During the fifteen years of his seclusion, the System remained silent.
Jun Xiaoyao even suspected that he had reincarnated and developed a new body, thus losing the System.
Now, it seemed that was not the case.
It was simply because Jun Xiaoyao had stayed in one place without moving.
Thus, no sign-in was triggered.
As for the previous sign-in in the Boundless Sea, it was also not triggered.
Jun Xiaoyao felt that it was probably because he had not yet delved into the deepest part of the Sea, so it did not count as reaching a sign-in location.
"The sign-in is actually being triggered at this time…"
Jun Xiaoyao pondered.
Generally speaking, the sign-in locations of the System, more or less, had special characteristics.
For example, some places imbued with great Karma.
Such as the Unspeakable Land, the Immortal Altar, the Gui Xu Land, and so on…
And this Void Fissure, although connected to the No Man's Land, only contained some Undead Fiends.
So Jun Xiaoyao didn't care, was even too lazy to go, and couldn't muster any interest in training there.
But now, with the sign-in triggered.
Jun Xiaoyao felt that the Void Fissure might not be so simple, and perhaps it was related to some hidden Karma of the No Man's Land.
It might even have a slight connection to the so-called Annihilation Black Calamity.
"It seems I have to come out of seclusion."
Jun Xiaoyao sighed.
He really didn't want to come out of seclusion.
Staying in seclusion until he was invincible before emerging seemed like a good idea too.
But now, with the System triggered, Jun Xiaoyao naturally had to go and see.
Moreover, his half-sister had also gone to the Void Fissure.
To be honest, Jun Xiaoyao initially almost thought that his sister might be one of Jiang Shengyi's four Souls.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain such a coincidence.
Later, he realized that he was overthinking.
Such a cliched plot could not happen to him.
And because he had been in seclusion Cultivating.
Jun Xiaoyao had completely disregarded this half-sister who came with his reincarnation.
It wasn't until this time, when Yunxi wanted to go for training and came to bid him farewell.
Only then did Jun Xiaoyao take out the Great Luo Sword Embryo for her protection.
As an older brother, he still had to fulfill some of his responsibilities.
Of course, it was only a little.
After all, Jun Xiaoyao's main goal in reincarnating into the Sea was to find Jiang Shengyi's four Souls.
Not to raise a sister.
It was precisely because of this that when he was ten, he directly annulled his engagement with Bai Xuewei of the Ice Snow Goddess Palace.
He was here to find his beloved, and had no interest in marrying other women.
"It's time to go out."
After fifteen years of seclusion, Jun Xiaoyao for the first time, actively pushed open the door of the Xuantian Palace.
And the moment he pushed open the palace door.
In front of the palace door, two palace maids who were stationed there, always ready to take Jun Xiaoyao's orders.
Instinctively cast their gazes.
Then, they were completely stunned.
Their shock was simply beyond words.
Had the sun risen from the west?
After fifteen years of seclusion, the legendary and mysterious Xuantian Young Emperor.
Actually pushed open the palace door and came out of seclusion!
This could almost be considered a major event for the entire Xuantian Divine Dynasty, and even the entire Nandou World!
However, when their gazes fell upon Jun Xiaoyao.
It was even more impossible to describe the Soul-deep tremor.
Had they seen an Immortal banished from heaven?
Dressed in white, transcendent and flawless.
A peerless Young Master in the mundane world, a graceful young man.
All beautiful words in the world, when applied to him, seemed like a blasphemy.
That transcendent and ethereal appearance completely refreshed the cognition of these two palace maids.
So they simply… fainted.
"This…"
Jun Xiaoyao was speechless for a moment.
Just then, a graceful figure instantly broke through the Void Realm and descended upon this place.
Before Jun Xiaoyao could even react, he was tightly embraced.
"My Xiao'er, you've finally come out of seclusion!"
The graceful figure embracing Jun Xiaoyao was tall and slender, with a face as flawless as beautiful jade.
Her originally majestic willow brows and Phoenix eyes were now filled with joy and doting affection.
This woman, of course, was the Xuantian Empress Yue Zhilan.
The moment Jun Xiaoyao came out of seclusion, she sensed his aura and instantly descended.
"Mother…" Jun Xiaoyao spoke.
He didn't feel any awkwardness.
After all, she was his birth mother.
Moreover, Jun Xiaoyao's age had always been young; he was only in his thirties before, which was considered an absolute youth among Cultivators.
"Xiao'er, let your mother have a good look at you."
Empress Yue Zhilan cupped Jun Xiaoyao's cheeks with both hands, gazing at him intently.
This Empress, who was originally majestic in all directions, now had only joy and relief in her eyes.
