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Chapter 779 - Not A Chapter 3

The middle-aged Heavenly Venerable was known by the Daoist title Qingcang, while the young one was called Tianqing.

"The Myriad Burials Origin," Heavenly Venerable Tianqing said gravely, his eyes cold and piercing. "Three Chaos Epochs ago, I came here specifically. This place is no ordinary realm."

"Even certain ancient phenomena within it require utmost caution, even for a Heavenly Venerable."

Meanwhile, Xinghuang Divine Venerable's divine eyes flickered as he added solemnly:

"Moreover, legend has it that a Transcendent lies buried here—a being known as Myriad Burial, who buried heaven, earth, all living beings, gods, immortals, and even Chaos itself."

As a member of the Primordial Beginning God Clan, one of the oldest divine races on Ancestor God Star, he naturally possessed greater knowledge of the treacherous realms within Chaos.

Returning to Heavenly Kui Mountain, Han Yi settled within the palace at its summit. With a sweep of his Dao Thought, he instantly grasped the current state of affairs on the mountain.

Here lay half of the Profound Pill Sect's inheritance, while Yuan Shun had taken the other half with him. Among the remaining half, most were cultivators Han Yi had known since the Jade Balance Realm, such as Lian Tingxi and He Fengdi. As for Yuan Hong, who had held a special status back then, he had departed with Yuan Shun.

Over ten thousand years had passed since the cultivators from the Jade Balance Realm first arrived in the Immortal Realm. During this vast expanse of time, most of the people Han Yi had known had achieved Immortal Ascension. After all, those who had made their mark in the Jade Balance Realm possessed innate talent. Upon reaching the Immortal Realm, especially after Han Yi entered the Dao Realm and secured his position within the Sui Zhu Immortal Court, Heavenly Kui Mountain's resources flowed endlessly.

Now, even Lian Tingxi, who possessed the finest aptitude, had ascended to the realm of Golden Immortals, his cultivation realm reaching remarkable heights.

Han Yi felt a glimmer of satisfaction. Instead of summoning all the cultivators for a gathering, he quietly observed the Profound Pill Sect's development. With his current strength, even if he simply sat still while Lian Tingxi, the sect's strongest cultivator, faced him, the latter would struggle to even breathe.

The gap between their strengths had widened to an abyss.

Standing at the pinnacle to provide shelter was the best way to protect the cultivators of the Profound Pill Sect.

His gaze flickered as a Dao Thought descended, summoning Grand Unity Immortal Monarch Li Zhengyang, currently the strongest cultivator on Heavenly Kui Mountain. He wasn't an outsider; he was Li Zhengyang himself.

Long ago, Han Yi had established a Chamber of Commerce with Li Zhengyang, but it didn't last long. Han Yi later closed the chamber and instructed Li Zhengyang to focus solely on cultivation, ignoring commercial matters.

Over the millennia since Li Zhengyang's ascension to Golden Immortal, he had risen to become a Grand Unity Immortal Monarch, second only to Han Yi in controlling Heavenly Kui Mountain.

After entering the palace at the summit of Heavenly Kui Mountain, Li Zhengyang bowed respectfully to Han Yi. "Greetings, Dao Ancestor Han."

Han Yi smiled and waved dismissively. "There's no need for such formalities between us."

"You've worked tirelessly these past years. With you managing resource allocations across Heavenly Kui Mountain and even some affairs within the Profound Pill Sect, I feel greatly reassured."

Li Zhengyang's expression relaxed. Knowing Han Yi wasn't one to dwell on formalities, he allowed his mental state to settle comfortably.

"I naturally take great care of matters concerning the Dao Ancestor. However, with him here, any resources I secure for the sect receive full support from the Immortal Court. It hasn't required much effort on my part."

"By the way," Li Zhengyang interjected, "have you encountered my Senior Sister Yang Jiuhuan during your travels these past years?"

Han Yi shook his head slightly. "In the past eight thousand years, I haven't seen your Senior Sister at all. The last time I encountered her was as I mentioned before, when she was with Ye Wuxian."

"According to my investigations, while the Lingxiao Immortal Court has undergone some changes— even the Lingxiao Dao Ancestor returned from Chaos and achieved the External Dao—there has been no news of Ye Wuxian. His whereabouts remain unknown."

Noticing Li Zhengyang's disappointment, Han Yi added, "Rest assured. I'll keep a close watch on both Ye Wuxian and your Senior Sister Yang Jiuhuan. I'll inform you immediately if I receive any news."

Han Yi had recently dispersed some of his Dao Realm Avatars across various locations, establishing a rudimentary intelligence network. With a single thought, his numerous Myriad Nether Incarnations scattered throughout the world would now monitor Ye Wuxian and Yang Jiuhuan—a trivial task for him.

Li Zhengyang's face filled with gratitude, and he repeatedly expressed his thanks. Han Yi didn't stop him, simply acknowledging his gratitude. After a brief exchange, he dismissed Li Zhengyang.

Inside the palace, tranquility had returned, while Han Yi was deep in thought.

Once he restored his Dao Fruit and recovered the External Dao Realm, he had several important tasks to accomplish.

First, he needed to locate Yuan Shun and assist him in advancing further along the Great Dao of Reincarnation. In simpler terms, this meant helping Yuan Shun kill the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor of the Kunlun Immortal Realm, retrieving the Fragment of Reincarnation, and giving it to Yuan Shun so he could absorb it and ascend to the External Dao, or even the Dao Harmonization Realm.

When Yuan Shun first ascended to the Dao Ancestor realm, with Han Yi's assistance, he had slain the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor of Penglai. Fearing retaliation from the Kunlun Reincarnation Dao Ancestor, Yuan Shun had fled to the Chaos, taking nearly half of the Profound Pill Sect's Inheritance with him.

At the time, this was an unavoidable move for both Yuan Shun and Han Yi. The Kunlun Reincarnation Dao Ancestor, having recently ascended to the External Dao, was overwhelmingly powerful compared to their current strength, making him an insurmountable opponent.

But now, Han Yi had returned, and he was no longer the same. Even with his Immortal Path Cultivation Realm marred by a Dao Injury, his High-Tier Immeasurable Realm strength, combined with the Taosi, meant that under normal circumstances, he could effortlessly slaughter the vast majority of External Dao cultivators.

Of course, the Great Dao of Reincarnation is unique, being the most distinctive Great Dao in the Primordial Great World. Advancing to the External Dao through this path might yield unexpectedly powerful results. However, Han Yi was confident that once his External Dao recovered, he would undoubtedly gain the upper hand, even against a formidable Reincarnation External Dao, and could even annihilate it.

The second matter involved exploring the Primordial Ruins of the Primordial World, aiming to unearth the Inheritance of a God Sovereign.

If he could obtain an Inheritance similar to that of the Ancient Guja God Sovereign—complete with Essence Blood, Secret Treasuries, and Ancient Artifacts—his strength would surge to new heights. His combat power would skyrocket, and once he reached the Peak Limitless stage of the Immeasurable Realm, he might even attain true Heavenly Venerable-level battle prowess.

Moreover, he was considering another journey into the Void to the Divine Tomb. Buried within this tomb lay a God Sovereign, and its Inheritance, likely including a Divine Venerable Ancient Artifact, rested above it.

Therefore, exploring the Primordial World was of paramount importance.

These two tasks were not urgent. According to his understanding, Yuan Shunyuan remained in Chaos and had not returned. Tracking him down would be a long-term endeavor, and investigating the Ancient God's Legacy involved unraveling the mysteries of their destruction. Any rash actions could easily provoke the intervention of another Great Heavenly Venerable in the Primordial World.

With a flicker of thought, he temporarily set aside these two plans. With a wave of his hand, the palace gates slammed shut, and he began channeling Proficiency to recover from his Dao Injury.

Outside the palace, after Han Yi's departure, Myriad Tribulations Dao Ancestor activated his scheme. He tasked Yu Guang Dao Ancestor with leading a secret expedition to the Eternal Life Immortal Realm, selecting several Immortal Sovereigns, Immortal Monarchs, along with some Golden Immortals, Profound Immortals, and True Immortals.

Upon reaching the outskirts of the Void Tomb Sect, a Dao Ancestor stepped forward to greet them. This was the sect's Third Elder, Daoist Jade Dragon, a cultivator of the Dao Fruit Realm. Despite his lofty status, he maintained a remarkably humble demeanor, treating Yu Guang Dao Ancestor as an equal.

"Thank you for personally coming to welcome us, Elder Jade Dragon," Yu Guang Dao Ancestor said, clasping his hands in respect.

Daoist Jade Dragon smiled. "This is at Dao Ancestor Han's behest. The entire Void Tomb Sect is naturally attentive to such matters. If not for Senior Brother needing to oversee the sect, he would have come himself."

The "Senior Brother" Daoist Jade Dragon referred to was the sect's Second Elder, Daoist Kuihua.

Yu Guang Dao Ancestor's expression turned serious, his estimation of Han Yi's standing within the Void Tomb Sect rising yet again.

Under the guidance of Daoist Jade Dragon, Han Yi led the Sui Zhu Immortal Assembly toward the Void Tomb Sect.

The Void Tomb Sect had another problem: their Great Elder, who had ventured into the Chaos many years ago, had never returned.

Han Yi wasn't completely unguarded against the Great Elder of the Void Tomb Sect, who stood at the peak of the Dao Fruit Realm. He had secretly recalled Daoist Hua Yi, the Supreme Elder of the Void Tomb Sect, back to the sect. With this Outer Path Realm cultivator in place, even if the Great Elder suddenly returned while Han Yi was absent from the Primordial World, the sect could still handle the situation.

Moreover, Han Yi had several Avatars in the Primordial World, including the External Dao Realm and Dao Harmonization Realm cultivators such as the Great Priest and Second Priest of Purgatory Island, and Li San. In an emergency, Han Yi could mobilize these cultivators.

This intricate formation had been gradually constructed over the years using the Myriad Nether Tome, evolving and refining according to his strategic vision.

Focusing his mind and returning his thoughts to the divine, Han Yi closed his eyes and began to repair his Dao Fruit using his own Dao Power.

At the summit of Heavenly Kui Mountain, within the palace complex, tranquility settled once more, as if the past millennia had never passed.

While Han Yi was in seclusion, repairing his Dao Fruit...

In the Primordial Demon Dao Domain, within the Northern Realm, lay the Myriad Burials Origin.

This was a peculiar region, distinct from ordinary Chaos Space. It was darker, colder, and permeated by an aura of death vastly different from that of the living.

Moreover, this death aura wasn't merely present; it was deeply intertwined with the space itself, becoming an inherent property of the domain.

Within this strange region, certain spaces flickered intermittently, resembling semi-open grotto-heavens. However, constantly corrupted by the pervasive aura, they were perpetually on the verge of destruction.

