Chapter 1562: Entering the Void Again

The night sky was deep, with scattered stars like dust and moonlight pouring down, covering the immortal mountains of Tian Ting in a layer of brilliance.

Under the gaze of the world, this newly built immortal mountain of Tian Ting gradually blurred into mist, making it difficult even for those with great divine abilities to penetrate the sacred land with their divine sense or heavenly eye.

This was all thanks to the sky-covering formation of the Tai Xu ancient dragon clan. To glimpse inside, one would need at least the cultivation of a Zhun Di.

However, the cultivators in the surrounding area had not dispersed. They squatted on various mountain peaks, glancing towards that realm.

Everyone wanted to see if any chaotic events would occur in this so-called Da Chu Tian Ting tonight.

Building a sect at the entrance of Tian Xu would likely cause trouble from the supreme beings inside Tian Xu, leading to widespread chaos.

On a distant mountain peak, Nan Di and Bei Sheng still stood silently.

They felt a vague worry, fearing that Tian Xu might erupt in anger. Fifty million cultivators were many, but they could not withstand the fury of a forbidden zone.

As they watched, a small figure descended from the horizon. It was a young girl, like a little sprite.

She was Di Jiuxian, who had returned from her trials in the starry sky. She had shed some of her innocence and gained a touch of fierceness.

A hundred years had passed, yet she remained as youthful as ever, perhaps due to her cultivation method, which prevented her from aging.

She landed on the mountain peak, attracting curious glances from the crowd, who looked her up and down with strange expressions.

Di Jiuxian's appearance was somewhat disheveled, her clothes in disarray, and her hair a mess, resembling a bird's nest.

Long Jie sighed."Who did this to you?"

"Don't be so crude. I was beaten, not violated." Xiao Jiuxian pouted."Oh my, who would dare hit you?"

"Don't mention it, it just makes me furious." Di Jiuxian pulled out a large wine flask and took a big gulp."On the way, I met someone who looks exactly like me, so I asked if she was Ye Chen's disciple.""She ignored me, and I wasn't going to stand for that!""Then I got beaten up. Look, she scratched me."

Di Jiuxian looked furious, recounting her grievances from the journey, growing more agitated with every word, like a little tiger fuming.

"This is quite novel." Watching Xiao Jiuxian's angry demeanor, the crowd was amused. She was so adorable that even her anger was a delight to see."There aren't many in your generation with combat power greater than yours.""I've heard Ye Chen has a disciple who looks just like you, that's probably her." Zhu Que smiled lightly. "A master who shakes the world must have an extraordinary disciple."

"Is that Tian Ting?" Di Jiuxian glanced towards the Tian Xu direction, her big eyes blinking with curiosity.

Before coming, she had heard about many events. Though furious, she was also shocked. The most terrifying part was the fifty million cultivators who had shattered the ten-thousand-zhang golden Buddha to save Ye Chen, leaving her in awe of his status.

She was sensible enough not to rush into Tian Ting to get involved. After a hundred years apart, she wanted to give them time for an emotional reunion.

Indeed, at that moment inside the Tian Ting immortal mountain, the atmosphere was quite emotional. The entire mountain was filled with a rich aroma of wine.

Each peak housed a different faction, all hosting banquets. Small gatherings that felt like grand feasts. The mood was warm, with many people wiping away tears.

At the center of Tian Ting stood a graceful mountain peak.

This peak was named Yu Nu Feng, an exact replica of the one from Heng Yue Zong, specially built for Ye Chen as a gift to the holy lord of Tian Ting.

At the summit of Yu Nu Feng, a banquet was also underway. Si Tu Nan, Xie Yun, Xiong Er, Shangguan Yuer, Shangguan Han Yue, Bi You, Lin Shi Hua, along with several descendants of kings and emperors and many friends, were all there.

The atmosphere was warm but tinged with a hint of melancholy.

The mountain was full of vibrant, youthful figures, but only Ye Chen appeared frail and aged, with white hair and a white beard, dim eyes, and wrinkled skin, creating a stark contrast.

"Come, a toast to all of you." Ye Chen smiled and raised his jade wine cup. "To all of you still alive, and to your past lives for protecting my path."

"It should be us toasting you." Everyone stood up. "To you for avenging the blood debt of Da Chu's heroic spirits, and to your three hundred years of trials and tribulations."

"To that." Ye Chen smiled and was about to drink, but Shangguan Yuer snatched the cup from his side."Drinking is bad for your health, I'll take it for you."

With that, Shangguan Yuer downed Ye Chen's wine in one go.

"You're not well, so let's substitute tea for wine this time." Bi You chuckled and poured Ye Chen a cup of tea.

"Oh dear, she's not even married yet and already starting to control things." Xiong Er grinned.

"You fatso, you're the one who talks the most." Shangguan Yuer picked up a spirit fruit and threw it at him.

"You missed." Xiong Er twisted his bulky body to dodge the fruit, but he couldn't evade the plate that Bi You threw, which hit him squarely in the face.

This commotion instantly livened up the banquet's atmosphere.

In the end, Ye Chen substituted tea for wine. Given his current condition, even the finest liquor would harm his body.

Later, the scene remained warm, with people from each peak standing at their summits, holding wine cups and toasting Ye Chen in gratitude.

There were fifty million people, too many to visit one by one.

Night fell quietly, and many were thoroughly drunk, one hand clutching a wine flask and the other gazing up at the vast sky, recounting old tales and reminiscing about glorious past years.

