with his hand, "Uh, hmm... I hurt so much..."
"What's wrong?" Yuan Yi was very worried, "Is it due to spatial displacement?"
Mingzhi Tian shook his head, "I have... a very bad feeling!..."
Ten years...
A full ten years...
Mingzhi Tian had finally returned.
The Undying Divine Emperor had become a subordinate of the Ancient Immortal Emperor, obeying his every command, not daring to deviate. Of course, he was unwilling with all his heart, but he could not overcome him.
As for the Divine Venerable Mo Li and the supposedly dead Divine Emperor Ou, they had gone into hiding and established their own forces to counter the Ancient Immortal Emperor. Although they were often harassed, they survived because their headquarters could not be found.
Mingzhi Tian first returned to the Suohai Pavilion. The pavilion was still there, but there was no one to be seen. His heart grew heavier and more unsettled.
"How is it, Zhì Tian?" Yun Yan asked.
Mingzhi Tian did not speak, only shook his head. He suddenly thought of something, "The Undying Palace!"
The group instantly teleported, and a white grand hall appeared, with four prominent characters: "Undying Palace."