Some of these powerful spaces housed bizarre creatures and strange phenomena. Though fleeting, they radiated a heart-pounding, profoundly unsettling energy.

This was the ultimate desolate land of the Primordial Demon Dao Domain—the Myriad Burials Origin.

Desolate land, indeed. Countless Heavenly Venerables had perished here, earning it a fearsome reputation that echoed throughout the Nine Great Dao Domains.

At this moment, at the edge of the Myriad Burials Origin...

Five figures materialized silently, standing within the Chaos without emitting a single ripple. Even the omnipresent Chaos Power remained undisturbed by their presence.

At the center of the five figures stood a White-Browed Daoist, none other than Celestial Venerable Suizhu, who had recently departed from Purple Mountain.

Flanking Celestial Venerable Suizhu were four other figures, all Heavenly Venerate-level beings.

To his left were two figures radiating surging Divine Might. These were the two God Sovereigns he had summoned from Ancestor God Star. One, Xing Huang, hailed from the Primordial Beginning God Clan, one of the Ten Great Divine Races of Ancestor God Star. The other, Jiu Ming, belonged to the Yellow Springs God Clan, another of the Ten Great Divine Races, though distinct from the Primordial Beginnings.

Xinghuang Divine Venerable stood about three meters tall, his muscular arms bulging with potent divine power. In contrast, Jiu Ming Divine Venerable appeared more average in stature, his aura distinctly colder and more sinister than the typical Divine Race who attained the Dao through sheer power.

The Yellow Springs God Clan was indeed considered yin among the Ten Great Divine Races of Ancestor God Star, setting them apart from the others.

To Han Yi's right stood two figures exuding profound Dao resonance, their cultivation realms also at the Heavenly Venerable level. One was a middle-aged man with an imposing, prison-like aura. The other was a young man with slightly gloomy eyes.

The middle-aged cultivator, Heavenly Venerable Qingcang, shook his head slightly.

"Transcendents are beings who have escaped Chaos, achieving eternal immortality. This eternal nature means that even if they are slain, they can be resurrected in the future."

"As long as the future exists, they retain the possibility of revival. This is the true horror of Transcendents—a realm beyond our comprehension."

"To bury a Transcendent here... it defies reason. It's unimaginable."

Xinghuang Divine Venerable nodded in agreement. "Logically, you are correct."

"However, this place buries a Transcendent, as recorded on the Ancestor God Star, said to have originated from the Supreme Ancestor God himself."

At these words, all four Heavenly Venerables, excluding Jiu Ming of the Yellow Springs God Clan, felt a chill in their hearts.

The Ancestor God was the supreme being of this Chaos Realm, ruling over the Nine Great Dao Domains, and a Transcendent-level existence. Anything recorded by such a figure held undeniable weight.

"Let's move on," Celestial Venerable Suizhu said, refocusing their purpose. "Even if the Myriad Burials Origin contains a Transcendent, our combined full strength would still be insufficient to disrupt its defenses."

"Our objective remains to find Yu Chang and eliminate her."

The four powerful figures beside him were fellow cultivators he had met during his travels through the Chaos Realm when he was still in the Dao Realm. Though all five were at the initial stage of the Heavenly Venerable realm, they were confident they could slay Celestial Venerable Yu Chang, also at the initial stage, without allowing her escape.

Celestial Venerable Suizhu stepped into the Myriad Burials Origin first, followed by Xinghuang Divine Venerable, Jiu Ming Divine Venerable, Heavenly Venerable Qingcang, and finally, Heavenly Venerable Tianqing.

As the last to enter, Heavenly Venerable Tianqing cast a cold, calculating glance and murmured:

"Within the Myriad Burials Origin, there is neither cause nor effect. Even if someone were to investigate later, they would find absolutely no trace."

"This is the perfect place to commit murder. I like it."

The five figures stepped into the Myriad Burials Origin, immediately entering a realm that felt otherworldly. A chilling aura washed over them, causing even the Heavenly Venerables and God Sovereigns to feel a subtle tension in their hearts.

Even Heavenly Venerable Tianqing, who considered this place a treasure trove for murder, remained on high alert.

Celestial Venerable Suizhu turned to Tianqing and said, "Fellow Daoist Tianqing, the rest is up to you."

Tianqing and Suizhu had joined Purple Mountain simultaneously, both having attained the Dao as Spirits of Nature.

Moreover, Tianqing's True Form was exceptionally unique: a peculiar space. In other words, he had attained the Dao through Space, a phenomenon so rare in the Chaos that he might be the only one of his kind.

Precisely because he had attained the Dao through Space, he possessed a natural advantage in investigating clues.

Heavenly Venerable Tianqing smiled faintly. "I would never refuse a request from a Fellow Daoist."

His expression suddenly turned solemn. He extended both hands and pressed them against the peculiar space of the Myriad Burials Origin. Then, a mysterious spatial vibration began to radiate outward in all directions.

Returning to Heavenly Kui Mountain, Han Yi settled within the palace at its summit. With a sweep of his Dao Thought, he instantly grasped the current state of affairs on the mountain.

Here lay half of the Profound Pill Sect's inheritance, while Yuan Shun had taken the other half with him. Among the remaining half, most were cultivators Han Yi had known since the Jade Balance Realm, such as Lian Tingxi and He Fengdi. As for Yuan Hong, who had held a special status back then, he had departed with Yuan Shun.

Over ten thousand years had passed since the cultivators from the Jade Balance Realm first arrived in the Immortal Realm. During this vast expanse of time, most of the people Han Yi had known had achieved Immortal Ascension. After all, those who had made their mark in the Jade Balance Realm possessed innate talent. Upon reaching the Immortal Realm, especially after Han Yi entered the Dao Realm and secured his position within the Sui Zhu Immortal Court, Heavenly Kui Mountain's resources flowed endlessly.

Now, even Lian Tingxi, who possessed the finest aptitude, had ascended to the realm of Golden Immortals, his cultivation realm reaching remarkable heights.

Han Yi felt a glimmer of satisfaction. Instead of summoning all the cultivators for a gathering, he quietly observed the Profound Pill Sect's development. With his current strength, even if he simply sat still while Lian Tingxi, the sect's strongest cultivator, faced him, the latter would struggle to even breathe.

The gap between their strengths had widened to an abyss.

Standing at the pinnacle to provide shelter was the best way to protect the cultivators of the Profound Pill Sect.

His gaze flickered as a Dao Thought descended, summoning Grand Unity Immortal Monarch Li Zhengyang, currently the strongest cultivator on Heavenly Kui Mountain. He wasn't an outsider; he was Li Zhengyang himself.

Long ago, Han Yi had established a Chamber of Commerce with Li Zhengyang, but it didn't last long. Han Yi later closed the chamber and instructed Li Zhengyang to focus solely on cultivation, ignoring commercial matters.

Over the millennia since Li Zhengyang's ascension to Golden Immortal, he had risen to become a Grand Unity Immortal Monarch, second only to Han Yi in controlling Heavenly Kui Mountain.

After entering the palace at the summit of Heavenly Kui Mountain, Li Zhengyang bowed respectfully to Han Yi. "Greetings, Dao Ancestor Han."

Han Yi smiled and waved dismissively. "There's no need for such formalities between us."

"You've worked tirelessly these past years. With you managing resource allocations across Heavenly Kui Mountain and even some affairs within the Profound Pill Sect, I feel greatly reassured."

Li Zhengyang's expression relaxed. Knowing Han Yi wasn't one to dwell on formalities, he allowed his mental state to settle comfortably.

"I naturally take great care of matters concerning the Dao Ancestor. However, with him here, any resources I secure for the sect receive full support from the Immortal Court. It hasn't required much effort on my part."

"By the way," Li Zhengyang interjected, "have you encountered my Senior Sister Yang Jiuhuan during your travels these past years?"

Han Yi shook his head slightly. "In the past eight thousand years, I haven't seen your Senior Sister at all. The last time I encountered her was as I mentioned before, when she was with Ye Wuxian."

"According to my investigations, while the Lingxiao Immortal Court has undergone some changes— even the Lingxiao Dao Ancestor returned from Chaos and achieved the External Dao—there has been no news of Ye Wuxian. His whereabouts remain unknown."

Noticing Li Zhengyang's disappointment, Han Yi added, "Rest assured. I'll keep a close watch on both Ye Wuxian and your Senior Sister Yang Jiuhuan. I'll inform you immediately if I receive any news."

Han Yi had recently dispersed some of his Dao Realm Avatars across various locations, establishing a rudimentary intelligence network. With a single thought, his numerous Myriad Nether Incarnations scattered throughout the world would now monitor Ye Wuxian and Yang Jiuhuan—a trivial task for him.

Li Zhengyang's face filled with gratitude, and he repeatedly expressed his thanks. Han Yi didn't stop him, simply acknowledging his gratitude. After a brief exchange, he dismissed Li Zhengyang.

Inside the palace, tranquility had returned, while Han Yi was deep in thought.

Once he restored his Dao Fruit and recovered the External Dao Realm, he had several important tasks to accomplish.

First, he needed to locate Yuan Shun and assist him in advancing further along the Great Dao of Reincarnation. In simpler terms, this meant helping Yuan Shun kill the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor of the Kunlun Immortal Realm, retrieving the Fragment of Reincarnation, and giving it to Yuan Shun so he could absorb it and ascend to the External Dao, or even the Dao Harmonization Realm.

When Yuan Shun first ascended to the Dao Ancestor realm, with Han Yi's assistance, he had slain the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor of Penglai. Fearing retaliation from the Kunlun Reincarnation Dao Ancestor, Yuan Shun had fled to the Chaos, taking nearly half of the Profound Pill Sect's Inheritance with him.

At the time, this was an unavoidable move for both Yuan Shun and Han Yi. The Kunlun Reincarnation Dao Ancestor, having recently ascended to the External Dao, was overwhelmingly powerful compared to their current strength, making him an insurmountable opponent.

But now, Han Yi had returned, and he was no longer the same. Even with his Immortal Path Cultivation Realm marred by a Dao Injury, his High-Tier Immeasurable Realm strength, combined with the Taosi, meant that under normal circumstances, he could effortlessly slaughter the vast majority of External Dao cultivators.

Of course, the Great Dao of Reincarnation is unique, being the most distinctive Great Dao in the Primordial Great World. Advancing to the External Dao through this path might yield unexpectedly powerful results. However, Han Yi was confident that once his External Dao recovered, he would undoubtedly gain the upper hand, even against a formidable Reincarnation External Dao, and could even annihilate it.

The second matter involved exploring the Primordial Ruins of the Primordial World, aiming to unearth the Inheritance of a God Sovereign.

If he could obtain an Inheritance similar to that of the Ancient Guja God Sovereign—complete with Essence Blood, Secret Treasuries, and Ancient Artifacts—his strength would surge to new heights. His combat power would skyrocket, and once he reached the Peak Limitless stage of the Immeasurable Realm, he might even attain true Heavenly Venerable-level battle prowess.

