If you want to be unstoppable in this world, you must become the most powerful being here.

Only by becoming so powerful that no one can rival you will you be free from any constraints, and truly become a person of great freedom.

Of course, being the strongest in the world isn’t something achieved merely by speaking about it.

You have to bear what others cannot bear, endure what others cannot endure, and achieve what others cannot achieve. Only through such step-by-step tempering can you succeed!

If Liu Zixuan wants the people he cares about to always be safe, he must grit his teeth and face the storms again and again!

Zhou Madman listened to Liu Zixuan’s words, stood up, and patted him on the shoulder: "I understand what you’re thinking, but don’t be too hard on yourself; that can be very tiring."

Liu Zixuan laughed, "I understand these things."

The burden is heavy, but Liu Zixuan doesn’t think it will take a very long time to achieve, as the Willow Association ancestor once said, once the Heaven and Earth Elements are fully controlled, reaching perfection in the Innate Emperor Realm, one is virtually invincible in this world.

Currently, Liu Zixuan is at the Peak of Imperial Realm, and he’s contemplating that once he completely refines the Dragon Vein Essence to break through to the Emperor Realm, only the last step will remain after reaching the Emperor Realm! So, it’s not out of reach!

Besides, Liu Zixuan is not like a mindless fly charging around without a purpose. He has many paths to choose from.

Seven-Star Tomb: There’s one in Lingxiu Village, one in Ghost Wood City, one in the Celestial Capital, and one in Qian Nan’s Celestial Fate City—he’s already been to four sites. As for the remaining three, Liu Zixuan knows there’s another in Qian Nan Land, but his beautiful master also mentioned that the further you go, the more dangerous the Seven-Star Tomb becomes and cannot be entered lightly.

Liu Zixuan has already made plans in his heart: after he breaks through to the Half-Step Emperor Realm, he will go to Qian Nan Land to find another Seven-Star Tomb. As for the last two, he’ll likely wait until after reaching the Emperor Realm.

From the Ghost Gate Thirteen Needles, Liu Zixuan currently possesses: Profound Yang, Profound Yin, Profound Spirit, Profound Clarity, Profound Cloud, Profound Thunder, Qian, Kun, Nether Spirit, and Ghost Walk—ten needles in total, and what’s left are: Heaven and Earth, Ghost Research, and Ghost Venerable.

Ghost Research and Ghost Venerable are too mysterious, leaving no trace if there’s no information, but Heaven and Earth are different. This Silver Needle is not as mysterious as Ghost Research and Ghost Venerable, and with Liu Zixuan’s connections, finding it isn’t too difficult.

Each trip to the Seven-Star Tomb mostly helps Liu Zixuan improve his realm.

The Ghost Gate Thirteen Needles, moreover, is one of Liu Zixuan’s super-strong trump cards, a divine tool for healing and saving lives, and it can be used as an auxiliary tool for the Nine Dragon Qiankun Array in battle.

These are two indispensable things on Liu Zixuan’s path to becoming stronger.

Besides, Liu Zixuan also has the Medical Dao Holy Scripture, the "Holy Medical Scripture." Although he hasn’t fully comprehended the Holy Medical Scripture, it is currently also a trump card for Liu Zixuan. In battle, if injured, he can recover faster than anyone.

There’s also the Nameless Sword, the Dragon Vein Essence within the Sea of Consciousness—all these together mean that reaching the Emperor Realm is not difficult for Liu Zixuan. Moreover, even if in future major events of martial realm unification, he encounters very strong opponents, he can rely on these trump cards to fight against those masters.

Thinking of this, Liu Zixuan couldn’t help but feel more confident.

While he was chatting with Zhou Madman, several young women came in from outside with large bags and packages, laughing happily, obviously in good spirits.

Liu Zixuan gave a quick glance: "Let’s have a proper New Year celebration, and as for that matter, I’ll leave it to you, Uncle Zhou."

Zhou Madman nodded, "I’ll do my best."

"What have you bought now?" Liu Zixuan asked as he walked into the outer hall, looking at the large bags and packages.

Bai Jingjing turned and smiled, "Just some festival clothing and some nutritional products for my parents."

"When do you plan to go home?" 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

"Tomorrow!"

Liu Zixuan was a bit surprised, "Aren’t you coming to Lingxiu Village with us for the New Year?"

"Come on, I’ve been away from home for half a year; I have to go back and see them." Bai Jingjing spread her hands: "I’ll come find you guys on the second day of the new year. I need to spend a few days with my parents."

"Alright then." Liu Zixuan didn’t feel disappointed but rather mildly apologetic. Bai Jingjing had been by his side for quite some time, and he hadn’t inquired about her parents, which seemed somewhat impolite.

Bai Jingjing seemed to notice his thoughts and came over with a smile: "Don’t overthink. My family knows about you and won’t blame you. You can come over whenever you’re free."

"I’ll make some time after the New Year to visit, especially since Ruyan’s adoptive mother is in Yuqing City. We can go together then," Liu Zixuan said.

"I thought you’d forgotten!" Liu Ruyan laughed as she approached, "I’ve already called my mom. I initially thought of bringing her to Lingxiu Village, but she doesn’t really want to leave home, so I told her we’d go after the New Year."

"I’ve let Brother Zhu take some gifts over, so Auntie shouldn’t blame me," Liu Zixuan laughed.

"Oh, how biased! Just bringing gifts for Ruyan’s elders, what about us?" Bai Jingjing asked, dissatisfied.

Liu Zixuan chuckled mischievously: "How about we work hard tonight, and when you visit your parents, you surprise them with a grandchild?"

Upon hearing his shameless words, the young women all gave him a disdainful look.

"I helped you by buying some things for Sister Lotus and them in Lingxiu Village, and later I’ll tell you what to give to whom so you don’t make a mistake. It’s been a long time since we came back, so we can’t miss the chance to show our appreciation," Liu Ruyan said, in the manner of a virtuous wife.

Liu Zixuan nodded, "With you here, there’s no way we could miss that opportunity."

"It’s been a whole day; I’ll go take a bath."

"I’m going too."

Saying this, the young women set down their baggage and headed to Zhou Nian’s bathroom.

Truth be told, Liu Zixuan wanted to join them—taking a bath with so many beautiful women would be such bliss!

Unfortunately, before he could say anything, Zhou Madman dragged him outside.

"Don’t think I don’t know what you’re plotting. With me standing here lonely, you can’t just flaunt your relationship in front of me."

Alright, to keep the lonely old man company, Liu Zixuan didn’t continue saying anything.

In the afternoon, everyone stayed inside the Treasure Hall, chatting and watching TV together. During the breaks, Liu Ruyan explained the gifts she had bought to Liu Zixuan. It must be said, Liu Ruyan was really thoughtful, ensuring each gift was given to the right person, and prepared all the pleasantries for Liu Zixuan.

Soon the next day arrived, and after seeing Bai Jingjing off, Liu Zixuan, accompanied by Liu Ruyan, Ying Qingning, and Sister An San, headed straight to Lingxiu Village. As for Zhou Nian, she had wanted to join, but Zhou Madman insisted that without being married, she must spend the New Year at her own home. So, helplessly, she had to wait until after the New Year.