Chapter 137: Temporary Departure from the Cangqing Realm

After leaving the outer sea, Li Changsheng's complexion gradually returned to normal. That water column just moments ago was powerful enough to crush a peak Earth Immortal into dust. If he hadn't broken through to the peak Human Immortal realm in the simulation, he would likely be in the same state as the simulation's outcome—requiring at least twenty to thirty years to recover from his injuries.

However, after breaking through to the peak Human Immortal realm, his strength had significantly improved. Although he was still injured, it was only a minor wound, and he would recover in a few months.

'The strength of that whale is unfathomable. My earlier estimation was probably too low. It's likely only a step away from the True Immortal realm, or perhaps it has already entered it.'

'But this whale seems to be merely driving away those who venture too deep into the outer sea, as if it's guarding something under orders,'

Li Changsheng thought to himself.

But then he shook his head and dismissed the thought.

Now that he had rescued Ximen Xue, it was time to prepare for his journey to the Profound Yellow Great World. By the time he returned to the Cangqing Realm, that giant whale would no longer be a match for him!

After arriving in the inner sea with Ximen Xue, Li Changsheng was in no hurry.

They found a ship and leisurely made their way toward the mainland, much like when he first came to the Starry Sea and took Ximen Xue as his disciple.

Three days later.

On the deck of the ship.

"Whew!"

Li Changsheng stood on the deck, gazing at the vast sea, and let out a long breath.

In the past, he had been constantly driven forward by the dangers foreseen in the simulator. But now, with no more enemies in the Cangqing Realm, he could finally take a break and prepare for his journey to the Profound Yellow Great World.

This time, he planned to take Su Qingyu back to Misty Valley first, and then visit the Void Land.

Just then, Ximen Xue, dressed in male attire, approached Li Changsheng and said softly:

"Master, do you know whose ship this is?"

"Oh?"

Li Changsheng looked at Ximen Xue in surprise. "There's nothing special about this ship. Could it be the fleet of an old acquaintance?"

In the Starry Sea, he only knew a handful of people. Long Zheng and Long Haotian, the father and son, were familiar faces. After Li Changsheng left the Tiannan Region, Long Haotian had visited the Su family a few times but never managed to meet him. According to Su Qingyu, Long Haotian had now broken through to the Golden Core realm and had a daughter.

There was also Xie Zhicheng. Back then, Li Changsheng had forced Xie Zhicheng to take him to the Devil's Sea. After returning, he had given Xie Zhicheng a better ship and a breakthrough pill as a reward.

Could this ship belong to Xie Zhicheng?

"Xie Zhicheng?"

Li Changsheng asked softly.

"That's right, it's Elder Xie Zhicheng's," Ximen Xue replied in a low voice:

"I only found out from the crew's conversations. The person in charge of this ship is Elder Xie's granddaughter. Elder Xie had broken through to the Golden Core realm a hundred years ago, but during one of his sea voyages, he encountered a late-stage Golden Core demon beast and was killed in battle."

Li Changsheng turned to look at the woman commanding the cultivators on the deck. In her, he could vaguely see traces of Xie Zhicheng.

"Times have changed, and people have passed..."

Li Changsheng shook his head. He had thought that helping Xie Zhicheng reach the Golden Core realm, coupled with the Long family's care, would lead to a better life for him. Yet, he had still met with an accident at sea.

Half a month later.

Li Changsheng, along with Ximen Xue and Xie Zhicheng's granddaughter Xie Xiuxiu, reunited with Su Qingyu and returned to Misty Valley.

As the granddaughter of an old acquaintance, Xie Xiuxiu also had the innate potential of a four-elemental spiritual root. Although Li Changsheng didn't plan to focus on cultivating her, he was willing to lend a helping hand since it was a simple matter for him now.

After a hundred years of development and the support of the Su family, Misty Valley Market had become the largest market in the Qi Kingdom.

Even the Sunset Valley Market had been overshadowed by it.

Now, Bai Qing'er was in charge of Misty Valley. After consuming the Marrow Cleansing Pill and with the help of abundant resources, she had smoothly advanced to the Golden Core realm. Qin Yi had even reached the late-stage Golden Core realm and was considered a powerful figure in the Qi Kingdom.

Only Zhao San, with his mediocre talent and without the benefit of the Marrow Cleansing Pill, had died during his Golden Core breakthrough despite the aid of the breakthrough pill.

Li Changsheng stayed in Misty Valley for two years.

During these two years, he spent time with Su Qingyu and Bai Qing'er, occasionally guiding their cultivation.

Two years later.

Li Changsheng bid farewell to Su Qingyu and headed to the Void Land alone.