Moreover, he was considering another journey into the Void to the Divine Tomb. Buried within this tomb lay a God Sovereign, and its Inheritance, likely including a Divine Venerable Ancient Artifact, rested above it.

Therefore, exploring the Primordial World was of paramount importance.

These two tasks were not urgent. According to his understanding, Yuan Shunyuan remained in Chaos and had not returned. Tracking him down would be a long-term endeavor, and investigating the Ancient God's Legacy involved unraveling the mysteries of their destruction. Any rash actions could easily provoke the intervention of another Great Heavenly Venerable in the Primordial World.

With a flicker of thought, he temporarily set aside these two plans. With a wave of his hand, the palace gates slammed shut, and he began channeling Proficiency to recover from his Dao Injury.

Outside the palace, after Han Yi's departure, Myriad Tribulations Dao Ancestor activated his scheme. He tasked Yu Guang Dao Ancestor with leading a secret expedition to the Eternal Life Immortal Realm, selecting several Immortal Sovereigns, Immortal Monarchs, along with some Golden Immortals, Profound Immortals, and True Immortals.

Upon reaching the outskirts of the Void Tomb Sect, a Dao Ancestor stepped forward to greet them. This was the sect's Third Elder, Daoist Jade Dragon, a cultivator of the Dao Fruit Realm. Despite his lofty status, he maintained a remarkably humble demeanor, treating Yu Guang Dao Ancestor as an equal.

"Thank you for personally coming to welcome us, Elder Jade Dragon," Yu Guang Dao Ancestor said, clasping his hands in respect.

Daoist Jade Dragon smiled. "This is at Dao Ancestor Han's behest. The entire Void Tomb Sect is naturally attentive to such matters. If not for Senior Brother needing to oversee the sect, he would have come himself."

The "Senior Brother" Daoist Jade Dragon referred to was the sect's Second Elder, Daoist Kuihua.

Yu Guang Dao Ancestor's expression turned serious, his estimation of Han Yi's standing within the Void Tomb Sect rising yet again.

Under the guidance of Daoist Jade Dragon, Han Yi led the Sui Zhu Immortal Assembly toward the Void Tomb Sect.

The Void Tomb Sect had another problem: their Great Elder, who had ventured into the Chaos many years ago, had never returned.

Han Yi wasn't completely unguarded against the Great Elder of the Void Tomb Sect, who stood at the peak of the Dao Fruit Realm. He had secretly recalled Daoist Hua Yi, the Supreme Elder of the Void Tomb Sect, back to the sect. With this Outer Path Realm cultivator in place, even if the Great Elder suddenly returned while Han Yi was absent from the Primordial World, the sect could still handle the situation.

Moreover, Han Yi had several Avatars in the Primordial World, including the External Dao Realm and Dao Harmonization Realm cultivators such as the Great Priest and Second Priest of Purgatory Island, and Li San. In an emergency, Han Yi could mobilize these cultivators.

This intricate formation had been gradually constructed over the years using the Myriad Nether Tome, evolving and refining according to his strategic vision.

Focusing his mind and returning his thoughts to the divine, Han Yi closed his eyes and began to repair his Dao Fruit using his own Dao Power.

At the summit of Heavenly Kui Mountain, within the palace complex, tranquility settled once more, as if the past millennia had never passed.

While Han Yi was in seclusion, repairing his Dao Fruit...

In the Primordial Demon Dao Domain, within the Northern Realm, lay the Myriad Burials Origin.

This was a peculiar region, distinct from ordinary Chaos Space. It was darker, colder, and permeated by an aura of death vastly different from that of the living.

Moreover, this death aura wasn't merely present; it was deeply intertwined with the space itself, becoming an inherent property of the domain.

Within this strange region, certain spaces flickered intermittently, resembling semi-open grotto-heavens. However, constantly corrupted by the pervasive aura, they were perpetually on the verge of destruction.

Some of these powerful spaces housed bizarre creatures and strange phenomena. Though fleeting, they radiated a heart-pounding, profoundly unsettling energy.

This was the ultimate desolate land of the Primordial Demon Dao Domain—the Myriad Burials Origin.

Desolate land, indeed. Countless Heavenly Venerables had perished here, earning it a fearsome reputation that echoed throughout the Nine Great Dao Domains.

At this moment, at the edge of the Myriad Burials Origin...

Five figures materialized silently, standing within the Chaos without emitting a single ripple. Even the omnipresent Chaos Power remained undisturbed by their presence.

At the center of the five figures stood a White-Browed Daoist, none other than Celestial Venerable Suizhu, who had recently departed from Purple Mountain.

Flanking Celestial Venerable Suizhu were four other figures, all Heavenly Venerate-level beings.

To his left were two figures radiating surging Divine Might. These were the two God Sovereigns he had summoned from Ancestor God Star. One, Xing Huang, hailed from the Primordial Beginning God Clan, one of the Ten Great Divine Races of Ancestor God Star. The other, Jiu Ming, belonged to the Yellow Springs God Clan, another of the Ten Great Divine Races, though distinct from the Primordial Beginnings.

Xinghuang Divine Venerable stood about three meters tall, his muscular arms bulging with potent divine power. In contrast, Jiu Ming Divine Venerable appeared more average in stature, his aura distinctly colder and more sinister than the typical Divine Race who attained the Dao through sheer power.

The Yellow Springs God Clan was indeed considered yin among the Ten Great Divine Races of Ancestor God Star, setting them apart from the others.

To Han Yi's right stood two figures exuding profound Dao resonance, their cultivation realms also at the Heavenly Venerable level. One was a middle-aged man with an imposing, prison-like aura. The other was a young man with slightly gloomy eyes.

The middle-aged Heavenly Venerable was known by the Daoist title Qingcang, while the young one was called Tianqing.

"The Myriad Burials Origin," Heavenly Venerable Tianqing said gravely, his eyes cold and piercing. "Three Chaos Epochs ago, I came here specifically. This place is no ordinary realm."

"Even certain ancient phenomena within it require utmost caution, even for a Heavenly Venerable."

Meanwhile, Xinghuang Divine Venerable's divine eyes flickered as he added solemnly:

"Moreover, legend has it that a Transcendent lies buried here—a being known as Myriad Burial, who buried heaven, earth, all living beings, gods, immortals, and even Chaos itself."

As a member of the Primordial Beginning God Clan, one of the oldest divine races on Ancestor God Star, he naturally possessed greater knowledge of the treacherous realms within Chaos.

The middle-aged cultivator, Heavenly Venerable Qingcang, shook his head slightly.

"Transcendents are beings who have escaped Chaos, achieving eternal immortality. This eternal nature means that even if they are slain, they can be resurrected in the future."

"As long as the future exists, they retain the possibility of revival. This is the true horror of Transcendents—a realm beyond our comprehension."

"To bury a Transcendent here... it defies reason. It's unimaginable."

Xinghuang Divine Venerable nodded in agreement. "Logically, you are correct."

"However, this place buries a Transcendent, as recorded on the Ancestor God Star, said to have originated from the Supreme Ancestor God himself."

At these words, all four Heavenly Venerables, excluding Jiu Ming of the Yellow Springs God Clan, felt a chill in their hearts.

The Ancestor God was the supreme being of this Chaos Realm, ruling over the Nine Great Dao Domains, and a Transcendent-level existence. Anything recorded by such a figure held undeniable weight.

"Let's move on," Celestial Venerable Suizhu said, refocusing their purpose. "Even if the Myriad Burials Origin contains a Transcendent, our combined full strength would still be insufficient to disrupt its defenses."

"Our objective remains to find Yu Chang and eliminate her."

The four powerful figures beside him were fellow cultivators he had met during his travels through the Chaos Realm when he was still in the Dao Realm. Though all five were at the initial stage of the Heavenly Venerable realm, they were confident they could slay Celestial Venerable Yu Chang, also at the initial stage, without allowing her escape.

Celestial Venerable Suizhu stepped into the Myriad Burials Origin first, followed by Xinghuang Divine Venerable, Jiu Ming Divine Venerable, Heavenly Venerable Qingcang, and finally, Heavenly Venerable Tianqing.

As the last to enter, Heavenly Venerable Tianqing cast a cold, calculating glance and murmured:

"Within the Myriad Burials Origin, there is neither cause nor effect. Even if someone were to investigate later, they would find absolutely no trace."

"This is the perfect place to commit murder. I like it."

The five figures stepped into the Myriad Burials Origin, immediately entering a realm that felt otherworldly. A chilling aura washed over them, causing even the Heavenly Venerables and God Sovereigns to feel a subtle tension in their hearts.

Even Heavenly Venerable Tianqing, who considered this place a treasure trove for murder, remained on high alert.

Celestial Venerable Suizhu turned to Tianqing and said, "Fellow Daoist Tianqing, the rest is up to you."

Tianqing and Suizhu had joined Purple Mountain simultaneously, both having attained the Dao as Spirits of Nature.

Moreover, Tianqing's True Form was exceptionally unique: a peculiar space. In other words, he had attained the Dao through Space, a phenomenon so rare in the Chaos that he might be the only one of his kind.

Precisely because he had attained the Dao through Space, he possessed a natural advantage in investigating clues.

Heavenly Venerable Tianqing smiled faintly. "I would never refuse a request from a Fellow Daoist."

His expression suddenly turned solemn. He extended both hands and pressed them against the peculiar space of the Myriad Burials Origin. Then, a mysterious spatial vibration began to radiate outward in all directions.

Returning to Heavenly Kui Mountain, Han Yi settled within the palace at its summit. With a sweep of his Dao Thought, he instantly grasped the current state of affairs on the mountain.

Here lay half of the Profound Pill Sect's inheritance, while Yuan Shun had taken the other half with him. Among the remaining half, most were cultivators Han Yi had known since the Jade Balance Realm, such as Lian Tingxi and He Fengdi. As for Yuan Hong, who had held a special status back then, he had departed with Yuan Shun.

Over ten thousand years had passed since the cultivators from the Jade Balance Realm first arrived in the Immortal Realm. During this vast expanse of time, most of the people Han Yi had known had achieved Immortal Ascension. After all, those who had made their mark in the Jade Balance Realm possessed innate talent. Upon reaching the Immortal Realm, especially after Han Yi entered the Dao Realm and secured his position within the Sui Zhu Immortal Court, Heavenly Kui Mountain's resources flowed endlessly.

Now, even Lian Tingxi, who possessed the finest aptitude, had ascended to the realm of Golden Immortals, his cultivation realm reaching remarkable heights.

Han Yi felt a glimmer of satisfaction. Instead of summoning all the cultivators for a gathering, he quietly observed the Profound Pill Sect's development. With his current strength, even if he simply sat still while Lian Tingxi, the sect's strongest cultivator, faced him, the latter would struggle to even breathe.