The more she looked at Jun Xiaoyao, the more satisfied she felt.
This was truly her Xuantian Empress's son, with maxed-out appearance, maxed-out talent, and maxed-out strength!
With the Xuantian Empress's current Realm, sensing Jun Xiaoyao's aura gave her a sense of blurriness.
It wasn't that Jun Xiaoyao's strength was stronger than hers.
Rather, Jun Xiaoyao was very mysterious and special, making it impossible for outsiders to easily see through him.
This in itself was extraordinary!
"Xiao'er, not long after your mother gave birth to you, you began to Cultivate in seclusion by yourself."
"Your mother rarely saw you even once a year."
"Your mother even wondered if you disliked her." The Xuantian Empress said with a hint of grievance.
Outside, she was the majestic Empress of the Divine Dynasty, but she was still a woman, a mother.
No mother doesn't wish for her son to be close to her.
It was precisely because of this that the Xuantian Empress doted on Jun Xiaoyao so much.
Jun Xiaoyao also felt a little embarrassed.
Indeed, his only goal these years was to Cultivate quickly, lay a good foundation, and quickly restore himself to his original Realm, then go find Jiang Shengyi's four Souls.
So he had indeed neglected family affection.
Let alone the Xuantian Empress, he had barely even seen his sister Yunxi a few times.
Although this was his new body, his birth mother was still his birth mother, and the affection that should be there still had to be there.
Jun Xiaoyao originally wanted to tell Empress Yue Zhilan the whole truth, including the origin of his Jun family and the matter of his new body.
But seeing Empress Yue Zhilan's joyful expression, Jun Xiaoyao felt it was better to tell her later if the opportunity arose.
"Oh, right, Xiao'er, after you become strong, you must beat your father up." The Xuantian Empress suddenly said, as if remembering something.
Jun Xiaoyao looked confused.
The Xuantian Empress gritted her teeth and said, "That heartless man, he left his seed and just ran off, not caring about us mother and son!"
The Xuantian Empress was so angry her teeth ached.
Jun Xiaoyao felt embarrassed again.
His birth mother in this new life was indeed a bit unrestrained.
However, Jun Xiaoyao could tell that the Xuantian Empress was an extremely outstanding woman.
And the man who could win her heart, needless to say, must have an absolutely extraordinary background.
As for the common trope where a noble woman unexpectedly encounters some mediocre man, then gives birth to a Son of Destiny, and then the Son of Destiny searches for his mother—such cliched scenarios are absolutely impossible in reality; such plots are pure nonsense.
Jun Xiaoyao felt that his father and paternal clan in this new life should have a significant background, at least not weaker than the Xuantian Divine Dynasty.
"Oh, right, Xiao'er, why did you come out of seclusion this time?" The Xuantian Empress asked.
She knew that with Jun Xiaoyao's personality, he wouldn't come out of seclusion unless there was something important.
"I want to go to the Void Fissure for training." Jun Xiaoyao said.
The Xuantian Empress nodded, saying, "Indeed, it's not good for Xiao'er to be too low-key; it's time for the world to see your brilliance."
Immediately, the Xuantian Empress clapped her hands.
In the Void Realm, a woman enveloped in black robes, with a voluptuous and slender figure, and a black veil covering her face, revealed herself.
She exuded a cold aura, carrying a deep chill.
"Xiao'er, this is one of your mother's trusted confidantes, her Cultivation is at the Supreme Realm."
"Although her Realm isn't considered high, she is loyal and can risk her life to be your Guardian, protecting you on this trip should be without worry." The Xuantian Empress said.
The woman, named Night Luli, now looked at Jun Xiaoyao, whom she was to protect.
The eyes revealed by her veil also couldn't help but tremble.
Clearly, Jun Xiaoyao's appearance and demeanor had truly caused her to lose herself somewhat.
She had never seen such a peerless individual!
The Xuantian Empress suddenly smiled and said, "Liuli, you mustn't set your sights on my son; he is still young."
"How dare this servant!"
Night Luli quickly bowed her head.
"Heh… it was just a joke." The Xuantian Empress said with a faint smile.
Jun Xiaoyao emerging from fifteen years of seclusion also made her very happy.
Night Luli marveled in her heart.
She had never seen the Empress so happy before.
"Of course, if my Xiao'er takes a liking to you, you know what to do." The Xuantian Empress said.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, Liuli will certainly offer everything to Young Master Your Highness." Night Luli respectfully said.
"This…" Jun Xiaoyao, standing by, watched speechless.
He had wanted to say that he didn't need protection at all.
However, seeing the Xuantian Empress's doting expression, Jun Xiaoyao could only silently endure it.
Supreme Realm?
Who was protecting whom, exactly?