Mo Chengkong was sent back to the Hundred Herbs Pavilion. By now, Mo Chengkong had begun to fuse with the Demon Bone, and his strength had recovered to the peak Earth Immortal realm, with signs of breaking through to the Heavenly Immortal realm.

Void Land.

Li Changsheng sat across from Elder Gu.

"Have you decided to go to the Profound Yellow Great World?"

Elder Gu glanced at Li Changsheng and said indifferently, "The Great Thousand Worlds are different from the Middle Thousand Worlds. The Great Thousand Worlds have a closer connection to the Immortal Realm. In fact, many of the top factions in the Great Thousand Worlds are branches of forces from the Immortal Realm."

"So, if you go there and reveal that you've cultivated the Heaven-Suppressing Sword Scripture, you might run into trouble."

"I'll try to avoid using the Heaven-Suppressing Sword Scripture," Li Changsheng nodded slightly.

Over the years, he had learned from Mo Chengkong about Elder Gu's true identity: Gu Cangqiong, the Heavenly King of the Vast Sky, one of the top Heavenly Kings in the Immortal Realm. Over a hundred thousand years ago, he had suddenly disappeared from the Immortal Realm, and his disciples were hunted by a mysterious force. Only a handful managed to escape, and their whereabouts remained unknown.

Even most people in the Immortal Realm didn't know which force had targeted the Heavenly King of the Vast Sky.

"Although my memories are incomplete, I happen to have a technique that complements the Nine Revolutions of Divine Demons. It's not as strong as the Vast Sky Body, but it's still a powerful body-refining technique."

With that, Elder Gu placed a jade slip in front of Li Changsheng.

"The 'Great Strength Ox Demon Art.' Although the name is unimpressive, it was created by the Ox Demon Sage of the demon race. Cultivated to its peak, it can rival a true divine demon."

"You can use this technique to mask the fact that you've cultivated the Nine Revolutions of Divine Demons. Most people won't be able to discern your origins."

Li Changsheng took the jade slip.

"Isn't this a demon race technique? Can a human like me cultivate it?"

"Why not? The Nine Revolutions of Divine Demons you've cultivated was also created by humans imitating divine demons, wasn't it?"

"That's true."

Li Changsheng thought about it. After cultivating the Nine Revolutions of Divine Demons, he could transform into a giant resembling a divine demon when he activated his ultimate move. Learning the Great Strength Ox Demon Art didn't seem like a problem.

Half a year later.

After mastering the basics of the Great Strength Ox Demon Art, Li Changsheng arrived at the ancient ruins mentioned by Su Long in Yangzhou. These ruins were extremely well-hidden. Without the detailed map obtained from Su Long by Mo Chengkong, Li Changsheng would never have been able to find them, even knowing they were in Yangzhou.

The ruins appeared to be ancient, with no protective formations. They were buried deep underground and hidden within a mountain range, making them nearly impossible for ordinary people to notice.

Li Changsheng spent four months repairing the teleportation array.

"Farewell, Cangqing Realm!"

As Li Changsheng stepped onto the teleportation array, a brilliant light erupted, and his figure vanished.

Profound Yellow Great World.

Chaotic Star Domain.

The Profound Yellow Great World was a Great Thousand World where humans and demons coexisted. Both races had Golden Immortal-level powerhouses, allowing them to coexist for millions of years. Although conflicts were frequent, neither side held a dominant position.

The Chaotic Star Domain was a massive star system sandwiched between the territories of humans and demons, three to four times larger than the Cangqing Realm.

Boom!

A figure burst out from the void and crashed heavily onto the ground.

"Argh!"

Only now did Li Changsheng see the state of his body—one arm was broken, and there was a wound on his chest deep enough to reveal his heart. This had happened during the teleportation when a gust of spatial wind struck him, nearly cutting him in half.

At this moment, he was in a pitiful state, covered in golden blood, his quasi-immortal robe in tatters, and rendered unusable.

"Fortunately, I made it."

Recalling the experience of teleportation, Li Changsheng felt a chill run down his spine.

The endless spatial winds, each capable of killing a Human Immortal, and the spatial laws between the two worlds had nearly taken his life.

Fortunately, his powerful physical body and robust vitality had allowed him to arrive safely.

"According to the simulator's records, I should now be in an ancient ruin."

"But unlike in the simulation, where I arrived several decades later, I've arrived twenty years early. That's why there's no one here?"

Li Changsheng murmured.

"Better recover first."

Li Changsheng found a hidden spot, carved out a simple cave, and began to heal his injuries.

On the thirteenth day of recovery, a crisp voice reached Li Changsheng's ears.

"Huh? There's a cave here. It looks like someone who entered the ruins dug it!"