The gap between their strengths had widened to an abyss.

Standing at the pinnacle to provide shelter was the best way to protect the cultivators of the Profound Pill Sect.

His gaze flickered as a Dao Thought descended, summoning Grand Unity Immortal Monarch Li Zhengyang, currently the strongest cultivator on Heavenly Kui Mountain. He wasn't an outsider; he was Li Zhengyang himself.

Long ago, Han Yi had established a Chamber of Commerce with Li Zhengyang, but it didn't last long. Han Yi later closed the chamber and instructed Li Zhengyang to focus solely on cultivation, ignoring commercial matters.

Over the millennia since Li Zhengyang's ascension to Golden Immortal, he had risen to become a Grand Unity Immortal Monarch, second only to Han Yi in controlling Heavenly Kui Mountain.

After entering the palace at the summit of Heavenly Kui Mountain, Li Zhengyang bowed respectfully to Han Yi. "Greetings, Dao Ancestor Han."

Han Yi smiled and waved dismissively. "There's no need for such formalities between us."

"You've worked tirelessly these past years. With you managing resource allocations across Heavenly Kui Mountain and even some affairs within the Profound Pill Sect, I feel greatly reassured."

Li Zhengyang's expression relaxed. Knowing Han Yi wasn't one to dwell on formalities, he allowed his mental state to settle comfortably.

"I naturally take great care of matters concerning the Dao Ancestor. However, with him here, any resources I secure for the sect receive full support from the Immortal Court. It hasn't required much effort on my part."

"By the way," Li Zhengyang interjected, "have you encountered my Senior Sister Yang Jiuhuan during your travels these past years?"

Han Yi shook his head slightly. "In the past eight thousand years, I haven't seen your Senior Sister at all. The last time I encountered her was as I mentioned before, when she was with Ye Wuxian."

"According to my investigations, while the Lingxiao Immortal Court has undergone some changes— even the Lingxiao Dao Ancestor returned from Chaos and achieved the External Dao—there has been no news of Ye Wuxian. His whereabouts remain unknown."

Noticing Li Zhengyang's disappointment, Han Yi added, "Rest assured. I'll keep a close watch on both Ye Wuxian and your Senior Sister Yang Jiuhuan. I'll inform you immediately if I receive any news."

Han Yi had recently dispersed some of his Dao Realm Avatars across various locations, establishing a rudimentary intelligence network. With a single thought, his numerous Myriad Nether Incarnations scattered throughout the world would now monitor Ye Wuxian and Yang Jiuhuan—a trivial task for him.

Li Zhengyang's face filled with gratitude, and he repeatedly expressed his thanks. Han Yi didn't stop him, simply acknowledging his gratitude. After a brief exchange, he dismissed Li Zhengyang.

Inside the palace, tranquility had returned, while Han Yi was deep in thought.

Once he restored his Dao Fruit and recovered the External Dao Realm, he had several important tasks to accomplish.

First, he needed to locate Yuan Shun and assist him in advancing further along the Great Dao of Reincarnation. In simpler terms, this meant helping Yuan Shun kill the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor of the Kunlun Immortal Realm, retrieving the Fragment of Reincarnation, and giving it to Yuan Shun so he could absorb it and ascend to the External Dao, or even the Dao Harmonization Realm.

When Yuan Shun first ascended to the Dao Ancestor realm, with Han Yi's assistance, he had slain the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor of Penglai. Fearing retaliation from the Kunlun Reincarnation Dao Ancestor, Yuan Shun had fled to the Chaos, taking nearly half of the Profound Pill Sect's Inheritance with him.

At the time, this was an unavoidable move for both Yuan Shun and Han Yi. The Kunlun Reincarnation Dao Ancestor, having recently ascended to the External Dao, was overwhelmingly powerful compared to their current strength, making him an insurmountable opponent.

But now, Han Yi had returned, and he was no longer the same. Even with his Immortal Path Cultivation Realm marred by a Dao Injury, his High-Tier Immeasurable Realm strength, combined with the Taosi, meant that under normal circumstances, he could effortlessly slaughter the vast majority of External Dao cultivators.

Of course, the Great Dao of Reincarnation is unique, being the most distinctive Great Dao in the Primordial Great World. Advancing to the External Dao through this path might yield unexpectedly powerful results. However, Han Yi was confident that once his External Dao recovered, he would undoubtedly gain the upper hand, even against a formidable Reincarnation External Dao, and could even annihilate it.

The second matter involved exploring the Primordial Ruins of the Primordial World, aiming to unearth the Inheritance of a God Sovereign.

If he could obtain an Inheritance similar to that of the Ancient Guja God Sovereign—complete with Essence Blood, Secret Treasuries, and Ancient Artifacts—his strength would surge to new heights. His combat power would skyrocket, and once he reached the Peak Limitless stage of the Immeasurable Realm, he might even attain true Heavenly Venerable-level battle prowess.

Moreover, he was considering another journey into the Void to the Divine Tomb. Buried within this tomb lay a God Sovereign, and its Inheritance, likely including a Divine Venerable Ancient Artifact, rested above it.

Therefore, exploring the Primordial World was of paramount importance.

These two tasks were not urgent. According to his understanding, Yuan Shunyuan remained in Chaos and had not returned. Tracking him down would be a long-term endeavor, and investigating the Ancient God's Legacy involved unraveling the mysteries of their destruction. Any rash actions could easily provoke the intervention of another Great Heavenly Venerable in the Primordial World.

With a flicker of thought, he temporarily set aside these two plans. With a wave of his hand, the palace gates slammed shut, and he began channeling Proficiency to recover from his Dao Injury.

Outside the palace, after Han Yi's departure, Myriad Tribulations Dao Ancestor activated his scheme. He tasked Yu Guang Dao Ancestor with leading a secret expedition to the Eternal Life Immortal Realm, selecting several Immortal Sovereigns, Immortal Monarchs, along with some Golden Immortals, Profound Immortals, and True Immortals.

Upon reaching the outskirts of the Void Tomb Sect, a Dao Ancestor stepped forward to greet them. This was the sect's Third Elder, Daoist Jade Dragon, a cultivator of the Dao Fruit Realm. Despite his lofty status, he maintained a remarkably humble demeanor, treating Yu Guang Dao Ancestor as an equal.

"Thank you for personally coming to welcome us, Elder Jade Dragon," Yu Guang Dao Ancestor said, clasping his hands in respect.

Daoist Jade Dragon smiled. "This is at Dao Ancestor Han's behest. The entire Void Tomb Sect is naturally attentive to such matters. If not for Senior Brother needing to oversee the sect, he would have come himself."

The "Senior Brother" Daoist Jade Dragon referred to was the sect's Second Elder, Daoist Kuihua.

Yu Guang Dao Ancestor's expression turned serious, his estimation of Han Yi's standing within the Void Tomb Sect rising yet again.

Under the guidance of Daoist Jade Dragon, Han Yi led the Sui Zhu Immortal Assembly toward the Void Tomb Sect.

The Void Tomb Sect had another problem: their Great Elder, who had ventured into the Chaos many years ago, had never returned.

Han Yi wasn't completely unguarded against the Great Elder of the Void Tomb Sect, who stood at the peak of the Dao Fruit Realm. He had secretly recalled Daoist Hua Yi, the Supreme Elder of the Void Tomb Sect, back to the sect. With this Outer Path Realm cultivator in place, even if the Great Elder suddenly returned while Han Yi was absent from the Primordial World, the sect could still handle the situation.

Moreover, Han Yi had several Avatars in the Primordial World, including the External Dao Realm and Dao Harmonization Realm cultivators such as the Great Priest and Second Priest of Purgatory Island, and Li San. In an emergency, Han Yi could mobilize these cultivators.

This intricate formation had been gradually constructed over the years using the Myriad Nether Tome, evolving and refining according to his strategic vision.

Focusing his mind and returning his thoughts to the divine, Han Yi closed his eyes and began to repair his Dao Fruit using his own Dao Power.

At the summit of Heavenly Kui Mountain, within the palace complex, tranquility settled once more, as if the past millennia had never passed.

While Han Yi was in seclusion, repairing his Dao Fruit...

In the Primordial Demon Dao Domain, within the Northern Realm, lay the Myriad Burials Origin.

This was a peculiar region, distinct from ordinary Chaos Space. It was darker, colder, and permeated by an aura of death vastly different from that of the living.

Moreover, this death aura wasn't merely present; it was deeply intertwined with the space itself, becoming an inherent property of the domain.

Within this strange region, certain spaces flickered intermittently, resembling semi-open grotto-heavens. However, constantly corrupted by the pervasive aura, they were perpetually on the verge of destruction.

Some of these powerful spaces housed bizarre creatures and strange phenomena. Though fleeting, they radiated a heart-pounding, profoundly unsettling energy.

This was the ultimate desolate land of the Primordial Demon Dao Domain—the Myriad Burials Origin.

Desolate land, indeed. Countless Heavenly Venerables had perished here, earning it a fearsome reputation that echoed throughout the Nine Great Dao Domains.

At this moment, at the edge of the Myriad Burials Origin...

Five figures materialized silently, standing within the Chaos without emitting a single ripple. Even the omnipresent Chaos Power remained undisturbed by their presence.

At the center of the five figures stood a White-Browed Daoist, none other than Celestial Venerable Suizhu, who had recently departed from Purple Mountain.

Flanking Celestial Venerable Suizhu were four other figures, all Heavenly Venerate-level beings.

To his left were two figures radiating surging Divine Might. These were the two God Sovereigns he had summoned from Ancestor God Star. One, Xing Huang, hailed from the Primordial Beginning God Clan, one of the Ten Great Divine Races of Ancestor God Star. The other, Jiu Ming, belonged to the Yellow Springs God Clan, another of the Ten Great Divine Races, though distinct from the Primordial Beginnings.

Xinghuang Divine Venerable stood about three meters tall, his muscular arms bulging with potent divine power. In contrast, Jiu Ming Divine Venerable appeared more average in stature, his aura distinctly colder and more sinister than the typical Divine Race who attained the Dao through sheer power.

The Yellow Springs God Clan was indeed considered yin among the Ten Great Divine Races of Ancestor God Star, setting them apart from the others.

To Han Yi's right stood two figures exuding profound Dao resonance, their cultivation realms also at the Heavenly Venerable level. One was a middle-aged man with an imposing, prison-like aura. The other was a young man with slightly gloomy eyes.

The middle-aged Heavenly Venerable was known by the Daoist title Qingcang, while the young one was called Tianqing.

"The Myriad Burials Origin," Heavenly Venerable Tianqing said gravely, his eyes cold and piercing. "Three Chaos Epochs ago, I came here specifically. This place is no ordinary realm."

"Even certain ancient phenomena within it require utmost caution, even for a Heavenly Venerable."

