Qin Shuang and Dugu Zangtian, along with their son, walked towards the village, chatting and laughing.
Looking at the two people in front of him, Qin Shuang couldn't help but think of his own parents.
In the blink of an eye, it had been over a thousand years since he left the God Realm and arrived in the Starry Sky Universe. He wondered how his parents and older brother were doing.
Had his elder brother found a woman he liked? Had they gotten married? Did he already have a nephew or niece?
Perhaps, even his parents wouldn't have expected this.
He had only been here for a little over a thousand years, and he didn't even have a wife yet, but he already had a disciple and a grand-disciple!
Sensing the Space-Time Pearl, its time-space energy was already full, capable of traversing universes.
However, Qin Shuang wasn't sure if the next universe he traversed would be the one he originally lived in.
Over the years, through records in the Starry Sky Universe, Qin Shuang discovered that the number of universes was not static.
The earliest recorded universe was a period after the Sun God Emperor retired.
According to the records, the Sun God Emperor, Lord Roy, was the first legendary figure in the Starry Sky Universe to break through the limitations of a universe.
Less than a hundred thousand years later, competitions like the "Universe Ranking Tournament" emerged.
According to unofficial historical records, many people who had met the Sun God Emperor, Lord Roy, felt that the voice announcing the first Universe Ranking Tournament sounded very similar to the voice of the Sun God Emperor, Lord Roy.
The first Universe Ranking Tournament only had three universes.
The Hong Meng Universe, the Starry Sky Universe, and the Lin Meng Universe.
Based on the participants in later competitions, the universe he was currently in was the Starry Sky Universe.
And the universe where he and his parents lived before was the Lin Meng Universe.
The competitions between the three universes had continued for over a thousand times.
Based on the combat data, for the small-scale competitions held once every tens of millions of years, the Starry Sky Universe was the undisputed strongest universe.
For the unrestricted grand tournaments held once every trillions of years, the Hong Meng Universe had the strongest foundation and the most Heavenly Venerate-level powerhouses. The Starry Sky Universe did not have many Heavenly Venerates, but it had individuals above the Heavenly Venerate level, and the two universes took turns competing for first place.
In the Lin Meng Universe, the number of Heavenly Venerates was the smallest, with only two or three, and their strength was significantly inferior to the Heavenly Venerate-level powerhouses in the Hong Meng Universe and the Starry Sky Universe.
After nearly tens of quadrillions of years, and after the Illusionary Immortal Emperor, Lady Tina, became the second to transcend the Starry Sky Universe, the Universe Ranking Tournament finally saw a fourth universe – the Illusionary Universe.
It was precisely because of this that everyone in the Starry Sky Universe speculated that the realm beyond Immortal Emperor might be the "Universe Realm," capable of creating universes.
Indeed, in the years that followed, whenever someone in the Starry Sky Universe successfully advanced beyond Immortal Emperor and transcended the Starry Sky Universe, another universe would appear in the next Universe Ranking Tournament.
As far as Qin Shuang knew, the "Illusionary Universe," "Destiny Universe," "Dragon Universe," "Power Universe," "Yang Universe," "Creation Universe," "Slaughter Universe," and others were all created by various pioneers from the Starry Sky Universe.
These seven universes, plus the three strongest universes from before, made a total of ten universes.
Qin Shuang did not know which universe he would arrive in if he were to traverse.
However, Qin Shuang knew that the Starry Sky Universe he was currently in was definitely the most suitable universe for cultivation.
Even if he wanted to traverse to other universes, he should at least understand the cultivation philosophies and the flow of laws in this universe before doing so.
Moreover...
Qin Shuang also had some worries in his heart.
Had that "Old Heaven" really given up targeting Zangtian?
...
"Oh? Today's food is actually a great gray wolf?"
Upon returning home, Dugu Zangtian realized what was happening when he saw the great gray wolf's pelt hanging on the village fence.
He knew why his son was so happy talking about the great gray wolf today; it turned out Ye Qing had hunted one.
"Yes, yes, Father, aren't I amazing!"
"Hmm?"
Qin Shuang and Dugu Zangtian were not foolish.
If Dugu Shitian said that, did it mean...?
After exchanging glances, they turned their questioning gazes to Ye Qing, who was bringing out the food.
"Why are you looking at me? Your son hunted it himself."
Giving Dugu Zangtian a playfully exasperated look, Ye Qing's smile returned to her face.
This was a wilderness where strength reigned supreme.
Only with sufficient strength could one protect themselves and the village.
Her son was only three years old and already possessed the ability to kill a Level 1 Fierce Beast. Ye Qing's worried heart finally settled.
With her son's talent, his future achievements would be at least Saint Realm.
Perhaps, he could even become the Dragon Emperor!
Ye Qing had no doubt about this.
"Teacher, Shitian is not young anymore. Please, starting tomorrow, can Shitian begin cultivating with you?"
The family of four was enjoying a meal together, their faces beaming with happiness.
After dinner, Ye Qing held Dugu Shitian in her arms and nervously asked Qin Shuang.
As Dugu Zangtian's beloved wife, Ye Qing knew exactly how highly her husband regarded his teacher, Qin Shuang.
It wasn't just Qin Shuang's strength, which far surpassed her own, but also his wisdom, as vast and boundless as the universe.