The mortal world was truly like an illusory dream, a fleeting three hundred years, with longing and beautiful aspirations intertwined, all past events like fleeting clouds.

No one knew when the banquet finally dispersed, as everyone returned to their cave dwellings.

On Yu Nu Feng, figures staggered away one after another, not using any mana to dispel the alcohol.

Shangguan Yuer and the others also left, but before going, each stole a glance at Ye Chen, their eyes full of worry.

They had wanted to stay and care for him, but Ye Chen politely refused, leaving them with a sense of loss and bitterness.

Now, vast Yu Nu Feng was left with only Ye Chen, sitting quietly at the summit, gazing up at the ethereal sky.

This was Yu Nu Feng, yet not the one from Heng Yue Zong. Every flower and blade of grass was similar, but the people of the past were gone.

In a haze, he seemed to see two graceful figures, like fairies, turning back to smile at him.

A gentle breeze blew, stirring his white hair and beard, strand by strand, brushing against his aged face.

It wasn't until near dawn that he rose and stepped into the sky.

Beneath his feet, Xian Huo manifested as clouds, carrying him along. He was only at the Ren Yuan realm and couldn't fly, but it could.

The Xian Huo clouds streaked like flowing light, heading straight for Tian Xu. Building a sect at someone's doorstep required at least a greeting.

Returning to Tian Xu, this forbidden zone, he still couldn't fathom its ancient mysteries, which far exceeded his imagination and dated back nearly to the dawn of heaven and earth.

To this day, he couldn't guess the true origins of the forbidden zone, but they must be astonishing. A place even great emperors couldn't touch was proof enough.

From afar, he spotted Tian Zhu and Di Mie, both squatting on a smooth, bare rock with their hands tucked in.

Ye Chen touched his nose and flew over cautiously.

"The golden fire clouds under his feet, familiar, aren't they?" Di Mie stroked his chin and looked at Tian Zhu."It's Jiu Wu Xian Yan." Tian Zhu pinched his beard."He looks exactly like the emperor, and he has Jiu Wu Xian Yan, this is too much of a coincidence.""He's a mystery himself, able to slaughter great emperors."

"This junior, Ye Chen, greets the seniors." As they spoke, Ye Chen had already landed and bowed respectfully.

"You've blocked our Tian Xu gate solid, this is really something, huh?" Tian Zhu and Di Mie stared at Ye Chen, stroking their beards and glaring, their old faces darkened.

"Consider it as guarding the door for Tian Xu." Ye Chen chuckled awkwardly.

"So, if we want to go out, we have to pass through your place?" Their expressions grew even darker.

"Don't sweat the small details." Ye Chen stroked his beard pretentiously. "This junior had no choice, there were just too many people this time. Once Da Chu returns, we'll move out together."

"That's not much? When that day comes, clear out quickly."

"We'll move, of course we will." Ye Chen couldn't help but smile. "If we face trouble one day, you two seniors won't just stand by, right? We're counting on you for protection."

"So that's your real purpose!" Tian Zhu and Di Mie tucked their hands away and glanced at Ye Chen, nearly getting drawn in by his words. This kid was too sly.

"We're neighbors now, so we should help each other out."

"No way, we can't get out, so we can't protect Tian Ting."

"You don't need to go out, just cough once when the time comes." Ye Chen chuckled. As long as Tian Xu made a move, it would be a deterrent, and that would be enough.

"Da Chu having talents like you brings us great comfort." Tian Zhu and Di Mie stroked their beards, their expressions meaningful.

"This junior has another matter to ask." Ye Chen changed the topic, tentatively looking at them. "Do the seniors know where Chen Zhan's divine treasury is?"

"Oh, you've got Chen Zhan's origin and sacred bones, and you're still not satisfied? You want the divine treasury too?" Tian Zhu and Di Mie pursed their lips. "Kid, your ambitions are huge!"

"This junior is counting on Chen Zhan's divine treasury to extend my lifespan a bit." As Ye Chen spoke, he coughed again, spitting out blood.

Tian Zhu and Di Mie's eyes narrowed slightly, instantly seeing through Ye Chen's life wheel. It was indeed nearing its end.

The backlash from Zhou Tian was overbearing. Immortal herbs and pills were useless, rendering medicine powerless.

But he was clever to think of Chen Zhan's divine treasury.

In a certain sense, Ye Chen wasn't truly the Huang Gu Sheng Ti yet. Only by merging with the divine treasury would he be, and that might grant him some extra lifespan.

Compared to life-extending pills, Chen Zhan's divine treasury could have some effect, though extremely limited.

Ye Chen looked at them expectantly, hoping for good news.

He still had many reincarnated people to find and many unfulfilled wishes. He needed more lifespan to support him and didn't want to leave with regrets.

Under his gaze, Tian Zhu and Di Mie both shook their heads. "When a person dies, the divine treasury returns to heaven and earth."

Hearing this, Ye Chen's eyes dimmed instantly.

He had known that a person's death meant the divine treasury's destruction, but he still held onto hope. After all, this was Tian Xu, with means beyond ordinary comprehension, which was why he came to ask.

Unfortunately, hope was beautiful, but reality was cruel.

"Go find Ren Wang Fu Xi, he's the only one who can save you. If even he can't do anything, then you'll have to accept your fate."

Ye Chen said nothing, just smiled helplessly. Without the divine treasury, he could only wait for Fu Xi, which meant waiting for Da Chu's return.