Meanwhile, Xinghuang Divine Venerable's divine eyes flickered as he added solemnly:

"Moreover, legend has it that a Transcendent lies buried here—a being known as Myriad Burial, who buried heaven, earth, all living beings, gods, immortals, and even Chaos itself."

As a member of the Primordial Beginning God Clan, one of the oldest divine races on Ancestor God Star, he naturally possessed greater knowledge of the treacherous realms within Chaos.

The middle-aged cultivator, Heavenly Venerable Qingcang, shook his head slightly.

"Transcendents are beings who have escaped Chaos, achieving eternal immortality. This eternal nature means that even if they are slain, they can be resurrected in the future."

"As long as the future exists, they retain the possibility of revival. This is the true horror of Transcendents—a realm beyond our comprehension."

"To bury a Transcendent here... it defies reason. It's unimaginable."

Xinghuang Divine Venerable nodded in agreement. "Logically, you are correct."

"However, this place buries a Transcendent, as recorded on the Ancestor God Star, said to have originated from the Supreme Ancestor God himself."

At these words, all four Heavenly Venerables, excluding Jiu Ming of the Yellow Springs God Clan, felt a chill in their hearts.

The Ancestor God was the supreme being of this Chaos Realm, ruling over the Nine Great Dao Domains, and a Transcendent-level existence. Anything recorded by such a figure held undeniable weight.

"Let's move on," Celestial Venerable Suizhu said, refocusing their purpose. "Even if the Myriad Burials Origin contains a Transcendent, our combined full strength would still be insufficient to disrupt its defenses."

"Our objective remains to find Yu Chang and eliminate her."

The four powerful figures beside him were fellow cultivators he had met during his travels through the Chaos Realm when he was still in the Dao Realm. Though all five were at the initial stage of the Heavenly Venerable realm, they were confident they could slay Celestial Venerable Yu Chang, also at the initial stage, without allowing her escape.

Celestial Venerable Suizhu stepped into the Myriad Burials Origin first, followed by Xinghuang Divine Venerable, Jiu Ming Divine Venerable, Heavenly Venerable Qingcang, and finally, Heavenly Venerable Tianqing.

As the last to enter, Heavenly Venerable Tianqing cast a cold, calculating glance and murmured:

"Within the Myriad Burials Origin, there is neither cause nor effect. Even if someone were to investigate later, they would find absolutely no trace."

"This is the perfect place to commit murder. I like it."

The five figures stepped into the Myriad Burials Origin, immediately entering a realm that felt otherworldly. A chilling aura washed over them, causing even the Heavenly Venerables and God Sovereigns to feel a subtle tension in their hearts.

Even Heavenly Venerable Tianqing, who considered this place a treasure trove for murder, remained on high alert.

Celestial Venerable Suizhu turned to Tianqing and said, "Fellow Daoist Tianqing, the rest is up to you."

Tianqing and Suizhu had joined Purple Mountain simultaneously, both having attained the Dao as Spirits of Nature.

Moreover, Tianqing's True Form was exceptionally unique: a peculiar space. In other words, he had attained the Dao through Space, a phenomenon so rare in the Chaos that he might be the only one of his kind.

Precisely because he had attained the Dao through Space, he possessed a natural advantage in investigating clues.

Heavenly Venerable Tianqing smiled faintly. "I would never refuse a request from a Fellow Daoist."

His expression suddenly turned solemn. He extended both hands and pressed them against the peculiar space of the Myriad Burials Origin. Then, a mysterious spatial vibration began to radiate outward in all directions.

Returning to Heavenly Kui Mountain, Han Yi settled within the palace at its summit. With a sweep of his Dao Thought, he instantly grasped the current state of affairs on the mountain.

Here lay half of the Profound Pill Sect's inheritance, while Yuan Shun had taken the other half with him. Among the remaining half, most were cultivators Han Yi had known since the Jade Balance Realm, such as Lian Tingxi and He Fengdi. As for Yuan Hong, who had held a special status back then, he had departed with Yuan Shun.

Over ten thousand years had passed since the cultivators from the Jade Balance Realm first arrived in the Immortal Realm. During this vast expanse of time, most of the people Han Yi had known had achieved Immortal Ascension. After all, those who had made their mark in the Jade Balance Realm possessed innate talent. Upon reaching the Immortal Realm, especially after Han Yi entered the Dao Realm and secured his position within the Sui Zhu Immortal Court, Heavenly Kui Mountain's resources flowed endlessly.

Now, even Lian Tingxi, who possessed the finest aptitude, had ascended to the realm of Golden Immortals, his cultivation realm reaching remarkable heights.

Han Yi felt a glimmer of satisfaction. Instead of summoning all the cultivators for a gathering, he quietly observed the Profound Pill Sect's development. With his current strength, even if he simply sat still while Lian Tingxi, the sect's strongest cultivator, faced him, the latter would struggle to even breathe.

The gap between their strengths had widened to an abyss.

Standing at the pinnacle to provide shelter was the best way to protect the cultivators of the Profound Pill Sect.

His gaze flickered as a Dao Thought descended, summoning Grand Unity Immortal Monarch Li Zhengyang, currently the strongest cultivator on Heavenly Kui Mountain. He wasn't an outsider; he was Li Zhengyang himself.

Long ago, Han Yi had established a Chamber of Commerce with Li Zhengyang, but it didn't last long. Han Yi later closed the chamber and instructed Li Zhengyang to focus solely on cultivation, ignoring commercial matters.

Over the millennia since Li Zhengyang's ascension to Golden Immortal, he had risen to become a Grand Unity Immortal Monarch, second only to Han Yi in controlling Heavenly Kui Mountain.

After entering the palace at the summit of Heavenly Kui Mountain, Li Zhengyang bowed respectfully to Han Yi. "Greetings, Dao Ancestor Han."

Han Yi smiled and waved dismissively. "There's no need for such formalities between us."

"You've worked tirelessly these past years. With you managing resource allocations across Heavenly Kui Mountain and even some affairs within the Profound Pill Sect, I feel greatly reassured."

Li Zhengyang's expression relaxed. Knowing Han Yi wasn't one to dwell on formalities, he allowed his mental state to settle comfortably.

"I naturally take great care of matters concerning the Dao Ancestor. However, with him here, any resources I secure for the sect receive full support from the Immortal Court. It hasn't required much effort on my part."

"By the way," Li Zhengyang interjected, "have you encountered my Senior Sister Yang Jiuhuan during your travels these past years?"

Han Yi shook his head slightly. "In the past eight thousand years, I haven't seen your Senior Sister at all. The last time I encountered her was as I mentioned before, when she was with Ye Wuxian."

"According to my investigations, while the Lingxiao Immortal Court has undergone some changes— even the Lingxiao Dao Ancestor returned from Chaos and achieved the External Dao—there has been no news of Ye Wuxian. His whereabouts remain unknown."

Noticing Li Zhengyang's disappointment, Han Yi added, "Rest assured. I'll keep a close watch on both Ye Wuxian and your Senior Sister Yang Jiuhuan. I'll inform you immediately if I receive any news."

Han Yi had recently dispersed some of his Dao Realm Avatars across various locations, establishing a rudimentary intelligence network. With a single thought, his numerous Myriad Nether Incarnations scattered throughout the world would now monitor Ye Wuxian and Yang Jiuhuan—a trivial task for him.

Li Zhengyang's face filled with gratitude, and he repeatedly expressed his thanks. Han Yi didn't stop him, simply acknowledging his gratitude. After a brief exchange, he dismissed Li Zhengyang.

Inside the palace, tranquility had returned, while Han Yi was deep in thought.

Once he restored his Dao Fruit and recovered the External Dao Realm, he had several important tasks to accomplish.

First, he needed to locate Yuan Shun and assist him in advancing further along the Great Dao of Reincarnation. In simpler terms, this meant helping Yuan Shun kill the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor of the Kunlun Immortal Realm, retrieving the Fragment of Reincarnation, and giving it to Yuan Shun so he could absorb it and ascend to the External Dao, or even the Dao Harmonization Realm.

When Yuan Shun first ascended to the Dao Ancestor realm, with Han Yi's assistance, he had slain the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor of Penglai. Fearing retaliation from the Kunlun Reincarnation Dao Ancestor, Yuan Shun had fled to the Chaos, taking nearly half of the Profound Pill Sect's Inheritance with him.

At the time, this was an unavoidable move for both Yuan Shun and Han Yi. The Kunlun Reincarnation Dao Ancestor, having recently ascended to the External Dao, was overwhelmingly powerful compared to their current strength, making him an insurmountable opponent.

But now, Han Yi had returned, and he was no longer the same. Even with his Immortal Path Cultivation Realm marred by a Dao Injury, his High-Tier Immeasurable Realm strength, combined with the Taosi, meant that under normal circumstances, he could effortlessly slaughter the vast majority of External Dao cultivators.

Of course, the Great Dao of Reincarnation is unique, being the most distinctive Great Dao in the Primordial Great World. Advancing to the External Dao through this path might yield unexpectedly powerful results. However, Han Yi was confident that once his External Dao recovered, he would undoubtedly gain the upper hand, even against a formidable Reincarnation External Dao, and could even annihilate it.

The second matter involved exploring the Primordial Ruins of the Primordial World, aiming to unearth the Inheritance of a God Sovereign.

If he could obtain an Inheritance similar to that of the Ancient Guja God Sovereign—complete with Essence Blood, Secret Treasuries, and Ancient Artifacts—his strength would surge to new heights. His combat power would skyrocket, and once he reached the Peak Limitless stage of the Immeasurable Realm, he might even attain true Heavenly Venerable-level battle prowess.

Moreover, he was considering another journey into the Void to the Divine Tomb. Buried within this tomb lay a God Sovereign, and its Inheritance, likely including a Divine Venerable Ancient Artifact, rested above it.

Therefore, exploring the Primordial World was of paramount importance.

These two tasks were not urgent. According to his understanding, Yuan Shunyuan remained in Chaos and had not returned. Tracking him down would be a long-term endeavor, and investigating the Ancient God's Legacy involved unraveling the mysteries of their destruction. Any rash actions could easily provoke the intervention of another Great Heavenly Venerable in the Primordial World.

With a flicker of thought, he temporarily set aside these two plans. With a wave of his hand, the palace gates slammed shut, and he began channeling Proficiency to recover from his Dao Injury.

Outside the palace, after Han Yi's departure, Myriad Tribulations Dao Ancestor activated his scheme. He tasked Yu Guang Dao Ancestor with leading a secret expedition to the Eternal Life Immortal Realm, selecting several Immortal Sovereigns, Immortal Monarchs, along with some Golden Immortals, Profound Immortals, and True Immortals.

Upon reaching the outskirts of the Void Tomb Sect, a Dao Ancestor stepped forward to greet them. This was the sect's Third Elder, Daoist Jade Dragon, a cultivator of the Dao Fruit Realm. Despite his lofty status, he maintained a remarkably humble demeanor, treating Yu Guang Dao Ancestor as an equal.