Under Qin Shuang's guidance, her husband Dugu Zangtian had successfully integrated the cultivation methods of the Five Great Secret Realms into a unified whole, creating a method that could perfectly link the powers of each realm. This had firmly solidified the five major cultivation stages: "Reincarnation, Dao Palace, Fourth Level, Dragon Transformation, and Immortal Platform."
Starting from the Sea of Reincarnation and ending at the Immortal Platform.
Ultimately, one could reach a level comparable to a Quasi Heavenly Emperor.
What's more, Dugu Zangtian had once drunkenly mentioned that Qin Shuang's true inheritance was something that could reach the heavens.
It was a pity that his fortune was shallow, and he ultimately couldn't inherit it.
Ye Qing was merely a mother. No matter how powerful the Secret Realm techniques or how good the Law of Dragon was, she had no idea how far her child could cultivate.
But if what Dugu Zangtian said was true, then if Shitian could receive Qin Shuang's true inheritance, his future strength would at least make him a major power in the Starry Sky Universe!
"That's right..."
As soon as Ye Qing finished speaking, Dugu Zangtian's eyes lit up.
Indeed, Shitian was only three years old and hadn't started cultivating yet, but he could already contend with a Level 1 Fierce Beast.
If he were to receive his teacher's guidance, how powerful would he become?
Qin Shuang's inheritances, whether it was the "Qi Gathering Stance" or the "Body Tempering Stance," were both supreme cultivation stances that strengthened the body.
Even if Shitian couldn't learn his teacher's "Jin," just these two cultivation stances alone would be enough to make Shitian's physical strength reach astonishing levels.
At that time, whether Shitian switched to cultivating the Law of Dragon or the Human Secret Realm, he would receive an extremely powerful boost.
His strength would be dozens of times greater than that of his peers at the same level.
"Teacher..."
With that thought, Dugu Zangtian also turned his gaze to Qin Shuang.
"You two..."
Qin Shuang smiled and shook his head. "Zangtian is already my disciple, and Shitian is also a person of outstanding talent."
"If he wants to learn anything from me, how could I possibly refuse to teach him?"
"However, Zangtian, you've cultivated before, so you should know very well that both the 'Qi Gathering Stance' passed down from ancient times and the 'Body Tempering Stance' created by me are clumsy laws that rely on effort and perseverance to cultivate."
"If you can't persevere, these cultivation stances are not as good as some other cultivation methods."
"So, Shitian, have you decided to cultivate with your grand-teacher?"
"Yes, yes, yes, I want to cultivate!"
"Grand-teacher, I want to cultivate, and I want to become stronger than my father!"
"Hahaha, good, good, good..."
Hearing Shitian's desire to learn, Qin Shuang was greatly relieved.
"Then let's go. Grand-teacher will take Shitian to cultivate now."
With that, Qin Shuang didn't delay. He took Dugu Shitian from Ye Qing's arms and walked towards the square outside the village.
Ye Qing and Dugu Zangtian exchanged a smile at this.
Suddenly, Dugu Zangtian's expression changed, and he looked up at the sky.
"Huh? What's wrong?"
Noticing that her husband's mood was off, Ye Qing quickly walked behind him. They stood back to back, and her demeanor instantly changed.
From a gentle and delicate young woman, she transformed into a heroic and valiant female warrior.
Following her husband's gaze upwards, Ye Qing was disheartened to find that within her field of vision, she saw no threatening presence approaching the village.
"No, it's nothing."
Seeing his wife like this, Dugu Zangtian lowered his head and smiled, comforting Ye Qing before pulling her into his embrace.
He whispered comforting words to Ye Qing, but his eyes were filled with solemnity.
Just now, he had sensed the aura of "Old Heaven" again.
Not only that, but this time, the aura of "Old Heaven" was so powerful that it made him tremble!
This feeling was akin to when the Centipede Fierce Beast had appeared decades ago.
Although he had become stronger, it seemed that "Old Heaven" had also become stronger.
Under that violent aura, Dugu Zangtian felt as he had decades ago when he was protected by Qin Shuang.
Only this time, his strength had surpassed Qin Shuang's, and his teacher could no longer protect him.
On the contrary, this time, it was his turn to protect his teacher, his wife, and his child.
With that thought, a hint of determination flashed in Dugu Zangtian's eyes.
No matter who it is, if they dare to destroy my family and arbitrarily arrange my life, they should prepare to face my counterattack!
Even "Old Heaven" is no exception!
...
In the Starry Sky Universe, there is a region.
It is devoid of light, and any small light source that appears is quickly devoured by the colossal Starry Sky Beasts.
Guixu!
This place is the last habitat of the entire Starry Sky Beast race.
The stars, the suns, and even other celestial bodies within it have all been completely consumed by the Starry Sky Beasts.
The supreme Heavenly Emperors and Quasi Heavenly Emperors take turns guarding the exit of Guixu here, preventing the Starry Sky Beasts within from escaping.
If that were to happen, it would be a catastrophic disaster for the stars outside Guixu.
Especially now, more than 99% of the stars are life-bearing planets with living beings.
These life forms are the "assets" that Roy values the most.
The mission of the Starry Sky Beast race is complete, and Guixu is their final destination.
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