"Thank you for personally coming to welcome us, Elder Jade Dragon," Yu Guang Dao Ancestor said, clasping his hands in respect.

Daoist Jade Dragon smiled. "This is at Dao Ancestor Han's behest. The entire Void Tomb Sect is naturally attentive to such matters. If not for Senior Brother needing to oversee the sect, he would have come himself."

The "Senior Brother" Daoist Jade Dragon referred to was the sect's Second Elder, Daoist Kuihua.

Yu Guang Dao Ancestor's expression turned serious, his estimation of Han Yi's standing within the Void Tomb Sect rising yet again.

Under the guidance of Daoist Jade Dragon, Han Yi led the Sui Zhu Immortal Assembly toward the Void Tomb Sect.

The Void Tomb Sect had another problem: their Great Elder, who had ventured into the Chaos many years ago, had never returned.

Han Yi wasn't completely unguarded against the Great Elder of the Void Tomb Sect, who stood at the peak of the Dao Fruit Realm. He had secretly recalled Daoist Hua Yi, the Supreme Elder of the Void Tomb Sect, back to the sect. With this Outer Path Realm cultivator in place, even if the Great Elder suddenly returned while Han Yi was absent from the Primordial World, the sect could still handle the situation.

Moreover, Han Yi had several Avatars in the Primordial World, including the External Dao Realm and Dao Harmonization Realm cultivators such as the Great Priest and Second Priest of Purgatory Island, and Li San. In an emergency, Han Yi could mobilize these cultivators.

This intricate formation had been gradually constructed over the years using the Myriad Nether Tome, evolving and refining according to his strategic vision.

Focusing his mind and returning his thoughts to the divine, Han Yi closed his eyes and began to repair his Dao Fruit using his own Dao Power.

At the summit of Heavenly Kui Mountain, within the palace complex, tranquility settled once more, as if the past millennia had never passed.

While Han Yi was in seclusion, repairing his Dao Fruit...

In the Primordial Demon Dao Domain, within the Northern Realm, lay the Myriad Burials Origin.

This was a peculiar region, distinct from ordinary Chaos Space. It was darker, colder, and permeated by an aura of death vastly different from that of the living.

Moreover, this death aura wasn't merely present; it was deeply intertwined with the space itself, becoming an inherent property of the domain.

Within this strange region, certain spaces flickered intermittently, resembling semi-open grotto-heavens. However, constantly corrupted by the pervasive aura, they were perpetually on the verge of destruction.

Some of these powerful spaces housed bizarre creatures and strange phenomena. Though fleeting, they radiated a heart-pounding, profoundly unsettling energy.

This was the ultimate desolate land of the Primordial Demon Dao Domain—the Myriad Burials Origin.

Desolate land, indeed. Countless Heavenly Venerables had perished here, earning it a fearsome reputation that echoed throughout the Nine Great Dao Domains.

At this moment, at the edge of the Myriad Burials Origin...

Five figures materialized silently, standing within the Chaos without emitting a single ripple. Even the omnipresent Chaos Power remained undisturbed by their presence.

At the center of the five figures stood a White-Browed Daoist, none other than Celestial Venerable Suizhu, who had recently departed from Purple Mountain.

Flanking Celestial Venerable Suizhu were four other figures, all Heavenly Venerate-level beings.

To his left were two figures radiating surging Divine Might. These were the two God Sovereigns he had summoned from Ancestor God Star. One, Xing Huang, hailed from the Primordial Beginning God Clan, one of the Ten Great Divine Races of Ancestor God Star. The other, Jiu Ming, belonged to the Yellow Springs God Clan, another of the Ten Great Divine Races, though distinct from the Primordial Beginnings.

Xinghuang Divine Venerable stood about three meters tall, his muscular arms bulging with potent divine power. In contrast, Jiu Ming Divine Venerable appeared more average in stature, his aura distinctly colder and more sinister than the typical Divine Race who attained the Dao through sheer power.

The Yellow Springs God Clan was indeed considered yin among the Ten Great Divine Races of Ancestor God Star, setting them apart from the others.

To Han Yi's right stood two figures exuding profound Dao resonance, their cultivation realms also at the Heavenly Venerable level. One was a middle-aged man with an imposing, prison-like aura. The other was a young man with slightly gloomy eyes.

The middle-aged Heavenly Venerable was known by the Daoist title Qingcang, while the young one was called Tianqing.

"The Myriad Burials Origin," Heavenly Venerable Tianqing said gravely, his eyes cold and piercing. "Three Chaos Epochs ago, I came here specifically. This place is no ordinary realm."

"Even certain ancient phenomena within it require utmost caution, even for a Heavenly Venerable."

Meanwhile, Xinghuang Divine Venerable's divine eyes flickered as he added solemnly:

"Moreover, legend has it that a Transcendent lies buried here—a being known as Myriad Burial, who buried heaven, earth, all living beings, gods, immortals, and even Chaos itself."

As a member of the Primordial Beginning God Clan, one of the oldest divine races on Ancestor God Star, he naturally possessed greater knowledge of the treacherous realms within Chaos.

The middle-aged cultivator, Heavenly Venerable Qingcang, shook his head slightly.

"Transcendents are beings who have escaped Chaos, achieving eternal immortality. This eternal nature means that even if they are slain, they can be resurrected in the future."

"As long as the future exists, they retain the possibility of revival. This is the true horror of Transcendents—a realm beyond our comprehension."

"To bury a Transcendent here... it defies reason. It's unimaginable."

Xinghuang Divine Venerable nodded in agreement. "Logically, you are correct."

"However, this place buries a Transcendent, as recorded on the Ancestor God Star, said to have originated from the Supreme Ancestor God himself."

At these words, all four Heavenly Venerables, excluding Jiu Ming of the Yellow Springs God Clan, felt a chill in their hearts.

The Ancestor God was the supreme being of this Chaos Realm, ruling over the Nine Great Dao Domains, and a Transcendent-level existence. Anything recorded by such a figure held undeniable weight.

"Let's move on," Celestial Venerable Suizhu said, refocusing their purpose. "Even if the Myriad Burials Origin contains a Transcendent, our combined full strength would still be insufficient to disrupt its defenses."

"Our objective remains to find Yu Chang and eliminate her."

The four powerful figures beside him were fellow cultivators he had met during his travels through the Chaos Realm when he was still in the Dao Realm. Though all five were at the initial stage of the Heavenly Venerable realm, they were confident they could slay Celestial Venerable Yu Chang, also at the initial stage, without allowing her escape.

Celestial Venerable Suizhu stepped into the Myriad Burials Origin first, followed by Xinghuang Divine Venerable, Jiu Ming Divine Venerable, Heavenly Venerable Qingcang, and finally, Heavenly Venerable Tianqing.

As the last to enter, Heavenly Venerable Tianqing cast a cold, calculating glance and murmured:

"Within the Myriad Burials Origin, there is neither cause nor effect. Even if someone were to investigate later, they would find absolutely no trace."

"This is the perfect place to commit murder. I like it."

The five figures stepped into the Myriad Burials Origin, immediately entering a realm that felt otherworldly. A chilling aura washed over them, causing even the Heavenly Venerables and God Sovereigns to feel a subtle tension in their hearts.

Even Heavenly Venerable Tianqing, who considered this place a treasure trove for murder, remained on high alert.

Celestial Venerable Suizhu turned to Tianqing and said, "Fellow Daoist Tianqing, the rest is up to you."

Tianqing and Suizhu had joined Purple Mountain simultaneously, both having attained the Dao as Spirits of Nature.

Moreover, Tianqing's True Form was exceptionally unique: a peculiar space. In other words, he had attained the Dao through Space, a phenomenon so rare in the Chaos that he might be the only one of his kind.

Precisely because he had attained the Dao through Space, he possessed a natural advantage in investigating clues.

Heavenly Venerable Tianqing smiled faintly. "I would never refuse a request from a Fellow Daoist."

His expression suddenly turned solemn. He extended both hands and pressed them against the peculiar space of the Myriad Burials Origin. Then, a mysterious spatial vibration began to radiate outward in all directions.

Returning to Heavenly Kui Mountain, Han Yi settled within the palace at its summit. With a sweep of his Dao Thought, he instantly grasped the current state of affairs on the mountain.

Here lay half of the Profound Pill Sect's inheritance, while Yuan Shun had taken the other half with him. Among the remaining half, most were cultivators Han Yi had known since the Jade Balance Realm, such as Lian Tingxi and He Fengdi. As for Yuan Hong, who had held a special status back then, he had departed with Yuan Shun.

Over ten thousand years had passed since the cultivators from the Jade Balance Realm first arrived in the Immortal Realm. During this vast expanse of time, most of the people Han Yi had known had achieved Immortal Ascension. After all, those who had made their mark in the Jade Balance Realm possessed innate talent. Upon reaching the Immortal Realm, especially after Han Yi entered the Dao Realm and secured his position within the Sui Zhu Immortal Court, Heavenly Kui Mountain's resources flowed endlessly.

Now, even Lian Tingxi, who possessed the finest aptitude, had ascended to the realm of Golden Immortals, his cultivation realm reaching remarkable heights.

Han Yi felt a glimmer of satisfaction. Instead of summoning all the cultivators for a gathering, he quietly observed the Profound Pill Sect's development. With his current strength, even if he simply sat still while Lian Tingxi, the sect's strongest cultivator, faced him, the latter would struggle to even breathe.

The gap between their strengths had widened to an abyss.

Standing at the pinnacle to provide shelter was the best way to protect the cultivators of the Profound Pill Sect.

His gaze flickered as a Dao Thought descended, summoning Grand Unity Immortal Monarch Li Zhengyang, currently the strongest cultivator on Heavenly Kui Mountain. He wasn't an outsider; he was Li Zhengyang himself.

Long ago, Han Yi had established a Chamber of Commerce with Li Zhengyang, but it didn't last long. Han Yi later closed the chamber and instructed Li Zhengyang to focus solely on cultivation, ignoring commercial matters.

Over the millennia since Li Zhengyang's ascension to Golden Immortal, he had risen to become a Grand Unity Immortal Monarch, second only to Han Yi in controlling Heavenly Kui Mountain.

After entering the palace at the summit of Heavenly Kui Mountain, Li Zhengyang bowed respectfully to Han Yi. "Greetings, Dao Ancestor Han."

Han Yi smiled and waved dismissively. "There's no need for such formalities between us."

"You've worked tirelessly these past years. With you managing resource allocations across Heavenly Kui Mountain and even some affairs within the Profound Pill Sect, I feel greatly reassured."

Li Zhengyang's expression relaxed. Knowing Han Yi wasn't one to dwell on formalities, he allowed his mental state to settle comfortably.

"I naturally take great care of matters concerning the Dao Ancestor. However, with him here, any resources I secure for the sect receive full support from the Immortal Court. It hasn't required much effort on my part."

"By the way," Li Zhengyang interjected, "have you encountered my Senior Sister Yang Jiuhuan during your travels these past years?"

Over ten thousand years had passed since the cultivators from the Jade Balance Realm first arrived in the Immortal Realm. During this vast expanse of time, most of the people Han Yi had known had achieved Immortal Ascension. After all, those who had made their mark in the Jade Balance Realm possessed innate talent. Upon reaching the Immortal Realm, especially after Han Yi entered the Dao Realm and secured his position within the Sui Zhu Immortal Court, Heavenly Kui Mountain's resources flowed endlessly.

Han Yi shook his head slightly. "In the past eight thousand years, I haven't seen your Senior Sister at all. The last time I encountered her was as I mentioned before, when she was with Ye Wuxian."

"According to my investigations, while the Lingxiao Immortal Court has undergone some changes— even the Lingxiao Dao Ancestor returned from Chaos and achieved the External Dao—there has been no news of Ye Wuxian. His whereabouts remain unknown."

Noticing Li Zhengyang's disappointment, Han Yi added, "Rest assured. I'll keep a close watch on both Ye Wuxian and your Senior Sister Yang Jiuhuan. I'll inform you immediately if I receive any news."

Han Yi had recently dispersed some of his Dao Realm Avatars across various locations, establishing a rudimentary intelligence network. With a single thought, his numerous Myriad Nether Incarnations scattered throughout the world would now monitor Ye Wuxian and Yang Jiuhuan—a trivial task for him.

Li Zhengyang's face filled with gratitude, and he repeatedly expressed his thanks. Han Yi didn't stop him, simply acknowledging his gratitude. After a brief exchange, he dismissed Li Zhengyang.

Inside the palace, tranquility had returned, while Han Yi was deep in thought.

Once he restored his Dao Fruit and recovered the External Dao Realm, he had several important tasks to accomplish.

First, he needed to locate Yuan Shun and assist him in advancing further along the Great Dao of Reincarnation. In simpler terms, this meant helping Yuan Shun kill the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor of the Kunlun Immortal Realm, retrieving the Fragment of Reincarnation, and giving it to Yuan Shun so he could absorb it and ascend to the External Dao, or even the Dao Harmonization Realm.

Li Zhengyang's face filled with gratitude, and he repeatedly expressed his thanks. Han Yi didn't stop him, simply acknowledging his gratitude. After a brief exchange, he dismissed Li Zhengyang.

Inside the palace, tranquility had returned, while Han Yi was deep in thought.

Once he restored his Dao Fruit and recovered the External Dao Realm, he had several important tasks to accomplish.

First, he needed to locate Yuan Shun and assist him in advancing further along the Great Dao of Reincarnation. In simpler terms, this meant helping Yuan Shun kill the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor of the Kunlun Immortal Realm, retrieving the Fragment of Reincarnation, and giving it to Yuan Shun so he could absorb it and ascend to the External Dao, or even the Dao Harmonization Realm.

When Yuan Shun first ascended to the Dao Ancestor realm, with Han Yi's assistance, he had slain the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor of Penglai. Fearing retaliation from the Kunlun Reincarnation Dao Ancestor, Yuan Shun had fled to the Chaos, taking nearly half of the Profound Pill Sect's Inheritance with him.

At the time, this was an unavoidable move for both Yuan Shun and Han Yi. The Kunlun Reincarnation Dao Ancestor,

Returning to Heavenly Kui Mountain, Han Yi settled within the palace at its summit. With a sweep of his Dao Thought, he instantly grasped the current state of affairs on the mountain.

Here lay half of the Profound Pill Sect's inheritance, while Yuan Shun had taken the other half with him. Among the remaining half, most were cultivators Han Yi had known since the Jade Balance Realm, such as Lian Tingxi and He Fengdi. As for Yuan Hong, who had held a special status back then, he had departed with Yuan Shun.

Now, even Lian Tingxi, who possessed the finest aptitude, had ascended to the realm of Golden Immortals, his cultivation realm reaching remarkable heights.

Han Yi felt a glimmer of satisfaction. Instead of summoning all the cultivators for a gathering, he quietly observed the Profound Pill Sect's development. With his current strength, even if he simply sat still while Lian Tingxi, the sect's strongest cultivator, faced him, the latter would struggle to even breathe.

The gap between their strengths had widened to an abyss.

Standing at the pinnacle to provide shelter was the best way to protect the cultivators of the Profound Pill Sect.

His gaze flickered as a Dao Thought descended, summoning Grand Unity Immortal Monarch Li Zhengyang, currently the strongest cultivator on Heavenly Kui Mountain. He wasn't an outsider; he was Li Zhengyang himself.

Long ago, Han Yi had established a Chamber of Commerce with Li Zhengyang, but it didn't last long. Han Yi later closed the chamber and instructed Li Zhengyang to focus solely on cultivation, ignoring commercial matters.

Over the millennia since Li Zhengyang's ascension to Golden Immortal, he had risen to become a Grand Unity Immortal Monarch, second only to Han Yi in controlling Heavenly Kui Mountain.

After entering the palace at the summit of Heavenly Kui Mountain, Li Zhengyang bowed respectfully to Han Yi. "Greetings, Dao Ancestor Han."

Han Yi smiled and waved dismissively. "There's no need for such formalities between us."

"You've worked tirelessly these past years. With you managing resource allocations across Heavenly Kui Mountain and even some affairs within the Profound Pill Sect, I feel greatly reassured."

Li Zhengyang's expression relaxed. Knowing Han Yi wasn't one to dwell on formalities, he allowed his mental state to settle comfortably.

"I naturally take great care of matters concerning the Dao Ancestor. However, with him here, any resources I secure for the sect receive full support from the Immortal Court. It hasn't required much effort on my part."

"By the way," Li Zhengyang interjected, "have you encountered my Senior Sister Yang Jiuhuan during your travels these past years?"

Han Yi shook his head slightly. "In the past eight thousand years, I haven't seen your Senior Sister at all. The last time I encountered her was as I mentioned before, when she was with Ye Wuxian."

"According to my investigations, while the Lingxiao Immortal Court has undergone some changes— even the Lingxiao Dao Ancestor returned from Chaos and achieved the External Dao—there has been no news of Ye Wuxian. His whereabouts remain unknown."

Noticing Li Zhengyang's disappointment, Han Yi added, "Rest assured. I'll keep a close watch on both Ye Wuxian and your Senior Sister Yang Jiuhuan. I'll inform you immediately if I receive any news."

Han Yi had recently dispersed some of his Dao Realm Avatars across various locations, establishing a rudimentary intelligence network. With a single thought, his numerous Myriad Nether Incarnations scattered throughout the world would now monitor Ye Wuxian and Yang Jiuhuan—a trivial task for him.

When Yuan Shun first ascended to the Dao Ancestor realm, with Han Yi's assistance, he had slain the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor of Penglai. Fearing retaliation from the Kunlun Reincarnation Dao Ancestor, Yuan Shun had fled to the Chaos, taking nearly half of the Profound Pill Sect's Inheritance with him.

At the time, this was an unavoidable move for both Yuan Shun and Han Yi. The Kunlun Reincarnation Dao Ancestor, having recently ascended to the External Dao, was overwhelmingly powerful compared to their current strength, making him an insurmountable opponent.

But now, Han Yi had returned, and he was no longer the same. Even with his Immortal Path Cultivation Realm marred by a Dao Injury, his High-Tier Immeasurable Realm strength, combined with the Taosi, meant that under normal circumstances, he could effortlessly slaughter the vast majority of External Dao cultivators.

Of course, the Great Dao of Reincarnation is unique, being the most distinctive Great Dao in the Primordial Great World. Advancing to the External Dao through this path might yield unexpectedly powerful results. However, Han Yi was confident that once his External Dao recovered, he would undoubtedly gain the upper hand, even against a formidable Reincarnation External Dao, and could even annihilate it.

The second matter involved exploring the Primordial Ruins of the Primordial World, aiming to unearth the Inheritance of a God Sovereign.

If he could obtain an Inheritance similar to that of the Ancient Guja God Sovereign—complete with Essence Blood, Secret Treasuries, and Ancient Artifacts—his strength would surge to new heights. His combat power would skyrocket, and once he reached the Peak Limitless stage of the Immeasurable Realm, he might even attain true Heavenly Venerable-level battle prowess.

Moreover, he was considering another journey into the Void to the Divine Tomb. Buried within this tomb lay a God Sovereign, and its Inheritance, likely including a Divine Venerable Ancient Artifact, rested above it.

Therefore, exploring the Primordial World was of paramount importance.

These two tasks were not urgent. According to his understanding, Yuan Shunyuan remained in Chaos and had not returned. Tracking him down would be a long-term endeavor, and investigating the Ancient God's Legacy involved unraveling the mysteries of their destruction. Any rash actions could easily provoke the intervention of another Great Heavenly Venerable in the Primordial World.

With a flicker of thought, he temporarily set aside these two plans. With a wave of his hand, the palace gates slammed shut, and he began channeling Proficiency to recover from his Dao Injury.

Outside the palace, after Han Yi's departure, Myriad Tribulations Dao Ancestor activated his scheme. He tasked Yu Guang Dao Ancestor with leading a secret expedition to the Eternal Life Immortal Realm, selecting several Immortal Sovereigns, Immortal Monarchs, along with some Golden Immortals, Profound Immortals, and True Immortals.

Upon reaching the outskirts of the Void Tomb Sect, a Dao Ancestor stepped forward to greet them. This was the sect's Third Elder, Daoist Jade Dragon, a cultivator of the Dao Fruit Realm. Despite his lofty status, he maintained a remarkably humble demeanor, treating Yu Guang Dao Ancestor as an equal.

"Thank you for personally coming to welcome us, Elder Jade Dragon," Yu Guang Dao Ancestor said, clasping his hands in respect.

Daoist Jade Dragon smiled. "This is at Dao Ancestor Han's behest. The entire Void Tomb Sect is naturally attentive to such matters. If not for Senior Brother needing to oversee the sect, he would have come himself."

The "Senior Brother" Daoist Jade Dragon referred to was the sect's Second Elder, Daoist Kuihua.

Yu Guang Dao Ancestor's expression turned serious, his estimation of Han Yi's standing within the Void Tomb Sect rising yet again.

Under the guidance of Daoist Jade Dragon, Han Yi led the Sui Zhu Immortal Assembly toward the Void Tomb Sect.

The Void Tomb Sect had another problem: their Great Elder, who had ventured into the Chaos many years ago, had never returned.

Han Yi wasn't completely unguarded against the Great Elder of the Void Tomb Sect, who stood at the peak of the Dao Fruit Realm. He had secretly recalled Daoist Hua Yi, the Supreme Elder of the Void Tomb Sect, back to the sect. With this Outer Path Realm cultivator in place, even if the Great Elder suddenly returned while Han Yi was absent from the Primordial World, the sect could still handle the situation.

Moreover, Han Yi had several Avatars in the Primordial World, including the External Dao Realm and Dao Harmonization Realm cultivators such as the Great Priest and Second Priest of Purgatory Island, and Li San. In an emergency, Han Yi could mobilize these cultivators.

This intricate formation had been gradually constructed over the years using the Myriad Nether Tome, evolving and refining according to his strategic vision.

Focusing his mind and returning his thoughts to the divine, Han Yi closed his eyes and began to repair his Dao Fruit using his own Dao Power.

At the summit of Heavenly Kui Mountain, within the palace complex, tranquility settled once more, as if the past millennia had never passed.

While Han Yi was in seclusion, repairing his Dao Fruit...

In the Primordial Demon Dao Domain, within the Northern Realm, lay the Myriad Burials Origin.

This was a peculiar region, distinct from ordinary Chaos Space. It was darker, colder, and permeated by an aura of death vastly different from that of the living.

Moreover, this death aura wasn't merely present; it was deeply intertwined with the space itself, becoming an inherent property of the domain.

Within this strange region, certain spaces flickered intermittently, resembling semi-open grotto-heavens. However, constantly corrupted by the pervasive aura, they were perpetually on the verge of destruction.

Some of these powerful spaces housed bizarre creatures and strange phenomena. Though fleeting, they radiated a heart-pounding, profoundly unsettling energy.

This was the ultimate desolate land of the Primordial Demon Dao Domain—the Myriad Burials Origin.

Desolate land, indeed. Countless Heavenly Venerables had perished here, earning it a fearsome reputation that echoed throughout the Nine Great Dao Domains.

At this moment, at the edge of the Myriad Burials Origin...

Five figures materialized silently, standing within the Chaos without emitting a single ripple. Even the omnipresent Chaos Power remained undisturbed by their presence.

At the center of the five figures stood a White-Browed Daoist, none other than Celestial Venerable Suizhu, who had recently departed from Purple Mountain.

Flanking Celestial Venerable Suizhu were four other figures, all Heavenly Venerate-level beings.

To his left were two figures radiating surging Divine Might. These were the two God Sovereigns he had summoned from Ancestor God Star. One, Xing Huang, hailed from the Primordial Beginning God Clan, one of the Ten Great Divine Races of Ancestor God Star. The other, Jiu Ming, belonged to the Yellow Springs God Clan, another of the Ten Great Divine Races, though distinct from the Primordial Beginnings.

Xinghuang Divine Venerable stood about three meters tall, his muscular arms bulging with potent divine power. In contrast, Jiu Ming Divine Venerable appeared more average in stature, his aura distinctly colder and more sinister than the typical Divine Race who attained the Dao through sheer power.

The Yellow Springs God Clan was indeed considered yin among the Ten Great Divine Races of Ancestor God Star, setting them apart from the others.

To Han Yi's right stood two figures exuding profound Dao resonance, their cultivation realms also at the Heavenly Venerable level. One was a middle-aged man with an imposing, prison-like aura. The other was a young man with slightly gloomy eyes.

The middle-aged Heavenly Venerable was known by the Daoist title Qingcang, while the young one was called Tianqing.

"The Myriad Burials Origin," Heavenly Venerable Tianqing said gravely, his eyes cold and piercing. "Three Chaos Epochs ago, I came here specifically. This place is no ordinary realm."

"Even certain ancient phenomena within it require utmost caution, even for a Heavenly Venerable."

Meanwhile, Xinghuang Divine Venerable's divine eyes flickered as he added solemnly:

"Moreover, legend has it that a Transcendent lies buried here—a being known as Myriad Burial, who buried heaven, earth, all living beings, gods, immortals, and even Chaos itself."

As a member of the Primordial Beginning God Clan, one of the oldest divine races on Ancestor God Star, he naturally possessed greater knowledge of the treacherous realms within Chaos.

The middle-aged cultivator, Heavenly Venerable Qingcang, shook his head slightly.

"Transcendents are beings who have escaped Chaos, achieving eternal immortality. This eternal nature means that even if they are slain, they can be resurrected in the future."

"As long as the future exists, they retain the possibility of revival. This is the true horror of Transcendents—a realm beyond our comprehension."

"To bury a Transcendent here... it defies reason. It's unimaginable."

Xinghuang Divine Venerable nodded in agreement. "Logically, you are correct."

"However, this place buries a Transcendent, as recorded on the Ancestor God Star, said to have originated from the Supreme Ancestor God himself."

At these words, all four Heavenly Venerables, excluding Jiu Ming of the Yellow Springs God Clan, felt a chill in their hearts.

The Ancestor God was the supreme being of this Chaos Realm, ruling over the Nine Great Dao Domains, and a Transcendent-level existence. Anything recorded by such a figure held undeniable weight.

"Let's move on," Celestial Venerable Suizhu said, refocusing their purpose. "Even if the Myriad Burials Origin contains a Transcendent, our combined full strength would still be insufficient to disrupt its defenses."

"Our objective remains to find Yu Chang and eliminate her."

The four powerful figures beside him were fellow cultivators he had met during his travels through the Chaos Realm when he was still in the Dao Realm. Though all five were at the initial stage of the Heavenly Venerable realm, they were confident they could slay Celestial Venerable Yu Chang, also at the initial stage, without allowing her escape.

Celestial Venerable Suizhu stepped into the Myriad Burials Origin first, followed by Xinghuang Divine Venerable, Jiu Ming Divine Venerable, Heavenly Venerable Qingcang, and finally, Heavenly Venerable Tianqing.

As the last to enter, Heavenly Venerable Tianqing cast a cold, calculating glance and murmured:

"Within the Myriad Burials Origin, there is neither cause nor effect. Even if someone were to investigate later, they would find absolutely no trace."

"This is the perfect place to commit murder. I like it."

The five figures stepped into the Myriad Burials Origin, immediately entering a realm that felt otherworldly. A chilling aura washed over them, causing even the Heavenly Venerables and God Sovereigns to feel a subtle tension in their hearts.

Even Heavenly Venerable Tianqing, who considered this place a treasure trove for murder, remained on high alert.

Celestial Venerable Suizhu turned to Tianqing and said, "Fellow Daoist Tianqing, the rest is up to you."

Tianqing and Suizhu had joined Purple Mountain simultaneously, both having attained the Dao as Spirits of Nature.

Moreover, Tianqing's True Form was exceptionally unique: a peculiar space. In other words, he had attained the Dao through Space, a phenomenon so rare in the Chaos that he might be the only one of his kind.

Precisely because he had attained the Dao through Space, he possessed a natural advantage in investigating clues.

Heavenly Venerable Tianqing smiled faintly. "I would never refuse a request from a Fellow Daoist."

His expression suddenly turned solemn. He extended both hands and pressed them against the peculiar space of the Myriad Burials Origin. Then, a mysterious spatial vibration began to radiate outward in all directions.

Returning to Heavenly Kui Mountain, Han Yi settled within the palace at its summit. With a sweep of his Dao Thought, he instantly grasped the current state of affairs on the mountain.

Here lay half of the Profound Pill Sect's inheritance, while Yuan Shun had taken the other half with him. Among the remaining half, most were cultivators Han Yi had known since the Jade Balance Realm, such as Lian Tingxi and He Fengdi. As for Yuan Hong, who had held a special status back then, he had departed with Yuan Shun.

Over ten thousand years had passed since the cultivators from the Jade Balance Realm first arrived in the Immortal Realm. During this vast expanse of time, most of the people Han Yi had known had achieved Immortal Ascension. After all, those who had made their mark in the Jade Balance Realm possessed innate talent. Upon reaching the Immortal Realm, especially after Han Yi entered the Dao Realm and secured his position within the Sui Zhu Immortal Court, Heavenly Kui Mountain's resources flowed endlessly.

Now, even Lian Tingxi, who possessed the finest aptitude, had ascended to the realm of Golden Immortals, his cultivation realm reaching remarkable heights.

Han Yi felt a glimmer of satisfaction. Instead of summoning all the cultivators for a gathering, he quietly observed the Profound Pill Sect's development. With his current strength, even if he simply sat still while Lian Tingxi, the sect's strongest cultivator, faced him, the latter would struggle to even breathe.

The gap between their strengths had widened to an abyss.

Standing at the pinnacle to provide shelter was the best way to protect the cultivators of the Profound Pill Sect.

His gaze flickered as a Dao Thought descended, summoning Grand Unity Immortal Monarch Li Zhengyang, currently the strongest cultivator on Heavenly Kui Mountain. He wasn't an outsider; he was Li Zhengyang himself.

Long ago, Han Yi had established a Chamber of Commerce with Li Zhengyang, but it didn't last long. Han Yi later closed the chamber and instructed Li Zhengyang to focus solely on cultivation, ignoring commercial matters.

Over the millennia since Li Zhengyang's ascension to Golden Immortal, he had risen to become a Grand Unity Immortal Monarch, second only to Han Yi in controlling Heavenly Kui Mountain.

After entering the palace at the summit of Heavenly Kui Mountain, Li Zhengyang bowed respectfully to Han Yi. "Greetings, Dao Ancestor Han."

Han Yi smiled and waved dismissively. "There's no need for such formalities between us."

"You've worked tirelessly these past years. With you managing resource allocations across Heavenly Kui Mountain and even some affairs within the Profound Pill Sect, I feel greatly reassured."

Li Zhengyang's expression relaxed. Knowing Han Yi wasn't one to dwell on formalities, he allowed his mental state to settle comfortably.

"I naturally take great care of matters concerning the Dao Ancestor. However, with him here, any resources I secure for the sect receive full support from the Immortal Court. It hasn't required much effort on my part."

"By the way," Li Zhengyang interjected, "have you encountered my Senior Sister Yang Jiuhuan during your travels these past years?"

Han Yi shook his head slightly. "In the past eight thousand years, I haven't seen your Senior Sister at all. The last time I encountered her was as I mentioned before, when she was with Ye Wuxian."

"According to my investigations, while the Lingxiao Immortal Court has undergone some changes— even the Lingxiao Dao Ancestor returned from Chaos and achieved the External Dao—there has been no news of Ye Wuxian. His whereabouts remain unknown."

Noticing Li Zhengyang's disappointment, Han Yi added, "Rest assured. I'll keep a close watch on both Ye Wuxian and your Senior Sister Yang Jiuhuan. I'll inform you immediately if I receive any news."

Han Yi had recently dispersed some of his Dao Realm Avatars across various locations, establishing a rudimentary intelligence network. With a single thought, his numerous Myriad Nether Incarnations scattered throughout the world would now monitor Ye Wuxian and Yang Jiuhuan—a trivial task for him.

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